W912P522R0008 Solicitation- Old Hickory GSU Transofrmer Installation Project.pdf

W38XDD20101956

PROJECT: Old Hickory GSU Transformer Installation, Hendersonville, Tennessee

TYPE OF CONTRACT: Firm Fixed Price Construction Contract

DISCLOSURE OF MAGNITUDE OF THE PROPOSED CONSTRUCTION PROJECT: Betw een $10,000,000 and $25,000,000

NORTH AMERICAN INDUSTRY CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM CODE (NAICS): 237130, Pow er and Communication Line and Related Structures Construction

SIZE STANDARD: $45,000,000

TYPE OF SET-ASIDE: This is an Unrestricted procurement. In accordance w ith Federal Acquisition Regulation 19.1307, this project requires the HUBZone 10% price evaluation preference

Proposals received via Email or Facsimile w ill not be considered.

Government w ill not reimburse Offerors for any effort expended in responding to this request for proposal.

BRIDGET 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

30-May-2023

(RFP)

(IFB)

X

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 ________628 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 ______________17 Jul 2023 (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 _______120 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

CELRN-RC-N CONTRACTING BRANCH

110 9TH AVE SOUTH, A405

NASHVILLE TN 37203

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12B. CALENDAR DAYS

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Sealed envelopes containing offers

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

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

(615) 736-7124FAX:TEL: (615) 736-5679 TEL: FAX:

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20B. SIGNATURE

(REV. 4-85)STANDARD FORM 1442 BACK

TO SIGN

NSN 7540-01-155-3212

SOLICITATION, OFFER, AND AWARD (Continued) (Construction, Alteration, or Repair)

CODE FACILITY CODE

17. The offeror agrees to perform the w ork required at the prices specif ied below in strict accordance w ith the terms of this solicitation, if this offer is accepted by the Government in w riting w ithin ________ calendar days after the date offers are due.

the minimum requirements stated in Item 13D. Failure to insert any number means the offeror accepts the minimum in Item 13D.)

AMOUNTS SEE SCHEDULE OF PRICES

18. The offeror agrees to furnish any required performance and payment bonds.

19. ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF AMENDMENTS

(The offeror acknowledges receipt of amendments to the solicitation -- give number and date of each)

AMENDMENT NO.

DATE

20A. NAME AND TITLE OF PERSON AUTHORIZED TO SIGN

OFFER (Type or print)

AWARD (To be completed by Government)

21. ITEMS ACCEPTED:

22. AMOUNT 23. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

24. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN ITEM

(4 copies unless otherwise specified)

CODE

(Insert any number equal to or greater than

20C. OFFER DATE

25. OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION PURSUANT TO

10 U.S.C. 2304(c) 41 U.S.C. 253(c)

CODE27. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY:26. ADMINISTERED BY

(Include ZIP Code)14. NAME AND ADDRESS OF OFFEROR 15. TELEPHONE NO. (Include area code)

See Item 14

(Include only if different than Item 14)16. REMITTANCE ADDRESS

30B. SIGNATURE

29. AWARD (Contractor is not required to sign this document.)

document and return _______ copies to issuing office.) Contractor agrees Your of f er on this solicitation, is hereby accepted as to the items listed. This award con-to f urnish and deliv er all items or perf orm all work, requisitions identif ied summates the contract, which consists of (a) the Gov ernment solicitation and on this f orm and any continuation sheets f or the consideration stated in this y our of f er, and (b) this contract award. No f urther contractual document is contract. The rights and obligations of the parties to this contract shall be necessary .

gov erned by (a) this contract award, (b) the solicitation, and (c) the clauses, representations, certif ications, and specif ications or incorporated by ref er-ence in or attached to this contract.

