22Q0011 Benin solic_Final.pdf

U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS, EUROPE

CENAU-CT

KONRAD-ADENAUER RING 39

WIESBADEN 65187

TEL: (+49)611-9744-2600 FAX:

REQUEST FOR QUOTATIONS

(THIS IS NOT AN ORDER) 1

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1. REQUEST NO. 2. DATE ISSUED RATING

W912GB22Q0011 25-Aug-2022

5a. ISSUED BY

8. TO: NAME AND ADDRESS, INCLUDING ZIP CODE

IMPO RTANT: This is a request for information, and quotations furnished are not offers. If you are unable to quote, please so indicate on this form and return it to the address in Block 5a. This request does not commit the Government to pay any costs incurred in the preparation of the submission of this quotation or to contract for supplies or services. Supplies are of domestic origin unless otherwise indicated by quoter. Any representations and/or certifications attached to this

Request for Quotations must be completed by the quoter.

11. SCHEDULE (Include applicable Federal, State, and local taxes)

ITEM NO.

(a)

SUPPLIES/ SERVICES

(b)

QUANTITY

(c)

UNIT

(d)

UNIT PRICE

(e) (f)

SEE SCHEDULE

AMOUNT

% No. %

NO TE: Additional provisions and representations [ ] are [ ] are not attached.

13. NAME AND ADDRESS OF QUOTER (Street, City, County, State, and ZIP Code)

14. SIGNATURE OF PERSON AUTHORIZED TO

SIGN QUOTATION

15. DATE OF

QUOTATION

16. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print) ( Include area code)

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FAR (48 CFR) 53.215-1(a)

THIS RFQ [ ] IS X[ ] IS NOT A SMALL BUSINESS SET-ASIDE

6. DELIVER BY (Date)

SEE SCHEDULE

AND/OR DMS REG. 1

UNDER BDSA REG. 2

4. CERT. FOR NAT. DEF.3. REQUISITION/PURCHASE

REQUEST NO.

CONTRACTING DIVISION

US ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS

KONRAD ADENAUER RING 39

D-65187 WIESBADEN GERMANY

WIESBADEN 65187

9. DESTINATION (Consignee and address, including ZIP Code)

7. DELIVERY

[ ]X FOB

DESTINATION

[ ] OTHER

(See Schedule)

14-Sep-2022(Date)

PLEASE FURNISH QUOTATIONS TO THE ISSUING OFFICE IN BLOCK 5a ON OR BEFORE CLOSE OF BUSINESS:10.

AARON J KOPECKY

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d. CALENDAR DAYSc. 30 CALENDAR DAYSb. 20 CALENDAR DAYS12. DISCOUNT FOR PROMPT PAYMENT a. 10 CALENDAR DAYS

W912GB22Q0011

Section 00 00 00 - Procurement and Contracting Requirements

SOLICITATION INFORMATION

US GOVERNMENT POINTS OF CONTACT:

1 PRIMARY CONTRACT SPECIALIST: Mr. John J. Dubois at john.j.dubois@usace.army.mil

2 CONTRACTING OFFICER: MSG Aaron J. Kopecky at aaron.j.kopecky@usace.army.mil

INTRODUCTION

1.The US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Europe District (NAU) intends award a design-build project for design-build project for the construction of a facility at CEG Adjaha Secondary School in Grand Popo, Southwest

Benin.; Latitude 6.323479 N, Longitude 1.8327512 E (See Attachment #1-Location Map.)

2.The magnitude of construction is between $250,000 - $500,000 (US Dollars).

3.Please refer to full Statement of Work (SOW) and all attachments.

