W912LN-16-B-0001.pdf

Repair/Replace Airf ield Pavements to include:

CURZ122809 Widen Taxiw ay F & North Arm/Pad;

CURZ152810 Widen Taxiw ay D & South Arm/Pad;

CURZ152811 Repair Airf ield Pavements.

Project located at the 158th Fighter Wing, Vermont Air National Guard, South Burlington, Vermont.

Work shall be perf ormed in accordance w ith the plans and specif ications.

Bidders attention is directed to “Specif ication Section 01 35 13 3.2 Phasing” and FAR Clause 52.211-10 COMMENCEMENT, PROSECUTION, AND COMPLETION OF WORK (APR 1984) concerning the government’s intent to execute this construction project utilizing three (3) separate Notice to Proceeds (NTP). It is incumbent upon the bidders to familiarize themselves w ith all aspects of this solictation’s plans and specif iciations and specif ically to understand the government’s plan to conduct the construction under a phased approach.

X

JAMES ANDREW BELASKI (802) 338-3186

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

19-Jul-2016

(RFP)

(IFB)

CALL:

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

See Item 7

2. TYPE OF SOLICITATION

SEALED BID

3. DATE ISSUED

9. FOR INFORMATION A. NAME

SOLICITATION

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

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

11. The Contractor shall begin performance w ithin _______10 calendar days and complete it w ithin ________730 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 __________2 copies to perform the w ork required are due at the place specif ied in Item 8 by ___________ local time ______________19 Aug 2016 (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

158 FW/MSC (F9P3MC)

VERMONT AIR NATIONAL GUARD - WAWF W912LN

45 NCO DRIVE SUITE A

SOUTH BURLINGTON VT 05403-5873

W912LN

PAGE OF PAGES

1 OF

CODE

(Title, identifying no., date):

12B. CALENDAR DAYS

02:00 PM (hour) Sealed envelopes containing offers

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

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

802-660-5354FAX:TEL: 802-660-5361 TEL: FAX:

W912LN-16-B-0001 46

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

W912LN-16-B-0001

Section 00010 - Solicitation Contract Form

ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

0001 1 Job CURZ152809 Taxiway F & North Arm/Pad

FFP

This project consists of repairing the Foxtrot Taxiway and North Arm/PAD at 158th Fighter Wing, South Burlington, VT. The repair/replace work includes, but is not limited to, complete full-depth repair of over 62,000 SY of PCC and ACC on the taxiway with slip-form PCC paving and ACC shoulders which includes construct sub-base, base course, drainage, relocate utilities, asphalt shoulders, and adjusts longitudinal grades as required. Storm drainage within taxiway and shoulders will be included within this work. Taxiway edge lights and airfield lighting circuits affected will be replaced with new.

FOB: Destination

NET AMT

0002 1 Job CURZ152810 Taxiway D & South Arm/Pad

FFP

This project consists of repairing the Delta Taxiway and South Arm/PAD at 158th Fighter Wing, South Burlington, VT. The repair/replace work includes, but is not limited to, complete full-depth repair of over 33,000 SY of PCC and ACC on the taxiway with slip-form PCC paving and ACC shoulders which includes construct sub-base, base course, drainage, relocate utilities, asphalt shoulders, and adjusts longitudinal grades as required. Storm drainage within taxiway and shoulders will be included within this work. Taxiway edge lights and airfield lighting circuits affected will be replaced with new.

0003 1 Job CURZ152811 Repair Airfield Pavements

FFP

This project consists of repairing the apron at 158th Fighter Wing, South Burlington, VT. The repair/replace work includes, but is not limited to, complete full-depth repair of over 64,000 square yards (SY) of Portland Cement Concrete (PCC) and Asphalt Cement Concrete (ACC) on the North and South apron with slip-form PCC paving which includes construct sub-base, base course, drainage, relocate utilities, asphalt shoulders, and adjusts longitudinal grades as required.

Storm drainage within apron and shoulders will be included within this work.

Taxiway edge lights and airfield lighting circuits affected will be replaced with new

0004 1 Job Contractor Manpower Reporting

FFP

Contractor Manpower Reporting Activity for W912LN-16-B-0001 as identified in Solicitation Section 0010 item 13.

