PH 2B SOLICITATION AND SPECS.pdf

SOLICITATION NO. W912P6-08-R-0013

CHICAGO DISTRICT

LEADERS IN CUSTOMER CARE

LITTLE CALUMET RIVER

PUMP STATION 2B REHABILITATION

PROJECT

HAMMOND, INDIANA

Construction Solicitation Specifications

SOLICITATION

August 18, 2008

W81G6673348105

PROJECT TITLE: LITTLE CALUMET RIVER, PUMPSTATION 2B REHABILITATION PROJECT, HAMMOND, INDIANA

Under the contract set, the contractor w ill be responsible for providing all equipment, materials, and labor for the replacement of pumps and/or motors; heating and ventilation w ork; removal and replacement of trash racks; electrical w ork; structural w ork, and other miscellaneous tasks for Indianapolis Boulevard, Jackson Avenue, and Southside Pump Stations.

. -- The project description is described in further detail on Page 3 of this Solicitation Document --

The North American Industry Classif ication System (NAICS) Code is 237990, w ith a small business size standard of $31.0 Million.

COMPETITION FOR THIS ACQUISITION IS RESTRICTED TO CERTIFIED SERVICE DISABLED VETERAN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESS CONCERNS

Construction cost is estimated betw een $10M and $25M.

WAGE RATES: General Decision Number: IN080001 08/08/2008 IN1 is applicable to this project.

ELECTRONIC OR FAXED OFFERS/PROPOSALS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

REGINA G. BLAIR 312.846.5371

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

18-Aug-2008

(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 ________540 calendar days after receiving aw ard, X notice to proceed. This performance period is X mandatory, negotiable. (See _________________________00700

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 __________3 copies to perform the w ork required are due at the place specified in Item 8 by ___________ local time ______________18 Sep 2008 (date). If this is a sealed bid solicitation, offers must be publicly opened at that time.

shall be marked to show the offeror's name and address, the solicitation number, and the date and time offers are due.

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

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

D. Offers providing less than _______90 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

U. S. ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT, CHICAGO

111 NORTH CANAL STREET SUITE 600

CHICAGO IL 60606-7206

W912P6

PAGE OF PAGES

1 OF

CODE

(Title, identifying no., date):

12B. CALENDAR DAYS

04:30 PM (hour) Sealed envelopes containing offers

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

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

FAX:TEL: TEL: FAX:

W912P6-08-R-0013 84

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

W912P6-08-R-0013

PROJECT DESCRIPTION continued from Block #10 of Page 1.

Indianapolis Boulevard Pump Station – 1) Pumps and Motors: Replace all four Johnston, vertical, single stage, mixed flow pumps. a. Replace all motors with new motors. Rehabilitate existing pump supports as needed to meet requirements of new pumps. b. Remove existing dry weather pump, sump pump and associated piping and replace with two new guiderail mounted dry weather pumps. 2) Pump Discharge System: a. Replace discharge piping flap valves. b. Replace/modify existing discharge piping for installation of knife gate valves. Replace all discharge line flexible couplings and anchor rods. c. Clean and paint all discharge lines. d. Furnish and install new air vacuum release valves. 3) Heating and Ventilation: a. Replace existing ductwork in trash rake area with new ductwork to the extent shown. b.

Replace heating and ventilation equipment, including roof exhaust ventilators and motorized dampers.

Furnish and install new motor operators for louvers as shown. c. Furnish and install new wet well sump ventilation system including exhaust fan and all necessary appurtenances. 4) Trash Rack: Replace existing mechanical trash racks and rakes with new mechanical trash racks and rakes. 5) Electrical: a.

Replace existing electrical service with new 4160 volt service, including incoming service equipment. b.

Furnish and install new 4160 volt motor control center for new 4160 volt stormwater pumps (SWP) as shown. c. Furnish and install 4160 volt to 480 volt unit substation to serve existing 480 volt motor control center. d. Furnish and install new circuit breakers, motor starters, and associated control devices, in existing motor control center, for new dry weather pumps (DWP), mechanical trash rack equipment, unit heaters, exhaust fans and other loads. e. Install outdoor generator hookup for connection to future generator. f. Furnish solid state pump control-telemetry unit and submersible level transmitter. Replace float controller for backup control and turn existing float controller over to Hammond Sanitary District for use as spare parts. Existing solid state controller shall turned over to Hammond Sanitary District for use as spare parts. g. Replace existing interior and exterior lighting fixtures as shown. h. Replace existing lighting transformer and lighting panel as shown. i. Furnish GFCI circuit breakers for receptacle circuits. j.

Replace existing conduits and power and control cables as shown. Provide all new conduits and power and control cables as required for all new equipment. 6) Structural: a. Rehabilitate existing trash rack area as required for new mechanical trash rack rakes. b. Provide openings in motor floor to installation of knife gate valves. c. Provide openings in discharge box cover for air/vacuum release valves. d. Provide openings in floor for sump ventilation system. 7) Miscellaneous: a. Remove abandoned 14" DWP pump piping and install blind flanges. b Replace existing ladders with new units. c. Replace existing dry weather pump access covers with curb and new access covers. d. Paint existing equipment to remain. e. Furnish and install new handrail at the loading dock. f. Remove existing chain link fence and install new chain link fence as shown. g. Furnish and install new exterior access door to trash rake room. h. Install PVC tube for pressure transmitter. i. Remove existing 12" air vents and close off pipe to discharge box with blind flanges. Patch resulting holes in motor floor. j. Furnish and install two air release valves on the existing discharge box.