30A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTOR OR PERSON AUTHORIZED 31A. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

30C. DATE

(Type or print)

TEL: EMAIL:

31B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 31C. AWARD DATE

BY

CONTRACTING OFFICER WILL COMPLETE ITEM 28 OR 29 AS APPLICABLE

(Contractor is required to sign this28. NEGOTIATED AGREEMENT

(M ust be fully completed by offeror)OFFER

Section 00 10 00 - Solicitation

Old Hickory GSU Transformer Installation Project

SCOPE OF WORK (SOW)

The scope of the project is to install two (2) government furnished 13.8/69-161kV Generator Step-up Unit (GSU) transformers, Replace the 15Kv Generator feeders, replace high voltage disconnects, install precast trenches and associated control wiring servicing the existing switchyard at the Old Hickory power plant in Hendersonville, TN.

Per the contract the contractor will be responsible for:

- Developing complex power cutover plans to maintain power continuity while maintaining the construction schedule and adhering to the plant’s restrictions.

- Engineering and designing multidisciplinary solutions to complex features of work, such as vertical structure support for 15kV cables, Take-off towers, trenching in a switchyard, and GSU transformer concrete pad and oil containment.

- Developing detailed plans for modifying existing equipment.

- Developing safety plans, identify hazards, and conduct hazard analysis for any required work around energized equipment.

- Ability to plan, work, and maintain safe work conditions while executing multiple work shifts when deemed necessary at an operating plant.

- The removal and disposal of the two existing three-phase oil GSU transformers, two existing 500kVA distribution transformers, existing deluge system, existing transformer High Voltage (HV) towers, 15kV tubular bus, existing transformer neutral grounding reactors, existing conduit and power, control, and annunciation cable from the transformer yard to the powerhouse, existing transformer rails, existing 15kV cables from the pothead cubicles to the transformer yard, and 69kv disconnects

- Modifying and extending of the switchyard ground mat and fencing.

- The installation of two Government furnished three-phase GSU transformers, two new 500kVA distribution transformers, new transformer neutral grounding reactors, oil containment and pads for the new transformers, 15kV cable duct banks from the existing duct banks to a new transformer location, metering CTs. The installation of power, controls, and annunciation cables from the powerhouse to the new transformer, new feeders from the new 500KVA distribution transformers to the loads, new transformer takeoff towers, new HV line from the transformer takeoff tower to the switchyard towers, new firewalls, new metering and relaying CTs and metering PTs, trenching for the installation of precast concrete trenches in the switchyard, and switchyard bus 69Kv disconnects

ANTI-TERRORISM/ OPERATIONS SECURITY (AT/OPSEC):

General Security Requirements and Guidance: The security requirements described below 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)). Contract personnel are critical to the overall security and safety of US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) installations, facilities and activities, and security awareness training contributes to those efforts. The Department of Defense (DoD) and Army security training requirements specified below, if applicable, are performance requirements; all applicable contract personnel shall complete initial training within 30 days of contract award or the date new contract personnel begin performance on the contract. Within five business days from the completion of training, the Contractor shall provide written documentation (e.g., email or memorandum) to the Government representative. The documentation shall include the names of contract personnel trained and which training they completed; the Contractor shall maintain training records as part of their contract files and be prepared to provide copies of training certificates to the Government representative. 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.

Anti-Terrorism Level 1 Training: All contractors and subcontractor employees, requiring access to Army installations, facilities, controlled access areas, or require network access, shall complete AT Level I Awareness Training within 30 calendar days after contract start date or effective date of incorporation of this requirement into the contract, whichever is applicable. Upon request, the contractor shall submit certificates of completion for each applicable contract employee and subcontractor employee, to the COR or to the Contracting Officer (if a COR is not assigned), within 5 calendar days after completion of training by all contract personnel. AT Level I Awareness Training is available at the following website: https://jkodirect.jten.mil/Atlas2/page/login/Login.jsf

Each contract employee must take the training individually to receive a training certificate.

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 DoD property in the US shall be vetted by the District Security Office using the National Crime database and Terrorist Screening Database. Contract personnel shall comply with all personal identity verification requirements specified in 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 control procedures of the RA.

