W912QR24Q0114.2.pdf

Rough River Outdoor Conference Center Remodel

The estimated construction magnitude is betw een $100,000.00 and $250,000.00.

NAICS Code selected is 236210 – Industrial Building Construction. The Size Determination is $45M. Please note that business size in SAM is determined by the NAICS code. If the vendor size is not listed correctly for a particular NAICS code in SAM the business w ill be considered other than a Small Business.

This procurement is set-aside 100% for small business and w ill be aw arded based on low est total price.

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LADONNA J HAUG 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

21-Aug-2024

(RFP)

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

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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 _________________________FAR 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.)

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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 ______________03 Sep 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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In lieu of both Performance and Payment Boards, per FAR 52.228-13 Alternative Payment Protections (2000) and FAR 28.102-1(b), only a Payment Bond or Irrevocable Letter of Credit is required. A Performance Bond is not required.

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

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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 .

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Rough River Lake – Conference Center Remodel This is a Requirements Type Contract to furnish all necessary management, personnel, materials, supplies, tools, parts, equipment, and vehicles required to remodel the Outdoor Learning Center/Conference Center at Rough River Lake.

Offerors are strongly encouraged to conduct a site visit of the project areas services by this contract.

Item Description U/I Est. Qty Unit Price

Amount 0001 Conference Center

Remodel

EA 1

Total for Conference Center Remodel: $ __________________

Scope of Work

Outdoor Learning Conference Center Remodel 14957 Falls of Rough Road

Falls of Rough, Kentucky, 40119-9801 Technical POC: JD Tucker, Park Ranger or

Adam Warren, Lead Park Ranger Phone: 270-257-2061

TP-1.1 GENERAL.

a. Description. Provide labor, materials, and equipment to repair and renovate interior and exterior portions of the Outdoor Learning Conference Center. Work will include framing, insulation, drywall, paint, flooring, trim, and installation of new electric, plumbing, and HVAC.

All work is located at the Rough River Lake Project, Grayson County, Kentucky.

b. Work shall be provided in accordance with all Terms, Conditions, General, Specific and Technical Provision, Exhibits, Attachments, Maps, Drawings, etc. contained herein or incorporated by Reference. This includes all mandatory provisions of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), whether referenced or not, current at time of award.

c. Contractor Responsibility. Contractor’s work and responsibility shall include, but are not limited to, supply of equipment/materials, all planning, programming, administration, management, supervision, and inspection required to assure all equipment/materials are acquired and services are conducted in accordance with the contract and all applicable laws, regulations, or directives. The Contractor shall insure all work meets or exceeds specifications. The prime Contractor shall be responsible for ensuring all subcontractors comply with the provisions of this contract. All materials shall be installed in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendations and/or applicable building standards unless specifically stated otherwise in the specifications.

d. Performance Required. Special consideration of the Contractor is directed to the fact that the required accuracy, thoroughness, safety, and progress of this work are essential to the intended purpose. The contractor must be cognizant of the difficulties involved and of the contingencies which may arise, and must make certain that their personnel, equipment, transportation facilities and supply of materials are always adequate to ensure complete compliance with all provisions of these specifications. The work shall be done under professional supervision by competent employees. All contract services shall be in accordance with the submitted documents, and any additions, revisions or deletions must be approved by the Contracting Officer or his/her authorized representative.

e. Completion of Work. Completion of work shall include acceptable performance of all aspects of this contract.

f. Conditions.

1. The Corps of Engineers reserves the right to cancel all, or part of the work described in this Request for Quote if costs exceed anticipated funding. Department of Labor Wage Rates applies to this work are attached at the end of this document. The Contractor is required to provide payroll documents for all work performed under this request.

2. Pre-Work Conference. The contractor will be required to attend a pre-work conference at least one week prior to beginning work, during which time the Contractor shall supply the Technical POC with an Accident Prevention Plan (APP) and Activity Hazard Analysis (AHA), IAW EM385-1-1 covering contractor’s plan of work procedures, safety procedures, security, schedule, and equipment. This manual will be available at:

http://www.publications.usace.army.mil/Portals/76/Publications/EngineerManuals/E M_385-1-1.pdf The Contractor shall supply material submittals as listed in T.P. 1.2 that will be used for this project, which must be approved by the Technical POC prior to start of work.

3. Hours and Days of Work.

Work may be conducted between the hours of 6:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. CST, Monday through Friday. No work shall be performed outside of these times, or on federal Holidays, unless approved by the Technical POC in advance.

