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Solicitation Document No.

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Document Title NGWSP Intake & River PP

L.13 WBR 1452.215-81 PROPOSAL INSTRUCTIONS MAR 2021

This procurement will be conducted in accordance with FAR Part 15.

All correspondence in conjunction with this solicitation should be directed to the Government Points of Contact (POCs) identified below:

Amy Loveless Phone: 801-524-3790 Email: aloveless@usbr.gov

Ashton Jones Phone: 385-285-2278 Email: ajones@usbr.gov

In addition to the requirements of the Instructions to Offerors - Competitive Acquisitions provision of this solicitation (see FAR 52.215- 1), each offeror shall submit a proposal in accordance with the instructions contained in this provision.

(1) General contents. Each proposal shall:

a. Be presented in a manner which allows it to “stand alone” without the need to reference other documents;

b. Be a coherent document free of internal inconsistencies as well as inconsistencies with other volumes of the proposal;

c. Conform to all solicitation provisions, clauses, or requirements;

d. Address the submission requirements with specificity and detail where required;

e. Be an orderly, specific, and complete document in every detail;

f. Be logically presented, using clear and concise language so that it can be easily read and meaningfully evaluated by Reclamation personnel from a variety of different functional and technical disciplines;

g. Have all pages in each volume consecutively numbered (including pages with tables and exhibits) and cross-referenced to other volumes where appropriate for each; and

h. Indicate how the proposal conforms to the evaluation criteria identified in Section M.

(2) Offerors may submit written questions requesting clarification of solicitation requirements. All questions shall be received no later than 1pm MT on 7 November 2025 to allow Reclamation adequate time to prepare and issue responses to all Offerors prior to the date and time set for receipt of proposals. ONLY WRITTEN QUESTIONS WILL RECEIVE A RESPONSE. Each question submitted should contain the following information: document name, document date, specific page, paragraph, clause or other definitive citation for which clarification is requested. All questions shall be submitted electronically to ajones@usbr.gov and aloveless@usbr.gov. Answers will be provided to only the questions submitted in writing and all answers will be provided through the Federal Business Opportunities website within www.sam.gov.

(3) Arrangement of Proposal. The proposal shall consist of three (3) physically separated volumes, individually entitled as stated below. The required number of copies for each volume are shown below:

Proposals shall consist of three (3) physically separated volumes, individually entitled as stated below. The page limit for Volume II is 75 pages, excluding title pages, table of contents, resumes, and letters of commitment. The required number of copies for each mailto:aloveless@usbr.gov mailto:ajones@usbr.gov mailto:ajones@usbr.gov mailto:aloveless@usbr.gov http://www.sam.gov/

Document Title NGWSP Intake & River PP volume is summarized below:

Volume Title Hard Copies Required

Electronic Copies Required Page Limitation

I

Business Proposal (Representations, Certifications and Offer)

0 1 30

II Technical Proposal

0 1 75

II Oral Presentations (1) 0 1 30 slides (2)

III Pricing Proposal 0 1 20

(1) See section “Oral Presentations” below for details on oral presentations, when they are required and what is to be provided

(2) Number of Power Point slides.

(4) Separation of volumes. All copies of each proposal volume (i.e., all copies of Volume I) are to be individually labeled identifying what the file contains (e.g. Volume I – Business Proposal) and submitted in separate files.

Any reference to a page limitation shall conform to the following requirements:

a. Page count is per side and shall be double sided

b. Pages are 8 1/2 “x 11”

c. Print size shall be a minimum of 12-point Times New Roman font

d. Margins shall be no less than ½”

e. Foldouts shall be held to 17” x 11” long in size, with each sheet counting as one 8 ½” x 11” page per side

f. Pages must not include incorporations by reference (unless exception provided Vol I & III if separate Vol III provided for designs/models)

g. Page limit/page count does not include any project schedule or requested completed attachments. Examples of requested attachments include: resumes of key personnel, charts, required forms, PPQs, SF 1442, Section K representatives and certifications, schedule B pricing pages, etc.

h. Page limitations shall be treated as maximums. If exceeded the excess pages will not be read or considered in the evaluation of proposals.

(5) Pricing Proposal (Volume III). To permit objective evaluation of the technical proposal, no cost or price information shall be included in the business proposal or technical proposals (Volumes I or II). Offerors shall provide a complete schedule and price proposal (Volume III).

(6) General. The technical proposal shall be identified as Volume II of the offeror's proposal and shall be an orderly, specific, and complete document in every detail. It should be presented in a manner which allows it to "stand alone" without the need

Document Title NGWSP Intake & River PP to reference other documents. It should convincingly describe the capability of the offeror's organization to participate in this project and effectively demonstrate a thorough understanding of the work statement contained in Part I, Section C of this solicitation. The proposal shall be organized and written so that it can be easily read and meaningfully evaluated by Reclamation personnel from a variety of different functional and technical disciplines. It should be a coherent document free of internal inconsistencies as well as inconsistencies with other volumes of the proposal.