Guidance and forms for the background investigation requirements are available on the Nashville District Public Website: (https://www.lrn.usace.army.mil/Business-With-Us/Contracting/ )

Background investigations for U.S. Citizens who will work (a) within a control area, (b) on a government information system and/or (c) have access to government funds will be submitted in accordance with the appropriate level in Category B.

The background investigation requirements for those U.S. Citizens who will not work (a) within a control area, (b) on a government information system and/or (c) have access to government funds is provided in Category A.

Foreign National Contractors: Follow the guidance on the website specified in Category C – Foreign National Contractors.

Since the work is being done within a controlled area but is expected to last less than six months, the investigation requirements fall under Category B1 for US Citizens and Category C for Foreign Nationals. Contract employees will need to be supervised/ escorted by a Corps employee while within the restricted area. In the event it is determined the contract will extend beyond six months, the contractor will need to comply with the requirements in Category B2 for US Citizens. Guidance and forms for the requirements are available on the Nashville District Public Website: https://www.lrn.usace.army.mil/Business-With-Us/Contracting/.

Since the work is being done within a controlled area and is expected to last more than six months, the investigation requirements fall under Category B3 for US Citizens and Category C for Foreign Nationals. Guidance and forms for the requirements are available on the Nashville District Public Website:

https://www.lrn.usace.army.mil/Business-With-Us/Contracting/.

Contract and sub-contract employees are not authorized to begin work on any contract until investigation requirements have been completed and notification has been made by the COR or the District Security Office.

Because the work is being performed in a restricted area, there are restrictions on use of persons either imprisoned or previously convicted of a felony. The Contractor shall not employ in the performance of this contract any person undergoing a sentence of imprisonment imposed by any court of a State, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the Northern Mariana Islands, American Samoa, Guam, or the U.S. Virgin Islands, or the US Federal Government. The Contractor shall not employ in the performance of this contract any person who has been convicted of a felony imposed by any court of a State, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the Northern Mariana Islands, American Samoa, Guam, the U.S. Virgin Islands, or the US Federal Government.

Suspicious Activity Reporting Training (e.g. iWATCH, CorpsWatch, See Something, Say Something) Language: “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.” Also ADD “The contractor and all associated sub-contractors shall receive training on the local Suspicious Activity Reporting Program. This training identifies behavioral indicators and provides guidance reporting suspicious activity. This training shall be completed within 30 calendar days of contract award and within 30 calendar days of new employees commencing performance with the results reported to the COR NLT 5 calendar days after the completion of the training. The iWatch training for contractors is available on the Nashville District Public Website:

(https://www.lrn.usace.army.mil/Portals/49/docs/Security/iWatch_USACE%20Contractors%2024AUG20.pdf)

Additional Optional Information Regarding Suspicious Activity Reporting is available at:

Corps Watch https://corpslakes.erdc.dren.mil/visitors/corpswatch.cfm; iWatch Army is available at https://www.army.mil/standto/archive/2018/07/25/;

Alabama Suspicious Activity Report: https://app.alea.gov/SAR/ Eye On Kentucky program (report anonymously suspicious criminal or terrorist activity) https://homelandsecurity.ky.gov/Pages/Report-Suspicious-Activity.aspx ; Tennessee Suspicious Activity Report https://www.tn.gov/safety/homeland-security/report-suspicious-activity.html; and Homeland Security “See Something Say Something” https://www.dhs.gov/see-something-say-something.”

Escorting in classified and/or sensitive areas: 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.” “Escorts must be USACE employees and never other contractors. Note Escort Requirement will no longer be required once the Contract Representative has been notified a favorable long-term investigation (Category B3) has been completed. B3 not required for extremely short maintenance or repair contracts in which the contractor will be escorted throughout project completion (under 30 days).

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.

