Spec_W912PL-15-B-0010.pdf

IFB NO: W912PL-15-B-0010

U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS

LOS ANGELES DISTRICT

Santa Ana River Mainstem, Lower Santa Ana River Channel, Reach 9-Phase 5A North Bank Protection, Orange County, California

Construction Solicitation and Specifications

Total Small Business Set-Aside

August 2015

Santa Ana River Mainstem, Lower Santa Ana River Channel, W912PL-15-B-0010 Reach 9-Phase 5A North Bank Protection, PROJECT TABLE OF CONTENTS

DIVISION 00 – PROCUREMENT AND CONTRACTING REQUIREMENTS

SF-1442 Solicitation, Offer and Award

00 01 05 Certification Page 00 10 00 CLIN Pricing Schedule 00 21 00 Instructions 00 21 13 Instructions to Bidders 00 45 00 Representations and Certifications 00 70 00 Conditions of the Contract 00 73 00 Supplementary Conditions 00 73 46 Wage Rates

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 11 00 Summary of Work 01 11 00a Permits 01 22 00 Measurement and Payment 01 30 00 Administrative Requirements 01 32 01.00 10 Project Schedule 01 33 00 Submittal Procedures 01 33 00a Submittal Register 01 35 26 Governmental Safety Requirements 01 42 00 Sources for Reference Publications 01 45 00.00 10 Contractor Quality Control 01 45 00.10 10 Quality Control System (QCS) 01 50 02 Temporary Construction Facilities 01 57 20 Environmental Protection 01 57 23.00 10 Storm Water Pollution Prevention Measures 01 57 30 Diversion and Control of Water 01 78 00 Closeout Submittals

DIVISION 02 – EXISTING CONDITIONS

02 41 00 Demolition

DIVISION 03 - CONCRETE

03 30 53 Miscellaneous Cast-In-Place Concrete 03 36 00 Grouting Stone Protection

DIVISION 05 - METALS

05 50 13 Metalwork Fabrication

DIVISION 09 - FINISHES

09 97 13.27 Coating of Steel Waterfront Structures

DIVISION 31 - EATHWORK

31 00 00 Earthwork 31 03 00 Geotechnical Instrumentation 31 05 21 Geogrid Soil Reinforcement 31 05 22 Geotextiles Used as Filters 31 11 00 Clearing and Grubbing 31 41 16 Metal Sheet Piling 31 42 00 Sheet Pile Instrumentation 31 68 13 Soil and Rock Anchors

DIVISION 32 – EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS

32 11 23 Aggregate Base Course 32 12 16 Hot-Mix Asphalt (HMA) for Roads 32 31 13 Fences and Gates 32 92 19 Hydroseeding 32 93 00 Exterior Planting (Santa Ana River)

DIVISION 33 - UTILITIES

33 40 00 Storm Drainage Utilities

DIVISION 35 – WATERWAY and MARINE CONSTUCTION

35 31 19 Stone Protection

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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-15-B-0010 x 4 August 2015 1 OF 2

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Los Angeles District 915 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 930 Los Angeles, California 90017-3401 Attn:Contracting Division CESPL-CT-W

See Item 7

Lulu Khilfeh/Michael Robinson 213-452-3308/213-452-3311

Santa Ana River Mainstem, Lower Santa Ana River Channel,Reach 9-Phase 5A North Bank Protection, Orange County,California. This project includes improvements of an existing 4,083-foot section of the ungrouted stone bank protection for the LDY-S (Lomas De Yorba-Sur -Levee). Improvements consist of replacement of 980 feet of ungrouted stone with 24 inch grouted stone and construction of 3,273 feet of steel sheet pile wall. The new bank protection would have an adequate foundation depth to minimize scour and provide erosion control and support the conveyance capacity required by SARMP (Santa Ana River Mainstem Project) operations. In addition, to the grouted stone and sheet pile construction, the project also calls for construction of a retaining wall, riding/hiking trail, bikeway,access ramp and installation. The Santa Ana River Mainstem, Lower Santa Ana River Channel, Reach 9-Phase 5A North Bank Protection is located in Orange County, California.