GRAND TOTAL BID AMOUNT ALL ITEMS $_______________________

INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE TERMS

Supplies/services will be inspected/accepted at:

CLIN INSPECT AT INSPECT BY ACCEPT AT ACCEPT BY

0001 N/A N/A N/A Government 0002 N/A N/A N/A Government 0003 N/A N/A N/A Government 0004 N/A N/A N/A Government

DELIVERY INFORMATION

CLIN DELIVERY DATE QUANTITY SHIP TO ADDRESS DODAAC

0001 31-OCT-2018 1 158 FW/CE (F9P3CE)

JASON VILLEMAIRE

30 FALCON STREET

SOUTH BURLINGTON VT 05403

802 660 5293

F9P3CE

0002 31-OCT-2018 1 (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

0003 31-OCT-2018 1 (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

0004 31-OCT-2018 1 (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

SECTION 00010

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SOLICITATION, OFFER, AND AWARD SF 1442 and SF 1442 BACK

SECTION 00010 - BID SCHEDULE, NOTES

SECTION 00100 - INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS AND NOTICES TO OFFERORS

SECTION 00600 – REPRESENTATIONS & CERTIFICATIONS

SECTION 00700 - CONTRACT CLAUSES

SECTION 00800 - SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

ATTACHMENT 1 – PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS Project:

CURZ152809 WIDEN TXWY F & NORTH ARM/PAD Dated 8 June 2016 CURZ152810 WIDEN TXWY D & SOUTH ARM/PAD Dated 8 June 2016

CURZ152811 REPAIR AIRCRAFT PARKING APRON Dated 8 June 2016 SPECIFICATIONS BOOK Dated 8 June 2016 SUBMITTAL REGISTER Dated 8 June 2016

SECTION 00010 NOTES

NOTES

1. All questions and requests for information regarding this Invitation For Bids (IFB) must be received NOT LATER THAN close of business five (5) days prior to bid date in order to minimize the need to extend the bid opening date. Questions shall be emailed to: james.a.belaski.civ@mail.mil and joyce.l.merrill.mil@mail.mil

2. Offeror’s attention is invited to the insurance requirement contained in this solicitation (Contract Clause FAR 52.228-5). Certification of the required coverage for the prime contractor shall be furnished prior to beginning work on this contract, and the Contracting Officer may request evidence of the required insurance at any time during the life the contract.

3. Reference Contract Clause 252.236-7008, CONTRACT PRICES – BIDDING SCHEDULES (DEC 1991).

The prices shown in the Bidding Schedule must reflect ALL costs involved in performing the work, as described in the plans and specifications.

4. The term “Bidding Schedule” shall also be construed to mean “Offer Schedule” or “Schedule”. The terms “bid” and “offer”, and “bidder” and “offeror” shall be construed as having the same meaning in this solicitation and resulting contract.

5. All information relating to this IFB, including pertinent changes/amendments and information will be posted on web site: http://www.fbo.gov.

6. Facsimile transmission of bid is not authorized.

7. Government reserves the right to include additive bid items taken at time of award in the Base CLIN to facilitate and simplify schedule and payment processing.

8. All information relating to this IFB, including pertinent changes/amendments and information will be posted on web site: http://www.fbo.gov. For security reasons, all potential offerors, plan rooms and printing companies are required to be registered in the GSA System for Award Management (SAM) database. Firms can register via the SAM internet site at https://www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM/. Interested bidders are required to submit their representations and certifications at the same site. You will need your DUNS number and MPIN in order to log in to the Online Representations and Certifications Application (ORCA) website. The solicitation and associated information and the plans and specifications will be made available only from the Federal Business Opportunities (FedBizOpps) website on-line at https://www.fbo.gov/

9. FedBizOpps is a web-based dissemination tool designed to safeguard acquisition-related information for all Federal agencies. Interested bidders/offerors must register with FedBizOpps before accessing the system.

