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Details: Title: Naval Air Systems Command (navair) Sustainment Group, Command Property Office (cpo) Warehouse Consolidation And Modernization Project. Multiple Locations Include: Richmond, Va; Columbus, Oh; Port Hueneme, Ca; Pensacola, Fl; And Patuxent River, Md. this Sources Sought Notice (ssn)/ Request For Information (rfi) Is For Planning And Informational Purposes Only And Shall Not Be Construed As A Commitment Or Promise Of A Contract By The Government. This Is Not A Solicitation. This Notice Does Not Constitute An Invitation For Bid (ifb), Request For Quote (rfq), Or Request For Proposal (rfp), Nor Does It Restrict The Government's Ultimate Acquisition Approach. The Government Will Not Reimburse Respondents For Any Costs Incurred In Preparation Of A Response To This Notice Or Travel Costs Associated With Industry Day Events That May Follow. For This Acquisition, The Naics Code Is 333922, Conveyor And Conveying Equipment Manufacturing And The Small Business Size Standard Is 500 Employees. information Received In Response To This Notice Will Be Used To Further Define The Government's Requirement. We Encourage All Interested Large And Small Businesses In All Socio-economic Categories (including 8(a) Business Development Program, Small Disadvantaged Business (sdb), Historically Under-utilized Business (hub) Zone, Veteran-owned Business, Service-disabled Veteran-owned Small Business (sdvosb), And Woman-owned Small Business (wosb) Concerns) Capable Of Satisfying Any Portion Of The Listed Requirement To Identify Their Capabilities And Provide Their Feedback. information Received As A Result Of This Rfi Will Be Used Solely For Market Research Purposes. The Government Shall Use This Market Research In Determining The Best Method Of Procurement, Which Is Part Of The Acquisition Planning Process. This Rfi Is For Information Purposes Only And No Award Will Result From The Rfi. This Rfi Shall Be Open From July 11,2024 Through August 9, 2024. All Responses Are Due No Later Than 5 Pm Est, August 9, 2024. Please Include In Your Response If You Are Interested In Participating In An Industry Days Event, August 28-29, 2024, In Richmond, Va. All Responses Shall Be Limited To Email Correspondence And To 10 Pages, Single-spaced In Times New Roman 11 Pt Font. response To This Rfi: to Be Considered Responsive To This Rfi, Please Provide A Concise Capability Brief That Includes The Following Information: name Of The Firm, Point Of Contact, Phone Number, Email Address, Duns Number, Cage Code, And A Statement Regarding Small Business Status (including Small Business Type(s)/certifications(s) Such As Sdb, 8(a), Hubzone, Sdvosb, Wosb, Etc.) And The Corresponding Naics Code. (if Suggesting Another Naics Than The One Listed, Please Provide Why It Is Better Suited For This Requirement.) information In Sufficient Detail Regarding Previous Experience (indicate Whether As A Prime Contractor Or Subcontractor) On Similar Requirements (include Size, Scope, Complexity, And Timeframe), Whether The Services Provided Were Commercial Or Non-commercial, And Any Pertinent Certifications And Accreditation. Please Advise If Your Firm Has An Authority To Operate (ato) On Navy Marine Corps Intranet. identify Whether The Firm Is Interested In Competing For This Requirement As A Prime Contractor Or Subcontractor. Specify What Type Of Support The Firm Would Be Interested In Providing. Address Any Subcontracting, Joint Ventures, Or Teaming Arrangements That May Be Used To Provide A Total Solution, Including Possible "similarly Situated Entities" (same Small Business Status) Subcontractor(s). disclose If The Firm Would Be Interested In Participating In A Face-to-face Industry Day In Richmond, Virginia, August 28-29, 2024, That Would Include A Site Visit For The Location Of The First Installation Project. identify How The Government Can Best Structure These Contract Requirements To Facilitate Competition By And Among Both Large And Small Business Concerns. describe The Technology And Systems Capabilities The Firm And Equipment Possesses That Would Enable The Firm To Provide A Total Solution At The Best Value To The Government, Considering Life-cycle Costs (maintenance, Operation, Labor Required To Operate Systems, Etc.). clearly Articulate Which Material Management Business Events (ie. Goods Receipt, Goods Acceptance, Goods Issuance, Reversal, Etc.) Are Automated/streamlined Via The Firm’s Wms, Wes, Or Erp System Capabilities When Connected With Smart Hardware Solutions. the Narrative Shall Draw Direct Correlations And Relate Directly To The Requirement Described Herein And Shall Directly Demonstrate The Interested Parties’ Capabilities To Perform The Effort Herein Through The Examples Of Past Experiences Provided. Failure To Provide The Information As Requested By The Due Date Will Result In The Government Continuing The Acquisition Planning Phase Without Considering The Capabilities Of Parties Who Do Not Respond In A Timely Manner. scope Of The Requirement the Purpose Of This Rfi Is To Gather Information On Best Practices And Solutions For Warehouse Consolidation And Modernization Efforts. The Navair Command Property Office (cpo) Has Established A Warehouse Consolidation And Smart Warehouse Modernization Project. The Purpose Of Consolidating And Modernizing Navair-owned Material Is To Advance And Leverage Technology To Improve The Efficiencies And Accuracies Of Warehouse Operations For The United States Navy (usn). Implementation Of Smart Warehouse Technologies Should Improve The Efficiency, Accuracy, Security, Visibility, Tracking, And Safety Of Material And Supply Handling, Management, Storage, And Distribution. the Current Processes And Tools In Place For Cpo Warehousing Functions Have Potential For Enhancements To Efficiency, Timeliness, Accuracy, And Safety. By Increasing And Optimizing The Performance Of The Warehouse, The Entire Integrated Logistics Support System Readiness And Effectiveness Is Enhanced. Some Examples Of Areas For Enhancement Are: recording Of Receipt, Storage, Inspections, Issuance, And Shipping Of Material And Supplies Is Often Manual, Time-consuming, And Reliant On Multiple Software Tools, And Is Therefore Subject To Human Error. Automation Can Improve Performance And Efficiency. identification Of Material And Supplies Handled By The Warehouse Requires Comprehensive Knowledge Of Items And Configurations, Introducing Lookup Delays. Integrated Information Systems And Automation Can Improve Warehouse Throughput. streamlined Use Of Technical Manuals During Inspection Or Maintenance Activities. Technical Data May Be Required For Kitting Operations. warehouse Buildings Are Often Filled To Currently Allowable Capacity Based On The Layout Requirements Of Current Material Handling Equipment And Processes (forklifts, Human Traffic Stand-off Distances, Etc.). It Is Estimated That With Enhanced Technologies And Processes, Such As Narrow-aisle Forklifts Or Smart Pick-and-pull Systems, The Storage Capacity Of The Warehouses Can Be Increased. more Efficient, Effective, And Timely Methods Of Acquiring Data, Transporting Material And Supplies, Managing Inventory, And Distributing Information To The Point Of Need Will Dramatically Amplify Operations And Readiness. Smart Warehouses Are Needed By Cpo To Increase The Efficiency And Fidelity Of Warfighter Logistic Operations, Including The Identification, Recording, Organization, Storage, Retrieval, And Transportation Of Material And Supplies. the Intended Outcome Of The Warehouse Consolidation And Modernization Project Are Modernized Warehouses That Can Not Only Improve The Efficiency And Safety Of Current Processes But Also Serve As A Proving Ground For Testing, Refining, And Validating Emerging Automation Technologies. requirement Specifications creation And Implementation Of Overall Smart Warehouse Solutions To Current Industry Standards. all Automated Technologies Must Meet Country Of Origin / Build Requirements, Meet Department Of Defense/department Of The Navy /defense Information Systems Agency (dod/don/disa) (as Applicable) Cyber Security Requirements, And Be Delivered Compliant With Dod/don/disa (as Applicable) Ato Process. the Warehouse Management System (wms) Must Meet All Dod/don/disa (as Applicable) Cyber Security Requirements And Be Delivered Compliant With Dod/don/disa (as Applicable) Ato Process. use Of Automated Technologies Must Ensure The Safety Of Personnel And Equipment Within The Warehouse And Be Equipped To Sense Potential Hazards And Act To Mitigate Them. This May Include But Is Not Limited To, Object Detection And Avoidance, Personnel Detection And Avoidance, And Communication Of Intent With Other Automation Systems. creation And Design Of A Robotics Processing Automation (rpa) Tool And/or Automated Program Interface (api) That Can Move Data From The Warehouse Management System (wms) To The Navy-enterprise Resource Planning (n-erp). Ideally, Data Flow Would Be Omni-directional. creation And Design Of A Wms, Warehouse Execution System (wes), And Warehouse Control System (wcs), And Automated Hardware To Fulfill The Following Requirements: expedite The Receiving Process. expedite And Provide Assured Accuracy Of Product Identification By Use Of Barcode Scanning. expedite And Aid With Damage And Order Accuracy Inspections. expedite And Provide Assured Accuracy Of Recording Receipt Of Items. ability To Capture Photo, Piece, Weight, And Cube Dimensioning Of Material And Retain Information In A Wms. expedite And/or Automate The Transportation Of Material And Supplies To Storage Locations (slocs) By Use Of Automated Guided Vehicles (agvs), An Automated Storage And Retrieval System, And An Automated Put/pick Wall. implement Automation Solutions To Streamline Operations And Reduce Reliance On Manual Labor. expedite And/or Automate The Placement Of Material And Supplies Into Slocs. expedite And Provide Assured Accuracy Of Recording Sloc Information (aisle/row, Shelf #, Box #, Total Quantity, Date Stored, Etc.). maintain Assured Inventory By Implementation Of Radio Frequency Identification (rfid) Tracking. optimize Slocs And Arrangement For Both Compactness And Readiness Of Access To Most-used Items. optimize Navigation Routes Leveraging Information Such As Expected Floorplan/layout, Informed Whereabouts Of Other Mobile Systems, Cognizance Of Multiple Tasks To Be Completed, Etc. expedite, Automate, And/or Increase The Accuracy Of Inventory Management Tasks. expedite And/or Automate The Recording Of Findings Into An Inventory Management System. expedite, Optimize, And/or Automate The Retrieval Of Material And/or Supplies From Slocs. expedite, Optimize, And/or Automate The Transportation Of Material And/or Supplies From Sloc To The Shipping Staging Location. expedite, Optimize, And/or Automate The Inspection Of Material And/or Supplies. expedite, Optimize, And/or Automate The Packing And Packaging Of Material And/or Supplies. expedite, Optimize, And/or Automate The Process Of Labeling The Packed Material And/or Supplies For Shipping. expedite, Optimize, And/or Automate The Staging Of Material And/or Supplies For Shipping. expedite, Optimize, And/or Automate The Loading Of Material And/or Supplies Onto The Truck. expedite, Optimize, And/or Automate The Process Of Providing The Bill Of Lading And Small Parcel Shipment. additional Information To Consider: incoming Material And Supplies May Be Shipped From External Locations Or Assembled At The Richmond Facility But Will Typically Be Delivered To The Warehouse By Truck. delivered Goods Come In A Wide Vary Of Package Shapes And Sizes. Goods May Arrive As Small Boxes Of Piece Parts, Parcel Envelopes, On Pallets, Or As Larger Crated Weapons Systems. products Are Received From Multiple Manufacturers, Distributers, And Vendors. Therefore, There Is No Standardized Labeling Or Serialization Schemas Used. Labeling May Be Unique From Item To Item. environmental Considerations Such As Emission Mitigation, Epa Guidelines, Federal Management Energy Program, Etc. security Considerations Such As Climate Control, Data Security, Surveillance, Etc. safety automation Of Processes Is A Priority For The Cpo To Enhance Warehouse Operations Efficiency. These Automated Technologies Must Ensure The Safety Of Personnel And Equipment Within The Warehouse, Being Equipped To Sense Potential Hazards And Act To Mitigate Them. This Includes, But Is Not Limited To, Object Detection And Avoidance, Personnel Detection And Avoidance, And Communication Of Intent With Other Automation Systems. insurance the Contractor And Any Subcontractor Shall Maintain A Comprehensive, All-risk Insurance Policy Covering Bodily Injury And Property Damage Liability In Connection With Contract Performance. All Policies Must Include An Endorsement Waiving The Insurance Carrier's Right Of Subrogation Against The United States Of America And Provide That The Ko Receives 30 Days' Prior Notice Before Cancellation Or Reduction Of Coverage. Upon Contract Award And Prior To Performance, Or 30 Days Before The Expiration Of Insurance Coverage, The Contractor Shall Submit To The Ko Either A Certified Copy Of The Insurance Policy Or An Insurance Certificate Verifying Coverage Compliance. questions questions Regarding This Rfi Should Be Submitted Via E-mail To April.mcnellie@gsa.gov.

Details: Note 120624: dear Industry Partners, isof Range 2024 Is On Track To Execute At The Nevada Test And Training Range (nttr), 9-10 April 2024 However, The Computer That Housed Our Online Website For Isof 2024 Located At An It Contractor Had A Hard Drive Corruption. This Was Not A Hack In Any Way And The Data Was Not Compromised Rather, It Was An Encryption Code Failure. this Means That If You Already Submitted A Nomination Packet You Will Now Have To Resubmit Your Nomination Packet In Its Entirety. go To Https://isoflethalityweek.phoenixdefence.com To Begin The Resubmission Process. Register As A New User And Then Re-submit All Your Technologies Just As You Did The First Time. we Are Sorry For This Inconvenience. We Are Taking Additional Measures To Ensure That This Type Of Problem Cannot Happen In The Future. if You Have Any Problems, Please Contact Phoenix Defence At: email: Isofrange@phoenixdefence.com note 09262023: We Are Automating The Registration Process And The Attachments Have Been Deleted. Please Refer To The Phoenix Defence Website For Enrollment. synopsis: event: The Program Manager-sof Lethality, In Cooperation With The Usmc Program Manager- Infantry Weapons And The Joint Services Small Arms Program (jssap), Will Conduct The International Special Operations Forces (isof) Range 2024, 8-10 April 2024 At The Nevada Test And Training Range (nttr), Nv. In Addition, The United States Marine Corps (usmc) Will Be Hosting A Handheld Observation Targeting Night Sight (hotns) Rodeo On 7 April 2024 For Appropriate Technologies. this Request For Information (rfi) Is Not A Solicitation For Proposals, Proposal Abstracts, Or Quotations. The Purpose Of This Rfi Is To Invite Technology Demonstration Candidates From Private Industry, Government Research And Development (r&d) Organizations/labs, Academia, And Individuals (hereinafter “respondents”) To Apply With A Nomination Packet (hereinafter “packet[s]”) Addressing Innovative Lethality Technologies To Exhibit At Isof Range 2024. For The Audience, U.s. Special Operations Command (ussocom) Will Provide Special Operations Forces (sof) Users, Sof Component Combat Developers, Government Technical Engineers, Contracting Officers, The Ussocom Program Management Office, Twenty-nine Invited International Sof Units, Federal Law Enforcement Special Units, Inter-agency Special Units, Federal Rdt&e Agencies, And Guests From The United States Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, And Coast Guard Combat Development Offices (hereinafter “attendees”). The Attendees Will Use Isof Range 2024 To Conduct “hands-on” Market Research Of Technology To Address Lethality Gaps And Inform Future Requirements. Reciprocally, The Attendees Will Provide Selected Respondents With Written Feedback On Their Demonstrated Technologies. For The Isof Range 2024 Event, Technology Nomination Packets Will Be Submitted To Phoenix Defence Website: Https://isoflethalityweek.phoenixdefence.com (see Section C). themes For Isof Range 2024: demolitions/breaching: Small Arms Breaching, Stand-off Breaching, Initiators And Firing Devices, Primarily Remote. other Relevant Disruptive Technologies (whether Directly Or Indirectly “lethality” Oriented): This Is An Opportunity For Respondents To Capitalize On The All-inclusive Sof Audience By Displaying Interesting And Emerging Technologies That Support Ussocom’s Ability To Achieve Lethal Overmatch In A Future Contested Environment. details: event: The Range Event Will Consist Of An Exhibitor Range (approx. 70 X Spaces) To Display Live Fire Technologies And An Exhibitor Alley (approx. 40 X Spaces) To Display Non-live Fire And Potentially Lower “technology Readiness Level” Demonstrations And/or Briefings. tentative Event Schedule For Isof Range 2024: 8 April 2024 (monday): afternoon: Exhibitor Briefing, Set-up, And Test-fire (no Attendees Will Be Present) 9 April 2024 (tuesday): morning: Suppressor And Laser-only Open Shoot afternoon: Open Shoot And 1-off Demo #1 evening: Night Open Shoot With Lasers 10 April 2024 (wednesday): morning: Open Shoot afternoon: Open Shoot, And 1-off Demo #2 evening: Potential 2nd Night Open Shoot With Lasers technology Readiness Level (trl): Technology Submissions For Weapons, Visual Augmentation Systems, Handheld Observation Targeting Night Sight, Demolitions/breaching, Ammunition, Shoulder Launched Munitions, And Precision Strike Systems Should Be Trl 7 Or Higher. Technology Submissions For “other Relevant Disruptive Technologies” Can Be At A Lower Trl Level. notification Dates: 3 November 2023: If Nomination Packets Are Submitted By 20 October 2023 For The 1st Tranche Of Voting, Then Respondents Will Receive A Notification To Attend With A Survey, Attend Without A Survey, Not-attend, Or Placed On The Stand-by List. 9 February 2024: If Nomination Packets Are Submitted After 20 October 2023 And Before 2 February 2024 For The 2nd Tranche Of Voting, Then Respondents Who Had New Nominations Or Were Placed On “stand-by” Will Be Given Final Notification On Attending Or Not-attending. No More Invitations Will Go Out After This Date. potentially Immediately: If A Respondent Has A Compelling Reason For An Early Decision, E.g., Import Lead Times Or An Exceptionally Compelling Technology, Then An Immediate Invitation To Attend May Be Rendered. event Post-notification Coordination: Ussocom Has Entered Into An Agreement With Phoenix Defence, Which Will Be Organizing Respondents’ Participation In Isof Range 2024. If A Respondent Receives An Invitation From Ussocom To Attend, Then That “respondent” Becomes An “exhibitor” And Coordinating Instructions With Phoenix Defence Will Be Provided After The Invitation. Exhibitors Will Conduct All Future Correspondence, Coordination, And Information Request With Phoenix Defence Under Their Terms And Conditions, This Includes Fees For Shipping And Attendance. technology Areas To Explore During The Event Include The Following: demolition/breaching remote Firing Devices. Improved Secure Remote Firing Device (rfd) That Is Capable To Function With All Currently Issued Demolitions Dodics Devices. Should Be Capable Of Line Of Sight (los) And/or Non-line Of Sight (nlos) Command Detonation For Both Short Range (<200m) And Long Range (>1km). Emplacement Of Devices (initiator And/or Repeaters, If Applicable) By Hand And/or Unmanned Systems (uxs). time Delay Firing Devices. Lightweight Time Delay Firing Device (tdfd) That Has Fixed Time Delay Settings From 6sec To < 1hr And Is Compatible With All Currently Issued Explosive Devices. Removable Battery Is Preferred. Device Should Be Constructed To Be Non-attributable And/or Consumed During Use. firing Device. Device Should Be Single Hand Operated And Non-electric Initiating. Device Should Be Dual Initiating But Also Capable Of Single Initiation. Device Should Be A Mechanically Functioning Dual Initiator That Is Single Hand Operated, Safe, Simple To Use, Light Weight And Interoperable With Currently Issued Munitions. The Mechanism Shall Be Able To Re-set/re-cocked One Handed And Be Able To Initiate Dual Or Single Systems. The Design Shall Be Streamlined To Reduce Snag Protrusions. stand Off Breaching. 