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36C25919R0022

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3. DATE ISSUED

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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.

9. FOR INFORMATION

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 _____________________________).

YES

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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.

d.

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

36C25919R0022 X 36C25919R0022 660-18-242 36C259 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office

NCO 19

6162 South Willow Drive, Suite 300 Greenwood Village CO 80111 Donna.gillette@va.gov

Donna Gillette 303-712-5768 This is a TWO-PHASE DESIGN-BUILD ACQUISITION - All qualified offerors may submit for Phase I. After PHASE I evaluation, selected PHASE II offerors will be notified with instructions for PHASE II submission.

Description: The overall scope of work includes all labor, materials, equipment, supervision and tools necessary to perform a 2-step design build project for the project Replace Critical Power UPS and PDU's located at 500 Foothill Drive, Salt Lake City, Utah 84148.

The NAICS code is 238210 - Small Business size standard is $15M.

In accordance with P.L. 109-461, this acquisition is 100% set aside for Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses concerns. See VAAR 852.219-10, Notice of Total Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business Set-Aside of this solicitation for information in regards to requirements in order to be considered. Offerors must be both VISIBLE and VERIFIED by the Department of Veterans Affairs Center for Verifications Evaluation (CVE) prior to contract award.

Failure to be both VERIFIED by CVE and VISIBLE on VetBiz prior to contract award will result in the offerors proposal being deemed non-compliant. All offerors are urged to contact the CVE and submit the aforementioned required documents to obtain CVE verification of their SDVOSB status if they have not already done so.

In accordance with FAR 52.204-7, System for Award Management (SAM), Prospective contractors shall be registered in the SAM database prior to award of a contract or agreement.

All questions in relation to this solicitation must be submitted in writing via e-mail to donna.gillette@va.gov and received no later than December 20, 2018 at 1:00 P.M. Mountain Standard Time (MST), to permit adequate time for the Government to reply to inquiries.

Instructions, Conditions, and Notices to Offerors. All submitted proposals must be received in email by the closing date and time. This solicitation closes January 4, 2019 at 1:00P.M. MST. The time and date set forth is for receipt of proposals for Phase I only. Phase II Request For Proposal will be issued only to the successful offerors determined to be the most highly qualified from Phase I. Proposals shall be submitted via e-mail in accordance with Part I/Section B, to be considered for this project. Proposals received in any other format will result in the offeror's proposal not receiving further consideration.

A hard copy bid bond must be received at the address listed in block 7 prior to the closing date and time.

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14. NAME AND ADDRESS OF OFFEROR

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.

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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

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25. OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION PURSUANT TO

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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

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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

36C259 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office

NCO 19

6162 South Willow Drive, Suite 300 Greenwood Village CO 80111 Department of Veterans Affairs Financial Service Center PO Box 149971 Austin TX 78714-9971

Table of Contents

A.3 STATEMENT OF WORK

Scope of Work Replace Critical Power UPS and PDUs #660-18-242

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) intends to contract with a Contractor for all A/E and Construction Services The George E. Wahlen Veterans Affairs Medical Center (VAMC) is seeking a Design-Build (DB) Contractor for Architect-Engineer Design (A/E) and Construction Services necessary for the project described. Contractor will furnish all necessary design-build services to include site investigation, preparation of phased drawing submittals (professionally stamped), construction period services, commissioning in accordance with VA Master Construction Specifications, testing / special inspections in accordance with VA Master Construction Specifications. Contractor will provide all equipment, labor, materials, tools, and supervision to perform a Two-Step Design-Build construction project located at 500 Foothill Drive, Salt Lake City, UT 84148 on the George E. Wahlen Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center campus.

