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Attached to: Morton Arboretum Section 206 Eco Restoration
Solicitation number: W912P6-15-R-0005
Issued by: Department of the Army Corps of Engineers Engineering District Chicago

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CHICAGO DISTRICT

LEADERS IN CUSTOMER CARE

MORTON ARBORETUM

SECTION 206

CONSTRUCTION SOLICITATION

AND SPECIFICATIONS

Certified Final Documents Ready to Advertise (RTA) W912P6-15-R-0005 June 4, 2015

Morton Arboretum SECTION 206 W912P6-15-R-0005

PROJECT TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTIONUU UUTITLEUU

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 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 56 39 TEMPORARY TREE PROTECTION

01 57 20.01 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION FOR ILLINOIS

01 58 00 PROJECT SIGN AND SAFETY SIGN

01 78 00 CLOSEOUT SUBMITTALS

DIVISION 31 - EARTHWORK

31 00 00 EARTHWORK

31 05 31 BENTHIC MESH

31 13 19 SELECTIVE TREE AND SHRUB CLEARING, REMOVAL AND GRUBBING

31 31 19.13 CHEMICAL VEGETATION CONTROL

31 31 19.16 PRESCRIPTION BURNING

DIVISION 32 - EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS

32 01 90 ESTABLISHMENT ACTIVITIES

32 31 13 CHAIN LINK FENCES AND GATES

32 93 01 NATIVE PLANTS

DIVISION 35 - WATERWAY AND MARINE CONSTRUCTION

35 14 50 STONE AND WOODY DEBRIS FOR INSTREAM HABITAT

-- End of Project Table of Contents –

W81G6643429650

PROJECT TITLE: MORTON ABORETUM SECTION 206, LISLE, DUPAGE COUNTY, IL

PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The purpose of this project is to restore the stream channel to increase in-stream habitat structure. Approximately

72.5 acres w ithin an approximate 1.5 mile reach of the DuPage River East Branch w ill be restored to native plant communities, eradicating invasive and non-natives. See plans and specifications for additional project information.

COMPETITION FOR THIS ACQUISITIONIS RESTRICTED TO SMALL BUSINESS CONCERNS. The North American Industry Classification System Code (NAICS) is 237990 w ith a size standard of $36.5M.

Estimated magnitude of cost for construction/restoration is betw een $1M and $5M.

Applicable DBA Wage Rates: Wage Determination Number IL150020 01/02/2015 IL20

SITE VISIT/PRE-PROPOSAL MEETING (see Section 00100): An organized site visit and pre-proposal meeting is scheduled for June 12, 2015 at 10:00 AM CST.

Attendees should check in w ith the gatehouse attendant upon arrival. The meeting w ill be held at:

The Morton Arboretum Research/Administration Building 4100 IL-53, Room 131 Lisle, IL 60532

ELECTRONIC OR FAXED PROPOSALS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

PAMELA J BROWN

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

04-Jun-2015

(RFP)

(IFB)

CALL:

B. TELEPHONE NO. (Include area code) (NO COLLECT CALLS)

See Item 7

2. TYPE OF SOLICITATION

SEALED BID

3. DATE ISSUED

9. FOR INFORMATION A. NAME

SOLICITATION

NSN 7540-01-155-3212 1442-101 STANDARD FORM 1442 (REV. 4-85)

Prescribed by GSA FAR (48 CFR) 53.236-1(e)

11. The Contractor shall begin performance w ithin _______10 calendar days and complete it w ithin ________1940 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 ______________07 Jul 2015 (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 60606-1437

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:

W912P6-15-R-0005 89

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

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: W81G6643429650

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

TREE PROTECTION

0005 18 Acre

ESTABLISHMENT IN BASE PLANTING AREAS

0006 4 Acre

CLEARING AND GRUBBING

0007 31 Acre

SELECTIVE CLEARING

0008 9 Acre

PRESCRIPTIVE BURNING

EARTHWORK

FFP

This is a Parent Line Item identifying the work that relates directly to its Sub-line Items 0009AA through 0009AE; the Sub-line items themselves identify the quantities required to perform said work. Therefore, the Contractor shall provide its pricing separately at Sub-items 0009AA through 0009AE.

