21R0031 Chalabilar Village School in Azerbaijan Request for Proposal.pdf

Solicitation number W912GB21R0031 is for the design and construction of Chalabilar Village School in Azerbaijan.

Estimated Construction Cost for this procurement is $500,000.00-$1,000,000.

This is a full and open procurement. NAICS code is 236220. Size Standard is $36,500,000. Please note that business size in the System for Aw ard Management (SAM) is determined by the NAICS code. If the vendor size is not listed correctly for a particular NAICS code in SAM, the business w ill be considered other than small business. Central Contractor Registration and ORCA are now available through SAM, available at w w w .sam.gov. Offerors must comply w ith the requirements of 52.204-6, 52.204-7, 52.204-8, 52.232-33, and any other CCR/ORCA requirements in this solicitation through SAM. PLEASE NOTE: SAM is completely free of charge for both registrants and users.

Please see below for further instructions.

ELUID TEMBLADOR

NOTE: In sealed bid solicitations "offer" and "offeror" mean "bid" and "bidder".

10. THE GOVERNMENT REQUIRES PERFORMANCE OF THE WORK DESCRIBED IN THESE DOCUMENTS

NEGOTIATED

01-Jul-2021

(RFP)

(IFB)

X

CALL:

B. TELEPHONE NO. (Include area code) (NO COLLECT CALLS)

See Item 7

2. TYPE OF SOLICITATION

SEALED BID

3. DATE ISSUED

9. FOR INFORMATION A. NAME

SOLICITATION

NSN 7540-01-155-3212 1442-101 STANDARD FORM 1442 (REV. 4-85)

Prescribed by GSA FAR (48 CFR) 53.236-1(e)

11. The Contractor shall begin performance w ithin _______7 calendar days and complete it w ithin ________455 calendar days after receiving aw ard, X notice to proceed. This performance period is X mandatory, negotiable. (See _________________________

12 A. THE CONTRACTOR MUST FURNISH ANY REQUIRED PERFORMANCE AND PAYMENT BONDS?

(If "YES," indicate within how many calendar days after award in Item 12B.)

X YES NO

13. ADDITIONAL SOLICITATION REQUIREMENTS:

A. Sealed offers in original and __________1 copies to perform the w ork required are due at the place specif ied in Item 8 by ___________ local time ______________02 Aug 2021 (date). If this is a sealed bid solicitation, offers must be publicly opened at that time.

shall be marked to show the offeror's name and address, the solicitation number, and the date and time offers are due.

B. An offer guarantee X is, is not required.

C. All offers are subject to the (1) w ork requirements, and (2) other provisions and clauses incorporated in the solicitation in full text or by reference.

D. Offers providing less than _______120 calendar days for Government acceptance after the date offers are due w ill not be considered and w ill be rejected.

SOLICITATION, OFFER,

AND AWARD

(Construction, Alteration, or Repair)

1. SOLICITATION NO.

IMPORTANT - The "offer" section on the reverse must be fully completed by offeror.

4. CONTRACT NO.

7. ISSUED BY CODE

CONTRACTING DIVISION

US ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS

KONRAD ADENAUER RING 39

D-65187 WIESBADEN GERMANY

WIESBADEN 65187

W912GB

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1 OF

CODE

(Title, identifying no., date):

12B. CALENDAR DAYS

01:00 PM (hour) Sealed envelopes containing offers

5. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQUEST NO. 6. PROJECT NO.

8. ADDRESS OFFER TO (If Other Than Item 7)

FAX:TEL: TEL: FAX:

W912GB21R0031 86

20B. SIGNATURE

(REV. 4-85)STANDARD FORM 1442 BACK

TO SIGN

NSN 7540-01-155-3212

SOLICITATION, OFFER, AND AWARD (Continued) (Construction, Alteration, or Repair)

CODE FACILITY CODE

17. The offeror agrees to perform the w ork required at the prices specif ied below in strict accordance w ith the terms of this solicitation, if this offer is accepted by the Government in w riting w ithin ________ calendar days after the date offers are due.

the minimum requirements stated in Item 13D. Failure to insert any number means the offeror accepts the minimum in Item 13D.)

AMOUNTS SEE SCHEDULE OF PRICES

18. The offeror agrees to furnish any required performance and payment bonds.

19. ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF AMENDMENTS

(The offeror acknowledges receipt of amendments to the solicitation -- give number and date of each)

AMENDMENT NO.

