2a. Section L RPR Phase 5.pdf

Section L – Instructions, Conditions and Notices to Offerors

(Date: February 9, 2022)

L.1 INSTRUCTIONS FOR PREPARING THE TECHNICAL PROPOSAL-TWO STEP SOURCE

SELECTION PROCEDURES

The Government reserve the right to reject offeror proposal(s) that do not comply with the outlined proposal instructions stated in section L. Proposals shall be submitted electrically in PDF format in two Volumes: Volume 1 – Technical, Volume 2-Price. Proposals shall be searchable PDF files. All proposals should be marked in the header “SENSITIVE SOURCE SELECTION INFORMATION”. When the term narrative is used, it refers to a written document with no photographs, of three (3) pages or less, unless otherwise indicated. Photos may be included (1-8½ x 11 page), and will not be counted toward the three

(3) page narrative limitation. Typing shall not be less than 10 point font with 1/2 inch margins. The Architect of the Capitol (AOC) will not evaluate any material that exceeds the given page limits. Regardless of the stated page limits, brevity and conciseness are considered positive attributes, and reflect a professional approach by the offeror in preparation of this proposal. The Government will not be held responsible for costs incurred in the preparation and submission of a proposal or for any other costs incurred prior to the execution of a formal contract. At a minimum, the technical proposal should follow the general format specified below and in Section M. Number pages from beginning to end. Do not repeat numbering for new sections. The technical proposal should include 1) a cover letter, 2) a table of contents, and 3) required technical data. A description of each is as follows: The technical proposal cover letter should be the first page of the technical proposal and must contain the following:

• Solicitation number;

• Name, address, telephone, facsimile numbers and e-mail address of the Offeror;

• Names, titles, telephone and facsimile numbers and e-mail addresses of persons authorized to negotiate on the Offeror’s behalf with the Government;

• DUNS Number must be identified on the 1442

• Names, title, and signature of the person authorized to sign the proposal;

• Acknowledgement of all amendments by number and date of issue (likewise, acknowledge all amendments on any proposal revisions.)

1) The Table of Contents shall list all sections contained in the technical proposal. Provide a separate section for each evaluation factor. Any additions or revisions to the proposal shall include an updated Table of Contents for each set.

2) Proposals shall be emailed to the Contracting Officer, Darwin Thomas Jr. at darwin.thomasjr@aoc.gov and the Contract Specialist, Marcus Sims at marcus.sims@aoc.gov no later than the proposal response date. Note email size must not exceed 20 MB. If the proposal is more than 20 MB, please submit as email 1 of 2, etc. Hard copy proposals mailed to or dropped off at the AOC will not be accepted.

Electronic media should be in read-only format, using .pdf files.

3) Each technical proposal shall be precise, detailed and complete as to clearly and fully demonstrate a thorough knowledge and understanding of the requirements. At a minimum, the technical proposals must contain sufficient detail so that it may be evaluated in accordance with the EVALUATION FACTORS found in Article M1, “PROPOSAL EVALUATION CRITERIA”.

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4) Proposals shall be submitted using a Two Step process.

5) STEP 1: The Offerors selected to proceed from Step 1 shall submit a Step 2 Technical and Price

Proposal. Step 1 Proposals shall be organized into two (2) factors; Corporate Experience/ Expertise and Past Performance. The AOC is looking for experience with replacement of chilled water and condenser water piping up to 42” in diameter, major renovations within an operational plant while maintaining water flow, installation of industrial water filtration and cleaning systems, installation of actuated valves and instrumentation (flowmeters, strainers, etc…) and connection to industrial control systems for valves and instrumentation. The highest rated offerors will be invited to proceed to Step 2.

The cut-off date and time for Step 1 Requests for Information is March 10, 2022.

Step 1 proposals are due NO LATER THAN March 25, 2022.

Step l DOES NOT INVOLVE A PRICING SUBMISSION.

6) STEP 2: Technical Proposals shall be organized into four (4) Factors: Project Management Plan with Technical Approach, Proposed Contract Duration and Summary Schedule, Key Personnel and Sub- Contractor Experience.

The cut-off date and time for Step 2 Requests for Information is To Be Announced.

Step 2 proposals are due NO LATER THAN To Be Announced

L1.1 STEP 1 EVALUATION FACTORS

L1.2 Corporate Experience and Expertise

1) The prime offeror and its subcontractor(s) shall demonstrate recent, relevant experience on similar projects. The term relevant means matching the similar size, complexity and design and construction intent of the project as identified below. If any offeror that has multiple functions or divisions, limit the project examples to those performed by the division, unit or team member submitting the offer.