Jackson Avenue Pump Station -1) Pumps and Motors: a. Replace all four Johnston, vertical, single stage, mixed flow pumps. Replace all motors with new motors. Rehabilitate existing pump supports as needed to meet requirements of new pumps. b. Remove existing dry weather pump and associated piping and replace with two new guide rail mounted dry weather pumps. 2) Pump Discharge System: a.

Replace/modify existing discharge piping for installation of knife gate valves. Replace all discharge line flexible couplings and anchor rods. b. Clean and paint all discharge lines. 3) Heating and Ventilation: a.

Replace existing ductwork with new ductwork. b. Replace unit heaters and ventilation fans and appurtenances. c. Furnish and install new wet well sump ventilation system including exhaust fan and all necessary appurtenances. 4) Trash Rack: Replace existing mechanical trash rack and rake with new mechanical trash rack and rake. 5) Electrical: a. Replace existing electrical service with new 4160 volt service, including incoming service equipment. b. Furnish and install new 4160 volt motor control center for new 4160 volt stormwater pumps (SWP) as shown. c. Furnish and install 4160 volt to 480 volt unit substation to serve existing 480 volt motor control center. d. Furnish and install new circuit breakers, motor starters, and associated control devices, in existing motor control center, for new dry weather pumps (DWP), mechanical trash rack equipment, unit heaters, exhaust fans and other loads. e. Install outdoor generator hookup for connection to future generator. f. Furnish solid state pump control-telemetry unit and submersible level transmitter. Replace float controller for backup control and turn existing float controller over to Hammond Sanitary District for use as spare parts. Existing solid state controller shall turned over to Hammond Sanitary District for use as spare parts. g. Replace existing interior and exterior lighting fixtures as shown. h. Replace existing lighting transformer and lighting panel as shown. i. Furnish GFCI circuit breakers for receptacle circuits. j. Replace existing conduits and power and control cables as shown. Provide all new conduits and power and control cables as required for all new equipment. 6) Structural: a. Rehabilitate existing trash rack area as required for new mechanical trash rack rake. b.

Modify structure as required for additional dry weather pump. c. Repair rear stairs and loading dock as shown. d. Replace railing at loading dock. e. Provide openings in discharge box cover for air/vacuum release valves. f. Provide openings in floor for sump ventilation system. 7) Miscellaneous: a. Replace existing ladders with new units. b. Remove and dispose of piping for existing DWP pump. c. Paint existing equipment to remain. d. Replace fencing around electrical substation and fencing on top of discharge box. e. Install PVC tube for pressure transmitter. f. Remove existing 12" air vents and close off pipe to discharge box with blind flanges. Patch resulting holes in motor floor. g. Furnish and install two air release valves on the existing discharge box.

South Side Pump Station -1) Pumps and Motors: a. Remove and replace all four Couch, vertical single-stage, axial flow pumps. Clean and paint all discharge lines, knife gate valves and operators and flap valves. Replace all motors with new motors. Rehabilitate existing pump supports as needed to meet requirements of new pumps. b. Remove existing dry weather pump and associated piping and replace with one new guide rail mounted dry weather pump. 2) Heating and Ventilation: a. Replace/relocate miscellaneous heating and ventilation equipment as shown and specified. b. Furnish and install new wet well sump ventilation system including exhaust fan and all necessary appurtenances. 3) Grit Removal System and Machinery: Replace existing grit removal system and machinery with new grit removal machinery. 4) Electrical: a. Upgrade existing 400 HP, 4160 volt motor controllers for the four new 500 HP storm water pumps (SWP). New motor controllers may be installed in existing enclosures. Replace pump cables in existing conduits. b. Reconnect new dry weather pump, mechanical trash rack equipment, grit removal machinery, unit heaters and exhaust fans as shown. c. Furnish solid state pump control-telemetry unit and submersible level transmitter. Furnish float controller for backup control. Existing solid state controller shall be turned over to Hammond Sanitary District for use as spare parts. d. Replace light fixtures in the screen room as shown. e. Furnish and install GFCI receptacles where shown. f. Replace existing conduits and power and control cables as shown. Provide all new conduits and power and control cables as required for all new equipment. 5) Structural: a. Rehabilitate existing grit removal machinery area as required for installation of new grit removal machinery. b. Modify pump station discharge box as shown. c. Provide holes in motor floor for sump ventilation system. 6) Miscellaneous: a. Replace existing ladders with new units. b. Replace existing access covers with new ones. c. Remove and dispose of piping for existing DWP pump. d. Paint existing equipment to remain. e. Install new float switch and PVC float tube.

Section 00010 - Solicitation Contract Form

ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES

INDIANAPOLIS BOULEVARD

This Line Item identifies the work description that relates directly to Sub-line Items 0001AA THROUGH 0001BA. The Sub-line Items themselves identify the quantities required to execute the work associated at the Indianapolis Boulevard location. Therefore, the Contractor shall provide its pricing separately at Sub-line Items 0001AA THROUGH 0001BA.

ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

0001AA 1 Lump Sum

MOBILIZATION AND PREPARATORY WORK

FFP

PURCHASE REQUEST NUMBER: W81G6673348105

NET AMT

0001AB 1 Lump Sum

INSTALLING PROJECT IDENTIFICATION AND

SAFETY PERFORMANCE SIGN

0001AC 1 Lump Sum

PUMP STATION OPERATING FLOOR

MODIFICATIONS

0001AD 1 Lump Sum

CONCRETE SLABS

0001AE 1 Lump Sum

SUMP PUMP ACCESS COVER MODIFICATIONS

0001AF 1 Lump Sum

LADDERS

0001AG 1 Lump Sum

DOORS

0001AH 1 Lump Sum

HANDRAILING

0001AJ 1 Lump Sum

PAINT EXISTING EQUIPMENT TO REMAIN

0001AK 1 Lump Sum

EXHAUST FANS

0001AL 1 Lump Sum

WET WELL VENTILATION FAN

0001AM 1 Lump Sum

UNIT HEATERS

0001AN 1 Lump Sum

LOUVER OPERATOR REPLACEMENT

0001AP 1 Lump Sum

TRASH RAKES AND SCREENS

0001AQ 1 Lump Sum

ELECTRICAL WORK

0001AR 1 Lump Sum

TEMPORARY PUMPING

0001AS 1 Lump Sum

FURNISH AND INSTALL NEW DRY WEATHER

PUMPS DWP-1 AND DWP-2 AND DISCHARGE PIPING

0001AT 1 Lump Sum

REMOVAL OF EXISTING DRY WEATHER PUMPS

AND DISCHARGE PIPING

0001AU 1 Lump Sum

FENCING

0001AV 1 Lump Sum

SEEDING

0001AW 4 Each

FURNISH AND INSTALL NEW STORM WATER

PUMPS AND MOTORS SWP-1 THRU SWP-4

0001AX 4 Each

REPLACE FLAP VALVES FOR SWP-1 THRU SWP-4

0001AY 4 Each

FURNSH AND INSTALL NEW KNIFE GATE VALVES

AND OPERATORS, DISCHARGE PIPE EXTENSIONS AND AIR RELEASE

VALVES AND PIPING ON SWP-1 THRU SWP-4 DISCHARGE PIPES

0001AZ 4 Each

FURNISH AND INSTALL NEW DISCHARGE BOX

AIR/VACUUM RELEASE VALVES

0001BA 1 Each

FURNISH AND INSTALL NEW FLOAT TUBE

JACKSON AVENUE

0002AA THROUGH 0002AZ. The Sub-line Items themselves identify the quantities required to execute the work associated at the Jackson Avenue location.

Therefore, the Contractor shall provide its pricing separately at Sub-line Items

0002AA THROUGH 0002AZ.

0002AA 1 Lump Sum

MOBILIZATION AND PREPARATORY WORK

0002AB 1 Lump Sum

INSTALLING PROJECT IDENTIFICATION AND

SAFETY PERFORMANCE SIGN

0002AC 1 Lump Sum

PUMP STATION OPERATING FLOOR

MODIFICATIONS

0002AD 1 Lump Sum

LOADING DOCK REHABILITATION

0002AE 1 Lump Sum

CONCRETE SLABS

0002AF 1 Lump Sum

SUMP PUMP ACCESS COVER MODIFICATIONS

0002AG 1 Lump Sum

LADDERS

0002AH 1 Lump Sum

DOORS

0002AJ 1 Lump Sum

PAINT EXISTING EQUIPMENT TO REMAIN

0002AK 1 Lump Sum

EXHAUST FANS

0002AL 1 Lump Sum

WET WELL VENTILATION FANS

0002AM 1 Lump Sum

UNIT HEATERS

0002AN 1 Lump Sum

LOUVER OPERATOR REPLACEMENT

0002AP 1 Lump Sum

TRASH RAKE AND SCREEN

0002AQ 1 Lump Sum

GRATING

0002AR 1 Lump Sum

REMOVAL OF EXISTING DRY WEATHER PUMPS

AND DISCHARGE PIPING

0002AS 1 Lump Sum

ELECTRICAL WORK

0002AT 1 Lump Sum

SEEDING

0002AU 1 Lump Sum

FURNISH AND INSTALL NEW DRY WEATHER

PUMPS DWP-1 AND DWP-2 AND DISCHARGE PIPING

0002AV 1 Lump Sum

TEMPORARY PUMPING

0002AW 3 Each

FURNISH AND INSTALL NEW STORM WATER

PUMPS AND MOTORS SWP-1 THRU SWP-3

0002AX 3 Each

FURNISH AND INSTALL NEW KNIFE GATE

VALVES AND OPERATORS, DISCHARGE PIPE EXTENSIONS AND AIR

RELEASE VALVES AND PIPING ON SWP-1 THRU SWP-3 DISCHARGE

PIPES

0002AY 3 Each

FURNISH AND INSTALL NEW DISCHARGE BOX

AIR/VACUUM RELEASE VALVES

0002AZ 1 Each

FURNISH AND INSTAL NEW FLOAT TUBE

SOUTHSIDE

0003AA THROUGH 0003AU. The Sub-line Items themselves identify the quantities required to execute the work associated at the Southside location.

