Amendment_No_1_-_Kootenai_Falls_Bridge.pdf

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

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2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NO. 3. EFFECTIVE DATE 4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO. 5. PROJECT NO. (If applicable)

1 03/28/2018

6. ISSUED BY CODE 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than Item 6) CODE

USDA, Forest Service Idaho-Montana Acquisition Team (IMAT) 3815 N. Schreiber Way Coeur d’Alene, ID 83815

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (No., street, county, State, and ZIP Code) (X) 9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NO.

12034318R0005

9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

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11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offers is extended, is not extended.

Offers must acknowledge receipt of this amendment prior to the hour and date specified in the solicitation or as amended, by one of the following methods:

(a) By completing Items 8 and 15, and returning 1 copies of the amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted;

or (c) By separate letter or telegram which includes a reference to the solicitation and amendment numbers. FAILURE OF YOUR ACKNOWLEDGMENT TO BE RECEIVED AT THE PLACE DESIGNATED FOR THE RECEIPT OF OFFERS PRIOR TO THE HOUR AND DATE SPECIFIED MAY RESULT IN REJECTION OF YOUR OFFER. If by virtue of this amendment you desire to change an offer already submitted, such change may be made by telegram or letter, provided each telegram or letter makes reference to the solicitation and this amendment, and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified.

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (If required)

13. THIS ITEM APPLIES ONLY TO MODIFICATIONS OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS,

IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NO. AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

(X) A. THIS CHANGE ORDER IS ISSUED PURSUANT TO: (Specify authority) THE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14 ARE MADE IN

THE CONTRACT ORDER NO. IN ITEM 10A.

B. THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES (such as changes in paying office, appropriation date, etc.) SET FORTH IN ITEM 14, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY OF FAR 43.103(b).

C. THIS SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT IS ENTERED INTO PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY OF:

D. OTHER (Specify type of modification and authority)

E. IMPORTANT: Contractor is not, is required to sign this document and return 1 copy to the issuing office.

14. DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION (Organized by UCF section headings, including solicitation/contract subject matter where feasible.

The purpose of this amendment is to do the following:

1) To revise evaluation criteria to add additional requirement to the Experience and Capability Proposal. See attached Section M with revisions highlighted.

Except as provided herein, all terms and conditions of the document referenced in Item 9A or 10A, as heretofore changed, remains unchanged and in full force and effect.

15A. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print) 16A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR 15C. DATE SIGNED 16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 16C. DATE SIGNED

(Signature of person authorized to sign) (Signature of Contracting Officer)

NSN 7540-01-152-8070

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30-105 STANDARD FORM 30 (REV. 10-83)

Prescribed by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

PART IV - REPRESENTATIONS AND INSTRUCTIONS

SECTION M - EVALUATION FACTORS FOR AWARD

M- 1 Evaluation Criteria

The assessment for award will be based on five (5) evaluation factors: Four (4) non-price technical factors (experience and capability, project management, safety, past performance) and price. All technical factors are equal in importance; however, when combined, they are approximately equal to price. Offer of award may be made to other than the lowest priced offeror. The offeror that represents the best value to the Government will be selected for award in accordance with FAR 15.1 Source Selection Processes and Techniques.

Technical Evaluation Factors: Technical Proposals are required for the evaluation of offers. Contractors must submit the required information to be considered for contract award. Commitments made in the offeror’s technical proposal will be incorporated into the awarded contract. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers. These factors are approximately equal in importance.

Factor 1: Experience and Capability Proposal

Minimum Requirement:

The Offeror shall submit information that demonstrates experience in construction of facilities in similar size, scope, and complexity of this project. The Offeror shall provide and Experience and Capability Proposal that contains the following:

• How the work will be organized and performed in accordance with the specifications, drawings, terms and conditions of the solicitation.

• Project work plan indicating how you intend to accomplish the work by giving as much detail as you consider necessary to fully explain the proposed technical approach or method. Include how the work will be organized and performed in accordance with the specifications, drawings, terms and conditions of the solicitation.

• Proposed progress schedule outlining time frames and sequence of work for project completion. The progress schedule should at a minimum detail how the contractor intends to prepare the site, the type of equipment to be used on the project, and plans for oversight and inspection. The progress schedule must conform to the timing restrictions outlined in the specifications (sections 151 and 156).

• List the fabrication shop to be used for the fabrication of the structural steel components. Include its credentials as a member of the AISC Quality Certification program, as required in the specifications (section 555).