(7) Use and Disclosure of Proposal Information. In accordance with 1452.215-71 Use and Disclosure of Proposal Information -

- Department of the Interior provision of this solicitation, offerors shall mark trade secret, or confidential commercial or financial information contained in the proposal with the restrictive legends specified. The offeror shall also clearly and separately mark all proprietary information (as defined in FAR 3.104-3) contained in the proposal with the restrictive legend "Proprietary Information."

(8) Format and General Content. To assist in the uniform evaluation of proposals, the following format shall be utilized in preparing the technical proposal:

• Table of Contents. The Table of Contents shall list all sections of the qualification and technical proposals. Any future amendments, additions and/or revisions to the proposal shall be included in an updated Table of Contents. The Table of Contents shall be formatted by the Technical Evaluation Factors in the following manner:

Technical Evaluation Factors (Volume II)

• Evaluation Factor 1 – Technical Approach, Staff Qualifications and Key Personnel & Experience

• Evaluation Factor 2 – Quality Control

• Evaluation Factor 3 – Past Performance and Safety

• Evaluation Factor 4 – Small Business Participation (SBP) and Indian Preference Hiring Plan

• Index. The Index section shall cross reference the statement of work/specifications/performance work statement to the terms of the proposal and indicate how the proposal conforms to the evaluation factors contained in Part IV, Section M;

• The tabs shall conform to the Table of Contents to the terms of the proposal and indicate how the proposal conforms to the evaluation factors as shown above.

• Enclosures. The Enclosures Section shall include a list of any tables, drawings, charts, and any other enclosures which summarize data or information;

(9) Labelling: Each volume of the proposal shall be provided separately in individual electronic documents. Be sure to apply all appropriate markings, including those in FAR 52.215-1(e), Restriction on Disclosure and Use of Data, and 3.104-4, Disclosure, Protection, and Marking of Contractor Bid or Proposal Information and Source Selection Information.

(10) Electronic Offers: Indicate on each document or folder the solicitation number, volume number and title. If files are compressed, the necessary decompression program must be included. The electronic copies of the proposal shall be submitted in a format readable by Microsoft Office 365 Suite, and Adobe Acrobat 2017 programs. PDF, Word, or Excel format is required for all documents including drawings, cut sheets, and related type documents. PDF is the preferred format, but if a document cannot be fit in PDF, or causes formatting issues, submittal in Word or Excel is acceptable.

(11) Terminology Note: The proposing offeror is referred to throughout this solicitation as different terms. Offeror (capitalized), offeror, builder, contractor, company, firm, etc. All refer to the entity submitting a proposal in response to this solicitation.

There should be no differentiation applied for differing terms.

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Directions for submitting electronic copy of proposal:

Preferred: Microsoft Teams Electronic Proposal Instructions

No later than December 19th, 2025, at 1pm MT, the entire below process shall be completed.

Email aloveless@usbr.gov & cc ajones@usbr.gov no later than one week before proposals are due to let us know that you plan to submit the electronic copy of your proposal. It is the contractor’s responsibility to confirm that this email is received by Reclamation.

The next steps in the process are:

(1) You will receive an email from aloveless@usbr.gov or ajones@usbr.gov with a link to a Microsoft Teams Invite. Click the link to the Teams invite and you should have access to the Teams’ folder made specifically for each offeror. Only the individual that emailed Reclamation will have access to the folders.

(2) Upload a Test document into team in Microsoft Teams and confirm with Amy Loveless or Ashton Jones that it was received.

(2) You can then upload your proposal documents to the folder, but this must be completed before solicitation closing date/time.

(3) After you complete the above process, email or call Amy Loveless or Ashton Jones to confirm receipt by Reclamation.

If you have technical problems completing this process, contact Amy Loveless or Ashton Jones. It is suggested that you do not wait too close to the proposal due date/time to complete this process. It can take time for you to upload your large proposal documents.

Backup/Alternate: Kiteworks Electronic Proposal Instructions

No later than December 19th, 2025, at 1pm MT, the entire below process shall be completed.

Email aloveless@usbr.gov & cc ajones@usbr.gov to let us know that you are ready to submit the electronic copy of your proposal. It is the contractor’s responsibility to confirm that this email is received by Reclamation.

The next steps in the process are:

(1) You will receive an email from secure.usbr.gov. The subject of the message will show the email is from Amy Loveless or Ashton Jones. If you do not see this email, check your SPAM folder.

