W912P614R0023_PortagePark_Solicitaton_Specs.pdf

CHICAGO DISTRICT

LEADERS IN CUSTOMER CARE

PORTAGE LAKEFRONT PARK

ECOSYSTEM RESTORATION

LAKE MICHIGAN WATERFRONT

PROJECT (SECTION 125)

CONSTRUCTION SOLICITATION AND

SPECIFICATIONS

CERTIFIED FINAL DOCUMENT-

READY TO ADVERTISE (RTA)

W912P6-14-R-0023 August 15, 2014

Portage Lakefront Park Restoration W912P6-14-R-0023

PROJECT TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION UU UUTITLE UU

DIVISION 00 - PROCUREMENT & CONTRACTING REQUIREMENTS

00010 SOLICITATION, OFFER AND AWARD (SF 1442)* & BIDDING SCHEDULE

00100 INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS, AND NOTICES TO BIDDERS

00600 REPRESENTATIONS, CERTIFICATIONS, AND OTHER STATEMENTS OF BIDDERS

00700 CONTRACT CLAUSES

00800 SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

WAGE RATES

DIVISION 00 - LEVEL 2

00 31 32.13 SUBSURFACE DRILLING AND SAMPLING INFORMATION

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 10 00 GENERAL PROVISIONS

01 11 00 SUMMARY OF WORK

01 22 00 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

01 32 01 PROJECT SCHEDULE

01 33 00 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES

01 35 26 GOVERNMENTAL SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

01 42 00 SOURCES FOR REFERENCE PUBLICATIONS

01 45 00.00 QUALITY CONTROL

01 45 00.10 QUALITY CONTROL SYSTEM (QCS)

01 52 02 TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION FACILITIES

01 57 20 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

01 57 23 TEMPORARY STORM WATER POLLUTION CONTROL

01 58 00 PROJECT SIGN AND SAFETY SIGN

01 78 00 CLOSEOUT SUBMITTALS

DIVISION 06 - WOOD, PLASTICS, AND COMPOSITES

06 73 13.03 PLATFORM PERFORMANCE SPEC

DIVISION 31 - EARTHWORK

31 00 00 EARTHWORK

31 11 00 CLEARING AND GRUBBING

31 13 13 SELECTIVE TREE AND SHRUB CLEARING AND REMOVAL

31 31 19.16 PRESCRIPTION BURNING

DIVISION 32 - EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS

32 01 90.45 ESTABLISHMENT OF NATIVE LANDSCAPE

32 92 19.10 NATIVE PLANTS

-- End of Project Table of Contents --

W81G6631514154

PROJECT TITLE: LAKE MICHIGAN WATERFRONT PORTAGE PARK SECTION 125 PROJECT, PORTAGE, INDIANA.

PROJECT DESCRIPTION:

The purpose of this project is to perform w ork to that consists of environmental restoration of 80 acres and dune rebuilding of approximately

9.5 acres in Portage, IN. See plans and specif ications for additional project information.

COMPETITION FOR THIS ACQUISITION IS RESTRICTED TO SMALL BUSINESS CONCERNS

The North American Industry Classif ication System Code (NAICS) is 237990, w ith a size standard of $36.5M

Est. Cost for Construction is betw een $1M and $5M.

Applicable DBA Wage Rates: Wage Determination Number IN140001 07/18/2014 IN1

SITE VISIT/PRE-PROPOSAL MEETING: A Pre-Proposal Meeting w ith a Site Visit is scheduled for September 9, 2014 at 10:30 a.m. (CST). The meeting w ill be held at Portage Lakefront and Riverw alk Building, Riverw alk Dr., Portage, IN 46368.

ELECTRONIC OR FAXED PROPOSALS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

GREGORY M HERMSEN 312.846.5376

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

15-Aug-2014

(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 ________1825 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 __________5 copies to perform the w ork required are due at the place specified in Item 8 by ___________ local time ______________16 Sep 2014 (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

231 SOUTH LASALLE STREET SUITE 1500

CHICAGO IL 60604-1437

W912P6

PAGE OF PAGES

1 OF

CODE

(Title, identifying no., date):

12B. CALENDAR DAYS

04:00 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:

W912P6-14-R-0023 81

20B. SIGNATURE

(REV. 4-85)STANDARD FORM 1442 BACK

TO SIGN

NSN 7540-01-155-3212

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

CODE FACILITY CODE

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

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

AMOUNTS SEE SCHEDULE OF PRICES

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

19. ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF AMENDMENTS

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

AMENDMENT NO.

