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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 copies of the amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of theoffer submitted;

or (c) By separate letter or electronic communication 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 letter or electronic communication, provided each letter or electronic communication 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)

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IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NUMBER AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

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

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D. OTHER (Specify type of modification and authority)

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

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

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

(Signature of person authorized to sign)

15C. DATE SIGNED 16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

(Signature of Contracting Officer)

16C. DATE SIGNED

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9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

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CODE FACILITY CODE

J 1 6

0001 03 JUN 2026 500387

W912QR

W072 ENDIST LOUISVILLE

KO CONTRACTING DIVISION, 220 W MAIN STREET 3RD FLOOR

LOUISVILLE, KY 40202-2230

UNITED STATES

JACOB PRIDEMORE, EMAIL: JACOB.S.PRIDEMORE@USACE.ARMY.MIL

TELEPHONE: 502-315-6228

SCD: PAS:

W912QR26RA044

05 MAY 2026

SEE SECTION G - CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

See Schedule

SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

AMENDMENT 0001 SUMMARY OF Block 14 (Description of Amendment/Modification):

CHANGES

A. The following SPECIFICATION SECTIONS have been replaced in their entirety:

00 10 00 Solicitation, Contract Line Item Number (CLIN) Schedule

26 31 00 FACILITY-SCALE SOLAR PHOTOVOLTAIC (PV) SYSTEMS

PROJECT TABLE OF CONTENTS

00 80 00.00 06 SPECIAL PROVISIONS

01 45 04.10 06 CONTRACTOR QUALITY CONTROL

B. The following DRAWINGS have been replaced in their entirety:

A-103 - ROOF PLAN

A-111 - GROUND FLOOR REFLECTED CEILING PLAN

A-201 - EXTERIOR ELEVATIONS - SHEET 1

A-202 - EXTERIOR ELEVATIONS - SHEET 2

M-101 - MICROGRID BUILDING HVAC MECHANICAL PLAN

M-500 - HVAC MECHANICAL DETAILS AND SEQUENCE OF OPERATION

M-600 - NATURAL GAS SCHEMATIC

M-601 - MECHANICAL SCHEDULES

C-503 - DETAILS

CU111 - UTILITY PLAN

G-002 - GENERAL NOTES AND ABBREVIATIONS

E-102 - ELECTRICAL MICROGRID SWITCHGEAR BUILDING - LIGHTING PLAN

E-611 - PANEL SCHEDULES

E-620 - ELECTRICAL PV SYSTEMS ONE-LINE

E-621 - ELECTRICAL PV SYSTEM WIRING DIAGRAM

ES101 - PARCEL 1 - GROUND MOUNT PV ARRAY - ELECTRICAL SITE PLAN

ES103 - PARCEL 2 GROUND MOUNT PV ARRAY - ELECTRICAL SITE PLAN

ES104 - PARCEL 3 CARPORT PV ARRAY - ELECTRICAL SITE PLAN

EG106 - MICROGRID SWITCHGEAR BUILDING - LIGHTNING PROTECTION PLAN

EI613 - ANALOG INPUT MODULE 1 MICROGRID CONTROL SYSTEM WIRING DIAGRAM

C. The following SPECIFICATION SECTIONS are new:

33 40 00 STORMWATER UTILITIES

D. The following DRAWINGS are new:

EI639 - MICROGRID BASE CABLE SCHEDULE

E. The proposal due date is hereby extended until 18 June 2025 at 3:00 P.M. Eastern Time.

F. Section 00 22 12 is being replaced in its entirety, see changes to font size in paragraph 2.3 and page limits in paragraph 5.1.6, G. Wage Decision IL20260001 dated 30 JAN 2026 is hereby revised and replaced in its entirety with IL20260001 dated 21 MAY 2026. Wage Decision IL20260012 dated 02 JAN 2026 is hereby revised and replaced in its entirety with IL20260001 dated 21 MAY 2026.

H. Standard Form (SF) 1442 Box 13b. is revised and an offeror guarantee is required.

I. Revolutionary Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Overhaul (RFO) 52.222-90 Addressing DEI Discrimination by Federal Contractors is being incorporated into the Solicitation.

Section 00 00 00 - Procurement and Contracting Requirements

The following changes have been made:

Section 00 01 15 - List of Drawing Sheets

The attachments table has changed from:

To:

The following contract documents were added:

The following contract documents were modified:

The following contract documents were deleted:

The following contract documents Page Counts were changed:

00 10 00

PRICE BREAKOUT SCHEDULE

OFFEROR'S NAME:

CONTRACT LINE-ITEM SCHEDULE

Line Item No. Description Unit Amount

BASE PROPOSAL

0001. Construction – Primary Facility: All work, materials and labor required to construct natural gas generation, battery energy storage system, microgrid switchgear building (with switchgear) and microgrid controller connected to the existing SCADA system.

This also includes connection from the new Microgrid Switchgear to Substation A.

