This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format prescribed in Subpart 12.6 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), as supplemented with additional information included in this notice and IAW F AR Part 13. This announcement constitutes the request for quote for the required items under Solicitation Number W912DQ-08-T-0061. NAICS code: 238120, Small Business Standard: $15 million. A subsequent solicitation document will NOT be issued. The US A rmy Corps of Engineers, Kansas City District, Operations Division, intends to issue a contract for fabrication, storage, and delivery of 112 of 84 inch diameter precast concrete pipe (refer to specifications and drawings) for the Henrietta-Crooked River L evee in Ray County, MO. This will be a firm-fixed price award, no set-aside, with award made to the low technically acceptable quoter. SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS MAY BE OBTAINED BY CONTACTING:
[email protected]. The following FAR provisions and clauses apply to this solicitation and are incorporated by reference: 52.204-7, 52.212-1, 52.212-3, 52.212-4, 52.212-5, 52.219-26, 52.222-26, 52.222-35, 52.222-36, 52.225-3, 52.232-33, 52.232-34, 52.215-5, 52.237-1, 52.237-2, 52 .252-1, 52.252-2, NWK-00100-007 Safety Clause (incorporates safety manual EM-385-1-1) The following Defense FAR Supplement (DFARS) provision/clause applies to this solicitation and is incorporated by reference: 252.212-7001 TO PLACE A BID: At a minimum, responsible sources shall provide the following: * a price proposal on letterhead * remittance address * Tax ID # * Duns # Responses to this solicitation are due by FRIDAY MARCH 21ST, 2008 at 4:00 pm CST at Stockto n Lake Project, Stockton, MO, via: #1) delivery to: Stockton Lake Project Cindy Clark 16435 E Stockton Lake Dr Stockton, MO 65785 or #2) fax to: 816-389-3510 or 417-276-351 0 or #3) email to:
[email protected]. Bidders should refer to Solicitation #W912DQ-08-T-0061. TECHNICAL QUESTIONS point of contact: Sue Gehrt 816-389-3635. CONTRACTUAL QUESTIONS point of contact: Cindy Clark 816-389-3009 or
[email protected]. TO OBTAIN DRAWINGS: contact
[email protected] or 816-389-3009. TO OBTAIN SPECS: contact
[email protected] or 816-389-3009. Also, specificatio ns follow as text below: SCOPE OF WORK REINFORCED CONCRETE PIPE HENRIETTA-CROOKED RIVER LEVEE & DRAINAGE DISTRICT SECTION 1 1.0 Submittals 1.1 Standard Precast Units; G Drawings for standard precast concrete uni ts furnished by the precast concrete producer for approval by the Contracting Officer. These drawings shall demonstrate that the applicable industry design standards have been met. Include installation and construction information on shop drawings. Incl ude details of steel reinforcement size and placement as well as supporting design calculations, if appropriate. Produce precast concrete units in accordance with the approved drawings. 1.2 SD-03 Product Data 1.2.1 Standard Precast Units - Cut sheets, for standard precast concrete units, showing conformance to project drawings and requirements, and to applicable industry design standards listed in this specification. 1.2.2 Proprietary Precast Units - Standard plans or informative literature, for proprietary precast concrete units. Make available supporting calculations and design details upon request. Provide sufficient information as to demonstrate that such products will perform the intended task. 1.3 Embedded Items - P roduct data sheets and proper installation instruction for anchors, lifting inserts and other devices. Clearly indicate the products dimensions and safe workin g load. 1.4 Accessories - Proper installation instructions and relevant product data for items including, but not limited to, sealants, gaskets, connectors, steps, cable racks and other items installed before or after delivery. 1.5 SD-05 De sign Data - Precast concrete unit design calculations, and concrete mix proportions. 1.6 SD-06 Test Reports 1.6.1 Copies of material certifications and/or laboratory test reports, including mill tests and all other test data, for portland c ement, blended cement, pozzolans, ground granulated blast furnace slag, silica fume, aggregate, admixtures, and curing compound proposed for use on this project. 