The drawings shall be designed to most recently released building and NFPA codes. VA design criteria appropriate must be adhered to and is located at: https://www.cfm.va.gov/til/. Construction must adhere to all VA Master Construction Specifications located at same website. Please take special note of following excerpt from Section 01 35 26 Safety Requirements, of the VA Master Construction Specifications. Per Section 1.7 (A) “The Prime Contractor shall designate a minimum of one Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO) to administer the contractor’s safety program and government-accepted Accident Prevention Plan. Each subcontractor shall designate a minimum of one Competent Person (CP) in compliance with 29 CFR 1926.20 (b)(2) that will be identified as a CP to administer their individual safety programs. Also, per Section 1.7 (D): The SSHO or an equally-qualified designated representative/alternative will maintain a presence on the site during construction operations in accordance with FAR Clause 52.236-6: Superintendence by the Contractor. CPs will maintain presence during their construction activities in accordance with above mentioned clause. A listing of the designated SSHO and all known CPs shall be submitted prior to the start of work as part of the APP with the training documentation and/or AHA as listed in Section 1.8 of the 01 35 26 VA Master Construction Specifications Safety Requirements.

To comply with above, please do NOT bid for same SSHO that would or would potentially cover multiple projects on the campus.

Design/Code verification of following:

· Remove Existing UPS system in Building 1 Room GD04 and install a new 480 volt / 550 kVA UPS system with a power Xpert Gateway Card and ISBM that is compatible with the current system. Upgrade the line and load circuits for the increased amperage of the new system. Install a new 480 / 277-volt 800-amp 4 breaker bypass panel. Maintenance Bypass/Isolation switching devices with mechanically actuated contact mechanism arrange to route the flow of power to the load around the rectifier-charger, inverter, and static bypass transfer switch. Switch shall be electrically and mechanically interlocked to prevent interrupting power to the load when switching to bypass mode. Switch shall electrically isolate other UPS components to permit safe switching. New UPS system will have a minimum of 23 minutes of battery runtime at 500kVA and shall include controls and indications that are compatible with existing control system.

· Install new 225 Amp feeder circuit for new Remote Power Panel (RPP) and repair existing RPP in the main server room located in Building 1 room GD13. The new Remote Power Panel (RPP) will require a dedicated 225 Amp circuit from Panel MDP which is fed from the existing UPS. RPP will require all input main Lug, Panelboards, Branch breakers, Local Display and see-thru plexiglass door panel be compatible with existing RPP unit. Existing RPP unit does supply power to equipment that services other organizations across the country so scheduled outages will require notification to all parties effected.

· The project scope will include generating a short-circuit study of the redesigned UPS distribution system and all electrical equipment downstream from the UPS distribution system. The short-circuit study shall be done in SKM Power tools in the latest version and provide updated Arc flash label for all equipment.

· The DB contractor shall provide all required field investigation services including but not limited to existing UPS, switchgear, panelboards, transformers, and ATS associated with this project.

· Core hours for construction shall be 7:30 AM through 5:00 PM. Phasing of the construction will be necessary to reduce periods of disruption to the best extent possible and avoid disruption of patient care. After hours work will be required on the project to avoid disruption to direct patient care activities. Power outages will be scheduled and will be limited to weekends or after hours. Power outages projected to last longer than four hours, contractor will supply temporary power to effected equipment.

· Contractor shall provide commissioning agent in accordance with VA specifications on Commissioning to commission the new systems. and perform all tests and inspections.

· Provide schedules, accurate schematics, and any training needed to operate or maintain the new UPS and RPP.

Existing Site Conditions: It is recommended that a site walk be performed before construction. The work is located at the VA medical Center campus in Salt Lake Utah. The expectation of the VA is no asbestos abatement should be necessary for this project; however, this assumption is to be validated by the Contractor through site investigation prior construction Period of Performance is 180 days from Notice to Proceed

A.4 BID SCHEDULE

The government's payment for the items listed in the pricing schedule shall constitute full compensation to the contractor for furnishing all plant, labor, tools, parts, equipment, appliances, transportation, parking, materials and incidentals needed to perform all operations required to complete the work in conformity, and if applicable with any and all drawings and specifications for VA Project 660-18-242: Replace Critical UPS and PDU’s 2-Step Design Build Services project at the SLC VAMC. The contractor shall include prices for all items listed in the pricing schedule and include all costs associated for work in the specifications, whether or not specifically listed in the pricing schedule. Work will be accomplished at the SLC VAMC at 500 Foothill Dr., SLC, UT 84148.