The estimated cost range of construction is more than $10,000,000. Estimated duration of the project: 730 Calendar Days. This procurement will be conducted under FSC CODE: Z2PZ, NAICS Code: 237990 Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction. The size standard for NAICS code 237990 is $36,500,000. This solicitation is 100% set-aside for Small Business. Only Small Businesses will be considered for award. All offerors are advised that this project may be delayed,cancelled or revised at any time during the solicitation,selection, evaluation, negotiation and/or final award process.

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September 3, 2015

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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 Section 00 10 00 Solicitation Contract Line Item Number (CLIN) Schedule

USACE Los Angeles District Santa Ana Dams Resident Office 2493 Pomona-Rincon Road Corona, CA 92880-6982

USACE, Finance Center

ATTN: CEFCO-AO-D

5722 Integrity Drive Millington, TN 38054-5005

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CERTIFICATE OF OFFEROR’S PRINCIPAL

1) IF THE OFFEROR IS PARTNERSHIP OR JOINT VENTURE, LIST FULL NAME OF ALL PARTNERS/ JOINT VENTURERS (Add addendum as necessary):

(Company Name) (Signature) (Title)

2) 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 SF 1442; that ________________________________, who signed the SF 1442 at Block 20B on behalf of the principal, was the _________________________________________of the corporation; that I know the individual’s signature and that his/her signature is genuine; and that said Offer was duly signed, sealed and attested for on behalf of said corporation by authority of its governing body.

CORPORATE SEAL ______________________________________________

CORPORATE PRINCIPAL

SECRETARY

3) IF THE OFFEROR IS A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY/PARTNERSHIP, LIST FULL NAME OF ALL MANAGERS BELOW (Add addendum as necessary). SIGNATURES BY ALL MANAGERS HERE SIGNIFY THAT THAT THE INDIVIDUAL WHO SIGNED THE OFFER IN BLOCK 20B OF THE SF 1442 HAS THE

AUTHORITY TO BIND THE LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY/PARTNERSHIP.

(Officer’s Name) (Signature) (Title)

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SECTION 00 10 00

Solicitation Contract Line Item Number (CLIN) Schedule

BASE BID

Item Estimated No. Description Quantity Unit Unit Price Amount

0001 Diversion and Control of Water 1 Job JA $

0002 Traffic Control Plan and 1 Job JA $ Implementation

0003 15-ft ABC Maintenance Road 1 Job JA $

0004 Temporary Access Ramp(s) 1 Job JA $

0005 Sheet Pile Instrumentation 1 Job JA $

0006 Temporary Fencing 1 Job JA $

0007 Riding and Hiking Trail 1 Job JA $

0008 As-Built Drawings 1 Job JA $

0009 Clearing 6.5 AC $ $

0010 Grubbing 1.0 AC $ $

0011 Excavation 25,000 CY $ $_________

0012 Compacted Fill and Backfill 24,000 CY $ $_________

0013 Removal of Existing Slope 12,600 Ton $ $_________

Stone

0014 24-inch Grouted Stone Slope 5,400 Ton $ $_________

Protection

0015 Grouting Stone 1,400 CY $ $

0016 6-inch Bedding Material 1,225 Ton $ $

0017 Salvage Of Exist. Stone, 900 CY $ $ Toe-Down Launching Stone

0018 Sheet Pile 165,520 SF $ $

0019 Sheet Pile Concrete Cap 3,275 LF $ $

0020 Sound Barrier Wall 4,225 LF $ $

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0021 Tieback Tendons 328 LF $ $

