consolidatedW912P6-17-B-0005_River_Riparian-RTA-SPECS.pdf

CHICAGO DISTRICT

LEADERS IN CUSTOMER CARE

RIVER RIPARIAN, ECOSYSTEM

RESTORATION

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS

Great Lakes Fishery and Ecosystem Restoration (GLFER) SECTION 506

CONSTRUCTION SOLICITATION AND

SPECIFICATIONS

Certified Final Documents–

RTA W912P6-17-B-0005

August 16, 2017

River Riparian Ecosystem Restoration W912P6-17-B-0005

PROJECT TABLE OF CONTENTS

DIVISION 00 - PROCUREMENT & CONTRACTING REQUIREMENTS

00010 SOLICITATION, OFFER, AND AWARD, SF 1442, BIDDING SCHEDULE

00100 INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS, AND NOTICES TO BIDDERS

00600 REPRESENTATIONS, AND CERTIFICATIONS

00700 CONTRACT CLAUSES

00800 SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

WAGE RATES

DIVISION 00 - PROCUREMENT AND CONTRACTING REQUIREMENTS

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 00.00 10 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 55 26 TEMPORARY CHAIN-LINK FENCING

01 57 20.01 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION FOR ILLINOIS

01 58 00 PROJECT SIGN AND SAFETY SIGN

01 78 00 CLOSEOUT SUBMITTALS

DIVISION 02 - EXISTING CONDITIONS

02 41 00 DEMOLITION

DIVISION 31 - EARTHWORK

31 00 00 EARTHWORK

31 10 00 CLEARING AND GRUBBING

31 31 19.13 CHEMICAL VEGETATION CONTROL

31 31 19.16 PRESCRIPTION BURNING

31 41 16 METAL SHEET PILING

DIVISION 32 - EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS

32 01 90.56 00 ESTABLISHMENT ACTIVITIES

32 10 00 HOT MIX ASHPALT (HMA)

32 31 13 CHAIN LINK FENCES AND GATES

32 31 19 PREFABRICATED ORNAMENTAL FENCES AND GATES

32 92 23 GRASS SEEDING

32 93 00 PLANTS

DIVISION 35 - WATERWAY AND MARINE CONSTRUCTION

35 31 19.52 00 STREAM HABITAT RESTORATION

-- End of Project Table of Contents –

W81G6671388022

Project Title: RIVER RIPARIAN CONNECTIVITY & HABITAT, SECTION 506 Project, RIVER PARK, COOK COUNTY, CHICAGO, IL

Brief Project Description: The project area consists of 3 connected parks along the Chicago River (Legion Park at the northern boundary; River Park, and Ronan Park at the southern boundary). The restoration of diverse substrates and a stabilized streambank and riparian habitat is required.

SPECIFICS: COMPETITION FOR THIS ACQUISITION IS 100% SET-ASIDE FOR SMALL BUSINESS CONCERNS. The estimated magnitude of cost is betw een $10M and $25M. The NORTH AMERICAN INDUSTRY CLASSIFICATION CODE is 237990, w ith a size standard in dollars of $36.5M.

The applicable w age rates are hereunder-SEE General Decision Number: IL170009, 8/4/17(IL9).

CONTINGENCY STATEMENT: Please be advised. The receipt of BIDS is contingent upon the USACE’s receipt of the required Real Estate. In this respect, the government is under no obligation to receive bids for this project until such Real Estate has been obtained. Therefore, the due date for bids is subject to being extended until the Real Estate has been secured by the USACE, w hich is anticipated by 14 Sep 17. Bidders will be notified via an Amendment w hen the Real Estate has been obtained or if an extension to the bid opening is necessary.

X

ERICKA D. HILLARD 312-846-5378

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

16-Aug-2017

(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 ________1837 calendar days after receiving aw ard, X notice to proceed. This performance period is X mandatory, negotiable. (See _________________________SECTION 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 __________1 copies to perform the w ork required are due at the place specif ied in Item 8 by ___________ local time ______________18 Sep 2017 (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

02:00 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: 312.846.5371 TEL: FAX:

W912P617B0005 104

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

W912P617B0005

Section 00010 - Solicitation Contract Form

ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

RIVER PARK - BASE WORK

FFP

Bidders shall provide their pricing at sub-items 0001AA through 0001AT, as this Item 0001 identifies the information that relates directly to sub-items 0001AA through 0001AT. Therefore, this Item 0001 is not to be scheduled separately for delivery, nor is it to be identified separately for shipment or performance. Further, Item 0001 is not to be separately priced for payment purposes.

