Attachment 3-Amendment 1 Section L.pdf

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Potomac Building 54 Renovation

Potomac Job Corp Center, Washington, DC Amendment #1 Request for Information

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L.12 SPECIFIC INSTRUCTIONS

Submissions must be provided via e-mail to Bernadette Hughes at hughes.bernadette.l@dol.gov and Martrelle Pyatt Harvin at PyattHarvin.Martrelle@dol.gov, and formatted according to the requirements in section L.11.

The proposal shall be submitted in the following volumes:

VOLUME ONE: BUSINESS/PRICE/CONTRACTOR INFORMATION (Electronic copy via e-mail) VOLUME TWO: TECHNICAL/MANAGEMENT (Electronic copy via e-mail)

L.12.2.1 VOLUME ONE – BUSINESS/PRICE/CONTRACTOR INFORMATION

This volume shall consist of a completed copy of the following from the Request for Proposal and other documentation as follows:

L.12.2.1.1 Exceptions. Should the offeror claim exception to any requirement in the solicitation, these exceptions shall be clearly listed as exceptions and rationale for them provided in this volume. The absence of identified exceptions in this volume will be deemed as acceptance of all terms and conditions of the solicitation and resulting contract.

L.12.2.1.2 Standard Form 1442 - Complete blocks 14 through 20C.

L.12.2.1.2.1 Amendment(s) – Standard Form 30. If an amendment(s) is issued, the offeror shall indicate receipt and inclusion of the amendment by completing block 19 of the SF1442. The amendment(s) shall be acknowledged by signing and returning the SF-30, “Amendment of Solicitation/Modification of Contract,” with the offer.

L.12.2.1.3 Section B Pricing. The offeror shall provide their proposed lump sum price for each CLIN in the blanks provided in Section B, “Supplies or Services and Price” and provide a complete breakdown of the proposed price(s) for Construction on the excel sheet, entitled DOL JOB CORPS PROPOSAL TEMPLATE provided in Section J.

L.12.2.1.3.1 The offeror must provide all equipment, materials, supplies, labor, permitting fees (if applicable) and services associated with the Project as described in this solicitation, including all attachments and exhibits. Failure to make an offer on all requirements associated with the Project may be cause for determining an offer unacceptable and thereby not eligible for award.

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L.12.2.1.4 Section K Representations and Certifications. Offeror shall ensure that the information required in Section K of the RFP is current and complete as required at https://sam.gov. An inactive registration may delay award.

L.12.2.1.5 Ensure that all required fill-ins are completed in the solicitation, in addition, The "Price Proposal" shall be submitted with sufficient data to support the proposal and to justify the reasonableness of the price.

L.12.2.1.6 Company Financial Statement. Offerors shall provide a copy of the company’s latest financial report.

L.12.2.1.7 Bid Bond. Offerors shall complete and provide the Bid Bond as required in Section L.13 of this Solicitation. Failure to furnish a bid bond in the proper form and amount, by the proposal due date, may be cause for rejection of the bid. The amount of the bid guarantee shall be 20 percent of the bid price or $3 Million, whichever is less.

L.12.2.1.8 Joint Venture Agreement/Signed Statement of JV Intent & Description of Partnership.

If the planned organizational structure for the Offeror is a JV, provide a Statement of Intent to form a JV, signed by all parties to the JV. If a formal JV has already been formed, the JV agreement may be submitted in lieu of the Statement of Intent. State if the Offeror is not submitting as a JV.

L.12.2.2 VOLUME TWO – TECHNICAL / MANAGEMENT

Definitions:

Where the term “Offeror” is used, it is intended that requirements for the Offeror apply equally to either a single Contractor or to all parties of a Joint Venture (JV), where applicable.

The project(s) included in this solicitation are referenced as “the Project.”

The term “relevant projects” means those projects similar in scope, complexity, and dollar value (USD), in that order of importance. For example, for a new construction project, relevant projects would be new construction; for a renovation project, relevant projects would be renovation projects.

L.12.2.2.1 TECHNICAL APPROACH AND RISK

L.12.2.2.1.1 FACTOR 1: Technical Approach https://sam.gov/

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L.12.2.2.1.1.1 SUBFACTOR 1: Experience Page limit: 6.

Offeror must demonstrate successful completion of three (3) design-build renovation projects located in the northeast region of the country, completed within the past five (5) years with a project value of at least $1 million per project. Project information shall include:

• Project Name and Contract Number

• Description of scope and identification of relevancy to the work required for this contract

• Actual Start and Completion Date (month/year), Originally scheduled completion date, and explanation of differences between the actual and original scheduled completion date.

• Name of contractor responsible for the project

• Identify whether offeror performed as prime, sub, or JV Partner

• Name of Architect/Engineer firm and associated scope of services (design and construction services)

• Description of and percentage of work self-performed

If the Offeror submits more than the required number of project examples, or exceeds specified page limitations, DOL will evaluate only the stated number of projects, in the order presented in the Offeror’s submittal up to the page limit.

L.12.2.2.1.1.2 SUBFACTOR 2: Understanding Scope Page limit: 6.

Provide a detailed narrative that identified the Offeror’s understanding of the overall scope for the Project. Identify all the major scope components of the Project. Provide a discussion of the technical approach to the Project that demonstrates an understanding of the scope of the project.

The narrative must demonstrate a clear understanding of the following: design requirements, regulatory and code considerations for the design, work sequencing and phasing requirement, permitting, use of local labor, potential material shortages, local labor and subcontractor markets, local storage of materials, lay-down area(s), geographic constraints, and weather factors. Identify a minimum of two (2) significant project challenges as well as potential solutions.

