W912P522Q0050 - Cheatham Monolith Leak Repairs (13 Sep 22).pdf

W38XDD20804482

PROJECT TITLE: Cheatham Monolith Leak Repairs

PROJECT: Firm Fixed-Price Construction Contract

DISCLOSURE OF THE MAGNITUDE OF THE PROPOSED CONSTRUCTION PROJECT: $25,000 and $100,000.

NAICS: 238110 Poured Concrete Foundation and Structure Contractors

SBA SIZE STANDARD: $16.5 Million

TYPE OF SET-ASIDE: This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside

Central Contractor Registration and ORCA are now available through the System for Aw ard Management (SAM), available at w w w .sam.gov.

Offerors must comply w ith the requirements of FAR 52.204-7, 52.204-8, 52.232-33, and any other CCR/ORCA requirements of this solicitation.

BRIDGET L ENGLEMAN 615.736.7854

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

13-Sep-2022

(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 ________60 calendar days after receiving aw ard, X notice to proceed. This performance period is X mandatory, negotiable. (See _________________________52.211-10

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

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

X YES NO

13. ADDITIONAL SOLICITATION REQUIREMENTS:

A. Sealed offers in original and __________1 copies to perform the w ork required are due at the place specif ied in Item 8 by ___________ local time ______________22 Sep 2022 (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 of fers are due.

B. An offer guarantee X is, is not required.

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

D. Offers providing less than _______60 calendar days for Government acceptance after the date offers are due w ill not be considered and w ill be rejected.

SOLICITATION, OFFER,

AND AWARD

(Construction, Alteration, or Repair)

1. SOLICITATION NO.

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

4. CONTRACT NO.

7. ISSUED BY CODE

US ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS-CELRN-RC-N

DIRECTORATE OF CONTRACTING

110 9TH AVENUE SOUTH, RM A680

NASHVILLE TN 37203

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

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

615-736-7124FAX:TEL: 615-736-7932 TEL: FAX:

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20B. SIGNATURE

(REV. 4-85)STANDARD FORM 1442 BACK

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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)

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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

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TEL: EMAIL:

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W912P522Q0050

Section 00 10 00 - Solicitation

ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

0001 1 Job

Monolith Joint Leakage Repairs

FFP

Remove and dispose of existing joint material; clean joints; furnish, deliver, and install the watertight expansion joint material in 750' of monolith joints (250' horizontal, 500' vertical) in accordance with the Performance Work Statement.

Remove and dispose of existing joint material; clean joints; furnish, deliver, and install the watertight expansion joint material in 750' of monolith joints (250' horizontal, 500' vertical)

FOB: Destination

MILSTRIP: W38XDD20804482

PURCHASE REQUEST NUMBER: W38XDD20804482

PSC CD: Z2KA

NET AMT

ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

0002 1 Job OPTION OPTION: Remove & Dispose

FFP

OPTION: Remove and dispose of existing joint material, clean joints; furnish, deliver, and install the watertight expansion joint material in 72' of monolith joints on the spillway (40' horizontal, 32' vertical); 8 separate joints at a total of 9' each FOB: Destination

PSC CD: Z1KA

NET AMT

DELIVERY INFORMATION

CLIN DELIVERY DATE QUANTITY SHIP TO ADDRESS DODAAC /

CAGE

0001 60 dys. ANP 1 NASH. AREA OFC,CHEATHAM P.P.

TADD POTTER

2250 CHEATHAM DAM ROAD

CHARLOTTE TN 37036

(615) 792-0701 FOB: Destination

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0002 60 dys. ANP 1 (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

FOB: Destination W912P5

MONOLITH JOINT LEAKAGE REPAIRS

FOR

CHEATHAM POWER PLANT

1. SCOPE

Furnish all labor, materials, and equipment to perform monolith joint old material removal, disposal, and new material installation in accordance with the Performance Work Statement on all work described herein on:

2. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

All requirements herein shall be complete within sixty (60) calendar days after issuance of Notice to Proceed

(NTP).

2.1 LIQUIDATED DAMAGES

If the Contractor fails to complete the work within the time specified in the contract, the Contractor shall pay liquidated damages to the Government for each day of delay until the work is completed or accepted.

The amount is defined in FAR Clause 52.211-12, Liquidated Damages – Construction (Sep 2000).

If the Government terminates the Contactor’s right to proceed, liquidated damages will continue to accrue until the work is completed. These liquidated damages are in addition to excess of repurchase under the Termination clause.

