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SOLICITATION 47PE0619R0030

TOTAL SMALL BUSINESS SET-ASIDE TO BE AWARDED UNDER

SECTION 8(a) OF THE SMALL BUSINESS ACT

PROCUREMENT BY NEGOTIATION - NOT TO BE PUBLICLY OPENED

PARTITIONING & MISCELLANEOUS REPAIRS

FOR THE SOUTH CAROLINA FIELD OFFICE

Charleston, Columbia and Greenville

CONTACT PERSON Phlezette Watt - Contracting Officer 404 698-0512

ISSUING OFFICE General Services Administration, Public Building Service

77 Forsyth Street, SW Atlanta, GA 30303

ISSUE DATE

Deadline for receipt of PROPOSAL DATE

TIME

NAICS CODE

***NOTICE: It has been determined that competition will be limited to 8(a) firms located within the state of South Carolina and other 8(a) construction firms with a bona fide place of business within the geographical competitive area, and the assigned NAICS code. All other 8(a) BD Participants are deemed ineligible to submit offers.***

SBA Requirement Number 0464/18/000021

May 21, 2019

July 12, 2019

4:00PM

236220

GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION

This procurement is by negotiation - not to be publicly opened.

NOTICE: 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. 3090-0163

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SOLICITATION NO. 47PE0619R0030

PROJECT TITLE: PARTITIONING AND MISCELLANEOUS REPAIRS -

CAROLINA PROPERTY MANGMENT CENTER, SOUTH CAROLINA Charleston, Columbia and Greenville

(CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT – FIXED PRICE)

Section Page Number Solicitation 3 Agreement 34 Representations & Certifications 76 Standard Form 1442 84 Bid Forms 104 General Contractor Reference Form 108 Scope of Work & Supplementary Instructions of Offerors 110

Additional Documents

Attachment 1: Construction Line Items Attachment 2: GSA Form 527 – Contractor’s Qualifications and Financial Information Attachment 3: Lead Based Paint Mitigation Specification Attachment 4: Mold Remediation Attachment 5: Partition Contract Specification Attachment 6: Partition Contract Special Supplement Attachment 7: Standard Form LLL – Disclosure of Lobbying Activities Attachment 8: Wage Determination - Charleston Attachment 9: Wage Determination - Columbia Attachment 10: Wage Determination – Greenville Attachment 11: Wage Determination – Aiken S2 Attachment 12: Wage Determination – Aiken S32 Attachment 13: Wage Determination – Anderson Attachment 14: Wage Determination – Beaufort Attachment 15 – Wage Determination – Florence Attachment 16 – Wage Determination – Horry Attachment 17 – Wage Determination – Richland Attachment 18 – Wage Determination - Spartanburg

GSA Solicitation No: 47PE0619R0030

Document: C201-SB LPTA/APRIL 2019 (The Solicitation)

Construction Contract for: Partitioning & Miscellaneous Repairs in the Charleston, Columbia and Greenville Field Offices, South Carolina Property Management Center

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. Contractor Performance Information H. Safeguarding Documents Designated as Sensitive But Unclassified

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)

(ii) GSAR 552.236-75, Evaluation Exclusive of Options (Mar 2019)

(iii) GSAR 552.236-76 Basis of Award - Sealed Bidding Construction (Mar 2019)

(iv) 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 52.219-14 Limitations on Subcontracting C. FAR 52.219-18 Notice of Competition Limited to 8(a) Eligible Participants D. FAR 52.223-21, FOAMS (Jun 2016) E. FAR 52.222-62 Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706 F. Security Requirements G. Additional Clauses

(i) GSAR Clause 552.211-10 Commencement, Prosecution and Completion of Work (Mar 2019)

(ii) GSAR Clause 552.211-12, Liquidated Damages-Construction (Mar 2019)

(iii) GSAR Clause 552.211-13, Time Extensions (Mar 2019)

(iv) GSAR Clause 552.211-70, Substantial Completion

(v) GSAR Clause 552.232-5, Payment Under Fixed Price Construction

Contracts (Mar 2019)

(vi) GSAR Clause 552.236-6, Superintendence by the Contractor (Mar 2019)

(vii) GSAR Clause 552.236-11, Use and Possession Prior to Completion (Mar

2019)

(viii) GSAR Clause 552.236-15, Schedules for Construction Contracts (Mar

2019)

(ix) GSAR Clause 552.236-21, Specifications and Drawings for Construction

(Mar 2019)

(x) GSAR Clause 552.236-70, Authorities and Limitations (Mar 2019)

(xi) GSAR Clause 552.236-71, Contractor Responsibilities (Mar 2019)

