47PC0219R0010_Solicitation_Amendment_0002__SF-30_Amendment_Language_Details.pdf

Solicitation No.: 47PC0219R0010

General Construction & Design-Build Construction Services Zone 1: Metropolitan New York City Area

Zone 2: Upstate New York

Amendment 0002

1. Extend the solicitation closing date from August 15, 2019 2:00 PM EST to August 22, 2019 2:00 PM EST, in accordance with the revised section I.J. Receipt of Offers.

2. Incorporate additional language in section II.E.(3)(a), within the solicitation, to specify additional documentation requirements. The revised language is below:

(a) IDIQ Level:

Bid guarantees, performance, and payment bonds are not required at proposal submission on the IDIQ level. However documentation proving the Offeror’s ability to successfully obtain performance and payment bonds with a minimum limit of $10,000,000 for single projects and $20,000,000 as an aggregate limit shall be provided by the Offeror.

The documentation submitted shall be a certified (stamped and sealed) letter from a surety bonding company. The letter must be from and endorsed by any of the list of certified bonding companies on the Treasury Department website. The Bureau of the Fiscal Service - Surety Bonds provides the list of certified companies on https://www.fiscal.treasury.gov/surety-bonds/list-certified-companies.html.

3. Remove section II.F. Requirements for Joint Venture Offerors within the solicitation. Joint

Venture offers will not be accepted for this acquisition.

4. Remove section IV.H FAR 52.225-12 Notice of Buy American Requirement-Construction Materials Under Trade Agreements (MAY 2014) from the solicitation. This provision is no longer applicable to this acquisition.

5. Incorporate revised VI.F.(1) Factor 1: Experience on Similar Projects language within the solicitation:

5.1. Replace “a minimum of four (4) completed projects” with “a total of four (4) completed projects”;

5.2. Remove “with multiple tenants” within the Detailed Minimum Submission Requirements section;

5.3. The revised Factor 1 language is below:

https://www.fiscal.treasury.gov/surety-bonds/list-certified-companies.html

∗ This factor will measure the breadth, depth, and relevance of an offeror’s experience in performing projects similar in scope, magnitude and complexity to the work described in this solicitation. The evaluation of Experience will be a subjective assessment based on a consideration of all relevant facts and circumstances.

∗ The Offeror shall be required to complete and submit their Experience Summary

Table and Project Fact Sheet (Attached) with their proposals for a total of four (4) completed projects, performed as the prime contractor within the last seven (7) years per the submission requirements stated below. Submitted projects must be substantially complete by the closing date of this solicitation. Projects may have been governmental (federal, state, or local) or private sector contracts.

∗ “Similar” is defined as projects comparable in terms of scope, magnitude, and complexity.

∗ Detailed Minimum Submission Requirements:

- Four (4) experience on “similar” projects, i.e. design and build, repair and alterations (but not limited to);

- Each similar project shall be substantially completed within the last seven (7) years;

- Each similar project shall be performed in an occupied office building, that maintained business operations during construction;

- Each similar project shall encompass a combination of one or more of the performance characteristics below:

o Tenant improvements space build-outs, including repairs and alterations;

o IT, Data and Specialty Security Component installation services;

o Hazardous material abatement services (i.e. asbestos, lead, PCBs, Mold, etc.);

o HVAC, MEP Systems such as: Emergency Generators, Chillers, Cooling

Towers, etc. installation services.

- Each similar project shall include all of the following detail information:

o Building name and address;

o Contract title/name and number;

o Contract start, substantially completion, and final completion dates (Include years/months);

o Contract dollar value for the entire contract;

o Contract dollar value received at time of award;

o Contract dollar value changes due to change orders and modifications;

o Type of facility (i.e. office building, hospital, museum, etc.);

o Size of building, including number of square feet and number of stories;

o Description of services performed (background, purpose, etc.);

o Description of differences in original completion date and cost, relative to final completion date and cost, if any exist;

o Description of the security clearance obtained for the project, if any were required;

o Points of contact complete with an email address and telephone number.

- Two (2)similar projects shall have an award threshold of $150,000 to $1, 000,000;

- Two (2) similar project shall have an award threshold of $1,000,000 to $3,000,000;

∗ The Government shall consider the following characteristics more favorable:

- IT, Data and Specialty Security Component installation services;

- HVAC, MEP Systems such as: Emergency Generators, Chillers, Cooling Towers, etc. installation services;

- One (1) or two (2) similar projects that have an award threshold of more than

$3,000,000.