2) The Offeror shall demonstrate past organizational experience in the lead role (specifically serving as the prime contractor for construction) directly responsible for the delivery of refrigeration plant projects which are relevant in type to the requirements in this solicitation. Relevance includes but is not limited to chiller plant renovation, size (42,000 tons total plant capacity), and complexity (phased construction, constrained work spaces and access, managing subcontractors and project schedules, and integrating new work into existing operating facility), large bore pipe demolition and construction and installation of water filtration and cleaning systems. The offeror shall identify at least five (5) projects that have been substantially completed within the past ten (10) years, meeting the requirements as identified below. Additional projects submitted beyond the directive or projects completed beyond ten years, will not be considered or evaluated as part of this factor. Information shall be submitted in accordance with paragraphs noted. The same project may be submitted for numbers 3, 4 and 5 below; however, preference will be given for companies that can demonstrate broad capabilities across 5 different projects.

3) Submit three (3) projects that include large bore piping replacement in an active industrial plant, returned for operation meeting relevance requirements.

4) Submit one (1) project that includes installation of water filtration and cleaning systems, fully commissioned and returned for operation meeting relevance requirements.

5) Submit one (1) project at that includes installation of actuated valves and instrumentation (flowmeters, strainers, etc…) and connection to industrial control systems for valves and instrumentation meeting relevance requirements.

6) The Offeror shall provide the following information for each project submitted:

(a) Project Identification (including diameters and approximate total quantities, in linear feet, of piping)

(b) Project Location

(c) Contracting agency/owner identification / photo of project / project address

(d) Date of construction start and construction completion date

(e) Initially Planned and Actual Construction Start/End Dates (Month/Year)

(f) Project Description

(g) Project Narrative

(h) Offeror Role and responsibilities on the project.

(i) Identify percent of work completed by Offeror and work subcontracted

(j) Your Performance Evaluation by Owner

(k) Identify unique challenges of the project

(l) Project Size (Cost of project)

(m) Architect/Engineer Consulting services used

(o) List Key Personnel and Project Title

(p) Client point of contact phone, email (Offeror is responsible for verifying a valid contact for reference purposes)

(q) Was Litigation or Alternative Dispute Resolution an Outcome? (if yes, please elaborate in narrative section)

(r) Number of Construction Change Orders list contractual reason /goal and contract cost change for each change order in narrative section (stating owner request” is not acceptable without providing information as to the reason of the change order)

(s) The offeror shall provide a supplemental narrative (not project lists), not to exceed two pages, explaining how any corporate experience that is not directly related to the specific projects above is applicable to this project and how the Government will benefit.

L.1.3 Past Performance

1) Past performance refers to the quality of recent project experience from the owner’s perspective. It is a measure of the degree to which an offeror and its subcontractors satisfied the owner and/or customer in meeting the project goals, budget, schedule, and quality. The offeror must demonstrate their ability via past performance to employ sound managerial, technical, construction and operational techniques and control risks to complete a project of the magnitude and complexity of this procurement. The response to this criterion shall adhere and correspond to the projects submitted in response to Factor 1.

Response to this subparagraph shall not exceed five (5) pages. However, CPARS assessments do not count towards the page limit.

2) The Government reserves the right to use any source of information available on the offeror’s past performance, to include any of its subcontractors, to either evaluate past performance or verify information provided. The information shall demonstrate the past performance by the Prime Offeror and subcontractors on those projects identified under the Corporate Experience/Expertise factor. The offeror shall submit at least three, but no more than ten final past performance evaluations registered at http://www.cpars.gov. The offeror may submit letters of recommendation in lieu of past performance evaluations.

L.2.1 STEP 2 EVALUATION FACTORS

L.2.2 Project Management Plan with Technical Approach

Provide a narrative, not to exceed 15 pages, that describes the offerors approach to managing and executing the construction of this project as described in the solicitation. This submitted approach will be contractually binding to the Offeror. The plan shall reflect key management approaches, policies, and procedures to be implemented on this project to insure exceptional project management and quality control, completing the project on-time and within budget and providing quality construction service, all in a safe manner. The narrative shall discuss the unique challenges (including structural, mechanical, electrical, coordination outages, piping replacement, and completing the work of the solicitation while maintaining the full operations of the Capitol Power Plant) of this project as you understand them and how you will overcome the risks associated with these challenges. Discuss the initial phases of construction and the interaction with the design A/E and owner. Indicate (via table or spreadsheet) the number of staff at various phases of construction, including subcontractors as part of your approach. This management plan should include discussions of communications protocols, schedule controls, construction budget controls, quality control procedures, risk management, commissioning, subcontractor oversight plan, and technical approach to executing construction. Provide a matrix of responsibilities for the offeror and each major subcontractor in executing key activities of the project, including functional testing and commissioning. Provide organizational chart.

