36C24423R0005_2.docx

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8. ADDRESS OFFER TO

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b. TELEPHONE NUMBER (Include area code) (NO COLLECT CALLS)

10. THE GOVERNMENT REQUIRES PERFORMANCE OF THE WORK DESCRIBED IN THESE DOCUMENTS (Title, identifying number, date) 12a. THE CONTRACTOR MUST FURNISH ANY REQUIRED PERFORMANCE AND PAYMENT BONDS?

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

12b. CALENDAR DAYS

13. ADDITIONAL SOLICITATION REQUIREMENTS:

STANDARD FORM 1442 (REV. 8/2014)

STANDARD FORM 1442

Prescribed by GSA-FAR (48 CFR) 52.236-1(d)

SOLICITATION, OFFER,

AND AWARD

(Construction, Alteration, or Repair)

SOLICITATION

SOLICITATION

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

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CALL:

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

SEALED BID (IFB)

NEGOTIATED (RFP)

11. The Contractor shall begin performance within ____________ calendar days and complete it within calendar days after receiving award, notice to proceed. This performance period is mandatory negotiable. (See _____________________________).

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Sealed offers in original and ___________________copies to perform the work required are due at the place specified in Item 8 by _____________ (hour) local time _____________________ (date). If this is a sealed bid solicitation, offers must be publicly opened at that time. Sealed envelopes containing offers shall be marked to show the offeror's name and address, the solicitation number, the date and time offers are due.

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An offer guarantee is, is not required.

c.

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

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Offers providing less than _______________________ calendar days for Government acceptance after the date offers are due will not be considered and will be rejected.

36C24423R0005 X 03-15-2023

TBD

503-23-1-5071-0002 503-19-108 00244 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 4

See attached delivery schedule

Don Kalivoda

(814) 860-2917 Replace Steam Traps and Underground Steam Lines. Project 503-19-108

All work to be performed at the Altoona VA Medical Center located at 2907 Pleasant Valley Boulevard Altoona, PA in accordance with the drawings, specifications, applicable VA Construction Guidelines and all applicable Federal, State and local regulations and requirements.

The North American Industry Classification System Code (NAICS) is 236220 and the Small Business Size Standard is $45.0 Million.

This project is being solicited as a 100% Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business set-aside.

Wage Determination PA20230077 dated 01/13/2023 applies to this solicitation and any resultant award. The Contractor shall be responsible for the correct title of classification of workers and compliance with applicable wage and hour laws.

VAAR Clause 852.219-75 must be signed and returned with the proposal.

All proposals must be received by ELECTRONIC SUBMISSIONS (email) only.

X X 52.211-10 X 13:00

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04-17-2023 X

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15. TELEPHONE NUMBER

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17. The offeror agrees to perform the work required at the prices specified below in strict accordance with the terms of the solicitation, if this offer is accepted by the Government in writing within __________ calendar days after the date offers are due.

AMOUNTS

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

19. ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF AMENDMENTS

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20a. NAME AND TITLE OF PERSON AUTHORIZED TO SIGN OFFER 20b. SIGNATURE 20c. OFFER DATE

21. ITEMS ACCEPTED:

22. AMOUNT

23. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

24. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN

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25. OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION PURSUANT TO

10 U.S.C. 2304(c)( 41 U.S.C. 3304(a) (

26. ADMINISTERED BY

27. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY

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28. NEGOTIATED AGREEMENT

29. AWARD

Your Contractor agrees offer on this solicitation is hereby accepted as to the items listed. This to furnish and deliver all items or perform all work requirements identified award consummates the contract, which consists of (a) the Government on this form and any continuation sheets for the consideration stated in solicitation and your offer, and (b) this contract award. No further cont-this contract. The rights and obligations of the parties to this contract ractual document is necessary.

shall be governed by (a) this contract award, (b) the solicitation, and (c) the clauses, representations, certifications, and specifications incorporated by reference in or attached to this contract.

30a. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTOR OR PERSON AUTHORIZED 31a. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER

TO SIGN

30b. SIGNATURE 30c. DATE 31b. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 31c. AWARD DATE

BY

OFFER

AWARD

STANDARD FORM 1442 (REV. 8/2014) BACK

(Include ZIP Code) (Include area code) (Include only if different than Item 14.)

(Insert any number equal to or greater than the minimum requirement stated in Item 13d. Failure to insert any number means the offeror accepts the minimum in Item 13d.)