PURCHASE REQUEST NUMBER: W81G6671388022

NET AMT

0001AA 1 Job

MOBILIZATION

FFP

Under this line item, 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 may require the contractor to furnish cost data to justify its bid price for this item if the Contracting Officer deems there is 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.

0001AB 1 Job

DEMOBILIZATION

FFP

Under this line item, 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 from 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 may require the contractor to furnish cost data to justify its bid price for this item if the Contracting Officer deems there is 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

0001AC 1 Job

TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION FACILITIES

FFP

0001AD 1 Job

MAINTENANCE OF TRAFFIC

0001AE 1 Job

DEMOLITION AND REMOVAL

0001AF 1 Job

EARTHWORK

0001AG 3,500 Cubic

Yard

SOIL PLACEMENT AT BIG MARSH

0001AH 510 Net Ton

(2,000

LB).

CHANNEL SEDIMENT SEEDING

0001AJ 1,800 Net Ton

CHANNEL IMPROVEMENT-SAND AND PEA GRAVEL

0001AK 4,100 Net Ton

CHANNEL IMPROVEMENT - COBBLE

0001AL 1,120 Net Ton

CHANNEL IMPROVEMENT - IDOT RR-3

0001AM 610 Net Ton

CHANNEL IMPROVEMENT - IDOT CA-6

0001AN 680 Linear

Foot

NATURAL FIBER LOG

0001AP 45 Linear

PLAYGROUND ASPHALT PATH

0001AQ 1 Job

ORNAMENTAL GATE

0001AR 50 Linear

STEEL SHEET PILE, PZ-22

0001AS 300 Ounce -

Av

SEEDS - BIG MARSH

0001AT 1 Lot

PERFORMANCE AND PAYMENT BONDS

FFP

THIS IS A REIMBURSABLE LINE ITEM FOR BOND COVERAGE FOR LINE

ITEMS 0001AA THROUGH 00001AS.

The Government will reimburse the Contractor for the actual cost of acceptable bonds upon receiving evidence of payment (i.e. paid invoice) from the bonding company or agency, not to exceed the total amount of this contract line item. The Government will not pay more than the amount bid for this item. If the actual bond costs are 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 associated with contract price changes.

OPTION GROUP 1 OPTIONS - RIVER PARK

FFP

Bidders shall provide their pricing at sub-items 0002AA through 0002BB, as this Item 0002 identifies the information that relates directly to sub-items 0002AA through 0002BB. Therefore, this Item 0002 is not to be scheduled separately for

Item 0002 is not to be separately priced for payment purposes.

0002AA 1 Job

OPTION MOBILIZATION

FFP

Under this line item, 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 may require the contractor to furnish cost data to justify its bid price for this item if the Contracting Officer deems there is 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

0002AB 1 Job

OPTION DEMOBILIZATION

FFP

Under this line item, 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 from 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 may require the contractor to furnish cost data to justify its bid price for this item if the Contracting Officer deems there is 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

0002AC 1 Job

OPTION MAINTENANCE OF TRAFFIC

0002AD 1 Job

OPTION DEMOLITION AND REMOVAL

0002AE 1 Job

OPTION CLEARING AND GRUBBING

0002AF 1 Job

OPTION EARTHWORK

0002AG 5,100 Cubic

OPTION SOIL PLACEMENT AT BIG MARSH

0002AH 730 Linear

OPTION 2-FT MULCH TRAIL

0002AJ 700 Net Ton

OPTION WOODY BANK HABITAT, IDOT RR-7 -FIRST 700

WOODY BANK HABITAT, IDOT RR-7 - FIRST 700 TONS

0002AK 490 Net Ton

OPTION WOODY BANK HABITAT, IDOT RR-7 - OVER 700

WOODY BANK HABITAT, IDOT RR-7 - OVER 700 TONS; FOR AN

ADDITIONAL 490 TONS.