2.2 WAGE RATES

Department of Labor wage rates apply to this work and are included. The Contractor is required to provide payroll documents for all work performed under this contract.

3. WORK HOURS

Onsite work shall be performed Monday through Thursday between the local hours of 0600 and 1630.

Cheatham Power Plant is located in the US Central Time Zone.

Contractor shall comply with all special scheduling requirements listed herein for work location.

No monolith joints shall be left unfilled at the end of the day. Only what material can be replaced that same work day shall be removed from the joint.

Weather Days will be defined in the clauses.

No onsite work shall be permitted at any worksite on federally observed holidays.

2022/2023 Federally Observed Holidays

Date Holiday Monday, September 5, 2022 Labor Day Monday, October 10, 2022 Columbus Day Wednesday, November 11, 2022 Veterans Day Thursday, November 24, 2022 Thanksgiving Day Monday, December 26, 2022 (observed) Christmas Day Monday, January 2, 2023 (observed) New Year’s Day Monday, January 16, 2023 Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr.

Monday, February 20, 2023 (observed) Washington’s Birthday Monday, May 29, 2023 Memorial Day Monday, June 19, 2023 Juneteenth Tuesday, July 4, 2023 Independence Day Source: opm.gov

4. SITE VISIT

The Scope of Work only contains approximate measurements for reference. Each offeror should visit the job site and assume responsibility for quantities, materials, critical dimensions, and work conditions used to calculate a quote. Pre-award site visit date will be determined by the Government prior to solicitation. Site Visit information is defined in FAR Clause 52.236-27 Alt I, Site Visit (Construction)(Feb 1995).

4.1 Location

Project Street Address City & State CHEATHAM POWER PLANT 2250 Cheatham Dam Road Charlotte, TN 37036

5. COMMUNICATION

The Contractor will notify the Contracting Officer Representative (COR) upon commencement of work activities, and difficulties, interruptions, or suspension of work, and when the required work has been completed. Work must commence no earlier than the seasonal closing dates as described in the “Location” section above. The Contractor must identify in writing any debris, material, obstacles, or other conflicts that would prevent work commencement at a minimum of 48 hours before site mobilization. The Contractor shall update the COR no less than once weekly on status of work being done. The Contractor is required to bring up any deficiencies discovered with existing site conditions and this Scope of Work within 24 hours of discovery.

5.1 Coordination

The Contractor shall establish and maintain coordination with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers throughout the project.

Contact Information

Name: Thomas Anderson Position: Contracting Officer Representative - COR Organization: USACE, Nashville District

CELRN-ECC

Phone: 615-736-7744 E-Mail: William.T.Anderson@usace.army.mil

Name: Cayce Tiesler Position: Cheatham Power Plant Superintendent Organization: USACE, Nashville District

CELRN-OPN-CP

Phone: 615-792-5380 E-Mail: Cayce.T.Tiesler@usace.army.mil

Name: Terry Hudgins Position: Cheatham Power Plant Senior Mechanic Organization: USACE, Nashville District

CELRN-OPN-CP

Phone: 615-792-5380 E-Mail: Terry.L.Hudgins@usace.army.mil

Name: Cody Corlew Position: Technical POC Organization: USACE, Nashville District

CELRN-OPS-H

Phone: 615-736-7673 E-Mail: Zachary.C.Corlew@usace.army.mil

6. MATERIAL, EQUIPMENT, SUPPLIES PROTECTION

The Contractor shall, at all times prior to delivery, take care to protect and preserve all materials, supplies, and equipment of every description (including material and property which may be Government owned) and all work performed. All reasonable requests of the Contracting Officer or his/her authorized representative to enclose or specially protect such property shall be complied with. This work will take place in a public use area. The Contractor is responsible for the security of any equipment left on the job site. The Contractor shall provide for the safety of the public through housekeeping, signage, and adequate designation of treatment zones.

7. CONSTRUCTION LAYDOWN

Any laydown areas will be coordinated and approved in writing by COR or Technical Point of Contact (TPOC).

The purpose of these areas is for staging and storing of materials and equipment relating to construction activities. All construction storage of materials and equipment will be of the Contractor’s responsibility.

Contractor shall also include the specific effective date and termination date with the approval. Before demobilization is considered complete, the Contractor shall return all laydown areas to original condition. Any areas damaged during construction will be the Contractors responsibility and require written approval by COR after correction has been completed.

