W912P822B0032.pdf

ED 20‐076

IFB NO. WP912P8-22-B-0032

US Army Corps of Engineers New Orleans District

West Shore Lake Pontchartrain, Louisiana Hurricane and Storm Damage Risk Reduction Project

WSLP Pile Load Test St. John the Baptist Parish, Louisiana

Construction Solicitation and Specifications

August 16, 2022

DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY

NEW ORLEANS DISTRICT, CORPS OF ENGINEERS

7400 LEAKE AVENUE

NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA 70118-3651

REPLY TO

ATTENTION OF

Contracting Division Projects East Branch

ATTENTION OFFERORS

In preparing your offer-----

1. Have you signed the offer? Are all blank spaces filled in?

2. If signing on behalf of your company and not an offer thereof, have you attached evidence of your authority to sign the offer?

3. Have you acknowledged receipt of all amendments?

4. Have you checked your bid for possible errors? Arithmetically?

5. Have you furnished all information required by the invitation for bids or the specifications?

6. Are you submitting your offer on time? If mailed, will it reach the place of offer opening at the designated hour?

7. If required by the solicitation, have you submitted a bid bond? Is it signed? Is it in the proper amount?

Electronic submission of Bids under IFB Solicitations:

a.) Email your bid submission to the Contracting Officer and Contract Specialist associated with the IFB:

Contracting Officer – Ms. Margaret C. Maine, email:margaret.c.maine@usace.army.mil

Contract Specialist – Ms. Melissa A. Vaughn, email: Melissa.A.Vaughn@usace.army.mil b.) The bid opening date is scheduled for Wednesday, 14 September 2022, at 11:00AM (CST). On the bid opening date, the Contract Specialist will begin downloading bids approximately one (1) hour prior to the scheduled bid opening, which is the bid cutoff time. All bids received after 10:00 AM CST on Wednesday, 14 September 2022 will be considered late.

c.) Following the conclusion of the bid opening, the Bid Abstract will be uploaded to www.SAM.gov website under this solicitation, within 24-48 hours, excluding weekends.

d.) Bid Bonds (Offer Guarantee) should be submitted electronically with the Bid Package as per the scheduled Bid Opening date provided above.

e.) Bidders are to ensure that the Original Certified Payment & Performance Bonds are electronically provided in accordance with Block 12b of the SF1442 and subsequently mail the originals to the address provided in Block 7 of the SF 1442.

Audio Teleconference Bid Opening Information:

Bid Opening will be held on Wednesday, September 14, 2022 at 11:00 AM CST. Please use the following call-in information to attend the meeting:

1-844-800-2712 Access Code: 43382870 mailto:charles.r.zammit@usace.army.mil%20Contract mailto:charles.r.zammit@usace.army.mil%20Contract mailto:shermeka.l.showers@usace.army.mil

DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY

U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS, NEW ORLEANS DISTRICT

7400 LEAKE AVE

NEW ORLEANS, LA 70118-3651

ED 20-076

SOLICITATION: W912P822B0032 August 16, 2022

FOR: West Shore Lake Pontchartrain, Louisiana, Hurricane and Storm Damage Risk Reduction Project, WSLP Pile Load Test, St. John the Baptist Parish, Louisiana

All bids must be received by 10:00 AM (CST) on 14 September 2022

TO OPEN: Bid Opening will be held at 11:00 AM (CST), on 14 September 2022.

(Questions are due no later than 25 August 2022 at 11:00 AM, (CST)

I. NOTE THE AFFIRMATIVE ACTION PROGRAM REQUIREMENT OF THE EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

CLAUSE WHICH MAY APPLY TO THE CONTRACT RESULTING FROM THIS SOLICITATION.

II. NOTE THE CERTIFICATION OF NONSEGREGATED FACILITIES IN THIS SOLICITATION.

Bidders, offerors and applicants are cautioned to note the "Certification of Non-segregated Facilities" in the solicitation. Failure of a bidder or offeror to agree to the certification will render his bid or offer non-responsive to the terms of solicitations involving awards of contracts exceeding $10,000 which are not exempt from the provisions of the Equal Opportunity clause.

III. Prospective contractors must register in the System for Award Management (SAM). See FAR Clause 52.204-7 for required information. The website for SAM is https://www.sam.gov. You will be required to provide your company’s Dun and Bradstreet (D&B) D-U-N-S number. If you do not already have a D&B D-U-N-S number, one can be requested at http://fedgov.dnb.com/webform.

BIDDERS MUST PROVIDE FULL, ACCURATE AND COMPLETE INFORMATION AS REQUIRED BY THIS

SOLICITATION AND ITS ATTACHMENTS. THE PENALTY FOR MAKING FALSE STATEMENTS IN BIDS

IS PRESCRIBED IN 18 U.S.C. 1001. (FAR 52.214-4 APR 1984)

DESCRIPTION AND MAGNITUDE OF WORK: The work consists of fabricating steel loading frames; driving, testing, and removing steel H-piles and pipe piles; and all other work incidental thereto.