1.6.2 Copies of test reports showing that the mix has been successfully tested to pr oduce concrete with the properties specified and will be suitable for the job conditions. Such tests may include compressive strength, flexural strength, plastic or hardened air content, freeze thaw durability, abrasion and absorption. Clearly detail in the specifications special tests for precast concrete or cast-in items. 1.6.3 Sufficient documentation, when the use of self-consolidating concrete (SCC) is proposed, showing a minimum of 30-days production track records demonstrating that SCC is appropriate for casting of the product. 1.6.4 Copies of in-plant QA/QC inspection reports, upon the request of the Contracting Officer. 1.7 Certificates - Quality control procedures established in accordance with NPCA QC Manual and/or ACPA Q PC. 2.0 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS Furnish precast concrete units designed and fabricated by an experienced and acceptable precast concrete manufacturer who has been, for at least 3 years, regularly and continuously engaged in the manufacture of precast concrete work similar to that indicated on the drawings. Reinforced Concrete Pipe shall be 84 inch diameter and meet the requirements of ASTM C76, Class IV, Wall Type B. Pipe length shall be no greater than 8'. Lifting holes shall not be per mitted. Pipe must have an intergral O-Ring type gasket and joints must meet ASTM 443. Manufacture must indicate the orientation of the pipe as it was cast so that the pipe installer can ensure pipe is laid in same orientation as it was cast. See attach ed drawings for more details. Total required pipe length is 112' (see attached drawing). Pipe shall be completed and ready for deliver no later than 40 days after contract is awarded. 2.1 DESIGN 2.1.1 Standard Precast Units Desig n standard precast concrete units to withstand indicated design load conditions in accordance with applicable industry design standards [ACI 318/318R, ASTM, ACPA 01-102, Chapter 7-Design for Sulfide Control]. Design must also consider stresses induced dur ing handling, shipping and installation as to avoid product cracking or other handling damage. Indicate design loads for precast concrete units on the shop drawings. 2.1.2 Joints and Sealants Provide joints and sealants between adjacent un its of the type and configuration indicated on shop drawings meeting specified design and performance requirements. 2.2 Concrete Mix Design 2.2.1 Concrete Mix Proportions Base selection of proportions for concrete on the me thodology presented in ACI 211.1 for normal weight concrete and ACI 211.2 for lightweight concrete. Develop the concrete proportions using the same type and brand of cement, the same type and brand of pozzolan, the same type and gradation of aggregates, a nd the same type and brand of admixture that will be used in the manufacture of precast concrete units for the project. Do not use calcium chloride in precast concrete containing reinforcing steel or other embedded metal items. At a minimum of thirty day s prior to precast concrete unit manufacturing, the precast concrete producer will submit a mix design for each strength and type of concrete that will be used. Furnish a complete list of materials, including quantity, type, brand and applicable data sheets for all mix design constituents as well as applicable reference specifications. The use of self-consolidating concrete is permitted, provided that mix desig n proportions and constituents meet the requirements of this specification. 2.2.2 Concrete Strength Provide precast concrete units with a minimum 28-day compressive strength (f'c) of 4,000 psi. 2.2.3 Water-to-Cement Ratio F urnish concrete, that will be exposed to freezing and thawing, containing entrained air and with water-cement ratios of 0.45 or less. Furnish concrete which will not be exposed to freezing, but which is required to be watertight, with a water-cement ratio of 0.48 or less if the concrete is exposed to fresh water, or 0.45 or less if exposed to brackish water or sea water. Furnish reinforced concrete exposed to deicer salts, brackish water or seawater with a water-cement ratio of 0.40 or less for corrosion protection. 