SOLICITATION NOTICE
Z -- Post-wide maintenance, construction, and repair of asphalt and concrete pavements, surfaces, and structures at Fort Huachuca, Arizona.
- Notice Date
- 3/21/2011
- Notice Type
- Presolicitation
- NAICS
- 237310
— Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction
- Contracting Office
- ITEC4, Fort Huachuca DOC (NCR-CC), ITEC4 Contracting, Bldg. 61801, Room 3212, Fort Huachuca, AZ 85613-5000
- ZIP Code
- 85613-5000
- Solicitation Number
- W9124A11R0001
- Response Due
- 5/31/2011
- Archive Date
- 7/30/2011
- Point of Contact
- charlene.neal, 520-533-6571
- E-Mail Address
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ITEC4, Fort Huachuca DOC (NCR-CC)
(charlene.neal@us.army.mil)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business
- Description
- Army Contracting Command - APG (C41SR) Sector S Directorate of Contracting (DOC) Operations Branch, 600 Augur Avenue, Building 22208 Fort Huachuca, Arizona 85670-2748. This acquisition falls under the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code 237310-Highway, Street and Bridge Construction." The Government will be soliciting proposals for post-wide maintenance, construction, and repair of asphalt and concrete pavements, surfaces, and structures at Fort Huachuca, Arizona. All work shall be performed in strict accordance with the Standard Specifications for Construction of Roads and Bridges on Federal Highway Projects as described by the United States Department of Transportation's Federal Highway Administration (FP-96 English Units), industry standards, and this contract. SPECIFIC TASKS. Cold Milling of Bituminous Pavements. This work consists of removing asphalt pavement by a cold milling process in accordance with Section 413 of the FP-96 (English Units) for airfield, roads, streets, parking areas, and other general applications as well as cold milling alone on structurally sound pavements for surface texturing to increase skid resistance of a worn pavement or for pavement removal to restore roadway geometry. Cold milling can also be used in conjunction with asphalt overlays produced from virgin materials to provide structural improvement to distressed pavements. Depth of milling will vary as requested by the COR. Milling Operation. Sufficient passes shall be made to bring the designated area to the grade and cross section indicated. The milling shall proceed with care and in depth increments that will not damage the pavement below the designated finished grade. Any items (such as manholes, valve boxes, and utility lines), which are damaged or any pavement that is torn, cracked, gouged, broken, or undercut, shall be repaired or replaced as directed by the Government and at no additional cost to the government. Cold-milling operation shall be conducted to ensure that only bituminous pavement is removed and base course is not disturbed. A minimum layer of bituminous pavement, to inch thick, shall be left in place over the undisturbed base course. Skin patching for correcting low grade will not be permitted. The Contractor shall remove and replace the deficient low area. Material that is removed shall be stockpiled as specified by the COR and in such a manner to prevent segregation or contamination. Complete Rebuild. This effort shall include removal and disposal of 8 to 14 inches of existing surface and base materials, stabilizing sub-base by grading and compaction to 95 percent optimum, furnishing 8 inches of stabilized aggregate base course, lime stabilization (as needed) and applying 2 inches of asphalt concrete hot mix in accordance with industry standards and FP-96 (English Units) sections 212, 213, 302, and 401. Stabilized Aggregate Base Course. This work consists of constructing one course of aggregate base course mixture 2 to 8 inches in depth as directed by the COR in accordance with section 302 of FP-96 (English Units). Asphalt Pavement Patching. This work consists of furnishing and placing minor hot mix asphalt concrete as a patching material for roadway, runway, and parking lot maintenance in accordance with section 402 and 302 of FP-96 (English Units). Method of Repairing Potholes and Broken Areas. The COR will identify all areas to be repaired by spray painting the outside corners of the work area. It will be the Contractor's responsibility to assure that all straight lines are horizontal and vertical to traffic patterns. The Contractor will saw cut the area, remove unsuitable material or debris to obtain a proper base, and ensure a depth not to exceed 12 inches. Clean Asphalt Base Course (ABC) will then be applied to a depth of 2 to 4 inches below existing grade as directed by the COR. A tack coat of asphalt emulsion shall be applied to base and sides of area to be patched. Hot mix shall be used to fill, and the area shall be compacted to the level of the adjacent surfaces. The Contractor shall be responsible for the removal of all debris resulting from the patching and shall dispose the debris in sites designated by the COR or his designee. Porous Friction Course for Airfields and Roads. This work consists of an open-graded asphalt friction course in accordance with section 404 of the FP-96 (English Units). It shall be the Contractor's responsibility to furnish items necessary to provide leveling covers and overlays of existing paved surfaces. Hot Asphalt Concrete