New Year's Day (January 1st) Martin Luther King Day (3rd Monday in January) President's Day (3rd Monday in February) Memorial Day (Last Monday in May) Juneteenth (June 19th) Independence Day (July 4th) Labor Day (1st Monday in September) Columbus Day (2nd Monday in October) Veterans Day (November 11th) Thanksgiving Day (4th Thursday in November) Christmas Day (December 25th)

When one of the above designated holidays falls on a Sunday, the following Monday is observed as a legal holiday. When a legal holiday falls on a Saturday, the preceding Friday is observed as a holiday. Work shall be scheduled around the above listed Federal holidays except as specified herein or as approved by the POC.

4. Payment Procedure/Additional Work. At no time should the contractor do additional work without prior authorization of the Contracting Officer, and no work shall be performed that will cause the Contractor to exceed the contract price. Work performed without a binding contract document authorizing such work shall result in the Contractor not being paid for that work performed. During the course of the contract, any additional work determined to be needed may be requested by the Project Manager to the Contracting Officer for a Contract Modification.

5. Contract Start and Completion Dates. Work should commence within 14 calendar days of receipt of notice to proceed and may proceed at any mutually agreeable time within that time frame. Work will be completed within ninety (90) days of notice to proceed. All services will 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.

6. Wage Rates: Department of Labor wage rates apply to this work and are included.

The contractor is required to provide payroll documents for all work performed under this contract.

7. Safeguarding Property: The Contractor shall, at all times prior to delivery, take care to protect and preserve all materials, supplies, and equipment of every description (including material and property which may be Government owned) and all work performed. All reasonable requests of the Technical POC or his/her authorized representative to enclose or specially protect such property shall be complied with. If so determined by the Technical POC that material, equipment, supplies, and work performed are not adequately protected by the Contractor, such property may be protected by the Government and the cost thereof may be charged to the Contractor or deducted from any payment due to them.

8. The Contractor will notify the Technical POC or his/her authorized representative, upon commencement of work activities, and difficulties, interruption, or suspension of work, and when the required work has been completed. The Contractor shall update the Technical POC, or their authorized representative, no less than once weekly on status of work being done. Work will commence when the funds are allocated and work orders have been received from the Technical POC or his/her authorized representative.

9. The scope of work only contains approximate measurements for reference. It is required that each interested contractor visit the job site prior to submitting a quote.

The Contractor is responsible for quantities, materials, critical dimensions and work conditions used to calculate a proposal.

10. SITE VISIT: The Scope of Work only contains approximate measurements for reference. Each interested contractor must visit the job site and assume responsibility for quantities, materials, critical dimensions and work conditions used to calculate a quote.

Contractors will contact the project office for a site visit to be scheduled. The

POC’s contact information is as follows:

JD Tucker, Park Ranger, or Adam Warren, Lead Park Ranger Rough River Lake

14957 Falls of Rough Rd Falls of Rough, KY 40119 Office: 270-257-2061 GOV. Cell: 270-709-6494

TP-1.2 CONTRACTOR SUBMITTAL. Unless otherwise specified, the Contractor shall submit the following information to the Technical POC prior to the pre-work conference for this contract:

a. Safety Plans. The Contractor shall submit, for acceptance by the Technical POC, an accident prevention plan and Activity Hazard Analysis (AHA) in accordance with the requirements of the Corps of Engineer’s Safety and Health Requirements Manual, EM385-1-1, hereinafter referred to as the Safety Manual, current at the time of award.

b. Certification of Employees Qualified to Administer First Aid and CPR. The Contractor shall submit proof to the Technical POC that the appropriate number of employees, as required in the Safety Manual, are certified to administer First Aid and CPR

TP-1.3 SAFETY.

a. General Safety. The Contractor shall comply with the safety standards contained in Corps of Engineers Manual, EM 385-1-1, “Safety and Health Requirements Manual”, current at the time of award, as well as all current provisions of the Occupational Safety and Health Act

(OSHA).

b. Personal Protective Apparel and Equipment. Protective apparel and equipment, as identified in the AHA, shall be provided to eliminate or minimize hazards to personnel. As a minimum, each employee shall wear a sleeved shirt, long trousers and safety-toe shoes or boots during all contract work. Hard hats, face shields, safety glasses with side-shields, or goggles, and hearing protection shall be worn by employees when required by the safety manual. Fire extinguisher(s) and first aid kit(s) meeting the Safety Manual standards shall also be provided and easily accessible to all employees.

c. Contractor Employees Certified in First Aid & CPR. The Contractor shall schedule employees so the appropriate numbers of certified personnel are on duty to administer First Aid and CPR as required by the Safety Manual. Copies of their certification shall be provided to the Technical POC in accordance with TP-1.2.

