W912HY21B0016_SPECS_signed_sealed.pdf

SOLICITATION NO. W912HY21B0016

PROJECT MANUAL FOR

SABINE-NECHES WATERWAY, TEXAS

CHANNEL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT

SABINE EXTENSION CHANNEL TO

SABINE BANK CHANNEL DREDGING

AUGUST 2021

DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY

GALVESTON DISTRICT, CORPS OF ENGINEERS

P.O. BOX 1229

GALVESTON, TEXAS

"INCREASE PROFIT - SUBMIT VECP'S"

Technical sections of this Project Manual were prepared by HDR Engineering, Inc. These sections are denoted within the applicable portions of this manual.

SWG FILE NO.: SN 0103-0302 SOLICITATION NO.: W912HY21B0016

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 31 32.13 45 SUBSURFACE DRILLING AND SAMPLING INFORMATION

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

00 73 53.00 45 SECURITY PROCEDURES

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 10 00.00 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 26.00 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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SOLICITATION, OFFER, 1. SOLICITA TlON NO. 2. TYPE OF SOLICITA TlON 3. DA 1E ISSUED PAGE OF PAGES

AND AWARD � SEALED BID (FB) 13-Aug-2021 (Construction, Alteration, or Repair)

W912HY2180016 □ NEGOTIA 1ED

(RFP)

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

4. CONTRACT NO. 5. REQUISITlON/PUROiASE REQUEST NO. 6. PROJECT NO.

7. ISSUEDBY CODE IW912HY 8. ADDRESS OFFER TO (If Other Than Item 7) CODE I

US ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS

GALVESTON DISTRICT See Item 7

CONTRACTING DIVISION

2000 FORT POINT ROAD

GALVESTON TX77550-1229

lEL: 409 766 3850 FAX: lEL: FAX:

9. FOR INFORMI\ TION A.NAIVE B. TB.EPHONE NO. (Include area code) (NO COLLECT CALLS)

CALL: JENNIFER L PETERSON 409.766.3849

SOLICITATION

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

10. THE GOVERNMENT REQUIRES PERFORMI\NCE OF THE WORK DESCRIBED IN THESE DOCl.M:NTS (Title, identifying no., date):

"This requirement is an Unrestricted A"ocurement for Sabine-Neches Waterway Channel hl>rovement A"oject, Sabine Entrance Channel to Sabine Jetty Channel, Jef ferson County, Texas.

Per AFARS 5132. 702 (a)(ii)(B) "Funds are not presently available for this acquisition. No contract award w ill be made until appropriated funds are made available."

Disclosure of Magnitude of Construction A"ojects (DFARS 236.204) - Toe estimated price range of the proposed construction is between $25,000,000 and $100,000.000.

11. Toe Contractor shall begin performance w ilhin 10 calendar days and complete ii within

Daw ard, 0 notice to proceed. This performance period is � mandatory, D negotiable.

2 calendar days after receiving

(See 00 73 00.01 45 .)

12 A. THE CONTRACTOR MUST FURNISH ANY REQUIRED PERFORMI\NCEAND PA YM:NT BONDS? 128. CALENDAR DAYS (If "YES," indicate v.nthin how many calendar days after award in Item 128.)

�YES □ NO

13. ADDITlONAL SOLIOTATION REQUIB.ENTS:

A. Sealed offers in original and 0 copies to perform the w ork required are due at the place specified in Item 8 by 02:00 PM (hour) local time 13 Sep 2021 (date). If this is a sealed bid solicitation, offers must be publicly opened at that time. Sealed envelopes containing offers shall be marked to show the offerer's name and address, the solicitation number, and the date and time offers are due.

B. An offer guarantee � is, D is not required.

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

D. Offers providing less than 60

NSN 7540-01-155-3212

calendar days for Government acceptance after the date offers are due will not be considered and will be rejected.