• Quality Control Plan that demonstrates the offeror’s ability to successfully manage the material submittal process, and ensure subcontractor compliance with contract documents. Plan shall address the offeror’s experience with, and commitment to, the requirements in the Contractor Quality Control section of the specifications (section 153).

Experience and Capability Proposal is limited to 15 single pages, exclusive of table of contents, tabs, and dividers. Pages in excess of the limit will not be evaluated.

Factor 2: Project Management

Minimum Requirement:

Proposal must demonstrate, as a minimum, that the following key personnel: Project Manager and Site Superintendent(s), have experience in managing projects/contracts of the same/similar dollar magnitude, size, complexity and scope, in the capacity in which they are proposed for this project. Additionally, this information shall be provided for all proposed subcontractors in the same format and level of detail as prescribed for the Offeror. Proposal shall also state how often the Project Manager shall visit the work site. Offeror will be evaluated to the extent to which it describes the means and methods to be employed to promote safety, quality control, and cost control.

Offeror shall list any OSHA citations received in the last five years and provide an explanation as to why the issuance of a citation and the satisfactory resolution of the discrepancy. Offeror shall describe its approach to the management of changes issued against the contract and describe how it intends to resolve anticipated problems and propose solutions as a result of the work. Offeror shall identify any cost savings to the project both from a technical and managerial approach

Factor 3: Safety

Minimum Requirement:

The Offeror shall submit a Safety Plan concerning proposed safety program which shall include at a minimum:

• Training and documentation of safety courses and certifications.

• The proposal shall include general work site safety requirements, personal protective equipment (PPE), fall protection, water rescue, and aviation safety.

• Proposal demonstrates plans to adhere to, OSHA standards, USFS Safety Requirements, and standard

State OSHA safety requirements, if applicable.

• How safety briefings will be conducted and how offeror will ensure safe practices are followed on site.

• An adequate discussion of steps taken to promote safety during construction during the past three (3) years.

Factor 4: Past Performance

The Government will evaluate the Offeror’s record of past and current performance to ascertain the probability of successfully performing the required efforts of the Plans and Specifications. Offeror will provide the following to include the contract number, contracting officer or customer name with contact person and phone number, description of project, dollar amount, and subcontractors used (if any):

• In one list, describe all contracts and subcontracts currently in process.

• In a separate list, describe all contracts and subcontracts similar in nature and complexity to that required by this solicitation and especially any contracts entered into with Federal, State and local governments and commercial customers completed by your firm in the last three years.

• Submit completed Past Performance Questionnaire that is included as attachment in RFP

The Government may contact the offeror’s references for information and may review performance ratings on file for prior projects the offeror has performed. Past Performance information obtained from sources other than those identified by the Offeror may be used. If an Offeror has not commented on negative past performance evaluations obtained by the TEB the Offeror may be given the opportunity to clarify and/or mitigate adverse past performance during exchanges (clarifications, communications, or discussions) after receipt of proposals (FAR 15.306). A “Past Performance Questionnaire” has been provided for your use to be completed by references for previous work identified. Submit to your past Owner – Client references to complete and direct them to return their responses to the Contracting Officer.

If discussions are required, and past performance issues remain, these issues will be addressed during discussions. Lastly, IAW FAR 15.305(a)(2)(ii), offerors are authorized to provide information on problems encountered on the identified contracts and the offeror’s corrective actions.

Price:

The completed Schedule of Items B-1 shall suffice for a price proposal.

This criterion will (1) consider price reasonableness, and (2) be used to help determine the offeror’s understanding of the work. Reasonableness will be determined by evaluating other offered prices received and making comparisons to the Independent Government Estimate and past prices paid for similar types of work.

The contract line items shall also be evaluated to determine whether any line items are materially unbalanced.

M- 2 Award Statement

The assessment for award will be based on four non-price technical factors and price. When combined, the four non-price technical factors are approximately equal to price. Offer of award may be made to other than the lowest priced offeror. The Government will award the contract to the offeror whose offer represents the best value to the Government. Where technical proposals are determined to be substantially equal, cost may control award.

Technical proposals will be evaluated and ranked by an evaluation panel according to the criteria in Section M- 1 (a). The panel will not have access to the price proposal during the technical evaluation process.

See Section L- 5 for instructions for submitting proposals.

The Government intends to evaluate proposals and award a contract without discussions with offerors (except clarification as described in FAR 15.306(a)). Proposals should be submitted initially on the most favorable terms, from a price and technical standpoint, which the offeror can submit to the Government; however, the Government may, after evaluation of proposals, conduct further oral or written discussions as appropriate, with all offerors whose proposals are within a competitive range.