Atch 03 PreProposal Presentation 071420_0001.pdf

Pre-Proposal Teleconference & Virtual Site Visit

CHESAPEAKE & OHIO CANAL NATIONAL

HISTORICAL PARK (CHOH)

RECONSTUCT/STABILIZE HISTORIC STONE

WALL & TOWPATH

MCMAHON’S MILL TO LOCK 42

Solicitation: 140P2020R0079

NPS PMIS #: CHOH 151201

THIS MEETING WILL BE RECORDED

July 14, 2020 E X P E R I E N C E Y O U R A M E R I C A

AGENDA

• INTRODUCTIONS (Contracting)

• Attendees List will be included in an amendment

• Meeting Participation logistics – Agenda posted with Solicitation amendments

• PROJECT OVERVIEW - SITE LAYOUT AND ORIENTATION (Park/Project Manager)

• PROJECT OVERVIEW - SCOPE OF WORK – OVERALL (Park/Project Manager)

• STORY OF THE PARK (Park/Project Manager)

• SITE /PROJECT CONSIDERATIONS (Park/Project Manager)

• KEY SCOPE ITEMS (Park/Project Manager)

• BID INFORMATION AND CRITERIA (Contracting)

• BID CLINS (Contracting)

• PRE-PROPOSAL CONFERENCE QUESTIONS (Contracting)

• CONCLUSION

PROJECT OVERVIEW

SITE LAYOUT AND ORIENTATION

Big Slackwater

(Previous Work)

Project Site

(See Inset)

Upstream Access Gate: https://goo.gl/maps/hH93QRzx5pYiAqaW6

Downstream Access Gate: https://goo.gl/maps/iRFmCqwmFkgkYjAM6

Milepost 88

Approx. Station 0+00

Public Boat Access Via Big

Slackwater Boat Ramp https://goo.gl/maps/waCKV4DeWR5TKjmx8

Flow

Vicinity Map Inset Map https://goo.gl/maps/hH93QRzx5pYiAqaW6 https://goo.gl/maps/iRFmCqwmFkgkYjAM6 https://goo.gl/maps/waCKV4DeWR5TKjmx8

SCOPE OF WORK - OVERALL

• This project will rehabilitate & stabilize an approximately 0.9 mile stretch of towpath along the Potomac River

• See Contract for Detailed SOW – Section 01 27 00 of the Specifications provides Definition of Contract Line Items.

• Summary

• Base Bid addresses Station 04+00 to 28+00

• Bid Option A = Station 0+00 to 4+00

• Bid Option B = Station 28+00 to 38+50

• Bid Option C = Station 38+50 to 51+75

• Bid Option D = Widen Towpath Trail to 8’

• The work generally includes:

o Site clearing and grubbing – Tree removal o Repair of existing mortared and dry laid stone wall o Stone infilling, chinking, and/or scour repair o Reconstruction of missing or failing dry laid stone wall to match existing o Raising of stone wall and towpath o Culvert Replacement o Laid Back Stone Revetment Repair o Excavation and Backfill o Towpath repair and resurfacing o Site Restoration/Stabilization

PROJECT OVERVIEW

THE STORY OF THE PARK

Project Location: Approximately 12 river miles south of Williamsport, MD;

C&O Canal National Historical Park, Williamsport, MD – Milepost 88.1 to 89

• C&O Canal National Historic Park extends from, approximately, Georgetown in Washington D.C., to

Cumberland, MD, approximately 184.5 miles.

• The C&O Canal was constructed as America’s first nationally-funded infrastructure project between

1828 and 1850. This section of the towpath, between McMahon’s Mill to Lock 42, was constructed from

1836-1839.

• This project is located upstream of Dam #4, which creates a “slackwater”, where boats traveled in the

Potomac River instead of in the canal prism.

• Of note is that the dam (and water level) was raised after the hydroelectric plant was installed in 1906, increasing the frequency of inundation of the towpath.

• The canal operated as an industrial entity for nearly a century before it was irreparably damaged in the floor of 1924 and effectively replaced by railroads as a means of transporting coal and other commodities.

• No original construction plans are on hand for this section. There are various repairs that have been done (with limited records available) from the 1970s to the present.

• This project is just upstream from the recently completed Big Slackwater towpath restoration project

(CHOH 149742) which rehabilitated a 1.5 mile long portion of the historic stone wall and towpath downstream from McMahon’s Mill approximately 10 years ago.

• For more information visit https://www.nps.gov/choh/index.htm

PROJECT OVERVIEW – PARK PERSPECTIVE

https://www.nps.gov/choh/index.htm

SITE / PROJECT CONSIDERATIONS

SITE / PROJECT LOGISTICS

CONTRACT CLAUSE:

52.236-4 PHYSICAL DATA (APR 1984)

Data and information furnished or referred to below is for the Contractor’s information. The

Government shall not be responsible for any interpretation of or conclusion drawn from the data or information by the Contractor.

Review this clause for information about physical site conditions, access, weather and other information.

