Solicitation Packet - 47PE0720R0039.pdf

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SOLICITATION, OFFER,

AND AWARD

(Construction, Alteration, or Repair) IMPORTANT - The "offer" section on the reverse must be fully completed by offeror.

9. FOR INFORMATION

CALL:

NOTE: In sealed bid solicitations "offer" and "offeror" mean "bid and "bidder".

SOLICITATION

1. SOLICITATION NUMBER

5. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQUEST NUMBER

CODE

6. PROJECT NUMBER

8. ADDRESS OFFER TO

4. CONTRACT NUMBER

7. ISSUED BY

10. THE GOVERNMENT REQUIRES PERFORMANCE OF THE WORK DESCRIBED IN THESE DOCUMENTS (Title, identifying number, date)

11. The contractor shall begin performance within

12a. THE CONTRACTOR MUST FURNISH ANY REQUIRED PERFORMANCE AND PAYMENT BONDS?

(If "YES", indicate within how many calendar days after award in Item 12b.)

13. ADDITIONAL SOLICITATION REQUIREMENTS:

a. Sealed offers in original and

b. An offer guarantee

c. All offers are subject to the (1) work requirements, and (2) other provisions and clauses incorporated in the solicitation in full text or by reference.

d. Offers providing less than

STANDARD FORM 1442 (REV. 8/2014)

Prescribed by GSA - FAR (48 CFR) 53.236-1(d) calendar days for Government acceptance after the date offers are due will not be considered and will be rejected.

is, is not required.

local time containing offers shall be marked to show the offeror's name and address, the solicitation number, and the date and time offers are due.

(date). If this is a sealed bid solicitation, offers will be publicly opened at that time. Sealed envelopes copies to perform the work required are due at the place specified in Item 8 by (hour) award, YES NO notice to proceed. This performance period is mandatory negotiable.

calendar days and complete it within calendar days after receiving

a. NAME b. TELEPHONE NUMBER (Include area code) (NO COLLECT CALLS)

12b. CALENDAR DAYS

2. TYPE OF SOLICITATION

SEALED BID (IFB)

NEGOTIATED (RFP)

3. DATE ISSUED PAGE OF PAGES

16/3/2020

4:00 PM (EST)

7/29/2020

4PQF

4PQF

Florida Branch (AMD) 77 Forsyth Street SW Atlanta, GA 30303-3490 USA

47PE0720R0039

1)Standard Form (SF) 1442 – [Submit Price on this Form] 2)Statement of Work dated January 9, 2020 3)DBSB – The Solicitation 4)Agreement 5)Representations and Certifications 6)Wage Determination – FL20200215, Modification 3, May 15, 2020 7)GSA 527 - Contractor's Qualifications & Financial Information 8)SF24 - Bid Bond 9)Bid Pricing Breakdown

Florida Branch (AMD) 77 Forsyth Street SW Atlanta, GA 30303-3490 USA

EQ4PPF-20-0013

(813) 215-8501Elizabeth Moten

Standard Form Page 1

Statement of Work for

Construction Contract

August 2, 2019 (rv. 10/27/2019)

PROJECT IDENTIFICATION

Project Name: J. L. King Fed. Building_USAO – 7 Additional Sinks

Project Number:

Region: 04

Building Address: 99 N.E 4th Street

Building Number: FL1021ZZ

ABT: Miami, FL

GSA Contracting Officer: Lori Fischer

DEVELOPED BY:

SOW Writer: Bobby Stone

Estimator: Chima Ogbonna, Construction Analyst

Project Description:

Project Type: The intent of this project is to provide the agency with (7) new sinks with base and upper cabinets located in rooms Alcove 235, 341, 453A, 555, 669, 738 & 838 per attached drawings. The base cabinets on each floor shall have a lower (30” AFF) and higher

(34”-36” AFF) countertop heights of equal lengths except for the 2nd floor. The base and upper cabinets located on the 2nd floor shall be in an L-shaped configuration. See attached

Schematic Floor Plans and Cabinet Elevations. All upper cabinets shall have (1) microware shelf. Sinks will have a basin depth of at least 10”. Each new sink and cabinet location shall be provided with hot and cold water supply, garbage disposal, and at least (1) duplex electrical outlet on the wall and meet applicable code (which may require an additional outlets). All measurements shall be field verified.

The project delivery method is Design/Build (D/B).