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 10 00 – Solicitation Line Items

Section 00 21 13 – Instructions to Offerors

Section 00 22 13 – Price Schedule

Section 00 22 13 – Price and Payment Procedures

Section 00 70 00 – Contract Clauses

ATTACHMENTS (Incorporated herein by reference)

ATTACHMENT 1 – Project Location Map

ATTACHMENT 2 – Concept Site Plan

ATTACHMENT 3 – Architectural Drawings

ATTACHMENT 4 – Structural calculations Guideline

ATTACHMENT 5 – Dedication Plaque

ATTACHMENT 6 – Design of Latrines

ATTACHMENT 7 – Rainwater Catchment Tank Example

ATTACHMENT 8 – Specification Binder

ATTACHMENT 9 – Statement of Work

ATTACHMENT 10 – Bank Letter of Assurance Sample

ATTACHMENT 11 – Bank Letter of Guarantee Sample

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), 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 180 calendar days from contact award. See Section 01 22 00 for additional information regarding the award of options.

Item No. Title Quantity Unit Unit Price Amount

BASE ITEMS

0001 Design of School Building 1 Job $ $

Construction of School

Building 1 Job $ $

0003 Design of Latrine Building 1 Job $ $

Construction of Latrine

Building 1 Job $ $

Total of Base Items 0001 thru 0005 $

OPTION ITEMS

Design of Additional Latrine

Building 1 Job $ $

Construction of Additional

Latrine Building 1 Job $ $

Total of Option Items 0005 thru 0006 $

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.

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ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

0001 1 Job Design of School Building

FFP

The Contractor shall furnish necessary labor, materials, equipment, and services necessary to complete the work identified in the attached Plans, Specifications, Scope of Work (SOW), Solicitation/Request for Proposal. 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.

FOB: Destination

PSC CD: Y1CA

NET AMT

0002 1 Job Construction of School Building

FFP

The Contractor shall furnish necessary labor, materials, equipment, and services necessary to complete the work identified in the attached Plans, Specifications, Scope of Work (SOW), Solicitation/Request for Proposal. 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.

0003 1 Job Design of Latrine Building

FFP

The Contractor shall furnish necessary labor, materials, equipment, and services necessary to complete the work identified in the attached Plans, Specifications, Scope of Work (SOW), Solicitation/Request for Proposal. 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.

0004 1 Job Construction of Latrine Building

FFP

The Contractor shall furnish necessary labor, materials, equipment, and services necessary to complete the work identified in the attached Plans, Specifications, Scope of Work (SOW), Solicitation/Request for Proposal. 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.

0005 1 Job OPTION Design of Additional Latrine Building

FFP

The Contractor shall furnish necessary labor, materials, equipment, and services necessary to complete the work identified in the attached Plans, Specifications, Scope of Work (SOW), Solicitation/Request for Proposal. 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.

0006 1 Job OPTION Construction of Additional Latrine Bldg.

FFP

The Contractor shall furnish necessary labor, materials, equipment, and services necessary to complete the work identified in the attached Plans, Specifications, Scope of Work (SOW), Solicitation/Request for Proposal. 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.

DELIVERY INFORMATION

CLIN DELIVERY DATE QUANTITY SHIP TO ADDRESS DODAAC /

CAGE

0001 450 dys. ANP 1 U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS, EUROPE

CENAU-CT

KONRAD-ADENAUER RING 39

WIESBADEN 65187

(+49)611-9744-2600

WK4SF6

0002 450 dys. ANP 1 (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

0003 450 dys. ANP 1 (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

0004 450 dys. ANP 1 (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

0005 450 dys. ANP 1 (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

0006 450 dys. ANP 1 (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

Section 00 21 13 - Instructions to Bidders

INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS

1. Introduction. The US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Europe District (NAU) intends to select one contractor to design and construct the project described in the Scope of Work (SOW). 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. Copies of the solicitation are available by INTERNET ACCESS ONLY. All solicitation documents will made available for viewing under Contracting Opportunities within the SAM.GOV website (https://sam.gov).

All amendments will be made available for viewing within SAM.GOV. It shall be the Offeror’s responsibility to check the website for any amendments. NOTE: When the word “Offeror” is encountered in the RFP, it is intended to mean a company seeking to do business with the Government that submits a proposal in response to this Solicitation. When the word “Government” is encountered, it is intended to mean USACE NAU. “Request for Proposal,” “RFP” and “Solicitation” are used synonymously throughout.