Pavement Overlays. This work consists of constructing 2-, 3-, and 4-inch courses of hot asphalt concrete pavement as directed by the COR in accordance with section 401 of FP-96 (English Units). Single-Course and Double-Course Surface Treatments. This work consists of constructing a single- or a double-asphalt surface treatment course (chip seal and double chip seal) in accordance with section 409 of FP-96 (English Units). Asphalt Slurry Seal. This work consists of applying an asphalt slurry seal mix in accordance with section 410 of FP-96 (English Units) as directed by the COR. Coal-Tar Seal Coat with Un-vulcanized Rubber. This work consists of applying a coal tar seal coat with un-vulcanized rubber in accordance with ASTM-D5727 and shall be applied in accordance with section 410 of FP-96 (English Units). Rubber shall be of a type that is resistant to petroleum distillates. Bituminous Tack Coat. This work consists of applying an emulsified asphalt tack coat in accordance with section 412 of FP-96 (English Units). Fog Seal Coat. This work consists of applying an asphalt surface treatment without aggregate in accordance with section 409 of FP-96 (English Units). When sealing road with raised pavement markers, they will be covered to preserve their integrity. Elevation Corrections of Utility, Regulator, Manholes, and Valve Boxes. This work consists of constructing or adjusting manholes, inlets, catch basins, junction boxes, and springs boxes in accordance with section 604 of FP-96 (English Units). Initial Installation of Parking Lot Bumper Blocks. This work consists of installing and removing concrete wheel-stops in accordance with section 609 of FP-96 (English Units). Removed bumper blocks will be transported to a location on the Installation as directed by the COR. Road Reflection Markers. This work consists of applying raised pavement markers. Markers will be yellow, white, red, or blue, and bear reflectors on one side only or both sides as directed by the COR. Markers will be installed in accordance with section 634 of FP-96 (English Units). Base Preparation for New Construction for Roadways, Parking Lots, and Airfields. This work consists of constructing roadbeds, parking lots, and airfields within the specified alignment and grade tolerances in accordance with section 212 of FP-96 (English Units). This includes clearing the area of vegetation and obstructions, and excavating material and constructing embankments. Unsatisfactory/excess material will be disposed of as directed by the COR. This work also consists of constructing one course of stabilized aggregate base course mixture 8 inches in depth in accordance with section 302 of FP96 (English Units) Sealing of Joints in Asphalt Pavements. This work consists of cleaning and filling cracks and joints in asphalt pavement in accordance with section 414 of FP-96 (English Units). Sealing of Joints in Concrete Pavement. This work consists of repairing and resealing joints and cracks in existing concrete pavement in accordance with section 502 of FP-96 (English Units). Lime Stabilization for Pavements. This work consists of processing and incorporating a 2, 4, 5 or 6 percent lime, lime/fly ash, or Portland cement into the upper layer of a sub-grade in accordance with section 213 of FP-96 (English Units). Pavement Marking. Sweeping and Layout. This will consist of prepping the site and completing the layout of pavement markings prior to placement. The Contractor shall remove all dirt, dust, grease, oil, loose surfacing materials, poorly adhered existing markings, or other detrimental material from the road surface prior to application of the material. The method of cleaning the surface is subject to approval by the COR and shall include sweeping and the use of high-pressure air spray. Loose material including all grindings and obliterated markings shall be removed from the pavement surface and disposed of properly. At the time of application of primer-sealer and thermoplastics, the road surface shall be absolutely dry with no detectable or measurable surface or near-surface dampness. If precipitation or other surface wetting is imminent, all marking operations shall be stopped. If any surface dampness is detected during marking activities, marking operations shall be stopped until the pavement dries. Pavement markings shall be applied immediately after the surface has been prepared or as soon as possible after placement and completion of new pavement. Paint Arrows. This work consists of applying permanent painted standard white traffic arrows (left, right, straight, or a combination of the three) using conventional or waterborne traffic paint with type 1 or type 3 glass beads on pavement as directed by the COR in accordance with section 634 of FP-96 (English Units). Paint Parking Stalls. This work consists of applying permanent painted standard white parking stalls, 60 and 90 degree angled, and motorcycle, using conventional or waterborne traffic paint with type 1 or type 3 glass beads on pavement as directed by the COR in accordance with section 634 of FP-96 (English Units) Paint Street Numbers and Letters. This work consists of applying permanent painted standard white letters and numbers, for example; STOP, YIELD, etc, using conventional or waterborne traffic paint with type 1 or type 3 glass beads on pavement as directed by