8. SAFETY

All contractor’s means and methods of performing the work shall be conducted in a safe manner. Applicable provisions of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Safety and Health Requirements Manual, EM 385-1-1, as well as any and all federal, state and local requirements shall govern the work performed. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers safety manual may be located at:

http://www.publications.usace.army.mil/Portals/76/Publications/EngineerManuals/EM_385-1-1.pdf

8.1 Site Safety Health Officer (SSHO), Certified Quality Control (CQC), Systems Manager and

Superintendent Requirements

The SSHO, CQC Systems Manager, and the Superintendent may be the same person and have a Competency Experience Level 1. Competency Experience Level 1 includes:

• A minimum of 3 years safety work on similar project(s)

• 30-hour OSHA construction safety class or equivalent within last 3 years

• Competent person training as needed

8.2 Quality Control Plan

The Contractor shall prepare and submit a QCP that is in accordance with ER 1110-1-12, Quality Management and CEORD 1110-1-9, Quality Control. The QCP shall clearly define quality verification activities for specific organizational elements (professional disciplines).

The Contractor shall prepare the QCP addressing all activities required for reporting for the Base Tasks of this Scope of Work only. It is understood that the QCP may need to be updated throughout the project, based on any changes by the Contractor (with USACE acknowledgement) through the Period of Performance. These updates to QCP are considered incidental to the project. However, if updates to the QCP is required due to Scope Modifications (MOD), additional effort for QCP update will be considered as in scope for the purposes of the MOD.

NOTE: Regardless of activities identified in the QCP, the Contractor is solely responsible for the quality of deliverables. Correction of noncompliance, defects, errors, omissions, etc. is the sole responsibility of the Contractor to correct and does not constitute time or fiscal compensation.

8.3 Safety Meetings

There will be a Safety Meeting at the beginning of the job between all contractors and the Government. The Government will help to establish safe working procedures for anticipated hazards and discuss the description of work. Document meeting minutes to include the date, persons in attendance, subjects discussed, and names of individual(s) who conducted the meeting. Maintain documentation on-site and furnish copies to the Contracting Officer Representative on request. Notify the Contracting Officer Representative of the planned scheduled meeting 3 calendar days in advance.

8.4 Accident Prevention Plan (APP)

A qualified person must prepare the written site-specific APP. Prepare the APP in accordance with the format and requirements of EM 385-1-1, Appendix A, and as supplemented herein. The APP must be job-specific and address any unusual or unique aspects of the project or activity for which it is written. The Government considers the Prime Contractor to be the "controlling authority" for all work site safety and health of the subcontractors.

Work cannot proceed without an accepted APP.

8.5 Activity Hazard Analysis (AHA)

Before beginning each activity, task or Definable Feature of Work (DFOW) involving a type of work presenting hazards not experienced in previous project operations, or where a new work crew or subcontractor is to perform the work, the Contractor(s) performing that work activity must prepare an AHA. Format the AHA in accordance with EM 385-1-1, Section 1 or as directed by the Contracting Officer. Each employee performing work as part of an activity, task or DFOW must review the AHA for that work and sign a signature log specifically maintained for that AHA prior to starting work on that activity.

8.6 Mishap Notification

Notify the Contracting Officer and the Superintendent as soon as practical, but no more than twenty-four hours, after any mishaps, including recordable accidents, incidents, and near misses, as defined in EM 385-1-1 Appendix Q, any report of injury, illness, or any property damage. For LHE or rigging mishaps, notify the Contracting Officer as soon as practical but not more than 4 hours after mishap. The Contractor is responsible for obtaining appropriate medical and emergency assistance and for notifying fire, law enforcement, and regulatory agencies.

Immediate reporting is required for electrical mishaps, to include Arc Flash; shock; uncontrolled release of hazardous energy (includes electrical and non-electrical); load handling equipment or rigging; and fall from height (any level other than same surface). These mishaps must be investigated in depth to identify all causes and to recommend hazard control measures.

Within notification include Contractor name; contract title; type of contract; name of activity, installation or location where accident occurred; date and time of accident; names of personnel injured; extent of property damage, if any; extent of injury, if known, and brief description of accident (for example, type of construction equipment used and PPE used). Preserve the conditions and evidence on the accident site until the Government investigation team arrives on-site and Government investigation is conducted. Assist and cooperate fully with the Government's investigation(s) of any mishap.

