36C10F18R0494-005.docx

Offerors may submit proposals with or without a Project Labor Agreement (PLA.) The PLA shall fully conform to the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 22.5 Project Labor Agreement for Federal Construction Projects. No additional points or weight will be assigned to proposals submitted with a PLA. PLA proposals will not be given additional weight towards their technical proposals or towards selection of a proposal for award. Offerors who chose to provide a proposal including a PLA shall do so in compliance with FAR 52.222-33 and FAR 25.222-34

Proposal Evaluation Criteria, Definitions and Ratings

PHASE 1 – REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS (RFQ)

DO NOT SUBMIT PHASE 2 WITH PHASE 1

ONLY THE MOST HIGHLY QUALIFIED OFFERORS WILL BE INVITED TO SUBMIT A PHASE 2 PROPOSAL.

Pre-Submission Inquiries Submit Phase 1 inquiries, questions or comments electronically to the Government's Point of Contact (POC). All requests for information or clarification must be submitted via email to: Tammiko.Newell@va.gov and cc David.Martino@va.gov by April 23, 2018 at 3:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time, email subject line shall include VA Calverton National Cemetery, 3610F18R0494. Unless the question deals with issues of a proprietary nature, responses to questions or comments will be posted to www.FBO.gov under VA Calverton national Cemetery 3610F18R0494. No hard copy replies will be issued. Regardless of the manner you choose to deliver your package; it is the Offeror’s responsibility to make sure it is received before the submission deadline.

Date, Time & Place of Submission Phase 1 Request for Qualifications must be received at 425 I Street NW Washington, DC 20001, on or before May 4, 2018, by the Government's POC. Late submissions will not be accepted. All submitted materials will become the property of the Government and will not be returned.

Regardless of the manner you choose to deliver your package; it is the Offeror’s responsibility to make sure it is received before the submission deadline.

Proposal Evaluation for award will include Phase 1 and Phase 2 Technical Evaluation Ratings Phase 1 final technical rating is equal to Phase 2 final technical rating. When combined, Phase 1 final technical rating and Phase 2 final technical rating is approximately equal to Price/Cost.

Submission Format Phase 1 qualifications will be accepted and evaluated for possible advancement to Phase 2. The Phase 1 evaluation will select no more than three (3) of the most highly qualified Offerors to advance to Phase 2. Submitted proposals that do not address all evaluation factors or meet the instructions of this Request for proposal may be determined as nonresponsive and not considered for advancement to Phase 2. Proposals shall contain all applicable information as required by the solicitation.

Written Submission

(a) Number of Copies - Offerors shall submit one original and 4 copies of their qualifications as described herein.

(b) Text - Text shall be at least single spaced, on 8 1/2 x 11 inch paper, with a minimum one-half inch margin all around. Pages shall be numbered consecutively. Printing double-sided is encouraged but each printed side will count as a single page towards the total sheet count limitation for the respective section. No foldout pages shall be used. Pages submitted in excess of the page limitations stated throughout this document will not be evaluated.

(c) Drawings – Drawings are not required for Phase 1.

(d) Font Size - Print shall be of a minimum 12-point font size or a maximum 10 characters per inch (10-pitch, pica) spacing. Bolding, underlining, and italics may be used to identify topic demarcations or points of emphasis. Graphic presentations, including tables, while not subject to the same font size and spacing requirements, shall have spacing and text that is easily readable.

(e) Bounding/Binder - Proposals shall be delivered in spiral bound (no 3-ring binders) volumes. The cover or title sheet shall include identification information at a minimum, the solicitation number, contractor name and volume number.

(f) Proposals will be identified with the following information.

1) Solicitation Number

2) Solicitation Title

3) Contractor Name

4) Volume Title (Technical Proposal)

(g) The first page of the proposal shall include the information identified in provision 52.215-1 paragraph (c)(2). Paragraph (c)(2)(iii) is modified to read “A statement specifying the extent of agreement with all terms, conditions and provisions included in the solicitation.” This statement should be placed on the first page of Technical Proposal with the contact information.