2. Evaluation Approach. The evaluation procedures are in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation

Part 13.106-2(b)(3) – Price and Other Factors. Award will be made to an Offeror proposing the combination most advantageous to the Government based upon an integrated assessment of the proposals received, including the evaluation factors described herein. The Contracting Officer will award a firm fixed price contract to the responsible offeror that conforms to the solicitation, is determined to have proposed a fair and reasonable price and whose offer presents the best overall value to the Government, all factors considered. The Government reserves the right to accept other than the lowest priced offer or to reject all offers.

3 SPECIAL NOTICE: SAM Registration: In order to do business with the US Government as a contractor, a company must be registered with the System for Award Management (SAM, www.sam.gov). In order to register on SAM, a company must obtain a NCAGE code and a “Unique Entity Identifier” ID number

(UEI). You can apply for an NCAGE code and a UEI number simultaneously, but both must be obtained in order to register on SAM. Specific instructions how to obtain a NCAGE code, a UEI Number, and a SAM

Registration are as follows:

a. NCAGE Code. An NCAGE code is a five-character ID number used by the US Government to identify international companies. All non-US firms must obtain an NCAGE code. How does your company obtain an NCAGE Code? If you are a vendor located outside the United States, one can be obtained at no cost by visiting https://eportal.nspa.nato.int/AC135Public/CageTool/home.

Further information about NCAGE codes is available at:

https://eportal.nspa.nato.int/AC135Public/Docs/US%20Instructions%20for%20NSPA%20NCAG

E.pdf. Generally it takes approximately 24-48 hours to obtain an NCAGE code.

b. UEI Number. A UEI number is a unique identification number for each physical location of a business. How does your company obtain a UEI number? Go to the following web location to obtain a UEI number at no cost: https://fedgov.dnb.com/webform/ or https://sam.gov . Generally, it takes approximately 7-10 business days to obtain a UEI number.

c. SAM Registration. The System for Award Management (SAM) is a registration database required for all US Federal Government Contracts and where you will find contract opportunities all over the world. You can register on SAM at: https://www.sam.gov/SAM/pages/public/loginFAQ.jsf.

For help with SAM registration, see the SAM Quick Start guide at:

https://www.sam.gov/SAM/transcript/Quick_Guide_for_International_Entity_Registration.pdf.

For additional help at no cost, contact the Federal Service Desk at www.fsd.gov or by telephone at

+1-866-606-8220 (toll free) or +1-334-206-7828 (internationally). Generally it takes approximately two weeks to for SAM to activate a registration, from the date it receives a completed registration. Please take notice that SAM has an entity registration requirement that firms submit an "original, signed notarized letter before the registration will be activated."

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Instructions for international entities (not located in the U.S. or its outlying areas) can be found at:

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221.

4 Pre-Proposal Site Visit. The Government will not hold a pre-proposal site visit. Details are as follows:

a. Location: GPS coordinates: 6°19'24.5"N 1°49'57.9"E (please see SOW and location map attachment)

b. Project Questions. Unfortunately, the US Government cannot answer project questions on site. All project questions should be submitted via ProjNet (see instructions below). Any answers given at the site visit are strictly unofficial.

c. COVID19 Measures and International Travel Restrictions. Due to the recent rise of COVID-19 cases, many Governments have implemented various important protocols to help spread infection.

Offerors are advised to familiarize themselves with the measures that may impact the work under this contract, including possibly international travel restrictions.

5 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 7JV49G-388446. 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, 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.

