W912PL-10-B-0008Spec.pdf

IFB NO. W912PL-10-B-0008

U.S. ARMY CORPS

OF ENGINEERS

LOS ANGELES DISTRICT

RECOVERY--NORTH VALLEY REGIONAL WATER

INFRASTRUCTURE

CITY OF LANCASTER, LOS ANGELES COUNTY, CA

Construction Solicitation and Specifications

8(a) Competitive

March 2010

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SOLICITATION, OFFER,

AND AWARD

(Construction, Alteration, or Repair)

1. SOLICITATION NUMBER 2. TYPE OF SOLICITATION

SEALED BID (IFB)

NEGOTIATED (RFP)

3. DATE ISSUED PAGE OF PAGES

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

4. CONTRACT NUMBER 5. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQUEST NUMBER 6. PROJECT NUMBER

7. ISSUED BY CODE 8. ADDRESS OFFER TO

9. FOR INFORMATION CALL

A. NAME B. TELEPHONE NUMBER (Include area code) (NO COLLECT CALLS)

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):

11. The Contractor shall begin performance within calendar days and complete it within calendar days after receiving award, notice to proceed. This performance period is mandatory, negotiable. (See .)

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

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

12B. CALENDAR DAYS

YES NO

13. ADDITIONAL SOLICITATION REQUIREMENTS:

A. Sealed offers in original and copies to perform the work required are due at the place specified in Item 8 by (hour) local time (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 offeror’s name and address, the solicitation number, and the date and time offers are due.

B. An offer guarantee is, 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 calendar days for Government acceptance after the date offers are due will not be considered and will be rejected.

NSN 7540-01-155-3212

Designed using Perform Pro, WHS/DIOR, Oct 96

1442-103 STANDARD FORM 1442 (REV. 4-85) (EG)

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

W912PL-10-B-0008 X 8 MAR 2010 1 OF 2

USACE, Los Angeles District Contracting Division, West Region Branch 915 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90017 P. O. Box 532711, Los Angeles, CA 90053-2325

See Item 7

Lucia A. Carvajal 213.452.2340

RECOVERY--NORTH VALLEY REGIONAL WATER INFRASTRUCTURE

Construction of a 24” recycled water main and related facilities to serve the northern section of the City of Lancaster located in north Los Angeles County. The new pipeline will connect to the existing 24" diameter recycled water main in Division Street at Lancaster Blvd, run south in Division Street to Avenue K, then east in Avenue K to 10th Street West; a 12” diameter recycled water main to run south in 10th Street West to City Park; and a 24” diameter recycled water main to run south in Sierra Highway from Avenue K to Avenue M. A total of approximately 4.5 miles of 24” and 0.75 miles of 12” pipeline.

The estimated cost of this project is $5,000,000 - $10,000,000.00.

NOTE: This project was authorized for construction under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA of 2009).

NOTE: This project is issued as an 8(a) competitive procurement. Competition will be limited to 8(a) firms in SBA Region 9 area district offices which includes the following: Los Angeles, Santa Ana, San Diego, San Francisco, Sacramento, Fresno, Nevada, Arizona, Hawaii, and Guam, and other 8(a) construction firms with an SBA approved bona fide place of business within this geographic area, and the assigned NAICS code (237110)

10 *See 00800

X X *Section 00800

X 10

0 1 PM

8 APRIL 2010

X

OFFER (Must be fully completed by offeror)

STANDARD FORM 1442 BACK (REV. 4-85)

14. NAME AND ADDRESS OF OFFEROR (Include ZIP Code) 15. TELEPHONE NUMBER (Include area code)

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

CODE FACILITY CODE

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 by the Government in writing within calendar days after the date offers are due. (Insert any number equal or greater than the minimum requirement stated in 13D. Failure to insert any number means the offeror accepts the minimum in Item 13D.)

AMOUNTS

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

19. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF AMENDMENTS

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

AMENDMENT NO.

DATE

20A. NAME AND TITLE OF PERSON AUTHORIZED TO SIGN OFFER (Type or print) 20B. SIGNATURE 20C. OFFER DATE

AWARD (To be completed by Government)

21. ITEMS ACCEPTED

22. AMOUNT 23. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

24.SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN

(4 copies unless otherwise specified)

ITEM 25. OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION PURSUANT TO

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

26. ADMINISTERED BY 27. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BYCODE

CONTRACTING OFFICER WILL COMPLETE ITEM 28 OR 29 AS APPLICABLE

28. NEGOTIATED AGREEMENT (Contractor is required to sign this document and return copies to the issuing office.) Contractor agrees to furnish 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.

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.

