IFB_SOLICITATION_DOC_W912P619B0020_CROWN_POINT_IN_101st_Ave_Sewer_Replacement_RTA_SPECS_(20-Aug-19).pdf

SOLICITATION NO: W912P619B0020

CHICAGO DISTRICT

LEADERS IN CUSTOMER CARE

101ST AVENUE SEWER REPLACEMENT

PROJECT, CROWN POINT, INDIANA

CONSTRUCTION SOLICITATION AND

SPECIFICATIONS

Certified Final Documents – Ready to Advertise W912P619B0020 August 20, 2019

101st AVENUE SEWER REPLACEMENT PROJECT, CROWN POINT, INDIANA W912P619B0020

PROJECT TABLE OF CONTENTS

DIVISION 00 PROCUREMENT & CONTRACTING REQUIREMENTS

00 10 00 SOLICITATION

00 21 00 INSTRUCTIONS

00 22 13 SUPPLEMENTARY INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS

00 45 00 REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

00 70 00 CONDITIONS OF THE CONTRACT

00 73 00 SUPPLEMENTARY CONDITIONS

WAGE RATES

DIVISION 01 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 10 00 GENERAL PROVISIONS

01 11 00 SUMMARY OF WORK

01 14 00 WORK RESTRICTIONS

01 22 00.00 10 PRICE AND PAYMENT PROCEDURES

01 30 00 ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS

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 AND CONTROLS

01 57 20.02 03 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION FOR INDIANA

01 58 00 PROJECT IDENTIFICATION

01 78 00 CLOSEOUT SUBMITTALS

DIVISION 02 EXISTING CONDITIONS

02 41 00 DEMOLITION

DIVISION 03 CONCRETE

03 42 13.00 10 PLANT-PRECAST CONCRETE PRODUCTS FOR BELOW

GRADE CONSTRUCTION

DIVISION 07 THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

07 92 00 JOINT SEALANTS

DIVISION 31 EARTHWORK

31 00 00 EARTHWORK

DIVISION 32 EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS

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

32 13 13.06 PORTLAND CEMENT CONCRETE PAVEMENT FOR ROADS AND

SITE FACILITIES

32 16 19 CONCRETE CURBS, GUTTERS AND SIDEWALKS

32 92 19 SEEDING

DIVISION 33 UTITLITIES

33 30 00 SANITARY SEWERAGE

33 40 00 STORM DRAINAGE UTILTIES

U U

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W81G6691365541

COMPETITION FOR THIS ACQUISITION IS RESTRICTED TO SMALL BUSINESS CONCERNS

PROJECT TITLE: 101st Avenue Sew er Replacement Construction Project in Crow n Point, Indiana - SECTION 219 (USACE ACQUISITION)

PROJECT DESCRIPTION: This project is located in the City of Crow n Point and includes but is not limited to the replacement of approximately 1,288-LF of 30-inch RCP sanitary sew er and 6 manholes w ith new 48-inch RCP sanitary sew er main and manholes, by-pass pumping, connection to the existing treatment plant headw ork’s structure, and all other w ork required for the complete replacement of the existing sanitary sew er. The proposed sanitary sew er main route w ill be along the north side of 101st Ave from the intersection of Merrillville Rd and Indiana Ave to Crow n Point’s w astew ater treatment plant’s headw ork’s structure.

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

The estimated price range for this construction project is betw een $1,000,000.00 AND $5,000,000.00

Applicable Wage Rates: General Decision Number IN20190001 08/16/2019

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

20-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 ______________20 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

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:

W912P619B0020 67

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

CONTRACT 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 BID ITEMS

FFP

(Station 10+00 to 22+15) 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: W81G6691365541

NET AMT

0001AA 1 Job Mobilization

FFP

Under this line item, the contractor is required to perform mobilization activities.