8.7 Accident Reports

Conduct an accident investigation for recordable injuries and illnesses, property damage, and near misses, including accidents involving load handling equipment and rigging. The accident reports shall include: (1) Mishap summary description to include process, findings and outcomes; (2) Root Cause; (3) Direct Factors; (4) Indirect and Contributing Factors; (5) Corrective Actions; and (6) Recommendations. Complete the applicable USACE Accident Report Form 3394 and provide the report to the Contracting Officer and the Power Plant Senior Mechanic within 5 calendar day(s) of the accident. The Power Plant Senior Mechanic will provide copies of any required or special forms.

9. DAMAGES

The Contractor shall be responsible for all damages to government or private property resulting from negligent operations during the course of this contract. The Contractor shall have appropriate insurance to cover liability and damages. The Contractor shall be responsible for compensating the government for any damage to government property and/or restoring and replacing in kind any such existing property damaged or destroyed by the Contractor through faulty handling as the COR or TPOC directs, at no expense to the Government.

10. QUALITY CONTROL

The contractor shall establish and maintain quality control to ensure compliance with the contract requirements and to maintain records of operations and quality control for all operations including, but not limited to, the following:

(1) The use of only approved materials and equipment.

(2) Qualified personnel.

(3) The installing contractor shall be qualified with a minimum of 10 years documented experience using silicone coated expansion joint materials.

(4) The manufacture shall have 25 years documented experience in production of specified materials.

11. SECURITY

General: The security requirements described within apply to all contract personnel (including employees of the prime Contractor (“Contractor”) and all subcontractor employees) supporting the performance requirements of this contract. The Contractor is responsible for compliance with these security requirements. Questions regarding security matters shall be addressed to the designated Government representative (e.g., Contracting Officer Representative (COR), Requiring Activity (RA) representative, or Contracting Officer (if a COR or other RA representative is not appointed)). Contractor personnel and vehicles are subject to search when entering federal installations. Additionally, all contract personnel shall comply with Force Protection Condition (FPCON) measures, Random Antiterrorism Measures (commonly referred to as “RAMs”), and Health Protection Condition (HPCON) measures. The Contractor is responsible for meeting performance requirements during elevated FPCON and/or HPCON levels in accordance with applicable RA plans and procedures—this includes identifying mission essential and non-mission essential personnel. In addition to the changes otherwise authorized by the changes clause of this contract, should the FPCON or HPCON levels at any individual facility or installation change, the Government may implement security changes that affect contract personnel. The Contractor shall ensure all contract personnel are aware of their security responsibilities, including any site-specific requirements identified in local policies or procedures.

Physical Security and Access Control Requirements: All contract personnel requiring physical access to a federal installation or facility shall comply with the access control procedures of that location. Contract personnel requiring unescorted access to meet contract performance requirements on a DoD installation in the US shall be vetted by the installation/facility Provost Marshal/Directorate of Emergency Services/Security Office using the National Crime Information Center-Interstate Identification Index (commonly referred to as “NCIC-III”) and Terrorist Screening Database (commonly referred to as “TSDB”). Contract personnel shall comply with all personal identity verification requirements specified in installation/facility policies and procedures. Contract personnel who do not meet requirements for unescorted access to USACE facilities shall coordinate escorted access with the Government representative, as needed. Contract personnel who receive keys, access cards, or lock combinations that provide access to government-owned property shall comply with key and lock procedures of the RA.

Suspicious Activity Reporting Training (e.g. iWATCH, CorpsWatch, or See Something, Say Something):

All contract personnel shall receive initial and annual refresher training from the RA representative on the local suspicious activity reporting program. This locally developed training provides contract personnel with general information on suspicious behavior, and guidance on reporting suspicious activity to the project manager, security representative or law enforcement entity.

Escorting: In accordance with applicable regulations, all contract personnel who do not possess the appropriate security clearance or access privileges will be escorted in areas where they may be exposed to classified information or operations, sensitive information or activities, or restricted areas.

Pre-Screen Candidates Using E-Verify: Contractors shall comply with the requirements set forth in FAR clause 52.222-54 Employment Eligibility Verification and FAR Subpart 22.18 in using the E-Verify Program at (https://www.e-verify.gov/) (website subject to change) to meet the contract employment eligibility requirements. Contractors are encouraged to cooperate with Federal and State agencies responsible for enforcing labor requirements to include eligibility for employment under United States immigration laws in accordance with FAR 22.102-1(i). An initial list of verified/eligible candidates shall be provided to the COR no later than three business days after the initial contract award. When contracts are with individuals, the individuals will be required to complete a Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, and submit it to the Contracting Officer to become part of the official contract file.