SITE / PROJECT CONSIDERATIONS

SITE / PROJECT LOGISTICS

• Portions of the existing towpath are very narrow; therefore, construction will likely need to be performed from two ends and from in the river.

• The McMahon’ s Mill location is available for staging as shown in the plans.

• Weight Limits for Culverts, Bridges, and Existing Walls are not determined. Contractor shall protect existing historic structures. Contractor shall perform pre and post inspections, any damage to the structures caused by the contractor will be repaired at no additional expense to the government.

• The Potomac River water surface elevations vary, high water above the elevations surveyed and shown in the plans should be expected and incorporated into site planning/activities. Flood plan is required to be submitted per specifications. See USGS and NOAA Advanced Hydrologic Prediction Service for nearby gauges & data https://water.weather.gov/ahps2/index.php?wfo=lwx .

• Northern long-eared bat; restriction for clearing trees greater than 4-inches in diameter at breast height prohibited through pup-rearing season June 1 through July 31.

• The Maryland Dept. of Environment restricts in stream work due to fish spawning March 1 – June 15 o The contractor may request an in-stream work waiver of this restriction from MDE

• There are historic remnants that must be protected and preserved, such as rope burns in stone cliffs

• The towpath within the immediate work area will be closed to the public during construction. Contractor is responsible for submitting a detour plan, installing and maintaining detour route including signage, temporary barriers, and temporary trails.

• Hauling material to the site will be along narrow two lane roads shared with others.

• Limited space at McMahon’s Mill will require close coordination of deliveries, vehicles, storage, etc.

• No public water service is available.

• Availability of electrical and telephone services should be confirmed by contractor.

• SEE GOOGLE EARTH

https://water.weather.gov/ahps2/index.php?wfo=lwx

SITE SCOPE REVIEW – KEY ITEMS

KEY SCOPE ITEMS

Key Scope Items – Virtual Site Visit

Video Alt – Not Shown: View of Wall from Boat

(Downstream to Upstream) – April 2019

Video 0: View of Wall from Boat (Upstream to

Downstream) – April 2019

Video 1: Towpath from Spring Dell Rd to

McMahon’s Mill (Upstream to Downstream)

Video 2: McMahon’s Mill Parking / Staging Area

Video 3: Additional Staging Area from Briar

Patch Lane

Video 4: Briar Patch Lane to McMahon’s Mill

Parking Lot

SOLICITATION REVIEW

SOLICITATION NO.140P2020R0079

SUMMARY OF SOLICITATION AND AWARD INFORMATION

Refer to the Solicitation for complete information.

• PRE PROPOSAL MEETING – JULY 14, 2020

• PRE PROPOSAL QUESTIONS DUE – JULY 27, 2020 2:00 PM MDT (or up to 7 days prior to date proposals due)

• OFFERS DUE – AUGUST 4, 2020 2:00 PM MDT / 4:00 PM ET

• SUBMISSION – Electronic only to: CS_DSC_Proposal_Submission@nps.gov

• SECTION L – 52.216-1 – Type of Contract – Firm Fixed Price

• NAICS Code: 237990 - Small Business Size Standard: $39.5M

• THIS IS A COMPETIVE PROCUREMENT WITH NO SET-ASIDE FOR SMALL BUSINESS – OFFERS

FROM ALL RESPONSIBLE OFFERORS (LARGE AND SMALL) WILL BE CONSIDERED

• 550 calendar day period of performance from (estimated) notice to proceed date of

October 15, 2020

• Notice of award (estimated) to be on or around September 15, 2020

SOLICITATION INFORMATION & CRITERIA

EVALUATION FACTORS

Following is a brief summary of key points in SECTION M of the Solicitation. Refer to the

Solicitation for complete information.

RELATIVE IMPORTANCE OF EVALUATION FACTORS:

Technical Proposal:

i. Factors 1 – 3 are of equal importance. Relative importance of subfactors are noted within each related Factor below.

ii. Factor 4, Past Performance is less important than Factors 1 – 3 when combined.

b. Overall: All evaluation factors other than price, when combined are significantly more important than price.

SECTION L – INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS AND NOTICES TO OFFERORS

Following is a brief summary of key points in SECTION L of the Solicitation. Refer to the Solicitation for complete information.

VOLUME I, TECHNICAL PROPOSAL – FORMAT, ORGANIZATION, CONTENTS

FORMAT: Submit one (1) original signed electronic copy. No hard copies shall be submitted.

ORGANIZATION: Include a Table of Contents with folders and files for electronic formats named as follows:

FACTOR 1 – EXPERIENCE

▪ SUBFACTOR 1A – PROJECT EXPERIENCE

▪ SUBFACTOR 1B – KEY PERSONNEL EXPERIENCE

FACTOR 2 – TECHNICAL APPROACH & SCHEDULE

▪ SUBFACTOR 2A – TECHNICAL APPROACH

▪ SUBFACTOR 2B – SCHEDULE

FACTOR 3 –MANAGEMENT APPROACH

▪ SUBFACTOR 3A – MANAGEMENT APPROACH

FACTOR 4 – PAST PERFORMANCE

OTHER SUBMITTALS

▪ PROPOSED EQUALS FORM

▪ §HAZARDOUS MATERIALS FORMS

SECTION L – INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS AND NOTICES TO OFFERORS

Following is a brief summary of key points in SECTION L of the Solicitation. Refer to the Solicitation for complete information.