30A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTOR OR PERSON AUTHORIZED TO SIGN

(Type or print)

30B. SIGNATURE 30C. DATE

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

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

BY

DUNS NO.: TAX ID NO.:

CAGE CODE NO.:

( ) - ; FAX ( ) -

SEE PRICING SCHEDULE

IFB No. W912PL-10-B-0008

Lancaster Recycled Water Pipeline - North Valley Project (RW1) i

TABLE OF CONTENTS

DIVISION 00 – BIDDING REQUIREMENTS, CONTRACTS FORMS AND CONTRACT CONDITIONS

Section 00010 Pricing Schedule 00010-1 thru 00010-6 Section 00100 Bidding Schedule/

Instructions to Bidders 00100-1 thru 00100-22 Section 00600 Representation & Certifications 00600-1 thru 00600-15 Section 00700 Contract Clauses 00700-1 thru 00700-127 Section 00800 Special Contract Requirements 00800-1 thru 00800-9 Section 00850 Wage Rates 00850-1 thru 00850-27

DIVISION 01 – GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

Section 01200 General Requirements 01200-1 thru 01200-20 Section 01270 Measurement and Payment 01270-1 thru 01270-19 Section 01312A Quality Control System (QCS) 01312-1 thru 01312-9 Section 01320A Project Schedule 01320-1 thru 01320-12 Section 01330 Submittal Procedures 01330-1 thru 01330-17 Section 01351 Safety, Health and Emergency Response 01351-1 thru 01351-10 Section 01356 Storm Water Pollution Prevention 01356-1 thru 01356-8 Control Measures Section 01430 Environmental Protection 01430-1 thru 01430-10 Section 01450N Construction Quality Control 01450-1 thru 01450-15 Section 01702 As-Built Drawings 01702-1 thru 01702-4 Section 01770N Closeout Procedures 01770-1 thru 01770-4

DIVISION 02 – SITE CONSTRUCTION

Section 02050 Demolition 02050-1 thru 02050-5 Section 02222 Excavation, Trenching, and Backfilling 02222-1 thru 02222-11 For Utilities Systems Section 02511 Concrete Sidewalks and Curbs & Gutters 02511-1 thru 02511-12 Section 02551 Bituminous Paving for Roads, Street and 02551-1 thru 02551-16 Open Storage Areas Section 02558 Bituminous Tack Coat 02558-1 thru 02558-3 Section 02600 Paints and Coatings 02600-1 thru 02600-26 Section 02660A Recycled Water Lines 02660-1 thru 02660-52 Section 02722A Aggregate and/or Graded-Crushed 02722-1 thru 02722-12 Aggregate Base Course

APPENDICES

IFB No. W912PL-10-B-0008

Lancaster Recycled Water Pipeline - North Valley Project (RW1) ii

A. Standard Plans B. Construction Staging Area / Notice of Exemption / Temporary Construction Easement C. Final Environmental Assessment (FEA) / Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) D. Army Corps of Engineers Signage Requirements E. Pipeline Crossing Permits Between Union Pacific Railroad Company and City of

Lancaster / License Agreement Between Los Angeles County MTA and City of Lancaster F. Hauling & Stockpile Permit Application G. Cathodic Protection H. Street Opening and Pavement Restoration Regulations (SOAPRR)

W912PL-10-B-0008

CERTIFICATE OF CORPORATE PRINCIPAL

1) IF THE OFFEROR IS A JOINT VENTURE, COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING:

(Company Name) (Signature) (Title)

2) IF THE OFFEROR IS PARTNERSHIP, LIST FULL NAME OF ALL PARTNERS:

3) IF THE OFFEROR IS A CORPORATION, THE FOLLOWING CERTIFICATION SHOULD BE

COMPLETED:

CERTIFICATION AS TO CORPORATE PRINCIPAL

I, certify that I am the Secretary of the corporation named as principal in the within contract; that , who signed the said contract on behalf of the principal, was the of the corporation; that I know his signature and that his signature is genuine; and that said contract was duly signed, sealed and attested for in behalf of said corporation by authority of its governing body.

CORPORATE PRINCIPAL

CORPORATE SEAL

SECRETARY

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W912PL‐10‐B‐0008

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SECTION 00010

Pricing Schedule

CONTRACTOR SHALL PROVIDE ALL PLANT, LABOR, MATERIAL, EQUIPMENT, ETC,

NECESSARY TO PERFORM ALL WORK IN STRICT ACCORDANCE WITH THE TERMS AND

CONDITIONS SET FORTH IN THE CONTRACT TO INCLUDE ALL ATTACHMENTS THERETO.

BASE BID ITEMS ARRA

Estimated Unit Item Description Quantity Unit Price Amount

1 Mobilization, demobilization and cleanup 1 LS Lump Sum $______

2 Clear and grub, cut & chip, light trees, to 6" diameter 1 LS Lump Sum $______

3 Furnish and install 24" AWWA C504 Butterfly valve, CL-250 10 EA $______ $______

4 Furnish and install 6" AWWA C512 combination air and vacuum release valve per detail 23, DWG. D-6 12 EA $______ $______

5 Furnish and install 24" blind flange, steel, CL-250, Epoxy lined & coated 4 EA $______ $______

6 Cathodic protection test station per detail 14, DWG. D-5 11 EA $______ $______

7 Furnish and install 6" pump well Type A, LACWWD standard drawing W-53 14 EA $______ $______

8 Install 24" Steel pipe (0.375" wall thickness) C.M.L. & C.M.C. 14,227 LF $______ $______

9 Install Casing 36" O.D. Steel (1/2" min. wall thickness) per Detail 13, DWG D-4 250 LF $______ $______

10 Furnish and install Flushout -complete (200 PSI max WWP lateral at right angle to main) per LACWWD STD. DWG. W-33 1 EA $______ $______

11 Furnish and Install 12" Gate Valve

CL 125-200 PSI WWP 3 EA $______ $______

12 Furnish and Install 12" Blind Flange, CL-250, D.I. 1 EA $______ $______

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BASE BID ARRA:

Estimated Unit Item Description Quantity Unit Price Amount

13 Furnish and Install 8" Blind Flange, CL-250, D.I. PR350, C.M.L. & C.M.C. 1 EA $______ $______

14 Furnish and Install AWWA C509 8" Gate Valve, FLG'D CL-125, (200 PSI WWP) with Adjustable Valve Box per LACWWD

STD DWG W-15 1 EA $______ $______

15 Install 12" C900 PVC Pipe (DR 14) (Purple Pipe) Class 235 3,957 LF $______ $______

16 Install 8" C-900 PVC DR 14 CL-235 AWWA "Purple Pipe" 42 LF $______ $______

17 Install 24" O.D. steel casing thru 10'x15' RCB on 10th Street West 54 LF $______ $______

18 Furnish and Install 6" Blind Flange, CL-250, D.I. PR350, C.M.L. & C.M.C. 2 EA $______ $______

19 Furnish and Install 6" Gate Valve, FLG'D CL-125, (200 PSI WWP), with Adjustable Valve Box per LACWWD 2 EA $______ $______

STD DWG W-15

20 Furnish and Install 4" Blind Flange, CL-250, D.I. PR350, C.M.L. & C.M.C. 1 EA $______ $______

21 Furnish and Install 4" Gate Valve, FLG'D CL-125, (200 PSI WWP), with Adjustable Valve Box per LACWWD

STD DWG W-15 1 EA $______ $______

22 Furnish and install 2" AWWA C512 combination air and vacuum release valve per LAWWD40 STD., DWG. W-16 1 EA $______ $______

23 Install 6" C900 PVC Pipe (DR 14) Purple Pipe CL 235 726 LF $______ $______

24 Install 4" C900 PVC Pipe (DR 14) Purple Pipe CL 235 60 LF $______ $______

25 Traffic Control (including Traffic

Implementation / Execution Plans) 1 LS Lump Sum $______

Total Base Bid ARRA Amount $________________

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Bid Option Unit Price Schedule

BID OPTION: SIERRA HIGHWAY RECYCLED WATER MAIN

The Contractor shall include in his bid in addition to the base bid, a bid option for work within Sierra Highway from the butterfly valve to the end of construction at Avenue M. The Contractor shall provide all labor, equipment, materials, and appurtenances to construct a 24-inch recycled water main and related facilities on Sierra Highway in the City of Lancaster and City of Palmdale as shown in the plans and delineated in the specifications.

This bid shall be a bid option to be awarded at the discretion of the government conforming to paragraph 52.211-10 of Section 00800.

BID OPTION ARRA:

Lancaster RW 24"-Sierra Highway

Estimated Unit Item Description Quantity Unit Price Amount

26 Clear and grub, cut & chip, light trees, to 6" diameter 1 EA Lump Sum $______

27 Furnish and install 24" AWWA C504 Butterfly valve, CL-250 1 EA $______ $______

28 6" AWWA C512 combination air and vacuum release valve per detail 23, DWG. D-6 1 EA $______ $______

29 24" Blind flange, steel, CL-250, Epoxy lined and coated 1 EA $______ $______

30 Cathodic protection test station per detail 10 EA $______ $______

31 Flushout - complete (200 PSI Max WWP lateral at right angle to main) per LACWWD STD. DWG. W-33 2 EA $______ $______

32 Pump well Type A, LACWWD standard drawing W-53 1 EA $______ $______

33 Install 24" Steel Pipe C.M.L. and C.M.C. (0.375" Wall) 10,885 LF $______ $______

34 Traffic Control including Traffic Implementation / Execution Plans) 1 LS Lump Sum $______

Total Bid Option ARRA Amount (Line Items 26 – 34): $________________

Total Base Bid and Options(Line Items 1-34): $________________

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SECTION 00010 Bidders Notes/Bid Schedule

1. All extensions of the unit prices shown will be subject to verification by the Government. In case of variation between the unit price and the extension, the unit price will be considered to be the bid.

2. If a modification to a bid based on unit prices is submitted which provides for a lump sum adjustment to the total estimated amount, the application of the lump sum adjustment to each unit price in the Price Schedule must be stated. If it is not stated, the bidder agrees that the lump sum adjustment shall be applied on a pro rata basis to every unit price in the Price Schedule.

3. Prices must be submitted on all individual items of the Price Schedule;

otherwise the bid will be considered non-responsive and will be rejected.

4. For the purpose of initial evaluation of bids, the following will be utilized in resolving arithmetic discrepancies found on the face of the Price Schedule as submitted by the bidder:

a. Obviously misplaced decimal points will be corrected;

b. In case of discrepancy between the unit price and the extended price, the unit price will govern;

c. Apparent errors in extensions of unit prices will be corrected;

d. Apparent errors in addition of lump sum and extended prices will be corrected.

5. For the purpose of bid evaluation, the Government will proceed on the assumption that the bidder intends the bid to be evaluated on the basis of unit prices the totals arrived at by the resolution of arithmetic discrepancies as provided above and the bid will be so reflected on the abstract of bids.

6. The lump sum “LS” line items in the Price Schedule are not “Estimated Quantity” line items and are not subject to the “Variation in Estimated Quantity” contract clause.