Firm Fixed Price Lump Sum amount

Provide all work as described by attached plans, specifications, and Wage Determinations for Veterans Administration project for VA Project 660-18-242: Replace Critical UPS and PDU’s 2-Step Design Build Services project at the SLC VAMC as described in the attached scope of work. Price includes all costs for construction. Cost shall include but not be limited to direct and indirect costs including profit, overhead, general and administration, insurance, labor, bonds, taxes, necessary for 100% completion of the project as indicated in the attached SOW. The construction performance period is 180 calendar days from receipt of notice to proceed.

Grand Total

CLIN – contract line item Qty- quantity **NOTE: Assumptions to the scope of work shall not be considered.

INFORMATION REGARDING BIDDING MATERIAL, BID GUARANTEE AND BONDS

PART I - INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS AND NOTICES TO OFFERORS

PART I/SECTION A – REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL

I.1A JOINT VENTURES

If submitting an offer as a joint venture as defined by P.L. 109-461 AND Department of Veterans Affairs I.L. 049-06-4, http://www.vetbiz.gov/library/jtventure.pdf, an offeror must provide a copy of the joint venture agreement specific to the project that is consistent with the percentage of required work and net proceed. Additionally, the offeror must provide a breakdown of labor of that which is to be performed by the SDVOSB firm and that which is performed by the small business joint venture firm and that which is sub-contracted. All Joint Ventures will be required to be registered, verified and visible as an entity in VETBIZ prior to award.

I.2A SELECTION PROCEDURES

This acquisition will utilize the two-phase design-build selection procedures in accordance with FAR 36.301. Phase I shall include the scope of work, evaluation factors as stated in FAR 36.303-1, Phase II evaluation criteria. A maximum number of five (5) offerors will proceed to Phase II. Once the Contracting Officer selects the most highly qualified offerors, they will be asked to submit Phase II proposals. Phase II of the solicitation shall be prepared in accordance with FAR Part 15, with evaluation criteria developed in accordance with FAR 15.304. The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation is determined by the Source Selection Authority to provide the best overall value to the Government. It is the intent of the Government to award without discussions; however, the Government reserves the right to have discussions if such are needed.

I.3A PRE-PROPOSAL SITE VISIT

A pre-proposal site visit will be conducted in Phase II. The most highly rated firms selected to proceed to Phase II will be invited to attend the pre-proposal site visit. The Contracting Officer will establish the date and time and notify Phase II offerors in writing. See FAR Clause 52.236-3, Site Investigation and Conditions Affecting the Work, and FAR Provision 52.236-27, Site Visit (Construction) of this solicitation.

I.4A SELECTION CRITERIA

General: Phase I proposals will be evaluated to determine the most highly qualified offerors to advance to Phase II. Phase II Proposals will be evaluated and award will be made on the basis of both price and technical considerations most advantageous to the Government per FAR Part 15.101(a), Tradeoff Process. 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.

For Phase 1, Factors 1-4 will be evaluated and are listed in descending order of importance. Factor 1— Experience and Factor 2—Safety will be rated on an acceptable or unacceptable basis. An unacceptable rating on Factor 1 and/or Factor 2 will result in the offeror not progressing to Phase II.

Offerors who are selected to move on to Phase II will be requested to submit a Phase II proposal. Factors 5-7 will be evaluated in Phase II and are listed in descending order of importance. The combined non-cost/price factors are significantly more important than price.

