Solicitation - W912P525BA001 - Old Hickory Sewer System-Backflow Preventer Replacement (22 Jan 25).pdf

SECTION

15A. NAME AND

ADDRESS

OF OFFEROR

SOLICITATION, OFFER, AND AWARD 1. This Contract is a Rated Order under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) - Code of Federal Regulations - at 15 CFR 700.

RATING PAGE OF PAGES

2. CONTRACT NUMBER 3. SOLICITATION NUMBER 4. TYPE OF SOLICITATION 5. DATE ISSUED 6. REQUISITION/PURCHASE NUMBER

CODE7. ISSUED BY 8. ADDRESS OFFER TO (If other than item 7)

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

SOLICITATION

9. Sealed offers in original and copies for furnishings the supplies or services in the Schedule will be received at the place specified in item 8, or if hand carried, in the depository located in until local time

CAUTION - LATE Submissions, Modifications, and Withdrawals: See Section L, Provision Number 52.214-7 or 52.215-1. All offers are subject to all terms and conditions contained in this solicitation.

10. FOR

INFORMATION

CALL:

A. NAME B. TELEPHONE (NO COLLECT CALLS)

AREA CODE NUMBER EXTENSION

C. EMAIL ADDRESS

11. TABLE OF CONTENTS

(X) DESCRIPTION PAGE(S) (X) SECTION PAGE(S)DESCRIPTION

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M EVALUATION FACTORS FOR AWARD

INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS, AND NOTICES TO OFFERORS

REPRESENTATIONS, CERTIFICATIONS AND OTHER

STATEMENTS OF OFFERORS

PART IV - REPRESENTATIONS AND INSTRUCTIONS

LIST OF ATTACHMENTS

PART III - LIST OF DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS AND OTHER ATTACHMENTS

CONTRACT CLAUSESSOLICITATION/CONTRACT FORM

SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES/COSTS

DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS/WORK STATEMENT

PACKAGING AND MARKING

INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

DELIVERIES OR PERFORMANCE

CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

NOTE: Item 12 does not apply if the solicitation includes the provisions at 52.214-16, Minimum Bid Acceptance Period.

OFFER (Must be fully completed by offeror)

12. In compliance with the above, the undersigned agrees, if this offer is accepted within calendar days (60 calendar days unless a different period is inserted by the offeror) from the date for receipt of offers specified above, to furnish any or all items upon which prices are offered at the set opposite each item, delivered at the designated point(s), within the time specified in the schedule.

13. DISCOUNT FOR PROMPT PAYMENT

(See Section I, Clause Number 52.232-8)

14. ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF AMENDMENTS

(The offeror acknowledges receipt of amendments to the SOLICITATION for offerors and related documents numbered and dated):

10 CALENDAR DAYS (%) 20 CALENDAR DAYS (%) 30 CALENDAR DAYS (%) CALENDAR DAYS (%)

DATEAMENDMENT NUMBERAMENDMENT NUMBER DATE

CODE FACILITY 16. NAME AND THE TITLE OF PERSON AUTHORIZED TO SIGN OFFER

(Type or print)

15B. TELEPHONE NUMBER

AREA CODE NUMBER EXTENSION

15C. CHECK IF REMITTANCE ADDRESS IS

DIFFERENT FROM ABOVE - ENTER

SUCH ADDRESS IN SCHEDULE.

17. SIGNATURE 18. OFFER DATE

AWARD (To be completed by Government)

19. ACCEPTED AS TO ITEMS NUMBERED 20. AMOUNT 21. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION

22. AUTHORITY FOR USING OTHER THAN FULL OPEN COMPETITION UNDER THE

UNITED STATES CODE AT:

10 U.S.C. 3204(a) ( )41 U.S.C. 3304(a)

24. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than Item 7)

26. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

IMPORTANT - Award will be made on this Form, or on Standard Form 26, or by other authorized official written notice.