the COR in accordance with section 634 of FP-96 (English Units). Paint 4-Inch Lines. This work consists of applying permanent painted 4-inch wide lines (white, yellow, or red in color) using conventional or waterborne traffic paint with type 1 or type 3 glass beads on pavement as directed by the COR in accordance with section 634 of FP-96 (English Units). Paint 6-Inch Lines. This work consists of applying permanent painted 6-inch wide lines (white, yellow, or red in color) using conventional or waterborne traffic paint with type 1 or type 3 glass beads on pavement as directed by the COR in accordance with section 634 of FP-96 (English Units). Paint Handicapped Parking Stalls. This work consists of applying permanent painted van accessible handicapped parking stalls only using conventional or waterborne traffic paint with type 1 or type 3 glass beads on pavement as directed by the COR in accordance with section 634 of FP-96 (English Units).Removal of Unsuitable Material. This work consists of excavating unsuitable sub-grade material consisting mainly of clay and hauling to a location on the Installation as designated by the COR.Corrugated Metal Culverts. This work consists of furnishing and installing, circular and elliptical corrugated metal pipe in 12-inch, 18-inch, 24-inch and 36-inch diameters in accordance with sections 602, 606, and 707 of FP-96 (English Units) as directed by the COR.Construct Concrete Sidewalks. This work consists of constructing concrete sidewalks in accordance with section 615 of FP-96 (English Units). Remove Concrete Sidewalks. This work consists of removing concrete sidewalks in accordance with section 501 of FP-96 (English Units) as directed by the COR.Construct Concrete Curb and Gutter. This work consists of constructing combination concrete curb and gutter in accordance with section 609 of FP-96 (English Units). Construct Concrete Curb. This work consists of constructing concrete curb in accordance with section 609 of FP-96 (English Units). Remove Concrete Curb and Gutter. This work consists of removing concrete curb or combination concrete curb and gutter in accordance with section 501 of FP-96 (English Units) as directed by the COR. Construct 4-inch and 6-inch Concrete Slabs, and 6-inch, 8-inch, and 10-inch Reinforced Concrete Slabs. This work consists of constructing 4-inch and 6-inch concrete slabs and constructing 6-inch, 8-inch, and 10-inch reinforced concrete slabs in accordance with sections 501, 601, 615, and 709 of FP-96 (English Units) as directed by the COR. Construct Steps. This work consists of constructing industry standard steps in accordance with section 601 of FP-96 (English Units) as directed by the COR.Remove Concrete Slabs 1-inch- to 6-inch Thick. This work consists of removing unreinforced concrete slabs 1-inch- to 6-inch thick and removing reinforced concrete slabs 6-inch to10-inch thick in accordance with section 501 of FP-96 (English Units) as directed by the COR.Construct Concrete Walls. This work consists of constructing 8-inch wide by 4-foot high and 10-inch wide by 4-inch high concrete walls in accordance with section 601 of FP-96 (English Units) as directed by the COR. Construct Slump-block Walls. This work consists of constructing 3-inch by 8-inch by 16-inch slump-block walls 4-foot high to industry standards as directed by the COR. Construct Decorative Block Walls. This work consists of constructing 2-inch by 4-inch by 8-inch decorative block walls 4-foot high to industry standards as directed by the COR. Construct Headwalls. This work consists of constructing concrete headwalls for 18-inch, 24-inch and 36-inch diameter metal culverts to industry standards and in accordance with section 601 of FP-96 (English Units) as directed by the COR.Finish Walls. This work consists of finishing block walls to industry standards as directed by the COR.Construct Concrete Ramps. This work consists of constructing concrete ramps in accordance with section 601 of FP-96 (English Units) as directed by the COR. Install Metal Handrails. This work consists of installing metal handrail to industry standards as directed by the COR. All handrails shall be painted Fort Huachuca brown - Fed.STD 20109. Remove Walls. This work consists of removing concrete, or block walls, 6", 8", and 12" thick in accordance with section 501 of FP-96 (English Units) as directed by the COR. Concrete Box and Round Culverts. This work consists of furnishing and installing, circular concrete culverts in 18-inch, 24-inch and 36-inch diameters and box type concrete culverts up to 6ft high, in accordance with ASTM C76 -08a and ASTM C1433-00 (English Units) as directed by the COR. Hydro Seed. Reference ADOT SPEC 805SEED, 01/23/07. Engineering Requirements. As-built drawings in AUTOCAD 2008 or newer shall be provided of all newly constructed work. General Requirements. Quality Assurance Tests. The Government at no cost to the Contractor will perform quality assurance tests. Additional testing needed by the Contractor for quality control of materials and their requirements shall be the responsibility of the Contractor. However, should QAE field-testing indicate the compaction is below specified limits, then the Contractor shall pay for all subsequent testing on the substandard area. An approved commercial testing laboratory shall perform sampling and testing. Tests shall