CAUTION TO BIDDERS: VIRTUAL BID OPENING, please read and adhere to all special instructions in reference to subject solicitation and future amendments, including the dial in information.

NOTE: ALL WORK UNDER THESE SPECIFICATIONS SHALL BE PERFORMED IN ACCORDANCE WITH

THE PROVISIONS OF EM 385-1-1 "CORPS OF ENGINEERS SAFETY AND HEALTH REQUIREMENTS

MANUAL", DATED NOVEMBER 2014 OR LATEST EDITION.

SOLICITATION NUMBER: W912P822B0032

ALL QUESTIONS MUST CONTAIN THE SOLICITATION NUMBER IN THE SUBJECT LINE.

IN ACCORDANCE WITH FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATIONS; ALL QUESTIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED IN

WRITING. ANY QUESTIONS RECEIVED IN ANY OTHER FORMAT WILL NOT WARRANT A RESPONSE.

QUESTIONS MUST BE SENT VIA EMAIL AND RECEIVED BY 11:00 A.M. CST, August 25, 2022.

THE GOVERNMENT IS UNDER NO OBLIGATION TO PROVIDE A RESPONSE TO LATE QUESTIONS.

ALL INQUIRIES REGARDING THIS SOLICITATION SHOULD BE MADE TO THE FOLLOWING:

MELISSA A. VAUGHN, CONTRACT SPECIALIST, U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS, NEW ORLEANS DISTRICT

E‐MAIL: MELISSA.A.VAUGHN@USACE.ARMY.MIL PHONE: (504) 862‐2762

COLLECT CALLS NOT ACCEPTED

(See ).

SOLICITATION, OFFER,

AND AWARD

(Construction, Alteration, or Repair) IMPORTANT - The "offer" section on the reverse must be fully completed by offeror.

9. FOR INFORMATION

CALL:

NOTE: In sealed bid solicitations "offer" and "offeror" mean "bid and "bidder".

SOLICITATION

1. SOLICITATION NUMBER

5. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQUEST NUMBER

CODE

6. PROJECT NUMBER

8. ADDRESS OFFER TO

4. CONTRACT NUMBER

7. ISSUED BY

11. The contractor shall begin performance within

12a. THE CONTRACTOR MUST FURNISH ANY REQUIRED PERFORMANCE AND PAYMENT BONDS?

(If "YES", indicate within how many calendar days after award in Item 12b.)

13. ADDITIONAL SOLICITATION REQUIREMENTS:

a. Sealed offers in original and

b. An offer guarantee

c. All offers are subject to the (1) work requirements, and (2) other provisions and clauses incorporated in the solicitation in full text or by reference.

d. Offers providing less than

STANDARD FORM 1442 (REV. 8/2014)

Prescribed by GSA - FAR (48 CFR) 53.236-1(d) calendar days for Government acceptance after the date offers are due will not be considered and will be rejected.

is, is not required.

containing offers shall be marked to show the offeror's name and address, the solicitation number, and the date and time offers are due.

(date). If this is a sealed bid solicitation, offers will be publicly opened at that time. Sealed envelopes copies to perform the work required are due at the place specified in Item 8 by (hour) award, YES NO notice to proceed. This performance period is mandatory negotiable.

calendar days and complete it within calendar days after receiving

a. NAME b. TELEPHONE NUMBER (Include area code) (NO COLLECT CALLS)

12b. CALENDAR DAYS

2. TYPE OF SOLICITATION

SEALED BID (IFB)

NEGOTIATED (RFP)

3. DATE ISSUED PAGE OF PAGES

W912P822B0032

U.S. Army Engineer District, New Orleans 7400 Leake Ave.

New Orleans, LA 70118-3651

10. THE GOVERNMENT REQUIRES PERFORMANCE OF THE WORK DESCRIBED IN THESE DOCUMENTS (Title, identifying number, date)

West Shore Lake Pontchartrain, Louisiana, Hurricane and Storm Damage Risk Reduction Project, WSLP Pile Load Test, St.

John the Baptist Parish, Louisiana ED 20-076

This procurement is set aside for 100% Small Business only. NAICS code is 237990. Invitation For Bid.

The work consists of fabricating steel loading frames; driving, testing, and removing steel H-piles and pipe piles; and all other work incidental theretoncidental work.

The estimated value of magnitude is between $5,000,000.00 and $10,000,000.00.

The deadline for submitting questions for the Solicitation is 25 August 2022 at 11:00 A.M. CST.

Bid Opening is scheduled for 14 September 2022.

U.S. Army Engineer District, New Orleans Attn: CEMVN-CT-E 7400 Leake Ave., Room 172 New Orleans, LA 70118

MELISSA A. VAUGHN (504) 862-2762

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1 208/16/2022 local time 09/14/2022

11:00 a.m.

