Attachment_1-Guardrail_changes.pdf

1267T019Q0030 – Amendment 1 Changes

L-11. PROPOSAL PREPARATION INSTRUCTIONS

Proposals shall be submitted no later than May 23, 2019 at 10:00 am (MT). Proposals shall be submitted by email to: breanne.parker@usda.gov

Proposals shall include the following information for each of the evaluation factors as identified below:

Technical Capability:

1. Provide a detailed project schedule showing breakdown of time to complete work for each section of the project (e.g. Submittals - 5 days – Nov. 1-5, Mobilization – 1 day – Nov 6, etc.). The project schedule shall demonstrate the offeror understands the construction stages and critical path to provide a completed project within the performance period.

2. Provide proposed approach which explains equipment and approach used to install the guardrail and efforts to limit damage to the road shoulder.

Past Performance:

1. Complete a Past and Current Contract Information Sheet (Attachment 4) for each related project completed in the last 3 years.

2. Include past performance for any subcontractor doing more than 25% of the work.

Price/Business:

1. Standard Form 1442 with Blocks 14-20 completed. Include DUNS number.

2. Complete prices for all items in Schedule of Items (RFP page 4)

3. Mark the appropriate box in clause K.2 para (b) Annual Representations and Certifications (page 21). Since SAM registration is required for award, block (i) should be marked and if there are any updates to your SAM, they should be reflected in paragraph (d) or preferably, your SAM registration is updated.

4. Ensure your SAM registration includes NAICS 237310.

(a) In order to facilitate conference preparations, it is requested that the person named on the Standard Form 1442 of this solicitation be contacted and advised of the number of persons who will attend.

(b) The Government assumes no responsibility for any expense incurred by an offeror prior to contract award.

M-2 EVALUATION FACTORS

The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers:

a) Technical Capability

b) Past Performance

c) Price

a) Technical Capability is comprised of an offeror’s technical description of how the work will be accomplished, materials, and the estimated schedule of work. Technical capability will be evaluated to determine whether the offeror demonstrates an understanding and sound approach to meeting the solicitation requirements, with minimal impact to shoulder and site operations. Technical Capability will receive a rating of Does Not Meet, Meets, or Exceeds as defined below.

Does Not Meet: Offeror does not demonstrate an understanding and sound approach to meeting the requirements.

Meets: Offeror demonstrates an understanding and sound approach to meeting the contract requirements.

Exceeds: Offeror demonstrates an understanding and sound approach to meeting the contract requirements AND exceeds the requirements of the solicitation.