(The offeror acknowledges receipt of amendments to the solicitation -- give number and date of each) (Type or print) (4 copies unless otherwise specified) (Type or print) (Type or print) (Contractor is required to sign this document and return _______ copies to issuing office.)

(Contractor is not required to sign this document.)

(Must be fully completed by offeror) (To be completed by Government)

CONTRACTING OFFICER WILL COMPLETE ITEM 28 OR 29 AS APPLICABLE

See Attachment A - Proposal Schedule on Page 5 00244 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 4

Austin Payment Center Department of Veterans Affairs PO Box 149971 Austin TX 78714-9971

(877) 353-9791

(512) 460-5429

Table of Contents

Attachment A - Proposal Schedule

Proposal Schedule, Continuation of Block 17 of SF-1442

Notice to Offerors: The Department of Veterans Affairs intends to award a single contract to the offeror whose proposal is in conformance with this solicitation. A single award will be made on either Proposal Item I, Proposal Item II, Proposal Item III or Proposal Item IV.

Proposal Item I Base Proposal: General Construction, Mechanical and Electrical - The Contractor shall provide all necessary tools, labor, materials, equipment, permits, license, and supervision for “Replace Steam Traps” Project 503-19-108, located at the Altoona VA Medical Center in Altoona, PA, in accordance with the drawings and specifications.

Base Proposal Item I: 1 JOB Total Price $____________________

Proposal Item II: All work within Proposal Item I (above) except for the steam trap replacement.

1 JOB Total Price $_____________________

Proposal Item III: All work within Proposal Item II (above) except for the steam trap monitoring system.

1 JOB Total Price $_____________________

Proposal Item IV: All work within Proposal Item III (above) except for the steam humidification installations.

1 JOB Total Price $______________________

PRICE/COST SCHEDULE

ITEM INFORMATION

ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

DELIVERY SCHEDULE

001 Replace Steam Traps and Underground Steam Lines 1 365 days after NTP

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INFORMATION REGARDING BIDDING MATERIAL, BID GUARANTEE AND BONDS

Offer Solicitation Information:

(a) Pricing shall be submitted utilizing Attachment A – Proposal Schedule on page 5. Offerors are urged to type or print pricing legibly.

(b) A Bid Guarantee is required for this solicitation. A bid guarantee is required in an amount not less than 20 percent of the bid price but shall not exceed $3,000,000.00 The guarantee is to be executed on a SF 24. Failure to furnish the required bid guarantee in the proper form and amount, by the time set for receipt of proposals, will require rejection of the proposal in all cases except those listed in FAR 28.101-4, and may be cause for rejection even then.

(c) The offeror to whom award is made will be required to furnish two (2) bonds, a Payment Bond to be executed on the SF 25A and a Performance Bond to be executed on the proper SF 25, each in the penal sum as noted in the General Conditions of the Specification.

(d) Proposals are to be valid for 120 calendar days for acceptance. Any offer less than 120 calendar days will not be considered and will be rejected as non-responsive.

(e) Site Visit: A formal site visit is scheduled for this solicitation for March 24, 2023 at 10:00 am outside of Building 2.

(f) Offerors are alerted that there is one (1) Brand Name Only items as part of this solicitation - See Clause Department of Veterans Affairs Acquisition Regulation (VAAR) Subpart 852.236-90 Restrictions on Submission and Use of Equal Products. Proposals containing items other that those specified in this clause will be considered non-responsive and will be cause for rejection.

(g) Technical Questions: Questions of a technical nature must be provided in writing and shall be submitted by prospective offerors to attention: Donald Kalivoda. Questions shall be submitted only via e-mail to: donald.kalivoda@va.gov. The subject line must read: 36C24423R0005 - Technical Questions. Oral questions of a technical nature are not acceptable due to the possibility of misunderstanding or misinterpretation. Furthermore, only questions received from Prime/General contractors will be replied to. All questions must be received no later than 10:00 A.M. local time, March 31, 2023. No telephone request will be honored. Any questions received after this time will NOT be considered and a response will NOT be given. All technical questions and Government responses will be posted on SAM – Contracting Opportunities in an amendment to the solicitation.