(xii) GSAR Clause 552.236-72, Submittals (Mar 2019)

(xiii) GSAR Clause 552.236-73, Subcontracts (Apr 1984)

(xiv) GSAR Clause 552.243-71, Equitable Adjustments (Mar 2019)

VI. Method Of Award A. Evaluation of Offers – Lowest Price Technically Acceptable B. Lowest Price Technically Acceptable Process C. Determination of Responsibility D. Price Reasonableness/Price Realism E. Unbalanced Price F. Non Price Factors G. Evaluation of Joint Ventures

The General Services Administration (GSA) is setting aside the contract under the following clause found in the Agreement:

FAR 52.219-18, Notification of Competition Limited to Eligible 8(a) Concerns

I. General Information

I.A. The Solicitation and Contract

(1) This Solicitation is set-aside Competition Limited to Eligible 8(a) Concerns, 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 and Attachments to the Agreement

(5) Other Forms Required For Submission with Proposals – General Contractor Reference – Past Performance Questionnaire

(6) Other Attachments: Scope of Work dated May 21, 2019 and Bid Forms, Specifications, Specification Supplement, Lead Based Paint Mitigation Specification, Mold Remediation Specification, Construction Line Items, Wage Determinations:

Wage Determination SC190002 dated 3/15/2019, Wage Determination SC190032 dated 01/04/2019, Wage Determination SC190021 dated 04/19/2019, Wage Determination SC190008 dated 01/18/2019, Wage Determination SC190023 dated 04/19/2019, Wage Determination SC190028 dated 01/04/2019, Wage Determination SC190005 dated 04/19/2019, Wage Determination SC190025 dated 04/19/2019, Wage Determination SC 190026 dated 04/19/2019, Wage Determination SC190028 dated 04/19/2019, Wage Determination SC190029 dated 04/19/2019, GSA form 527

– Contractor’s Qualifications and Financial Statement, Standard Form LLL – Disclosure of Lobbying Activities

(The Solicitation)

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: Phlezette Watt

Address: 77 Forsyth Street, SW

Telephone: (404) 698-0512

Email: phlezette.watt@gsa.gov

Alternate POC Information

Name: Chevette Suttle

Address: 77 Forsyth Street, SW

Telephone: (404) 695-7499

Email: Chevette.Suttle@gsa.gov

I.D. Pre-Proposal Conference

Date: NA

Time: NA

Location: NA

I.E. Estimated Price Range

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

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

(The Solicitation)

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.

PLEASE NOTE: Bid Guarantee is not applicable to award of this contract because the minimum guarantee is only $1,000. Bid Guarantee and performance and payment bond requirements will apply at the task order level for task orders over $250,000.

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:

(i) Charleston – May 29, 2019 – 9:00AM, Waties Waring Judicial Center 83 Meeting Street, Charleston, SC 29401 Point of Contact / Larry Herringdine (843) 727-4234 or larry.herringdine@gsa.gov

(ii) Columbia – June 4, 2019 – 9:00AM, Strom Thurmond Federal Building 1835 Assembly St., Suite 758 Conference Room, Columbia, SC Point of Contact / Patrick Young (803) 765-5577 or patrick.young@gsa.gov

(iii) Greenville – June 6, 2019 – 9:00AM, C.F. Haynsworth Federal Building & US Courthouse 300 E Washington Street, Greenville, SC 29601 Point of Contact / Patrick Young (803) 765-5577 or patrick.young@gsa.gov

(iv) Florence – May 30, 2019 – 9:00AM, McMillan Federal Building and Courthouse 401 West Evans Street, Florence, SC Point of Contact / Larry Herringdine (843) 727-4234 or larry.herringdine@gsa.gov

(The Solicitation)

(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. Offerors shall submit a Visit Authorization Request (VAR) identifying all attendees from their respective team.

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 VAR to the point of contact listed below.

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

Name: Patrick Young or Royce Charpia

Address:

Telephone: Patrick = (803) 873-7200 / Royce = (843) 518-8806

Email: patrick.young@gsa.gov or royce.charpia@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 4:00 pm local time on the following date and at the following address.

Date: July 12, 2019 – 4:00PM EST Address: All submissions shall be submitted via e-mail to phlezette.watt@gsa.gov

(2) Offers sent by commercial package delivery and hand delivery shall be deemed received as of the date and time of delivery to the office designated for receipt of offers.

(3) Offers sent by United States Mail shall be deemed timely if delivered to the address of the government installation designated for receipt of offers on or before the date established for receipt of offers.