0009AA 2,650 Cubic

Yard

TOPSOIL STRIPPING

TOPSOIL STRIPPING, STOCKPILING, AND RESPREADING

0009AB 7,150 Cubic

EXCAVATION - CUT

0009AC 80 Cubic

EXCAVATION - FILL

0009AD 4,570 Cubic

STOCKPILE

0009AE 1 Job

LAKE JOPAMACA WETLAND SHELF

SEEDING

FFP

This is a Parent Line Item identifying the work that relates directly to its Sub-line Items 0010AA through 0010AN; the Sub-line items themselves identify the pricing separately at Sub-items 0010AA through 0010AN.

0010AA 123.81 Pound

GRADED STREAM BANK

0010AB 1.63 Pound

JOPAMACA WETLAND SHELF

0010AC .77 Pound

WETLAND SWALE

0010AD 1.27 Pound

WET MESIC PRAIRIE

0010AE 11.72 Pound

WET MESIC FOREST

0010AF 3.57 Pound

WET PRAIRIE

0010AG 7.21 Pound

WET FOREST

0010AH 4.80 Pound

JAPANESE MARSH

0010AJ .50 Pound

MARSH

0010AK 13.74 Pound

MESIC PRAIRIE

0010AL 17.56 Pound

MESIC FOREST

0010AM 7.15 Pound

WET MESIC PRAIRIE SHORT

PLUGS

FFP

This is a Parent Line Item identifying the work that relates directly to its Sub-line Items 0011AA through 0011AL; the Sub-line items themselves identify the pricing separately at Sub-items 0011AA through 0011AL.

0011AA 39,270 Each

STREAM BANK TOE

0011AB 712 Each

JOPAMACA WETLAND SHELF

0011AC 2,300 Each

WETLAND SWALE

0011AD 16 Each

WET MESIC PRARIE

0011AE 735 Each

WET MESIC FOREST

0011AF 63 Each

MARSH

0011AG 1,078 Each

MESIC FOREST

0011AH 45 Each

WET PRAIRIE

0011AJ 975 Each

JAPANESE MARSH

0011AK 4,944 Each

WET MESIC PRAIRIE SHORT

0011AL 351 Each

RIPARIAN WOODY

INSTREAM STRUCTURES

FFP

This is a Parent Line Item identifying the work that relates directly to its Sub-line Items 0012AA through 0012AD; the Sub-line items themselves identify the pricing separately at Sub-items 0012AA through 0012AD.

0012AA 95 Actual

Tons

RIFFLE

0012AB 40 Actual

Tons

BOULDER CLUSTERS

0012AC 7 Each

WOODY STRUCTURE #1

0012AD 7 Each

WOODY STRUCTURE #2

0013 1 Job

DRAIN TILE DISABLEMENT

0014 1 Lot

PERFORMANCE AND PAYMENT BOND

FFP

THIS IS A COST REIMBURSABLE LINE ITEM (FOR CLINS 0001-0013) - 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.

0015 16 Acre

OPTION PRESCRIPTION BURNING

FFP

At the discretion of the government, this line item may be exercised at the price and quantities set forth hereunder this item and within the conditions described below:

If the Option is exercised, it will be executed within 180 calendar days following the Contractor’s acknowledgement of the Notice to Proceed. If exercised, this Option Item will be awarded via a formal modification against the Contract at the price and quantities set forth herein this line item. When the Option Item is awarded, no additional contract time will be authorized, therefore, the Contractor is required to be complete the work within the time allowed by the contract award.

0016 1,585 Linear

Foot

OPTION FENCE REMOVAL AND EXTENSION

At the discretion of the government, this line item may be exercised at the price and quantities set forth hereunder this item and within the conditions described below:

0017 600 Linear

Foot

OPTION PATH RELOCATION

At the discretion of the government, this line item may be exercised at the price and quantities set forth hereunder this item and within the conditions described below:

0018 44 Acre

OPTION ESTABLISHMENT IN OPTION AREAS

FFP

At the discretion of the government, this line item may be exercised at the price and quantities set forth hereunder this item and within the conditions described below:

0019 33 Acre

OPTION SELECTIVE CLEARING

FFP

At the discretion of the government, this line item may be exercised at the price and quantities set forth hereunder this item and within the conditions described below:

OPTION SEEDING

FFP

This is a Parent Line Item identifying the work that relates directly to its Sub-line Items 0020AA through 0020AN; the Sub-line items themselves identify the pricing separately at Sub-items 0020AA through 0020AN.