12. SCHEDULING OF WORK

A site visit is recommended so that the Contractor can determine accessibility of the work area, availability of utilities, and the type of equipment that will be needed. Proper measurements of widths and lengths of joints shall be determined by the Contractor. Site access should be coordinated with the Power Plant Senior Mechanic.

13. UTILITIES

Contractor will be allowed to use utilities for employees including toilet, sinks, electrical, etc. However, the Contractor will be responsible for their own potable water.

Electrical service will be made available to the contractor near each work location. It is the contractor’s responsibility to survey each site carefully prior to beginning the work. Should the governments service availability differ from the particular needs of the contractor, the government will not modify their service and the contractor shall provide alternate means at no additional cost to the government.

Service water is available near each work location however connection types, size, and available pressure may vary from location to location. Should the governments’ available water not meet the particular needs of the contractor, the contractor will be responsible for providing their own utility at no additional cost to the government.

Connection to the governments’ compressed air service will be available to the contractor.

14. SUBMITTALS. The contractor shall submit the following for approval:

14.1 PROJECT SCHEDULE

Contractor’s initial project schedule shall be submitted to the COR for Government approval within ten

(10) calendar days of notice of contract award. The contractor’s project schedule shall clearly indicate the work to be performed, deration of time required for each work item, and adherence to general and site-specific scheduling requirements outlined herein. The project schedule shall be maintained and updated regularly.

14.2 ACTIVITY HAZARD ANALYSIS

All work shall be conducted in a safe and orderly manner. Contractor’s site-specific Activity Hazard Analysis (AHA) shall be submitted to the COR for Government approval within ten (10) calendar days of notice of contract award. Government approval of this submittal is required prior to commencement of physical work. Allow five (5) calendar days for Government review/approval.

14.3 ACCIDENT PREVENTION PLAN

Contractor shall prepare an Accident Prevention Plan within ten (10) calendar days of notice of contract award. This submittal shall include accident reporting procedures and emergency plans to ensure employee safety in case of fire, medical or other emergencies. Government approval of this submittal is required prior to commencement of physical work. Allow five (5) calendar days for Government review/approval.

14.4 PRODUCT DATA

Product data for all materials, fluids, and equipment to be installed shall be submitted to the COR and TPOC for Government approval within ten (10) calendar days of notice of contract award. Product data shall provide the Government sufficient information for proper operation and maintenance of the equipment as-well-as demonstrate the products appropriateness of the given application. Allow five (5) calendar days for Government review/approval.

15. WARRANTY

The Contractor shall warranty all work for a period of one (1) year from acceptance by the Government and transfer any extended warranty provided from the manufacturer with the products used.

16. QUALITY ASSURANCE

The Government will monitor the Contractor’s work and examine completed work to determine whether work is performed and completed in compliance with purchase order specifications. The COR is responsible for the Government’s Quality Assurance Program under the purchase order. The COR and/or his designated Quality Assurance Inspector (QAI) will observe the work being performed and inspect completed work. The Contractor and the COR/QAI shall coordinated work schedules and inspections to best evaluate Contractor performance.

The Government will use 100% inspections to evaluate the work provided under this contract. If the completed work does not conform to the requirements under the contract, the Government may require the Contractor remedy the work until it satisfactorily meets the requirements of the contract specification. When the deficiencies cannot be corrected by re-performance, the Government may reduce or deduct the purchase order price to reflect the reduced value of the work performed or pursue claims as detailed in the FAR clauses contained in the contract.

17. DESCRIPTION OF WORK

Provide own equipment to perform all work within the Scope of Work Measure monolith joints for length and width for purpose of ordering expansion joint material; estimated distance is 750’ (250’ horizontal, 500’ vertical) Remove existing joint/caulking material Dispose of old joint/caulking material Supply watertight expansion joint material Prep areas for new material to be installed according to manufacturer’s recommendations Install watertight expansion joint material in all 3 major monolith joints according to manufacturer’s recommendations Option: Perform the same work on 7 expansion joints on the spillway section of the dam; estimated to be 7’

(5’ horizontal, 2’ vertical)

18. EXECUTION OF TASKS

General: The work covered under this contract shall consist of the contractor furnishing all equipment, labor, materials, and supervision required to perform the required work. The Contractor shall complete all work using standard methods used throughout industry. This section describes the minimum requirements for work required in section 17. DESCRIPTION OF WORK.

