47PB00170004_Tab_10_Sections_L_Revised.pdf

L. INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS, AND NOTICES TO

BIDDERS/OFFERORS

52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors—Commercial Items (Jan 2017)

As prescribed in 12.301(b)(1), insert the following provision:

INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS.COMMERCIAL ITEMS (JAN 2017)

(a) North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code and small business size standard. The NAICS code and small business size standard for this acquisition appear in Block

10 of the solicitation cover sheet (SF 1449). However, the small business size standard for a concern which submits an offer in its own name, but which proposes to furnish an item which it did not itself manufacture, is 500 employees.

(b) Submission of offers. Submit signed and dated offers to the office specified in this solicitation at or before the exact time specified in this solicitation. Offers may be submitted on the SF 1449, letterhead stationery, or as otherwise specified in the solicitation. As a minimum, offers must show.

(1) The solicitation number;

(2) The time specified in the solicitation for receipt of offers;

(3) The name, address, and telephone number of the offeror;

(4) A technical description of the items being offered in sufficient detail to evaluate compliance with the requirements in the solicitation. This may include product literature, or other documents, if necessary;

(5) Terms of any express warranty;

(6) Price and any discount terms;

(7) “Remit to” address, if different than mailing address;

(8) A completed copy of the representations and certifications at FAR 52.212-3 (see FAR

52.212-3(b) for those representations and certifications that the offeror shall complete electronically);

(9) Acknowledgment of Solicitation Amendments;

(10) Past performance information, when included as an evaluation factor, to include recent and relevant contracts for the same or similar items and other references (including contract numbers, points of contact with telephone numbers and other relevant information); and

(11) If the offer is not submitted on the SF 1449, include a statement specifying the extent of agreement with all terms, conditions, and provisions included in the solicitation. Offers that fail to furnish required representations or information, or reject the terms and conditions of the solicitation may be excluded from consideration.

(c) Period for acceptance of offers. The offeror agrees to hold the prices in its offer firm for 30 calendar days from the date specified for receipt of offers, unless another time period is specified in an addendum to the solicitation.

(d) Product samples. When required by the solicitation, product samples shall be submitted at or prior to the time specified for receipt of offers. Unless otherwise specified in this solicitation, these samples shall be submitted at no expense to the Government, and returned at the sender’s request and expense, unless they are destroyed during preaward testing.

(e) Multiple offers. Offerors are encouraged to submit multiple offers presenting alternative terms and conditions, including alternative line items (provided that the alternative line items are https://www.acquisition.gov/sites/default/files/current/far/html/Subpart%2012_3.html#wp1084399 https://www.acquisition.gov/sites/default/files/current/far/html/FormsStandard67.html#wp1189284 https://www.acquisition.gov/sites/default/files/current/far/html/FormsStandard67.html#wp1189284 https://www.acquisition.gov/sites/default/files/current/far/html/52_212_213.html#wp1179194 https://www.acquisition.gov/sites/default/files/current/far/html/52_212_213.html#wp1179194 https://www.acquisition.gov/sites/default/files/current/far/html/FormsStandard67.html#wp1189284 consistent with subpart 4.10 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation), or alternative commercial items for satisfying the requirements of this solicitation. Each offer submitted will be evaluated separately.

(f) Late submissions, modifications, revisions, and withdrawals of offers.

(1) Offerors are responsible for submitting offers, and any modifications, revisions, or withdrawals, so as to reach the Government office designated in the solicitation by the time specified in the solicitation. If no time is specified in the solicitation, the time for receipt is 4:30 p.m., local time, for the designated Government office on the date that offers or revisions are due.

(2)(i) Any offer, modification, revision, or withdrawal of an offer received at the

Government office designated in the solicitation after the exact time specified for receipt of offers is “late” and will not be considered unless it is received before award is made, the

Contracting Officer determines that accepting the late offer would not unduly delay the acquisition; and.

(A) If it was transmitted through an electronic commerce method authorized by the solicitation, it was received at the initial point of entry to the Government infrastructure not later than 5:00 p.m. one working day prior to the date specified for receipt of offers; or

(B) There is acceptable evidence to establish that it was received at the Government installation designated for receipt of offers and was under the Government’s control prior to the time set for receipt of offers; or

(C) If this solicitation is a request for proposals, it was the only proposal received.

