W912QR24Q0084.pdf

W22W9K41649770

Caesar Creek Lake Lift Station Replacement

The estimated price range is betw een $25,000 and $100,000

NAICS Code: 238190 - Other Foundation, Structure and Building Exterior Contractors Size Standard $19 Million

This procurement is set-aside 100% for Small Business and w ill be aw arded based on low price.

The solicitation w ill be available on the w eb only. Faxed, Telephoned or mailed requests for this solicitaiton w ill not be honored. To dow nload the solicitation for this project, and to view other contracting opportunities, contractors are required to register at Sam.gov. Contractors must register and complete the representation and certif ication requirements in the System for Aw ard Management (SAM) database, available at https://sam.gov. PLEASE ensure your annual SAM registration is current.

Block 12A Below : In lieu of both Performance and Payment Bonds, per FAR 52.228-13 Alternate Payment Protections (2000) and FAR 28.102-1(b), only a Payment Bond or Irrevocable Letter of Credit is required.

ALYSON M KLINGLESMITH 502.315.7494

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

10. THE GOVERNMENT REQUIRES PERFORMANCE OF THE WORK DESCRIBED IN THESE DOCUMENTS

NEGOTIATED

03-Jul-2024

(RFP)

(IFB)

CALL:

B. TELEPHONE NO. (Include area code) (NO COLLECT CALLS)

See Item 7

2. TYPE OF SOLICITATION

SEALED BID

3. DATE ISSUED

9. FOR INFORMATION A. NAME

SOLICITATION

NSN 7540-01-155-3212 1442-101 STANDARD FORM 1442 (REV. 4-85)

Prescribed by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.236-1(e)

11. The Contractor shall begin performance w ithin _______14 calendar days and complete it w ithin ________90 calendar days after receiving aw ard, X notice to proceed. This performance period is X mandatory, negotiable. (See _________________________52.211-10

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

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

X YES NO

13. ADDITIONAL SOLICITATION REQUIREMENTS:

A. Sealed offers in original and __________1 copies to perform the w ork required are due at the place specif ied in Item 8 by ___________ local time ______________25 Jul 2024 (date). If this is a sealed bid solicitation, offers must be publicly opened at that time.

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

B. An offer guarantee is, X is not required.

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

D. Offers providing less than _______60 calendar days for Government acceptance after the date offers are due w ill not be considered and w ill be rejected.

SOLICITATION, OFFER,

AND AWARD

(Construction, Alteration, or Repair)

1. SOLICITATION NO.

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

4. CONTRACT NO.

7. ISSUED BY CODE

U. S. ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT, LOUISVILLE

600 DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. PLACE

ROOM 821

LOUISVILLE KY 40202-2239

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(Title, identifying no., date):

12B. CALENDAR DAYS

10:00 AM (hour)

Sealed envelopes containing offers

5. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQUEST NO. 6. PROJECT NO.

8. ADDRESS OFFER TO (If Other Than Item 7)

FAX:TEL: 502.315.7494 TEL: FAX:

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20B. SIGNATURE

(REV. 4-85)STANDARD FORM 1442 BACK

TO SIGN

NSN 7540-01-155-3212

SOLICITATION, OFFER, AND AWARD (Continued) (Construction, Alteration, or Repair)

CODE FACILITY CODE

17. The offeror agrees to perform the w ork required at the prices specif ied below in strict accordance w ith the terms of this solicitation, if this offer is accepted by the Government in w riting w ithin ________ calendar days after the date offers are due.

the minimum requirements stated in Item 13D. Failure to insert any number means the offeror accepts the minimum in Item 13D.)

AMOUNTS SEE SCHEDULE OF PRICES

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

19. ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF AMENDMENTS

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

AMENDMENT NO.

DATE

20A. NAME AND TITLE OF PERSON AUTHORIZED TO SIGN

OFFER (Type or print)

AWARD (To be completed by Government)

21. ITEMS ACCEPTED:

22. AMOUNT 23. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

24. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN ITEM

(4 copies unless otherwise specified)

CODE

(Insert any number equal to or greater than

20C. OFFER DATE

25. OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION PURSUANT TO

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

CODE27. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY:26. ADMINISTERED BY

(Include ZIP Code)14. NAME AND ADDRESS OF OFFEROR 15. TELEPHONE NO. (Include area code)

See Item 14

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

30B. SIGNATURE

29. AWARD (Contractor is not required to sign this document.)

document and return _______ copies to issuing office.) Contractor agrees Your of f er on this solicitation, is hereby accepted as to the items listed. This award con-to f urnish and deliv er all items or perf orm all work, requisitions identif ied summates the contract, which consists of (a) the Gov ernment solicitation and on this f orm and any continuation sheets f or the consideration stated in this y our of f er, and (b) this contract award. No f urther contractual document is contract. The rights and obligations of the parties to this contract shall be necessary .

gov erned by (a) this contract award, (b) the solicitation, and (c) the clauses, representations, certif ications, and specif ications or incorporated by ref er-ence in or attached to this contract.