Care should be taken to protect all non-affected areas. Work site shall be kept clean and neat at all times

Acceptable work hours: 9:00am – 4:00pm. Adjustments and modifications to critical system

(ex: fire alarm, fire sprinkler, etc.) requiring shutdown will be performed after hours:

11:00pm – 6:00am

The contractor is expected to be sufficiently knowledgeable is this type installation to complete the scope of work in a manner that will result in the intended functional product. It’s the contractors’ responsibility to visit the site and to include all work necessary for a complete job. Work must meet all applicable codes, building standards, manufacturer’s requirements, and standards of workmanship

General Conditions: Inclusive of all:

1. Site supervision

2. Hauling and Dumping Services

3. Building permits, inspections and reviews by local building authority/AHJ.

Demolition: Remove and Dispose as necessary for new construction

1. Partition walls. Contractor shall verify and confirm approximate linear feet.

2. Electrical Outlets and wiring.

3. Plumbing system, waste and cold water supply (piping, valves, connections, etc.)

4. Flooring and base

New Construction - Alcove 235, 341, 453A, 555, 669, 738 & 838

1. Provide and install Gypsum Board System as per ASTM C-754 requirements

2. Apply a level four finish to all painted wall surfaces.

3. Provide and install new flooring and cove base to match existing.

4. Install new sinks, base and upper cabinets with microwave shelf.

5. Replace acoustical ceiling tile and grid system as necessary.

6. Provide and install new duplex electrical outlets at each sink and cabinet location

7. Provide and install new plumbing fixtures and system, inclusive of waste, cold and hot water supply lines, to service the new sinks. Provide and install garbage disposal unit for each sink.

8. All new domestic water lines shall be copper with pipe insulation. All new sanitary lines shall be cast iron or as per the latest PBS-P100 Facilities Standards for the Public

Buildings Service. PVC materials are not allowed.

9. Provide and install Instantaneous water heater units under each sink to provide hot water for each fixture. Provide new electrical supply and connection for each unit.

10. The Contractor shall ensure any/and all wall cabinets installed do not obstruct fire sprinkler coverage or fire alarm notification device coverage.

11. The Contractor shall ensure any new base cabinets installed do not obstruct exit or egress path.

12. Provide and install new fire alarm visual notification devices (strobes) as necessary.

13. Project shall be designed by a licensed Plumbing and Electrical Engineer.

14. Agency to approve all paint, finish and color selections.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS

Measurements:

All dimensions, measurements and/or quantities indicated in this specification are approximate and shall not be used by the contractor as definite. Contractors are expected to inspect the job site prior to acceptance of delivery order in order to acquaint themselves with the scope of the project and to verify measurements. In no event shall failure to inspect constitute grounds for claim after the delivery order is awarded.

Submittals:

Submit design for Cabinets and sinks per the floor plans. The Contractor shall provide submittals a minimum of five (5) working days prior to procurement and/or placement of related material or equipment. The Contractor should expect an average of five (5) working days for the

Government review on submittals. Upon final approval, the Contractor may proceed with the related work. Incomplete submittals will be rejected and will require re-submittal at no additional cost to the Government. Work performed without approved submittals is done at the Contractor’s risk. Work not conforming to approved submittal may be removed and re-installed at no additional cost to the Government. Send submittals to the Contracting Officer’s Representative.

Quality Control:

The work performed under this contract must demonstrate skills of the highest quality. Any imperfections that reveal a lower level of workmanship (i.e., poor painting, uneven sills, large nail holes, etc.) shall be deemed unacceptable. The GSA Contracting Officer

Representative/Project Manager (COR/PM) will make random site visits to insure that the project is meeting standards and is acceptable. Any attempt to disguise poor workmanship shall be deemed unacceptable. Any work that is found to be unacceptable shall be removed at the expense of the contractor and re-performed correctly.

Substantial Completion Inspection: When notified the GSA Contracting Officer

Representative/Project Manager (COR/PM) will conduct an inspection of the work performed.

Any deficiencies will be required to be corrected prior to final payment being released.

Safety:

The safety of occupants and workers is of paramount importance any unsafe conditions must be addressed immediately. All activities conducted under this contract shall be performed in compliance with all applicable Safety regulations and guidelines including but not limited to:

Asbestos Awareness

Occupational Safety and Health Administration (O.S.H.A.)