(ii) However, a late modification of an otherwise successful offer, that makes its terms more favorable to the Government, will be considered at any time it is received and may be accepted.

(3) Acceptable evidence to establish the time of receipt at the Government installation includes the time/date stamp of that installation on the offer wrapper, other documentary evidence of receipt maintained by the installation, or oral testimony or statements of Government personnel.

(4) If an emergency or unanticipated event interrupts normal Government processes so that offers cannot be received at the Government office designated for receipt of offers by the exact time specified in the solicitation, and urgent Government requirements preclude amendment of the solicitation or other notice of an extension of the closing date, the time specified for receipt of offers will be deemed to be extended to the same time of day specified in the solicitation on the first work day on which normal Government processes resume.

(5) Offers may be withdrawn by written notice received at any time before the exact time set for receipt of offers. Oral offers in response to oral solicitations may be withdrawn orally. If the solicitation authorizes facsimile offers, offers may be withdrawn via facsimile received at any time before the exact time set for receipt of offers, subject to the conditions specified in the solicitation concerning facsimile offers. An offer may be withdrawn in person by an offeror or its authorized representative if, before the exact time set for receipt of offers, the identity of the person requesting withdrawal is established and the person signs a receipt for the offer.

(g) Contract award (not applicable to Invitation for Bids). The Government intends to evaluate offers and award a contract without discussions with offerors. Therefore, the offeror’s initial offer should contain the offeror’s best terms from a price and technical standpoint. However, the

Government reserves the right to conduct discussions if later determined by the Contracting

Officer to be necessary. The Government may reject any or all offers if such action is in the public interest; accept other than the lowest offer; and waive informalities and minor irregularities in offers received.

(h) Multiple awards. The Government may accept any item or group of items of an offer, unless the offeror qualifies the offer by specific limitations. Unless otherwise provided in the

Schedule, offers may not be submitted for quantities less than those specified. The Government reserves the right to make an award on any item for a quantity less than the quantity offered, at the unit prices offered, unless the offeror specifies otherwise in the offer.

(i) Availability of requirements documents cited in the solicitation.

(1)(i) The GSA Index of Federal Specifications, Standards and Commercial Item

Descriptions, FPMR Part 101-29, and copies of specifications, standards, and commercial item descriptions cited in this solicitation may be obtained for a fee by submitting a request to.

GSA Federal Supply Service Specifications Section

Suite 8100

470 East L’Enfant Plaza, SW

Washington, DC 20407

Telephone (202) 619-8925

Facsimile (202) 619-8978.

(ii) If the General Services Administration, Department of Agriculture, or Department of

Veterans Affairs issued this solicitation, a single copy of specifications, standards, and commercial item descriptions cited in this solicitation may be obtained free of charge by submitting a request to the addressee in paragraph (i)(1)(i) of this provision. Additional copies will be issued for a fee.

(2) Most unclassified Defense specifications and standards may be downloaded from the following ASSIST websites:

(i) ASSIST (https://assist.dla.mil/online/start/).

(ii) Quick Search (http://quicksearch.dla.mil/).

(iii) ASSISTdocs.com (http://assistdocs.com).

(3) Documents not available from ASSIST may be ordered from the Department of Defense

Single Stock Point (DoDSSP) by.

(i) Using the ASSIST Shopping Wizard (https://assist.dla.mil/wizard/index.cfm);

(ii) Phoning the DoDSSP Customer Service Desk (215) 697-2179, Mon-Fri, 0730 to 1600

EST; or

(iii) Ordering from DoDSSP, Building 4, Section D, 700 Robbins Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19111-5094, Telephone (215) 697-2667/2179, Facsimile (215) 697-1462.

(4) Nongovernment (voluntary) standards must be obtained from the organization responsible for their preparation, publication, or maintenance.