be performed in sufficient numbers and at locations and times, which ensure that materials and compaction meet specified requirements. Copies of test results shall be furnished to the COR or his designee at no cost to the Government. Safety. All contract personnel are required to wear appropriate safety gear while working any type of construction. The equipment and procedures shall be in accordance with Army Regulation (AR) 385-10 and Industry standards, and will include such items as hard hats, safety-toed boots, and hearing and eye protection. Accident Prevention. a. The Contractor shall comply with 29 CFR part 1926, 29 CFR part 1910, all state and local occupational safety and health requirements, and the requirements of EM 385-1-1, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Safety and Health Requirements Manual. b. The Contractor is responsible for accident prevention and safety and shall establish and maintain an effective system. c. The plan shall be developed by a "qualified person" (EM 385-1-1, A-1, 1.a.) and be signed by a representative of the prime Contractor's "corporate office authorized to obligate the company." d. The plan shall meet the minimum basic outline requirements contained in EM 385-1-1, Appendix A. The plan shall be job-specific and shall include work to be performed by subcontractors and measures to be taken by the Contractor to control hazards associated with materials, services, or equipment provided by suppliers. The accident prevention plan shall include procedures for frequent safety inspections, conducted by competent persons, of the work sites, material, and equipment to ensure compliance with the plan and other referenced standards. Unless otherwise approved, Quality Control personnel shall conduct and document daily safety inspections. Notification of Closure. Prior to closing any area for construction, the COR will notify the Installation Operations Center (IOC) and the Fort Huachuca Scout of area and dates to be closed, showing detours if required. All areas affected will be coordinated through the Provost Marshal's Office, extension 533-3119, and the Fort Huachuca Fire Department, extension 533-5054. The Contractor will be required to adhere to all specified closing and detour specifications. This process normally requires 10 working days. Excavation Permit. An excavation permit shall be obtained from the Directorate of Installation Support, building 22530, Fort Huachuca, Arizona, prior to the performance of any excavation work. The permit is issued without cost to the Contractor. Should the Contractor fail to obtain such clearance and, subsequently, through his operations cause any damage to utilities, lines, or structures including but not limited to underground telephone, television cable, electric cable, water lines, gas lines, and sewer lines, necessary repairs performed to restore the lines or structures to their previous condition shall be made at the Contractor's expense. Clearances take approximately 10 working days to complete. FINAL INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE. Final inspection and acceptance shall be conducted after the pre-final inspection is completed by the CQC representative and the pre-final inspection punch list items are completed by the Contractor. The CQC representative compiles the pre-final punch list immediately after the work is completed. The Government's PM/COR/QA representative will sign for completion documents after the final inspection and its punch list items are corrected; and upon receipt of acceptable As-Built Drawings and any delayed work (seeding prior to rainy season, Air Conditioning Test, Adjustment and Balancing in summer months, etc.). Until all delayed work, Punch-list items, As-Built drawings and O&M Manuals are completed to the government's satisfaction (delivered/approved/accepted as appropriate), the government may retain 10% of the total contract cost [IAW FAR 52.232-5 (e)]. WARRANTY REQUIREMENTS a. All work shall be covered under the one-year warranty of construction (FAR 52.246-21, Warranty of Construction).b. At approximately four and nine months after acceptance the Government may conduct warranty inspections. The inspections will be scheduled by the Government COR/Project Manager and conducted with the user, and, if possible, Contractor personnel attending. A list of deficiencies existing at the time will be compiled and furnished to the Contractor for correction. The solicitation and resultant contract will contain FAR 52.217-8, Option to Extend Services, which will be evaluated as part of the contract. However, the extension period is not reflected in the period of performance. A release date for the solicitation (W9124A-11-R-0001) has not yet been determined. Upon release to the public, the solicitation will be available via the Internet at the Army Single Face to Industry (ASFI) website at https://acquisition.army.mil/asfi or Federal Business Opportunities (FedBizOpps) website at https://www.fbo.gov/. Offerors are responsible for routinely checking this website for any possible solicitation amendments that may be issued. Pre-proposal conference and site visit date and time will be included in the solicitation. Please disregard the response date of 31 May 2011 included as part of this posting. 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