47PB0022R0003_0001 Solicitation Amendment 20211215.pdf

Offers must acknowledge receipt of this amendment prior to the hour and date specified in the solicitation or as amended, by one of the following methods:

(a) By completing items 8 and 15, and returning or (c) By separate letter or electronic communication which includes a reference to the solicitation and amendment numbers. FAILURE OF YOUR ACKNOWLEDGMENT TO BE RECEIVED AT THE PLACE DESIGNATED FOR THE RECEIPT OF OFFERS PRIOR TO THE HOUR AND DATE SPECIFIED MAY RESULT IN REJECTION OF YOUR OFFER. If by virtue of this amendment you desire to change an offer already submitted, such change may be made by letter or electronic communication, provided each letter or electronic communication makes reference to the solicitation and this amendment, and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified.

E. IMPORTANT: Contractor is not is required to sign this document and return copies to the issuing office.

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT 1. CONTRACT ID CODE

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NUMBER 3. EFFECTIVE DATE 4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQUISITION NUMBER 5. PROJECT NUMBER (If applicable)

7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than Item 6) CODE

STANDARD FORM 30 (REV. 11/2016)

Prescribed by GSA FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

FACILITY CODE

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NUMBER

9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NUMBER

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offers is extended. is not extended.

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (If required) copies of the amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted;

13. THIS ITEM APPLIES ONLY TO MODIFICATIONS OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS.

IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NUMBER AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

CHECK ONE A. THIS CHANGE ORDER IS ISSUED PURSUANT TO: (Specify authority) THE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14 ARE MADE IN THE CONTRACT ORDER

NUMBER IN ITEM 10A.

B. THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES (such as changes in paying office, appropriation data, etc.) SET FORTH IN ITEM 14, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY OF FAR 43.103(b).

C. THIS SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT IS ENTERED INTO PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY OF:

D. OTHER (Specify type of modification and authority)

Except as provided herein, all terms and conditions of the document referenced in Item 9A or 10A, as heretofore changed, remains unchanged and in full force and effect.

15C. DATE SIGNED

15A. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print)

16C. DATE SIGNED

16A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

14. DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION (Organized by UCF section headings, including solicitation/contract subject matter where feasible.)

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6. ISSUED BY CODE

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (Number, street, county, State and ZIP Code) (X)

CODE

15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR

(Signature of person authorized to sign)

16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

(Signature of Contracting Officer)

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Sebastian Asaro, Contracting Officer

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Acquisition Management Division (1PQ) Contract Operations Branch (1PQB) GSA/PBS

10 CAUSEWAY ST., RM 1100

BOSTON, MA 02222-1077 USA

47PB0022R0003

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Acquisition Management Division (1PQ) Contract Operations Branch (1PQB) GSA/PBS

10 CAUSEWAY ST., RM 1100

BOSTON, MA 02222-1077 USA

1PQB

12/15/2021

Amendment 01 is to incorporate the following:

- Received RFI's dated 12/15/2021

- Updated Wage Determination, ME20200016 dated 12/3/2021

- Revised Proposal Due date from 12/17/2021 at 2:00pm EST to 12/28/2021 at 12:00pm EST.

INSTRUCTIONS (Back Page):

Instructions for items other than those that are self-explanatory, are as follows:

Item 1 (Contract ID Code). Insert the contract type identification code that appears in the title block of the contract being modified.

Item 3 (Effective date).

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

(5)

For a solicitation amendment, change order, or administrative change, the effective date shall be the issue date of the amendment, change order, or administrative change.

For a supplemental agreement, the effective date shall be the date agreed to by the contracting parties.

For a modification issued as an initial or confirming notice of termination for the convenience of the Government, the effective date and the modification number of the confirming notice shall be the same as the effective date and modification number of the initial notice.

For a modification converting a termination for default to a termination for the convenience of the Government, the effective date shall be the same as the effective date of the termination for default.

For a modification confirming the contracting officer's determination of the amount due in settlement of a contract termination, the effective date shall be the same as the effective date of the initial decision.

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

(e)

(f)

Item 6 (Issued By). Insert the name and address of the issuing office. If applicable, insert the appropriate issuing office code in the code block.

Item 8 (Name and Address of Contractor). For modifications to a contract or order, enter the contractor's name, address, and code as shown in the original contract or order, unless changed by this or a previous modification.

Items 9, (Amendment of Solicitation Number - Dated), and 10, (Modification of Contract/Order Number - Dated). Check the appropriate box and in the corresponding blanks insert the number and date of the original solicitation, contract, or order.

Item 12 (Accounting and Appropriation Data).

When appropriate, indicate the impact of the modification on each affected accounting classification by inserting one of the following entries:

(2) Accounting classification Net decrease $

Include subject matter or short title of solicitation/contract where feasible.

Item 16B. The contracting officer's signature is not required on solicitation amendments. The contracting officer's signature is normally affixed last on supplemental agreements.

(i)

NOTE: If there are changes to multiple accounting classifications that cannot be placed in block 12, insert an asterisk and the words "See continuation sheet".

Item 13. Check the appropriate box to indicate the type of modification. Insert in the corresponding blank the authority under which the modification is issued. Check whether or not contractor must sign this document. (See FAR 43.103.)