Communication Protocols: Include a visual representation of the Offeror’s organization and include a description of each person, group, or sub-contractors role and responsibility and authority.

Schedule Controls: Include a description of how the Offeror plans on controlling and maintaining schedule control of the construction effort and the associated sub-contractors.

Construction budget controls: Describe the processes to be used on this project to insure that the Government will get maximum value for the construction dollars allocated towards the completion of this project. Include your approach to, and past experience with, “value- engineering” and Earned Value Management.

Quality Control: Discuss the approach to construction coordination and construction quality assurance including submittals reviews, compliance with contract documents, construction completion, testing and inspections, commissioning and documentation as required for this project. Briefly describe your Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) plan/program to be used on this project, as it relates to the project plans and specifications, and constructing the work of this procurement.

Risk Management: Address the Offeror’s approach to managing and mitigating significant risks associated with this project to include without limitation: (1) working on a secured site with restricted access, limited staging, and maintaining an operational chiller plant; (2) maintaining access and continuity of operations adjacent and within occupied, functional buildings; (3) protecting in-place operating utility systems throughout the duration of the project; (4) assuring that CPP meets its cooling load requirements at all times during construction and identifying and mitigating project risks; and (5) project safety. Offeror shall identify their approach to risk management to be used on this project.

Commissioning: Describe your approach to functional testing and commissioning and ensuring the equipment purchased meets performance specifications. Identify roles and responsibilities.

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Subcontractor Oversight Plan: Describe the Offeror’s approach to coordinating with and supervising your subcontracts such that work meets the requirements of the contract. At a minimum, address quality assurance, oversight schedule control, cost control, and safety compliance. Also, identify subcontractor oversight to the following disciplines:

(a) Mechanical Subcontractor: Describe the Offeror’s approach to coordinating with and supervising the mechanical subcontractor, such that they meet the requirements of the contract. How will the Offeror ensure quality control and compliance with the requirements of the sequences of operation, project schedule and contract documents. Describe the experience and expertise of the Offeror’s designee in charge of quality control of and in communication with the mechanical subcontractor.

(b) Controls Subcontractor: Describe the Offeror’s approach to coordinating with and supervising the controls Subcontractor responsible for installation and programming of the instrumentation and controls systems associated with this work. How will the Offeror ensure quality control and the subcontractor’s compliance with the performance requirements and the contract documents? Describe the Offeror’s experience in maintaining facility operations while replacing or installing instrumentation and controls including changes in industrial control systems programming. Describe the experience and expertise of the Offeror’s designee in charge of quality control of and in communication with the controls sub-contractor responsible for the instrumentation and controls.

(c) Electrical Subcontractor: Describe the Offeror’s approach to coordinating with and supervising the Electrical Subcontractor. How will the Offeror ensure quality control and the subcontractor’s compliance with the performance requirements and contract documents? Describe the experience and expertise of the Offeror’s designee in charge of quality control of and in communication with the electrical construction sub-contractor.

L.2.3 Proposed Contract Duration and Summary Schedule

Proposed Contract Duration: Offerors shall propose the contract duration that corresponds to Factor 5 – Project Management Plan with Technical Approach. The schedule proposed by the Offeror shall become contractually binding and shall not exceed the maximum contract duration specified in the contract documents. The Offeror shall provide written acknowledgement of the requirements set forth in the contract documents and its subparagraphs requiring that work be completed within the time specified.

Failure to meet the date within the specifications or within the Offerors schedule, whichever is the earliest date, shall result in liquidated damages. Maximum page limit is 15 pages, including, critical path schedule and a separate “S Curve’’ cost loaded Base Line Schedule.