II. Proposals

II.A. Proposal Contents

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

1. Price Proposal / Standard Form 1442

2. Technical Proposal

3. Representations and Certifications

4. Standard Form 24, Bid Bond

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

6. Past Performance Questionnaires (to be submitted directly by references)

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7. Standard Form LLL – Disclosure of Lobbying Activities

II.B. Proposal Format

IMPORTANT: Offerors are to submit separate proposal packages for each city if they would like to be considered for more than one city. If an offeror does NOT CLEARLY SPECIFY the city to which their proposal pertains, or submits a single proposal package pertaining to more than one city, the proposal will be considered non-responsive and will not be considered for award.

The offeror shall submit all proposal documents electronically via e-mail to the Contracting Officer Phlezette Watt at phlezette.watt@gsa.gov.

Each proposal package shall be submitted in a separate email with the ONE of following subject lines:

Proposal Submission for Solicitation 47PE0619R0030 – Charleston

-- OR --

Proposal Submission for Solicitation 47PE0619R0030 – Columbia

-- OR –

Proposal Submission for Solicitation 47PE0619R0030 – Greenville

The offeror shall submit the following documents with each proposal package:

Cover letter clearly indicating the city for which the proposal is being submitted;

Signed SF 1442 and the Contract Price Form (3 pages) with Coefficients Signed copies of all amendments (if any) issued for the subject solicitation;

Offeror Representations & Certifications (C301);

GSA Form 527- Contractor’s Qualification and Financial Information;

Standard Form LLL – Disclosure of Lobbying Activities;

Technical Proposal, as follows for each evaluation factor:

Factor 1: Experience: One-page summary each for a minimum of three (3) to a maximum of five projects.

Factor 2: Staffing Plan: Narrative of no more than ten (10) pages and resumes of Project Manager and Project Superintendent.

Factor 3: Past Performance: Three General Contractor Reference Past Performance Questionnaires shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer (on the GSA form) directly by the offeror’s selected references no later than the closing date and time of the solicitation.

For each factor, please submit 1 copy in Time New Romans – 12pt.

The contractor shall provide a letter from its bonding company certifying their bonding capacity up to 100% of the estimated total contract value ($5.0M per contract) in lieu of a Bid Bond.

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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

i. Coefficients

Offeror shall submit two sets of Coefficients. One set of Coefficients will cover using the Construction Line Items as the Unit Price Book (UPB). The second set of Coefficients will cover using RS Means software cost data as the Unit Price Book (UPB).

The Coefficients will cover all line items for Regular Hours, and After Hours for both repair and alteration work and abatement work in order to be considered responsive. The offer shall be "net” or a percentage decrease from or increase to the unit prices. If the contractor submits individual percentage factors for each individual line item then the offer shall be considered non-responsive and the offer rejected.

The Coefficients listed on the offer form should contain the offeror's Overhead Rate, G&A Rate and Profit. The offeror shall breakdown of the Coefficient on a separate sheet showing the details that make up the Overhead Rate, and the G&A Rate. The Profit can be shown as a single number with no details. The Offeror’s Overheard Rate and G&A Rate must be in compliance with the guidance contained in FAR 31.205.

For this Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) Line Item Contract, the Offeror will use either the Construction Line Item List as the Unit Price Book (UPB) or the RS Means cost data as the Unit Price Book. If using the RS Means Online cost data as the UPB, you will use the “Bare Cost” in the current calendar year, with the City Cost Index applied. Task Orders awarded against the Base Contract will use the current calendar year in which the Cost Estimate for the Task Order is established. Task Orders awarded against the Option will use the current calendar year in which the Cost Estimate for the Task Order is established. The offer shall use Bare Cost as the Unit Cost for each Line Item when developing cost estimates.

The Government shall make provisions for After Hours Work using Allowance Factors contains in RS Means.

RS Means and its associated Cost Data are updated quarterly and annually. City Cost Indexes will be applied to the cost estimate of each Delivery Order. If no City Cost Index is available for the city in with the work is being performed, the closes city with a City Cost Index will be used.

It is anticipated that 80% of the work under this contract will be performed during regular working hours, and 20% of the work under this contract will be ordered to be performed outside the regular work hours, or after hours. Regular work hours for this contract are defined as between the hours of 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM local time, Monday through Friday. Work ordered to be performed outside of regular work hours, or after hours shall be performed between the hours of 5:00 PM Monday through Friday and 8:00 AM of the following day and/or 5:00 PM Friday until 8:00 AM of the following Monday.

The estimated percentages of work established herein reflect as closely as can be anticipated during “regular” versus “after regular working hours” breakdown for which performance will be required. Submission of offers and evaluation on the basis of this criteria shall in no way establish a basis for claim or obligate the Government to order work in this manner.