3 (Three)

FAR 52.211-10

17. The offeror agrees to perform the work required at the prices specified below in strict accordance with the terms of this solicitation, if this offer is accepted calendar days after the date offers are due. (Insert any number equal to or greater than the minimum requirement by the Government in writing within stated in Item 13d. Failure to insert any number means the offeror accepts the minimum in Item 13d.)

OFFER (Must be fully completed by offeror)

AMOUNTS

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

NUMBER

DATE.

AWARD (To be completed by Government)

CONTRACTING OFFICER WILL COMPLETE ITEM 28 OR 29 AS APPLICABLE

14. NAME AND ADDRESS OF OFFEROR (Include ZIP Code)

CODE FACILITY CODE

15. TELEPHONE NUMBER (Include area code)

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

20a. NAME AND TITLE OF PERSON AUTHORIZED TO SIGN OFFER (Type or print)

21. ITEMS ACCEPTED:

22. AMOUNT

26. ADMINISTERED BY

30a. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTOR OR PERSON AUTHORIZED TO SIGN (Type or print)

31c. DATE

STANDARD FORM 1442 (REV. 8/2014) BACK

31b. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

BY

31a. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

29. AWARD (Contractor is not required to sign this document.) Your offer on this solicitation is hereby accepted as to the items listed. This award consummates the contract, which consists of (a) the Government solicitation and your offer, and (b) this contract award. No further contractual document is necessary.

30b. SIGNATURE 30c. DATE

28. NEGOTIATED AGREEMENT (Contractor is required to sign this document and return and deliver all items or perform all work requirements identified on this form and any continuation sheets for the consideration stated in this contract. The rights and obligations of the parties to this contract shall be governed by (a) this contract award, (b) the solicitation, and (c) the clauses, representations, certifications, and specifications incorporated by reference in or attached to this contract.

copies to issuing office.) Contractor agrees to furnish

24. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN

(4 copies unless otherwise specified)

23. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

ITEM 25. OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION PURSUANT TO

27. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY

10 U.S.C. 2304(c) ( ) 41 U.S.C. 3304(a) ( )

20b. SIGNATURE 20c. OFFER DATE

USACE, New Orleans Area Office 7400 Leake Avenue New Orleans, LA 70118-3651

US ARMY CORPS OF ENGR FINANCE CENTER

5722 INTEGRITY DRIVE

MILLINGTON TN 38054-5005

BID BOND

(See instructions on reverse)

OMB Control Number: 9000-0045 Expiration Date: 8/31/2022

PRINCIPAL (Legal name and business address) TYPE OF ORGANIZATION ("X" one)

STATE OF INCORPORATION

SURETY(IES) (Name and business address)

PERCENT

OF BID

PRICE

PENAL SUM OF BOND

AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED

MILLION(S) THOUSAND(S) HUNDRED(S) CENTS

BID IDENTIFICATION

BID DATE INVITATION NUMBER

PRINCIPAL

SIGNATURE(S)

NAME(S) &

TITLE(S)

(Typed)

1.

1. 2.

2.

3.

3.

(Seal) (Seal) (Seal) Corporate Seal

INDIVIDUAL SURETY(IES)

SIGNATURE(S)

NAME(S)

(Typed)

1.

1.

2.

2.

(Seal) (Seal)

CORPORATE SURETY(IES)

NAME &

ADDRESS

STATE OF INCORPORATION LIABILITY LIMIT ($)

SIGNATURE(S)

NAME(S) &

TITLE(S)

(Typed)

1.

1.

2.

2. Corporate Seal

AUTHORIZED FOR LOCAL REPRODUCTION

Previous edition is NOT usable

STANDARD FORM 24 (REV. 8/2016)

Prescribed by GSA - FAR (48 CFR) 53.228(a)

FOR (Construction, Supplies or Services)

OBLIGATION:

We, the Principal and Surety(ies) are firmly bound to the United States of America (hereinafter called the Government) in the above penal sum. For payment of the penal sum, we bind ourselves, our heirs, executors, administrators, and successors, jointly and severally. However, where the Sureties are corporations acting as co-sureties, we, the Sureties, bind ourselves in such sum "jointly and severally" as well as "severally" only for the purpose of allowing a joint action or actions against any or all of us. For all other purposes, each Surety binds itself, jointly and severally with the Principal, for the payment of the sum shown opposite the name of the Surety. If no limit of liability is indicated, the limit of liability is the full amount of the penal sum.

CONDITIONS:

The Principal has submitted the bid identified above.

THEREFORE:

The above obligation is void if the Principal - (a) upon acceptance by the Government of the bid identified above, within the period specified therein for acceptance (sixty (60) days if no period is specified), executes the further contractual documents and gives the bond(s) required by the terms of the bid as accepted within the time specified (ten (10) days if no period is specified) after receipt of the forms by the principal; or (b) in the event of failure to execute such further contractual documents and give such bonds, pays the Government for any cost of procuring the work which exceeds the amount of the bid.

Each Surety executing this instrument agrees that its obligation is not impaired by any extension(s) of the time for acceptance of the bid that the Principal may grant to the Government.