(2) The text of the email informs you that the link to send Reclamation a file is good for a specific number of days.

(3) When you click on ACTIVATE in the email, you will be taken to a screen to create a password. The password must be at least 12 characters long and contain at least one uppercase letter, one lowercase letter, one number, and one special character.

(4) You will be taken to a screen where you can upload the files that make up your proposal.

(5) After you complete the above process, email or call Amy Loveless or Ashton Jones to confirm receipt by Reclamation.

Last option Backup/Alternative: Normal Email Electronic Proposal Instructions

No later than December 19th, 2025, at 1pm MT, the entire below process shall be completed.

Email aloveless@usbr.gov & cc ajones@usbr.gov to let us know that you are ready to submit the electronic copy of your proposal. It is mailto:aloveless@usbr.gov mailto:ajones@usbr.gov mailto:aloveless@usbr.gov mailto:ajones@usbr.gov mailto:aloveless@usbr.gov mailto:ajones@usbr.gov mailto:aloveless@usbr.gov mailto:ajones@usbr.gov

Document Title NGWSP Intake & River PP the contractor’s responsibility to confirm that this email is received by Reclamation.

The next steps in the process are:

(1) Email your proposal in multiple emails. You will need to break down your proposal into separate documents because email attachments cannot be any larger than 40 MB (40,000 KB). The larger the attachments, the slower the email will be to be received, so you may want to go even smaller on your attachments. Number your emails, for example, #1 of 4, etc.

(2) After you complete the above process, email or call Amy Loveless or Ashton Jones to confirm receipt by Reclamation.

If you have technical problems completing this process, contact Amy Loveless or Ashton Jones. It is suggested that you do not wait too close to the proposal due date/time to complete this process. It can take time for you to upload your large proposal documents.

(12) Elaborate brochures or documentation, detailed artwork, or other embellishments are unnecessary and are not desired.

(13) The proposal acceptance period is specified in Block 13 (D) of Section A (Front Page) of the solicitation. Offerors providing less than the specified calendar days for Government acceptance after the date offers are due may be considered non-responsive and may be eliminated.

(14) In accordance with FAR Subpart 4.8 (Government Contract Files), the Government will retain one copy (an electronic copy) of all unsuccessful proposals.

(15) Discrepancies: If an Offeror believes that the requirements in these instructions contain an error, omission, or are otherwise unsound, the Offeror shall immediately notify the CO and CS in writing with supporting rationale. The Offeror is reminded that the Government reserves the right to award this effort based on the initial proposal, as received, without discussion.

SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS: The following information and structure must be used in the Proposal:

Volume I – Business Proposal, Representations, Certifications, and Other Statement of Offerors

(a) Business Proposal Representations, Certifications, and Other Statement of Offerors (Volume I). Volume I shall incorporate the other Volumes by reference but shall not physically include them. It shall consist of:

a. A fully executed Solicitation, Offer, and Award form (SF 1442) required by Part I, Section A of this solicitation. It shall be used as the cover sheet (or first page) of each copy of Volume I. The following must be included in the cover page:

▪ Full Name of Company

▪ Main Contact for the Project Including Phone Number and Email Address

▪ Company Address

▪ Company Phone Number (if different from Main Contact)

▪ Company Unique Entity Identifier (UEI – previously DUNS)

▪ Company DUNS and Tax ID Number (for construction reporting)

▪ Company Cage Code, and

▪ Company SAM Expiration Date.

b. Fully executed and completed offeror representations, certifications, and acknowledgments required by Part IV, Section K of this solicitation;

c. Additional information required by the solicitation to be furnished by the offeror which is not required to be obtained in another volume of the proposal;

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d. Make-or-buy program (if applicable);

e. Requests for any waivers of any solicitation provisions or contract clauses; and

f. A summary of any exemptions from, or deviations to, any other solicitation requirements.

g. Request for Proposal Amendments: (if applicable) Acknowledgement of all amendments. Copy of any signed amendments does not count against/towards the page limitations.

(b) Exceptions to Solicitation Requirements: Offerors are required to meet all solicitation requirements, such as terms and conditions, representations and certifications, in addition to those identified as evaluation factors. Failure to meet a requirement may result in an offer being ineligible for award. Offerors must clearly identify any exception to the solicitation terms and conditions and provide complete accompanying rationale. Each exception shall be specifically related to each paragraph and/or specific part of the solicitation, or specifications, to which the exception is taken. Provide rationale in support of the exception and fully explain its impact, if any, on the performance, schedule, cost, and specific requirements of the solicitation. This must be called out clearly in the proposal. Reclamation reserves the right to reject any and all exceptions to the solicitation and if the exception is to a major term or condition of the solicitation the proposal may be thrown out and not considered for award.