Phase I:

Factor 1 – Experience Factor 2 – Safety Factor 3 – Past Performance Factor 4 – Technical Approach

Phase II:

Factor 5 – Technical Solution Factor 6 – Schedule Factor 7 – Price

Factors 1 and 2 will be evaluated on an acceptable or unacceptable basis. An unacceptable rating on either Factor 1 or 2 will result in the offerors proposal being eliminated from further evaluation and ineligible for award. Acceptable and unacceptable ratings are defined below:

Definitions

For Factor 3 (Past Performance Evaluation) Past Performance shall be evaluated when using the two-phase design-build process in accordance with FAR 36.303-1. For Factor 3, based on the evaluation of all recent and relevant past performance for an offeror, an overall performance confidence rating shall be assigned. The performance confidence ratings are defined below:

Definitions

For Factors 4, 5 and 6, based on the evaluation of the information provided in the construction schedule, an overall adjectival rating will be assigned. The adjectival ratings are defined below:

Definitions

A strength, weakness, or deficiency used to evaluate offerors’ proposal for each of the non-price factors are as defined below.

Definitions

Phase I Factor 1 – Experience:

(a) Solicitation Submittal Requirements:

The Offeror shall submit the following information:

1. Design/ Build Experience:

Submit a minimum of one (1) and a maximum of three (3) design/build construction projects for the offeror that best demonstrates your experience on relevant projects that are similar in size, scope, and complexity to the RFP. The offeror shall have relevant design/build experience as a prime construction contractor managing multiple subcontractors as well as an Architect/Engineering firm (A/E) as a subcontractor. For purposes of this evaluation, a relevant project is further defined as a contract that was awarded as a design/build consisting of installing a commercial power distribution system. Project(s) shall have a minimum value of $500,000 and shall have been completed, including all options, within the past five (5) years of the date of issuance of this RFP.

A project is defined as a design/build project performed under a single task order or contract. For multiple award and indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity type contracts, the contract shall not be submitted as a project; rather, offerors shall submit the work performed under a task order as a project.

The attached Construction & Design Experience Project Data Sheet (Attachment D) is MANDATORY and SHALL be used to submit project information. If the same project is being used to demonstrate construction and design experience, submit separate Project Data Sheets for construction and design. Except as specifically requested, the Government will not consider information submitted in addition to this form. Individual blocks on this form may be expanded; however, total length for each project data sheet shall not exceed one (1) double-sided page (or two (2) single-sided pages).

For all submitted projects, the description of the project shall clearly describe the scope of work performed and the relevancy to the project requirements of this RFP (e.g.: unique features, area, design/build methods). In addition, the description should also address any sustainable features for the project, including specific descriptions of those features. Provide applicable documentation on projects that were validated and/or certified through U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) or the equivalent organization or process.

If the offeror is a Joint Venture (JV), relevant project experience should be submitted for projects completed by the Joint Venture entity. If the Joint Venture does not have shared experience, projects shall be submitted for each Joint Venture partner. Offerors who fail to submit experience for all Joint Venture partners may be rated lower. Offerors are still limited to a total of three (3) projects combined.

The offeror may utilize experience of a subcontractor that will perform major or critical aspects of the requirement to demonstrate construction experience under this evaluation factor. The Offer must provide a letter of commitment and an explanation of the involvement that the subcontractor will have in performance of this contract.

1. Design Experience

Submit a minimum of one (1) and a maximum of three (3) design projects for the A/E firm that will be used for this project that best demonstrates design experience on relevant projects that are similar in size, scope, and complexity to the RFP. For purposes of this evaluation, a relevant project is further defined as installing a commercial power distribution system. Project(s) shall have a minimum “construction” value of $500,000 and shall have been completed, including all options, within the past five years of issuance of the RFP.

For design-build projects, the design portion of the contract shall have been completed within the past five (5) years of the date of issuance of this RFP.

A project is defined as a complete design effort performed under a single task order or contract/subcontract. For multiple award and indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity type contracts, the contract shall not be submitted as a project; rather, offerors shall submit the work performed under a task order as a project.