FedBizOpps registration requires the following information: 1) Central Contractor Registration (CCR) Marketing Partner Identification Number (MPIN), 2) DUNS Number and CAGE Code, 3) Telephone Number,

4) Email address. Registration instructions can be found on the FedBizOpps website at https://www.fbo.gov/downloads/FBO_Vendor_Guide.pdf. Contractors who do not already have a MPIN are advised that the normal processing is 15-30 business days to obtain a MPIN password that will give them access to the plans and specifications, which are located in the controlled access location on FBO. (PLAN ACCORDINGLY). Reference paragraph 4.4 of the Vendor Guide for instructions to retrieve the specification and drawing documents for this project. DISCLAIMER: The official plans and specifications are located on the official government webpage and the Government is not liable for information furnished by any other source.

mailto:james.a.belaski.civ@mail.mil mailto:joyce.l.merrill.mil@mail.mil http://www.fbo.gov/ http://www.fbo.gov/ https://www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM/ https://www.fbo.gov/ https://www.fbo.gov/downloads/FBO_Vendor_Guide.pdf

Amendments, if/when issued will be posted to https://www.fbo.gov/ for electronic downloading. This will normally be the only method of distributing amendments prior to closing; therefore, it is the offerors responsibility to check the website periodically for any amendments to the solicitation. Websites are occasionally inaccessible due to various reasons. Reference paragraph 4.7 of the Vendor Guide for instructions to obtain a MPIN to retrieve the specification and drawing documents. Bidders/offerors who have registered with FedBizOpps must access the data for this solicitation with their MPIN. Bidders/Offerors cannot log into the FedBizOpps home page and search for data

10. RESERVED.

11. A single award is contemplated. Prospective bidders must bid on all items to be considered for award.

See explanation of how low bid will be determined in section 00100 of the solicitation.

12. A complete bid package must contain the following:

(a) Offer, Standard Form (SF) 1442 front and back signed

(b) Section 00010 Line Items- all items must be priced

(c) A valid Bid Bond. Standard Form 24.

(d) Section 00600, Representations and Certifications, completed and return only additional certifications found in this section In addition, the offeror must have entered current and complete data within the past year in Online Representations and Certifications (ORCA), is https://sam.gov.

(e) When completing the “Offeror” portion of the SF 1442 (Blocks 14 – 20), an official having the authority to contractually bind the company must sign the SF 1442 in accordance with FAR 4.102.

One copy of the SF1442 is required to have an original signature.

(f) All amendments to the solicitation must be acknowledged.

(g) Mark the front of the envelope with the following: “BID No. W912LN-16-B-0001”, and the Name and Address of Bidder. See Block 13A of SF 1442 for required number of copies.

13. Contractor Manpower Reporting. The contractor shall report ALL contractor labor hours (including subcontractor labor hours) required for performance of services provided under this contract at the secure data collection site. The contractor is required to completely fill in all required data fields using the following web address: http://www.ecmra.mil Reporting inputs will be for the labor executed during the period of performance during each Government fiscal year (FY), which runs October 1 through September 30. While inputs may be reported any time during the FY, all data shall be reported no later than October 31 of each calendar year, beginning with 2013. Contractors may direct questions to the help desk at http://www.ecmra.mil.

http://www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/policy/policyvault/Enterprise-wide_Contractor_Manpower_Reporting_Application_memorandum.pdf

14. Project Phasing. Bidders attention is directed to “Specification Section 01 35 13 3.2 Phasing” and FAR Clause 52.211-10 COMMENCEMENT, PROSECUTION, AND COMPLETION OF WORK (APR 1984) concerning the government’s intent to execute this construction project utilizing three (3) separate Notice to Proceeds (NTP). It is incumbent upon the bidders to familiarize themselves with all aspects of this solictation’s plans and specificiations and specifically to understand the government’s plan to conduct the construction under a phased approach.