1442-101 STANDARD FORM 1442 (REV. 4-85)

Prescribed by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.236-1(8)

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

1.1.6 Option No. 5

1.1.7 Option No. 6

1.1.8 Option No. 7

1.1.9 Option No. 8

1.1.10 Option No. 9

1.1.11 Option No. 10

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

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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

JOB SUM $____________

0002 Pre-Dredge Hazard Survey - Section Nos. 1 thru 13

JOB SUM $____________

0003 Debris Removal - Section Nos.

1, 2, 4, 5, and 7 thru 13 $____________

0003AA Debris Removal - up to 5 Tons Total

TON $_________ $____________

0003AB Debris Removal - Above 5 Tons up to 10 Tons Total

TON $_________ $____________

0003AC Debris Removal - Above 10 Tons up to 15 Tons Total

TON $_________ $____________

0004 New Work Dredging - Section Nos. 1, 2, 4, 5, and 7 thru

5,175,000

CY $_________ $____________

0005 ODMDS Monitor Surveys 1

JOB SUM $____________

0006 Turtle Deflector Device and Endangered Species Observers

JOB SUM $____________

TOTAL SCHEDULE NO. 1 $____________

NOTE: Completion time for Schedule No. 1 work is stated in SECTION

00 73 00.01 45 SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS, STANDARD.

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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

0007 Pre-Dredge Hazard Survey - Section No. 14

JOB SUM $____________

0008 Debris Removal - Section No. 14

TON $_________ $____________

0009 New Work Dredging - Section No. 14

502,000

CY $_________ $____________

0010 ODMDS Monitor Surveys 1

JOB SUM $____________

0011 Turtle Deflector Device and Endangered Species Observers

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. An additional time of 34 calendar days will be added to this Contract for completion of this Option.

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1.1.3 Option No. 2

Item No. Description Estimated Quantity

Unit Unit Price Estimated Amount

OPTION NO. 2

0012 Pre-Dredge Hazard Survey

- Section Nos. 15 and 16

JOB SUM $____________

0013 Debris Removal - Section Nos. 15 and 16

3 TON $_________

0014 Maintenance Dredging - Section No. 16

78,000 CY $_________

0015 New Work Dredging - Section Nos. 15 and 16

469,000 CY $_________

0016 ODMDS Monitor Surveys 1

JOB SUM $____________

0017 Turtle Deflector Device and Endangered Species Observers

JOB SUM $____________

TOTAL OPTION NO. 2

TOTAL SCHEDULE NO. 1 AND OPTION 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. An additional time of 42 calendar days will be added to this Contract for completion of this Option.

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1.1.4 Option No. 3

Item No.

Description Estimated Quantity

Unit Unit Price Estimated Amount

OPTION NO. 3

0018 Pre-Dredge Hazard Survey - Section Nos. 17 and 18

JOB SUM $____________

0019 Debris Removal - Section Nos. 17 and 18

TON $_________ $____________

0020 Maintenance Dredging - Section Nos. 17 and 18

284,000

CY $_________ $____________

0021 New Work Dredging - Section Nos. 17 and 18

502,000

CY $_________ $____________

0022 ODMDS Monitor Surveys 1

JOB SUM $____________

0023 Turtle Deflector Device and Endangered Species Observers

JOB SUM $____________

TOTAL OPTION NO. 3

TOTAL SCHEDULE NO. 1 AND OPTION 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. An additional time of 53 calendar days will be added to this Contract for completion of this Option.

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1.1.5 Option No. 4

Item No.

Description Estimated Quantity

Unit Unit Price Estimated Amount

OPTION NO. 4

0024 Pre-Dredge Hazard Survey - Section Nos. 20 and 21

1 JOB SUM $_________

0025 Debris Removal - Section Nos. 20 and 21

1 TON $_________ $_________

0026 Maintenance Dredging - Section Nos. 20 and 21

468,000 CY $_________ $_________

0027 New Work Dredging - Section Nos. 20 and 21

461,000 CY $_________ $_________

0028 ODMDS Monitor Surveys 1 JOB SUM $_________

0029 Turtle Deflector Device and Endangered Species Observers

1 JOB SUM $_________

TOTAL OPTION NO. 4 $_________

TOTAL SCHEDULE NO. 1 AND OPTION NOS. 1, 2, 3, AND 4 $_________

NOTE FOR OPTION NO. 4: The Government may exercise this Option by written notice to the Contractor prior to completion of all authorized work. An additional time of 58 calendar days will be added to this Contract for completion of this Option.

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1.1.6 Option No. 5

Item No.

