Bid document

East Canal Water
Efficiency Improvements

Solicitation No. 140R4026R0025

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

BUREAU OF RECLAMATION

UPPER COLORADO REGION

SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH

Solicitation

Document No.

Document Title

140R4026R0025

East Canal Water Efficiency Improvements

Preface
This section is a synopsis of the items identified by Reclamation that have been problematic for some contractors. The items have been identified through previous real-world performance of construction with Reclamation. The following items are not all-encompassing of problems that may or may not be encountered and are only meant to identify general challenges contractors may run into when contracting with Reclamation for construction work. The purpose of this document is to allow contractors to propose construction more accurately at contract inception and reduce contract interpretation disagreements after contract award. It is highly recommended the Contractor read and become intimately familiar with both the solicitation and contract specifications and drawings prior to construction, as that can also head off potential disagreements as the work is being completed. NOTE: The examples given within are for reference purposes only. Reclamation does not take responsibility for the application of calculations during offer creation. The Contractor is required to apply all calculations internally, and the items in this document are for awareness purposes only.
DISCLOSURE OF THE MAGNITUDE OF THE CONSTRUCTION PROJECT: The magnitude of this project is between $5,000,000 and $10,000,000.
Quality Control & Quality Assurance:
FAR Clause 52.246-12 - Inspection of Construction, requires the Contractor to establish a construction inspection system to ensure quality. Accordingly, per section 01 46 00 – Quality Procedures, a Quality Control Testing is required to evaluate results of tests when determining acceptability of work. Contractor may use the test results as part of the Quality Assurance (QA)/Quality Control (QC), however the tests do not relieve the Contractor of maintaining adequate quality system in accordance with the clause at FAR 52.246-12 Inspection of Construction. The contractor will conduct its own Quality Assurance (QA) program, and Reclamation will only intermittently conduct its own Quality Assurance for specification compliance only, which may include inspection and tests performed by Government staff to ensure compliance with terms of the contract. Test performed by Reclamation will be used to ensure compliance with contract requirements and