Job $ _____________________________

0002. Construction – Supporting Facility: All work, materials, and labor required to construct new utilities for the natural gas generation, switchgear, microgrid controllers and a battery energy storage system. This also includes relocation of the hydroplant feeders from Substation A to the new microgrid switchgear and connection of the new microgrid switchgear to substation A.

Job $ _____________________________

0003. Commissioning: All work, materials, and labor required to commission the entire Microgrid system, electrical and mechanical equipment, facilities, and utilities.

Job $ _____________________________

0004. Cybersecurity: All work, materials, and labor required to install, and certify with the Army all software installed as required to provide full operation of the substation.

Job $ _____________________________

0005 Construction: All work, materials, and labor required for MidAmerican to construct a new Natural Gas Service with all related work, complete and in place.

Job $ _____________________________

Total Base Proposal $

OPTION PROPOSALS

0006. Option 1: NOT USED

0007. Option 2: Construction: All work, materials, and labor required to install (2) new medium voltage feeders from the existing Hydropower plant to the Microgrid Switchgear. This includes install of the feeders within an existing underground duct bank and terminations.

Job $ _____________________________

0008. Option 3: Construction: All work, materials, and labor required to provide and install (1) switchgear circuit breaker labeled as spare.

Job $ _____________________________

0009. Option 4: Include pricing for 20 cubic yards of rock removal during underground excavation (conventional methods only, no explosives).

Job $ _____________________________

0010 Option 5: Include pricing for 240 cubic yards of contaminated soil removal during excavations.

Includes the cost for transportation and disposal.

Job $ _____________________________

0011 Option 6: Construction: All work, materials, and labor required to provide and install solar power generation, inverters, transformers and medium-voltage distribution for Parcel 1 only.

Job $ _____________________________

0012 Option 7: Construction: All work, materials, and labor required to provide and install solar power generation, inverters, transformers and medium-voltage distribution for Parcel 3 only.

Job $ _____________________________

0013 Option 8: Construction: All work, materials, and labor required to provide and install solar power generation, inverters, transformers and medium-voltage distribution for Parcel 2 only.

Job $ _____________________________

Total Options $

TOTAL PROPOSAL $

NOTES FOR CONTRACT LINE ITEM (CLIN) SCHEDULE

NOTE NO. 1: To better facilitate the receipt and proposal process, all modifications to proposals are to be submitted on copies of the latest Contract Line Item (CLIN) schedules as published in the solicitation or the latest amendment thereto. In lieu of indicating additions/deductions to line items, all Offerors should state their revised prices for each item.

NOTE NO. 2: Offerors must insert a price on all numbered items, including options, of the CLIN Schedule.

Failure to do so may result in the offer being unacceptable.

NOTE NO. 3: The Offeror’s Base Bid and all Options will be evaluated for best value to the Government. The basis for award is the trade-off process. In accordance with 52.217-5, Evaluation of Options, the Government will evaluate offers for award purposes by adding the total price for all options to the total price for the basic requirement.

Evaluation of options will not obligate the Government to exercise the option(s).

NOTE NO.4: NOT USED

NOTE NO.5: The Government may exercise Option 2 at the time of Award only.

NOTE NO.6: The Government may exercise Option 3 (Line Item 0008) at the time of Award only.

NOTE NO.7: The Government may exercise Options 4 and 5 (Line Item 0009 and 0010) up to five (5) times, within 400 calendar days from notice to proceed.

NOTE NO.8: The Government may exercise Options 6, 7 and 8 (Line Item 0011, 0012 and 0013), within 120 calendar days of Award only. Additionally, these options must be awarded in the order presented.

-- END OF CLIN SCHEDULE --

SECTION 00 22 12

PROCEDURES FOR SUBMITTAL OF OFFERS AND

PROPOSAL EVALUATION

PROCEDURES FOR SUBMITTAL OF OFFERS AND PROPOSAL EVALUATION CRITERIA

1. Overview.

1.1 The intent of this solicitation is to select one contractor for the construction of a Power Generation and Microgrid at Rock Island Arsenal (RIA), Illinois. The requirement will be competed as an unrestricted full and open procurement.

The basis of award is the Best Value Trade-Off process. The Government will evaluate the proposals in accordance with the criteria described herein. The Contracting Officer will award a firm fixed price contract to the responsible offeror whom the Source Selection Authority (SSA) determines conforms to the solicitation, is fair and reasonable, and offers the best overall value to the Government, all factors considered. The Government reserves the right to accept other than the lowest priced offer or to reject all offers. NOTE: ALL EVALUATION FACTORS, OTHER

THAN PRICE, WHEN COMBINED ARE CONSIDERED APPROXIMATELY EQUAL TO

PRICE.

1.2 The proposed project is to construct a microgrid system at Rock Island Arsenal (RIA) powered by natural gas-fired (NG) Reciprocating Internal Combustion Engine (RICE) generators with a total capacity of 14 Megawatts (MW), 3 MW of solar photovoltaic (PV) panels, and a 400-kilowatt (kW)/1.6 Megawatt-hour (MWh) Energy Storage System (ESS). This system will integrate with the existing 2.8 MW hydroelectric power plant. During an electric utility grid outage, the new microgrid system will provide sustained power to the entire RIA electrical distribution system when islanded from the grid, ensuring uninterrupted support for RIA’s Advanced Manufacturing Center of Excellence. This is a Design-Bid-Build (DBB) project.