Therefore, the Contractor shall provide its pricing separately at Sub-line Items

0003AA THROUGH 0003AU.

0003AA 1 Lump Sum

MOBILIZATION AND PREPARATORY WORK

0003AB 1 Lump Sum

INSTALLING PROJECT IDENTIFICATION AND

SAFETY PERFORMANCE SIGN

0003AC 1 Lump Sum

PUMP STATION CONCRETE MODIFICATIONS

0003AD 1 Lump Sum

PUMP STATION DISCHARGE CHAMBER

MODIFICATIONS

0003AE 1 Lump Sum

LADDERS

0003AF 1 Lump Sum

DOORS

0003AG 1 Lump Sum

PAINT EXISTING EQUIPMENT TO REMAIN

0003AH 1 Lump Sum

EXHAUST FANS

0003AJ 1 Lump Sum

WET WELL VENTILATION FANS

0003AK 1 Lump Sum

UNIT HEATERS

0003AL 1 Lump Sum

GRIT REMOVAL MACHINERY

0003AM 1 Lump Sum

REMOVAL OF EXISTING DRY WEATHER PUMPS

AND DISCHARGE PIPING

0003AN 1 Lump Sum

ELECTRICAL WORK

0003AP 1 Lump Sum

FURNISH AND INSTALL NEW DRY WEATHER

PUMPS DWP-1 AND DISCHARGE PIPING

0003AQ 1 Lump Sum

TEMPORARY PUMPING

0003AR 1 Lump Sum

SEEDING

0003AS 4 Each

FURNISH AND INSTALL NEW STORM WATER

PUMPS AND MOTORS SWP-1 THRU SWP-4

0003AT 1 Each

FURNISH AND INSTALL NEW FLOAT TUBE

0003AU 4 Each

FURNISH AND INSTALL NEW DISCHARGE PIPE

EXTENSIONS, AIR RELEASE VALVES, PIPING AND APPURTENANCES

0004 1 Lump Sum

PERFORMANCE AND PAYMENT BONDS

THIS IS A COST REIMBURSABLE ITEM:

The Government will reimburse the Contractor for the actual cost of acceptable performance and payment bonds, upon receiving evidence of payment (paid invoice) from the bonding company or agency, not to exceed the total amount of the contract line item. The Government will not pay more than the total line item amount for the performance and payment bonds. If the actual cost of the bonds is less than the line item amount, the contract will be modified to adjust the line item accordingly. Adjustments to the line item will also be made for any revisions to the actual bond costs associated with contract changes.

NOT TO EXCEED

OPTION 5TH PUMP AT INDIANAPOLIS STATION

0005AA THROUGH 0005AC. The Sub-line Items themselves identify the quantities required to execute the work associated with the 5th Pump at the INDIANAPOLIS STATION. Therefore, the Contractor shall provide its pricing separately at Sub-line Items 0005AA THROUGH 0005AC.

0005AA 1 Lump Sum

OPTION REBUILDING AND INSTALLING ONE

EXISTING STORM WATER PUMP

0005AB 1 Lump Sum

OPTION CREDIT FOR LOADING, TRANSPORTING,

UPLOADING AND PLACING ONE EXISTING STORM WATER PUMP IN

STORAGE

0005AC 1 Lump Sum

OPTION PERFORMANCE AND PAYMENT BONDS

FOR OPTION WORK ITEMS (ITEMS 0005AA AND 0005AB).

THIS IS A COST REIMBURSABLE ITEM

The Government will reimburse the Contractor for the actual cost of acceptable performance and payment bonds, upon receiving evidence of payment (paid invoice) from the bonding company or agency, not to exceed the total amount of the contract line item. The Government will not pay more than the total line item amount for the performance and payment bonds. If the actual cost of the bonds is less than the line item amount, the contract will be modified to adjust the line item accordingly. Adjustments to the line item will also be made for any revisions to the actual bond costs associated with contract changes.

NOT TO EXCEED

TOTAL PROPOSED PRICE (ITEMS 0001 THROUGH 0005AC): $________________

BID SCHEDULE NOTES:

BID ITEMS:

The above Bid Schedule includes both Base Bid and Option Items; the Option Items are numbered as 0005AA through 0005AC. Offerors are required to price all items contained therein, with no exceptions.

Split awards will not result from this Solicitation.

EVALUATION OF OPTION ITEMS:

The Government will evaluate offers for award purposes by adding the total price for all options to the total price for the basic requirement. Evaluation of options will not obligate the Government to exercise the option(s).

EXERCISE OF OPTION ITEMS:

At the government's discretion, Bid Items 0005AA through 0005AC may be exercised within 300 calendar days following the date of contract award. If any option is exercised, it will be awarded by way of a formal modification to the Contract and in accordance with the provisions of FAR Clause 52.217-7. The modification will not grant any additional performance period to the contactor; hence, no additional calendar days will be added to the contract. Note: The Government is under no obligation to award the option items.

End of Bid Schedule Notes

Section 00100 - Bidding Schedule/Instructions to Bidders

INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS & NOTICES TO OFFERORS

- PROCEDURES FOR SUBMITTAL OF OFFERS -

PART 1 GENERAL

The procedures for the submission of all proposals shall be as specified in this section and in accordance with the additional procedures listed below.