Volume II – Technical Proposal

Evaluation Factor 1: Technical Approach, Staff Qualifications and Key Personnel & Experience

Based on the information provided in Section C, contract specifications, each offeror shall submit the following in response:

(a) Narrative description of the facility construction addressing each Key technical concern and key personnel position identified. Responses should include accompanying rationale to reflect why an approach is used in connection with the technical concern. Solicitation attachments 7 & 8 can be used in addition to the narrative description.

(b) A milestone schedule, Gannt Chart is the preferred format.

(c) General means and methods for each technical concern listed.

(d) List of perceived risks and mitigation technique (if applicable) for each technical concern.

(e) Detailed description of the offeror’s internal and external resources that will be utilized to complete this effort, including major subcontractors if applicable.

Technical Approach:

Object of Evaluation: The firm’s technical approach to constructing a raw water pumping plant (71 cfs capacity, with 325 Total Dynamic Head), including associated site improvements, electrical and mechanical equipment, and commissioning. The Pumping Plant and Intake needs to be constructed in an efficient manner with minimal delays, so the Government can meet commitments to deliver raw water to the San Juan Lateral Water Treatment Plant. The approach should address the key technical concerns outlined below.

Definitions for Evaluation Factor

1. Technical Approach

The "Technical Approach" refers to the contractor's proposed methods and strategies for accomplishing the tasks outlined in the solicitation. It encompasses the techniques, processes, and technologies that the contractor intends to use in constructing a river intake and raw water pumping plant. The technical approach should demonstrate an understanding of the project requirements, including:

• Incorporating industry best practices.

• Addressing key technical concerns such as in-river work, concrete modifications, slurry wall installation, mitigating installation damage to pumps, schedule opportunities and constraints, and commissioning of the facility.

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• Approach to in-river work, concrete modifications, slurry wall installation, accelerating material procurement, meeting or exceeding period of performance, developing and implementing a streamlined commissioning. This approach should be tailored to ensure efficient, effective, and compliant execution of the work while meeting the specific needs of the agency.

Key Technical Concerns of Reclamation

1. Concrete Construction for Intake and Pumping Plant

Provide a detailed technical plan for the concrete construction associated with the intake structure, existing concrete channel modifications, and pump installation. Address the full sequence of work, integrating excavation, demolition, concrete placement (including mass concrete and lean concrete), reinforcement installation, backfill, and compaction.

Key elements to include:

a. Excavation and Demolition Plan: Describe methods for excavating to foundation lines Address demolition of existing structures (concrete walls in the intake and the existing pumping plant), stockpiling suitable materials for backfill, and disposal of waste. Include sequence to minimize interference with ongoing site activities, haul routes, and measures to protect adjacent utilities and observation wells.

b. Concrete Placement Approach: Outline challenges such as variable subsurface conditions, concrete placement on slopes in congested areas, and tying into existing concrete. Explain how challenges will be addressed.

c. Pump Mounting Tolerances and Installation Precision: Concrete surfaces and embedded components associated with pump mounting (including the soleplate and discharge head interface) shall be installed to tight tolerances to ensure proper alignment, fit-up, and performance of the vertical turbine pumping units. Particular attention shall be paid to flatness, levelness, and allowable shaft alignment clearances. Installation shall accommodate the precise interface requirements of the pump manufacturer to ensure long-term equipment reliability and minimize vibration. Detail how installation precision requirements will be met.

d. Backfill and Compaction Around the Plant/Intake Facilities: Detail sourcing and processing of backfill materials, placement methods, moisture conditioning, and compaction equipment. Include general testing approach and compaction targets.

e. Temporary Shoring: Indicate if temporary shoring is planned based on excavation depths, soil stability, and proximity to existing structures. If planned, describe the general approach, including installation and removal.

2. Ground Water Control Approach

Comprehensive plan for managing groundwater, focusing on cement-bentonite (C-B) slurry cutoff wall installation and dewatering/unwatering systems. Key elements to include:

a. Slurry Wall Installation: Describe excavation methods (trench to required depth, keyed into bedrock), equipment, and sequence to avoid damaging existing channels/pipelines (seals at contacts). Detail general mix design approach, batching/hydration processes, and slurry loss management. Include post-construction cutout windows (backfilled with sand/gravel mix) and spoils placement.

b. Dewatering/Unwatering Method: Outline system design (well points, sumps) to lower groundwater sufficiently before excavation. Address installation of observation wells (spacing, using existing wells), monitoring (levels, turbidity), and discharge compliance (sediment control). Include reserve power, winterization, and abandonment procedures. Sequence with slurry wall construction (install wall first).

