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SOLICIATION NO: W912P619B0018

CHICAGO DISTRICT

LEADERS IN CUSTOMER CARE

6TH STREET SEWER IMROVEMENTS

CITY OF HOBART, INDIANA

CONSTRUCTION SOLICITATION

AND SPECIFICATIONS

Certified Final Documents – Ready to Advertise W912P619B0018 August 22, 2019

6TH STREET SANITARY SEWER IMPROVEMENTS, CITY OF HOBART, IN W912P619B0018

PROJECT TABLE OF CONTENTS

DIVISION 00 - PROCUREMENT AND CONTRACTING REQUIREMENTS

00 10 00 SOLICITATION

00 21 13 INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS

00 45 00 REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

00 70 00 CONDITIONS OF THE CONTRACT

00 73 00 SUPPLEMENTARY CONDITIONS

WAGE RATES

DIVISION 00 – LEVEL 2 – SUBSURFACE IMFORMATION

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 PRICE AND PAYMENT PROCEDURES

01 33 00 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES

01 35 26 GOVERNMENTAL SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

01 42 00 SOURCES FOR REFERENCE PUBLICATIONS

01 45 00.00 10 QUALITY CONTROL

01 45 00.15 10 RESIDENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM CONTRACTOR MODE (RMS CM)

01 50 00 TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION FACILITIES

01 55 26.00 03 TEMPORARY TRAFFIC CONTROL

01 57 20.02 03 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION FOR INDIANA

01 58 00 PROJECT IDENTIFICATION

01 78 00 CLOSEOUT SUBMITTALS

DIVISION 03 CONCRETE

03 48 00 PRECAST MANHOLES AND STRUCTURES

DIVISION 31 EARTHWORK

31 11 00 CLEARING AND GRUBBING

31 23 00.00 20 EXCAVATION AND FILL

DIVISION 32 EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS

32 11 23 AGGREGATE BASE COURSE (ABC)

32 11 30.10 CHEMICAL MODIFICATION OF SOILS

32 12 16 HIT-MIX ASPHALT (HMA) FOR ROADS

32 13 13.06 PORTLAND CEMENT CONCRETE PAVEMENT FOR ROADS

AND SITE FACILITIES

32 92 19 FINISH GRADING, SEEDING, AND PLANTING

DIVISION 33 UTILITIES

33 05 23.13 HORIZONTAL DIRECTIONAL DRILLING (HDD)

33 30 00 SANITARY SEWERS

33 31 23.00 10 SANITARY SEWER FORCE MAIN PIPING

33 32 16 PACKAGED UTILITY WASTEWATER PUMPING STATIONS

-- End of Project Table of Contents –

W81G6691695879

COMPETITION FOR THIS ACQUISITION IS RESTRICTED TO SMALL BUSINESS CONCERNS

PROJECT TITLE: 6th Street Sanitary Sew er Improvements Construction project in Hobart, IN (USACE - Chicago District Project)

DESCRIPTION: Performance of street gravity sanitary sew er improvements. WEST w ork: Sanitary sew er collection & conveyance system improvements to serve 18 customers along the 6th Street corridor to the w est of Indiana Street to include an 8-inch sanitary sew er, manholes, tee-w yes, sew er service laterals, & surface restoration. - EAST w ork: Sanitary sew er collection & conveyance system improvements to serve 20 customers along the 6th Street corridor to the east of Gilbert Court to include a small diameter low -pressure sanitary force main, low -pressure grinder pump stations, sew er service laterals, & surface restoration.

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

The estimated price range for this construction project is betw een $500,000.00 and $1,000,000.00

Applicable Wage Rates: General Decision Number: IN20190001 8/16/2019

ELECTRONIC AND FAXED BIDS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. SPLIT AWARDS WILL NOT RESULT FROM THIS ACQUISITON.