DATE

20A. NAME AND TITLE OF PERSON AUTHORIZED TO SIGN

OFFER (Type or print)

AWARD (To be completed by Government)

21. ITEMS ACCEPTED:

22. AMOUNT 23. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

24. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN ITEM

(4 copies unless otherwise specified)

CODE

(Insert any number equal to or greater than

20C. OFFER DATE

25. OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION PURSUANT TO

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

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

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

See Item 14

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

30B. SIGNATURE

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

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

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

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

30C. DATE

(Type or print)

TEL: EMAIL:

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

BY

CONTRACTING OFFICER WILL COMPLETE ITEM 28 OR 29 AS APPLICABLE

(Contractor is required to sign this28. NEGOTIATED AGREEMENT

(M ust be fully completed by offeror)OFFER

Section 00010 - Solicitation Contract Form

ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

0001 1 Job

MOBILIZATION

FFP

Under this CLIN, the contractor is required to perform mobilization activities. The contractor will be compensated for the totality of its activities needed to mobilize its equipment and labor force to the project site.

Payment Provisions:

The Government will pay all costs for the mobilization of all of the Contractor's plant and equipment at the lump sum price for this item. The Contracting Officer or its Representative may require the Contractor to furnish cost data to justify its bid price for this item if the Contracting Officer deems there's no reasonable relationship to the cost of the work in this contract. Failure to justify the line item price to the satisfaction of the Contracting Officer will result in payment determined by the Contracting Officer of the actual costs, which is not subject to appeal.

PURCHASE REQUEST NUMBER: W81G6631514154

NET AMT

0002 1 Job

DEMOBILIZATION

FFP

Under this CLIN, the contractor is required to perform demobilization activities.

The contractor will be compensated for the totality of its activities needed to demobilize its equipment and labor force to the project site.

Payment Provisions:

The Government will pay all costs for the demobilization of all of the Contractor's plant and equipment at the lump sum price for this item. The Contracting Officer or its Representative may require the Contractor to furnish cost data to justify its bid price for this item if the Contracting Officer deems there's no reasonable relationship to the cost of the work in this contract. Failure to justify the line item price to the satisfaction of the Contracting Officer will result in payment determined by the Contracting Officer of the actual costs, which is not subject to appeal.

0003 1 Job

TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION FACILITIES

FFP

0004 1 Job

SELECTIVE CLEARING AND SHRUB REMOVAL

0005 1 Job

TREE GIRDLING

0006 1 Job

SITE PREPARATION FOR PLANTING

OAK SAVANNA SHADED PLANTING - SITE 2

0007AA 11 Actual

Pounds

SEED YEAR 1

0007AB 53 Each

PLUGS YEAR 2

0007AC 652 Each

PLUGS YEAR 3

OAK SAVANNA OPEN PLANTING - SITE 2

0008AA 25 Actual

0008AB 1,300 Each

MESIC OAK WOODLAND - SITE 6

0009AA 11,510 Each

0009AB 1,760 Each

0009AC 310 Actual

0009AD 30 Actual

SEED YEAR 2

0009AE 14 Actual

SEED YEAR 3

WET MESIC OAK WOODLAND - SITE 7

0010AA 12,650 Each

0010AB 930 Each

0010AC 260 Actual

0010AD 71 Actual

SEED YEAR 2

0010AE 14 Actual

SEED YEAR 3

0011 34.30 Acre

PRESCRIPTION BURN - SITES 2, 6, & 7

0012 1 Job

PLANT ESTABLISHMENT ACTIVITIES

0013 1 Lot

PERFORMANCE AND PAYMENT BOND

FFP

PERFORMANCE AND PAYMENT BOND FOR CLINS 0001 THROUGH 0012.

THIS IS A COST REIMBURSABLE LINE 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.

Adjustment(s) to the line item will also be made for any revisions to the actual bond costs associated with contract changes.

0014 1 Job

OPTION BOARDWALK OVERLOOK - SITE 1

FFP

If Option (CLINS 0014) is exercised, Option will be exercised in the following manner. If Option is exercised, Option will be exercised within 1460 calendar days after contract award and Option will be required to be completed within the period of performance of the original contract award.

0015 1 Lot

OPTION PERFORMANCE AND PAYMENT BOND

FFP

PERFORMANCE AND PAYMENT BOND FOR CLIN 0014.

THIS IS A COST REIMBURSABLE LINE 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.

OPTION OAK SAVANNA A PLANTING - SITE 3

FFP

If Options (CLINS 0016AA through 0016AF) are exercised, Options will be exercised in the following manner. If Options are exercised, Options will be exercised within 730 calendar days after contract award and Options will be required to be completed within the period of performance of the original contract award.