30A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTOR OR PERSON AUTHORIZED 31A. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

30C. DATE

(Type or print)

TEL: EMAIL:

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

BY

CONTRACTING OFFICER WILL COMPLETE ITEM 28 OR 29 AS APPLICABLE

(Contractor is required to sign this28. NEGOTIATED AGREEMENT

(M ust be fully completed by offeror)OFFER

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Section 00 10 00 - Solicitation

PRICE BREAKOUT SCHEDULE

Caesar Creek Lake - Lift Station Replacement

Line Item

Description of Service QTY Unit Unit Price Total

0001 Lift Station Replacement 1 JOB $

TOTAL $ $

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS

This is a Request for Quote (RFQ) to replace the existing Lift Station at the Caesar Creek Lake Visitor Center in Waynesville, OH. Prices should include mobilization & de-mobilization, fuel, labor, material, equipment and any applicable permits. The contractor’s work and responsibility shall include all planning, programming, administration, management, supervision, communications and inspection necessary to assure that all work is conducted in accordance with the contract requirements and all applicable Federal, State and Local laws and regulations. All work shall be performed in strict compliance with the attached specifications and all other terms and conditions incorporated herein.

Work will begin within 14 calendar days of the Notice to Proceed (NTP) and will conclude 90 calendar days after the

NTP.

The work under this request for quote is 100% set aside for small business. NAICS Code 238910 (Size Standard, $19 Million).

One award will be made from this Solicitation. The contract award will be based on Lowest Price. Method of payment under this contract will be Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) to a commercial bank account specified by the Contractor.

Quotes will not be accepted for quantities less than the quantities specified in the price breakout schedule. Failure to submit a unit price for all items listed will be considered as a material deviation from the requirements and the Quote will be rejected.

Note: A site visit is HIGHLY ENCOURAGED. Refer to 52.236-27 for site visit information. Contact James O’Boyle at 513-897-1050 or james.f.oboyle@usace.army.mil or contact Terry Salyers at 513-897-1738 or terry.l.salyers@usace.army.mil to set up a site visit.

Submit Quotes to Alyson Klinglesmith. Quotes are due on 25 July 2024 at 10:00 AM Eastern Time. Fax submittals will not be accepted. Electronic submittals will be accepted and may be emailed to alyson.m.klinglesmith@usace.army.mil.

Technical questions pertaining to this project shall be posted to ProjNet per the instructions incorporated into the solicitation. Contractors are NOT to contact the TPOCs listed until an award has been made. All questions must be submitted by 18 July 2024.

All contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (www.SAM.gov) prior to award of a contract. All proposed contractors are highly encouraged to review FAR Clause 52.232-33 Payments by Electronic Funds Transfer – System for Award Management, which indicates “All payments by the Government under this contract shall be made by electronic funds transfer (EFT).” Those not currently registered can obtain registration by going to the website http://www.SAM.gov. The process can usually be completed from 24 to 48 hours after submission. Contractors will need to obtain a Unique Entity Identifier for processing their registration. If you do not already have a Unique Entity Identifier, one can be obtained from http://www.SAM.gov.

Please begin the registration process immediately to avoid delay of the contract award should your firm be selected.

PLEASE NOTE: SAM is completely free of charge for both registrants and users.

All inquiries and correspondence concerning this solicitation shall be directed to the email listed above.

Section 00 21 00 - Instructions

1. From the ProjNet home page linked above, click on Quick Add on the upper right side of the screen.

2. Identify the Agency: This should be marked as USACE.

3. Key: Enter the Bidder Inquiry Key listed above.

4. E mail: Enter the email address you would like to use for communication.

5. Select Continue. A page will then open stating a user account was not found and will ask you to create one using the provided form.

6. Enter your First Name, Last Name, Company, City, State, Phone, Email, Secret Question, Secret Answer, and Time Zone. Make sure to remember your Secret Question and Answer as they will be used from this point on to access the ProjNet system.