DATE

20A. NAME AND TITLE OF PERSON AUTHORIZED TO SIGN

OFFER (Type or print)

AWARD (To be completed by Government)

21. ITEMS ACCEPTED:

22. AMOUNT 23. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

24. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN ITEM

(4 copies unless otherwise specified)

CODE

(Insert any number equal to or greater than

20C. OFFER DATE

25. OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION PURSUANT TO

10 U.S.C. 2304(c) 41 U.S.C. 253(c)

CODE27. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY:26. ADMINISTERED BY

(Include ZIP Code)14. NAME AND ADDRESS OF OFFEROR 15. TELEPHONE NO. (Include area code)

See Item 14

(Include only if different than Item 14)16. REMITTANCE ADDRESS

30B. SIGNATURE

29. AWARD (Contractor is not required to sign this document.)

document and return _______ copies to issuing office.) Contractor agrees Your of f er on this solicitation, is hereby accepted as to the items listed. This award con-to f urnish and deliv er all items or perf orm all work, requisitions identif ied summates the contract, which consists of (a) the Gov ernment solicitation and on this f orm and any continuation sheets f or the consideration stated in this y our of f er, and (b) this contract award. No f urther contractual document is contract. The rights and obligations of the parties to this contract shall be necessary .

gov erned by (a) this contract award, (b) the solicitation, and (c) the clauses, representations, certif ications, and specif ications or incorporated by ref er-ence in or attached to this contract.

30A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTOR OR PERSON AUTHORIZED 31A. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

30C. DATE

(Type or print)

TEL: EMAIL:

31B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 31C. AWARD DATE

BY

CONTRACTING OFFICER WILL COMPLETE ITEM 28 OR 29 AS APPLICABLE

(Contractor is required to sign this28. NEGOTIATED AGREEMENT

(M ust be fully completed by offeror)OFFER

Section 00 00 00 - Procurement and Contracting Requirements

SOLICITATION INFORMATION

US GOVERNMENT POINTS OF CONTACT:

1 PRIMARY CONTRACT SPECIALIST: SFC Eliud Temblador at eliud.temblador@usace.army.mil

2 CONTRACTING OFFICER: MAJ Andrene Alexander at andrene.a.alexander@usace.army.mil

REQUESTS FOR INFORMATION:

Requests for Information / Bidder Inquiy shall be submitted via ProjNet no later than 10 calendar days before the solicitation closing date. See Section 00 21 00 – Instructions for further details.

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Section 00 01 10 - Table of Contents

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION 00 00 00 Procurement and Contract Requirements SECTION 00 10 00 Solicitation Contract Line Item Number (CLIN) Schedule SECTION 00 21 00 Instructions - Submission Requirements SECTION 00 43 00 Bid Bond Form SECTION 00 70 00 Conditions of the Contract – Contract Clauses SECTION 01 00 00 Statement of Work

SOLICITATION ATTACHMENTS

ATTACHMENT 1: Location Map ATTACHMENT 2: Concept Site Plan ATTACHMENT 3: FuncLay ATTACHMENT 4: Sports Court Detail ATTACHMENT 5: Structural Calculation Guidline ATTACHMENT 6: Dedication Plaque ATTACHMENT 7: Bank Letter of Assurance (BLA) Template ATTACHMENT 8: Bank Letter of Guarantee (BLG) Template ATTACHMENT 9: VAT Information ATTACHMENT 10: Commitment Letters

ATTACHMENT 11: SPECIFICATIONS BINDER

Section 00 10 00 - Solicitation

PRICE SCHEDULE

Offerors shall provide pricing for all base and option items.

The following items include providing all labor, materials, equipment, and services necessary to complete the design and construction of the work identified in the attached Plans, Specifications, Statement of Work (SOW), and Solicitation. It also includes preparation of all documents, submittals, and schedules;

inspections; and compliance with all technical, quality control, administrative, and safety requirements.

All work shall be performed in accordance with these documents. Refer to Specification Section 01 22 00 Price and Payment Procedures for additional description of the work associated with each of the items.

Period of Performance: Refer to clause COMMENCEMENT PROSECUTION AND EXECUTION OF WORK (52.211-10) in the Solicitation for the period of performance for all base and option items.

Liquidated Damages: Refer to clause LIQUIDATED DAMAGES-CONSTRUCTION (52.211-12) in the Solicitation for the liquidated damages for all base and option items.

Option Items: The Government reserves the right to award the options up to 90 days from notice to proceed.

Item No.

Description Quantity Unit Unit Price Amount

BASE ITEMS

0001 School Building 1 Job $ $

0002 Utility Building 1 Job $ $

Total of Base Items 0001 thru 0002 $

No. Description Quantity Unit Unit

Price Amount

OPTION ITEMS

0003 Option 1: Classroom (FA 106) 1 Job $ $

0004 Option 2: Classroom (FA 107) 1 Job $ $

0005 Option 3: Classroom (FA 108) 1 Job $ $

0006 Option 4: Classroom (FA 109) 1 Job $ $

0007 Option 5: Classroom (FA 110) 1 Job $ $

No. Description Quantity Unit Unit

Price Amount

0008 Option 6: Classroom (FA 111) 1 Job $ $

0009 Option 7: Multi-Purpose Room (FA

122) 1 Job $ $

Option 8: Laboratory, Physics (FA

112) 1 Job $ $

0011 Option 9: Site Improvements 1 Job $ $

Total of Option Item 0003-0011 $

Total of all Base and Option Items $

EXTENSIONS: All extensions of the unit prices shown will be subject to verification by the Government.