0016AA 15,000 Each

OPTION PLUGS YEAR 1

0016AB 17,880 Each

OPTION PLUGS YEAR 2

0016AC 6,000 Each

OPTION PLUGS YEAR 3

0016AD 120 Actual

OPTION SEED YEAR 1

0016AE 57 Actual

OPTION SEED YEAR 2

0016AF 32 Actual

OPTION SEED YEAR 3

0017 7.50 Acre

OPTION PRESCRIPTION BURN - SITE 3

FFP

If Option (CLINS 0017) is exercised, Option will be exercised in the following manner. If Option is exercised, Option will be exercised within 730 calendar days

0018 1 Job

OPTION PLANT ESTABLISHMENT ACTIVITIES - SITE 3

FFP

If Option (CLINS 0018) is exercised, Option will be exercised in the following manner. If Option is exercised, Option will be exercised within 730 calendar days

0019 1 Lot

OPTION PERFORMANCE AND PAYMENT BONDS

FFP

PERFORMANCE AND PAYMENT BOND FOR CLINS 0016 THROUGH 0018.

THIS IS A COST REIMBURSABLE LINE 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.

0020 1 Job

OPTION SELECTIVE CLEARING AND SHRUB REMOVAL

FFP

SITE 1

If Option (CLINS 0020) is exercised, Option will be exercised in the following manner. If Option is exercised, Option will be exercised within 365 calendar days

0021 1 Job

OPTION TREE GIRDLING - SITE 1

FFP

If Option (CLINS 0021) is exercised, Option will be exercised in the following manner. If Option is exercised, Option will be exercised within 365 calendar days

0022 1 Job

OPTION GRADED AREA CLEARING AND GRUBBING SITE 1

FFP

If Option (CLINS 0022) is exercised, Option will be exercised in the following manner. If Option is exercised, Option will be exercised within 365 calendar days

0023 1 Job

OPTION SITE PREPARATION FOR PLANTING SITE 1

FFP

If Option (CLINS 0023) is exercised, Option will be exercised in the following manner. If Option is exercised, Option will be exercised within 365 calendar days

0024 1 Job

OPTION EARTHWORK - SITE 1

FFP

If Option (CLINS 0024) is exercised, Option will be exercised in the following manner. If Option is exercised, Option will be exercised within 365 calendar days

OPTION DUNE PLANTING - SITE 1

FFP

If Options (CLINS 0025AA through 0025AF) are exercised, Options will be exercised in the following manner. If Options are exercised, Options will be exercised within 365 calendar days after contract award and Options will be

0025AA 94,900 Each

0025AB 80,090 Each

0025AC 27,420 Each

0025AD 150 Actual

0025AE 73 Actual

0025AF 35 Actual

OPTION WETLAND SHELF PLANTING - SITE 1

FFP

If Options (CLINS 0026AA through 0026AF) are exercised, Options will be exercised in the following manner. If Options are exercised, Options will be exercised within 365 calendar days after contract award and Options will be

0026AA 1,620 Each

0026AB 404 Each

0027 7.40 Acre

OPTION PRESCRIPTION BURN - SITE 1

FFP

If Option (CLINS 0027) is exercised, Option will be exercised in the following manner. If Option is exercised, Option will be exercised within 365 calendar days

0028 1 Job

OPTION PLANT ESTABLISHMENT ACTIVITIES - SITE 1

FFP

If Option (CLINS 0028) is exercised, Option will be exercised in the following manner. If Option is exercised, Option will be exercised within 365 calendar days

0029 1 Lot

OPTION PERFORMANCE AND PAYMENT BOND

FFP

PERFORMANCE AND PAYMENT BOND FOR CLINS 0020 THROUGH 0028

THIS IS A COST REIMBURSABLE LINE 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.

0030 1 Job

OPTION SELECTIVE CLEARING AND SHRUB REMOVAL

FFP

SITE 5

If Option (CLINS 0030) is exercised, Option will be exercised in the following manner. If Option is exercised, Option will be exercised within 365 calendar days

0031 1 Job

OPTION TREE GIRDLING - SITE 5

FFP

If Option (CLINS 0031) is exercised, Option will be exercised in the following manner. If Option is exercised, Option will be exercised within 365 calendar days

0032 1 Job

OPTION GRADED AREA CLEARING AND GRUBBING SITE 5

FFP

If Option (CLINS 0032) is exercised, Option will be exercised in the following manner. If Option is exercised, Option will be exercised within 365 calendar days

0033 1 Job

OPTION SITE PREPARATION FOR PLANTING - SITE 5

FFP

If Option (CLINS 0033) is exercised, Option will be exercised in the following manner. If Option is exercised, Option will be exercised within 365 calendar days

0034 1 Job

OPTION EARTHWORK - SITE 5

FFP

If Option (CLINS 0034) is exercised, Option will be exercised in the following manner. If Option is exercised, Option will be exercised within 365 calendar days

0035 1 Job

OPTION DRAIN TILE DISABLEMENT

FFP

ALLOWANCE FOR DRAIN TILE DISABLEMENT - THIS IS A COST

REIMBURSABLE LINE ITEM -

An Allowance of $8,000.00 has been reserved for expenses/work performed in association with this Contract Line Item Number. The allowance reserved hereunder is capped at a ceiling AMOUNT of $8,000.00. Should the government determine that additional services are deemed necessary, resulting in an increased allocation; the government may negotiate a fair and reasonable price with the contractor to make adjustments to the CLIN amount. In any event, the contractor shall NOT incur any additional costs or perform any additional services outside of the CLIN amount until the contracting officer has authorized the contractor to proceed with the additional services via a Contract Modification or a verbal authorization that is promptly followed up by the issuance of a Contract Modification.