0022 Remove Existing Bikeway 6,504 LF $ $

0023 Installation of New Bikeway 6,504 LF $ $

0024 Cable Fence 3,504 LF $ $

0025 Landscape Planting and 5.5 AC $ $_________ Maintenance

0026 Temporary Irrigation 5.5 AC $ $_________

0027 84-inch Dia. RCP Extension, 1 EA $ $_________ Outlet Structure & Flap Gate

0028 60-inch Dia. RCP Extension, 1 EA $ _ $_________

Outlet Structure & Flap Gate

0029 48-inch Dia. RCP Extension, 1 EA $ $_________

Outlet Structure & Flap Gate

0030 36-inch Dia. RCP Extension, 1 EA $ $

0031 27-inch Dia. RCP Extension, 1 EA $ $ Outlet Structure & Flap Gate

0032 Installation of 8-inch Dia. 3 EA $ $ PVC Bikeway Drainage System

0033 Installation of Survey Monuments 32 EA $ $

0034 Installation of Station Markers 7 EA $ $

0035 Weep Hole Drainage System 440 LF $ $

TOTAL BASE BID: $

(Line Items 0001 through 0035)

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OPTION ITEMS

0036 Diversion and Control of Water 1 Job JA $

0037 Traffic Control Plan and 1 Job JA $ Implementation

0038 15-ft ABC Maintenance Road 1 Job JA $

0039 Removal and Replacement of 1 Job JA $ Access Ramp and Turnaround

0040 Installation of Inclinometer 1 Job JA $ and Survey Markers

0041 Shoring Plan and Implementation 1 Job JA $

0042 Contingency Shoring Plan and 1 Job JA $ Implementation

0043 Temporary Fencing 1 JA JA $

0044 As-Built Drawings 1 Job JA $

0045 Clearing 2.0 AC $ $

0046 Grubbing 0.2 AC $ $

0047 Excavation 19,000 CY $ $_________

0048 Compacted Fill and Backfill 18,000 CY $ $_________

0049 Removal of Existing Slope 2,100 Ton $ $_________

Stone

0050 24-inch Grouted Stone Slope 5,700 Ton $ $_________

Protection

0051 Grouting Stone 1,400 CY $ $

0052 6-inch Bedding Material 1,425 Ton $ $

0053 Salvage Of Exist. Stone, 1,300 CY $ $ Toe-Down Launching Stone

0054 Sound Barrier Wall 1,200 LF $ $

0055 Remove Existing Bikeway 50 LF $ $

0056 Installation of New Bikeway 50 LF $ $

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0057 Cable Fence 50 LF $ $

0058 Landscape Planting and 1.25 AC $ $_________ Maintenance

0059 Temporary Irrigation 1.25 AC $ $_________

0060 60-inch Dia. RCP Extension, 1 EA $ _ $_________

0061 Installation of Survey Monuments 6 EA $ $

0062 Installation of Station Markers 2 EA $ $

0063 Weep Hole Drainage System 638 LF $ $

ESTIMATED OPTION ITEMS: $

(Line Items 0036 through 0063)

TOTAL ESTIMATED AMOUNT: $

(Base Bid plus Option Items)

Abbreviations:

AC = Acre CY = Cubic Yard EA = Each LF = Linear Foot JA = Job Amount SF = Square Foot Ton = 2000 pounds

ADDITIONAL BIDDER'S NOTES:

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 job amount adjustment to the total estimated amount, the application of the job amount adjustment to each unit price in the Price Schedule must be stated. If it is not stated, the bidder agrees

00 10 00 - 5 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 Solicitation, Contract Line Item Number (CLIN) Schedule. Failure to do so may cause the bid to be determined “non-responsive.”

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 job amount "JA" 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.

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

10. The bidder/offeror shall distribute indirect costs (overhead, profit, bond, etc) over all items in the Contract Line Item Number (CLIN) Schedule.

The Government will review all submitted Solicitation, Contract Line Item Number (CLIN) Schedules for any unbalancing of the items. Any submitted Solicitation, Contract Line Item Number (CLIN) Schedule determined to be unbalanced may cause the bidder to be ineligible for award.

11. 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.

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

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13. Bidder is cautioned to check his Price Schedule carefully prior to submission. If the Price Schedule contains unit prices, they should be round off to the second decimal point only NOT EXTENDED

FURTHER.

