Roof Replacement - MFH Apartment Complex

INSTRUCTIONS



The attached is a solicitation form. Please review the information and specifications carefully. If you wish to be considered, you will need to do the following:



1. Complete Items 8, 11(f), and 12-16 of the SF-18.



2. Furnish the information as itemized on Continuation Sheet(s) 21 - 28 in Section K, and also the information shown in Section L on Sheets 29 - 30



3. Submit this information in a sealed envelope with "Offer for Solicitation # 26-SO-08-0022 To Be Opened on September 2, 2008 written on the outside. It must be sent to USDA, Rural Development as identified in Item #5A {Issuing Office} of SF-18, and MUST BE RECEIVED NO LATER THAN 3:00 P.M. on Thursday, August 28, 2008 , as this is the deadline for accepting offers. Any offer received after this date and time will be labeled "LATE" and returned unopened. No late offer/proposal will be accepted UNLESS it is sent by certified or registered mail AND mailed at least five (5) days prior to the closing date, OR sent by U.S. Postal Service and express mail AND mailed by 5:00 P.M. at least two (2) days prior to the closing date.



4. If you have specific questions, please contact the person identified in item 5b on the SF-18.



5. PLEASE NOTE THAT no pre-site meetings are scheduled. Therefore, interested parties should contact Lisa Hewitt, Rural Development Specialist by calling (517) 324-5211 to obtain access to the property(ies), or if you have any questions regarding work required.



























































PART I - THE SCHEDULE



SECTION TITLE PAGE NO.

A * Solicitation/contract form 1

B Repairs or services and prices/costs 3 4

C Description/specifications/work statement 5 6

D Packaging and marking N/A

E Inspection and acceptance 7

F Deliveries or performance 8

G Contract administration data 9

H Special contract requirements 10



PART II - CONTRACT CLAUSES



I Contract clauses 11 12



PART III - LIST OF DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS,

AND OTHER ATTACHMENTS



J List of attachments and Exhibits 13 20



PART IV - REPRESENTATIONS AND INSTRUCTIONS



K Representations, certifications, and other statements of offerors or quoters 21 28

L Instructions, conditions, and notices to offerors or quoters 29 30

M Evaluation factors for award 31





* NOTE: Page 1 of the Solicitation is Standard Form 18.



SECTION B

REPAIRS OR SERVICES AND PRICES/COSTS



B.1 LOCATION: The repairs are necessary to complete renovations to a single family dwelling(s) located at:



ADDRESS: ____Pheasant Brook Apts., 820 Tecumseh Rd. _______________

____Clinton, MI 49236 ______________



PROPERTY IDENTIFICATION NO: 26-46-382369252



B.2 ACCESS: Access to the property can be gained by the method indicated below:

[X ] Contact Lisa Hewitt at 517-324-5211.

[ ] Keys to be obtained from the Rural Development Local Office identified herein. (Keys shall be returned to the Local Office no later than the following work day after they are signed out.)

[ ] Lock Box is on front or rear entry door. The combination for access can be obtained at the Local Office. The contractor shall maintain the confidentiality of the combination and shall not release it to any other person or firm without the express consent of the Rural Development Local Office having jurisdiction over the property.



B.3 REPAIRS/SERVICES: Contractor to provide a line item price for each numbered paragraph below. Each line item cost shall include all charges for labor and materials. If there is to be no cost involved for the items listed in the numbered paragraph the contractor will indicate "NO CHARGE". All work is to be done in a timely, orderly manner in accordance with industry accepted standards, applicable local and National standards, and Rural Development regulations and policy. (See Section C) All materials used shall be new unless otherwise stated, and of reasonably good quality and must be American made unless exception is given by the Contracting officer in writing.



All workers performing removal of components and enclosure of lead-bearing substances must have a certificate from a lead paint worker training or equivalent. In addition, all workers must have prior medical evaluations in accordance with OSHA and should follow proper procedures, work practices, and all pertinent OSHA and EPA requirements.



All work completed by the contractor shall be in compliance and consistent with all Federal, State, and local statutes, regulations, and ethical standards which apply to lead hazard control and abatement services. This includes, but is not limited to the proper use of equipment, setting up work area in order to contain any lead dust or debris that is created, performing job using lead safe work practices, cleaning as work is performed and proper disposal of lead dust and debris.





REQUIREMENTS FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 820 Tecumseh Rd , _

Clinton, MI 49236 ___________________________________________________





Required Repairs Report



A general description of roof replacement is as follows:



$_____ 1. Complete tear off and reroof of Buildings A & B and shed located by Building A

$_____ 2. Remove all roofing down to decking boards.

$_____ 3. Clean and remove worksite daily with dumpsters provided by contractor.

$_____ 4. Replace any deteriorated fascia, soffit, decking and rafters.

$_____ 5. New drip edge T-Style.

$_____ 6. 6' of Ice and Water shield or more to achieve 2' past heated wall as required by code in

Michigan.

$_____ 7. 15# felt paper, pipe flashings, step flashings, panning, ridge vent, ridge cap, drip edge to be

included.

$_____ 8. Install minimum 30 year warranty shingle (installed per manufacturer warranty).

$_____ 9. Contractor is responsible for all permits.

$_____ 10. Tarp as needed to protect all building and landscaping.

$_____ 11. Provide copy of current valid builders license.







$__________TOTAL PRICE PROPOSAL FOR___820 Tecumseh Rd., Clinton, MI 49236_

































SECTION C

DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS/WORK STATEMENT



C.1 The Contractor shall furnish all materials, labor, tools, supplies and other necessary items to

renovate the structure(s) listed above. The government has determined that the items listed in the description of work (Section B) must be accomplished on the structure to fully restore the property.



C.2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FAR 52.252-2) (FEB 1998)



This contract incorporates one or more clauses 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. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this/these address (es): http://www.arnet.gov/far/loadmain52.html.



FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION (48 CFR CHAPTER) CLAUSES



CLAUSE

NUMBER DATE TITLE_______________________________

452.236.71 NOV 1996 PROHIBITION AGAINST THE USE OF LEAD-

BASED PAINT



C.3 CODE COMPLIANCE: As appropriate, all work shall be in accordance with applicable

Federal, State and local laws, USDA, Rural Development/FmHA Instructions, the 1992 CABO One and Two Family Dwelling Code, the 1993 National Electrical Code (NEC) (available at the Rural Development State Office) and local City code amendments.



C.4 DUMPING: All trash and rubbish shall be discarded off-site in an approved and lawful

manner. Unless otherwise stated, all material scheduled for removal or disposal becomes the property of the Contractor. Burning of rubbish on-site is prohibited.



C.5 WORKMANSHIP/CRAFTMANSHIP: All work shall be performed by skilled craftsmen

that are regularly engaged in work to be performed. No drips, flaws, or second rate work will be accepted. If craftsman-ship is lacking, the Contractor shall correct the deficiencies at no additional cost to the Government.



C.6 STORAGE: The Contractor may use the premises of the dwelling on which it is working for

storage of equipment, tools, and materials. However, USDA Rural Development assumes no responsibility for any tools, materials, or other equipment stored by the Contractor. No combustible materials, or other fire hazards shall be left or allowed to accumulate.



C.7 SANITARY REQUIREMENTS: If the sanitary facilities contained in the dwelling(s) are inadequate or nonfunctional, the Contractor shall provide, at its own expense, adequate sanitary facilities for its workpeople. All facilities shall be maintained in a clean and hygienic condition at all times and secured during nonworking hours. Facilities shall comply with applicable local, state and federal requirements.

C.8 MINIMUM STANDARDS: Minimum Property (construction and repair) and Federal Standards specified in FmHA Instruction 1924-A.

C.9 SUBSTITUTIONS AND/OR APPROVED EQUAL: Where a particular make, brand, or type of material or equipment is mentioned in this specification, it is to denote quality standard of article desired, but does not restrict Contractor to brand specified. However, any substitution must meet with the approval of the CO or his/her authorized representative (COR).

If after award the Contractor is unable to obtain specified materials, he/she will request approval of such substitution, in writing, to the CO/COR. Submittals for approval of substitute materials must contain sufficient information, descriptive brochures, drawings, samples, or other data as is necessary to provide direct comparison to the specified material.

C.10 SAMPLE SUBMITTALS: If required in Section B, the contractor shall submit for approval by the CO/COR all required submittals as described in Section B. All submittals involving interior finishes shall be submitted at one time to allow for color and texture coordination and selection.

C.11 CHANGES AND CHANGED CONDITIONS: In the performance of the required tasks, the Contractor may encounter unforeseen additional work. In this regard, and as set forth in the clause entitled "Changes and Changed Conditions", made a part of this contract, the Contractor is further required to:

a. Determine repairs or replacements which should be made.

b. Recommend additional repairs or replacement which should be made to increase utility or aesthetic value or to meet the federal regulations or thermal standards.

c. Prepare and deliver to the CO/COR a list of recommendations, in accordance with a or b above, together with the Contractor's line item quotation for performing each work item recommended.

As detailed in FAR Clause 52.243-5, "Changes and Changed Conditions", the Contractor is not authorized to proceed with any of its recommended jobs until so specifically authorized by the Contracting Officer. Upon agreement as to the work actually required and any appropriate equitable adjustment in the cost of, or the time required for performing the work, the Contracting Officer will modify the purchase order accordingly for work deemed to be within the scope of the original requirements of the contract.



SECTION E

INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE



E.1 FINAL INSPECTION. A final inspection shall be made only when all the materials have been furnished, all the work has been performed, and all construction provided for by the contract in accordance with the terms has been completed.

The Contractor shall notify the COR a minimum of two (2) calendar days advance notice of the date the work will be fully completed and ready for final inspection. The government must inspect the work within seven (7) days.

The Contractor's responsibility will terminate when all work has been completed, the final inspection made and the work accepted by the CO or COR. The Contractor will then be released from further obligation except as required by the warranty of construction clause of this contract or any other additional warranties offered by the Contractor or its subcontractors and suppliers.

E.2 INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE (AGAR 452.246-70) (FEB 1988)

(a) The Contracting Officer or the Contracting Officer's duly authorized representative will inspect and accept the supplies and/or services to be provided under this contract.

(b) Inspection and acceptance will be performed at: 820 Tecumseh Rd., Clinton, MI. 49236



SECTION F

DELIVERIES OR PERFORMANCE



F.l COMMENCEMENT, PROSECUTION, AND COMPLETION OF WORK

The Contractor shall be required to

(a) prosecute the work diligently, and

(b) complete the entire work ready for use (TO BE INSERTED

no later than _________________________ . AT TIME OF AWARD)

(30 days from date of Notice to Proceed is allowed for completion).



The time stated for completion shall include final cleanup of the premises.



F.2 The completion date is based on the assumption

that the successful offeror will receive the notice to proceed by ____________________________.

The completion date will be extended by the number (TO BE INSERTED

of calendar days after the above date that the AT TIME OF AWARD)

Contractor receives the notice to proceed, except to the extent that the delay in issuance of the notice to proceed results from the failure of the Contractor to execute the contract and give the required performance and payment bonds within the time specified in the offer.







SECTION G

CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA



G.1 The Contracting Officer designated for this requirement is as follows:



Diana Lesny, C.O.

USDA, Rural Development

3001 Coolidge Rd.

Suite 200

East Lansing, MI 48823

Telephone Number: (517) 324-5203



G.2 DESIGNATION OF CONTRACTING OFFICER'S REPRESENTATIVE

A Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) may be designated after contract award. The contractor will be notified by letter, or form, of the name and duties of the COR, if applicable.