Item 14 (Description of Amendment/Modification).

Organize amendments or modifications under the appropriate Uniform Contract Format (UCF) section headings from the applicable solicitation or contract. The UCF table of contents, however, shall not be set forth in this document.

Indicate the impact of the modification on the overall total contract price by inserting one of the following entries:

(i) Total contract price increased by $

(ii) Total contract price decreased by $

(iii) Total contract price unchanged.

State reason for modification.

When removing, reinstating, or adding funds, identify the contract items and accounting classifications.

(g)

(h)

When the SF 30 is used to reflect a determination by the contracting officer of the amount due in settlement of a contract terminated for the convenience of the Government, the entry in Item 14 of the modification may be limited to --

(i) A reference to the letter determination; and

(ii) A statement of the net amount determined to be due in settlement of the contract.

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

(5)

(6)

STANDARD FORM 30 (REV. 11/2016) BACK

(1) Accounting classification Net increase $

RFI Question Response Posted to SAM.gov

The plans call out stone repair S1, crack repair as a general note on 1/AE201 and 1/AE202. Other than the callout on the stairs on the Commercial Street elevation, should a particular quantity of LF be carried for the project?

For bidding purposes, please include a minimum of 50 linear feet of crack repair.

12/15/2021

The Solicitation and Specifications are silent on the preferred timeframe/duration for the work. Is there specific timeframe for execution for the work?

Summary of Work, Section 010100, page 4 indicates working hours are 7 am to 5 pm, Monday through Friday. However, since all work is exterior in nature, government would consider work outside of those hours including weekends, if the contractor would prefer to work alternate hours. This could be a 4 day work week working 10 hours days or whatever the contractor's normal schedule is. 12/15/2021

Please confirm the extent of pointing required at the West elevation adjacent to the stairs, ie the area at the sidewalk where the stairs tie into the sidewalk. Please also confirm that any work on the street-side elevation stops at the north and south corners.

West Elevation repointing is limited to the entire west facade to the ground level. However, repointing at the stairs is limited to the edge of the north and south corners of the stairs including the stair walls leading up the stairs but not the stone copying and stone balusters and railing north and south of the stairs along the sidewalk.

12/15/2021

General Note 1 mentions removal of loose and flaking granite, but no direction on potential repair for these spalls. Is the intent to only remove the loose material and leave as-is after cleaning?

Specification section 040140 - Stone Masonry Restoration outlines the requirements for repair of spalling granite.

12/15/2021

Are the metal window grilles to be removed and reinstalled as part of this contract?

If metal window grilles have to be removed to accomplish work outlined in the contract, they should be removed and then reinstalled once masonry restoration work is completed. 12/15/2021

Will there be an assigned laydown area provided by govt and if so where and what size?

The govt will provide 150 SF of space in the moat. This space is under the sidewalk and is secure with a locking door. 12/15/2021

Will scaffolding be allowed to stay in place for the duration of project?

Scaffolding will be allowed to remain in place for the duration of the contract. 12/15/2021

Portland Custom House: Masonry Restoration Project RFIs & Answers

47PB0022R0003

Will historic permits be required by govt or local municipalities?

Historic permitting is not required as part of this contract. However, permitting may be required from the City of Portland, if construction operations result in having to shutdown sidewalks to complete the work. 12/15/2021

Please advise the full area allowed to be secured, are there ROW that cannot be closed or fenced off on area surrounding building up to street curb edge?

The two elevations that are being completed as part of this project are at two main entrances to the building. All required egress/entrance paths to and from the building will need to be maintained throughout the duration of the project. 12/15/2021

Please advise which ROW will be needed for visitors access to building, what doors will be used during the project?

Assuming ROW is "Right of Way".

The two elevations that are being completed as part of this project are the two main entrances to the building. All required egress/entrance paths to and from the building will need to be maintained throughout the duration of the project. 12/15/2021

Will contractor be allowed to use govt electrical connections at building?

Use of government exterior electrical as well as water connections to provide power and water for required contractor equipment/activities will be allowed. 12/15/2021

Are there required pedestrian detour plans? The two elevations that are being completed as part of this project are at two main entrances to the building. All required egress/entrance paths to and from the building will need to be maintained throughout the duration of the project. 12/15/2021

What is the timeframe that this project is expected to start? Will govt allow for project physical commencement in April or May 2022 for NTP?

Construction award is anticipated for January. However, the intent is to not actually start construction until the spring to avoid cold weather conditions. The contract duration allows for start and completion of the project in warmer weather which is more conducive to contract related work. It is anticipated that submittals and any other documentation related work will be completed through the winter to be ready for a spring construction start. 12/15/2021

14 Has project been funded? Project is fully funded. 12/15/2021

Are there any protected species nesting on existing structure? If yes will govt remove prior to project commencement?

There are no protected species that the government is aware of. If protected species are encountered, government will arrange for removal outside of this contract or will issue an RFP to the contractor to arrange for required removal of any protected species. 12/15/2021

Does the contract include installation of bird netting and if so what locations?

Two areas of bird netting are identified to be addressed. They are identified on sheet AE201, Keynote S2 which indicates to remove existing bird netting and install new bird netting. There is a graphic scale on the drawings that can be used to measure the area required.