14. Payment of Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) is the mandatory method of payment. The Contractors attention is directed to Contract Clause NO.

52.232-33 “Mandatory Information for Electronic Funds Transfer” located in Section 00 70 00 Conditions of the Contract.

15. Contractor is required to fill in Cage code, TIN and DUNS Number in Block No. 14 on Standard Form 1442, the Name and Address Block.

252.236-7008 Contract Prices - Bidding Schedules (Dec 1991)

a. The Government's payment for the items listed in the CLIN Schedule shall constitute full compensation to the Contractor for --

(1) Furnishing all plant, labor, equipment, appliances, and materials;

and

(2) Performing all operations required to complete the work in conformity with the drawings and specifications.

b. The Contractor shall include in the prices for the items listed in the Pricing Schedule all costs for work in the specifications, whether or not specifically listed in the Pricing Schedule.

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).

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SECTION 00 21 00

INSTRUCTIONS

52.204-6 DATA UNIVERSAL NUMBERING SYSTEM NUMBER (JULY 2013)

52.204-7 SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT (JULY 2013)

52.204-12 DATA UNIVERSAL NUMBERING SYSTEM NUMBER MAINTENANCE (DEC 2012)

52.204-16 COMMERCIAL AND GOVERNMENT ENTITY CODE REPORTING (NOV 2014)

52.204-18 COMMERCIAL AND GOVERNMENT ENTITY CODE MAINTENANCE (NOV 2014)

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)

(APR 2014)

52.211-3 AVAILABILITY OF SPECIFICATIONS NOT LISTED IN THE GSA INDEX OF FEDERAL

SPECIFICATIONS, STANDARDS AND COMMERCIAL ITEM DESCRIPTIONS (JUN 1988)

52.211-4 AVAILABILITY FOR EXAMINATION OF SPECIFICATIONS NOT LISTED IN THE GSA INDEX

OF FEDERAL SPECIFICATIONS, STANDARDS AND COMMERCIAL ITEM DESCRIPTIONS (JUN 1988)

52.211-6 BRAND NAME OR EQUAL (AUG 1999)

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)

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

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

52.216-1 TYPE OF CONTRACT (APR 1984)

52.217-5 EVALUATION OF OPTIONS (JUL 1990)

52.219-6 NOTICE OF TOTAL SMALL BUSINESS SET-ASIDE (NOV 2011)

52.222-5 CONSTRUCTION WAGE RATE REQUIREMENTS--SECONDARY SITE OF THE WORK (MAY

2014)

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

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY FOR CONSTRUCTION (FEB 1999)

52.225-12 NOTICE OF BUY AMERICAN ACT REQUIREMENT-- CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS (MAY

2014) - ALTERNATE I (MAY 2014)

52.225-12 NOTICE OF BUY AMERICAN ACT REQUIREMENT-- CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS UNDER

TRADE AGREEMENTS (MAY 2014) ALTERNATE II (JUN 2009)

52.228-1 BID GUARANTEE (SEP 1996)

52.233-2 SERVICE OF PROTEST (SEP 2006)

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

52.252-3 ALTERATIONS IN SOLICITATION (APR 1984)

52.252-5 AUTHORIZED DEVIATIONS IN PROVISIONS (APR 1984)

252.204-7004 ALTERNATE A, SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT (FEB 2014)

252.211-7001 AVAILABILITY OF SPECIFICATIONS, STANDARDS, AND DATA ITEM DESCRIPTIONS

NOT LISTED IN THE ACQUISITION STREAMLINING AND STANDARDIZATION INFORMATION

SYSTEM (ASSIST), AND PLANS, DRAWINGS, AND OTHER PERTINENT DOCUMENTS (MAY 2006)

252.211-7002 AVAILABILITY FOR EXAMINATION OF SPECIFICATIONS, STANDARDS, PLANS,

DRAWINGS, DATA ITEM DESCRIPTIONS, AND OTHER PERTINENT DOCUMENTS (DEC. 1991)