6 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 authorized. Electronic submissions shall be via email to both the Contract

Specialist, John Dubois, at john.j.dubois@usace.army.mil and the Contracting Officer, MSG Aaron J

Kopecky at aaron.j.kopecky@usace.army.mil. As an alternative, Offerors may utilize the DoD SAFE

Site (https://safe.apps.mil). It is the responsibility of the Offeror to ensure receipt.

b. File Size Limitations. Offerors are advised that the file size limitation is 10MB due to email server restrictions. If needed, Offerors are advised to break the files down into smaller sections and deliver in separate emails. In such cases, please divide the sections as logically as possible and be sure to clearly name the files as specified below. If utilizing the DoD SAFE site, the file size limitation is

8GB.

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) “W912GB22Q0011 RESPONSE Firmname Volume I.pdf”

(2) “W912GB22Q0011 RESPONSE Firmname Volume II.pdf” https://www.fsd.gov/fsd-gov/answer.do?sysparm_kbid=dbf8053adb119344d71272131f961946&sysparm_search=KB0013221 https://www.fsd.gov/fsd-gov/answer.do?sysparm_kbid=dbf8053adb119344d71272131f961946&sysparm_search=KB0013221 https://www.fsd.gov/fsd-gov/answer.do?sysparm_kbid=dbf8053adb119344d71272131f961946&sysparm_search=KB0013221 https://goo.gl/maps/aFP83ZBt58EwUxhP9 http://www.projnet.org/projnet mailto:john.j.dubois@usace.army.mil https://safe.apps.mil/

d. 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.

e. Submission & Deadline. Interested parties shall submit responses in English 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 should also request confirmation. Submissions after the deadline may be emailed to the Contract Specialist, John Dubois, at john.j.dubois@usace.army.mil and the

Contracting Officer, MSG Aaron J Kopecky at aaron.j.kopecky@usace.army.mil, but be advised they will be considered late and as such will be processed in accordance with FAR 15.208.

f. Any information, presented in a proposal that the Offeror wants safeguarded from disclosure to other parties must be identified. The Government will endeavor to honor the restrictions against release requested by Offerors, to the extent permitted under United States law and regulations.

7. Submission Requirements, Volume I, Non-Price Proposal: Volume I should include a section for each

Non-Price factor. Volume I should be organized as follows:

a. Executive Summary. Include a one-page cover letter, and any applicable executed Joint Venture

(JV) agreements or other evidence of formal teaming agreements.

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 JV parties in terms of business ownership, capital contribution, and profit distribution or loss sharing.

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

(c) The structure of the JV and decision-ranking responsibilities of the JV 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 JV to subcontracts and state who will provide or contract for the labor and materials for the JV.

(e) Identification of party maintaining the JV 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 JV.

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

(g) Identification of party having overall control of the JV.

(h) A statement that the JV partners are jointly and severally liable under the contract.

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

(4) If one of the JV 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 JV.

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

ii. Other formal teaming agreements shall include the following:

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

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

i. Offerors should submit their proposed technical approach to accomplish design and construction tasks covered in the SOW included in this solicitation and be able to prove licensure to work in Benin. Offerors should limit their technical approach to twenty pages (A4 or letter size) using at a minimum a 10 pitch font and should describe the following:

(1) Manpower required to design and construct the project (include the make-up of teams by trade).

(2) Any specialized tools and equipment, required to construct the project.

(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) The Offeror’s safety processes.

(6) The Offeror’s quality control processes.

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

Nation and regionally near the project location. Be able to prove licensure or capable of being licensed to work in Benin.

(8) Subcontracting Plan that specifies which technical aspects the Offeror plans to self–perform as the prime contractor and 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. Factor 2, Schedule. Offerors should 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 should not exceed eight 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 MS Excel, MS Word, or

Adobe pdf file format and should be specifically-tailored to the project contemplated by this solicitation. If prepared in Primavera "xer", the Offeror may submit a

Primavera file also, The schedule should include the activities listed below:

(1) Contract Award

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

(3) Notice to Proceed (NTP)