40mm Low Velocity Grenade That Provides The Ability To Breach Multiple Standard Door Types (wood, Metal, In/out Opening, Etc.) From Stand-off Ranges. Grenades Must Be Compatible With Currently Fielded M320 Low Velocity Grenade Launcher Module (mounted And Standalone). other Relevant Disruptive Technologies (whether Directly Or Indirectly “lethality” Oriented) this Is A “catch-all” Category Available To Respondents Whose Technology Would Not Otherwise Fit Into A Category Above But May Be Interesting To The Attendees. for This Category, The Technology May Be Lower Than Trl 7 And Will Be Able To Be Displayed In The “exhibitor Alley” If Needed Or Applicable. some Examples For This Category Are Medical Equipment, Targetry, Personal Protective Equipment, Shooting Analytic Tools, Etc. security/classification Requirements: Respondents Will Only Submit Unclassified Information In The Nomination Website. Classified Nominations Will Not Be Accepted. all Respondents’ Submission Costs, Travel Costs, Technology Demonstrations, Event Attendance, And Associated Costs Will Be At The Respondents’ Expense. The Event Venue Will Only Provide Basic Access To Ranges And Infrastructure To Conduct The Technology Demonstrations. Invited Respondents/exhibitors Must Be Prepared To Be Self-sufficient During The Execution Of Their Technology Demonstrations And Not Dependent On Venue Resources Without Prior Coordination With Phoenix Defence. time And Space Will Be Made Available For Respondents To Conduct Real-time Modifications And Updates To Their Technology Demonstrations During The Event. Respondents Are Advised To Bring All Tools And Equipment Necessary To Present/operate Their Technology At The Event. other Special Requirements: Do Not Submit Proposals. Submit Nomination Packets Only. Nomination Packets For This Rfi Will Only Be Accepted Until The Final Closing Date Of 2 February 2024, 1700 Est. No Contracts Will Be Awarded Based Solely On This Announcement Or Any Subsequent Supplemental Rfi Announcements. There Is No Intention On The Part Of Ussocom To Purchase Or Procure Equipment Based Solely On Participation In The Event. submission Instructions: respondents Will Apply To Exhibit Their Technology By Completing A Technology Nomination Packet At: Https://isoflethalityweek.phoenixdefence.com. Respondents Will Fill A Technology Nomination Packet And, Only If Applicable, The Laser Information Worksheet And/or The Unmanned Aerial Systems/unmanned Ground Vehicle (uas/ugv) Worksheets By 20 October 2023 To Be Considered During The First And Main Tranche Of Voting Or By 2 February 2024 For The Second And Final Tranche Of Voting. if Your Technology Is Or Has Any Type Of Laser/emitter (or You Plan To Use A Laser Of Any Kind To Enable Your Technology Demonstration), It Must Be Declared, Have A Laser Information Worksheet, And Subsequently Be Approved To Energize On The Range. To Assist Filling Out The Laser Information Worksheet, A Copy Of Mil-std-1425a “safety Design Requirements For Military Lasers” Can Be Found At Https://isoflethalityweek.phoenixdefence.com In The Nomination Packet Resources Section. If Your Laser/emitter Gets Approved To Energize At The Range, You Will Further Be Required To Submit An Fda Compliance Form, Which Will Be Sent By Phoenix Defence. this Includes All Lasers, Regardless Of Fda Or Iec Hazard Classification (e.g., Classes I, 1, 1m, Ii, Iia, 2, 2m, Iiia, 3r, Iiib, 3b, Iv, Or 4) this Includes A Laser That Is Described As “eye-safe” this Includes A Laser That You Do Not Plan To Energize During Your Demonstration (we Still Need To Know It Is There) this Includes A Laser That Is Available Commercially if Your Technology Is Or Has Any Uas/ugv Component, It Must Be Declared And Have A Uas/ugv Worksheet, And Subsequently Be Approved To Operate On The Range. If Your Uas/ugv Technology Is Not Approved To Operate On The Range, You May Still Be Able To Bring The Technology For A Static Display Only. if Your Technology Meets The Handheld Observation Targeting Night Sight (hotns) Requirements Outlined In Paragraph 6.3 Then You May Be Invited To Attend The Usmc-led Hotns Rodeo On Sunday, 7 April 2024, In Addition To Isof Range 2024. The Rodeo Is For Users To Experience The Current State Of Technology For A Very Specific Requirement Under Very Specific Conditions. There Will Be No Additional Expense To Attend This Event In Addition To Isof Range. Please Select “hotns” Under The “technology Tab” When Applying For The Range To Be Consider For The Rodeo. frequency Requirements: If Your Demonstration Will Be Radiating On A Given Frequency Or Frequency Band, You Must Annotate This In The Nomination Packet. If You Are Invited To Attend, Further Instructions Will Be Sent From Phoenix Defence. safety Requirements: The Isof Range Will Be Conducted, Managed, And Controlled In Accordance With The Military-standard 882e, “standard Practice: System Safety.” All Respondents Are Expected To Conduct Themselves In A Safe Manner On The Range And Follow All Instructions From The Range Safety Officers (rsos). Failure To Follow Safety Protocols Or Obey The Rsos May Result In Being Removed From The Range. If A Respondent Is Invited To Participate In The Range With A Unique Or Unfamiliar Technology, Then A Follow-on Deliberate Risk Assessment Worksheet (department Of Defense Form 2977) May Be Requested To Assess And Mitigate Risk. All Respondents Are Suggested To Review Military Standard 882e Before Attending The Range. For Your Convenience, A Copy Of Mil-std 882e Is Posted At Https://isoflethalityweek.phoenixdefence.com In The Nomination Packet Resources Section. Respondents Wishing To Conduct Demonstrations Of A Kinetic Or Energetic Nature Are Responsible For Ammunition And/or Explosives Shipments To Include An Interim Hazard Classification (ihc) Or Final Hazard Classification (fhc) And Coordination For Receipt And Storage With Phoenix Defence. basis For Selection To Participate: selection Of Respondents To Participate (for All But The Hotns Category) Shall Be Based On The Extent To Which The Nominated Technology To Be Demonstrated Addresses Lethality Gaps And/or Informs Future Lethality Requirements As Evaluated By The Ussocom Component Lethality Subject Matter Experts (smes). respondents For The Hotns Category Shall Be Based On The Extent To Which The Nominated Technology To Be Demonstrated Addresses The Usmc Requirements Listed In Paragraph 6.3 Above As Evaluated By Usmc Smes. additional Information: all Proprietary Information Contained In The Nomination And Technology Experimentation Shall Be Appropriately Marked. All Efforts Shall Be Made To Protect Proprietary Information That Is Clearly Marked. Lessons Learned By Ussocom From These Demonstrations May Be Broadly Disseminated, But Only Within The Government. If Selected For Participation In The Event, Respondents May Be Requested To Provide Additional Information That Will Be Used In Preparation For The Demonstration. the Respondent’s Attention Is Directed To The Fact That Federally Funded Research And Development Centers (ffrdcs) And Government Support Contractor (gsc) Personnel Will Provide Support During The Review Of Nomination Packets. The Ffrdc And Gsc Personnel Will Have Access To Respondent Nomination Packets And Will Be Utilized To Objectively Review A Submission In A Particular Functional Area And Provide Comments And Recommendations To The Government’s Decision Makers. They Will Not Establish Final Assessments Of Risk, Rate, Or Rank Of Respondent Nomination Packets. All Advisors Have Complied With Procurement Integrity Laws And Have Signed Non-disclosure And Rules Of Conduct/conflict Of Interest Statements. The Government Has Taken Into Consideration Requirements For Avoiding Conflicts Of Interest And Ensure Advisors Comply With Safeguarding Source Selection And Proprietary Data. Submission Of Nomination Packets In Response To The Rfi Constitutes Approval To Release The Nomination Packets To Ffrdc And Gscs. respondents Are Required To Identify Demonstrations That Are Subject To Export Controls Since Foreign Participants Will Attend The Event. Participants May Include Foreign Government, Military And Industry Or U.s. Industry Foreign National Personnel. Respondents Are Ultimately Responsible For Complying With Export Control Regulations For Concepts, Equipment, Systems, Or Technology Associated With The Us Munitions List (usml) Or Commerce Control List (ccl). Visit The U.s. Department Of State Directorate Of Defense Trade Controls Website (https://www.pmddtc.state.gov/ddtc_public) For More Information On Usml International Traffic In Arms Regulations (itar) And The U.s. Department Of Commerce Bureau Of Industry And Security Website (https://www.bis.doc.gov) For More Information On Ccl Export Administration Regulations (ear). If Necessary, Ussocom Event Organizers Will Restrict Access To Export-controlled Technology Demonstrations. per Federal Acquisition Regulation (far) 52.215-3, Request For Information Or Solicitation For Planning Purposes (oct 1997): the Government Does Not Intend To Award A Contract On The Basis Of This Rfi Notice Or To Otherwise Pay For The Information. although The Term “respondent” Is Used In This Rfi, Your Responses Will Be Treated As Information Only. It Shall Not Be Used As A Proposal. in Accordance With Far 15.209(c), The Purpose Of This Rfi Is To Solicit Technology Demonstration Candidates From Private Industry, Government Research And Development (r&d) Organizations/labs, Academia, And Individuals To Submit Technology Demonstration Nominations Addressing Innovative Lethality Technologies. points Of Contact: contracting Office Address: sof At&l Kr 7701 Tampa Point Blvd macdill Afb, Florida 33621-5323 individuals: mr. Greg Metty: Gregory.metty@socom.mil ms. Erica Numa: Erica.numa.ctr@socom.mil

Details: Please Read - The Attachments: We Attached A Company Quote; Airpro - With All Expecification But It Not Registered In Sam.gov. priority Number 1 Small Business; But Open To Not Small Business Too. please : Do Not Contact Me ( Aponte-berrios) For Questions: all Question Go To: David Ross Engineering Technician Fci Fort Dix 5755 Hartford Road Joint Base Mdl, Nj 08640 609-723-1100 X6662 D1ross@bop.gov Fci Fort Dix, Nj Statement Of Work Replace Fan Building 5752 Introduction the Federal Correctional Institution (fci) Located At Fort Dix, New Jersey, Intends To Make A Single Award To A Responsible Entity For Replacement Of A Centrifugal Blower Unit As Set Forth In This Solicitation/contract. The Government Reserves The Right To Award Without Discussion, And To Make A Single Award. Therefore, Each Initial Quote Should Contain The Best Terms From A Cost Or Price Standpoint. place Of Performance Fci Fort Dix 5755 Hartford Road Joint Base Mdl, New Jersey 08640 Building 5752 Mechanical Room Below Grade Schedule Of Delivery Performance The Contractor Will Provide All Labor, Material, And Equipment Necessary To Acquire, Transport, Fabricate, And Install A New Centrifugal Blower Unit. The Contractor Must Be Licensed To Perform Work In The State Of New Jersey And Must Provide Licensure And/or Certifications Prior To Award. The Work Performed Shall Be Executed By A Qualified Mechanical Contractor. schedule Of Performance Working Hours Are Monday Thru Friday 7:00am -3:00pm To Exclude Federal Holidays. Any Work Required To Be Completed At Any Other Time Than Noted Above Must Be Requested In Writing To The Contracting Officer's Representative (cor). The Cor Will Review Any Request For A Change In Schedule And Make A Determination. The Contractor Cannot Be Guaranteed A Forty (40) Hour Work Week At The Work Site. Part Of The Working Hours Will Include But Not Limited To: Movement Through The Secure Entrance To The Work Site, Tool Inventories Checklist, And Material Loading And Unloading. description Of Existing Blower Fan Make: Barry Blower Model: Bbc Serial 66-1064 Cfm Analysis Traverse Cfm At Fan: 40480 Total Static: 1.10" Suction: -0.39" Discharge: +0.71 Drive Package Fan Pulley Pd: 38.5" Fan Shaft Diameter: 2.9375" Fan Rpm: 330 Motor Full Pitch: 7.5" Final Motor Pitch: Fixed Motor Shaft Diameter: 1.625" Motor Rpm: 1780 Motor Data Voltage: 210/210/210 Amperage: 1.15 Frame Number 256t Motor Make: Marathon Motor Tag Hp: 20.0 Approximate Bhp: 13.7 Final Hertz Setting: 60.0hz Minimum Hertz Setting: 20.0hz Belt Information Belt Size: B195 Belt Quantity: 4 Pulley Centerline: 61.5" Carriage Adjustment +4.0"/-1.5" The Existing Blower Unit Is Located In The Mechanical Room Of Building 5752. The Mechanical Room Is Considered Below Grade Approximately 14 Feet With An Opening At Grade Level Of Approximately 94.5" Length X 127.5" Width. The Stairwell Is Approximately 48" Wide. The Mechanical Room Has Two (2) Existing Doors That Provide A Double Opening Of Approximately 65.5"x 94". The Existing Blower Unit Is Not In Operation And Currently Has A Seized And Broken Shaft. This Unit Will Be Removed By Fci Fort Dix Prior To Notice To Proceed On A Contract Award. description Of New Centrifugal Blower Unit The Contractor Shall Provide A Blower Unit That Meets The Specifications Provided Below. Fan Type And Performance Specifications Required Type: Bihd (backwards Inclined High Volume Double Width) Volume: 40480 Cfm (actual) Size: 542 Width: 100% Speed: 339 Rpm Max Speed Design: 936 Rpm Fan Static Pressure: 1.10 In.wg Fan Inlet Air Density: 0.0750 Lb/ft Inlet Pressure: 0.0 In.wg Outlet Velocity: 1320 Fpm Operating Temperature: 68 Degrees Farenheit Elevation: 0.0 Ft Asl Fan Shaft Power: 9.52 Hp Cold Start Power(68): 9.52 Hp Static Efficiency 74% Fei: 1.65 Overall Noise Level Measured Approximately 5 Feet: 79dba Open Inlet (approximate). Fan Diameter: 54.25" Discharge: 360 Degrees Rotation: Cw Class: 2 Max Design Temp: 150 Degrees Fahrenheit Max Temperature Change Rate: 15 Degrees Fahrenheit Per Minute Wheel Material: Carbon Steel Airstream Material: Carbon Steel Motor: 20hp, 1800rpm, 460v/60hz/3ph, Tefc, Nema 256t) Osha Guards: Carbon Steel V-belt Drive Ceramic Felt Shaft Seal Flanged And Drilled Inlet/outlet Bolted Access Door Industrial Enamel Coating The Contractor Shall Provide Sheet Metal Work Of Industry Standard To Connect To Existing Ductwork And/or Air Shaft In The Mechanical Room. fall Protection The Contractor Shall Ensure Fall Protection Guard Rails And/or Personal Fall Arrest Systems Are In Place During Installation Of The Blower Unit. Osha Standard(s) 1926.501(b)(2)(ii), 1926.501(b)(3). The Contractor Shall Provide Documentation That Osha Fall Protection Training Has Been Conducted And Completed For All Contractors And/or Sub-contractors Working On The Job Site. delivery Of Materials All Construction Related Equipment And Materials Required For The Contractor To Work On This Project Will Be Processed By The Contractor And Delivered To The Contractors Approved Storage Area. Any Construction Related Deliveries Which Are Delivered On Site, Can Be Received By The Contractor Monday Through Friday, Excluding Federal Holidays Between The Hours Of 7:00am - 3:00pm. The Contractor Will Be Required To Notify The Cor When A Delivery Is Scheduled, And A Contractor Representative Must Be Present At Time Of Delivery. final Inspection And Warranties: The Contractor At A Minimum Shall Meet Manufacturer Recommendations, And Industry Standards Set Forth In Accordance With All Federal, State, And Local Regulations. Upon The Completion Of The Installation, The Contractor Will Inspect And Verify All Work Is Completed To The Satisfaction Of The Contract Officer Representative (cor). The Contractor Shall Perform Operational Testing, Break-in Testing, And Adjustments To The Satisfaction Of The Cor. The Contractor Shall Warrant Its Products And Labor Procured And Installed To Be Free Of Defects In Materials And Workmanship For A Minimum Period Of 12 Months From The Date The System Is Accepted By The Cor. Upon Completion Of The Installation, Testing, And Acceptance, The Contractor Shall Provide The Cor A Hardcopy And/or A Pdf Version Of Maintenance Manuals And Software Manuals. storage Of Tools, Materials, And Equipment Any Contractor Materials, Tools, And/or Equipment That Will Be Required To Be Brought On Site For An Extended Period To Expedite The Project Completion Shall Be Permitted To Be Stored In A Previously Approved Location Agreed Upon By The Contract Officer Representative (cor) And The Contractor. All Contractor Tools Shall Be Inventoried Prior To Entrance And Exit From The Institution Daily. The Contractor Shall Be Permitted To Bring In A Securable (lockable) Jobbox For The Duration Of The Project. The Jobbox Will Be Required To Be Secured When Not In Direct Use And Will Require At A Minimum Of (1) One Padlock(s). Contractor Tools Stored In The Onsite Jobbox Will Require Daily Inventory Checks. A Tool Inventory Form Will Be Provided To Ensure Accountability. Any Tool Considered A High Security Risk Will Be Required To Exit The Institution Grounds Daily. construction Progress Meetings The Contract Officer Representative Or Facility Manager Reserve The Right To Require Weekly Or Bi-weekly Progress Meetings With The Contractor(s) Project Manager To Ensure Scheduling Requirements Are Met In Accordance With This Contract. Meetings Shall Include But Not Limited To Pre-construction Meeting(s) Progress Meeting(s), Meeting Agenda, Minutes, And Construction Schedule. definitions The Contract Officer (co) Executes The Contract On Behalf Of The Government; This Shall Include A Duly Appointed Successor. The Contracting Officer Is The Only Official Authorized To Administer, Modify And/or Terminate The Contract. The Contracting Officer Makes Related Approvals, Determinations, And Finding Pertaining To The Contract And Is The Only Individual On The Project Staff Who Can Obligate Funds On Behalf Of The Government. The Fci Shall Ensure A Contract Officer's Representative (cor) Is Present To Allow Access To All Areas By The Contractor. The Cor Will Be Located At The Project Site And Has Overall Responsibility For The Administration Of The Operations And Activities At The Project Site. The Cor Represents The Contract Officer For All Technical Matters That Arise Under The Contract. The Cor Will Evaluate The Contractor's Performance And Prepare A Performance Report At The End Of The Contract. The Contract Officer Representative (cor) Shall Not And Has No Authority To Re-delegate Authority To Any Other Person, Change Or Modify Any Terms Of The Contract, Obligate The Payment Of Any Money By The Government And/or Cause The Contractor To Incur Cost Not Otherwise Covered By The Contract. The Contractor Shall Provide To The Contract Officer, (3) Three Copies Of The Safety Data Sheet (sds) On All Materials And Substances That May Be Used During The Project. In The Event The Institution Safety Manager Does Not Approve The Material, It Shall Be The Responsibility Of The Contractor To Locate And Procure An Alternative Product. other Consideration Lost Time Due To Security Restrictions/considerations: Contractors Should Plan For A Certain Amount Of Time Accrued For Security Considerations, I.e., Base Security Checkpoint, Check In Screening, Delays Due To Inmate Movements, Institution Lockdowns, Institution Emergencies, Institution Counts Etc. In The Event Of An Institutional Emergency, The Contractor Will Be Instructed To Secure And Stow All Tools, Equipment And Materials, And Contractor Will Be Escorted Off The Institution Grounds. Work Will Be Suspended Until The Institution Emergency Passes. The Work Location Is Considered Inside The Confines Of The Secure Institution. The Institution Reserves The Right To Suspend Work For Any Reason Listed Above. Contractor Will Not Be Allowed To Bring Weapons, Cell Phones Or Any Other Objects That Violate Criminal Laws Or Are Prohibited By Federal Regulations Or Bureau Of Prisons Policies On Institution Grounds. The Contractor Shall Be Responsible For Removing All Waste From The Institution Grounds And Disposing Of In Accordance With All Federal, State, And Local Regulations. institution Securtiy The Contractor Agrees To Adhere To All Regulations As Outlined In Hspd-12 (homeland Security Presidential Directive), Agrees To Adhere To All Regulations Prescribed By The Institution For Safety, Custody And Conduct Of Staff, Contractor Workers And Inmates. The Contractor Will Be Required To Complete A Limited Background Investigation Through The National Crime Information Center (ncic). The Contractor May At Any Time Be Removed From The Institution Grounds At The Discretion Of The Warden. Contractor Employees Working At The Fbop Institution Will Be Subject To A Background Investigation After Award Of The Contract. Contractor Employees Must Complete All Applicable Forms Provided By The Fbop. Following The Investigation, The Fbop Will Provide The Contractor With A List Of Employee's Cleared To Work At The Institution. If A Contractor's Employee Is Not Cleared, That Fact Will Only Be Communicated To The Contractor. No Additional Justification Will Be Released. The Contractor And Their Construction Staff Awarded The Project May Be Required To Attend A Four (4) Hour Orientation And Security Procedures Training. The Contractors And Any Subcontract Staff May Be Required To Attend. This Training Must Be Accomplished Prior To Any Contract Or Subcontract Employee Being Granted Access To Federal Property To Start Work. All Contractors/subcontractors Will Be Issued And Required To Wear A Picture Id/contractor Badge Provided By The Institution. For Security Reasons, The Badge Will Be Worn In A Visible Manner As Directed By The Contracting Officer's Representative. All Contractors And Subcontractors Employees Will Provide A Check List Of All Employees On Site Each Day To The Cor, Verifying The Number Of Workers On Site Each Day And That All Workers Are Approved On Site. payment Terms The Contractor Must Provide A Means For Electronic Payment To Include Bank Routing And Account Number, Payment Terms Are Specified In Far 52.212-4(g). The Government Will Make Payment In Accordance With The Prompt Payment Act (31 U.s.c 3903 And Prompt Payment Regulations At 5 Cfr Part 1315). The Contractor Can However Offer Discount Payment Terms For Prompt Payments As Specified In Block 12 On The Sf 1449 Form Of This Solicitation. Partial Or Half Sessions Will Not Be Authorized For Payment.