(j) Unique entity identifier. (Applies to all offers exceeding $3,500, and offers of $3,500 or less if the solicitation requires the Contractor to be registered in the System for Award

Management (SAM) database.) The Offeror shall enter, in the block with its name and address on the cover page of its offer, the annotation “Unique Entity Identifier” followed by the unique https://assist.dla.mil/online/start/ http://quicksearch.dla.mil/ http://assistdocs.com/ https://assist.dla.mil/wizard/index.cfm entity identifier that identifies the Offeror’s name and address. The Offeror also shall enter its

Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) indicator, if applicable. The EFT indicator is a four-character suffix to the unique entity identifier. The suffix is assigned at the discretion of the Offeror to establish additional SAM records for identifying alternative EFT accounts (see subpart 32.11) for the same entity. If the Offeror does not have a unique entity identifier, it should contact the entity designated at www.sam.gov for unique entity identifier establishment directly to obtain one. The

Offeror should indicate that it is an offeror for a Government contract when contacting the entity designated at www.sam.gov for establishing the unique entity identifier.

(k) System for Award Management. Unless exempted by an addendum to this solicitation, by submission of an offer, the offeror acknowledges the requirement that a prospective awardee shall be registered in the SAM database prior to award, during performance and through final payment of any contract resulting from this solicitation. If the Offeror does not become registered in the SAM database in the time prescribed by the Contracting Officer, the

Contracting Officer will proceed to award to the next otherwise successful registered Offeror.

Offerors may obtain information on registration and annual confirmation requirements via the

SAM database accessed through https://www.acquisition.gov.

(l) Debriefing. If a post-award debriefing is given to requesting offerors, the Government shall disclose the following information, if applicable:

(1) The agency’s evaluation of the significant weak or deficient factors in the debriefed offeror’s offer.

(2) The overall evaluated cost or price and technical rating of the successful and the debriefed offeror and past performance information on the debriefed offeror.

(3) The overall ranking of all offerors, when any ranking was developed by the agency during source selection.

(4) A summary of the rationale for award;

(5) For acquisitions of commercial items, the make and model of the item to be delivered by the successful offeror.

(6) Reasonable responses to relevant questions posed by the debriefed offeror as to whether source-selection procedures set forth in the solicitation, applicable regulations, and other applicable authorities were followed by the agency.

(End of provision)

52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference.

As prescribed in 52.107(a), insert the following provision:

SOLICITATION PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

This solicitation incorporates one or more solicitation provisions by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. The offeror is cautioned that the listed provisions may include blocks that must be completed by the offeror and submitted with its quotation or offer. In lieu of submitting the full text of those provisions, the offeror may identify the provision by paragraph identifier and provide the appropriate information with its quotation or offer. Also, the full text of a solicitation provision may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es):

https://www.acquisition.gov/ https://www.acquisition.gov/?q=browsegsam https://www.acquisition.gov/sites/default/files/current/far/html/Subpart%2032_11.html#wp1043964 https://www.acquisition.gov/sites/default/files/current/far/html/www.sam.gov https://www.acquisition.gov/sites/default/files/current/far/html/www.sam.gov https://www.acquisition.gov/ https://www.acquisition.gov/sites/default/files/current/far/html/52_000_107.html#wp1114174 https://www.acquisition.gov/?q=browsegsam

52.209-5 Certification Regarding Responsibility Matters (Oct 2015)

52.209-11 Representation by Corporations Regarding

Delinquent Tax Liability or a Felony Conviction under any Federal Law

(Feb 2016)

52.216-1 Type of Contract (Apr 1984)

52.219-1 Small Business Programs Representations (Oct 2014)

52.233-2 Service of Protest (Sep 2006)

52.237-1 Site Visit (Apr 1984)

(End of provision)

SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

PRICE AND BUSINESS PROPOSAL

Each offeror shall submit a proposal containing the following:

1. PRICE PROPOSAL

The offeror shall complete and return an original, signed Standard Form (SF) 1449

(Solicitation/Contract/Order for Commercial Items) with its offer. Offerors shall price all contract line items. Failure to price all line items may be grounds for determining an offeror to be non-responsive to the solicitation.

Note: A worksheet has been provided for your use and must be returned with your proposal.

In addition to price proposal submission of a draft subcontract plan in accordance with 52.219-9.

Collective Bargain Agreement

In accordance with Section 2(a) and 4(c) of the Service Contract Act, as amended, employees employed by the contractor(s) in performing services covered by Collective Bargaining

Agreement(s) are to be paid wage rates and fringe benefits set forth in the current collective bargaining agreement and modified extension agreement(s). The successor contractor will be required to pay no less than the CBA wages and fringe benefits in lieu of any other rates issued by DOL. The following Collective Bargaining Agreement pertains to Employees employed on GSA/PBS New England Region 1 Boston MA contract for Operations and

Maintenance of Office Building :

Collective Bargaining Agreement between contractors: EMCOR, and The Area Trades Council, effective 8/1/2017 through 7/31/2018, Exhibit 28.

