Solicitation W912P825B0001 Comite BBR.pdf

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IFB No. W912P825B0001

US Army Corps of Engineers New Orleans District

Flood Control, Amite River and Tributaries, Louisiana Comite River Basin

Comite River Diversion Project, Bayou Baton Rouge Rock Chute

East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana

27 November 2024

UNRESTRICTED

DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY

CORPS OF ENGINEERS, NEW ORLEANS DISTRICT

7400 LEAKE AVENUE

NEW ORLEANS, LA 70118-3651

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SOLICITATION: W912P825B0001 27 November 2024

FOR: Flood Control, Amite River Tributaries, Louisiana, Comite River Basin, Comite River Diversion Project, Bayou Baton Rouge Rock Chute, East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana

TO OPEN: January 28, 2025, 11:00 AM local time (Bids due at 10:00 AM local time in accordance with “Bid Submission Instructions” in Solicitation Package.

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 clearing and grubbing; construction of new diversion channel; construction of temporary channel; construction of new pump station; demolition and installation of new roadway; removal of existing bridge; construction of highway bridge; pile installation; construction of access roads and culverts; preload installation and removal; removal and disposal of residential structures; maintaining storm water management during construction; traffic control and coordination; asphalt paving, placing high performance turf reinforcement mats; surfacing, riprap and scour protection; stone bedding, turf establishment;

hydroseeding, geotextile placement, road relocation, installation of precast, prestressed concrete pile, pile load testing, fencing and gates, dewatering, and other related incidental work.

CAUTION TO BIDDERS: In delivery of hand-carried bids, bidders are cautioned to allow sufficient time for delays which may be encountered as a result of frequent trains which are subject to block all access roads to place of bid opening for various lengths of time and for visitor background checks by MVN security when entering the installation at place of bid opening. Such delays DO NOT permit acceptance or consideration of late bids. The bid opening will be conducted virtually. See instructions in Solicitation.

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 OCCUPATIONAL

REQUIREMENTS", DATED NOVEMBER 2024

https://www.sam.gov/ http://fedgov.dnb.com/webform b2ctwlag Highlight b2ctwlag Highlight

ALL QUESTIONS REGARDING THIS SOLICITATION

SHOULD BE SENT VIA EMAIL TO:

LAUREN A. GANDOLFI

CONTRACT SPECIALIST

U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS, NEW ORLEANS

DISTRICT E‐MAIL:

LAUREN.A.GANDOLFI@USACE.ARMY.MIL

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PROJECT TABLE OF CONTENTS

Division 00 – PROCUREMENT AND CONTRACTING

Solicitation, Offer and Award SF-1442 00010 Bidding Schedule 00100 Instructions to Bidders 00600 Representations and Certifications 00700 Contract Clauses 00800 Special Contract Requirements

Division 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01100 General Provisions 01 32 01.00 10 Project Schedule 01 33 00 Submittal Procedures 01 42 00 Sources for Reference Publications 01 45 00.15 10 Resident Management System Contractor Mode (RMS CM) 01 45 04.00 10 Contractor Quality Control 01 50 00 Traffic Control and Coordination 01 53 00.02 12 Temporary Retaining Structure 01 57 20.00 12 Environmental Protection 01 57 23.00 12 Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan 01 57 23.01 12 Truck Wash-Down Racks 01 78 02.00 10 Closeout Submittals

Division 02 – EXISTING CONDITIONS

02 41 00 Demolition

Division 03 – CONCRETE

03 11 14.00 12 Formwork for Concrete 03 21 00.00 12 Reinforcing Steel 03 31 00.00 12 Cast-In-Place Structural Concrete 03 42 13.00 10 Plant-Precast Concrete Products 03 45 33.00 10 Precast Prestressed Structural Concrete

Division 05 – METALS

05 50 13 Miscellaneous Metal Fabrications 05 50 14 Structural Metal Fabrications

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Division 09 – FINISHES

09 90 00 Paints and Coatings

Division 10 – SPECIALTIES

10 00 12.00 12 Bridges 10 00 74.00 12 Traffic Signage 10 00 84.00 12 Highway Drainage

Division 26 – ELECTRICAL

26 00 00.00 20 Basic Electrical Materials and Methods 26 05 00.00 40 Electrical Work 26 05 19.10 10 Insulated Wire and Cable 26 05 26.00 40 Grounding and Bonding for Electrical Systems 26 05 71.00 40 Low Voltage Overcurrent Protective Devices 26 08 00 Apparatus Inspection and Testing 26 24 16.00 40 Panelboards 26 27 13.10 30 Electric Meters 26 29 01.00 10 Electric Motors, 3-Phase Vertical Induction Type 26 56 00 Exterior Lighting