Details: Instructions: 1.  The Document(s) Below Contain A Description Of The Mald/mald-j Requirements And A Contractor Capability Survey. The Survey Allows Contractors To Provide Their Company’s Capability. 2.  If, After Reviewing These Documents, You Desire To Participate In The Market Research, You Should Provide Documentation That Supports Your Company’s Capability In Meeting These Requirements.  Failure To Provide Documentation May Result In The Government Being Unable To Adequately Assess Your Capabilities.  If You Lack Sufficient Experience In A Particular Area, Please Provide Details Explaining How You Would Overcome The Lack Of Experience/capabilities In Order To Perform That Portion Of The Requirement (i.e., Teaming, Subcontracting, Etc.). a. Identify Any Areas Of Work That Your Organization Believes Should Be Broken Out Exclusively For Small Business. 3.  Both Large And Small Businesses Are Encouraged To Participate In This Market Research.  Joint Ventures Or Teaming Arrangements Are Encouraged. 4.  Questions Relative To This Market Survey Should Be Addressed To The Pco: adm-160b - Miniature Air-launched Decoy (mald)/adm-160c/c-1 - Miniature Air-launched Decoy Jammer (mald-j) Contractor Logistics Support (cls), 5-year Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (idiq) purpose/description the Government Is Conducting Market Research To Identify Potential Sources Of Supply That Possess The Repair Data, Expertise, Capabilities, Experience, And Qualifications To Provide Contractor Logistics Support (cls) Of The Adm-160b And Adm-160c/c-1; Also Known As The Mald And Mald-j Missile. This Services Procurement Entails The Program Management, Logistics Support And Sustaining Engineering Required To Support The Operations And Support (o&s) Phase Of The Systems Life-cycle, And Requires Continuous Surveillance Of System Safety, Reliability, Performance, And Effectiveness. The Mald/mald-j, Weapon System Elements, Entail The Missile And Its Sections; Range Safety System (rss), Containers, And Support/test Equipment: noun                                                                                                 Nsn adm-160b (mald)                                                                         1410-01-528-9851 adm-160c (mald-j)                                                                       1410-01-574-1975 adm-160c-1 (mald-j) (gains Ii)                                               1410-01-642-4122 datm-160 (mald)                                                                          1410-01-544-8561 datm-160-2 (mald)                                                                      1410-01-611-9231 adm-160c Flight Test Vehicle                                                         1410-01-622-2814 adm-160c-1 Flight Test Vehicle                                                      1410-01-642-4122 cnu-683/e Ship/stor Container                                                        8140-01-540-7921 cnu-683a/e Ship/stor Container                                                     8140-01-590-6511 test Program Set; Digital An/gyq-79a                                          6625-01-535-4586 (cmbre)                         note: Throughout The Course Of This Document, The Adm-160b (decoy) And Adm-160c/c-1 (jammer) Will Both Be Referred To As The Mald Unless Specified Otherwise. this Requirement Is For Cls Services That Entail, Program Management (pm) Support, Integrated Logistics Support (ils) Management, And Sustaining Engineering Management Support Activities Required To Keep Fielded Mald Missiles And System Elements Operational And Meeting Minimum Availability Requirements Throughout The Period Of Performance. The Governments Cls Services Strategy Is Projected To Be A Five-year Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quaintly (idiq) Contract, Beginning 1qfy25, Continuing Through Fy30. The Scope Of This Effort Includes But Are Not Limited To The Following: resolve Technical Issues With Tactical And Training Missiles (includes Pre-operational And Fielded Issues) For Non-warranty Items. update Reliability Asset Monitoring (ram)/tactical Munitions Reporting System (tmrs) As Actions Occur For All Missile Configurations Managed In Ram. Review Ram Data For Issues And Update Databases With Issue Resolutions. Provide As- Maintained Configuration, Repair/depot Details, And Configuration Updates As Actions Occur. provide Data Management (dm) Support Associated With The Maintenance And Repair Of Missiles And Equipment. support Mald Compatibility With Future Common Munition Built In Test (bit)/reprogramming Equipment (cmbre) Cyber Enhancement (ce) Development. provide Cmbre Map Source Code Updates And Testing To Support Configuration Changes To The Cmbre Or Ofs Changes To The Missile. support Meetings, Working Groups And Technical Reviews As Requested By The Program Office, And Support Program Management Reviews (pmrs) At The Contractor’s Facility. provide Missile Diagnostics And Screening And Potential Repair For Non-warranted Missiles Returned To Letterkenny Munition Center (lemc). travel To Conus (minot, Barksdale, Hill Air Force Bases And Lemc) Operating Locations To Support Stockpile Inspection, Testing, Analysis And Possible Field Repairs.  This Scope Of Effort Will Consist Of One Person, For Five (5) Days At Each Denoted Location. travel To Oconus (korea, Japan, Germany, Guam, And United Arab Emirates) Operating Locations To Support Stockpile Inspection, Testing, Analysis And Possible Field Repairs Of Discrepant Missile(s)/containers And, If Required, Provide Maintenance And Load Training. provide Failure/damage/repair Summaries On All Failures. provide Analysis And Input To Deficiency Reports Submitted In The Joint Deficiency Review System (jdrs).  Provide Log File Analysis On Failed Bit. provide Technical, Management, And Process Support Necessary To Update Sw And Documentation, And Shall Provide Sw Support Services For The User. software Change Notices (scns) And Mald Configuration Control Board (ccb) Support. technical Order Review Support For Reviewing Afto 22/27 Change Requests.  technical Order Source Data Change Support, Including Illustration Support To Implement Approved Changes. support For Implementation Of Class Ii Engineering Changes Approved By The Mald Configuration Control Board (ccb). support And Participate In The Validation And Verification Of New Usg Ofs And Munitions Application Program (map) Software Releases For Fielded Systems. support Unplanned Technical Documentation Efforts Due To Safety, Developmental Configuration, Or Other Hw/sw Engineering Change Orders. prepare Change Impact Documentation On Applicable Class I Changes That Affect Explosive Components To Obtain Concurrence From Government Review Agencies, Including The Air Force Non-nuclear Munitions Safety Board (nnmsb). coordinate With The Government To Maintain The Nnmsb Concurrence For The Mald/mald-j Configurations. prepare And Coordinate Necessary Documentation To Maintain Appropriate Hazard Classifications For The Mald/mald-j Configurations, And Applicable Subsystems. manage Gfp To Comply With Far Subpart 45.1, 52.245-1, Dfars 252.245-7001, Dfars 252.245-7002, Dfars 252.245-7003, Dfars 252.245-7004, And Dfars 252.211-7007. support For Financial Improvement And Audit Remediation (fiar) Physical Audits And Associated Requests For Government Furnished Property (gfp)-related Reports And Data.  Data Includes, But Is Not Limited To, Applicable Reports From Gfp Accountable Systems As Well As Supplier Systems, When Property Is Physically At The Supplier Location. Provide Gfp Management And Accountability Process Documentation, And Other Fiar Requests. at The End Of Each Month, Provide An Inventory Report In Excel Of All Combat Ammunition System (cas) Reportable On-hand Contractor Possessed Munitions (cpm), And Receipts And Shipments Since The Previous Report. repair, Maintain, And Overhaul Government Property Furnished For The Execution Of The Contract. provide Reliability And Failure Analysis Program Management provide Failure Review Board (frb) Support To Investigate, Accomplish Necessary Analysis, Determine Root Cause And Develop Corrective Actions, And Provide A Final Frb Report. maintain A Classified Network To Support Requisite Mald Activities provide Support To Include But Not Limited To Weapon System Evaluation Program (wsep), Force Development Exercise (fde), Interface Control Working Groups (icwgs), Technical Interchange Meetings (tims), Test Program Working Groups (tpwgs), Interface Control Documentation (icds) Or Other Operational Tests Data, Contract Data Requirements Lists (cdrls), Monthly Reports, Testing Results, Transportation Of Test Articles, Field Activities, E.g. provide Hardware, Test Software And Test Support For Mald And/or Mald-j Software Verification Testing, To Include, But Not Limited To, Software Integration Laboratory, Production Verification Testing (pvt),  And Reliability Assessment Testing, E.g. support Service Life Extension Studies Which Includes, But Is Not Limited To, Data, Analysis, Reports, Component Testing, And Participation In Meetings As Required. support Mald Integration In Objective Or Foreign Military Sales (fms) Aircraft, As Required. perform Depot Level Maintenance, Repair, Reconfiguration And Spares Management On Mald System Assets. provide Modeling &simulation .e.g. Guidance Navigation & Control (gnc) & 6 Degrees Of Freedom (dof) manage A Diminishing Manufacturing Sources And Material Shortages (dmsms) Program That Addresses Out Of Production (oop) Configurations Of The Mald Weapon System provide Range System Safety (rss) Management, Refurbishment, And Integration To Support Test Events provide Risk Management To Support The Identification, Assessment, Prioritization And Mitigation Of Risks Associated With The Program raytheon Missiles & Defense (rmd) Is The Current Producer And Sustainment Provider For The Mald And Mald-j Weapon Systems And Is The Only Known Company That Has Detailed Knowledge Necessary To Provide The Required Mald Specific Support.  No Government Owned Technical Data Package (tdp) Exists To Provide To Other Companies. Therefore, The Government Is Unable To Provide Government Property/government Special Tooling/special Test Equipment/technical Data Packages And/or Samples To Prospective Sources Because The Government Is Currently Sole Source To Rms. prospective Contractors Shall Furnish All Material, Support Equipment, Tools, Test Equipment, And Services.  The Contractor Is Responsible For Providing, Maintaining, And Calibrating All Support Equipment Required At Their Facility Or A Subcontractor’s Facility.  Contractor Furnished Material Or Parts Used For Replacement Shall Equal Or Exceed The Quality Of The Original Material Or Parts. contractors/institutions Responding To This Market Research Are Placed On Notice That Participation In This Survey May Not Ensure Participation In Future Solicitations Or Contract Awards.  The Government Will Not Reimburse Participants For Any Expenses Associated With Their Participation In This Survey. contractor Capability Survey part I.  Business Information             Please Provide The Following Business Information For Your Company/institution And For Any Teaming Or Joint Venture Partners: ·    Company/institute Name: ·    Address: ·    Point Of Contact: ·    Cage Code: phone Number: e-mail Address: web Page Url: ·    Size Of Business Pursuant To North American Industry Classification System (naics) Code: 336414 Guided Missile And Space Vehicle Manufacturing.                Based On The Above Naics Code, State Whether Your Company Is: small Business                                                (yes / No) woman Owned Small Business                      (yes / No) small Disadvantaged Business                       (yes / No) 8(a) Certified                                                  (yes / No) hubzone Certified                                        (yes / No) veteran Owned Small Business                      (yes / No) service Disabled Veteran Small Business      (yes / No) system For Award Management (sam)         (yes / No) a Statement As To Whether Your Company Is Domestically Or Foreign Owned (if Foreign, Please Indicate The Country Of Ownership). email Responses Must Be Received No Later Than Close Of Business 23 Jan 2024. Please Email Responses To: ms. Marwa Fuller Marwa.fuller@us.af.mil mr. Jerry Brown Jerry.brown.14@us.af.mil part Ii. Capability Survey Questions general Capability Questions: describe Briefly The Capabilities Of Your Facility And Nature Of The Goods And/or Services You Provide.  Include A Description Of Your Staff Composition And Management Structure. describe Your Company's Past Experience On Previous Projects Similar In Complexity To The Requirements Described Herein.  Include Contract Numbers, A Brief Description Of The Work Performed, Period Of Performance, Agency/organization Supported, And Individual Point Of Contact (contracting Officer Or Program Manager). describe Your Company’s Experience In Repairing The Nsns Listed Above That Comprise The Weapons System Elements Described In The Above Mentioned. describe Your Company's Capabilities For Generating, Handling, Processing And Storing Classified Material And Data. describe Your Company's Capabilities And Experience In Generating Technical Data, Engineering Drawings And Manuals.  Identify The Software Programs Utilized To Generate These Data Products And What Formats Are Available For Delivered Items. what Is Your Company’s Current Maximum Capacity Per Month For This Particular Type Of Requirement?  Provide Information On Any Facility Reserves You May Possess To Increase Capacity In The Event Of An Immediate Need Do To Critical Operational Mission Requirements. what Quality Assurance Processes, Certifications, And Test Qualification Practices Does Your Company Employ?  Provide A Description Of Your Quality Program (iso 9001, As9100, Etc.). provide A Detailed Quality Plan Implementing As9100 (or Equivalent). repair Questions: describe Your Capabilities And Experience In Repairing Existing Systems/equipment (hardware And Software) To Solve Maintenance And Support Problems Inherent In The Depot Environment. describe Your Capabilities And Experience In Developing/modifying Repair Or Maintenance Procedures.  Include Associated Upgrade Of Technical Orders And Preparation Of New Technical Orders. state The Types Of Diagnostic And Troubleshooting Tools Utilized For Efforts Such As This. demonstrate Your Ability And Experience In The Repair Of The Same Or Similar Missile Systems By Providing The Following Information On The Same Or Similar Items: contract Number procuring Agency contract Value number Of Assets Shipped provide Your Commercial Manual(s) Or Acceptance Test Procedures (atp) And Your Rights To These Manuals And Or Atp Used In The Depot Level Repair, Functional/operational Checks, And Sell-off Of The Same Or Similar Assets For Government Engineer Review. describe Your Capabilities And Experience In Test, Evaluation, Repair Or Maintenance Procedures Relative To The Same Or Similar Assets. describe Your Configuration Management Processes And How You Identify And Resolve Parts Obsolescence And Diminishing Manufacturing Sources Problems? discuss Your Process For Addressing Any Fit, Form, And Or Function Issues That May Arise Out Of This Effort. describe Your Process For Maintaining Inventory Records And Reporting Contractor Possessed Munitions (cpm), On Hand/work-in-process Balances And Repair Status To Your Customer.  describe Your Process For Defueling And Fueling Missile Systems To Include Commensurate Support Equipment Utilized In The Process. include A Detailed Listing Of Facilities And Equipment, Including Quantities, Required To Satisfy The Requirements Of This Effort. provide An Outline Of The Proposed Process, Including Inspections. state The Type Of Test Procedures Your Firm Anticipates To Support This Effort. state The Type Of Inspection Processes Your Firm Anticipates To Employ To Support This Effort. e.g. Lat e.g. Atp e.g. Fqt how Will Your Organization Address The Absence Of Drawings, Specifications, Technical Data, Test Procedures, Etc.? if The Item Cannot Be Repaired In Total, State What Your Organization Can Repair. state Any Technology Insertion Ideas For The Item That Would Be Suitable For This Effort. engineering Services Questions describe Your Services Capabilities And Experience With Regard To The Requirements Of This Effort. describe Your Capabilities And Experience In Developing And Executing Ordnance Assessment Program Plan (oapp)? demonstrate Your Ability And Experience For The Same Or Similar Services, Which Are Currently Provided In The Commercial And/or Military Environment By Providing The Following Information On The Same Or Similar Items: contract Number procuring Agency contract Value services Provided describe Your Capabilities And Experience In Any Required Test, Evaluation, And Repair Processes/procedures With Regard To The Same Or Similar Items. describe Your Capabilities And Experience To Provide Failure Review Board (frb) Support To Investigate, Accomplish Necessary Analysis, Determine Root Cause And Develop Corrective Actions, And Provide A Final Frb Report.  describe Your Capabilities And Experience In Providing Weapon System Evaluation Program (wsep) And Range Safety System (rss) Management Support To Include The Collection And Valuation Of Telemetry And Performance Data. a)   Contract Number b)   Procuring Agency c)   Contract Value d)   Services Provided describe Your Capabilities And Experience In Any Required Test, Evaluation, And Repair Processes/procedures With Regard To The Same Or Similar Items/tasks. describe Your Process For Providing Sustainment Engineering Support To In-service Systems In Their Operational Environments. how Will Your Organization Address The Absence Of Drawings, Specifications, Technical Data, Test Procedures, Etc d.  Logistics Support Services Questions describe Your Services Capabilities And Experience With Regard To The Requirements Of This Effort. describe Your Capabilities And Experience In Managing Logistics Support Activities To Include Technical Documentation, Training Development And Delivery, Depot Support And The Delivery And Management Of Gfp, Including Support Development Of Mald Test Configurations. describe Your Capabilities And Experience With Delivery Management, Stockpile Management, And Other General Logistics Support Activities demonstrate Your Ability And Experience For The Same Or Similar Services, Which Are Currently Provided In The Commercial And/or Military Environment By Providing The Following Information On The Same Or Similar Items: contract Number procuring Agency contract Value services Provided

Details: Sources Sought Notice: 19inle24i0021 Inl Colombia Aml Campaign (pcs: R708 Naics: 541810) background: to Effectively Combat Money Laundering (ml) And Financing Of Terrorism (ft), A Comprehensive Strategy Is Required To Strengthen The Prevention, Detection, Investigation And Sanctions Of These Phenomena. In Recent Years, The Colombian State Has Focused Its Efforts On Training Programs Aimed At Increasing The Tools And Knowledge Of The Authorities In Charge Of This Matter, To Whom It Corresponds: I) Law Enforcement, Ii) intelligence Work, And Iii) Acting As Judges And Prosecutors Involved In Money Laundering And Non Conviction Asset Forfeiture Proceedings. One Of The Fields That Has Not Been Sufficiently Developed Is Public Policies For F Promoting And Fostering Strategies For A Culture Of Legality In The Prevention Of Money Laundering And The Financing Of Terrorism. this Sources Sought Notice Is Issued For Planning Market Research Purposes Only, And Does Not Constitute A Solicitation For Proposals, Offers, Bids, And/or Quotes. This Is Not An Announcement Of A Forthcoming Solicitation, Or Confirmation That The Government Will Contract For The Items Contained In The Sources Sought, Nor Is Any Commitment On The Part Of The Government To Award A Contract Implied. Responses To This Notice Will Assist The Government In Identifying Potential Sources And In Determining If A Service-disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (sdvosb), Small Disadvantaged Businesses 8(a), Historically Underutilized Business Zone Small Business (hubzone), Or Women-owned Small Business (wosb) Set-aside Of The Solicitation Is Appropriate, And In Determining Whether This Approach To Securing Contracting Support Is Practicable. Respondents Are Advised That The Government Will Not Pay For Any Information Or Administrative Cost Incurred In Response To This Sources Sought. Responses To This Notice Will Not Be Returned. the Following Information Is Requested In This Rfi/sources Sought: 1. Company Name, Point Of Contact, Phone Number, And Address; 2. Uei Number And Cage Code; 3. Interest In Nature Of Participation [e.g., Prime Contractor, Teaming Partner, Primary Subcontractor]; 4. Sdvosb/hubzone/8(a)/wosb Certification For Applicable Naics; 5. Statement Of Capabities Applicable To This Requirement; 6. Three Examples Of Relevant And Recent (with Last Three Years) Past Performance; 7. Questions, Clarifications And/or Recommendations To Inl To Inform A Subsequent Notice Of Funding Opportunity. interested Contractors May Provide The Above Information Via E-mail To The Addresses Listed Below. Information Submitted Must Be In Sufficient Detail As To Allow For A Thorough Government Review Of Firm's Interest And Capabilities. This Information Is Due No Later Than Friday, July 26, 2024 At 5:00 Pm Est. primary Point Of Contact: michele Coccovizzo senior Contract Support Specialist coccovizzoml@state.gov scope Of Work the Main Objective Of The Campaign For A Culture Of Legality And Prevention Of Money Laundering And Financing Of Terrorism - Ml/ft Is To Raise Public Awareness Of These Phenomena, As Well As To Publicize Their Effects In The Social, Political, Legal, Economic, And Cultural Spheres. It Is Also Expected That The Campaign, With A National And Regional Focus, Will Prioritize The Designated Non-financial Activities And Professions (dnfbps), Which Include Sectors Such As Lawyers, Accountants, Dealers In Precious Stones And Metals, Gold Traders, Real Estate Agents And Gambling. summary Of Requirements the Main Objective Of This Campaign For A Culture Of Legality And Prevention Of Money Laundering And Financing Of Terrorism - Ml/ft Is To Raise Public Awareness Of These Phenomena, As Well As To Publicize Their Effects In The Social, Political, Legal, Economic, And Cultural Spheres. it Is Expected That This Initiative Will Achieve: a 30% Increase In The Number Of Complaints Filed In The Uiaf's "infórmenos" Channel By Citizens From All Over The Country. a 30% Increase In The Number Of Complaints Filed In The Uiaf's "infórmenos" Channel By The Inhabitants Of The 10 Departments And 11 Territorial Entities Selected For This Campaign. a 30% Increase In The Number Of Suspicious Transaction Reports (strs), With Special Emphasis On Designated Non-financial Businesses And Professions (dnfbps). as Specific Objectives The Campaign Should Consider: national Approach increase Citizens' Awareness, At The National Level, Of The Risk Signs Of Illicit Activities Related To Money Laundering And The Importance Of Reporting Them In A Timely Manner To The Corresponding Authorities. strengthen Citizens' Understanding, At The National Level, Of The Crime Of Money Laundering And Its Legal Consequences, As A Deterrent For Those Who Are Thinking Of Getting Involved In These Illicit Activities. encourage Citizens To Report Through The Uiaf's "inform Us" Link When They Become Aware Of Any Illicit Activity Or Suspicious Operation. territorial Approach: create Public Awareness Among Citizens About The Implications Of Money Laundering And Terrorist Financing On The Economy, Politics And Society As A Whole. This Campaign Is Expected To Focus On 10 Departments And 11 Territorial Entities, Questioning The Inhabitants Of Each Region About The Main Money Laundering Crimes That Affect Their Region. increase Citizens' Awareness, In The Selected Departments And Territorial Entities, Of The Risk Signs Of Illicit Activities Related To Money Laundering And The Importance Of Reporting Them In A Timely Manner Through The Means Available For This Purpose. strengthen The Understanding Of Citizens, In The Selected Departments And Territorial Entities, About The Crime Of Money Laundering And Its Legal Consequences, As A Deterrent For Those Who Are Thinking Of Getting Involved In These Illicit Activities. it Is Also Expected That The Campaign, With A National And Regional Focus, Will Prioritize The Designated Non-financial Activities And Professions (dnfbps), Which Include Sectors Such As Lawyers, Accountants, Dealers In Precious Stones And Metals, Gold Traders, Real Estate Agents And Gambling. period And Deliverables Or End Products (a)period Of Performance: It Is Expected That During 2024 - 2025 The Campaigns With National And Regional Focus Will Be Produced And Disseminated. (b)deliverables it Is Expected To Produce And Disseminate A Comprehensive Campaign To Promote A Culture Of Legality And Prevention Of Money Laundering And Financing Of Terrorism, Focused On The Following Areas: campaign With A National Focus: It Will Seek To Raise Public Awareness Of The Importance Of Understanding And Combating