The contractor shall coordinate all services with the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) such that compliance with the NTE allowance, tasks performed, the associated level of effort, and scheduling can be verified.

Therefore, any work performed in association with this line item must be defined and priced prior to the contractor proceeding with the respective work. The contractor shall furnish the COR with a statement of the work effort, accompanied with a cost estimate/total price to perform the task(s). The COR will review the contractor’s proposed work and pricing to determine cost/price reasonableness.

Once the COR has examined the Contractor’s for cost fair and reasonableness, the contractor will be notified in writing. The contractor shall not, under any circumstances, exceed the accepted proposal; should the contractor determine that pricing adjustments are deemed necessary, it shall NOT perform any work outside of the agreed upon work price and it shall NOTIFY the COR in writing as soon as practicable. Should cost/price adjustments become necessary, the submittal/review process described above shall be undertaken by both parties.

The COR is authorized to determine the level of effort/fair and reasonable pricing and accept for payment the Contractor’s work to be performed under this line item.

The COR is not authorized to deviate or make changes to the Contract’s Scope of Work or the intent of this line item.

The COR is responsible for processing payments. The contractor shall provide the COR with paid invoices and all other supporting cost information for the verification of the Contractor’s expenditures for this line item.

OPTION WET WOODLAND SHADED PLANTING SITE 5

FFP

If Options (CLINS 0036AA through 0036AF) are exercised, Options will be exercised in the following manner. If Options are exercised, Options will be exercised within 365 calendar days after contract award and Options will be

0036AA 45 Each

0036AB 9,300 Each

0036AC 950 Each

0036AD 180 Actual

0036AE 27 Actual

0036AF 10 Actual

OPTION WET WOODLAND OPEN PLANTING - SITE 5

FFP

If Options (CLINS 0037AA through 0037AF) are exercised, Options will be exercised in the following manner. If Options are exercised, Options will be exercised within 365 calendar days after contract award and Options will be

0037AA 29,900 Each

0037AB 11,380 Each

0037AC 950 Each

0037AD 400 Actual

0037AE 180 Actual

0037AF 48 Actual

OPTION WETLAND SHELF PLANTING - SITE 5

FFP

If Options (CLINS 0038AA through 0038AF) are exercised, Options will be exercised in the following manner. If Options are exercised, Options will be exercised within 365 calendar days after contract award and Options will be

0038AA 8,075 Each

0038AB 2,019 Each

0039 1 Job

OPTION TRAIL - SITE 5

FFP

If Option (CLINS 0039) is exercised, Option will be exercised in the following manner. If Option is exercised, Option will be exercised within 365 calendar days

0040 19.80 Acre

OPTION PRESCRIPTION BURN - SITE 5

FFP

If Option (CLINS 0040) is exercised, Option will be exercised in the following manner. If Option is exercised, Option will be exercised within 365 calendar days

0041 1 Job

OPTION PLANT ESTABLISHMENT ACTIVITIES - SITE 5

FFP

If Option (CLINS 0041) is exercised, Option will be exercised in the following manner. If Option is exercised, Option will be exercised within 365 calendar days

0042 1 Lot

OPTION PERFORMANCE AND PAYMENT BOND

FFP

PERFORMANCE AND PAYMENT BOND FOR CLINS 0030 THROUGH 0042

THIS IS A COST REIMBURSABLE LINE 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.

TOTAL PROPOSED PRICE

SUBTOTAL PROPOSED PRICE (LINE ITEMS 0014 THROUGH 0042):

GRAND TOTAL PROPOSED PRICE (LINE ITEMS 0001 THROUGH 0042): $ ___________________________

Offerors are required to fully complete the entire bid schedule to include entering unit and extended prices for all line items.

BID SCHEDULE NOTES

IMPORTANT BID SCHEDULE NOTES:

a. The above Bid Schedule contains a combination of firm fixed price (FFP) and cost reimbursable line items.

Although “FFP” is shown in the description of the cost reimbursable line items, it is not to be construed as a firm fixed price line item. In this case, the FFP represents the Contract Type, which is firm fixed price.