(h) All offerors must be registered in the System Award Management System (SAM) data base at time of proposal submittal. Offerors must be verified in the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Center for Veterans Enterprise (CVE) at http://www.vetbiz.gov/ at time of proposal submission in accordance with Department of Veterans Affairs Acquisition Regulation (VAAR) Subpart 819.7003(b). Any offeror not CVE or SAM verified at time of bid submittal will be disqualified and proposal will be rejected.

(i) Volume II shall contain the following information:

· Completed Standard Form 1442 with Attachment A and any amendments.

· SF 24 Bid Guarantee

· All completed Representation and Certifications

· Exhibit C – Calculation of Self-Performed Work

· Signed VAAR Clause 852.219-75 VA Notice of Limitations on Subcontracting – Certificate of Compliance for Services and Construction

(j) All proposals shall be emailed to the following:

Atten: Donald Kalivoda Email: donald.kalivoda@va.gov Subject Line: Solicitation 36C24423R0005 Replace Steam Traps

(k) Disclosure of the magnitude of construction: Between $5,000,000.00 and $10,000,000.00

INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS AND OTHER STATEMENTS TO BIDDERS/OFFERORS

1. OVERVIEW

1.1 This solicitation is to select one contractor to provide professional construction services in accordance with the Statement of Work (SOW), drawings, and specifications for the Project # 503-19-108, Replace Steam Traps & Underground Steam Lines, 36C24423R0005.

1.1.1 The Government intends to use the “Best Value” tradeoff process source selection approach in accordance with FAR 15.101-1. Award will be made to the responsive responsible offeror whose proposal is in conformance with this solicitation, and results in the best value to the Government, price plus other factors considered. The Contracting Officer will award a firm fixed price contract to the responsive responsible offeror whom the Source Selection Authority determines conforms to the solicitation, is fair and reasonable, and offers the best overall value to the Government, all factors considered. The Government reserves the right to accept other than the lowest priced proposal or to reject all proposal. Setting aside for an SDVOSB firm is in compliance with regulations to meet our goals and fulfill the VA’s mission to meet socioeconomic goals.

2. SUBMITTAL OF PROPOSALS

2.1 Offerors submitting proposals for this project should limit submissions to data essential for evaluation of proposals, so that a minimum of time and monies will have been expended in preparing information required herein. However, in order to be effectively and equitably evaluated, the proposals must include information sufficiently detailed to clearly describe the offeror's experience, personnel and organization, work methods and schedule along with past performance to successfully complete the project. Proposals should follow in the order of sequence set forth in this document. Information provided out of sequence may not be evaluated and may result in the offeror's disqualification from competition. Requirements stated in this RFP are minimums. Innovative, creative, or cost-saving proposals that meet or exceed the requirements should be clearly noted and justified in the proposal.

2.2 Offerors must comply with the detailed instructions for the format and content of the proposal; proposals that do not comply with the detailed instructions for the format and content of the proposal may be considered non-responsive and may render the Offeror ineligible for award.

2.3 These instructions prescribe the format of proposals and describe the approach for the development and presentation of the proposal data. They are designed to ensure the submission of necessary information to provide for the understanding and comprehensive evaluation of proposals. Carefully review this section prior to commencing proposal preparation. In order for proposals to receive full consideration for award, offerors should ensure that the information furnished in support of the proposal is factual, accurate, and complete.

2.5.1 Volume I: Factors 1-2 shall be submitted in PDF format by electronic submission to the Contract Specialist. All pages must be typed using 11- point Times New Roman font and include a table of contents. Failure to place the required submission information under the appropriate (factor or sub factor) and format may result in a lower rating if the evaluators cannot readily find the appropriate information.

2.5.2 Volume II: Factor 3 shall be submitted in PDF format by electronic submission to the Contract Specialist.

2.6 Proposal Volumes are due by the date and time set for the receipt of proposals shown in Block 13 of the SF 1442. The due date for receipt of Past Performance Questionnaires from your references is the same as the date and time set for the receipt of proposals shown in Block 13 of the SF 1442. Electronic Submissions are clearly time stamped, no exceptions for proposals received after the required proposal deadline, any proposal received after the proposal deadline will not be evaluated and will removed from consideration for award for failure to meet solicitation requirements.