0002AL 700 Net Ton

OPTION WOODY BANK HABITAT, COBBLE

0002AM 330 Net Ton

OPTION WATER WILLOW COBBLE BAR

0002AN 5 Acre

OPTION PRESCRIBED BURN

0002AP 1,126 Ounce -

OPTION SEEDS FOR BANK

0002AQ 1,097 Ounce -

OPTION SEEDS FOR SAVANNA

0002AR 440 Ounce -

OPTION SEEDS FOR BIG MARSH

0002AS 888 Each

OPTION PLUGS FOR BANK

0002AT 5,952 Each

OPTION PLUGS FOR SAVANNA

0002AU 1,687 Each

OPTION PLUGS FOR WETLAND SHELF

0002AV 600 Each

OPTION PLUGS FOR WATER WILLOW COBBLE BAR

0002AW 37 Each

OPTION 1.5" CALIPER TREES

0002AX 79 Each

OPTION 5 GALLON SHRUBS/TREES

0002AY 6,180 Linear

OPTION LANDSCAPE FENCE

0002AZ 1 Job

OPTION FLAGSTONE OBSERVATION AREA AND ACCESS

0002BA 1 Job

OPTION SITE PREPARATION, ETC.

FFP

SITE PREPARATION, INVASIVE SPECIES CONTROL, AND

ESTABLISHMENT ACTIVITIES

0002BB 1 Lot

OPTION PERFORMANCE AND PAYMENT BONDS

FFP

THIS IS A REIMBURSABLE LINE ITEM FOR BOND COVERAGE FOR LINE

ITEMS 0002AA THROUGH 0002BA.

The Government will reimburse the Contractor for the actual cost of acceptable bonds upon receiving evidence of payment (i.e. paid invoice) from the bonding company or agency, not to exceed the total amount of this contract line item. The Government will not pay more than the amount bid for this item. If the actual bond costs are less than the line item amount, the contract will be modified to adjust the

OPTION GROUP 2 OPTIONS - RONAN PARK

FFP

Bidders shall provide their pricing at sub-items 0003AA through 0003AQ, as this Item 0003 identifies the information that relates directly to sub-items 0003AA through 0003AQ. Therefore, this Item 0003 is not to be scheduled separately for

Item 0003 is not to be separately priced for payment purposes.

0003AA 1 Job

OPTION MOBILIZATION

FFP

Under this line item, 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 submitted 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

0003AB 1 Job

OPTION 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 from 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 submitted 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

0003AC 1 Job

0003AD 6 Acre

0003AE 1,100 Linear

OPTION 2 FT MULCH TRAIL

0003AF 1 Job

OPTION DEBRIS REMOVAL

0003AG 248 Ounce -

OPTION SEEDS FOR ENHANCEMENT

0003AH 840 Ounce -

0003AJ 10,204 Each

OPTION PLUGS FOR ENHANCEMENT

0003AK 4,557 Each

0003AL 6 Each

0003AM 4 Each

0003AN 2,930 Linear

0003AP 1 Job

OPTION SITE PREPARATION, ETC.

FFP

0003AQ 1 Lot

OPTION PERFORMANCE AND PAYMENT BONDS

FFP

THIS IS A REIMBURSABLE LINE ITEM FOR BOND COVERAGE FOR LINE

ITEMS 0003AA THROUGH 0003AP.

The Government will reimburse the Contractor for the actual cost of acceptable bonds upon receiving evidence of payment (i.e. paid invoice) from the bonding company or agency, not to exceed the total amount of this contract line item. The Government will not pay more than the amount bid for this item. If the actual bond costs are less than the line item amount, the contract will be modified to adjust the

OPTION GROUP 3 OPTIONS - LEGION PARK SOUTH

FFP

Bidders shall provide their pricing at sub-items 0004AA through 0004BC, as this Item 0004 identifies the information that relates directly to sub-items 0004AA through 0004BC. Therefore, this Item 0004 is not to be scheduled separately for

Item 0004 is not to be separately priced for payment purposes.