7. Select Add User. Once this is completed you are now registered within ProjNet and are currently logged into the system.

Specific Instructions for Future ProjNet Bid Inquiry Access:

1. For future access to ProjNet, you will not be emailed any type of password. You will utilize your Secret Question and Secret Answer to log in.

2. From the ProjNet home page linked above, click on Quick Add on the upper right side of the screen.

3. Identify the Agency: This should be marked as USACE.

4. Key: Enter the Bidder Inquiry Key listed above.

5. E mail: Enter the email address you used to register previously in ProjNet.

6. Select Continue. A page will then open asking you to enter the answer to your Secret Question.

7. Enter your Secret Answer and click Login. Once this is completed you are now logged into the system.

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

Bidders will receive an acknowledgement of their question via email, followed by an answer to their question after it has been processed by our technical team. Deadline for all questions via ProjNet will be 18 July 2024 with all questions answered by 22 July 2024.

Bidders are requested to review the specification in its entirety and to review the Bidder Inquiry System for answers to questions prior to submission of a new inquiry.

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.

PROJNET INSTRUCTIONS

BIDDERS QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS

Technical inquiries and questions relating to proposal procedures or bonds are to be submitted via Bidder Inquiry in ProjNet at http://www.ProjNet.org/ProjNet. As noted below, Bidders shall not submit their proposals via ProjNet.

Bidders shall submit their proposals in accordance with the provisions stated in the solicitation.

To submit and review bid inquiry items, bidders will need to be a current registered user or self-register into system.

The Solicitation Number is: W912QR-24Q0084 The Bidder Inquiry Key is: VP5HUU-AX5UE3

Specific Instructions for ProjNet Bid Inquiry Access:

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SCOPE OF WORK

Caesar Creek Lake Lift Station Removal and Replacement Caesar Creek Lake

4020 North Clarksville Rd.

Waynesville, OH 45068

The contractor shall furnish all labor, materials, supplies, tools and equipment necessary to replace the existing Pumping System and replace with new system. The Contractor’s work and responsibility shall include all planning, administration, supervision, communications, and inspection necessary to assure that all services are conducted in accordance with the contract requirements and all applicable Federal, State and Local laws and regulations. The contractor will be responsible for any inspections and start ups, the system will be run with all pumps alternating with floats and inspected. Contractor will be held responsible for any clean up or damage that might occur during the work process. If the pump’s tank wastewater needs to be lowered past the level of the low float, the contractor will be responsible to have it pumped lower or if tank needs to be cleaned. The work site is a confined space and all necessary PPE and a retrieval system will be needed to enter the confined space.

General

The work will involve Lift Station control panel removal and replacement; Lift Station complete rebuild within the Caesar Creek Lake Visitor’s center per the Scope of Work (SOW). The materials and construction are to meet the requirements of all Local, State, and Federal regulations current editions, unless otherwise specified. Due to the complexity of work and varying tasks it is highly recommended to attend a pre-bid site visit.

The control panel removal and replacement will include all new: 1 new 3 HP 230/1/60 grinder pump that is ALREADY ON SITE and 1 new 3 HP 230/1/60 that shall be furnished by the contractor, Quick Discharge Connectors, floats, wire, Stainless steel Pedestal Mounted control panel with Visual and audible alarm, breakers, and all other required items for a completely new lift station control panel. The existing Lift Station Pit will remain. The lift station complete rebuild will include all new: Stainless-steel hardware, rails, brackets, ball valves, check valves, chains, all plumbing, all electronics, floats, and all associated material for a rehabbed operational lift station. Process will include pumping out the current lift station, removal and disposal of old lift station pumps, panel, and associated material. Contractor is responsible for double checking the measurements and the sizing of the pumps in addition to all electrical and plumbing requirements. Contractor is responsible for the correct hook up for the discharge pipe. The Contractor is required to replace existing wiring and conduit for all wiring runs. The contractor may tie into the existing conduit outside of the pit wall not to exceed 6” after inspection and the

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Section 00 22 00 - Supplementary Instructions material is deemed reusable. Contractor shall install new lift station materials in accordance with manufacture requirements for install and hook up.

Contractor is also required to do an external excavation down to discharge pipes and replace the through wall pipes, valves and connections and tie into the single discharge external pipe. Back fill and test system. All hardware will be stainless steel if manufactured. Contractor will be responsible to pump out lift station with a pump truck as needed to complete the requirements.