In case of variation between the unit price and the extension, the unit price will be considered to be the offer.

-- END OF PROPOSAL SCHEDULE --

DELIVERY INFORMATION

CLIN DELIVERY DATE QUANTITY SHIP TO ADDRESS DODAAC /

CAGE

Section 00 21 00 - Instructions

INSTRUCTION TO OFFERORS

A. PROPOSAL SUBMISSION

1. Introduction. To assure timely and equitable evaluation of proposals, Offerors must follow the instructions contained herein. Offerors are required to meet all solicitation requirements, including terms and conditions, representations and certifications, and technical requirements, in addition to those identified as evaluation factors. The Offeror shall submit in the proposal all requested information specified in this section of the Request for Proposal (RFP) solicitation at or before the exact time specified. There will be no public opening of the proposals received as a result of this RFP. Failure to meet a requirement may result in an offer being ineligible for award.

Copies of the RFP are available by INTERNET ACCESS ONLY. All RFP documents will be made available for viewing under Contracting Opportunities within the Beta SAM website (https://beta.sam.gov). All amendments will be made available for viewing within Beta SAM. It shall be the Offeror’s responsibility to check the website for any amendments.

Site Visit. The Government will hold a site visit, the date and time are to be determined.

a. An amendment will be issued with the date time group for when the site visit will occur. If no site visit can occur, site photographs will be provided in the amendment.

2. Inquiries. Offerors with technical inquiries shall submit their inquiries in writing via “Bidder Inquiry” in ProjNet at www.projnet.org\projnet. The bidder inquiry key is ZWX8NG-EGZC5H. The government reserves the right to decline addressing certain questions. Further, no questions, unless in the government’s interest, will be answered any later than ten calendar days prior to the stated deadline for offers. All Offerors are encouraged to register on ProjNet for alerts so as to stay abreast of Q&A’s that are posted in reference to this solicitation. Only self-registered users on ProjNet can submit & review inquiries. To self-register, go to the webpage, click BID tab, select Bidder Inquiry, select agency USACE, and enter the key for this solicitation listed above and your email address. After initial login, enter all the required information to create your user ID.

Verify the information on the next screen and from there you may submit and view inquiries. Those submitting inquiries will receive a system generated email notification when their inquiry has been processed and answered. It is the Offeror’s responsibility to monitor for inquiries and responses.

3. General Proposal Submission Requirements.

a. Electronic Proposals. In an effort to reduce paperwork and costs, ALL

RESPONSES TO THIS ANNOUNCEMENT SHALL BE SUBMITTED

ELECTRONICALLY. Hand carried delivery or USPS/UPS/FedEx delivery of hard copies and/or CD-ROMs are not authorized. Facsimile submission is not https://beta.sam.gov/ http://www.projnet.org/projnet authorized. Electronic submissions shall be via email to both the Contract Specialist, SFC Eliud Temblador, (eliud.temblador@usace.army.mil) and the Contracting Officer, MAJ Andrene Alexander, at andrene.alexander@usace.army.mil. As an alternative, Offerors may utilize the DoD SAFE Site (https://safe.apps.mil), please request a code from both the contract specialist and the contracting officer if you choose to send via DOD SAFE. It is the responsibility of the Offeror to ensure receipt.

b. File Size Limitations. Offerors are advised that the file limitation is

10MB. If needed, Offerors are advised to break the files down into smaller sections in order to upload it to the system. In such cases, please divide the sections as logically as possible and be sure to clearly name the files as specified below.

c. File Names. 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: Each filename shall begin with the solicitation number, followed by the word “RESPONSE”, followed by your firm’s name, and finally a brief file description. EXAMPLES:

(1) “W912GB21R0031 RESPONSE Firmname Volume I. Non-Price

Proposal.pdf”

(2) “W912GB21R0031 RESPONSE Firmname Volume II. Price Proposal and Administrative Matters pdf”

a. File Organization, Formatting, and other instructions. Although hard copies are not accepted, each file shall be clearly indexed, and logically assembled.

Font size shall be 10 or larger. Pages shall be letter sized--larger page sizes (such as 11x17 foldouts, etc.) will be counted as two pages. Offerors shall prepare proposals in the English language. 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 the each section for each factor.