The attached Construction & Design Experience Project Data Sheet (Attachment D) is MANDATORY and SHALL be used to submit project information. If the same project is being used to demonstrate construction and design experience, submit separate Project Data Sheets for construction and design. Except as specifically requested, the Government will not consider information submitted in addition to this form. Individual blocks on this form may be expanded; however, total length for each project data sheet shall not exceed one (1) double-sided page (or two (2) single-sided pages).

For all submitted projects, the description of the project shall clearly describe the scope of work performed and the relevancy to the project requirements of this RFP (e.g. unique features, area, construction methods).

The offeror may utilize experience of a design subcontractor to demonstrate design experience under this evaluation factor. The Offer must provide a supporting joint venture agreement, partnership agreement, teaming agreement, or letter of commitment and an explanation of the involvement for the design subcontractor.

(b) Basis of Evaluation:

To be considered acceptable for this factor, the offeror must demonstrate construction experience as a prime construction contractor managing multiple subcontractors on a minimum of one (1) design/build project for installing a commercial power distribution system with a minimum value of $500,000.00. Additionally, the offeror must demonstrate design experience for the A/E being indicated on the team as a subcontractor on a minimum of one (1) project for installing a commercial power distribution system with a minimum construction value of $500,000.00 and shall have been completed, including all options, within the past five years of issuance of the RFP.

Factor 2 – Safety

(a) Solicitation Submittal Requirements:

The Offeror shall submit the following information: (For a partnership or joint venture, the following submittal requirements are required for each Contractor who is part of the partnership or joint venture. EMR shall not be submitted for subcontractors.)

1. OSHA or EPA Violation(s):

Offerors shall provide a letter affirming that the offeror has no more than three serious, or one repeat, or one willful OSHA or EPA violation(s) in the past 3 years. Additionally, the offeror may provide OSHA Form 300A, Summary of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses to further substantiate this information.

(2) Experience Modification Rate (EMR):

Offerors shall provide documentation to show that the offeror has an Experience Modification Rate (EMR) of equal to or less than 1.0.

(b) Basis of Evaluation: The Government will evaluate the documentation to ensure that the contractor has no more than three serious, or one repeat, or one willful OSHA or EPA violations(s) in the past three years; and must have an Experience Modification Rate (EMR) of equal to or less than 1.0.

NOTE: Failure to submit the OSHA or EPA violation documentation and EMR will result in the proposal being considered deficient and an overall rating of unacceptable will be assigned.

Factor 3 – Past Performance:

(a) Solicitation Submittal Requirements:

If a completed Construction Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS) evaluation is available, it shall be submitted with the proposal for each project included in Factor 3 for design/build experience. If a completed Architect-Engineer (A-E) CPARS evaluation is available, it shall be submitted with the proposal for each project included in Factor 3 for design experience. If there is not a completed CPARS for either construction or A-E evaluation then submit Past Performance Questionnaires (Attachment C) for each project included in Factor 3 for both Construction Experience and Design Experience. The offeror should provide completed Past Performance Questionnaires (PPQ) in the proposal. Offerors shall not incorporate by reference into their proposal PPQs previously submitted for other RFPs. However, this does not preclude the Government from utilizing previously submitted PPQ information in the past performance evaluation. If the offeror is unable to obtain a completed PPQ from a client for a project(s) before proposal closing date, the offeror shall complete and submit with the proposal the first page of the PPQ, which will provide contract and client information for the respective project(s). The Government may make reasonable attempts to contact the client noted for that project(s) to obtain the PPQ information. However, offerors should follow-up with clients/references to help ensure timely submittal of questionnaires. If the client requests, questionnaires may be submitted directly to the Government’s point of contact, Donna Gillette, donna.gillette@va.gov.