0004AA 1 Job

OPTION MOBILIZATION

FFP

Under this line item, 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 may require the contractor to furnish cost data to justify its bid price for this item if the Contracting Officer deems there is 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

0004AB 1 Job

OPTION DEMOBILIZATION

FFP

Under this line item, 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 from 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 may require the contractor to furnish cost data to justify its bid price for this item if the Contracting Officer deems there is 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

0004AC 1 Job

0004AD 1 Job

0004AE 1 Job

0004AF 1 Job

0004AG 9,100 Cubic

0004AH 810 Net Ton

OPTION FLAGSTONE RETAINING WALL

0004AJ 500 Net Ton

OPTION IDOT CA-7 STONES - FIRST 500 TN

0004AK 200 Net Ton

OPTION IDOT CA-7 STONES - OVER 500 TN

IDOT CA-7 STONES - OVER 500 TN; ADDITIONAL 200 TONS.

0004AL 900 Net Ton

0004AM 630 Linear

OPTION 2FT MULCH TRAIL

0004AN 6 Acre

0004AP 2,380 Ounce -

0004AQ 1,290 Ounce -

0004AR 786 Ounce -

0004AS 1,876 Each

0004AT 6,997 Each

0004AU 2,636 Each

0004AV 1,413 Each

OPTION PLUGS FOR WATER WILLOW COBBLE BAR

0004AW 70 Each

0004AX 161 Each

0004AY 5,810 Linear

0004AZ 595 Linear

OPTION PERMANENT CHAINLINK FENCE

0004BA 1 Job

OPTION ORNAMENTAL FENCE

0004BB 1 Job

OPTION SITE PREPARATION, ETC.

FFP

0004BC 1 Lot

OPTION PERFORMANCE AND PAYMENT BONDS

FFP

THIS IS A REIMBURSABLE LINE ITEM FOR BOND COVERAGE FOR LINE

ITEMS 0004AA THROUGH 0004BB.

The Government will reimburse the Contractor for the actual cost of acceptable bonds upon receiving evidence of payment (i.e. paid invoice) from the bonding company or agency, not to exceed the total amount of this contract line item. The Government will not pay more than the amount bid for this item. If the actual bond costs are less than the line item amount, the contract will be modified to adjust the

OPTION GROUP 4 OPTIONS-LEGION PARK NORTH, E.B.

FFP

GROUP 4 OPTIONS - LEGION PARK NORTH, EAST BANK. Bidders shall provide their pricing at sub-items 0005AA through 0005AW, as this Item 0005 identifies the information that relates directly to sub-items 0005AA through 0005AW. Therefore, this Item 0005 is not to be scheduled separately for delivery, nor is it to be identified separately for shipment or performance. Further, Item 0005 is not to be separately priced for payment purposes.

0005AA 1 Job

OPTION MOBILIZATION

FFP

Under this line item, 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 may require the contractor to furnish cost data to justify its bid price for this item if the Contracting Officer deems there is 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

0005AB 1 Job

OPTION DEMOBILIZATION

FFP

Under this line item, 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 from 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 may require the contractor to furnish cost data to justify its bid price for this item if the Contracting Officer deems there is 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

0005AC 1 Job

0005AD 1 Job

0005AE 1 Job

0005AF 1 Job

0005AG 10,900 Cubic

0005AH 1,300 Cubic

OPTION EXCESS MATERIAL DISPOSAL OFFSITE

0005AJ 1,100 Linear

0005AK 7.50 Acre

0005AL 3,124 Ounce -

0005AM 1,351 Ounce -

OPTION SEEDS FOR SAVANNAH

0005AN 349 Ounce -

0005AP 2,463 Each

0005AQ 7,330 Each

OPTION PLUGS FOR SAVANNAH

0005AR 3,111 Each

0005AS 89 Each

0005AT 209 Each

OPTION 5-GALLON SHRUBS/TREES

0005AU 6,250 Linear

0005AV 1 Job

OPTION SITE PREPARATION, ETC.

FFP

SITE PREPARATION, INVASIVE SPECIES CONTRO, AND

0005AW 1 Lot

OPTION PERFORMANCE AND PAYMENT BONDS

FFP

THIS IS A REIMBURSABLE LINE ITEM FOR BOND COVERAGE FOR LINE

ITEMS 0005AA THROUGH 0005AV.

The Government will reimburse the Contractor for the actual cost of acceptable bonds upon receiving evidence of payment (i.e. paid invoice) from the bonding company or agency, not to exceed the total amount of this contract line item. The Government will not pay more than the amount bid for this item. If the actual bond costs are less than the line item amount, the contract will be modified to adjust the

OPTION GROUP 5 OPTIONS -LEGION PARK NORTH, W.B.