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

X

ANNETTE H LAKES 312.846.5368

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-2019

(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 X mandatory, negotiable. (See _________________________Sect 00 70 00

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 ______________23 Sep 2019 (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 of fers 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:

W912P619B0018 63

20B. SIGNATURE

(REV. 4-85)STANDARD FORM 1442 BACK

TO SIGN

NSN 7540-01-155-3212

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

CODE FACILITY CODE

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

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

AMOUNTS SEE SCHEDULE OF PRICES

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

19. ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF AMENDMENTS

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

AMENDMENT NO.

DATE

20A. NAME AND TITLE OF PERSON AUTHORIZED TO SIGN

OFFER (Type or print)

AWARD (To be completed by Government)

21. ITEMS ACCEPTED:

22. AMOUNT 23. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

24. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN ITEM

(4 copies unless otherwise specified)

CODE

(Insert any number equal to or greater than

20C. OFFER DATE

25. OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION PURSUANT TO

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

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

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

See Item 14

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

30B. SIGNATURE

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

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

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

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

30C. DATE

(Type or print)

TEL: EMAIL:

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

BY

CONTRACTING OFFICER WILL COMPLETE ITEM 28 OR 29 AS APPLICABLE

(Contractor is required to sign this28. NEGOTIATED AGREEMENT

(M ust be fully completed by offeror)OFFER

Section 00 10 00 - Solicitation

CONTRACTING BID FORM

THE “SOLICITATION CONTRACT FORM” CONTAINED AT THIS SECTION 00 10 00 OF THE

SOLICITATION DOCUMENT SHALL BE USED BY BIDDERS TO SUBMIT THEIR BIDS; SAID FORM IS

CONSIDERED THE “BID SCHEDULE” AS TERMED THROUGHOUT THIS SOLICITATION.

ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

BASE WORK - WEST 6TH STREET

FFP

This is a Parent Line Item linking Sub-items 0001AA through 0001AT under this Bid Schedule. This Line Item is integral and sets forth the primary work related directly to the respective Sub-items; therefore, the sub-items shall be separately priced at their individual Sub-item Number , which if awarded, will be executed at the quantities, prices and or amounts established therein to satisfy the contract requirements.

Furthermore, this Parent line item shall not be scheduled separately for delivery or priced for payment purposes. Accordingly, delivery, shipment and pricing, all apply to the quantities delineated at the sub-item level.

PURCHASE REQUEST NUMBER: W81G6691695879

NET AMT

0001AA 1 Job

MOBILIZATION (BASE WORK)

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 (BASE WORK)

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 Maintenance of Traffic

0001AD 1 Job Clearing and Grubbing

0001AE 629 Square

Yard

Subgrade Treatment, 16"

0001AF 934 Square

HMA for Mainline

0001AG 157 Square

HMA for Patching

0001AH 19 Square

Aggregate For Drives

0001AJ 186 Square

Mulched Seeding, Type 1

0001AK 1 Each Connection to Existing Manhole

0001AL 16 Each 8"x6" Sanitary Sewer Connection

0001AM 4 Each Sanitary Manhole, Type A

0001AN 16 Each 6" Sanitary Cleanout

0001AP 660 Linear

Foot

8" Sanitary Pipe

0001AQ 407 Linear

6" Service Lateral

0001AR 2 Each Contaminated Soil Sampling & Analysis

0001AS 2 Each Dewatering Groundwater Sampling

& Analysis

0001AT 1 Lot

PERFORMANCE & PAYMENT BONDS (BASE WORK)

FFP

THIS IS A COST REIMBURSABLE LINE ITEM FOR BOND COVERAGE

FOR LINE ITEMS 0001AA THROUGH 0001AS.

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 PRIORITY AREA #1 - EAST 6TH STREET

FFP

This is a Parent Item, linking Option Sub-items 0002AA through 0002AT under this Bid Schedule. This Line Item is integral and sets forth the primary work related directly to the respective Sub-items; therefore, the sub-items shall be separately priced at their individual Sub-item Number , which if awarded, will be executed at the quantities, prices and or amounts established therein to satisfy the contract requirements.