End of Section 00010

ATTACHMENT 1

Project Plans, Specifications, Submittal Register - Under Separate Cover https://www.fbo.gov/ https://sam.gov/ http://www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/policy/policyvault/Enterprise-wide_Contractor_Manpower_Reporting_Application_memorandum.pdf http://www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/policy/policyvault/Enterprise-wide_Contractor_Manpower_Reporting_Application_memorandum.pdf

Section 00100 - Bidding Schedule/Instructions to Bidders

SECTION 00100

SECTION 00100 INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS, AND NOTICES TO OFFERORS

1. SCOPE:

You are invited to submit a bid in response to our Invitation for Bids (IFB) W912LN-16-B-0001 entitled CURZ152809 WIDEN TXWY F & NORTH ARM/PAD; CURZ152810 WIDEN TXWY D & SOUTH ARM/PAD;

CURZ152811 REPAIR AIRCRAFT PARKING APRON; at the 158th Fighter Wing, South Burlington, VT.

1.1. As a result of this solicitation, the Government intends to award a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible bidder whose bid, conforming to the invitation for bids, will be most advantageous to the Government, considering only price.

1.2. Solicitation is Unrestricted. In accordance with FAR Clause 52.219-4 Notice of Price Evaluation

Preference for HUBZone Small Business concerns the HUBZone preference of 10% is applicable.

2. Reserved

3. Reserved

4. NOTICE OF PRE-BID CONFERENCE AND SITE VISIT:

4.1. A pre-bid conference will be conducted on 28 July 2016 at 10:00 A.M. Eastern Time for the purposes of briefing on the bid requirements and answering questions regarding this solicitation. This conference will be held at Conference Room Bldg 170 158th Fighter Wing South Burlington, VT. Interested Contractors are highly encouraged to attend the pre-bid conference. The site visit will be held following the conference.

4.2. Due to security conditions, all offerors must register to attend this conference and site visit. Email the following information for all attendees to Reggie Blaisdell and James Belaski at the following addresses:

reginald.c.blaisdell.mil@mail.mil and james.a.belaski.civ@mail.mil

Firm Name and Telephone Number Visitor’s Name Driver's License & State Citizenship

4.3. This information must be provided in advance, not later than 2 business days prior to the meeting, in order to ensure access to the military base and conference site and ensure adequate seating for the conference attendees. Even if you have access to the base you must register to ensure adequate seating. The furnishing of the above information is voluntary; however, your failure to furnish all or part of the requested information may result in the Government’s denial of your access to the pre-proposal conference. This information will be provided to the Base Security Forces who will authorize your entrance to the site.

4.4. Visitors will be required to present the following information at the Main Gate upon arrival:

(1) Vehicle Registration, (2) Valid Driver's License & Photo ID if not on License (3) Proof of Insurance for Vehicle, (4) Safety Inspection and Car Rental agreement if applicable. The Government will provide an escort from Main Gate to Pre-Bid location. Any of the above information furnished by you is protected under the Privacy Act and shall not be released unless permitted by law and/or you have consented to such.

4.5. Information provided at this conference or site visit shall not qualify the terms and conditions of the solicitation and specifications. Terms of the solicitation and specifications remain unchanged unless the solicitation mailto:reginald.c.blaisdell.mil@mail.mil mailto:james.a.belaski.civ@mail.mil is amended in writing. If an amendment is issued, normal procedures relating to the acknowledgment and receipt of solicitation amendments shall apply.

4.6. A record of the conference shall be made and furnished to all prospective bidders via posting at http://www.fbo.gov. The record will include minutes of the meeting, including questions (on a non-attribution basis) and answers.

5. FORMAL COMMUNICATION, OFFEROR EXPLANATIONS:

5.1. Submit all questions in the format shown below by email to the contracting office at the addresses show below. Do NOT contact AE or Engineering personnel directly. Doing so will only delay your answer. All questions must come through the Contracting Office.

Subject Line: Reference No. SOLICITATION W912LN-16-B-0001 Email: james.a.belaski.civ@mail.mil and joyce.l.merrill.mil@mail.mil

PRE-BID INQUIRY FORMAT

Date of Bid Inquiry: _______________

From: ______________________________ Company Name: ________________________________

Address:_____________________________________________________________________________

Phone Number: _____________________________ Fax Number:______________________________

Email address: ________________________________________________________________________

Bid Inquiry: (Please clearly state your question) (If sent via an attachment word docs are preferred to facilitate posting of answers to the master Q&A document.)