However, in scaling the drawings, the rectangular area is approximately 4'-6" in height by 23' in length which is approximately

103.5 square feet. This would be required at the east and west elevation so for bidding purposes, contractor should carry a total of 207 square feet of bird netting to be installed. 12/15/2021

How accurate is the price range of the 1 – 5 million range on this project?

According to FAR 36.204, the estimated total value of the project (base and option) lies within the range of 35.204(f): "between $1 million and $5 million". The government is required to use one of the predetermined ranges found in FAR 36.204, and this does not mean that the contractor is required to propose within this range.

12/15/2021

This contract is subject to FAR 52.219-14, Limitations on Subcontracting. Can you please confirm if this is a Construction, Construction by Specialty Trade, or Services) contract? If other than services, please see that FAR 52.204-14 Service Contract Reporting Requirements is incorporated by reference, as well as FAR 52.222- 6 Construction Wage Requirements is incorporated by reference.

This is a Construction project, and only FAR 222-6 will be included in the contract award.

12/15/2021

Will the government accept modification requests if the cost of materials increases from the date the proposal was submitted to the date the contract is awarded and approved to commence?

The government will consider change order requests via the process outlined in the contractual documents.

12/15/2021

Will the contract be governed by Service Contract Labor Rates or Davis Bacon Labor Rates? Please specify. If so, has the government identified the specific job classification(s) that must be used for this contract.

This project will be using the Construction Wage Determination labor rates under the category ME20210016 and 12/03/2021.

12/15/2021

Will the Prime Contractor have to submit Weekly Payroll Logs for this contract?

Yes, weekly payroll logs will need to be submitted. 12/15/2021

Will the contractor be granted time extensions in the event of weather delays?

The period of performance is outlines in the contractual documents. If the contractor feels that time extensions are necessary, then a request can be submitted via the change order request process outlined in the solicitation. 12/15/2021

Is there a log of submittals that are required upon award and during contract performance? Can this be provided prior to due date of proposals?

Submittals required as part of this contract are outlined in the specifications. A submittal log is not available. 12/15/2021

Can you please confirm if proposals may be submitted via email? The solicitation indicates in section V.A. that email submission may not be approved.

Yes, proposals will only be accepted via email.

12/15/2021

Will the government provide bathroom facilities during contract or will the contractor be responsible for these facilities?

Contractor is responsible to provide their own bathrooms facilities at the site. A location will be provided on site to place a portable toilet.

12/15/2021

The solicitation requires that a detailed breakdown of our price proposal is to be submitted. It states that this breakdown should follow the Divisional breakdown as referenced in the Specifications. We have not yet received the Specifications doc and want to see if you can provide the Divisional breakdown for us to use. If you provide the Specification doc, can you please reference where to locate the divisional breakdown required?

Please follow the instructions in the solicitation when generating your price proposal. This includes a divisional breakdown in line with the specifications included with the solicitation

12/15/2021

"General Decision Number: ME20210016 12/03/2021

Superseded General Decision Number: ME20200016

State: Maine

Construction Type: Building

County: Cumberland County in Maine.

BUILDING CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS (does not include single family homes or apartments up to and including 4 stories).

Note: Under Executive Order (EO) 13658, an hourly minimum wage of $10.95 for calendar year 2021 applies to all contracts subject to the Davis-Bacon Act for which the contract is awarded (and any solicitation was issued) on or after January 1, 2015. If this contract is covered by the EO, the contractor must pay all workers in any classification listed on this wage determination at least $10.95 per hour (or the applicable wage rate listed on this wage determination, if it is higher) for all hours spent performing on the contract in calendar year 2021. If this contract is covered by the EO and a classification considered necessary for performance of work on the contract does not appear on this wage determination, the contractor must pay workers in that classification at least the wage rate determined through the conformance process set forth in 29 CFR 5.5(a)(1)(ii) (or the EO minimum wage rate,if it is higher than the conformed wage rate). The EO minimum wage rate will be adjusted annually. Please note that this EO applies to the above-mentioned types of contracts entered into by the federal government that are subject to the Davis-Bacon Act itself, but it does not apply to contracts subject only to the Davis-Bacon Related Acts, including those set forth at 29 CFR 5.1(a)(2)-(60). Additional information on contractor requirements and worker protections under the EO is available at www.dol.gov/whd/govcontracts.

Modification Number Publication Date 0 01/01/2021 1 04/02/2021 2 10/22/2021 3 12/03/2021

CARP0352-008 09/01/2020

Rates Fringes

CARPENTER (Includes Drywall Hanging, Form Work, and Metal Stud Installation)...............$ 25.90 17.45