Description Estimated Quantity

Unit Unit Price Estimated Amount

OPTION NO. 5

0030 Pre-Dredge Hazard Survey - Section Nos.

22 and 23

1 JOB SUM $_________

0031 Debris Removal - Section Nos. 22 and 23

1 TON $_________ $_________

0032 Maintenance Dredging - Section Nos. 22 and 23

388,000 CY $_________ $_________

0033 New Work Dredging - Section Nos. 22 and 23

523,000 CY $_________ $_________

0034 ODMDS Monitor Surveys 1 JOB SUM $_________

0035 Turtle Deflector Device and Endangered Species Observers

1 JOB SUM $_________

TOTAL OPTION NO. 5 $_________

TOTAL SCHEDULE NO. 1 AND OPTION NOS. 1, 2, 3, 4, AND 5 $_________

NOTE FOR OPTION NO. 5 The Government may exercise this Option by written notice to the Contractor prior to completion of all authorized work. An additional time of 59 calendar days will be added to this Contract for completion of this Option.

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1.1.7 Option No. 6

Item No.

Description Estimated Quantity

Unit Unit Price Estimated Amount

OPTION NO. 6

0036 Debris Removal - Section No. 3

1 TON $_________ $_________

0037 New Work Dredging Section No. 3 - Pipeline Avoidance Area 1

86,000 CY $_________ $_________

0038 Turtle Deflector Device and Endangered Species Observers

1 JOB SUM $_________

TOTAL OPTION NO. 6 $_________

TOTAL SCHEDULE NO. 1 AND OPTION NOS. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, AND 6 $_________

NOTE FOR OPTION NO. 6 The Government may exercise this Option by written notice to the Contractor prior to completion of all authorized work. An additional time of 19 calendar days will be added to this Contract for completion of this Option.

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1.1.8 Option No. 7

Item No.

Description Estimated Quantity

Unit Unit Price Estimated Amount

OPTION NO. 7

0039 Debris Removal - Section No. 6

2 TON $_________ $_________

0040 New Work Dredging Section No. 6 - Pipeline Avoidance Area 2

168,000 CY $_________ $_________

0041 Turtle Deflector Device and Endangered Species Observers

1 JOB SUM $_________

TOTAL OPTION NO. 7 $_________

TOTAL SCHEDULE NO. 1 AND OPTION NOS. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, AND 7 $_________

NOTE FOR OPTION NO. 7 The Government may exercise this Option by written notice to the Contractor prior to completion of all authorized work. An additional time of 23 calendar days will be added to this Contract for completion of this Option.

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1.1.9 Option No. 8

Item No.

Description Estimated Quantity

Unit Unit Price Estimated Amount

OPTION NO. 8

0042 Pre-Dredge Hazard Survey - Section No. 19

1 JOB SUM $_________

0043 Debris Removal - Section No. 19

1 TON $_________ $_________

0044 Maintenance Dredging Section No. 19 - Pipeline Avoidance Area 3

127,000 CY $_________ $_________

0045 New Work Dredging Section No. 19 - Pipeline Avoidance Area 3

157,000 CY $_________ $_________

0046 Turtle Deflector Device and Endangered Species Observers

1 JOB SUM $_________

TOTAL OPTION NO. 8 $_________

TOTAL SCHEDULE NO. 1 AND OPTION NOS. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, AND 8 $_________

NOTE FOR OPTION NO. 8 The Government may exercise this Option by written notice to the Contractor prior to completion of all authorized work. An additional time of 19 calendar days will be added to this Contract for completion of this Option.

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1.1.10 Option No. 9

Item No.

Description Estimated Quantity

Unit Unit Price Estimated Amount

OPTION NO. 9

0047 Mobilization and Demobilization - Sea Turtle Trawling and Relocation

1 JOB SUM $_________

0048 Sea Turtle Trawling and Relocation

675 DAY $_________ $_________

TOTAL OPTION NO. 9 $_________

TOTAL SCHEDULE NO. 1 AND OPTION NOS. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, AND

NOTE FOR OPTION NO. 9: The Government may exercise this Option by written notice to the Contractor prior to completion of all authorized work. No additional Calendar days will be added to this Contract for completion of this option. In addition the quantity shown in Item 0048 is for evaluation purposes only. Payment for this/these line item(s) will be based on the actual quantity used and they shall be excluded from the "VARIATIONS IN ESTIMATED QUANTITIES" clause.

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1.1.11 Option No. 10

Item No.