TP-1.4 ACCIDENT REPORTING. The Contractor shall maintain accurate accident records and report accidents as prescribed by the Technical POC. Accidents shall be reported within 24 hours of occurrence, and all serious accidents (those resulting in death or injury requiring medical attention or lost time) shall be reported immediately.

TP-1.5 DAMAGE REPORTS. In all instances where Government property, equipment, natural features, landscape, or trees are damaged by contract employees, an immediate notification shall be made to the Technical POC. A full report of the incident and extent of such damage shall be submitted to the Technical POC within two working days of occurrence, excluding weekends and holidays.

TP-1.6 CONTRACT EMPLOYEES. All contract employees shall conduct themselves in a proper and courteous manner at all times. Contract employees shall comply with all provisions of Title 36, Chapter III, Part 327, CFR and obey all posted signs and regulations in the performance of the work under this contract. Being under the influence of or consuming alcoholic beverages or controlled substances by the Contractor or employees while on duty is prohibited.

TP-2.1 SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

a. Security.

1. 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.

2. 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.

3. Suspicious Activity Reporting training (e.g. iWATCH, CorpsWatch, or See

Something, Say Something): 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.

4. 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.

5. 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

The Contractor shall provide the package listed above, as well as additional materials noted below for all Foreign Nationals. The Contractor is to expect additional time in the approval process for all Foreign Nationals due to the level of review and elevation of the review to Headquarters staff to complete. All Foreign Nationals must comply with the following paragraph:

In accordance with Engineering Regulation 380-1-18, “Technology Transfer, Disclosure of Information and Contacts with Foreign Representatives” dated 1 August 1996, Section 4, all foreign nationals who work on Corps of Engineers’ contracts shall be approved by the Headquarters US Army Corps of Engineers (HQ USACE) Foreign Disclosure Officer before beginning work on this contract; this regulation includes subcontractor employees.

The Contractor shall submit to the Security Management Office, the names of all foreign nationals proposed for performance under this contract,along with documentation to verify legal admittance into the United States. Such documentation shall include at least one of the following: a U.S. passport, Certificate of U.S. Citizenship (INS Form N-560 or N-561), Certificate of Naturalization (INS Form N- 550 or N-570), Alien Registration Card with photograph (INS Form I-151 or I-551), Employment Authorization Card (INS Form I-688A), etc.

In order to assure forms are properly completed, and to minimize time delays, the Contractor is encouraged to work closely with the Louisville District Security Office. The Government will return for correction incomplete forms, illegible forms, etc. which will delay the contractor / subcontractor from beginning work.

Security requirements are subject to change in accordance with HSPD-12, Office of Personnel Management, regulation, or policy changes, etc. The Government shall add any changes to security requirements by modification to the contract.

The Contractor shall contact the Louisville District Security Office by phone, letter, or email at the following numbers/addresses:

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

b. Payment. Payment will be made by Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT), upon acceptance of the completed work and providing final invoice and labor records. UEI Number and SAM Registration: The successful offeror will be required to provide a UEI number, and will be required to be registered with (SAM) System for Award Management, (https://www.sam.gov/) to do business with the government. (NOTE: Pay careful attention when typing in the SAM website address on your browser). Offerors must complete their registration in SAM in order to be eligible to quote under this contract.

c. Failure to provide all information requested on the quote sheet and to complete SAM registration may be grounds for considering the quote unresponsive.

d. Applicable Publications. Performance of all services will assure complete safety to public visitors, Government employees, contractor employees, and all other persons in the area. The contractor will comply with any pertinent requirements contained in the Corps of Engineers Safety Manual (EM 385-1-1), https://www.publications.usace.army.mil/Portals/76/Publications/EngineerManuals/EM_385-1- 1.pdf current at the time of award.

The Contractor will perform technical work in accordance with applicable publications. They include but are not limited to:

Standards AND Publications (Latest Editions):

NFPA 70 National Electric Code

Kentucky State Plumbing Law, Regulations and Code Book

e. Guarantee: The contractor shall offer a guarantee that the work is complete in accordance with all specifications and in compliance with all national, state, and local laws.