Division 31 – EARTHWORK

31 05 19.04 12 Separator Geotextile 31 11 00.00 12 Clearing and Grubbing 31 23 00.00 12 Excavation 31 23 16.16 12 Structural Excavation And Backfill 31 23 19.00 12 Dewatering 31 23 20.00 12 Unwatering 31 24 00.00 12 Embankment 31 37 00.01 12 Grouted Riprap 31 62 13.20 12 Prestressed Concrete Piles 31 62 14.00 12 Pile Load Tests

Division 32 – EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS

32 12 16.00 12 Asphaltic Pavement 32 15 00.00 12 Surfacing 32 17 24.00 10 Pavement Markings 32 31 13.53 High-Security Fences and Gates 32 31 26 Barbed Wire Fences and Gates 32 91 18.00 12 High Performance Turf Reinforced Mat (HPTRM) 32 92 19.04 12 Turf Establishment and Maintenance

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Division 33 – UTILITIES

33 05 23.13 Utility Horizontal Directional Drilling 33 40 00 Storm Drainage Utilities

Division 34 – TRANSPORTATION

34 71 13.16 Highway Guard Rail

Division 35 – WATERWAY AND MARINE CONSTRUCTION

35 20 16.53 Vertical Lift Sluice Gates 35 31 19.04 12 Riprap and Bedding Construction 35 45 02.00 10 Non-Clog Submersible Pumps

Division 40 – PROCESS INTERCONNECTIONS

40 05 13 Pipelines, Liquid Process Piping

APPENDICES

Appendix A City of Baton Rouge / Parish of East Baton Rouge Specification Sections Appendix B Sanitary Sewer Overflow (SSO) Control and Wastewater Facilities

Program

SOLICITATION, OFFER, 1. SOLICITATION NUMBER 2. TYPE OF SOLICITATION 3. DATE ISSUED PAGE OF PAGES

AND AWARD

[gj SEALED BID (IFS)

INVITATION FOR BID

(Construction, Alteration, or Repair) W912P825B0001

□NEGOTIATED (RFP)

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL 11/27/2024

IMPORTANT - The "offer" section on the reverse must be fully completed by offeror.

4. CONTRACT NUMBER 5. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQUEST NUMBER

6. PROJECT NUMBER

7. ISSUED BY CODE 8. ADDRESS OFFER TO

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USACE, MVN CONTRACTING DIVISION

ATTN: CEMVN-CT, ROOM 172

SEE BIDDING INSTRUCTIONS IN SOLICITATION

7400 LEAKE AVE.

NEW ORLEANS LA 70118-3651

9. FOR

I

a. NAME

INFORMATION CALL: ► Lauren A. Gandolfi I

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

(504) 862-2466

SOLICITATION

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

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

SOLICITATION W912P825B0001, Flood Control, Amite River Tributaries, Louisiana, Comite River Basin, Comite River Diversion Project, Bayou Baton Rouge Rock Chute, East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana

The work consists of clearing and grubbing; construction of new diversion channel; construction of temporary channel;

construction of new pump station; demolition and installation of new roadway; removal of existing bridge; construction of highway bridge; pile installation; construction of access roads and culverts; preload installation and removal; removal and disposal of residential structures; maintaining storm water management during construction; traffic control and coordination;

asphalt paving, placing high performance turf reinforcement mats; surfacing, riprap and scour protection; stone bedding, turf establishment; hydroseeding, geotextile placement, road relocation, installation of precast, prestressed concrete pile, pile load testing, fencing and gates, dewatering, and other related incidental work.

This is an UNRESTRICTED procurement. The estimated value of this work is between $25,000,000 and $100,000,000.

****THIS CONTRACT WILL REQUIRE A PROJECT LABOR AGREEMENT (SEE 52.222-33 - NOTICE OF REQUIREMENT FOR PROJECT LABOR AGREEMENT, ALTERNATE I (JAN 2024) INCLUDED IN THIS SOLICITATION****

Deadline for questions is Wednesday, December 20, 2024 at 11 :ODAM Central. All questions must be forwarded via email to lauren.a.gandolfi@usace.army.mil and christopher.m.nuccio@usace.army.mil.

