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GARY SANI TARY DI STRI CT, LAKE STREET W912P-17-B-0008

PROJECT TABLE OF CONTENTS

DI VI SI ON 00 - PROCUREMENT AND CONTRACTI NG REQUI REMENTS

00 31 32. 13 03 SUBSURFACE DRI LLI NG AND SAMPLI NG I NFORMATI ON

DI VI SI ON 01 - GENERAL REQUI REMENTS

01 10 00 GENERAL PROVI SI ONS

01 11 00 SUMMARY OF WORK

01 22 00. 00 10 PRI CE AND PAYMENT PROCEDURES

01 33 00 SUBMI TTAL PROCEDURES

01 35 26. 00 03 GOVERNMENTAL SAFETY REQUI REMENTS

01 42 00 SOURCES FOR REFERENCE PUBLI CATI ONS

01 45 00. 00 10 QUALI TY CONTROL

01 45 00. 15 10 RESI DENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM CONTRACTOR MODE( RMS CM)

01 52 02 TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTI ON FACI LI TI ES

01 57 20. 02 03 ENVI RONMENTAL PROTECTI ON FOR I NDI ANA

01 58 00 PROJECT SI GN AND SAFETY SI GN

01 78 00 CLOSEOUT SUBMI TTALS

DI VI SI ON 03 - CONCRETE

03 30 00 CAST- I N- PLACE CONCRETE

03 42 13. 00 10 PLANT- PRECAST CONCRETE PRODUCTS FOR BELOW GRADE

CONSTRUCTION

DI VI SI ON 31 - EARTHWORK

31 05 19. 13 03 GEOTEXTI LES USED AS FI LTERS AND UNDERLAYS

31 23 00. 00 20 EXCAVATI ON AND FI LL

31 32 11 SOI L SURFACE EROSI ON CONTROL

DI VI SI ON 32 - EXTERI OR I MPROVEMENTS

32 11 16 SUBBASES FOR FLEXI BLE PAVI NG

32 12 13 BI TUMI NOUS TACK COATS

32 12 17 HOT MI X BI TUMI NOUS PAVEMENT

32 16 13 CONCRETE SI DEWALKS AND CURBS AND GUTTERS

32 17 23 PAVEMENT MARKI NGS

32 92 23 SODDING

32 92 26 SPRIGGING

DI VI SI ON 33 - UTI LI TI ES

33 01 30. 00 MAI NTENANCE OF FLOW AND BYPASS PUMPI NG

33 01 30. 10 OPERATI ON AND MAI NTENANCE OF SEWER UTI LI TI ES ( SEWER LI NE

CLEANING)

33 01 30. 16 TELEVI SI ON I NSPECTI ON OF SEWERS

33 01 30. 61 SEWER AND PI PE JOI NT SEALI NG

33 01 30. 72 CURED- I N- PLACE PI PE ( CI PP) LI NI NG

33 01 40. 00 MANHOLE REHABI LI TATI ON

33 30 00 SANI TARY SEWERS

33 40 00 STORM DRAI NAGE UTI LI TI ES

33 41 50 TRAFFI C MAI NTENANCE

33 49 23 STORM DRAI NAGE WATER RETENTI ON STRUCTURES

33 52 00 I NLI NE CHECK VALVE

- - End of Pr oj ect Tabl e of Cont ent s - -

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W81G6671808431

PROJECT TITLE: LAKE STREET SANITARY AND STORM SEWER IMPROVEMENTS SECTION 219

PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Lake Street Storm Sew er: Approximately 7,800 feet of percolation type storm sew er to be installed outside of pavement limits, w hen possible, and pavement replacement w ill be only in disturbed areas. Lake Street Sanitary Sew er Rehabilitation:

Combining approx. 4,600 feet of existing sew er including the 54-inch sew er parallel to Lake Street, the 36-inch sew er on Lake Street and the

12-inch sew ers in the alleys east and w est of Lake Street from 7th Avenue to 3rd Avenue. This project is located in Gary, Lake County, Indiana.

COMPETITION FOR THIS ACQUISITION IS RESTRICTED TO SMALL BUSINESS CONCERNS

The North American Industry Classif ication System code (NAICS) is 237110, w ith a size standard of $36.5M.