TP-3.1 GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS:

General. Provide labor, materials, and equipment to repair and renovate interior and exterior portions of the Outdoor Learning Conference Center. Work will include remove and replace doors, install new electric, plumbing, and HVAC, in addition to insulation, drywall, paint, flooring, and trim. All work is located at the Rough River Lake Project, Grayson County, Kentucky.

Work shall be provided in accordance with all Terms, Conditions, General, Specific and Technical Provision, Exhibits, Attachments, Maps, Drawings, etc. contained herein or incorporated by Reference. This includes all mandatory provisions of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), whether referenced or not, current at time of award.

A. Work to be performed. The work to be performed is as follows:

1. Refinish wood exterior of both buildings:

a. Media blast all wood exterior components of both buildings (approximately

1500 sq. ft. each). Media material shall be a medium grade recycled crushed glass, crushed walnut shells or aluminum oxide. All debris including used media is to be contained/cleaned up by the contractor.

b. All loose/warped boards, backed out nails, and deteriorating wood shall be repaired or replaced by the contractor. Boards to be replaced will be designated by the Technical POC (not to exceed 20 boards).

c. After all existing stain is removed, all wood surfaces will be buffed with a brush or sandpaper to remove any texture left from the media blasting.

d. All wood surfaces will then be washed with a wood friendly detergent such as Trisodium Phosphate (TSP) and allowed to fully dry before the new stain is applied.

e. Apply stain to all wood surfaces on both buildings. Stain shall be applied to fully cover in an even manner without presence of runs and drips.

The stain will be supplied by the Technical POC.

f. The contractor will be responsible for protecting existing windows and newly installed doors during the blasting and staining processes.

g. Removal of all waste/debris from the media blasting and staining processes shall be completed in accordance with all state and local laws.

2. Replace Exterior Doors and Install New Exterior Doors:

a. The existing 6’ front double entry door and 3’ rear exit doors on the

Conference Center will be removed and replaced with commercial storefront full glass and aluminum entry doors with jambs. The Aluminum shall be either black, brown, or bronze in color. Refer to Figure A for Door placement and Figure B for examples.

b. Two new 18-gauge 36” commercial steel entry doors with jamb will be installed in the front side of the conference center to access the left and right ends of the building. These doors are to be primed and painted to match the color of the newly installed aluminum entry doors. Refer to Figure A for locations and Figure B for Specifications and example.

c. All newly installed doors shall be equipped with BEST brand compatible locking systems and hardware so that they can function properly with the existing locking system.

d. All exterior doors are to be installed according to industry standards and function properly.

3. Structure and Framing: (Refer to Figure A for design plans)

a. Remove any remaining electrical, plumbing and HVAC components as needed.

b. Complete wall framing according to design plans in Figure A.

c. Remove the hallway wall and replace with a post and structural beam that is rated for the ceiling load. (If a post and structural beam is not required for the structural integrity of the building then installation is not required).

d. Two 38” inch rough openings will be cut into the front wall of the building to allow for the new 18-gauge steel entry doors to be installed by the contractor.

e. Install dead wood and/or nailer boards as needed to be able to hang drywall and install trim securely and properly.

f. The existing framing has 2 small areas that have non active termite damage.

All termite damaged wood must be removed and replaced with new framing material. See example photo in Pictures/Details.

g. All framing construction shall follow the standards set by the National Home Builders Association (NHBA).

4. Plumbing: (Refer to figure A for design plans) All items listed below shall be installed in accordance with the manufacturer’s specifications, designed to be winterized, and in accordance with Kentucky State Plumbing Code.

a. The existing mechanical room is to be converted into a bathroom.

b. The concrete floor will be cut and removed to access the plumbing drain.

c. New plumbing drains for the toilet and sink will be installed below floor grade and connected into the existing plumbing system.

d. The contractor must ensure the existing drains are free of debris and damages and are in proper working order prior to repairing the concrete floor that was cut to install the new plumbing.

e. Once the new plumbing had been installed and is functioning properly, the contractor will repour the concrete floor back to its original grade and in a manner than it will accept new ceramic tile flooring. Concrete must be 3500 psi rating or higher.

5. Electrical: All items listed below, supplies, and electrical wiring shall meet current National Electric Code and NFPA 79. Contractor is responsible for all electrical inspections and hookup of electrical service. Locations for each item listed below can be found in Figure A.

a. Contractor is to install a completely new 200 amp service with breaker panel to adequately carry the load of all electrical components in the building.