FFP

GROUP 5 OPTIONS - LEGION PARK NORTH, WEST BANK. Bidders shall provide their pricing at sub-items 0006AA through 0006BA, as this Item 0006 identifies the information that relates directly to sub-items 0006AA through 0006BA. Therefore, this Item 0006 is not to be scheduled separately for delivery, nor is it to be identified separately for shipment or performance. Further, Item 0006

0006AA 1 Job

OPTION MOBILIZATION

FFP

Under this line item, 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 may require the contractor to furnish cost data to justify its bid price for this item if the Contracting Officer deems there is 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

0006AB 1 Job

OPTION DEMOBILIZATION

FFP

Under this line item, 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 from 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 may require the contractor to furnish cost data to justify its bid price for this item if the Contracting Officer deems there is 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

0006AC 1 Job

0006AD 1 Job

0006AE 1 Job

0006AF 1 Job

0006AG 9,500 Cubic

0006AH 1,400 Net Ton

0006AJ 1,000 Net Ton

OPTION WOODY BANK HABITAT, IDOT RR-3-FIRST 1000

WOODY BANK HABITAT, IDOT RR-3 - FIRST 1000 TONS

0006AK 680 Net Ton

OPTION WOODY BANK HABITAT, IDOT RR-3 - OVER 100

WOODY BANK HABITAT, IDOT RR-3 - OVER 1000; ADDITIONAL 680

TONS.

0006AL 900 Net Ton

OPTION WOODY BANK HABITAT, COBBLE

0006AM 450 Linear

0006AN 1,150 Linear

OPTION ASPHALT TRAIL REPLACEMENT

0006AP 9.80 Acre

0006AQ 2,625 Ounce -

0006AR 2,528 Ounce -

0006AS 817 Ounce -

0006AT 2,070 Each

0006AU 13,713 Each

OPTION PLUGS FOR SAVANNAH

0006AV 2,620 Each

0006AW 1,200 Each

OPTION PLUGS FOR WATER WILLOW COBBLER BAR

0006AX 85 Each

0006AY 183 Each

OPTION 5-GALLON SHRUBS/TREES

0006AZ 8,350 Linear

0006BA 1 Job

OPTION SITE PREPARATION, ETC.

FFP

0006BB 1 Lot

OPTION PERFORMANCE AND PAYMENT BONDS

FFP

THIS IS A REIMBURSABLE LINE ITEM FOR BOND COVERAGE FOR LINE

ITEMS 0006AA THROUGH 0006BA.

The Government will reimburse the Contractor for the actual cost of acceptable bonds upon receiving evidence of payment (i.e. paid invoice) from the bonding company or agency, not to exceed the total amount of this contract line item. The Government will not pay more than the amount bid for this item. If the actual bond costs are less than the line item amount, the contract will be modified to adjust the

0007 1 Job

OPTION GOVT. ALLOWANCE - ADAPTIVE MANAGEMENT

FFP

GOVERNMENT PRICE ALLOWANCE FOR ADAPTIVE MANAGEMENT. -

Adaptive Management applies where remedial actions is necessary, as determined by the COR, to address significant deficiencies of the instream habitat features within the base and option project areas and in accordance to Section 35 31 19.52 STREAM HABITAT RESTORATION. This allowance is a reimbursable item and not to exceed $25,000. Payments will be reimbursed in an amount for accepted work orders approved by the COR. (1) The Contractor shall NOT incur any additional costs or perform any additional services outside of the ceiling price established hereunder. Should the Contractor determine that the allocated amount is insufficient because additional related services are deemed necessary, the government may negotiate a fair and reasonable price with the contractor to make price adjustments to the Contract. (2) The Contractor shall coordinate all services with the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) such that compliance with the ceiling price of this item and the tasks performed, the associated level of effort, and scheduling can be verified. (3) The COR is responsible for processing payments.

The contractor shall provide the COR with paid invoices and all other supporting cost information (Labor, travel, per Diem, subcontractor costs, etc.) For the verification of the Contractor's expenditures for this line item. ANY UNUSED

BALANCE WILL BE DEOBLIGATED AT THE END OF THE CONTRACT

PERIOD.