Electronic files shall be Microsoft Windows compatible. Files shall be submitted in their native format (i.e. doc, xls, ppt, etc.), or if in pdf format, shall be in searchable text. If the electronic files are of a size at which they must be compressed (zipped), they shall be compressed into one zipped folder.

b. Submission & Deadline. Interested parties shall submit responses no later than the date specified on solicitation document. The time & date of proposal receipt will be the delivery time & date recorded of email receipt on the Government’s server. Do not assume that electronic submission will occur instantaneously. Offerors should time their email submission with prudence by not waiting until the last few minutes—this will allow for unexpected delays in the transmittal process and troubleshooting. Offerors are encouraged to keep a copy of the delivery and/or read confirmation for their record but shall also request confirmation mailto:eliud.temblador@usace.army.mil https://safe.apps.mil/

Submissions after the deadline may be emailed to SFC Eliud Temblador, Contract Specialist (eliud.temblador@usace.army.mil) and Contracting Officer but be advised they will be considered late and as such will be processed in accordance with FAR 15.208.

c. 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 “FAR 52.215-1, Instructions to OfferorsCompetitive Acquisition (Jan 2004),” 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.

d. SPECIAL NOTICE: System for Award Management. Please take notice that the System for Award Management (SAM, www.sam.gov) has a new entity registration requirement that firms submit an "original, signed notarized letter identifying the authorized Entity Administrator for the entity associated with the Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) number before the registration will be activated." This applies to all new entity registrations and all entity registration renewals, effective 29 April 2018. Further information behind this new requirement is posted to the General Services Administration's (GSA) announcement page at https://www.gsa.gov/samupdate. Please also refer to Federal Service Desk's (FSD) instructions on how to comply with this new requirement. NOTE: the instructions are different for domestic (U.S. based) and international (not U.S. based) firms. Offerors are reminded that this solicitation includes the provision FAR 52.204-7 SAM or FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors--Commercial Items, and the resulting award will include the clause FAR 52.204-13 SAM Maintenance or 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions--Commercial Items. These provisions/clauses require all contractors to register and maintain an active SAM entity registration in order to be eligible for contract awards, as prescribed by the regulation at FAR Subpart 4.11. In order to eligible for the contract award resulting from this solicitation, Offerors are advised to take immediate action to ensure your SAM entity registration is current and/or will be current at the time of proposal receipt by this contracting office. Instructions for domestic entities (located in the U.S. or its outlying areas): https://fsd.gov/fsd-gov/answer.do?sysparm_kbid=d2e67885db0d5f00b3257d321f96194b&sysparm_sear ch=kb0013183. Instructions for international entities (not located in the U.S. or its outlying areas): https://www.fsd.gov/fsd-gov/answer.do?sysparm_kbid=dbf8053adb119344d71272131f961946&sysparm_sear ch=KB0013221

d. Submission Requirements, Volume I, Non-Price Proposal: Volume I shall include a section for each Non-Price factor, as described above under Evaluation Factors.

Volume I shall be organized as follows:

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a. Section A - Executive Summary. Include a one page cover letter, and any applicable executed Joint Venture (JV) agreements or other evidence of formal teaming agreements and Commitment Letters.

i. JV agreements shall include the following:

(1) A copy of their JV agreement in English, signed by all parties of the JV.

(2) A detailed statement outlining the following in terms of percentages, where appropriate:

(a) The relationship of the joint venture parties in terms of business ownership, capital contribution, and profit distribution or loss sharing.

(b) The management approach of the joint venture in terms of who will conduct, direct, supervise and control the project and have custody and control of the assets of the joint venture and perform the duties necessary to complete the work.

(c) The structure of the joint venture and decision-ranking responsibilities of the joint venture parties in terms of who will control the manner and method of performance of the work.

(d) Identification of the key personnel having authority to legally bind the joint venture to subcontracts and state who will provide or contract for the labor and materials for the joint venture.

(e) Identification of party maintaining the joint venture bank accounts for the payment of all expenses and the deposits of all receipts, keep the books and records, and pay applicable taxes for the joint venture.

(f) Identification of party furnishing the facilities, such as office supplies and telephone service.

(g) Identification of party having overall control of the joint venture;

agreement should also include a statement that the partners are jointly and severally liable.

(3) Other sections of the proposal shall identify, where appropriate, whether key personnel are employees of the individual joint venture parties and identify the party, or hired as employees of the joint venture.

(4) If one of the Joint Venture parties possesses relevant experience and/or past performance, the experience and/or past performance of that firm will be considered as the experience and/or past performance of the joint venture.

(5) A complete and legally binding document with all the information required under this section titled “Joint Ventures” shall be included.

ii. Teaming Arrangements: If an Offeror wishes to be credited with the past performance of a firm other than the Offeror such as a subcontractor, team member, or affiliate (defined in FAR 2.101), a Letter of Commitment signed by authorized representatives of the Offeror and by authorized representatives of the non-Offeror firm must be submitted with the proposal.