This work must be done in accordance with the local Rural Electric Cooperative.

b. This service will provide power to operate all electrical components of the building including outlets, lights, switches, exhaust fan, hot water heater, and HVAC unit.

c. A tankless point of use (continuous) hot water heater shall be installed for use at the bathroom sink.

d. The contractor will completely wire the building according to the plan shown in Figure A.

6. HVAC:

a. A 24,000 BTU mini split heating and A/C combo unit will be provided and installed by the contractor. The unit is to be installed according to manufacturers recommendations and be able to sufficiently heat and cool the renovated portion of the Conference Center.

b. An exhaust fan that vents outside either through the roof or in the eave of the building will be installed in the bathroom.

c. The mounting locations will be on the south wall of the building unless otherwise agreed upon by the Technical POC.

7. Insulation:

a. Exterior walls shall be insulated with A minimum of R-19. Contractor may use their choice of fiberglass or foam insulation.

b. The interior walls surrounding the bathroom and the dividing walls separating the renovated portion from the existing shall also be insulated with R-13 or greater batt insulation. Spray foam may be used for this also if the contractor prefers.

c. New insulation must be added to the attic in any places that the ceiling drywall is patched or removed.

d. All seams, cracks, and potential air gaps are to be sealed using latex caulk (seams less than ¼” in width) or expandable foam (seams larger than ¼” in width).

e. Only the portion of the building that is being newly renovated must be insulated. This measures approximately 900 sq. ft.

8. Drywall:

a. Drywall shall be hung and finished in the renovated portion of the conference center (approx. 900 sq. ft. of floor). ½” drywall is to be used for the walls, and 5/8” drywall for the ceiling.

b. The existing drywall ceiling can either be patched, secured, and refinished or the contractor may remove and install new drywall if desired. The portions of drywall in the hallway that have mold damage must be removed and replace with new drywall. (Photo of mold in Pictures/Details)

c. Drywall must be fastened to the stud framing by both glue and drywall screws.

d. Metal corner beads shall be used on all outside drywall corners, and fiberglass tape shall be used on all drywall seams and inside corners.

e. Drywall finishing will consist of an initial base of drywall mud, followed by a layer of fill coat. A finish coat will be used for the top/final layer. The contractor shall allow each layer ample time to fully cure and dry before sanding and applying the next layer. The finished product should be smooth, uniform, and free of dents, cracks, and holes.

f. The ceiling will be finished using the knock down style texture.

9. Flooring:

a. The floor must be prepped, cleaned and leveled prior to tile installation. If leveling compound is required, it must be a cement-based product.

Approximately 50 sq. ft. of existing tile is to be removed before installing new flooring. (See Figure B for tile example)

b. The holes in the floor from the old duct work must be filled with cement.

c. A 12” x 24” polished porcelain gray/white marble style tile or equivalent agreed upon by the TPOC is to be installed in a half bond block pattern throughout the conference center (approx. 900 sq.ft.). Each tile will be set using thin set mortar. The contractor shall allow for a maximum of ¼” grout joints.

d. An epoxy grout shall be used to fill the grout joints. The Contractor shall ensure that all joints are properly filled, and that each tile is cleaned to ensure the finished tile flooring is smooth, level and clean.

10. Interior Doors/Trim and Paint:

a. A total of 4 interior doors shall be installed. These doors shall be solid core flush doors with a smooth finish.

b. The bathroom door must be 36” width door. The other 3 may be ordered to fit the existing openings. Door locations can be found on Figure A.

c. All doors must be installed in a manner so that they properly open, close, and latch.

d. All the interior doors must be equipped with a BEST brand compatible lockable doorknob.

e. Baseboard and casing will be installed throughout the renovated portion of the learning center. Baseboard will be 1”x6” prime pine, and casing will be 1”x4” primed pine. Windows and doors will require jambs or jamb extensions to be installed due to existing wall thickness.

f. All baseboard and casing must be caulked with a latex painters caulk prior to the final coat of paint.

g. Walls and trim will require a minimum of 2 coats of paint.

h. The existing windows are unfinished wood windows. The wood portion of the windows must be painted the same as the trim and casing.

i. The wall color and finish will be a satin/eggshell in PPG1109-4 Gray stone or equivalent agreed upon by the Technical POC.

j. The trim/ interior door color and finish will be an exterior acrylic semigloss in PPG1025-1 Commercial White or equivalent agreed upon by the Technical POC.

B. Government Furnished Items: Unless otherwise specified the government will furnish:

1. Electric and water are available on site.

2. Cabot exterior wood stain for the exterior of the both buildings.

3. Point of contact will conduct pre-work coordination meeting in person within one week following award of this contract.