2.2.4 Air Content The air content of concrete that will be exposed to freezing conditions must be within the limits given below. NOMINAL MAXIMUM AIR CONTENT % AGGREGATE SIZE SEVERE E XPOSURE MODERATE EXPOSURE 10 mm (3/8 inch) 6.0 to 9.0 4.5 to 7.5 13 mm (1/2 inch) 5.5 to 8.5 4.0 to 7.0 19 mm (3/4 inch) 4.5 to 7.5 3.5 to 6.5 25 mm (1.0 inch) 4.5 to 7.5 3.0 to 6.0 38 mm (1.5 inch) 4.5 to 7.0 3.0 to 6.0 Note: For specified compressive strengths greater than 5000 psi, air content may be reduced 1% 3.0 QUALITY AS SURANCE Demonstrate adherence to the standards set forth in NPCA QC Manual and/or ACPA QPC. Meet requirements written in the subparagraphs below. 3.1 NPCA and ACPA Plant Certification The precast concrete producer shall be certified by the National Precast Concrete Association's and/or the American Concrete Pipe Association's Plant Certification Program prior to and during production of the products for this project. 3.2 Qualifications, Quality Control and Inspection 3.2.1 Qualifications Precast concrete producer shall have been in the business of producing precast concrete units similar to those specified for a minimum of 3 years. The precast concrete producer must maintain a permanent quality control depart ment or retain an independent testing agency on a continuing basis. 3.2.2 Quality Control Procedures Show that the following QC tests are performed as required and in accordance with the ASTM standards indicated. a. Slump: Perform a slump test for each 150 cu yd of concrete produced, or once a day, whichever comes first. Perform slump tests in accordance with ASTM C 143/C 143M. b. Temperature: Measure the temperature of fresh concrete when slump or air content tests are made and when compressive test specimens are made in accordance with ASTM C 1064/C 1064M. c. Compressive Strength: Make at least four compressive strength specimens for each 150 cubic yards of concrete of each mix in accordance with the following Stand ards: ASTM C 31/C 31M, ASTM C 192/C 192M, ASTM C 39/C 39M. d. Air Content: Perform tests for air content on air-entrained, wet-cast concrete for each 150 cu yd of concrete, but not less often than once each day when air-entrained concrete is used. Determine the air content in accordance with either ASTM C 231 or ASTM C 173/C 173M for normal weight aggregates and ASTM C 173/C 173M for lightweight aggregates. e. Unit Weight: Perform tests for unit weight a minimum of once per week to verify t he yield of batch mixes. Perform unit weight tests for each 100 cu yd of lightweight concrete in accordance with ASTM C 138/C 138M. Submit test reports as specified in the Submittals paragraph and documentation to demonstrate compliance with the above subparagraphs. 4.0 HANDLING, STORAGE AND DELIVERY 4.1 Handling Handle, transport, and store products in a manner to minimize damage. Lifting devices or holes shall be consistent with industry standards. Perform lifting with methods or devices intended for this purpose as indicated on shop drawings. 4.2 Storage Store units off the ground or in a manner that will minimi ze potential damage. Contractor may be required to store the concrete pipe at a safe, secure location for up to 3 months until the construction contractor (separate contract) is ready to install the pipe. The bid price should reflect any cost for storing this pipe. The Concrete Pipe manufacturer (Contractor) shall be responsible for ensuring the pipe is not damaged during this storage period. If any damage occurs, the Contractor shall repair or replace the damaged pipe at no additional cost to the Gover nment. 4.3 Delivery Deliver precast units to the site in accordance with the delivery schedule to avoid excessive build-up of units in storage at the site. Upon delivery to the jobsite, all precast concrete units will be inspected by the Contracting Officer for quality and final acceptance. The Contractor will be notified no less than 10 days in advance when the pipe will need to be delivered to the construction site. The Contractor shall make delivery within this 10 day period or it ma y result in delays in completing the construction contract. Any claims of additional costs incurred by the construction contractor caused by the Contractor's failure to deliver the pipe within this 10 day period will be assessed against the Pipe manufactu rer. The bid price should include delivery to the site and offloading of the pipe at the site - located at the Henrietta-Crooked River Levee, Section 1, near Henrietta Missouri in Ray County, Missouri (see attached site map). 5.0 PRODUCTS 5.1 MATERIALS 5.1.1 Cement Furnish cement conforming to ASTM C 150, Type I, II, III or V. Furnish blended cements that conform to ASTM C 595. 