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

Applicable Wage Rates: Wage Determination Number: IN170001 08/18/2017 IN1

SITE VISIT/PRE-PROPOSAL MEETING: A Pre-Proposal Meeting w ith a Site Visit is scheduled for September 7, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. (CST). The meeting w ill be held at Gary Sanitary District located at 3600 West 3rd Avenue, Gary, IN 46406.

ELECTRONIC OR FAXED BIDS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

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

23-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 ________365 calendar days after receiving aw ard, X notice to proceed. This performance period is 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 ______________25 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

01:00 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:

W912P617B0008 80

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

W912P617B0008

Section 00010 - Solicitation Contract Form

ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

0001 1 Job

MOBILIZATION (BASE)

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 unit 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: W81G6671808431

NET AMT

0002 1 Job

DEMOBILIZATION (BASE)

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 unit 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

REPLACE PAVEMENT MARKINGS (BASE)

FFP

Replace Pavement Markings & Traffic Signal Controls (Base)

0004 1 Each

MANHOLE, ABANDON IN PLACE (BASE)

PIPE, ABANDON IN PLACE (BASE)

FFP

This is a Parent Line Item identifying the work that relates directly to its Sub-Line Items 0005AA through 0005AC; the Sub-Line Items themselves identify the quantities required to perform said work. Therefore, the Contractor shall provide the pricing at Sub-Line Items 0005AA through 0005AC.

0005AA 625 Linear

Foot

36-INCH (BASE)

0005AB 410 Linear

12-INCH (BASE)

0005AC 170 Linear

8-INCH (BASE)

0006 5,650 Square

Yard

PAVEMENT RESTORATION (BASE)

SIDEWALKS AND CURBS (BASE)

FFP

This is a Parent Line Item identifying the work that relates directly to its Sub-Line Items 0007AA through 0007AD; the Sub-Line Items themselves identify the the pricing at Sub-Line Items 0007AA through 0007AD.

0007AA 56 Square

SIDEWALK, CONCRETE (BASE)

0007AB 25 Square

SIDEWALK, BRICK (BASE)

0007AC 4 Each

CURB RAMP (BASE)

0007AD 334 Linear

CURB, CONCRETE (BASE)

0008 4 Each

PLANTER, REPLACE (BASE)

PIPE (BASE)

FFP

This is a Parent Line Item identifying the work that relates directly to its Sub-Line Items 0009AA through 0009AG; the Sub-Line Items themselves identify the the pricing at Sub-Line Items 0009AA through 0009AG.

0009AA 1,238 Linear

RCP, 12 IN (BASE)

0009AB 97 Linear

RCP, 15 IN (BASE)

0009AC 713 Linear

CPP, 12 IN (BASE)

0009AD 173 Linear

CPP, 18 IN (BASE)

0009AE 460 Linear

PVC, 12 IN, SDR 35 (BASE)

0009AF 149 Linear

PVC, 15 IN, SDR 21 (BASE)

0009AG 155 Linear

DUCTILE IRON, 12 IN, CLASS 350 (BASE)

STORM DRAINAGE (BASE)

FFP

STORM DRAINAGE WATER RETENTION STRUCTURES (BASE)

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

0010AA 176 Linear

3-ARCH SECTION (BASE)

0010AB 637 Linear

4-ARCH SECTION (BASE)

0011 3 Each

INLINE CHECK VALVE, 12 IN (BASE)

0012 10 Each

SEWER, LATERAL, CONNECTIONS (BASE)

Sewer, Lateral, Connections, Including 6-Inch Pipe, Coupling and Wye (Base)

STRUCTURES, PRECAST CONCRETE (BASE)

FFP

This is a Parent Line Item identifying the work that relates directly to its Sub-Line Items 0013AA through 0013AE; the Sub-Line Items themselves identify the the pricing at Sub-Line Items 0013AA through 0013AE.