18.1 Equipment:

Repairing vertical joints will require a spider man basket type of lift with some type of parapet wall clamp that can cantilever the basket down the exterior wall, a scaffolding system, or some other means chosen by the contractor. The tallest portion being 50 feet. The method chosen by the contractor will need to be submitted and approved by the Government in the AHA. The downstream side of the dam already has a horizontal lifeline system for fall protection installed for use as needed and required by EM 385-1-1.

18.2 Measure joints:

Exact measurements are the responsibility of the Contractor for ordering proper size of new expansion joint material for widths and lengths. From Government prints there is an estimated horizontal distance of 250’ and a vertical distance of 500’. The standard horizontal joint width sizes are between 0.75” to 1.5” and the standard vertical joint widths are between 0.75” to 1.25”. All measurements provided by the Government are an estimate and shall be verified by the Contractor. Starting on the face of the intake side of the Power Plant at elevation 412’, up to 463.5’ and down the face of the tail deck to 389’. The prints of the Cheatham Power Plant structure will be attached with the areas to be addressed lined in red.

18.3 Remove existing material:

Remove existing joint/caulking material from the 3 major monolith joints.

18.4 Dispose of material:

Dispose of the old joint/caulking material that has been removed by the contractor from the monolith joints. Contractor is responsible for following any environmental disposal requirements of material.

18.5 Supply joint material:

Supply all watertight expansion material for 750’ of total monolith joints. There are 3 major monolith joints across the Power Plant structure that run on the upstream and downstream exterior sides of the structure. Both sides shall be filled with the approved material for waterproofing. Additionally, joint sealant material shall be wrapped at minimum 12” around any edge where a run ends as to not join directly in the corner. All transitions or 90-degree bends shall be a factory fabricated transition for continuity of seal where expansion joints change plane or direction.

18.5.1 Material requirements for vertical joints:

Contractor shall use EMSEAL Seismic Colorseal or equivalent product. Product must be a precompressed silicone coated seal of acrylic impregnated foam that is used in structural, high movement joints, for vertical seismic structures. Must be watertight, thermally insulating, and conform to joint gap irregulates. Must be able to withstand movement of at minimum +50% and -50% of nominal size.

18.5.2 Material requirements for horizontal joints:

Contractor shall use EMSEAL DSM System or equivalent product. Product must be a precompressed acrylic impregnated foam, traffic durable, watertight, UV stable, non-staining, and conform to joint gap irregularities. Must be pre-coated with highway grade silicone. Must be able to withstand movement of at minimum +50% and -50% of nominal size.

18.5.3 Aesthetics/Color:

Contractor shall match the color of materials used as best as possible to the existing concrete structure, which is light gray in color. This requirement is for sealant and expansion material.

The material shall have a uniform bellows appearance.

18.5.4 Non-Invasive anchoring:

Contractor shall use a silicone-based construction sealant like “Sikaflex” to adhere the expansion material to the concrete. Contractor cannot use a latex sealant. No hard metal to substrate connections shall be used in the system; this includes embedded pins, anchors, screws, bolts, or tracks, trays, or rails.

18.6 Prep installation areas:

Prepare areas of installation according to manufacturer’s recommendations. Clean joints thoroughly;

remove loose and foreign matter that could impair adhesion or performance. This includes the contractor supplying any cleaning materials to allow for a proper adhering of the new material to the concrete.

18.7 Install waterproofing expansion joint material:

Install waterproofing expansion joint material in all 3 major monolith joints according to manufacturer’s recommendations with temperature considerations.

19. OPTION

An Option for this contract will be to perform the same work as the General Task but on the spillway portion of the dam. The work covered under this Option shall consist of the contractor furnishing all equipment, labor, materials, and supervision required to perform the required work. Contractor shall follow the Description of Work for the Option work as well. After the current expansion joint material is removed, disposed of, and the joints cleaned and prepped, the new waterproofing expansion joint material shall be installed in the 5’ wide walking bridge as well as down 2’ on each side. This area can be accessed and reached by foot. There are 8 different expansion joints across the spillway dam at 9’ total each. This is estimated to be a total of 72’ (40’ horizontal, 32’ vertical). Contractor shall use EMSEAL DSM System or equivalent product in this whole area.