Contractor is responsible for providing two restroom trailers with sinks for visitors and staff for the entire length of time the lift station is inoperable. Cleaning and maintaining the restroom trailer will be responsibly of the contractor or subcontractor. Note: this lift station is the primary lift station for the park – work will be completed in a timely manner and any delays or potential delays will be communicated immediately to the Technical POC.

Contractor is responsible for the call before you dig requirement before excavation.

Completion Time Frame The Contractor shall be required to commence work as identified in the Statement of Work within 14 calendar days from Notice to Proceed and complete the work no later than 90 calendar days from the NTP. All services shall be completed as scheduled unless weather or circumstances beyond the control of either party occur requiring a delay in the work. The Government reserves the right to delay or stop work as needed to accommodate higher priorities, time allowed for completion will be adjusted accordingly.

Days and Hours of Work All work will be done during daylight hours, from 0700-1530 Eastern Time. Work will be scheduled and coordinated with the TPOC. Work on weekends or holidays will be permitted only as directed by Park Manager. Normally, weekend and holiday work will not be allowed unless caused by inclement weather or other extenuating circumstances; however, exceptions may be granted to expedite the process (2024 federal holidays are noted below). Work will be scheduled and coordinated with the technical POC to eliminate or minimize the impact of closure or restricted access caused by the contractor’s work. The contractor is responsible for all clean up and debris removal.

Unforeseen conditions: Unforeseen field conditions include but are not limited to flooding, partial facility closures (due to vandalism, maintenance repair work, etc.), and partial site/facility closures due to security or safety concerns. Such unforeseen conditions may delay completion of the specified service; however, payments shall be made for actual work completed.

Federal Holidays:

New Year's Day (January 1) Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr. (Third Monday in January) Washington's Birthday (Third Monday in February) Memorial Day (Last Monday in May) Juneteenth National Independence Day (June 19)

Independence Day (July 4) Labor Day (First Monday in September) Columbus Day (Second Monday in October) Veterans Day (November 11) Thanksgiving Day (Fourth Thursday in November) Christmas Day (December 25)

Safety All relevant OSHA will apply, and compliance is the sole responsibility of the contractor. The Standard Operating Procedure for entering a Confined Space is the responsibility of the contractor.

The contractor will provide approved signage, safety equipment, etc. in accordance with the applicable highway safety standards and in accordance with EM 385-1-1, Corps of Engineers Safety and Health Requirements Manual (a copy of this manual is available at (http://140.194.76.129/publications/eng-manuals/em385-1- 1/2008_English/entire_2008_English.pdf).

The contractor will maintain the site in a condition safe for public access in and around the work site. At the conclusion of each workday the contractor will secure the site for safe public access.

The contractor will prepare a plan to assure the safety of workers and the general public. This plan must be approved by the TPOC before work is allowed to begin. All work will follow applicable codes and regulations. Contractor employees will wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment including but not limited to hard hats, eye protection, and steel toed shoes.

The contractor awarded the contract will be required to submit an Activity Hazard Analysis which will need to be approved by the TPOC before work will be allowed to proceed.

Property Damage The Contractor shall be responsible for any damage to Government property due to the Contractor's negligence. Any property damage shall be reported to the technical POC immediately.

ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION

Caesar Creek Lake 4020 North Clarksville Rd.

Waynesville, OH 45068

Point of Contact (POC):

Jim O’Boyle, Park Manager, Caesar Creek Lake Phone: 513-897-1050 Email: james.f.oboyle@usace.army.mil

Technical Point of Contact (TPOC):

Terry Salyers, Maintenance Mechanic, Caesar Creek Lake Phone: 513-897-1738 Email: terry.l.salyers@usace.army.mil

The POC/TPOC is authorized by the Contracting Officer to perform surveillance of work in progress and inspect completed work to determine compliance with contractual requirements.

Submit Invoices to:

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

Caesar Creek Lake 4020 North Clarksville Rd.

Waynesville, OH 45068

Invoice Requirements:

Contractor Invoice: The Contractor will provide an invoice upon the completion of the installation work that includes the following information:

• Contractor’s name and address

• Contract Number

• Invoice number and date

• Itemized listing of services of work performed

• An invoice contact person

• Signature of Contractor or Contractor’s representative

• Shall be addressed to:

Caesar Creek Lake Attn: Jim O’Boyle

Contractor's representative The Contractor shall designate a local representative or superintendent, authorized to represent the Contractor for day-to-day administrative matters pertaining to the performance of services.