2.7 All proposals must be submitted by Electronic Submission – VIA EMAIL, to donald.kalivoda@va.gov. Emails must contain in the subject line “PROPOSAL No. 36C24423R0005 Replace Steam Traps & Underground Steam Lines”

3. PROPOSAL FORMAT:

3.1 Purpose: These instructions prescribe the format of proposals and describe the approach for the development and presentation of the proposed data. The proposal shall include all the information requested in the specific instructions. Failure to include all information requested may adversely affect the evaluation. A proposal that merely reiterates or promises to accomplish the requirements of the RFP shall be considered unacceptable Offerors are reminded of their responsibility to submit a proposal that is orderly and sufficiently documented that will enable the Government to easily understand and perform a thorough and fair evaluation.

3.2 Offerors are cautioned to submit enough information to enable the evaluation board to fully ascertain each offeror’s capability to perform all the requirements contemplated by this solicitation. All commitments made in the proposal may become a part of the resultant contract. The data submitted with each proposal should be complete and concise, but not overly elaborate. Excessive reliance on promotional brochures is discouraged.

3.3 Proposal Volume I Factors 1 and 2 shall not exceed the stated page limits. Page limit for Factor 1, Technical, is fifty (50) pages. Page limit for Factor 2, Past Performance, is twenty-six (26) pages. If the page limit is exceeded, the pages in excess of the limit may be unread.

3.3.3 Indexing: Each volume shall contain a “Table of Contents” for that volume. The “Table of Contents” shall identify major areas, paragraphs and subparagraphs by number and title as well as by page number and volume locations. Indexing shall be used to identify Factors as appropriate. Table of Contents and Tab indexes do not count toward page limitation.

3.4 VOLUME 1, TECHNICAL INFORMATION

3.4.1 The Technical proposal shall be prepared in accordance with the instructions and format given in this factor. Failure to provide a technical proposal in accordance with this factor and the solicitation may render an offeror’s proposal incomplete and ineligible for award. Offerors are strongly cautioned to follow the format in preparing their proposals. Include the question before each narrative. This will allow for ease of evaluation. Technical Proposals shall not include price or pricing information.

3.4.2 General Instructions: The Volume 1 question narratives and required attachments should include necessary information regarding the offeror’s ability to perform complete project management of required construction services. Project management includes the full spectrum of activities such as, estimating, proposal preparation, subcontract purchasing and management, work scoping and planning, construction superintendent duties, quality controls, limited architect and engineering design, and safety. Additional clarification of these requirements is to be inferred from information contained in the description of content of each question of the technical proposal as well as the evaluation factors for award. Offerors are strongly encouraged to review the evaluation information as they complete their Volume 1. The Technical proposal shall be submitted in accordance with the instruction contained herein.

3.4.3 The Government acknowledges that Volume 1 Factor 1 will involve discussion of some of the same projects/contracts discussed in the Past Performance factor. While Past Performance examines how an offeror performed in the past, so as to determine the probability of success on future projects, this sub-factor 1, experience, examines the proposed team’s experience – defined as the Prime and/or First Tier subcontractors - experience with multidiscipline project management and execution and how the offeror demonstrates an understanding of the contract’s requirements taking this experience into consideration. The Government intends to use Exhibit A information in the evaluation of experience.

3.4.4 In order for the Government to evaluate the offeror’s understanding of the contract requirements, offerors are required to discuss their technical and administrative capabilities in a manner that demonstrates these are adequate to meet contract requirements. The information in Volume 1 Factor 1 shall address your capability and experience to perform the project herein; your organization and specific personnel; your ability to schedule; quality control; safety. Each question should be covered in sufficient detail to clearly address all required information.

3.4.5 Offerors are strongly encouraged to review the evaluation information located in the solicitation as they complete their Volume 1 Factor 1 and Factor 2. Each question should be covered in sufficient detail to clearly address all required information. Answer questions in order presented. There is an overall technical proposal page limit listed in Paragraph 3.3. It is required to state the question then give the answer. In the event you reference another document or part of the proposal you must be clear as to where the information can be found to answer the question(s).

Such statements as see Company Profile or see Safety Plan are not acceptable. You must indicate on what page of the proposal the answer can be found in the referenced document. Failure to do so may make your proposal non-compliant. The Project Management data is obtained for the purpose of evaluating technical capability in performance of this project. The offeror is required to provide required information to show experience and capability to manage multiple disciplined projects.