A sample for such Commitment Letters is provided as an attachment. The signatures and substantive terms of these sample commitments are required for consideration of the teaming arrangement for evaluation purposes.

b. Section B- Factor 1, Technical Approach. The Government requires that the Offeror provide the following:

i. Offerors shall submit their proposed technical approach to achieve all necessary tasks covered in the SOW. There is a limit of ten (10) single spaced typed pages (A4 or letter size), using at a minimum a 10 pitch font. If more than six pages are submitted, only the first six pages will be reviewed and evaluated. Only the title page and table of contents will not be counted toward the page count. A quality technical approach should contain a description of the following:

(1) Make up of teams by trade and the typical number of people per team

(2) Any specialized tools and equipment, required to accomplish the SOW.

(3) How the Offeror will ensure cost effective purchase of building materials

(4) A plan that includes discussion of how the Offeror plans to track and financially plan for Value Added Tax (VAT) reimbursements or exemptions applicable to work in the Host Nation

(5) Safety processes

(6) Knowledge of requirements and constraints applicable to work in the

Host Nation

(7) Subcontracting Plan that specifies which technical aspects the Offeror plans to self–perform as the prime contractor, which tasks the subcontractor(s) will perform, and explains how the Offeror will use proposed personnel and sub-contractor resources to assure the delivery of quality workmanship in accordance with the SOW.

c. Section C- Factor 2, Schedule. Offerors shall include a schedule and an accompanying narrative with the minimum components listed below, and using the assumptions specified herein.

i. Schedule Narrative. The schedule narrative shall not exceed four pages (A4 or letter size), using at a minimum a 10 pitch font and should accomplish the following:

(1) Define what primary assumptions used in the Offeror’s schedule.

(2) Discuss skilled and unskilled labor requirements the Offeror anticipates for critical schedule elements.

(3) Identify how the Offeror will manage submittals in advance (e.g. 30, 60, and 90 days out), and discuss what potential issues it anticipates and how it will proactively resolve them.

(4) Discuss how the Offeror will manage subcontractors from a schedule perspective.

ii. Schedule. The schedule submission may be submitted in Primavera ".xer", Excel, Word, or pdf file format and shall be specifically-tailored to the project contemplated by this solicitation. The schedule may be submitted utilizing 11x17 format. The schedule should clearly demonstrate critical milestones throughout, the anticipated overall critical path, and any parallel activities. The schedule should clearly identify schedule constraints as they relate to the site access for workers and delivery of materials, long lead items, the Government’s periods for review and approval of submittals, anticipated delays throughout, etc. The schedule should show activities between contract Award and Notice to Proceed (NTP), and also NTP to Beneficial Occupancy Date (BOD). The schedule should clearly distinguish between prime and subcontractor activities if applicable. Offerors must account for the restrictions associated with local holidays and United States holidays. The schedule should include at a minimum the activities listed below:

(1) Contract Award

(2) BLG, Insurance Submission and other pre-construction approvals

(3) NTP

(4) Shop Drawing preparation

(5) Site Planning for separation of project facilities in accordance with WHO fact sheets

(6) Submission of each design submittal required in the SOW.

(7) Design submittal review periods as specified in the SOW

(8) Construction completion

(9) Warranty

Schedule Assumptions. For the purposes of evaluation under this factor, the Offeror should utilize the following assumptions: plan for a 455 calendar day construction duration, Offeror shall use the dates of 30 September 2021 for award and 30 October 2021 or issuance of the NTP, and should prepare the schedule assuming that all base line items and options will be awarded on that date.

d. Section D- Factor 3, Past Performance. Offerors shall provide a completed performance record for up to four (4) projects completed by the Prime Contractor (or substantially completed) within the last six (6) years (from the proposal due date) which are similar to this project in size, scope, and complexity (refer to the list of items under Factor 3: Past Performance of Section 00 21 16). Offerors shall complete Experience Information Sheet and– Experience Overview Sheet. Experience Information Sheet is limited to three (3) pages per project, minimum 10 pitch font. Experience Overview Sheet shall be completed as instructed with no additional details. Substantially complete is defined as “the Contractor has completed the work and related contract obligations in accordance with the contract documents, such that the Government may enjoy the intended access, occupancy, possession, and use of the entire work without impairment due to incomplete or deficient work, and without interference from the Contractor's completion of remaining work or correction of deficiencies in completed work.” Offerors must specifically cite the work they were responsible for under each project (i.e. if the Offeror was a JV on a prior project but not submitting as a JV for this project or if it utilized subcontractors to perform work on prior projects, the Offeror must provide what work the Offeror performed only). Separate contracts (or IDIQ task orders) may not be combined in order for the project to be considered similar.

Additionally, Offerors are cautioned to provide enough detail for an assessment to be documented. If available, a completed record from the Contractor’s Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS) will be accepted for evaluation under this factor. An interim completed CPARS rating will be considered if a final record is not available. If a completed CPARS record is not available at all, Offerors shall complete and provide a Past Performance Questionnaire (PPQ). A blank PPQ form is provided as a solicitation attachment.