1.0 WHO MAY SUBMIT

This Solicitation is unrestricted to business size. The applicable North American Industry Classification System Code is 237990, with a small business size standard of $31.0 Million. The intent of this Solicitation is to select one SDVOB contractor to provide all the necessary equipment, materials, and labor for the replacement of pumps and/or motors; heating and ventilation work; removal and replacement of trash racks;

electrical work; structural work, and other miscellaneous tasks for Indianapolis Boulevard, Jackson Avenue, and Southside Pump Stations. The contractor will be required to perform the work as described in the contract specification and plans and in accordance with the winning contractor’s proposal and the provisions set forth in this Solicitation. – The project description is described in further detail on Page 3 of this Solicitation Document.

Firms formally organized as joint ventures may submit a proposal under this Solicitation.

2.0 WHERE TO SUBMIT

Offerors shall submit proposal packages to the Corps of Engineers at the address listed below.

Regina Blair, Contracting Officer Chicago District, Corps of Engineers 111 North Canal Street Suite 600 Chicago, IL 60606

3.0 SUBMISSION DEADLINE.

Proposals shall be received at the Corps of Engineers, Chicago District Office no later than the time and date specified in Block 13 of the SF 1442 (Page 1) of this Solicitation.

4.0 SUBMISSION FORMAT AND NUMBER OF SUBMITTALS

The offeror shall submit all proposal materials in binders with a table of contents and tabbed Section dividers. Each Section submitted must be parallel with the submission requirements identified below. The documents required by Section 3 shall be submitted in originals only and shall be placed in a clearly marked envelope.

Information requested for Sections 1 through 3 must be submitted for the proposal to be considered responsive.

Submission Format Requirements: Number of Submittals

Section 1 (Specialized Experience) Original and 3 copies Section 2 (Past Performance) Original and 3 copies Section 3 (SF 1442, Section 00010, Section 00600, --Original copies only--

Bid Guarantee and any Amendments)

5.0 GENERAL PROPOSAL INFORMATION

Offerors should limit submissions to the data essential for evaluation so that a minimum of time and funds are spent in preparing the information. However, in order to be effectively and equitably evaluated, offerors must include information that is sufficiently detailed to describe the offeror's qualifications and experience. Requirements stated in this Request for Proposal (RFP) are minimums. Proposals that meet or exceed these requirements are encouraged, although over-elaboration and irrelevancies are strongly cautioned against. The Government will not be liable for any costs incurred by the Offeror submitting an offer in response to this Solicitation.

The criteria specified in this RFP are binding contract criteria and in cases of any conflict, subsequent to award, between RFP criteria and contractor's submittals, the RFP criteria shall govern unless there is a written agreement between the Contracting Officer and the contractor on the waiving of a specific requirement.

Clarification of the Provisions of this Request for Proposal. Any explanation desired by an offeror regarding the meaning or interpretation of the RFP shall be requested in writing to Regina Blair, via fax, to: (312) 886-5475. To receive confirmation that your fax has been received, please contact Ms. Blair at (312) 846-5371.

6.0 PROPOSAL REQUIREMENTS

Offerors shall address the evaluation factors contained below. The information provided will be used by the Source Selection Board to evaluate each proposal.

6.1 SECTION 1: SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE (Tab 1)

The offeror shall submit a narrative describing his experience with a minimum of two projects with respect to the criteria listed below. Multiple projects can be cited if the scope of a particular project did not include all of the criteria.

(1) Removed and re-installed vertical line shaft storm water pumps which have a discharge diameter of 30” or larger.

(2) Worked in a combined sewer overflow, wet pit type, pump station environment where the following tasks were completed. The Offeror shall have performed three (3) out of the six (6) tasks listed.

a) Managed and maintained the daily flows passing through the pump station

b) Replaced piping

c) Replaced a mechanical trash rack

d) Replaced guide rail mounted submersible sump pumps

e) Installed grit collection and removal machinery

f) Other tasks not specifically listed in a) thru e)

(3) Coordinated installation of various electrical, mechanical and structural features of a project while keeping the facility operational with short (less than a week) allowable outages/downtime.

The offeror has to satisfy all criteria (1), (2) and (3) above to receive a (Go) Rating. If the offeror only satisfies one or two of the criteria he will receive a (No-Go) Rating.

6.2 SECTION 2: PAST PERFORMANCE (Tab 2)

Any unsatisfactory ratings or more than two marginal ratings will result in an Unacceptable (No-Go) Rating.

The Offeror shall provide a list of the relevant projects, with a Point of Contact Name and Telephone Number. The Government will contact a minimum of two references for interviewing purposes; references interviewed will be requested to rate the Offeror’s: a) Quality of Work; b) Timely Performance; c) Effectiveness of Management; d) Compliance with Safety Standards; and e) Compliance with Labor Standards.

If the Government does not obtain past performance information for the projects identified by the Offeror or cannot establish a past performance record for the Offeror through other sources, past performance will be rated neither favorably nor unfavorably.

The performance risk will be considered unknown.