7. The Contract Clause 52.232-27, “Prompt Payment for Construction Contracts” requires that the name and address of the contractor official, to whom payment is to be sent, be the same as that in the contract or in a proper Notice of Assignment.

8. Principal Contracting Officer. The Contracting Officer who signs this contract will be the Principal Contracting Officer for this contract.

However, any Contracting Officer assigned to the Los Angeles District, contracting within his authority, may take formal action on this contract when the Principal Contracting Officer is unavailable and the action needs to be taken.

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9. Amounts and prices shall be indicated in either words or figures, NOT

BOTH.

10. Payment of Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) is the mandatory method of payment. The bidders attention is directed to Contract Clause No. 52.232-33 “Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer – Central Contactor Registration” located in Section 00700.

11. The bidder shall distribute his indirect costs (overhead, profit, bond, etc.,) over all items in the Price Schedule. The Government will review all submitted Price Schedules for any unbalancing of the items. Any submitted Price Schedule determined to be unbalanced may be considered non-responsive and cause the bidder to be ineligible for contract award.

12. The bidder shall furnish all plant, labor, material, equipment, etc., necessary to perform all work in strict accordance with the terms and conditions set forth in the contract in include all attachments thereto.

13. Some quantities are ESTIMATED, the bidders prices MUST BE FIRM.

14. Bidder is cautioned to check his Price Schedule carefully prior to submission.

15. Bidders attention is directed to Section 00100 “Instructions to Bidders” Clause No. 52.0214-5001, entitled “Directions for Submitting Bids”. Please note that there is Special Instructions Pertaining to Hand-Carried Bids.

16. The Successful bidder/offeror grants the options listed in the Pricing Schedule to the Government. The Option Item(s) will be exercised in accordance with Section 00800, Contract Clause No. FAR 52.211-10, titled, “Commencement, Prosecution, and Completion of Work.” Exercise of the Option Item(s) will be made by the Contracting Officer. The price for exercise of the Option Item(s) includes all work and effort associated with the scope of the item(s). For determination of the lowest bid, please refer to contract Clause No. FAR 52.217-5, titled, “EVALUATION OF OPTIONS,” in Section 00100 of this solicitation.

Section 00100 - Bidding Schedule/Instructions to Bidders

552.0000-4010 INQUIRIES

52.0000-4023 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

52.204-6 DATA UNIVERSAL NUMBERING SYSTEM (DUNS) NUMBER (APR 2008)

52.211-1 AVAILABILITY OF SPECIFICATIONS LISTED IN THE GSA INDEX OF FEDERAL

SPECIFICATIONS, STANDARDS AND COMMERCIAL ITEM DESCRIPTIONS, FPMR PART 101-29

(AUG 1998)

52.211-2 AVAILABILITY OF SPECIFICATIONS, STANDARDS, AND DATA ITEM

DESCRIPTIONS LISTED IN THE ACQUISITION STREAMLINING AND STANDARDIZATION

INFORMATION SYSTEM (ASSIST) (JAN 2006)

52.211-14 NOTICE OF PRIORITY RATING FOR NATIONAL DEFENSE, EMERGENCY

PREPAREDNESS, AND ENERGY PROGRAM USE (APR 2008)

52.214-3 AMENDMENTS TO INVITATIONS FOR BIDS (DEC 1989)

52.214-4 FALSE STATEMENTS IN BIDS (APR 1984)

52.214-5 SUBMISSION OF BIDS (MAR 1997)

52.214-6 EXPLANATION TO PROSPECTIVE BIDDERS (APR 1984)

52.214-7 LATE SUBMISSIONS, MODIFICATIONS, AND WITHDRAWALS OF BIDS (NOV 1999) 6

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

52.214-19 CONTRACT AWARD--SEALED BIDDING--CONSTRUCTION (AUG 1996)

52.214-34 SUBMISSION OF OFFERS IN THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE (APR 1991)

52.214-35 SUBMISSION OF OFFERS IN U.S. CURRENCY (APR 1991)

52.0214-4583 TELEGRAPHIC BIDS/OFFERS ARE NOT ACCEPTABLE

52.214-4584 FACSIMILE BIDS/OFFERS

52.214-5000 APPARENT CLERICAL MISTAKES (MAR 1995)—EFARS

52.0214-5001 DIRECTIONS FOR SUBMITING BIDS (APR 2002)

52.216-1 TYPE OF CONTRACT (APR 1984)

52.217-5 EVALUATION OF OPTIONS (JUL 1990)

52.219-18 NOTIFICATION OF COMPETITION LIMITED TO ELIGIBLE 8(A) CONCERNS (JUN

2003)--ALTERNATE I (APR 2005)

52.222-23 NOTICE OF REQUIREMENT FOR AFFIRMATIVE ACTION TO ENSURE EQUAL

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY FOR CONSTRUCTION (FEB 1999)

52.225-22 Notice of Required Use of American Iron, Steel, and Other Manufactured Goods--Buy American Act--Construction Materials (Mar 2009)

52.228-1 BID GUARANTEE (SEP 1996)

52.233-2 SERVICE OF PROTEST (SEP 2006)

52.232-38 SUBMISSION OF ELECTRONIC FUNDS TRANSFER INFORMATION WITH OFFER

(MAY 1999)

52.236-27 SITE VISIT (CONSTRUCTION) (FEB 1995)

52.252-3 ALTERATIONS IN SOLICITATION (APR 1984)

252.204-7001 COMMERCIAL AND GOVERNMENT ENTITY (CAGE) CODE REPORTING (AUG

1999)

252.204-7004 CENTRAL CONTRACTOR REGISTRATION (52.204-7) ALTERNATE A (SEP 2007)

252.232-7003 ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION OF PAYMENT REQUESTS AND RECEIVING

REPORTS (MAR 2008)

252.219-7010 ALTERNATE A (JUN 1998)

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Section 00100 - Bidding Schedule/Instructions to Bidders

552.0000-4010 INQUIRIES

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

1. All inquiries relating to this solicitation are to be submitted via Bidder Inquiry in ProjNet at www.projnet.org/projnet.