PRICE BREAKOUT SCHEDULE

Old Hickory GSU Transformer Installation

Item Description Estimated Unit Unit Quantity Price Amount

BASE ITEMS:

0001 Mobilization and Demobilization

1 JOB xxxxx $

0002 Remove and Dispose of 1 JOB xxxxx $ Existing Transformers and Associated

Components, Oil and Takeoff Towers

0003 Remove and Dispose of Existing 15kV Cables and Associated Components

1 JOB xxxxx $

0004 Transformer Rail Removal and Concrete Placement

1 JOB xxxxx $

0005 Security Fence 1 JOB xxxxx $

0006 Stripping and Grading 1 JOB xxxxx $

0007 Aggregate Work 1 JOB xxxxx $

0008 Design of the Oil Containment and Transformer Pad

1 JOB xxxxx $

0009 Seeding and Mulching 1 JOB xxxxx $

0010 Extend Switchyard Ground Grid 1 JOB xxxxx $

0011 Install Oil Containment and Transformer Pad

1 JOB xxxxx $

0012 Furnish and Install Takeoff Tower

1 JOB xxxxx $

0013 Furnish and Install 15kV Cable Precast Concrete Trench

55 LF $______ $

0014 Install 15kV Precast Concrete Trench (Government Furnished Equipment)

160 LF $______ $

0015 Furnish and Install 750 kcmil, triplexed 15kV Cables and Transition Enclosures

1 JOB xxxxx $

0016 Furnish and Install 15kV Bus and associated structures

1 JOB xxxxx $

0017 Make External Connections Between New Transformers and New and Existing Equipment

1 JOB xxxxx $

0018 Furnish, and Install New Neutral Grounding reactors

1 JOB xxxxx $

0019 Furnish, and Install New Metering CTs 1 JOB xxxxx $

0020 4" Perforated Corrugated Drain Pipe 217 LF $______ $

0021 4" HDPE Drain Pipe 139 LF $______ $

0022 Pipe Supports for Existing Oil Lines 1 JOB xxxxx $

0023 Rock Excavation 9 CY $______ $

0024 General Excavation Excluding Rock 161 CY $______ $

0025 6" SS Pipe Sleeve 15 LF $______ $

0026 4" SS Pipe Sleeve 15 LF $______ $

0027 2" Galvanized Treaded 450 LF $_____ $ Water Line

0028 4" Cast Iron Raw Water Line 450 LF $______ $

0029 Crushed Stone Leveling 22 CY $______ $ Course

0030 Furnish Spare Parts 1 JOB xxxxx $ 0031 Commissioning Services 1 JOB xxxxx $ and Training

0032 Provide As-built 1 JOB xxxxx $ Drawings

Total Base Item Price $

OPTION 1 ITEMS:

1001 Remove and Dispose of Existing North

Bank Distribution Transformers and Associated Equipment

1 JOB xxxxx $

1002 Furnish and Install new 500kVA North Bank Distribution Transformers

1 JOB xxxxx $

1003 Furnish and Install New 4.4kV Load Disconnect Switch and Current Limiting Fuse

1 JOB xxxxx $

1004 Furnish and Install 15kV Bus and associated structures

1 JOB xxxxx $

1005 Furnish and Install New Current Transformers and Potential Transformers

1 JOB xxxxx $

1006 Furnish and Install New 5kV Cables and Conduit to the Load

1 JOB xxxxx $

1007 Commissioning Services and Training

1 JOB xxxxx $

1008 Provide As-built Drawings 1 JOB xxxxx $

Total Option 1 Item Price $

OPTION 2 ITEMS:

2001 Remove Existing Equipment in 1 JOB xxxxx $ the Switchyard and Update the Design

2002 Perform an Inventory of 1 Switchyard Cable

JOB xxxxx $______

2003 Install Precast Concrete 1

JOB

xxxxx

Transition Vaults (Government Furnished Equipment)