11. The contractor shall begin performance within 10 calendar days and complete it within 1 ,087 calendar days after receiving

□ award, [gj notice to proceed. This performance period is [gj mandatory D negotiable. (See FAR 52.211-1 Q

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

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

[gjYES □ NO

13. ADDITIONAL SOLICITATION REQUIREMENTS:

12b. CALENDAR DAYS

a. Sealed offers in original and 0 copies to perform the work required are due at the place specified in Item 8 by 10:00 AM (hour) local time 1/28/2025 (date). If this is a sealed bid solicitation, offers will be publicly opened at that time. Sealed envelopes containing offers shall be marked to show the offerer's name and address, the solicitation number, and the date and time offers are due.

b. An offer guarantee [gj is, D is not required.

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 __ 6_0 __ calendar days for Government acceptance after the date offers are due will not be considered and will be rejected.

STANDARD FORM 1442 (REV. 12/2022)

Prescribed by GSA - FAR (48 CFR) 53.236-1 (d) b2ctwlag Highlight

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SECTION 00010 – BIDDING SCHEDULE

Flood Control, Amite River Tributaries, Louisiana, Comite River Basin Comite River Diversion Project

Bayou Baton Rouge Rock Chute East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana

Item DESCRIPTION Estimated

Quantity Unit Unit Price Estimated Amount

0001 Mobilization and Demobilization 1 JOB

0002 Safety Fence 1 JOB

0003 Video and Photographic Documentation 1 JOB

0004 Traffic Control 1 JOB

0005 Temporary Retaining Structures 1 JOB

0006 Silt Fences 33,000 LF

0007 Straw Bales 5,000 LF

0008 Truck Wash-Down Racks 1 JOB

0009 Demolition 1 JOB

0010 Approach Slabs 1 JOB

0011 Bridge Concrete 1 JOB

0012 Pump Station Concrete 1 JOB

0013 Pump Station Items 1 JOB

0014 Precast Prestressed Concrete Girders 1,380 LF

0015 Carney Road Bridge 1 JOB

0016 Carney Road Bridge End Bents and Wingwalls 1 JOB

0017 30" RCPA 80 LF

0018 18" RCP 83 LF

0019 54" RCP Extension 8 LF

0020 24" CMP 150 LF

0021 42" CMP 62 LF

0022 Electrical Work 1 JOB

0023 Separator Geotextile - Roadway 25,600 SY

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0024 Separator Geotextile - Diversion 48,500 SY