Collective Bargaining Agreement between contractors: National Elevator Bargaining

Association Agreement with union: International Union of Elevator Constructors, effective

7/9/2017 through 7/8/2022, Exhibit 29.

It is important to note that this requirement applies only to the first year of the successor contract, after which the successor contractor is responsible to negotiate its own CBA for incorporation into the contract via a new collective bargaining agreement wage determinations. Should the successor contractor choose not to negotiate a new CBA, the contract reverts back to a standard

SCLS prevailing wage determination.

2. CONTRACTOR TEAM ARRANGEMENT

If the offeror is proposing a Contractor Team Arrangement in accordance with Federal

Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 9.601 (1), either as a Joint Venture or Partnership, it shall:

a. All offers submitted must include a copy of an executed joint venture or partnership agreement (with original signatures) which fully discloses the legal identity of each member, the relationship between the members, the form of ownership of each member, and any limitations on liability or authority for each member;

b. An authorized representative of each member of the joint venture or partnership must sign the SF 1449 accompanying an offer;

c. In the case of corporations that are joint venture or partnership members, the corporation secretary must certify that the corporation is authorized to participate in the joint venture or partnership, either by so certifying in the joint venture or partnership agreement, or by submitting a separate certification to the Government.

The joint venture or partnership must also provide a certificate that identifies a principal representative of the joint venture or partnership with full authority to bind the joint venture or partnership;

d. In the case of a small business set-aside, all offers submitted must include documentation to demonstrate that the Team proposed meets the requirements of the particular small business program utilized.

If the offeror is proposing a Contractor Team Arrangement in accordance with FAR Subpart

9.601(2), as a prime contractor with one or more significant subcontractors, it shall:

a. All offers submitted must include a copy of any executed subcontract or written agreement (with original signatures) or other documentation clearly explaining the nature and extent of the contractual relationship. Clearly define the proposed roles and responsibilities of each Team Member;

b. All offers submitted shall clearly indicate how the prime contractor plans to meet FAR

Clause 52.219-14, Limitations on Subcontracting, which requires that at least 50% of the cost of contract performance be incurred for personnel that are employees of the prime contractor.

c. In the case of a small business set-aside, all offers submitted must include documentation to demonstrate that the Prime Contractor meets the requirements of the particular small business program utilized.

3. CURRENT CERTIFIED FINANCIAL STATEMENT(S)

Offerors shall submit a copy of the last certified financial statement prepared for the offerors firm along with a copy of any interim reports since the closing date of that statement. These statements will be used in determining the offeror’s financial capacity to perform the work required by this contract. Offerors may use GSA Form 527 to disclose financial information in lieu of submitting a certified financial statement.

In the case of a Joint Venture or Partnership proposed in accordance with FAR Subpart 9.601(1), a current, certified financial statement or a GSA Form 527 is required from each member of the joint venture or partnership.

4. REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS OF OFFERORS

See FAR Clause 52.212-3 (Offeror Representations and Certifications – Commercial Items) for submission requirements.

In the case of a Joint Venture or Partnership proposed in accordance with FAR Subpart 9.601(1), representations and certifications are required from each member of the joint venture or partnership in accordance with FAR Clause 52.212-3.

5. TECHNICAL PROPOSAL

Evaluation of an Offeror’s Technical proposal is an assessment of how the proposal demonstrates:

(1) Offeror’s understanding of Government requirements;

(2) The overall quality of the proposed services; and,

(3) The likelihood of the prospective Offeror successfully providing the proposed level of service and performing the contract.

Each Offeror must submit the following items in the order and format described below. These items make up the technical factors that will be evaluated for award.

The Technical Proposal shall include the information requested below for the non-price factors:

1. Past Performance and Experience

2. Management Plan

3. Socioeconomic Status

4. Environmental Consideration Plan

FACTOR 1: PAST PERFORMANCE AND EXPERIENCE OF THE FIRM(S)

This factor considers how well an offeror has performed in the past. Past performance is a key indicator of future performance.