Offerors may provide any information on problems encountered and the corrective actions taken on projects submitted under Factor 1 – Experience. Offerors may also address any adverse past performance issues. Explanations shall not exceed two (2) double-sided pages (or four (4) single-sided pages) in total.

The Government reserves the right to contact references for verification or additional information. The Government’s inability to contact any of the offeror’s references or the references unwillingness to provide the information requested may affect the Government’s evaluation of this factor.

Performance award or additional information submitted will not be considered.

(b) Basis of Evaluation:

This evaluation focuses on how well the offeror performed on the relevant projects submitted under Factor 1 – Experience and past performance on other projects currently documented in known sources. In addition to the above, the Government reserves the right to obtain information for use in the evaluation of past performance from all sources including sources outside of the Government. Other sources may include, but are not limited to, past performance information retrieved through the Past Performance Information Retrieval System (PPIRS) using all CAGE/DUNS numbers of Contractors who are part of a partnership or joint venture identified in the offeror’s proposal, inquiries of owner representative(s), Federal Awardee Performance and Integrity Information System (FAPIIS), Electronic Subcontract Reporting System (eSRS), and any other known sources not provided by the offeror.

The Government will consider the currency and relevance of the information, the source of the information, context of the data, and general trends in the Contractor’s performance. This evaluation is separate and distinct from the Contracting Officer’s responsibility determination. The assessment of the offeror’s past performance will be used as a means of evaluating the offeror’s probability to successfully meet the requirements of the RFP.

Offerors lacking relevant past performance history will not be evaluated favorably or unfavorably in past performance and will receive an Unknown Confidence rating.

Factor 4 – Technical Approach:

(a) Solicitation Submittal Requirements:

Provide a brief narrative (page limitation: one page (in 12-point Times New Roman font) for brief narrative) describing the offeror’s method to manage the project to achieve design and construction design objectives as described in the RFP. If the page limits are exceeded, the pages more than the limit will not be read or considered. Include at minimum all aspects covered in the scope of work. The following shall be included in the narrative:

1. Design Approach: Describe the techniques and methods for an efficient, effective design and;

The basis of evaluation will include the offeror’s proposed technical approach for this design-build project as defined in the solicitation submittal requirements. The assessment of the offeror’s method to manage the project shall be used as a means of evaluating the offeror’s ability to successfully meet the requirements of the solicitation.

Factor 5 – Technical Solution

(a) Solicitation Submittal Requirements:

Provide a narrative describing the technical solution to the project that meets the requirements of the RFP. Include the following:

· Describe your team approach to designing and installing a commercial power distribution system.

· Describe your ability to analyze existing site conditions.

· Describe your approach to site security that ensures safe environment is maintained for adjacent patient occupants as indicated on Scope of Work.

Narrative shall not exceed three (3) double-sided pages (or six (6) single-sided pages). Up to three (3) conceptual drawings may be provided to supplement the narrative.

(b) Basis of Evaluation:

The Government will evaluate the narrative and conceptual drawings (if included) considering the extent to which the offeror demonstrates a clear understanding of the architectural and engineering requirements of the project. The Government will evaluate the offeror's technical solution to determine adherence to the technical requirements of the RFP.

Factor 6 – Schedule

(a) Solicitation Submittal Requirements:

(1) The progress schedule will be in a time-scaled bar graph format. The horizontal axis will be scaled for time beginning with the Notice to Proceed and concluding with contract completion. The vertical axis will show the milestones and major portions of the contract work. All schedule items will show a start date and a completion date. The detailed schedule, will indicate specific tasks with dates for each step of the process including:

1. Design Period: The design period sub periods (i.e., first and second reviews, other meetings, internal quality assurance/quality control plan reviews, etc.).

1. Construction Period: Mobilization; Demolition method and sequencing; plans to avoid utility outages; submittals and material delivery; generator relocation etc.