Therefore, the contractor will be reimbursed as stated within the extended description of the cost reimbursable line items.

b. The Contractor shall bid ALL items (including the Option Items) that are contained in the Bid Schedule, with no exceptions. Should a Contractor fail to fully complete the bid schedule, its bid will not be considered responsive to the solicitation and eligible for the resultant contract award. Therefore, the bidder’s total price for the work shall be based on the TOTAL of all BID and OPTION items included in the Bid Schedule. The Contractor shall enter both its unit prices and extended prices for each Bid and Option Item.

c. The Government intends to award all Base Bid Items to the responsive, responsible bidder submitting the lowest aggregate fair and reasonable price for all items in the bid schedule (includes option items as they will be evaluated to determine the lowest bid).

d. Split awards or multiple award contracts will not result from this Solicitation.

e. EVALUATION OF OPTIONS: The Government will evaluate offers for award purposes by adding the total price for all options to the total price for the base work (base bid items). The evaluation of options 0014 through 0042 will not obligate the Government to exercise said options. See option line items 0014 through 0042 for option provisions.

Section 00100 - Bidding Schedule/Instructions to Bidders

INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS

INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS, AND NOTICES TO OFFERORS

(PROCEDURES FOR SUBMITTAL OF OFFERS)

PART I

GENERAL

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

1.0 ACQUISITION METHOD

Through use of the best value method of contracting, using the source selection low price, technically acceptable process, the USACEChicago District seeks to acquire the services described in this RFP and its accompanying documents. This particular acquisition method considers award to the lowest cost, technically acceptable offer.

1.1 WHO MAY SUBMIT

This acquisition is being competed using a Total Small Business Set-Aside. The applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 237990, with a small business size standard in dollars of $36.5M. The intent of this Solicitation is to select one contractor to perform ecosystem restoration of Portage Park Section 125 Project.

Firms organized as construction contractors that have associated specifically for this project, or other interested parties, may submit proposals. In the latter case, the association may be a joint venture or a subcontractor. If submitting as a joint venture, ensure that the joint venture business name is registered in like manners in the System for Award Management (SAM) database (visit: http://www.sam.gov/). Note: as mandated by law, this Agency cannot award a contract to a contractor who is not registered in the SAM database. Also note that if joint venturing with a mentor protégé relationship in place, the mentor protégé agreement must be pre-approved by the SBA prior to the joint venture submitting its proposal to his Agency.

1.2 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. – ELECTRONIC OR FAXED PROPOSALS

WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED –

1.3 SUBMISSION FORMAT AND NUMBER OF SUBMITTALS

In order to effectively and equitably evaluate all proposals, the Contracting Officer must receive information containing sufficient detail to allow review and evaluation by the Government. Proposal clarity, organization, and cross-referencing are mandatory. Failure to submit and organize proposals as requested may adversely affect an Offeror’s evaluation. Offeror’s should provide sufficient detail and clearly define all items required in this section.

The Contracting Officer may remove an Offeror from further consideration during any phase of the procurement if the Offeror fails to meet the submittal requirements of the RFP or to reduce the competitive range for purposes of efficiency pursuant to FAR 15.306(c)(2).

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. All information requested for Sections 1through 2 must be submitted for the proposal to be considered responsive to the Solicitation.

Submittal Requirements: Offerors will be required to submit all proposal material in binders as with a table of contents and tabbed Section dividers, as identified in the below table.

PART II

2.0 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, equipment features of the proposal, and management capabilities to successfully complete the project. 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 are to be requested in writing to the Contracting Branch, Attention: Greg Hermsen at gregory.m.hermsen@usace.army.mil. To avoid the government's inability to timely award this critical project, Contractors are highly encouraged to submit any and all questions to the USACE within ten (10) calendar days prior to the closing date of this RFP.

Submission Format

Requirements Submittal

Number of Submittals

Proposal Section 1

Technical Factor: Offeror’s Technical Approach and Management - Native Plant Community Establishment

Original and 5 copies

TAB 1a: Evaluation Factor 1a: Invasive species control TAB 1b: Evaluation Factor 1b: Prescription Burning TAB 1c: Evaluation Factor 1c: Installation of native plant seeds and plugs

Proposal Section 2

Past Performance Factor

TAB 2: Past Performance Questionnaire

Original copies

Proposal Section 3

Contract Documents

Originals ONLY (Sealed

Envelope)

SF 1442

Bid Schedule (Price Factor)

Representations & Certificates

Bid Guarantee AMENDMENTS (if any)

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2.1 PROPOSAL REQUIREMENTS

2.1.1 PROPOSAL SECTION 1: TECHNICAL FACTOR: Offeror’s Technical Approach and Management - Native Plant Community Establishment:

Evaluation Factor 1a. Invasive Species Control. The offeror shall demonstrate its ability to control herbaceous and woody invasive species, such as Asian Bittersweet and Reed Canary Grass to accomplish the requirements of the Specification SECTION 32 01 90.45, ESTABLISHMENT OF NATIVE LANDSCAPE and SECTION 31 13

13, SELECTIVE TREE AND SHRUB CLEARING AND REMOVAL.