0020AA 75.26 Pound

OPTION WET MESIC PRAIRIE

FFP

At the discretion of the government, this line item may be exercised at the price and quantities set forth hereunder this item and within the conditions described below:

0020AB 48.49 Pound

OPTION WET MESIC FOREST

FFP

At the discretion of the government, this line item may be exercised at the price and quantities set forth hereunder this item and within the conditions described below:

0020AC 6.90 Pound

OPTION WET PRAIRIE

FFP

At the discretion of the government, this line item may be exercised at the price and quantities set forth hereunder this item and within the conditions described below:

0020AD 9.10 Pound

OPTION SEDGE MEADOW

FFP

At the discretion of the government, this line item may be exercised at the price and quantities set forth hereunder this item and within the conditions described below:

0020AE 5.60 Pound

OPTION MARSH

FFP

At the discretion of the government, this line item may be exercised at the price and quantities set forth hereunder this item and within the conditions described below:

0020AF 2.53 Pound

OPTION WET OAK WOODLAND

FFP

At the discretion of the government, this line item may be exercised at the price and quantities set forth hereunder this item and within the conditions described below:

0020AG 147.46 Pound

OPTION MESIC PRAIRIE

FFP

At the discretion of the government, this line item may be exercised at the price and quantities set forth hereunder this item and within the conditions described below:

0020AH 15.03 Pound

OPTION OAK SAVANNA

FFP

At the discretion of the government, this line item may be exercised at the price and quantities set forth hereunder this item and within the conditions described below:

0020AJ 6.38 Pound

OPTION MESIC PRAIRIE SHORT

FFP

At the discretion of the government, this line item may be exercised at the price and quantities set forth hereunder this item and within the conditions described below:

0020AK 2.53 Pound

OPTION MESIC OAK WOODLAND

FFP

At the discretion of the government, this line item may be exercised at the price and quantities set forth hereunder this item and within the conditions described below:

0020AL .77 Pound

OPTION FRONT ENTRANCE

FFP

At the discretion of the government, this line item may be exercised at the price and quantities set forth hereunder this item and within the conditions described below:

0020AM 13.11 Pound

OPTION MESIC FOREST

FFP

At the discretion of the government, this line item may be exercised at the price and quantities set forth hereunder this item and within the conditions described below:

0020AN .86 Pound

OPTION MARSH LOW DIV

FFP

At the discretion of the government, this line item may be exercised at the price and quantities set forth hereunder this item and within the conditions described below:

OPTION PLUGS

FFP

This is a Parent Line Item identifying the work that relates directly to its Sub-line Items 0021AA through 0021AN; the Sub-line items themselves identify the pricing separately at Sub-items 0021AA through 0021AN.

0021AA 949 Each

OPTION WET MESIC PRAIRIE

FFP

At the discretion of the government, this line item may be exercised at the price and quantities set forth hereunder this item and within the conditions described below:

0021AB 87 Each

OPTION WET PRAIRIE

FFP

At the discretion of the government, this line item may be exercised at the price and quantities set forth hereunder this item and within the conditions described below:

0021AC 825 Each

OPTION SEDGE MEADOW

FFP

At the discretion of the government, this line item may be exercised at the price and quantities set forth hereunder this item and within the conditions described below:

0021AD 700 Each

OPTION MARSH

FFP

At the discretion of the government, this line item may be exercised at the price and quantities set forth hereunder this item and within the conditions described below:

0021AE 4,408 Each

OPTION MESIC PRAIRIE SHORT

FFP

At the discretion of the government, this line item may be exercised at the price and quantities set forth hereunder this item and within the conditions described below:

0021AF 19 Each

OPTION MESIC OAK WOODLAND

FFP

At the discretion of the government, this line item may be exercised at the price and quantities set forth hereunder this item and within the conditions described below:

0021AG 289 Each

OPTION WET MESIC FRONT ENTRANCE

FFP

At the discretion of the government, this line item may be exercised at the price and quantities set forth hereunder this item and within the conditions described below:

0021AH 9,345 Each

OPTION ARBOR LAKE WETLAND SHELF

FFP

At the discretion of the government, this line item may be exercised at the price and quantities set forth hereunder this item and within the conditions described below:

0021AJ 3,041 Each

OPTION WET MESIC FOREST

FFP

At the discretion of the government, this line item may be exercised at the price and quantities set forth hereunder this item and within the conditions described below:

0021AK 805

OPTION MESIC FOREST

FFP

At the discretion of the government, this line item may be exercised at the price and quantities set forth hereunder this item and within the conditions described below:

0021AL 40 Each

OPTION OPEN WATER

FFP

At the discretion of the government, this line item may be exercised at the price and quantities set forth hereunder this item and within the conditions described below:

0021AM 241 Each

OPTION WET OAK WOODLAND

FFP

At the discretion of the government, this line item may be exercised at the price and quantities set forth hereunder this item and within the conditions described below:

FOB: Destination

0021AN 492 Each

OPTION RIPARIAN WOODY

FFP

At the discretion of the government, this line item may be exercised at the price and quantities set forth hereunder this item and within the conditions described below:

FOB: Destination

OPTION ARBOR LAKE

FFP

This is a Parent Line Item identifying the work that relates directly to its Sub-line Items 0022AA through 0022AB; the Sub-line items themselves identify the pricing separately at Sub-items 0022AA through 0022AB.

0022AA 1 Job

OPTION GRADING BANKS AT ARBOR LAKE

FFP

At the discretion of the government, this line item may be exercised at the price and quantities set forth hereunder this item and within the conditions described below:

0022AB 3,600 Cubic

OPTION ARBOR LAKE STOCKPILE

At the discretion of the government, this line item may be exercised at the price and quantities set forth hereunder this item and within the conditions described below:

0023 1 Job

OPTION ADAPTIVE MANAGEMENT PLAN

FFP

At the discretion of the government, this line item may be exercised at the price and quantities set forth hereunder this item and within the conditions described below:

If the Option is exercised, it will be executed within 1825 calendar days following the Contractor’s acknowledgement of the Notice to Proceed. If exercised, this Option Item will be awarded via a formal modification against the Contract at the price and quantities set forth herein this line item. When the Option Item is

0024 1 Job

OPTION RECREATION AREA

FFP

At the discretion of the government, this line item may be exercised at the price and quantities set forth hereunder this item and within the conditions described below:

0025 1 Lot

OPTION PERFORMANCE PAYMENT BOND

FFP

PERFORMANCE PAYMENT BOND FOR OPTION CLINS 0015-0024

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.

If any of the Options are exercised, the Contractor will be required to provide additional bond coverage per FAR Clause 52.228-15 (See Section 00700 of this RFP). The Contractor will be reimbursed as described above.

TOTAL PROPOSED PRICE

SUBTOTAL PROPOSED PRICE (CLINS 0001 THROUGH 0014):$_______________________

SUBTOTAL PROPOSED PRICE OPTIONS (CLINS 0015 THROUGH 0025): $_______________

GRAND TOTAL PROPOSED PRICE (CLINS 0001 THROUGH 0025): $____________________

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 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 upon the TOTAL of all BID and OPTION items included in the Bid Schedule. The contractor shall enter both unit 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) – SEE FAR Clause 52.217-5 at Section 00100 of this RFP. The evaluation of option CLINs 0015 through 0025 will not obligate the Government to exercise said options. The OPTION PROVISIONS are delineated within the Option Line Items themselves; also see FAR Clause 52.217-5 at Section 00100 of this RFP.

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 lowest price technically acceptable source selection evaluation process, the USACE Chicago District seeks to acquire the services described in this RFP and its accompanying documents. This particular acquisition method considers award to the offeror submitting the lowest priced, technically acceptable proposal.

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 Morton Arboretum Section 206 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 4 shall be submitted in originals only and shall be placed in a clearly marked envelope. All information requested for Sections 1through 4 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

PROPOSAL

SECTIONS

SUBMITTALS

NUMBER OF

SUBMITTALS

Section 1

Technical Evaluation Factor 1: Offeror’s Technical Approach and Management for 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

Section 2

Technical Evaluation Factor 2: Offeror’s Technical Approach and Management for Stream Restoration

TAB 2: Evaluation Factor 2: Offeror’s Technical Approach and Management for Stream Restoration

Original and 5 copies

Section 3 Past Performance Evaluation Factor

TAB 3: Past Performance Questionnaire

Original and 5 copies

Section 4

CONTRACT DOCUMENTS

Originals

ONLY

(Sealed

Envelope)

SF 1442

Bid Schedule (Price Proposal)

Representations & Certifications

Bid Guarantee AMENDMENTS (if any)

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: Pamela J. Brown at pamela.j.brown@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. BE SURE TO INCLUDE THE SOLICITATION NUMBER AND/OR PROJECT TITLE IN THE SUBJECT LINE OF YOUR EMAIL.