The Contractor shall provide the POC/TPOC with the name, address and telephone number(s) of the designated local representative.

Pre-work conference Prior to the commencement of work, the Contractor or Contractor’s Representative will meet with the POC/TPOC to thoroughly discuss the work, specifications, terms, and conditions as described in the contract.

Changes in specifications The right is reserved, as the interest of the Government may require revising or amending the specifications prior to the date set for receipt of quotes. Such revisions and amendments, if any, will be announced by amendment(s) to this solicitation. Copies of such amendments issued will be furnished to all registered contractors. If the revisions and amendments are of a nature that require material changes in quantities or prices offered, or both, the date set for opening quotes may be postponed by such number of days as, in the opinion of the Contracting Officer, will enable the offerors to revise their quotes. In such cases, the amendment will include the announcement of the new date for receipt of quotes.

Period of Performance Work by Contractor shall be completed within 90 of days of Notice to Proceed.

Warranty The contractor shall provide a one-year written warranty for all work performed under this contract.

Property Damage The contractor shall use reasonable care to avoid damaging existing buildings, utilities, equipment, facilities, and structures during the performance of the specified work. The contractor will be responsible to locate all under-ground utilities before starting trenching/excavation. If the Contractor, Contractor employees, or persons acting on behalf of the Contractor fail to use reasonable care and Government property is damaged, the contractor shall repair or replace the damaged property at no expense to the Government. Property damage caused by the Contractor or persons/employees acting on behalf of the Contractor shall be reported to the Contracting Specialist and the Facilities Operation Specialist on the day of occurrence or on the first working day following the occurrence.

Insurance The contractor shall, at their own expense, provide to the park manager and maintain during the entire performance of this contract the following: Insurance Type – General Liability (Bodily Injury and Property Damage Combined) Minimum Amounts of Liability $1,000,000. Each Occurrence $1,000,000 Aggregate. The contractor is required to provide a Certificate of Insurance to the Park Manager at the time of the pre-work conference.

Safety Requirements Performance of all services shall assure complete safety to public visitors, Government employees, Contractor employees, and all other persons in the area. The Contractor shall comply with any pertinent requirements contained in the Corps of Engineers Safety Manual (EM 385-1- 1), current at the time of award. Furthermore, the Contractor shall comply with pertinent occupational safety and health standards as required by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).

The Contractor shall provide Contractor personnel with any personal protective apparel and equipment required by the Safety Manual (EM 385-1-1) and, as necessary, eliminate or minimize hazards to personnel. As a minimum, each employee shall wear a hard hat, shirt (with sleeves), long trousers, and protective shoes/boots during all contract work. Contractor employees shall utilize other safety equipment such as: hearing protection devices, work gloves, or protective glasses/goggles whenever required by the safety manual.

Before the Pre-work conference, the contractor will be responsible to provide an approved Accident Prevention Plan and Activity Hazard Analysis. The contractor is required to attend a pre-work conference, to be scheduled by the Facilities Operation Specialist, within 10 calendar days after award of the contract.

Security Requirements

General security requirements and guidance The security requirements described below apply to all contract personnel (including employees of the prime Contractor (“Contractor”) and all subcontractor employees) supporting the performance requirements of this contract. The Contractor is responsible for compliance with these security requirements. Questions regarding security matters shall be addressed to the designated Government representative (e.g., Contracting Officer Representative (COR), Requiring Activity (RA) representative, or Contracting Officer (if a COR or other RA representative is not appointed)). Contract personnel are critical to the overall security and safety of US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) installations, facilities and activities, and security awareness training contributes to those efforts. The Department of Defense (DoD) and Army security training requirements specified below, if applicable, are performance requirements; all applicable contract personnel shall complete initial training within 30 days of contract award or the date new contract personnel begin performance on the contract. Within five business days from the completion of training, the Contractor shall provide written documentation (e.g., email or memorandum) to the Government representative. The documentation shall include the names of contract personnel trained and which training they completed; the Contractor shall maintain training records as part of their contract files and be prepared to provide copies of training certificates to the Government representative. Contractor personnel and vehicles are subject to search when entering federal installations. Additionally, all contract personnel shall comply with Force Protection Condition (FPCON) measures, Random Antiterrorism Measures (commonly referred to as “RAMs”), and Health Protection Condition (HPCON) measures. The Contractor is responsible for meeting performance requirements during elevated FPCON and/or HPCON levels in accordance with applicable RA plans and procedures—this includes identifying mission essential and non-mission essential personnel. In addition to the changes otherwise authorized by the changes clause of this contract, should the FPCON or HPCON levels at any individual facility or installation change, the Government may implement security changes that affect contract personnel. The Contractor shall ensure all contract personnel are aware of their security responsibilities, including any site-specific requirements identified in local policies or procedures.