The Offeror shall provide a minimum of three (3) formal Past Performance Evaluations completed through the Past Performance Information Retrieval System (PPIRS) or a similar

Government evaluation system within the past five (5) years for projects that are similar in magnitude, scope and complexity to that identified in this solicitation.

For each contract provided in the above Evaluation Factor (“Past Performance of the Firm(s)”), the Offeror shall explain the following in a detailed narrative:

a. how the characteristics of each of the selected contracts above relate to the services required by this solicitation;

b. how these contracts demonstrate the firm’s capability to successfully perform these services.

If the above requirement cannot be completely satisfied through formalized evaluations, the

Offeror is to indicate that in its proposal and is responsible to ensure that the attached Contractor

Performance Assessment Report (CPAR) form(s) is/are completed by references for whom the

Offeror has performed substantially equivalent work to satisfy the minimum requirement. These forms are to be completed and submitted by the reference directly to GSA. Ensure that the form is thoroughly completed (including the narrative portions) to allow a proper comparison of magnitude, scope and complexity to the services identified in this solicitation. Completed CPAR forms received by the Government after the date and time established for receipt of proposals shall not be accepted. Please be advised that the failure to receive this information may adversely impact the assessment of the firm's past performance and overall proposal. The contact identified by the Offeror shall complete the form and submit directly to:

General Services Administration, PBS, 1PQB

John.Sarnoski@gsa.gov and Stephanie.Klein@gsa.gov

If the Offeror is proposing a Contractor Team Arrangement in accordance with Federal

Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 9.6, it shall clearly indicate whether the Past Performance

Evaluations provided in accordance with the above were for projects completed by the same

Team. If the proposed Team has not performed together in the past, then separate Past

Performance Evaluations for each Team Member (3 each in accordance with the above) are required.

In the case of an Offeror without a record of relevant past performance or for whom information on past performance is not available, the Offeror may not be evaluated favorably or unfavorably on past performance. The Offeror, however, must affirmatively state this in its proposal to identify the status to GSA.

The Government reserves the right to verify past performance evaluations by reviewing PPIRS or other Government appraisal systems. The Government may also check any cited references to verify supplied information.

The Government is not limited to the evaluations provided. Any additional sources of information concerning the Offeror’s past performance which the government becomes aware of can be considered in the evaluation of the contractor’s past performance.

FACTOR 2: MANAGEMENT PLAN

The Management Plan shall be limited to no more than twenty-five (25) typewritten pages, excluding resumes and brochures, and shall address all critical elements of the solicitation. The

Management Plan shall include at a minimum:

1. If the offeror is proposing a Contractor Team Arrangement in accordance with Federal

Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 9.601(2), as a prime contractor with one or more subcontractors, it shall completely address both how the prime plans to manage the mailto:John.Sarnoski@gsa.gov mailto:Stephanie.Klein@gsa.gov subcontractor(s) to ensure contract performance and how the prime will be able to continue uninterrupted performance in the event that the approved subcontract(s) are terminated by either party(s);

2. A staffing plan listing positions to be staffed by trade and scheduled hours. This plan should identify both on and off site representatives and outline their roles, responsibilities and levels of authority. Describe the methodology to be used to evaluate on-site staffing performance initially and on an on-going basis to include corrective action to assure compliance. Describe the staffing approach for handling additional service requests in conjunction with the daily maintenance schedule. Include approach to cover unexpected workload fluctuations and absences such as sick leave, vacations and training. Provide an emergency response plan to demonstrate the firm’s ability to respond to unexpected events. Provide an organizational chart illustrating key personnel both on- and off-site.

3. A narrative describing how the requirements of FAR Clause 52.222-17, Nondisplacement of Qualified Workers, will be met. The narrative shall also describe how the offeror will ensure that all employees working under the contract will meet the minimum standards of qualification for the positions worked, as required by the Statement of Work;

4. Proposed daily, monthly, and periodic schedules for all tasks identified in the solicitation including an outline Preventative Maintenance (PM) Plan, detailing proposed maintenance service frequencies for equipment to be maintained at the sites;

5. Resume(s) for any headquarter and site personnel designated to be employed in a bona fide executive, administrative, or professional capacity (i.e., not a “service employee”) on a full-time basis. Resumes shall include a description of the responsibilities, skills, abilities, experience and education of the individual. Include a list of professional licenses and certifications, along with formal training and other minimum qualifications, as required by the Statement of Work or all applicable positions;

