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W912P521R0002

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AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

Except as provided herein, all terms and conditions of the document referenced in Item 9A or 10A, as heretofore changed, remains unchanged and in full force and effect.

15A. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print)

30-105-04EXCEPTION TO SF 30

APPROVED BY OIRM 11-84

STANDARD FORM 30 (Rev. 10-83) Prescribed by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

PROJECT: Chickamauga Lock Upstream Approach Wall Construction Project PURPOSE: The purpose of this amendment is to:

1. Extend the proposal due date to June 17, 2021, 1:00 P.M. Central Time.

2. Include the second set of Questions and Answ ers.

3. Revise Sections 4.0, 5.1(e), and 7.2 in Section 00 21 00 SECTION 00 21 00 PROCEDURES FOR SUBMITTAL OF OFFERS AND PROPOSAL EVALUATION APPROACH (these changes are highlighted in yellow ).

4. Provide revised draw ings 61W520-41-UAW and 61W520-26-UAW.

5. Provide CKL USAW Amendment 2 As-Built_Compiled Part 1 & 2.

6. FAR 52.211-10 Commencement, Prosecution, And Completion of Work is revised.

7. FAR 52.252-3, Alternations in Solicitation and DFARS 252.236-7001 Contract Draw ings and Specifications are updated.

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

J 1 35

16A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 28-May-2021

16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA15C. DATE SIGNED15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR

(Signature of Contracting Officer)(Signature of person authorized to sign)

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (No., Street , County, State and Zip Code) X W912P521R0002

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

03-May-2021

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NO.

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

X The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offer X is extended, is not extended.

Offer must acknowledge receipt of this amendment prior to the hour and date specified in the solicitation or as amended by one of the following methods:

(a) By completing Items 8 and 15, and returning 1 copies of the amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted;

or (c) By separate letter or telegram which includes a reference to the solicitation and amendment numbers. FAILURE OF YOUR ACKNOWLEDGMENT TO BE RECEIVED AT THE PLACE DESIGNATED FOR THE RECEIPT OF OFFERS PRIOR TO THE HOUR AND DATE SPECIFIED MAY RESULT IN

REJECTION OF YOUR OFFER. If by virtue of this amendment you desire to change an offer already submitted, such change may be made by telegram or letter, provided each telegram or letter makes reference to the solicitation and this amendment, and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified.

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (If required)

13. THIS ITEM APPLIES ONLY TO MODIFICATIONS OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS.

IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NO. AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

A. THIS CHANGE ORDER IS ISSUED PURSUANT TO: (Specify authority) THE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14 ARE MADE IN THE

CONTRACT ORDER NO. IN ITEM 10A.

B. THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES (such as changes in paying office, appropriation date, etc.) SET FORTH IN ITEM 14, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY OF FAR 43.103(B).

C. THIS SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT IS ENTERED INTO PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY OF:

D. OTHER (Specify type of modification and authority)

E. IMPORTANT: Contractor is not, is required to sign this document and return copies to the issuing office.

14. DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION (Organized by UCF section headings, including solicitation/contract subject matter where feasible.)

10A. MOD. OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NO. 5. PROJECT NO.(If applicable)

6. ISSUED BY

3. EFFECTIVE DATE

28-May-2021

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CELRN-RC-N CONTRACTING BRANCH

110 9TH AVE SOUTH, A405

NASHVILLE TN 37203

W912P5 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than item 6)

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.

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See Item 6

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SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION SF 30 - BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE (SF 30)

The following have been added by full text:

AMENDMENT 0002 Q&A

W912P521R0002 Chickamauga Upstream Approach Wall Construction Project

Questions and Answers Amendment 0002

13. Area 3 identified on Slide 19 of the Pre-Proposal Meeting Presentation - What was this used for previously?

Answer: This area was improved and utilized during the cofferdam contract to support the construction of concrete shells on floating barges that were transported downstream through the existing lock and placed as a part of the cofferdam construction.

14. What is the material in the disposal area (Area 5 identified on Slide 19 of the Pre-Proposal Meeting Presentation)?

Answer: The area identified as #5 on slide 19 of the pre-proposal meeting presentation contains disposal material from previous contracts. This disposal material includes but is not limited to, blasted rock, demolished concrete and other material from the excavation contracts. The Contractor will uncover and encounter inert blasting materials while working in this area.

15. At the Watts Bar facility, can the contractor move other beams that are not included in the USAW scope?

Answer: Answer: Yes, however the Contractor will be responsible for any and all damage to all beams during this process. The Contractor will be required to fully describe the planned procedure(s) for moving the beams through the submittal process, as well as provide condition assessment documentation of beams, fencing, and other pertinent items located in the Watts Bar storage area.

16. What is the area at Watts Bar facility that appears to be a loading dock built from coffer cells between the storage area and the loading ramp?

Answer: Answer: This was a loading facility previously used by TVA and USACE that has deteriorated to a point that it is not deemed suitable for use during this contract in its current condition. If the Contractor would like to use this area, all proposed repairs and improvements to make the area safe for use are subject to TVA review and approval. Contractor should anticipate a minimum 60-calendar day review time for submittals requiring TVA approval.

17. Will TVA be using the Watts Bar loading ramp for other projects during this contract?

Answer: There are currently no other known scheduled activities for use of the ramp during this contract;

however, TVA retains the right to use the ramp as needs arise. If TVA requires the use of the ramp, the Contractor would be given a minimum of 90 calendar days warning prior to TVA beginning activities.