0025 Separator Geotextile - Bayou Baton Rouge 42,500 SY

0026 Clearing and Grubbing 1 JOB

0027 Excavation for Bayou Baton Rouge Temporary Alignment 18,000 CY

0028 Excavation for Bayou Baton Rouge Rock Chute 167,000 CY

0029 Excavation for Comite River Diversion Channel 712,000 CY

Excavation for Relocation of Carney Road and Pump Station Access

18,500 CY

Carney Road Bridge Abutments/Wingwalls Structural Excavation and Backfill

1 JOB

0032 Channel Unwatering 1 JOB

0033 Pump Station Unwatering 1 JOB

0034 Embankment - Relocation of Carney Road 27,000 CY

0035 Embankment - Pump Station Access and Berm Road 1,000 CY

0036 Embankment - Guide Levees 6,000 CY

0037 Embankment - Proposed Banks and Abandoned Channels 250,000 CY

0038 Embankment - Carney Road Preload 55,800 CY

0039 Grouted Riprap 620 CY

0040 Precast, Prestressed Concrete Pile, 14-inch x 14-inch 160 LF

0041 Precast, Prestressed Concrete Pile, 18-inch x 18-inch 1,046 LF

0042 Precast, Prestressed Concrete Pile, 30-inch x 30-inch 1,147 LF

0043 Pile Load Test (18-inch x 18-inch) 1 EA

0044 Pile Load Test (30-inch x 30-inch) 1 EA

0045 Asphalt Leveling Course 460 TON

0046 Asphalt Binder Course 3,300 TON

0047 Asphalt Wearing Course 2,500 TON

0048 Cold Planing 2,750 SY

0049 Class II Base Course 21,600 SY

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0050 Surfacing 580 CY

0051 Access Road and Laydown Area 1 JOB

0052 High Security Fence 488 LF

0053 Swing Gates 2 EA

0054 Barbed Wired Fencing 4,250 LF

0055 Farm Gates 2 EA

0056 High Performance Turf Reinforcement Mats 3,200 SY

0057 Turf Establishment and Maintenance 91 AC

0058 Utility Horizontal Directional Drilling 197 LF

0059 Guard Rails 1 JOB

0060 Vertical Lift Sluice Gate 1 EA

0061 Bedding Stone No. 1 45,750 TON

0062 Bedding Stone No. 2 3,000 TON

0063 Riprap, R-90 61,500 TON

0064 Riprap, R-3500 4,100 TON

0065 Riprap, R-1500 23,000 TON

0066 Riprap, R-650 12,500 TON

0067 Non-Clog Submersible Pumps 2 EA

0068 Pipelines, Liquid Process Piping 1 JOB

TOTAL BASE WORK: $

OPTIONAL WORK (OW)

0069 Hauling and Disposal, Excess Material - OW 20,000 CY

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.

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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: OPTION WORK ITEMS: The Government may require the delivery of, in whole or part, the Optional Work Item. The Government may exercise the Optional Item by written notice to the Contractor. If the Government activates the Optional Item, the activation will occur while the Contractor’s plant is within the limits of work. No additional mobilization/ demobilization will be paid to the Contractor for the Optional Work.

NOTE 5: 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).

NOTE 6: TIME ADJUSTMENT IN THE EVENT OF THE EXERCISE OF

OPTIONAL WORK. In the event that the OPTIONAL WORK is exercised under the terms of the contract, the work will be performed concurrent with the original contract duration of 1087 calendar days established for the BASE WORK items specified in Section 00700 CONTRACT CLAUSES paragraph entitled

"COMMENCEMENT, PROSECUTION, AND COMPLETION OF WORK".

NOTE 7: RAPID VENDOR PAYMENT: Web based instructions for the submission of invoices;

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

Section 00100 Instructions to Bidders

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

52.204-7 System for Award Management OCT 2018 52.204-22 Alternative Line Item Proposal JAN 2017 52.207-1 Notice Of Standard Competition MAY 2006 52.214-3 Amendments To Invitations For Bids DEC 2016 52.214-4 False Statements In Bids APR 1984 52.214-5 Submission Of Bids DEC 2016 52.214-6 Explanation To Prospective Bidders APR 1984 52.214-7 Late Submissions, Modifications, and Withdrawals of Bids NOV 1999 52.214-18 Preparation of Bids-Construction APR 1984 52.214-19 Contract Award-Sealed Bidding-Construction AUG 1996 52.214-35 Submission Of Offers In U.S. Currency APR 1991 52.217-5 Evaluation Of Options JUL 1990 52.225-12 Notice of Buy American Requirement - Construction

Materials Under Trade Agreements

MAY 2014

52.228-17 Individual Surety--Pledge of Assets (Bid Guarantee) FEB 2021 52.232-13 Notice Of Progress Payments APR 1984 252.204-7019 Notice of NIST SP 800-171 DoD Assessment Requirements NOV 2023

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY FULL TEXT

52.216-1 TYPE OF CONTRACT (APR 1984)

The Government contemplates award of a Firm Fixed Price contract resulting from this solicitation.

(End of provision)

52.222-23 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

26.1% 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

East Baton Rouge Parish, LA

52.222-33 NOTICE OF REQUIREMENT FOR PROJECT LABOR AGREEMENT (JAN 2024)

ALTERNATE I (JAN 2024)

(a) Definitions. As used in this provision, the following terms are defined in clause 52.222-34, Project Labor Agreement, of this solicitation “construction,” “labor organization,” “large-scale construction project,” and “project labor agreement.”

(b) The apparent successful offeror shall--

(1) Negotiate or become a party to a project labor agreement with one or more labor organizations for the term of the resulting construction contract; and

(2) Require its subcontractors to become a party to the resulting project labor agreement.

(c) Consistent with applicable law, the project labor agreement reached pursuant to this provision shall--

(1) Bind the offeror and all subcontractors engaged in construction on the construction project to comply with the project labor agreement;

(2) Allow the offeror and all subcontractors to compete for contracts and subcontracts without regard to whether they are otherwise parties to collective bargaining agreements;

(3) Contain guarantees against strikes, lockouts, and similar job disruptions;

(4) Set forth effective, prompt, and mutually binding procedures for resolving labor disputes arising during the term of the project labor agreement;

(5) Provide other mechanisms for labor-management cooperation on matters of mutual interest and concern, including productivity, quality of work, safety, and health; and

(6) Fully conform to all statutes, regulations, Executive orders, and agency requirements.

