Volume II The Solicitation 2023 12 06.pdf

U.S. General Services Administration

THE SOLICITATION

SOLICITATION NO: 47PB0024R0009

PROJECT: Hoosac Demolition Project PROPOSAL DUE Date: December 29, 2023

TIME: 2:00 PM EST (1400 hrs)

Email: vanessa.colquitt@gsa.gov Molly.lewis@gsa.gov

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GSA Solicitation No. 47PB0024R0009

Document: C201-SB GC/SEPTEMBER 2023 (The Solicitation)

Construction Contract for: Hoosac Demolition Project

The Solicitation

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

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 52.216-1 Type Of Contract

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

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

Employment Opportunity for Construction

E. Buy American Requirements

F. Buy American Exceptions

G. FAR 52.233-2 Service of Protest

H. FAR 52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference

I. GSAR 552.102 Incorporating Provisions and Clauses by Reference

V. Instructions to Offerors and Clauses

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

B. Security Requirements

C. Additional Clauses

VI. Method Of Award

A. Evaluation of Offers

B. Determination of Responsibility

C. Price Analysis

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 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) Neither the Solicitation nor any part of an Offeror's proposal shall be part of the Contract except to the extent expressly incorporated therein by the Contracting Officer.

(3) 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

(5) Specifications 2023 11 22

(6) Wage Determination MA20230001 Mod 23 2023 10 20

(7) PBS Past Performance Questionnaire

(8) SF 24 – Bid Bond

(9) GSA Form 527 – Contractor’s Qualifications and Financial Information

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: Vanessa Colquitt

Address: Norris Cotton Federal Building, Manchester NH

Telephone: (617) 794-8484

Email: vanessa.colquitt@gsa.gov

Authorized Representative Information:

Alternate POC Information

Name: Frederick Amey

Address:10 Causeway Street, Boston, MA

Telephone: 617-780-2319

Email: frederick.amey@gsa.gov

I.D. Pre-Proposal Conference

Date:12/7/2023

Time: 10:00 and 11:15

Location: 115 CONSTITUTION ROAD, CHARLESTOWN, MA 02129

I.E. Estimated Price Range

The estimated price range is between $5,000,000 and $10,000,000.

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:

https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_236_2 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_236_3

Date: 12/7/2023

Time: 10:00 AM

Date: 12/7/2023

Time: 11:15 AM

(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. Submit the registration to the point of contact listed below. PPE is required (Hard hats, masks, flashlights etc.)

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

Name: Vanessa Colquitt

Telephone: (617) 794-8484

Email: vanessa.colquitt@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 email no later than 2:00 pm EST on the following date.

Date: 12/29/2023

Address: vanessa.colquitt@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

2. Technical Proposal

3. Representations and Certifications

4. Standard Form 24, Bid Bond

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

II.B. Proposal Format

Volume 1 Representations and Certifications, GSA Form 527

Volume 2 Technical

Volume 3 Pricing

Pages shall be 8 1 /2 x 11, 1 /2-inch margins on the top and bottom of the pages and 1-inch margins on the left and right sides of the pages. Font shall be 12 point, Arial.

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.

II.D. Technical Proposal

The Technical Proposal shall include the information requested below for the non-price factors described in Section VI. The Technical Proposal shall not contain more than 25 pages, inclusive of charts, exhibits, and any other materials, but exclusive of past performance questionnaires and resumes the Offeror deems required for each evaluation factor listed herein for which the offeror is addressing (this page count does not include Brochures, cut sheets, and table of contents).

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. demolition services on buildings of similar size,

ii. demolition on federal facilities,

iii. Selectively salvage existing building materials,

iv. a project dollar value between $5,000,000 and $10,000,000,

v. offeror managed the project as the prime contractor, and

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

Factor 1 – Project Management Plan/ Schedule – 30%

Description: This factor considers the means and methods in the offeror’s approach to project 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 project management plan. The factor will specifically consider subfactors below to evaluate the project 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 – 15%. The subfactor considers the management of schedule control and construction quality for demolition activities. The factor considers the soundness of the schedule and quality control in the project management plan.