These Illicit Practices, Highlighting Their Negative Consequences On The Stability And Security Of The Country. Various Means Of Communication, Both Traditional And Digital, Will Be Used To Reach A Wide Audience And Promote The Active Participation Of Society In The Prevention And Reporting Of These Crimes. Through Clear And Accessible Messages, Civic Commitment And Citizen Collaboration In The Fight Against Money Laundering And The Financing Of Terrorism Will Be Encouraged, Thus Contributing To Strengthen The Social Fabric And Protect The Fundamental Values Of The Nation. campaign With A Territorial Approach: It Will Seek To Highlight How These Crimes Not Only Impact In Economic And Financial Terms, But Also Have Profound Consequences On The Social Fabric, Political Stability, The Legal System, And The Cultural Wealth Of Communities. This Initiative Seeks Not Only To Inform About The Risks And Consequences Of These Illicit Practices, But Also To Encourage Greater Citizen Participation In The Prevention And Reporting Of These Crimes. it Is Also Expected That The Campaign With A National And Regional Focus Will Prioritize Designated Non-financial Businesses And Professions - Dnfbps. (c)delivery Schedule for Each Of The Campaigns, The Following Phases Are Envisaged: first Phase: Production Of The Campaign. maximum Duration: 6 Months From The Signing Of The Contract With The Specialized Company. During This Period, The Following Activities Will Be Carried Out: development Of The Creative Concept: The Marketing Company Is Expected To Generate Creative And Original Ideas That Capture The Attention Of The Target Audience And Convey The Desired Message Of The National And Regional Campaign To Be Carried Out. The Marketing Company Is Expected To Have An Educator And A Specialist In The Prevention And Fight Against Money Laundering And Financing Of Terrorism Within Its Team. production Of Advertising Materials: Creation Of Various Advertising Materials, Such As Visual, Print And Digital Media Ads, Promotional Videos, Images For Social Networks, Talks, Etc. planning Of Marketing Strategies: Elaboration Of A Detailed Plan For The Dissemination Of The Campaign. This May Include The Selection Of Appropriate Distribution Channels, Scheduling Of Social Media Posts, Promotional Events, Among Others. resource Management And Timeline: The Contracted Marketing Company Is Expected To Present A Plan To Efficiently Manage The Resources Required For The Production Of The Campaign, As Well As A Clear Timeline With Deadlines For Each Stage Of The Process. second Phase: Launch Of The Campaign At National And Regional Level. planning The Launch Event: Plan And Organize Two Launch Events, One In Bogota And The Other In The Capital Of The Department Selected By The Contractor. This Includes The Search And Reservation Of Venues, Transportation Logistics, Catering, Among Others. development Of Promotional Materials: The Marketing Company Will Design And Produce Promotional Materials For The Launch Events, Such As Banners, Brochures, Visual Presentations, Among Others, That Are Consistent With The Brand Identity And Campaign Message. media Coverage: The Marketing Company Will Coordinate Media Coverage Of The Launch Events, Including Communication With Regional And National Media, Preparation Of Press Releases, And Management Of Interviews And Social Media Coverage. protocol And Guest Services: The Marketing Company Will Be In Charge Of Protocol During The Launch Events, Ensuring That Guests Are Properly Received And Attended To. evaluation And Follow-up: An Evaluation Will Be Carried Out After The Launch Events To Measure Their Impact And Effectiveness, And The Marketing Company Will Provide Detailed Reports On The Results Obtained. third Phase Of The Campaign: Dissemination Of The Campaign.: duration: 6 Months Of Divulgation And Dissemination. once The Campaign Is Fully Developed, It Will Move On To The Disclosure And Dissemination Phase, Which Will Have The Following Elements: dissemination Strategy Planning: The Marketing Firm Will Develop A Detailed Plan For The Promotion And Dissemination Of The Campaign In The Various Selected Communication Channels. This May Include The Most Appropriate Traditional And Digital Media, The Scheduling Of Publications In Social Networks, Participation In Relevant Events, Among Others. production And Distribution Of Advertising Materials: Distribution Of The Approved Creative Materials During The Production Phase, Ensuring That They Meet Quality Standards And Comply With The Campaign's Objectives. media Coverage: The Marketing Firm Will Coordinate Media Coverage Of The Campaign, Including Communication With Traditional And Digital Media, Drafting Press Releases, And Managing Interviews And Social Media Coverage. there Will Be Ongoing Evaluation Of The Results Of The Campaign's Outreach, Using Metrics Such As Reach, Interaction And Conversion, And That The Marketing Firm Should Provide Periodic Reports On The Progress Of The Outreach. mechanisms Will Be Put In Place To Review And Approve Creative Materials During The Production Process To Ensure That They Conform To Quality Standards And Meet Campaign Objectives In Coordination With The Contractor. regular And Transparent Communication From The Marketing Company Is Expected, As Well As Periodic Reports On The Progress Of The Campaign Production. (d)coordinating Performance/ Delivery Schedules the Period Of Performance And Delivery Schedule Should Relate To Any Interface Requirements Of The Workbeing Performed. If The Contract Product Depends On Other U.s. Government Actions, Then Deliveries Should Be Scheduled To Coincide Withthoserelated Actions. If There Is No Such Interdependency Of Delivery Dates, Then The Period Of Performance May Be Specified As Number Of Days After Contract Award. progress And Compliance (a)progress And Status Reports a. Contractor Preparation And Submission Of Technical And Compliance Progress Reports May Be Required For The Contracting Officer And Contracting Officer’s Representative (cor) To Track The Ongoing Status Of A Contract. Design Such Reports To Reveal The Information Required To Keep The Contracting Officer, Cor, And Contractor Knowledgeable About The Contract. b. The 41 U.s.c. 2301, Implemented Infar 48cfr Subpart 4.5, Provides Forthe Use Of"electronic Commerce" In Federal Acquisition Whenever Practicable Or Cost Effective. When Electronic Data Interchangeisnot Used,48 Cfr 4.302requires The Department To Have Contractorssubmit Paper Documents To The U.s. Governmentprinted Or Copied Double-sided On At Least 30 Percent Postconsumer Fiber Recycled Paper. Keep In Mind That Contractors Include As Part Of Their Price The Costs Associated With Generating Required Reports. So, To Save The U.s. Government Money And To Avoid Wasting Paper, Do Not Request Paperwork Or Reports From Contractors That Will Either Not Bereviewedor Will Not Provide Useful Information. c. Specify Any Progress Report Requirements And Discuss Those Areas The Reports Are To Cover, The Format, The Criteria To Be Used In Accepting Reports, The Number Of Copies The Contractor Should Submit, And To Whom They Should Be Submitted As Shown In The Followingexample: example: Progress Report Requirement a. The Contractor Shall Furnish ____ Copies Of A Monthly-letter Type Progress Report To The Contracting Officer On Or Before The ____ Of The Month Following The Calendar Month Being Reported. One Copy Shall Also Be Furnished To The Cor. b. Each Report Shall Contain Concise Statements Covering The ____________ Activities. The Contractor Shall Deliver Copies Of The Monthly Progress Report And Transmittal Letter To The Contracting Officer At The Following Address: ________________________________ d. If The Contracting Officer Chooses To Require Contractor Reports, Consider Including One Or More Of The Following Kinds Of Information For The Reporting Period: (1) A Clear And Complete Account Of The Work Performed On Each Task; (2) Notification Of Any Changes In Key Personnel Associated With The Contract; (3) Projected Schedule Of The Work To Be Accomplished During The Next Reporting Period And Until Contract Completion; (4) Description Of The Approach Taken, Progress In Achieving Contract Objectives, And Estimate Of Percentage Of Technical Work Completed; (5) Description Of Any Problems Encountered Or Anticipated That Will Affect The Completion Of The Contract Within The Time And Fiscal Constraints Set Forth In The Contract, Together With Recommended Solutions, Or, A Statement That No Problems Were Encountered; Or (6) Summary Of Any Problems Or Concerns Requiring U.s. Government Guidance Or Assistance. e. If The Contract Requires Contractor Reports, The Contracting Officer And Cor May Wish To Develop A Report Format (such As A "fill In The Blanks"- Type Report) And Include It In The Solicitation. Left To Develop Their Own Formats, Contractors May Not Report Bad News Or Provide Needed Regular Status Reports. (b)inspection And Acceptance a. The U.s. Government Will Inspect To Determine Contractor Compliance With The Contract, Including Far48 Cfr 46.000quality And Quantity Requirements. This Is Done In Conjunction With The Quality Assurance Plan (qap). The Qap Is Typically Referenced In The Performance Work Statement (pws) Or Section E Ofthe Contract. However, In Most Instances, Due To Its Size, It Is A Separate Contract Exhibit. In Addition, There May Be Cases When The U.s. Government Determines As Part Of Its Acquisition Strategy To Allow Contractors To Propose Their Own Qap Or Specific Contents Of The Qap To Be Incorporated Into The Contract. b. Qap Content: The Qap States The U.s. Government’s Performance Expectations (i.e., Standards And Acceptable Quality Levels For Outcomes Or Tasks), How Often Deliverables Or Services Will Be Monitored And Evaluated, And If There Are Any Positive Or Negative Incentives Regarding Performance. c. The Principal Method Of Surveillance Used Is Inspection. The U.s. Government Also Uses Checklists, Spot Checks, And Customer Complaints To Measure Contractor Performance. u.s. Government-furnishedproperty(gfp), Data, Or Services (a)u.s. Government Property/facilities n/a (b)insurance the Contractor May Be Required To Purchase Liability Or Auto Insurance (48 Cfr 28.307-2) When Performing Work On A U.s. Government Facility. When The Defense Base Act (42 U.s.c. 1651)applies, Overseas Contract Performance May Require The Purchase Of Insurance. Reference The Far48 Cfr 28.305requirements And Far Clause48 Cfr 52.228-3, Worker's Compensation Insurance (defense Base Act). special Considerations (a)u.s. Government-furnishedmaterial if The Contracting Officer’s Representative (cor) Considers It Appropriate To Furnish The Contractor With Certain Expendable Items Necessary For Contract Performance, Set Reasonable Limits On The Amounts The U.s. Government Will Supply, And Require The Contractor To Pay For Any Additional Quantities Required. The Objective Is To Create A Financial Incentive For The Contractor To Carefully Manage The Use Of The Materials, And To Discipline Employees Who Fail To Take Proper Care Of The Items.reference48 Cfr 45.101for The Definition Of "material." (b)special Terms And Conditions describe Any Special Provisions Or Situations About Which The Contractor Should Be Informed.this Would Include Requirements To Use The Synchronized Pre-deployment Operational Tracker (spot) System To Register Contractors Deploying To Contingency Operations And Any Pre-deployment Training Or Orientation Requirements. (reference48 Cfr 52.225-19, Paragraph G, And Pib 2008-15.) (c)travel n/a references (applicable Documents) a. Provide A List (by Title And Number, If Any) Of All Documents, Or Parts Of Documents, Referred To Elsewhere In The Performance Work Statement (pws). The List May Include Scholarly Studies, Technical Reports And Publications, Specifications, Standards, And Other Materials Needed To Clarify Or Support The Work. b.merely Listing The Documents In This Section Does Not Establish A Contractual Obligation To Adhere To Any Provisions Contained Inthe Documents. You Must State Any Such Obligation Within The Pws. Be Sure To Limit The Obligation To Document Provisions Which Apply To Specific Tasks And Which Are Clearly Not In Conflict With Other Provisions Presented In The Pws. c. Explain Where The Materials May Be Obtained, Or Where And When It Will Be Made Available For Review. If Accessto The Documentsis Too Difficult Or Expensive, It May Limit The Number Of Willing Offerors, Or, In Extreme Circumstances, Serve As A Basis For A Protest. attachments a. It May Sometimes Be Necessary To Include Rather Lengthy Materials In The Solicitation Itself, So That Offerors Will Have Sufficient Information To Prepare Adequate Proposals. The Materials Will Be Included In The Solicitation As Attachments To The Performance Work Statement (pws). b. If Youneedto Include Attachments To The Pws: (1) Include Only Materials That Are Necessary To The Offeror's Understanding Of The Requirement; (2) State In The Body Of The Pws (in The Background Section Or The Detailed Work Requirements Section, For Example) That Such Attachments Are Provided, As Well As Their Purpose; (3) Indicate, As A Prefatory Note To The Attachments, Whether The Material Is Provided Merely As Background Information Or Whether Portions Of The Material Set Forth Contractual Obligations; And (4) Include Copies Of The Material To Be Attached In The Procurement Request. b.u.s. Government-furnished Property (gfp) Or Data n/a c. Special Considerations (1) Determine What Additional, Relevant Information Should Be Made Known To The Contractor; (2) State Where Performance Is To Take Place; (3) State Whether Travel Will Be Requiredand For What Purpose; And (4) State Whether There Are Any Special Safety, Security, Or Operational Considerations.

Details: Request For Proposal Debris Removal And Site Management For Debris Reduction And Emergency Roadway Debris Clearance Objective: It Is The Intent Of The City Of Walker (“owner”) To Obtain Proposals From Qualified Firms To Establish A Standby Contract For Debris Removal And Site Management For Debris Reduction, Emergency Roadway Debris Clearance And Waterway Debris Removal. These Services Will Not Be Authorized Until Such Time As A Notice To Proceed Has Been Issued; Typically, In Response To A Natural Or Man-made Disaster. Definitions: Whenever, In These Instructions, The Terms Defined In The Contract Are Used (or Pronouns Used In Their Place), The Intent And Meaning Of Such Terms Shall Be Interpreted As Indicated In The Contract. In Addition, The Following Definitions Shall Apply: Proposal Means An Executed Formal Document Submitted To The Owner Stating The Goods, Consultant Services, And/or Services, As Applicable, Offered By The Proposer To Satisfy The Needs As Requested In The Request For Proposal. Contract Means The Agreement Between The Successful Contractor(s) And The Owner In The Form Attached And Included In This Rfp Document. Goods, Consultant Services, And/or Services, As Applicable, Mean: This Standby Contract Is For Debris Removal And Site Management For Debris Reduction, Emergency Roadway Debris Clearance And Waterway Debris Removal. Rfp Documents Means This Entire Rfp Document, All Attachments, Instructions To Proposers, And Any Addendums Issued Prior To The Date And Time Of Submittal Of The Proposals. Contractor Or Prospective Contractor Or Proposer Means Any Person Or Firm Having A Contract With Or Proposing To The Owner As A Result Of This Rfp. 3.items Included With Request For Proposal: Cover Sheet, Owners Proposal Letter, Request For Proposalscope Of Work Pricing Schedule Sample Prospective Contractors Proposal Letter 4.submission Of Proposal: Submittal: Proposals Shall Be Enclosed In An Opaque Sealed Envelope Or Package, Addressed To The Owner. The Name And Address Of The Prospective Contractor, The Date And Hour Of The Proposal Submittal, And The Title “request For Proposals For Debris Removal And Site Management For Debris Reduction, Emergency Roadway Debris Clearance And Waterway Debris Removal” Rfp Shall Be Placed On The Outside Of The Envelope. All Items Required For A Responsive Proposal Shall Be Included. It Is The Responsibility Of The Proposer To Ensure That The Proposal Package Is Complete And Received At The Proper Time. Examination Of Rfp Documents: It Is The Responsibility Of Each Proposer Before Submitting A Proposal, To: A) Examine The Rfp Documents Thoroughly; And B) Consider And Comply With All Federal, State And Local Laws And Regulations, And Local Conditions That May Affect Cost, Progress, Or Performance Of The Project. Format: Proposals Must Follow The Format Of The Rfp And Be Structured So As To Follow The Required Sequence. Each Contractor Shall Submit Seven (7) Complete Sets Of The Proposal (one Hard Copy Marked “original” And Six (6) Marked “copy”) And One Electronic Copy On A Disc, Cd Or Thumb Drive. Email Copies And Fax Copies Shall Not Be Accepted. Experience: Prospective Contractors (company And/or Predecessors) Must Have At Least 5 Years Of Primary Contractor Experience In This Field Within The Last 10 Years, Be Capable Of Funding Such Potentially Massive Work For Weeks Or Longer, Must Provide A Reference List Of At Least Five (5) Government Customers For Whom They Have Performed Similar Services, And Must Provide All Information As Specified Herein. Exceptions: Prospective Contractors Are Advised That Exceptions To Any Of The Terms Contained In This Rfp Must Be Identified In The Response To The Rfp. Failure To Do So May Lead The Owner To Declare Any Such Term Non-negotiable, And/or May Lead To The Disqualification Of The Proposal. Expenses Of Preparation: The Owner Is Not Responsible For Any Expenses Which Prospective Contractors May Incur In Preparing And Submitting Proposals Called For In This Request For Proposal. Interviews: The Owner Reserves The Right To Conduct Personal Interviews Or Require Presentations From Any Or All Prospective Contractors Prior To Selection. The Owner Will Not Be Liable For Any Costs Incurred By The Proposer In Connection With Such Interviews/presentations (i.e., Travel, Accommodations, Etc.). Modification: The Owner Reserves The Right To Request That The Proposer Modify Their Proposal To More Fully Meet The Needs Of The Owner, And/or To More Fully Describe Their Proposal. Additional Information: The Prospective Contractor Shall Furnish Such Additional Information As The Owner May Reasonably Require. This Includes Information Which Indicates Financial Resources As Well As Ability To Provide And Maintain The Services And/or Recovery Operations For Several Weeks Or More. The Owner Reserves The Right To Make Investigations Of The Qualifications Of The Proposer As It Deems Appropriate, Including But Not Limited To A Financial Review And A Background Investigation. Negotiations: The Owner Reserves The Right To Negotiate Modifications To Proposals That It Deems Acceptable, Reject Any And All Proposals, And To Waive Minor Irregularities In The Procedures. Period Of Eligibility: All Proposals Submitted Shall Be Binding For One Hundred Twenty (120) Calendar Days Following The Date Of Opening. Alternate Proposals: An Alternate Proposal Is Viewed By The Owner As A Proposal Describing An Approach To Accomplishing The Requirements Of The Request For Proposals, Which Differs, From The Approach Set Forth In The Solicitation. An Alternate Proposal May Also Be A Second Proposal Submitted By The Same Proposer, Which Differs In Some Degree From Its Basic Or Prime Proposal But Is Included Within The Same Proposal Package. Alternate Proposals May Address The Technical Approach, Or Other Provision Or Requirements Set Forth In The Solicitation. The Owner May, During The Initial Evaluation Process, Consider All Alternate Proposals Submitted. Addenda: If It Becomes Necessary To Revise Or Amend Any Part Of The Request For Proposal, The Owner Will Furnish The Revision By Written Addendum To All Prospective Contractors Who Received An Original Request For Proposals. It Will Be The Responsibility Of The Proposer To Contact The Owner Prior To Submitting A Proposal To Ascertain If Any Addenda Have Been Issued, To Obtain All Such Addenda, And To Return Executed Addenda With The Proposal. Failure To Include Signed Addendum With The Proposal Shall Be Grounds For Rejection Of A Proposal. Execution Of Contract: The Contract Between Proposer And Owner Shall Be In The Form Of The "agreement" Collaborated Between Owner And Proposer. The Successful Proposer Shall Assist And Cooperate With The Owner In Executing The Contract In A Timely Manner If Notified Of A Successful Award By Owner. Taxes: Cost Of All Sales And Other Taxes For Which The Proposer Is Liable Under The Contract Shall Be Included In The Proposal. Proposal Due Date: Sealed Proposals Must Be Received At The City Of Walker Office No Later Than 11:00 A.m. On April 18, 2024. Proposals Shall Be Opened By The Evaluation Committee In Private. Any Awards Resulting From An Evaluation Shall Be Announced Publicly. Proposals Received By The Owner After The Time Specified For Receipt Will Not Be Considered. Proposers Shall Assume Full Responsibility For Timely Delivery Of Their Proposals To The Location Designated For Receipt Of Proposals. Fax Copies And Email Copies Shall Not Be Accepted. Proposal Requirements: Official Bid Documents Are Available At Central Bidding (www.centralbidding.com). Electronic Bids May Be Submitted At Central Bidding (www.centralbidding.com). For Questions Related To The Electronic Bidding Process, Please Call Central Bidding At 225-810-4814. Proposals Shall Include All Of The Information Required By The Request For Proposal, And Any Additional Data That The Prospective Contractor Deems Pertinent To The Understanding And Evaluation Of The Proposal. Proposals Are To Be Addressed As Follows For Mail, Express Delivery, Or Hand Delivery: Owner/representative: City Of Walker Title: Kelsey Murray, Finance Physical Address: 13600 Aydell Lane Walker, La 70785 Mailing Address: P.o. Box 217 Walker, La 70785 Any Questions Regarding This Rfp Shall Be Posed To Kelsey Murray, Finance In Writing At The Email Below Or At The Above Mentioned Physical And Mailing Addresses: Email: Kelsey.murray@walker-la.gov Proposals Shall Be Organized And Sections Tabbed In The Following Order. All Proposals Shall Include At Minimum: Title Page: Show The Name Of Proposer’s Firm, Address, Telephone Number, Email, Name Of Contact Person, Date, And The Subject: “request For Proposal For Standby Contract For Debris Removal And Site Management For Debris Reduction, Emergency Roadway Debris Clearance And Waterway Debris Removal.” Table Of Contents: Include A Clear Identification Of The Material By Tab And By Page Number. Tab 1 - Contractor’s Profile And Submittal Letter A. Submittal Letter Signed By An Authorized Agent Of The Prospective Contractor. A Proposal Statement Setting Forth In Detail How The Proposal Meets The Proposal Requirements And Evaluation Factors. Organizational Structure And Locations Of Business With Ownership Interests Tab 2 – Qualifications Provide A Description And History Of The Firm Focusing On The Following: A. Experience In All Aspects Of Emergency Management, Including Response, Procurement, Operation, Planning, Contract Management, And Accounting Systems. B. Document Knowledge And Experience With State And Local Emergency Management Agencies; State And Federal Programs; Funding Sources And Reimbursement Processes. C. Demonstrate Detailed Experience And Expertise Pertaining To All Aspects Of The Scope Of Work Set Forth Herein. D. Demonstrate Knowledge Of Environmental Requirements And Regulations. Tab 3 - Technical Approach Provide A Narrative Description With An Organizational Chart Outlining The Mobilization, Operational Plans, And Structure, Services To Be Provided And How And When These Services Shall Be Provided. This Description Should Fully And Completely Demonstrate The Prospective Contractor's Intended Methods For Servicing The Requirements Of All Aspects Of The Scope Of Work, Set Forth Herein - To Include Number Of Equipment, Owned And/or Leased, Available And Under The Contractor’s Control For The Duration Of The Contract. Prospective Contractor May Offer Alternative Solutions/options To Achieve Successful Completion Of The Scope Of Work Detailed Herein. Tab 4 - Reimbursement Process A. Prospective Contractor Shall Demonstrate Their Knowledge Of And Experience, With The Fema Reimbursement Process; The Fema Initial Damage Estimates; Immediate Needs Funding (inf), The Project Worksheets Completion And Application Process. Tab 5 - Key Personnel Include A Listing Of Key Staff Including Resumes For Each Describing Experience, Training, And Education In The Required Services. Identify Staff Experience Working With Governmental Entities And List Those Projects. Include An Affirmative Action Plan For All Personnel. Tab 6 - Proposed Subcontractors Include A Listing Of Proposed Subcontractors. Delineate Those Subcontractors Who Are Disadvantaged Business Enterprises, As Defined In 2c.f.r. 215.44(b)(1) And 44 C.f.r. 13.36(4)(e), And Such Other Minority, Woman-owned, And Small Business Enterprises. Tab 7 - Pricing Schedule A. Each Prospective Contractor Must Complete, Execute, And Submit The Proposal Form Included Herewith. B. The Pricing Schedule Attached Hereto Shall Be Submitted