OPTION VERNAL POOL EROSION PROTECTION

FFP

VERNAL POOL EROSION PROTECTION. The option items described below will be exercised in the event there is active seepage, as determined by the COR, during grading activities along the river banks within the option project areas.

Bidders shall provide their pricing at sub-items 0008AA AND 0008AB, as this Item 0008 identifies the information that relates directly to sub-items 0008AA and 0008AB. Therefore, this Item 0008 is not to be scheduled separately for delivery, nor is it to be identified separately for shipment or performance. Further, Item 0008

0008AA 60 Net Ton

OPTION FIRST 60 TONS

VERNAL POOL EROSION PROTECTION - FIRST 60 TON.

0008AB 30 Net Ton

OPTION

VERNAL POOL EROSION PROTECTION - OVER 60 TONS; ADDITIONAL

30 TONS.

SUMMATION OF BID PRICES

SUM FOR BASE BID ITEMS 0001AA THROUGH 0001AT $____________

SUM FOR OPTION GROUP 1 – BID ITEMS 0002AA THROUGH $____________

0002BB (RIVER PARK)

SUM FOR OPTION GROUP 2 – BID ITEMS 0003AA THROUGH $____________

0003AR (RONAN PARK)

SUM FOR OPTION GROUP 3 – BID ITEMS 0004AA THROUGH $____________

0004BC (LEGION PARK SOUTH)

SUM FOR OPTION GROUP 4 – BID ITEMS 0005AA THROUGH $____________

0005AW (LEGION PARK NORTH - EAST BANK)

SUM FOR OPTION GROUP 5 – BIG ITEMS 0006AA THROUGH $____________

0006BB (LEGION PARK NORTH - WEST BANK)

BID FOR ITEM 0007 – GOVERNMENT PRICE ALLOWANCE FOR $25,000.00

ADAPTIVE MANAGEMENT

IMPORTANT NOTE: THE AMOUNT OF THIS PRICE ALLOWANCE

SHALL BE INCLUDED IN THE BIDDER’S TOTAL PRICE.

SUM FOR CLIN 0008 – 0008AA AND 0008AB $____________

(Option items for vernal pool erosion)

TOTAL OVERALL BID PRICE, ITEMS 0001AA THROUGH

0008AB (Inclusive of all biddable items and subitems plus the Government Price Allowance of $25K)

Section 00100 - Bidding Schedule/Instructions to Bidders

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS

WHEREIN STATED IN THIS SOLICITATION "OFFER" OR "OFFEROR", IT MEANS "BID," OR

"BIDDER"

FAXED OR ELECTRONIC BIDS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED

EVALUATION OF SUBDIVIDED ITEMS

UAI 5152.211-9000 EVALUATION OF SUBDIVIDED ITEMS (MAR 1995)

Item Nos. 0002AJ, 0002AK, 0004AJ, 0004AK, 0008AA, and 0008AB are subdivided into two or more estimated quantities and are to be separately priced. The Government will evaluate each of these items on the basis of total price of its sub-items.

(End of clause)

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

52.214-3 Amendments To Invitations For Bids DEC 2016 52.214-4 False Statements In Bids APR 1984 52.214-5 Submission Of Bids DEC 2016 52.214-6 Explanation To Prospective Bidders APR 1984 52.214-7 Late Submissions, Modifications, and Withdrawals of Bids NOV 1999 52.214-18 Preparation of Bids-Construction APR 1984 52.214-19 Contract Award-Sealed Bidding-Construction AUG 1996 52.214-34 Submission Of Offers In The English Language APR 1991 52.214-35 Submission Of Offers In U.S. Currency APR 1991 52.225-12 Notice of Buy American Requirement - Construction

Materials Under Trade Agreements

MAY 2014

52.232-15 Progress Payments Not Included APR 1984 252.204-7008 Compliance With Safeguarding Covered Defense Information

Controls

OCT 2016

252.236-7008 Contract Prices-Bidding Schedules DEC 1991

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY FULL TEXT

52.216-1 TYPE OF CONTRACT (APR 1984)

The Government contemplates award of a firm fixed-price contract resulting from this solicitation.