2. Submittal of offers.

2.1 Offerors submitting proposals for this project should limit submissions to data essential for evaluation of proposals so that a minimum of time and monies will have been expended in preparing information required herein. However, in order to be effectively and equitably evaluated, the proposals must include information sufficiently detailed to clearly describe the offeror's capability for successfully completing the solicited project. Requirements stated in this Request for Proposal (RFP) are minimums. Proposals should follow in the order of sequence set forth in the RFP. Information provided out of sequence may not be evaluated and may result in the offeror’s disqualification from award.

2.2 Offerors shall submit their proposals to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers via Procurement

Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE) as detailed in the Electronic Proposal Submission Instruction, no later than the time and date specified in Block 13 of Standard Form 1442. Mark your proposal submission to the attention of Jacob Pridemore. NOTE: The Louisville District is in the Eastern Time Zone.

2.3 Proposals: ALL SUBMISSIONS TO THIS PROPOSAL ANNOUNCEMENT SHALL BE

SUBMITTED ELECTRONICALLY. No paper copies, CD-ROMs or facsimile submissions will be accepted. Electronic Proposal Submission is required through the Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE) Solicitation Module https://wawf.eb.mil/.

Instructions on how to create a vendor account will be posted to sam.gov and can be located at:

https://www.acq.osd.mil/asda/dpc/ce/cap/docs/piee/PIEE_Solicitation_Module_Vendor_Access_I nstructions.pdf

Instructions on how to submit an offer will be posted to sam.gov and can be located at:

https://pieetraining.eb.mil/wbt/sol/Posting_Offer.pdf

NOTE: Do NOT enter Privacy Act Data (Personal Identification Information (PII)) in the File

Description.)

Upload Completion & Deadline: Interested parties shall submit responses no later than the date specified on the solicitation document. The time & date of proposal receipt will be the upload completion / delivery time & date recorded within PIEE Solicitation Module site. Do not assume that electronic submission will occur instantaneously. Large files (e.g. 10MB or more) will take some time to upload. Offerors should time their upload effort with prudence by not waiting until the last few minutes—this will allow for unexpected delays in the transmittal process. Offerors are encouraged to keep a copy of the upload confirmation for their record. Submissions after the deadline will be considered late and will be processed in accordance with FAR 15.208.

Electronic Files: Submission shall be in a searchable Adobe PDF format.

File Naming Convention: To ensure your submission is received and processed appropriately, it is important that interested parties CAREFULLY ensure their electronic files adhere to the following naming convention:

W912QR26RA044-FIRMNAME-VOLUME I

W912QR26RA044-FIRMNAME-VOLUME II

Each file name shall begin with the solicitation number followed by the firm’s name and a brief file description. Please see examples above.

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File Organization: Although hard copies are not accepted, each file shall be clearly indexed, and logically assembled. Font size shall be 11 or larger. Pages shall be letter sized (larger page sizes (such as 11x17 foldouts, etc.) will be counted as two pages. Proposals shall be in a narrative format, organized and titled so that each section of the proposal follows the order and format of the factors. Information presented should be organized so as to pertain to only the evaluation factor in the section that the information is presented. Information pertaining to more than one evaluation factor should be repeated in each section for each factor.

Upload Completion & Deadline: Interested parties shall submit responses no later than the date specified on the solicitation document. The time & date of proposal receipt will be the upload completion / delivery time & date recorded within PIEE. Do not assume that electronic submission will occur instantaneously. Large files (e.g., 10MB or more) will take some time to upload. Offerors should time their upload effort with prudence by not waiting until the last few minutes—this will allow for unexpected delays in the transmittal process. Offerors are encouraged to keep a copy of the upload confirmation for their record. As noted above, offerors will not receive a confirmation email but instead will receive upload confirmation in the browser following successful upload. Submissions after the deadline will be considered late and will be processed in accordance with RFO 15.107

Electronic Files: Files shall be in their native format (i.e., doc, xls, ppt, etc.), or if in PDF format, shall be in searchable text. Text and graphics portfolios of the electronic copies shall be in a format readable by Microsoft Office or Adobe applications. Data submitted in a spreadsheet format shall be readable by MS Excel (all cells and formulas should be unlocked).

Any information, presented in a proposal that the Offeror wants safeguarded from disclosure to other parties must be identified and labeled in accordance with the requirements of Provision “RFO 52.215-1, Instructions to Offerors – Competitive Acquisition,” subparagraph (e), which is found in Section 00 21 00 of the RFP. The Government will endeavor to honor the restrictions against release requested by Offerors, to the extent permitted under United States law and regulations.

