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SAMDAILY.US - ISSUE OF JULY 30, 2023 SAM #7915
SOLICITATION NOTICE

Y -- Atlantic Ocean Channel Deepening Phase 2

Notice Date

7/28/2023 6:23:04 AM
 

Notice Type

Presolicitation
 

NAICS

237990 — Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction
 

Contracting Office

W2SD ENDIST NORFOLK NORFOLK VA 23510-1096 USA
 

ZIP Code

23510-1096
 

Solicitation Number

W9123624B5006PreSol
 

Response Due

8/11/2023 1:00:00 PM
 

Archive Date

08/26/2023
 

Point of Contact

Tracey Strawbridge, Phone: 7572017145, Eartha Garrett, Phone: 7572017131
 

E-Mail Address

tracey.m.strawbridge@usace.army.mil, eartha.d.garrett@usace.army.mil
(tracey.m.strawbridge@usace.army.mil, eartha.d.garrett@usace.army.mil)
 

Description

W9123624B5006: Norfolk Harbor and Channels Navigation Improvement, Atlantic Ocean Channel (AOC), Phase II, for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Civil Works Program, Virginia. THIS IS A PRE-SOLICITATION NOTICE. THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION. DO NOT SUBMIT BIDS OR QUESTIONS IN RESPONSE TO THIS NOTICE.�� The IFB and accompanying documents will be issued electronically and will be uploaded to the Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE) suite at https://piee.eb.mil/�on or about the end of August 2023. The solicitation is anticipated to be posted for 30 calendar days. THIS ACQUISITION IS AN UNRESTRICTED SOLICITATION The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Norfolk District intends to issue an Invitation for Bids (IFB) for the acquisition of new work dredging for Norfolk Harbor and Channels Navigation Improvement, Atlantic Ocean Channel, AOC, Phase II, located in Hampton Roads, Virginia.� This procurement will be conducted in accordance with FAR Part 14, Sealed Bidding Procedures. DESCRIPTION OF WORK Required work includes performing deepening (new work) dredging by hopper or mechanical dredge and potential clean-up operations with a mechanical dredge, in Atlantic Ocean Channel.� The channel is being deepened to a required depth of -59 feet MLLW from the current maintained depth of -52 feet MLLW.� No widening or other channel framework modifications are proposed at this time. �One foot of overdepth dredging will be allowed as part of the contract dredging pay prism. A not to exceed depth of -64 feet MLLW will be observed for this project. Dredged material generated by the project is expected to be placed at Resort and Croatan beaches in Virginia Beach, Craney Island Dredged Material Management Area (CIDMMA), and the Dam Neck Ocean Disposal site (DNODS). Dredging is estimated to generate approximately 3.1 MCY of pay volume. The Contractor shall be responsible for the following: dredging within the designated areas to the proposed required and allowable pay depths, beach nourishment activities, earthwork (spur and containment dike construction and management), discharging the material in the designated Government-furnished placement site, properly operating and maintaining the spillways within the CIDMMA, ensuring effluent water leaving the CIDMMA meets State water quality requirements, and communicating with the Port of Virginia maritime users to minimize impacts to vessel traffic, adjacent utilities, and dredging operations. CONSTRUCTION TIME BASE BID and all OPTION BID items, begin performance within 20 calendar days from issuance of NTP and complete all work within 625 calendar days from issuance of the NTP. If the OPTIONAL BID items (CLIN 0010 through CLIN 0019) are to be awarded, it is the intent of the Government to award these items at the time of base contract award, but not later than prior to the date of issuance of NTP. Hopper dredging will not be permitted between the dates of September 1st and November 14th. This seasonal restriction is included in the period of performance. BIDDER INSTRUCTIONS The requirement will be a Full and Open Competition Solicitation. In accordance with DFARS Part 236.204, the estimated Magnitude of Construction for this project is between $25,000,000.00 and $100,000,000.00. The applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code is 237990 �Dredging and Surface Cleanup Activities,� with a Small Business size standard of $37 Million. Contractors will be required to submit bid bonds with submittals. Payment and performance bonds will be required within 10 calendar days from contract award. In accordance with FAR Part 9.104 and 9.106, contractor responsibility will be determined prior to award by the Contracting Officer through the performance of a Pre-Award Survey or utilizing information from a previous pre-award survey and/or any performance data available. The apparent low bidder may be required to show that he has the necessary capital, experience, and owns or can procure the necessary plant or other resources to commence the work at the time prescribed in the specifications and thereafter to prosecute and complete the work safely and satisfactorily within the time specified. The below Pre-Award Survey Information will be requested of the apparent low offeror. This information is not required to be responsive to the Invitation for Bid. Current commitments and expected dates of completion. One (1) signed bank reference demonstrating adequate financial resources. If bidder�s firm has a line of credit � provide information on how many figures bidder can borrow against the line of credit (i.e. medium 6 figures � exact line of credit is not required). The bidder shall provide the latest three (3) complete fiscal year financial statements for the prime contractor, certified by an independent accounting firm, if practicable, or signed by an authorized officer of the organization. Submit evidence of availability of working/operating capital, which will be used for the performance of the resultant contract. For Joint Venture arrangements, submit the latest three complete fiscal year financial statements for each company in the Joint Venture and discuss the financial responsibilities among the companies. The Government may also utilize Dun & Bradstreet reports to evaluate the financial capacity of the bidder. The Government intends to award a Firm-Fixed Priced contract to the responsible bidder whose bid conforms to the terms of the solicitation, is determined fair and reasonable, and offers the best overall value to the Government as determined through the IFB, Sealed Bid process.� This notice does not constitute an invitation for bid. The IFB and accompanying documents will be issued electronically and will be uploaded to the Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE) suite at https://piee.eb.mil/�on or about end of August 2023. Notification of any changes to this pre-solicitation will only be made on this website. Therefore, it is the offerors responsibility to check the website regularly for any posted changes to the pre-solicitation notice. Telephone calls or written requests for the IFB package will NOT be accepted.� Prospective bidders are responsible for monitoring at https://piee.eb.mil/ to respond to the solicitation and any amendments or other information regarding this acquisition.� IT IS THE SOLE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE BIDDER TO CONTINUALLY VIEW THE WEBSITE FOR CHANGES.� No hard copies will be available. Prospective contractors MUST be registered in the DOD System for Award Management (SAM) database in order to obtain access to beta.SAM.gov. It is incumbent upon vendors to monitor beta.SAM.gov for the release of the solicitation, specification, drawings, and all subsequent amendments. SAM Registration must also be ACTIVE and current to be eligible for contract award. Information on registration and annual confirmation requirements may be obtained by calling 1-866-606-8220 or via the Internet at https://www.sam.gov. Lack of registration in the SAM database will prevent access to beta.SAM.gov and will make a bidder ineligible for award.� Representations and Certifications Applications apply to this solicitation and may be completed online via the SAM.gov website. Inquiries may be directed to Ms. Tracey Strawbridge at Tracey.m.strawbridge@usace.army.mil and copy-furnish Ms. Eartha Garrett at Eartha.D.Garrett@usace.army.mil. �TELEPHONE INQUIRIES WILL NOT BE HONORED.
 

Web Link

SAM.gov Permalink
(https://sam.gov/opp/ccab6573b3fa4f71bae6533c538cd158/view)
 

Place of Performance

Address: Norfolk, VA 23510, USA

Zip Code: 23510

Country: USA
 

Record

SN06768250-F 20230730/230728230048 (samdaily.us)
 

Source

SAM.gov Link to This Notice
(may not be valid after Archive Date)

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