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

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

(6) Preconstruction submittals

(7) Site Mobilization

(8) Construction activities across various construction trades

(9) Initial and Final Inspections

(10) Closeout documents

(11) Construction completion

(12) Warranty

iii. Schedule Assumptions. For the purposes of evaluation under this factor, the Offeror should utilize the following assumptions: plan for a 450 calendar day construction duration, Offeror should use the dates of 30 September 2022 for award and 15

October 2022 for issuance of the NTP, and should prepare the schedule assuming that all base line items and options will be awarded on that date.

d. Factor 3, Past Performance. It is important and Offerors are encouraged to submit a narrative explaining any past performance that is relevant to the project contemplated by this solicitation and demonstrates they will be successful if awarded the contract to work in Benin. The Government will evaluate Past Performance by reviewing, at a minimum, the Offeror’s proposal, the Federal Awardee

Performance and Integrity Information System (FAPIIS), Contractor Performance Assessment

Reporting System (CPARS), and System for Award Management (SAM). The Government evaluation will be subjective and will use independent judgment in determining relevancy of an

Offeror’s past performance and confidence pertaining to the perceived likelihood of its future success within this project’s host nation. Offerors may also provide a completed past performance questionnaire for completed projects, which is provided as an RFP attachment.

8. Volume II, Price Proposal and Administrative Matters: Volume II should include the following:

a. Cover Letter. Offerors should submit a cover letter including the following language:

i. The solicitation number.

ii. The Offeror’s name, address, and phone/email contact information.

iii. A statement specifying the extent of agreement with all terms, conditions, and provisions included in the solicitation and agreement to furnish any or all items upon which prices are offered.

iv. Names, titles, and telephone / email contact information of persons authorized to negotiate on the offeror’s behalf with the Government in connection with this solicitation.

v. Name, title, and signature of person authorized to sign the proposal. Proposals signed by an agent shall be accompanied by evidence of that agent’s authority.

b. A completed Standard Form (SF) 1442, using a printed copy of the SF 1442 included in this solicitation for the contract. As applicable, Offerors should also submit a completed SF 30 for each solicitation amendment, acknowledging the amendments.

c. Completed Price Schedule. Offerors should submit a completed Section 00010, Proposal Price Breakout

Schedule, including proposed prices for all items. The Price Schedule is included in Section 00010 of this solicitation.

d. Bank Letter of Assurance (BLA) or other securities. Unless an Offeror provides a bid bond, a BLA in the amount of 10% of the proposed price shall be provided. See format provided as RFP attachment. The BLA is evidence showing the Offeror's ability to be bonded or obtain a 10% Bank Letter of Guarantee (BLG) for this project. As an alternative, other bonds and financial protections may be accepted, see the following:

i. 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.

ii. 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.

iii. 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.

iv. 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. SAM Registration, Representations & Certifications. Offerors should submit the following:

a) A completed clause FAR 52.204-8(d).

b) 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”.

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

f. Financial Information Offerors should 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.

9. DBA coverage is required for work performed on this project by all contractors and subcontractors. You will be required to provide the insurance certificate no later than 14 calendar days after award.

The DBA Defense Base Act (DBA) insurance is commercially available from carriers and self-insured employers authorized by the Department of Labor (DOL). The DOL table of authorized carriers and self-insured employers is available at http://www.dol.gov/owcp/dlhwc/lscarrier.htm

Negotiations or Discussions. The Contracting Officer intends to evaluate proposals and award a contract without negotiations or discussions. Therefore, Offerors should include their best price terms in their initial offer and not assume they will have an opportunity to participate in negotiations and/or be asked to submit a revised proposal.

However, the Contracting Officer may determine it necessary after evaluating initial proposals to engage in negotiations and/or other bilateral communications/discussions with one or more Offerors. The Contracting Officer will notify all Offerors when an award is made. If negotiations are conducted, the Contracting Officer may negotiate orally, in writing, etc. The method for negotiations will be at the discretion of the Contracting Officer. The

Contracting Officer will provide additional instructions with the notification that negotiations are necessary.