ELEC0567-001 09/01/2021

Rates Fringes

ELECTRICIAN

Teledata Technicians........$ 30.42 18.17

ELEV0004-006 01/01/2020

Rates Fringes

ELEVATOR MECHANIC................$ 61.42 34.77

IRON0007-035 03/16/2021

Rates Fringes

IRONWORKER (ORNAMENTAL,

REINFORCING AND STRUCTURAL)......$ 27.98 23.59

* LABO0976-007 12/01/2020

Rates Fringes

LABORER: Common or General (Industrial Work Only)...........$ 21.76 20.07

SUME2014-025 01/31/2017

Rates Fringes

BRICKLAYER.......................$ 21.13 6.73

CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER...$ 17.65 5.01

Electrician, Excludes Teledata Work....................$ 26.68 12.85

INSULATOR - MECHANICAL

(Duct, Pipe & Mechanical System Insulation)...............$ 20.14 2.29

LABORER: Common or General......$ 14.31 1.81

LABORER: Demolition.............$ 18.20 5.05

LABORER: Mason Tender - Brick...$ 19.16 3.56

MILLWRIGHT.......................$ 22.17 7.75

OPERATOR:

Backhoe/Excavator/Trackhoe.......$ 31.38 5.91

OPERATOR: Crane.................$ 23.33 0.00

PAINTER (Brush and Roller).......$ 14.97 2.46

PAINTER: Spray..................$ 17.47 2.22

PLUMBER, Includes HVAC Pipe Installation.....................$ 21.60 3.88

ROOFER...........................$ 19.86 2.31

SHEET METAL WORKER, Includes HVAC Duct Installation...........$ 17.39 2.48

WELDERS - Receive rate prescribed for craft performing operation to which welding is incidental.

Note: Executive Order (EO) 13706, Establishing Paid Sick Leave for Federal Contractors applies to all contracts subject to the Davis-Bacon Act for which the contract is awarded (and any solicitation was issued) on or after January 1, 2017. If this contract is covered by the EO, the contractor must provide employees with 1 hour of paid sick leave for every 30 hours they work, up to 56 hours of paid sick leave each year.

Employees must be permitted to use paid sick leave for their own illness, injury or other health-related needs, including preventive care; to assist a family member (or person who is like family to the employee) who is ill, injured, or has other health-related needs, including preventive care; or for reasons resulting from, or to assist a family member (or person who is like family to the employee) who is a victim of, domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking. Additional information on contractor requirements and worker protections under the EO is available at www.dol.gov/whd/govcontracts.

Unlisted classifications needed for work not included within the scope of the classifications listed may be added after award only as provided in the labor standards contract clauses (29CFR 5.5 (a) (1) (ii)).

The body of each wage determination lists the classification and wage rates that have been found to be prevailing for the cited type(s) of construction in the area covered by the wage determination. The classifications are listed in alphabetical order of ""identifiers"" that indicate whether the particular rate is a union rate (current union negotiated rate for local), a survey rate (weighted average rate) or a union average rate (weighted union average rate).

Union Rate Identifiers

A four letter classification abbreviation identifier enclosed in dotted lines beginning with characters other than ""SU"" or ""UAVG"" denotes that the union classification and rate were prevailing for that classification in the survey. Example:

PLUM0198-005 07/01/2014. PLUM is an abbreviation identifier of the union which prevailed in the survey for this classification, which in this example would be Plumbers. 0198 indicates the local union number or district council number where applicable, i.e., Plumbers Local 0198. The next number, 005 in the example, is an internal number used in processing the wage determination. 07/01/2014 is the effective date of the most current negotiated rate, which in this example is July 1, 2014.

Union prevailing wage rates are updated to reflect all rate changes in the collective bargaining agreement (CBA) governing this classification and rate.

Survey Rate Identifiers

Classifications listed under the ""SU"" identifier indicate that no one rate prevailed for this classification in the survey and the published rate is derived by computing a weighted average rate based on all the rates reported in the survey for that classification. As this weighted average rate includes all rates reported in the survey, it may include both union and non-union rates. Example: SULA2012-007 5/13/2014. SU indicates the rates are survey rates based on a weighted average calculation of rates and are not majority rates. LA indicates the State of Louisiana. 2012 is the year of survey on which these classifications and rates are based. The next number, 007 in the example, is an internal number used in producing the wage determination. 5/13/2014 indicates the survey completion date for the classifications and rates under that identifier.

Survey wage rates are not updated and remain in effect until a new survey is conducted.

Union Average Rate Identifiers

Classification(s) listed under the UAVG identifier indicate that no single majority rate prevailed for those classifications; however, 100% of the data reported for the classifications was union data. EXAMPLE: UAVG-OH-0010 08/29/2014. UAVG indicates that the rate is a weighted union average rate. OH indicates the state. The next number, 0010 in the example, is an internal number used in producing the wage determination. 08/29/2014 indicates the survey completion date for the classifications and rates under that identifier.

A UAVG rate will be updated once a year, usually in January of each year, to reflect a weighted average of the current negotiated/CBA rate of the union locals from which the rate is based.

WAGE DETERMINATION APPEALS PROCESS

1.) Has there been an initial decision in the matter? This can be:

* an existing published wage determination

* a survey underlying a wage determination

* a Wage and Hour Division letter setting forth a position on a wage determination matter

* a conformance (additional classification and rate) ruling

On survey related matters, initial contact, including requests for summaries of surveys, should be with the Wage and Hour Regional Office for the area in which the survey was conducted because those Regional Offices have responsibility for the Davis-Bacon survey program. If the response from this initial contact is not satisfactory, then the process described in 2.)

and 3.) should be followed.