6. A list of proposed subcontractors and the type of work they will be performing. Describe procedures for management of subcontractors as well as Quality Control measures to be applied to subcontracted work;

7. Quality Control (QC) Plan Outline. The QC Plan outline shall describe the Offeror’s quality control system and should identify responsible officials, the level, methods and frequencies of inspections and the procedures to follow-up and verify correction of deficiencies;

8. Reserved

9. A Customer Service Plan to ensure that positive customer relations are maintained. The

Customer Service Plan should describe channels of communications between the contractor, the GSA and the tenant agencies. The Customer Service Plan should include procedures for service call response and communications with customers as well as types and frequency of regular communications meetings.

10. Reserved

11. A detailed, narrative description of the methodology you will use to comply with automated scheduling and record keeping requirements of the contract (SOW C.1.4.6

USE OF NCMMS). You should specifically address proposed hardware and software that will be employed. You should also discuss types of reports maintained; identify where the organizational responsibility for collecting data and generating reports lies; and how the Government will access the reports.

12. A Public Realm Plan that includes proposed cooperative activities with other institutions or entities including governmental, civic, educational, commercial, cultural and building tenants. Proposed resource sharing with other institutions you will be cooperating with.

Propose a plan which details the specific elements, and recommended activities necessary to accomplish management of the public realm program.

13. A Boat Dock Management Plan that describes proposed activities to utilize resources to implement the Public Buildings Cooperative Use Act 1976.

14. A Draft Transition Plan detailing the major components and milestones of the Transition

Plan. This plan should detail the labor categories and number of hours required to perform the Transition Plan; detail how the plan is related to providing the services proposed for the Contract resulting from this Solicitation; and detail the process of transitioning the work from the incumbent contractor.

FACTOR 3: SOCIOECONOMIC STATUS

The Offeror shall provide evidence to establish its standing as a Small Business; HUBZone;

Service-Disabled, Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB); and/or Woman-Owned Small

Business (WOSB) under NAICS 561210. If a firm belongs to one or more of the above socioeconomic categories, the Offeror shall submit evidence for each category. If the Offeror is proposing a Contractor Team Arrangement in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation

(FAR) Subpart 9.6, separate evidence of each firm’s socioeconomic status shall be submitted.

In accordance with FAR 52.219-9, Offerors that are not small business concerns shall submit a

Small Business Subcontracting Plan. The plan must be submitted in accordance with FAR Part

19 and must comply with FAR 19.704. The Offeror shall show the subcontractor’s business size, and the percentage and type of workload estimated to be subcontracted out. All cost and technical information must be included in the appropriate sections of the Offeror’s proposal in addition to the submission of the subcontracting plan. The Government has established the following goals for this procurement:

Subcontract Awards Percent of Dollars Awarded

Small Business 29%

HUBzone Small Business 3%

Small Disadvantaged Business 5%

Women Owned Business 5%

Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business 3%

These goals are not intended to be mandatory but an Offeror is encouraged to keep these goals in mind when developing its subcontracting plan. Please note that these goals must be proposed as a percentage of total dollars being subcontracted. A business may count toward more than one of the goals shown above. For example, a small disadvantaged business owned by women may count towards three of the goals.

mind when developing its subcontracting plan. Please note that these goals must be proposed as a percentage of total dollars being subcontracted. A business may count toward more than one of count towards three of the goals.

The subcontract plan will be evaluated IAW the requirements of FAR 19.704 and rated IAW

Table located at FAR Table 42-2.

FACTOR 4: ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATION PLAN

The Environmental Plan should describe the Offeror’s proposed plan to assist PBS in attaining

GSA’s goal of achieving a Zero Environmental Footprint. GSA’s Zero Environmental Footprint goals include ceasing to produce carbon emissions, use virgin materials or produce waste, thereby eliminating any negative environmental impact caused by the building and its occupants.

The plan should describe a system for identifying and complying with the various environmental, energy conservation, affirmative procurement program, recycling, use of environmentally preferable products and recycled content products, and other green standards set forth in the statement of work.

The plan should address methods the contractor will use to reduce consumption of non-renewable resources, minimize waste and environmental impact, and to create a healthy productive environment. All aspects of the proposed plan must be consistent with the Statement of Work.