Contractors are REQUIRED to attend a site visit in order to bid/provide a proposal for this acquisition, meaning a pre bid site visit is mandatory, and will be conducted by the government.

An organized site visit and Pre-proposal meeting will be held on June 12, 2015 at 10:00 AM CST.

The meeting will be held at:

The Morton Arboretum Research/Administration Building 4100 IL‐53, Room 131 Lisle, IL 60532

ATTENDEES SHOULD CHECK IN WITH THE GATEHOUSE ATTENDANT UPON ARRIVAL.

2.1 PROPOSAL REQUIREMENTS

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

EVALUATION FACTOR 1A. INVASIVE SPECIES CONTROL. To receive an acceptable rating, 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 31 11 00, CLEARING AND GRUBBING and SECTION 31 13 13, SELECTIVE TREE AND SHRUB CLEARING AND REMOVAL. The offeror shall demonstrate this by providing all elements called out in the below submittal requirements.

‐ 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 CLEARING, REMOVAL AND GRUBBING ; 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. To receive an acceptable rating, 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.

The offeror shall demonstrate this by providing all elements called out in the below submittal requirements.

‐ REQUIRED SUBMITTAL FOR EVALUATION FACTOR 1B (TAB 1b): The offeror is required to submit a plan describing: 1) Method employed to assure compliance with the performance standards; 2) Equipment it will use; 2) Time management; 3) Type of fuel load; 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. To receive an acceptable rating, 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. The offeror shall demonstrate this by providing all elements called out in the below submittal requirements.

‐ REQUIRED SUBMITTAL FOR EVALUATION FACTOR 1C (TAB 1c): The offeror is required to submit a plan describing how it will use the seed and plug material , to include installation into the wetland shelf along the toe of a stream or river, sandy oak savanna, wet mesic woodland and bare sand dunes. The plan shall also include the rate of material placement and distribution to meet the contract performance standards of this project. 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: TECHNICAL FACTOR 2: Offeror’s Technical Approach and Management for Stream Restoration:

To receive an acceptable rating for this Evaluation Factor 2, the offeror shall demonstrate its ability to perform stream restoration per the contract plans and specifications, including Section 35 14 50, STONE AND WOODY DEBRIS FOR INSTREAM HABITAT. The offeror shall demonstrate this by providing all elements called out in the below submittal requirements.

‐ REQUIRED SUBMITTAL FOR EVALUATION FACTOR 2 (TAB 2): The offeror and/or its sub‐contractor shall provide a narrative describing a minimum of two projects completed within the last 10 years at project sites located in the USA/Canada wherein it and or its subcontractor has fully completed restored sections of low to medium gradient streams within the Midwest or coastal plain areas. Restoration work accomplished on both submitted projects must have included the use of all of the following techniques in order to achieve the acceptable rating: 1) gentling the slopes of banks for native plantings to establish, and 2) installation of boulder and cobble riffles and woody structures to reverse channel incision processes. Both projects shall be of at least 250‐feet in length.

For each project included in the narrative, submit project photos (preferably before and after). Pictures are for reference only, however, the quality of photos will help to inform the evaluators on the success of completed projects. Photos must include the date the photo was taken. Also included in the narrative must be a brief (500 words or less per project) description of the project location and implementation strategy for each project submitted. The description of the implementation strategy must include under what kind of conditions work was performed (e.g., dry vs. wet), what type of equipment was used, what type and volumes of materials used, any changes made to the original design during construction, and were the goals of the project met after construction was complete.

2.1.3 PROPOSAL SECTION 3: PAST PERFORMANCE FACTOR – PAST PERFORMANCE QUESTIONNAIRE

(TAB 3)

The Offeror shall submit PAST PERFORMANCE QUESTIONNAIREs as required by this RFP Section; a maximum of seven (7) Past Performance Questionnaire’s (PPQ) may be furnished for this Factor. The form is provided herewith this RFP as Attachment 1.

Completed Past Performance Questionnaires should be submitted with your proposal as required by this RFP. 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 1), 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, Pamela J. Brown via email at pamela.j.brown@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…

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