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

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

0001AB 1 Job Demobilization

FFP

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

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

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

0001AC 4 Each Demolition & Removal of Existing

Sanitary Manholes

0001AD 940 Linear

Foot

Demolition and Removal of Existing

30-inch Sewer Pipe

0001AE 2 Each Abandon In Place Existing Manholes

0001AF 2 Each Abondon In Place Existing Pipe

(Cap Existing Pipe Ends)

0001AG 4 Each Sanitary Sewer Manhole, 8' Diameter

0001AH 1,215 Linear

Sanitary Sewer Pipe, 48-inch Diameter

0001AJ 1 Job Headworks Connection

0001AK 1 Job Maintenance of Traffic

0001AL 1 Job Bypass Pumping

0001AM 970 Square

Yard

Remove Asphalt Pavement

0001AN 195 Linear

Remove Concrete Curb

0001AP 18 Square

Remove Concrete

0001AQ 100 Square

Remove Concrete Pavement/Approach

0001AR 1 Job Temporary Erosion and Sediment Control

0001AS 555 Linear

Granular Backfill, 48-inch Sanitary

Sewer Pipe

0001AT 1 Lot Performance & Payment Bond

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 OPTION #1 BID ITEMS

FFP

(Station 22+15 to Station 22+90) This is a Parent Line Item linking Sub-items 0002AA through 0002AM 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 2 Each OPTION Demolition & Removal of Existing

0002AB 2 Each OPTION Demolition & Removal of Existing

0002AC 76 Linear

OPTION Demolition and Removal of Existing

30-inch Sewer Pipe

0002AD 1 Each OPTION Sanitary Sewer Manhole, Doghouse

8' Diameter

0002AE 76 Linear

OPTION Sanitary Sewer Pipe, 48-inch Diameter

0002AF 1 Job OPTION Maintenance of Traffic

0002AG 1 Job OPTION Bypass Pumping

0002AH 110 Square

OPTION Remove Asphalt Pavement

0002AJ 20 Linear

OPTION Remove Concrete Curb

0002AK 1 Job OPTION Temporary Erosion and Sediment Control

0002AL 86 Linear

OPTION Granular Backfill, 48-inch Sanitary

Sewer Pipe

0002AM 1 Lot OPTION Performance & Payment Bond for

FFP

This is a cost reimbursable line item for bond coverage for line items 0002AA through 0002AL

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 OPTION #2 BID ITEMS

FFP

(Station 10+00 to Station 22+90) This is a Parent Line Item linking Sub-items 0003AA through 0003AF 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

0003AA 1,080 Square

OPTION Replace Asphalt Pavement

0003AB 215 Linear

OPTION Replace Concrete Curb

0003AC 18 Square

OPTION Replace Concrete Sidewalk

0003AD 100 Square

OPTION Replace Concrete Pavement/Approach

0003AE 1 Job OPTION Surface Restoration - Final Grading and Seeding

0003AF 1 Lot OPTION Performance and Payment Bond

FFP

This is a cost reimbursable line item for bond coverage for line items 0003AA through 0003AE

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 PRICES

SUMMATION OF PRICES:

BASE WORK (ITEMS 0001AA THROUGH 0001AT):

OPTION #1 (ITEMS 0002AA THROUGH 0002AM):

OPTION #2 (ITEMS 0003AA THROUGH 0003AF):

TOTAL OVERALL BID PRICE (ITEMS 0001AA THROUGH 0001AT, ITEMS 0002AA

THROUGH 0002AM, AND ITEMS 0003AA THROUGH 0003AF):

Section 00 21 00 - Instructions

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

52.214-3 Amendments To Invitations For Bids DEC 2016 52.214-4 False Statements In Bids APR 1984 52.214-5 Submission Of Bids DEC 2016 52.214-7 Late Submissions, Modifications, and Withdrawals of Bids NOV 1999 52.214-18 Preparation of Bids-Construction APR 1984 52.214-19 Contract Award-Sealed Bidding-Construction AUG 1996 52.214-34 Submission Of Offers In The English Language APR 1991 52.214-35 Submission Of Offers In U.S. Currency APR 1991 52.225-10 Notice of Buy American Requirement--Construction

Materials

MAY 2014

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

Controls

OCT 2016

252.236-7008 Contract Prices-Bidding Schedules DEC 1991

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY FULL TEXT

52.204-7 SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT (OCT 2018)

(a) Definitions. As used in this provision--

Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) indicator means a four-character suffix to the unique entity identifier. The suffix is assigned at the discretion of the commercial, nonprofit, or Government entity to establish additional System for Award Management records for identifying alternative EFT accounts (see subpart 32.11) for the same entity.

Registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) means that--

(1) The Offeror has entered all mandatory information, including the unique entity identifier and the EFT indicator, if applicable, the Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) code, as well as data required by the Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act of 2006 (see subpart 4.14) into SAM;

(2) The offeror has completed the Core, Assertions, and Representations and Certifications, and Points of Contact sections of the registration in SAM;

(3) The Government has validated all mandatory data fields, to include validation of the Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). The offeror will be required to provide consent for TIN validation to the Government as a part of the SAM registration process; and

(4) The Government has marked the record ``Active''.

Unique entity identifier means a number or other identifier used to identify a specific commercial, nonprofit, or Government entity. See www.sam.gov for the designated entity for establishing unique entity identifiers.

(b)(1) An Offeror is required to be registered in SAM when submitting an offer or quotation, and shall continue to be registered until time of award, during performance, and through final payment of any contract, basic agreement, basic ordering agreement, or blanket purchasing agreement resulting from this solicitation.

(2) The Offeror shall enter, in the block with its name and address on the cover page of its offer, the annotation ``Unique Entity Identifier'' followed by the unique entity identifier that identifies the Offeror's name and address exactly as stated in the offer. The Offeror also shall enter its EFT indicator, if applicable. The unique entity identifier will be used by the Contracting Officer to verify that the Offeror is registered in SAM.

(c) If the Offeror does not have a unique entity identifier, it should contact the entity designated at www.sam.gov for establishment of the unique entity identifier directly to obtain one. The Offeror should be prepared to provide the following information:

(1) Company legal business name.

(2) Tradestyle, doing business, or other name by which your entity is commonly recognized.

(3) Company physical street address, city, state, and Zip Code.

(4) Company mailing address, city, state and Zip Code (if separate from physical).

(5) Company telephone number.

(6) Date the company was started.

(7) Number of employees at your location.

(8) Chief executive officer/key manager.

(9) Line of business (industry).

(10) Company headquarters name and address (reporting relationship within your entity).

(d) Processing time should be taken into consideration when registering. Offerors who are not registered in SAM should consider applying for registration immediately upon receipt of this solicitation. See https://www.sam.gov for information on registration.

(End of Provision)

52.204-16 COMMERCIAL AND GOVERNMENT ENTITY CODE REPORTING (JUL 2016)

(a) Definition. As used in this provision--

Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) code means—

(1) An identifier assigned to entities located in the United States or its outlying areas by the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) Branch to identify a commercial or government entity;

or

(2) An identifier assigned by a member of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) or by the NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA) to entities located outside the United States and its outlying areas that the DLA Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) Branch records and maintains in the CAGE master file. This type of code is known as a NATO CAGE (NCAGE) code.

(b) The Offeror shall enter its CAGE code in its offer with its name and address or otherwise include it prominently in its proposal. The CAGE code entered must be for that name and address. Enter ``CAGE'' before the number. The CAGE code is required prior to award.

(c) CAGE codes may be obtained via--

(1) Registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) at www.sam.gov. If the Offeror is located in the United States or its outlying areas and does not already have a CAGE code assigned, the DLA Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) Branch will assign a CAGE code as a part of the SAM registration process. SAM registrants located outside the United States and its outlying areas shall obtain a NCAGE code prior to registration in SAM (see paragraph (c)(3) of this provision).

(2) The DLA Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) Branch. If registration in SAM is not required for the subject procurement, and the offeror does not otherwise register in SAM, an offeror located in the United States or its outlying areas may request that a CAGE code be assigned by submitting a request at https://cage.dla.mil.

(3) The appropriate country codification bureau. Entities located outside the United States and its outlying areas may obtain an NCAGE code by contacting the Codification Bureau in the foreign entity's country if that country is a member of NATO or a sponsored nation. NCAGE codes may be obtained from the NSPA at https://eportal.nspa.nato.int/AC135Public/scage/CageList.aspx if the foreign entity's country is not a member of NATO or a sponsored nation. Points of contact for codification bureaus, as well as additional information on obtaining NCAGE codes, are available at http://www.nato.int/structur/AC/135/main/links/contacts.htm.