4.1. Any explanation desired by an offeror regarding the meaning or interpretation of the solicitation, or proposals, drawings, specifications, etc. must be requested in writing and with sufficient time allowed for a reply to reach bidders before the submission of their bid.

4.2. All questions and requests for information (RFI) must be received NOT LATER THAN the five

(5) working day prior to bid opening. OFFERORS ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO SUBMIT

QUESTIONS EARLY IN THIS PROCESS.

4.3. Any interpretations made will be in the form of an amendment of the solicitation, drawings, specifications, etc., and will be furnished to all prospective offerors via posting at: http://www.fbo.gov

4.4. Receipt by the offeror must be acknowledged in the space provided on the SF 1442 or by returning a signed copy of the amendment by the time set for receipt of bids. Explanations or instructions given in a form other than an amendment to the solicitation shall not be binding. Questions (on a non-attribution basis) and answers shall be furnished to all prospective bidders via the web site.

4.5. For security reasons, all technical and engineering data related to this solicitation will be distributed using the Federal Business Opportunities (FedBizOpps.gov or fbo.gov) system. FedBizOpps is a web-based dissemination tool designed to safeguard acquisition-related information for all Federal agencies. Interested bidders/offerors must register with FedBizOpps before accessing the system. FedBizOpps registration requires the following information:

4.5.1. All potential offerors, plan rooms and printing companies are required to be registered in the GSA

System for Award Management (SAM) database. Firms can register via the SAM internet site at http://www.fbo.gov/ mailto:james.a.belaski.civ@mail.mil mailto:joyce.l.merrill.mil@mail.mil http://www.fbo.gov/ https://www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM/. Interested bidders are required to submit their representations and certifications at the same site. You will need your DUNS number and MPIN in order to log in to the Online Representations and Certifications Application (ORCA) website. The solicitation and associated information and the plans and specifications will be made available only from the Federal Business Opportunities (FedBizOpps) website on-line at https://www.fbo.gov/ . FedBizOpps is a web-based dissemination tool designed to safeguard acquisition-related information for all Federal agencies. Interested bidders/offerors must register with FedBizOpps before accessing the system. FedBizOpps registration requires the following information: 1) System for Award Management (SAM) Marketing Partner Identification Number (MPIN), 2) DUNS Number and CAGE Code, 3) Telephone Number, 4) Email address. Registration instructions can be found on the FedBizOpps website at https://www.fbo.gov/downloads/FBO_Vendor_Guide.pdf. Contractors who do not already have a MPIN are advised that the normal processing is 15-30 business days to obtain a MPIN password that will give them access to the plans and specifications, which are located in the controlled access location on FBO. (PLAN ACCORDINGLY).

Reference paragraph 4.4 of the Vendor Guide for instructions to retrieve the specification and drawing documents for this project. DISCLAIMER: The official plans and specifications are located on the official government webpage and the Government is not liable for information furnished by any other source. Amendments, if/when issued will be posted to https://www.fbo.gov/ for electronic downloading. This will normally be the only method of distributing amendments prior to closing; therefore, it is the offerors responsibility to check the website periodically for any amendments to the solicitation. Websites are occasionally inaccessible due to various reasons. Reference paragraph 4.7 of the Vendor Guide for instructions to obtain a MPIN to retrieve the specification and drawing documents. Bidders/offerors who have registered with FedBizOpps must access the data for this solicitation with their MPIN. Bidders/Offerors cannot log into the FedBizOpps home page and search for data.

5. AMENDMENTS PRIOR TO DATE SET FOR OPENING OF BIDS: The right is reserved, as the interest of the Government may require, to revise or amend the solicitation, specifications and/or drawings, prior to the date set for opening of bids, as necessary. Such changes, if any, will be announced by an amendment or amendments to this Invitation for Bids. All information relating to this IFB, including pertinent changes/amendments and other information applicable prior to the date set for receipt of bids will be posted at:

http://www.fbo.gov. Offerors are strongly cautioned to check this site frequently and to “refresh” their web page to ensure they have the latest information.