18. Has the storage yard at Watts Bar ever flooded?

Answer: Not to the Government's knowledge.

19. Could a contractor make any improvements at the Watts Bar facility, such as building out a ramp adjacent to the Approach Wall beams for loading to the river?

Answer: The Government would consider this, but it would require the Contractor to obtain all necessary permits and TVA approval. The site would need to be restored to its original condition prior to completion of the contract. The Contractor should anticipate a minimum 60-calendar day review time for submittals requiring TVA approval.

20. Upstream River Wall and Land Wall Nose Piers – Will lifting points and centers of gravity be provided for these structures?

Answer: No, determining lifting points and the center of gravity will be the responsibility of the Contractor.

21. Watts Bar – Can the sheet pile bulkhead wall be utilized for staging and/or offloading of the precast beams?

Answer: See response to Question 16.

22. Can the Pier Caps be poured by tremie concrete method, in multiple placements? If yes, can horizontal and vertical joints be made?

Answer: Specification Section 03 31 07 Paragraph 3.8.7. states "Tremie concrete placement within each drill shaft and each pier of the approach wall shall be completed in one continuous pour. " Later in the same section, " The pier cap made of tremie concrete shall be placed to Elevation 672.5." The Contractor should develop their proposal according to the contract plans and specifications. The Government may consider a variance request after award, but additional detail would be required to determine if this is acceptable.

23. Can a sacrificial slab be added below the Pier Caps and left in place?

Answer: A sacrificial slab will increase the loading on the drilled shafts. The Contractor should develop their proposal according to contract plans and specifications. The Government may consider a variance request after award, but additional detail would be required to determine if this is acceptable.

24. What is the specification for the seal between drilled shafts and nose pier shell? Seal detail is on sheet

61W520-26-UAW.

Answer: Drawing 61W520-26 has been updated to include the following note: “Seal design is the responsibility of the Contractor to create a sufficient seal to ensure acceptable concrete placement.”

25. On sheet 61W520-26-UAW, the Shaft Seal Detail and the Section B Detail vertical dimensions differ from one another. Please advise on the correct dimensions.

Answer: Refer to Sheet 61W520-26 Section B detail for the correct dimensions. (Sheet 61W520-26-UAW was updated and uploaded with Amendment 0001).

26. On sheet 61W520-26UAW, the outside diameter of the shaft casing is 6’-6”. On sheet 61W520-19-UAW, the inside diameter is 6’-6” for the shaft casing with a ¾” thick wall, giving an outside diameter of 6’-7.5”.

Please advise on the correct dimension.

Answer: The interior diameter of the casing should be 6'-6". (Sheet 61W520-26-UAW was updated and uploaded with Amendment 0001).

27. 61W510-02-UAW, Note 5 – Road improvement appears to only be the entrance to the Lock Access Road – please verify.

Answer: The road improvement is shown in the hatch area of Drawing 61W510-02-UAW. The area extends from Lake Resort Drive to Trailhead Drive.

28. Reference plan drawing 61W520-71-UAW, detail Typical Restrainer Plan – Please verify grease will be installed from the box beam end of the restrainer and the box beam has been fabricated to allow for the grease to be injected after installation of the restrainer bar.

Answer: On Drawing 61W520-71-UAW, Typical Restrainer Plan indicates a grease vent/port (TYP) is shown on both the beam and pier side of the restrainer

29. Approach Wall Beams – Please provide pick points for the precast beams and/or lifting devices required to lift these items. Also, please provide bearing details for the precast box beams.

Answer: The as-built drawings of the Approach Wall beams have been provided in Amendment 0002. The Contractor is responsible for the design and verification (load test) of any material they elect to use.

30. During the Pre-Proposal Virtual Meeting it was mentioned, and the Project Specifications (Section 01 54 00, Part 1.13) indicate, that the Contractor’s plan for anchoring/mooring and removing marine equipment upstream of the spillway will require approval by USACE and TVA. Please provide guidance for an anchoring/mooring plan that would be considered acceptable by TVA, a third-party approver, so that this work can be priced appropriately.

Answer: The Contractor's anchor/mooring plan must be specific to the equipment that will be used to accomplish the work located immediately upstream of the dam spillway according to the Contractor’s means and methods, be based on a CFD (computation fluid dynamic) model developed with sufficient detail to identify the forces anticipated to act on the equipment/anchorage during all spillway operating/flow events that the Contractor plans to perform work, and meet the requirements identified in paragraph 1.13 of Specification 01 54 00.

31. Is the technique shaft to be left in place? If not, at what elevation is it to be removed and where should it be disposed?

Answer: The technique shaft shall be removed to an elevation of 662.5, reference Drawings 61W520-16- UAW and 61W520-18-UAW. The Contractor may remove the technique shaft to an elevation lower than

662.5 if they choose. Removed material should be disposed of in accordance with the specifications.

32. Will wage determinations be provided for this solicitation?

Answer: Please refer to Section 01 00 00 - General Requirements WAGE DETERMINATION. Any updates to the Wage Determinations will be reflected in an amendment (if applicable).

33. Please refer to specification section 01 31 00. Is this specification required for this contract? It appears to be a newer specification not utilized in other districts and covers the same data management as the RMS system.