Furthermore, this Parent line item shall not be scheduled separately for delivery or priced for payment purposes. Accordingly, delivery, shipment and pricing, all

0002AA 1 Job

OPTION MOBILIZATION (PRIORITY AREA #1)

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 (PRIORITY AREA #1)

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 Clearing and Grubbing

0002AE 368 Square

OPTION HMA for Patching

0002AF 48 Square

OPTION Concrete Sidewalk, 4"

0002AG 13 Square

OPTION Mulched Seeding, Type 1

0002AH 1 Each OPTION Connection to Existing Manhole Forcemain

0002AJ 22 Each OPTION Sanitary Service Connection, Forcemain

0002AK 22 Each OPTION Forcemain Lateral Assembly

0002AL 719 Linear

OPTION 2" Sanitary Forcemain

0002AM 1,039 Linear

OPTION 3" Sanitary Forcemain

0002AN 547 Linear

OPTION 1-1/4" Forceman Lateral

0002AP 1 Each OPTION Terminal Flusing Connection

0002AQ 1 Each OPTION Air/Vacuum Release Structure

0002AR 2 Each OPTION Contaminated Soil Sampling & Analysis

0002AS 2 Each OPTION Dewatering Groundwater Sampling

& Analysis

0002AT 1 Lot

OPTION PERFORMANCE & PAYMENT BONDS

FFP

(PRIORITY AREA #1) THIS IS A COST REIMBURSABLE LINE ITEM FOR

BOND COVERAGE FOR LINE ITEMS 0002AA THROUGH 0002AS.

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 PRIORITY AREA #2 - FLEMING STREET

FFP

This is a Parent Item, linking Option Sub-items 0003AA through 0003AR under this Bid Schedule. This Line Item is integral and sets forth the primary work related directly to the respective Sub-items; therefore, the sub-items shall be separately priced at their individual Sub-item Number , which if awarded, will be executed at the quantities, prices and or amounts established therein to satisfy the contract requirements.

Furthermore, this Parent line item shall not be scheduled separately for delivery or

0003AA 1 Job

OPTION MOBILIZATION (PRIORITY AREA #2)

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

0003AB 1 Job

OPTION DEMOBILIZATION (PRIORITY AREA #2)

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

0003AC 1 Job OPTION Maintenance of Traffic

0003AD 1 Job OPTION Clearing and Grubbing

0003AE 166 Square

OPTION HMA for Patching

0003AF 13 Square

OPTION Aggregate for Drives

0003AG 26 Square

OPTION Mulched Seeding, Type 1

0003AH 2 Each OPTION Connection to Existing Manhole Forcemain

0003AJ 10 Each OPTION Sanitary Service Connection, Forcemain

0003AK 10 Each OPTION Forcemain Lateral Assembly

0003AL 392 Linear

OPTION 2" Sanitary Forcemain

0003AM 144 Linear

OPTION 1-1/4" Forcemain Lateral

0003AN 2 Each OPTION Terminal Flushing Connection

0003AP 2 Each OPTION Contaminated Soil Sampling & Analysis

0003AQ 2 Each OPTION Dewatering GroundwaterSampling& Analysis

0003AR 1 Lot

OPTION PERFORMANCE & PAYMENT BONDS

FFP

(PRIORITY AREA #2) THIS IS A COST REIMBURSABLE LINE ITEM FOR

BOND COVERAGE FOR LINE ITEMS 0003AA THROUGH 0003AQ.

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 PRIORITY AREA #3 - WEST 6TH STREET

FFP

This is a Parent Item, linking Option Sub-items 0004AA through 0004AC under this Bid Schedule. This Line Item is integral and sets forth the primary work related directly to the respective Sub-items; therefore, the sub-items shall be separately priced at their individual Sub-item Number , which if awarded, will be executed at the quantities, prices and or amounts established therein to satisfy the contract requirements.