6. BID REPOSITORY AND BID OPENING:

6.1. A bid repository is provided for hand carried bids and is located at Vermont Air National Guard, Security Forces Bldg 140 Room #115, 140 Mustang Pass, South Burlington, VT 05403. Hand carried bids must be deposited in the repository prior to the time established for opening of bids. Bidders are cautioned that they will be required to sign-in at the Main Gate and must coordinate a Government escort in advance if providing a bid before the bid date. If providing a bid prior to bid date, then notify both Reggie Blaisdell and James Belaski at the following addresses: reginald.c.blaisdell.mil@mail.mil and james.a.belaski.civ@mail.mil at least 24 hours in advance to coordinate escort. On bid date, the Government will have personnel detailed at the Main Gate to provide bidder escort to the bid site. Visitors will be required to present the following information at the Main Gate upon arrival: (1) Vehicle Registration, (2) Valid Driver's License & Photo ID if not on License (3) Proof of Insurance for Vehicle, (4) Safety Inspection and Car Rental agreement if applicable . Please allow time to accomplish this. Late receipt of bids due to entry delays may not be deemed excusable and the Contracting Officer may declare the bid “late” in accordance with FAR 14.304.

6.2. The bid opening will occur at the time and date specified in Block 13 of the SF1442 at Vermont Air

National Guard, Security Forces Bldg 140 Room #115, 140 Mustang Pass, South Burlington, VT 05403. All interested offerors and their major subcontractors are encouraged to attend the bid opening.

7. WAGE DETERMINATION:

7.1. Davis Bacon Wage Rates are applicable to this project. Current prevailing wage determination(s) at time of issuance of solicitation are. General Decision Number VT160045 01/08/2016 VT45 . Applicable wage rates can be found at Applicable wage rates can be found at http://www.wdol.gov/wdol/scafiles/davisbacon/VT.html https://www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM/ https://www.fbo.gov/ https://www.fbo.gov/downloads/FBO_Vendor_Guide.pdf https://www.fbo.gov/ http://www.fbo.gov/ mailto:reginald.c.blaisdell.mil@mail.mil mailto:james.a.belaski.civ@mail.mil http://www.wdol.gov/wdol/scafiles/davisbacon/VT.html

8. BID PREPARATION EXPENSES AND PRE-CONTRACT COSTS: This IFB does not commit the Government to pay costs incurred in preparation and submission of bids or for other costs incurred prior to award of a formal contract.

9. INFORMATION REGARDING AVAILABILITY OF UTILITY SERVICES: Reference information found at Section 00700 FAR Provision/Clause 52.236-14, Availability and Use of Utility Services consideration when computing its offer.

10. CLAUSES:

10.1. Clauses and provisions from the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and supplements thereto are incorporated in this document by reference and in full text. Those incorporated by reference have the same force and effect as if they were given in full text.

10.2. Clauses and provisions in this document may not appear in consecutive order.

10.3. REMOVAL OF SECTIONS AT TIME OF AWARD: Sections 00100 and 00600 will be physically removed as a result of an award, but will be deemed to be incorporated by reference in that award.

11. DISPOSITION OF UNSUCCESSFUL BIDS:

In compliance with FAR Subpart 4.8, the Government will retain one copy of all unsuccessful bids. The Government will destroy extra copies of unsuccessful bids. No destruction certificate will be provided.

12. OFFERORS QUALIFICATIONS:

To establish its responsibility, the apparent low bidder may be requested by the Government prior to award, to submit a statement regarding his previous experience in performing comparable work, his business and technical organization, financial and bonding resources and plant available to be used in performing the work. This action may be requested to determine if the contractor is responsible.

13. Subcontracting Plan – – (NOTE: Only required of Large Business Offerors). If required, offerors shall prepare and submit their subcontracting plan in accordance with FAR Clause 52.219-9, 52.219-9 (DEV), 52.219-9 Alt I and DFARS Clause 252.219-7003.