G.3 CONTRACTING OFFICER'S AUTHORITY

The Contracting Officer is the only person authorized to approve changes to any of the requirements under this contract, and notwithstanding any provision contained elsewhere in this contract the said authority remains solely with the Contracting Officer. In the event the contractor effects any change at the direction of any person other than the Contracting Officer, the change will be considered to have been made without authority and no adjustment will be made in the contract price to cover any increase in charges incurred as a result thereof.

G.4 SUBMISSION OF INVOICES/PAYMENTS

a. Payment will be made upon work completion, acceptance of work by the COR, and submission of a proper invoice. Invoices, in substantially the same format as shown by Exhibit A, Section J, will be submitted together with the payroll sheets (if applicable), release of claimants form(s), if required, etc.

b. Invoices must contain the following information:

1. Name and Address of the Contractor as shown on AD-838 (Purchase Order) This must be the check mailing address.

2. Contract (Purchase Order) Number

3. Invoice Number and date

4. Description of Services

5. Delivery and payment terms (e.g. prompt payment discount terms)





SECTION H



SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS







H.1 CONDUCT



During the course of this contract, the Contractor will maintain the same high standards of

honesty, integrity, impartiality, confidentiality of information, and conduct as Government employees are expected to maintain. The Contractor will not engage in other employment which is incompatible with the duties of this contract. The Contractor will not, directly or indirectly, engage in financial transactions of any kind of business dealings relying on information obtained through the performance of this contract. The Contractor will not have a direct or indirect financial or other interest that conflicts, or appears to conflict, with its responsibilities and duties under this contract.



H.2 The Contractor shall be liable for any loss from, or injury to, any property resulting solely from

the Contractor's negligence and/or failure to perform the services provided for herein.



H.3 The Contractor waives, releases, and discharges the Government from any and all claims,

demands, and causes for action for damages to person(s)/or property which may arise in any manner incident to the execution of the purchase order, except his/her rightful claim for payment or compensation, as provided herein.



H.4 The Contractor shall obtain the services of qualified employees in all instances, and the

Contractor is responsible for actions or omissions of employees in performance of work under this purchase order. The Contractor shall not commit, nor permit others to commit any waste, or unlawful acts of nuisances upon property assigned.







PART II - CONTRACT CLAUSES

SECTION I

CLAUSES



I.l CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FAR 52.252-2) (FEB 1998)

This contract incorporates one or more clauses 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. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this/these address (es): http://www.arnet.gov/far/loadmain52.html



I.2 PREVIOUS CONTRACTS AND COMPIANCE REPORTS (FAR 52.222-22)(FEB 1999)

As prescribed in 22.810(a)(2), insert the following provision:

The offerer represents that

(a) It { }has, { } has not participated in a previous contract or subcontract subject to the Equal

Opportunity clause of this solicitation;

(b) It { }has, { } has filed all required compliance reports; and

(c) Representations indicating submission of required compliance reports, signed by proposed subcontractors, will be obtained before subcontract awards.

FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION (48 CFR CHAPTER l) CLAUSES

CLAUSE

NUMBER DATE TITLE_________________________________

52.202-l JULY 2004 DEFINITIONS (JULY 2004)

52.219-6 JUNE 2003 NOTICE OF TOTAL SMALL BUSINESS

SET-ASIDE

52.222-3 JUNE 2003 CONVICT LABOR

52.222-6 FEB 1995 DAVIS-BACON ACT

52.222-7 FEB 1988 WITHHOLDING OF FUNDS

52.222-8 FEB 1988 PAYROLLS AND BASIC RECORDS

52.222-9 FEB 1988 APPRENTICES AND TRAINEES

52.222-10 FEB 1988 COMPLIANCE WITH COPELAND ACT

REQUIREMENTS

52.222-11 FEB 1988 SUBCONTRACTS (LABOR STANDARDS)

52.222-12 FEB 1988 CONTRACT TERMINATION -- DEBARMENT

52.222-13 FEB 1988 COMPLIANCE WITH DAVIS-BACON AND

RELATED ACT REGULATIONS

52.222-14 FEB 1988 DISPUTES CONCERNING LABOR

STANDARDS

52.222-15 FEB 1988 CERTIFICATION OF ELIGIBILITY

52.222-21 FEB 1999 PROHIBITION OF SEGRATED FACILITIES

52.222-23 FEB 1999 NOTICE OF REQUIREMENT FOR

AFFIRMATIVE ACTION TO ENSURE EQUAL

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY FOR

CONSTRUCTION

52.222-26 APR 2002 EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

52.222-27 FEB 1999 AFFIRMATIVE ACTION COMPLIANCE

REQUIREMENTS FOR CONSTRUCTION

FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION (48 CFR CHAPTER l) CLAUSES CONTD.

CLAUSE

NUMBER DATE TITLE___________ _________________

52.222-35 DEC 2001 EQUAL OPPORTUNITY FOR SPECIAL

DISABLED VETERANS, VETERANS OF THE

VIETNAM ERA, AND OTHER ELIGIBLE

VETERANS

52.222-36 JUN 1998 AFFIRMATIVE ACTION FOR WORKERS

WITH DISABILITIES

52.222-37 DEC 2001 EMPLOYMENT REPORTS ON SPECIAL

DISABLED VETERANS, VETERANS OF THE

VIETNAM ERA, AND OTHER ELIGIBLE

VETERANS

52.223-6 MAY 2001 DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE

52.233-l JULY 2002 DISPUTES (JULY 2002)