A. To submit and review bid inquiry items, bidders will need to be a current registered user or self register into the system. To self register, go to the aforementioned web page and click on the BID tab. Select Bidder Inquiry, select agency USACE, and enter the Bidder Inquiry Key for this solicitation listed below, your email address, and then click login. Fill in all required information and click create user. Verify that information on next screen is correct and click continue.

Please Note: Offerors shall only submit one question per inquiry. All inquiries containing multiple questions shall be rejected.

B. B. From this page, you may view all bidder inquiries or add inquiry.

C. Offerors will receive an acknowledgement of their question via email, followed by an answer to their question after it has been processed by the technical team.

D. The Solicitation Number is: W912PL-09-B-0007

The Bidder Inquiry Key is: FBT11Z-1VS1W4

2. The Bidder Inquiry System will be unavailable for new inquiries 5 business days prior to proposal submission in order to ensure adequate time allotted to form an appropriate response and amend the solicitation if necessary.

3. Offerors are requested to review the specifications in its entirety, review the Bidder Inquiry System for answers to questions prior to submission of a new inquiry.

4. The call center operates weekdays from 8AM to 5PM U.S. Central Time Zone (Chicago). The telephone number for the Call Center is 800-428-HELP.

52.0000-4023 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

The bidder's attention is directed to the latest version of U.S Army Corps of Engineers Safety and Health Manual, EM 385-1-1, which will be strictly enforced. This publication may be obtained from the US Army Engineer District, Los Angeles, ATTN: Susan Tianen, Safety Office, P.O. Box 532711, Los Angeles, California 90053-2325 or on-line at: http://www.usace.army.mil/CESO/Pages/EM385-1- 1,2008NEW!.aspx.

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52.204-6 DATA UNIVERSAL NUMBERING SYSTEM (DUNS) NUMBER (APR 2008)

(a) The offeror shall enter, in the block with its name and address on the cover page of its offer, the annotation “DUNS” or “DUNS+4” followed by the DUNS number or “DUNS+4” that identifies the offeror's name and address exactly as stated in the offer. The DUNS number is a nine-digit number assigned by Dun and Bradstreet, Inc. The DUNS+4 is the DUNS number plus a 4-character suffix that may be assigned at the discretion of the offeror to establish additional CCR records for identifying alternative Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) accounts (see Subpart 32.11) for the same concern.

(b) If the offeror does not have a DUNS number, it should contact Dun and Bradstreet directly to obtain one.

(1) An offeror may obtain a DUNS number--

(i) Via the Internet at http://fedgov.dnb.com/webform or if the offeror does not have internet access, it may call Dun and Bradstreet at 1-866-705-5711 if located within the United States; or

(ii) If located outside the United States, by contacting the local Dun and Bradstreet office. The offeror should indicate that it is an offeror for a U.S. Government contract when contacting the local Dun and Bradstreet office.

(2) The offeror should be prepared to provide the following information:

(i) Company legal business name.

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

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

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

(v) Company telephone number.

(vi) Date the company was started.

(vii) Number of employees at your location.

(viii) Chief executive officer/key manager.

(ix) Line of business (industry).

(x) Company Headquarters name and address (reporting relationship within your entity).

(End of provision)

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52.211-1 AVAILABILITY OF SPECIFICATIONS LISTED IN THE GSA INDEX OF FEDERAL

SPECIFICATIONS, STANDARDS AND COMMERCIAL ITEM DESCRIPTIONS, FPMR PART 101-29

(AUG 1998)

(a) The GSA Index of Federal Specifications, Standards and Commercial Item Descriptions, FPMR Part 101-29, and copies of specifications, standards, and commercial item descriptions cited in this solicitation may be obtained for a fee by submitting a request to--GSA Federal Supply Service, Specifications Section, Suite 8100, 470 East L'Enfant Plaza, SW, Washington, DC 20407, Telephone (202) 619-8925, Facsimile

(202) 619-8978.

(b) If the General Services Administration, Department of Agriculture, or Department of Veterans Affairs issued this solicitation, a single copy of specifications, standards, and commercial item descriptions cited in this solicitation may be obtained free of charge by submitting a request to the addressee in paragraph (a) of this provision. Additional copies will be issued for a fee.

52.211-2 AVAILABILITY OF SPECIFICATIONS, STANDARDS, AND DATA ITEM

DESCRIPTIONS LISTED IN THE ACQUISITION STREAMLINING AND STANDARDIZATION

INFORMATION SYSTEM (ASSIST) (JAN 2006)

(a) Most unclassified Defense specifications and standards may be downloaded from the following ASSIST websites:

(1) ASSIST (http://assist.daps.dla.mil);

(2) Quick Search (http://assist.daps.dla.mil/quicksearch);

(3) ASSISTdocs.com (http://assistdocs.com).