6.3 SECTION 3: SF 1442, SECTION 00010, SECTION 00600, BID GUARANTEE

& any AMENDMENTS

These particular documents shall be submitted in Originals and Enclosed in a Clearly Marked Envelope. Note: If any Amendments are issued against this Solicitation, the Offeror shall include its acknowledgment of those Amendments in this Section.

SF 1442: The SF1442 shall be completed and signed by an authorized person from the company or joint venture.

SECTION 00010 (BID SCHEDULE): The Bid Schedule is contained in Section 00010 of this Solicitation and shall serve as the Offeror’s Price Proposal.

SECTION 00600 (REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS): The Offeror must complete and submit the Representations and Certifications contained in Section 00600 of this Solicitation along with all other documents required by this Solicitation. Offers received without this Section fully completed will be rejected, considered non-responsive and ineligible for award.

BID GUARANTEE: The Offeror must submit a Bid Guarantee for this Solicitation. Any Offeror failing to submit an authentic Bid Guarantee will be considered non-responsive to the Solicitation and ineligible for initial evaluation and award. The Bid Guarantee shall be in the amount of 20% of the Offeror’s proposed price or $3,000,000.00, whichever is less.

7.0 TECHNICAL QUALITY EVALUATION OF PROPOSALS

Offerors are advised that the technical evaluations of proposals are conducted in strict confidence in that technical evaluation personnel review each proposal without knowledge of the price offered.

PROPOSAL EVALUATION SYSTEM

(EVALUATION FACTORS FOR AWARD)

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 PROPOSAL EVALUATION

An evaluation team will evaluate each eligible proposal in response to this RFP. The number and identities of offerors are not revealed to anyone who is not involved in the evaluation and award process or to other offerors. Proposals will be evaluated based on the factors described herein. The technical and non-technical aspects of each proposal will be evaluated.

1.2 EVALUATION PROCESS

The evaluation process essentially consists of three parts, which are described in paragraphs 1.3, 1.4 and 1.5 below.

1.3 PROPOSAL COMPLIANCE REVIEW

The Source Selection Chairperson will make an initial review of each of the proposals to look for apparent errors, omissions and areas that require clarification. Thereafter, the findings will be submitted to the Contracting Officer for review. This information will state the specific nature of the question and the page and paragraph of the proposal requiring correction or clarification. The Contracting Officer will review the findings and, if considered appropriate, task the Chairperson to submit questions to the offerors for a quick response to the Contracting Officer. The Chairperson and the Contracting Officer will not cite apparent deficiencies (parts of the proposal that fail to meet the Government’s requirements). The proposals will not be evaluated at that time. The purpose of this preliminary review session is to eliminate minor irregularities or apparent clerical mistakes. This preliminary evaluation will assure that each proposal contains a technical and price proposal, and that all required forms and certifications have been fully completed.

1.4 TECHNICAL ACCEPTABILITY EVALUATION

The evaluation team will evaluate each proposal passing the first review, above.

Proposals will be evaluated against the technical and quality RFP requirements indicated. The technical/quality factors will be rated on a qualitative basis to determine if it is technically acceptable. The ratings are as follows:

Go/No Go Ratings: A proposal must satisfy all the evaluation factors, or it will be considered ineligible for contract award. A technical proposal is considered technically acceptable when all evaluation factors are rated as a "GO."

a. Acceptable (Go rating) - At a minimum the proposal demonstrates acceptable understanding of requirements and approach, and experience that meets performance or capability standards.

b. Not-Acceptable (No-Go Rating) - Offeror fails to meet performance and capability standards or experience or sufficient information was not provided to allow an evaluation. Requirements can only be met with major changes to the proposal.

1.5 PRICE EVALUATION

Offeror’s proposals are evaluated for all technical (non-price) criteria and then all who successfully meet the technical evaluation criteria are advanced into the Price Analysis Phase of the evaluation process. Price will be evaluated for fairness and reasonableness using price analysis. Price will also be checked for unbalancing of line items.

PART 2 DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSAL EVALUATION CRITERIA

The technical evaluation criteria (Sections 1 and 2) will be rated on a qualitative basis.

Price (Section 3) is considered separately as discussed in Para. 1.5 PRICE EVALUATION, above.

2.1 Section 1: SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE (TAB 1)

The Technical Evaluation Team will evaluate the Offeror’s experience in the area of rehabilitation of sewage pump stations based on the criteria delineated below:

The offeror shall submit a narrative describing his experience with a minimum of two projects with respect to the criteria listed below. Multiple projects can be cited if the scope of a particular project did not include all of the criteria.

(1) Removed and re-installed vertical line shaft storm water pumps which have a discharge diameter of 30” or larger.

(2) Worked in a combined sewer overflow, wet pit type, pump station environment where the following tasks were completed. The Offeror shall have performed three (3) out of the six (6) tasks listed.

a) Managed and maintained the daily flows passing through the pump station

b) Replaced piping

c) Replaced a mechanical trash rack

d) Replaced guide rail mounted submersible sump pumps

e) Installed grit collection and removal machinery

f) Other tasks not specifically listed in a) thru e)

(3) Coordinated installation of various electrical, mechanical and structural features of a project while keeping the facility operational with short (less than a week) allowable outages/downtime.

The offeror has to satisfy all criteria (1), (2) and (3) above to receive a (Go) Rating. If the offeror only satisfies one or two of the criteria he will receive a (No-Go) Rating.