252.215-7008 ONLY ONE OFFER (OCT 2013)

252.215-7009 PROPOSAL ADEQUACY CHECKLIST (JAN 2014) (SUBMIT ONLY IF 252.215-7008

APPLIES) 21

252.227-7023 DRAWINGS AND OTHER DATA TO BECOME PROPERTY OF GOVERNMENT. (MAR 1979)

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52.204-6 DATA UNIVERSAL NUMBERING SYSTEM NUMBER

(JULY 2013)

(a) Definition. Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) number, as used in this provision, means the 9-digit number assigned by Dun and Bradstreet, Inc. (D&B) to identify unique business entities, which is used as the identification number for Federal Contractors.

(b)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 System for Award Management records for identifying alternative Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) accounts (see Subpart 32.11) for the same concern.

(c) 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)

52.204-7 SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT (JULY 2013)

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

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Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) number means the 9-digit number assigned by Dun and Bradstreet, Inc.

(D&B) to identify unique business entities.

Data Universal Numbering System +4 (DUNS+4) number means the DUNS number assigned by D&B plus a 4-character suffix that may be assigned by a business concern. (D&B has no affiliation with this 4-character suffix.) This 4-character suffix may be assigned at the discretion of the business concern to establish additional System for Award Management records for identifying alternative Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) accounts (see the FAR at Subpart 32.11) for the same parent concern.

Registered in the System for Award Management SAM database means that--

(1) The offeror has entered all mandatory information, including the DUNS number or the DUNS+4 number, the Contractor and Government Entity (CAGE) code, as well as data required by the Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act of 2006 (see Subpart 4.14) into the SAM database;

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

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

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

(b)(1) By submission of an offer, the offeror acknowledges the requirement that a prospective awardee shall be registered in the SAM database prior to award, during performance, and through final payment of any contract, basic agreement, basic ordering agreement, or blanket purchasing agreement resulting from this solicitation.

(2) The offeror shall enter, in the block with its name and address on the cover page of its offer, the annotation “DUNS” or “DUNS +4” followed by the DUNS or DUNS +4 number that identifies the offeror's name and address exactly as stated in the offer. The DUNS number will be used by the Contracting Officer to verify that the offeror is registered in the SAM database.

(c) 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.

(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.

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(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).

(d) If the Offeror does not become registered in the SAM database in the time prescribed by the Contracting Officer, the Contracting Officer will proceed to award to the next otherwise successful registered Offeror.

(e) Processing time, which normally takes 48 hours, should be taken into consideration when registering. Offerors who are not registered should consider applying for registration immediately upon receipt of this solicitation.

(f) Offerors may obtain information on registration at https://www.acquisition.gov.

(End of clause)

52.204-12 Data Universal Numbering System Number Maintenance (DEC 2012)

(a) Definition. Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) number, as used in this clause, means the 9-digit number assigned by Dun and Bradstreet, Inc. (D&B) to identify unique business entities, which is used as the identification number for Federal Contractors.

(b) The Contractor shall ensure that the DUNS number is maintained with Dun & Bradstreet throughout the life of the contract. The Contractor shall communicate any change to the DUNS number to the Contracting Officer within 30 days after the change, so an appropriate modification can be issued to update the data on the contract. A change in the DUNS number does not necessarily require a novation be accomplished. Dun & Bradstreet may be contacted—

(1) Via the internet at http://fedgov.dnb.com/webform or if the Contractor does not have internet access, it may call Dun and Bradstreet at 1-866-705-5711 if located within the United States; or(2) If located outside the United States, by contacting the local Dun and Bradstreet office.