AUTHORIZED FOR LOCAL REPRODUCTION

Previous edition is unusable

23. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN

(4 copies unless otherwise specified)

25. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY

27. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

(Signature of Contracting Officer)

28. AWARD DATE

CODE

ITEM

STANDARD FORM 33 (REV. 12/2022)

Prescribed by GSA - FAR (48 CFR) 53.214 (c)

SEALED BID (IFB) INVITATION FOR BID

NEGOTIATED (RFP) REQUEST FOR

PROPOSAL

(Hour) (Date)

PART I - THE SCHEDULE PART II - CONTRACT CLAUSES

Section 00 00 00 - Procurement and Contracting Requirements

Old Hickory Sewer System & Backflow Preventer Replacement Project

W912P525BA001

Section 00 10 00 - Solicitation, Contract Line Item Number (CLIN) Schedule

Additional Information/Notes

Summary of Work

Old Hickory - Sewer System Replacement & Backflow Preventer Assembly Replacement

The work includes Construction of the Old Hickory Sewer Treatment System on the Lockside and the existing powerhouse side of Old Hickory project with septic/lift station system and pump to the Hendersonville Utility System. The scope also includes the repair and replacement of part of the Nashville Area Office's domestic water supply system to include the removal of the existing 4" backflow preventers and associated valves, accessories, piping, and replace "in-kind" with new associated valves, accessories, and piping. Replace the missing enclosure/ "hot box" protecting the piping and covering the pit and make necessary repairs to the walls of the valve pit. The Contractor will be responsible for the following activities /items:

i. Replacement of existing sanitary sewer lines with new polyvinyl chloride (PVC) as indicated on contract drawings.

ii. Construction of new Polyethylene (PE) force main as indicated on contract drawings.

iii. Construction of one (1) lift station (concrete septic tank and duplex grinder pump system) in the left bank area of Old Hickory, near the existing wastewater treatment plant.

iv. Construction of one (1) new lift station (steel septic tank and duplex grinder pump system) in the Old Hickory Powerhouse, to replace the existing "Yeomans" system. The existing "Yeomans" system will be removed from the powerhouse and disposed of properly.

v. Construction of one (1) new jib crane (1/2-toncapacity) in the powerhouse for pump removal.

vi. Construction of one (1) new flow meter in the new discharge line of the new lift station in the powerhouse.

vii. Provide temporary restroom facilities as required in Section 01 00 00, Paragraph "Temporary Restroom Facilities".

viii. Demolition of the backflow preventer assembly.

ix. License and Permits

x. Backflow Preventer Assembly, gate valve assembly, and electrical work

xi. Provide temporary Water and Sewer Service

xii. New concrete slab for backflow preventer must be poured over the filled valve pit.

xiii. Remove the existing water meter and replace with a new one upstream of the new backflow preventer and incased in the ground.

xiv. Option 1: Demolition of the existing Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP).

xv. Option 2: Conduit Installation.

BID SCHEDULE

Old Hickory Sewer System Replacement & Backflow Preventer Assembly Replacement: Old Hickory, Tennessee

Item No. Description Specs. Section

Q T Y.

U ni t

Unit

Price

Estim ated

Amou nt

Base Contract

Sewer System Replacement

0001 Performance and Payment Bonds 1 Jo b

0002 Mobilization and Demobilization 1 Jo b

0003 Lift Station No. 1 33 32 16.01, 03 42 13.01, 26 05 00.01

Jo b

0004 Lift Station No. 2 33 32 16.01, 26 05 00.01, 41 23 13.01

Jo b

0005 Demolition - Yeomans Systems and Others 02 41 00.01 1 Jo b

0006 Temporary Restroom Facilities 01 00 00.01 1 Jo b

0007 Seeding and Mulching 32 92 19.01 1 Jo b

0008 6" dia. PVC 33 30 00.01 700 L F

0009 2" dia. PE 33 31 23.01 3,2

L F

0010 3" dia. PE 33 31 23.01 1,8

L F

Backflow Preventer Replacement

Demolition - Backflow Preventer

Assembly 01 11 00.02 1

Jo b

0012 License & Permits 33 11 00.02 1 Jo b

0013 Backflow Preventer Assembly 33 11 00.02 1 Jo b

0014 Gate Valve Assembly 33 11 00.02 1 Jo b

0015 Temporary Water & Sewer Service 33 11 00.02 1 Jo b

0016 Electrical Work 26 27 29.02 1 Jo b

Total Base: $

Option 1 - WWTP

Demolition - Existing Wastewater

Treatment Plant (WWTP) 02 41 00.01 1

Jo b

Option 2 - Backflow Preventer

2001 Conduit 26 27 29.02 1 Jo b

Total Options Amount

Total Base + Options Amount

Section 00 20 00 - Instructions for Procurements

FAR Clauses Incorporated by Full Text

52.236-27 Site Visit (Construction). (Alternate I) (Tailored) (Feb 1995) Alternate I (Feb 1995)