52.233-3 AUG 1996 PROTEST AFTER AWARD

52.236-1 APR 1984 PERFORMANCE OF WORK BY THE

CONTRACTOR

52.236-2 APR 1984 DIFFERING SITE CONDITIONS

52.236-3 APR 1984 SITE INVESTIGATION AND CONDITIONS

AFFECTING THE WORK

52.236-4 APR 1984 PHYSICAL DATA

52.236-5 APR 1984 MATERIAL AND WORKMANSHIP

52.236-6 APR 1984 SUPERINTENDENCE BY THE CONTRACTOR

52.236-7 NOV 1991 PERMITS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

52.236-8 APR 1984 OTHER CONTRACTS

52.236-9 APR 1984 PROTECTION OF EXISTING VEGETATION,

STRUCTURES, EQUIPMENT, UTILITIES,

AND IMPROVEMENTS

52.236-10 APR 1984 OPERATIONS AND STORAGE AREAS

52.236-11 APR 1984 USE AND POSSESSION PRIOR TO COMPLETION

52.236-12 APR 1984 CLEANING UP

52.236-13 NOV 1991 ACCIDENT PREVENTION

52.236-14 APR 1984 AVAILABILITY AND USE OF UTILITY SERVICES

52.236-26 FEB 1995 PRECONSTRUCTION CONFERENCE

52.243-5 APR 1984 CHANGES AND CHANGED CONDITIONS

52.249-1 APR 1984 TERMINATION FOR CONVENIENCE OF THE

GOVERNMENT (FIXED-PRICE) (SHORT FORM).



PART III - LIST OF DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS, AND OTHER ATTACHMENTS



SECTION J



LIST OF ATTACHMENTS (AGAR 452.252-70) (FEB 1988)



Exhibit A Sample Invoice

Exhibit B Form AD-655, "Employment of the Handicapped"

(Only applies if contract is for $2,500 or more)

Exhibit C Davis-Bacon Wage Rates Determination NO. MI20080016 07/11/2008 , 5 Page(s)

(Only applies if contract is for $2,000 or more)







EXHIBIT A



SAMPLE INVOICE



(MUST BE ON CONTRACTOR'S LETTERHEAD)





INVOICE NUMBER: INVOICE DATE:



PURCHASE ORDER NUMBER:







Payment to be sent to:





Name





1st Line Address





FFIS #





City State Zip Code





Brief description of goods or services as appropriate:







Payment Terms: _____________ (discount/net)



Note: If payment terms are not on the invoice, the system will use net 30 for prompt

payment purposes.



Invoice Amount: $





PAYEE'S SIGNATURE(required)





EXHIBIT B



UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE



EMPLOYMENT OF THE HANDICAPPED



(The following clause is applicable to all contracts or purchase orders of $2,500 or more, as required by the regulations of the Secretary of Labor.)



(a) The contractor will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of physical or mental handicap in regard to any position for which the employee or applicant for employment is qualified. The contractor agrees to take affirmative action to employ, advance in employment and otherwise treat qualified handicapped individuals without discrimination based upon their physical or mental handicap in all employment practices such as the following: employment, upgrading, demotion or transfer, recruitment, advertising, layoff or termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation, and selection for training, including apprenticeship.



(b) The contractor agrees to comply with the rules, regulations, and relevant orders of the Secretary of Labor issued pursuant to the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended.



(c) In the event of the contractor's noncompliance with the requirements of this clause, actions for noncompliance may be taken in accordance with the rules, regulations and relevant orders of the Secretary of Labor issued pursuant to the Act.



(d) The contractor agrees to post in conspicuous places, available to employees and applicants for employment, notices in a form to be prescribed by the Director, Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs, Department of Labor, provided by or through the contracting officer. Such notices shall state the contractor's obligation under the law to take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment qualified handicapped employees and applicants for employment, and the rights of applicants and employees.



(e) The contractor will notify each labor union or representative of workers with which it has a collective bargaining agreement or other contract understanding, that the contractor is bound by the terms of section 503 of the Act and is committed to take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment physically and mentally handicapped individuals.



(f) The contractor will include the provisions of this clause in every subcontract or purchase order of $2,500 or more unless exempted by rules, regulations, or orders of the Secretary of Labor issued pursuant to section 503 of the Act, so that such provisions will be binding upon each subcontractor or vendor. The contractor will take such action with respect to any subcontract or purchase order as the Director, Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs, may direct to enforce such provisions, including action for noncompliance.



Form AD-655 (Rev. 5-76)

EXHIBIT C



WAGE RATE DETERMINATION





GENERAL DECISION: MI20080016 07/11/2008 MI16



Date: July 11, 2008

General Decision Number: MI20080016 07/11/2008



Superseded General Decision Number: MI20070016



State: Michigan



Construction Type: Residential



County: Lenawee County in Michigan.



RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS (consisting of single family

homes and apartments up to and including 4 stories)



Modification Number Publication Date

0 02/08/2008

1 04/04/2008

2 06/06/2008

3 06/13/2008

4 07/11/2008



BRMI0010-032 09/01/2006



Rates Fringes



BRICKLAYER.......................$ 23.63 6.11



FOOTNOTE:



PAID HOLIDAY: Fourth of July, if the worker has been employed

by the contractor in any period of seven working days

before said holiday within the current calendar year.

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ELEC0008-009 05/24/2004



Rates Fringes



ELECTRICIAN......................$ 17.76 10.32+4.5%

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ENGI0325-025 06/01/2008



Rates Fringes



Power equipment operators:

GROUP 1....................$ 37.99 16.75

GROUP 2....................$ 36.49 16.75

GROUP 3....................$ 34.99 16.75

GROUP 4....................$ 34.69 16.75

GROUP 5....................$ 33.87 16.75

GROUP 6....................$ 33.01 16.75

GROUP 7....................$ 32.04 16.75

GROUP 8....................$ 30.33 16.75

GROUP 9....................$ 23.02 16.75

GROUP 10....................$ 21.99 16.75



FOOTNOTES: Tower cranes: to be paid the crane operator rate

determined by the combined length of the mast and the boom.

If the worker must climb 50 ft. or more to the work

station, $.25 per hour additional. Derrick and cranes where

the operator must climb 50 ft. or more to the work station,

$.25 per hour additional to the applicable crane operator

rate.



POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS CLASSIFICATIONS



GROUP 1: Crane with boom and jib or leads 400' or longer



GROUP 2: Crane with boom and jib or leads 300' or longer



GROUP 3: Crane with boom and jib or leads 220' or longer



GROUP 4: Crane with boom and jib or leads 140' or longer



GROUP 5: Crane with boom and jib or leads 120' or longer



GROUP 6: Regular Crane-Job mechanic and Concrete pump with

boom operator



GROUP 7: Regular Engineer, Backhoe, Front End Loader, Paver,

Asphalt Roller



GROUP 8: Forklift, Lull, Extend-a-boom forklift



GROUP 9: Compressor or Welding machine



GROUP 10: Fireman or Oiler

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LABO0355-008 06/01/2008



Rates Fringes



LABORER: Mason Tender...........$ 21.51 9.90

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* LABO0465-004 06/01/2008



Rates Fringes



Laborer: Asphalt Raker...........$ 21.42 10.02

Pipelayer........................$ 22.08 10.02

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PLUM0190-007 06/01/2007



TOWNSHIPS OF CLINTON, MACON AND TECUMSEH:



Rates Fringes



PLUMBER (Excluding HVAC

piping)..........................$ 35.52 15.65

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PLUM0333-012 06/01/2007



DOES NOT INCLUDE THE TOWNSHIPS OF CLINTON, MACON AND TECUMSEH:



Rates Fringes



PLUMBER (Excluding HVAC

piping)..........................$ 22.28 13.39

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SFMI0669-002 04/01/2008



Rates Fringes



SPRINKLER FITTER.................$ 31.46 14.30

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SUMI2000-002 06/05/2000



Rates Fringes



CARPENTER (does not include

batt insulation and drywall

hanger)..........................$ 14.29 3.33



CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER...$ 17.00 3.98



Drywall Finisher/Taper...........$ 18.36



DRYWALL HANGER...................$ 24.00



FLOOR LAYER: CARPET (SOFT)

FLOOR............................$ 15.00



GLAZIER..........................$ 20.81 3.34



HVAC MECHANIC....................$ 12.42



INSULATOR - BATT.................$ 11.00 2.53



INSULATOR - BLOWN................$ 8.86



LABORER..........................$ 12.31 4.62



PAINTER (Brush and Roller)

(does not include drywall

finisher)........................$ 13.61 2.96



Power equipment operators:

Bulldozer...................$ 16.45 3.25

Grader......................$ 17.11 .85



ROOFER, Including Built Up,

Composition and Single Ply

Roofs............................$ 10.94



Sheet metal worker (does not

include HVAC duct work)..........$ 12.34 3.88

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TEAM0007-009 06/01/2002



Rates Fringes



Truck drivers:

Euclids, double bottoms

and lowboys.................$ 23.045 .50 + a.

Trucks 8 cu. yds. & over....$ 22.895 .50 + a.

Trucks under 8 cu. yds......$ 22.795 .50 + a.



FOOTNOTE: a. $265.90 per week.

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WELDERS - Receive rate prescribed for craft performing

operation to which welding is incidental.

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Unlisted classifications needed for work not included within

the scope of the classifications listed may be added after

award only as provided in the labor standards contract clauses

(29CFR 5.5 (a) (1) (ii)).



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In the listing above, the "SU" designation means that rates

listed under the identifier do not reflect collectively

bargained wage and fringe benefit rates. Other designations

indicate unions whose rates have been determined to be

prevailing.



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WAGE DETERMINATION APPEALS PROCESS



1.) Has there been an initial decision in the matter? This can

be:



* an existing published wage determination

* a survey underlying a wage determination

* a Wage and Hour Division letter setting forth a position on

a wage determination matter

* a conformance (additional classification and rate) ruling



On survey related matters, initial contact, including requests

for summaries of surveys, should be with the Wage and Hour

Regional Office for the area in which the survey was conducted

because those Regional Offices have responsibility for the

Davis-Bacon survey program. If the response from this initial

contact is not satisfactory, then the process described in 2.)

and 3.) should be followed.



With regard to any other matter not yet ripe for the formal

process described here, initial contact should be with the

Branch of Construction Wage Determinations. Write to:



Branch of Construction Wage Determinations

Wage and Hour Division

U.S. Department of Labor

200 Constitution Avenue, N.W.

Washington, DC 20210



2.) If the answer to the question in 1.) is yes, then an

interested party (those affected by the action) can request

review and reconsideration from the Wage and Hour Administrator

(See 29 CFR Part 1.8 and 29 CFR Part 7). Write to:



Wage and Hour Administrator

U.S. Department of Labor

200 Constitution Avenue, N.W.

Washington, DC 20210



The request should be accompanied by a full statement of the

interested party's position and by any information (wage

payment data, project description, area practice material,

etc.) that the requestor considers relevant to the issue.



3.) If the decision of the Administrator is not favorable, an

interested party may appeal directly to the Administrative

Review Board (formerly the Wage Appeals Board). Write to:



Administrative Review Board

U.S. Department of Labor

200 Constitution Avenue, N.W.

Washington, DC 20210



4.) All decisions by the Administrative Review Board are final.



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END OF GENERAL DECISION































PART IV



SECTION K

REPRESENTATIONS, CERTIFICATIONS AND

OTHER STATEMENTS OF OFFERORS OR QUOTERS



K.1 TAXPAYER IDENTIFICATION (FAR 52.204-3) (OCT 1998)

(a) Definitions.

Common parent, as used in this solicitation provision, means that corporate entity that owns or controls an affiliated group of corporations that files its Federal income tax returns on a consolidated basis, and of which the offeror is a member.

Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN), as used in this solicitation provision, means the number required by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to be used by the offeror in reporting income tax and other returns. The TIN may be either a Social Security Number or an Employer Identification Number.

(b) All offerors must submit the information required in paragraphs (d) through (f) of this provision to comply with debt collection requirements of 31 U.S.C. 7701(c) and 3325(d), reporting requirements of 26 U.S.C. 6041, 6041A, and 6050M, and implementing regulations issued by the IRS. If the resulting contract is subject to the payment reporting requirements described in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 4.904, the failure or refusal by the offeror to furnish the information may result in a 31 percent reduction of payments otherwise due under the contract.