Required Submittal for Evaluation Factor 1a (TAB 1a): The offeror is required to submit a plan describing: 1) How it will treat & control the species listed in SECTION 31 13 13 SELECTIVE TREE AND SHRUB REMOVAL ; 2) Application techniques, non-chemical means of control, timing and herbicide trade names it will use; and, 3) Equipment it will use. The offeror in its plan may include work that will be performed by its proposed subcontractor and how the subcontractor will accomplish the work in accordance with the requirements of the contract. Credit for the subcontracted work may be received if satisfying the requirements of this technical evaluation factor. Crediting in this aspect of the proposal does not relieve the Contractor from fully complying with the Contract and FAR Clause, “Limitations on Subcontracting.”

Evaluation Factor 1b: Prescription Burning. The offeror shall demonstrate its ability to conduct prescription burns within native plant communities adjacent to urban areas to accomplish the requirements of the Specification Section 31 31 19.16, PRESCRIPTION BURNING.

Required Submittal for Evaluation Factor 1b (TAB 1b): The offeror is required to submit a plan describing: 1) Methods employed to assure compliance with the performance standards; 2) Equipment it will use; 3) Smoke management; and, 4) How it will accomplish burns under restrictions, e.g. weather or otherwise. The offeror in its plan may include work that will be performed by its proposed subcontractor and how the subcontractor will accomplish the work in accordance with the requirements of the contract. Credit for the subcontracted work may be received if satisfying the requirements of this technical evaluation factor. Crediting in this aspect of the proposal does not relieve the Contractor from fully complying with the Contract and FAR Clause, “Limitations on Subcontracting.”

Evaluation Factor 1c: Native Plant Seed and Plug Installation. The offeror shall demonstrate its ability to use native plant material in this project to accomplish the requirements of Specification Section 32 92 19.10, NATIVE

PLANTS.

Required Submittal for Evaluation Factor 1c (TAB 1c): The offeror is required to submit a plan describing how it will install and maintain the seed and plug material , to include installation into the various planting areas as listed in the aforementioned section. The plan shall also include: 1) Methods used to meet contract performance standards; 1) Equipment used; 2) Timing of installation; and, 3) Stewardship of plugs. The offeror in its plan may include work that will be performed by its proposed subcontractor and how the subcontractor will accomplish the work in accordance with the requirements of the contract. Credit for the subcontracted work may be received if satisfying the requirements of this technical evaluation factor. Crediting in this aspect of the proposal does not relieve the Contractor from fully complying with the Contract and FAR Clause, “Limitations on Subcontracting.”

2.1.2 PROPOSAL SECTION 2: PAST PERFORMANCE FACTOR –

PAST PERFORMANCE QUESTIONNAIRE (TAB 2)

The Offeror may submit with their proposal a maximum of seven (7) Past Performance Questionnaire’s (PPQ) in its proposal for this Factor, whose form is provided in this Solicitation as Attachment A.

Completed Past Performance Questionnaires should be submitted with your proposal as required by RFP Section 2.

Offerors shall not incorporate by reference into their proposal PPQs previously submitted for other RFPs. This does not preclude the Government from utilizing previously submitted PPQ information in the past performance evaluation. While the Government may elect to consider data from other sources, the burden of providing detailed, current, accurate and complete past performance information rests with the Offeror.”

“The Past Performance Questionnaire (PPQ) included in the solicitation is provided for the offeror or its team members to submit to the client for each project the offeror includes in its proposal for Factor 1 – Past Performance.

Ensure correct phone numbers and email addresses are provided for the client point of contact. Completed Past Performance Questionnaires should be submitted with your proposal. If the offeror is unable to obtain a completed PPQ from a client for a project(s) before proposal closing date, the offeror should complete and submit with the proposal the first page of the PPQ (Attachment A), which will provide contract and client information for the respective project(s). Offerors should follow-up with clients/references to ensure timely submittal of questionnaires. If the client requests, questionnaires may be submitted directly to the Government’s point of contact, Gregory Hermsen via email at Gregory.m.hermsen@usace.army.mil prior to proposal closing date.

Offerors shall not incorporate by reference into their proposal PPQs previously submitted for other RFPs. However, this does not preclude the Government from utilizing previously submitted PPQ information in the past performance evaluation.

Also include performance recognition documents received within the last 5 years, such as awards, award fee determinations, customer letters of commendation, and any other forms of performance recognition.

In addition to the above, the Government may review any other sources of information for evaluating past performance. Other sources may include, but are not limited to, past performance information retrieved through the Past Performance Information Retrieval System (PPIRS), including Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS), using all CAGE/DUNS numbers of team members (partnership, joint venture, teaming arrangement, or parent company/subsidiary/affiliate) identified in the offeror’s proposal, inquiries of owner representative(s), Federal Awardee Performance and Integrity Information Sysems (FAPIIS), Electronic Subcontract Reporting System (eSARS), and any other known sources not provided by the offeror.