6. Incorporate revised VI.F.(4) Factor 4: Past Performance language within the solicitation:

6.1. Replace “the minimum four (4) comparable projects” with “a total of four (4) comparable projects” past performance references will be required;

6.2. Remove “with multiple tenants” within the Detailed Minimum Submission Requirements section;

6.3. Remove references to Joint Venture past performance review by removing the following statement “using all CAGE/DUNS numbers of team members (partnership, joint venture, teaming arrangement, or parent company/subsidiary/affiliate) identified in the Offeror's submission, inquiries of owner representative(s)”;

6.4. The revised Factor 4 language is below:

This factor considers the past performance of the Offeror, and will be evaluated as part of the responsibility determination. The Past Performance will be evaluated based on the degree to which the Offeror’s:

∗ Past Performance reflects performance of projects comparable, similar in size, scope, and complexity to the requirements contained in the solicitation documentation. A reference is considered “comparable”, if the Offeror serviced an office building, courthouse, museum, hospital, school, or similar-type government/commercial facility of approximately similar square feet of the referenced federal buildings referenced in the solicitation.

∗ Past Performance references must demonstrate satisfactory performance on a total of four (4) comparable projects, or greater size and complexity that are current or substantially completed within the last seven (7) years (government or commercial). Any proposal which does not demonstrate satisfactory performance on the minimum comparable projects substantially completed within the last seven (7) years will not be considered technically acceptable. The Offeror must provide current reliable point of contacts (a person or persons who may be contacted regarding the quality of the Offeror’s past performance) for each referenced project. Each point of contact identified shall have detailed information listing their name, title, company name, current address, active/current phone number, and current fax number for each reference.

∗ Comparable to the similar in size, scope, magnitude, and complexity to the requirements contained in the solicitation documentation. A reference is considered “comparable”, if the Offeror serviced an office building, courthouse, museum, hospital, school, or similar-type government/commercial facility of approximately similar square feet to the list of buildings referenced in the solicitation.

∗ Detailed Minimum Submission Requirements:

- Four (4) past performance references, i.e. design and build, repair and alterations (but not limited to);

- Each past performance reference shall be substantially completed within the last seven (7) years;

- Each past performance reference shall be performed in an occupied office building, that maintained business operations during construction;

- Each past performance reference submitted must indicate that the Offeror performed as the prime contractor;

- Each past performance reference shall encompass a combination of one or more of the performance characteristics below:

o Tenant improvements space build-outs, including repairs and alterations;

o IT, Data and Specialty Security Component installation services;

o Hazardous material abatement services (i.e. asbestos, lead, PCBs, Mold, etc.);

o HVAC, MEP Systems such as: Emergency Generators, Chillers, Cooling

Towers, etc. installation services.

- Each past performance reference shall include all of the following detailed information:

o Building name and address;

o Contract title/name and number;

o Contract start, substantially completion, and final completion dates

(Include years/months);

o Contract dollar value for the entire contract;

o Contract dollar value received at award;

o Contract dollar value changes due to change orders and modifications;

o Type of facility (i.e. office building, hospital, museum, etc.);

o Size of building, including number of square feet and number of stories;

o Description of services performed (background, purpose, etc.);

o Description of differences in original completion date and cost, relative to final completion date and cost, if any exist;

o Description of the security clearance obtained for the project, if any were required;

o A point of contact complete with a mailing address, email address, telephone number.

- Two past performance reference shall have an award threshold of $150,000 to $1,000,000;

- One past performance reference shall have an award threshold of $1,000,000 to $3,000,000;