Answer: Yes, Specification Section 01 31 00 is required for this contract.

34. Reference spec paragraph 31 63 27, 1.6 Contractor Qualifications and Experience. Can the prime contractor self-perform this work if they meet this requirement?

Answer: Yes, the Prime Contractor may self-perform this work if they meet the specification requirements.

Specification 31 63 27 paragraph 1.6 has been updated.

35. Approach Wall Beams – Please provide pick points for the precast beams and/or lifting devices required to lift these items. Also, please provide bearing details for the precast box beams.

Answer: See response to Question 29.

36. Can the concrete approach wall beam(s) be supported in the middle on approx. 46’ centers?

Answer: Specification Section 03 41 34, Paragraph 3.1.1 states, "Precast beams shall be transported with the points of support and direction of the reactions with respect to the beam and approximately the same orientation during transportation and storage as when the beam is in its final position." The Contractor should develop their proposal according to contract specifications. The Government may consider a variance request after award, but additional detail would be required to determine if this is acceptable.

37. Are we to provide and install the handrails associated with beams UR-1T and UL-1T?

Answer: No, handrail for UR-1T and UL-1T will not be required for this contract.

38. Are the ladder anchors and couplers already installed on the precast approach wall beams? Reference 61W520-74, detail 4.

Answer: Yes, the couplers are installed in the precast beams. See As-Built drawings of Approach Wall beams included in Amendment 0002.

39. Please provide accurate description of grating requirement. Grating called out is not a valid grating size. Plan drawing 61W520-41 calls out ¾’ x 1 3/16” Type W-19-2 and the specs call for heavy duty grating which is called out as 19-H-2 but also requires a bar size to be totally accurate

Answer: Additional grating details are provided in the updated version of 61W520-41 - UAW in Amendment 0002.

40. Section 00 73 00 – Supplementary Conditions, paragraph 6 WAGE DETERMINATIONS states: The applicable wage determination does not provide wage rate information for divers, boat operators/captains, and ironworkers. The Contractor will have to go through the conformance process after award. The conformance process is outlined in FAR 22.406-3, Additional Classifications.

The provided Wage Determinations TN20210145 and TN20210121, both dated 1/1/2021 do not provide wage determinations for Carpenters, Pile Drivers, additional Labor classifications and Foreman in addition to the above noted labor classifications. In order for each bidder to provide competitive bids it is essential to understand the labor wage rates to be included for the project. It is our understanding most of the labor classifications noted above are currently working at the Chickamauga project site and this information should be known to the Government. We request wage determinations to be provided for the labor classifications noted above to be provided to all bidders to ensure an equal bidding process.

Answer: The Department of Labor (DOL) is responsible for issuing wage determinations that apply to federal projects. Accordingly, DOL issued Wage Determinations TN20210145 and TN20210121, which apply to Heavy Construction projects in Hamilton County, TN. USACE cannot amend or change these Wage Determinations. Therefore, the Contractor will be required to complete the conformance process outlined in the Solicitation and FAR 22.406-3, Additional Classifications, to determine a wage and fringe benefit rate for the affected labor disciplines. Contractors can reference DOL All Agency Memorandum 213 for additional information on how DOL processes conformance requests and determines wage rates.

41. Please reference the technical specifications, noted in several locations the reference to the USACE providing a geologist to log exploratory boring. Is the Contractor to provide a geologist at the drill rig during exploratory boring? It appears a Contractor provided geologist is required for core drilling for defective drilled shafts.

Answer: The Contractor does not need to provide a geologist at the drill rig during exploratory borings. A Contractor geologist is only required to log core for defective drilled shafts.

42. Specification section 03 41 34 Installation of Government Furnished Precast Concrete Beams, Part 1.1 Scope references procedure and sequence of construction for the upstream guard wall and guide wall as shown in the drawings. Part 3.1.1 Handling references the precast beams to be lifted only by devices which have been cast in the beams. There appear to be no details provided in the drawings about procedure or sequence related to handling and transporting the beams or any details provided for the beams and the cast in lifting devices. Please provide details for the precast beams and the lifting devices that are to be used in transport.

Answer: See response to Question 29.

43. Specification section 3.2.2.2 Conduit Embedded in Concrete, calls out for PVC Coated Rigid Conduit Embedded in concrete. The Conduit schedule calls for RGS. Please clarify.

Answer: PVC-coated RGS is only required in and around the location the conduit exits the concrete.

Reference Specification Section 26 05 00, Paragraph 3.2.2.2.

44. Please confirm that 11 x 17 pages are counted as one page when included in a section’s page count.

Answer: Yes. However, the 11" X 17" organizational chart does not count toward the five (5) page limit for the narrative under Section 5.1 Submission Requirements.

45. Volume I, Factor I (Past Performance), paragraph 4.0. Please clarify that information required for subcontractors as stated in paragraph one should be provided for major subcontractors (any subcontractor completing more than 10% of the solicited work).

Answer: See the revisions to Section 00 21 00 - Procedures for Submittal of Offers and Proposal Evaluation Approach Paragraph 4.0 Volume I – Factor I (Past Performance) – Performance Assessments.