It is anticipated that 95% of the entire contract will be related to Repair and Alteration work and 5% for Abatement work including asbestos, mold and lead-based paint. However, these are estimates only and should not be relied upon.

ii. Price Proposal Sample Evaluation

SAMPLE PARTITION PRICE FORM ENTRY (Reference Section II B of the Agreement C101)

BASE YEAR OTION I OPTION II OPTION III OPTION IV

Regular Work

Hours

10 11 12 13 14

After Hours 12 13 14 15 16

Abatement Work

Hours

15 16 17 18 19

After Hours 17 18 19 20 21

1. Evaluation based on sample bid above.

2. Work time schedule anticipates that 80% of the work will be performed during regular working hours and 20% after hours.

3. Allocation of work anticipated 95% of work will be repair and alteration and 5% will be abatement.

4. The following formula is used to factor bid percent for all work. The results are then totaled to give an aggregate score to be used for evaluation.

Regular Work, Regular Hours & Regular Work, After Hours.

(80%) x (95%) x (10% + 11% + 12% + 13% + 14%) = 0.456 (20%) x (95%) x (12%+ 13% + 14% + 15% + 16%) = 0.133

Abatement Work, Regular Hours & Abatement Work, After Hours.

(80%) x (5%) x (15%+ 16% + 17% + 18% + 19%) = 0.034 (20%) x (5%) x (17% + 18% + 19% + 20% + 21%) = 0.0095

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EVALUATED TOTAL BID COST = 0.6325 = 63.25%

II.D. Technical Proposal

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

For each factor, please submit 1 copy in Time New Romans – 12pt.

(1) Experience on Similar Projects

This factor evaluates the extent of the Offeror’s past experience as a firm in providing similar construction services to determine the firm’s experience in completing the tasks detailed in the performance work statement.

To be considered technically acceptable, the Offeror has at least three (3) projects that reflect prior experience on construction projects similar in size and scope to those that will be ordered under the resultant contract. "Prior Experience" is differentiated from "Past Performance" in that prior experience is factual, documented, information about specific work the offeror has performed. Prior experience is not a measure of how well the Contractor performed the work.

Offerors shall submit company experience, not experience of staff while employed with other companies.

The Offeror must demonstrate successful experience as a General Construction (GC) Contractor responsible for the construction of at least three (3) similar projects substantially (Note: 5 maximum) completed within the last five (5) years. A “similar project” is defined as a project that is comparable in nature, type, and complexity as defined by all of the following characteristics:

● Project involved the renovation or the modernization of a comparably sized structure;

● Project was performed in an occupied and functioning office building;

● Project involved all of the following disciplines - architectural, civil, structural, HVAC, plumbing, electrical, fire alarm, elevator, and telecommunications;

● Project included Hazardous Material abatement (e.g., asbestos, lead, PCBs, mold, etc).

● The total project construction cost at award of the construction contract(s) was between

$10,000 to $250,000

To meet the technical acceptability standard for recency, the project must have been completed within the past five (5) years from the date of the issuance of the solicitation.

For each project listed, Contractors shall include a one-page summary of the project, to include a short description of the work, dollar value of the contract at award, the client name, substantial completion date and a point of contact familiar with the Contractor’s performance (name, telephone number, address, and email address must be provided for each reference – contractors should verify that the contact information is current).

(2) Key Personnel

This factor evaluates the Offerors’ demonstrated qualifications of the key personnel.

The Offeror must provide a Resume for the following Key Personnel:

● Project Manager

● Project Superintendent

All Resumes must include the following information and may not exceed two (2) pages per Resume, and must explain how the proposed Key Personnel’s experience meets the minimum requirements in Section VI.B for this contract:

● Name and title

● Project assignment

● Name of firm with which associated

● Years experience with this firm (in the key personnel’s field of expertise/discipline) and years of experience with other firms (in the key personnel’s field of expertise/ discipline)

● Education degree(s), year, and institution

● Active professional registration, year first registered, if applicable

● Other experience and qualifications relevant to same/similar work required under this contract

● List of projects in which the individual has worked to include Name of project(s) and project location(s)

(3) Past Performance of Offeror

This factor considers the past performance of the Offeror, and will be evaluated as part of the responsibility determination.

The Offeror’s past performance record must demonstrate satisfactory performance on at least three (3) comparable projects substantially completed within the last five (5) years. Any proposal which does not demonstrate satisfactory performance on at least three (3) comparable projects substantially completed within the last five (5) years will not considered technically acceptable.