Alternate I . If an organized site visit will be conducted, substitute a paragraph substantially the same as the following for paragraph (b) of (Feb 1995) the basic provision:

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

(b) An organized site visit has been scheduled for-

Thursday, February 6, 2025 at 10:00AM Central Time

(c) Participants will meet at --

Old Hickory Lock

1188 Cinder Rd

Old Hickory, TN 37138

(End of provision

Section 00 21 00 - Instructions

FAR Clauses Incorporated by Reference

Number Title Effective Date

Alternate/ Deviation

Variation Effective Date

52.204-7 System for Award Management. Nov 2024 52.204-22 Alternative Line Item Proposal. Jan 2017 52.222-5 Construction Wage Rate Requirements-Secondary Site of the Work. May 2014

DFARS Clauses Incorporated by Reference

Number Title Effective Date

Alternate/ Deviation

Variation Effective Date

252.204-7019 Notice of NIST SP 800-171 DoD Assessment Requirements. Nov 2023

FAR Clauses Incorporated by Full Text

52.233-2 Service of Protest. (Tailored) (Sep 2006)

As prescribed in , insert the following provision:33.106

Service of Protest (Sept 2006)

Protests, as defined in section 33.101 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation, that are filed directly with an agency, and copies of any protests that (a) are filed with the Government Accountability Office (GAO), shall be served on the Contracting Officer (addressed as follows) by obtaining written and dated acknowledgment of receipt from

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

Nashville Contracting Division

ATTN: Samantha Bautch, Contracting Officer

110 9th Avenue South, Nashville, TN 37203.

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

(End of provision)

52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference. (Tailored) (Feb 1998)

As prescribed in , insert the following provision:52.107(a)

Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998)

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

The full text of FAR clauses and provisions can be found at https://www.acquisition.gov

The full text of DFARS clauses and provision can be found at https://www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/dars/dfarspgi/current/index.html

(End of provision)

52.252-5 Authorized Deviations in Provisions. (Tailored) (Nov 2020)

As prescribed in , insert the following provision in solicitations that include any FAR or supplemental provision with an authorized 52.107(e) deviation. Whenever any FAR or supplemental provision is used with an authorized deviation, the contracting officer shall identify it by the same number, title, and date assigned to the provision when it is used without deviation, include regulation name for any supplemental provision, except that the contracting officer shall insert "(DEVIATION)" after the date of the provision.

Authorized Deviations in Provisions (Nov 2020)

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

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

(End of provision)

Section 00 21 13 - Instructions to Bidders

INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS & NOTICES TO BIDDERS

1.0 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

1.1 Intent: The intent of this solicitation is to award one (1) construction contract for the Old Hickory, Sewer System Replacement Project & Backflow Preventer Assembly Replacement.

1.2 Disclosure of Magnitude of Construction Project: The estimated magnitude of this requirement is between $1,000,000 and $5,000,000.

1.3 Basis of Selection of Award: Award shall be made to the lowest priced bidder who is determined to be responsive and responsible. See Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 52.214-19, Contract Award--Sealed Bidding--Construction, for more information.

In accordance with FAR Clause 52.217-5, Evaluation of Options, the Government intends to evaluate bids for award purposes by adding the total price for all options to the total price for the basic requirement.

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 237110, Water and Sewer Lines and Related Structures Construction, with a size standard of $45,000,000.

1.7 Specifications and Drawings: Specifications and Drawings will be provided as separate files and will be available on Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE) Solicitation Module. See the complete drawings and specification package located at PIEE.

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

1.8 : An organized site visit has been scheduled to occur during the solicitation period.Pre-Bid Site Visit Bidders should inspect the job site prior to submitting a bid. Bidders 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 bidders 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 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 Kenyanna.L.Jennings@usace.army.mil.