(d) Any project labor agreement reached pursuant to this provision does not change the terms of this contract or provide for any price adjustment by the Government.

(e) The apparent successful offeror shall submit to the Contracting Officer a copy of the project labor agreement prior to contract award.

(End of Provision)

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 Twenty (20) percent of the bid price or $3,000,000.00, whichever is less.-

(d) If the successful bidder, upon acceptance of its bid by the Government within the period specified for acceptance, fails to execute all contractual documents or furnish executed bond(s) within 10 days after receipt of the forms by the bidder, the Contracting Officer may terminate the contract for default.-

(e) In the event the contract is terminated for default, the bidder is liable for any cost of acquiring the work that exceeds the amount of its bid, and the bid guarantee is available to offset the difference.

52.233-2 SERVICE OF PROTEST (SEP 2006)

(a) Protests, as defined in section 33.101 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation, that are filed directly with an agency, and copies of any protests that are filed with the Government Accountability Office (GAO), shall be served on the Contracting Officer (addressed as follows) by obtaining written and dated acknowledgment of receipt from

Christopher M. Nuccio 7400 Leake Ave., Room 172 New Orleans, LA 70118

(b) The copy of any protest shall be received in the office designated above within one day of filing a protest with the GAO.

52.252-1 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):

https://www.acquisition.gov

52.252-5 AUTHORIZED DEVIATIONS IN PROVISIONS (NOV 2020)

(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 Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation (48 CFR Chapter 2) provision with an authorized deviation is indicated by the addition of "(DEVIATION)" after the name of the regulation.

https://www.acquisition.gov/

INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS

SOLICITATION NUMBER: W912P825B0001

NOTE: BIDDERS MAY SUBMIT BIDS BY ONLY ONE METHOD: A) ELECTRONIC COMMERCE (EMAIL) OR BY

2) PHYSICAL SUBMISSION. BIDDERS SHALL LIMIT THE BID SUBMITTAL TO ONE OPTION OR THE OTHER, NOT BOTH.

Electronic Submission of Bids (Email):

The New Orleans District utilizes electronic commerce (Email) for receipt of electronic bids under this IFB solicitation. To submit an electronic commerce (Email) bid please follow these steps:

1. Send an email containing your name, email address and bid/proposal to the following emails associated with the IFB (MUST include all emails):

Lauren.A.Gandolfi@usace.army.mil

AND

Christopher.M.Nuccio@usace.army.mil

2. ALL BIDS SUBMITTED BY EMAIL MUST CONTAIN THE SOLICITATION NUMBER IN THE SUBJECT LINE.

3. Once the agency receives your bid/proposal at the above email addresses, you will then receive a confirmation email stating your bid/proposal was received. If a bidder does not receive a reply acknowledging receipt electronically from the New Orleans District, it is incumbent upon the bidder to seek confirmation from the issuing Contracting office by phone.

NOTE: The size limit for incoming emails is 35MB. Any bid/proposal over this size may not be accepted by the server and will constitute the bid not being received timely. Please note that embedded links, URLs, and other html language included may interfere with the USACE server security, which may cause emails to be removed prior to being received by the contracting office. Bidders are advised to refrain from including external links, embedded links, URLs, and other html language not germane to the proposal/bid. Please note it is a bidder’s responsibility, when transmitting its bid electronically, to ensure the receipt of its bid to the proper designee at the proper time. See FAR 14.304(b)(1)(i) regarding untimely electronic bids. Please note, MVN’s computer system firewall may cause a delay in receipt of emails, so be sure to allow ample time for possible delay. If your email would exceed 35MB you can use one of the following methods as a work-around:

- Use .zip files as attachments. Combine multiple files into a .zip file to compress file size prior to adding as an email attachment.

- Send multiple emails. Label each email with same subject line and indicate number of emails.

For example: Smith Construction W912P824BXXXX (1 of 2) Smith Construction W912P824BXXXX (2 of 2).

mailto:Lauren.A.Gandolfi@usace.army.mil mailto:Christopher.M.Nuccio@usace.army.mil

Physical Submission of Bids:

Bidders may submit their bids by hand carrying or express mail to the New Orleans District Contracting Office in Room 172. Bidders are advised to allow adequate time to ensure timely submission of its bid.