PPQ Instructions: If a CPARS record is unavailable, the Offeror shall complete Blocks 1-4 of the provided PPQ and have the Contracting Activity and the Technical Representative responsible for the past/current contract complete the remainder of the PPQ. Offeror shall ensure correct phone numbers and email addresses are provided for the client point of contact. Completed PPQs shall be submitted with the proposal, and shall not exceed four

(4) pages each. If the Offeror is unable to obtain a completed PPQ from a client for a project(s) before proposal closing date, the Offeror shall complete and submit with the proposal the first page of the PPQ, which will provide contract and client information for the respective project(s). Offerors should follow-up with clients/references to ensure timely submittal of questionnaires. If the client requests, questionnaires may be submitted directly to the Government’s point of contact via email no later than the closing date of this solicitation. If an Offeror has no relevant past performance history, the Offeror must affirmatively state that it possesses no relevant directly related or similar past performance.

Offerors are encouraged to request narratives to support PPQ ratings.

Also include performance recognition documents received for the projects such as awards, award fee determinations, customer letters of commendation, and any other forms of performance recognition. Offerors shall provide a copy of any Cure Notices or Show Cause Letters received by the Offeror for each submitted project and a description of any corrective action implemented by the Offeror. The offerors shall indicate if any of the contracts listed were terminated and the type and reasons for the termination. The Government may call and confirm past performance information provided by the Offeror. The Government reserves the right to interview other individuals if the point of contact is not available. While the Government may elect to consider data from other sources, the burden of providing detailed, current, accurate and complete past performance information rests with the Offeror.

NOTE: For purposes of evaluating past performance, the Prime Contractor is defined as the contractor identified in Block 14 of the Standard Form 1442. If more than one contractor is listed in Block 14, then a signed JV must be submitted with the proposal and the JV shall be registered as such in the System for Award Management (SAM). However, each party of the JV must submit their own DUNS number with the JV proposal. Projects performed by other contractors than the Offeror, such as teaming partners or subcontractors, may be evaluated for past performance; however, appropriate documentation Commitment Letters must be provided as discussed within Submission Requirements, Volume I, Non-Price Proposal above. If the Offeror represents the combining of two or more companies as a JV for the purpose of this solicitation, each company in the JV may submit project examples, but the total submitted by the JV will not exceed three (3). The same shall apply for teaming agreements/subcontractors or affiliates.

2. Volume II, Price Proposal and Administrative Matters: Volume II shall include the following:

a. Section A- A completed Standard Form (SF) 1442, using a printed copy of the SF

1442 included in this solicitation for the contract. As applicable, Offerors shall also submit a completed SF 30 for each solicitation amendment, acknowledging the amendments.

b. Section B- Completed Price Schedule. Offerors shall submit a completed Section

00010, Proposal Price Breakout Schedule, including proposed prices for all items.

c. Section C- Bank Letter of Assurance (BLA) and Bank Letter of Guaranty (BLG):

Offerors shall submit a BLA in the amount of 10% of the proposed price.

See format provided as solicitation attachment. The BLA is evidence showing the Offeror's ability to be bonded or obtain a 10% Bank Letter of Guarantee for this project. Include the name, address and telephone number of the firm's bonding company or bank.

Within SEVEN (7) calendar days after the date of contract award, the Contractor shall furnish the Contracting Officer a Bank Letter of Guaranty for the performance of the work in the amount of ten percent (10%) of the anticipated maximum contract value, or lesser amount, at the discretion of the Contracting Officer, conforming to the format of the sample letter.

Failure to furnish the Bank Letter of Guaranty may be deemed a breach of contract. The Bank Letter of Guaranty will be dated as of the contract award date or as soon thereafter as possible. The Bank Letter of Guaranty shall state that it will continue in effect without change in amount or terms until the work has been finally inspected and accepted by the Government, and that thereafter it will continue in effect until expiration of any applicable warranty periods or extensions thereof in an amount equal to five percent (5%) of the contract price. The Bank Letter of Guaranty shall also state that the bank agrees and consents that the contract may be modified by change order or supplemental agreement without affecting the validity of the Bank Letter of Guaranty. The Contracting Officer may require and the Contractor shall furnish the Contracting Officer an increase in the amount of the Bank Letter of Guaranty because of increases to the contract value. The authorization to issue "Notice to Proceed" will not be effected until after approval and acceptance by the Contracting Officer of the Bank Letter of Guaranty. The Bank Letter of Guaranty shall be interpreted in accordance with U.S. law. As an alternative, other bonds and financial protections may be accepted, see the following:

1. A 100% performance and payment bond, as specified by 52.228-15, Performance and Payment Bonds – Construction.

The contracting officer will only accept performance and payment bonds from corporate sureties that appear on the list contained in the Department of Treasury Circular 570, “Companies Holding Certificates of Authority as Acceptable Sureties on Federal Bonds and Acceptable Reinsuring Companies,” or bonds supported by coinsurance or reinsurance agreements from such listed sureties and conforming to the Department of the Treasury regulations in 31 CFR 223.10 and 223.11, as elaborated in FAR Part 28. The contracting officer requires any reinsurance agreements to be executed and submitted with the bonds before making a final determination on the bonds.