Contractors and/or potential contractors wishing to attend a pre-bid 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 bidder may not receive approval for participation. The Contract Specialist will notify the Contractor if the request is approved or denied. Any pre-bid 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 bidder shall submit a Nashville District Corps of Engineers U.S. Citizen Pre-Bid and/or Site Visit Request Form to the LRN Point of Contact, Contract Specialist Kenyanna Jennings, no later than five (5) business prior to the site visit. If submitting the document in less than five (5) business days, the bidder may not receivedays 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 www.sam.gov with this solicitation and is titled Pre-Bid 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-Bid 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 Kenyanna Jennings. 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 on www.sam.gov with this solicitation and is titled Foreign National Pre-Bid Meeting Request Form.

POINT-OF-CONTACT: For questions and /or concerns regarding the site visit, please contact Contract Specialist Kenyanna Jennings via email at the address referenced above. Please submit all site visit request forms to Kenyanna Jennings at Kenyanna.L.

Jennings@usace.army.mil and Samanatha Bautch at Samantha.D.Bautch@usace.army.mil. When you send your site visit request form, please put "W912P525BA001 - (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.

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.

1.9 Any communications regarding this procurement must be made inPOC for Communication/Questions:

writing to the Nashville Contracting Branch, Attn: Kenyanna Jennings at email Kenyanna.L.Jennings@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.

OFFEROR'S QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS

Technical inquiries and questions relating to proposal procedures or bonds are to be submitted via Bidder Inquiry in ProjNet at http://www.ProjNet.org/ProjNet. 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 bid inquiry items, bidders will need to be a current registered user or self-register in the system.

Project: Old Hickory, Sewer System Replacement & Backflow Preventer Assembly Replacement The Solicitation Number is: W912P525BA001 The Bidder Quick Add Key is: FW3AQX-SY9R9K

Specific Instructions for ProjNet Bid 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 Quick Add 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.

Specific Instructions for Future ProjNet Bid 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 bidder inquiries or add an inquiry. Bidders will receive an acknowledgement of their question via email, followed by an answer to their question after it has been processed by our technical team.

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 technical inquiries and questions relating to proposal procedures or bonds 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 to enter technical inquiries and questions relating to proposal procedures or bonds will be disabled ten (10) calendar days prior to the closing time 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.

1.10 Amendments Prior to Date Set for Closing of Invitation for Bid (IFB). 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 bid. 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 bids may be postponed by such number of days as in the opinion of the issuing officer will enable bidders to revise their bid. In such cases, the amendment will include an announcement of the new date for receipt of bid.

1.11 NOTICE TO BIDDER: 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 bidder 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 bidder should provide any information as soon as possible after release of this IFB and prior to the submission of bids to the extent practicable. It should be understood that there is no obligation on the bidder to comply with the request and that no compensation can be provided for doing so.

2.0 WHAT, HOW, AND WHERE TO SUBMIT BID

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

(1) SF 33, Solicitation, Offer and Award

a. Should include:

i. Unique Entity Identifier

ii. CAGE number

iii. Taxpayer ID number

(2) Solicitation amendments acknowledged, if applicable

(3) Bid Schedule

(4) Original Bid Bond with Power of Attorney

(5) Bid Guarantee (see FAR 52.228-1)

NOTE: To establish its responsibility the bidder 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.

Bids will be publicly opened at the time set for opening in Block 9 of the2.2 PUBLIC OPENING OF BIDS:

SF33 via video conference presentation. The content will be made public for the information of bidders and others interested, who may be present. Unbalanced bids may be rejected.

The teleconference information is as follows:

LINK:https://dod.teams.microsoft.us/l/meetup-join/19%3adod%3ameeting_20a7ccdb1e614f948ee3163475a9dcd1%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b% 22Tid%22%3a%22fc4d76ba-f17c-4c50-b9a7-8f3163d27582%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%2265c0fd7c-a29c-4f5d-96b4-7c9e6dc6c261%22%7d

Meeting ID: 993 682 548 084

Dial in by phone: Tele +15032079433

Phone conference ID: 113 265 940#

2.3 SUBMISSION OF BIDS: Bidders shall submit their bids no later than the time and date specified in Block 9 of the SF 33 of this solicitation or the latest amendment (if applicable) as follows:

The Bidder's bid shall be submitted electronically via Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE), as described below. The Bidder's bid shall not contain classified data. The use of hyperlinks in bids is prohibited.