3. Proposal Evaluation Process.

3.1. A Source Selection Evaluation Board (SSEB) comprised of representatives of the Corps of

Engineers, User/Customer, and other required personnel will evaluate the proposals. Offerors are advised that the technical evaluation and rating of proposals will be conducted in strict confidence. Technical proposals (Volume I) will be reviewed and rated without knowledge of the price offered. The number and identities of offerors are not revealed to anyone not involved in the evaluation and award process or to other offerors. Proposals will be evaluated based on the factors described herein, and the basis of award is a Best Value Trade-Off, as stated above.

3.2 The evaluation process essentially consists of four parts: proposal compliance review and responsibility review, technical evaluation, price evaluation, and price/technical trade-off analysis.

3.2.1 Proposal Compliance/Responsibility Review: This is an initial review to ensure that all required forms and certifications are complete, that both a technical and price proposal were received, and that the offeror is financially capable of sustaining performance under the contract and is able to obtain the required level of performance and payment bonds from an acceptable surety.

3.2.2 Technical Evaluation: The SSEB will evaluate and rate the Volume I proposals against the RFP requirements. Factor I – Past Performance will be rated using Tables 1 and 2 below. The rating will be based on overall confidence in performance, with the final confidence assessment rating based on the extent of recent, relevant past experience and the quality of the offeror’s performance. Factor II – Management Plan will be rated using Table 3 below. Factor III – Small Business Participation Plan will be rated using Table 4.

3.2.3 Price Evaluation: The SSEB and Contracting Officer/SSA will evaluate price proposals independent of the technical evaluation. The SSEB will not have access to price information until completion of the technical evaluation.

3.2.4 Price/Technical Trade-off Analysis: After all above evaluations are complete, the Contracting

Officer/SSA will compare the relative advantages and disadvantages of technical proposals and compare prices. The Source Selection Authority (SSA) will then consider all factors to select the proposal offering the best value to the Government.

4. Proposal Information and Related Evaluation Factors.

4.1 Proposals will be evaluated in accordance with the factors below, listed in relative order of importance. All evaluation factors, other than price, when combined are considered approximately equal to price. The Government intends to evaluate proposals and award a contract without discussions with offerors). Therefore, the offeror’s initial proposal should contain the offeror’s best terms from a price and technical standpoint. The Government reserves the right to conduct discussions if the Contracting Officer later determines them to be necessary.

If the Contracting Officer determines that the number of proposals that would otherwise be in the competitive range exceeds the number at which an efficient competition can be conducted, the

Contracting Officer may limit the number of proposals in the competitive range to the greatest number that will permit an efficient competition among the most highly rated proposals.

4.2 Volume I – Factor I – Past Performance 1st

4.3 Volume I – Factor II – Management Plan 2rd

4.4 Volume I – Factor III – Small Business Participation Plan 3rd

4.5 Volume II - Price and Business Information

Tab A Standard Form 1442 and Price Breakout Schedule Not Rated

Tab B Joint Venture Agreement Not Rated

Tab C Bid Bond and Not Rated Proof of Financial Ability

Tab D Pre-Award Information Not Rated

Tab E Subcontracting Plan Not Rated

Tab F Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification Not Rated (CMMC) Level

4.6 Ratings

Evaluators will apply the l rating for the definition that most closely matches the evaluation.

TABLE 1

Past Performance Relevancy Ratings Rating Description Very Relevant Present/past performance effort involved essentially the same scope and magnitude of effort and complexities this solicitation requires.

Relevant Present/past performance effort involved similar scope and magnitude of effort and complexities this solicitation requires.

Somewhat Relevant Present/past performance effort involved some of the scope and magnitude of effort and complexities this solicitation requires.

Not Relevant Present/past performance effort involved little or none of the scope and magnitude of effort and complexities this solicitation requires.

TABLE 2

Performance Confidence Assessments Rating Description Substantial Confidence Based on the offeror’s recent/relevant performance record, the Government has a high expectation that the offeror will successfully perform the required effort.

Satisfactory Confidence Based on the offeror’s recent/relevant performance record, the Government has a reasonable expectation that the offeror will successfully perform the required effort.

Neutral Confidence No recent/relevant performance record is available or the offeror’s performance record is so sparse that no meaningful confidence assessment rating can be reasonably assigned. The offeror may not be evaluated favorably or unfavorably on the factor of past performance.

Limited Confidence Based on the offeror’s recent/relevant performance record, the Government has a low expectation that the offeror will successfully perform the required effort.

No Confidence Based on the offeror’s recent/relevant performance record, the Government has no expectation that the offeror will successfully perform the required effort.

TABLE 3

Combined Technical / Risk Assessment Ratings Adjectival Rating Description

Outstanding Proposal indicates an exceptional approach and understanding of the requirements and contains multiple strengths and/or at least one significant strength, and risk of unsuccessful performance is low.

Good Proposal indicates a thorough approach and understanding of the requirements and contains at least one strength or significant strength, and risk of unsuccessful performance is low to moderate.

Acceptable Proposal meets requirements and indicates an adequate approach and understanding of the requirements, and risk of unsuccessful performance is no worse than moderate.

Marginal Proposal has not demonstrated an adequate approach and understanding of the requirements, and/or risk of unsuccessful performance is high.