Phase 1 Technical Proposal Page Limitations

Volume I

Factor I - Past Performance

Listing of Past Performance Questionnaire References

Factor 2 – Relevant Experience

Factor 3 – Specialized Experience

Technical Competence

Factor 4 Technical Qualifications

**NOTE: Cover pages, index pages, CPARS evaluations, and PPQ’s do not count towards page limitations. The Government will not review any information that exceeds the page limitation, including attachments, enclosures, charts, etc. For instance, if the total page limitation is 10 pages, the Government will only review 10 pages. Information submitted on the 11th page and beyond will not be reviewed.

Electronic Submission In addition to the paper copies identified above, the Offeror shall submit all proposal information in electronic format (CD). Text and graphics portions of the electronic copies shall be in a format readable by MS Word 2000 or higher. Data submitted in spreadsheet format shall be readable by MS Excel 2000 higher. Drawings shall be in PDF format. In case of conflict between the paper copy and the electronic copy of the proposals submitted, the paper copy shall take precedence.

Phase 1 Evaluation Factors Factor Identification The Phase 1 evaluation will select no more than three (3) of the most highly qualified Offerors to advance to Phase 2. A responsibility determination will be made in accordance with FAR Part 9.1, Responsible Prospective Contractors. Offerors will be evaluated using the following factors:

Factor 1 Past Performance Factor 2 Relevant Experience Subfactor 2A - Project Master List Subfactor 2B - Relevant Experience Summaries Factor 3 Specialized Experience Subfactor 3A - Technical Competence Subfactor 3 B - Capacity to Perform (Including existing workload) Subfactor 3C – Evidence of Bonding Capability Factor 4 Technical Qualifications Subfactor 4A - Managerial Qualifications Subfactor 4B - Staffing Plan – Key Personnel

Order of Importance Phase 1, Factors 1, 2, 3 and 4 are equal in importance. Factor 2 subfactors are of equal importance, Factor 3 subfactors are of equal importance and Factor 4 subfactors are of equal importance.

The Evaluation Board will utilize the standard and relevancy adjectival definitions below to assess each Offerors’ Past-performance Factor 1.

Past Performance Evaluation Rating Standards

Government's requirements.

to relevant. Good probability of success with overall low degree of risk in meeting the government's requirements.

the government's requirements.

meeting the government’s requirements.

questionable with an unacceptably high degree of risk in meeting the government’s requirements.

positive assessment. Unknown.

Relevancy Rating Chart

Factor 2 and Subfactors. Factor 3 and Subfactors. and Factor 4 and Subfactors.

The evaluation team will utilize the scale below to evaluate Phase 1 Factor 2 and subfactors, Factor 3 and subfactors and Factor 4 and subfactors. Technical proposals and subfactors will be evaluated utilizing this technical evaluation rating scale.

Technical Evaluation Rating Standards

contains some strengths, some weaknesses with minor impact, but has no significant weaknesses or deficiencies.

beyond the stated requirements, but has no significant weaknesses or deficiencies.

proposal.

the proposal.

Definitions:

1. Strength – An aspect of an offeror’s proposal that meets or exceeds specified performance that will be advantageous to the Government during contract performance.

2. Weakness – A flaw in the proposal that increases the risk of unsuccessful contract performance.

3. 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.

PHASE 1 FACTOR

FACTOR 1 - PAST PERFORMANCE

Past performance refers to the quality of recent project experience from the owner's perspective (How satisfactory was the Offeror’s performance on a particular recent project, 2012 to 2017). If CPARS evaluations are available, the Offeror shall provide a summary listing (table format) of interim/final past performance evaluations on not more than 10 major construction projects completed or “well underway” within the past 5 years for the Offeror's core team members (General Contractor and D/B AE of Record). The table shall be for projects of a similar size (exceeding $20M in construction costs) and complexity. Using PPIRS, the Government will download the identified CPARS assessments for review and analysis.

All offerors must submit completed PPQs including offerors that do not have a CPARS past performance rating. The Offeror shall request their project references fill out a Past Performance Questionnaire (PPQ) Form (See attachments) and email them directly to the Contracting Officer (CO) on or before the submission date of the RFP. PPQ ratings shall be for major projects (not more than 10) completed or well underway by 2012 to 2017 and include the following data: project name, current client contacts, award date, completion date, contract award amount, final contract amount. In case PPQs are not received by the CO prior to the submission date for the Phase 1 technical proposal, the Offeror has provide a listing of their references including email address and phone number.