13.1. Submit the Small Business Subcontracting Plan in a format to accommodate evaluation in accordance with AFARS 5119.704. In accordance with FAR 19.7, “The Small Business Subcontracting Program”, and FAR clause 52.219-9, “Small Business Subcontracting Plan”, subcontracting plans shall be evaluated for acceptability by the contracting team using the criteria set forth in AFARS Appendix DD- Subcontracting Plan Evaluation Guide that can be found at http://farsite.hill.af.mil/reghtml/regs/other/afars/APDD.htm . Goals must be challenging but achievable. To be acceptable, plans must adequately address the required statutory elements. In addition, the plan must provide sufficient information to enable the Contracting Officer to answer affirmatively questions A through H of the AFAR Appendix DD Failure to submit an acceptable subcontracting plan shall make the bidder ineligible for award.

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

http://farsite.hill.af.mil/reghtml/regs/other/afars/APDD.htm

52.204-7 System for Award Management JUL 2013 52.211-6 Brand Name or Equal AUG 1999 52.214-3 Amendments To Invitations For Bids DEC 1989 52.214-4 False Statements In Bids APR 1984 52.214-5 Submission Of Bids MAR 1997 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 52.222-5 Construction Wage Rate Requirements--Secondary Site of the

Work

MAY 2014

252.204-7008 Compliance With Safeguarding Covered Defense Information Controls

DEC 2015

252.236-7008 Contract Prices-Bidding Schedules DEC 1991

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY FULL TEXT

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)

52.222-23 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

0.8% 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 158th Fighter Wing, Chittenden County, South Burlington, Vermont.

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.

52.228-1 BID GUARANTEE (SEP 1996)

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

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

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

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

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

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

52.233-2 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 Protest to the independent review authority shall be filed with either the Office of the Chief Counsel or the Contracting Officer:

Office of the Chief Counsel ATTN: NGB Protest Decision Authority 111 South George Mason Drive, Bldg 2 Arlington, VA 22204-1373

OR

Protest to the Contracting Officer shall be filed at:

Contracting Officer

USPFO-PC

Bldg #3 Camp Johnson 789 Vermont National Guard Road, Colchester, VT 05446-3099

ONLY WRITTEN PROTESTS WILL BE CONSIDERED. NO PROTESTS MAY BE FILED BY ELECTRONIC

MAIL

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

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

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

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

A site visit will be scheduled are part of the pre-bid conference as detailed in the solicitation.

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

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

http://farsite.hill.af.mil http://www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/dars/dfars/index.htm

52.252-3 ALTERATIONS IN SOLICITATION (APR 1984)

Portions of this solicitation are altered as follows:

NONE

52.252-5 AUTHORIZED DEVIATIONS IN PROVISIONS (APR 1984)

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

(b) The use in this solicitation of any Defense Federal Acquistion Regulation (48 CFR Chapter 1) provision with an authorized deviation is indicated by the addition of "(DEVIATION)" after the name of the regulation.

(End of provision) http://farsite.hill.af.mil/ http://www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/dars/dfars/index.htm

Section 00600 - Representations & Certifications

252.203-7005 Representation Relating to Compensation of Former DoD

Officials

NOV 2011

252.203-7996 (Dev) Prohibition on Contracting with Entities that Require Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements - Representation (Deviation 2016-O0003)

OCT 2015

52.204-8 ANNUAL REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS (APR 2016)

(a)(1) The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is 237310.

(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 is not included in this solicitation, and the offeror is currently registered in System for Award Management (SAM), and has completed the Representations and Certifications section of SAM electronically, the offeror may choose to use paragraph (d) of this provision instead of completing the corresponding individual representations and certifications in the solicitation. The offeror shall indicate which option applies by checking one of the following boxes:

(___ ) Paragraph (d) applies.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

(iv) 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.

(v) 52.209-2; Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations--Representation.

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

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

(viii) 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.

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

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

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

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

(xi) 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.

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

(xiii) 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.

(xiv) 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.

(xv) 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.

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

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

(xviii) 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 $77,533, the provision with its Alternate II applies.

(D) If the acquisition value is $77,533 or more but is less than $100,000, the provision with its Alternate III applies.

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

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

(xxi) 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.

(xxii) 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:

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

X (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.

X (vi) 52.223-9,…