The Offeror must provide a GC Reference Form for each reference (a person or persons who may be contacted regarding the quality of the Offeror’s past performance). The name, title, company name, current address, current phone number, and current fax number for each reference must appear on the form.

The Offeror must submit a Past Performance Questionnaire (PPQ) (included in the solicitation as Appendix A completed by the applicable client, for each project included in its proposal for Factor 3 “Past Performance of Offeror.” Completed PPQs should be submitted with the proposal. Ensure correct 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 proposal closing date, the Offeror should complete and submit with the proposal 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 contact, via email at Phlezette.watt@gsa.gov prior to proposal closing date. Offerors may resubmit questionnaires previously submitted with other proposals or may obtain an updated/new PPQ from a client for any submission. Offerors shall not incorporate by reference into their proposal PPQs previously submitted for other RFPs.

Also include performance recognition documents received within the last five (5) 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 review any other sources of information for evaluating past performance. Other sources 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), using all CAGE/DUNS numbers of team members (partnership, joint venture, teaming arrangement, or parent company/subsidiary/affiliate) identified in the Offeror's proposal, inquiries of owner representative(s), Federal Awardee Performance and Integrity Information System (FAPIIS), Electronic Subcontract Reporting System (eSRS), 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.

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-SAT).

(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

(The Solicitation) 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.

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 15 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

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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. 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 are sent to the Past Performance Information Retrieval System (PPIRS) which may then be used by Federal acquisition community for use in making source selection decisions. PPIRS 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.H. Safeguarding Documents Designated as Sensitive But Unclassified

Certain information contained in the Solicitation Documents may have been designated as Sensitive but Unclassified (SBU) 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.

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 52.211-3 Availability of Specifications Not Listed in the GSA Index of Federal Specifications, Standards and Commercial Item Descriptions (JUN 1988)

(Applicable to solicitations that cite specifications not listed in the Index and are not furnished with the solicitation)

(a) The specifications cited in this solicitation may be obtained from: GSA Specifications Unit at (202) 755-0325. MIL Specifications may be obtained by calling (215) 697-2179.

(b) The request should identify the solicitation number and the specification required by date, title, and number as cited in the solicitation.

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

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

IV.D. 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.

(The 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.E. FAR 52.222-23 Notice of Requirement for Affirmative Action to Ensure Equal Employment Opportunity for Construction (FEB 1999)

(Applicable to solicitations resulting in construction contracts in excess of $10,000.)

(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

SEE END OF CLAUSE SEE END OF CLAUSE

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--

(The Solicitation)

(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: See tables below for cities and counties covered by each zonal contract anticipated as a result of this solicitation. All locations are within the state of South Carolina.

Participation Goals: Charleston, South Carolina

City County Goals for Minority Participation for

Each Trade

Goals for Female Participation for

Each Trade Charleston Charleston 30.0%

6.9% Florence Florence 33.0% Hilton Head Beaufort 29.8%

Myrtle Beach Horry 33.0%

Participation Goals: Columbia, South Carolina

City County Goals for Minority Participation for

Each Trade

Goals for Female Participation for

Each Trade Columbia Richland 23.4%

6.9% Aiken Aiken 27.2% Florence Florence 33.0%

Participation Goals: Greenville, South Carolina

City County Goals for Minority Participation for

Each Trade

Goals for Female Participation for

Each Trade Grenville Greenville 16.0%

6.9% Anderson Anderson 17.8% Spartanburg Spartanburg 16.0%

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IV.F. 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.

(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.

IV.G. Buy American Exceptions

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

IV.H. 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.

IV.I. 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

52.214-34 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.J. 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.

IV.K. Additional Provisions

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

The Government will evaluate offers for award purposes inclusive of option year pricing as described in the bid forms contained in the solicitation package.

Evaluation of options will not obligate the Government to exercise the option(s).

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

(a) The Government may exercise any option in writing in accordance with the terms and conditions of the contract within 30 days of the expiration of the period of performance. Unless otherwise specified, options may be exercised within 90 calendar days of contract award. (b) If the Government exercises the option, the contract shall be considered to include this option clause.

(iii) FAR 52.223-1 Biobased Product Certification (MAY 2012)

(iv) FAR 52.223-4 Recovered Material Certification (MAY 2008)

IV.L. Requiring Certified Cost or Pricing Data [15.403-4]

The Contracting Officer shall obtain certified Cost or Pricing Data only if the CO concludes that none of the exceptions in FAR 15.403-1(b) applies.

V. Instructions and Clauses

V.A. FAR 52.215-1 Instructions to Offerors – Competitive Acquisition (Jan 2017)

(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…