46. Section 7.2 Evaluation Criteria states that “the SB Participation Plan must meet the minimum Total Small Business Participation goal of 23% of total contract value…”. We recognize the SB Participation Plan is an important evaluation factor; however, federal procurement goals should be realistic, challenging, and attainable. Our preliminary market research for small business participation does not appear to support the 23% of total contract value participation goal given the narrowly tailored and specific scopes of work under this solicitation, which differs from the December 2020 Industry Day presentation. Our own market research suggests a SB participation rate of less than half of 23%. Please consider changing the SB Participation Goal to reflect “maximum practicable opportunity” for small business participation consistent with the current work scope elements under this contract.

Answer: The Small Participation Goal percentage has been lowered from 23% to 15% along with other revisions to Section 00 21 00 Procedures for Submittal of Offers and Proposal Evaluation Approach Paragraph 7.2 Evaluation Criteria.

47. During the Pre-Proposal Virtual Meeting it was mentioned, and the Project Specifications (Section 01 54 00, Part 1.13) indicate, that the Contractor’s plan for anchoring/mooring and removing marine equipment upstream of the spillway will require approval by USACE and TVA. Please provide guidance for an anchoring/mooring plan that would be considered acceptable by TVA, a third-party approver, so that this work can be priced appropriately.

Answer: See response to Question 30.

48. Due to the late release of Amendment No. 1, delays/challenges currently being experienced by subcontractors attempting to work through the USACE security requirements and obtain access to the controlled technical documents, the bid period extending through the Memorial Day Holiday, and the extensive market research and subcontractor outreach required to develop a small business participation plan meeting the RFP requirements, we request USACE extend the bid due date by at least 2-weeks.

Answer: Proposal due date is extended to June 17, 2021 1:00 P.M. Central Time. We plan on posting another amendment that may include spec and drawing changes but do not anticipate extending the proposal due date past June 17, 2021.

49. Volume I, Factor I (Past Performance) and Factor III (Safety Management) refer to “bedrock removal in areas that require a degree of precision to a prescribed tolerance” and “rock excavation adjacent to sensitive structures”. After review of the RFP documents, we are unaware of any rock excavation that is required by the contract, other than rock that would be removed with the drilled shaft installations. Is this the rock removal/excavation that USACE is referring to under the submission requirements or does the contract scope include rock removal/excavation someplace else? Please indicate where the contract requires rock removal/excavation if not limited to just the drilled shaft installations.

Answer: Rock excavation is only required for drilled shaft installation.

50. Due to the complexity of the project, can the bid date be extended two weeks?

Answer: See response to Question 48.

SECTION 00 10 00 - SOLICITATION

The required response date/time has changed from 09-Jun-2021 01:00 PM to 17-Jun-2021 01:00 PM.

SECTION 00 21 00 - INSTRUCTIONS

The following have been modified:

INSTRUCTIONS

SECTION 00 21 00 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS

1.0 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

1.1 Intent

The intent of this solicitation is to award one (1) contract for the Chickamauga Lock Upstream Approach Wall Construction Contract.

1.2 Project Description

The scope of this requirement includes construction of the upstream approach wall pier and upstream approach wall beam installation in the upstream approaches to the new lock chamber.

1.3 Disclosure of Magnitude of Construction Project

The estimated magnitude of this requirement is between $25,000,000 and $100,000,000.

1.4 Basis of Selection of Award

The award will be made to the responsible Offeror whose proposal conforms to the solicitation, is fair and reasonable, and offers the best overall value to the Government with appropriate consideration given to the five (5) evaluation factors: Past Performance, Technical Approach, Safety Management, Small Business Participation, and Price. Factors are listed in descending order of importance. NOTE: when combined, the non-cost/price factors (Past Performance, Technical Approach, Safety Management, and Small Business Participation Plan) are APPROXIMATELY EQUAL to Price. Factors are illustrated:

Factor I – Past Performance 1st Factor II – Technical Approach 2nd Factor III – Safety Management 3rd Factor IV – Small Business Participation Plan 4th Factor V – Price Approximately Equal to Non-Cost/Price Factors

Offerors are reminded to include their best technical and price terms in their initial offer and not to assume they will have an opportunity to participate in discussions or be asked to submit a revised offer.

Proposals are intended to be evaluated and an award made without discussions with Offerors unless discussions are determined to be necessary. Additionally, any other than small business Offeror must have an acceptable Small Business Subcontracting Plan to receive an award in accordance with FAR 19.702(a).

Offerors are cautioned that the award may not necessarily be made to the lowest price offered.

1.5 Type of Contract

The Government intends to award one (1) firm fixed-price construction contract.

1.6 Who May Submit

This procurement is unrestricted to obtain full and open competition. Proposals from firms organized as joint ventures (JV) that have associated specifically for this project must include a copy of the legal joint venture agreement in the proposal submission.

1.7 North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code and Small Business Size Standard

The NAICS code for this project is 237990, Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction with a size standard of $39,500,000.

1.8 AVAILABILITY OF PLANS (DRAWINGS), TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

AND ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTS

Specifications and Drawings will be provided as separate files and will be available in beta.SAM.gov due to the size and pages associated with each. The Specifications and Drawings are part of the contract and shall be considered in that respect (see DFARS 252.236-7001, Contract Drawings and Specifications).

1.9 Pre-Proposal Virtual Meeting/In-Person Site Visit

An organized Pre-Proposal Virtual Meeting and In-Person Site Visit has been scheduled to occur during the solicitation period. Offerors should inspect the job site prior to submitting a proposal.