National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)

General worksite safety practices

Government Standards:

All materials and equipment utilized in performance of the work must meet the requirements of the PBS-P100 Facilities Standards for the Public Buildings Service, and other applicable codes and standards for the particular materials or equipment and installation of same.

Substantial Completion:

Assist the GSA in conducting a final inspection and preparing a punch-list documenting all remaining work.

Parking:

Separate parking is not available during performance of this contract unless coordinated in advance with Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR). However, contractor may utilize existing parking facility during repair/cleaning of structure.

Security Requirements:

Background Investigations will be conducted for all contractors working on this project.

If the project is less than six (6) months, a short-term investigation will be conducted for each applicant. This background investigation will be valid for the duration of the project.

If the project is greater than six (6) months, a long-term investigation (NACI) will be conducted for each applicant.

An individual contractor can escort up to five (5) contractors as long as the individual escorting has been adjudicated with a favorable NACI adjudication (long-term investigation). GSA

Region 04 Escort Policy and Procedures will be provided to the individual(s) providing escort.

In the event the project can be completed within ten (10) days, the contractors may be escorted and will not require a background investigation. This decision will be made by the Project

Manager and the Contracting Officer.

Period of Performance:

Period of performance is defined as the period of time between Notice to Proceed, (NTP), and

Final Inspection, (acceptance by Government). This time period is inclusive of any and all material(s) lead time, contractual work, completion of punch-list items. The period of performance for this project is one hundred and thirty five (135) calendar days.

Additional Items:

Contractor responsible to keep worksite clean at all times.

The Contractor shall protect all areas adjacent to the project site. Work site shall be kept clean and neat at all times. If the project, or portions thereof, is completed afterhours the space shall be returned to the government for use each morning by 8 A.M.

The contractor is responsible for final cleanup as part of this project.

CONTACT

Bobby Stone GSA Project Manager

GSA Solicitation No. 47PE0720R0039

Document: DB201A-SB/AUGUST 2019 (The Solicitation)

Construction Contract for: Project Name

James Lawrence King Federal Justice Building

Fire Alarm Replacement Project

99 N.E. Fourth Street

Miami, FL 33132

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 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 52.216-1 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. FAR 52.225-10 Notice of Buy American Requirement-Construction Materials

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

J. 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)

K. Certified Cost or Pricing Data

V. Instructions to Offerors and Clauses

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

B. FAR 52.204-25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video

Surveillance Services or Equipment (AUG 2019)

C. GSAR 552.204-70, Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and Video

Surveillance Services or Equipment. (DEVIATION I) (AUG 2019)

D. FAR 52.219-14 Limitations on Subcontracting

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

F. FAR 52.223-21, FOAMS (Jun 2016)

G. FAR 52.222-62 Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706

H. Security Requirements

I. 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 (Mar 2019)

(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

B. Determination of Responsibility

C. Price Reasonableness/Price Realism

D. Unbalanced Price

E. Total Evaluated Price

F. Non Price Factors

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

52.219-27, Notice of Total Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set-Aside

I. General Information

I.A. The Solicitation and Contract

(1) This Solicitation is set-aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small, 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) The Statement of Work, Specifications, and Drawing Exhibits

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: Lori Fischer

Address: 501 E. Polk Street, Suite 805, Tampa, FL 33602

Telephone: (813) 402-3850

Email: lori.fischer@gsa.gov mailto:lori.fischer@gsa.gov

Authorized Representative Information:

Alternate POC Information

Name: Liz Moten

Address: 501 E. Polk Street, Suite 805, Tampa, FL 33602

Telephone: (813) 215-8501

Email: elizabeth.moten@gsa.gov

I.D. Pre-Proposal Conference

Date: 22 June 2020

Time: 11:00 AM

Location: James L. King Federal Justice Building, 99 N.E. Fourth Street, Miami, FL 33132

I.E. Estimated Price Range

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

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

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

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

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

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

Date: 22 June 2020

Time: 11:00 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. 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: Josh Lockwood

Address: 77 Forsyth Street SW, Suite G40, Atlanta, GA30303

Telephone: (404) 331-0232

Email: joshua.lockwood@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: 24 July 2020

Address: GSA Acquisition Division, 501 E. Polk St., Ste. 805, Tampa, FL 33602

Electronic submission is allowed/mandatory.