2.2 Section 2: PAST PERFORMANCE (TAB 2)

Any unsatisfactory ratings or more than two marginal ratings will result in an Unacceptable (No-Go) Rating.

The Offeror shall provide a list of the relevant projects, with a Point of Contact Name and Telephone Number. The Government will contact a minimum of two references for interviewing purposes; references interviewed will be requested to rate the Offeror’s: a) Quality of Work; b) Timely Performance; c) Effectiveness of Management; d) Compliance with Safety Standards; and e) Compliance with Labor Standards.

If the Government does not obtain past performance information for the projects identified by the Offeror or cannot establish a past performance record for the Offeror through other sources, past performance will be rated neither favorably nor unfavorably.

The performance risk will be considered unknown.

3.0 CONTRACT AWARD

The Government intends to evaluate proposals and award a contract without discussions with offerors (except clarifications as described in FAR 15.306(a)).

Therefore, the offeror's initial proposal should contain the offeror's best terms from a cost or price and technical standpoint. The Government reserves the right to conduct discussions if the Contracting Officer later determines them to be necessary. Award will be made to the responsive and responsible offeror, whose proposal is determined to be technically acceptable and offers the lowest price. A technically acceptable offer is one in which the offeror complies with the instructions contained in Section 00100 of this Solicitation, does not take exception, nor object, to any of the terms of this Solicitation, and satisfies all the evaluation factors. A technical proposal is rated as being technically acceptable when all evaluation factors are rated as a "GO." Offers that are not technically acceptable will not be considered.

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

52.204-6 Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) Number OCT 2003 52.214-34 Submission Of Offers In The English Language APR 1991 52.214-35 Submission Of Offers In U.S. Currency APR 1991 52.215-1 Instructions to Offerors--Competitive Acquisition JAN 2004 52.215-20 Requirements for Cost or Pricing Data or Information Other

Than Cost or Pricing Data

OCT 1997

52.215-20 Requirements for Cost or Pricing Data or Information Other Than Cost or Pricing Data

OCT 1997

52.217-5 Evaluation Of Options JUL 1990 52.222-5 Davis-Bacon Act--Secondary Site of the Work JUL 2005 52.225-12 Notice of Buy American Act Requirement - Construction

Materials Under Trade Agreements

JAN 2005

52.228-2 Additional Bond Security OCT 1997 52.236-28 Preparation of Proposals--Construction OCT 1997

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY FULL TEXT

52.211-6 BRAND NAME OR EQUAL (AUG 1999)

(a) If an item in this solicitation is identified as “brand name or equal,” the purchase description reflects the characteristics and level of quality that will satisfy the Government's needs. The salient physical, functional, or performance characteristics that “equal” products must meet are specified in the solicitation.

(b) To be considered for award, offers of “equal” products, including “equal” products of the brand name manufacturer, must--

(1) Meet the salient physical, functional, or performance characteristic specified in this solicitation;

(2) Clearly identify the item by--

(i) Brand name, if any; and

(ii) Make or model number;

(3) Include descriptive literature such as illustrations, drawings, or a clear reference to previously furnished descriptive data or information available to the Contracting Officer; and

(4) Clearly describe any modifications the offeror plans to make in a product to make it conform to the solicitation requirements. Mark any descriptive material to clearly show the modifications.

(c) The Contracting Officer will evaluate “equal” products on the basis of information furnished by the offeror or identified in the offer and reasonably available to the Contracting Officer. The Contracting Officer is not responsible for locating or obtaining any information not identified in the offer.

(d) Unless the offeror clearly indicates in its offer that the product being offered is an “equal” product, the offeror shall provide the brand name product referenced in the solicitation.

(End of provision)

BRAND NAME JUSTIFICATION

(Reference: Federal Acquisition Regulation, Subpart 11.105, Items Peculiar to One Manufacturer)

SOLICITATION NUMBER W912P6-08-R-0013

PROJECT TITLE: LITTLE CALUMET RIVER,

PUMP STATION 2B REHABILATION PROJECT, HAMMOND, INDIANA

The particular brand name product described herein this justification is essential to the U.S.

Army Corps of Engineers’ requirements and market research indicates other companies’ similar products, or products lacking in the particular feature, do not meet, or cannot be modified to meet this Agency’s needs.

ITEM PECULIAR TO ONE MANUFACTURER: One (1) 36” single stage, mixed flow storm water pump with underground discharge for the Indianapolis Boulevard pump station in Hammond, IN.

BACKGROUND: The Indianapolis Boulevard pump station presently contains four (4) 36” single stage, mixed flow storm water pumps complete with 400 horsepower electric motors which are being replaced with new pumps and motors in the Phase 2B Pump Station Rehabilitation Contract. The sponsor has asked that one of the existing pumps to be removed, be installed in a spare space in the Indianapolis Boulevard pump station to serve as a backup pump incase one of the new pumps is out of service. This existing pump will need to be fitted with a new 500 horsepower motor and higher strength line shaft to meet the new project head requirements with out overload.

