Bid Form and Instructions (1).docx

INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS, AND NOTICES TO BIDDERS

1. Description of the Project: Abatement and demolition of Building U-0014 Cold Storage with alternate Options including Buildings A0009 Storage, A0001 Com Center, A001A Com Building, A0004 Water/Supply/Treatment, A004A Storage, 0218 Storage, SD003 Sewer WWTP, and 01026 Communication Center shall include but is not limited to properly removing and disposing of all hazardous materials, structures, trash, rubbish, waste, basement walls, foundations, footers, and all exterior parking areas, sidewalks, and underground utilities.

2. Instructions to Bidders:

1. You are invited to submit a bid in response to our Invitation for Bids (IFB) entitled) W91364-22-R-0002 CJAG Demolition, Project Number 3916367 at Ravenna, Ohio.

2. As a result of this solicitation, the Government intends to award a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible bidder whose bid, conforming to the invitation for bids, will be most advantageous to the Government, considering only price.

3. This solicitation is set-aside 100% for Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses. In accordance with FAR Part 19.502-2(b)(1)(2)

4. All information relating to this IFB, including pertinent changes/amendments and information will be posted on web site: http://www.sam.gov .

5. Facsimile transmission of bid is not authorized. Electronic submission of bids will NOT be accepted.

6. All information relating to this IFB, including pertinent changes/amendments and information will be posted on web site: http://www.sam.gov. For security reasons, all potential BIDDERS, plan rooms and printing companies are required to be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database. Firms can register via the SAM internet site at https://www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM/. Interested bidders are required to submit their representations and certifications at the same site.

7. A complete bid package must contain the following:

a. Bid form signed

b. SF 33 all line items priced and signed.

c. An original 20% Bid Bond and original Power of Attorney is required along with the bid on the due date.

Mark the front of the envelope with the following: “BID No. W91364-22-R-0002”, with the Name and Address of the bidder.

3. EVALUATION FOR AWARD. Reference DFARS 252.236-7007.

NOTICE OF PRE-BID CONFERENCE AND SITE VISIT:

1. There will be a pre-bid site visit on 18 AUG 2022 at 11:00am. We will conduct a briefing to review the bid requirements, then walk-through of each demo site. The briefing will be held at 8451 SR 5, BLDG 1068. We highly encouraged all potential bidders to attend the pre-bid site visit.

2. Due to security conditions, all BIDDERS must register to attend this conference and site visit. Email the following information for all attendees to Paul Robinson or Bradley Wahl at the following addresses: paul.s.robinson6.civ@mail.mil or Bradley.a.wahl.civ@army.mil

Visitor’s Name Drivers License# Company

This information must be provided in advance, 3 business days prior to the site visit, in order to ensure access to the military base and conference site and ensure adequate seating for the conference attendees. Even if you have access to the base you must register to ensure adequate seating. The furnishing of the above information is voluntary; however, your failure to furnish all or part of the requested information may result in the Government’s denial of your access to the pre-proposal conference.

3. You will be required to present the following information upon arrival: a Valid Drivers License or State ID. Any of the above information furnished by you is protected under the Privacy Act and shall not be released unless permitted by law and/or you have consented to such.

4. Information provided at this conference or site visit shall not qualify the terms and conditions of the solicitation and specifications. Terms of the solicitation and specifications remain unchanged unless the solicitation is amended in writing. If an amendment is issued, normal procedures relating to the acknowledgment and receipt of solicitation amendments shall apply.

5. A record of the conference shall be made and furnished to all prospective bidders via posting at http://www.sam.gov. The record will include minutes of the meeting, including questions (on a non-attribution basis) and answers.

5. FORMAL COMMUNICATION, BIDDER EXPLANATIONS:

1. Submit all questions in the format shown below by email to the contracting office at the addresses show below. Do NOT contact Engineering personnel directly. Doing so will only delay your answer. All questions must come through the Contracting Office.

Subject Line: Reference No. SOLICITATION W91364-22-R-0002 Email: paul.s.robinson6.civ@mail.mil or bradley.a.wahl.civ@army.mil

PRE-BID INQUIRY FORMAT

See attached RFI form.