0013AA 4 Each

TYPE C, WITH SUMP (BASE)

0013AB 17 Each

TYPE C (BASE)

0013AC 3 Each

TYPE K MANHOLE (BASE)

0013AD 2 Each

TYPE K MANHOLE WITH SUMP (BASE)

0013AE 2 Each

7-FOOT DIAMETER DOGHOUSE MANHOLE (BASE)

SEWER REHABILITATION (BASE)

FFP

This is a Parent Line Item identifying the work that relates directly to its Sub-Line Items 0014AA through 0014AM; the Sub-Line Items themselves identify the the pricing at Sub-Line Items 0014AA through 0014AM.

0014AA 2 Each

PIPE POINT REPAIR (12" DIAMETER) (BASE)

0014AB 1 Each

PIPE POINT REPAIR (15" DIAMETER) (BASE)

0014AC 1 Each

PIPE POINT REPAIR (36" DIAMETER) (BASE)

0014AD 125 Linear

CIPP LINER (15" DIAMETER) (BASE)

0014AE 175 Linear

CIPP LINER (18" DIAMETER) (BASE)

0014AF 808 Linear

NON-STRUCTURAL CIPP LINER (BASE)

Non-Structural CIPP Linear (54" Diameter) (BASE)

0014AG 4 Each

CIPP ACCESS FOR 54-INCH LINER (BASE)

0014AH 33 Each

REINSTATE LATERALS IN CIPP LINER (BASE)

0014AJ 1,388 Linear

GROUT/JOINTS (I/I) 12" (BASE)

0014AK 475 Linear

GROUT/JOINTS (I/I) 15" (BASE)

0014AL 190 Linear

GROUT/JOINTS (I/I) 18" (BASE)

0014AM 850 Linear

GROUT/JOINTS (I/I) 24" (BASE)

MANHOLE REHABILITATION (BASE)

FFP

This is a Parent Line Item identifying the work that relates directly to its Sub-Line Items 0015AA through 0015AD; the Sub-Line Items themselves identify the the pricing at Sub-Line Items 0015AA through 0015AD.

0015AA 975 Square

STRUCTURAL LINING (48" DIAMETER) (BASE)

0015AB 1,041 Square

NON-STRUCTURAL LINING (BASE)

Non-Structural Lining (48" Diameter) (BASE)

0015AC 176 Each

REPLACE STEPS (BASE)

0015AD 102 Each

HEAVY CLEAN AND GROUT HOLES/VOIDS (BASE)

0016 3 Each

RAISE MANHOLE TO GRADE (BASE)

0017 1 Job

MAINTENANCE OF TRAFFIC (BASE)

0018 1 Lot

PERFORMANCE & PAYMENT BONDS (BASE)

FFP

BONDS FOR BASE WORK LINE ITEMS 0001 THROUGH 0017 (INCLUSIVE

OF ALL SUB-ITEMS)

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 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.

OPTION GROUP 1 OPTIONS (CYPRESS AVE)

FFP

This is a Parent Line Item identifying the option work that relates directly to its Sub-Line Items 0019AA through 0019AL; the Sub-Line Items themselves identify the quantities required to perform said work. Therefore, the Contractor shall provide the pricing at Sub-Line Items 0019AA through 0019AL.

0019AA 1 Job

OPTION PAVEMENT MARKINGS (GROUP 1 OPTIONS)

0019AB 1,110 Square

OPTION PAVEMENT RESTORATION (GROUP 1 OPTIONS)

0019AC 10 Linear

OPTION CURB, CONCRETE (GROUP 1 OPTIONS)

0019AD 244 Linear

OPTION PIPE, CPP, 12 IN (GROUP 1 OPTIONS)

0019AE 400 Linear

OPTION STORM DRAINAGE WATER (GROUP 1 OPTIONS)

Storm Drainage Water Retention Structures - Section A -2 Arch (Group 1 Options)

0019AF 2 Each

OPTION MANHOLE, TYPC C (GROUP 1 OPTIONS)

0019AG 1 Each

OPTION MANHOLE, TYPE K (GROUP 1 OPTIONS)

Manhole, Type K, with Sump (Group 1 Options)

0019AH 1 Each

OPTION INLET, J10 (GROUP 1 OPTIONS)

0019AJ 3 Each

OPTION INLET, J10 MODIFIED (GROUP 1 OPTIONS)

0019AK 1 Job

OPTION MAINTENANCE OF TRAFFIC (GROUP 1 OPTIONS)

0019AL 1 Lot

OPTION PERFORMANCE&PAYMENT BOND GROUP 1 OPTIONS

FFP

BONDS FOR GROUP 1 OPTIONS (LINE ITEMS 0019AA through 0019AK)

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 modified to adjust the line item accordingly.