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L.12.2.2.1.1.3 SUBFACTOR 3: Project Team Page limit: 2

Offeror shall provide a design firm licensed in the District of Columbia. Offeror shall provide a letter of intent from the design firm indicating its agreement to participate if the offeror is selected for award.

Page limit: 2 per resume.

Offeror shall also provide resumes for the following Key Personnel with the following minimum experience level and qualifications:

• Project Manager with at least 7 years construction management experience, previous experience on projects of similar scope and value as this project, and proficient in English.

• Superintendent with at least 10 years construction superintendent experience, previous experience on projects of similar scope and value as this project, OSHA 30 training, First Aid/CPR/AED, and proficient in English.

• Quality Control (QC) Manager with at least 7 years Quality Control experience and

USACE Construction Quality Management Certificate (CQMC), and proficient in English.

• Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO) with at least 5 years SSHO experience, OSHA 30 training, First Aid/CPR training, Confined Space entry training, and proficient in English.

• (Superintendent can be dual hatted for Superintendent/Safety)

• Architect Project Manager with at least 10 years’ experience, previous design-build renovation project experience, Registered Architect in the District of Columbia, Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Accredited Professional, and proficient in English.

• Mechanical/Plumbing Design Project Manager with at least 7 years’ experience, BS in Science of Mechanical Engineering, Professional Engineer licensed in the District of Columbia, previous design-build renovation project experience, and proficient in English.

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• Electrical Design Project Manager with at least 5 years’ experience, BS in Science of

Electrical Engineering, Professional Engineer licensed in the District of Columbia, previous design-build renovation project experience, and proficient in English.

• Security Systems Designer/Engineer with at least 7 years’ experience, BS in electrical engineering or systems design, previous experience in design of electronic security systems, and proficient in English.

At a minimum, resumes shall include name, educational background, present employer, present position or title, total years of experience and years of experience with the Offeror, training, organization memberships, certifications, types of experience by years, and any additional pertinent information in sufficient detail to substantiate qualifications and facilitate evaluation of qualifications and technical competence.

Resumes for each key personnel not currently employed by the Offeror or design firms must provide a Letter of Intent indicating that the proposed key personnel intend to accept the position if the Offeror is selected and shall confirm that the parties have mutually agreed to a salary. All resumes shall be current within 90 days of proposal submission.

L.12.2.2.1.2 FACTOR 2: Schedule

L.12.2.2.1.2.1 SUBFACTOR 1: CPM Schedule Page limit: 2. Offeror shall provide a proposed Critical Path Method (CPM) schedule demonstrating a total time of project not to exceed 467 calendar days, consisting of a maximum of 227 calendar days for the design, and a maximum of 240 calendar days for construction. Schedule, at a minimum, must include activities for the following:

• Notice to Proceed milestone date

• Design submissions

• Design approvals

• Long-lead item submittal and approval activities

• Long-lead item fabrication and delivery activities

• Permitting

• Mobilization

• Salient work activities for this project

• Substantial Completion milestone date

• Salient project closeout activities

• Contract completion milestone activity

Schedules shall be prepared using Microsoft Project and shall be provided in color.

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L.12.2.2.1.2.2 SUBFACTOR 2: Schedule Narrative Page limit: 3 pages.

Offeror shall provide a schedule narrative detailing the approach and sequencing of activities for the proposed contract and compliance with the project requirements. The narrative shall provide a summary of the work, explain the plan for construction, show how the schedule meets contract requirements, summarize the critical path, and discuss potential problems and solutions.

L.12.2.2.1.3 FACTOR 3: Management & Organization

L.12.2.2.1.3.1 SUBFACTOR 1: Offeror’s Organization for the Project Page limit: 2, plus organizational chart.

Identify all firms and firm key personnel of the team for the Project, inclusive of, but not limited to, offeror, architectural design firm, mechanical design firm, plumbing design firm, electrical design firm, and security consultant, and explain how their work will be integrated into both the design and construction scope of the project. Provide an organizational chart showing the relationship between the Offeror, architect-engineer (if other than Offeror), prime construction contractor (if other than Offeror), subcontractors, QC personnel, safety personnel, and DOL.

L.13 FAR 52.228-1 BID GUARANTEE (SEP 1996)

(a) Failure to furnish a bid guarantee in the proper form and amount, by the time set for opening of bids, may be cause for rejection of the bid.

(b) The bidder shall furnish a bid guarantee in the form of a firm commitment, e.g., bid bond supported by good and sufficient surety or sureties acceptable to the Government, postal money order, certified check, cashier’s check, irrevocable letter of credit, or, under Treasury Department regulations, certain bonds or notes of the United States. The Contracting Officer will return bid guarantees, other than bid bonds-

(1) To unsuccessful bidders as soon as practicable after the opening of bids; and

(2) To the successful bidder upon execution of contractual documents and bonds (including any necessary coinsurance or reinsurance agreements), as required by the bid as accepted.

(c) The amount of the bid guarantee shall be 20 percent of the bid price or $3 Million, whichever is less.

(d) If the successful bidder, upon acceptance of its bid by the Government within the period specified for acceptance, fails to execute all contractual documents or furnish executed bond(s) within 10 days after receipt of the forms by the bidder, the Contracting Officer may terminate the contract for default.

(e) In the event the contract is terminated for default, the bidder is liable for any cost of acquiring the work that exceeds the amount of its bid, and the bid guarantee is available to offset the difference.

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L.14 MAGNITUDE OF CONSTRUCTION

Per FAR 36.204, “Disclosure of the magnitude of construction projects,” the estimated magnitude of construction for this requirement is between $5 Million and $10 Million.

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