The Option will be awarded at the same time as the contract award if funding allows. No additional days will be awarded with the Option.

20. WORK SITE & ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

The Contractor shall be responsible for the protection of the work area from damage and upon completion of the work shall leave existing works in a condition equal to that which existed when the work started. All work, storage of materials, personnel, and vehicles shall be kept within the limits of the areas assigned. Prior to construction operations, the Contractor shall confer with the Plant Senior Mechanic to determine the proximity of any possible equipment which could be damaged as a result of construction operations.

21. MOBILIZATION AND DEMOBILIZATION

Mobilization shall include the equipment required to complete all work requirements. Demobilization shall consist of the removal from the site of all Contractors’ provided equipment after completion of the work. The site shall be clean.

22. INVOICE

Contractor shall submit final invoice to the Contracting Officer Representative, COR.

*****END OF SECTION*****

PRICE SCHEDULE

CHEATHAM POWER PLANT MONOLITH LEAKAGE REPAIRS

Description Qty Unit Price Total

0001: 1 Job $ $ Remove and dispoe of existing joint material;

clean joints; furnish, deliver, and install the watertight expansion joint material in 750' of monolith joints (250' horizontal, 500' vertical)

0002: 1 Job $ $ Remove and dispose of existing joint material, clean joints; furnish, deliver, and install the watertight expansion joint material in 72' of monolith joints on the spillway (40' horizontal, 32' vertical); 8 separate joints at a total of 9' each

Total of 0001 & 0002: $

Section 00 21 00 - Instructions

INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS & NOTICES TO OFFERORS

1.0 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

1.1 Intent: The intent of this solicitation is to award one (1) Firm Fixed-Price Construction contract to Monolith Joint Leakage Repairs at Cheatham Dam, near Charlotte, Tennessee.

1.2 Disclosure of Magnitude of Construction Project: The estimated magnitude of this requirement is between $25,000 and $100,000.

1.3 Basis of Selection of Award: Award shall be made to the lowest priced offeror who is determined to be responsive and responsible.

1.4 Type of Contract: The Government intends to award one (1) firm fixed-price construction contract.

1.5 Who May Submit: This procurement is a 100% Small Business Set-Aside.

1.6 North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code and Small Business Size Standard: The NAICS code for this project is 238110, Poured Concrete Foundation and Structure Contractors, with a size standard of $16,500,000.

1.7 Specifications and Drawings: Specifications and Drawings will be provided as separate files and will be available on SAM.gov along with the solicitation. 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).

1.8 Pre-Award Site Visit: An organized site visit has been scheduled to occur during the solicitation period.

Offerors should inspect the job site prior to submitting a offer. 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. Please refer to FAR 52.236-27 Alt I, Site Visit (Construction) incorporated by full text in this solicitation, for information pertaining to the scheduled site visit.

REGISTRATION: Only registered persons will be permitted to attend the site visit. In addition to the information below, please also provide your firm’s name, firm’s CAGE and/or Unique Entity Identifier (known as DUNS) number, and name and position title of primary point-of-contact and their telephone number and email address. Please provide this information via email to Contract Specialist Samantha (Dani) Harrison at Samantha.D.Harrison@usace.army.mil

Contractors and/or potential contractors wishing to attend a pre-award meeting held at or in LRN restricted/controlled areas (such as a Power Plant or Navigation Lock) shall submit a Nashville District (LRN) Security Access Form to the Contract Specialist five (5) business days prior to the site visit or meeting. If submitting the document in less than five business days, the offeror may not receive approval for participation.

The Contract Specialist will notify the Contractor if the request is approved or denied. Any pre-award meeting which will cover anything other than public domain information shall be limited to U.S. Citizens, except under unique circumstances.

U.S. CITIZENS: The offeror shall submit a Nashville District Corps of Engineers U.S. Citizen Pre-Award and/or Site Visit Request Form to the LRN Point of Contact, Contract Specialist Samantha (Dani) Harrison, no later than five (5) business days prior to the site visit. If submitting the document in less than five (5) business days, the offeror may not receive approval for participation. The LRN POC will notify the individual(s) if the request is approved or denied. The Security Access Form and guidance is available as a pdf attachment on Error! Hyperlink reference not valid.with this solicitation and is titled Pre-Award Meeting and/or Site Visit Request Form.