OPTION GROUP 2 OPTIONS (HEMLOCK AVE)

FFP

This is a Parent Line Item identifying the option work that relates directly to its Sub-Line Items 0020AA through 0020AP; the Sub-Line Items themselves identify provide the pricing at Sub-Line Items 0020AA through 0020AP.

0020AA 1 Job

OPTION PAVEMENT MARKINGS (GROUP 2 OPTIONS)

0020AB 1,300 Square

OPTION PAVEMENT RESTORATION (GROUP 2 OPTIONS)

0020AC 2 Each

OPTION CURB RAMP (GROUP 2 OPTIONS)

0020AD 15 Linear

OPTION CURB, CONCRETE (GROUP 2 OPTIONS)

0020AE 273 Linear

OPTION PIPE, CPP, 12 IN (GROUP 2 OPTIONS)

0020AF 50 Linear

OPTION PIPE, PVC SDR 21, 12 IN(GROUP 2 OPTIONS)

0020AG 36 Linear

OPTION PIPE, RCP, 12 IN (GROUP 2 OPTIONS)

0020AH 289 Linear

OPTION STORM DRAINAGE (GROUP 2 OPTIONS)

Storm Drainage Water Retention Structures - Section B -3 Arch (Group 2 Options)

0020AJ 2 Each

OPTION MANHOLE, TYPE C (GROUP 2 OPTIONS)

0020AK 2 Each

OPTION MANHOLE, TYPE K (GROUP 2 OPTIONS)

Manhole, Type K, with Sump (GROUP 2 OPTIONS)

0020AL 1 Each

OPTION INLET, J10 (GROUP 2 OPTIONS)

0020AM 5 Each

OPTION INLET, J10, MODIFIED (GROUP 2 OPTIONS)

0020AN 1 Job

OPTION MAINTENANCE OF TRAFFIC (GROUP 2 OPTIONS)

0020AP 1 Lot

OPTION PERFORMANCE&PAYMENT BOND GROUP 2 OPTIONS

FFP

BONDS FOR GROUP 2 OPTIONS (LINE ITEMS 0020AA through 0020AN)

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 modified to adjust the line item accordingly.

OPTION GROUP 3 OPTIONS (JUNIPER AVE)

FFP

This is a Parent Line Item identifying the option work that relates directly to its Sub-Line Items 0021AA through 0021AL; the Sub-Line Items themselves identify provide the pricing at Sub-Line Items 0021AA through 0021AL.

0021AA 1 Job

OPTION PAVEMENT MARKINGS (GROUP 3 OPTIONS)

0021AB 450 Square

OPTION PAVEMENT RESTORATION (GROUP 3 OPTIONS)

0021AC 20 Linear

OPTION CURB, CONCRETE (GROUP 3 OPTIONS)

0021AD 410 Linear

OPTION PIPE, RCP 12 IN (GROUP 3 OPTIONS)

0021AE 67 Linear

OPTION PIPE, DI, CLASS 350 (GROUP 3 OPTIONS)

Pipe, DI, Class 350, 12 IN. (Group 3 Options)

0021AF 2 Each

OPTION MANHOLE, TYPE C (GROUP 3 OPTIONS)

0021AG 1 Each

OPTION MANHOLE, TYPE K (GROUP 3 OPTIONS)

Manhole, Type K, with Sump (Group 3 Options)

0021AH 1 Each

OPTION INLET, J10 (GROUP 3 OPTIONS)

0021AJ 1 Each

OPTION INLET, J10, MODIFIED (GROUP 3 OPTIONS)

0021AK 1 Job

OPTION MAINTENANCE OF TRAFFIC (GROUP 3 OPTIONS)

0021AL 1 Lot

OPTION PERFORMANCE&PAYMENT BOND GROUP 3 OPTIONS

FFP

BONDS FOR GROUP 3 OPTIONS (LINE ITEMS 0021AA through 0021AK)

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 modified to adjust the line item accordingly.