Submittal Requirements: The offeror must submit a technical narrative for a project management plan that details the means and methods to manage activities throughout demolition. The project management plan should use written statement(s) outlining the approach to manage all phases of demolition and closeout of the project. Items that may be include in the project management plan include items such as phasing plan, obtaining permits with local entities, visiting public safety, broad planning of the demolition project, etc. The Offeror shall 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 project 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 demolition. Project management plans that fail to align with the project schedule may be evaluated less favorably. Project management plans that add value beyond the basic requirements in the SOW and contract documents may be evaluated more favorably.

Factor 2 – 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 three) to assess past performance and will not 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 three (3) examples of Similar Projects completed in the last five (5) years that demonstrate successful past performance. The selected Similar Projects submitted for past performance must 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.

47PB0024R0009. 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 3 – Company’s Relevant Experience – 25%

Description: This factor considers the extent of demonstrated experience, knowledge, and capabilities of the offeror based on the submitted Similar Projects. The evaluation of this factor considers the strength of alignment of the submitted Similar Projects with the requirements of the request for proposal, statement of work, and contract documents for project. The evaluation factor considers the strengths of the alignment and logical connection of described capabilities in the general narrative and the requirements of the request for proposal, statement of work, and contract documents for the project.

Submittal Requirements: Offerors must submit a general narrative that addresses the firm’s core competencies, knowledge, and experience as they relate to the Government requirement for the project.

Offerors may submit up to two pages (standard page 8.5”x11” or electronic equivalent) for the requested general narrative. The relevant experience in the narrative should describe any value-added benefits as applied to the Government requirement.

Provide three (3) examples of Similar Projects completed in the last five (5) years. The submitted portfolio of selected Similar Projects should demonstrate all of the stated characteristics of Similar

Projects or the offeror may not be considered further. Each example of Similar Projects should include a project description, period of performance, description of the scope of construction services (as applicable), project reference and/or name, the original award amount, and the final contract value after adjustments. Each submitted Similar Project must not exceed three (3) pages (standard page 8.5”x11” or electronic equivalent).

Note: Reference “Instructions on Submitted Similar Projects” above in the “Evaluation Criteria” section.

Offerors must not submit more than three (3) Similar Projects to satisfy the submittal requirements of both evaluation Factor 2 and Factor 3.

Basis of Evaluation: The standard for this evaluation factor is met if the demonstrated (i) experience, knowledge, and capabilities of the relevant experience and Similar Projects reasonable align with the requirements of the project; and (ii) the submitted Similar Projects considered together as a whole meet all of the stated characteristics in the definition of “Similar Projects”. The Government will consider the depth, breadth, and relevance of the offeror’s relevant experience. Relevant experience and Similar

Project(s) that more closely align with the requirements, request for proposal, and contract documents for the project may receive a more favorable evaluation. One or more Similar Project(s) that meets all characteristics may be evaluated more favorably than projects that meet fewer of the characteristics.

Factor 4 – Relevant Experience of Key Personnel Qualifications – 20%

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

Offerors must 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 and site superintendent (or similar titles within the industry that perform similar job functions and responsibilities).

Submittal: The offeror shall identify the personnel proposed to fill key positions listed below and state their roles and responsibilities for the project. The offeror shall provide evidence of competency, qualifications, and related experience of key personnel. The offeror shall 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 key personnel for the project must consist of the following positions:

Project Manager

On-site Superintendent

The offeror should provide a table (one page) clearly identifying the roles that key personnel held on the project submitted under Factor 1 (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 1. 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 and qualifications of key personnel to an extent reasonably expected to successfully perform the work required in the project.

The offeror must also provide an organizational chart that presents the overall team structure and projects that outline the experience of key personnel. The Government will evaluate the resumes and relevant experience of key personnel against the definition of Similar Projects, the requirements of the RFP, and the requirements described in the statement of work for the project.

A more favorable evaluation may be given to an offeror that submits key personnel with experience for

Similar Projects. A more favorable evaluation may be given to an offeror that submits key personnel that held similar responsibilities in a previous position as the proposed project position/title. A more favorable rating may be evaluated for key personnel with relevant experience to the extent such experience aligns with or exceeds the requirements of the RFP, the statement of work for the project, and the definition of

Similar Project.