Submit offer to elizabeth.moten@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 http://www.acquisition.gov/far/current/html/52_233_240.html#wp1113365 http://www.acquisition.gov/far/current/html/52_233_240.html#wp1113375 mailto:joshua.lockwood@gsa.gov

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

6. Other Documents as Required

II.B. Proposal Format

The contractor shall provide a cost break-down for each work item in CSI format.

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 - NA

II.D. Technical Proposal

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

(1) Past Performance of Offeror

This factor considers the past performance of the Offeror and proposed subcontractors for key trades. The

Offeror shall submit references (a person or persons who may be contacted regarding the quality of the

Offeror’s past performance) for comparable projects substantially completed within the last eight (8) years. References must be submitted for the projects presented in relation to the “Experience of Offeror on Comparable Projects” factor. The Offeror must provide the name, title, company name, current address, current phone number, and current fax number for each reference. The DB Reference

Questionnaire, Attachment #, will be used to annotate contact and responses to verify information provided in relation to the Offeror’s past performance.

The following language will appear in all solicitations requiring PPQs and has been added to the construction contract templates, which are mandatory:

The Offeror must submit a Past Performance Questionnaire (PPQ) (included in the solicitation as

Attachment~, completed by the applicable client, for each project included in its proposal for Factor __

(insert the applicable factor number, usually as "Factor 4" and insert the factor title, usually "Past

Performance for the Prime Contractor',. 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 elizabeth.moten@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 eight (8) 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.

(2) Experience

This factor considers the extent of the Offeror’s past experience as a firm in providing similar construction services. The Offeror must demonstrate successful experience as a Design Build (DB)

Contractor responsible for the construction of two (2) similar projects substantially completed within the past eight (8) years as defined below. One similar project is defined as a project that is comparable in nature, type, and complexity as defined by the all of the following characteristics:

(1) The project involved a modernization and/or renovations to an existing building that included work on architectural, structural, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, fire protection systems, high security blast and ballistic windows.

(2) The total project construction cost at award of the construction contract(s) was not less than $50 million.

(3) Project involved work on a historic site and/or building

(4) Project involved phase construction in a partially occupied building.

The Offeror may also present not more than 3 additional comparable projects substantially completed within the last eight (8) years. Comparable projects are projects with a total project cost at award of not less than $50 million and contain any 3 of the following characteristics:

(1) The project involved a modernization and/or renovations to an existing building that included work on architectural, structural, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, fire protection systems, high security blast and ballistic windows.

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(2) Project involved work on a historic site and/or building

(3) Site was located in a Major metropolitan downtown area.

(4) Project required close coordination with occupants

(5) Project involved phase construction in a partially occupied building.

(6) Project involved abatement of hazardous material.

For each project presented in relation to this factor, the Offeror must explain how the characteristics of the project relate to the characteristics of this project. The similarity to this project is more important than the quantity of projects presented. For each project presented the Offeror shall submit the following data/information:

(a) Project Title

(b) Owner and/or Occupants(s)/Tenant(s)

(c) Location

(d) Description including GSF and/or OSF

(e) Special Features (Security System, Historical Consideration, Blast & Ballistic Windows)

(f) Contract Award Date

(g) Contract Type and Contractor's Responsibilities (Scope of Work)

(h) Date of Substantial Completion

(i) Date of Final Completion

(j) Contract Cost at Award

(k) Contract Cost at Completion

(l) Original Schedule Completion Time at Contract Award (Calendar Days)

(m) Actual Completion Time (Calendar Days)

(n) Number of Change Orders

(o) Classification (reason) of Changes Orders (Latent Conditions, Owner Instituted, Design

Errors & Omissions, etc., )

This factor will be evaluated based upon the written response to the RFP by the Offeror and the past experience demonstrated by the presented projects. Attachment #, titled “Experience Checklist”, will be used for each presented project just to record which listed characteristics apply to the respective project example.

(3) Technical and Management Approach

This factor is concerned with the Offeror’s understanding of the project requirements and the management approach. The Offeror shall submit a written plan addressing the following:

● Offerors shall describe their approach to managing and delivering a project of the magnitude and complexity of THIS project under budgetary and time constraints. The description shall include a discussion of offeror’s approach to managing the project to meet or exceed performance criteria, on schedule, and within budget. Offerors should include discussions of how the schedule for the project will be met while, at the same time, managing any changes that may occur. Offerors previous experience in managing to achieve LEEDS certification shall also be presented.