At the government's discretion, past performance information may be obtained from any other source available to the Government including but not limited to interviews with Project Managers, Contracting Officers, resident engineering staff, other VA personnel, local agencies and other outside sources. In order for the Government to solicit candid, fair comments, the Government will not release completed PPQs or interview results to the Offeror.

The evaluation team will assign an adjectival rating based on the information provided by the references and any other sources. In the case of an Offeror without a record of past performance or for whom information on past performance is not available, the Offeror may will not be evaluated favorably or unfavorably on past performance and but will receive a neutral rating. However, the proposal of an Offeror with no past performance history, while rated neutral for past performance, may not represent the most advantageous proposal to the Government.

Past Performance Questionnaires The Offeror shall initiate the Past Performance Questionnaires (RFQ Attachment) by completing blocks 1 through 7 on the form. The Offeror shall request that the owner’s representative most knowledgeable of the project complete block 8 on the form and submit the Past Performance Questionnaires directly to the CO identified on the form no later than the Phase 1 technical proposal due date.

Offerors are responsible for ensuring that the telephone numbers provided on the listing of references is accurate and that the representative is aware that the CO or authorized representative may be contacting them regarding the questionnaire and the Offeror’s past performance. If completed Questionnaires are not received from the owner’s representative, the Government reserves the right to contact the references directly or obtain the requested information.

FACTOR 2 – RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

In order to constitute relevant experience, the experience should be from projects of similar scope and magnitude to Calverton National Cemetery requirements. The prime contractor must have managed or have the capability to manage subcontractors including AE firms. The prime contractor must detail how their company will best use their company’s technical skills to complete project. Describe your company’s exposure to Design-Build projects, your role and responsibility. The experience must be of a nature that demonstrates technical skill and initiative in the application of Design Build principles. The Prime contractor shall demonstrate sound judgement identifying and resolving issues with a Design-Build project.

Subfactor 2A Project Master List Offerors shall submit a list of not more than 10 projects (using the table format found in Attachment Project Master List) involving the design and/or construction of cemeteries or similar projects (e.g. golf courses, regional parks, multiple sport-fields complexes, multi-phased recreation oriented land development projects) with a construction value over $20 million and size exceeding 15-acres that are either ongoing or completed by the Offeror (D/B GC) or D/B A/E of Record within the last five years. Offerors shall limit the Project Master List to those projects performed by the company division/business segment responding to this RFP and proposing to perform the prospective contract. If relevant, Offerors may list projects from Factor

1. (Total page limit - 5)

Subfactor 2B Relevant Experience Summaries Offerors shall complete and submit summaries, as described below, for up to ten (10) relevant projects from the Project Master List. The projects must demonstrate relevant construction experience and relevant design experience. A project performed by both the GC and AE that demonstrates both relevant construction and relevant design experience will be counted as one relevant project. Offerors without projects meeting the dollar and/or size thresholds described above should submit the requested information for the most relevant projects regardless of value or size.

Multi-division or regionalized firms should submit projects performed by the division/business segment that would, if selected, perform the design/construction of the National Cemetery project. Projects performed by other divisions/business segments may be submitted but may be considered less relevant than projects performed by the local division/business segment proposing on this project.

Offerors shall summarize the following information not to exceed one (1) page for each project. (Total page limit 10)

· Describe the relevance to the VA Calverton National Cemetery project by expanding upon information provided in the master project list.

· Describe the project team composition (design/construction firms involved)

· Describe the cost and schedule performance including explanations for any cost and/or time growth experienced

· Include the project’s safety record (i.e. number of lost time accidents)

· Describe how sustainable design principles were incorporated into the project; indicate to what extent environmental program goals (e.g., Energy Star, Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) were achieved.

· Provide the Owner's name, POC, and phone number.

