47PC0219R0010_Solicitation_Amendment_0004__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 0004

1. Incorporate a revised Exhibit 2 – GC Representation & Certification that includes the required provision FAR 52.209-13 Violation of Arms Control Treaties or Agreements- Certification (JUN 2018) for Offeror completion;

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

2.1. Revise 2nd bulletin within this section to replace “Experience Summary Table and

Project Fact Sheet” with “Experience on Similar Projects Offeror Form – Project Fact Sheet”;

2.2. The revised Factor 1 language is below:

∗ 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 on Similar

Projects Offeror Form – 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 projects shall have an award threshold greater than $1,000,000;

∗ 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.

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

3.1. Revise two of the minimum submission requirement language descriptions from

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

- Two past performance references shall have an award threshold greater than $1,000,000;”

To:

- “Two past performance references for the Similar Projects submitted for Factor 1 with an award threshold of $150,000 to $1,000,000;

- Two past performance references for the Similar Projects submitted for Factor 1 with an award threshold greater than $1,000,000;”

3.2. 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 references for the Similar Projects submitted for -

Factor 1 with an award threshold of $150,000 to $1,000,000;

- Two past performance references for the Similar Projects submitted for

Factor 1 with an award threshold greater than $1,000,000;

- 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 mailto:nadia.shokry.burns@gsa.gov mailto:allison.wiede-brown@gsa.gov 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) or two (2) past performance references 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 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.

4. Incorporate additional questions/clarifications submitted by Offerors related to the

Amendment 0003 issuance:

4.1. As per the FBO Site the Bid was Extended to 8/29/2019 at 2:00 PM, Under the

Title Amendment No 3 the Only Document available was the SF-30 Form. The balance of the Documents pertaining to Amendment No 3 are located under Amendment No 2. And Previous Documents listed under Amendment No 2 are now listed under Solicitation 1. Please clarify that this is correct.

GSA Response: There was a discrepancy with the FBO amendment numbering.

Amendment 0002 documentation was uploaded under “Solicitation 1” in FBO in error; therefore amendment 0003 documentation was uploaded automatically in the system as amendment 2. Note all required solicitation and amendment documentation is confirmed to be incorporated in FBO and can be easily followed using the documentation titles.

4.2. Will a New Reps and Certs Document be provided per Amendment No 3?

GSA Response: Reference section 1 of this document.

4.3. Please confirm or clarify the purpose of including Division 1 specifications in

Amendment No 3, is it for reference only or does it need to be included in the Price Proposal?

GSA Response: These documents are for reference only.

4.4. What Exactly is the “Experience Summary Table” referred to in the Amendment No

3, nothing was attached. Please confirm?

GSA Response: Reference section 2 of this document.

4.5. The required information GSA seems to be requesting under 8c for (required information at FAR 52.204-24(c)) will GSA be providing a form?

GSA Response: Reference section 1 of this document.

4.6. Section 2 Factor 1 of amendment 0003 does not mention the requirement for PPQs.

Section 3 Factor 4 of amendment 0003 includes section 3.3 for the revised factor 4 language which includes a request for Past Performance Questionnaires for projects included in factor 1 (Similar projects). Can you please confirm if a) The PPQ shall be completed for the past performance projects within Factor 4. Or B)The PPQ shall be completed for the projects selected for Factor 1 (Similar Projects) and the PPQ shall be input into the factor 4 package.

Additionally, section 3 factor 4 for past performance has contradictory requests.

Request 1:

1 or 2 projects greater than 1 million 1 or 2 projects greater than 3 million

Request 2:

2 projects with an award threshold of 150k - 1 million 2 projects with an award threshold greater than 1 million.

Can you please confirm under factor 4 which requirement is applicable for the past performance project submissions.

GSA Response: The Past Performance Questionnaire (PPQ) submissions are required for Factor 4 only; however the PPQ submissions shall be submitted for the 4 “Similar Projects” the Offeror submitted for Factor 1. The respective client must complete the PPQ and provide ratings for the Offeror’s performance under those similar projects.

In order to meet the minimum requirements, an Offer is required to provide a minimum of:

- Two past performance references for the Similar Projects submitted for Factor 1 with an award threshold of $150,000 to $1,000,000;

- Two past performance references for the Similar Projects submitted for Factor 1 with an award threshold greater than $1,000,000;

However the Offeror may elect to replace One (1) or two (2) PPQs that have an award threshold of more than $3,000,000 which will be evaluated more favorably.

These project(s) over $3,000,000 need to be submitted as “Similar Projects” under Factor 1.

5. Incorporate an additional submission requirement within section II.B.(1) Price Proposal File stating that an Offeror shall submit the completed Exhibit 18 form as part of the price proposal submission;

6. Incorporate Exhibit 18 to include the full text for provision FAR 52.204-24, Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment (AUG 2019). The Offeror shall submit this completed form along with their submitted price proposal;

7. All other terms and conditions remain the same.