(End of provision)

52.217-5 EVALUATION OF OPTIONS (JUL 1990)

Except when it is determined in accordance with FAR 17.206(b) not to be in the Government's best interests, 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).

52.222-5 CONSTRUCTION WAGE RATE REQUIREMENTS--SECONDARY SITE OF THE WORK (MAY

2014)

(a)(1) The offeror shall notify the Government if the offeror intends to perform work at any secondary site of the work, as defined in paragraph (a)(1)(ii) of the FAR clause at 52.222-6, Construction Wage Rate Requirements,of this solicitation.

(2) If the offeror is unsure if a planned work site satisfies the criteria for a secondary site of the work, the offeror shall request a determination from the Contracting Officer.

(b)(1) If the wage determination provided by the Government for work at the primary site of the work is not applicable to the secondary site of the work, the offeror shall request a wage determination from the Contracting Officer.

(2) The due date for receipt of offers will not be extended as a result of an offeror's request for a wage determination for a secondary site of the work.

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 River Riparian, Cook County, IL

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% percent 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.

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, Contracting Chief

USACE-CHICAGO DISTRICT

231 S. LaSalle St., Suite 1500 Chicago, IL 60604

(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: Mr. Roberto A. Paredes

Telephone: (847) 688-4431

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. Also, the full text of a solicitation provision may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es):

www.acquisition.gov/far

IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS

http://www.acquisition.gov/far

1. BID CONDITIONS:

a. The Contractor shall bid ALL items (INCLUDING ALL OPTION ITEMS) that are contained in the above Section 00010 (Solicitation Contract Form), which serves as the Contractor’s “Bid Schedule” of prices. The Bid Schedule shall be fully priced, with exception of the Line Item 0007 (Government Price Allowance). 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. The Contractor shall enter both its unit price and extended price for each Line Item.

b. In the Bid Schedule “FFP” stands for firm‐fixed price, the Contract type. Additionally, in the Bid Schedule, a combination of firm‐fixed price and cost reimbursable line items are included.

Although “ FFP” (firm‐fixed price) is shown at each line item, any extended line item description speaking in terms of “cost reimbursement,” MEANS that particular line item will be paid on a cost reimbursable basis even though FFP is shown; again, the FFP stands for the contract type.

c. The Government intends to award all Base Bid Items to the responsive, responsible bidder submitting the lowest aggregate price for all items (to include the option items) in the bid schedule.

d. OPTION PROVISIONS: SEE Section 00700 of this Solicitation Document, wherein the full text of FAR clause 52.217-7 – OPTION FOR INCREASED QUANTITY – SEPARATELY PRICED LINE ITEM (MAR 1989) is contained and describes the Option Provisions established for this acquisition.

2. SUBMISSION OF BIDS:

a. BIDS OR MODIFICATIONS TO BIDS THAT ARE RECEIVED BY FACSIMILE OR

TELETYPE WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. All Sealed Bids must be submitted in accordance with the procedures set forth in Block No. 13 of Page 1 of this Solicitation Document.

b. Bidders are required to acknowledge the receipt of all amendments to the Solicitation on the Standard Form 1442 in the space provided, by completing Blocks 8 and 15 of the Amendment (Standard Form 30), by separate letter, or by telegram prior to opening of bids.

c. SF 1442 BACK (Page 2 of the Solicitation): Bidders shall fully complete all the required areas located under the section designated as “OFFER” (refer to Items 14 through 20C)

d. Section 00600 (Representations and Certifications): The bidder must fully complete Section 00600 of this Solicitation and submit it along with all other documents required by this Solicitation. Bids received without this Section fully completed may be rejected, considered non-responsive and ineligible for award.

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

3. DELIVERY OF BIDS:

a. Sealed Bids: Regardless of the method of delivery (mailed or hand-carried), bids and all other documents called out in the Solicitation shall be enclosed and sealed in an envelope that is clearly marked “Bid” and shall include the assigned Solicitation Number, and the Bid Opening Date and Time.

b. Mailed Bids: It is the responsibility of each bidder to ensure that its Sealed Bid is received by the Chicago District’s – USACE Contracting Branch, located at 231 South LaSalle Street, Suite 1500, Chicago, IL 60604 prior to the date and time set for the opening of the bids – See Block 13A of Page 1 of the Solicitation.