Unacceptable Proposal does not meet the requirements of the solicitation, and thus, contains one or more deficiencies and is unawardable, and/or risk of unsuccessful performance is unacceptable.

TABLE 4

Small Business Participation Plan Ratings Rating Description

Acceptable Proposal meets requirements and indicates an adequate approach and understanding of the small business objectives.

Unacceptable Proposal does not meet the small business objectives.

4.7 Definitions

1. Deficiency. A material failure of a proposal to meet a Government requirement or a combination of significant weaknesses in a proposal that increases the risk of unsuccessful contract performance to an unacceptable level. See RFO 15.001.

2. Strength. An aspect of an Offeror’s proposal that has merit or exceeds specified performance or capability requirements in a way that will be advantageous to the Government during contract performance.

3. Significant Strength. An aspect of an Offeror’s proposal that has appreciable merit or appreciably exceeds specified performance or capability requirements in a way that will be appreciably advantageous to the Government during contract performance.

4. Weakness. A flaw in the proposal that increases the risk of unsuccessful contract performance. See

RFO 15.001.

5. Significant Weakness. A flaw in the proposal that appreciably increases the risk of unsuccessful contract performance. See RFO 15.001.

6. Uncertainty. Any aspect of a non-cost/price factor proposal for which the intent of the Offeror is unclear (e.g., more than one way to interpret the offer or inconsistencies in the proposal indicating that there may have been an error, omission, or mistake).

7. Clarification. Limited exchanges between the Government and Offerors that may occur when award without discussions is contemplated. See RFO 15.202(a)(2).

8. Adverse Past Performance. Past performance information that supports a less than satisfactory rating on any evaluation. Adverse past performance that must be addressed with Offerors includes unfavorable comments received from sources such as those received from respondents from past performance questionnaires or interviews that have not been finalized within a formal rating system.

9. Performance Confidence Assessment. Evaluation of the likelihood (or Government’s confidence) that the Offeror will successfully perform the solicitation’s requirements; the evaluation is based upon past performance information.

10. Recency. As it pertains to past performance information, recency is a measure of the elapsed time since the past performance reference occurred. Recency is generally expressed as a time period during which past performance references are considered relevant.

11. Relevancy. As it pertains to past performance information, is a measure of the extent of similarity between the service/support effort, complexity, dollar value, contract type, and subcontract/ teaming or other comparable attributes of past performance examples and the solicitation requirements; and a measure of the likelihood the past performance is an indicator of future performance.

12. Risk. As it pertains to source selection, is the potential for unsuccessful contract performance. The consideration of risk assesses the degree to which an Offeror’s proposed approach to the technical factor may involve risk of disruption of schedule, increased cost or degradation of performance, the need for increased Government oversight, or the likelihood of unsuccessful contract performance.

13. Discussions. Exchanges between the Government and the Offerors that are undertaken with the intent of allowing the Offeror to revise its proposal. Discussions take place after establishment of the competitive range.

14. Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS). Systems in which batteries receive electricity from the power grid, straight from the power station, or from a renewable energy source like solar panels or other energy source, and subsequently store it as current to then release it when it is needed.

15. Generator. Generators harness mechanical energy, fueled by natural gas in this case, to create electricity. Natural gas generators use fuels such as propane or natural gas, drawn either from a direct line piped in by utility suppliers or via a tank, to generate electricity.

16. Photovoltaics (PV). PV is the conversion of light into electricity using semiconducting materials that exhibit the photovoltaic effect. A photovoltaic system employs solar modules, each comprising a number of solar cells, which generate electrical power. PV installations may be ground-mounted, rooftop-mounted, wall-mounted or floating. The mount may be fixed or use a solar tracker to follow the sun across the sky.

17. Microgrid. A group of interconnected loads and distributed energy resources within clearly defined electrical boundaries that acts as a single controllable entity with respect to the grid. A microgrid can connect and disconnect from the grid to enable it to operate in both grid-connected mode and island mode.

18. Centralized Generation. The process of producing electricity at large facilities and distributing it to consumers through a power grid.

19. Distributed Energy Resources (DER). Smaller generation units that are located on the consumer's side of the meter. Examples of distributed energy resources that can be installed include roof top solar photovoltaic units, wind generating units, battery storage.

20. Duct Bank. A protective conduit system that carries electrical and communication cables for a microgrid. Duct banks can be installed underground or above ground.

21. Generation Storage Management System. A software platform designed to efficiently manage and optimize the storage of data generated by power plants or other energy generation sources.

22. Load-Balancing Controllers. A specialized control unit that actively manages the distribution of electrical load across different distributed energy resources (DERs) within the microgrid.

23. Photovoltaics (PV). PV is the conversion of light into electricity using semiconducting materials that exhibit the photovoltaic effect. A photovoltaic system employs solar modules, each comprising a number of solar cells, which generate electrical power. PV installations may be ground-mounted, rooftop-mounted, wall-mounted or floating. The mount may be fixed or use a solar tracker to follow the sun across the sky.