NOTE: The only authorized transmission method to this solicitation is electronically via PIEE Solicitation Module online submission. NO OTHER TRANSMISSION METHODS (EMAIL, FACSIMILIE, REGULAR MAIL, HAND

CARRIED, ETC.,) WILL BE ACCEPTED.

Bidders shall submit their bids using the following link: =W912P525BA001https://piee.eb.mil/sol/xhtml/unauth/search/oppMgmtLink.xhtml?solNO

INSTRUCTIONS FOR SUBMITTING ELECTRONIC BIDS:

In an effort to reduce paperwork and cost, all bids shall be submitted electronically via the Solicitation Module of Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE) suite, as described below. Submissions shall be in Adobe PDF format. Electronic Bid 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 an offer.

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 Description: 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.

Each file name shall begin with the firm's name, and a brief file description. NOTE: Do NOT enter Privacy Act Data (Personal Identification Information (PII)) in the file description. Submission shall be in Adobe PDF format.

c. Upload Completion & Deadline: Interested parties shall submit responses no later than the date specified on the Solicitation document. The time and date of bid 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 14.304.

d. 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 Suite 2016 or Adobe Acrobat Reader 11. Data submitted in a spreadsheet format shall be readable by MS Excel (all cells and formulas should be unlocked).

: For the purpose of establishing whether a bid submission is considered timely, theRECEIPT OF SUBMISSIONS

W912P525BA001

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Government will consider the date and time the submission is completely uploaded into the PIEE Website. Do not assume that electronic communication is instantaneous. It can take several minutes or even hours in some cases. The Government will not be responsible for submissions delivered to any location other than those designated to receive bids. Bidders are responsible for ensuring that bids are submitted so as to reach the designated recipient. Bidders are responsible for allowing sufficient time for the bid to be received in accordance with the instructions provided.

It is the Offeror's responsibility to obtain written confirmation of receipt of all electronic files of the full bid by the Contracting office. In the event that the Solicitation Module is down, the alternate method for bid submission is via email to: CELRN-CT@usace.army.mil ONLY.

The Offeror must obtain prior approval from the Contracting Officer, Samantha Bautch, to use the alternate submission method.

Offerors are responsible for ensuring electronic copies are virus-free and shall run an anti-virus scan before submission.

3.0 INSURANCE/BONDS:

3.1 BID GUARANTEE. In accordance with FAR 52.228-1, Bid Guarantee, the bidder 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.

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

3.3 The bidder whose bid is accepted will be required to comply with the following within the time established in the invitation for bid:

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

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

Effective June 29, 2018 vendors creating or updating their registration can have theirIMPORTANT NOTICE:

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.

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 BIDDERS 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 bid. The Government shall not be responsible for items not described below. It is not required to be return with your bid.

[ ] Is your bid guarantee on the proper form?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

[ ] Will your bid arrive on time? See FAR 52.214-7, Late Submissions, Modifications, and Withdrawals of Bids.

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

NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS/OFFERORS: In accordance with DFARS 204.7302, Contractors and subcontractors are required to provide adequate security on all covered contractor information systems.

Contractors are required to implement National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Special Publication (SP) 800-171 Revision 2 by inclusion of clause at 252.204-7012 (Dev), Safeguarding Covered Defense Information and Cyber incident Reporting, are required at time of award to have at least a Basic NIST SP 800-171 DoD Assessment that is current (i.e., not more than 3 years old unless a lesser time is specified in the solicitation).

SPRS provides storage and access to the NIST SP 800-171 assessment scoring information. To access the NIST SP 800-171 Assessments module, users must be registered in the Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE) https://piee.eb.mil/ and be approved for access to Supplier Performance Risk System (SPRS).