All contract personnel shall receive initial and annual refresher training from the RA representative on the local suspicious activity reporting program. This locally developed training provides contract personnel with general information on suspicious behavior, and guidance on reporting suspicious activity to the project manager, security representative or law enforcement entity.

Physical security and access control requirements All contract personnel requiring physical access to a federal installation or facility shall comply with the access control procedures of that location. Contract personnel requiring unescorted access to meet contract performance requirements on a DoD installation in the US shall be vetted by the installation/facility Provost Marshal/Directorate of Emergency Services/Security Office using the National Crime Information Center-Interstate Identification Index (commonly referred to as “NCIC-III”) and Terrorist Screening Database (commonly referred to as “TSDB”).

Contract personnel shall comply with all personal identity verification requirements specified in installation/facility policies and procedures. Contract personnel who do not meet requirements for unescorted access to USACE facilities shall coordinate escorted access with the Government representative, as needed. Contract personnel who receive keys, access cards, or lock combinations that provide access to government-owned property shall comply with key and lock control procedures of the RA.

Pre-screen candidates using E-Verify Program Contractors shall comply with the requirements set forth in FAR clause 52.222-54 Employment Eligibility Verification and FAR Subpart 22.18 in using the E-Verify Program at (https://www.e-verify.gov/) (website subject to change) to meet the contract employment eligibility requirements. Contractors are encouraged to cooperate with Federal and State agencies responsible for enforcing labor requirements to include eligibility for employment under United States immigration laws in accordance with FAR 22.102-1(i). An initial list of verified/eligible candidates shall be provided to the COR no later than three business days after the initial contract award. When contracts are with individuals, the individuals will be required to complete a Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, and submit it to the Contracting Officer to become part of the official contract file.

SUPPLEMENTAL SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

All Contractors and subcontractor employee(s) working on this contract who require access to any Louisville District Lake Projects and Lock and Dam Projects shall receive authorization to be on site at these facilities based upon a favorable background investigation in accordance with “Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12: Policy for a Common Identification Standard for Federal Employees and Contractors” (HSPD 12). The Louisville District Security Management Office shall submit contractor(s) personal information to complete the basic background investigation in order to make a recommendation to the Contracting Office of an employee’s suitability for work on Government property. The Procuring Contracting Officer (PCO) has the right to deny any contractor or subcontractor employee from working on the contract based upon the results of the background investigation provided by the Louisville District Security Office. The Government, Contractor, and subcontractors shall not permit any employee(s) access to drawings, blueprints, records, photos, sites, or projects until the Louisville District Security Management Office has completed an Operations Security (OPSEC) review of such items and determined they can be released.

FOR ALL LOUISVILLE DISTRICT CONTRACTS:

Contractors shall submit a complete investigation packet for each contractor and subcontractor employee to the Louisville District Security Management office within 10 working days after award of any contract, or prior to the individual being permitted access to Louisville District facilities.

The Contractor must also provide the following: (1) Name of the Contract Specialist with whom he/she is working, (2) Project Name, (3) Contract Number (4) Task Order Number when applicable, and (5) US Citizens Security Access Form each employee working on site must have a background investigation form submitted directly to the Louisville District Security Office.

The Contractor must provide a full legal name, complete SSN#, Date of Birth, Place of Birth (City and State) and Driver’s license number if available. It is the Contractor’s responsibility to ensure the above information is accurate and legible, otherwise delays may occur.

Contractors shall have background checks completed for their employees annually in the case of Contracts with an initial period of performance (POP) greater than 1 year and those Contracts with Options or Modifications Which Extend the POP beyond 1 year. For instance, if the employee was cleared in May of 2022, they shall be cleared again in May of 2023. It is the Contractor’s responsibility to ensure that each employee’s security is up to date. Failure to comply may lead to possible removal from the project/jobsite.

The Contractor must ensure if new employees are brought in to work on an existing Contract with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), they must process the employee through the Louisville District USACE Security Office for background purposes.