5.1.2 Silica Fume Provide silica fume conforming to ASTM C 1240. Provide avai lable alkalies conforming to the optimal limit given in Table 2 of ASTM C 1240. Silica fume may be furnished as a dry, densified material or as a slurry. When necessary, coordinate the services of a technical representative experienced in mixing, proport ioning, placement procedures, and curing of concrete containing silica fume. 5.1.3 Fly Ash and Pozzolans Fly ash is [required][used] as an admixture conforming to ASTM C 618, Class [C or F] with 4 percent maximum loss on ignition and 35 per cent maximum cement replacement by weight. 5.1.4 Ground Granulated Blast-Furnace Slag Ground granulated blast furnace slag is [required][used] as an admixture conforming to ASTM C 989, Grade [120] with between 25 to 50 percent maximum cemen t replacement by weight. 5.1.5 Water Furnish water potable or free of deleterious substances in amounts harmful to concrete or embedded metals. 5.1.6 Aggregates 5.1.6.1 Selection Furnish aggregates conforming to AST M C 33. Provide aggregates not containing any substance, which may be deleteriously reactive with the alkalies in the cement. 5.1.6.2 Aggregates for Lightweight Concrete ASTM C 330 5.1.7 Admixtures 5.1.7.1 Air-Entraining ASTM C 260 2.1.7.2 Accelerating, Retarding, Water Reducing [Moderate to High] ASTM C 494/C 494M 5.1.7.3 Pigments Non-fading and lime-resistant 5.1.8 Reinforcement 5.1.8.1 Reinforcing Bars a. Deformed Billet-steel: ASTM A 615/A 615M b. Deformed Low-alloy steel: ASTM A 706/A 706M 5.1.9 Inserts and Embedded Metal All items embedded in concrete shall be of the type required for the intended task, and meet the following standards. a. Structural Steel Plates, Angles, etc.: ASTM A 36/A 36M b. Hot-dipped Galvanized: ASTM A 153/A 153M c. Proprietary Items: In accordance wit h manufacturers published literature 5.1.10 Accessories a. Rubber Gaskets for Circular Concrete Sewer Pipe and Culvert Pipe: ASTM C 443. 6.0 EXECUTION 6.1 FABRICATION AND PLACEMENT Perform fabrication in accordanc e with NPCA QC Manual and/or ACPA QPC unless specified otherwise. 6.1.1 Forms Use forms, for manufacturing precast concrete products, of the type and design consistent with industry standards and practices. They should be capable of consis tently providing uniform products and dimensions. Construct forms so that the forces and vibrations to which the forms will be subjected can cause no product damage. Clean forms of concrete build-up after each use. Apply form release agents according to the manufacturers recommendations and do not allow to build up on the form casting surfaces. 6.1.2 Reinforcement Follow applicable ASTM Standard or ACI 318/318R for placement and splicing. Fabricate cages of reinforcement either by tying the bars, wires or welded wire fabric into rigid assemblies or by welding, where permissible, in accordance with AWS D1.4/D1.4M. Position reinforcing as specified by the design and so that the concrete cover conforms to requirements. The tolerance on co ncrete cover shall be one-third of that specified but not more than 1/2 inch. Provide concrete cover not less than 1/2 inch. Take positive means to assure that the reinforcement does not move significantly during the casting operations. 6.1.3 Em bedded Items Position embedded items at locations specified in the design documents. Perform welding in accordance with AWS D1.1/D1.1M when necessary. Hold rigidly in place inserts, plates, weldments, lifting devices and other items to be imbedded in precast concrete products so that they do not move significantly during casting operations. 6..2 CONCRETE 6.2.1 Concrete Mixing Mixing operations shall produce batch-to-batch uniformity of strength, consistency, and appearan ce. 6.2.2 Concrete Placing Deposit concrete into forms as near to its final location as practical. Keep the free fall of the concrete to a minimum. Consolidate concrete in such a manner that segregation of the concrete is minimized and ho neycombed areas are kept to a minimum. Use vibrators to consolidate concrete with frequencies and amplitudes sufficient to produce well consolidated concrete. 