2. An Irrevocable Letter of Credit that complies with the requirements of clause 52.228-14 – “Irrevocable Letter of Credit” and is equal to 10% of the proposed price.

An ILC must secure both performance and payment under the contract and substantively conform to the model provided in clause 52.228-14. It must be issued or confirmed by a federally insured financial institutions rated investment grade. As per 52.228-14(d), the Offeror must provide the contracting officer a credit rating from a recognized commercial rating service that indicates the financial institution has the required rating(s) as of the date of issuance of the ILC.

3. Certified or cashier’s checks, bank drafts, money orders, or currency equal to 10% of the proposed price.

The checks, drafts, or money orders shall be in the same currency as the currency specified for the award of the contract. The checks, drafts, or money orders shall be drawn to the order of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Europe District Finance and Accounting Officer.

4. United States bonds or notes equal to 10% of the proposed price.

The bond or note must be accompanied by a duly executed power of attorney and agreement authorizing the collection or sale of such United States bonds or notes in the event of default of the principal on the bond.

The contracting officer may –

(a) Turn securities over to the finance or other authorized agency official;

or

(b) Deposit them with the Treasurer of the United States, a Federal Reserve Bank (or branch with requisite facilities), or other depository designated for that purpose by the Secretary of the Treasury, under procedures prescribed by the agency concerned and Treasury Department Circular No. 154.

e. Section D– SAM Registration, Representations & Certifications. Offerors shall submit the following:

A completed clause FAR 52.204-8(d).

A copy of their current “Entity Registration” in the System for Award

Management (SAM) as recorded at www.sam.gov, showing the following sections: “core data, “assertions”, and “POCs”.

A copy of their current “FAR and DFARS Report” that demonstrates all completed representations and certifications as recorded at www.sam.gov.

f. Section E-Financial Information Offerors shall submit financial information to demonstrate they have adequate financial resources to perform the contract, or the ability to obtain them. For example, past three years financial statements, annual reports, Dunn & Bradstreet Ratings, and/or bank name, number and POC, etc.

DICUSSIONS

1. GENERAL INFORMATION. The Government intends to award without discussions, in accordance with the provisions of the RFP and applicable acquisition regulations.

The Government will evaluate offers in accordance with the NON-PRICE EVALUATION FACTORS as described above. Pursuant to FAR 15.306(d), however, discussion sessions may be held if the Contracting officer determines them necessary to determine that award will satisfactorily provide the Government its requirement. Should discussions take place, a competitive range will be established, and all Offerors in the competitive range will be allowed an opportunity to submit Final Proposal Revisions. In addition, 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.

2. DISCUSSION SCHEDULING. If discussions are conducted, the Contracting Officer will schedule the discussion sessions, and each Offeror will be notified in advanced. The Contracting Officer will provide additional instructions with the notification.

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Section 00 22 00 - Supplementary Instructions

EVALUATION OF OFFERORS

A. BASIS FOR AWARD

The Government will utilize the Tradeoff Source Selection Process in accordance with FAR 15.101-1 to determine best value. This process permits tradeoffs among price and non-price factors, and the Government considers it to be in its best interest to allow award to other than the lowest priced Offeror or other than the highest technically rated Offeror. The award will be made to the Offeror proposing the combination most advantageous to the Government based upon an integrated assessment of the proposals received, including the evaluation factors described in paragraph B of this section. To receive consideration for award, a rating of no less than “Acceptable” must be achieved for all non-price factors. Offerors will be cautioned that the award may not necessarily be made to the lowest price offered.

B. FACTORS TO BE EVALUATED

All proposals will be evaluated on the factors listed below. Offerors are required to provide data addressing all stated factors in a clear and understandable format. Proposals that do not clearly address all factors may be considered unacceptable and may not receive further consideration. A detailed explanation of the criteria for the evaluation is set forth in the “Evaluation Approach,” paragraph of this section. Evaluators will ensure Offeror’s complied with all submission requirements set forth in the “Proposal Submission,” paragraph of the RFP Section 00 21 00.

The non-price factors are as follows:

1. NON-PRICE FACTORS: The purpose of the non-price factors is to assess whether the Offeror’s proposal will satisfy the Government’s requirements. A proposal receiving an unacceptable rating on one or more non-price factors will result in an overall unacceptable rating and be ineligible for award.

Factor 1: Technical Approach Factor 2: Schedule Factor 3: Past Performance

PRICE FACTOR: The purpose of the price factor is to ensure a fair and reasonable price.