II.E. Other Information to Submit with Proposal

(1) Representations and Certifications

Offerors are reminded their SAM registration status must be “Active”, at the time their offer is submitted, to be considered for award (see 52.204-7). Offerors submitting a proposal in response to this Solicitation shall complete electronic Annual Representations and Certifications in conjunction with required Entity registration in System for Award Management (SAM), accessed via System for Award Management.

Offerors shall also submit with their proposal, the Annual Representations and Certifications (FAR

52.204-8), using the attached Offeror’s Representations and Certifications (C301).

(2) Qualifications of Offerors

Offerors submitting a proposal in response to this Solicitation shall submit with their proposal evidence of their financial responsibility and capacity to perform the Contract. Offerors shall submit this information on GSA Form 527 – Contractor’s Qualifications and Financial Information. Where applicable, point of contact, including names and telephone numbers, are required for all contracts listed.

II.F. Requirements of Joint Venture Offerors:

(1) All offers submitted by joint ventures must include a copy of an executed joint venture agreement

(with original signatures) which fully discloses the legal identity of each member of the joint venture, the relationship between the members, the form of ownership of each member, and any limitations on liability or authority for each member.

(2) An authorized representative of each member of the joint venture must sign the SF 1442 accompanying an offer regardless of any agency relationship established between the members.

(3) In the case of corporations that are joint venture members, the corporation secretary must certify that the corporation is authorized to participate in the joint venture, either by so certifying in the joint venture agreement, or by submitting a separate certification to the Government. The joint venture must also provide a certificate that identifies a principal representative of the joint venture with full authority to bind the joint venture.

(4) Representations and certifications, financial information, and past performance information must be submitted for each member of the joint venture.

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III. General Provisions

III.A. Availability of Funds

Issuance of this Solicitation does not warrant that funds are presently available for award of a Contract.

Award of the contract shall be subject to the availability of appropriated funds, and the Government shall incur no obligation under this Solicitation in advance of such time as funds are made available to the

Contracting Officer for the purpose of contract award.

III.B. Requests for Clarification or Interpretation

The Government will attempt to answer all requests for clarifications or interpretations of the Solicitation

Documents prior to the date set for receipt of offers, but do not warrant that all such requests will be answered within 7 calendar days. Prospective Offerors should make such requests not less than 15 calendar days prior to the date set for receipt of offers.

III.C. Notice to Small Business Firms

A program for the purpose of assisting qualified small business concerns in obtaining certain bid, payment, or performance bonds that are otherwise not obtainable is available through the Small Business

Administration (SBA) (Small Business Administration). For information concerning SBA's surety bond guarantee assistance, contact your SBA District Office.

III.D. Information Concerning the Disclosure of Solicitation Results

This acquisition is being conducted under the provisions of FAR Part 15 as a negotiated procurement. In accordance with FAR 3.104 and FAR 15.207, after receipt of proposals, no information regarding the identity of those submitting offers, the number of offers received, or the information contained in such offers will be made available until after award except as provided by FAR 15.503.

III.E. Affirmative Procurement Program

GSA has implemented an Affirmative Procurement Program (APP) intended to maximize the use of recovered materials, environmentally preferable, and bio-based products. Offerors should familiarize themselves with the requirements for using and reporting on the use of such materials in performance as set forth in the Agreement. Refer to Clause FAR 52.223-10 encouraging vendors to practice waste reduction.

III.F. Notice Concerning Preparation of Proposals

Offerors are cautioned to carefully read the entire Solicitation and the Agreement to be included in the

Contract contemplated by the Solicitation in order to be fully aware of all requirements and clauses in the contemplated Contract. Verify that all blanks requiring information to be supplied in an Offer have been properly filled out, that all pricing and other numerical data is accurately calculated, and that all copies of the Offer contain the same information.

III.G. Bond Requirements

If a bid guarantee is required to be submitted with your offer, any contract awarded will require a performance bond and payment bond as specified in the Agreement. Offerors who utilize individual sureties should note the requirement for a certified, audited, financial statement for each person acting as http://www.sba.gov/ an individual surety under clause FAR 52.228-1 Bid Guarantee and the requirements of clause FAR

52.228-11 Pledge of Assets.

