Z--Tailrace Improvements, Falls Lake Dam, Wake County, NC

AMENDMENT 0003 - Revises Statement of Work to clarify methods of excavation (see SOW paragraph 2.1.2), provides responses to Contractor Questions #3 through #15, posts the site visit attendance roster. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. In accordance with FAR 12.603 -- Streamlined Solicitation for Commercial Items, This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This notice is being posted as an avenue to provide Request for Quotes W912PM-12-T-0041. In accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 5.202 (a) (13), Exceptions to publicizing contract actions, there will not be a pre-solicitation notice posted for this required action. This solicitation is reserved exclusively for small business concerns. The solicitation number is W912PM-12-T-0041, and the solicitation is issued as a request for Quote (RFQ). The NAICS code is 237990 with a small business size standard of $33,500,000.00. This solicitation document incorporates provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-60. Description of Requirement: The objective of this project is to improve drainage from the downstream toe of Falls Lake Dam. Improvements include: 1) excavate a trench along the north face of the stilling basin's concrete wall, 2) perform an exploratory excavation in the rip rap (Rock Toe, Zone 4D) of the dam. The purpose in excavating the trench along the north face of the stilling basin is to drain the pond that exists at the toe of the dam. The purpose of the excavation in the rock toe of the dam is to allow Wilmington District dam safety engineers to inspect the bed rock for signs of seepage. The Contractor shall also replace a section of collapsed toe-drain pipe prior to backfilling the excavation. The dam site is owned and operated by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Wilmington, North Carolina. Place of Performance - The work shall be performed at Falls Lake Dam, 11405 Falls of Neuse Road, Wake Forest, Wake County, North Carolina 27587-9599. All provisions and clauses included are in the attached SF 1442 solicitation. The full text clauses may be accessed electronically at http://www.arnet.gov/far or http://farsite.hill.af.mil. Evaluation Factors: Award will be made to the lowest priced, technically acceptable offer. PARTIES INTERESTED IN RESPONDING TO THIS RFQ may submit their Quote in accordance with standard commercial practice (i.e. Quote form, letterhead, etc.) and MUST INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION: Solicitation number; offeror's complete mailing and remittance addresses; discount terms, DUNS number, and Tax Identification Number. Any questions regarding this solicitation MUST be submitted in writing (fax or email) to the point of contact below. In accordance with FAR 52.212-1(k), prospective awardee shall be registered and active in the CCR database prior to award. If the Offeror does not become registered in the CCR database in the time prescribed by the Contracting Officer (NLT due date/time of solicitation), the Contracting Officer will proceed to award to the next otherwise successful registered Offeror. Offerors may obtain information on registration and annual confirmation requirements via the Internet at https://www.sam.gov or by calling +1 (555) 000-0000. The completed Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items (FAR 52.212-3) or Notation that company is registered in ORCA (https://www.sam.gov) must be submitted along with each quote. QUOTES ARE DUE NOT LATER THAN 2:00 P.M., EASTERN DAYLIGHT TIME, WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 2012. YOU ARE ENCOURAGED TO SUBMIT QUOTES ELECTRONICALLY. Electronic Quotes are now being accepted via email to Mr. Jere F. West at contact@example.gov. Quotes also may be submitted on company letterhead and hand-carried to 69 Darlington Avenue, Wilmington, NC 28403, ATTN: Jere F. West, Contract Specialist, or delivered via United States Postal Service (USPS), Federal Express (FedEx), United Parcel Service (UPS) or similar delivery method. FACSIMILE (FAX) SUBMISSION OF QUOTES IS NOT AUTHORIZED AND WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. The Government reserves the right to cancel this solicitation. This announcement and attached SF 1442 Solicitation constitutes the only Request for Quote that will be made for this requirement.