Section 00 22 13 - Supplementary Instructions to Bidders

PRICE AND PAYMENT PROCEDURES

SECTION 01 22 00

PRICE AND PAYMENT PROCEDURES

01/21

PART 1 GENERAL

PAYMENT TYPES

The costs for performance of any work required by the contract which is not associated with a specific base or option item description shall be included in the first base item (Base Item 0001).

Single Job Payment Items

Payment items for the work of this contract for which contract lump sum payments will be made are listed in the PRICE SCHEDULE and described below. All costs for items of work, which are not specifically mentioned to be included in a particular job or unit price payment item, are included in the listed job item most closely associated with the work involved.

The job price and payment made for each item listed constitutes full compensation for furnishing all plant, labor, materials, and equipment, and performing any associated Contractor quality control, environmental protection, meeting safety requirements, tests and reports, and for performing all work required for which separate payment is not otherwise provided.

SUBMITTALS

Government approval is required for submittals with a "G" designation;

submittals not having a "G" designation are for information only.

Submit the following in accordance with Section 01 33 00 SUBMITTAL

PROCEDURES:

SD-01 Preconstruction Submittals

Quantity Measurement Plan; G

SCHEDULE OF ITEMS: BASE ITEMS

Base Item 0001: Design of School Building

Unit of Measure: Job.

Payment will be made for costs associated with the design of a one-story, reinforced concrete and masonry School Building with a sloped, gabled metal roof containing 4 classrooms and built-in storage cabinets as indicated in the SECTION 01 10 10 and shown on the conceptual layout, with the exceptions of the bid options listed below. This work shall include all applicable demolition and removals work to support the work elements contained in this item.

Base Item 0002: Construction of School Building

Payment will be made for costs associated with the construction of a one-story, reinforced concrete and masonry School Building with a sloped, gabled metal roof containing 4 classrooms and built-in storage cabinets as indicated in the SECTION 01 10 10 and shown on the conceptual layout, with the exceptions of the bid options listed below.

This work shall include all applicable demolition and removals work to support the work elements contained in this item.

Base Item 0003: Design of Latrine Building

Payment will be made for costs associated with the design of a one-story, reinforced concrete and masonry multi-compartment Latrine Building with concrete roof slabs that drain to rainwater collection tanks for hand washing as indicated in the SECTION 01 10 10 and shown on the conceptual layout, with the exceptions of the bid options listed below. This work shall include all applicable demolition and removals work to support the work elements contained in this item.

Base Item 0004: Construction of Latrine Building one-story, reinforced concrete and masonry multi-compartment Latrine

Building with concrete roof slabs that drain to rainwater collection tanks for hand washing as indicated in the SECTION 01 10 10 and shown on the conceptual layout, with the exceptions of the bid options listed below. This work shall include all applicable demolition and removals work to support the work elements contained in this item.

SCHEDULE OF ITEMS: OPTION ITEMS

Option 1: Item 0005: Design of Additional Latrine Building

Payment will be made for costs associated with the design of a one-story, reinforced concrete and masonry multi-compartment Latrine

Building with concrete roof slabs that drain to rainwater collection tanks for hand washing as indicated in the SECTION 01 10 10 and shown on the conceptual layout, with the exceptions of the bid options listed

Option 2: Item 0006: Construction of Additional Latrine Building one-story, reinforced concrete and masonry multi-compartment Latrine

Building with concrete roof slabs that drain to rainwater collection tanks for hand washing as indicated in the SECTION 01 10 10 and shown on the conceptual layout, with the exceptions of the bid options listed

PART 2 PRODUCTS

Not Used

PART 3 EXECUTION

Not Used

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Section 00 22 16 - Supplementary Instructions to Proposers

EVALUATION OF OFFERS

BASIS FOR AWARD

Proposals will be evaluated in accordance with the factors below. Award will be made to an Offeror proposing the combination most advantageous to the Government based upon an integrated assessment of the proposals received.