2004 General Excavation Excluding Rock

CY

2005 Rock Excavation 18 CY $_____ $_______

2006 Install 30"x40" Precast Concrete Trench (Government Furnished Equipment)

LF

2007 4" HDPE Drain Pipe 242 LF $______ $_______

2008 4" Perforated Corrugated Pipe 1166 LF $__ $_______

2009 Crushed Stone Leveling Course 75 CY $_______ $ _

2010 Provide New Cable Tray 1 JOB xxxxx $

2011 Provide New Junction Boxes 1 JOB xxxxx $

2012 Provide New Cables and Conduit 1 JOB xxxxx $

2013 Provide New Termination Enclosures

2014 Provide New Panelboards LC14, LC15 and LC16

Provide As-Constructed Drawings

Total Option 2 Item Price $

OPTION 3 ITEMS

3001 Remove Existing High 1 JOB xxxxx $ Voltage Disconnect Switches

3002 Remove Existing High Voltage, 1 1/2" Aluminum Bus

Provide New High Voltage, 1200A Disconnect Switches

3004 Provide New High Voltage, 1 JOB xxxxx $ 1200A Aluminum Bus

3005 Provide As-Constructed Drawings 1 JOB xxxxx $

Total Option 3 Item Price $

TOTAL CONTRACT PRICE (BASE PLUS ALL OPTIONS) $

OPTION ITEMS:

The Government may require the delivery of the proposal item(s) identified in the Price Breakout Schedule as an "(OPTIONAL)" item. The quantities for these items may be increased or decreased or the item(s) may not be used at all, at the discretion of the Government. The unit price or amount of optional items will remain unchanged whether the quantities are increased or decreased unless there is a change in the scope of work. The Government may use optional items by written notice to the Contractor commencing from the date of contract award to 30 days from contract award.

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ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

0001 1 Job GSU Transformer Installation

FFP

Mob/ De-Mob, Remove and Dispose of Existing Transformers/ Associated Components/ Oil and Takeoff Towers, Remove and Dispose of Existing Cables/ Associated Components, Transformer Rail Removal and Concrete Placement, Design of Oil Containment and Transformer Pad, Extend Switchyard Ground Grid, Install Oil Containment and Transformer Pad, Furnish and Install Takeoff Tower, Furnish and Install Cable Precast Concrete Trench, Install Precast Concrete Trench, Furnish and Install Cables and Transition Enclosures, BUS and Associated Structures, New Neutral Grounding Reactors, Metering CTs, Commissioning Services and Training and provide As-Built Drawings.

FOB: Destination

MILSTRIP: W38XDD20101956

PURCHASE REQUEST NUMBER: W38XDD20101956

NET AMT

OPTION Option 1001

FFP

Remove and Dispose of Existing North Bank Distribution Transformers and Associated Equipment, Furnish and Install New North Bank Distribution Transformers, Load Disconnect Switch/ Current Limiting Fuse, BUS and Associated Structures, New Current Transformers/ Potential Transformers, and New Cables and Conduit to the Load. Commissioning Services and Training and provide As-Built Drawings.

FOB: Destination

2001 1 Job OPTION Option 2001

FFP

Remove Existing Equipment in Switchyard, Perform an Inventory of Switchyard Cable and Update Design, Install PreCast Concrete Transition Vaults, General Excavation Excluding Rock, Rock Excavation, Install PreCast Concrete Trench, 3001 1 Job OPTION Option 3001

FFP

Remove Existing High Voltage Disconnect Switches and High Voltage Aluminum Bus, Provide As-Constructed Drawings

DELIVERY INFORMATION

CLIN DELIVERY DATE QUANTITY SHIP TO ADDRESS DODAAC /

CAGE

0001 628 dys. ANP 1 OLD HICKORY LAKE

SAM JASER

OLD HICKORY LAKE 10 POWER PLANT

ROAD

HENDERSONVILLE TN 37075

(615) 736-7279

W912P5

1001 628 dys. ANP (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

2001 628 dys. ANP 1 (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

3001 628 dys. ANP 1 (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

Section 00 21 00 - Instructions

INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS

1.0 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

1.1 Intent

This solicitation is to award one (1) construction contract for the installation of two (2), 13.8/161kV Generator Step- Up (GSU) transformers and two (2) 500kVA distribution transformers at the Old Hickory Power Plant. The Old Hickory GSU Transformer Install contract will also include the removal and disposal of the two existing three-phase oil GSU transformers, two existing 500kVA distribution transformers, existing deluge system, existing transformer High Voltage (HV) towers, 15kV tubular bus, existing transformer neutral grounding reactors, existing conduit and power, control, and annunciation cable from the transformer yard to the powerhouse, existing transformer rails, existing 15kV cables from the pothead cubicles to the transformer yard, and 69kv disconnects