3. Commissioning Implementation

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• Maintaining a constant water surface elevation for the intake pumps is complicated given the complexity of multiple gate operations, water supply over the fish weir, and variable river flows. The contractor shall detail how they will deal with the challenges of commissioning the complex system, simulating variable river conditions, and covering the entire pumping plant flow range (minimum to maximum). Coordinating communication of Intake Facility with SJLWTP.

4. Other Contractor/Government Engagement

• At least 3 other projects, San Juan Lateral Water Treatment Plant (SJLWTP), Reach 1 Pipeline Improvements and the Frank Chee Wiletto Reservoir Modifications, may be under construction while the Intake is under construction.

➢ The SJLWTP contractor will operate the Intake and Pumping Plant upon substantial completion of the Intake project. Also, the SCADA at the Intake will need to communicate with the SCADA at the WTP. Indicate coordination needed with SJLWTP contractor to ensure successful implementation of the communication systems and operation of the facilities.

➢ The Reach 1 Pipeline contractor will be grouting the interior of each pipe joint, possible unknown repairs, and testing the pipeline once the repairs are complete. The temporary pumps may need to provide water for testing the repairs. Explain coordination needed to successfully repair and test pipeline.

➢ The Frank Chee Willetto Reservoir may be drained through the Reach 1 Pipeline for the proposed modifications.

Describe coordination needed to facilitate draining the reservoir.

• Reclamation is in the process of purchasing transformers for the River Intake Facility. Explain coordination approach to ensure equipment is safely delivered to site and installed when needed. Transformers will be provided as Government Furnished Equipment (GFE) and are detailed in the specifications.

• Depending on water demands at the Frank Chee Willetto Reservoir, Reclamation or their contractors may need to operate the existing temporary pumps. Explain coordination needed to ensure flows can be delivered as needed.

5. Schedule Constraints

• Completion of the Intake Facility is critical in delivering water to the San Juan Lateral Water Treatment Plant. Describe methods and recommendations used to optimize the schedule.

• At a minimum, integrate major features including slurry wall installation, dewatering, cofferdam installation, equipment fabrication, channel modifications, pump installation, building construction and commissioning.

• Explain the project specific plan for reducing delays and how delays will be addressed.

Staff Qualifications and Key Personnel Experience:

Object of Evaluation:

The technical qualifications and experience of the contractor’s staff, specifically key personnel assigned to the project. This will be assessed to ensure that the team possesses the requisite expertise and relevant background to successfully execute the work associated with constructing and commissioning raw water pumping plants. The proposed Key Personnel information shall be supplemented by the oral presentation information provided. Offeror’s that can provide professional work references for similar work and key personnel will be rated more favorably.

The offeror shall include a statement of assurance that the proposed key personnel will be available for the work under this solicitation and that in the event a person named as the primary is not available, that the proposed alternative will be utilized. Should neither the primary nor the alternate key personnel be available under this solicitation at the time of award, the Offeror’s proposal may be disqualified if the replacement is not, at least, of the same quality as determined and approved by the Government Contracting Officer (CO) and Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR). Quality Control Supervisor and Onsite Safety Representative must be dedicated positions, and no other role may be held by the personnel proposed (e.g. safety cannot be superintendent or quality control, etc.).

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Definitions for Evaluation Factor

1. Relevancy

• Relevancy refers to the extent to which the qualifications, skills, and experience of key personnel are directly applicable to the specific requirements and challenges of the constructing and commissioning raw water pumping plants. Proposals should demonstrate how the team's background is aligned with the project’s needs, illustrating the ability to effectively address the technical, safety, and operational demands associated with similar pumping plant and access road work.

2. Professional Work References

• Professional Work References refer to individuals or organizations that can provide credible and relevant testimony regarding a contractor's past performance, abilities, work ethic, and overall qualifications in a professional context. These references are typically former clients, project managers, or colleagues who have firsthand knowledge of the contractor’s skills and experience in executing specific project types. Professional work references may provide insights into the contractor's reliability, quality of work, adherence to deadlines, communication skills, and ability to solve problems, all of which can be critical in evaluating the contractor’s suitability for future projects or contracts.

Key Characteristics of Professional Work References:

• Credibility: Should have a positive and credible relationship with the contractor.

• Relevance: Experience with projects similar in nature, scope, or complexity to the project being proposed.

• Availability: Willingness to provide feedback and communicate about the contractor’s performance.

Key Personnel Considerations of Reclamation:

1. Project Manager

• Properties of Interest:

➢ Comparable Experience: Demonstrated experience in a similar role on projects that reflect similar nature, size, and complexity.

➢ Employment Status: Currently employed by the prime contractor submitting the proposal.

➢ Certification: Certified Project Management Professional (PMP) credential or equivalent is desirable but not required.