Key Points for Bid content and submission:

• Submission is by electronic mail only due to COVID-19 building closure. The email address for receiving proposals is noted in Section L as: CS_DSC_Proposal_Submission

• Include all information required by Section L when you email your proposal

• Page limits are listed below:

• FACTOR 1 – EXPERIENCE

• SUBFACTOR 1A – PROJECT EXPERIENCE – Use Project Experience Form. Font must be 10pt or larger, so adjust form spacing for each answer, or add additional pages. Limit of 5 projects.

• SUBFACTOR 1B – KEY PERSONNEL EXPERIENCE – Submit resumes. Each resume is limited to 5 pages.

• FACTOR 2 – TECHNICAL APPROACH & SCHEDULE

• SUBFACTOR 2A – TECHNICAL APPROACH – 6 page limit. Pictures count towards the page limitation.

• SUBFACTOR 2B – SCHEDULE – MS Project Gannt chart plus narrative. Narrative limited to 2 pages.

• FACTOR 3 –MANAGEMENT APPROACH – 4 page limit.

• SUBFACTOR 3A – MANAGEMENT APPROACH

• FACTOR 4 – PAST PERFORMANCE – Use Past Performance Questionnaire Form.

• OTHER SUBMITTALS

• PROPOSED EQUALS and HAZARDOUS MATERIALS FORMS – Provided.

SOLICITATION REVIEW

SECTION M – EVALUATION FACTORS FOR AWARD

A. BASIS FOR AWARD: Following is a brief summary of key points in SECTION M of the Solicitation.

Refer to the Solicitation for complete information.

1. The Government will conduct a source selection using the Best Value Continuum Tradeoff Process defined at FAR

Part 15.1. The Contracting Officer (CO) will obligate and award a contract to the offeror who submits a proposal the

Source Selection Authority (SSA) determines conforms to solicitation requirements; is fair and reasonable; and provides the best value to the government considering all evaluation factors combined as detailed below. For this acquisition, the CO is the SSA.

2. The Government may accept other than the lowest priced proposal when the perceived benefits of a higher priced proposal merit the price differential.

3. Additionally, pursuant to FAR 52.215-1(f), Contract Award, contained herein:

• The Government may reject any or all proposals if such action is in the Government’s interest.

• The Government may waive informalities and minor irregularities in proposals received.

• The Government intends to evaluate proposals and award a contract without discussions with offerors (except clarifications as described in FAR 15.306(a)). Therefore, the offeror’s initial proposal should contain the offeror’s best terms from a cost or price and technical standpoint. The Government reserves the right to conduct discussions if the CO later determines them to be necessary.

PRE-PROPOSAL CONFERENCE QUESTIONS

• Please state your name and company before you ask your question. the question will be repeated and responses provided for administrative-type questions. For all other questions the CO requests that they be submitted in writing via email to both the CO, Ms. Anne LaPorta, and the CS, Bryan Pemberton as follows:

anne_laporta@nps.gov

Bryan_pemberton@contractor.nps.gov

• Responses to questions that may be stated during the pre-solicitation site visit do not change the

Solicitation document.

• Changes to the Solicitation document shall only be made by written amendment posted as an amendment to the solicitation document. Offerors are required to fill out and sign the acknowledgment of amendments received (SF1442 Section 19) and include this when submitting our offer on the Form

1442.

• Questions and answers will be issued by written amendment posted as an amendment to the solicitation. Offerors are required to fill out and sign the acknowledgment of amendments received

(SF1442 Section 19) and include this when submitting our offer on the Form 1442.

QUESTIONS AFTER PRE-PROPOSAL CONFERENCE

• Direct all questions the CO requests that they be submitted in writing via email to both the

CO, Ms. Anne LaPorta, and the CS, Bryan Pemberton as follows:

anne_laporta@nps.gov

Bryan_pemberton@contractor.nps.gov

• Questions and answers will be issued by written amendment posted as an amendment to the solicitation. Offerors are required to fill out and sign the acknowledgment of amendments received (SF1442 Section 19) and include this when submitting our offer on the Form 1442.

• The DEADLINE FOR QUESTIONS IS: JULY 27, 2020 2:00 PM MDT (questions may be allowed up to 7 days prior to date proposals due and July 27th will give us ample time to turn the answers back quickly). This presentation and the recorded pre-proposal site visit meeting will be available by link to be provided by Amendment, and will be available until the date the

Solicitation closes. After that time the link will no longer be available.

Thank You For Your Interest in This

Project

E X P E R I E N C E Y O U R A M E R I C A

National Park Service U.S. Department of the Interior