OPTION GROUP 4 OPTIONS(LIFT STATION-LAKE SHORE)

FFP

This is a Parent Line Item identifying the option work that relates directly to its Sub-Line Items 0022AA through 0022AQ; the Sub-Line Items themselves identify provide the pricing at Sub-Line Items 0022AA through 0022AQ.

0022AA 1 Job

OPTION PAVEMENT MARKINGS (GROUP 4 OPTIONS)

0022AB 600 Square

OPTION PAVEMENT RESTORATION (GROUP 4 OPTIONS)

0022AC 22 Square

OPTION CONCRETE SIDEWALK (GROUP 4 OPTIONS)

0022AD 1 Each

OPTION CURB RAMP (GROUP 4 OPTIONS)

0022AE 16 Linear

OPTION CURB, CONCRETE (GROUP 4 OPTIONS)

0022AF 151 Linear

OPTION PIPE, CPP, 12 IN (GROUP 4 OPTIONS)

0022AG 149 Linear

OPTION PIPE, PVC, 12 IN SDR 21(GROUP 4 OPTIONS)

0022AH 278 Linear

OPTION STORM DRAINAGE (GROUP 4 OPTIONS)

Storm Drainage Water Retention Structures - Section A -2 Arch (Group 4 Options)

0022AJ 2 Each

OPTION MANHOLE, TYPE C (GROUP 4 OPTIONS)

0022AK 2 Each

OPTION MANHOLE, TYPE K (GROUP 4 OPTIONS)

Manhole, Type K, with Sump (Group 4 Options)

0022AL 1 Each

OPTION TYPE K10 CATCH BASIN (GROUP 4 OPTIONS)

0022AM 10 Each

OPTION TYPE K10 CATCH (GROUP 4 OPTIONS)

Type K10 Catch Basin Modified (Group 4 Options)

0022AN 6 Each

OPTION INLET SEDIMENT FILTERS (GROUP 4 OPTIONS)

0022AP 1 Job

OPTION MAINTENANCE OF TRAFFIC (GROUP 4 OPTIONS)

0022AQ 1 Lot

OPTION PERFORMANCE&PAYMENT BOND GROUP 4 OPTIONS

FFP

BONDS FOR GROUP 4 OPTIONS (LINE ITEMS 0022AA through 0022AP)

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 modified to adjust the line item accordingly.

OPTION GROUP 5 OPTIONS

FFP

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

0023AA 250 Cubic

OPTION GRANULAR BACKFILL (GROUP 5 OPTIONS)

Granular Backfill for Replacing Unsuitable Material, Undistributed Quantity (Group 5 Options)

0023AB 1 Lot

OPTION PERFORMANCE&PAYMENT BOND GROUP 5 OPTIONS

FFP

BONDS FOR GROUP 5 OPTIONS (LINE ITEM 0022AA)

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 modified to adjust the line item accordingly.

BID PRICING

TOTAL AMOUNT FOR BASE WORK (ITEMS 0001 THROUGH 0018): $ ________________________

TOTAL AMOUNT OPTION 1 ITEMS (ITEMS 0019 THROUGH 0019AL): $ _______________________

TOTAL AMOUNT OPTION 2 ITEMS (ITEMS 0020 THROUGH 0020AP): $ _______________________

TOTAL AMOUNT OPTION 3 ITEMS (ITEMS 0021 THROUGH 0021AL): $ _______________________

TOTAL AMOUNT OPTION 4 ITEMS (ITEMS 0022 THROUGH 0022AQ): $ _______________________

TOTAL AMOUNT OPTION 5 ITEMS (ITEMS 0023 THROUGH 0023AB): $ _______________________

TOTAL OVERALL BID AMOUNT (LINE ITEMS 0001 THROUGH 0023AB):

Section 00100 - Bidding Schedule/Instructions to Bidders

IMPORTANT BID NOTES

WHEREIN STATED IN THIS SOLICITATION “OFFER” OR “OFFEROR,” IT MEANS BID OR BIDDER

THE ABOVE SOLICITATION CONTRACT FORM IS TO BE USED BY BIDDERS TO SUBMIT THEIR BIDS;

IT IS ALSO CONSIDERED THE “BID SCHEDULE” AS TERMED THROUGHOUT THE SOLICITATION.