SITE VISIT(S)

All offerors are strongly encouraged to visit the site. Unless modified by the Government via

Amendment, a site visit will occur on the following day:

April 10 th

, 2018, 8:00 am – noon

Pre-Registrations is required if you plan to take pictures. Offerors who wish to pre-register shall email the Contracting Officer (John.sarnoski@gsa.gov) specifying name, title, company affiliation and the type of device you will be using (cellphone, lap top, tablet), if not pre-registered 3 days before the date of the site visit the device including cellphones will be checked at security.

Please take into consideration allowing extra time for the security check point and the only parking available is paid public parking.

Location:

John Joseph Moakley Courthouse

1 Courthouse Way, Boston, MA 02210

Jury Room, 2 nd

Floor

Marilyn Freeman, Property Manager (617) 428-2019, Property Manager

Jose Torres, Property Manager (617) 428-2050, Property Manager mailto:John.sarnoski@gsa.gov

SUBMISSION OF QUESTIONS

The final submission date for questions is April 13 th

, 2017. Questions must be sent via email to

Stephanie Klein at Stephanie.klein@gsa.gov and John Sarnoski at John.Sarnoski@gsa.gov.

SUBMISSION OF PROPOSALS

A. Offerors are requested to submit one copy of its proposal, which includes both the technical and pricing data. Offerors shall provide an electronic copy of the entire proposal on a USB Flash

Drive. Proposals must be marked as RFP GS-01-P-17-BW-D-0006. Proposals shall be received no later than 2:00 p.m. local time on May 7 th

, 2018. Please mail or hand deliver your proposal on USB Flash drive to the following address:

General Services Administration

Attn: Stephanie Klein, Contract Specialist

10 Causeway Street, 11 th

Floor, Room 1100

Boston, MA 02222-1077

B. Proposal Arrangement: Each proposal shall be provided on a USB flash drive only, hard copies and e-mailed proposals will not be accepted. Flash drives should contain two separate volumes;

each individually titled and numbered as stated below:

Volume No. Volume Title Number of copies______

I Price & Business Proposal One Electronic Copy

II Technical Proposal One Electronic Copy

Note Volumes I and II are to be individually and clearly labeled as to their contents (i.e., Volume I and Volume II). Prices and dollar values shall be stated only in the Price volume.

Offerors are cautioned to make their initial offer their best offer. In accordance with FAR

52.212-1(g) the Government intends to award on the basis of initial offers, but reserves the right to conduct discussions if determined by the Contracting Officer to be necessary.

NOTE TO OFFERORS REGARDING PRICE:

Do not include allowance for any contingency to cover increased costs for which adjustments are provided for under the price adjustment clause contained in the Terms and Conditions of the

Contract. Offerors shall price the option requirements for the option periods by assuming that the hourly wages and fringe benefits established by the Dept. of Labor Wage and Hour determination that is part of the solicitation will apply to all option periods. In the event an option is exercised by the Government, the contract price will be adjusted in accordance with

Clause 52.222-43 Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Act-Price Adjustment

(Multiple year and Option Contracts).

Offerors are cautioned that any offer may be rejected as non-responsive if it is materially unbalanced as to the prices for the options and the initial contract period. An offer is unbalanced when it is based on prices which are significantly less than cost for some work and prices which are significantly overstated for other work.

SUBCONTRACTING PLAN

mailto:Stephanie.klein@gsa.gov

In accordance with FAR 52.219-9, Offerors that are not small business concerns shall submit a

Small Business Subcontracting Plan. The plan must be submitted in accordance with FAR Part

19 and must comply with FAR 19.704. The Offeror shall show the subcontractor’s business size, and the percentage and type of workload estimated to be subcontracted out. All cost and technical information must be included in the appropriate section of the Offeror’s proposal in addition to the submission of the subcontracting plan. The Government has established the following goals for this procurement:

Subcontract Awards Percent of Dollars Awarded

Small Business 29%

HUBzone Small Business 3%

Small Disadvantaged Business 5%

Women Owned Business 5%

Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business 3% mind when developing its subcontracting plan. Please note that these goals must be propose as a percentage of total dollars being subcontracted. A business may count toward more than one of count toward three of the goals.