52.204-16 COMMERCIAL AND GOVERNMENT ENTITY CODE

REPORTING (NOV 2014)

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

Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) code means—

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

(2) An identifier assigned by a member of the North Atlantic treaty Organization (NATO) or by the NATO Support Agency (NSPA) to entities located outside the United States and its outlying areas that the DLA Contractor and Government Entity (CAGE) Branch records and maintains in the CAGE master file. This type of code is known as https://www.acquisition.gov/ http://fedgov.dnb.com/webform

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

(c) CAGE codes may be obtained via--

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

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

(3) The appropriate country codification bureau. Entities located outside the United States and its outlying areas may obtain an NCAGE code by contacting the Codification Bureau in the foreign entity's country if that country is a member of NATO or a sponsored nation. NCAGE codes may be obtained from the NSPA if the foreign entity's country is not a member of NATO or a sponsored nation. Points of contact for codification bureaus and NSPA, as well as additional information on obtaining NCAGE codes, are available at http://www.dlis.dla.mil/Forms/Form_AC135.asp.

(d) Additional guidance for establishing and maintaining CAGE codes is available at http://www.dlis.dla.mil/cage_welcome.asp.

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

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

(End of Provision)

52.204-18 COMMERCIAL AND GOVERNMENT ENTITY CODE

MAINTENANCE (NOV 2014)

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

Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) code means--

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

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

(b) Contractors shall ensure that the CAGE code is maintained throughout the life of the contract. For contractors registered in the System for Award Management (SAM), the DLA Contractor and Government Entity (CAGE) Branch shall only modify data received from SAM in the CAGE master file if the contractor initiates those http://www.sam.gov/ http://www.dlis.dla.mil/cage_welcome.asp http://www.dlis.dla.mil/Forms/Form_AC135.asp http://www.dlis.dla.mil/cage_welcome.asp

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(c) Contractors located in the United States or its outlying areas that are not registered in SAM shall submit written change requests to the DLA Contractor and Government Entity (CAGE) Branch. Requests for changes shall be provided on a DD Form 2051, Request for Assignment of a Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) Code, to the address shown on the back of the DD Form 2051. Change requests to the CAGE master file are accepted from the entity identified by the code.

(d) Contractors located outside the United States and its outlying areas that are not registered in SAM shall contact the appropriate National Codification Bureau or NSPA to request CAGE changes. Points of contact for National Codification Bureaus and NSPA, as well as additional information on obtaining NCAGE codes, are available at http://www.dlis.dla.mil/Forms/Form_AC135.asp. (e) Additional guidance for maintaining CAGE codes is available at http://www.dlis.dla.mil/cage_welcome.asp.

(End of Clause)

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) (APR 2014)

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

(1) ASSIST (https://assist.dla.mil/online/start/);

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

(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--http://www.dlis.dla.mil/Forms/Form_AC135.asp http://www.dlis.dla.mil/cage_welcome.asp https://assist.dla.mil/online/start/ http://quicksearch.dla.mil/ http://assistdocs.com/

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(1) Using the ASSIST Shopping Wizard (https://assist.dla.mil/wizard/index.cfm);

(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.

52.211-3 AVAILABILITY OF SPECIFICATIONS NOT LISTED IN

THE GSA INDEX OF FEDERAL SPECIFICATIONS, STANDARDS

AND COMMERCIAL ITEM DESCRIPTIONS (JUN 1988)

The specifications cited in this solicitation may be obtained from:

See Section 01 42 00, entitled, “SOURCES FOR REFERENCE PUBLICATIONS”

The request should identify the solicitation number and the specification requested by date, title, and number, as cited in the solicitation.

52.211-4 AVAILABILITY FOR EXAMINATION OF

SPECIFICATIONS NOT LISTED IN THE GSA INDEX OF FEDERAL

SPECIFICATIONS, STANDARDS AND COMMERCIAL ITEM

DESCRIPTIONS (JUN 1988)

See Section 01 42 00, entitled, “SOURCES FOR REFERENCE PUBLICATIONS”

52.211-6 BRAND NAME OR EQUAL (AUG 1999)

(a) If an item in this solicitation is identified as “brand name or equal,” the purchase description reflects the characteristics and level of quality that will satisfy the Government's needs. The salient physical, functional, or performance characteristics that “equal” products must meet are specified in the solicitation.