3.4.6 Volume 1 Technical: Organization and Requirements

3.4.6.1 Subfactor 1. Experience

1A. In a table, list up to five projects, similar in size and scope to this requirement, where the proposed team – defined as the Prime and/or First Tier subcontractor – served as a Prime Contractor in the past five (5) years. In the table, include project title, final or current contract value, customer name, and location. For each project, provide a completed Exhibit A.

3.4.6.2 Subfactor 2: Personnel and Organization

2A. The Government will evaluate the offeror’s submitted information concerning the provided names, duties, employment (firm or union hall), and levels of responsibility of key personnel to include the Owner, Project Manager, Site Superintendent(s), Quality Control Manager, Safety Manager, Infection Control Manager, and Sub-Contractors. Provide, as an attachment, an Organizational Chart showing the above graphically, indicating the lines of authority and hierarchy. Discuss the education, training, and experience in managing construction projects of these key personnel. (Resumés may be submitted if it provides this information).

2B. Provide a list of major subcontractors and their trades (at a minimum: Concrete, Plumbing, HVAC, Electrical, Communications, Earthwork, Utilities, and Structural Steel/Metal Fabrications) that you intend to use on this project. (There must be an Exhibit B, “Subcontractor Information and Consent Form” in the proposal for the named subcontractors or they will not be considered.) For each sub-contractor, tell us if you have worked together in the past. If yes, provide the name and customer contact information for example jobs. Multiple subcontractors may be named for the same discipline but are limited to a maximum of three (3) subcontractors per discipline.

3.4.6.3 Subfactor 3: Work Methods

3A. Explain in detail what portion of the construction work you will perform with your own forces. (See Exhibit C “Calculation of Self-performed Work”). Provide a list of the in-house trades that you employ. Provide the number (not names) of these employees and if they are full-time, part- time, union hall, etc. In addition, list the specific trade(s) for each individual listed. Note: An offeror who has the capability to perform both as a general contractor and self-perform a major element of construction, (i.e., electrical, HVAC, plumbing, carpentry, etc.) may be afforded additional consideration in the evaluation. You shall address your general self-performance capability here as well as demonstrate it in the calculations on the Exhibit(s) C. Do not include any pricing information or a copy of your Exhibit C in this subfactor.

3B. If you are using a partnership (prime-sub team relationship) rather than formal teaming arrangement (joint venture), explain the structure of the partnership or teaming arrangement, who the partners/team members are, and how the partnership works. Explain how decisions are made and how financial and contractual authority is distributed.

3C. If your company is located more than a one-hour drive from the Lebanon VA Medical Center, describe how your firm will overcome this distance barrier to staff and oversee this project. Closer locations and shorter response times are more favorable, but locations and response times must be effective, realistic, and verifiable. Please detail how your company would respond to short response times, for those companies within the one-hour drive, as well.

3D. Discuss how you will perform quality control and safety oversight on this construction project and how this shall be reported to Government officials. Include as a minimum, meetings, inspections, submittal reviews and correction of non-compliant work. (Note: A full Quality Control Plan shall be required if you are awarded a contract but is NOT required with the proposal).

3E. Discuss your Safety Program in general, and provide as a minimum, details on training, documentation, and your plan to ensure adherence to OSHA Standards. (Note: A full Safety Plan shall be required if you are awarded a contract but is NOT required with the proposal.). Discuss the steps you took to promote safety during construction during the past five (5) years. Provide a copy of your firm’s (and teaming partner if applicable) OSHA Establishment Search Results demonstrating the last three (3) years with no more than three (3) serious, one (1) repeat, or one (1) willful OSHA violation. Provide a copy of your firm’s team, to include both official JVs (if applicable), and any other prime/sub relationships/teams formed for this project, and EPA Facility Search Results identifying all EPA violation(s) in the past three years. Submit your current EMR rating in the form of a letter from your current insurance provider. EMR rating should be less than or equal to 1.0. If the number of OHSA violations, EPA violations, or the EMR rating exceeds the criteria listed, explain why.

3.4.6.4 Subfactor 4: Schedule

4A. Adequate scheduling processes are necessary to ensure completion and control of the project from beginning to the end of the project. Discuss your scheduling capabilities. Include such things as programs and staff to do scheduling. Submit a schedule for this project, based on the capabilities of your firm and your proposed sub-contractors. Demonstrate your plan to coordinate a multi-disciplined team to meet your schedule’s milestones and identify any unusual efficiencies in your schedule Include a critical path, all major milestones and starting and completion dates. Identify what actions you will take if you fall behind your schedule.