Summary Schedule: Schedules or diagrams may be provided separately in a size that is easily read, but shall be bound and clearly labeled within this Tab. The schedules shall be task oriented, indicating the number of calendar days, after contract award and NTP by the Contracting Officer, by which milestones are to be achieved. The offeror shall use a critical path method for schedule development and schedules shall be graphically represented to meet the requirements of this Factor. The summary schedule shall include a cash flow curve (S Curve). The proposed project schedule shall reflect the proposed contract duration. Give attention to the following features:

(a) Provide a narrative, describing the implementation of the contract in accordance with the plans and specifications. Describe all security badge requirements, planning phases, and permitting, project coordination, and construction activities, including cooling tower and switchgear testing and commissioning and contract options. If long lead item(s) are expected, identify item(s) ordered date and its delivery date. Describe the requirement in the narrative and show the required ordering date in the schedule. Also show the design and installation of temporary facilities needed prior to installation of permanent structures, systems or equipment. Describe the time control capabilities and systems to be used to plan construction and how the schedule will be used to manage construction. Discuss internal procedures for handling delays to minimize time growth or “schedule creep”.

(b) Show the overall Construction phase for each key and major activity. Offeror must show fast track starts and the detailed construction breakdown (e.g., by major trades). Offeror must show within the schedule all constraints identified within the plans and specifications and include other constraints identified by the offeror.

(c) Show turnover of each identified activity. Identify any proposed phased turnovers. The time to complete the project and turnover to the Government must consider the requirement for the Contractor’s CQC completion inspection commissioning and the subsequent joint Contractor- Government turnover inspection.

(d) Detail functional testing and commissioning schedule of required deliverable per contract plans and specifications.

(e) Show As-Built submissions.

(f) The Offeror shall identify key and major construction elements, including submittal and approval process. The Offeror shall identify the necessary/or required work breakdown structure (WBS), including the following WBS(s):

Chilled Water Piping Demolition

Chilled Water Piping Installation

Condenser Water Piping Demolition

Condenser Water Piping Installation

Filtration and Cleaning Systems

Capitol Power Plant Allowable Outage Periods

Project control systems

Structural Bracing

(g) The Schedule must include the base bid and all options.

(h) Constraints: Offeror must demonstrate the capability and flexibility to plan and schedule the complete project to meet the proposed contract completion period. Clearly identify any constraints on the schedules presented (e.g., labor or material availability, permits, weather, etc.) and also provide a written discussion of constraints. Indicate the anticipated overall critical path on the schedule.

(i) Provide a cash flow curve based on the sequences and schedule logic developed in response to the sub-paragraphs of this factor. The “S Curve” shall be its own stand-alone page.

L.2.4 Key Personnel

Provide resumes for the proposed key personnel to be used on this project. At a minimum, provide resumes for the following staff:

Project Manager, Superintendent, Quality Control Manager, On-site Full Time Safety Representative, Construction Foreman (in-the-field supervisor), and on-site Lead Mechanical and Electrical Constructors, and Instrumentation and Controls staff. Also include resumes of major subcontractors key personnel, include project role, responsibility and intended time on-site during construction. Resumes at a minimum shall include qualifications, education, certifications, licenses, and experience. Submit specific project experience requirements, including a list of successfully completed projects similar to the requirements of the solicitation. Resumes for each individual shall not exceed three (3)-pages and shall include the following in reference to the projects:

1. Name

2. Title

3. Contractor Name

4. Years

5. Years with other contractors

6. Education (Institution, Year of Completion, Degrees, Specialization)

7. Registration (State, First Year, Expiring Year)

8. Relevant Project Experience

(a) Project Name

(b) Narrative: Include information on work in narrative as it pertains to the person’s role and responsibility. List type, size and quantity of piping, if applicable.

Project Manager (PM) requirements: Provide resume that enables the Government to evaluate whether the PM possesses the following minimum qualifications:

15 years of experience in the mechanical cooling construction industry, preference given for experience in the area of chilled water production of which at least five (5) years must have been at a the Project Manager level position.

Four-year (4) degree preferably in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, project management, or related discipline. Worked, as a Project Manager, on no less than two (2) infrastructure construction projects that include all of the following:

1. Replacement of steel pipe at least 24” in diameter

2. Construction within an operating industrial facility

Superintendent requirements: Provide resume that enables the Government to evaluate whether the Superintendent possesses the following minimum qualifications:

10 years of experience in the mechanical cooling construction industry, preference given for experience in the area of chilled water production of which at least five (5) years must have been at a the Superintendent level position.