Furthermore, this Parent line item shall not be scheduled separately for delivery or

0004AA 1,085 Square

OPTION Milling, Asphalt, 1.5"

0004AB 1,085 Square

OPTION HMA for Surface

0004AC 1 Lot

OPTION PERFORMANCE AND PAYMENT BONDS

FFP

(PRIORITY AREA #3) THIS IS A COST REIMBURSABLE LINE ITEM FOR

BOND COVERAGE FOR LINE ITEMS 0004AA THROUGH 0004AB.

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 PRIORITY AREA #4 - EAST 6TH STREET

FFP

This is a Parent Item, linking Option Sub-items 0005AA through 0005AC under this Bid Schedule. This Line Item is integral and sets forth the primary work related directly to the respective Sub-items; therefore, the sub-items shall be separately priced at their individual Sub-item Number , which if awarded, will be executed at the quantities, prices and or amounts established therein to satisfy the contract requirements.

Furthermore, this Parent line item shall not be scheduled separately for delivery or

0005AA 5,179 Square

0005AB 5,179 Square

0005AC 1 Lot

OPTION PERFORMANCE AND PAYMENT BONDS

FFP

(PRIORITY AREA #4) THIS IS A COST REIMBURSABLE LINE ITEM FOR

BOND COVERAGE FOR LINE ITEMS 0005AA THROUGH 0005AB.

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 PRIORITY AREA #5 - FLEMING STREET

FFP

This is a Parent Item, linking Option Sub-items 0006AA through 0006AC under this Bid Schedule. This Line Item is integral and sets forth the primary work related directly to the respective Sub-items; therefore, the sub-items shall be separately priced at their individual Sub-item Number , which if awarded, will be executed at the quantities, prices and or amounts established therein to satisfy the contract requirements.

Furthermore, this Parent line item shall not be scheduled separately for delivery or

0006AA 759 Square

0006AB 747 Square

0006AC 1 Lot

OPTION PERFORMANCE AND PAYMENT BONDS

FFP

(PRIORITY AREA #5) THIS IS A COST REIMBURSABLE LINE ITEM FOR

BOND COVERAGE FOR LINE ITEMS 0006AA THROUGH 0006AB.

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

SUMMATION OF BID PRICES

BASE BID ITEMS, WEST 6TH STREET (“BASE WORK” – ITEMS 0001AA THROUGH

0001AT): $______________________

OPTION ITEMS FOR “PRIORITY AREA #1,” EAST 6TH STREET – (ITEMS 0002AA

THROUGH 0002AT): $_________________________

OPTION ITEMS FOR “PRIORITY AREA #2,” FLEMING STREET – (ITEMS 0003AA

THROUGH 0003AR): $_________________________

OPTION ITEMS FOR “PRIORITY AREA #3,” WEST 6TH STREET – (ITEMS 0004AA

THROUGH 0004AC): $______________________

OPTION ITEMS FOR “PRIORITY AREA #4,” EAST 6TH STREET – (ITEMS 0005AA

THROUGH 0005AC): $______________________

OPTION ITEMS FOR “PRIORITY AREA #5,” FLEMING STREET – (ITEMS 0006AA

THROUGH 0006AC): $______________________

OVERALL TOTAL BID PRICE (ITEMS 0001AA THROUGH 0001AT; OPTION

ITEMS 0002AA THROUGH 0002AT; OPTION ITEMS 0003AA THROUGH 0003AR);

OPTION ITEMS 0004AA THROUGH 0004AC; OPTION ITEMS 0005AA THROUGH

0005AC AND OPTION ITEMS 0006AA THROUGH 0006AC):

Section 00 21 13 - Instructions to Bidders

IMPORTANT BID NOTES:

THE ABOVE SOLICITATION SECTION 00 10 00 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 that are contained in the Bid Schedule INCLUDING ALL OPTION ITEMS, 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 BASE AND OPTION items included in the Bid Schedule. The Contractor shall enter both its unit price and extended price for each Bid Item.

b. From this Solicitation, the government intends to award one firm-fixed price contract to the responsive, responsible bidder submitting the lowest overall aggregate price for all Base and Option Items. The intent is to immediately award the base bid items at the time of award.

c. Split or mulitple awards will not result from this Solicitation.