6.2.2.1 Cold Weather Concreting Perform cold weather concreting in accordance wi th ACI 306.1. a. Provide adequate equipment for heating concrete materials and protecting concrete during freezing or near-freezing weather. b. Free from frost all concrete materials and all reinforcement, forms, fillers, and ground with wh ich concrete is to come in contact. c. Do not use frozen materials or materials containing ice. d. In cold weather the temperature of concrete at the time of placing shall not be below 45 degrees F. Discard concrete that freezes before its compressive strength reaches 500 psi. 6.2.2.2 Hot Weather Concreting Recommendations for hot weather concreting are given in detail in ACI 305R. During hot weather, give proper attention to constituents, production methods, handling, plac ing, protection, and curing to prevent excessive concrete temperatures or water evaporation that could impair required strength or serviceability of the member or structure. The temperature of concrete at the time of placing shall not exceed 90 degrees F. 6.2.3 Concrete Curing Commence curing immediately following the initial set and completion of surface finishing. 6.2.3.1 Curing by Moi sture Retention Prevent moisture evaporation from exposed surfaces until adequate strength for stripping is reached by one of the following methods: a. Cover with polyethylene sheets a minimum of 6 mils thick per ASTM C 171. b. Cover with burlap or other absorptive material and keep continually moist. c. Use of a membrane-curing compound applied at a rate not to exceed 200 square ft/gallon, or per manufacturers' recommendations according to ASTM C 309. 6.2.3.2 Curing with Heat and Moisture Do not subject concrete to steam or hot air until after the concrete has attained its initial set. Apply steam, if used, within a suitable enclosure, which permits free circulation of the steam in accordance with CAN/CSA A23. 4. If hot air is used for curing, take precautions to prevent moisture loss from the concrete. The temperature of the concrete shall not be permitted to exceed 150 degrees F. These requirements do not apply to products cured with steam under pressure in an autoclave. 6.2.4 Surface Finish Finish unformed surfaces of wet-cast precast concrete products as specified. If no finishing procedure is specified, finish such surfaces using a strike-off to level the concrete with the top of the form . 6.2.4.1 Formed Non-Architectural Surfaces Cast surfaces against approved forms following industry practices in cleaning forms, designing concrete mixes, placing and curing concrete. Normal color variations, form joint marks, small surfac e holes caused by air bubbles, and minor chips and spalls will be accepted but no major imperfections, honeycombs or other major defects will be permitted. 6.2.5 Stripping Products from Forms Do not remove products from the forms until the concrete reaches the compressive strength for stripping required by the design. If no such requirement exists, products may be removed from the forms after the final set of concrete provided that stripping damage is minimal. 6.2.6 Patching and Re pair No repair is required to formed surfaces that are relatively free of air voids and honeycombed areas, unless the surfaces are required by the design to be finished. 6.2.6.1 Repairing Minor Defects Defects that will not impair th e functional use or expected life of a precast concrete product may be repaired by any method that does not impair the product. 6.2.6.2 Repairing Honeycombed Areas When honeycombed areas are to be repaired, remove all loose material and cut back the areas into essentially horizontal or vertical planes to a depth at which coarse aggregate particles break under chipping rather than being dislodged. Use proprietary repair materials in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. If a prop rietary repair material is not used, saturate the area with water. Immediately prior to repair, the area should be damp, but free of excess water. Apply a cement-sand grout or an approved bonding agent to the chipped surfaces, followed immediately by con solidating an appropriate repair material into the cavity. 6.2.6.3 Repairing Major Defects Evaluate, by qualified personnel, defects in precast concrete products which impair the functional use or the expected life of products to determine if repairs are feasible and, if so, to establish the repair procedure. 6.2.7 Shipping Products Do not ship products until they are at least 5 days old, unless it can be shown that the concrete strength has reached at least 75% of the specif ied 28-day strength, or that damage will not result, impairing the performance of the product.