Notice to the surety(ies) of extension(s) is waived. However, waiver of the notice applies only to extensions aggregating not more than sixty (60) calendar days in addition to the period originally allowed for acceptance of the bid.

WITNESS:

The Principal and Surety(ies) executed this bid bond and affixed their seals on the above date.

DATE BOND EXECUTED (Must not be later than bid opening date)

Paperwork Reduction Act Statement - This information collection meets the requirements of 44 USC § 3507, as amended by section 2 of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. You do not need to answer these questions unless we display a valid Office of Management and Budget (OMB) control number. The OMB control number for this collection is 9000-0045. We estimate that it will take 1 hour to read the instructions, gather the facts, and answer the questions. Send only comments relating to our time estimate, including suggestions for reducing this burden, or any other aspects of this collection of information to: General Services Administration, Regulatory Secretariat Division (M1V1CB), 1800 F Street, NW, Washington, DC 20405.

JOINT VENTURE

OTHER (Specify)

PARTNERSHIPINDIVIDUAL

CORPORATION

INSTRUCTIONS

1. This form is authorized for use when a bid guaranty is required. Any deviation from this form will require the written approval of the Administrator of General Services.

2. Insert the full legal name and business address of the Principal in the space designated "Principal" on the face of the form. An authorized person shall sign the bond. Any person signing in a representative capacity (e.g., an attorney-in-fact) must furnish evidence of authority if that representative is not a member of the firm, partnership, or joint venture, or an officer of the corporation involved.

3. The bond may express penal sum as a percentage of the bid price. In these cases, the bond may state a maximum dollar limitation (e.g., 20% of the bid price but the amount not to exceed dollars).

4. (a) Corporations executing the bond as sureties must appear on the Department of the Treasury's list of approved sureties and must act within the limitations listed therein. The value put into the LIABILITY LIMIT block is the penal sum (i.e., the face value) of the bond, unless a co-surety arrangement is proposed.

(b) When multiple corporate sureties are involved, their names and addresses shall appear in the spaces (Surety A, Surety B, etc.) headed "CORPORATE SURETY(IES)." In the space designated "SURETY(IES)" on the face of the form, insert only the letter identifier corresponding to each of the sureties. Moreover, when co-surety arrangements exist, the parties may allocate their respective limitations of liability under the bond, provided that the sum total of their liability equals 100% of the bond penal sum.

(c) When individual sureties are involved, a completed Affidavit of Individual Surety (Standard Form 28) for each individual surety, shall accompany the bond.

The Government may require the surety to furnish additional substantiating information concerning its financial capability.

5. Corporations executing the bond shall affix their corporate seals. Individuals shall execute the bond opposite the word "Corporate Seal"; and shall affix an adhesive seal if executed in Maine, New Hampshire, or any other jurisdiction requiring adhesive seals.

6. Type the name and title of each person signing this bond in the space provided.

7. In its application to negotiated contracts, the terms "bid" and "bidder" shall include "proposal" and "offeror."

NAME &

ADDRESS

STATE OF INCORPORATION LIABILITY LIMIT ($)

SIGNATURE(S)

NAME(S) &

TITLE(S)

(Typed)

1.

1.

2.

2. Corporate Seal

Corporate Seal

LIABILITY LIMIT ($)STATE OF INCORPORATION

2.

2.

1.

1.NAME(S) &

TITLE(S)

(Typed)

SIGNATURE(S)

NAME &

ADDRESS

Corporate Seal

LIABILITY LIMIT ($)

2.

2.

STATE OF INCORPORATION

1.

1.

NAME(S) &

TITLE(S)

(Typed)

SIGNATURE(S)

NAME &

ADDRESS

Corporate Seal

LIABILITY LIMIT ($)

2.

2.

STATE OF INCORPORATION

1.

1.

NAME(S) &

TITLE(S)

(Typed)

SIGNATURE(S)

NAME &

ADDRESS

Corporate Seal

LIABILITY LIMIT ($)

2.

2.

STATE OF INCORPORATION

1.

1.

NAME(S) &

TITLE(S)

(Typed)

SIGNATURE(S)

NAME &

ADDRESS

Corporate Seal

LIABILITY LIMIT ($)

2.

2.

STATE OF INCORPORATION

1.

1.