And Shall Include All Costs Associated With The Performance Of The Contract Including Travel And Out-of-pocket Expenses. The Contractor Will Be Responsible For All Costs Associated With Ineligible Debris. Tab 8 – References Contractor Shall Provide At Least Five (5) Governmental Entity References For Which The Firm Has Performed Similar Work Of The Same Or Similar Magnitude To Those Requested In This Solicitation, Including The Contact Name, Entity, Address, Telephone Number, E-mail Address, And Date And Term Of The Contract And At Least Five Letters Of Reference From Previous Clients. Tab 9 – Insurance Attach Evidence Of Required Insurance In The Amounts Indicated. If Available, A Properly Completed Acord Form Is Preferable. Tab 10 - Financial Statements All Prospective Contractors Shall Supply An Audited, Financial Statement For Each Of The Past Two Years. A Third Party Prepared Financial Statement Is Acceptable For One Of The Two Years If An Audited Statement Is Not Available. Any Such Third-party Certified Statement Shall Be Signed And Certified By The Third Party Certified Public Accountant (cpa) And Signed And Certified As Accurate By The Prospective Contractor. Tab 11- Addenda Contractor Is Responsible For Contacting Owner To Identify Any Addenda’s Issued For This Request For Proposal. Any Addenda Issued Subsequent To The Release Of This Solicitation Must Be Acknowledged By Signature Of The Authorized Representative Of The Prospective Contractor, And A Copy Of This Acknowledgment Placed In This Section. Tab 12 – Exceptions Include Any/all Exceptions Taken To The Content Of The Solicitation Itself Or Any Contract Or Legal Agreement(s) Or Document(s) Related To The Solicitation. Any Exceptions Shall Be Reviewed By Owner For Appropriateness And Is Only Valid If Accepted In Writing By Owner. Tab 13 – Litigation: Prospective Contractors Prospective Contractors Shall Provide The Following Information: Within The Past 10 Years, State Whether The Prospective Contractor Or Any Employee Thereof Anticipated Being Assigned To Provide Debris Removal Services, Has Been A Defendant In Any Proceeding Involving Or Arising Out Of Debris Removal Services. Within The Past 10 Years, State Whether The Prospective Contractor Or Any Employee Thereof Anticipated Being Assigned To Provide Debris Removal Services, Has Been Suspended Or Debarred From Receiving Federal Funds Regardless Of Whether The Prospective Contractor Or Any Employee Thereof Was Removed From Being Suspended Or Debarred. Within The Past 10 Years, State Whether The Prospective Contractor Has Had A Contract Related To Debris Removal Canceled Or Terminated. Tab 14 – Bonding Capacity Include An Executed Letter Of Commitment, Proof Of Bonding Capacity Issued By The Surety Company For The Payment And Performance Bond, Per The Attached Sample Letter. Proposal Evaluation: The Owner Shall Award To The Responsive And Qualified Proposer(s) Whose Proposal Is Determined To Be The Most Advantageous To The Owner. Evaluation Of Proposals Shall Be Based On The Evaluation Factors Set Forth In The Request For Proposals And Any Other Relevant Information Obtained Through The Evaluation Process, And The Interviews, If Held. Evaluation Criteria: The Evaluation Criteria Define The Factors That Will Be Used By The Evaluation Committee To Evaluate And Score Responsible And Qualified Proposals. Prospective Contractors Shall Include Sufficient Information To Allow The Evaluation Committee To Thoroughly Evaluate And Score Their Proposals. Each Proposal Submitted Shall Be Evaluated And Ranked By An Evaluation Committee. Qualifications Of The Contractor …………………………………………25% Number Of Years And Degree Of Experience In Disaster Response, Particularly Debris Management: Company And/or Predecessors Must Have At Least 5 Years Of Primary Contractor Experience In This Field Within The Last 10 Years; More Preferred Number Of Equipment (owned Or Leased) Available And Under Contractor’s Control Experience With Fema Reimbursement Programs And Funding Issues Proof Of Satisfactory Or Better Performance On Contracts Of Similar Scope And Size: References And Letters Of Reference Must Verify Successful Completion Of Similar Projects In House Client Training Capabilities: Provide Certification Of Emergency Management Training Qualifications Of Staff…………………………………………………….15% Experience Of Key Team Members In Area Identified Under Experience Of Prospective Contractor: Identify Senior And Project Management Affirmative Action Of Prospective Contractor: Describe Local And Minority Subcontracting Plan Education And Experience Of Prospective Contractor Personnel: Provide Brief Resumes Technical Approach ……………………..........…………………………15% Experience Of Prospective Contractor In Previous Similar Projects Technical Approach Of The Prospective Contractor To Mobilize And Perform The Many Aspects Of The Work Ability To Respond In A Timely Manner With The Necessary Resources Financial Stability …………………………………………………………15% Ability Of Prospective Contractor To Continue To Proceed Until Funding Becomes Available Previous Financial Handling Of Multiple Contracts In Multiple Disasters History Of Satisfactory Payment Procedures Of Subcontractors Price …………………………..…………………………………………...10% Pricing Schedule Will Be Evaluated For Rationality All Line Items Must Be Priced Exactly As Quoted Within The Rfp, Regardless Of Any Alternates Which May Be Proposed Technical And Reimbursement Assistance ……………………………….20% Experience Of Prospective Contractor In Relation To Tracking, Recording, And Data Processing Invoicing Program Prospective Contractor’s Knowledge And Experience Of Federal Reimbursement Guidelines Experience In Emergency Debris Management Plan Preparation Written Requests For Interpretations/clarifications: No Oral Interpretations Will Be Made As To The Meaning Of Specifications Or Any Other Contract Documents. All Questions Pertaining To The Terms And Conditions Or Scope Of Work Of This Rfp Must Be Sent In Writing (mail, Email Or Fax) To The Owner And Received No Later Than Five (5) Days Prior To The Proposal Due Date. Responses To Questions May Be Handled As An Addendum If The Response Would Provide Clarification To Requirements Of The Proposal. All Such Addenda Shall Become Part Of The Contract Documents. The Owner Will Not Be Responsible For Any Other Explanation Or Interpretation Of The Rfp Made Or Given Prior To The Award Of The Contract. The Owner Will Not Respond To Questions Received After The Specified Deadline. Oral Presentation: An Oral Presentation Of Proposal May Be Requested Of Any Prospective Contractor At The Evaluation Committee’s Discretion. Contractors Are Cautioned Not To Assume That Presentations Will Be Required And Should Include All Pertinent And Required Information In Their Original Proposal Package. Withdrawal Of Proposal: The Proposal May Be Withdrawn By The Proposer By Means Of A Written Request, Signed By The Proposer Or Its Duly Authorized Representative. Such Written Request Must Be Delivered To The Place Specified In The Request For Proposals/advertisement For The Receipt Of Proposals Prior To The Scheduled Closing Time For Receipt Of Proposals. Modifications Will Not Be Accepted Or Acknowledged After The Date And Time For Submission Of Proposals. Acceptance/rejection: The Owner Reserves The Right To Accept Or Reject Any Or All Proposals Received As A Result Of This Rfp, Or To Negotiate Separately With Competing Contractors, And To Waive Any Informalities, Defects, Or Irregularities In Any Proposal, And To Accept That Proposal Or Proposals, Which In The Judgment Of The Proper Officials, Is In The Best Interest Of The Owner. Acceptance Period: Any Proposal In Response To This Solicitation Shall Be Valid For 120 Calendar Days. At The End Of This Time The Proposal May Be Withdrawn At The Written Request Of The Prospective Contractor If No Award Has Been Made. If The Rfp Is Not Withdrawn At That Time, It Shall Remain In Effect Until An Award Is Made Or The Solicitation Is Cancelled. The Owner Reserves The Right To Request An Extension Of The Period Of Validity For The Proposals If The Contract Has Not Been Negotiated Within 120 Days From The Submittal Date Of The Rpf. Time Line:following Is A Listing Of Actions And Anticipated Dates; The Owner Reserves The Right To Change The Dates, If Necessary. Advertising & Publishing Rfp 3/14/24, 3/21/24, 3/28/24, 4/4/24, 4/11/24 Deadline For Questions/clarifications One Week Prior To Deadline Proposal Submittal Date Deadline 11:00 A.m. On April 18, 2024 15.contractor’s Certification And Responsibility:by Submitting A Proposal, Prospective Contractors Represent That: A. The Prospective Contractor Has Fully Read And Understands The Rfp In Its Entirety, Has Fully Read And Understands The Proposal Method, The Evaluation Criteria And Has Full Knowledge Of The Scope, Nature, And Quality Of Work To Be Performed. The Prospective Contractor’s Proposal Is Made In Accordance Therewith. B. The Prospective Contractor Possesses The Capabilities, Experience, Resources, Financial Wherewithal, And Personnel Necessary To Provide Efficient And Successful Services As Set Forth In The Scope Of Services To The Owner, And; C. Before Submitting A Proposal, Each Contractor Shall Make All Investigations And Examinations Necessary To Ascertain Site And/or Local Conditions And Requirements Affecting The Full Performance Of The Contract And To Verify Any Representations Made Upon Which The Contractor Will Rely. If The Contractor Receives An Award Because Of Its Proposal Submission, Failure To Have Made Such Investigations And Examinations Will In No Way Relieve The Contractor From Its Obligations To Comply In Every Detail With All Provisions And Requirements Of The Contract, Nor Will A Plea Of Ignorance Of Such Conditions And Requirements Be Accepted As A Basis For Any Claim By The Contractor For Additional Compensation Or Relief. Costs Incurred By Proposers: All Expenses Involved With The Preparation And Submission Of Proposals To The Owner, Or Any Work Performed In Connection Therewith, Shall Be Borne Solely By The Prospective Contractors. No Payment Will Be Made For Any Responses Received, Or For Any Other Effort Required Of, Or Made By, Prospective Contractors In Responding To This Rfp. 17.contractor’s Personnel:a. The Contractor Represents That It Has Or Shall Secure At Its Own Expense, All Necessary Personnel Required To Perform The Services Under The Resulting Contract. Such Personnel Shall Not Be Employees Of Or Have Any Contractual Relationship With The Owner. B. The Contractor Shall Be Responsible For Ensuring That Its Employees, Agents, And Subcontractors Comply With All Applicable Laws And Regulations And Meet All Federal, State, And Local Requirements Related To Their Employment And Position. The Owner Reserves The Right To Require The Contractor To Remove Any Employee From Working On The Resulting Contract, Which The Owner Deems Incompetent, Careless, Or Otherwise Objectionable. C. The Contractor Certifies That It Does Not And Will Not During The Performance Of The Contract Employ Illegal Alien Workers Or Otherwise Violate The Provisions Of The Federal Immigration Reform And Control Act Of 1986, As Amended. D. During The Performance Of The Contract, The Contractor Agrees To The Following: 1. The Contractor Shall Not Discriminate Against Any Employee Or Applicant For Employment Because Of Race, Religion, Color, Sex, Age, Handicap, Or National Origin, Except When Such Condition Is A Bona Fide Occupational Qualification Reasonably Necessary For The Normal Operations Of The Contractor. 2. The Contractor, In All Solicitations Or Advertisements For Employees Placed By Or On Behalf Of The Contractor, Shall State That Such Contractor Is An Equal Opportunity Employer. 3. The Contractor And Any Subcontractor Shall Pay All Employees Working On This Contract Not Less Than Minimum Wage Specified In The Fair Labor Standards Act (29 Cfr 510-794) As Amended. Reservation Of Owner’s Rights: In Addition To All Other Rights Provided The Owner Under State Law, The Owner Specifically Reserves The Following Rights: A. Owner Reserves The Right To Rank Firms And Negotiate With The Highest Ranked Firms In Accordance With The Evaluation Criteria Set Forth Herein. Negotiation With An Individual Prospective Contractor Does Not Require Nor Prohibit Negotiation With Others. B. Owner Reserves The Right To Select The Proposal That It Believes Will Serve The Best Interest Of Owner. C. Owner Reserves The Right To Reject Any Or All Proposals. D. Owner Reserves The Right To Cancel The Entire Request For Proposal Or To Cancel The Award Of Any Contract At Any Time Before The Execution Of Such Contract By All Parties Without Any Liability. E. The Owner Reserves The Right To Waive Any Informality, Irregularity Or Immaterial Errors In The Request For Proposal Or In Any Proposal Received, Or Reject Any And/or All Proposals, Or Re-advertise. F. Owner Reserves The Right To Request Any Necessary Clarifications Or Proposal Data Without Changing The Terms Of The Proposal. G. Owner Reserves The Right To Select A Contractor(s) On The Basis Of The Original Proposals Without Negotiation. All Proposals Received From Contractors In Response To This Request For Proposal Will Become The Property Of The Owner And Will Not Be Returned To The Proposers. In The Event Of Contract Award, All Documentation Produced As Part Of The Contract Will Become The Exclusive Property Of The Owner. In The Event Only One Responsive Proposal Is Received, The Owner Reserves The Right To Award To The Sole Proposer; Re-advertise The Request For Proposal, With Or Without Making Changes To The Evaluation Factors; Or Elect Not To Proceed. For And In Consideration Of The Owner Considering Proposals Submitted, The Proposer, By Submitting Its Proposal, Expressly Waives Any Claim To Damages Of Any Kind Whatsoever, In The Event The Owner Exercises Its Right To Cancel The Award In Accordance Herewith. The Owner Reserves The Right To Select, From Among The Various Proposal Alternates, Those Alternates To Be Included In The Final Contract As Well As The Right And Option To Award Or Re-solicit Proposal Alternates In Any Sequence Or At Any Time Deemed To Be In The Best Interest Of The Owner. Subcontracting: Contractor Shall Not Employ Any Subcontractor, Supplier, Or Other Person Or Organization Whether Initially Or As A Substitute, Against Whom The Owner May Have Reasonable Objection. The Contractor Shall Not Sublet Any Portion Of The Contract, Excluding Material, Without Written Consent, Including Work Sublet To An Authorized Disadvantaged Business Enterprise. If Such Consent Is Given, The Contractor Will Be Permitted To Sublet A Portion Of The Work But Shall Perform With The Contractor's Own Organization Work Amounting To At Least 30 Percent Of The Total Contract Cost. The Contractor Shall Not Be Required To Employ Any Subcontractor, Supplier, Or Other Person Or Organization To Furnish Or Perform Any Of The Work Against Whom The Contractor Has Reasonable Objection. The Contractor Shall Provide An Opportunity For Local Subcontractors, Minority And Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (dbe’s) Subcontractors To Participate In The Work. A Subcontractor Shall Not Further Subcontract To A Third Party Any Portion Of This Authorized Work, Excluding Material, Without Written Consent, Including Work Sublet To An Authorized Disadvantaged Business Enterprise. No Subcontract Shall Relieve The Contractor Of Liability Under The Contract And Bonds. A Subcontractor Shall Not Further Subcontract To A Third Party Any Portion Of This Authorized Work. All Subcontractors, Suppliers, Or Other Persons Or Organizations (including Those Who Are Able To Furnish The Principal Items Of Materials Or Equipment) Shall Be Submitted To The Owner For Acceptance If Requested By Owner. The Owner’s Acceptance, In Writing, Of Any Such Subcontractors, Suppliers, Or Other Person Or Organization So Identified May Be Revoked On The Basis Of Reasonable Objection After Due Investigation, In Which Case The Contractor Shall Submit An Acceptable Substitute. No Acceptance By The Owner Of Any Such Subcontractor, Supplier, Or Other Person Or Organization Shall Constitute A Waiver Of Any Right Of The Owner To Reject Defective Work. Action By The Owner Awarding A Contract To A Firm That Has Disclosed Its Intent To Assign Or Subcontract In Its Response To The Rfp, Shall Constitute Approval Thereof.c. The Contractor Shall Be Fully Responsible To The Owner For All Acts And Omissions Of The Subcontractors, Suppliers, Or Other Persons, Or Organizations Performing Or Furnishing Any Of The Work Under A Direct Or Indirect Contract With The Contractor Just As The Contractor Is Responsible For The Contractor’s Own Acts And Omissions. Nothing In The Resulting Contract Documents Shall Create For The Benefit Of Any Such Subcontractors, Suppliers, Or Other Persons, Or Organizations, Any Contractual Relationship Between The Owner And Any Such Subcontractors, Suppliers, Or Other Persons Or Organizations, Nor Shall It Create Any Obligation On The Part Of The Owner To Pay Or To See To The Payment Of Any Money Due Any Such Subcontractors, Suppliers, Or Other Persons, Or Organization, Except As May Otherwise Be Required By Laws And Regulations. D. The Contractor Shall Be Solely Responsible For Scheduling And Coordinating The Work Of Subcontractors, Suppliers, Or Other Persons, Or Organizations Performing Or Furnishing Any Of The Work Under A Direct Or Indirect Contract With The Contractor. The Contractor Shall Require All Subcontractors, Suppliers, Or Other Persons, Or Organizations Performing Or Furnishing Any Of The Work To Communicate With The Owner Through The Contractor. E. All Work Performed For The Contractor By A Subcontractor Or Supplier Shall Be Pursuant To An Appropriate Agreement Between The Contractor And The Subcontractor Or Supplier That Specifically Binds The Subcontractor Or Supplier To The Applicable Terms And Conditions Of The Resulting Contract For The Benefit Of The Owner. F. Within Thirty (30) Calendar Days After The Notice Of Contract Execution, The Contractor Shall Submit To The Owner A Preliminary List Of Potential Subcontractors Which May Be Used On The Project. The Potential Subcontractors Submitted Shall Not Be On The Disqualified Contractor List And The Federal Debarment List (excluded Parties List System At Www.epls.gov). Failure To Supply This Information Timely And Accurately May Result In The Contractor Being Placed In Default And Termination Of The Contract. G. Prior To Beginning Work, The Contractor Shall Submit To The Owner For Approval All Subcontractor(s) Which Will Be Used On The Project. The Owner Shall Provide Initial Approval Of Any Subcontractor Which Is Not On The Disqualified Contractor List And The Federal Debarment List (excluded Parties List System At Www.epls.gov). Once Initial Approval Is Granted, The Subcontractor May Begin Work. H. The Contractor Will Be Required To Develop And Deliver Subcontractor Training On The Contract Provisions, Traffic Control Requirements, And Applicable Rules, Regulations, And Laws To This Contract. The Training Will Be Targeted At The Subcontractor’s Supervisory Staff And Workers. Once The Training Has Been Developed, The Contractor Shall Submit In Writing The Proposed Training Program And Training Materials To The Project Engineer For Approval. The Training Shall Be Provided Annually Before The Beginning Of Each Hurricane Season And Immediately Before Each Subcontractor Begins Work. The Contractor Shall Document The Training And Provide Said Documentation To The Project Engineer. Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program: The Owner Promotes Policies Which Assure And Encourage The Full Participation Of Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (dbe) In The Provision Of Goods And Services, As Detailed In 2 Cfr 200.321. Disadvantaged Business Enterprises, As Defined In 49 Cfr 23, Shall Have Equal Opportunity To Compete For And Perform Subcontracts Which The Contractor Enters Into Pursuant To This Contract. The Contractor Shall Use Their Best Efforts To Solicit Bids From And To Utilize Dbe Subcontractors Or Subcontractors With Meaningful Minority Group And Female Representation Among Their Employees. Contract: The Contents Of This Rfp And All Provisions Of The Successful Proposal Deemed Pertinent By The Owner May Be Incorporated Into A Contract And Become Legally Binding When Approved And Executed By Both Parties. Contents Of The Contract May Contain Changes From The Owner’s Perspective As A Result Of The Rfp Process And Proposal(s) Received. The Final Negotiated Contract May Include The Scope Of Work As Outlined In This Rfp Along With The Successful Contractor's Submittal And Any Additions Or Deletions Made At The Discretion Of The Owner As A Result Of This Rfp Process. The Contract May Be Terminated By The Owner For Cause Or For Convenience. The Contract Will Be A Standby Contract For Use In Dealing With Response To Emergency Situations. Work Related To The Contract Shall Commence Upon Issuance Of A Notice To Proceed. 22. Proprietary Information: Proposers Should Be Aware That The Request For Proposal And The Responses Thereto Are In The Public Domain. However, The Proposers May Identify Specifically Any Information Contained In Their Proposals Which They Consider Confidential And/or Proprietary And Which They Believe To Be Exempt From Disclosure, Citing Specifically The Applicable Exempting Law. All Proposals Received From Proposers In Response To This Request For Proposal Will Become The Property Of The Owner And Will Not Be Returned To The Proposers. In The Event Of Contract Award, All Documentation Produced As Part Of The Contract Will Also Become The Exclusive Property Of The Owner. The Owner Has The Right To Use Any Or All Ideas Presented In Any Reply To This Rfp. Selection Or Rejection Of Any Proposal Submitted Does Not Affect This Right. 23. Licenses And Certificates: A. The Owner Reserves The Right To Require Proof That A Prospective Contractor Is An Established Business Operating In Compliance With The Law. Local And State Business Licenses Are Required For This Proposal. B. Each Prospective Contractor Shall Be Licensed And Qualified To Do Business In Its Area Of Expertise. Each Firm Shall Submit With Their Proposal A Copy Of And Maintain The Appropriate Licenses And Certificates During The Term Of Any Resulting Contract, And Any Extensions. C. The Contractor Is To Procure All Permits, Licenses, And Certificates, Or Any Such Approvals Of Plans Or Specifications As May Be Required By Federal, State And Local Laws, Ordinances, Rules, And Regulations, For The Proper Execution And Completion Of The Work Under This Agreement. D. The Proposer Certifies That Their Company Is A Licensed General Contractor In The State Of Louisiana. Proposer Must Submit A Copy Of The License With The Proposal And Be In Good Standing With State Regulatory Body. No Specific Designation Is Required, Only That The Company Is Properly Licensed As A Contractor. See Louisiana Revised Statute 37: “a Louisiana State Contractor’s License/registration Is Required If You Contract, Bid Or Perform Work Where The Total Project Value Including Labor And Materials Exceeds The Minimum Threshold To Hold A Commercial License, Residential License, Mold Remediation License, Or A Home Improvement Registration.” In Addition, Debris Removal Contractors Must Be Listed In Sam.gov Registry With Good Standing. E. Proposer Certifies That Proposer’s Organization, Or Its Subcontractor(s) Is Classified As An Oil Spill Removal Organization (osro) By The Coast Guard And Maintains Appropriate Classification (m – W3) For All Potential Debris Management Specified In This Rfp. This Rfp Requires River/canal, Inland And Near Shore Classifications. Classification Must Be Kept In Good Standing For The Duration Of The Contract Length. F. Contractor, Or Its Subcontractor(s), Must Show Its Qualifications In The Handling Of Hazardous Materials And House Hold Hazardous Waste. This Can Be Demonstrated Listing The Company's Employees And Their Respective Haz-wopper Licenses And Asbestos Licenses. Proposer, Or Its Subcontractor(s), Must Have Qualified Personnel Currently Employed To Submit A Proposal. 24. Continuing The Work: The Contractor Shall Carry On The Work And Adhere To The Progress Schedule During All Disputes Or Disagreements With The Owner. No Work Shall Be Delayed Or Postponed Pending Resolution Of Any Disputes Or Disagreements, Except As The Owner And Contractor May Otherwise Agree In Writing. 25. Waiver Of Claims: Once Any Contract Resulting From This Rfp Expires, Or Final Payment Has Been Requested And Made, The Respective Contractor Shall Have No More Than Ninety (90) Calendar Days To Present Or File Any Claims Against The Owner Concerning Such Contract And Thereafter, Such Claim Shall Be Deemed Waived. 