- The Offeror must submit Past Performance Questionnaires (PPQ), completed by the applicable client (Government or Commercial), for each project included in its offer for Factor 1 - Experience on Similar Projects (minimum four (4) past performance questionnaires submissions are required). The Past Performance Questionnaire submissions shall reflect the reference requirements found in Factor 1. Completed PPQs should be submitted with the Offer. Ensure correct contact information, including phone numbers and email addresses, are provided for the client point of contact. Offerors should follow-up with clients/references to ensure timely submittal of questionnaires. If the Offeror is unable to obtain a completed PPQ from a client for a project before the offer closing date, the Offeror should complete and submit with the offer the first page of the PPQ, which will provide contract and client information for the project. If the client requests, the client may submit a questionnaire directly to the Government's point of contacts, to Nadia Shokry Burns and Allison Wiede-Brown via e-mail at nadia.shokry.burns@gsa.gov and allison.wiede-brown@gsa.gov prior to the offer submission closing date and time. Offerors may resubmit questionnaires previously submitted with other offers or may obtain an updated/new PPQ from a client for any submission. Offerors shall not incorporate by reference into their offer PPQs previously submitted for other RFPs. The Offeror will be evaluated on the type and description of references and the Offeror’s performance under these references. To receive consideration for award, the Offeror must provide the requested reference types and the returned questionnaires must indicate at least “acceptable” performance in all of the questionnaire criteria reflecting that the Offeror consistently exceeded performance standards with regard to services related to this acquisition, ensuring that they met contract terms without failure or were able to resolve issues immediately.

∗ The Government shall consider the following characteristics more favorable:

- IT, Data and Specialty Security Component installation services;

- HVAC, MEP Systems such as: Emergency Generators, Chillers, Cooling

Towers, etc. installation services;

- One (1) to two (2) similar projects that have an award threshold of more than

$3,000,000.

- An Offeror may describe any quality awards or certifications that indicate the

Offeror possesses a high-quality process for achieving the services required.

Also include performance recognition documents received within the last seven (7) years: such as awards, award fee determinations, customer letters of commendation, and any other forms of performance recognition.

∗ In addition to the above, the Government may contact the references provided and/or review any other sources of information for evaluating past performance. The Government will expend only a reasonable amount of time and effort to contact those submitted as references (please ensure that current mailto:nadia.shokry.burns@gsa.gov mailto:allison.wiede-brown@gsa.gov e-mail addresses and contact information is provided for each reference). Other sources of Past Performance may include, but are not limited to, past performance information retrieved through the Past Performance Information Retrieval System (PPIRS), including Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS), Federal Awardee Performance and Integrity Information System (FAPIIS), previously submitted PPQ information, and any other known sources not provided by the Offeror. While the Government may elect to consider data from a variety of sources, the burden of providing detailed, current, accurate and complete Past Performance information rests with the Offeror. GSA will not maintain database of PPQs submitted by Offerors.

∗ The Government will evaluate the proposed Past Performance in terms of its reduction of risk with respect to successful performance.

∗ If the Offeror has no relevant past performance history, it must affirmatively state so in the offer. The Offeror that states they have no relevant past performance history and the Offeror that is unable to provide past performance references/reports after making all reasonable efforts will not be evaluated favorably or unfavorably under the criteria and will receive a “neutral” rating, in accordance with FAR 15.305.

7. Incorporate additional language in section VI.F.(5) Factor 5: Socio-economic Status within the solicitation. The change addition is below:

This factor is not a minimum requirement, rather an enhancement to a proposal. If an Offeror is considered a HUBZone, SDVOSB, and/or WOSB, it will be considered an additional strength and a more favorable rating will be provided. Lack of possessing any one of these socio-economic standings will not be considered a weakness.

If an Offeror is submitting a proposal as one of the socio-economic categories listed:

HUBZone, SDVOSB, and/or WOSB, an Offeror must provide verifying certifications/documentation, with its proposal submission, to prove eligibility:

:HUBZones Eligibility Verification ٭

Follow the list of required documentation in 13 CFR 126 and FAR 19.1303. The list of documentation is, but not limited to:

- Representation that the Offeror is a HUBZone SBC within SAM;

- HUBZone Program Certification;

- Proof that the Offeror is included on the List of Qualified HUBZone Small

Business Concerns on the SBA Dynamic Small Business Search website;

- A statement that there has been no material change in its circumstances since the date of certification shown on the List that could affect its HUBZone eligibility;

- Proof that the HUBZone SBC is small under the NAICS code assigned to the procurement;

- A statement that the HUBZone SBC will “attempt to maintain” (See §126.103) the required percentage of employees who are HUBZone residents during the performance of a HUBZone contract;

- If the qualified HUBZone SBC was certified pursuant to §126.200(a), then it must represent that at least 35% of its employees engaged in performing the HUBZone contract reside within any Indian reservation governed by one or more of its Indian Tribal Government owners or reside within any HUBZone adjoining any such Indian reservation.