● Offerors shall identify what they believe are the most significant risks associated with this project. Such risks should include matters that jeopardize performance within budget and schedule limitations, problems created by working on an occupied building with severely limited site access, and change orders. Offerors shall provide a description of how they propose to manage and mitigate those risks. Offerors shall describe examples of successfully managing similar risks on previous projects. Offerors shall also describe their long-range plans for securing and maintaining the resources necessary to complete the project. Resources discussed should include key manpower, availability of personnel having current security clearance, equipment and material. Discussion should indicate if these resources will come from in-house or from major subcontractors for foundations, selective demolition, structural, mechanical and electrical portions of the work.

● Offerors shall provide an organization chart for their team for this project showing organizational positions – only key personnel names are required. This chart shall show lines of authority within the project team, between the project team and its corporate organizations, and between the project team and the Government.

● Offerors shall provide a Design and Construction Quality Control Plan (QCP) tailored to THIS

Project. The QCP shall contain Offeror’s methodology for controlling quality during both design and construction. The Plan shall also demonstrate the Offeror’s understanding of the high level of quality expected due to the nature of the historically significant building and the means by which the Design-Build Contractor will attain the quality throughout both the design and construction portions of the Work.

● Offerors shall provide a Management Plan for the Project that explains how the various team members will work together and the methodology and processes for managing this entire Project.

The Plan shall describe the process during design for solving the technical, functional, and constructability issues while maintaining the design intent and obtaining approvals. The Plan shall discuss the method of coordination with GSA. The Plan shall refer to the use of schedules and cost control systems. The Plan shall also discuss how the Offeror will ensure that

Government and other necessary permits and approvals are received for this Project in a timely manner so that the completion date of the construction is not delayed.

● Offeror shall provide a project schedule narrative and a project schedule of 200 to 400 activities in CPM network format. The proposed schedule will run from the contract award date through the required date for substantial completion of construction and all punch list items. The network logic shall be linked, and the logic shall show the general management approach to designing and construction the Project.

(4) Specialized experience and technical competence

(a) Lead Designer experience and past performance

This factor considers the extent of the lead designer’s past experience and the quality of the lead designer’s past performance. The projects presented should also demonstrate the lead designer’s ability to be innovative and creative.

The offeror submits the lead designer’s portfolio of not more than five projects completed in the last

(10) ten years (maximum of five pages per project). The narrative shall address the design approach with salient features for each project and discuss how the client’s program, functional, image, mission, economic, schedule, and operational objectives were satisfied by the overall design/planning solution. This section of the submission should include tangible evidence such as certificates, awards, peer recognition, etc. demonstrating design excellence, and provide a client reference contact for each project, including name, title, address, email, phone, and fax numbers. A representative floor plan, a site plan, a building section, or other appropriate drawing, and a minimum of two photographs must be included for each project.

(b) Design Team Qualifications

Demonstrate that the proposed TEAM has the relevant key individual professional qualifications including professional registrations and experience necessary for this project. Show that the TEAM has the required leadership and experience to be responsive to the requirements of this contract, especially concerning the overall Design Project Manager.

(c) Design Team specialized experience and technical competence:

Demonstrate experience and competence in designing large office building renovations that are similar to

THIS project, particularly in the areas of HVAC, electrical, fire safety, plumbing, hazard material abatement and space planning and programming.

Demonstrate experience, understanding and capabilities to implement a mechanical and electrical systems modernization that builds in design flexibility that is economically feasible, to accommodate future changes and conversions of space with a mixture of closed office space and an open office plan.

Demonstrate experience and capabilities to design using the best technology in all areas of work such as documentation management, use of metric units, and energy management. Demonstrate experience and capability of working with the owner and tenants, to design within the available budgets, and the ability to guide, track and advise tenants in the use of a strict tenant improvement cost allowance.

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 joint venture must also provide a certificate that identifies a principal representative of the joint venture with full authority to bind the joint venture.

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(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

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.

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III.G. Bond Requirements

If a bid guarantee is required to be submitted with your offer, any contract awarded will require a performance 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 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 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.I. 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.

http://www.cpars.gov/ https://www.cpars.gov/webtrain.htm

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

39.5% 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: Florida, Miami-Dade County, Miami.

IV.E. 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…