(b) Documents not available from ASSIST may be ordered from the Department of Defense Single Stock Point (DoDSSP) by--

(1) Using the ASSIST Shopping Wizard (http://assist.daps.dla.mil/wizard);

(2) Phoning the DoDSSP Customer Service Desk (215) 697-2179, Mon-Fri, 0730 to 1600 EST; or

(3) Ordering from DoDSSP, Building 4, Section D, 700 Robbins Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19111-5094, Telephone (215) 697-2667/2179, Facsimile (215) 697-1462.

52.211-14 NOTICE OF PRIORITY RATING FOR NATIONAL DEFENSE, EMERGENCY

PREPAREDNESS, AND ENERGY PROGRAM USE (APR 2008)

Any contract awarded as a result of this solicitation will be DX rated order; X DO rated order certified for national defense, emergency preparedness, and energy program use under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) (15 CFR 700), and the Contractor will be required to follow all of the requirements of this regulation. [Contracting Officer check appropriate box.]

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52.214-3 AMENDMENTS TO INVITATIONS FOR BIDS (DEC 1989)

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

(b) Bidders shall acknowledge receipt of any amendment to this solicitation (1) by signing and returning the amendment, (2) by identifying the amendment number and date in the space provided for this purpose on the form for submitting a bid, (3) by letter or telegram, or (4) by facsimile, if facsimile bids are authorized in the solicitation. The Government must receive the acknowledgment by the time and at the place specified for receipt of bids.

52.214-4 FALSE STATEMENTS IN BIDS (APR 1984)

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.

52.214-5 SUBMISSION OF BIDS (MAR 1997)

(a) Bids and bid modifications shall be submitted in sealed envelopes or packages (unless submitted by electronic means) (1) addressed to the office specified in the solicitation, and (2) showing the time and date specified for receipt, the solicitation number, and the name and address of the bidder.

(b) Bidders using commercial carrier services shall ensure that the bid is addressed and marked on the outermost envelope or wrapper as prescribed in subparagraphs (a)(1) and (2) of this provision when delivered to the office specified in the solicitation.

(c) Telegraphic bids will not be considered unless authorized by the solicitation; however, bids may be modified or withdrawn by written or telegraphic notice.

(d) Facsimile bids, modifications, or withdrawals, will not be considered unless authorized by the solicitation.

(e) Bids submitted by electronic commerce shall be considered only if the electronic commerce method was specifically stipulated or permitted by the solicitation.

52.214-6 EXPLANATION TO PROSPECTIVE BIDDERS (APR 1984)

Any prospective bidder desiring an explanation or interpretation of the solicitation, drawings, 00100-5 specifications, etc., must request it in writing soon enough to allow a reply to reach all prospective bidders before the submission of their bids. Oral explanations or instructions given before the award of a contract will not be binding. Any information given a prospective bidder concerning a solicitation will be furnished promptly to all other prospective bidders as an amendment to the solicitation, if that information is necessary in submitting bids or if the lack of it would be prejudicial to other prospective bidders.

52.214-7 LATE SUBMISSIONS, MODIFICATIONS, AND WITHDRAWALS OF BIDS (NOV 1999)

(a) Bidders are responsible for submitting bids, and any modifications or withdrawals, so as to reach the Government office designated in the invitation for bids (IFB) by the time specified in the IFB. If no time is specified in the IFB, the time for receipt is 4:30 p.m., local time, for the designated Government office on the date that bids are due.

(b)(1) Any bid, modification, or withdrawal received at the Government office designated in the IFB after the exact time specified for receipt of bids is “late” and will not be considered unless it is received before award is made, the Contracting Officer determines that accepting the late bid would not unduly delay the acquisition; and--

(i) If it was transmitted through an electronic commerce method authorized by the IFB, it was received at the initial point of entry to the Government infrastructure not later than 5:00 p.m. one working day prior to the date specified for receipt of bids; or

(ii) There is acceptable evidence to establish that it was received at the Government installation designated for receipt of bids and was under the Government's control prior to the time set for receipt of bids.

(2) However, a late modification of an otherwise successful bid that makes its terms more favorable to the Government, will be considered at any time it is received and may be accepted.

(c) Acceptable evidence to establish the time of receipt at the Government installation includes the time/date stamp of that installation on the bid wrapper, other documentary evidence of receipt maintained by the installation, or oral testimony or statements of Government personnel.

(d) If an emergency or unanticipated event interrupts normal Government processes so that bids cannot be received at the Government office designated for receipt of bids by the exact time specified in the IFB and urgent Government requirements preclude amendment of the IFB, the time specified for receipt of bids will be deemed to be extended to the same time of day specified in the solicitation on the first work day on which normal Government processes resume.

(e) Bids may be withdrawn by written notice received at any time before the exact time set for receipt of bids. If the IFB authorizes facsimile bids, bids may be withdrawn via facsimile received at any time before the exact time set for receipt of bids, subject to the conditions specified in the provision at 52.214-31, Facsimile Bids. A bid may be withdrawn in person by a bidder or its authorized representative if, before the exact time set for receipt of bids, the identity of the person requesting withdrawal is established and the person signs a receipt for the bid.