24. Switchgear. A centralized collection of electrical devices like circuit breakers, fuses, and disconnect switches that function to control, isolate, and protect the flow of power within the microgrid, essentially acting as a central hub for managing electricity distribution and ensuring safety during faults or maintenance needs; it allows for the selective disconnection of circuits when necessary while maintaining power to other parts of the microgrid.

25. Access Control Systems. Refers to the security measures implemented within the microgrid's control system, limiting who can access and modify its operational parameters, ensuring only authorized personnel can manage the generation, distribution, and load balancing functions of the microgrid, preventing unauthorized changes or potential disruptions to the power supply.

5.0 Volume I – Factor I: Past Performance

5.1 Submission Requirements:

5.1.1 Provide descriptions of up to three (3) projects substantially complete or completed by the Prime Contractor within the last six (6) years (from the solicitation issue date) that are similar to this project in size and scope. Projects completed more than six (6) years before the solicitation issue date may be considered for evaluation purposes but may lessen the overall relevancy rating for that project. Projects are deemed substantially complete when at least 95% of the construction work, including commissioning activities, has been completed. If commissioning is not finalized, provide the current status of commissioning activities and description of activities remaining.

Projects that do not have finalized commissioning activities may be considered for evaluation purposes but may lessen the overall relevancy rating for that project. An Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract may be submitted only if a single task order could be considered similar to this project. Task orders may not be combined in order for the project to be considered similar.

5.1.2 Projects considered similar in scope to this project contain at least three (3) of the following scope elements:

a) Installation of Battery Energy Storage systems (BESS)

b) Installation of distributed energy resources (DER) with controls to provide power to multiple buildings

c) Installation of electrical and telecommunication duct bank and controls for Microgrids

d) Implementation of control systems for electrical peak shaving

NOTE: Renovation is not considered similar in scope.

5.1.3 Projects considered similar in size shall include construction of at least one (1) of the following size elements:

a) Installation & new construction of multiple (at least or greater than 3) power generators resources or storage technologies (distributed energy resources) to handle loads of at least 6 megawatt (MW) or greater.

b) Installation of 5 kilovolts (kV) to 15kV electrical switchgear and necessary breakers for building or grid systems.

NOTE: Renovation is not considered similar in size.

NOTE: RENOVATION WORK WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED SIMILAR IN SCOPE OR SIZE.

5.1.4 The prime contractor must have self-performed at least 15 percent of the direct contract labor

(including testing and layout personnel), exclusive of other general conditions or field overhead personnel, material, equipment, or subcontractors to be considered similar.

5.1.5 Additional consideration may be given for projects that contain the following features:

a) Work with a Federal Agency

b) Experience with and implementation of a load shedding plan

5.1.6 The following information shall be provided for each project:

a) Project Title, Location, and Contract Number/Unique Identifier

b) Current percentage of construction complete and the date it was or will be complete

a. For projects that are not yet complete, provide description of work remaining to be completed.

c) Scope of the project, to include purpose/use of facility

d) Size of the project, differentiate square footage of new construction versus renovation if the project includes both

e) Type and percentage of work that was self-performed

NOTE: There is a page limit of ten (10) single sided, 8.5” x 11” pages, using a minimum font size of 11 and a minimum margin of one-half inch on all sides for the Management Plan factor.

5.1.7 For this factor, also include any ratings, letters, awards, etc. that support past performance on these projects. Any of this information that is submitted shall clearly identify to which of the submitted projects it pertains. A sample Past Performance Questionnaire is attached for your convenience. If used, the Past Performance Questionnaire must be submitted by the offeror with the proposal submission and not sent directly to the agency from the reference. For each project, the offeror may provide information on problems encountered on the identified contracts and the offeror’s respective corrective action.

NOTE: For purposes of evaluating past performance, the Prime Contractor is defined as the contractor identified in Block 14 of the Standard Form 1442. Projects performed by contractors other than the offeror, including, but not limited to, teaming partners, subcontractors, and sister or parent companies will not be evaluated for past performance, unless those other contractors are part of a joint venture offeror as demonstrated by a signed joint venture agreement or unless those other contractors are affiliates of the offeror as defined in accordance with 13 CFR 121.103 and with proof of affiliation provided with the offer. If more than one contractor is listed in Block 14, or the offeror listed in Block 14 is a Joint Venture, then a signed joint venture agreement must be submitted with the proposal and the joint venture shall be registered as such in the System for Award Management (SAM) as a legal entity separate from the individual joint venture members.

However, each party of the Joint Venture (JV) must submit their own Unique Entity Identifier Number (formerly known as DUNS) with the JV proposal.

In addition to the joint venture agreement, small business offerors submitting a proposal as a Mentor-Protégé JV under the SBA Mentor-Protégé program (MPP) shall submit a copy of their SBA-approved Mentor-Protégé agreement and separate joint venture agreement under Volume II, Tab B of the proposal. (See Section 7.2). Projects performed by other contractors than the offeror, such as teaming partners or subcontractors, will not be evaluated for past performance, unless those other contractors are part of a JV offeror as demonstrated by a signed JV agreement. If the offeror represents the combining of two or more companies as a JV for the purpose of this RFP, each company in the JV may submit project examples, but the total submitted by the JV will not exceed three (3).