1. General Project Delivery Schedule and Narrative - Show relationships between construction document development/completion (including required review activities) and construction activities.

d. Schedule shall indicate all elements of the design and construction timeline, from notice to proceed (NTP) (to establish a common baseline among all offerors, assume NTP date of January 24, 2019) to contract completion, including but not limited to preconstruction meetings and submittals, design and design phase approvals, utilities, demolition, material lead times, utility installations, testing/adjusting/balancing, construction and post-construction submittals, close-out. Use period of performance listed on the solicitation.

(2) The offeror shall specify how much allowance has been made for severe weather in the schedule, the days of the week and the hours of construction operations during each phase of the work, and the percentage of contract completion that will be achieved at the end of each month of the contract.

(3) Short Schedules - The offeror will provide a written commitment as to the time frame (number of days after receipt of the notice to proceed) within which the offeror will guarantee completion. The maximum anticipated completion of this project (including design and construction of the entire project) is indicated in the SOW. Shorter schedules (must include required Government review times), if obtainable, will receive more favorable evaluation. The offeror’s schedule will establish the contract completion date and will be incorporated into the award.

(b) Basis of Evaluation:

The basis of evaluation will include the bar graph detailed schedule considering the extent to which the offeror demonstrates a clear understanding of the architectural and engineering requirements for the construction period and general project delivery. The Government will evaluate the likelihood that the work will be performed in accordance with the stated schedule given the technical requirements of the RFP.

Factor 7 – Price

(a) Solicitation Submittal Requirements:

The offeror is required to prepare and submit the following price documents in a SEPARATE FILE

(b) Basis of Evaluation:

Price will be evaluated based on its reasonableness, and acceptability to the Government subject to availability of funds. Pricing shall be entered onto the Offer Schedule located within the SF1442. Analysis will be performed using one or more of the below techniques to ensure a fair and reasonable price:

1. Comparison of proposed prices received in response to the RFP.

1. Comparison of proposed prices with the Independent Government Cost Estimate.

1. Comparison of proposed prices with available historical information.

1. Comparison of market survey results.

END OF SECTION

PART I/SECTION B - INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS AND NOTICES TO OFFERORS

I.1B MAGNITUDE OF PROJECT: Between $500,000.00 AND $1,000,000.00 I.2B GENDER: Wherever the masculine gender is used in this solicitation and contract documents, it shall be considered to include both masculine and feminine.

I.3B METRIC PRODUCTS:

Products manufactured to metric dimensions will be considered on an equal basis with those manufactured using inch-pound units, providing they fall within the tolerance specified using conversion tables contained in the latest revision of Federal Standard No. 376, and all other requirements of this document are met.

If a product is manufactured to metric dimensions and those dimensions exceed the tolerance specified in the inch-pound units, a request should be made to the Contracting Officer to determine if the product is acceptable. The Contracting Officer, in concert with the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR), will accept or reject the product.

I.4B REQUESTS FOR INFORMATION:

All requests for information must be submitted in writing to the Contracting Officer for action no later than the date shown in Block 10 of the Standard Form 1442, Solicitation, Offer and Award.

I.5B PROPOSAL REQUIREMENTS

General – Phase I and Phase II proposals shall be submitted in response to this solicitation. Phase I will be evaluated for technical qualifications only. Phase II proposals shall be based on solicitation documents issued to the Phase I offerors determined to be the most highly qualified. The due date, time, and submission address of Phase II proposals will be given within the Phase II solicitation. Phase II evaluation will request technical and price proposals.

PHASE I – TECHNICAL PROPOSAL SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

The Phase I proposal shall address the evaluation factors 1-4. Pay close attention to page limitations set within the technical factors as submission beyond the limit will not be accepted. Offeror is required to submit proposal via email to donna.gillette@va.gov and ensure it is clearly marked “PHASE I TECHNICAL PROPOSAL”. Evaluation will be based, in order of importance as stated in Section I.4A, “Selection Criteria”. The Phase I proposal shall not exceed five (5) MBs. A proposal exceeding the 5MB restriction will be rejected and excluded from evaluation.