• Property Descriptions:

➢ The Project Manager should outline their track record of managing projects that include large raw water pumping plant construction and commissioning, demonstrating leadership in directing timelines, budgets, and stakeholder communications.

• Definitions:

➢ Comparable Experience: Experience gained in managing projects that are similar in scope, technical requirements, and operational challenges to the current project.

➢ Qualifications: Credentials, certifications, and educational background that affirm the capability of the Project Manager to lead the project effectively.

➢ Experience: The practical knowledge acquired through direct involvement in similar projects, including specific roles and responsibilities.

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2. Site Superintendent

• Properties of Interest:

➢ Comparable Experience: Demonstrated experience in a similar role on projects of comparable nature, size, and complexity.

➢ Employment Status: Currently employed by the prime contractor submitting the proposal.

• Property Descriptions:

➢ The Site Superintendent shall provide evidence of their experience overseeing on-site operations, coordinating work activities in accordance with strict specifications, and managing field personnel specifically related to constructing and commissioning raw water pumping plants.

• Definitions:

➢ Comparable Experience: Relevant experience in roles that involve similar supervisory responsibilities in the context of constructing and commissioning pumping plant.

➢ Qualifications: Necessary credentials and training that support the individual’s ability to fulfill the Site Superintendent role successfully.

➢ Experience: The knowledge and skills gained from overseeing construction projects, particularly in circumstances similar to the current project.

3. Contractor’s Onsite Safety Representative

• Properties of Interest:

➢ Safety Certification: Must meet the requirements specified in Section 01 35 30 – Contractor’s Onsite Safety Personnel.

• Property Descriptions:

➢ The Contractor’s Onsite Safety Representative must demonstrate knowledge of safety protocols and regulations, ensuring compliance with health and safety standards throughout the project.

• Definitions:

➢ Qualifications: Certifications and training related to health and safety regulations specific to construction projects.

➢ Experience: Practical experience in implementing safety protocols on construction sites and managing personnel to maintain a safe work environment.

4. Quality Control Supervisor

• Properties of Interest:

➢ Quality Procedures Compliance: Meets the requirements outlined in Section 01 46 00 – Quality Procedures.

• Property Descriptions:

➢ The Quality Control Supervisor is responsible for implementing quality assurance practices, conducting inspections, and ensuring compliance with the established quality standards and specifications related to construction and commissioning raw water pumping plants.

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• Definitions:

➢ Qualifications: Relevant certifications and training in quality management systems and procedures applicable to construction projects.

➢ Experience: The knowledge acquired by overseeing quality control efforts in previous projects similar to the current initiative.

5. Commissioning Agent

• Properties of Interest

➢ Certification: Currently certified as ASHRAE BCxP.

➢ Comparable Experience: Demonstrated experience in a similar role on at least 3 installations of similar type in the past 5 years.

➢ Independence: An independent authority, hired by the Contractor, not otherwise associated with Contractor.

• Property Descriptions:

➢ The Commissioning Agent shall direct and coordinate day-to-day commissioning activities, ensuring systems and components perform correctly according to design intent and the Government’s operational needs. This includes overseeing flow testing, component testing, SCADA system integration, verification of component feedback, and operator/control interfaces, as well as coordinating functions like system documentation, equipment startup, control system calibration, testing and balancing, and performance testing.

• Definitions:

➢ Comparable Experience: Experience gained in commissioning projects similar in scope, technical requirements, and operational challenges to the current project, such as raw water pumping plants involving SCADA integration, instrumentation, pumping units, valves, and electrical systems.

➢ Qualifications: Relevant certifications and training in commissioning processes and standards like ASHRAE Guideline 0-2019, ISA 62381, ISA 62382, and NETA ATS-2017 that affirm the capability to lead commissioning effectively.

➢ Experience: Practical knowledge acquired through direct involvement in similar projects, including preparing testing documentation, site acceptance testing, loop checks, cold/dry and hot/wet commissioning, and reliability test runs.

6. Slurry Wall Supervisor

• Properties of Interest:

➢ Comparable Experience: Demonstrated experience in a similar role on projects involving cement-bentonite (C-B) slurry cutoff wall construction.

• Property Descriptions:

➢ The Slurry Wall Supervisor shall oversee the installation and monitoring, of slurry walls ensuring effective control of groundwater and surface water to facilitate excavation and construction.

• Definitions:

➢ Comparable Experience: Experience gained in supervising installation of slurry walls.

➢ Qualifications: Relevant training and knowledge in supervising installation of slurry walls.

➢ Experience: Practical knowledge acquired through overseeing supervising installation of slurry walls, ensuring safe excavation conditions.

Evaluation Factor 2: Quality Control

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Based on the information provided in Section C, specifications, each offeror shall submit the following in response:

(a) Quality control plan that addresses all properties of interest listed in this evaluation factor specifically tailored for this effort.

