Blue Ridge Parkway Pavement Preservation FY19

Proposals from all business concerns will be accepted for the Blue Ridge Parkway Project NP BLRI PVT PRES FY 19, Solicitation Number 693C73-20-R-000002, located in Augusta, Nelson, Rockbridge, Amherst and Bedford Counties, Virginia. The project consists of pavement preservation of approximately 53.40 miles of the Blue Ridge Parkway from Milepost (MP) 0.0 to 27.2, MP 37.5 to MP 45.3, and MP 46.1 to MP 64.5. The project will be advertised with the Contractor selected alternative to perform one of the following pavement preservation treatment methods: thin asphalt overlay or chip seal overlay with a fog seal layer. In addition to the pavement preservation method chosen, the work also includes asphalt concrete patching, pavement markings, and other miscellaneous work. The project will be split into multiple work schedules/contract options, with the cost of the entire project expected to fall within the price range of $1,000,000 to $5,000,000. Construction activities must be completed no later than December 11, 2020, as specified in SCR 108.01.

Bid documents should be issued on or about November 18, 2019. Bid due date and location will be specified on the SF 1442, Block 13a of the Solicitation.

Offerors will be required to submit qualifications related to their construction experience in one of the two alternative methods of pavement preservation treatment: thin asphalt overlay or chip seal overlay with a fog seal layer. The Solicitation will include further information on these requirements.

Use Internet address https://www.fbo.gov/ (at QUICK SEARCH, type "EFLHD" and all available projects will be listed) to check for availability of bid documents. All bid documents can be directly downloaded from this website. Documents will no longer be mailed. Register to receive Email Notification to automatically be notified when a document is added or updated for a specific project. If firms do not register as an interested vendor at the Federal Business Opportunities website, there will be no Plan Holders List.

Annual Representations and Certifications FAR 52.204-8 (Oct 2018). The Representations and Certifications must be filled-in online at https://sam.gov/. The required Annual Form Vets-4212 must also be filled-in online at http://www.dol.gov/vets/vets4212.htm per FAR 52.222-37.

Please send all questions concerning construction projects to eflhd.contracts@dot.gov. Include the solicitation number, project name and number, requesting firm and address, a point of contact and telephone number. Requests for 'faxing' or overnight mailing will not be accepted.

IMPORTANT PAYMENT REQUIREMENT
In accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart part 4.1102, prospective contractors shall be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database prior to award of a contract. Also, FAR clause 52.232-33 requires SAM registration for payment. SAM registration is available online at the following Internet web address: www.sam.gov.

IMPORTANT SUBCONTRACTING PLAN REQUIREMENTS
Required from all "other than Small business" when requirement is expected to exceed $700,000 ($1,500,000 for construction) [FAR 19.702]. Contracting Officer, Contracting Officer's Representative, and Small Business Specialist are responsible for approving a reasonable and realistic plan [FAR 19.705-4] [TAM 1219.201(e)(6)]. Legislated subcontracting goals [15 USC 644(g)(1)]: 41.40% - Small Businesses (SB), 5% - Small Disadvantaged Businesses (SDB), 5% - Women-Owned Small Business Entities (WOSB), 3% - HUBZones, 3% - Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB). A copy of each subcontracting plan (or contractor statement that no subcontracts are to be awarded) must be provided to Eastern Federal Lands and approved by the Office of Small Disadvantaged Business Utilization prior to close of negotiations (or award of the IFB) [TAM 1219.705-5 and -6].

PLEASE NOTE
For security reasons, individuals requiring access to the EFLHD must present a valid photo ID and be escorted to their destination by a Government employee. Due to new security provisions, all visitors attending bid openings are urged to arrive at least 1 hour prior to the scheduled bid opening. All visitors must register with the receptionist in Room 100. A Government employee will collect the bids. Prior to bid opening, a Government employee will escort all bidders to the bid opening. Unescorted visitors will be denied entry and no exceptions will be made.

Please Note:
This solicitation is a Request for Proposal (RFP). Therefore, there will not be a public bid opening and proposals are not available for review.