PHASE II – TECHNICAL AND PRICE SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS - FOR SUCCESSFUL OFFERORS FROM PHASE I ONLY The Phase II proposal shall address the evaluation factors 5-7. Pay close attention to page limitations set within the technical and price factors as submission beyond the limit will not be accepted. Offeror is required to submit proposal via email to donna.gillette@va.gov and ensure it is clearly marked “PHASE II TECHNICAL AND PRICE PROPOSAL”. Evaluation will be based, in order of importance as stated in Section I.4A, “Selection Criteria”. The Phase II proposal shall not exceed five (5) MBs. A proposal exceeding the 5MB restriction will be rejected and excluded from evaluation.

The proposal, in its entirety, shall not exceed two emails (one email for Phase I and one email for Phase II (to those successful offerors from Phase I only) of 5MB each. Failure to follow the submission instructions will result in an offeror’s proposal being rejected and excluded from evaluation.

An original Bid Bond, in the amount of twenty (20%) percent (but not to exceed $3,000,000) of the bid price shall be mailed to the address listed below and be received at the address no later than the closing date and time for Phase II. Failure to furnish the required bid guarantee in the proper form and amount, by the time set for opening, will require rejection of the bid in all cases except those listed in FAR 28.101-4, and may be cause for rejection even then. SEE FAR Provision 52.228-1, Bid Guarantee, of this Solicitation. Electronic copies of the proposals will be time/date stamped by Microsoft Outlook upon receipt of email. Further details on electronic submission are outlined below.

Phase I proposals shall be received by 1:00 P.M. Mountain Daylight Time on January 3, 2019. There will be no public opening of the proposals. Submit proposals to: donna.gillette@va.gov Submit bid bonds to:

Department Of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 19 Attn: Donna Gillette 6162 South Willow Drive, Suite 300 Greenwood Village, CO 80111

Offerors shall include all required Representations and Certifications and complete their registration in System for Award Management (SAM). See FAR 52.204-7 and 52.204-8, of this solicitation.

Important Notice: Apparent successful offerors must apply for and receive verification from the Department of Veterans Affairs Center for Verification and Evaluation (CVE) in accordance with 38 CFR Part 74 and VAAR 819.70 by submission of documentation of Veteran status, ownership and control sufficient to establish appropriate status, offerors must be both VISIBLE and VERIFIED by the Department of Veterans Affairs Center for Verification and Evaluation prior to contract award. Failure to be both VERIFIED by CVE and VISIBLE on VetBiz prior to contract award will result in the offeror’s proposal being deemed non-compliant. All offerors are urged to contact the CVE and submit the aforementioned required documents to obtain CVE verification of their SDVOSB status if they have not already done so.

I.6B PROPOSAL REVISIONS

If it is determined to be necessary, proposal revisions will be requested from the offers received. The Contracting Officer may identify those offerors, whose proposals are within the competitive range based upon the selection criteria identified in this solicitation. Negotiations may be conducted with those firms falling within the competitive range, after which proposal revisions may be requested. Offerors submitting proposal revisions will not be required to re-submit any documents which are unchanged from their proposals. They should provide necessary changes to individual paragraphs, as briefly as possible, together with the Table of Contents that clarifies where within the initial proposal the additional information and/or changed document would be placed. A new bid bond shall be submitted only if the final cost proposal revisions are greater than its initial cost proposal.

1.7B REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION OF OFFER

Unless paper offers are specifically authorized in an individual solicitation, all responses to solicitations must be submitted electronically as described below. Responses submitted in a paper form are unacceptable. Failure to comply with this requirement may jeopardize the possibility of receiving an award for the contract due to noncompliance with the terms of the solicitation. You must submit your electronic offer, and any supplemental information (such as spreadsheets, backup data, technical information), using any of the electronic formats and media described below.

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