1. BID CONDITIONS:

a. The Contractor shall bid ALL items including the option items 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 items (including option items) included in the Bid Schedule. The Contractor shall enter both its unit price and extended price for each Bid Item and the Option Items.

b. The Government intends to award all Bid Items to the responsive, responsible bidder submitting the lowest aggregate for all items in the bid schedule.

2. OPTION PROVISIONS:

OPTION PROVISIONS FOR GROUPS 1 THROUGH 4: At the discretion of the government, it may award any, all or none of the Option Items within 60 calendar days following the Contractor’s acknowledgement of the Notice to Proceed letter. For any option exercised, the option will be awarded at the price(s) set forth in the resultant contract and the work must be completed within the performance time of the contract, which is 365 calendar days after the Contractor’s acknowledgement of the Notice to Proceed. ADDITIONAL BONDING: Should any one of the option items be awarded, the Contractor will be required to secure additional bonding (RE: FAR Clause 52.228-15 at Section 00700 of the solicitation and resulting contract document).

OPTION PROVISIONS FOR GROUP 5: At the discretion of the government, it may award any, all or none of the Option Items within 250 calendar days following the Contractor’s acknowledgement of the Notice to Proceed letter. For any option exercised, the option will be awarded at the price(s) set forth in the resultant contract and the work must be completed within the performance time of the contract, which is 365 calendar days after the Contractor’s acknowledgement of the Notice to Proceed. ADDITIONAL BONDING: Should any one of the option items be awarded, the Contractor will be required to secure additional bonding (RE: FAR Clause 52.228- 15 at Section 00700 of the solicitation and resulting contract document).

3. Split or multiple awards will not result from this Solicitation.

4. 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 and comply with all other instructions provided herein this solicitation.

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 “BID” (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.

f. PRE-AWARD SURVEY: See Attachment A, Pre-Award Survey Information, of questionnaire which follows this solicitation. All Contractors are to complete the enclosed questionnaire and submit a fully completed copy along with all other deliverables required by this Solicitation.

g. DELIVERY OF BIDS:

(1) 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.

(2) 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.

(3) Hand-carried Bids Delivered on the Day of the Bid Opening PRIOR TO NOON: For bids being hand-carried prior to 12:00 NOON on the date of the bid opening, the bidder shall CONTACT Ericka Hillard at 312‐846‐5378, or 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.

(4) 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.

5. 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.

6. QUESTIONS: PLEASE NOTE: INTERESTED BIDDERS MUST SUBMIT THEIR CONTRACTING AND TECHNICAL INQUIRIES to Ms. Ericka Hillard at Email: ericka.d.hillard@usace.army.mil – BE SURE TO INCLUDE THE SOLICITATION NUMBER W912P6-17-B-0008 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 for this project beginning promptly at 10:00 am (CST) on September 7, 2017 at the following location: Gary Sanitary District, 3600 W. 3rd Avenue, Gary, Indiana 46406.

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.

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 prebid 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.

Downloadable Files Information:

All sewers to be rehabilitated as a part of this work have been televised to the extent possible.

These videos are available to all bidders. Please contact Laura Vanden Berg at 312-846-5403 or laura.c.vandenberg@usace.army.mil to request the videos. It is not mandatory for bidders to obtain the video, it is another tool offered to gain insight into the project.

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

52.204-16 Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting JUL 2016 52.204-18 Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance JUL 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 52.214-19 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 52.225-10 Notice of Buy American Requirement--Construction

Materials

MAY 2014

52.228-2 Additional Bond Security OCT 1997 252.204-7008 Compliance With Safeguarding Covered Defense Information

Controls

OCT 2016

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY FULL TEXT

52.211-6 BRAND NAME OR EQUAL (AUG 1999)

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

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

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

(2) Clearly identify the item by--

(i) Brand name, if any; and

(ii) Make or model number;

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

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

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

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

(End of provision)

52.214-3 AMENDMENTS TO INVITATIONS FOR BIDS (DEC 2016)

(a) If this solicitation is amended, then all terms and conditions which are not modified remain unchanged.