1.2 Project Description

The scope of this requirement is for the installation of two (2), 13.8/161kV Generator Step-Up (GSU) transformers and two (2) 500kVA distribution transformers at the Old Hickory Power Plant.

1.3 Disclosure of Magnitude of Construction Project

The estimated magnitude of this requirement is between $10,000,000 and $25,000,000.

1.4 Basis 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 four (4) evaluation factors: Past Performance; Technical Approach; Safety, and Small Business Participation Plan. Factors are listed in descending order of importance. NOTE: When combined, the non-cost/price factors (Past Performance;

Technical Approach, Safety, 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 3rd Factor IV – Small Business Participation Plan 4th Factor V- Price and Pro-forma Information 5th

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) and Small Business Size Standard

The NAICS code for this project is 237130, entitled “Power and Communication Line and Related Structures Construction”, which has a Small Business Administration (SBA) size standard of $45.0M.

1.8 Availability of Plans (Drawings), Technical Specifications and Additional Documents

All drawings, technical specifications, and additional documents relating to this Request for Proposal (RFP) are available for download at this solicitation posting on the SAM website, www.SAM.gov. No printed copies of the aforementioned documents will be provided by the Government. Although provided as separate attachments, the following documents are considered an official part of the solicitation.

The Specifications and Drawings are part of the contract and shall be considered in that respect (see Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) 252.236-7001, Contract Drawings and Specifications).

1.9 Pre-Proposal Site Visit and Conference

An organized site visit is scheduled for Wednesday, 31 May 2023 at 9:00AM Central Time (CT) . 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.

Please refer to 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 site visit for this project. If you miss the scheduled site visit, no other arrangements will be made due to personnel and time restrictions.

1.10 Requirements to Attend the 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.

Only two (2) individuals from each business entity will be permitted to attend.

U.S. CITIZENS: To register, U.S. citizens interested in attending the site visit shall submit a Nashville District Corps of Engineers (LRN) U.S. Citizen Security Access Form to the LRN Point of Contacts (POCs), Contract Specialist Samantha (Dani) Harrison and Contracting Officer Stacy Wiggins, no later than five (5) business days prior to the site visit. If submitting the document in less than five business (5) days prior, the person may not receive approval for participation. Notification of approval or denial will be provided prior to the date of the site visit. The form and guidance is available as a pdf attachment on http://sam.gov with this solicitation and is titled U.S. Citizen Security Access 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 Security Access 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 POCs. 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 (HQ USACE) level. Exceptions will be considered on a case-by-case basis but will be limited. The form is available as a pdf attachment on www.sam.gov with this solicitation and is titled Foreign National Security Access Form.

LRN POCs for Registration: For questions and/or concerns regarding the Site Visit, please contact Bridget Engleman at Bridget.L.Engleman@usace.army.mil. Please submit all site visit request forms to Bridget Engleman at Bridget.L.Engleman@usace.army.mil and Dellaria Martin at Dellaria.L.Martin@usace.army.mil. When you send your site visit request form, please put “W912P522R0008 - (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 POC for Communication: Any communications regarding this procurement must be made in writing to the Nashville Contracting Branch, Attn: Bridget Engleman via email at Bridget.L.Engleman@usace.army.mil. Inquiries must identify the solicitation number, the requestor’s company name, address, email address, telephone, and facsimile numbers 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.