While the Government may elect to consider data from other sources, the burden of providing detailed, current, accurate and complete past performance information rests with the Offeror.”

The intent of Section 2 of the PPQ is for the Offeror to identify self-performed work that is relevant to this Solicitation. The self-performed work shall be expressed as a percentage of the total contract when compared to the “Final Contract Price”.

The intent of Section 4 of the PPQ is for the Offeror to describe in detail how the self-performed work is relevant to this Solicitation. Such detail should help establish the magnitude and complexity of the past performance and may include, but not be limited to, such items as quantities installed; equipment used, site constraints, and environmental conditions.

If the Offeror is a joint venture (JV), each firm shall only provide information on the PPQ that is relevant to their role on this solicitation. Also, if the JV previously performed work together on a project, the PPQ shall provide information demonstrating relevant experience in the role as a JV and shall indicate the percentage of work the JV completed.

If the Offeror intends to subcontract a particular feature of work, the Offeror is encouraged to submit a PPQ(s) for said subcontractor and specifically identify their role in this Solicitation.

Preferably, only complete PPQs will be included in the proposal and Offerors should follow-up with clients/references prior to the proposal closing date to ensure timely submittal of questionnaires. If the Offeror is unable to obtain a completed PPQ from a client for a project(s) before the proposal closing date, the Offeror should complete and submit with the proposal the entire PPQ (with the unfilled evaluation section), which will provide contract and client information for the respective project(s). The Government may choose to, but is not obligated to, contact the client during review of the proposal, so the Offeror should ensure that phone numbers and email addresses are current.

Offerors shall not incorporate PPQ’s into their proposal by referencing previously submitted PPQ’s for other RFP’s.

2.1.3 PROPOSAL SECTION 3: PRICING AND OTHER DOCUMENTS (SIGNED PROPOSAL; PROPOSED

PRICE, REPRESENTATIONS & CERTIFCATIONS; BID BOND; AND AMENDMENTS)

All documents required by this Section Number 3 shall be submitted in Original Form and Enclosed in an Envelope that is clearly marked as “Section 3 Documents.” Required Documents: SF 1442 (Page 2 of the Solicitation Document): Blocks 14 THROUGH 16 shall be completed by an authorized person from the company or joint venture.

Section 00010 of the Solicitation document (Bid Schedule): The Bid Schedule is contained in Section B of this Solicitation and shall serve as the offeror’s Price Proposal.

Section 00600 of the Solicitation document (Representations & Certifications): The offeror must complete and submit the Representations and Certifications contained in Section 00600 of this Solicitation.

Bid Bond: 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 evaluations and award. The Bid Guarantee shall be in the amount of 20 percent of the offeror’s proposed price or $3,000,000, whichever is less.

Amendments: Any amendments issued against the solicitation, shall be acknowledged on a copy of the issued amendment or on the SF 1442 itself (page 2).

- END OF INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS, AND NOTICES TO OFFERORS –

(PROCEDURES FOR SUBMITTAL OF OFFERS)

PROPOSAL EVALUATION SYSTEM

PART I

1.0 PROPOSAL EVALUATION

An evaluation team will evaluate each eligible proposal in response to this RFP. Proposals will be evaluated based on the factors described herein. The technical and non-technical aspects of each proposal will be evaluated.

1.1 EVALUATION PROCESS

The proposal review/evaluation process essentially consists of four parts: (1) Proposal Compliance Review, (2) Technical Evaluation, (3) Past Performance Evaluation, and (4) Price Evaluation.

1.2 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.

1.3 TECHNICAL RATING EVALUATION

The evaluation team will evaluate each proposal passing the compliance review in accordance with the following rating system:

a. Acceptable– Proposal clearly meets the minimum requirements of the solicitation.

b. Unacceptable - Proposal does not clearly meet the minimum requirements of the solicitation.

1.4 PAST PERFORMANCE EVALUATION

PAST PERFORMANCE EVALUATION RATINGS

Evaluators will apply the evaluation ratings listed below:

Acceptable: Based on the offeror’s performance record, the Government has a reasonable expectation that the offeror will successfully perform the required effort, or the offeror’s performance record is unknown.

Unacceptable: Based on the offeror’s performance record, the Government has no reasonable expectation that the offeror will be able to successfully perform the required effort.

With regard to the Offeror’s past performance, as listed on their list relevant projects performed during the last 10 years, consideration will be given to the Offeror's: a) Quality of Service; b) Timely Performance; c) Business Relations; d) Effectiveness of Management; e) Compliance with Safety Standards: and f) Compliance with Labor

Standards. In addition, the Government may review and consider the last seven years of ratings in the government databases.

In addition to providing a list of relevant projects, Offerors who have sufficient ratings in the Federal Past Performance Information Retrieval System (PPIRS) should provide copies of their most recent ratings for evaluation by the Source Selection Evaluation Team.