(b) (1) Bidders shall acknowledge receipt of any amendment to this solicitation--

(i) By signing and returning the amendment;

(ii) By identifying the amendment number and date in space provided for this purpose on the form for submitting a bid;

(iii) By letter;

(iv) By facsimile, if facsimile bids are authorized in the solicitation; or

(v) By email, if email bids are authorized in the solicitation.

(2) The Government must receive the acknowledgement by the time and at the place specified for receipt of bids.

52.214-18 PREPARATION OF BIDS--CONSTRUCTION (APR 1984)

(a) Bids must be (1) submitted on the forms furnished by the Government or on copies of those forms, and (2) manually signed. The person signing a bid must initial each erasure or change appearing on any bid form.

(b) The bid form may require bidders to submit bid prices for one or more items on various bases, including--

(1) Lump sum bidding;

(2) Alternate prices;

(3) Units of construction; or

(4) Any combination of subparagraphs (1) through (3) above.

(c) If the solicitation requires bidding on all items, failure to do so will disqualify the bid. If bidding on all items is not required, bidders should insert the words "no bid" in the space provided for any item on which no price is submitted.

(d) Alternate bids will not be considered unless this solicitation authorizes their submission.

52.216-1 TYPE OF CONTRACT (APR 1984)

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

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

20.9% 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 state of Indiana, Gary, Lake County.

52.228-1 BID GUARANTEE (SEP 1996)

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

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

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

(c) The amount of the bid guarantee shall be 20% 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, Chicago District Directorate of Contracting USACE – Chicago District 231 South LaSalle Street, Suite 1500 Chicago, Illinois 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: Douglas Anderson Address: 906 N Griffith Blvd, Griffith, IN 46319 Telephone: 219-923-1763

Downloadable Files Information:

All sewers to be rehabilitated as a part of this work have been televised to the extent possible. These videos are available to all bidders. Please contact Laura Vanden Berg at 312-846-5403 or laura.c.vandenberg@usace.army.mil to request the videos. It is not mandatory for bidders to obtain the video, it is another tool offered to gain insight into the project.

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

252.236-7008 CONTRACT PRICES - BIDDING SCHEDULES. (DEC 1991)

(a) The Government's payment for the items listed in the Bidding Schedule shall constitute full compensation to the Contractor for --

(1) Furnishing all plant, labor, equipment, appliances, and materials; and

(2) Performing all operations required to complete the work in conformity with the drawings and specifications.

(b) The Contractor shall include in the prices for the items listed in the Bidding Schedule all costs for work in the specifications, whether or not specifically listed in the Bidding Schedule.

Section 00600 - Representations & Certifications

52.203-19 Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality

Agreeements or Statements

JAN 2017

52.204-19 Incorporation by Reference of Representations and Certifications.

DEC 2014

52.209-7 Information Regarding Responsibility Matters JUL 2013

52.204-8 ANNUAL REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS (JAN 2017)

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

(2) The small business size standard is $36,500,000.

(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 elinquent 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 in which the place of performance is specified by the Government.

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

(xi) 52.219-1, Small Business Program Representations (Basic & Alternate I). This provision applies to solicitations when the contract will be performed in the United States or its outlying areas.

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

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

(xii) 52.219-2, Equal Low Bids. This provision applies to solicitations when contracting by sealed bidding and the contract will be performed in the United States or its outlying areas.

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

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

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

(xvi) 52.222-57, Representation Regarding Compliance with Labor Laws (Executive Order 13673). This provision applies to solicitations expected to exceed $50 million which are issued from October 25, 2016 through April 24, 2017, and solicitations expected to exceed $500,000, which are issued after April 24, 2017.

Note to paragraph (c)(1)(xvi): By a court order issued on October 24, 2016, 52.222-57 is enjoined indefinitely as of the date of the order. The enjoined paragraph will become effective immediately if the court terminates the injunction. At that time, DoD, GSA, and NASA will publish a document in the Federal Register advising the public of the termination of the injunction.

(xvii) 52.223-1, Biobased Product Certification.