1.12 Prospective Offerors’ Questions and Requests for Information

Prospective Offerors should submit questions concerning this Solicitation through the Bidder Inquiry function in ProjNet at http://www.ProjNet.org/ProjNet. This is USACE’s standard platform for receiving and responding to questions and requests for information. As noted below, Offerors shall not submit their proposals via ProjNet.

Offerors shall submit their proposals in accordance with the provisions stated in the Solicitation.

To submit and review inquiry items, Offerors will need to be a current registered user or self-register into system.

Instructions to gain access are listed below.

Project: (Old Hickory Power Plant) Unit Generator Step-Up (GSU) Power Transformers Installation Solicitation Number: W912P522R0008 The Bidder Inquiry Key: GDAWNE-TDJAE6

Instructions for ProjNet Bidder Inquiry Access:

1. From the ProjNet home page linked above, click on Quick Add on the upper right side of the screen.

2. Identify the Agency. This should be marked as USACE.

3. Key. Enter the Bidder Inquiry Key listed above.

4. Email. Enter the email address you would like to use for communication.

5. Select Continue. A page will then open stating a user account was not found and will ask you to create one using the provided form.

6. Enter your First Name, Last Name, Company, City, State, Phone, Email, Secret Question, Secret Answer, and Time Zone. Make sure to remember your Secret Question and Answer as they will be used from this point on to access the ProjNet system.

7. Select Add User. Once this is completed you are now registered within ProjNet and are currently logged into the system.

Instructions for Future ProjNet Bidder Inquiry Access:

1. For future access to ProjNet, you will not be emailed any type of password. You will utilize your Secret Question and Secret Answer to log in.

2. From the ProjNet home page linked above, click on Quick Add on the upper right side of the screen.

3. Identify the Agency. This should be marked as USACE.

4. Key. Enter the Bidder Inquiry Key listed above.

5. Email. Enter the email address you used to register previously in ProjNet.

6. Select Continue. A page will then open asking you to enter the answer to your Secret Question.

7. Enter your Secret Answer and click Login. Once this is completed you are now logged into the system.

From this page you may view all inquiries or add an inquiry. Offerors will receive an acknowledgement of their question via email, followed by an answer to their question after it has been processed by LRN’s technical team.

Offerors are requested to review the specification in its entirety and to review the “Bidder Inquiry System” for answers to questions prior to submission of a new inquiry. The call center operates weekdays from 8AM to 5PM U.S. Central Time Zone (Chicago). The telephone number for the Call Center is 800-428-HELP.

NOTES:

1. Offerors shall not submit their proposals via ProjNet, but in accordance with the provisions stated in the solicitation. Any questions regarding acceptable means of submitting offers shall be made directly to the Contract Specialist identified in the solicitation.

2. Government responses to questions from prospective Offerors concerning the Solicitation that are submitted to ProjNet in accordance with the procedures above are not binding on the Government unless an amendment is issued on Standard Form 30. In the case of any conflicts, the Solicitation governs. Any changes or revisions to the Solicitation will be made by formal amendment. Government responses will be limited to: (a) Notice that an amendment will be issued; (b) Reference to an existing requirement contained in the Solicitation; or (c) Notice that a response is not necessary.

3. The ability for prospective Offerors to enter questions in reference to the Solicitation will be disabled ten (10) calendar days prior to the closing date stated in the Solicitation. No Government responses will be entered into the ProjNet system within five (5) calendar days prior to the closing date stated in the Solicitation.

1.13 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 proposals. 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 proposals may be postponed by such number of days as in the opinion of the issuing Contracting Officer will enable Offerors to revise their proposal. In such cases, the amendment will include an announcement of the new date for receipt of proposal.

1.14 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 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 (transitioned from DUNS Number).

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 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, via Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE), 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.

The Offeror’s proposal must be received by the Government by the date/time specified in the Solicitation.