NECCESSITY FOR BRAND NAME ITEM: The rebuilding of the one (1) existing, 36” single stage, mixed flow storm water pump should be completed by the original equipment manufacturer (OEM), Johnston Pump Company, presently know as Sulzer Pumps, for the following reasons:

A. The pump to be rebuilt was originally built in 1969 by the Johnston Pump Company.

Correspondence with Johnston (Sulzer) indicates that a 500 horsepower motor will be required on the existing pump to meet the new maximum head condition and that the existing carbon steel line shafting is not of sufficient strength to resist the new torque requirement and maintain the required factors of safety. Johnston has also indicated that a new line shaft can be fabricated from higher strength material and not require an increase in size which will allow the pump to be rebuilt without increasing the size of bearings, couplings and other components and will all continue to fit within the existing enclosing tube which will allow re-use of essentially all the discharge column components. Since Johnston is the original designer of the pump and knowledgeable of the design criteria, they are the only firm qualified to make design changes without affecting the integrity or service life of the equipment. Johnston (Sulzer) presently has all drawings, design computations and information related to the original manufacture of these pumps and can produce any part that may be needed for rebuilding these pumps in addition to the higher strength line shafting.

B. While it is anticipated that only new, higher strength line shafting will be required, it has been determined that lineshaft couplings, keys and bearings and seals should also be replaced since the pump must be disassembled for replacing the line shafting. However, these pumps have been in service for approximately 38 years and the scope of the repair is uncertain in that an examination of the pump will be required to determine if components in addition to those specified will be required to rebuild the pumps to their original performance specification. The OEM is best qualified to determine the extent of repairs needed to return the pump to its original condition.

C. Previous contracts for rebuilding similar pumps by other than the OEM have been unsuccessful in that a satisfactory product was not delivered.

D. The specifications require the performance testing of the pump. The OEM has facilities for testing a pump of this type. This will place full responsibility on the OEM to prove that his rebuild work is proper and produces the original performance. It is unlikely that other potential rebuild facilities will have this capability and would need to contract with an outside source for the testing thereby raising a potential conflict between the quality of the pump rebuild and the accuracy of the test facility.

Date: 25 July 2008 Signature: (Electronically)

REGINA G. BLAIR

Chief, Contracting Branch

52.216-1 TYPE OF CONTRACT (APR 1984)

The Government contemplates award of a FIRM-FIXED PRICE CONSTRUCTION contract resulting from this solicitation.

52.222-23 NOTICE OF REQUIREMENT FOR AFFIRMATIVE ACTION TO ENSURE EQUAL

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY FOR CONSTRUCTION (FEB 1999)

(a) The offeror's attention is called to the Equal Opportunity clause and the Affirmative Action Compliance Requirements for Construction clause of this solicitation.

(b) The goals for minority and female participation, expressed in percentage terms for the Contractor's aggregate workforce in each trade on all construction work in the covered area, are as follows:

Goals for minority participation for each trade

Goals for female participation for each trade

19.6% 6.9%

These goals are applicable to all the Contractor's construction work performed in the covered area. If the Contractor performs construction work in a geographical area located outside of the covered area, the Contractor shall apply the goals established for the geographical area where the work is actually performed. Goals are published periodically in the Federal Register in notice form, and these notices may be obtained from any Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs office.

(c) The Contractor's compliance with Executive Order 11246, as amended, and the regulations in 41 CFR 60-4 shall be based on (1) its implementation of the Equal Opportunity clause, (2) specific affirmative action obligations required by the clause entitled "Affirmative Action Compliance Requirements for Construction,'' and (3) its efforts to meet the goals. The hours of minority and female employment and training must be substantially uniform throughout the length of the contract, and in each trade. The Contractor shall make a good faith effort to employ minorities and women evenly on each of its projects. The transfer of minority or female employees or trainees from Contractor to Contractor, or from project to project, for the sole purpose of meeting the Contractor's goals shall be a violation of the contract, Executive Order 11246, as amended, and the regulations in 41 CFR 60-4. Compliance with the goals will be measured against the total work hours performed.

(d) The Contractor shall provide written notification to the Deputy Assistant Secretary for Federal Contract Compliance, U.S. Department of Labor, within 10 working days following award of any construction subcontract in excess of $10,000 at any tier for construction work under the contract resulting from this solicitation. The notification shall list the --

(1) Name, address, and telephone number of the subcontractor;

(2) Employer's identification number of the subcontractor;

(3) Estimated dollar amount of the subcontract;

(4) Estimated starting and completion dates of the subcontract; and

(5) Geographical area in which the subcontract is to be performed.

(e) As used in this Notice, and in any contract resulting from this solicitation, the "covered area" is HAMMOND, INDIANA (LAKE COUNTY).

52.228-1 BID GUARANTEE (SEP 1996)

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

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

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

(c) The amount of the bid guarantee shall be 20% of the bid price or $3,000,000.00, whichever is less.-

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

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

(End of clause)

52.233-2 SERVICE OF PROTEST (SEP 2006)

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

Regina G. Blair, Chief, Contracting Branch U.S. Army Corps of Engineers CHICAGO DISTRICT 111 North Canal Street, Suite 600 Chicago, Illinois 60606 Telephone No: (312) 846-5371

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

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

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

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

Name: Douglas Anderson Address: 906 North Griffith Road

Griffith, Indiana 46319 Telephone: (219) 923-1763

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

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