The NIST SP 800-171 DoD Assessment Methodology is located at: https://www.acq.osd.mil/asda/dpc/cp/cyber/safeguarding.html#nistSP800171

Vendor Help and Training Tutorials are available at https://www.sprs.csd.disa.mil/nistsp.htm

FAR Clauses Incorporated by Reference

Number Title Effective Date

Alternate/ Deviation

Variation Effective Date

52.214-3 Amendments to Invitations for Bids. Dec 2016 52.214-4 False Statements in Bids. Apr 1984 52.214-5 Submission of Bids. Dec 2016 52.214-6 Explanation to Prospective Bidders. Apr 1984 52.214-7 Late Submissions, Modifications, and Withdrawals of Bids. Nov 1999 52.214-18 Preparation of Bids-Construction. Apr 1984 52.214-19 Contract Award-Sealed Bidding-Construction. Aug 1996

Section 00 21 16 - Instructions to Proposers

Number Title Effective Date

Alternate/ Deviation

Variation Effective Date

52.204-16 Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting. Aug 2020

Section 00 22 00 - Supplementary Instructions

Number Title Effective Date

Alternate/ Deviation

Variation Effective Date

52.225-10 Notice of Buy American Requirement-Construction Materials. May 2014

FAR Clauses Incorporated by Full Text

52.252-3 Alterations in Solicitation. (Tailored) (Apr 1984)

As prescribed in , insert the following provision in solicitations in order to revise or supplement, as necessary, other parts of the solicitation 52.107(c) that apply to the solicitation phase only, except for any provision authorized for use with a deviation. Include clear identification of what is being-altered.

Alterations in Solicitation (Apr 1984)

Portions of this solicitation are altered as follows:

None

(End of clause)

Section 00 45 00 - Representations and Certifications

DFARS Clauses Incorporated by Reference

Number Title Effective Date

Alternate/ Deviation

Variation Effective Date

252.203-7005 Representation Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials. Sep 2022 252.204-7008 Compliance with Safeguarding Covered Defense Information Controls. Oct 2016 252.225-7055 Representation Regarding Business Operations with the Maduro Regime. May 2022

FAR Clauses Incorporated by Full Text

52.204-8 Annual Representations and Certifications. (May 2024)

As prescribed in , insert the following provision:4.1202(a)

Annual Representations and Certifications (May 2024)

(a)

The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is (1) 237110

The small business size standard is (2) $45,000,000.00.

The small business size standard for a concern that submits an offer, other than on a construction or service acquisition, but proposes to furnish an (3) end item that it did not itself manufacture, process, or produce is 500 employees, or 150 employees for information technology value-added resellers under NAICS code 541519 if the acquisition-

Is set aside for small business and has a value above the simplified acquisition threshold;(i)

Uses the HUBZone price evaluation preference regardless of dollar value, unless the offeror waives the price evaluation preference; or(ii)

Is an 8(a), HUBZone, service-disabled veteran-owned, economically disadvantaged women-owned, or women-owned small business set-aside or (iii) sole-source award regardless of dollar value.

(b)

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

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

Paragraph (d) applies.(i)

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

(c)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Exceed the simplified acquisition threshold; and(B)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

52.219-1, Small Business Program Representations (Basic, Alternates I, and II). This provision applies to solicitations when the contract is for (xii) supplies to be delivered or services to be performed in the United States or its outlying areas, or when the contracting officer has applied part 19 in accordance with 19.000(b)(1)(ii).

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

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

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

52.219-2, Equal Low Bids. This provision applies to solicitations when contracting by sealed bidding and the contract is for supplies to be (xiii) delivered or services to be performed in the United States or its outlying areas, or when the contracting officer has applied part 19 in accordance with 19.000(b)(1)(ii).

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

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

52.222-38, Compliance with Veterans' Employment Reporting Requirements. This provision applies to solicitations when it is anticipated the (xvi) contract award will exceed the simplified acquisition threshold and the contract is not for acquisition of commercial products or commercial services.

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

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

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

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

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

If the acquisition value is less than $50,000, the basic provision applies.(A)

If the acquisition value is $50,000 or more but is less than $100,000, the provision with its Alternate II applies.(B)

If the acquisition value is $100,000 or more but is less than $102,280, the provision with its Alternate III applies.(C)

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

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

52.225-25, Prohibition on Contracting with Entities Engaging in Certain Activities or Transactions Relating to Iran-Representation and (xxiv) Certifications. This provision applies to all solicitations.

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

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

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

(ii) 52.204-20, Predecessor of Offeror.XX

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

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

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

52.227-6, Royalty Information.(vi)

Basic.(A)

Alternate I.(B)

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

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