NAME(S) &

TITLE(S)

(Typed)

SIGNATURE(S)

NAME &

ADDRESS

STANDARD FORM 24 (REV. 8/2016) BACK

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PROJECT TABLE OF CONTENTS

DIVISION 00 – PROCUREMENT AND CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

Solicitation, Offer and Award (SF-1442) 00010 Bidding Schedule 00100 Instructions To Bidders 00600 Representations and Certifications 00700 Contract Clauses

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01100 General Provisions 01 32 17.00 20 Cost-Loaded Network Analysis Schedules (NAS) 01 33 00 Submittal Procedures 01 42 00 Source for Reference Publications 01 45 00.15 10 Resident Management System Contractor Mode (RMS CM) 01 45 04.00 10 Contractor Quality Control 01 57 20.00 12 Environmental Protection 01 78 02.00 10 Closeout Submittals

DIVISION 31 – EARTHWORK

31 11 00.00 12 Clearing and Grubbing 31 62 14.00 12 Pile Load Tests 31 62 16.00 12 Steel H-Piles 31 62 17.00 12 Steel Pipe Piles

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SECTION 00010 – BIDDING SCHEDULE

West Shore Lake Pontchartrain, Louisiana Hurricane and Storm Damage Risk Reduction Project

WSLP Pile Load Test St. John the Baptist Parish, Louisiana

Item DESCRIPTION Estimated Quantity Unit Unit Price Estimated Amount

BASE WORK

I-55 PS & Prescott Test Sites

0001 Mobilization and Demobilization 1 JOB

0002 Clearing and Grubbing 1 JOB

0003 Compression Pile Load Test

0003A First 12 12 EA

0003B All Over 12 7 EA

0004 Tension Pile Load Test

0004A First 6 6 EA

0004B All Over 6 2 EA

0005 Steel H-Piling, HP 14x89 727 LF

0006 18” Steel Pipe Piles 646 LF

0007 24” Steel Pipe Piles 497 LF

0008 30” Steel Pipe Piles 477 LF

TOTAL BASE WORK: $

OPTIONAL WORK (OW)

Reserve Relief Test Site

Mobilization and Demobilization

- OW

1 JOB

0010 Clearing and Grubbing - OW 1 JOB

Compression Pile Load Test -

OW

0011A First 7 - OW 7 EA

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0011B All Over 7 - OW 6 EA

0012 Tension Pile Load Test - OW 1 EA

0013 Steel H-Piling, HP 14x89 - OW 583 LF

0014 24” Steel Pipe Piles - OW 176 LF

0015 30” Steel Pipe Piles - OW 517 LF

TOTAL OPTIONAL WORK: $

TOTAL BASE + OPTIONAL WORK

**The unit "JOB" as used in this Bidding Schedule is synonymous with the term "Lump Sum" used elsewhere within these plans and specifications.

Award will be made as a whole to one bidder.

NOTE 1: Bidders shall furnish unit prices for each item listed in the Schedule requiring a unit price. If the bidder fails to insert a unit price in the appropriate blank for required item(s), but does furnish an extended total, or an estimated amount for such item(s), the Government shall deem the unit price to be the quotient obtained by dividing the extended amount for that line item by the quantity. IF A BIDDER OMITS BOTH THE

UNIT PRICE AND THE EXTENDED TOTAL OR ESTIMATED AMOUNT FOR ANY

ITEM, ITS BID SHALL BE DECLARED NON-RESPONSIVE AND THEREFORE

INELIGIBLE FOR AWARD.

NOTE 2: Any bid may be rejected if the Contracting Officer determines in writing that it is unreasonable as to price. Unreasonableness of price includes not only total price of bid, but the price for individual line items as well. Any bid may be rejected if the prices for any line items or sub line items are materially unbalanced (See FAR 14.404-2, Rejection of Individual Bids).

NOTE 3: THE NOTICE TO PROCEED (NTP): The successful bidder is advised that performance and payment bonds shall be submitted in accordance with the time frame in block 12B of SF 1442. The NTP will be issued immediately after verification of acceptable performance and payment bonds. Within seven (7) days after issuance of the NTP, the Contractor shall initiate a meeting to discuss the submittal process with the Area or Resident Engineer or his authorized representative. Physical work cannot start until the Accident Prevention Plan, Contractor Quality Control Plan, and other submittals which may be required, have been submitted and approved and all preliminary meetings called for under the contract, have been conducted.

NOTE 4: RAPID VENDOR PAYMENT: Web based instructions for the submission of invoices;

http://www.mvn.usace.army.mil/BusinessWithUs/Contracting/RapidVendorPayment.aspx

NOTE 5: OPTIONAL WORK ITEMS. The Government may require the delivery of the numbered line item(s), identified in the schedule as OPTIONAL WORK Items, in the quantities and prices stated in the schedule. The Contracting Officer may exercise the

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OPTIONAL WORK Items by written notice to the Contractor. If implemented, the Government will exercise the OPTIONAL WORK no later than 30 days after Notice to Proceed (NTP). Bidders shall bid on all items including optional items (see “Evaluation of Options” FAR 52.217-5). Failure to bid on all items will result in a non-responsive bid.

NOTE 6: EVALUATION OF OPTIONS (FAR 52.217-5 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 this basic requirement. Evaluation of options will not obligate the Government to exercise the option(s). ** If an option is to be exercised at the time of contract award FAR 17.208 shall be used in place of FAR 52.217-5.