In the case of an offeror without a record of relevant past performance or for whom information on past performance is not available or so sparse that no meaningful past performance rating can be reasonably assigned, the offeror may not be evaluated favorably or unfavorably on past performance (see FAR 15.305 (a)(2)(iv)). Therefore, the offeror shall be determined to have unkown past performance. In the context of acceptability/unacceptability, “unknown” shall be considered “acceptable”.

1.4.1 The evaluation team wil also evaluate each proposal passing the Proposal Compliance Review using the Technical/Experience Evaluation process described herein. Evaluators will apply the combined technical/risk ratings listed below.

The Government will next consider how well the Offeror has performed in their recent, relevant experience. The adjectival ratings provided by the Client in the submitted PPQ’s will be used and the Government reserves the right to conduct telephone interviews with the Client’s identified in the PPQ, and/or to review other recent projects rated in CCASS/ACASS or other agency performance databases, or to review personal knowledge. With respect to relevancy, past performance on projects with more relevance will typically be a stronger predictor of future success and have more influence on the Performance Confidence Assessment rating than past performance on projects of lesser relevance. For example, even if all of the Offeror’s PPQ’s are rated as Exceptional, the Performance Confidence Assessment rating may be lowered if the submitted PPQ’s have not been considered to be relevant.

Based on the aforementioned ratings, an overall Performance Assessment Relevancy and Confidence rating for Past Performance Factor will then be assigned in accordance with the following descriptions.

RELEVANCY:

Very Relevant: Present/past performance effort involved essentially the same scope and magnitude of effort and complexities this solicitation requires.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Unknown Confidence (Neutral): No recent/relevant performance record is available or the offeror’s performance record is so sparse that no meaningful confidence assessment rating can be reasonably assigned.

PPQ’s for a project that is either currently underway or has an “Actual Completion Date” within seven (7) years from the date of this Solicitation will be considered to be recent and will be reviewed for relevancy.

PPQ’s with an “Actual Completion Date” outside of the aforementioned range will be given a Performance Confidence Assessment rating of “Unknown Confidence” and the relevancy will not be reviewed.

In its determination of relevancy, the Government will consider the similarity of the scope of work, the complexity of the work, contract value, location of work (e.g. familiarity with applicable codes and local conditions), and degree of subcontracting. Some examples of relevant work to this Solicitation may include, but not be limited to:

Native Plant Community Establishment Prescription Burning Native Plant Seed and Plug Installation

Work described in Sections 1 or 2 that is not self-performed may be given a lower relevancy rating. For example, if an Offeror was identified as a prime on a PPQ, but the work described in Sections 1 or 2 was found to have been subcontracted, then the PPQ may be rated lower than if it was self-performed.

When a PPQ is submitted for a subcontractor(s) that is proposed to be part of the Offeror’s team, the Performance Confidence Assessment rating may be higher if the Offeror provides a signed agreement between the Offeror and the subcontractor. Furthermore, the Performance Confidence Assessment rating may be higher if the submitted PPQ, or the signed agreement, provides evidence that the Offeror and subcontractor have experience working together.

If any Offeror has multiple functions or divisions, the Government will only evaluate past performance of the division or unit submitting the offer or by the team member.

PPQ’s where the client is the Federal Government will NOT be inherently rated higher in the performance confidence assessment rating than non-Federal Government clients.

1.5 PRICE EVALUATION

The proposals are evaluated for all technical (non-price) criteria and then all who successfully meet the evaluation criteria are evaluated by price. Price will be evaluated for fairness and reasonableness using price analysis. Price will also be checked for unbalancing of line items.

PART II

2.0 DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSAL EVALUATION CRITERIA

The Technical evaluation criteria (Proposal Section 1) will be rated as described in paragraph 1.3 above. To receive consideration for award, an acceptable rating must be achieved for an individual Technical Evaluation Sub-factor.

The past performance evaluation criteria (Proposal Section 2) will be rated as defined in paragraph 1.4, above. Price is considered separately as discussed in paragraph 1.5 Price Evaluation.

3.0 BASIS FOR AWARD

Proposals must meet the criteria stated in the RFP in order to be eligible for award, to include responsiveness, technical acceptability, and responsibility. Award will be made to the responsive, responsible contractor providing the lowest priced, technically acceptable proposal.

The Government intends to award without discussions.

Any award price must be determined to be fair and reasonable.

- END OF PROPOSAL EVALUATION SYSTEM –

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

52.214-34 Submission Of Offers In The English Language APR 1991 52.215-1 Instructions to Offerors--Competitive Acquisition JAN 2004 52.222-5 Davis-Bacon Act--Secondary Site of the Work JUL 2005 52.225-10 Notice of Buy American Act Requirement--Construction

Materials

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