(c) The TIN maybe used by the Government to collect and report on any delinquent

amounts arising out of the offerors relationship with the Government (31 U.S.C. 7701(c)(3)). If the resulting contract is subject to the payment reporting requirements described in FAR 4.904, the TIN provided hereunder may be matched with IRS records to verify the accuracy of the offerors TIN.

(d) Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN).

{ } TIN: ______________________________.

{ } TIN has been applied for.

{ } TIN is not required because:

{ } Offeror is a nonresident alien, foreign corporation,

or foreign partnership that does not have income

effectively connected with the conduct of a trade or

business in the U.S. and does not have an office or

place of business or a fiscal paying agent in the

U.S.;

{ } Offeror is an agency or instrumentality of a foreign

government;

{ } Offeror is an agency or instrumentality of the Federal Government.

(e) Type of organization.

{ } Sole proprietorship;

{ } Partnership;

{ } Corporate entity (not tax-exempt);

{ } Corporate entity (tax-exempt);

{ } Government entity (Federal, State, or Local);

{ } Foreign government;

{ } International organization per 26 CFR 1.6049-4;

{ } Other ____________________________________

(f) Common Parent.

{ } Offeror is not owned or controlled by a common parent as

defined in paragraph (a) of this clause.

{ } Name and TIN of common parent:

Name:____________________________________________________

TIN:_____________________________________



K.2 VENDOR EXPRESS INFORMATION



(a) On April 26, 1996, President Clinton signed into law The Debt Collection Improvement

Act of 1996 (DCIA), which revises the way that Federal agencies must pay their vendors. The law requires Federal agencies to make electronic payments to all recipients who become eligible to receive such payments on or after July 26, 1996. This method of payment is mandatory for vendors and government.



(b) The offeror is required to apply for a FFIS Vendor Number through the National

Finance Center, and to provide the number assigned by the National Finance Center on every invoice/request for payment.



(c) FFIS Vendor Number:



[ ] FFIS: ______________________________________

[ ] FFIS has been applied for.





K.3 DATA UNIVERSAL NUMBERING SYSTEM (DUNS) NUMBER (52.204-6) (JUN 1999)



(a) The offeror shall enter, in the block with its name and address on the cover page of its

offer, the annotation DUNS followed by the DUNS number that identifies the

offerors name and address exactly as stated in the offer. The DUNS number is a

nine-digit number assigned by Dun and Bradstreet Information Services.



(b) If the offeror does not have a DUNS number, it should contact Dun and Bradstreet

directly to obtain one. A DUNS number will be provided immediately by telephone at

no charge to the offeror. For information on obtaining a DUNS number, the offeror, if

located within the United States, should call Dun and Bradstreet at 1-800-333-0505.

The offeror should be prepared to provide the following information:



(1) Company name.

(2) Company address.

(3) Company telephone number.

(4) Line of business.

(5) Chief executive officer/key manager.

(6) Date the company was started.

(7) Number of people employed by the company.

(8) Company affiliation.



(c) Offerors located outside the United States may obtain the location and phone number of

the local Dun and Bradstreet Information Services office from the Internet home page at

http://www.customerservice@dnb.com/. If an offeror is unable to locate a local service center, it may send an e-mail to Dun and Bradstreet at globalinfo@mail.dnb.com.



K.4 SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM REPRESENTATIONS (FAR 52.219-1) (MAY 2001)



(a) (1) The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this

acquisition is 238160.

(2) The small business size standard is $17.0 million.

(3) The small business size standard for a concern which submits an offer in its own name, other than on a construction or service contract, but which proposes to furnish a product which it did not itself manufacture, is 500 employees.



(b) Representations.

(1) The offeror represents as part of its offer that it { } is, { } is not a small business concern.

(2) [Complete only if offeror represented itself as a small business concern in paragraph (b)(1) of this provision.] The offeror represents, for general statistical purposes, that it { } is, { } is not a small disadvantaged business concern as defined in 13 CFR 124.1002.

(3) [Complete only if offeror represented itself as a small business concern in paragraph (b)(1) of this provision.] The offeror represents as part of its offer that it { } is, { } is not a women-owned small business concern.

(4) [Complete only if offeror represented itself as a small business concern in paragraph (b)(1) of this provision.] The offeror represents as part of its offer that it { } is, { } is not a veteran-owned small business concern.

(5) [Complete only if offeror represented itself as a veteran-owned small business concern in paragraph (b)(4) of this provision.] The offeror represents as part of its offer that it { } is, { } is not a service-disabled veteran-owned small business concern.

(6) [Complete only if offeror represented itself as a small business concern in paragraph (b)(1) of this provision.] The offeror represents as part of its offer that

i. it { } is, { } is not a HUBZone small business concern listed, on the date of this representation, on the List of Qualified HUBZone Small Business Concerns maintained by the Small Business Administration, and no material change in ownership and control, principal office of ownership, or HUBZone employee percentage has occurred since it was certified by the Small Business Administration in accordance with 13 CFR part 126; and

ii. it { } is, { } is not a joint venture that complies with the requirements of 13 CFR Part 126, and the representation in paragraph (b)(6)(i) of this provision is accurate for the HUBZone small business concern or concerns that are participating in the joint venture. [The offeror shall enter the name or names of the HUBZone small business concern or concerns that are participating in the joint venture: ________________________________________________.] Each HUBZone small business concern participating in the joint venture shall submit a separate signed copy of the HUBZone representation.



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



Service-disabled veteran-owned small business concern

(1) Means a small business concern

i. Not less than 51 percent of which is owned by one or more service-disabled veterans or, in the case of any publicly owned business, not less than 51 percent of the stock of which is owned by one or more service-disabled veterans; and

ii. The management and daily business operations of which are controlled by one or more service-disabled veterans or, in the case of a veteran with permanent and severe disability, the spouse or permanent caregiver of such veteran.