26. Change In Scope Of Work A. The Owner May Order Changes In The Work Consisting Of Additions, Deletions, Or Other Revisions Within The General Scope Of The Contract. No Claims May Be Made By The Contractor That The Scope Of The Project Or Of The Contractor's Services Has Been Changed, Requiring Changes To The Amount Of Compensation To The Contractor Or Other Adjustments To The Contract, Unless Such Changes Or Adjustments Have Been Made By Written Amendment To The Contract Signed By The Owner And Contractor. It Is Noted That This Is A Unit Price Contract And Nothing Herein Shall Limit The Number Of Units Of Work Which May Be Required By A Disaster. Once Issued A Notice To Proceed (ntp), Unless Limited By Area Or Amount, The Contractor Shall Proceed At The Daily Directive Of The Owner With The Entire Work Required Hereunder. B. If The Contractor Believes That Any Particular Work Is Not Within The Scope Of Work Of The Contract, Is A Material Change, Or Will Otherwise Require More Compensation To The Contractor, The Contractor Must Immediately Notify The City Of Walker’s Representative In Writing Of This Belief. If The Owner’s Representative Believes That The Particular Work Is Within The Scope Of The Contract As Written, The Contractor Will Be Ordered To And Shall Continue With The Work As Changed And At The Cost Stated For The Work Within The Scope. The Contractor May Then Assert Its Right To An Adjustment Under The Terms And Conditions Set Forth Herein For Claims. C. The Owner Reserves The Right To Negotiate With The Awarded Contractor(s) Without Completing The Competitive Rfp Process For Materials, Products, Services, And/or Items Similar In Nature To Those Specified Within This Rfp For Which Requirements Were Not Known Or Realized At The Time Of Issuance Of The Rfp. D. The Contractor Shall Commence Performance On The Date Set Forth In The Notice To Proceed Which Date Shall Be Determined By The Owner Prior To, During Or After Any Disaster. E. The Contractor Shall, After Notice To Proceed And With The Owner’s Direction, Provide A Work Plan Showing Where Operations Will Begin, And Which Streets/roads Will Be Cleared On A Daily Basis. The Plan Will Be Updated Each Day Of Operation. Contractor Shall Provide A Computerized Daily Update Of Progress, Showing The Streets Cleared By Web Map, The Volumes Recovered, The Location Of Crews, And The Estimated Percentage Completion. Such Program Shall Be Web Based And Shall Be Accessible By The Owner With A Password Provided By Contractor Or As An Active Website Available Without Password To The Public, As Instructed By The Owner. Contractor Shall Provide Examples Of Such Work Plan, Their Web-based Programs, Their Plans For Its Use, And The Hosting Thereof In Their Proposal. Debris Site Location: 1. Walker, Louisiana 27. Use Of Premises: A. The Contractor Shall Assume Full Responsibility For Any Damage To Any Work Areas Or To The Owner, Homeowner, Or Occupant Thereof, Or Of Any Adjacent Land Or Areas, Resulting From The Performance Of The Work. Contractor Shall Maintain A Toll-free Hotline Answered 24 Hours Per Day To Professionally Accept Homeowner And Other Claims. Contractor Shall Provide In Its Proposal, A Summary Of And Sample Computerized Documents Exhibiting Its Complete Claim Resolution Program To Include Computerized Complaint Logs, Complaint Report Forms, Site Visit And Inspection Forms, And Computerized Resolution Reporting Forms And Summaries For The Owner. Should Any Claim Be Made By Any Such Owner Or Occupant Because Of Accident, Intentional Act, The Performance Of The Work, Or For Any Other Such Reason The Cause Of Which Is The Contractor Or Their Subcontractors, Agents Or Employees, The Contractor Shall Promptly Settle With Such Party By Negotiation Or Otherwise Resolve The Claim By Arbitration Or Other Dispute Resolution Proceeding Or At Law. Contractor Shall Provide A Weekly Computerized Update Of All Claims And Complaints And Their Disposition, Both Individually And In Summary Form. B. During The Progress Of The Work, The Contractor Shall Keep Their Sites Free From Accumulations Of Waste Materials, Rubbish, And Other Debris Resulting From The Work. At The Completion Of The Work, The Contractor Shall Remove All Waste Materials, Rubbish, And Debris From And About The Sites, As Well As Tools, Appliances, Equipment, Machinery And/or Surplus Materials. C. The Contractor Shall Take Care To Monitor And Make Every Effort To Prevent Or Mitigate Spills Of Petroleum Products And Hydraulic Fluids. Any Such Spills Shall Be Remediated Immediately By The Contractor. D. No Tracked Equipment Shall Be Allowed On Public Streets Or Right Of Way (row) Without The Written Permission Of The Owner. 28. Estimated Quantities: The Owner Reserves The Right To Increase Or Decrease Estimated Quantities As Required. Estimated Quantities As Shown Within Of This Rfp Are For Estimating And Proposal Purposes Only. It Is Understood By All Prospective Contractors That These Are Only Estimated Quantities And The Owner Is Not Obligated To Purchase Any Minimum Or Maximum Amount During The Life Of The Contract. The Actual Volumes Of Any Work Can Only Be Identified Subsequent To A Disaster, And As The Work Proceeds. The Contractor Shall Be Required To Perform All Work Required By The Contract Regardless Of Volume. 29. Performance: The Selected Contractor Shall Perform The Resulting Contract In A Timely Fashion. If The Disaster Is Such That It May Reasonably Be Predicted In Advance, Contractor Shall Have Management Personnel Within The Emergency Operations Center (eoc) 24-48 Hours Prior To The Arrival Of The Disaster. If The Disaster Is Such That The Disaster Could Not Be Predicted, The Contractor Shall Have Management Personnel Within The Eoc Within 24 Hours After The Event. Contractor’s Management Personnel Shall Assist The Owner To Plan A Response, Plan For The Arrival Of The Event If Possible, And To Initiate The Emergency Push And Initial Debris Removal And Rescue Operations. Contractor Shall Mobilize Work Crews And Heavy Equipment Within Such Period Of Time As May Be Set Forth Within The Notice To Proceed. Crews Shall Be Mobilized In A Staggered Phasing So As Not To Overwhelm The Resources Of The Monitoring Body. Contractor Shall Describe Its Mobilization Program And Past Experience With Such Mobilization. Contractor Should Clearly Exhibit Experience In Large Previous Compelling Mobilizations, To Multiple Sites, With Short Time Frames. 30. Equipment Availability: The Selected Contractor Shall Provide Number And Proof Of Access To Equipment, Owned Or Leased By The Contractor, That Will Be Made Available For Any And All Disaster And Non-disaster Related Projects. This Does Not Include Subcontractor Equipment. 31. Payment And Performance Bonds: The Successful Bidder Shall Be Required To Provide Payment And Performance (surety) Bonds For The Entire Amount Of The Contract Price To Insure The Successful Performance Of The Terms And Conditions Of The Contract. The Payment And Performance Bond Shall Be Subject To Forfeiture For Failure On The Part Of The Successful Bidder To Perform Its Obligations Under The Contract. The Bond Must Be Provided Within Seven (7) Days Of Written Notice To Proceed. The Payment And Performance Bond Is To Be Secured From A Surety Or Insurance Company Listed On The U.s. Department Of The Treasury Financial Management Service List Of Approved Bonding Companies Which Is Published Annually In The Federal Register, With At Least An A-rating In The Latest Printing Of The A.m. Best’s Key Rating Guide, To Write Individual Bonds Up To Ten Percent Of Policyholders’ Surplus As Shown In The A.m. Best’s Key Rating Guide And Is Licensed In This State To Write Surety Bonds. 32. Payment/invoices: All Prospective Contractors Must Specify On Their Proposal Letter The Exact Company Name And Address Which Must Be The Same As Shown On Invoices Submitted For Payment. Contract Payments Shall Be Made In Arrears Within Fifteen (15) Days After Approval Of A Billing Statement For Actual Work Done By The Contractor(s). All Billing Statements Or Invoices Submitted For Payment Shall Be Original And Should Be Sent To City Of Walker At The Following Address: P.o. Box 217, Walker, La 70785 Billing Statements Or Invoices Should Include Company Name And Address, Locations Of Where Work Has Been Performed, Reconciliation Sheets For Each Day’s Work, And Support Documentation As Required. Payment Of Contractor By City Of Walker Is Contingent Upon The City Of Walker Being Reimbursed By Any Private Insurance Company, Local, State Or Federal Government Agency. The Successful Contractor Will Be Responsible For All Work And/or Debris Deemed Ineligible. In Order For Both Parties Herein To Close Their Books And Records, The Contractor Will Clearly State “final Invoice” On The Contractor’s Final/last Billing To The City Of Walker. This Certifies That All Services Have Been Properly Performed And All Charges And Costs Have Been Invoiced To The City Of Walker. Invoices Submitted For Payment Shall Be Accompanied By An Electronic Worksheet, In Microsoft Excel Format, Which Includes Information Contained In The Approved Worksheets And/or Debris Ticket. The Final Format Of The Daily Worksheet And Information To Be Contained Will Be Approved And Agreed Upon By The Contractor And The Contract Administrator. Any Discrepancies Between The Owner’s Records And The Contractor's Submittals Must Be Rectified, To Owner’s Satisfaction, By The Contractor, Before Payment On Those Items Will Be Made By The Owner. Contractor Shall Computerize All Tickets Daily And Present To The Owner As A Summary Reconciliation Document Within (48) Hours Of The Daily Completion Of The Work. Contractor Shall Note That Thousands To Tens Of Thousands Of Tickets May Be Produced Per Day And Contractors Plans And Computer Program Must Encompass Such Potential Volumes. Contractor Should Provide Sample Forms And Program Formats; Describe Their Data Processing Experience, Their Data Management Center (if Any), Their Data Management Programs And Procedures, And Their Key Data Management Personnel In Their Proposal. Owner And Contractor Shall Meet Daily (within 48 Hours Of The Issuance Of The Tickets) To Reconcile Tickets And Work Performed. Contractor Shall Revise The Computerized Reconciliation Sheets With Any Corrections Discovered And Re-present A Corrected Daily Reconciliation Sheet To The Owner For Signature Within Twenty-four (24) Hours Thereafter. Both The Owner And The Contractor Shall Execute Each Daily Reconciliation Sheet After Being Verified As Correct. Such Daily Reconciliation Sheets Shall Then Become The Basis For Billing Documentation. 33. Records And Right To Audit: The Contractor Shall Maintain Adequate Records, Documents, And Information To Justify All Charges, Expenses And Costs Incurred In Performing The Work For At Least Five (5) Years After Completion Of This Contract. The Owner Shall Have Access To Such Books, Records, And Documents As Required In This Section For The Purpose Of Inspection, Reproduction, Audit, And/or During Normal Business Hours, At The Owner’s Expense, Upon Five (5) Days Prior Written Notice. 34. Safety: The Contractor Shall Take Reasonable Precautions For The Safety Of, And Shall Provide All Reasonable Protection To Prevent Damage, Injury Or Loss To, Its Employees On The Job, And Others. The Contractor Shall Comply With All Applicable Provisions Of Federal, State, And Municipal Safety Laws, Insurance Requirements, Standard Industry Practices, The Requirements Of The Operations And This Contract. The Contractor, Directly Or Through Its Subcontractors, Shall Erect And Properly Maintain At All Times, As Required By The Conditions And Progress Of The Work, Necessary Safeguards For The Safety And Protection Of The Public, Including Securing Areas, Posting Danger Signs, Placarding, Labeling, Or Posting Other Forms Of Warning Against Hazards. When Use Of Hazardous Materials Or Equipment Or Unusual Methods Are Necessary For Execution Of The Work, Or When The Work Includes The Cleanup, Remediation, And/or Removal Of Bio-solids, Bio-hazardous Waste, Or Any Hazardous Or Toxic Materials, Trash Debris, Refuse, Or Waste, The Contractor, Its Subcontractor(s) And Their Employees Shall Be Trained And Certified As Required In The Proper Handling, Use And Care Of Equipment, Materials, And Hazardous Operations, And Shall Exercise The Utmost Care And Perform Such Activities Under The Supervision Of Properly Qualified And/or Competent Personnel. 35. Insurance Requirements: A. Prior To The Time Contractor Is Entitled To Commence Any Part Of The Project, Work Or Services, Contractor Shall Procure, Pay For, And Maintain At Minimum The Following Insurance Coverages With The Stated Limits Or Greater. Said Insurance Shall Be Evidenced By Delivery To The Owner Of (1) Certificates Of Insurance Executed By The Insurers Listing Coverage’s And Limits, Expiration Dates And Terms Of Policies And All Endorsements Whether Or Not Required By The Owner, And Listing All Carriers Issuing Said Policies; And (2) Upon Request A Certified Copy Of Each Policy, Including All Endorsements. The Insurance Requirements Shall Remain In Effect Throughout The Term Of This Contract And Any Additional Extensions. In Addition, The Owner Reserves The Right To Request Physical Evidence Of This Coverage By Requesting The Policy Declaration Page, And/or An Estopped From The Agent And/or Company Verifying The Coverage Is And/or Has Been Continually In Effect. The Contractor Shall Secure And Maintain, At Its Sole Cost And Expense During The Contract Term And Any Subsequent Extensions, The Following Insurance: 1. Commercial General Liability - In The Amount Of Five Million Dollars ($5,000,000.00) Aggregate/one Million Dollars ($1,000,000.00) Per Occurrence. The General Aggregate Limit Shall Either Apply Separately To The Resulting Contractor Or Shall Be At Least Twice The Required Occurrence Limit. 2. Comprehensive Automobile And Water Vehicle Liability - Covering Any Automotive Equipment To Be Used In Performance Of The Service, With A Minimum Limit In The Amount Of One Million Dollars ($1,000,000.00) Per Occurrence Combined Single Limit / Any Automobile Physical Damage Insurance Covering Owned Or Rented Machinery, Tools, Equipment, Office Trailers, And Vehicles. 3. Worker's Compensation - Proposer Shall Provide A Policy With Employer’s Liability Coverage With Limits Of Not Less Than One Million Dollars ($1,000,000.00) Per Occurrence For Each Accident Or Illness. The Worker’s Compensation Policy Shall State That It Cannot Be Cancelled Or Materially Changed Without First Giving Thirty (30) Days Prior Notice Thereof In Writing To The Owner. Firms That Have Owner/operators That Have Filed A "notice Of Election To Be Exempt" Shall Supply A Signed Copy Of Said Notice. Any Such Exemption Shall Meet The Requirements That Qualify For An Exemption Under The Applicable Worker’s Compensation Law. B. Conditions: Each Insurance Policy Shall Include The Following Conditions By Endorsement To The Policy: 1. Each Policy Shall Require That Thirty (30) Days Prior To Expiration, Cancellation, Nonrenewal Or Any Material Change In Coverage’s Or Limits, A Notice Thereof Shall Be Given To The Owner By Certified Mail To: Contractor Shall Also Notify The Owner, In A Like Manner, Within Twenty-four (24) Hours After Receipt, Of Any Notices Of Expiration, Cancellation, Non-renewal, Or Material Change In Coverage Received By Said Contractor From Its Insurer; And Nothing Contained Herein Shall Absolve The Contractor Of This Requirement To Provide Notice. 2. Companies Issuing The Insurance Policy, Or Policies, Shall Have No Recourse Against The Owner For Payment Of Premiums. 3. The Term "owner" Shall Include All Authorities, Boards, Bureaus, Commissions, Divisions, Departments, And Offices Of The City Of Walker And Individual Members, Elected Officials, Employees Thereof In Their Official Capacities, And/or While Acting On Behalf Of The Owner. 4. Owner Shall Be Named As An Additionally Insured On All Policies Of Insurance. The Policy Clause "other Insurance" Shall Not Apply To Any Insurance Coverage Currently Held By The Owner To Any Such Future Coverage, Or To The Owner’s Self-insured Retentions As, If Any, Of Whatever Nature. C. Subrogation: Contractor Hereby Waives Subrogation Rights For Loss Or Damage Against The Owner. 36. Liquidated Damages: Failure Of The Contractor To Comply With The Requirements Set Forth In The Notice To Proceed May Be Subject, At The Owner’s Discretion, To Liquidated Damages In The Amount Of $1,000.00 Per Day, Per Unaccounted For Item Listed In The Notice To Proceed. This May Include Equipment, Personnel, Timeframe To Begin, Etc. 37. Public Entity Crimes: All Proposers Are Hereby Notified That A Person Or Affiliate, Who Has Been Placed On The Convicted Vendor List, Or The Federal Suspension And/or Debarment List, May Not Submit A Proposal Under This Request For Proposal. By Submitting This Proposal, The Proposal Contractor Certifies They Are Not Suspended Or Debarred Nor Does Their Submittal Violate The Provisions Of This Paragraph. 38. Conflict Of Interest: The Contractor Shall Promptly Notify The Contract Administrator, In Writing, By Certified Mail, Of All Potential Conflicts Of Interest For Any Prospective Business Association, Interest, Or Other Circumstance, Which May Influence Or Appear To Influence The Contractor's Judgment Or Quality Of Services Being Provided Hereunder. Such Written Notification Shall Identify The Prospective Business Association, Interest, Or Circumstance, The Nature Of Work That Such Person May Undertake, And Request An Opinion Of The Owner As To Whether The Association, Interest, Or Circumstance Would, In The Opinion Of The Owner, Constitute A Conflict Of Interest. The Owner Shall Respond To Such Notification By Certified Mail Within Thirty (30) Days. By Submitting This Proposal, The Contractor Certifies That They Have No Conflict With Any Employee, Agent, Elected Official Or Officer Of Owner, Nor Any Other Conflict As May Be Set Forth Herein. 39. Collusion: More Than One Proposal From An Individual, Firm, Partnership, Corporation, Association And/or Related Parties Under The Same Or Different Names Will Not Be Considered. If The Owner Believes That Collusion Exists Among Proposers, All Proposals From The Suspect Firms Will Be Rejected. Related Parties Mean Prospective Contractors Or The Principals Thereof, Which Have A Direct Or Indirect Ownership And/or Profit-sharing Interest In Another Prospective Contractor Or Pro-proposer. Prospective Contractors Shall Comply With All Local, State, And Federal Directives, Orders, And Laws As Applicable To This Rfp And All Resulting Contract(s). Prospective Contractors, By Responding To This Rfp, Certify That Such Response Is Made Without Previous Understanding, Agreement, Or Connection With Any Person, Firm, Or Corporation Making A Proposal For The Same Item(s) And Is In All Respects Fair, Without Outside Control, Collusion, Fraud, Or Otherwise Illegal Action. 40. Protest Procedure: A. Proposal Protests. Any Actual Or Prospective Bidder/proposer, Who Is Allegedly Aggrieved In Connection With The Issuance Of A Proposal Package Or Pending Award Of A Contract, May Protest To The Owner. B. Requirements To Protest: A) If The Protest Relates To The Content Of The Bid/proposal Package, A Formal Written Protest Must Be Filed No Later Than 5:00 Pm On The Fifth Full Business Day After Issuance Of The Proposal Package. B) If The Protest Relates To The Award Of A Contract, A Formal Written Protest Must Be Filed No Later Than 5:00 Pm On The Fifth Business Day After The Posting Of Either The Contract Award Recommendation Or The Contract Award Itself. The Formal Written Protest Shall Identify The Protesting Party And The Solicitation Involved; Include A Clear Statement Of The Grounds On Which The Protest Is Based; Refer To The Statutes, Laws, Ordinances, Or Other Legal Authorities Which The Protesting Party Deems Applicable To Such Grounds; And Specifically Request The Relief To Which The Protesting Party Deems Itself Entitled By Application Of Such Authorities To Such Grounds. C) A Formal Writte

Details: Request For Proposal Disaster Debris Monitoring And Management Service Objective: It Is The Intent Of The Owner To Obtain Proposals From Qualified Firms To Establish A Standby Contract For Disaster Debris Monitoring And Management Services. These Services Will Not Be Authorized Until Such Time As A Notice To Proceed Has Been Issued; Typically, In Response To A Natural Or Man-made Disaster. Definitions: Whenever, In These Instructions, The Terms Defined In The Contract Are Used (or Pronouns Used In Their Place), The Intent And Meaning Of Such Terms Shall Be Interpreted As Indicated In The Contract. In Addition, The Following Definitions Shall Apply: Proposal Means An Executed Formal Document Submitted To The Owner Stating The Goods, Consultant Services, And/or Services, As Applicable, Offered By The Proposer To Satisfy The Needs As Requested In The Request For Proposal. Contract Means The Agreement Between The Successful Contractor(s) And The Owner In The Form Attached And Included In This Rfp Document. Goods, Consultant Services, And/or Services, As Applicable, Mean: This Standby Contract For Disaster Debris Monitoring And Management Services Rfp Documents Means This Entire Rfp Document, All Attachments, Instructions To Proposers And Any Addendums Issued Prior To The Date And Time Of Submittal Of The Proposals. Contractor Or Prospective Contractor Or Proposer Means Any Person Or Firm Having A Contract With Or Proposing To The Owner As A Result Of This Rfp. 3.items Included With Request For Proposal: Cover Sheet, Owners Proposal Letter, Request For Proposalscope Of Work Pricing Schedule Sample Prospective Contractors Proposal Letter 4.submission Of Proposal: Submittal: Proposals Shall Be Enclosed In An Opaque Sealed Envelope Or Package, Addressed To The Owner. The Name And Address Of The Prospective Contractor, The Date And Hour Of The Proposal Submittal, And The Title “request For Proposals For Disaster Debris Monitoring And Management Services” Rfp Shall Be Placed On The Outside Of The Envelope. All Items Required For A Responsive Proposal Shall Be Included. It Is The Responsibility Of The Proposer To Ensure That The Proposal Package Is Complete And Received At The Proper Time. Examination Of Rfp Documents: It Is The Responsibility Of Each Proposer Before Submitting A Proposal, To: A) Examine The Rfp Documents Thoroughly; And B) Consider And Comply With All Federal, State And Local Laws And Regulations, And Local Conditions That May Affect Cost, Progress, Or Performance Of The Project. Format: Proposals Must Follow The Format Of The Rfp And Be Structured So As To Follow The Required Sequence. Each Contractor Shall Submit Seven (7) Complete Sets Of The Proposal (one Hard Copy Marked “original” And Six (6) Marked “copy”) And One Electronic Copy On A Disc Or Cd. Email Copies And Fax Copies Shall Not Be Accepted. Experience: Prospective Contractors Must Have Experience In Work Of The Same Or Similar Nature, Be Capable Of Funding Such Potentially Massive Work For Weeks Or Longer, Must Provide A Reference List Of At Least Five (5) Government Customers For Whom They Have Performed Similar Services, And Must Provide All Information As Specified Herein. Exceptions: Prospective Contractors Are Advised That Exceptions To Any Of The Terms Contained In This Rfp Must Be Identified In The Response To The Rfp. Failure To Do So May Lead The Owner To Declare Any Such Term Non-negotiable, And/or May Lead To The Disqualification Of The Proposal. Expenses Of Preparation: The Owner Is Not Responsible For Any Expenses Which Prospective Contractors May Incur In Preparing And Submitting Proposals Called For In This Request For Proposal. Interviews: The Owner Reserves The Right To Conduct Personal Interviews Or Require Presentations From Any Or All Prospective Contractors Prior To Selection. The Owner Will Not Be Liable For Any Costs Incurred By The Proposer In Connection With Such Interviews/presentations (i.e., Travel, Accommodations, Etc.). Modification: The Owner Reserves The Right To Request That The Proposer Modify Their Proposal To More Fully Meet The Needs Of The Owner, And/or To More Fully Describe Their Proposal. Additional Information: The Prospective Contractor Shall Furnish Such Additional Information As The Owner May Reasonably Require. This Includes Information Which Indicates Financial Resources As Well As Ability To Provide And Maintain The Services And/or Recovery Operations For Several Weeks Or More. The Owner Reserves The Right To Make Investigations Of The Qualifications Of The Proposer As It Deems Appropriate, Including But Not Limited, To A Financial Review And A Background Investigation. Negotiations: The Owner Reserves The Right To Negotiate Modifications To Proposals That It Deems Acceptable, Reject Any And All Proposals, And To Waive Minor Irregularities In The Procedures. Period Of Eligibility: All Proposals Submitted Shall Be Binding For One Hundred Twenty (120) Calendar Days Following The Date Of Opening. Alternate Proposals: An Alternate Proposal Is Viewed By The Owner As A Proposal Describing An Approach To Accomplishing The Requirements Of The Request For Proposals, Which Differs, From The Approach Set Forth In The Solicitation. An Alternate Proposal May Also Be A Second Proposal Submitted By The Same Proposer, Which Differs In Some Degree From Its Basic Or Prime Proposal But Is Included Within The Same Proposal Package. Alternate Proposals May Address The Technical Approach, Or Other Provision Or Requirements Set Forth In The Solicitation. The Owner May, During The Initial Evaluation Process, Consider All Alternate Proposals Submitted. Addenda: If It Becomes Necessary To Revise Or Amend Any Part Of The Request For Proposal, The