2. OPTION PROVISIONS:

At the discretion of the government, any, all or none of the Option Items may be exercised within 180 calendar days following the Contractor’s acknowledgment 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 following the Contractor’s acknowledgement of the Notice to Proceed. 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 00 70 00 of the solicitation and resulting contract document).

3. 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 00 45 00 (Representations and Certifications): The bidder must complete the applicable boxes found at Section 00 45 00 of this Solicitation and submit the completed Section along with all other documents required by this Solicitation. In order to place a bid in response to this Soliciation, the bidder must be registered in an “active status” at the System for Award Management (SAM) (registration can be completed on line for free at www.sam.gov). Accordingly, any bid furnished from contractor without an active registration at SAM may be considered non-responsive to the material requirements of this Solicitation 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 bid price or $3M whichever is less.

f. ATTACHMENT A – PREAWARD SURVEY FORM – The bidder shall complete the enclosed Attachment A, the preaward survey form to aid in expediting the award of this project. Only the winning bidder’s information will be surveyed.

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 (CDT) on the date of the bid opening, the bidder shall CONTACT Annette Lakes at 312-846-5368 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 (CDT) 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 3) 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: PLEASE NOTE: INTERESTED BIDDERS MUST SUBMIT THEIR CONTRACTING AND

TECHNICAL INQUIRIES to to Ms. Annette Lakes at annette.h.lakes@usace.army.mil – BE SURE TO

INCLUDE THE SOLICIATION NUMBER W912P619B0018 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 on SEPTEMBER 10, 2019 at 10a.m. Central Time at the following location:

Hobart City Hall Council Chambers (2nd Floor) 414 Main Street Hobart, IN 46342

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 to Ms. Annette Lakes at annette.h.lakes@usace.army.mil – BE SURE TO INCLUDE THE SOLICIATION NUMBER W912P619B0018

AND PROJECT TITLE ON THE SUBJECT LINE OF YOUR EMAIL.

With respect to questions, written questions may be submitted at the beginning of the pre-bid 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.

ATTACHMENT A

PREAWARD SURVEY INFORMATION

(RE: Subparts 9.104-1 and 9.105-1 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation)

CONTRACTOR: __________________________

SOLICITATION W912P619B0018, “HOBART 61ST SEWER IMPROVEMENTS, HOBART, IN”

Please complete the below form to assist in the completion of a Pre-award Survey:

1. Month and Year started in business:__________________________________________

2. Year and State Incorporated:________________________________________________

3. Key Personnel: __________________________________________________________

President/Owner: ___________________________________________________________

Vice President/Partner:________________________________________________________

Secretary/Treasurer:__________________________________________________________

4. Number of Full-Time Employees:____________________________________________

5. Surety -

Agency: ___________________________________________________________________

Agent: ____________________________________________________________________

Address, City & State: _______________________________________________________

Telephone#: ________________________________________________________________

6. Insurance Company -

Agency: ____________________________________________________________________

Agent: _____________________________________________________________________

Address, City & State: _________________________________________________________

Telephone#: _________________________________________________________________

7. Financial Institution Information -

Name of Bank: _______________________________________________________________

Contact Person: _______________________________________________________________

Address, City & State: __________________________________________________________ Telephone#: ___________________________________________________________________

8. References: Provide the names and contact information of three references. Information obtained from references will be used to determine if you have been diligent in the following areas: a) Quality of Work; b) Timely Performance; c) Effectiveness of Management; d) Compliance with Safety Standards; and e) Compliance with Labor Standards.

9. Does your company have any ongoing projects that may cause a problem with completing or beginning performance of the subject project?