The price factor will be evaluated differently than the non-price factors, and is subject to Contract Pricing policies as set forth in FAR Subpart 13.1.

Factor 4: Price

1. RELATIVE IMPORTANCE OF THE EVALUATION FACTORS (NON-

PRICE vs. PRICE): In accordance with FAR 15.304(e), the non-priced factors, when combined, are significantly less important than price.

EVALUATION APPROACH

All proposals shall be subject to evaluation by the Source Selection Team (SST).

1. DEFINITIONS. The following definitions are provided to assist evaluators in the evaluation process:

Weakness. A flaw in the proposal that increases the risk of unsuccessful contract performance. See FAR 15.001.

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

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 FAR 15.001.

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).

Clarification. Limited exchanges between the Government and Offerors that may occur when award without discussions is contemplated. See FAR 15.306.

Adverse Past Performance. Past performance information that supports a less than satisfactory rating from sources where the information is from other than formal rating systems such as “Past Performance Information Retrieval System” (PPIRS) or “Federal Awardee Performance and Integrity Information System.” (FAPIIS).

2. TEAM ARRANGEMENTS. As described in FAR Subpart 9.6, it is the

Government’s policy to recognize the integrity and validity of contractor team arrangements.

Please refer to SECTION 00 21 00 Instructions - Submission Requirements with respect to submission requirements for a teaming arrangement to be recognized for purposes of source selection evaluation and the application of non-price factors.

a. Other Teaming Arrangements. Please refer to "SECTION 00 21 00 Instructions - Submission Requirements" for requirements if the Offeror wishes to be credited with the past performance of a firm other than the Offeror such as a subcontractor, team member, or affiliate In the case of prime-sub teams (e.g. if an Offeror proposes to utilize a “key subcontractor”). Offerors are reminded that the prime contractor remains fully responsible for contract performance, regardless of any team arrangement between the prime contractor and its subcontractors.

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The failure of the Offeror to perform with one or more committed subcontractors team members or affiliates on a recognized team may be grounds for termination for default. There can be no substitution of committed subcontractors, team members or affiliates except that, the Government may (in its sole discretion and without any obligation whatsoever), at the request of the prime, permit the substitution of a firm with equivalent or greater capability a firm that was proposed with a Commitment Letter in the proposal. Note: Only a Contracting Officer can approve such a change after contract award.

3. RATINGS.

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

Factor 1 and 2 – Technical Approach and Schedule: The adjectival rating for Technical and Schedule are listed and defined below:

NON-PRICE FACTOR COMBINED TECHNICAL/RISK RATINGS

Color Rating Description Blue Outstanding Proposal indicates an exceptional approach and understanding of the requirements and contains multiple strengths, and risk of unsuccessful performance is very low.

Purpl e

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

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

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

Red Un-acceptable

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

Risk levels as described in the adjectival ratings in the combined technical/risk rating table will be assessed according to the following guidelines:

NON-PRICE FACTOR TECHNICAL RISK RATING

Adjectival Rating Description

Low

Proposal may contain weakness(es) which have little potential to cause disruption of schedule, increased cost or degradation of performance. Normal contractor effort and normal Government monitoring will likely be able to overcome any difficulties.

Moderate Proposal contains a significant weakness or combination of weaknesses which may potentially cause disruption of schedule, increased cost or degradation of performance. Special contractor emphasis and close Government monitoring will likely be able to overcome difficulties.

High Proposal contains a significant weakness or combination of weaknesses which is likely to cause significant disruption of schedule, increased cost or degradation of performance. Is unlikely to overcome any difficulties, even with special contractor emphasis and close Government monitoring.

Unacceptable Proposal contains a material failure or a combination of significant weaknesses that increases the risk of unsuccessful performance to an unacceptable level.

Factor 3 – Past Performance: The adjectival ratings for Past Performance are listed and defined below:

RELEVANCY: The first aspect of the past performance evaluation is to assess the Offeror’s past performance to determine how relevant a recent effort accomplished by the Offeror is to the effort to be acquired through the source selection. Relevancy is not separately rated, however, the following criteria will be used to establish what is relevant which shall include similarity of service/support, complexity, dollar value, contract type, location, and degree of subcontract/teaming.

Past Performance Relevancy Ratings:

Rating Definition 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.

PERFORMANCE CONFIDENCE ASSESSMENT: The second aspect of the past performance evaluation is to determine how well the contractor performed on the contracts.

The past performance evaluation gathers information from customers on how well the Offeror performed those past contracts. In conducting the performance confidence assessment, each Offeror shall be assigned one of the ratings identified below:

Performance Confidence Assessments:

Rating Definition

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 be able to ‘successfully perform the required effort.

4. NON PRICE FACTORS: Data provided in response to the non-price factors described below shall be included in Volume I, “Non-Price Proposal.”

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