FACTOR 3 - SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE

The purpose of this factor is to holistically evaluate the Offeror's team with particular emphasis on how well the team functions together with the offeror as the prime contractor. The evaluation will focus on the specialized experience such as, the prime contractor’s ability to analyze workflow to identify delays, analyze variances in quality/quantity of construction material. Specialized experience includes how well the prime contractor manages issues impacting effectiveness/efficiency of the project and their ability to make revisions/recommendations for improvement. Also, Specialized experience includes the prime contractor ability to manage their major subcontractors, subcontractors and their specific experience in designing and constructing major features typical of a national cemetery including but not limited to mass and fine grading, wetlands mitigation, stormwater management, pre-placed crypts, columbarium niches and in ground cremains, memorial walls, committal shelter, public assembly area with main flag pole, roadways, utility systems, site furnishings and signage, landscaping and irrigation, retrofitting existing buildings for compliance with sustainable buildings and renewable energy mandates and physical security/access control requirements, geographic information system (GIS) site integration; and updating existing master plan. Specialized experience can be with VA National Cemetery major construction projects, VA construction projects, Federal Government projects, local government projects and commercial projects within the last five years. (Total page limit –20)

Subfactor 3A Technical Competence The Offeror shall demonstrate an understanding of the project requirements, complexity and constraints. The Offeror shall demonstrate an acceptable experience and strategy for managing the design and construction of the design/build project. The Offeror shall provide information on any termination for defaults on Federal Government projects within the last ten years for the prime contractor, D/B AE of Record, and major subcontractor(s). Offeror must respond with Not Applicable, if termination for default does not apply. (Total page limit – 5)

Subfactor 3B Capacity to Perform (Including existing workload) The capacity to perform is relative to the division/business segment responsible for the design and construction work. The Offeror shall demonstrate that it has sufficient capacity to successfully perform the work required by a project of this magnitude taking into consideration the prime contractor, D/B AE of Record, and major subcontractor(s)’ existing workload. The Offeror shall provide detailed information concerning the assignment of its project managers and superintendents for its current workload and the project managers and superintendents that will be assigned to the proposed National Cemetery project.

Offerors shall clearly demonstrate their ability to perform all aspects of the solicitation. Offerors shall also demonstrate their capacity, resources, and if awarded, potential impact this project may have on their existing workload of both the GC and D/B AE of Record. Total page limit – 10)

Subfactor 3C Evidence of Bonding Capacity The Offeror shall demonstrate that it has adequate bonding capacity or the ability to obtain the required bonds. The Offeror shall submit documentation such as a commitment letter for its bonding company. Additionally, the documentation submitted shall provide the Offeror’s total aggregate bonding capacity, the amount currently in use to bond other contracts and the remaining amount. (Total page limit – 5)

FACTOR 4 - Technical Qualifications:

The Offeror shall address the following technical qualifications:

Subfactor 4A Managerial Qualifications The Offerors shall demonstrate its ability to manage a project of this magnitude and complexity. Offerors shall describe its management philosophy and demonstrate that it has the necessary organization, experience, accounting, operational controls, and technical skills (including, as appropriate, such elements as budget and schedule control procedures, quality control measures, and safety programs applicable to materials to be procured and stored or services to be performed by the prospective contractor employees and its subcontractors) to design and build a National Cemetery. (Total page limit – 5)

Subfactor 4B Staffing Plan – Key Personnel The Offerors shall demonstrate their ability to staff a project of this magnitude with highly skilled, experienced personnel. Offerors shall identify key personnel by firm for the Offeror (GC), design team, and major sub-contractors, their technical skills, education, years of experience in assigned role, and relevant experience that makes them the best qualified for this project and assigned responsibility. Offerors shall provide the organizational structure of its design and construction team including major subcontractors that will provide the necessary skills, experiences, licenses to design and build a VA Calverton National Cemetery. Offeror's team must be capable of complying with the licensing laws of the state where the project is located. Provide resumes of all key personnel, one page per person. Consider using SF330, Part I, E. Resumes of Key Personnel Proposed for This Contract as a template for presenting this information. (Total page limit – 25)

SELECTION

Selection of Phase 2 participants may be made without discussions.

PHASE 2 – REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP)

A Phase 2 Request for Proposal will be provided to not more than three (3) of the most highly qualified Offerors from Phase 1. The Phase 1 factors are not to be resubmitted in Phase 2; however, the overall rating from the Phase 1 factors carries through to Phase 2 and is as equal in importance to Phase 2. Phase 2 Proposals will be evaluated and award will be made on the basis of both price and technical considerations most advantageous to the Government as per FAR Part 15.101-1(a), Tradeoff, as the Government may consider award to other than the lowest priced Offeror or other than the highest technically rated Offeror if it is in the best interest of the Government.