With regard to any other matter not yet ripe for the formal process described here, initial contact should be with the Branch of Construction Wage Determinations. Write to:

Branch of Construction Wage Determinations Wage and Hour Division U.S. Department of Labor 200 Constitution Avenue, N.W.

Washington, DC 20210

2.) If the answer to the question in 1.) is yes, then an interested party (those affected by the action) can request review and reconsideration from the Wage and Hour Administrator (See 29 CFR Part 1.8 and 29 CFR Part 7). Write to:

Wage and Hour Administrator U.S. Department of Labor 200 Constitution Avenue, N.W.

Washington, DC 20210

The request should be accompanied by a full statement of the interested party's position and by any information (wage payment data, project description, area practice material, etc.) that the requestor considers relevant to the issue.

3.) If the decision of the Administrator is not favorable, an interested party may appeal directly to the Administrative Review Board (formerly the Wage Appeals Board). Write to:

Administrative Review Board U.S. Department of Labor 200 Constitution Avenue, N.W.

Washington, DC 20210

4.) All decisions by the Administrative Review Board are final.

END OF GENERAL DECISION"

GSA Solicitation No. 47PB002R0003

Document: 47PB0022R0003 (The Solicitation)

GSA New England Region

THE SOLICITATION

SOLICITATION NO: 47PB0022R0003

PROJECT: Masonry Restoration Project, Portland Custom House, Portland, ME

PROPOSAL DUE:

DATE: December 28, 2021

TIME: 12:00 PM (1200 hrs)

EMAIL: Sebastian.Asaro@gsa.gov & Molly.Vance@gsa.gov

Volume II of III

This procurement is for Total Small Business Set-Aside

PROPERTY OF THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT

COPYING, DISSEMINATION, OR DISTRIBUTION OF THESE

DRAWINGS, PLANS,

OR SPECIFICATIONS TO UNAUTHORIZED USERS IS

PROHIBITED

Do not remove this notice

Properly destroy documents when no longer needed

THE INFORMATION COLLECTION REQUIREMENTS CONTAINED IN THIS SOLICITATION/ CONTRACT THAT ARE

NOT REQUIRED BY REGULATION HAVE BEEN APPROVED BY THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET

PURSUANT TO THE PAPERWORK REDUCTION ACT AND ASSIGNED OMB CONTROL NO. 3990-0163

GSA Public Buildings Service U.S. General Services Administration

10 Causeway Street New England Region

Boston, MA 02222 North Service Center www.gsa.gov mailto:Sebastian.Asaro@gsa.gov mailto:Molly.Vance@gsa.gov

Table of Contents

I. General Information

A. The Solicitation and Contract

B. List of Solicitation Documents

C. Authorized Representatives

D. Pre-Proposal Conference

E. Estimated Price Range

F. FAR 52.228-1 Bid Guarantee

G. FAR 52.236-27 Site Visit – Construction

H. Receipt of Offers

II. Proposals

A. Proposal Contents

B. Proposal Format

C. Price Proposal

D. Technical Proposal

E. Other Information to be Submitted with Proposal

F. Requirements of Joint Venture Offerors

III. General Provisions

A. Availability of Funds

B. Requests for Clarification or Interpretation

C. Notice to Small Business Firms

D. Information Concerning the Disclosure of Solicitation Results

E. Affirmative Procurement Program

F. Notice Concerning Preparation of Proposals

G. Bond Requirements

H. Contractor Performance Information

I. Safeguarding and Dissemination of Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) Building

Information

J. INFORM 2.0

IV. FAR/GSAR Solicitation Provisions

A. FAR 52.211-1 Availability of Specifications Listed in the GSA Index of Federal

Specifications, Standards and Commercial Item Descriptions, FPMR 101-29

B. FAR 52.211-3, Availability of Specifications Not Listed in the GSA Index of Federal

Specifications, Standards and Commercial Items Description

C. FAR 52.216-1 Type Of Contract

D. FAR 52.222-5 Construction Wage Rate Requirements-Secondary Site of Work

E. FAR 52.222-23 Notice of Requirement for Affirmative Action to Ensure Equal

Employment Opportunity for Construction

F. FAR 52.225-10 Notice of Buy American Requirement-Construction Materials

G. Buy American Exceptions

H. FAR 52.233-2 Service of Protest

I. FAR 52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference

J. GSAR 552.102 Incorporating Provisions and Clauses by Reference

K. Additional Provisions

(i) GSAR 552.236-74, Evaluation of Options (Mar 2019)

(iii) GSAR Clause 552.236-77, Government’s Right to Exercise Options (Mar 2019)

L. Certified Cost or Pricing Data

V. Instructions to Offerors and Clauses

A. FAR 52.215-1 Instructions to Offerors – Competitive Acquisition

B. FAR 52.219-18 Notice of Competition Limited to 8(a) Eligible Participants

C. Security Requirements

D. Additional Clauses

VI. Method Of Award

A. Evaluation of Offers

B. Determination of Responsibility

C. Price Reasonableness/Price Realism

D. Unbalanced Price

E. Non Price Factors

F. Evaluation of Joint Ventures

I. General Information

I.A. The Solicitation and Contract

(1) This Solicitation is set-aside for Women Owned Small Businesses, in accordance with FAR 19. This

Solicitation sets forth requirements for proposals for a Contract to construct the Project described in the attached Agreement. Proposals conforming to the Solicitation requirements will be evaluated in accordance with the Method of Award set forth herein. The Government will award the Contract to the selected Offeror, subject to the conditions set forth herein.