3.5 VOLUME 1 FACTOR 2, PAST PERFORMANCE INFORMATION.

3.5.1 PAST PERFORMANCE: Offerors shall submit a completed Exhibit A for any project they wish to be considered in the Past Performance evaluation.

3.5.2 Other Optional Past Performance Considerations: Offerors are encouraged to include in Volume 2 other relevant information that the Government may take into consideration in the evaluation process. The information, if provided, shall be limited to the period starting five (5) years prior to the solicitation release date.

3.5.3 Offerors are advised that the Government may use all data provided by the offeror in this volume and data obtained from other sources, including, but not limited to, Government–wide databases and personal business experience with the offeror in the development of performance confidence assessments. Past Performance information on contracts not listed by the offeror, or that of planned subcontractors, may also be evaluated. The Government may contact references provided by the offeror, as well as any other source it identifies, and information received may be used in the evaluation of the offeror’s Past Performance. While the Government may elect to consider data obtained from other sources, the burden of providing current, accurate and complete Past Performance information rests with the offeror.

3.5.4 Offerors shall send Exhibit E’s (Past Performance Questionnaire) to the contacts for the projects identified in 3.4.6.1 paragraph above, titled “Volume 1 Technical: Organization and Requirements”.

3.5.5 Past Performance References – REQUIRED – Offerors shall prepare and submit to prior client(s) of the five projects listed on your Exhibit A submission an Exhibit E package. This includes correspondence explaining the requirement to obtain an independent evaluation of prior contract performance, and the Past Performance Questionnaire for use in evaluating Past Performance.

3.5.6 Completed Performance Questionnaire may be emailed (preferred) or mailed to the Contract Specialist.

Email to: donald.kalivoda@va.gov Subject Line: Solicitation 36C24423R0005 Past Performance

All past performance questionnaires shall arrive no later than the closing date and time for receipt of proposal shown in Block 13(a) of the SF 1442. Offeror or subcontractor must not review the Past Performance Questionnaire prior to submission. They must be submitted by the client/evaluator directly to the Contracting Officer.

3.5.5 Offerors should follow-up and encourage references to get the questionnaires to the Contracting Officer in a timely manner. Do not include copies of the letters or questionnaires in the proposal.

3.5.6 Offerors lacking relevant Past Performance experience may submit information regarding predecessor companies, key personnel who have relevant experience or subcontractors that will perform major or critical aspects of the requirement if such information is relevant to this acquisition.

3.5.7 Such information shall, as a minimum, include: Name(s) of Predecessor Company/Subcontractor and/or Key Personnel and include: Complete Address and Point of Contact; Telephone, Fax Number, and email address; and a brief synopsis of the experience (a resume may be submitted for "Key Personnel") and relevancy to this project.

3.5.8 Other Optional Past Performance Considerations: Offerors are encouraged to include in Volume 2 other relevant information that the Government may take into consideration in the evaluation process. The information, if provided, shall be limited to the period starting five (5) years prior to the solicitation release date.

3.5.9 Offerors are advised that the Government may use all data provided by the offeror in this volume and data obtained from other sources, including, but not limited to, Government–wide databases and personal business experience with the offeror in the development of performance confidence assessments. Past Performance information on contracts not listed by the offeror, or that of planned subcontractors, may also be evaluated. The Government may contact references provided by the offeror, as well as any other source it identifies, and information received may be used in the evaluation of the offeror’s Past Performance. While the Government may elect to consider data obtained from other sources, the burden of providing current, accurate and complete Past Performance information rests with the offeror.

3.6 VOLUME 2, FACTOR 3 PRICE INFORMATION

3.6.1 Offerors shall provide all price information necessary to provide a meaningful basis for Government's analysis and evaluation of price for the project. The Government is not and does not intend to request certified pricing data. Offerors may be required, during the evaluation process to provided sufficient price information that will enable the Government to perform an accurate evaluation. If an offeror proposes an unusually low price, the offeror shall also provide rationale to justify the price. Detailed requirements follow:

3.6.2 Offer – Complete in its entirety the “Offeror” portion of the Standard Form (SF) 1442. An official having the authority to contractually bind your company must sign the SF 1442 in accordance with FAR 4.102. One copy of the SF 1442 is required to have an original signature.