Relevant past performance information provided for affiliates of small business offerors will be considered. Affiliates (as defined by FAR 2.101) means associated business concerns or individuals if, directly or indirectly either one controls or can control the other; or third-party controls or can control both. Affiliation will be determined in accordance with 13 CFR 121.103.

In determining whether affiliation exists, the Government will consider the totality of the circumstances and may find affiliation even though no single factor is sufficient to constitute affiliation. If an offeror is submitting the past performance of an affiliate, the offeror must submit proof of affiliation pursuant to 13 CFR 121.103. Acceptable proof of affiliation includes a statement or letter declaring that the entity is an affiliate of the small business offeror, the nature of the relationship and control between the offeror and the affiliate, and what factors and circumstances constitute the affiliation.

5.2 Evaluation Criteria:

5.2.1 The SSEB will first evaluate the relevancy of recent past performance identified in the proposal in response to paragraph 5.1 above. By using the criteria identified above, the SSEB will determine how relevant a past project is when compared to the scope, size, and magnitude of effort and complexities of the solicited project. A relevancy rating will be assigned to each submitted project using the Past Performance Relevancy Ratings table above.

5.2.2 The SSEB will next review how well the offeror performed on those projects. The Government reserves the right to check any or all cited references to verify supplied information and to assess owner satisfaction. The Government also reserves the right to not contact the provided references. In addition to the information submitted by the offeror, the Government reserves the right to review any other sources of relevant information for evaluating past performance, including projects other than those submitted by the offeror. The Government reserves the right to review past performance information retrieved through the Past Performance Information Retrieval System (PPIRS), including Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS), using all CAGE/Unique Entity Identifier numbers. Other sources may include, but are not limited to, past performance information retrieved from inquiries of owner representative(s), Federal Awardee Performance and Integrity Information System (FAPIIS), Electronic Subcontract Reporting System (eSRS), and any other known sources not provided by the offeror.

5.2.3 The SSEB will review all past performance information collected and determine the quality of the offeror’s performance, general trends, and usefulness of the information and incorporate this information into the performance confidence assessment. The SSEB will assign a final, overall Performance Confidence rating, using the ratings in the Performance Confidence Assessment table above, based on the SSEB’s assessment of (1) the degree of the offeror’s recent, relevant experience, and (2) how well the offeror performed that experience.

6.0 Volume I – Factor II: Management Plan

6.1 Submission Requirements:

Provide a management plan narrative for the project that describes how your labor, resources, designers, subcontractors, and material suppliers will be managed, supervised, coordinated, and used to ensure successful completion of the project. Additionally, the Management Plan shall include the following information:

Identify significant areas of risk and provide your plan for mitigating risk during contract performance.

Describe your process for managing, coordinating, and tracking changes that arise during construction.

Describe your plan for managing and maintaining schedule during contract performance.

Describe your plan for coordination with the adjacent Substation project and the work associated for the tie-ins to the substation.

NOTE: There is a page limit of ten (10) single sided, 8.5” x 11” pages, using a minimum font size of 11 and a minimum margin of one-half inch on all sides for the Management Plan factor.

6.2 Evaluation Criteria:

Management Plan narratives will be evaluated based on the level of understanding of the work and the involvement the contractor will have in the management, oversight, control, and coordination of the work performed during construction of the project. Narratives that demonstrate a clear understanding of the project requirements and provide a thorough approach for successfully managing the solicited project may be rated more favorably by the SSEB.

7.0 Volume I – Factor III: Small Business Participation Plan

This factor applies to all offerors, regardless of size.

7.1 Submission Requirements

The Small Business Participation Plan shall be based on the offeror’s best effort and is required to address each of the following areas individually:

The extent to which the small business programs listed in FAR 19 (small business, small disadvantaged business, woman-owned small business, HubZone, service disabled veteran owned small business, etc.) are specifically identified in the Small Business Participation Plan;

The extent of participation of such firms in terms of the value of the total acquisition in %’s for the base year and for each individual option year; the extent of commitment to use such firms (for example, enforceable commitments, i.e., teaming agreements signed, are to be considered more heavily than non-enforceable ones);

The complexity and variety of the work small firms are to perform on this acquisition;

The practicality of the Small Business Participation Plan, i.e., aggressive goals.

The Small Business Participation Plan shall be organized as follows:

(1) Prime Contractor type of business (check all that apply):

( ) Large ( ) Small (also check type of small business) ( ) Small Non-Disadvantaged Business ( ) Small Disadvantaged Business ( ) Woman-Owned Small Business ( ) HUBZone Small Business ( ) Veteran Owned Small Business ( ) Service Disabled, Veteran Owned Small Business

(2) Percentage of your participation as a prime contractor: __________________ %

NOTE: Small Business primes’ self-performance counts as Small Business Participation, and small business primes may achieve small business participation goals through their own performance/participation as a prime and/or through subcontracting to other small businesses.