III.H. Contractor Performance Information

(1) Evaluating Contractor Performance: The General Services

Administration is using the Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System

(CPARS) module as the secure, confidential, information management tool to facilitate the performance evaluation process. CPARS enables a comprehensive evaluation by capturing comments from both GSA and the contractor. The website for CPARS is

Contractor Performance Assessment

Completed CPARS evaluations may then be used by Federal acquisition community for use in making source selection decisions. CPARS assists acquisition officials by serving as the single source for contractor past performance data.

(2) CPARS Registration: Each award requiring an evaluation must be registered in CPARS. The contractor will receive several automated emails. Within thirty days of award, the contractor will receive an e-mail that contains user account information, as well as the applicable contract and order number(s) assigned. Contractors will be granted one user account to access all evaluations.

(3) Contractor CPARS Training: Contractors may sign up for CPARS training. A schedule of classes will be posted to the CPARS training site (CPARS

Training) and updated as needed.

(4) Contractor Representative (CR) Role: All evaluations will be sent the

Contractor Representative (CR) named on your award. The CR will be able to access

CPARS to review and comment on the evaluation. If your CR is not already in the

CPARS system, the contracting officer will request the name and email address of the person that will be responsible for the CR role on your award.

Once an evaluation is ready to be released the CR will receive an email alerting them the evaluation is ready for their review and comment. The email will indicate the time frame the CR has to respond to the evaluation; however, the CR may return the evaluation earlier than this date.

GSA shall provide for review at a level above the contracting officer (i.e., contracting director) to consider any disagreement between GSA and the contractor regarding GSA’s evaluation of the contractor.

Based on the review, the individual at a level above the contracting officer will issue the ultimate conclusion on the performance evaluation.

Copies of the evaluations, contractor responses, and review comments, if any, will be retained as part of the contract file.

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

Information

Certain information contained in the Solicitation Documents may have been designated as

Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) building information. With respect to such information, Offerors shall agree to the terms for receipt of such information, as set forth in the provision

“Administrative Matters” in Section III of the Agreement, as a condition of receipt of such information.

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IV. FAR/GSAR Solicitation Provisions

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

Specifications, Standards and Commercial Item Descriptions, FPMR Part 101-29 (AUG 98)

(a) 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

(b) 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 (a) of this provision. Additional copies will be issued for a fee.

IV.B. FAR 52.216-1 Type of Contract (APR 84)

The Government contemplates award of a Firm-Fixed-Price contract resulting from this solicitation.

IV.C. FAR 52.222-5 Construction Wage Rate Requirements—Secondary Site of the Work (MAY

14)

(a)(1) The offeror shall notify the Government if the offeror intends to perform work at any secondary site of the work, as defined in paragraph (a)(1)(ii) of the FAR clause at 52.222-6, Construction

Wage Rate Requirements, of this solicitation.

(2) If the offeror is unsure if a planned work site satisfies the criteria for a secondary site of the work, the offeror shall request a determination from the Contracting Officer.

(b)(1) If the wage determination provided by the Government for work at the primary site of the work is not applicable to the secondary site of the work, the offeror shall request a wage determination from the Contracting Officer.

(2) The due date for receipt of offers will not be extended as a result of an offeror’s request for a wage determination for a secondary site of the work.

IV.D. FAR 52.222-23 Notice of Requirement for Affirmative Action to Ensure Equal Employment

Opportunity for Construction (FEB 1999)

(a) The offeror's attention is called to the Equal Opportunity clause and the Affirmative Action

Compliance Requirements for Construction clause of this solicitation.

(b) The goals for minority and female participation, expressed in percentage terms for the

Contractor's aggregate workforce in each trade on all construction work in the covered area, are as follows:

Goals for Minority Participation for Each Trade Goals for Female Participation for Each Trade

4.0% 6.9%

These goals are applicable to all of the Contractor's construction work performed in the covered area. If the Contractor performs construction work in a geographical area located outside of the covered area, the Contractor shall apply the goals established for the geographical area where the work is actually performed. Goals are published periodically in the Federal Register in notice form, and these notices may be obtained from any Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs office.