Traffic onto the New Orleans District campus may be delayed by trains blocking the entrance or security either at the gate and/or inside of the building. Express delivery may be utilized but it is incumbent upon the bidder to ensure bid delivery time and date is before the receipt of bid cutoff time. See FAR 14.304(b)(1)(ii) and (c).

In accordance with current Security procedures at the District, any bidder hand carrying bids must notify the contract specialist and contracting officer no later than the day before the bid opening via email that they intend to submit their bid in person. Security will be notified of the expected time of the visit. For this bid opening, please notify:

Lauren.A.Gandolfi@usace.army.mil

AND

Christopher.M.Nuccio@usace.army.mil

BID OPENING:

The Bid Opening is currently scheduled for Tuesday, 28 January 2025 at 11:00 AM local time. The Contracting Officer and Contract Specialist will begin downloading bids at 10:00 AM local time, which is the bid submission receipt cutoff time. All bids received after 10:00 AM local time on Tuesday, 28 January 2025, will be considered late.

Audio Teleconference Bid Opening Information:

The audio teleconference number for the bid opening at 11:00 AM CST is:

Join by phone:

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Following the conclusion of the bid opening, in accordance with FAR 14.403(b), abstracts of offers for unclassified acquisitions shall be available for public inspection via SAM.GOV.

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Section 00600 Representations and Certifications

52.204-16 Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting AUG 2020 52.209-7 Information Regarding Responsibility Matters OCT 2018 52.225-25 Prohibition on Contracting with Entities Engaging in Certain

Activities or Transactions Relating to Iran-- Representation and Certifications.

JUN 2020

52.229-11 Tax on Certain Foreign Procurements--Notice and Representation

JUN 2020

252.203-7005 Representation Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials

SEP 2022

252.204-7008 Compliance With Safeguarding Covered Defense Information Controls

OCT 2016

252.204-7017 Prohibition on the Acquisition of Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services -- Representation

MAY 2021

52.204-8 ANNUAL REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS (MAY 2024)

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

(2) The small business size standard is $45,000,000.

(3) The small business size standard for a concern that submits an offer, other than on a construction or service acquisition, but proposes to furnish an end item that it did not itself manufacture, process, or produce is 500 employees, or 150 employees for information technology value-added resellers under NAICS code 541519, if the acquisition--

(i) Is set aside for small business and has a value above the simplified acquisition threshold;

(ii) Uses the HUBZone price evaluation preference regardless of dollar value, unless the offeror waives the price evaluation preference; or

(iii) Is an 8(a), HUBZone, service-disabled veteran-owned, economically disadvantaged women-owned, or women-owned small business set-aside or sole-source award regardless of dollar value.

(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) 52.204-26, Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services--Representation. This provision applies to all solicitations.

(vii) 52.209-2, Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations--Representation.

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

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

(x) 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.

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

(xii) 52.219-1, Small Business Program Representations (Basic, Alternates I, and II). This provision applies to solicitations when the contract is for supplies to be delivered or services to be performed in the United States or its outlying areas, or when the contracting officer has applied part 19 in accordance with 19.000(b)(1)(ii).

(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.

(C) The provision with its Alternate II applies to solicitations that will result in a multiple-award contract with more than one NAICS code assigned.

(xiii) 52.219-2, Equal Low Bids. This provision applies to solicitations when contracting by sealed bidding and the contract is for supplies to be delivered or services to be performed in the United States or its outlying areas, or when the contracting officer has applied part 19 in accordance with 19.000(b)(1)(ii).

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

(xv) 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.

(xvi) 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 products or commercial services.

(xvii) 52.223-1, Biobased Product Certification. This provision applies to solicitations that require the delivery or specify the use of biobased products in USDA-designated product categories; or include the clause at 52.223-2, Reporting of Biobased Products Under Service and Construction Contracts.

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

(xix) 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.

(xx) 52.225-2, Buy American Certificate. This provision applies to solicitations containing the clause at 52.225-1.

(xxi) 52.225-4, Buy American-Free Trade Agreements-Israeli Trade Act Certificate. (Basic, Alternates II and III.)

This provision applies to solicitations containing the clause at 52.225-3.

(A) If the acquisition value is less than $50,000, the basic provision applies.

(B) If the acquisition value is $50,000 or more but is less than $100,000, the provision with its Alternate II applies.

(C) If the acquisition value is $100,000 or more but is less than $102,280, the provision with its Alternate III applies.

(xxii) 52.225-6, Trade Agreements Certificate. This provision applies to solicitations containing the clause at 52.225-5.