(2) The Offeror's proposal submitted in response to this Solicitation shall constitute a firm offer. No contract shall be formed unless and until the Contracting Officer has countersigned the SF 1442 submitted by an Offeror and delivered to the Contractor a copy of the SF 1442 with original signatures together with the Agreement reflecting the Offeror's proposed prices.

I.B. List of Solicitation Documents

The Solicitation Documents are comprised of:

(1) The Solicitation

(2) Offeror Representations and Certifications Form

(3) Standard Form (SF) 1442 – Solicitation Offer and Award

(4) The Agreement and Attachments to the Agreement

(5) The Specifications, Drawings, and Exhibits

(6) Other Forms Required For Submission with Proposals

I.C. Authorized Representatives

The following individuals are designated as the authorized GSA representatives under this Solicitation:

Authorized Representative Information:

Contracting Officer’s Information

Name: Sebastian Asaro

Address: 10 Causeway Street, Boston, MA 02222

Telephone: 646-398-0455

Email: Sebastian.asaro@gsa.gov

I.D. Pre-Proposal Conference

Date: November 30, 2021

Time: 1:00PM EST

Location:

Portland Custom House

312 Fore Street

Portland, ME 04101

I.E. Estimated Price Range

The estimated price range for the Project is between $1,000,000.00 and $5,000,000.00

I.F. FAR 52.228-1 Bid Guarantee (Sep 96)

(a) Failure to furnish a bid guarantee in the proper form and amount, by the time set for opening of bids, may be cause for rejection of the bid.

(b) The bidder shall furnish a bid guarantee in the form of a firm commitment, e.g., bid bond supported by good and sufficient surety or sureties acceptable to the Government, postal money order, certified check, cashier’s check, irrevocable letter of credit, or, under Treasury Department regulations, certain bonds or notes of the United States. The Contracting Officer will return bid guarantees, other than bid bonds—

(1) To unsuccessful bidders as soon as practicable after the opening of bids; and

(2) To the successful bidder upon execution of contractual documents and bonds (including any necessary coinsurance or reinsurance agreements), as required by the bid as accepted.

(c) The amount of the bid guarantee shall be 20 percent of the bid price or $3,000,000, whichever is less.

(d) If the successful bidder, upon acceptance of its bid by the Government within the period specified for acceptance, fails to execute all contractual documents or furnish executed bond(s) within

10 days after receipt of the forms by the bidder, the Contracting Officer may terminate the contract for default.

(e) In the event the contract is terminated for default, the bidder is liable for any cost of acquiring the work that exceeds the amount of its bid, and the bid guarantee is available to offset the difference.

I.G. FAR 52.236-27 Site Visit – Construction (Feb 95)

(1) The clauses at FAR 52.236-2, Differing Site Conditions, and FAR 52.236-3, Site Investigations and

Conditions Affecting the Work, will be included in any contract awarded as a result of this solicitation.

Accordingly, Offerors are urged and expected to inspect the site where the work will be performed.

(2) Site visits will be held at the following dates and times:

Date: November 30, 2021

Time: 1:00PM EST http://www.acquisition.gov/far/current/html/52_233_240.html#wp1113365 http://www.acquisition.gov/far/current/html/52_233_240.html#wp1113375

(3) Pre-registration is required for all attendees to the pre-proposal Site Visit. The Site Visit shall be limited to not more than four (4) representatives from each Offeror. Participants must have a valid, Government issued picture identification, driver’s license preferred, to gain access for the pre-proposal Site Visit.

Notification of the location of entry, where attendees are required to meet, and all other requirements for the Site Visit will be issued to the Offerors.

Contractors are required to wear face coverings when gaining access to and working within

GSA-controlled facilities. Exceptions may apply for reasons such as impracticality, health or other bases, and shall be approved by the Contracting Officer. Face coverings will not be provided to contractors by the Government. Contractors should maintain social distancing measures when practicable. Individuals may be required to lower their face coverings if requested when passing through security checkpoints.

For further information about the site visit or access requirements, please contact:

Name: Thomas Woods

Address: 312 Fore Street, Portland, ME 04101

Telephone: 207-622-8257

Email: Thomas.woods@gsa.gov

I.H. Receipt of Offers

(1) In order to be considered for award, offers conforming to the requirements of the Solicitation must be received at the following office no later than 12:00 pm local time on the following date and at the following address.

Date: December 28, 2021

Email Address: Sebastian.Asaro@gsa.gov & Molly.Vance@gsa.gov

II. Proposals

II.A. Proposal Contents

Proposals shall consist of the following documents, completed and executed in accordance with this

Solicitation:

1. Price Proposal (SF 1442 with Amendments Acknowledged)

2. Technical Proposal

3. Representations and Certifications

4. Standard Form 24, Bid Bond

5. GSA Form 527 – Contractor’s Qualification and Financial Information

6. Other Documents as Required mailto:Sebastian.Asaro@gsa.gov mailto:Molly.Vance@gsa.gov

II.B. Proposal Format

(1) Proposal Format

Offerors are required to submit proposals as described herein. Proposals should be submitted on non-reduced 8-½”x11” sheets with 1” margins (or equivalent in electronic format). All information must be submitted in English. Any diagrams, charts, forms, indices, tables, price forms, schedules, or non-narrative content may be included as an attachment to the proposal, and such attachments will not be counted as part of any page limitations or page size and margin formats. The font-type must be reasonably legible, and the font-size should not be less than 10-point. If any part of the proposal is determined as illegible, then the Government will not evaluate the illegible parts of the proposal.