(2) Service-disabled veteran means a veteran, as defined in 38 U.S.C. 101(2), with a disability that is service-connected, as defined in 38 U.S.C. 101(16).



Small business concern means a concern, including its affiliates, that is independently owned and operated, not dominant in the field of operation in which it is bidding on Government contracts, and qualified as a small business under the criteria in 13 CFR part 121 and the size standard in paragraph (a) of this provision.





Veteran-owned small business concern means a small business concern

(1) Not less than 51 percent of which is owned by one or more veterans (as defined at 38 U.S.C. 101(2)) or, in the case of any publicly owned business, not less than 51 percent of the stock of which is owned by one or more veterans; and

(2) The management and daily business operations of which are controlled by one or more veterans.



Women-owned small business concern means a small business concern---

(1) Which is at least 51 percent owned by one or more women; or, in the case of any publicly owned business, at least 51 percent of the stock of which is owned by one or more women; and

(2) Whose management and daily business operations are controlled by one or more women.



(d) Notice. (1) If this solicitation is for supplies and has been set aside, in whole or in part, for small business concerns, then the clause in this solicitation providing notice of the set-aside contains restrictions on the source of the end items to be furnished.

(2) Under 15 U.S.C. 645(d), any person who misrepresents a firms status as a small, HUBZone small, small disadvantaged, or women-owned small business concern in order to obtain a contract to be awarded under the preference programs established pursuant to section 8(a), 8(d), 9, or 15 of the Small Business Act or any other provision of Federal law that specifically references section 8(d) for a definition of program eligibility, shall--

(i) Be punished by imposition of fine, imprisonment, or both;

(ii) Be subject to administrative remedies, including suspension and debarment; and

(iii) Be ineligible for participation in programs conducted under the authority of the Act.



K.5 SMALL BUSINESS CONCERN REPRESENTATION FOR THE SMALL BUSINESS

COMPETITIVENESS DEMONSTRATION PROGRAM (FAR 52.219-19) (OCT 2000)



(a) Definition.

Emerging small business "Emerging small business" as used in this solicitation, means a

small business concern whose size is no greater than 50 percent of the numerical size

standard applicable to the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS)

code assigned to a contracting opportunity.



(b) {Complete only if the Offeror has represented itself under the provision at 52.219-1 as a

small business concern under the size standards of this solicitation.}



The Offeror { } is, { } is not an emerging small business.



(c) {Complete only if the Offeror is a small business or an emerging small business,

indicating its size range.)



Offeror's number of employees for the past 12 months [check this column if size standard stated in solicitation is expressed in terms of number of employees] OR

Offeror's average annual gross revenue for the last 3 fiscal years [check this column if size standard stated in solicitation is expressed in terms of annual receipts]. [Check one of the following.]



______________________________________________________

Number of Employees| Avg. Annual Gross Revenues

____50 or fewer........ ....|_________$1 million or less.

____51-100.............. .....|_________$1,000,001-$2 million.

____101-250............ .....|_________$2,000,001-$3.5 million.

____251-500........... ......|_________$3,500,001-$5 million.

____501-750........... ......|_________$5,000,001-$10 million.

____751-1,000........ ......|_________$10,000,001-$17 million.

____Over 1,000...... ......|_________Over $17 million.

________________________________________________________________



K.6 CERTIFICATION REGARDING DEBARMENT, SUSPENSION, PROPOSED DEBARMENT, AND OTHER RESPONSIBILITY MATTERS (FAR 52.209-5)

(APR 2001)



(a)(1) The Offeror certifies, to the best of its knowledge and belief, that

(i) The Offeror and/or any of its Principals



(A) { } Are; { } are not, presently debarred, suspended, proposed for

debarment, or declared ineligible for the award of contracts by any Federal agency;



(B) { } Have; { } have not, within a three-year period preceding this offer,

been convicted of or had a civil judgement rendered against them for: commission of fraud or a criminal offense in connection with obtaining, attempting to obtain, or performing a public (Federal, state, or local) contract or subcontract; violation of Federal or state antitrust statutes relating to the submission of offers; or commission of embezzlement, theft, forgery, bribery, falsification or destruction of records, making false statements, tax evasion, or receiving stolen property;



(C ) { } Are; { } are not, presently indicted for, or otherwise criminally or

civilly charged by a governmental entity with, commission of any of the offenses enumerated in subdivision (a)(1)(i)(B) of this provision; and.



(ii)(A) The offeror, aside from the offenses enumerated in paragraphs (a)(1)(i)(A), (B),

and (C) of this provision, has * has not * within the past three years, relative to tax, labor and employment, environmental, antitrust, or consumer protection laws--



(1) Been convicted of a Federal or State felony (or has any Federal or State

felony indictments currently pending against them); or



(2) Had a Federal court judgment in a civil case brought by the United States

rendered against them; or



(3) Had an adverse decision by a Federal administrative law judge, board, or

Commission indicating a willful violation of law.



(B) If the offeror has responded affirmatively, the offeror shall provide additional

information if requested by the Contracting Officer; and



(iii) The Offeror { } has; { } has not, within a three-year period preceding this offer,

had one or more contracts terminated for default by any Federal agency.



(2) Principals, for the purposes of this certification, means officers; directors; owners; partners; and, persons having primary management or supervisory responsibilities within a business entity (e.g., general manager; plant manager; head of a subsidiary, division, or business segment, and similar positions)/



This Certification Concerns a Matter Within the Jurisdiction of an Agency of the United States

and the Making of a False, Fictitious, or Fraudulent Certification May Render the Maker Subject to Prosecution Under Section 1001, Title 18, United States Code.



(b) The Offeror shall provide immediate written notice to the Contracting Officer if, at any time prior to contract award, the Offeror learns that its certification was erroneous when submitted or has become erroneous by reason of changed circumstances.



(c) A certification that any of the items in paragraph (a) of this provision exists will not necessarily result in withholding of an award under this solicitation. However, the certification will be considered in connection with a determination of the Offerors responsibility. Failure of the Offeror to furnish a certification or provide such additional information as requested by the Contracting Officer may render the Offeror nonresponsible.