c. Hand-carried Bids Delivered on the Day of the Bid Opening PRIOR TO NOON: For bids being hand‐ carried prior to 12: NOON on the date of the bid opening, the bidder shall contact Ms. Ericka Hillard at 312-846- 5378 or Mr. Mike Jones at 312-846-5373 to retrieve its Bid from the Lobby Area of the USACE’s office location, which is located at 231 South LaSalle Street, Chicago, Illinois 60604

d. Hand-carried Bids Delivered on the Day of the Bid Opening AFTER 12:00 NOON: For bids being hand-carried after 12:00 Noon on the date of the bid opening, the bidder shall be prepared to check in at the Security desk (see detailed instructions provided below at Paragraph 4) and from there, sign in at Suite 1500 wherein afterwards it will be directed to the designated Bid Opening Room to furnish its sealed bid.

4. BID OPENING ROOM:

a. The designated Bid Opening Room is located on the 16th floor at 231 South LaSalle Street, Suite 1500, Chicago, Illinois 60604.

b. In order to gain access, all interested participants must check in at the Security Desk in the lobby (Clark Street entrance) with a valid photo ID. The Security desk will issue an access card for gaining access to the USACE Main Office, Suite 1500.

c. Each visitor is required to check‐in at the USACE Main Office, Suite 1500, where they will be asked to sign‐ in and will then be directed to the Bid Opening Room. All individuals intending to attend the Bid Opening must allow enough time to go through security and check in at the USACE office before being escorted to the Bid opening room.

5. QUESTIONS: INTERESTED BIDDERS MUST SUBMIT THEIR CONTRACTING AND TECHNICAL

INQUIRIES to Ericka Hillard at ericka.d.hillard@usace.army.mil– BE SURE TO INCLUDE THE

SOLICIATION NUMBER W912P6-17-B-0005 AND PROJECT TITLE ON THE SUBJECT LINE OF

YOUR EMAIL.

PRE‐BID MEETING & PROJECT SITE VISIT

A pre‐bid meeting and project site visit will be held at Chicago Park District, River Park Field House 5100 N.

Francisco Ave., Chicago, IL 60625 on 30 August, 2017 at 10:30 AM CDT. The project area is a public park.

Potential bidders are encouraged to visit the site at leisure following the meeting.

At the pre‐bid meeting, Government representatives will highlight specific contract requirements. The objective is to provide an information exchange between potential bidders and the Government to avoid the possibility of misinterpretation of the contract requirements.

The Corps of Engineers strongly encourages all potential bidders to attend the pre‐bid meeting and, in the interest of making the meeting more meaningful, prospective bidders are urged to present any written questions concerning the project bid documents, bidding, and construction requirements or other related matters prior to the pre‐bid meeting. Send written questions, by EMAIL TO: Ms. Hillard at ericka.d.hillard@usace.army.mil. – BE SURE TO INCLUDE THE SOLICIATION NUMBER W912P6‐17‐B‐0005 AND PROJECT TITLE – i.e. River Riparian, ON THE SUBJECT LINE OF

YOUR EMAIL.

Written questions may be submitted at the beginning of the meeting and oral questions may be submitted from the floor, will only be addressed if they are clarifications of information provided in the solicitation and in subsequent amendments issued before the scheduled pre-bid meeting and site visit. Answers, interpretations, and decisions made at the meeting will not become official unless and until verified by an amendment to the solicitation issued prior to the receipt of bids.

Following the meeting, prospective bidders will be permitted to inspect the site where services are to be performed and to satisfy themselves as to all general and local conditions that may affect the cost of performance of the contract to the extent such information is reasonably obtained.

Section 00600 - Representations & Certifications

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY FULL TEXT

52.204-8 ANNUAL REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS (JAN 2017)

(a)(1) The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is 237990.

(2) The small business size standard is $33,500,000.

(3) The small business size standard for a concern which submits an offer in its own name, other than on a construction or service contract, but which proposes to furnish a product which it did not itself manufacture, is 500 employees.

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

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

( ) Paragraph (d) applies.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

(B) Exceed the simplified acquisition threshold; and

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

(vi) 52.209-2; Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations--Representation.

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

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

(ix) 52.214-14, Place of Performance--Sealed Bidding. This provision applies to invitations for bids except those…