(2) Price Proposal

See Standard Form 1442.

(3) Acceptability and Completeness.

All proposals will be evaluated for acceptability and completeness. In preparation of the proposal, it is the offeror’s responsibility to review the solicitation documents, scope, requirements, attachments, terms and conditions, Standard Form 30, solicitation amendments, and any other documents included with the solicitation. Offerors are reminded to submit a proposal that contains the offeror’s best terms from a price and technical standpoint (see FAR 52.215-1(f)(4)). The Government intends to award without discussions; therefore, the offeror’s initial proposal should contain the offeror’s best terms from a cost or price and technical standpoint. The Government reserves the right to remove proposals from further consideration if determined unacceptable, incomplete, or otherwise not competitive

II.C. Price Proposal

(1) Contents

The Price Proposal shall consist of the SF 1442 and the Agreement, with prices and/or rates indicated for each price element shown on the pricing form included in Section II of the Agreement. Indicate the Base

Contract Price, or if no such distinction is made, the Contract Price, in Block 17 of the SF 1442, which must be fully executed by the Offeror.

(2) Qualifications, Exclusions and Conditions

If the Offeror communicates in its proposal any qualifications, exclusions, or conditions to the proposed prices not provided for in the Contract Documents, the Contracting Officer may reject the proposal and exclude the Offeror from further discussions.

(3) Additional Proposal Requirements

A detailed breakdown of your price proposal is to be submitted. This breakdown should follow the

Divisional breakdown as referenced in the Specifications.

II.D. Technical Proposal

The Technical Proposal shall include the information requested below for the non-price factors described in Section VI.

Definitions

For the purposes of these evaluation factors, “Similar Project” means the extent to which a project is comparable in nature, type, and complexity as defined by the following characteristics

(in no order of importance):

i. Construction services for masonry restoration, repairs, alterations, or improvements performed on buildings of similar size,

ii. Masonry restoration, repairs, alterations, or improvements on federal facilities,

iii. A project dollar value between $500,000 and $1,500,000,

iv. Offeror managed the project as the prime contractor, and

v. Completed, or at least 50% complete with construction, within the last 5 years of the proposal due date.

Factor 1 – Company’s Past Performance – 25%

Description: This factor considers the depth, breadth, and quality of the offeror’s past performance on

Similar Projects, or any other acquired past performance information, with regards to considerations such as technical success; customer satisfaction; successful management of the project; perceived quality of the final product from end users and clients; timeliness and responsiveness of the offeror; adherence to contract documents, project baseline schedule, and budget; and the ability to coordinate activities and work with various stakeholders. The factor considers the relevance and recency of the submitted Similar

Projects. The relevance of the factor is evaluated against the extent to which the submitted Similar

Project(s) aligns with the stated characteristics in the statement of work. The factor considers the quality of comments to support reference ratings on CPARS and PPQs.

The Government will use a combined assessment of all aspects of past performance to arrive at a conclusion of overall past performance for each Similar Project. The assessment of the overall past performance for each Similar Project and any other past performance information may be used to arrive at a conclusion and evaluation of the offeror’s overall past performance. The Government will consider the quality of the entire portfolio of submitted Similar Projects (not to exceed five) to assess past performance and will not necessarily give a more favorable rating for a greater quantity of submitted Similar Projects.

The Government’s sources of information for evaluating the offeror’s past performance may include, but are not limited to, any and all information the Government becomes aware of (whether or not before or after the deadline for initial offers and whether or not the sources are provided by the offeror). While the

Government may elect to consider data and information from any source, the burden of providing detailed, current, accurate and complete past performance information by the deadline for the initial offers’ rests with the offeror. The Government may consider contractor past performance information it obtains on its own or from other sources regarding past performance on projects other than those submitted for Similar Projects.

Submittal Requirements: Provide at least three (3) and no more than five (5) examples of Similar

Projects that demonstrate successful past performance. The selected Similar Projects submitted for past performance should include owner reference(s) and owner information and should include the following:

name, title/position, and contact information (such as a phone number and email address). The selected references should be familiar with the submitted project such as the owner’s representative and owner’s project manager having oversight for the project. The selected similar project should include the following information: name of project, location of project, contract number or unique project identifier

(as applicable), original awarded value of the project, final awarded value of project, period of performance, number of modifications, and a project description. The submitted past performance information should be completed on the Past Performance Questionnaire for GSA Solicitation No.

47PB0021R0021. It is the responsibility of the offeror to inform the references to expect to be directly contacted for the purpose of discussing past performance on the project.

The offeror may submit any of the following to satisfy the proposal submittal requirement for past performance:

1. the past performance questionnaire (PPQ) (included as an attachment to the RFP), completed by the client/owner reference, for projects the offeror selected to submit for past performance; or

2. a completed evaluation in the Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System.