Phase 2 Submission Requirements Phase 2 proposals will be accepted and considered for award of a firm-fixed price contract. Submitted proposals that do not meet the following instructions may be determined to be nonresponsive and not considered for an award.

1. The offeror shall submit one (1) sealed original offer (Volumes I & II), and four (4) copies of their technical proposal (Volume I) and two (2) copies of the Cost Proposal (Volume II) to the office of Ms. Tammiko Newell, Contracting Officer, Department of Veterans Affairs, Office of Construction & Facilities Management by the date and time shown on the SF 1442.

2. Proposals will be identified with the following information.

a. Solicitation Number

b. Solicitation Title

c. Contractor Name

d. Volume Number (1 or 2);

e. Volume Title (Technical Proposal or Price Proposal)

3. The first page of the proposal shall include the information identified in provision 52.215-1 paragraph (c)(2). Paragraph (c)(2)(iii) is modified to read “A statement specifying the extent of agreement with all terms, conditions and provisions included in the solicitation.” This statement should be placed on the first page of Volume 1 and 2 with the contact information.

4. Proposals shall be delivered as spiral bound volumes (no 3-ring binders).

5. The proposal shall not exceed the number of pages identified in the table below. A page is considered to be one side of an 8-1/2 x 11 inch sheet of paper.

6. Proposals shall contain all applicable information as required by the solicitation.

7. Documents required: The proposals shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer by the due date and time as specified on the SF 1442 at the address as indicated below. The cover sheet shall display the RFP number, contractor name, and an index of the sections of each volume. The volumes shall be submitted in response to this solicitation. Volume I shall consist of the Technical Proposal and Volume II shall consist of the signed SF-1442, Price (continuation price page 5) acknowledgment of amendments, Representations and Certifications, and bid guarantee. An electronic version of Volume I and Volume II shall be delivered to the Contracting Officer (Tammiko.Newell@va.gov) on a compact disk (CD). The CD shall be clearly labeled with the solicitation number and Offeror’s name. The electronic version of Volume I and Volume II is due by the date and time shown on the SF 1442.

8. All transmittal envelopes or other packaging shall be clearly marked with the solicitation number, offeror(s) name and return address.

9. All proposals should be mailed by fastest traceable means (i.e. FedEx, UPS, Airborne Express) to avoid delays by USPS package irradiation treatment procedure in Washington, DC.

10. Electronic Copy, offerors shall include one copy of everything being submitted in paper to be also submitted on a CD. This CD shall be submitted at the same time and along with the paper copy. MS Word, PDF and Excel format files only. If pdf is used then each Section submitted shall be a separate file. For example all required licenses must be one file, the technical proposal must be another file, and therefore there shall be more than one pdf file on the CD.

Postal Address/Courier Address: Department of Veterans Affairs Office Construction & Facilities Management 425 I Street, NW Room 6E.505D (003C4) Washington, DC 20001 Attn: TAMMIKO NEWELL

Phase 2 Technical Proposal Page Limitations

Volume I

Factor 1 - Technical Approach

Factor 2 - Project Management

**NOTE: Cover pages, index pages, and 11"x17" illustrative drawings do not count towards page limitations. The Government will not review any information that exceeds the page limitation, including attachments, enclosures, charts. For instance, if the total page limitation for a subfactor is 10 pages, the Government will only review 10 pages. Information submitted on the 11th page and beyond will not be reviewed.

Phase 2 Evaluation Factors

Technical Factor Identification The Phase 2 technical evaluation will be conducted using the following factors: Factor 1 Technical Approach Subfactor 1A Technical Project Approach Subfactor 1B Construction Management Factor 2 Project Management Subfactor 2A Project Management Plan Subfactor 2B Conceptual Schedule

Order of Importance for Phase 2 Technical Factor 1 Technical Approach and Factor 2 Project Management are equal in importance. The sub-factors for Factor 1 are equal in importance and the sub-factors for Factor 2 are equal in importance

Technical Evaluation Rating Scale:

The evaluation team will utilize the scale below to assign adjectival ratings to Offerors for Phase 2, Technical Factor 1 and subfactors and Technical Factor 2 and subfactors.