(c) The Contractor's compliance with Executive Order 11246, as amended, and the regulations in

41 CFR 60-4 shall be based on (1) its implementation of the Equal Opportunity clause, (2) specific affirmative action obligations required by the clause entitled "Affirmative Action Compliance

Requirements for Construction,'' and (3) its efforts to meet the goals. The hours of minority and female employment and training must be substantially uniform throughout the length of the contract, and in each trade. The Contractor shall make a good faith effort to employ minorities and women evenly on each of its projects. The transfer of minority or female employees or trainees from Contractor to Contractor, or from project to project, for the sole purpose of meeting the Contractor's goals shall be a violation of the contract, Executive Order 11246, as amended, and the regulations in 41 CFR 60-4. Compliance with the goals will be measured against the total work hours performed.

(d) The Contractor shall provide written notification to the Deputy Assistant Secretary for Federal

Contract Compliance, U.S. Department of Labor, within 10 working days following award of any construction subcontract in excess of $10,000 at any tier for construction work under the contract resulting from this solicitation. The notification shall list the--

(1) Name, address, and telephone number of the subcontractor;

(2) Employer's identification number of the subcontractor;

(3) Estimated dollar amount of the subcontract;

(4) Estimated starting and completion dates of the subcontract; and

(5) Geographical area in which the subcontract is to be performed.

(e) As used in this Notice, and in any contract resulting from this solicitation, the "covered area" is: Massachusetts, Suffolk County, Boston

IV.E. Buy American Requirements

FAR 52.225-10 Notice of Buy American Requirement-Construction Materials (MAY 2014)

(a) Definitions. "Commercially available off-the-shelf (COTS) item," "construction material,"

"domestic construction material," and "foreign construction material," as used in this provision, are defined in the clause of this solicitation entitled "Buy American-Construction Materials" (Federal

Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clause 52.225-9).

(b) Requests for determinations of inapplicability. An offeror requesting a determination regarding the inapplicability of the Buy American statute should submit the request to the Contracting Officer in time to allow a determination before submission of offers. The offeror shall include the information and applicable supporting data required by paragraphs (c) and (d) of the clause at FAR 52.225-9 in the request. If an offeror has not requested a determination regarding the inapplicability of the Buy American statute before submitting its offer, or has not received a response to a previous request, the offeror shall include the information and supporting data in the offer.

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(c) Evaluation of offers.

(1) The Government will evaluate an offer requesting exception to the requirements of the Buy

American statute, based on claimed unreasonable cost of domestic construction material, by adding to the offered price the appropriate percentage of the cost of such foreign construction material, as specified in paragraph (b)(3)(i) of the clause at FAR 52.225-9.

(2) If evaluation results in a tie between an offeror that requested the substitution of foreign construction material based on unreasonable cost and an offeror that did not request an exception, the

Contracting Officer will award to the offeror that did not request an exception based on unreasonable cost.

(d) Alternate offers.

(1) When an offer includes foreign construction material not listed by the Government in this solicitation in paragraph (b)(2) of the clause at FAR 52.225-9, the offeror also may submit an alternate offer based on use of equivalent domestic construction material.

(2) If an alternate offer is submitted, the offeror shall submit a separate Standard Form 1442 for the alternate offer, and a separate price comparison table prepared in accordance with paragraphs (c) and

(d) of the clause at FAR 52.225-9 for the offer that is based on the use of any foreign construction material for which the Government has not yet determined an exception applies.

(3) If the Government determines that a particular exception requested in accordance with paragraph (c) of the clause at FAR 52.225-9 does not apply, the Government will evaluate only those offers based on use of the equivalent domestic construction material, and the offeror shall be required to furnish such domestic construction material. An offer based on use of the foreign construction material for which an exception was requested-

(i) Will be rejected as nonresponsive if this acquisition is conducted by sealed bidding; or

(ii) May be accepted if revised during negotiations.

(End of Provision)

IV.F. Buy American Exceptions

For Buy American exceptions, if any, see the applicable Buy American clause in Section IV of the

Agreement

IV.G. FAR 52.233-2 Service of Protest (SEP 06)

(a) Protests, as defined in section 31.101 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation, that are filed directly with an agency, and copies of any protests that are filed with the Government Accountability Office (GAO), shall be served on the Contracting Officer (addressed as follows) by obtaining written and dated acknowledgment of receipt from the Contracting Officer at the address provided in the provision “Receipt of Offers” in Section I (General Information).