NOTE 7: TIME ADJUSTMENT IN THE EVENT OF THE EXERCISE OF OPTIONAL

WORK. In the event that OPTIONAL WORK items are exercised under the terms of this contract, the time required for completion of the contract will not be adjusted, but the Optional Work shall be performed concurrently with the contract duration of 275 calendar days established for the BASE WORK items specified in the Contract Clause entitled

“COMMENCEMENT, PROSECUTION, AND COMPLETION OF WORK (FAR 52.211-10

– APR 1984)”.

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EVALUATION OF SUBLINE ITEMS (AFARS 5152.211-9000 - DEC 2019).

Item Nos. 0003, 0004, and 0011 are subdivided into two or more estimated quantities and are to be separately priced. The Government will evaluate each of these items on the basis of total price of its subline items.

(End of Clause)

VARIATIONS IN ESTIMATED QUANTITIES – SUBLINE ITEMS (AFAR 5152.211-9001

- DEC 2019)

This variation in estimated quantities clause is applicable only to item Nos. 0003, 0004, and 0011.

a. Variation from the estimated quantity in the actual work performed under any second or subsequent subline item or elimination of all work under such a second or subsequent subline item will not be the basis for an adjustment in contract unit price.

b. Where the actual quantity of work performed for item Nos. 0003, 0004, and 0011 is less than 85% of the quantity of the first subline item listed under such item, the contractor will be paid at the contract unit price for that subline item for the actual quantity of work performed and, in addition, an equitable adjustment shall be made in accordance with the clause at Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 52.211-18, Variation in Estimated Quantity.

c. If the actual quantity of work performed under item Nos. 0003, 0004, and 0011 exceeds 115% or is less than 85% of the total estimated quantity of the subline items under that item and/or if the quantity of the work performed under the second subline item or any subsequent subline item under item No. NONE exceeds 115% or is less than 85% of the estimated quantity of any such subline item, and if such variation causes an increase or a decrease in the time required for performance of this contract the contract completion time will be adjusted in accordance with the clause FAR 52.211-18, Variation in Estimated Quantity.

(End of Clause)

Section 00100 - Instructions to Bidders

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

52.204-22 Alternative Line Item Proposal JAN 2017 52.207-1 Notice Of Standard Competition MAY 2006 52.213-4 Terms and Conditions--Simplified Acquisitions (Other Than

Commercial Products and Commercial Services)

JAN 2022

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 52.214-10 Contract Award--Sealed Bidding JUL 1990 52.214-12 Preparation Of Bids APR 1984 52.214-18 Preparation of Bids-Construction APR 1984 52.214-19 Contract Award-Sealed Bidding-Construction AUG 1996 52.214-23 Late Submission, Modifications, And Withdrawals Of

Technical Proposals Under Two-Step Sealed Bidding

NOV 1999

52.214-24 Multiple Technical Proposals APR 1984 52.214-29 Order Of Precedence--Sealed Bidding JAN 1986 52.214-34 Submission Of Offers In The English Language APR 1991 52.214-35 Submission Of Offers In U.S. Currency APR 1991 52.217-5 Evaluation Of Options JUL 1990 52.219-14 Limitations On Subcontracting SEP 2021 52.222-5 Construction Wage Rate Requirements--Secondary Site of the

Work

MAY 2014

52.222-6 Construction Wage Rate Requirements AUG 2018 52.225-12 Notice of Buy American Requirement - Construction

Materials Under Trade Agreements

MAY 2014

52.228-15 Performance and Payment Bonds--Construction JUN 2020 52.232-13 Notice Of Progress Payments APR 1984 252.236-7008 Contract Prices-Bidding Schedules DEC 1991

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY FULL TEXT

52.203-18 PROHIBITION ON CONTRACTING WITH ENTITIES THAT REQUIRE CERTAIN INTERNAL

CONFIDENTIALITY AGREEMENTS OR STATEMENTS--REPRESENTATION (JAN 2017)

(a) Definition. As used in this provision-- Internal confidentiality agreement or statement, subcontract, and subcontractor, are defined in the clause at 52.203- 19, Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements.

(b) In accordance with section 743 of Division E, Title VII, of the Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015 (Pub. L. 113-235) and its successor provisions in subsequent appropriations acts (and as extended in continuing resolutions), Government agencies are not permitted to use funds appropriated (or otherwise made available) for contracts with an entity that requires employees or subcontractors of such entity seeking to report waste, fraud, or abuse to sign internal confidentiality agreements or statements prohibiting or otherwise restricting such employees or subcontractors from lawfully reporting such waste, fraud, or abuse to a designated investigative or law enforcement representative of a Federal department or agency authorized to receive such information.

(c) The prohibition in paragraph (b) of this provision does not contravene requirements applicable to Standard Form 312, (Classified Information Nondisclosure Agreement), Form 4414 (Sensitive Compartmented Information Nondisclosure Agreement), or any other form issued by a Federal department or agency governing the nondisclosure of classified information.

(d) Representation. By submission of its offer, the Offeror represents that it will not require its employees or subcontractors to sign or comply with internal confidentiality agreements or statements prohibiting or otherwise restricting such employees or subcontractors from lawfully reporting waste, fraud, or abuse related to the performance of a Government contract to a designated investigative or law enforcement representative of a Federal department or agency authorized to receive such information (e.g., agency Office of the Inspector General).