Technical Evaluation Rating Standards

contains some strengths, some weaknesses with minor impact, but has no significant weaknesses or deficiencies.

or deficiencies.

weaknesses are correctable without major revisions to the proposal.

correction would require a major revision or complete rewrite of the proposal.

Definitions:

1. Strength – An aspect of an offeror’s proposal that meets or exceeds specified performance that will be advantageous to the Government during contract performance.

2. Weakness – A flaw in the proposal that increases the risk of unsuccessful contract performance.

3. 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.

Phase 2, FACTOR 1 - Technical Approach Technical Approach evaluation factor consists of two subfactors which are equal in importance:

(1) Technical Project Approach and (2) Construction Management.

Subfactor 1A Technical Project Approach

Offerors' shall provide a technical proposal that includes a comprehensive description of the program requirements as included in their price proposal. In narrative format, Offerors shall describe their management approach/sequencing of the construction, and factors influencing the timely completion of the construction work in an operating cemetery. Offerors may but are not required to submit any drawings to illustrate their knowledge and understanding of the project requirements. If Offerors do elect to submit drawings, the maximum drawing size shall not exceed 11"x17". (Total narrative page limit-15 pages, drawings will not count towards the page limit)

Subfactor 1B Construction Management The Offeror’s construction approach will be evaluated as a measure of the Offeror’s understanding of the construction project requirements, equipment delivery, quality control and understanding of local conditions. (Total narrative page limit – 5 pages)

· Understanding of the project, work requirements and anticipated challenges (construction)

· Description of critical construction materials & techniques to ensure timely delivery and installation

· Description of quality control measures

· Description of their safety program

· Understanding of local conditions and constraints of working in an operating cemetery

Phase 2, FACTOR 2 - Project Management:

Project Management evaluation factor consists of two subfactors which are equal in importance:

(1) Project Management Plan and (2) Conceptual Schedule

Subfactor 2A Project Management Plan The Offeror’s project management plan will be evaluated as a measure of the Offeror’s ability to develop a sound project management plan that identifies and addresses all aspects of the project including the key areas of design/ construction and quality assurance, activation plan, closeout plan, training, commissioning, and risk management. (Total narrative page limit – 15 pages)

· Organizational Chart

· Communications Plan

· Lines of Authority

· Risk Management

· Budget Control

· Schedule Control

· Commissioning

· Punch List

· Training

· Turnover & Closeout Subfactor 2B Conceptual Schedule This conceptual schedule shall demonstrate an understanding of the duration of all design and construction activities and how seasonal weather conditions will be accommodated and sequencing.

The Offeror shall submit a proposed Level 3 project schedule in the format of a Gantt chart specific to this acquisition. The schedule’s time frame shall be from Notice to Proceed through Final Acceptance in accordance with the performance period of 1,450 calendar days. The schedule shall be broken down by Phase and major division of work showing start and completion dates. The major work divisions shall be further broken down in sufficient detail to demonstrate the Offeror’s understanding of the project requirements, critical path, and major milestones. The Offeror shall specify allowances for bad weather, days of the week and hours of operation, and the percentage of contract completion achieved at the end of each month of the contract period. The schedule shall be presented in 11” x 17” format, maximum 10 pages plus a maximum 5 page (letter size) supporting narrative. The Offeror must include with the proposal, a summary of how the Offeror plans to comply with at least 15% self- performance of the cost of the contract, not including the cost of materials, with its own employees. See FAR 52.236-1 and VAAR 852.236-72. (Total page limit – 15 pages)

Phase 2 - Price Proposal Rating Definitions Under separate volume, Offerors shall provide a detailed cost breakdown with cost itemized and totaled according to the corresponding specification section of the work. For General Condition items such as mobilization that are not specifically described shall be included in Section

01.00.0. The Government will evaluate the following aspects of the Offeror’s cost proposal: 1) reasonableness and 2) completeness. All factors are of equal importance. The Government will evaluate the breakdown against the IGCE to determine if the proposal for the various CLIN Items is balanced for the work to be performed which indicates that the Offeror understands the project requirements, and is complete in scope. Based upon the review, the Government shall assign an overall risk factor to each Offeror’s cost proposal utilizing the following ratings:

Cost Risk Rating

Low Cost proposal indicates Offeror has a good understanding of the project scope and requirements, proposal is reasonable in comparison to other proposals and IGCE and within ±5% of the average deviation, proposal was accurate and complete, cost breakdown demonstrated a good understanding of the requirements for key construction features

Medium Cost proposal indicates Offeror has a medium/average understanding of the project scope and requirements, proposal is reasonable in comparison to other proposals and IGCE within ±10% of the average deviation, proposal was complete but had one or two minor mathematical errors, cost breakdown demonstrated a some understanding of the requirements for key construction features.

High Cost proposal indicates Offeror has a limited understanding of the project scope and requirements, proposal is ±15% difference of average of other proposals and IGCE, proposal was either not complete or had multiple mathematical errors, cost breakdown demonstrated a limited understanding of the requirements for key construction features.

Reasonableness:

FAR Part 15 does not explicitly define the term “fair and reasonable.” The concept of a fair and reasonable price has elsewhere been described as the price that a prudent businessperson would pay for an item or service under competitive market conditions, given a reasonable knowledge of the marketplace. The Federal Acquisition Regulations clearly establishes the need for determining a price to be fair and reasonable price prior to a Government Contracting Officer or Ordering Officer makes a contract award or awarding orders against an established contract. The Government anticipates adequate price competition to establish price reasonableness. The Government may use current market prices, the Independent Government Cost Estimate or any other reasonable method to determine price reasonableness.

Completeness:

The Government shall review the Offeror’s cost proposals include verification for completeness and accuracy. The Government shall verify the proposal includes costs for all CLIN Items. The Government shall also perform a general review of the submission to verify math calculations in the schedules and perform a cross-check of amounts that are common to two or more of the schedules. Based upon proposed cost for the CLIN Items, a determination will be made as to whether the Offeror properly understands the cost proposal instructions and properly completed the pricing tables. A determination will be made regarding whether the price appears unbalanced either for the total price of the proposal or separately priced line items. An unbalanced proposal is one that incorporates prices that are less than cost for some items and/or prices that are overstated for other items. An unbalanced cost proposal will be considered grounds for rejection.

For each CLIN ITEM, Offerors shall provide a detailed cost breakdown itemized and totaled corresponding to the trade/discipline performing the work. The level of breakdown shall sufficient to demonstrate the Offeror's understanding of the scope of work and work effort required to accomplish the task. For General Requirements items such as mobilization, bonding, overhead, and profit, list separately as an overall cost to the project. The cost breakdown shall match the following:

Cost Proposal Break-down

Construction

Sub-Total – Design Services

General Construction

General Requirements

General Requirements

Insurance & Bonding

Overhead & Profit

Taxes & Permits

Sub-Total - General Requirements

Approximately 24,242 Pre-Placed Crypt Full Casket Gravesites

Demolish all structures, remove asphalt, remove UST(s)

Approximately 2,000 garden niche, or terrace sites

Roads & Parking

Site Furnishings, Trash Receptacles, Flower Watering stations

Signage

Grading & Drainage

Repairs to Committal Shelters A through G, as needed

Irrigation System & Upgrades

Landscape Plantings

Honor Guard Building

Administration Building Expansion & Renovation

Improvements to Maintenance Area

Assembly Area & Columbarium Repairs

Sustainability & Energy Reduction Improvements

Physical Security Upgrades to Structures

Cost Proposal Break-down

CLIN

ITEM

Facility Condition Assessment (FCA) Deficiencies Corrections

Habitat Preservation, Wetlands, and Mitigation

Geographic Information System (GIS) Site Integration

Protected habitat preservation, wetlands, and mitigation

Approximately 175 oversized pre-placed crypt full casket gravesites

Approximately 175 triple depth pre-placed crypt full casket gravesites

Price Proposal Submission Requirements Offerors shall submit their price proposal as a separate volume (Volume II) containing the following information.

Price Proposal - Volume II (One Original and Two Copies)

Contact Name and Phone Number Email Address DUNS Number

Detailed cost breakdown.

on https://www.sam.gov/portal/public /SAM