6.1 PROPOSAL SUBMISSION: ALL SUBMISSIONS TO THIS RFP SHALL BE SUBMITTED

ELECTRONICALLY THROUGH PIEE. No paper copies, CD-ROMs or facsimile submissions will be accepted.

Electronic Proposal Submissions is required through the Army’s Electronic File Sharing Service in PIEE (https://piee.eb.mil/). The PIEE Application is used to send large files to individuals that would normally be too large to send via email. Information regarding how to set up a vendor registration is included in this link:

https://pieetraining.eb.mil/wbt/xhtml/wbt/portal/overview/vendorRegister.xhtml. On this page, click on the “Vendor User Registration” Doc and it will take you through the process of registering as a vendor.

If you plan on submitting a proposal, be sure to select “SOL-Solicitation” in the drop-down list and choose the “Proposal Manager” role to be given the proper permissions.

Further training is available at the following links:

https://pieetraining.eb.mil/wbt/xhtml/wbt/sol/index.xhtml - This link shows information regarding the Solicitation application in PIEE and the different roles available.

https://pieetraining.eb.mil/wbt/xhtml/wbt/sol/solicitation/proposals.xhtml - This link is for Offerors regarding the Proposal Manager function and instruction on submitting a Proposal.

a. File Size Limitations: Offerors are advised to follow the PIEE instructions for uploading files. PIEE supports delivery of up to 1.9GB per file, with no limit on the number of files, as well as multiple file formats. If needed, Offerors are advised to break the files down into smaller sections in order to upload them into the system. In such cases, please divide the sections as logically as possible and be sure to clearly name the files as specified below.

b. File Naming Convention: To ensure your submission is received and processed appropriately, it is important that interested parties CAREFULLY ensure their electronic files adhere to the following naming convention:

- W912P522R0008 – (FIRM NAME) – VOLUME I

- W912P522R0008 – (FIRM NAME) – VOLUME II

Each file name shall begin with the Solicitation number followed by the firm’s name, and a brief file description.

Please see the examples above.

c. File Organization: Although hard copies are not accepted, each file shall be clearly indexed, and logically assembled. Font size shall be the size listed in the submission requirements for each factor. Pages shall be letter sized (larger page sizes (such as 11x17 fold- outs, etc.) will be counted as two pages. Proposals shall be in a narrative format, organized and titled so that each section of the proposal follows the order and format of the factors.

Information presented should be organized so as to pertain to only the evaluation factor in the section that the information is presented. Information pertaining to more than one evaluation factor should be repeated in each section for each factor.

d. Upload Completion & Deadline: Interested parties shall submit responses no later than the date specified on the Solicitation document. The time and date of proposal receipt will be the upload completion/delivery time and date recorded within the PIEE site. Do not assume that electronic submission will occur instantaneously. Large files (e.g. 10MB or more) will take some time to upload. Offerors should time their upload effort with prudence by not waiting until the last few minutes—this will allow for unexpected delays in the transmittal process. Offerors are encouraged to keep a copy of the upload confirmation for their record. Submissions after the deadline will be considered late and will be processed in accordance with FAR 15.208.

e. Electronic Files: Files shall be in their native format (i.e. doc, xls, ppt, etc.), or if in pdf format, shall be in searchable text. Text and graphics portfolios of the electronic copies shall be in a format readable by Microsoft Office or Adobe applications. Data submitted in a spreadsheet format shall be readable by MS Excel (all cells and formulas should be unlocked).

Any information, presented in a proposal that the Offeror wants safeguarded from disclosure to other parties must be identified and labeled in accordance with the requirements of FAR Provision 52.215-1, Instructions to Offerors – Competitive Acquisition (Alternate I), subparagraph (e), which is incorporated by reference in the RFP. The Government will endeavor to honor the restrictions against release requested by Offerors, to the extent permitted under United States law and regulations.

RECEIPT OF SUBMISSIONS: For the purpose of establishing whether a bid submission is considered timely, the Government will consider the date and time the submission is completely uploaded into the PIEE Website. Do not assume that electronic communication is instantaneous.