1. Any explanation desired by a bidder regarding the meaning or interpretation of the solicitation, or proposals, drawings, specifications, etc. must be requested in writing and with sufficient time allowed for a reply to reach bidders before the submission of their bid.

2. All questions and requests for information (RFI) must be received NOT LATER THAN 11:00am on 8/25/2022. BIDDERS ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO SUBMIT QUESTIONS EARLY IN THIS PROCESS.

3. Any changes to the drawings, specifications, etc. will be issued in the form of an amendment. However, any answers that clarify or provide an interpretation to the drawings, specifications, etc. will NOT be posted via amendment but rather as a response to the RFI on http://www.sam.gov

4. Receipt by the bidder must be acknowledged in the space provided on the SF 30 or by returning a signed copy of the amendment by the time set for receipt of bids.

5. For security reasons, all technical and engineering data related to this solicitation will be distributed using the sam.gov system. Plans and specifications are locked on sam.gov and require Contractors to request explicit access from the Contracting Officer. See complete instructions on sam.gov is a web-based dissemination tool designed to safeguard acquisition-related information for all Federal agencies. Interested bidders/BIDDERS must register with sam.gov before accessing the system.

1. Amendments, if/when issued will be posted to https://www.sam.gov/ for electronic downloading. This will normally be the only method of distributing amendments prior to closing; therefore, it is the BIDDERS responsibility to check the website periodically for any amendments to the solicitation. Websites are occasionally inaccessible due to various reasons.

6. BID REPOSITORY AND BID OPENING:

1. A bid repository will not be available.

2. Live bid opening is September 8, 2022 at 11:00 at CJAGMTC. Drop bids off in front of office (8451 SR 5, BLDG 1068) on that date. Bid box will be available starting at 1100 that day. Bids will be opened at 12:30 pm under the Solar Canopy. Bids must be in the attached bid format or bids may not be accepted. All interested BIDDERS and their major subcontractors are encouraged to attend the bid opening.

7. WAGE DETERMINATION:

SCA Wage Rates are applicable to this project are 2015-4263 as shown in Section.

8. BID PREPARATION EXPENSES AND PRE-CONTRACT COSTS: This IFB does not commit the Government to pay costs incurred in preparation and submission of bids or for other costs incurred prior to award of a formal contract.

9. CLAUSES:

1. Clauses and provisions from the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and supplements thereto are incorporated in this document by reference and in full text. Those incorporated by reference have the same force and effect as if they were given in full text.

10. DISPOSITION OF UNSUCCESSFUL BIDS:

In compliance with FAR Subpart 4.8, the Government will retain one copy of all unsuccessful bids including the bid bond.

11. BIDDERS QUALIFICATIONS:

To establish its responsibility, the apparent low bidder may be requested by the Government prior to award, to submit a pre-award survey regarding his previous experience in performing comparable work, his business and technical organization, financial and bonding resources and plant available to be used in performing the work. This action may be requested to determine if the contractor is responsible.

Subcontracting Plan – – (NOTE: Only required of Large Business BIDDERS). If required, BIDDERS shall prepare and submit their subcontracting plan in accordance with FAR Clause 52.219-9 Alt II and DFARS Clause 52.219-7003. The National Guard Bureau Subcontracting Goals for use in development of your plan are as follows: Small Business, 63%; Small Disadvantaged Business 21%; Woman-owned Small Business 13.10%; Service Disabled Veteran Owned Business 7% and Hub Zone firms 8.5%

1. Submit the Small Business Subcontracting Plan in a format to accommodate evaluation in accordance with AFARS 5119.704. In accordance with FAR 19.7, “The Small Business Subcontracting Program”, and FAR clause 52.219-9, “Small Business Subcontracting Plan”, subcontracting plans shall be evaluated for acceptability by the contracting team using the criteria set forth in AFARS Appendix DD-Subcontracting Plan Evaluation Guide. Subcontracting goals shall be consistent with NGB Goals unless non-consistency is well justified. Goals must be challenging but achievable. To be acceptable, plans must adequately address the required statutory elements.