(3) Percentage of total contract value of subcontracts planned for:

% of Total

Contract Value Large % Total Small % Small Non-Disadvantaged % Small Disadvantaged % Small Woman Owned % Small HUB Zone % Small Veteran Owned % Small Service Disabled Veteran Owned

Each percentage above shall be accompanied by detailed supporting documentation regarding individual commitments.

NOTE: The sum of the percentages of Small Non-Disadvantaged and Small Disadvantaged should equal the entries for the Total Small; however, the sum of all of the percentages need not equal 100% since the prime is not included and individual subcontractors may be counted towards more than one category.

(4) List principal supplies/services (be specific) to be subcontracted to:

Name of Company

Type of Service/Supply

Large

Small Non-Disadvantaged Small Disadvantaged Small Woman Owned Small HUB Zone Small Veteran Owned Small Service Disabled Veteran Owned

(5) Prior Performance Information: Provide any information substantiating the offeror’s track record of utilizing small business on past contracts.

(6) For Large and Small Businesses provide descriptive information for all small business categories. Any information concerning long-term relationships with Small Business subcontractors, such as mentor-protégé relationships, should be provided.

(7) Extent of Commitment: Provide documentation regarding enforceable commitments to utilize any small business category as defined in FAR Part 19 as subcontractors.

(8) Small Business Subcontracting Plan: Each Large Business Offeror shall provide a Small Business Subcontracting Plan that contains all of the elements required by FAR Clause 52.219-9 Alt II. This Plan shall be submitted separately from the Small Business Participation information required above which applies to both Large and Small Businesses. The Subcontracting Plan is not a requirement for evaluation in source selection but rather a requirement for award to a Large Business. The approved Small Business Subcontracting Plan will be incorporated into any resultant contract(s).

7.2 Evaluation Criteria:

In accordance with Table 4, Small Business Ratings, the Small Business Participation Plan will be evaluated based on the offeror’s best efforts, the level of small business commitment that is being demonstrated for the proposed acquisition, and the prior level of commitment to utilizing small businesses in performance of prior contracts. The Small Business Participation Plan must meet the minimum Total Small Business Participation goal of 20% of the total contract value (through collective small business participation from any type of small business or sub-category small business).

Pursuant to DFARS PGI 215.304(c), the following elements will be considered in evaluating an offeror’s Participation Plan:

The extent to which such firms, as defined in FAR Part 19, are specifically identified in plans;

The extent of commitment to use such firms (enforceable commitments will be weighted more heavily than non-enforceable ones);

The complexity and variety of the work such firms are to perform;

The realism of the plans;

Past performance of offerors in complying with the requirements of the Subcontracting Plan

Goals for such firms and monetary targets for participation;

The extent of participation of such firms in terms of the proposed subcontracted value; and

The extent to which the offeror provides detailed explanations/documentation supporting the proposed participation percentages, or lack thereof. The Department of Defense (DOD) has established small business goals to help ensure small business receives a fair proportion of DOD awards.

In addition, small business offerors shall be evaluated as required pursuant to 13 CFR 125.3(g).

8.0 Volume II - Price and Business Information

8.1 Tab A - Standard Form 1442 and Proposal Price Breakout Schedule.

8.1.1 Submission Requirements:

The offeror shall complete and submit Standard Form 1442 and Section 00 10 00, Proposal Price Breakout Schedule.

8.1.2 Evaluation Criteria:

The price will be evaluated on base proposal plus all options. The price will be evaluated for fairness and reasonableness through the use of a price analysis. Price will also be checked for unbalancing of line items. Offerors are cautioned to distribute costs appropriately.

8.2 Tab B – Joint Venture and Mentor Protégé Agreement Agreements

8.2.1 Submission Requirements:

If more than one contractor is listed in Block 14, or the offeror listed in Block 14 is a joint venture (JV), then a signed JV agreement must be submitted with the proposal and the offeror shall be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) as a legal entity separate from the individual joint venture members. However, each member of the JV must submit its own Unique Entity Identifier (formally DUNS number) with the proposal.

In addition to the JV agreement, Small Business offerors (e.g, 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, etc.) submitting a proposal as a Mentor-Protégé JV under the SBA Mentor-Protégé program (MPP) shall submit a copy of their SBA-approved Mentor-Protégé Agreement.

8.2.2 Evaluation Criteria:

This information will be evaluated for compliance with SBA regulations. Joint Venture Agreements and Mentor-Protégé agreements must comply with the relevant regulations in Title 13 of the Code of Federal Regulations in order for an offeror to be eligible for any small business-related price preference.

8.3 Tab C – Evidence of Ability to Obtain Bonding and Proof of Financial Ability

8.3.1 Submission Requirements:

A. Financial Capability. Submit Proof of Financial Ability (Most recent financial statement covering assets and liabilities). Include the name, address, and telephone number of offeror's banking institution. If the offeror is a joint venture, submit this information for all joint venture members.

B. Bid Bond. Submit bid bond in accordance with RFO 52.228-1 Bid Guarantee.

8.3.2 Evaluation Criteria:

This information will be used for the purpose of completing the…