END OF FORM

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

52.204-7 System for Award Management OCT 2018 52.204-16 Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting JUL 2016 52.204-18 Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance JUL 2016 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 52.232-15 Progress Payments Not Included APR 1984 252.204-7008 Compliance With Safeguarding Covered Defense Information

Controls

OCT 2016

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY FULL TEXT

52.216-1 TYPE OF CONTRACT (APR 1984)

The Government contemplates award of a FIRM FIXED PRICE CONSTRUCTION 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

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 CITY OF

HOBART, COUNTY OF LAKE, STATE OF INDIANA.

52.225-10 NOTICE OF BUY AMERICAN REQUIREMENT--CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS (MAY 2014)

(a) Definitions. “Commercially available off-the-shelf (COTS) item,” “construction material,” “domestic construction material,” and “foreign construction material,” as used in this provision, are defined in the clause of this solicitation entitled “Buy American --Construction Materials” (Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clause 52.225-9).

(b) Requests for determinations of inapplicability. An offeror requesting a determination regarding the inapplicability of the Buy American statute should submit the request to the Contracting Officer in time to allow a determination before submission of offers. The offeror shall include the information and applicable supporting data required by paragraphs (c) and (d) of the clause at FAR 52.225-9 in the request. If an offeror has not requested a determination regarding the inapplicability of the Buy American statute before submitting its offer, or has not received a response to a previous request, the offeror shall include the information and supporting data in the offer.

(c) Evaluation of offers. (1) The Government will evaluate an offer requesting exception to the requirements of the Buy American statute, based on claimed unreasonable cost of domestic construction material, by adding to the offered price the appropriate percentage of the cost of such foreign construction material, as specified in paragraph (b)(3)(i) of the clause at FAR 52.225-9.

(2) If evaluation results in a tie between an offeror that requested the substitution of foreign construction material based on unreasonable cost and an offeror that did not request an exception, the Contracting Officer will award to the offeror that did not request an exception based on unreasonable cost.

(d) Alternate offers.

(1) When an offer includes foreign construction material not listed by the Government in this solicitation in paragraph (b)(2) of the clause at FAR 52.225-9, the offeror also may submit an alternate offer based on use of equivalent domestic construction material.

(2) If an alternate offer is submitted, the offeror shall submit a separate Standard Form 1442 for the alternate offer, and a separate price comparison table prepared in accordance with paragraphs (c) and (d) of the clause at FAR 52.225-9 for the offer that is based on the use of any foreign construction material for which the Government has not yet determined an exception applies.

(3) If the Government determines that a particular exception requested in accordance with paragraph (c) of the clause at FAR 52.225-9 does not apply, the Government will evaluate only those offers based on use of the equivalent domestic construction material, and the offeror shall be required to furnish such domestic construction material. An offer based on use of the foreign construction material for which an exception was requested--

(i) Will be rejected as nonresponsive if this acquisition is conducted by sealed bidding; or

(ii) May be accepted if revised during negotiations.

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 $3M, 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

(312) 846-5371 (Desk)

(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:

CALUMET AREA OFFICE, GRIFFITH, INDIANA

219-923-1763

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

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

www.acquisition.gov/far

52.252-5 AUTHORIZED DEVIATIONS IN PROVISIONS (APR 1984)

(a) The use in this solicitation of any Federal Acquisition Regulation (48 CFR Chapter 1) provision with an authorized deviation is indicated by the addition of"(DEVIATION)" after the date of the provision.

(b) The use in this solicitation of any FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION AND/OR IT SUPPLEMENTS provision with an authorized deviation is indicated by the addition of "(DEVIATION)" after the name of the regulation.

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 00 45 00 - Representations and Certifications

52.203-19 Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality

Agreements or Statements

JAN 2017

52.204-19 Incorporation by Reference of Representations and Certifications.

DEC 2014

52.209-7 Information Regarding Responsibility Matters OCT 2018 52.219-28 Post-Award Small Business Program Rerepresentation JUL 2013 252.203-7005 Representation Relating to Compensation of Former DoD

Officials

NOV 2011

52.204-8 ANNUAL REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS (OCT 2018)

(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, System for Award Management, is not included in this solicitation, and the Offeror has an active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM), 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 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…