Description Estimated Quantity

Unit Unit Price Estimated Amount

OPTION NO. 10

0049 Mobilization and Demobilization - Sea Turtle Trawling and Relocation (One Trawler Additional to Option 9)

1 JOB SUM $_________

0050 Sea Turtle Trawling and Relocation (One Trawler Additional to Option 9)

675 DAY $_________ $_________

TOTAL OPTION NO. 10 $_________

TOTAL SCHEDULE NO. 1 AND OPTION NOS. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9,

AND 10

NOTE FOR OPTION NO. 10: The Government may exercise this Option by written notice to the Contractor prior to completion of all authorized work. No additional Calendar days will be added to this Contract for completion of this option. In addition the quantity shown in Item 0050 is for evaluation purposes only. Payment for this/these line item(s) will be based on the actual quantity used and they shall be excluded from the "VARIATIONS IN ESTIMATED QUANTITIES" clause.

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1.2 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 options(s).

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SWG FILE NO.: SN 0101-0302 SOLICITATION NO.: W912HY21B0016

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Section 00 21 00 – Instructions to Bidders

1.1 DISCLOSURE OF MAGNITUDE OF CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS (DFARS 236.204)

The estimated price range of the proposed construction is BETWEEN

$25,000,000 AND $100,000,000.

1.2 AVAILABILITY OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS ON BETA.SAM.GOV WEBSITE (FAR

5.102(a)(1))

After solicitation issuance, contractors may register to be placed on the Interested Vendors List, view and/or download this solicitation and all amendments at https://beta.sam.gov/.

Plans and specifications will not be available in paper format or on compact disc. It is the offeror’s responsibility to monitor the Beta Sam 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:https://www.sam.gov/SAM/.

1.3 TECHNICAL INFORMATION DREDGING (FAR 14.211)

(a) For technical information regarding the plans and specifications submit questions in PROJNET, see paragraph 1.9 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.

1.4 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 [ ] 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.

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

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(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) A preliminary schedule showing anticipated dates for start of work, based upon availability of contractor resources, and the plan for completing work within the contract performance period. For dredging contracts, this includes production rates for proposed dredging equipment together with an analysis showing how work will be accomplished within the contract performance period.

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

1.5 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

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.

1.6 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.

1.7 NOTICE 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 to include 52.204-24 and 52.204-26?

◻ 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.

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◻ 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".

1.8 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 via email to SWG-CT- Execution-Proposals@usace.army.mil , not later than the response date and time indicated in the solicitation. Identify the Solicitation Number W912HY21B0016 in subject line of the emai1.

Bid Opening will be held by WebEx/teleconference.

WebEx: https://usace1.webex.com/meet/christy.l.slater Meeting Number:

Join by phone +1-844-800-2712 US Toll Free +1-669-234-1177 US Toll Access code:

1.9 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.

mailto:Execution-Proposals@usace.army.mil https://usace1.webex.com/meet/christy.l.slater http://www.projnet.org/projnet

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***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: W912HY20B0016 The Bidder Inquiry Key is: CUY58K-3HF9GY

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

(10) 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.

1.10 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 52.204-22 Alternative Line Item Proposal JAN 2017 52.214-3 Amendments to Invitations For Bids DEC 2016 52.214-4 False Statements in Bids APR 1984 52.214-5 Submission of Bids DEC 2016 52.214-6 Explanation to Prospective Bidders APR 1984 52.214-7 Late Submissions, Modifications, and

Withdrawals of Bids

NOV 1999

52.214-18 Preparation of Bids-Construction APR 1984 52.214-19 Contract Award-Sealed Bidding-Construction AUG 1996 52.214-34 Submission of Offers in The English

Language

APR 1991

52.214-35 Submission of Offers in U.S. Currency APR 1991 52.215-20 Requirements for Certified Cost or Pricing

Data or

OCT 2010

Information Other Than Certified Cost or Pricing Data

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

APR 1984

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Small Business Concerns 52.232-38 Submission of Electronic Funds Transfer

Information with

JUL 2013

Offer 252.215-7007 Notice of Intent to Resolicit JUN 2012

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 contract resulting from this solicitation.

(End of provision)

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

(MAY 2014)

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

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

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

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

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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

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

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(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 Jefferson County, Texas

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 “Contracting Officer, US Army Corps of Engineers, Galveston District, PO Box 1229, Galveston, Texas 77553-1229, submitting the protest at SWG-CT-protests@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) – ALTERNATE I (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) An organized site visit has been scheduled for—Not applicable. Public Access.