(xxiii) 52.225-20, Prohibition on Conducting Restricted Business Operations in Sudan--Certification. This provision applies to all solicitations.

(xxiv) 52.225-25, Prohibition on Contracting with Entities Engaging in Certain Activities or Transactions Relating to Iran—Representation and Certification. This provision applies to all solicitations.

(xxv) 52.226-2, Historically Black College or University and Minority Institution Representation. This provision applies to solicitations for research, studies, supplies, or services of the type normally acquired from higher educational institutions.

(2) The following representations or certifications are applicable as indicated by the Contracting Officer:

[Contracting Officer check as appropriate.]

X (i) 52.204-17, Ownership or Control of Offeror.

X (ii) 52.204-20, Predecessor of Offeror.

(iii) 52.222-18, Certification Regarding Knowledge of Child Labor for Listed End Products.

(iv) 52.222-48, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Maintenance, Calibration, or Repair of Certain Equipment--Certification.

(v) 52.222-52 Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Certain Services--Certification.

(vi) 52.227-6, Royalty Information.

(A) Basic.

(B) Alternate I.

(vii) 52.227-15, Representation of Limited Rights Data and Restricted Computer Software.

(d) The Offeror has completed the annual representations and certifications electronically in SAM accessed through https://www.sam.gov. After reviewing the SAM information, the Offeror verifies by submission of the offer that the representations and certifications currently posted electronically that apply to this solicitation as indicated in paragraph (c) of this provision have been entered or updated within the last 12 months, are current, accurate, complete, and applicable to this solicitation (including the business size standard applicable to the NAICS code referenced for this solicitation), as of the date of this offer and are incorporated in this offer by reference (see FAR 4.1201); except for the changes identified below [ offeror to insert changes, identifying change by clause number, title, date]. These amended representation(s) and/or certification(s) are also incorporated in this offer and are current, accurate, and complete as of the date of this offer.

FAR Clause Title Date Change

Any changes provided by the offeror are applicable to this solicitation only, and do not result in an update to the representations and certifications posted on SAM.

52.204-24 REPRESENTATION REGARDING CERTAIN TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND VIDEO

SURVEILLANCE SERVICES OR EQUIPMENT (NOV 2021)

The Offeror shall not complete the representation at paragraph (d)(1) of this provision if the Offeror has represented that it "does not provide covered telecommunications equipment or services as a part of its offered products or services to the Government in the performance of any contract, subcontract, or other contractual instrument" in paragraph (c)(1) in the provision at 52.204-26, Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services-- Representation, or in paragraph (v)(2)(i) of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications- Commercial Products and Commercial Services. The Offeror shall not complete the representation in paragraph https://www.sam.gov/

(d)(2) of this provision if the Offeror has represented that it "does not use covered telecommunications equipment or services, or any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services" in paragraph (c)(2) of the provision at 52.204-26, or in paragraph (v)(2)(ii) of the provision at 52.212-3.

(a) Definitions. As used in this provision-

Backhaul, covered telecommunications equipment or services, critical technology, interconnection arrangements, reasonable inquiry, roaming, and substantial or essential component have the meanings provided in the clause 52.204-25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment.

(b) Prohibition.

(1) Section 889(a)(1)(A) of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (Pub. L.

115-232) prohibits the head of an executive agency on or after August 13, 2019, from procuring or obtaining, or extending or renewing a contract to procure or obtain, any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services as a substantial or essential component of any system, or as critical technology as part of any system. Nothing in the prohibition shall be construed to--

(i) Prohibit the head of an executive agency from procuring with an entity to provide a service that connects to the facilities of a third-party, such as backhaul, roaming, or interconnection arrangements; or

(ii) Cover telecommunications equipment that cannot route or redirect user data traffic or cannot permit visibility into any user data or packets that such equipment transmits or otherwise handles.

(2) Section 889(a)(1)(B) of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (Pub. L.

115-232) prohibits the head of an executive agency on or after August 13, 2020, from entering into a contract or extending or renewing a contract with an entity that uses any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services as a substantial or essential component of any system, or as critical technology as part of any system. This prohibition applies to the use of covered telecommunications equipment or services, regardless of whether that use is in performance of work under a Federal contract. Nothing in the prohibition shall be construed to--

(i) Prohibit the head of an executive agency from procuring with an entity to provide a service that connects to the facilities of a third-party, such as backhaul, roaming, or interconnection arrangements; or

(ii) Cover telecommunications equipment that cannot route or redirect user data traffic or cannot permit visibility into any user data or packets that such equipment transmits or otherwise handles.