(End of provision)

52.204-6 UNIQUE ENTITY IDENTIFIER (OCT 2016)

(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.

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) 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.

(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).

(End of provision)

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)

52.209-7 INFORMATION REGARDING RESPONSIBILITY MATTERS (OCT 2018)

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

Administrative proceeding means a non-judicial process that is adjudicatory in nature in order to make a determination of fault or liability (e.g., Securities and Exchange Commission Administrative Proceedings, Civilian Board of Contract Appeals Proceedings, and Armed Services Board of Contract Appeals Proceedings). This includes administrative proceedings at the Federal and State level but only in connection with performance of a Federal contract or grant. It does not include agency actions such as contract audits, site visits, corrective plans, or inspection of deliverables.

Federal contracts and grants with total value greater than $10,000,000 means--

(1) The total value of all current, active contracts and grants, including all priced options; and

(2) The total value of all current, active orders including all priced options under indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity, 8(a), or requirements contracts (including task and delivery and multiple-award Schedules).

Principal means an officer, director, owner, partner, or a person having primary management or supervisory responsibilities within a business entity (e.g., general manager; plant manager; head of a division or business segment; and similar positions).

(b) The offeror ( ) has ( ) does not have current active Federal contracts and grants with total value greater than $10,000,000.

(c) If the offeror checked “has” in paragraph (b) of this provision, the offeror represents, by submission of this offer, that the information it has entered in the Federal Awardee Performance and Integrity Information System (FAPIIS) is current, accurate, and complete as of the date of submission of this offer with regard to the following information:

(1) Whether the offeror, and/or any of its principals, has or has not, within the last five years, in connection with the award to or performance by the offeror of a Federal contract or grant, been the subject of a proceeding, at the Federal or State level that resulted in any of the following dispositions:

(i) In a criminal proceeding, a conviction.

(ii) In a civil proceeding, a finding of fault and liability that results in the payment of a monetary fine, penalty, reimbursement, restitution, or damages of $5,000 or more.

(iii) In an administrative proceeding, a finding of fault and liability that results in--

(A) The payment of a monetary fine or penalty of $5,000 or more; or

(B) The payment of a reimbursement, restitution, or damages in excess of $100,000.

(iv) In a criminal, civil, or administrative proceeding, a disposition of the matter by consent or compromise with an acknowledgment of fault by the Contractor if the proceeding could have led to any of the outcomes specified in paragraphs (c)(1)(i), (c)(1)(ii), or (c)(1)(iii) of this provision.

(2) If the offeror has been involved in the last five years in any of the occurrences listed in (c)(1) of this provision, whether the offeror has provided the requested information with regard to each occurrence.

(d) The offeror shall post the information in paragraphs (c)(1)(i) through (c)(1)(iv) of this provision in FAPIIS as required through maintaining an active registration in the System for Award Management, which can be accessed via https://www.sam.gov (see 52.204-7).

(End of provision)

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

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

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

(i) By signing and returning the amendment;

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

(iii) By letter;

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

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

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

(End of provision)

52.216-1 TYPE OF CONTRACT (APR 1984)

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

(End of provision)

52.222-23 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%-23% 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 St. Jojhn the Baptist Parish, Louisiana.

(End of provision)

52.225-11 BUY AMERICAN--CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS UNDER TRADE AGREEMENTS (NOV

2021)

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

Caribbean Basin country construction material means a construction material that--

(1) Is wholly the growth, product, or manufacture of a Caribbean Basin country; or

(2) In the case of a construction material that consists in whole or in part of materials from another country, has been substantially transformed in a Caribbean Basin country into a new and different construction material distinct from the materials from which it was transformed.

Commercially available off-the-shelf (COTS) item—

(1) Means any item of supply (including construction material) that is--

(i) A commercial product (as defined in paragraph (1) of the definition of "commercial product" at Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 2.101);

(ii) Sold in substantial quantities in the commercial marketplace; and

(iii) Offered to the Government, under a contract or subcontract at any tier, without modification, in the same form in which it is sold in the commercial marketplace; and

(2) Does not include bulk cargo, as defined in 46 U.S.C. 40102(4)such as agricultural products and petroleum products.

Component means an article, material, or supply incorporated directly into a construction material.

Construction material means an article, material, or supply brought to the construction site by the Contractor or subcontractor for incorporation into the building or work. The term also includes an item brought to the site preassembled from articles, materials, or supplies. However, emergency life safety systems, such as emergency lighting, fire alarm, and audio evacuation systems, that are discrete systems incorporated into a public building or work and that are produced as complete systems, are evaluated as a single and distinct construction material regardless of when or how the individual parts or components of those systems are delivered to the construction site.

Materials purchased directly by the Government are supplies, not construction material.