3.6.3 Exhibit C – Include exhibit C, Calculation of Self Performed Work, in Volume 2

3.6.3.1 Include Signed VAAR Clause 852.219-75, VA Notice of Limitations on Subcontracting – Certificate of Compliance for Services and Construction.

3.6.4 Discounts: Prompt payment discounts will not be considered in the evaluation of offers.

3.6.5 In the event a minor clerical error has occurred, then the offeror may be given an opportunity to correct the minor error within the constraints of the “clarifications” process or the Contracting Officer determines discussions are required.

4. PROPOSAL EVALUATION:

4.1 To arrive at a Best Value decision, the Source Selection Authority, using the SSEB documentation will integrate the evaluation of Technical, Past Performance, and Price. Technical and Past Performance are of equal weight, and when combined, are significantly more important than Price. While the Government and the SSA will strive for maximum objectivity, the evaluation process, by its nature, is subjective and therefore, professional judgment is implicit throughout the entire evaluation process.

4.1.1 Offeror may, at the discretion of the Government, be asked to provide information for clarification purposes regarding their proposals. Requests for such clarification information do not constitute discussions.

4.1.2 The offeror shall be held responsible for the validity of all information supplied in his/her proposal, including that provided by potential subcontractors. Should subsequent investigation disclose that the fact and conditions were not as stated, the proposal may be rejected.

4.4.6 Volume I Technical

The technical factor is comprised of the 4 subfactors below. Each subfactor will receive an adjectival rating. All subfactors are equal.

4.4.6.1 Subfactor 1, Experience: The Government will evaluate the offeror’s narrative and answers concerning the proposed team – defined as the Prime and/or First Tier subcontractor(s) - experience in managing construction projects similar to the proposed project in size, complexity, and type. The Government will evaluate the offerors and their team’s experience with relevant projects. Each project that the contractor submits for this factor will be individually evaluated for relevancy as Relevant, Somewhat Relevant or Not Relevant and shall contribute to the overall Experience rating. More relevant and more recent experience will rate higher than less relevant and less recent experience. Significant consideration will be given to projects where team members served in the same role (i.e., Prime, subcontractor) as they will be fulfilling in the current project. Contractors that do not, have relevant experience to meet the solicitation’s minimum requirements may be eliminated from consideration. The relevancy ratings will be used with the information provided in Exhibit A, in order to create an overall Experience rating.

4.4.6.2 Subfactor 2, Personnel and Organization:

The government will evaluate the proposed team to ensure the primes and/or subs are capable of performing the work detailed in the SOW. This will include each firm’s overall organization as well as individual’s qualifications to perform the work. Contractors and their staff that demonstrate successful prior experience working together with their proposed subcontractors will be rated more favorably than contractors that are unable to demonstrate prior experience working with their proposed subcontractors.

4.4.6.3 Subfactor 3, Work Methods:

The Government will evaluate the offeror concerning their work methods to perform this construction project. This will include the proportion of in-housework, travel distance, safety, and quality control. Contractors with higher proportions of in-housework, shorter travel distances, safer records and stronger quality control programs will be rated more favorably.

4.4.6.4: Subfactor 4: Schedule

The Government will evaluate the offeror concerning their capability to schedule this construction project. This will include each firm’s and individual’s qualifications to generate a schedule and their proposed schedule, to include the critical path and float, and proposed outcomes.

4.5 Volume I, Past Performance

The Government will evaluate the offeror's past performance to determine the level of confidence that the proposed team – defined as Prime and/or First Tier subcontractor(s) - will successfully perform the current requirement. As part of this evaluation, VA will consider the relevancy of the projects submitted, to include the size and scope. Significant consideration will be given to prior projects conducted within fifty (50) miles of the Lebanon VA. The Government may evaluate present and past performance information by using data independently obtained from other Government or commercial sources, including, but not limited to: Government databases; personal business experience with the offeror; and information provided in the Offeror’s Past Performance Relevancy Questionnaire (Exhibit A); Subcontractor Information (Exhibit B); Past Performance Evaluation Questionnaires, (Exhibit E) completed by the offeror’s references. Past Performance information on contracts not listed by the offeror, or that of planned subcontractors, may also be evaluated.