Quality Control for Constructing and Commissioning Pumping Plant

Object of Evaluation:

The quality control measures proposed for Constructing and Commissioning Intake Facility and Pumping Plants. This evaluation factor focuses on the processes and practices implemented to ensure the quality construction, enhance reliability, and achieve feasible outcomes with a reduction in rework. The response to quality control should reflect the means and methods used to ensure specification compliance and adherence to a quality outcome, reliable end result, and a feasible approach.

Properties of Interest

1. Quality Outcome

• Definition: Quality outcome refers to the final results of the pumping plat construction process, specifically the extent to which the construction and commissioning meet or exceed the specified standards, project requirements, and performance expectations. It encompasses aspects such as the integrity, durability, and functionality of the Intake Facility and Pumping Plant, ensuring effective operation within the water transmission system.

2. Reliability

• Definition: Reliability relates to the dependability of the pumping plant, reflecting its ability to perform consistently over time under expected operational conditions. This property emphasizes the likelihood that Intake Facility and Pumping Plant will not experience failures or require frequent repairs, contributing to the overall trustworthiness of the water transmission system.

3. Feasibility with a Reduction in Rework

• Definition: Feasibility with a reduction in rework pertains to the practicality of the proposed quality control measures to successfully meet project goals while minimizing the need for corrections or additional interventions after the initial construction is completed. This property highlights the importance of thorough planning, effective execution, and adherence to quality standards that reduce the likelihood of defects and rework, ultimately saving time and resources.

Evaluation Factor 3: Past Performance and Safety

Past Performance

(a) Offeror shall provide past performance questionnaires (PPQs) on all projects identified under Evaluation Factor 3: Past Performance.

The offeror shall submit the PPQs to their references and have the references complete and return the questionnaires via email to the offeror directly to submit with its proposal, or the references may submit directly to aloveless@usbr.gov and carbon copy ajones@usbr.gov by the date and time indicated on the form whichever is preferred by the offeror. The PPQ is included in Section J, Attachment No. 6: Past Performance Questionnaire. The government is not responsible for ensuring the receipt of PPQs from contractor references; it is the contractor’s responsibility to follow-up with reference submissions.

(b) Offeror shall provide past performance questionnaires (PPQs) on a minimum of three (3) and a maximum of five (5) relevant projects similar in scope and magnitude within the last 8 years.

Safety

(a) Liability and Regulatory History: Please submit current contractor specific record of OSHA injury/illness, total recordable case incident rates (TCIR), Days Away, Restricted or Transferred (DART), and lost time incident rates (LTIR), Reclamation will factor into ratings the seriousness and number of safety violations, including OSHA violations.

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Past Performance Object of Evaluation:

The past performance of the contractor, specifically related to the completion of projects that reflect similar scope, complexity, and nature to constructing and commissioning pumping plants. This evaluation focuses on the contractor's reliability, quality of work, adherence to schedules, and customer satisfaction in previous projects. Past performance information provided should be relevant to the work contained in this pumping plant project.

• Definition: Relevance pertains to the degree to which the contractor’s past performance experiences align with the requirements and objectives of the current pumping plant project. This includes evaluating the similarity of project size, complexity, scope, and technical challenges encountered in previous work when compared to the anticipated needs of constructing and commissioning pumping plants. Relevant past performance is critical in assessing the contractor's potential success in executing the current project.

Use of Past Performance Questionnaires

(a) Past performance will be assessed through the use of structured questionnaires provided to previous clients and project managers who are knowledgeable about the contractor’s performance. These questionnaires will solicit feedback on various aspects of the contractor's work, including but not limited to quality, timeliness, cost control, and overall customer satisfaction.

Properties of Interest

1. Quality of Work

• Definition: Quality of work refers to the degree to which the contractor’s past projects met or exceeded established specifications and standards. This includes evaluating the effectiveness of construction, adherence to project requirements, and the overall durability of completed work on similar projects.

2. Timeliness

• Definition: Timeliness assesses the contractor’s ability to complete projects within the agreed-upon schedule and deadlines. This property evaluates their track record regarding the management of timelines, handling of delays, and adherence to milestones throughout previous projects.

3. Cost Control

• Definition: Cost control refers to the contractor’s effectiveness in managing project budgets and expenses. This includes the ability to complete work within the proposed budget, minimize cost overruns, and provide transparency in financial reporting and accounting practices.

4. Customer Satisfaction

• Definition: Customer satisfaction evaluates the extent to which previous clients were content with the contractor's performance, communication, collaboration, and responsiveness. This property emphasizes the importance of maintaining positive relationships with stakeholders and addressing any concerns or issues promptly.

