Added: February 28, 2008
Sealed bids from all business concerns will be accepted for the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area Project PRA-DEWA 14(12), Solicitation Number DTFH71-08-B-00007, located in Monroe and Pike Counties, Pennsylvania. The project consists of the rehabilitation of US Route 209 Bridge over Bushkill Creek, with abutment and pier repairs, bearing and expansion joint replacement, deck overlay, traffic detour, and other miscellaneous work. The work requires contractor design or construction experience per Sections 555, 562, 563, 578, and 579 of the SCR?s. The project is expected to fall within the price range of $1,000,000 to $2,000,000. Contract Award is subject to availability of funds.
All contractors and/or subcontractors that perform surface preparation, paint application, and any related work involving containment and collection of surface preparation debris, disposal of surface preparation debris, and a worker health protection program (including decontamination facilities) shall be certified by the Society for Protective Coatings (formerly Steel Structures Painting Council (SSPC)) to the requirements of SSPC-QP 1.
In addition, all contractors and/or J-29 subcontractors engaged in lead paint removal and any other related work shall be certified by the SSPC to the requirements of SSPC-QP 2. Contractors and/or subcontractors shall be certified at time of bid, must remain certified for the respective work for the duration of the project and submit documentation of certification at time of bid. Contractor certification shall be submitted with bid proposal. Bid will be considered non-responsive and not accepted if contractor fails to submit certification with bid proposal. If a contractor?s certification expires, the company will not be allowed to perform any work until the certification is reissued. Requests for extension of time for any delay to the completion of the project due to inactive certification will not be considered and liquidated damages will apply.
Bid documents should be issued on or about March 14, 2008. Bid due date and location will be specified on the SF 1442, Block 13a of the Solicitation.
Use Internet addresses http://www.efl.fhwa.dot.gov/contracting/Documents.aspx or http://www.fbo.gov/spg/DOT/FHWA/71/postdatePrevDays_1.html to check for availability of bid documents. All bid documents can be directly downloaded from these websites. 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 (Jan 2006). The Representations and Certifications must be filled-in online at http://orca.bpn.gov/. The required Annual Form Vets-100 must also be filled-in online at http://vets100.cudenver.edu/ per FAR 52.222-37.
Please send all questions concerning construction projects to eflhd.contracts@fhwa.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.
ATTENTION Minority, Women-owned, and Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBEs)
The Department of Transportation (DOT) offers working capital financing assistance for transportation related contracts. The DOT's Short-Term Lending Program (STLP) offers lines of credit to finance accounts receivable. Maximum line of credit is $750,000 with interest at the prime rate. For further information, call (800) 532-1169.
IMPORTANT PAYMENT REQUIREMENT
In accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart part 4.1102, prospective contractors shall be registered in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) database prior to award of a contract. Also FAR clause 52.232-33 requires CCR registration for payment. CCR registration is available online at the following Internet web address: www.ccr.gov.
IMPORTANT SUBCONTRACTING PLANS REQUIREMENT
Required from all "other than Small business" when requirement is expected to exceed $500,000 ($1,000,000 for construction) [FAR 19.702]. Contracting Officer, Contracting Officer Technical 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: 5% Small Disadvantaged Business, 5% Small Women-owned Business Concern, 3% Small Disadvantaged Veteran-owned Small Business. A copy of each subcontracting plan (or contractor statement that no subcontracts are to be awarded) must be provided to Office of Small Disadvantaged Business Utilization prior to close of negotiations (or notice to proceed with 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 and escort visitors to a waiting room. 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.