Offerors should take such other steps as may be reasonably necessary to ascertain the nature and location of the work and the general and local conditions that can affect the work or the cost thereof. Failure to do so will not relieve Offerors from the responsibility for properly estimating the difficulty or cost of successfully performing the work. The Government assumes no responsibility for any understanding or representations concerning conditions made by any of its officers, agents or employees, unless included in the solicitation, the specifications or related documents, and any amendments to the solicitation as may be issued.

Please refer to the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) 52.236-27 Alt 1, Site Visit (Construction), incorporated by full text in this solicitation, for information pertaining to the scheduled site visit.

This will be the only Pre-Proposal Virtual Meeting and In-Person Site Visit for this project. If you miss the scheduled Pre-Proposal Virtual Meeting or In-Person Site Visit, no other arrangements will be made due to personel and time restrictions.

1.10 Requirements to Attend the Pre-Proposal Virtual Meeting and/or In-Person Site Visit

Only registered persons will be permitted to attend the Pre-Proposal Virtual Meeting and/or In- Person Site Visit. In addition to the below information, please also provide the name of your firm, firm’s CAGE and/or Unique Entity Identifier (known as DUNS), and name and position title of primary point-of-contact and their telephone number and email address. Only two persons from each business entity will be permitted to attend.

U.S. Citizens: To register, U.S. citizens interested in attending the Pre-Proposal Virtual Meeting and/or In-Person Site Visit must submit a Nashville District (LRN) Security Access Form no later than five (5) business days prior to the Pre-Proposal Virtual Meeting. If submitting the form less than five (5) days prior to the Pre-Proposal Virtual Meeting, the person may not receive approval for participation. Notification of approval or denial will be provided prior to the date of the Pre-Proposal Virtual Meeting. The form is available as a pdf attachment on beta.SAM.gov with this solicitation and is titled as U.S. Citizen Site Visit Request Form.

Foreign Nationals (FNs): FNs wishing to attend the Pre-Proposal Virtual Meeting and/or In- Person Site Visit shall submit a completed LRN FN Security Form and legible color copies of two of the following documents: Passport (unexpired or expired), Certificate of U.S. Citizenship (INS Form N-560 04 N-561), Certificate of Naturalization (INS Form N 550 or N-570), unexpired foreign Passport with I-551 stamp or attached INS Form I-94 indicating unexpired employment authorization, an Alien Registration Receipt Card with photo (INS Form I-151 or I- 551), unexpired Temporary Resident Card (INS Form I-688), unexpired Employment Authorization Card (INS Form I- 688A), unexpired Reentry Permit (INS Form I-327), unexpired Refugee Travel Document (INS- Form I571), or unexpired Employment Authorization Documentation issued by the INS which contains a photograph (INS Form I- 688B) to the LRN POC. These documents must be submitted thirty (30) days prior to the Pre-Proposal Virtual Meeting. Exceptions will be considered on a case by case basis but will be limited. The form is available at:

http://www.lrn.usace.army.mil/BusinessWithUs/ContractSecurityRequirements.aspx. The form is also available as a pdf attachment on beta.SAM.gov with this solicitation and is titled as FN Site Visit Request Form.

POINT-OF-CONTACT: For questions and/or concerns regarding the Pre-Proposal Virtual Meeting or In-Person Site Visit, please contact Reid Drewes at Reid.A.Drewes@usace.army.mil.

Please submit all site visit request forms to Contract Specialist Reid Drewes at Reid.A.Drewes@usace.army.mil and Contracting Officer Stacy Wiggins Stacy.S.Wiggins@usace.army.mil. When you send your site visit request form, please put “W912P521R0002- (Foreign National or U.S. Citizen) Request Form-(Your Company Name)” in the subject line of the email.

Please edit the information in parenthesis to match the request form you submit and your company name.

1.11 Point of Contact for Communication/Questions

Any communications regarding this procurement must be made in writing to the Nashville Contracting Branch, Attn: Contract Specialist Reid Drewes at email Reid.A.Drewes@usace.army.mil. Inquiries must identify the solicitation number, the requestor’s company name, address, email address, and telephone number to include area code.

Phone calls or requests to arrange meetings at the Nashville District during the solicitation period to discuss project requirements or company’s capabilities are highly discouraged and will not be scheduled.

QUESTIONS: Questions regarding the solicitation must be submitted to Reid Drewes via email at Reid.A.Drewes@usace.army.mil no later than 9:00 AM Central Time, May 26, 2021. When you email your questions to Reid Drewes, please put “W912P521R0002 Questions-(Your Company Name)” in the subject line.

1.12 Amendments Prior to Date Submission for Request for Proposals (RFP)

The right is reserved as the interest of the Government may require, to revise or amend the specifications or drawings or both prior to the date set for submission of Request for Proposals (RFP). Such revisions and amendments, if any will be announced by an amendment or amendments to this RFP. If the revisions and amendments are of a nature which requires material changes in quantities or prices proposed or both, the date set for receipt of RFPs may be postponed by such number of days as in the opinion of the issuing Contracting Officer will enable Offerors to revise their offer. In such cases, the amendment will include an announcement of the new date for receipt of offer.