Cost of components means--

(1) For components purchased by the Contractor, the acquisition cost, including transportation costs to the place of incorporation into the construction material (whether or not such costs are paid to a domestic firm), and any applicable duty (whether or not a duty-free entry certificate is issued); or

(2) For components manufactured by the Contractor, all costs associated with the manufacture of the component, including transportation costs as described in paragraph (1) of this definition, plus allocable overhead costs, but excluding profit. Cost of components does not include any costs associated with the manufacture of the construction material.

Designated country means any of the following countries:

(1) A World Trade Organization Government Procurement Agreement (WTO GPA) country (Armenia, Aruba, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Korea (Republic of), Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Moldova, Montenegro, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Singapore, Slovak Republic, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Ukraine, or United Kingdom);

(2) A Free Trade Agreement (FTA) country (Australia, Bahrain, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Korea (Republic of), Mexico, Morocco, Nicaragua, Oman, Panama, Peru, or Singapore);

(3) A least developed country (Afghanistan, Angola, Bangladesh, Benin, Bhutan, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cambodia, Central African Republic, Chad, Comoros, Democratic Republic of Congo, Djibouti, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Gambia, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Haiti, Kiribati, Laos, Lesotho, Liberia, Madagascar, Malawi, Mali, Mauritania, Mozambique, Nepal, Niger, Rwanda, Samoa, Sao Tome and Principe, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Solomon Islands, Somalia, South Sudan, Tanzania, Timor-Leste, Togo, Tuvalu, Uganda, Vanuatu, Yemen, or Zambia); or

(4) A Caribbean Basin country (Antigua and Barbuda, Aruba, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Bonaire, British Virgin Islands, Curacao, Dominica, Grenada, Guyana, Haiti, Jamaica, Montserrat, Saba, St. Kitts and Nevis, St. Lucia, St.

Vincent and the Grenadines, Sint Eustatius, Sint Maarten, or Trinidad and Tobago).

Designated country construction material means a construction material that is a WTO GPA country construction material, an FTA country construction material, a least developed country construction material, or a Caribbean Basin country construction material.

Domestic construction material means--

(1) For construction material that does not consist wholly or predominantly of iron or steel or a combination of both-

(i) An unmanufactured construction material mined or produced in the United States; or

(ii) A construction material manufactured in the United States, if--

(A) The cost of its components mined, produced, or manufactured in the United States exceeds 55 percent of the cost of all its components. Components of foreign origin of the same class or kind for which nonavailability determinations have been made are treated as domestic. Components of unknown origin are treated as foreign; or

(B) The construction material is a COTS item; or

(2) For construction material that consists wholly or predominantly of iron or steel or a combination of both, a construction material manufactured in the United States if the cost of foreign iron and steel constitutes less than 5 percent of the cost of all components used in such construction material. The cost of foreign iron and steel includes but is not limited to the cost of foreign iron or steel mill products (such as bar, billet, slab, wire, plate, or sheet), castings, or forgings utilized in the manufacture of the construction material and a good faith estimate of the cost of all foreign iron or steel components excluding COTS fasteners. Iron or steel components of unknown origin are treated as foreign. If the construction material contains multiple components, the cost of all the materials used in such construction material is calculated in accordance with the definition of "cost of components".

Fastener means a hardware device that mechanically joins or affixes two or more objects together. Examples of fasteners are nuts, bolts, pins, rivets, nails, clips, and screws.

Foreign construction material means a construction material other than a domestic construction material.

Foreign iron and steel means iron or steel products not produced in the United States. Produced in the United States means that all manufacturing processes of the iron or steel must take place in the United States, from the initial melting stage through the application of coatings, except metallurgical processes involving refinement of steel additives. The origin of the elements of the iron or steel is not relevant to the determination of whether it is domestic or foreign.

Least developed country construction material means a construction material that--

(1) Is wholly the growth, product, or manufacture of a least developed country; or

(2) In the case of a construction material that consists in whole or in part of materials from another country, has been substantially transformed in a least developed country into a new and different construction material distinct from the materials from which it was transformed.

Free Trade Agreement country construction material means a construction material that—

(1) Is wholly the growth, product, or manufacture of a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) country; or

(2) In the case of a construction material that consists in whole or in part of materials from another country, has been substantially transformed in a FTA country into a new and different construction material distinct from the materials from which it was transformed.

Least developed country construction material means a construction material that—

(1) Is wholly the growth, product, or manufacture of a least developed country; or

(2) In the case of a construction material that consists in whole or in part of materials from another country, has been substantially transformed in a least developed country into a new and different construction material distinct from the materials from which it was transformed.

Predominantly of iron or steel or a combination of both means that the cost of the iron and steel content exceeds 50 percent of the total cost of all its components. The cost of iron and steel is the cost of the iron or steel mill products (such as bar, billet, slab, wire, plate, or sheet), castings, or forgings utilized in the manufacture of the product and a good faith estimate of the cost of iron or steel components excluding COTS fasteners.

Steel means an alloy that includes at least 50 percent iron, between 0.02 and 2 percent carbon, and may include other elements.

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