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

(a) Bids must be (1) submitted on the forms furnished by the Government or on copies of those forms, and

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(2) manually signed. The person signing a bid must initial each erasure or change appearing on any bid form.

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

(1) Lump sum bidding;

(2) Alternate prices;

(3) Units of construction; or

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

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

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

52.214-19 CONTRACT AWARD--SEALED BIDDING--CONSTRUCTION (AUG 1996)

(a) The Government will evaluate bids in response to this solicitation without discussions and will award a contract to the responsible bidder whose bid, conforming to the solicitation, will be most advantageous to the Government, considering only price and the price-related factors specified elsewhere in the solicitation.

(b) The Government may reject any or all bids, and waive informalities or minor irregularities in bids received.

(c) The Government may accept any item or combination of items, unless doing so is precluded by a restrictive limitation in the solicitation or the bid.

(d) The Government may reject a bid as nonresponsive if the prices bid are materially unbalanced between line items or subline items. A bid is materially unbalanced when it is based on prices significantly less than cost for some work and prices which are significantly overstated in relation to cost for other work, and if there is a reasonable doubt that the bid will result in the lowest overall cost to the Government even though it may be the low evaluated bid, or if it is so unbalanced as to be tantamount to allowing an advance payment.

(End of provison)

52.214-34 SUBMISSION OF OFFERS IN THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE (APR 1991)

Offers submitted in response to this solicitation shall be in the English language. Offers received in other than English shall be rejected.

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52.214-35 SUBMISSION OF OFFERS IN U.S. CURRENCY (APR 1991)

Offers submitted in response to this solicitation shall be in terms of U.S. dollars. Offers received in other than U.S. dollars shall be rejected.

52.0214-4583 TELEGRAPHIC BIDS/OFFERS ARE NOT ACCEPTABLE

Any telegram to modify or withdraw a bid/offer sent to this office must be physically delivered to the office designated for receipt of bid/offer by the date and time set for bid opening/receipt of proposals.

No one from this office will be dispatched to the local telegraph office to pick up any telegram for any reason.

52.214-4584 FACSIMILE BIDS/OFFERS

Facsimile bids/offers, modifications thereto, or cancellations of bids/offers will not be accepted.

52.214-5000 APPARENT CLERICAL MISTAKES (MAR 1995)—EFARS

(a) For the purpose of initial evaluations of bids, the following will be utilized in the resolving arithmetic discrepancies found on the face of bidding schedule as submitted by the bidder:

(1) Obviously misplaced decimal points will be corrected;

(2) Discrepancy between unit price and extended price, the unit price will govern;

(3) Apparent errors in extension of unit prices will be corrected;

(4) Apparent errors in addition of lump-sum and extended prices will be corrected.

(b) For the purpose of bid evaluation, the government will proceed on the assumption that the bidder intends his bid to be evaluated on basis of the unit prices, the totals arrived at by resolution of arithmetic discrepancies as provided above and the bid will be so reflected on the abstract of bids.

(c) These correction procedures shall not be used to resolve any ambiguity concerning which bid is low.

(End of statement)

52.0214-5001 DIRECTIONS FOR SUBMITING BIDS (APR 2002)

Envelopes containing bids must be sealed, marked and addressed as follows:

MARK ENVELOPES:

Bid under IFB No. W912PL-10-B-0008

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Bid Opening Date: Refer to SF 1442, “Solicitation, Offer & Award” Block No.13A

ADDRESS ENVELOPES TO:

Department of the Army U. S. Army Engineer District, Los Angeles ATTN: Contracting Division C/O: Cynthia McManus or Lucia A. Carvajal 915 Wilshire Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90017

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS PERTAINING TO HAND-CARRIED BIDS:

Due to security precautions, all Corps of Engineers visitors/couriers are now required to check in at the Security Office, Suite 1101, 915 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90017. Bidders are no longer permitted to hand-carry their bids directly to Contacting Division without an authorized escort. Bids may NOT be left unattended at the Security Office, Suite 1101.

Bidders who desire to hand-deliver their bids prior to the scheduled bid opening time/date must notify the Contracting Division to arrange for receipt of their bid by Contracting Division personnel. Normally the contact will be the Contract Specialist(s) designated above (Cynthia McManus at 213.452.3247 or Lucia A. Carvajal at 213.452.3240). In the event the Contract Specialist(s) cannot be reached, please call the main Contracting Division telephone number, 213-452-3231 or the following alternative telephone numbers -3233, -3245, -3234, or -3235, in order to request assistance.

10 minutes prior to the scheduled bid opening time/date, the Bid Opening Officer will be in the Security Office, Suite 1101 to accept bids. After visitor in-processing, all bidders will subsequently be escorted to Bid Opening Room, where the bids will be publicly opened and read.

In addition, no more than 2 visitors per firm will be permitted within the building. No exceptions will be made. The offeror is responsible for compliance with the security requirements and shall ensure that any company representative, courier or delivery personnel are aware of these special procedures pertaining to hand carried bids.

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52.216-1 TYPE OF CONTRACT (APR 1984)

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

52.217-5 EVALUATION OF OPTIONS (JUL 1990)

Except when it is determined in accordance with FAR 17.206(b) not to be in the Government's best interests, the Government will evaluate offers for award purposes by adding the total price for all options to the total price for the basic requirement. Evaluation of options will not obligate the Government to exercise the option(s).