Four-year (4) degree and/or applicable to fifteen (15) years’ experience as a Superintendent, preferably in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, project management, construction management, or related discipline. Worked, as a Superintendent, on no less than two (2) infrastructure construction projects that included the following:

Construction Foreman (CF) requirements: Provide resume that enables the Government to evaluate whether the Construction Foreman possesses the following minimum qualifications:

10 years of experience in the Mechanical Cooling Construction Industry, preference given for experience in the area of chilled water production of which at least five (5) years must have been at the Construction Foreman level position.

Maintains applicable mechanical constructor certifications/licenses and has at least five (5) years’ experience as a Construction Foreman.

Worked, as a foreman on no less than two (2) infrastructure construction projects that included the following:

Quality Control Manager Requirements: Provide resume that enables the Government to evaluate whether the Quality Control Manager possesses the following minimum qualifications:

10 years of experience in the Mechanical Cooling Construction Industry, preference given for experience in the area of chilled water production of which at least five (5) years must have been at the Quality Control Manager level position.

Four-year (4) degree preferably in Mechanical Engineering, and/or have applicable mechanical constructor certifications/licenses and has at least five (5) years’ experience as a Quality Control Manager.

Worked, as a Quality Control Manager on no less than two (2) infrastructure construction projects that included the following:

On-site Full Time Safety Officer

10 years of experience in the Heavy Industrial Construction Industry, specifically in the role of on-site safety officer of which at least five (5) years must have been at operational industrial facilities.

Must have completed EM-385-1-1 Construction Safety Hazard Awareness Course for Constructors. Must have completed OSHA 30 hour training in the past 5 years.

Worked, as an On-site Full Time Safety Officer on no less than two (2) infrastructure construction projects that included the following:

1. Over 25 crane lifts of 2 tons or more.

2. Work on electrical systems of at least 5 kV operational voltage.

3. Abatement of asbestos, lead or PCBs.

Mechanical Constructor requirements: Provide resume that enables the Government to evaluate whether the mechanical constructor possesses the following minimum qualifications:

Minimum 15 years of experience in the mechanical cooling construction industry, preference given for experience in the area of chilled water production;

Four (4) -year degree preferably in mechanical engineering, and/or applicable certifications/licenses to construct the project:

Must have direct construction experience with at least two (2) projects where piping at least 36” in diameter was demolished and installed.

Electrical Constructor requirements: Provide resume that enables the Government to evaluate whether the electrical constructor possesses the following minimum qualifications:

Minimum 10 years of experience in the electrical distribution construction industry;

Four (4) -year degree preferably in electrical engineering, and/or applicable certifications/licenses to construct the project;

Must have a minimum of 10 years’ experience as an Electrical Constructor. Must be a current licensed master’s Electrician and hold other required certifications and licenses to complete the work of this project.

Must have experience with high voltage connections, digital controls and medium voltage systems.

Instrumentation Requirements: Provide resume that enables the Government to evaluate whether the instrumentation/controls or staff possesses the following minimum qualifications: submit resumes for key individuals to be assigned to implement and install project control system(s).

Minimum fifteen (15) years of experience in the mechanical cooling construction industry, preference given for experience in the area of chilled water production;

Four-year (4) degree preferably in mechanical or electrical engineering;

Must have direct construction experience with instrumentation systems with at least two (2) projects which included actuated valves and industrial controls and support systems.

Offerors should describe any previous teaming experience between current team members, maximum of two (2) pages. For similar past projects create a teaming summary detailing personnel that worked together on previous project(s) and will be also working together in response to this RFP. Do not include names of people that will not be working on this project. To be considered teaming, employees must have been working full-time together for more than six (6) months on project indicated. For each name listed under each project indicate role in the project. If no teaming summary is submitted, it will be assumed that no previous teaming exists on this project.

L.2.5 Subcontractor Experience

This factor considers the extent of the offeror’s team, relevant experience in performing the services identified in this solicitation. The major subcontractor(s) identified to be teamed with the offeror on this project shall demonstrate past experience in a similar role, specifically serving as the sub-contractor on projects similar in scope and size to this solicitation. For this project, major subcontractors include mechanical, electrical and controls contractors. Renovation of an existing operating chiller plant, which are relevant in type (chiller plant), size (approximately 42,000 tons), and complexity (alterations with no impact on chiller plant operations, major piping replacement) to the project in this RFP. For each major subcontractor, the offeror shall submit three (3) projects. Two (2) projects shall be substantially completed and operational, while other projects shall be a minimum of 50% complete, based on construction execution and progress payment by the owner. Identify role, responsibility, and project fee. Note there is a maximum ten (10) page narrative limit.