Offerors should make every effort to submit a portfolio of projects that covers all of the stated characteristics for Similar Project. It is not necessary for each project to cover all of the characteristics of a Similar Project, but the portfolio as a whole should cover the entire variety of stated characteristics requested in the definition of Similar Project.

Basis for Evaluation: For each of the Similar Projects submitted and performed by the offeror, the

Government will consider information published in CPARS/PPIRS evaluation reports (if available) and the PPQ. The Government may elect to call references to gain a better understanding of past performance.

Questions asked of references may be tailored to the particular project in order to improve the

Government’s understanding of past performance. The Government may take into consideration the relevance and recency of the past performance. Any additional information the Government ascertains related to the overall past performance may be considered as part of the evaluation. If past performance information is not provided with the proposal, then the Government will evaluate the absence of past performance as Neutral. A Neutral evaluation does not negatively or positively affect the overall rating.

The standard of evaluation is met when offerors demonstrate at least an overall Satisfactory past performance based on all available information, whether or not included in the proposal, when considered together as part of the overall assessment of past performance. Offerors which receive ratings higher than

Satisfactory or Neutral by references (such as in CPARS, PPQs, or direct conversations) may be rated more favorably. References’ evaluated ratings that are strongly substantiated by comments, remarks, awards, recognition, descriptions, or other evidence may be evaluated more favorably. The Government evaluation team may take into consideration the depth and quality of comments to determine the evaluated rating given for Company’s Past Performance. A more favorable rating may be evaluated for

Company’s Past Performance to the extent such experience aligns with the requirements of the RFP, the statement of work, and the stated characteristics of a Similar Project

Factor 2 – Construction Management Plan – 25%

Description: This factor considers the means and methods in the offeror’s approach to construction management for activities such as planning, subcontractor coordination, risk management, mobilization, staging, closeout, and day-to-day activities for this project. The factor considers the soundness of the identified phases, activities, methodologies, procedures, risks management, resource allocation, and approach in the construction management plan. The factor will specifically consider subfactors below to evaluate the construction management plan.

Subfactor 2.1 – Coordination and Management – 15%. The subfactor evaluates procedures and methodologies for overall coordination, management, and resource implementation and management. The subfactor includes evaluation of the management plan for coordination and management of subcontractors’ and suppliers’ activities. The subfactor considers the overall soundness of the approach to team coordination, staging, and phasing.

Subfactor 2.2 – Schedule, and Quality Control – 10%. The subfactor considers the management of schedule control and construction quality for construction activities. The factor considers the soundness of the schedule and quality control in the construction management plan.

Submittal Requirements: The offeror should submit a technical narrative for a construction management plan that details the means and methods to manage activities throughout construction. The construction management plan should use written statement(s) outlining the approach to manage all phases of construction and closeout of the project. Items that may be include in the construction management plan include items such as phasing plan, building occupant and visiting public safety, broad planning of the construction project, etc. The Offeror should submit a critical path method (CPM) schedule detailing the

Offeror’s approach to meeting the technical requirements included in the RFP and the specifications by or before the timeframe stated. The construction management plan should clearly identify and describe any activities or means and methods that add value to the project.

Basis for Evaluation: The standard for this evaluation subfactor is met if the submitted information demonstrates a sound approach to manage activities throughout construction. Construction management plans that fail to align with the project schedule may be evaluated less favorably. Construction management plans that add value beyond the basic requirements in the SOW and contract documents may be evaluated more favorably.

Factor 3 – Relevant Experience of Key Personnel Qualifications – 25%

Description: This factor considers the relevant experience and qualifications of key personnel proposed.

Offerors should have key personnel with required relevant experience to perform their respective responsibilities and functions at a highly competent and professional level. The factor evaluates the proposed extent and depth of experience of the identified positions of project manager, construction superintendent, and quality control specialist (or similar titles within the industry that perform similar job functions and responsibilities).

Submittal: The offeror should identify the personnel proposed to fill key positions listed below and state their roles and responsibilities for the project. The offeror should provide evidence of competency, qualifications, and related experience of key personnel. The offeror should provide resumes for each key personnel clearly indicating their currently held position/title, proposed project position/tile, education, qualifications, professional licensing and certifications, and work experience (including roles) over the last five (5) years. Resumes may not exceed five (5) pages per person (standard page 8.5”x11” or electronic equivalent).

At a minimum, the build key personnel for the project must consist of the following positions:

• project manager

• construction superintendent

The offeror should provide a table (one page) clearly identifying the roles that key personnel held on the project submitted under Factor 2 (if applicable). The offeror should also include in the table the identified roles of key personnel held on Similar Projects that may have not been submitted under Factor 2. As part of the resume and narrative, the offeror should describe the key personnel’s role within any identified projects and detail how the experience of the team member contributed to the success of the project. The narrative should also detail and identify how the qualifications and experience of key personnel will contribute to the effective performance of the required work. Offerors should include an organizational chart (one page) that presents the overall team structure.

Basis for Evaluation: The offeror meets the evaluation standard provided all key personnel are successfully identified and the information clearly identifies the relevant experience…