52.219-18 NOTIFICATION OF COMPETITION LIMITED TO ELIGIBLE 8(A) CONCERNS (JUN

2003)--ALTERNATE I (APR 2005)

(a) Offers are solicited only from small business concerns expressly certified by the Small Business Administration (SBA) for participation in the SBA's 8(a) Program and which meet the following criteria at the time of submission of offer—Competition will be limited to 8(a) firms in SBA Region 9 or firms that have a SBA approved bona-fide branch office within Region 9.

(1) The Offeror is in conformance with the 8(a) support limitation set forth in its approved business plan;

and

(2) The Offeror is in conformance with the Business Activity Targets set forth in its approved business plan or any remedial action directed by the SBA.

(3) The offeror's approved business plan is on the file and serviced by .

(b) By submission of its offer, the Offeror certifies that it meets all of the criteria set forth in paragraph (a) of this clause.

(c) Any award resulting from this solicitation will be made to the Small Business Administration, which will subcontract performance to the successful 8(a) offeror selected through the evaluation criteria set forth in this solicitation.

(d)(1) Agreement. A small business concern submitting an offer in its own name shall furnish, in performing the contract, only end items manufactured or produced by small business concerns in the United States or its outlying areas. If this procurement is processed under simplified acquisition procedures and the total amount of this contract does not exceed $25,000, a small business concern may furnish the product of any domestic firm. This paragraph does not apply to construction or service contracts.

(2) The successful contractor will notify the United States Army, Corps of Engineers, Los Angeles District Contracting Officer in writing immediately upon entering an agreement (either oral or written) to transfer all or part of its stock or other ownership interest to any other party.

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(End of clause)

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

21%-25%

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 North Valley Regional Water District in the City of Lancaster, Los Angeles County, CA

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52.225-22 Notice of Required Use of American Iron, Steel, and Other Manufactured Goods--Buy American Act--Construction Materials (Mar 2009)

(a) Definitions. “Construction material,” “domestic construction material,” “foreign construction material,” “manufactured construction material,” “steel,” and “unmanufactured construction material,” as used in this provision, are defined in the clause of this solicitation entitled “Required Use of Iron, Steel, and Other Manufactured Goods--Buy American Act--Construction Materials” (Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clause 52.225-21).

(b) Requests for determinations of inapplicability. An offeror requesting a determination regarding the inapplicability of section 1605 of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (Pub. L. 111-5) (Recovery Act) or the Buy American Act should submit the request to the Contracting Officer in time to allow a determination before submission of offers. The offeror shall include the information and applicable supporting data required by paragraphs (c) and (d) of the clause at FAR 52.225-21 in the request. If an offeror has not requested a determination regarding the inapplicability of 1605 of the Recovery Act or the Buy American Act before submitting its offer, or has not received a response to a previous request, the offeror shall include the information and supporting data in the offer.

(c) Evaluation of offers.

(1) If the Government determines that an exception based on unreasonable cost of domestic construction material applies, the Government will evaluate an offer requesting exception to the requirements of section 1605 of the Recovery Act or the Buy American Act by adding to the offered price of the contract—

(i) 25 percent of the offered price of the contract, if foreign iron, steel, or other manufactured goods are used as construction material based on unreasonable cost of comparable manufactured domestic construction material; and

(ii) 6 percent of the cost of foreign unmanufactured construction material included in the offer based on unreasonable cost of comparable domestic unmanufactured construction material.

(2) If two or more offers are equal in price, the Contracting Officer will give preference to an offer that does not include foreign construction material excepted at the request of the offeror on the basis of unreasonable cost.

(d) Alternate offers.

(1) When an offer includes foreign construction material not listed by the Government in this solicitation in paragraph (b)(2) of the clause at FAR 52.225-21, the offeror also may submit an alternate offer based on use of equivalent domestic construction material.

(2) If an alternate offer is submitted, the offeror shall submit a separate Standard Form 1442 for the alternate offer and a separate cost comparison table prepared in accordance with paragraphs (c) and (d) of the clause at FAR 52.225-21 for the offer that is based on the use of any foreign construction material for which the Government has not yet determined an exception applies.

(3) If the Government determines that a particular exception requested in accordance with paragraph (c) of the clause at FAR 52.225-21 does not apply, the Government will evaluate only those offers based on use of the equivalent domestic construction material, and the offeror shall be required to furnish such domestic construction material. An offer based on use of the foreign construction material for which an exception was requested—

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

(ii) May be accepted if revised during negotiations.

52.228-1 BID GUARANTEE (SEP 1996)

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

(b) The bidder shall furnish a bid guarantee in the form of a firm commitment, e.g., bid bond supported by good and sufficient surety or sureties acceptable to the Government, postal money order, certified check, cashier's check, irrevocable letter of credit, or, under Treasury Department regulations, certain bonds or notes of the United States. The Contracting Officer will return bid guarantees, other than bid bonds, (1) to unsuccessful bidders as soon as practicable after the opening of bids, and (2) to the successful bidder upon execution of contractual documents and bonds (including any necessary coinsurance or reinsurance agreements), as required by the bid as accepted.-

(c) The amount of the bid guarantee shall be 20% percent of the bid price or $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 Mrs.