(b) The copy of any protest shall be received in the office designated above within one day of filing a protest with the GAO.

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IV.H. FAR 52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference (FEB 98)

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 address:

Federal Acquisition Regulation

NUMBER TITLE DATE

52.204-22 Alternative Line Item Proposal JAN 17

52.214-34 Submission of Offers in the English

Language

APR 91

52.215-16 Facilities Capital Cost of Money JUN 03

52.236-28 Preparation of Proposals - Construction OCT 97

IV.I. GSAR Clause 552.102 Incorporating Provisions and Clauses

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.

V. Instructions and Clauses

V.A. FAR 52.215-1 Instructions to Offerors – Competitive Acquisition (NOV 2021)

(a) Definitions. As used in this provision-

Discussions are negotiations that occur after establishment of the competitive range that may, at the

Contracting Officer’s discretion, result in the offeror being allowed to revise its proposal.

In writing, "writing," or "written" means any worded or numbered expression that can be read, reproduced, and later communicated, and includes electronically transmitted and stored information.

Proposal modification is a change made to a proposal before the solicitation’s closing date and time, or made in response to an amendment, or made to correct a mistake at any time before award.

Proposal revision is a change to a proposal made after the solicitation closing date, at the request of or as allowed by a Contracting Officer as the result of negotiations.

Time, if stated as a number of days, is calculated using calendar days, unless otherwise specified, and will include Saturdays, Sundays, and legal holidays. However, if the last day falls on a Saturday, Sunday, or legal holiday, then the period shall include the next working day.

(b) Amendments to solicitations. If this solicitation is amended, all terms and conditions that are not amended remain unchanged. Offerors shall acknowledge receipt of any amendment to this solicitation by the date and time specified in the amendment(s).

(c) Submission, modification, revision, and withdrawal of proposals. (1) Unless other methods

(e.g., electronic commerce or facsimile) are permitted in the solicitation, proposals and modifications to proposals shall be submitted in paper media in sealed envelopes or packages (i) addressed to the office specified in the solicitation, and (ii) showing the time and date specified for receipt, the solicitation number, and the name and address of the offeror. Offerors using commercial carriers should ensure that the proposal is marked on the outermost wrapper with the information in paragraphs (c)(1)(i) and

(c)(1)(ii) of this provision.

(2) The first page of the proposal must show–

(i) The solicitation number;

(ii) The name, address, and telephone and facsimile numbers of the offeror (and electronic address if available);

(iii) A statement specifying the extent of agreement with all terms, conditions, and provisions included in the solicitation and agreement to furnish any or all items upon which prices are offered at the price set opposite each item;

(iv) Names, titles, and telephone and facsimile numbers (and electronic addresses if available) of persons authorized to negotiate on the offeror’s behalf with the Government in connection with this solicitation; and

(v) Name, title, and signature of person authorized to sign the proposal. Proposals signed by an agent shall be accompanied by evidence of that agent’s authority, unless that evidence has been previously furnished to the issuing office.

(3) Submission, modification, revision, and withdrawal of proposals. (i) Offerors are responsible for submitting proposals, and any modifications or revisions, 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 proposal or revision is due.

(ii) (A) Any proposal, modification, or revision 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-

(1) 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 proposals; or

(2) 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

(3) It is the only proposal received.

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

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

(iv) If an emergency or unanticipated event interrupts normal Government processes so that proposals cannot be received at the office designated for receipt of proposals by the exact time specified in the solicitation, and urgent Government requirements preclude amendment of the solicitation, the time specified for receipt of proposals 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.

(v) Proposals may be withdrawn by written notice received at any time before award. Oral proposals in response to oral solicitations may be withdrawn orally. If the solicitation authorizes facsimile proposals, proposals may be withdrawn via facsimile received at any time before award, subject to the conditions specified in the provision at 52.215-5, Facsimile Proposals. Proposals may be withdrawn in person by an offeror or an authorized representative, if the identity of the person requesting withdrawal is established and the person signs a receipt for the proposal before award.

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