1.13 Notice to Offeror: Use of Class I Ozone-Depleting Substances

a. In accordance with Section 326 of P.L. 102-484, the Government is prohibited from awarding any contract which includes a specification or standard that requires the use of a Class I ozone-depleting substance (ODS) identified in Section 601(a) of the Clean Air Act, (42 U.S.C 767a(a)), or that can be met only through the use of such a substance unless such use has been approved, on an individual basis, by a senior acquisitions official who determines that there is no suitable substitute available.

b. To comply with this statute, the Government has conducted a best effort screening of the specifications and standards associated with this acquisition to determine whether they contain any ODS requirements. This requirement has no relationship to ODSs.

c. If the Offeror possesses any special knowledge about any other ODSs required directly or indirectly at any level of contract performance, the U.S. Army would appreciate if such information were surfaced to the Contracting Officer for appropriate action. To preclude delay to the procurement, the Offeror should provide any information as soon as possible after release of this Request for Proposal (RFP) and prior to the submission of proposals to the extent practicable. It should be understood that there is no obligation on the Offeror to comply with the request and that no compensation can be provided for doing so.

2.0 BONDS AND INSURANCE

2.1 BID GUARANTEE. All Offerors shall furnish a bid guarantee. In accordance with FAR 52.228-1, Bid Guarantee, the bidder (or Offeror for this solicitation) shall furnish a bid guarantee in the form of a firm commitment, e.g., bid bond (use Standard Form 24) 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 bid guarantee amount shall be at least 20 percent of the bid price but shall not exceed $3,000,000.00. If using a Bid Bond, it must be submitted on SF 24.

The SF 24 can be found at the GSA Forms Library at https://www.gsa.gov/forms.

2.2 INSURANCE. Contractor shall carry Liability and Insurance. See FAR 52.228-5, Insurance

– Liability to Third Persons.

2.3 The successful Offeror will, within the time established in the proposal, furnish performance and payment bonds in the amounts indicated in the RFP or the specifications.

a. PERFORMANCE BONDS (Standard Form (SF) 25). Pursuant to FAR 52.228-15, Performance and Payment Bonds—Construction (DEVIATION 2020-O0016), the penal amount of the performance bond shall equal one hundred percent (100%) of the contract price.

Bonds shall be received on a SF 25A within ten (10) calendar days after receipt of contract award. The SF 25A can be found at the GSA Forms Library at https://www.gsa.gov/forms.

b. PAYMENT BONDS (SF 25A). Pursuant to FAR 52.228-15, Performance and Payment Bonds—Construction (DEVIATION 2020-O0016), the penal amount of the payment bond shall equal one hundred percent (100%) of the contract price. Bonds shall be received on a SF 25A within ten (10) calendar days after receipt of contract award. The SF 25A can be found at the GSA Forms Library at https://www.gsa.gov/forms.

3.0 SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT (SAM)

In accordance with FAR 52.204-7, System for Award Management, registration is required in the System for Award Management (SAM) database located at www.sam.gov. More specifically, "An Offeror is required to be registered in SAM when submitting an offer or quotation, and shall continue to be registered until time of award, during performance, and through final payment of any contract, basic agreement, basic ordering agreement, or blanket purchasing agreement resulting from this solicitation." (See FAR 52.204-7(b)(1)).

For SAM Customer Service, contact:

Federal Service Desk URL: www.fsd.gov Hours: 8am - 8pm (Eastern Time) U.S. Calls: 866-606-8220 International Calls: 334-206-7828

DSN: 866-606-8220

IMPORTANT NOTICE: Effective June 29, 2018 vendors creating or updating their registration can have their registration activated prior to the approval of the required notarized letter.

However, the signed copy of the notarized letter must be sent to the GSA Federal Service Desk (FSD) within 30 calendar days of activation or the vendor risks no longer being active in SAM.

Vendors can check whether an account is active by performing a query by their CAGE or Unique Entity Identifier (known as DUNS).

The registration process may now take several weeks, so vendors are highly encouraged to begin registering as soon as possible to avoid any possible delays in future contract awards. Remember, there is no cost to use SAM.

To find out additional information about the changes of the SAM registration process, contractors should visit the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) link located at the top of the SAM homepage (www.sam.gov).

4.0 SMALL BUSINESS PARTICIPATION PLAN (SBPP)

All Offerors (both large and small businesses) are required to complete a Small Business Participation Plan (SBPP) in accordance with Defense Federal Acquisition Supplement (DFARS)

215.304. Reference section 00 21 00 of this solicitation for additional submission requirements.

5.0 SUBCONTRACTING PLAN

The successful Offeror (if a large business) shall provide a Small Business Subcontracting Plan that contains all of the elements required by FAR 52.219-9 and DFARS 252.219-7003. The Subcontracting Plan is not a requirement for evaluation in source selection but shall be provided upon request before contract award (if the successful Offeror is a large business). The approved Small Business Subcontracting Plan will be incorporated into any resultant contract(s).

6.0 WHERE TO SUBMIT & SUBMITTAL DEADLINE

Offerors shall submit their proposals no later than the time and date specified in Block 13 of SF 1442 of this solicitation as follows:

The Offeror’s proposal shall be submitted electronically, as described below. The RFP will provide proposal submission instructions and receipt date for proposal submittal. The Offeror’s proposal shall not contain classified data. The use of hyperlinks in proposals is prohibited.