END OF SPECIFICATIONS

FIGURE B

Doors

Pictures/Details

Approximate location of New Exterior Doors

Building Exterior (Current Condition)

Building Interior (Current condition)

Example of Existing Inactive Termite Damaged Boards to be Repaired

Hallway ceiling that is to be replaced -

Existing Tile to be removed -

W912QR24Q0114

Section 00 21 00 - Instructions

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS

1.The contractor shall provide labor, materials, and equipment to repair and renovate interior and exterior portions of the Outdoor Learning Conference Center. Work will include framing, insulation, drywall, paint, flooring, trim, and installation of new electric, plumbing, and HVAC.

All work is located at the Rough River Lake Project, Grayson County, Kentucky. Work shall be provided in accordance with all Terms, Conditions, General, Specific and Technical Provision, Exhibits, Attachments, Maps, Drawings, etc. contained herein or incorporated by Reference.

This includes all mandatory provisions of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), whether referenced or not, current at time of award. 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.

2. This procurement is a 100% Small Business Set-Aside. The NAICS Code is 236210 with a size standard of $45M. One award will be made from this solicitation. The contract award will be based on LOW PRICE. Method of Payment under this contract will be Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) to a commercial bank account specified by the Contractor.

3. Quotes shall be completed and submitted on the Bid Price Schedule contained herein. Quotes will not be accepted for quantities less than the quantities specified in the Scope of Work. 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. 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. The ability to enter technical inquiries and questions relating to proposal procedures or bonds will be disabled 6 August 2024.

4. Offerors are encouraged to present their best prices in their initial quote submission. Quotes shall be submitted by 3 September 2024 at 10:00 AM Eastern Time as identified on SF 1442 block thirteen (13), to the Contract Specialist via email at ladonna.j.haug@usace.army.mil.

Offeror’s quote shall remain valid for a period of 60 calendar days after the closing date and time identified on SF 1442 block thirteen (13). Electronic submissions via facsimile will not be accepted. All offerors wishing to do business with the government must possess a valid Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) number and shall be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) at time of quote submittal.

Offerors shall register online at www.sam.gov. Offeror's SAM registration must be active in order to be eligible for award. Offers containing a name and address (Block 14 of SF1442) different from that registered in SAM may be deemed ineligible for award.

5. A single site visit is HIGHLY RECOMMENDED for the contractor to review the complexities of the work site, verify existing conditions, and collect exact measurements.

Contractors will contact the project office for a site visit to be scheduled. The POC’s contact information is as follows:

JD Tucker, Park Ranger, or

Adam Warren, Lead Park Ranger Rough River Lake 14957 Falls of Rough Rd Falls of Rough, KY 40119 Office: 270-257-2061 GOV. Cell: 270-709-6494

6. Training tools are available on the SAM website to help you get familiar with SAM. Start by going to www.sam.gov, and then click on the SAM HELP tab. Under User Help you will find the full User Guide as well as Quick Start Guides and Helpful Hints that will help you create and account, migrate your roles, perform updates, and search for the information you need. These guides can also be viewed on http://www.acquisition.gov. SAM is completely free of charge for both registrants and users.

NOTE: All contractors will be required to obtain all applicable permits in addition to being registered in sam.gov.

OFFEROR'S 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, offerors shall not submit their proposals via ProjNet.

Offerors 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: W912QR24R0077

The Bidder Inquiry Key is: QCETAX-DH8HEK

Specific Instructions for ProjNet Bid Inquiry Access:

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. Email. 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. Email. 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 SecretQuestion.

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.

Offerors 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.

Offers will NOT be publicly opened. Information concerning the status of the evaluation and/or award will NOT be available after receipt of proposals.

NOTES:

1. Offerors shall not submit their proposals via ProjNet, but in accordance with the provisions stated in the solicitation. Any questions regarding acceptable means of submitting offers shall be made directly to the Contract Specialist identified in the solicitation.

2. Government responses to technical inquiries and questions relating to proposal procedures or bonds that are submitted to ProjNet in accordance with the procedures above are not binding on the Government unless an amendment is issued on Standard Form 30. In the case of any conflicts, the solicitation governs. Any changes or revisions to the solicitation will be made by formal amendment.

Government responses will be limited to: (a) Notice that an amendment will be issued; (b) Reference to an existing requirement contained in the solicitation; or (c) Notice that a response is not necessary.

3.