(b) To be considered for award, offers of “equal” products, including “equal” products of the brand name manufacturer, must--

(1) Meet the salient physical, functional, or performance characteristic specified in this solicitation;

(2) Clearly identify the item by--

(i) Brand name, if any; and https://assist.dla.mil/wizard/index.cfm

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(ii) Make or model number;

(3) Include descriptive literature such as illustrations, drawings, or a clear reference to previously furnished descriptive data or information available to the Contracting Officer; and

(4) Clearly describe any modifications the offeror plans to make in a product to make it conform to the solicitation requirements. Mark any descriptive material to clearly show the modifications.

(c) The Contracting Officer will evaluate “equal” products on the basis of information furnished by the offeror or identified in the offer and reasonably available to the Contracting Officer. The Contracting Officer is not responsible for locating or obtaining any information not identified in the offer.

(d) Unless the offeror clearly indicates in its offer that the product being offered is an “equal” product, the offeror shall provide the brand name product referenced in the solicitation.

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.

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(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, 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.

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(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

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

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52.216-1 TYPE OF CONTRACT (APR 1984)

The Government contemplates award of a FIRM FIXED PRICE CONSTRUCTION contract resulting from this solicitation.

52.217-5 EVALUATION OF OPTIONS (JUL 1990)

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

52.219-6 NOTICE OF TOTAL SMALL BUSINESS SET-ASIDE

(NOV 2011)

(a) Definition.

"Small business concern," as used in this clause, means a concern, including its affiliates, that is independently owned and operated, not dominant in the field of operation in which it is bidding on Government contracts, and qualified as a small business under the size standards in this solicitation.

(b) Applicability. This clause applies only to--

(1) Contracts that have been totally set aside or reserved for small business concerns; and

(2) Orders set aside for small business concerns under multiple-award contracts as described in 8.405-5 and 16.505(b)(2)(i)(F).

(c) General. (1) Offers are solicited only from small business concerns. Offers received from concerns that are not small business concerns shall be considered nonresponsive and will be rejected.

(2) Any award resulting from this solicitation will be made to a small business concern.

(d) 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.

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52.222-5 CONSTRUCTION WAGE RATE REQUIREMENTS--

SECONDARY SITE OF THE WORK (MAY 2014)

(a)(1) The offeror shall notify the Government if the offeror intends to perform work at any secondary site of the work, as defined in paragraph (a)(1)(ii) of the FAR clause at 52.222-6, Construction Wage Rate Requirements,of this solicitation.

(2) If the offeror is unsure if a planned work site satisfies the criteria for a secondary site of the work, the offeror shall request a determination from the Contracting Officer.

(b)(1) If the wage determination provided by the Government for work at the primary site of the work is not applicable to the secondary site of the work, the offeror shall request a wage determination from the Contracting Officer.

(2) The due date for receipt of offers will not be extended as a result of an offeror's request for a wage determination for a secondary site of the work.

52.222-23 NOTICE OF REQUIREMENT FOR AFFIRMATIVE

ACTION TO ENSURE EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY FOR

CONSTRUCTION (FEB 1999)

(a) The offeror's attention is called to the Equal Opportunity clause and the Affirmative Action Compliance Requirements for Construction clause of this solicitation.

(b) The goals for minority and female participation, expressed in percentage terms for the Contractor's aggregate workforce in each trade on all construction work in the covered area, are as follows:

Goals for minority participation for each trade

Goals for female participation for each trade

11.9% 6.9%

These goals are applicable to all the Contractor's construction work performed in the covered area. If the Contractor performs construction work in a geographical area located outside of the covered area, the Contractor shall apply the goals established for the geographical area where the work is actually performed. Goals are published periodically in the Federal Register in notice form, and these notices may be obtained from any Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs office.

(c) The Contractor's compliance with Executive Order 11246, as amended, and the regulations in 41 CFR 60-4 shall be based on (1) its implementation of the Equal Opportunity clause, (2) specific affirmative action obligations required by the clause entitled "Affirmative Action Compliance Requirements for Construction,'' and (3) its efforts to meet the goals.