NOTE: The only authorized transmission method for proposals in response to this solicitation is electronically via SAFE online submission. NO OTHER TRANSMISSION METHODS

(EMAIL, FACSIMILE, REGULAR MAIL, HAND CARRIED, ETC.) WILL BE

ACCEPTED.

The Offeror’s proposal must be received by the Government by the date/time specified in the solicitation. Offerors shall submit their proposals using the following link:

https://safe.apps.mil/

Please send proposals using the link above to Contract Specialist Reid Drewes at Reid.A.Drewes@usace.army.mil AND to Contracting Officer Stacy Wiggins at Stacy.S.Wiggins@usace.army.mil.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR SUBMITTING ELECTRONIC PROPOSALS:

In an effort to reduce paperwork and cost, all proposals shall be submitted electronically through the SAFE site. Submission shall be in Adobe PDF format. You are limited to twenty-five (25) maximum files per upload (total size cannot exceed 8GB). If you have a large number of files, recommend that you combine or ZIP your files before uploading to the SAFE site. Offerors may use compression utility software such as WinZip or PKZip to reduce file size and facilitate transmission.

REQUEST FOR UPLOAD CODE: Offerors must email Contract Specialist Reid Drewes at Reid.A.Drewes@usace.army.mil AND to Contracting Officer Stacy Wiggins at Stacy.S.Wiggins@usace.army.mil no later than five (5) business days prior to the proposal due date to receive a request code which will allow for file uploads via the SAFE site. Offerors that fail to email for request a code five (5) business days before proposal submission date may not be able to receive a request code in time to upload their submission. THIS MUST BE DONE

FOR THIS PROCUREMENT.

FILE DESCRIPTION: Include a “File Description” for each file(s) you upload. The “File Description” will be included in the email notice to each of the recipients you choose to have access your file(s). NOTE: Do NOT enter Privacy Act Data (Personal Identification Information (PII)) in the File Description. Submission shall be in Adobe PDF format.

INSTRUCTIONS TO FOLLOW ON THE SAFE WEBSITE:

1. Once at the SAFE website select the “Drop-off” icon. This allows users without a Common Access Card (CAC) or users whose computer is not configured to read a CAC the option to access the SAFE site as a guest.

2. After selecting the “Click Here” link you will be prompted to add your personal information, file information, recipient (Government representative) information and email settings.

3. When completing your file information for transmittal via the SAFE website, you will be required to enter the email address for all recipients. For this solicitation, the recipients are the Contract Specialist Reid Drewes at Reid.A.Drewes@usace.army.mil AND to Contracting Officer Stacy Wiggins at Stacy.S.Wiggins@usace.army.mil. The email address of the Government Employee who initiated the request code will be automatically entered. The Offeror must enter the email address for both the Contracting Officer and Contract Specialist. The Offeror can enter an additional email address if desired. After entering the email address, click the ADD button to add the person(s) email to the “Recipients List” of your response. When your proposal is submitted, a notification will be sent to the recipients you added.

NOTE: Do NOT send the SAFE site packages to group email accounts.

Even if you successfully upload your proposal to the SAFE site, notification will not be sent to the Government recipients until you verify your email address. Entering an incorrect email may result in the rejection of your submission for lateness. An Offeror can confirm proper submission by the ‘Drop-Off Completed” screen which generates based on proper file submission.

NOTE: It has been reported that documents are more quickly uploaded into the SAFE website when using a Firefox web browser. The Government cannot verify that this is true and offers no guarantee that Offerors will have more success utilizing any particular browser.

RECEIPT OF SUBMISSIONS:

For the purposes of establishing whether a proposal submission is considered timely, the Government considers the date and time the submission is completely uploaded into the SAFE website. For proposals larger than the 8GB capacity of the SAFE website and require multiple submissions, the Government will consider the date and time the last submission is completely uploaded into the SAFE website. Do not assume that electronic communication is instantaneous.

It can take several minutes or even hours in some cases.

The Government will not be responsible for submissions delivered to any location or to anyone other than those designated to receive proposals. Offerors are responsible for ensuring that proposals are submitted so as to reach the designated recipient. Offerors are responsible for allowing sufficient time for the proposal to be received in accordance with the instructions provided.

SECTION 00 21 00

PROCEDURES FOR SUBMITTAL OF OFFERS

AND

PROPOSAL EVALUATION APPROACH

1.0 Submittal of Offers

1.1 Offerors submitting proposals for this project should limit submissions to data essential for evaluation of proposals so that a minimum of time and monies will have been expended in preparing information required herein.

However, in order to be effectively and equitably be evaluated, the proposals must include information sufficiently detailed to clearly describe the Offeror's past performance, technical approach, safety management, and small business participation plan necessary for successful completion of the project. The requirements stated in this RFP are minimums.

1.2 Offerors shall submit their proposals to the Government no later than the time and date specified in Block 13 of Standard Form 1442 of this solicitation. Detailed submission instructions are listed above in section Instructions to Offerors, paragraph 6.0, Where to Submit & Submittal Deadline.

1.3 Offerors are required to submit a proposal made up of Past Performance, Technical Approach, Safety Management, Small Business Participation Plan, Price, and Pro Forma. All proposal materials shall be submitted via the SAFE website with a bookmarked table of contents and/or a standard electronic Tab Index. The sections should parallel the submission requirements identified below. Volume I shall be submitted in Portable Document Format (PDF) and shall be either tabbed or bookmarked to reflect the division of Factors in accordance with paragraph 3. Volume II shall be submitted as a separate PDF file and shall also be tabbed or bookmarked in accordance with paragraph 3, Proposal Information and Related Evaluation Factors.