Offerors are reminded to include their best technical and price terms in their initial offer and not to automatically assume that they will have an opportunity to participate in communications or be asked to submit a revised offer.

The Government may make award of a conforming proposal without communications to Offerors, if deemed to be within the best interest of the Government. The successful Offeror’s proposal shall be binding and shall provide services as stated within their proposal.

A. 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 minimum requirements. The non-price factors for this solicitation are listed below:

Factor 1: Technical Approach

Factor 2: Schedule

Factor 3: Past Performance

2. 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

3. RELATIVE IMPORTANCE OF THE EVALUATION FACTORS. Of the non-price factors, Past

Performance is the most important and high consideration will be given to Offerors showing relevant past performance in the Host Nation Country of this project. All non-price factors, when combined are approximately equal in importance to price. If the situation presents itself where 2 or more vendor proposals are equal in non-price evaluation factor ratings, then lowest price will be given precedence.

B. EVALUATION APPROACH

1. Factor 1: Technical Approach. The Government will evaluate the proposed technical approach to accomplish the SOW included in this solicitation, to assess the Offeror’s perceived ability to implement all requirements of the SOW. Additional consideration may be afforded to an Offeror whose proposed approach:

(i) Demonstrates a reasonable process and rationale for the number and capability of staff to perform the tasks in a cost effective manner

(ii) Explains how the Offeror will use proposed personnel and sub-contractor resources to assure the delivery of quality projects in accordance with contract provisions as well as the ability and familiarity with conducting business and finances in the Host Nation and regionally near the project location.

(iii) Provides an adequate plan for each of the items specified under RFP Section 00 21 00 for this factor.

(iv) Demonstrates innovative approaches to maximize personnel efficiency or provide cost savings through reduced materials, travel, and labor.

2. Factor 2: Schedule. The Government will evaluate the proposed schedule to assess the Offeror’s apparent understanding of the project scope and schedule restrictions that must be considered (e.g., long lead items, site access, manpower availability, critical milestones, etc.). The Government will evaluate the Offeror’s apparent understanding of the interrelated nature of activities in the proposed schedule, the Offeror's overall apparent capability to schedule the complete project within the proposed contract duration, and the realism of the schedule. The Government may use independent judgment concerning typical construction durations, as well as the Offeror’s proposed schedule logic and constraints. Additional consideration may be afforded to an Offeror whose proposed schedule:

(i) Identifies critical milestones throughout, the anticipated overall critical path, and any parallel activities.

(ii) Identifies 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. (including restrictions associated with local holidays and United States holidays)

(iii) Shows a thorough list of activities, during the design, construction, and closeout phases of the project.

(iv) Distinguishes between prime and subcontractor activities if applicable.

3. Factor 3: Past Performance. The Government will evaluate the Offeror’s past performance records on other recent and relevant contracts to assess what level of expectation that the Offeror will successfully perform the effort required by this RFP. Additional consideration may be afforded to an Offeror whose record of Past Performance demonstrates a history of successfully completing projects that are similar in size, scope, and complexity, and that are located within the country and/or region where the project is located (especially near the project location).

4. Factor 4: Price. Price will be considered in making the Government’s determination of which proposal received in response to this RFP presents the best value. The Government will perform price analysis on all proposals received in accordance with FAR 13.106-3 to determine completeness, balanced pricing, reasonableness Offerors are required to price for all items for the base and all options. Failure to submit a price and failure to complete all CLINs in Section 00 10 00 of the Solicitation may result in the Offeror’s proposal package being rejected by the Government after initial evaluation without further consideration.

From a price perspective, an offer’s overall value will be assigned as being the sum of all the CLINs added together. Analysis will be performed by one or more of the following techniques to ensure a fair and reasonable price:

(i) Comparison of proposed prices received in response to the Solicitation.

(ii) Comparison of proposed prices with the independent Government estimate.

(iii) Comparison of proposed prices with available historical information.