Safety

Object of Evaluation:

Contractor’s past safety metrics and performance within reasonable industry standards for the work requested to be performed.

Properties of Interest

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1. Incident Rates: OSHA injury/illness, total recordable case incident rates (TCIR), Days Away, Restricted or Transferred (DART), and lost time incident rates (LTIR), OSHA Recordables: The number of incidents that must be reported to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), such as work-related injuries or illnesses

2. Safety Training and Certifications: Proof of safety training and certifications for employees, including specialized training for high-risk activities. Certifications and training records will not count against the page limitations.

3. Safety Programs and Policies: The presence of comprehensive safety programs and policies, including regular safety meetings, hazard assessments, and emergency response plans. Offeror’s may submit their current safety policies; policy submittal will not count toward page limitations. The contractor selected for award will be required to submit a project specific safety plan for review and approval after award.

Evaluation Factor 4: Small Business Participation and Indian Preference Hiring Plan

The Contracting Officer has determined the following minimum subcontracting goals (percentage of total planned subcontracting dollars) for this solicitation:

i. Small Businesses (SB) – 45.87% total

ii. Socio-Economically Disadvantaged Small Businesses (SDB) – 5%

iii. Woman-owned Small Businesses (WOSB) – 5%

iv. Historically Underutilized Business District Small Businesses (HubZone) – 3%

v. Veteran Owned Small Businesses (VOSB) – 0%

vi. Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) – 5%

vii. Indian Small Business Economic Enterprises (ISBEE) – 3%

Minority Workforce Goals IAW Federal Register Vol. 45 No. 194 & 41 CFR Part 60-4; 45.9% for NM.

Changes from Previous Efforts: Offerors are required to submit the small business participation values as a percentage of the total contract value, not only the percentage of the subcontracted dollars. No SB documentation is required for SB offerors. SB offerors receive full credit for the small business portion of this evaluation factor. Large business offerors will need to submit two separate documents in response to this solicitation.

Offeror shall provide a Small Business Participation Document (SBPD) to include the following:

a. For Large Business Offerors

1. Identify the extent of participation of small business prime offerors and small business subcontractors in terms of the value of the total acquisition (total contract value) (i.e., binding commitments will become enforceable/contractual requirements). This information shall be identified as a percentage, not dollar values. If dollars are required to state information accurately, submit the SBPD with Volume III vs.

Volume II and annotate this in your proposal.

2. Provide the extent to which your firm has met or exceeded DOI subcontracting goals for small and socio-economically disadvantaged businesses on previous projects, and expectations for this project.

3. Demonstrate substantive commitment to small business firms, such as, letters of commitment, Joint Ventures, mentor/protégé agreements, or other demonstrations of commitment (i.e., binding commitments will become enforceable/contractual requirements)

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4. Identify the type and variety of the work the SB subcontractors are to perform (i.e., binding commitments will become enforceable/contractual requirements)

5. Provide detailed explanations and documentation supporting the proposed quantitative SB participation.

6. Provide information substantiating that your firm is complying with the requirements in FAR 52.219-8 - Utilization of Small Business Concerns.

7. Provide information on any awards you received within the past three years for outstanding support to SB, SDB, WOSB, HUBZone, and SDVOSB.

8. Provide final SF-294s, Subcontracting Report for individual contractors, on your three most recently completed contracts, or any other documentation showing compliance with the utilization of SB, SDB, WOSB, HUBZone, and SDVOSB requirements of those contracts. Include the dollar value percentage of work (of total contract value) subcontracted to large business, SB, SDB, WOSB, HUBZone, and SDVOSB for each.

9. Provide performance evaluation ratings obtained on implementation of subcontracting plans for three recently completed contracts.

Not evaluated as part of the source selection but still required per FAR 52.219-9 – Applied prior to award.

(This is separate from the SBPD above in items 1-9):

10. Provide the solicitation attachment number 9 – “Subcontracting Plan Template” as part of the proposal process. Template must be tailored to this procurement and should reflect complimentary information (does not conflict with) the SBPD above. Provide the subcontracting goals in terms of percentages of total contract value, not subcontracting dollars only. If the dollar amounts must be provided to state information accurately, submit the subcontracting plan with Volume III vs. Volume II and annotate this in your proposal.

b. For Small Business Offerors

1. A SBPD and SB Subcontracting Plan are not required for small business offerors.

2. Provide information on any awards you received within the past three years for outstanding support to SB, SDB, WOSB, HUBZone, and SDVOSB.

3. Provide a list of your three most recently completed contracts. Include the dollar value percentage of work (of total contract value) subcontracted to large business, SB, SDB, WOSB, HUBZone, and SDVOSB firms.

c. For Joint Ventures – Teaming Arrangements

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