(d) Additional guidance for establishing and maintaining CAGE codes is available at https://cage.dla.mil.

(e) When a CAGE Code is required for the immediate owner and/or the highest-level owner by 52.204-17 or 52.212-3(p), the Offeror shall obtain the respective CAGE Code from that entity to supply the CAGE Code to the Government.

(f) Do not delay submission of the offer pending receipt of a CAGE code.

(End of Provision)

52.204-18 COMMERCIAL AND GOVERNMENT ENTITY CODE MAINTENANCE (JUL 2016)

(a) Definition. As used in this clause--

Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) code means--

(1) An identifier assigned to entities located in the United States or its outlying areas by the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) Branch to identify a commercial or government entity;

or

(2) An identifier assigned by a member of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) or by the NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA) to entities located outside the United States and its outlying areas that the DLA Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) Branch records and maintains in the CAGE master file. This type of code is known as a NATO CAGE (NCAGE) code.

(b) Contractors shall ensure that the CAGE code is maintained throughout the life of the contract. For contractors registered in the System for Award Management (SAM), the DLA Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) Branch shall only modify data received from SAM in the CAGE master file if the contractor initiates those changes via update of its SAM registration. Contractors undergoing a novation or change-of-name agreement shall notify the contracting officer in accordance with subpart 42.12. The contractor shall communicate any change to the CAGE code to the contracting officer within 30 days after the change, so that a modification can be issued to update the CAGE code on the contract.

(c) Contractors located in the United States or its outlying areas that are not registered in SAM shall submit written change requests to the DLA Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) Branch. Requests for changes shall be provided at https://cage.dla.mil. Change requests to the CAGE master file are accepted from the entity identified by the code.

(d) Contractors located outside the United States and its outlying areas that are not registered in SAM shall contact the appropriate National Codification Bureau (points of contact available at http://www.nato.int/structur/AC/135/main/links/contacts.htm) or NSPA at https://eportal.nspa.nato.int/AC135Public/scage/CageList.aspx to request CAGE changes.

(e) Additional guidance for maintaining CAGE codes is available at https://cage.dla.mil.

(End of Clause)

52.214-6 EXPLANATION TO PROSPECTIVE BIDDERS (APR 1984)

Any prospective bidder desiring an explanation or interpretation of the solicitation, drawings, specifications, etc., must request it in writing soon enough to allow a reply to reach all prospective bidders before the submission of their bids. Oral explanations or instructions given before the award of a contract will not be binding. Any information given a prospective bidder concerning a solicitation will be furnished promptly to all other prospective bidders as an amendment to the solicitation, if that information is necessary in submitting bids or if the lack of it would be prejudicial to other prospective bidders.

(End of provision)

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 is CITY OF

CROWN POINT, COUNTY OF PORTER, STATE OF INDIANA.

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

TELEPHONE: 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 DEFENSE FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION AND/OR IT SUPPLEMENTS provision (48 CFR CHAPTER 2)with an authorized deviation is indicated by the addition of "(DEVIATION)" after the name of the regulation.

Section 00 22 13 - Supplementary 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 Ms. Annette Lakes at annette.h.lakes@usace.army.mil – BE SURE TO

INCLUDE THE SOLICIATION NUMBER W912P619B0020 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 Thursday, September 5, 2019 at 10:am Central time. The location for the meeting is: 101 N. East St, Crown Point, IN 46307.

PLACEHOLDER

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 W912P619B0020

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 W912P619B0020, “Crown Point 101st Ave Sewer Replacement, Section 219, 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

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 52.209-13 Violation of Arms Control Treaties or Agreements --

Certification.

JUN 2018

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 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) 52.223-1, Biobased Product Certification. This provision applies to solicitations that require the delivery or specify the use of USDA-designated items; or include the clause at 52.223-2, Affirmative Procurement of Biobased Products Under Service and Construction Contracts.

(xvii) 52.223-4, Recovered Material Certification. This provision applies to solicitations that are for, or specify the use of, EPA- designated items.

(xviii) 52.223-22, Public Disclosure of Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Reduction Goals--Representation. This provision applies to solicitations that include the clause at 52.204-7.)

(xix) 52.225-2, Buy American Certificate. This provision applies to solicitations…