5. 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. For a teaming arrangement to be recognized for purposes of source selection evaluation and the application of non-price factors, there must be full disclosure of the teaming arrangement and company relationships in the team's proposal. The proposal must include a narrative that explains the major or critical aspects of the work to be performed by each team member (to include identification of team members, a full delineation of roles and responsibilities of team members, and the duration of the agreement, etc.). The proposal must also include an agreement that has been or will be executed prior to award between/among all team members. The http://farsite.hill.af.mil/reghtml/regs/far2afmcfars/fardfars/far/09.htm#P707_126651 proposal and agreement must be consistent; substantive inconsistencies between the proposal and agreement may be construed against the Offeror. The timely submission of the executed teaming agreement prior to award shall be a precondition to a finding of responsibility.

(i) JVs (JV). If the Offeror is a JV, the Offeror must provide evidence of a legally binding

JV agreement, which creates legal responsibility on the part of all contractors in the JV.

Further details surrounding requirements related to the JV agreement are provided in the

INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS section.

(ii) Affiliates. In the case of an Offeror’s affiliates, experience and/or past performance of an Offeror’s “affiliate,” as that term is defined in FAR 2.101 will be evaluated (as described within this section) if the Offeror demonstrates a firm commitment that the affiliate will participate meaningfully (e.g., roles, responsibilities, etc.) in the performance of the contract resulting from this solicitation. This commitment, nature of each entity’s relationship and meaningful participation shall be described in a document signed by authorized representatives of both the Offeror and its affiliate. If a teaming agreement or commitment is not provided, the experience and/or past performance of any team members outside of the Prime Offeror will not be considered.

(iii) Other Teaming Arrangements. In the case of prime-sub teams (e.g. if an Offeror proposes to utilize a “key subcontractor”), the agreement must reflect that the prime contractor is vested with control and responsibility for the daily management of the work, and that it remains responsible for contract performance, including those items allocated to a subcontractor on the team. 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. However, consistent with FAR 9.104-4, the Government may consider the responsibility of subcontractor team members when it may adversely affect the prospective prime contractor’s responsibility or when it is in the Government’s interest to do so. Finally, any resulting subcontract(s) may not deviate from the substantive provisions of the teaming agreement. The failure of the Offeror to perform with one or more subcontractors on a recognized team may be grounds for termination for default. There can be no substitution of subcontractor team members except that, in the case of a prime-sub team arrangement, the Government may (in its sole discretion and without any obligation whatsoever), at the request of the prime, permit the substitution of a subcontractor with equivalent or greater capability for a subcontractor on the identified team. Note: Only a

Contracting Officer can approve such a change after contract award.

** END OF SOLICITATION PROVISIONS **

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Section 00 70 00 - Conditions of the Contract

INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE TERMS

Supplies/services will be inspected/accepted at:

CLIN INSPECT AT INSPECT BY ACCEPT AT ACCEPT BY

0001 Destination Government Destination Government

0002 Destination Government Destination Government

0003 Destination Government Destination Government

0004 Destination Government Destination Government

0005 Destination Government Destination Government

0006 Destination Government Destination Government

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

52.202-1 Definitions JUN 2020

52.203-3 Gratuities APR 1984

52.203-5 Covenant Against Contingent Fees MAY 2014

52.203-7 Anti-Kickback Procedures JUN 2020

52.203-8 Cancellation, Rescission, and Recovery of Funds for Illegal or

Improper Activity

MAY 2014

52.203-10 Price Or Fee Adjustment For Illegal Or Improper Activity MAY 2014

52.203-12 Limitation On Payments To Influence Certain Federal

Transactions

JUN 2020

52.203-17 Contractor Employee Whistleblower Rights and Requirement

To Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights

JUN 2020

52.204-4 Printed or Copied Double-Sided on Postconsumer Fiber

Content Paper

MAY 2011

52.204-7 System for Award Management OCT 2018

52.204-10 Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier

Subcontract Awards

JUN 2020

52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance OCT 2018

52.204-18 Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance AUG 2020

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