:SDVOSB Eligibility Verification ٭

Follow the list of required documentation in 13 CFR 125.18(a) and FAR 19.1403. The list of documentation is, but not limited to:

- Representation that the Offeror is a SDVO SBC within SAM;

- Proof that the SDVO SBC is small under the NAICS code assigned to the procurement;

- A statement that the SDVO SBC will comply with the limitations on subcontracting requirements set forth in 13 CR 125.6.

:WOSB Eligibility Verification ٭

Follow the list of required documentation in 13 CFR 127.300(d) and FAR 19.1503.

The list of documentation is, but not limited to:

- Third Party Certification

- WOSB Program Certification (Signed SBA-2413)

- WOSB Program Repository submission verification/requirement

Or follow 13 CFR 127.300(e) if the Offeror does not have a Third Party Certification.

8. Remove section VI.G. Evaluation of Joint Venture Offerors within the solicitation. Joint

Venture offer will not be accepted for this acquisition.

9. Replace and incorporate Section 3.5.2. Pricing Proposal Documentation within Exhibit 12, Task Order Award Procedures. The language change is below:

The Contractor shall submit their price proposal as a lump sum Firm-fixed Priced amount on the SF-1442. The required details for submitting the price proposal shall be determined at the task order level. Task orders may require the Contractor to provide a detailed breakdown using the Contract Line Item Numbers (CLINs) within their accepted IDIQ Contract within the current IDIQ Contract period of performance. If required, the proposed price breakdown shall be submitted on the Price Breakdown Template, no other substitution shall be allowed or accepted, unless the IDIQ Contracting Officer approves. At no time shall pricing exceed that negotiated Contract price.

10. Incorporate a revised Exhibit 4, Price Proposal Sheet (Offerors are instructed to utilize the revised Price Proposal Sheet associated with this amendment for proposal submission). The revised sheet removes the following line items:

CSI

MASTERFORMAT

NUMBER

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

081413104020 Doors, wood, decorator, hand carved, mahogany, simple design, 1-3/4", 3'-0" x 7'-0"

081413104030 Doors, wood, decorator, hand carved, mahogany, intricate design, 1-3/4", 3'-0" x 7'-0"

081413104040 Doors, wood, decorator, hand carved, mahogany, simple design, 1-3/4", 3'-6" x 8'-0"

081413104050 Doors, wood, decorator, hand carved, mahogany, intricate design, 1-3/4", 3'-6" x 8'-0"

081413104400 Doors, wood, decorator, hand carved, for custom finish, add 081413104600 Doors, wood, decorator, hand carved sidelight, mahogany, 4 lites, 7'-0" x 1'-6" wide 081413104610 Doors, wood, decorator, hand carved sidelight, mahogany, 6 lites, 7'-0" x 1'-6" wide 081413104620 Doors, wood, decorator, hand carved sidelight, mahogany, 4 lites, 8'-0" x 1'-6" wide 081413104630 Doors, wood, decorator, hand carved sidelight, mahogany, 6 lites, 8'-0" x 1'-6" wide 081413104640 Doors, wood, decorator, hand carved sidelight, oak, 4 lites, 7'-0" x

1'-6" wide 081413104650 Doors, wood, decorator, hand carved sidelight, oak, 6 lites, 7'-0" x

1'-6" wide 081413104660 Doors, wood, decorator, hand carved sidelight, oak, 4 lites, 8'-0" x

1'-6" wide 081413104670 Doors, wood, decorator, hand carved sidelight, oak, 6 lites, 8'-0" x

1'-6" wide 087120305000 Door hardware, door closer, rack and pinion, for cast aluminum cylinder, deduct 220505102212 Scrap, salvage, aluminum, ton, selective demolition, deduct for salvage 220505102214 Brass scrap, salvage, brass, ton, selective demolition, deduct for salvage 220505102216 Copper scrap, salvage, copper, ton, selective demolition, deduct for salvage 220505102218 Lead scrap, salvage, lead, ton, selective demolition, deduct for salvage 220505102220 Scrap, salvage, steel, ton, selective demolition, deduct for salvage

11. Incorporate the Questions and Answers document into the solicitation (Exhibit 15);

12. Incorporate the following Exhibits for informational purposes only;

12.1. Pre-proposal conference sign-in sheets for Zone 1 and Zone 2 (Exhibit 16);

12.2. Pre-proposal conference presentation (Exhibit 17).

All other terms and conditions remain the same.