Note to Offeror: As appropriate, provide unequivocal letters of commitment from any key personnel for portions of services being provided during the base contract period, but not being performed by direct employees of the offeror, and provide unequivocal letters of commitment from all proposed key personnel not currently employed by the team. The letters of commitment do not count towards the page limitation.

The minimum acceptable requirements for key personnel are as follows:

Ten (10) years of experience in the mechanical cooling construction industry, preference given for experience in the area of chilled water production.

For all sub-contractors, completed work in subcontractor role, on no less than two (2) infrastructure construction projects in the last ten (10) years that included the following:

For each project submitted, the Offeror shall include up to a single page (one-sided) descriptive narrative that addresses the following:

1. Service Provider

2. Address

3. Employees at this location

4. Narrative

(a) Previous chiller plant work; list tons of plant

(b) List other relevant experience

5. Identify tasks completed relevant to this procurement

6. POC and references at identifying projects

If the offeror will be self-performing more than 50% of the work of one of the identified major subcontractors, this will be noted as a strength. The proposal must note any work that will be self performed, rather than subcontracted for the identified major subcontractors.

L.3 PRE-PROPOSAL CONFERENCE/SITE VISIT

The Step 1 Pre-Proposal Conference/Site Visit will be held Wednesday, March 7, 2022 at 12:00 PM (EST) utilizing Skype software. Offerors should RSVP to Marcus Sims (marcus.sims@aoc.gov) and Darwin Thomas (Darwin.thomasjr@aoc.gov) with your interest in attending the virtual Pre-Proposal conference.

The RSVP must include the email addresses of those attending the conference. The attendee limit per offeror is two (2). The Skype technology will only allow 250 attendees. NOTE - If your offeror has already contacted John Lingamfelter in response to the pre-solicitation notice posted to beta.SAM.gov with interest in attending the virtual Pre-Proposal conference please submit the two (2) individuals who will be attending the conference.Visitors must be escorted through security and attendees must remain with their escort at all times.

For short-listed offerors and their proposed sub-contractors, the Step 2 Pre-Proposal Conference is scheduled for To Be Announced in the CPP Training Room, 25 E Street SE, Washington, D.C. 20003. All persons attending must arrive at the main entrance of the building no later than TBA to go through security and to be escorted to the meeting location. Attendance at the Step 2 Pre-Proposal Conference is MANDATORY for proposers. Offerors are limited to five (5) representatives. All persons planning on attending the project tour must have and wear the PPE identified above. COVID screening requirements and precautions will remain in effect unless notified by the Contracting Officer in writing. No exceptions.

BASIS FOR AWARD

There will be an evaluation of all technical proposals by a Technical Evaluation Panel (TEP). Proposals must provide adequate detail for evaluators to determine how the Offeror’s proposal meets the criteria. A detailed description of the evaluation factors for award is presented in Section M - Evaluation Factors for Award. The TEP’s duty is the assignment of a technical rating for each proposal based solely on the merits of the proposal. Based on the TEP’s review, the AOC will select the most highly qualified offeror for participation in Step Two of the procurement. Unsuccessful offerors will be notified of the outcome of the selection process and will have an opportunity to receive debriefs upon request.

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It is the intent of the Government to make selections based upon initial offers, without further discussions or additional information. Therefore, submit your proposal on the most favorable terms.

STEP 2: PRICE PROPOSAL

A firm fixed-price shall be entered by each offeror selected for Step two (2) on the Schedule page for each line item (line item pricing, options and unit prices) which shall represent the price for performing the work required by this Request for Proposal. The Government reserves the right to request from each offeror information regarding the breakdown of all costs that are included in the lump sum price (Line Item Nos. 1 through 5, inclusive), to include copies of all work sheets used in forming the proposed pricing. Erasures or other changes on any or all submissions shall be initialed by the signer of the proposal or by his duly authorized agent.

Price Proposal will be submitted with the required documents in the following order:

a. The SOLICITATION, OFFER, AND AWARD FORM (original signature required in Block 15);

b. Section B - The SCHEDULE pages;

c. Section K - The REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS;

d. Acknowledgement of Amendments (if any);

e. SF Form 3881;

f. W-9 Form;

g. Price Breakdown to include subcontractor quotes; and

h. Price Breakdown Worksheet