Owner Will Furnish The Revision By Written Addendum To All Prospective Contractors Who Received An Original Request For Proposals. It Will Be The Responsibility Of The Proposer To Contact The Owner Prior To Submitting A Proposal To Ascertain If Any Addenda Have Been Issued, To Obtain All Such Addenda, And To Return Executed Addenda With The Proposal. Failure To Include Signed Addendum With The Proposal Shall Be Grounds For Rejection Of A Proposal. Execution Of Contract: The Contract Between Proposer And Owner Shall Be In The Form Of The "agreement" Provided By Owner. The Successful Proposer Shall Assist And Cooperate With The Owner In Executing The Contract In A Timely Manner If Notified Of A Successful Award By Owner. Taxes: Cost Of All Sales And Other Taxes For Which The Proposer Is Liable Under The Contract Shall Be Included In The Proposal. Proposal Due Date: Sealed Proposals Must Be Received At The City Of Walker No Later Than 11:00 A.m. On April 18, 2024. Proposals Shall Be Opened By The Evaluation Committee In Private. Any Awards Resulting From An Evaluation Shall Be Announced Publicly. Proposals Received By The Owner After The Time Specified For Receipt Will Not Be Considered. Proposers Shall Assume Full Responsibility For Timely Delivery Of Their Proposals To The Location Designated For Receipt Of Proposals. Fax Copies And Email Copies Shall Not Be Accepted. Proposal Requirements: Official Bid Documents Are Available At Central Bidding (www.centralbidding.com). Electronic Bids May Be Submitted At Central Bidding (www.centralbidding.com). For Questions Related To The Electronic Bidding Process, Please Call Central Bidding At 225-810-4814. Proposals Shall Include All Of The Information Required By The Request For Proposal, And Any Additional Data That The Prospective Contractor Deems Pertinent To The Understanding And Evaluation Of The Proposal. Proposals Are To Be Addressed As Follows For Mail, Express Delivery, Or Hand Delivery: Representative: Kelsey Murray Title: Finance Physical Address: 13600 Aydell Lane Walker, La 70785 Mailing Address: P.o. Box 217 Walker, La 70785 Any Questions Regarding This Rfp Shall Be Posed To Kelsey Murray In Writing At The Email Below Or At The Above Mentioned Physical And Mailing Addresses: Email: Kelsey.murray@walker-la.gov Proposals Shall Be Organized And Sections Tabbed In The Following Order. All Proposals Shall Include At Minimum: Title Page: Show The Name Of Proposer’s Firm, Address, Telephone Number, Email, Name Of Contact Person, Date, And The Subject: 2018 Request For Proposal For Standby Contract For Disaster Debris Monitoring And Management Services. Table Of Contents: Include A Clear Identification Of The Material By Tab And By Page Number. Tab 1 - Contractor’s Profile And Submittal Letter A. Submittal Letter Signed By An Authorized Agent Of The Prospective Contractor. A Proposal Statement Setting Forth In Detail How The Proposal Meets The Proposal Requirements And Evaluation Factors. Organizational Structure And Locations Of Business With Ownership Interests Tab 2 – Qualifications Provide A Description And History Of The Firm Focusing On The Following: A. Experience In All Aspects Of Emergency Management, Including Response, Procurement, Operation, Planning, Contract Management, And Accounting Systems. B. Document Knowledge And Experience With State And Local Emergency Management Agencies; State And Federal Programs; Funding Sources And Reimbursement Processes. C. Demonstrate Detailed Experience And Expertise Pertaining To All Aspects Of The Scope Of Work Set Forth Herein. D. Demonstrate Knowledge Of Environmental Requirements And Regulations. Tab 3 - Technical Approach Provide A Narrative Description With An Organizational Chart Outlining The Mobilization, Operational Plans, And Structure, Services To Be Provided And How And When These Services Shall Be Provided. This Description Should Fully And Completely Demonstrate The Prospective Contractor's Intended Methods For Servicing The Requirements Of All Aspects Of The Scope Of Work Set Forth Herein. Include A Statement Ensuring That The Prospective Contractor Will Notify The Owner When $100,000 In Total Costs Is Reached And Request A Meeting To Gain Approval, With A Written Notice To Proceed, For Any Further Debris Removal Activities. Without The Written Approval Notice To Proceed, All Operations Will Cease At The $125,000 Limit. These Actions Should Continue At Each $100,000 And $125,000 Increment. Prospective Contractor May Offer Alternative Solutions/options To Achieve Successful Completion Of The Scope Of Work Detailed Herein. Tab 4 - Reimbursement Process A. Prospective Contractor Shall Demonstrate Their Knowledge Of And Experience With The Fema Reimbursement Process; The Fema Initial Damage Estimates; Immediate Needs Funding (inf), The Project Worksheets Completion And Application Process. Tab 5 - Key Personnel Include A Listing Of Key Staff, That Will Be On Site For The Duration Of The Project(s), Including Resumes For Each Describing Experience, Training, And Education In The Required Services. Identify Staff Experience Working With Governmental Entities And List Those Projects. Include An Affirmative Action Plan For All Personnel. Tab 6 - Proposed Subcontractors Include A Listing Of Proposed Subcontractors. Delineate Those Subcontractors Who Are Disadvantaged Business Enterprises, As Defined In 2cfr215.44(b)(1) And 44cfr13.36(c), And Such Other Minority, Woman-owned, And Small Business Enterprises. Tab 7 - Pricing Schedule A. Each Prospective Contractor Must Complete, Execute, And Submit The Proposal Form Included Herewith. B. The Pricing Schedule Attached Hereto Shall Be Submitted And Shall Include All Costs Associated With The Performance Of The Contract Including Travel And Out-of-pocket Expenses. The Contractor Will Be Responsible For All Costs Associated With Ineligible Debris. Tab 8 – References Contractor Shall Provide At Least Five (5) Governmental Entity References For Which The Firm Has Performed Similar Work Of The Same Or Similar Magnitude To Those Requested In This Solicitation, Including The Contact Name, Entity, Address, Telephone Number, E-mail Address, And Date And Term Of The Contract And At Least Five Letters Of Reference From Previous Clients. Tab 9 – Insurance Attach Evidence Of Required Insurance In The Amounts Indicated. If Available, A Properly Completed Acord Form Is Preferable. Tab 10- Financial Statements All Prospective Contractors Shall Supply An Audited, Financial Statement For Each Of The Past Two Years. A Third Party Prepared Financial Statement Is Acceptable For One Of The Two Years If An Audited Statement Is Not Available. Any Such Third-party Certified Statement Shall Be Signed And Certified By The Third Party Certified Public Accountant (cpa) And Signed And Certified As Accurate By The Prospective Contractor. Tab 11- Addenda Contractor Is Responsible For Contacting Owner To Identify Any Addenda’s Issued For This Request For Proposal. Any Addenda Issued Subsequent To The Release Of This Solicitation Must Be Acknowledged By Signature Of The Authorized Representative Of The Prospective Contractor, And A Copy Provided In This Section. Tab 12 – Exceptions Include Any/all Exceptions Taken To The Content Of The Solicitation Itself Or Any Contract Or Legal Agreement(s) Or Document(s) Related To The Solicitation. Any Exceptions Shall Be Reviewed By Owner For Appropriateness And Is Only Valid If Accepted In Writing By Owner. Tab 13 – Litigation: Prospective Contractors Contractors Shall Provide All Judgments Entered Into Against The Prospective Contractor By Any Federal, State Or Local Courts Within The Past Ten (10) Years; Any Criminal Conviction Ever Issued Against The Prospective Contractor Or Its Owners Or Principals, And All Civil, Criminal And Administrative Proceedings Pending Against The Prospective Contractor At This Time. Proposal Evaluation: The Owner Shall Award To The Responsive And Qualified Proposer(s) Whose Proposal Is Determined To Be The Most Advantageous To The Owner. Evaluation Of Proposals Shall Be Based On The Evaluation Factors Set Forth In The Request For Proposals And Any Other Relevant Information Obtained Through The Evaluation Process, And The Interviews, If Held. Evaluation Criteria: The Evaluation Criteria Define The Factors That Will Be Used By The Evaluation Committee To Evaluate And Score Responsible And Qualified Proposals. Prospective Contractors Shall Include Sufficient Information To Allow The Evaluation Committee To Thoroughly Evaluate And Score Their Proposals. Each Proposal Submitted Shall Be Evaluated And Ranked By An Evaluation Committee. Qualifications Of The Contractor …………………………………………25% Number Of Years Of Experience In Disaster Response: Company And/or Predecessors Must Have At Least 5 Years Of Experience In This Field; More Preferred Degree Of Experience In All Areas Of Emergency Response, Management And Recovery Experience With Fema Reimbursement Programs And Funding Issues Proof Of Satisfactory Or Better Performance On Contracts Of Similar Scope And Size: References And Letters Of Reference Must Verify Successful Completion Of Similar Projects In House Client Training Capabilities: Provide Certification Of Emergency Management Training Qualifications Of Staff…………………………………………………….15% Assurance Of Dedicated Project Team Experience Of Key Team Members In Area Identified Under Experience Of Prospective Contractor: Identify Senior And Project Management Affirmative Action Of Prospective Contractor: Describe Local And Minority Subcontracting Plan Education And Experience Of Prospective Contractor Personnel: Provide Brief Resumes Technical Approach ……………………………………….……………10% Experience Of Prospective Contractor In Previous Similar Projects Technical Approach Of The Prospective Contractor To Mobilize And Perform The Many Aspects Of The Work Ability To Respond In A Timely Manner With The Necessary Resources Financial Stability ………………………………………………………15% Ability Of Prospective Contractor To Continue To Proceed Until Funding Becomes Available Previous Financial Handling Of Multiple Contracts In Multiple Disasters Invoicing Program History Of Satisfactory Payment Procedures Of Subcontractors Price ……………………………………………………………………...25% Pricing Schedule Will Be Evaluated For Rationality All Line Items Must Be Priced Exactly As Quoted Within The Rfpregardless Of Any Alternates Which May Be Proposed Technical And Reimbursement Assistance ……………………………….10% Experience Of Prospective Contractor In Relation To Tracking, Recording, And Data Processing Prospective Contractors’ Knowledge And Experience Of Federal Reimbursement Guidelines Experience In Emergency Debris Management Plan Preparation Written Requests For Interpretations/clarifications No Oral Interpretations Will Be Made As To The Meaning Of Specifications Or Any Other Contract Documents. All Questions Pertaining To The Terms And Conditions Or Scope Of Work Of This Rfp Must Be Sent In Writing (mail, Email Or Fax) To The Owner And Received No Later Than Five (5) Days Prior To The Proposal Due Date. Responses To Questions May Be Handled As An Addendum If The Response Would Provide Clarification To Requirements Of The Proposal. All Such Addenda Shall Become Part Of The Contract Documents. The Owner Will Not Be Responsible For Any Other Explanation Or Interpretation Of The Rfp Made Or Given Prior To The Award Of The Contract. The Owner Will Not Respond To Questions Received After The Specified Deadline. Oral Presentation: An Oral Presentation Of Proposal May Be Requested Of Any Prospective Contractor At The Evaluation Committee’s Discretion. Contractors Are Cautioned Not To Assume That Presentations Will Be Required And Should Include All Pertinent And Required Information In Their Original Proposal Package. Withdrawal Of Proposal: The Proposal May Be Withdrawn By The Proposer By Means Of A Written Request, Signed By The Proposer Or Its Duly Authorized Representative. Such Written Request Must Be Delivered To The Place Specified In The Request For Proposals/advertisement For The Receipt Of Proposals Prior To The Scheduled Closing Time For Receipt Of Proposals. Modifications Will Not Be Accepted Or Acknowledged After The Date And Time For Submission Of Proposals. Acceptance/rejection: The Owner Reserves The Right To Accept Or Reject Any Or All Proposals Received As A Result Of This Rfp, Or To Negotiate Separately With Competing Contractors, And To Waive Any Informalities, Defects, Or Irregularities In Any Proposal, And To Accept That Proposal Or Proposals, Which In The Judgment Of The Proper Officials, Is In The Best Interest Of The Owner. Acceptance Period: Any Proposal In Response To This Solicitation Shall Be Valid For 120 Calendar Days. At The End Of This Time The Proposal May Be Withdrawn At The Written Request Of The Prospective Contractor If No Award Has Been Made. If The Rfp Is Not Withdrawn At That Time, It Shall Remain In Effect Until An Award Is Made Or The Solicitation Is Cancelled. The Owner Reserves The Right To Request An Extension Of The Period Of Validity The Proposals If The Contract Has Not Been Negotiated Within 120 Days From The Submittal Date Of The Rpf. Timeline:following Is A Listing Of Actions And Anticipated Dates; The Owner Reserves The Right To Change The Dates, If Necessary. Advertising & Publishing Rfp 3/14/24, 3/21/24, 3/28/24, 4/4/24, 4/11/24 Deadline For Questions/clarifications One Week Prior To Deadline Proposal Submittal Date Deadline 11:00 A.m. On April 18, 2024 15.contractor’s Certification And Responsibility:by Submitting A Proposal, Prospective Contractors Represent That: The Prospective Contractor Has Fully Read And Understands The Rfp In Its Entirety Has Fully Read And Understands The Proposal Method, The Evaluation Criteria And Has Full Knowledge Of The Scope, Nature, And Quality Of Work To Be Performed. The Prospective Contractor’s Proposal Is Made In Accordance Therewith. B. The Prospective Contractor Possesses The Capabilities, Experience, Resources, Financial Wherewithal, And Personnel Necessary To Provide Efficient And Successful Services As Set Forth In The Scope Of Services To The Owner, And; C. Before Submitting A Proposal, Each Contractor Shall Make All Investigations And Examinations Necessary To Ascertain Site And/or Local Conditions And Requirements Affecting The Full Performance Of The Contract And To Verify Any Representations Made Upon Which The Contractor Will Rely. If The Contractor Receives An Award Because Of Its Proposal Submission, Failure To Have Made Such Investigations And Examinations Will In No Way Relieve The Contractor From Its Obligations To Comply In Every Detail With All Provisions And Requirements Of The Contract, Nor Will A Plea Of Ignorance Of Such Conditions And Requirements Be Accepted As A Basis For Any Claim By The Contractor For Additional Compensation Or Relief. Costs Incurred By Proposers: All Expenses Involved With The Preparation And Submission Of Proposals To The Owner, Or Any Work Performed In Connection Therewith, Shall Be Borne Solely By The Prospective Contractors. No Payment Will Be Made For Any Responses Received, Or For Any Other Effort Required Of, Or Made By, Prospective Contractors In Responding To This Rfp. 17.contractor’s Personnel:a. The Contractor Represents That It Has Or Shall Secure At Its Own Expense, All Necessary Personnel Required To Perform The Services Under The Resulting Contract. Such Personnel Shall Not Be Employees Of Or Have Any Contractual Relationship With The Owner. B. The Contractor Shall Be Responsible For Ensuring That Its Employees, Agents, And Subcontractors Comply With All Applicable Laws And Regulations And Meet All Federal, State, And Local Requirements Related To Their Employment And Position. The Owner Reserves The Right To Require The Contractor To Remove Any Employee From Working On The Resulting Contract, Which The Owner Deems Incompetent, Careless, Or Otherwise Objectionable. C. The Contractor Certifies That It Does Not And Will Not During The Performance Of The Contract Employ Illegal Alien Workers Or Otherwise Violate The Provisions Of The Federal Immigration Reform And Control Act Of 1986, As Amended. D. During The Performance Of The Contract, The Contractor Agrees To The Following: 1. The Contractor Shall Not Discriminate Against Any Employee Or Applicant For Employment Because Of Race, Religion, Color, Sex, Age, Handicap, Or National Origin, Except When Such Condition Is A Bona Fide Occupational Qualification Reasonably Necessary For The Normal Operations Of The Contractor. 2. The Contractor, In All Solicitations Or Advertisements For Employees Placed By Or On Behalf Of The Contractor, Shall State That Such Contractor Is An Equal Opportunity Employer. 3. The Contractor And Any Subcontractor Shall Pay All Employees Working On This Contract Not Less Than Minimum Wage Specified In The Fair Labor Standards Act (29 Cfr 510-794) As Amended. Reservation Of Owner’s Rights: In Addition To All Other Rights Provided The Owner Under State Law, The Owner Specifically Reserves The Following Rights: A. Owner Reserves The Right To Rank Firms And Negotiate With The Highest Ranked Firms In Accordance With The Evaluation Criteria Set Forth Herein. Negotiation With An Individual Prospective Contractor Does Not Require Nor Prohibit Negotiation With Others. B. Owner Reserves The Right To Select The Proposal That It Believes Will Serve The Best Interest Of Owner. C. Owner Reserves The Right To Reject Any Or All Proposals. D. Owner Reserves The Right To Cancel The Entire Request For Proposal Or To Cancel The Award Of Any Contract At Any Time Before The Execution Of Such Contract By All Parties Without Any Liability. E. The Owner Reserves The Right To Waive Any Informality, Irregularity Or Immaterial Errors In The Request For Proposal Or In Any Proposal Received, Or Reject Any And/or All Proposals, Or Re-advertise. F. Owner Reserves The Right To Request Any Necessary Clarifications Or Proposal Data Without Changing The Terms Of The Proposal. G. Owner Reserves The Right To Select A Contractor(s) On The Basis Of The Original Proposals Without Negotiation. All Proposals Received From Contractors In Response To This Request For Proposal Will Become The Property Of The Owner And Will Not Be Returned To The Proposers. In The Event Of Contract Award, All Documentation Produced As Part Of The Contract Will Become The Exclusive Property Of The Owner. In The Event Only One Responsive Proposal Is Received, The Owner Reserves The Right To Award To The Sole Proposer; Re-advertise The Request For Proposal, With Or Without Making Changes To The Evaluation Factors; Or Elect Not To Proceed. For And In Consideration Of The Owner Considering Proposals Submitted, The Proposer, By Submitting Its Proposal, Expressly Waives Any Claim To Damages Of Any Kind Whatsoever, In The Event The Owner Exercises Its Right To Cancel The Award In Accordance Herewith. The Owner Reserves The Right To Select, From Among The Various Proposal Alternates, Those Alternates To Be Included In The Final Contract As Well As The Right And Option To Award Or Re-solicit Proposal Alternates In Any Sequence Or At Any Time Deemed To Be In The Best Interest Of The Owner. Subcontracting: Contractor Shall Not Employ Any Subcontractor, Supplier, Or Other Person Or Organization Whether Initially Or As A Substitute, Against Whom The Owner May Have Reasonable Objection. The Contractor Shall Not Sublet Any Portion Of The Contract, Excluding Material, Without Written Consent, Including Work Sublet To An Authorized Disadvantaged Business Enterprise. If Such Consent Is Given, The Contractor Will Be Permitted To Sublet A Portion Of The Work But Shall Perform With The Contractor's Own Organization Work Amounting To At Least 30 Percent Of The Total Contract Cost. The Contractor Shall Not Be Required To Employ Any Subcontractor, Supplier, Or Other Person Or Organization To Furnish Or Perform Any Of The Work Against Whom The Contractor Has Reasonable Objection. The Contractor Shall Provide An Opportunity For Local Subcontractors, Minority And Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (dbe’s) Subcontractors To Participate In The Work. A Subcontractor Shall Not Further Subcontract To A Third Party Any Portion Of This Authorized Work, Excluding Material, Without Written Consent, Including Work Sublet To An Authorized Disadvantaged Business Enterprise. No Subcontract Shall Relieve The Contractor Of Liability Under The Contract And Bonds. A Subcontractor Shall Not Further Subcontract To A Third Party Any Portion Of This Authorized Work Without Written Consent Of The Owner. B. All Subcontractors, Suppliers, Or Other Persons Or Organizations (including Those Who Are Able To Furnish The Principal Items Of Materials Or Equipment) Shall Be Submitted To The Owner For Acceptance If Requested By Owner. The Owner’s Acceptance, In Writing, Of Any Such Subcontractors, Suppliers, Or Other Person Or Organization So Identified May Be Revoked On The Basis Of Reasonable Objection After Due Investigation, In Which Case The Contractor Shall Submit An Acceptable Substitute. No Acceptance By The Owner Of Any Such Subcontractor, Supplier, Or Other Person Or Organization Shall Constitute A Waiver Of Any Right Of The Owner To Reject Defective Work. Action By The Owner Awarding A Contract To A Firm That Has Disclosed Its Intent To Assign Or Subcontract In Its Response To The Rfp, Shall Constitute Approval Thereof. C. The Contractor Shall Be Fully Responsible To The Owner For All Acts And Omissions Of The Subcontractors, Suppliers, Or Other Persons, Or Organizations Performing Or Furnishing Any Of The Work Under A Direct Or Indirect Contract With The Contractor Just As The Contractor Is Responsible For The Contractor’s Own Acts And Omissions. Nothing In The Resulting Contract Documents Shall Create For The Benefit Of Any Such Subcontractors, Suppliers, Or Other Persons, Or Organizations, Any Contractual Relationship Between The Owner And Any Such Subcontractors, Suppliers, Or Other Persons Or Organizations, Nor Shall It Create Any Obligation On The Part Of The Owner To Pay Or To See To The Payment Of Any Money Due Any Such Subcontractors, Suppliers, Or Other Persons, Or Organization, Except As May Otherwise Be Required By Laws And Regulations. D. The Contractor Shall Be Solely Responsible For Scheduling And Coordinating The Work Of Subcontractors, Suppliers, Or Other Persons, Or Organizations Performing Or Furnishing Any Of The Work Under A Direct Or Indirect Contract With The Contractor. The Contractor Shall Require All Subcontractors, Suppliers, Or Other Persons, Or Organizations Performing Or Furnishing Any Of The Work To Communicate With The Owner Through The Contractor. E. All Work Performed For The Contractor By A Subcontractor Or Supplier Shall Be Pursuant To An Appropriate Agreement Between The Contractor And The Subcontractor Or Supplier That Specifically Binds The Subcontractor Or Supplier To The Applicable Terms And Conditions Of The Resulting Contract For The Benefit Of The Owner. F. Within Thirty (30) Calendar Days After The Notice Of Contract Execution, The Contractor Shall Submit To The Owner A Preliminary List Of Potential Subcontractors Which May Be Used On The Project. The Potential Subcontractors Submitted Shall Not Be On The Disqualified Contractor List And The Federal Debarment List (excluded Parties List System At Www.epls.gov). Failure To Supply This Information Timely And Accurately May Result In The Contractor Being Placed In Default And Termination Of The Contract. G. Prior To Beginning Work, The Contractor Shall Submit To The Owner For Approval All Subcontractor(s) Which Will Be Used On The Project. The Owner Shall Provide Initial Approval Of Any Subcontractor Which Is Not On The Disqualified Contractor List And The Federal Debarment List (excluded Parties List System At Www.epls.gov). Once Initial Approval Is Granted, The Subcontractor May Begin Work. Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program: The Owner Promotes Policies Which Assure And Encourage The Full Participation Of Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (dbe) In The Provision Of Goods And Services. Disadvantaged Business Enterprises, As Defined In 49 Cfr 23, Shall Have Equal Opportunity To Compete For And Perform Subcontracts Which The Contractor Enters Into Pursuant To This Contract. The Contractor Shall Use Their Best Efforts To Solicit Bids From And To Utilize Dbe Subcontractors Or Subcontractors With Meaningful Minority Group And Female Representation Among Their Employees. Contract: The Contents Of This Rfp And All Provisions Of The Successful Proposal Deemed Pertinent By The Owner May Be Incorporated Into A Contract And Become Legally Binding When Approved And Executed By Both Parties. Contents Of The Contract May Contain Changes From The Owner’s Perspective As A Result Of The Rfp Process And Proposal(s) Received. The Final Negotiated Contract May Include The Scope Of Work As Outlined In This Rfp Along With The Successful Contractor's Submittal And Any Additions Or Deletions Made At The Discretion Of The Owner As A Result Of This Rfp Process. The Contract Will Be A Standby Contract For Use In Dealing With Response To Emergency Situations. Work Related To The Contract Shall Commence Upon Issuance Of A Notice To Proceed. The Owner May Terminate The Contract For Cause Or Convenience At Any Time. 22. Proprietary Information: Proposers Should Be Aware That The Request For Proposal And The Responses Thereto Are In The Public Domain. However, The Proposers May Identify Specifically Any Information Contained In Their Proposals Which They Consider Confidential And/or Proprietary And Which They Believe To Be Exempt From Disclosure, Citing Specifically The Applicable Exempting Law. All Proposals Received From Proposers In Response To This Request For Proposal Will Become The Property Of The Owner And Will Not Be Returned To The Proposers. In The Event Of Contract Award, All Documentation Produced As Part Of The Contract Will Also Become The Exclusive Property Of The Owner. The Owner Has The Right To Use Any Or All Ideas Presented In Any Reply To This Rfp. Selection Or Rejection Of Any Proposal Submitted Does Not Affect This Right. 