(d) Nothing contained in the foregoing shall be construed to require establishment of a system of records in order to render, in good faith, the certification required by paragraph (a) of this provision. The knowledge and information of an Offeror is not required to exceed that which is normally possessed by a prudent person in the ordinary course of business dealings.



(e) The certification in paragraph (a) of this provision is a material representation of fact upon which reliance was placed when making award. If it is later determined that the Offeror knowingly rendered an erroneous certification, in addition to other remedies available to the Government, the Contracting Officer may terminate the contract resulting from this solicitation for default.





FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION CLAUSES



CLAUSE

NUMBER DATE TITLE______________________________

52.204-7 OCT 2003 CENTRAL CONTRACTOR

REGISTRATION















































































SECTION L



INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS, AND NOTICES TO OFFERORS OR QUOTERS



L.1 INQUIRIES (AGAR 452.204-70) (FEB 1988)

Inquiries and all correspondence concerning this solicitation should be submitted in writing to the

Contracting Officer. Offerors should contact only the Contracting Officer issuing the solicitation

About any aspect of this requirement prior to contract award.



L.2 MAGNITUDE OF CONSTRUCTION

(a) Less than $100,000



L.3 SITE VISIT (CONSTRUCTION) (ALTERNATE I) (FAR 52.236-27) (FEB 1995)

(a) The clauses at 52.236-2, Differing Site Conditions, and 52.236-3, Site Investigation 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) An organized site visit may be arranged during normal duty hours by contacting:

Lisa Hewitt

USDA Rural Development

3001 Coolidge, Ste. 200

East Lansing, MI. 48823

517-324-5211



L.4 NOTICE OF EMERGING SMALL BUSINESS SET-ASIDE (FAR 52.219-20) (JAN 1991)

Offers or quotations under this acquisition are solicited from emerging small business concerns only. Offers that are not from an emerging small business shall not be considered and shall be rejected.



L.5 PREPARATION OF PROPOSALS--CONSTRUCTION (FAR 52.236-28) (OCT 1997)

(a) Proposals must be (1) submitted on the forms furnished by the Government or on copies

of those forms, and (2) manually signed. The person signing a proposal must initial each erasure or change appearing on any proposal form.

(b) The proposal form may require offerors to submit proposed prices for one or more items

on various bases, including--

(1) Lump sum price;

(2) Alternate prices;

(3) Units of construction; or

(4) Any combination of paragraphs (b)(1) through (b)(3) of this provision.

(c) If the solicitation requires submission of a proposal on all items, failure to do so may

result in the proposal being rejected without further consideration. If a proposal on all items is not required, offerors should insert the words no proposal in the space provided for any item on which no price is submitted.

(d) Alternate proposals will not be considered unless this solicitation authorized their

submission.



L.6 PREPARATION AND SUBMISSION OF QUOTATIONS

Offerors shall complete the following documents and return them to the issuing office identified in

Item 5a on or before the dates indicated in Block 10 of Form SF-18 (Revised 06/95). Failure to

provide ANY of this information shall deem the offeror non-responsive to the solicitation,

and the quote shall not be considered.

(a) One fully executed copy of the Standard Form 18, Request for Quotations.

(b) One copy of the price proposal (Section B completed line item quotes).

(c) One copy of Representations, Certifications and Other Statements of Offerors or Quoters (Section K).

(d) Any solicitation amendments, if applicable.



L.7 AMENDMENTS TO PROPOSALS (AGAR 452.215-72) (FEB 1988)

Any changes to a proposal made by the offeror after its initial submittal shall be accomplished by

replacement pages. Changes from the original page shall be indicated on the outside margin by

vertical lines adjacent to the change. The offeror shall include the date of the amendment on the

lower right corner of the changed pages.



L.8 SERVICE OF PROTEST (FAR 52.233-2) (AUG 1996)

(a) Protests, as defined in Section 33.101 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation, that are filed

directly with an agency, and copies of any protests that are filed with the General Accounting

Office (GAO), shall be served on the Contract Program Manager (addressed as follows) by

obtaining written and dated acknowledgment of receipt from



USDA, Rural Development

ATTN: Greg Stevens

Contract Program Manager

3001 Coolidge Rd., Suite 200

East Lansing, MI 48823



(b) The copy of any protest shall be received in the office designated above within one day of

filing a protest with the GAO.









SECTION M

EVALUATION FACTORS FOR AWARD

M.1 The Government will evaluate quotations in response to this solicitation on the basis of price and any price-related factors specified elsewhere in this solicitation. A contract will be awarded to the responsible quoter whose quote, conforming to the solicitation, will be most advantageous to the Government. To be determined responsible, a prospective contractor must --



(a) Have adequate financial resources to perform the contract, or the ability to obtain them

(See FAR Part 9.104-3(a));

(b) Be able to comply with the required or proposed delivery or performance schedule,

taking into consideration all existing commercial and governmental business

commitments;

(c) Have a satisfactory performance record (See FAR Part 9.104-3(b) and Subpart 42.15);

A prospective contractor shall not be determined responsible or nonresponsible

solely on the basis of a lack of relevant performance history, except as provided

in FAR Part 9.104-2;

(d) Have a satisfactory record of integrity and business ethics including satisfactory

compliance with the law including tax laws, labor and employment laws,

environmental laws, antitrust laws, and consumer protection laws.

(e) Have the necessary organization, experience, accounting and operational controls,

technical skills, or the ability to obtain them (including, as appropriate, such elements as

production control procedures, property control systems, quality assurance measures,

and safety programs applicable to materials to be produced or services to be performed

by the prospective contractor and subcontractors). (See FAR Part 9.104-3(a));

(f) Have the necessary production, construction, and technical equipment and facilities, or

the ability to obtain them (See FAR Part 9.104-3(a)); and

(g) Be otherwise qualified and eligible to receive an award under applicable laws and

regulations.