(c) Participants will meet at-- 201 Pleasure Pier Blvd, Pleasure Island, Port Arthur, Texas

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 mailto:protests@usace.army.mil

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In lieu of submitting the full text of those provisions, the offeror may identify the provision by paragraph identifier and provide the appropriate information with its quotation or offer. Also, the full text of a solicitation provision may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es):

https://www.acquisition.gov/content/regulations

52.252-5 AUTHORIZED DEVIATIONS IN PROVISIONS (NOV 2020)

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

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

http://www.acquisition.gov/content/regulations

SECTION TABLE OF CONTENTS

DIVISION 00 - PROCUREMENT AND CONTRACTING REQUIREMENTS

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SUBSURFACE DRILLING AND SAMPLING INFORMATION

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

1.2 GEOTECHNICAL DATA

1.3 Appendix A and Appendix B

ATTACHMENTS:

Appendix A - Geotechnical Investigation Data

Appendix B - Geophysical Survey Data

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SUBSURFACE DRILLING AND SAMPLING INFORMATION

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

This section provides subsurface drilling and sampling information for the project.

1.2 GEOTECHNICAL DATA

Soil Investigation Data are provided on the drawings and in Appendix A - Geotechnical Investigation Data and Appendix B - Geophysical Survey Data.

Additional Geophysical data including Magnetometer and Side Scan Sonor information are attached as Appendix B. These data represent the most recent information available; however, variations may exist in the subsurface conditions between sample locations. Contractor shall draw his own conclusions as to the character of the in-situ soil materials.

1.3 Appendix A and Appendix B

Refer to the end of the Project Specification for Appendix A and Appendix B.

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Section 00 45 00 – Representations and Certifications

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

52.204-16 Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting

AUG 2020

52.204-19 Incorporation by Reference of Representations and

DEC 2014

Certifications.

252.247-7022 Representation of Extent of

Transportation by Sea.

JUN 2019

52.203-2 CERTIFICATE OF INDEPENDENT PRICE DETERMINATION (APR 1985)

(a) The offeror certifies that --

(1) The prices in this offer have been arrived at independently, without, for the purpose of restricting competition, any consultation, communication, or agreement with any other offeror or competitor relating to –

(i) Those prices,

(ii) The intention to submit an offer, or

(iii) The methods of factors used to calculate the prices offered:

(2) The prices in this offer have not been and will not be knowingly disclosed by the offeror, directly or indirectly, to any other offeror or competitor before bid opening (in the case of a sealed bid solicitation) or contract award (in the case of a negotiated solicitation) unless otherwise required by law; and

(3) No attempt has been made or will be made by the offeror to induce any other concern to submit or not to submit an offer for the purpose of restricting competition.

(b) Each signature on the offer is considered to be a certification by the signatory that the signatory --

(1) Is the person in the offeror's organization responsible for determining the prices offered in this bid or proposal, and that the signatory has not participated and will not participate in any action contrary to subparagraphs (a)(1) through (a)(3) of this provision; or

(2) (i) Has been authorized, in writing, to act as agent for the following principals in certifying that those principals have not participated, and will not participate in any action contrary to subparagraphs (a)(1) through (a)(3) of this provision (insert full name of person(s) in the offeror's organization responsible for determining the

Document 00 45 00 - Page 2 prices offered in this bid or proposal, and the title of his or her position in the offeror's organization);

(ii) As an authorized agent, does certify that the principals named in subdivision (b)(2)(i) above have not participated, and will not participate, in any action contrary to subparagraphs (a)(1) through (a)(3) above; and

(iii) As an agent, has not personally participated, and will not participate, in any action contrary to subparagraphs (a)(1) through (a)(3) of this provision.

(c) If the offeror deletes or modifies subparagraph (a)(2) of this provision, the offeror must furnish with its offer a signed statement setting forth in detail the circumstances of the disclosure.

(End of Provision)

52.204-8 ANNUAL REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS (MAR 2020)

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

(2) The small business size standard is 30,000,000.

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

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

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

( ) Paragraph (d) applies.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

(B) Exceed the simplified acquisition threshold; and

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

(xvi) 52.222-38, Compliance with Veterans' Employment Reporting Requirements.

This provision applies to solicitations when it is anticipated the contract award will exceed the simplified acquisition threshold and the contract is not for acquisition of commercial items.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

This provision applies to all solicitations.

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

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

[Contracting Officer check as appropriate.]

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

(ii) 52.204-20, Predecessor of Offeror.

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

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

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

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

(vii) 52.227-6, Royalty Information.

(A) Basic.

(B) Alternate I.