23. Licenses And Certificates: A. The Owner Reserves The Right To Require Proof That A Prospective Contractor Is An Established Business Operating In Compliance With The Law. Local And State Business Licenses Are Required For This Proposal. B. Each Prospective Contractor Shall Be Licensed And Qualified To Do Business In Its Area Of Expertise. Each Firm Shall Submit With Their Proposal A Copy Of And Maintain The Appropriate Licenses And Certificates During The Term Of Any Resulting Contract, And Any Extensions. C. The Contractor Is To Procure All Permits, Licenses, And Certificates, Or Any Such Approvals Of Plans Or Specifications As May Be Required By Federal, State And Local Laws, Ordinances, Rules, And Regulations, For The Proper Execution And Completion Of The Work Under This Agreement. D. The Proposer Certifies That Their Company Is A Licensed General Contractor In The State Of Louisiana. Proposer Must Submit A Copy Of The License With The Proposal And Be In Good Standing With State Regulatory Body. No Specific Designation Is Required, Only That The Company Is Properly Licensed As A Contractor. E. Proposer Certifies That Proposer’s Organization And/or Its Subcontractor(s) Is Classified As An Oil Spill Removal Organization (osro) By The Coast Guard And Maintains Appropriate Classification (m – W3) For All Potential Debris Management Specified In This Rfp. This Rfp Requires River/canal, Inland And Near Shore Classifications. Classification Must Be Kept In Good Standing For The Duration Of The Contract Length. F. Contractor Must Show Its And/or Its Subcontractors’ Qualifications In The Handling Of Hazardous Materials And House Hold Hazardous Waste. This Can Be Demonstrated Listing The Company's And/or Its Subcontractor(s)'s Employees And Their Respective Haz-wopper Licenses And Asbestos Licenses. Proposer Must Have Qualified Personnel Currently Employed To Submit A Proposal. 24. Continuing The Work: The Contractor Shall Carry On The Work And Adhere To The Progress Schedule During All Disputes Or Disagreements With The Owner. No Work Shall Be Delayed Or Postponed Pending Resolution Of Any Disputes Or Disagreements, Except As The Owner And Contractor May Otherwise Agree In Writing. 25. Waiver Of Claims: Once Any Contract Resulting From This Rfp Expires, Or Final Payment Has Been Requested And Made, The Respective Contractor Shall Have No More Than Ninety (90) Calendar Days To Present Or File Any Claims Against The Owner Concerning Such Contract And Thereafter, Such Claim Shall Be Deemed Waived. 26. Change In Scope Of Work A. The Owner May Order Changes In The Work Consisting Of Additions, Deletions, Or Other Revisions Within The General Scope Of The Contract. No Claims May Be Made By The Contractor That The Scope Of The Project Or Of The Contractor's Services Has Been Changed, Requiring Changes To The Amount Of Compensation To The Contractor Or Other Adjustments To The Contract, Unless Such Changes Or Adjustments Have Been Made By Written Amendment To The Contract Signed By The Owner And Contractor. It Is Noted That This Is A Unit Price Contract And Nothing Herein Shall Limit The Number Of Units Of Work Which May Be Required By A Disaster. Once Issued A Notice To Proceed (ntp), Unless Limited By Area Or Amount, The Contractor Shall Proceed At The Daily Directive Of The Owner With The Entire Work Required Hereunder. B. If The Contractor Believes That Any Particular Work Is Not Within The Scope Of Work Of The Contract, Is A Material Change, Or Will Otherwise Require More Compensation To The Contractor, The Contractor Must Immediately Notify The City Of Walker’s Representative In Writing Of This Belief. If The Owner’s Representative Believes That The Particular Work Is Within The Scope Of The Contract As Written, The Contractor Will Be Ordered To And Shall Continue With The Work As Changed And At The Cost Stated For The Work Within The Scope. The Contractor May Then Assert Its Right To An Adjustment Under The Terms And Conditions Set Forth Herein For Claims. C. The Owner Reserves The Right To Negotiate With The Awarded Contractor(s) Without Completing The Competitive Rfp Process For Materials, Products, Services, And/or Items Similar In Nature To Those Specified Within This Rfp For Which Requirements Were Not Known Or Realized At The Time Of Issuance Of The Rfp. D. The Contractor Shall Commence Performance On The Date Set Forth In The Notice To Proceed Which Date Shall Be Determined By The Owner Prior To, During Or After Any Disaster. The Contractor Will Notify The Owner When $100,000 In Total Costs Is Reached And Request A Meeting To Gain Approval, With A Written Notice To Proceed, For Any Further Debris Removal Activities. Without The Written Approval Notice To Proceed, All Operations Will Cease At The $125,000 Limit. These Actions Should Continue At Each $100,000 And $125,000 Increment. E. The Contractor Shall, After Notice To Proceed And With The Owner’s Direction, Provide A Work Plan Showing Where Operations Will Begin And Which Streets/roads Will Be Cleared On A Daily Basis. The Plan Will Be Updated Each Day Of Operation. Contractor Shall Provide A Computerized Daily Update Of Progress, Showing The Streets Cleared By Web Map, The Volumes Recovered, The Location Of Crews, And The Estimated Percentage Completion. Such Program Shall Be Web Based And Shall Be Accessible By The Owner With A Password Provided By Contractor Or As An Active Website Available Without Password To The Public, As Instructed By The Owner. Contractor Shall Provide Examples Of Such Work Plan, Their Web-based Programs, Their Plans For Its Use, And The Hosting Thereof In Their Proposal. 27. Use Of Premises: A. The Contractor Shall Assume Full Responsibility For Any Damage To Any Work Areas Or To The Owner, Homeowner, Or Occupant Thereof, Or Of Any Adjacent Land Or Areas, Resulting From The Performance Of The Work. Contractor Shall Maintain A Toll-free Hotline Answered 24 Hours Per Day To Professionally Accept Homeowner And Other Claims. Contractor Shall Provide In Its Proposal, A Summary Of And Sample Computerized Documents Exhibiting Its Complete Claim Resolution Program To Include Computerized Complaint Logs, Complaint Report Forms, Site Visit And Inspection Forms, And Computerized Resolution Reporting Forms And Summaries For The Owner. Should Any Claim Be Made By Any Such Owner Or Occupant Because Of Accident, Intentional Act, The Performance Of The Work, Or For Any Other Such Reason The Cause Of Which Is The Contractor Or Their Subcontractors, Agents Or Employees, The Contractor Shall Promptly Settle With Such Party By Negotiation Or Otherwise Resolve The Claim By Arbitration Or Other Dispute Resolution Proceeding Or At Law. Contractor Shall Provide A Weekly Computerized Update Of All Claims And Complaints And Their Disposition, Both Individually And In Summary Form. B. During The Progress Of The Work, The Contractor Shall Keep Their Sites Free From Accumulations Of Waste Materials, Rubbish, And Other Debris Resulting From The Work. At The Completion Of The Work, The Contractor Shall Remove All Waste Materials, Rubbish, And Debris From And About The Sites, As Well As Tools, Appliances, Equipment, Machinery And/or Surplus Materials. C. The Contractor Shall Take Care To Monitor And Make Every Effort To Prevent Or Mitigate Spills Of Petroleum Products And Hydraulic Fluids. Any Such Spills Shall Be Remediated Immediately By The Contractor. D. No Tracked Equipment Shall Be Allowed On Public Streets Or Right Of Way (row) Without The Written Permission Of The Owner. 28. Estimated Quantities: The Owner Reserves The Right To Increase Or Decrease Estimated Quantities As Required. Estimated Quantities As Shown Within Of This Rfp Are For Estimating And Proposal Purposes Only. It Is Understood By All Prospective Contractors That These Are Only Estimated Quantities And The Owner Is Not Obligated To Purchase Any Minimum Or Maximum Amount During The Life Of The Contract. The Actual Volumes Of Any Work Can Only Be Identified Subsequent To A Disaster, And As The Work Proceeds. The Contractor Shall Be Required To Perform All Work Required By The Contract Regardless Of Volume. 29. Performance: The Selected Contractor Shall Perform The Resulting Contract In A Timely Fashion. If The Disaster Is Such That It May Reasonably Be Predicted In Advance, Contractor Shall Have Management Personnel Within The Emergency Operations Center (eoc) 24-48 Hours Prior To The Arrival Of The Disaster. If The Disaster Is Such That The Disaster Could Not Be Predicted, The Contractor Shall Have Management Personnel Within The Eoc Within 24 Hours After The Event. Contractor’s Management Personnel Shall Assist The Owner To Plan A Response, Plan For The Arrival Of The Event If Possible, And To Initiate The Emergency Push And Initial Debris Removal And Rescue Operations. Contractor Shall Mobilize Work Crews And Heavy Equipment Within Such Period Of Time As May Be Set Forth Within The Notice To Proceed. Crews Shall Be Mobilized In A Staggered Phasing So As Not To Overwhelm The Resources Of The Monitoring Body. Contractor Shall Describe Its Mobilization Program And Past Experience With Such Mobilization. Contractor Should Clearly Exhibit Experience In Large Previous Compelling Mobilizations, To Multiple Sites, With Short Time Frames. 30. Payment And Performance Bonds: The Successful Bidder Shall Be Required To Provide Payment And Performance (surety) Bonds For The Entire Amount Of The Contract Price To Insure The Successful Performance Of The Terms And Conditions Of The Contract. The Payment And Performance Bond Shall Be Subject To Forfeiture For Failure On The Part Of The Successful Bidder To Perform Its Obligations Under The Contract. The Bond Must Be Provided Within Seven (7) Days Of Written Notice To Proceed. The Payment And Performance Bond Is To Be Secured From A Surety Or Insurance Company Listed On The U.s. Department Of The Treasury Financial Management Service List Of Approved Bonding Companies Which Is Published Annually In The Federal Register, With At Least An A-rating In The Latest Printing Of The A.m. Best’s Key Rating Guide, To Write Individual Bonds Up To Ten Percent Of Policyholders’ Surplus As Shown In The A.m. Best’s Key Rating Guide And Is Licensed In This State To Write Surety Bonds. 31. Payment/invoices: All Prospective Contractors Must Specify On Their Proposal Letter The Exact Company Name And Address Which Must Be The Same As Shown On Invoices Submitted For Payment. Contract Payments Shall Be Made In Arrears, Within Fifteen (15) Days After Approval Of A Billing Statement For Actual Work Done By The Contractor(s). All Billing Statements Or Invoices Submitted For Payment Shall Be Original And Should Be Sent To City Of Walker At The Following Address: P.o. Box 217, Walker, La 70785. Billing Statements Or Invoices Should Include Company Name And Address, Locations Of Where Work Has Been Performed, Reconciliation Sheets For Each Day’s Work, And Support Documentation As Required. Payment Of Contractor By City Of Walker Is Contingent Upon The City Of Walker Being Reimbursed By Any Private Insurance Company, Local, State Or Federal Government Agency. The Successful Contractor Will Be Responsible For All Work And/or Debris Deemed Ineligible. In Order For Both Parties Herein To Close Their Books And Records, The Contractor Will Clearly State “final Invoice” On The Contractor’s Final/last Billing To The City Of Walker. This Certifies That All Services Have Been Properly Performed And All Charges And Cost Have Been Invoiced To The City Of Walker. Invoices Submitted For Payment Shall Be Accompanied By An Electronic Worksheet, In Microsoft Excel Format, Which Includes Information Contained In The Approved Worksheets And/or Debris Ticket. The Final Format Of The Daily Worksheet And Information To Be Contained Will Be Approved And Agreed Upon By The Contractor And The Contract Administrator. Any Discrepancies Between The Owner’s Records And The Contractor's Submittals Must Be Rectified, To Owner’s Satisfaction, By The Contractor, Before Payment On Those Items Will Be Made By The Owner. Contractor Shall Computerize All Tickets Daily And Present To The Owner As A Summary Reconciliation Document Within (48) Hours Of The Daily Completion Of The Work. Contractor Shall Note That Thousands To Tens Of Thousands Of Tickets May Be Produced Per Day And Contractors Plans And Computer Program Must Encompass Such Potential Volumes. Contractor Should Provide Sample Forms And Program Formats; Describe Their Data Processing Experience, Their Data Management Center (if Any), Their Data Management Programs And Procedures And Their Key Data Management Personnel In Their Proposal. Owner And Contractor Shall Meet Daily (within 48 Hours Of The Issuance Of The Tickets) To Reconcile Tickets And Work Performed. Contractor Shall Revise The Computerized Reconciliation Sheets With Any Corrections Discovered And Re-present A Corrected Daily Reconciliation Sheet To The Owner For Signature Within Twenty-four (24) Hours Thereafter. Both The Owner And The Contractor Shall Execute Each Daily Reconciliation Sheet After Being Verified As Correct. Such Daily Reconciliation Sheets Shall Then Become The Basis For Billing Documentation. 32. Records And Right To Audit: The Contractor Shall Maintain Adequate Records, Documents, And Information To Justify All Charges, Expenses And Costs Incurred In Performing The Work For At Least Five (5) Years After Completion Of This Contract. The Owner Shall Have Access To Such Books, Records, And Documents As Required In This Section For The Purpose Of Inspection, Reproduction, Audit, And/or During Normal Business Hours, At The Owner’s Expense, Upon Five (5) Days Prior Written Notice. 33. Safety: The Contractor Shall Take Reasonable Precautions For The Safety Of, And Shall Provide All Reasonable Protection To Prevent Damage, Injury Or Loss To, Its Employees On The Job, And Others. The Contractor Shall Comply With All Applicable Provisions Of Federal, State, And Municipal Safety Laws, Insurance Requirements, Standard Industry Practices, The Requirements Of The Operations And This Contract. The Contractor, Directly Or Through Its Subcontractors, Shall Erect And Properly Maintain At All Times, As Required By The Conditions And Progress Of The Work, Necessary Safeguards For The Safety And Protection Of The Public, Including Securing Areas, Posting Danger Signs, Placarding, Labeling, Or Posting Other Forms Of Warning Against Hazards. When Use Of Hazardous Materials Or Equipment Or Unusual Methods Are Necessary For Execution Of The Work, Or When The Work Includes The Cleanup, Remediation, And/or Removal Of Bio-solids, Bio-hazardous Waste, Or Any Hazardous Or Toxic Materials, Trash Debris, Refuse, Or Waste, The Contractor, Its Subcontractor(s) And Their Employees Shall Be Trained And Certified As Required In The Proper Handling, Use And Care Of Equipment, Materials, And Hazardous Operations, And Shall Exercise The Utmost Care And Perform Such Activities Under The Supervision Of Properly Qualified And/or Competent Personnel. 34. Insurance Requirements: A. Prior To The Time Contractor Is Entitled To Commence Any Part Of The Project, Work Or Services, Contractor Shall Procure, Pay For, And Maintain At Minimum The Following Insurance Coverages With The Stated Limits Or Greater. Said Insurance Shall Be Evidenced By Delivery To The Owner Of (1) Certificates Of Insurance Executed By The Insurer’s Listing Coverage’s And Limits, Expiration Dates And Terms Of Policies And All Endorsements Whether Or Not Required By The Owner, And Listing All Carriers Issuing Said Policies; And (2) Upon Request A Certified Copy Of Each Policy, Including All Endorsements. The Insurance Requirements Shall Remain In Effect Throughout The Term Of This Contract And Any Additional Extensions. In Addition, The Owner Reserves The Right To Request Physical Evidence Of This Coverage By Requesting The Policy Declaration Page, And/or An Estopped From The Agent And/or Company Verifying The Coverage Is And/or Has Been Continually In Effect. The Contractor Shall Secure And Maintain, At Its Sole Cost And Expense During The Contract Term And Any Subsequent Extensions, The Following Insurance: 1. Commercial General Liability - In The Amount Of Five Million Dollars ($5,000,000.00) Aggregate/one Million Dollars ($1,000,000.00) Per Occurrence. The General Aggregate Limit Shall Either Apply Separately To The Resulting Contractor Or Shall Be At Least Twice The Required Occurrence Limit. 2. Comprehensive Automobile And Water Vehicle Liability - Covering Any Automotive Equipment To Be Used In Performance Of The Service, With A Minimum Limit In The Amount Of One Million Dollars ($1,000,000.00) Per Occurrence Combined Single Limit / Any Auto. Physical Damage Insurance Covering Owned Or Rented Machinery, Tools, Equipment, Office Trailers, And Vehicles. 3. Worker's Compensation - Proposer Shall Provide A Policy With Employer’s Liability Coverage With Limits Of Not Less Than One Million Dollars ($1,000,000.00) Per Occurrence For Each Accident Or Illness. The Worker’s Compensation Policy Shall State That It Cannot Be Cancelled Or Materially Changed Without First Giving Thirty (30) Days Prior Notice Thereof In Writing To The Owner. Firms That Have Owner/operators That Have Filed A "notice Of Election To Be Exempt" Shall Supply A Signed Copy Of Said Notice. Any Such Exemption Shall Meet The Requirements That Qualify For An Exemption Under The Applicable Worker’s Compensation Law. A. Conditions: Each Insurance Policy Shall Include The Following Conditions By Endorsement To The Policy: 1. Each Policy Shall Require That Thirty (30) Days Prior To Expiration, Cancellation, Nonrenewal Or Any Material Change In Coverage’s Or Limits, A Notice Thereof Shall Be Given To The Owner By Certified Mail To: Contractor Shall Also Notify The Owner, In A Like Manner, Within Twenty-four (24) Hours After Receipt, Of Any Notices Of Expiration, Cancellation, Non-renewal, Or Material Change In Coverage Received By Said Contractor From Its Insurer; And Nothing Contained Herein Shall Absolve The Contractor Of This Requirement To Provide Notice. 2. Companies Issuing The Insurance Policy, Or Policies, Shall Have No Recourse Against The Owner For Payment Of Premiums. 3. The Term "owner" Shall Include All Authorities, Boards, Bureaus, Commissions, Divisions, Departments, And Offices Of The City Of Walker And Individual Members, Elected Officials, Employees Thereof In Their Official Capacities, And/or While Acting On Behalf Of The Owner. 4. Owner Shall Be Named As An Additionally Insured On All Policies Of Insurance. The Policy Clause "other Insurance" Shall Not Apply To Any Insurance Coverage Currently Held By The Owner To Any Such Future Coverage, Or To The Owner’s Self-insured Retentions As, If Any, Of Whatever Nature. B. Subrogation: Contractor Hereby Waives Subrogation Rights For Loss Or Damage Against The Owner. 35. Public Entity Crimes: All Proposers Are Hereby Notified That A Person Or Affiliate, Who Has Been Placed On The Convicted Vendor List, Or The Federal Suspension And/or Debarment List, May Not Submit A Proposal Under This Request For Proposal. By Submitting This Proposal, The Proposal Contractor Certifies They Are Not Suspended Or Debarred Nor Does Their Submittal Violate The Provisions Of This Paragraph. 36. Conflict Of Interest: The Contractor Shall Promptly Notify The Contract Administrator, In Writing, By Certified Mail, Of All Potential Conflicts Of Interest For Any Prospective Business Association, Interest, Or Other Circumstance, Which May Influence Or Appear To Influence The Contractor's Judgment Or Quality Of Services Being Provided Hereunder. Such Written Notification Shall Identify The Prospective Business Association, Interest, Or Circumstance, The Nature Of Work That Such Person May Undertake, And Request An Opinion Of The Owner As To Whether The Association, Interest, Or Circumstance Would, In The Opinion Of The Owner, Constitute A Conflict Of Interest. The Owner Shall Respond To Such Notification By Certified Mail Within Thirty (30) Days. By Submitting This Proposal, The Contractor Certifies That They Have No Conflict With Any Employee, Agent, Elected Official Or Officer Of Owner, Nor Any Other Conflict As May Be Set Forth Herein. 37. Collusion: More Than One Proposal From An Individual, Firm, Partnership, Corporation, Association And/or Related Parties Under The Same Or Different Names Will Not Be Considered. If The Owner Believes That Collusion Exists Among Proposers, All Proposals From The Suspect Firms Will Be Rejected. Related Parties Mean Prospective Contractors Or The Principals Thereof, Which Have A Direct Or Indirect Ownership And/or Profit-sharing Interest In Another Prospective Contractor Or Pro-proposer. Prospective Contractors Shall Comply With All Local, State, And Federal Directives, Orders, And Laws As Applicable To This Rfp And All Resulting Contract(s). Prospective Contractors, By Responding To This Rfp, Certify That Such Response Is Made Without Previous Understanding, Agreement, Or Connection With Any Person, Firm, Or Corporation Making A Proposal For The Same Item(s) And Is In All Respects Fair, Without Outside Control, Collusion, Fraud, Or Otherwise Illegal Action. 38. Protest Procedure: A. Proposal Protests. Any Actual Or Prospective Bidder/proposer, Who Is Allegedly Aggrieved In Connection With The Issuance Of A Proposal Package Or Pending Award Of A Contract, May Protest To The Owner. B. Requirements To Protest: A) If The Protest Relates To The Content Of The Bid/proposal Package, A Formal Written Protest Must Be Filed No Later Than 5:00 Pm On The Fifth Full Business Day After Issuance Of The Proposal Package. B) If The Protest Relates To The Award Of A Contract, A Formal Written Protest Must Be Filed No Later Than 5:00 Pm On The Fifth Business Day After The Posting Of Either The Contract Award Recommendation Or The Contract Award Itself. The Formal Written Protest Shall Identify The Protesting Party And The Solicitation Involved; Include A Clear Statement Of The Grounds On Which The Protest Is Based; Refer To The Statutes, Laws, Ordinances, Or Other Legal Authorities Which The Protesting Party Deems Applicable To Such Grounds; And Specifically Request The Relief To Which The Protesting Party Deems Itself Entitled By Application Of Such Authorities To Such Grounds. C) A Formal Written Protest Is Considered Filed With The Owner When The Contract Administrator Receives It. Accordingly, A Protest Is Not Timely Filed Unless It Is Received Within The Time Specified Above. Failure To File A Formal Written Protest Within The Time Period Specified Shall Constitute A Waiver Of The Right To Protest And Result In Relinquishment Of All Rights To Protest By The Proposer. C. Sole Remedy. These Procedures Shall Be The Sole Remedy For Challenging The Content Of This Rfp Or The Award Of A Contract. Prospective Contractors Are Prohibited From Attempts To Influence, Persuade, Or Promote A Proposal Protest Through Any Other Channels Or Means. Such Attempts Shall Be Cause For Suspension Of The Offending Party’s Proposal And Protest. D. Authority To Resolve. The Contract Administrator Shall Resolve The Protest In A Fair And Equitable Manner And Shall Render A Written Decision To The Protestant No Later Than 5:00 Pm On The Fifth Business Day After The Filing Thereof. E. Review Of Contract Administrator's Decision. The Protesting Party May Request A Review Of The Contract Administrator's Decision By Delivering A Written Request By 5:00 Pm On The Fifth Full Business Day After The Date Of The Written Decision. The Written Notice Shall Include Any Written Or Physical Materials, Objects, Statements, And Arguments, Which The Proposer Deems Relevant To The Issues Raised In The Request For Review. If It Is Determined That The Solicitation Or Award Is In Violation Of Law Or The Regulations And Internal Procedures Of The Purchasing Department, The Contract Administrator Shall Immediately Cancel Or Revise The Solicitation Or Award As The Contract Administrator May Deem Appropriate. If It Is Determined That The Solicitation Or Award Should Be Upheld, The Contract Administrator Shall Issue A Decision In Writing Stating The Reason For The Action With A Copy Furnished To The Protesting Party And All Substantially Affected Persons Or Businesses No Later Than 5:00 Pm On The Fifth Full Business Day After The Protest. The Decision Shall Be Final And Conclusive As To The Owner Unless Any Further Action Is Taken By The Party Making The Origi