FOR CONTRACTORS REQUIRING DOD COMMON ACCESS CARDS (CAC)

The documents listed below are required:

SF 85, Questionnaire for Non-Sensitive Positions (see http://www.opm.gov/forms/ to print form). Fingerprints are captured electronically at the closest Army Recruiting Station to the contractor’s home of record or at the USACE, Louisville District Security Office.

Contractor shall report any changes in personnel, or at any time conditions change at least 5 working days prior to individual(s) need to have access to the site. The Contractor shall provide the same information as listed above for all new employees.

Following submission of paperwork, the Louisville District Security Office will conduct an initial criminal check based upon the information provided. If there are no issues, the Louisville District Security Office will make recommendations to the PCO or their Designated Representative. The Louisville District Security Office cannot give approval due to unfavorable report(s). The Louisville District Security Office shall coordinate with Office of Counsel and will jointly make recommendations to the PCO and/or the Designated Representative should a background investigation come back with derogatory information.

The PCO will make the determination whether to allow the Contractor personnel to work on the site based on Security and Office of Counsel recommendations, and the PCO will advise the Contractor of the decision.

FOREIGN NATIONALS

CELRL-SM

600 Martin Luther King Jr. Pl Louisville, KY 40202

Primary Email: DLL-CELRL-Security-SM@usace.army.mil

Alternate (if no response in 72 hours):

James R. Milner, phone (502) 315-6916; James.R.Milner@usace.army.mil Jason Almodovar, phone (502) 315-6754; Jason.Almodovar@usace.army.mil

Section 00 21 00 - Instructions

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

52.204-7 System for Award Management OCT 2018 52.204-16 Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting AUG 2020 52.204-22 Alternative Line Item Proposal JAN 2017 252.204-7019 Notice of NIST SP 800-171 DoD Assessment Requirements NOV 2023 252.204-7024 Notice on the Use of the Supplier Performance Risk System MAR 2023 252.225-7059 Prohibition on Certain Procurements from the Xinjiang

Uyghur Autonomous Region - Representation

JUN 2023

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY FULL TEXT

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

SPECIFICATIONS, STANDARDS AND COMMERCIAL ITEM DESCRIPTIONS, FPMR PART 101-29 (SEP 2023)

(a) The GSA Index of Federal Specifications, Standards and Commercial Item Descriptions, FPMR Part 101-29, and copies of Federal specifications, standards, and product descriptions can be downloaded from the ASSIST website at https://assist.dla.mil.

(b) If the General Services Administration, Department of Agriculture, or Department of Veterans Affairs issued this solicitation, a copy of specifications, standards, and commercial item descriptions cited in this solicitation may be obtained from the ASSIST website identified in paragraph (a) of this provision.

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.

(End of provision)

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

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY FOR CONSTRUCTION (FEB 1999)

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

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

Goals for minority participation for each trade

Goals for female participation for each trade

11% 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 Caeesar Creek Lake in Warren County, Waynesville, Ohio

52.225-10 NOTICE OF BUY AMERICAN REQUIREMENT--CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS (MAY 2014)

(a) Definitions. “Commercially available off-the-shelf (COTS) item,” “construction material,” “domestic construction material,” and “foreign construction material,” as used in this provision, are defined in the clause of this solicitation entitled “Buy American --Construction Materials” (Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clause 52.225-9).

(b) Requests for determinations of inapplicability. An offeror requesting a determination regarding the inapplicability of the Buy American statute 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 52.225-9 in the request. If an offeror has not requested a determination regarding the inapplicability of the Buy American statute 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) The Government will evaluate an offer requesting exception to the requirements of the Buy American statute, based on claimed unreasonable cost of domestic construction material, by adding to the offered price the appropriate percentage of the cost of such foreign construction material, as specified in paragraph (b)(3)(i) of the clause at FAR 52.225-9.

(2) If evaluation results in a tie between an offeror that requested the substitution of foreign construction material based on unreasonable cost and an offeror that did not request an exception, the Contracting Officer will award to the offeror that did not request an exception based on 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 52.225-9, 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 price comparison table prepared in accordance with paragraphs (c) and (d) of the clause at FAR 52.225-9 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 52.225-9 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--

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

(ii) May be accepted if revised during negotiations.

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

(a) The clauses at 52.236-2, Differing Site Conditions, and 52.236-3, Site Investigations and Conditions Affecting the Work, will be included in any contract awarded as a result of this solicitation. Accordingly, offerors or quoters are urged and expected to inspect the site where the work will be performed.