FOREIGN NATIONALS (FNs): All non-U.S. Citizens, including permanent residents wishing to attend the site visit must be approved in advance. FNs wishing to attend a site visit shall submit a completed Nashville District Corps of Engineers Foreign National Pre-Award Meeting Request Form and legible color copies of two (2) 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 I-571), or unexpired Employment Authorization Documentation issued by the INS which contains a photograph (INS Form I-688B) to the LRN Point of Contact, Contract Specialist Ray Kendrick. These documents must be submitted two (2) weeks prior to the site visit. FN requests require approval at the Headquarters U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (HQUSACE) level. Exceptions will be considered on a case by case basis but will be limited. The form is available as a pdf attachment to Error! Hyperlink reference not valid.with this solicitation and is titled Foreign National Pre-Award Meeting Request Form.

POINT-OF-CONTACT: For questions and /or concerns regarding the site visit, please contact Contract Specialist Connor Struckmeyer via email connor.a.struckmeyer@usace.army.mil

1.9 POC for Communication/Questions: Any communications regarding this procurement must be made in writing to the Nashville Contracting Branch, Attn: Connor Struckmeyer at email connor.a.struckmeyer@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 Connor Struckmeyer via email connor.a.struckmeyer@usace.army.mil no later than 1:00 PM, 16 September 2022, Central Time.

1.10 Amendments Prior to Date Set for Closing of Request for Quote (RFQ). 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 offer. Such revisions and amendments, if any will be announced by an amendment or amendments to this IFB. 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 offers may be postponed by such number of days as in the opinion of the issuing 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.

1.11 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 RFQ and prior to the submission of quotes to the extent practicable. There is no obligation on the offeor to comply with the request and that no compensation can be provided for doing so.

2.0 WHAT, HOW, AND WHERE TO SUBMIT OFFER: Quotes shall be emailed to Connor Struckmeyer at connor.a.struckmeyer@usace.army.mil no later than 22 September 2022 at 1:00 PM Central Time.

2.1 The following documents must be submitted with your RFQ in original and one (1) copy:

(1) SF 1442, Solicitation, Offer and Award

a. Should include:

i. Unique Entity Identifier (known as DUNS)

ii. CAGE number

iii. Tax Payer ID number

(2) Solicitation amendments acknowledged, if applicable

(3) Quote Schedule

(4) Offer Guarantee (see FAR 52.228-1)

NOTE: To establish its responsibility the offeror may be requested by the Government to submit a statement regarding previous experience in performing comparable work, business and technical organization, financial resources, and plant available to be used in performing the work. The requested statement submitted will have the following: a minimum of one (1) up-to-date banking reference for their firm and a minimum of three (3) past performance references for similar work.

a. The banking reference shall include the financial institution’s legal name, complete physical address, a point-of-contact (POC) at the financial institution, the POC’s telephone number, and email address.

b. The past performance references shall include firm’s name, the contract number, the contract period of performance and/or contract completion date, the contract’s aggregate value, a brief description of the project, a POC, the POC’s telephone number, and email address.

3.0 INSURANCE/BONDS:

3.1 INSURANCE. Contractor shall carry Liability and Insurance. See FAR 52.228-5, Insurance – Work on a Government Installation.

4.0 SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT (SAM) AND ANNUAL REPRESENTATIONS AND

CERTIFICATIONS

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 new 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).

5.0 OFFERORS CHECKLIST

All information required by the terms of the Solicitation must be furnished. MISTAKES OR OMISSIONS CAN BE COSTLY. Important items for you to check are included in but not limited to those listed below.

This checklist is furnished only to assist you in submitting a proper offer. The Government shall not be responsible for items not described below. It is not required to be return with your offer.

[ ] Is your offer guarantee on the proper form?

[ ] If signing on behalf of your company, have you attached evidence of your authority to sign the offer?

[ ] Have you acknowledged all amendments? Have you submitted your offer on the latest amended offer schedule?

[ ] Is the name in which you submitted your offer the same as on the offer bond?

[ ] Have you entered a unit price for each offer item?

[ ] Have you checked your offer for possible errors? Arithmetically?

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

[ ] The Government may reject a offer as nonresponsive if it is materially and mathematically unbalanced as to price for any offer item or combination of items. A offer is unbalanced when it is based on prices significantly less than cost for some work and prices which are significantly overstated for other work.

[ ] Have you furnished all information required by the Request for Quote solicitation and/or the specifications?

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