(c) Procedures. The Offeror shall review the list of excluded parties in the System for Award Management (SAM) (https://www.sam.gov) for entities excluded from receiving federal awards for "covered telecommunications equipment or services."

(d) Representations. The Offeror represents that--

(1) It [ ___ ] will, [ ___ ] will not provide covered telecommunications equipment or services to the Government in the performance of any contract, subcontract or other contractual instrument resulting from this solicitation. The Offeror shall provide the additional disclosure information required at paragraph (e)(1) of this section if the Offeror responds "will" in paragraph (d)(1) of this section; and

(2) After conducting a reasonable inquiry, for purposes of this representation, the Offeror represents that--

It [ ___ ] does, [ ___ ] does not use covered telecommunications equipment or services, or use any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services. The Offeror shall provide the additional disclosure information required at paragraph (e)(2) of this section if the Offeror responds "does" in paragraph (d)(2) of this section.

(e) Disclosures.

(1) Disclosure for the representation in paragraph (d)(1) of this provision. If the Offeror has responded "will" in the representation in paragraph (d)(1) of this provision, the Offeror shall provide the following information as part of the offer:

(i) For covered equipment--

(A) The entity that produced the covered telecommunications equipment (include entity name, unique entity identifier, CAGE code, and whether the entity was the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) or a distributor, if known);

(B) A description of all covered telecommunications equipment offered (include brand; model number, such as OEM number, manufacturer part number, or wholesaler number; and item description, as applicable); and

(C) Explanation of the proposed use of covered telecommunications equipment and any factors relevant to determining if such use would be permissible under the prohibition in paragraph (b)(1) of this provision.

(ii) For covered services--

(A) If the service is related to item maintenance: A description of all covered telecommunications services offered (include on the item being maintained: Brand; model number, such as OEM number, manufacturer part number, or wholesaler number; and item description, as applicable); or

(B) If not associated with maintenance, the Product Service Code (PSC) of the service being provided; and explanation of the proposed use of covered telecommunications services and any factors relevant to determining if such use would be permissible under the prohibition in paragraph (b)(1) of this provision.

(2) Disclosure for the representation in paragraph (d)(2) of this provision. If the Offeror has responded "does" in the representation in paragraph (d)(2) of this provision, the Offeror shall provide the following information as part of the offer:

(i) For covered equipment--

(A) The entity that produced the covered telecommunications equipment (include entity name, unique entity identifier, CAGE code, and whether the entity was the OEM or a distributor, if known);

(B) A description of all covered telecommunications equipment offered (include brand; model number, such as OEM number, manufacturer part number, or wholesaler number; and item description, as applicable); and

(C) Explanation of the proposed use of covered telecommunications equipment and any factors relevant to determining if such use would be permissible under the prohibition in paragraph (b)(2) of this provision.

(ii) For covered services--

(A) If the service is related to item maintenance: A description of all covered telecommunications services offered (include on the item being maintained: Brand; model number, such as OEM number, manufacturer part number, or wholesaler number; and item description, as applicable); or

(B) If not associated with maintenance, the PSC of the service being provided; and explanation of the proposed use of covered telecommunications services and any factors relevant to determining if such use would be permissible under the prohibition in paragraph (b)(2) of this provision.

52.204-26 COVERED TELECOMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT OR SERVICES--REPRESENTATION (OCT

2020)

(a) Definitions. As used in this provision, “covered telecommunications equipment or services” and "reasonable inquiry" have the meaning provided in the clause 52.204-25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment.

(b) Procedures. The Offeror shall review the list of excluded parties in the System for Award Management (SAM) (https://www.sam.gov) for entities excluded from receiving federal awards for “covered telecommunications equipment or services”.

(c) Representations.

(1) The Offeror represents that it [ ___ ] does, [ ___ ] does not provide covered telecommunications equipment or services as a part of its offered products or services to the Government in the performance of any contract, subcontract, or other contractual instrument.

(2) After conducting a reasonable inquiry for purposes of this representation, the offeror represents that it [ ___ ] does, [ ___ ] does not use covered telecommunications equipment or services, or any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services.

52.209-11 REPRESENTATION BY CORPORATIONS REGARDING DELINQUENT TAX LIABILITY OR A

FELONY CONVICTION UNDER ANY FEDERAL LAW (FEB 2016)

(a) As…