(b) Site visits may be arranged during normal duty hours by contacting:

Name: Jim O’Boyle Address: 4020 North Clarksville Road, Waynesville, OH 45068 Telephone: 513-897-1050

(End of provision)

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

This solicitation incorporates one or more solicitation provisions by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. The offeror is cautioned that the listed provisions may include blocks that must be completed by the offeror and submitted with its quotation or offer. In lieu of submitting the full text of those provisions, the offeror may identify the provision by paragraph identifier and provide the appropriate information with its quotation or offer. Also, the full text of a solicitation provision may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es):

www.acquisition.gov www.acq.osd.mil/ dpap/ dars/ dfarspgi/ current/index.html

(End of provision)

52.252-5 AUTHORIZED DEVIATIONS IN PROVISIONS (NOV 2020)

(a) The use in this solicitation of any Federal Acquisition Regulation (48 CFR Chapter 1) provision with an authorized deviation is indicated by the addition of "(DEVIATION)" after the date of the provision.

(b) The use in this solicitation of any Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (48 CFR Chapter 2) provision with an authorized deviation is indicated by the addition of "(DEVIATION)" after the name of the regulation.

REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

COMPANY NAME AND ADDRESS: _________________________________________

PHONE NUMBER: _________________________________________

EMAIL ADDRESS: _________________________________________

BUSINESS SIZE (select one or more as applicable):

Large Business ____ Small Business ____ HUBZone ____ 8(a) ____ Women-Owned Small Business ____ Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business ____ Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned ____

CURRENTLY REGISTERED WITH SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT (SAM): YES ____ NO ____

(Note: See FAR 52.204-7)

TAX IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (TIN): ____________

UNIQUE ENTITY IDENTIFIER: ____________

(Note: See FAR 52.204-7. The Unique Entity Identifier is a 12-character alphanumeric code.)

CAGE CODE: ________

(Note: See FAR 52.204-7)

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Section 00 45 00 - Representations and Certifications

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

252.203-7005 Representation Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials

SEP 2022

252.204-7008 Compliance With Safeguarding Covered Defense Information Controls

OCT 2016

252.225-7055 Representation Regarding Business Operations with the Maduro Regime

MAY 2022

252.225-7973 (Dev) Prohibition on the Procurement of Foreign-Made Unmanned Aircraft Systems - Representation (DEVIATION 2020- O0015)

MAY 2020

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52.204-8 ANNUAL REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS (MAY 2024)

(a)(1) The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is 238190.

(2) The small business size standard is $19,000,000.

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

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

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

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

(b)(1) If the provision at 52.204-7, System for Award Management, is included in this solicitation, paragraph (d) of this provision applies.

(2) If the provision at 52.204-7, System for Award Management, is not included in this solicitation, and the Offeror has an active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM), the Offeror may choose to use paragraph (d) of this provision instead of completing the corresponding individual representations and certifications in the solicitation. The Offeror shall indicate which option applies by checking one of the following boxes:

[ ] Paragraph (d) applies.

[ ] Paragraph (d) does not apply and the offeror has completed the individual representations and certifications in the solicitation.

(c) (1) The following representations or certifications in SAM are applicable to this solicitation as indicated:

(i) 52.203-2, Certificate of Independent Price Determination. This provision applies to solicitations when a firm-fixed-price contract or fixed-price contract with economic price adjustment is contemplated, unless—

(A) The acquisition is to be made under the simplified acquisition procedures in Part 13;

(B) The solicitation is a request for technical proposals under two-step sealed bidding procedures; or

(C) The solicitation is for utility services for which rates are set by law or regulation.

(ii) 52.203-11, Certification and Disclosure Regarding Payments to Influence Certain Federal Transactions. This provision applies to solicitations expected to exceed $150,000.

(iii) 52.203-18, Prohibition on Contracting with Entities that Require Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements--Representation. This provision applies to all solicitations.

(iv) 52.204-3, Taxpayer Identification. This provision applies to solicitations that do not include the provision at 52.204-7, System for Award Management.

(v) 52.204-5, Women-Owned Business (Other Than Small Business). This provision applies to solicitations that—

(A) Are not set aside for small business concerns;

(B) Exceed the simplified acquisition threshold; and

(C) Are for contracts that will be performed in the United States or its outlying areas.

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

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

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

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

(x) 52.214-14, Place of Performance--Sealed Bidding. This provision applies to invitations for bids except those in which the place of performance is specified by the Government.

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

(xii) 52.219-1, Small Business Program Representations (Basic, Alternates I, and II).