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

(d) The Offeror has completed the annual representations and certifications electronically in SAM accessed through https://www.sam.gov/SAM/. After reviewing the SAM information, the Offeror verifies by submission of the offer that the representations and certifications currently posted electronically that apply to this solicitation as indicated in paragraph (c) of this provision have been entered or updated within the last 12 months, are

Document 00 45 00 - Page 6 current, accurate, complete, and applicable to this solicitation (including the business size standard applicable to the NAICS code referenced for this solicitation), as of the date of this offer and are incorporated in this offer by reference (see FAR 4.1201); except for the changes identified below [ offeror to insert changes, identifying change by clause number, title, date]. These amended representation(s) and/or certification(s) are also incorporated in this offer and are current, accurate, and complete as of the date of this offer.

FAR Clause # Title Date Change

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

52.204-24 REPRESENTATION REGARDING CERTAIN TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND VIDEO

SURVEILLANCE SERVICES OR EQUIPMENT (OCT 2020)

The Offeror shall not complete the representation at paragraph (d)(1) of this provision if the Offeror has represented that it "does not provide covered telecommunications equipment or services as a part of its offered products or services to the Government in the performance of any contract, subcontract, or other contractual instrument" in paragraph (c)(1) in the provision at 52.204-26, Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services-- Representation, or in paragraph (v)(2)(i) of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications- Commercial Items. The Offeror shall not complete the representation in paragraph (d)(2) of this provision if the Offeror has represented that it "does not use covered telecommunications equipment or services, or any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services" in paragraph (c)(2) of the provision at 52.204-26, or in paragraph (v)(2)(ii) of the provision at 52.212-3.

(a) Definitions. As used in this provision-

Backhaul, covered telecommunications equipment or services, critical technology, interconnection arrangements, reasonable inquiry, roaming, and substantial or essential component have the meanings provided in the clause 52.204-25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment.

(b) Prohibition.

(1) Section 889(a)(1)(A) of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (Pub. L. 115-232) prohibits the head of an executive agency on or after August 13, 2019, from procuring or obtaining, or extending or renewing a contract to procure or obtain, any equipment, system, or service that uses covered

Document 00 45 00 - Page 7 telecommunications equipment or services as a substantial or essential component of any system, or as critical technology as part of any system.

Nothing in the prohibition shall be construed to--

(i) Prohibit the head of an executive agency from procuring with an entity to provide a service that connects to the facilities of a third-party, such as backhaul, roaming, or interconnection arrangements; or

(ii) Cover telecommunications equipment that cannot route or redirect user data traffic or cannot permit visibility into any user data or packets that such equipment transmits or otherwise handles.

(2) Section 889(a)(1)(B) of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (Pub. L. 115-232) prohibits the head of an executive agency on or after August 13, 2020, from entering into a contract or extending or renewing a contract with an entity that uses any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services as a substantial or essential component of any system, or as critical technology as part of any system. This prohibition applies to the use of covered telecommunications equipment or services, regardless of whether that use is in performance of work under a Federal contract. Nothing in the prohibition shall be construed to--

(i) Prohibit the head of an executive agency from procuring with an entity to provide a service that connects to the facilities of a third-party, such as backhaul, roaming, or interconnection arrangements; or

(ii) Cover telecommunications equipment that cannot route or redirect user data traffic or cannot permit visibility into any user data or packets that such equipment transmits or otherwise handles.

(c) Procedures. The Offeror shall review the list of excluded parties in the System for Award Management (SAM) (https://www.sam.gov/SAM/) for entities excluded from receiving federal awards for "covered telecommunications equipment or services."

(d) Representations. The Offeror represents that--

(1) It [] will, [] will not provide covered telecommunications equipment or services to the Government in the performance of any contract, subcontract or other contractual instrument resulting from this solicitation. The Offeror shall provide the additional disclosure information required at paragraph (e)(1) of this section if the Offeror responds "will" in paragraph (d)(1) of this section; and

(2) After conducting a reasonable inquiry, for purposes of this representation, the Offeror represents that--

It [] does, [] does not use covered telecommunications equipment or services, or use any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services. The Offeror shall provide the additional disclosure information required at paragraph (e)(2) of this section if the Offeror responds "does" in paragraph (d)(2) of this section.

(e) Disclosures.

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(1) Disclosure for the representation in paragraph (d)(1) of this provision.

If the Offeror has responded "will" in the representation in paragraph (d)(1) of this provision, the Offeror shall provide the following information as part of the offer:

(i) For covered equipment--

(A) The entity that produced the covered telecommunications equipment (include entity name, unique entity identifier, CAGE code, and whether the entity was the original…