*NOTE: Provide the complete Volume I proposal submittal including text, renderings, drawings, photographs, etc.

on SAFE site. Provide the complete Volume II proposal submittal on SAFE site with the final price breakout schedule electronically.

2.0 Proposal Evaluation Process

2.1 A Source Selection Evaluation Board (SSEB) comprised of representatives of United States Army Corps of Engineers will evaluate the proposals. Offerors are advised that the technical evaluation and rating of proposals will be conducted in strict confidence. Technical proposals will be reviewed and rated without knowledge of the price offered. The number and identities of Offerors are not revealed to anyone who is not involved in the evaluation and award process or to other Offerors. Proposals will be evaluated based on the factors described herein, and the basis of award is the Best Value Tradeoff Process.

2.2 The evaluation process essentially consists of three (3) parts: ( 1 ) proposal compliance review and responsibility determination; (2) past performance, technical, and price evaluations; and best value decision.

2.2.1 Proposal Compliance Review: This is an initial review to ensure that all required forms and certifications (if applicable) are complete and that a past performance, technical, and price proposal were received.

2.2.2 Past Performance and Technical Evaluations: The SSEB will evaluate and rate the proposals against the RFP requirements. Some factors will be rated using an adjectival-based system. Others will be rated on an “acceptable/unacceptable” basis. Past Performance will be rated based on recency/relevancy and confidence.

2.2.3 Price Evaluation: The SSEB, Cost Engineering, and the Source Selection Authority (SSA) will evaluate price proposals independent of the technical evaluation. The SSEB will not have access to price information until completion of the technical2 evaluation.

2.2.4 Best Value Decision: After all, above evaluations are complete the SSA performs this assessment by comparing the strengths, weaknesses, and the cost/price of the competing proposals to determine which proposal represents the best value to the Government.

3.0 Proposal Information and Related Evaluation Factors.

3.1 Proposals will be evaluated in accordance with the factors listed in relative order of importance.

Note: To be eligible for award, Factor I, Past Performance, must be rated at least “Neutral Confidence,” and Factors II - IV, must be rated at least “Acceptable.”

All non-cost/price factors, when combined, are approximately equal to cost or price. Offerors are reminded to include their best past performance, technical and price terms in their initial offer and not to automatically assume that they will have an opportunity to participate in discussions or be asked to submit a revised offer. The Government may make award of a conforming proposal without discussions, if deemed to be within the best interest of the Government.

3.2 Volume I – Technical Proposal

3.2.1 Volume I – Factor I – Past Performance 1st

3.2.2 Volume I – Factor II – Technical Approach 2nd

3.2.3 Volume I – Factor III – Safety Management 3rd

3.3 Volume I – Small Business Participation Proposal

3.3.1 Volume I – Factor IV – Small Business Participation 4th

3.4 Volume II - Price and Pro Forma Information

Tab A Proposal Data Sheet Not Rated

Tab B SF1142 and Acknowledged Amendments (if any) Not Rated

Tab C Joint Venture Agreement, if applicable Not Rated

Tab D Section 00100 Price Proposal Not Rated

Tab E Section 00 45 00 (unless available at SAM.gov) Not Rated

Tab F Proof of Financial Capability Not Rated

3.5 NOTE: Offeror is responsible for ensuring the SAFE site documents submitted are consistent throughout the proposal.

3.6 Ratings

Evaluators will apply the adjectival rating for the definition that most closely matches the evaluation.

Past Performance Relevancy Ratings Rating Definition Very Relevant Present/past performance effort involved essentially the same scope and magnitude of effort and complexities this solicitation requires.

Relevant Present/past performance effort involved similar scope and magnitude of effort and complexities this solicitation requires.

Somewhat Relevant Present/past performance effort involved some of the scope and magnitude of effort and complexities this solicitation requires.

Not Relevant Present/past performance effort involved little or none of the scope and magnitude of effort and complexities this solicitation requires.

Performance Confidence Assessments

Substantial Confidence Based on the Offeror’s recent/relevant performance record, the Government has a high expectation that the Offeror will successfully perform the required effort.

Satisfactory Confidence Based on the Offeror’s recent/relevant performance record, the Government has a reasonable expectation that the Offeror will successfully perform the required effort.

Neutral Confidence No recent/relevant performance record is available or the Offeror’s performance record is so sparse that no meaningful confidence assessment rating can be reasonably assigned. The Offeror may not be evaluated favorably or unfavorably on the factor of past performance.

Limited Confidence Based on the Offeror’s recent/relevant performance record, the Government has a low expectation that the Offeror will successfully perform the required effort.

No Confidence Based on the Offeror’s recent/relevant performance record, the Government has no expectation that the Offeror will successfully perform the required effort.

Technical Approach and Safety Management Combined Technical/Risk Ratings

Adjectival Rating Definition Outstanding Proposal indicates an exceptional approach and understanding of the requirements and contains multiple strengths, and risk of unsuccessful performance is low.

Good Proposal indicates a thorough approach and understanding of the requirements and contains at least one strength, and risk of unsuccessful performance is low to moderate.

Acceptable Proposal meets requirements and indicates an adequate approach and understanding…