The Government may contact references and contact parties other than those identified by the offeror, and information received may be used in the evaluation of the offeror’s Past Performance. The evaluation may take into account Past Performance information regarding predecessor companies, key personnel who have relevant experience, or subcontractors that will perform major or critical aspects of the requirement when such information is relevant to this acquisition. If multiple subcontractors are provided for the same discipline, the government will use the lowest rated subcontractor in the evaluation. The Government reserves the right to obtain and evaluate Past Performance information from any source it deems appropriate. The following ratings will be used to define the past performance risk:

4.5.1 The Past Performance proposal evaluation will consider such things as business practices, customer relationship, and ability to successfully perform as proposed and other considerations considering currency, relevancy, sources, context, and trends. Past Performance includes current on-going (present) performance.

4.5.2 The Government will conduct a performance risk assessment based upon the Past Performance of the proposed team as it relates to the probability of successful accomplishment of the work required by the solicitation. Ratings will consider the offeror's Past Performance considering currency, relevancy, sources, context, and trends, using descriptive adjectives that most accurately define the offeror's performance risk considering all potential evaluation criteria identified in this factor. Relevance will be considered in the overall Past Performance rating. Ratings will consider the offeror's Past Performance considering currency, relevancy, sources, context, corrective actions taken and trends. An adjectival rating for past performance will be assigned based on the confidence of success on this project, based on recency and relevancy of projects submitted, CPARS evaluations, and personal knowledge.

4.5.3 The evaluation may take into account Past Performance information regarding predecessor companies or key personnel who have relevant experience that will perform major or critical aspects of the requirement when such information is relevant to this acquisition.

To conduct the performance risk assessment, the Government may use data provided by the offeror, and data obtained from other sources. The Government may: evaluate present and past performance information by using data independently obtained from other Government or commercial sources, including, but not limited to Government databases; rely upon personal business experience with the offeror; and use the information provided in the Offeror’s Past Performance Relevancy Questionnaires, (Exhibit A) and through Past Performance Evaluation Questionnaires, (Exhibit E) completed by the offeror’s references. Past Performance information on contracts not listed by the offeror, or that of planned subcontractors, may also be evaluated. The Government may contact references and contact parties other than those identified by the offeror, and information received may be used in the evaluation of the offeror’s Past Performance. While the Government may elect to consider data obtained from other sources, the burden of providing current, accurate and complete Past Performance information rests with the offeror. The Government reserves the right to obtain and evaluate Past Performance information from any source it deems appropriate.

4.5.4 Currency, Relevancy: The Government will consider the currency, relevancy and trends of the performance information while conducting its performance evaluation. Exhibit A may be used for this purpose.

4.5.4.1 For the purpose of this solicitation, currency is performance occurring within the last five years through the solicitation release date. Within this period, performance occurring later in the period may have greater significance than work occurring earlier in the period. For example, performance information for work occurring during 2022 may have greater importance than performance information for work occurring during 2018.

4.5.4.2 In assessing relevancy, the Government may evaluate the references for similarity of the construction methods to the scope of this solicitation, (multi-discipline or specialized area), scope/type of contracts/projects, price magnitude of projects as it relates to price, area of consideration, client type and location of work performed as it relates to the location(s) of work to be performed under this contract.

4.5.4.3 In accordance with FAR 15.306(a) (2), if award will be made without conducting discussions, offerors may be given the opportunity to clarify certain aspects of their proposals, e.g., the relevance of an offeror's Past Performance information and adverse Past Performance information to which the offeror has not previously had an opportunity to respond, or to resolve minor clerical errors.

4.5.5 NON-PRICE EVALUATION FACTOR RATING: The Government will rate an offeror's non-price proposal, with an overall rating, that combines the Past Performance and Technical Performance evaluations.

4.6 PRICE EVALUATION: The purpose of the Price evaluation is to provide an assessment of the reasonableness of the proposed price in relation to the solicitation requirements. Proposals will be evaluated in the following manner.

4.6.1 Proposal Price Schedule of Values with a breakdown identifying major functional areas identified in Exhibit C.

4.6.4 Prompt payment discounts will not be considered in the evaluation of offers.

4.6.5 Those proposals evaluated as not satisfying the entire price criteria may be eliminated from consideration for award unless the Contracting Officer determines otherwise.

4.6.6 In the event minor clerical error has occurred, then the offeror may be given an opportunity to correct the minor error within the constraints of the "clarifications" process or the Contracting Officer determines discussions are required.

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52.211-6 -- Brand Name or Equal (Aug 1999)

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