47PF0022R0038 GC_Solicitation_March_2023 (2).pdf

GSA Solicitation No. 47PF0022R0038

Construction Contract for:

Bricker UBC Backfill Project

The Solicitation

Document: C201-GC/MARCH 2023 (The Solicitation)

Table of Contents

I. General Information A. The Solicitation and Contract B. List of Solicitation Documents C. Authorized Representatives D. Pre-Proposal Conference E. Estimated Price Range F. FAR 52.228-1 Bid Guarantee G. FAR 52.236-27 Site Visit – Construction H. Receipt of Offers

II. Proposals A. Proposal Contents B. Proposal Format C. Price Proposal D. Technical Proposal E. Other Information to be Submitted with Proposal F. Requirements of Joint Venture Offerors

III. General Provisions A. Availability of Funds B. Requests for Clarification or Interpretation C. Notice to Small Business Firms D. Information Concerning the Disclosure of Solicitation Results E. Affirmative Procurement Program F. Notice Concerning Preparation of Proposals G. Bond Requirements H. Contractor Performance Information I. Safeguarding and Dissemination of Controlled Unclassified Information

(CUI) Building Information

J. INFORM

K. Mega Construction Project Program

IV. FAR/GSAR Solicitation Provisions

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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. Buy American Requirements 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. Small Business Subcontracting Plan L. Additional Provisions

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

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

V. Instructions to Offerors and Clauses A. FAR 52.215-1 Instructions to Offerors – Competitive Acquisition B. Security Requirements C. Additional Clauses

a. Energy Rebates Program VI. Method Of Award

A. Evaluation of Offers B. Determination of Responsibility C. Price Reasonableness D. Unbalanced Price E. Total Evaluated Price F. Non-Price Factors G. Evaluation of Joint Venture Offers

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I. General Information

I.A. The Solicitation and Contract

(1) This Solicitation sets forth requirements for proposals for a Contract to construct the Project described in the Solicitation Documents. 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

(a) Supplemental 1442 Pricing Sheet

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: Anna Vanko

Address: 200 N High St, Room 607, Columbus, OH 43215

Telephone: 513-505-6253

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Authorized Representative Information:

Email: anna.vanko@gsa.gov

I.D. Pre-Proposal Conference

Date: June 29, 2023

Time: 1:00pm EST

Location: 200 N. High Street, Columbus, OH 43215

The room number for this conference will be shared upon receipt of the RSVP form.

I.E. Estimated Price Range The estimated price range for the Project is between $10,000,000.00 and $20,000,000.00.

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) The Pre-Proposal Conference and Site visit will be held at the following date and time:

Date: June 29, 2023

Time: 1:00pm EST

(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 Pre-Proposal Registration as an RSVP to the Contracting Officer (the solicitation will have a dedicated document attached). Participants must have a valid, Government issued picture identification, driver’s license preferred, to gain access for the Pre-Proposal Conference and 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.

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

Name: Harry Sharp

Address: 200 N. High St, Room 607, Columbus, OH 43215

Telephone: 614-204-4580

Email: harry.sharp@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 Eastern Time on the following date and at the following email address.

Date: July 21, 2023 Address: anna.vanko@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.

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(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

2. Technical Proposal

3. Representations and Certifications

4. Standard Form 24, Bid Bond

5. Subcontracting Plan

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

7. Verification of VETS-4212 submission

8. Other Documents as Required

II.B. Proposal Format Offerors who then wish to submit an offer will be required to submit an electronic copy of their Technical Proposal and Price Proposal to the contracting officer, Anna Vanko, at anna.vanko@gsa.gov. The Technical and Price proposals shall be provided as two separate attachments. Electronic copies must be emailed to the Contracting Officer, no later than 4:00pm Eastern Time on July 21, 2023.

Offerors are required to submit one (1) emailed electronic version of their proposal. The subject line of the email shall include “47PF0022R0038 Bricker USBC Backfill Project Submission” followed by the firm(s) name. Emails, including message body, headers, and attachments are limited to 25MB. Zip files are acceptable, but the following attachment type/extensions are not permitted in any email incoming to GSA, including inside zip files: ade, adp, asx, bas, bat, BHx, cer, chm, cmd, com, cpl, crt, dbx, dll, exe, hta, htp, inf, ins, isp, js, jse, lnk, mda, mde, mdz, msc, msi, msp, mst, nch, pcd, pif, prf, reg, scf, scr, sct, shb, shs, url, vb, vbe, vbs, wms, wsc, wsf, wsh, htm, 7z. Failure to adhere to the email limitations may result in a late submission and will be subject to

FAR 52.214-7.

The electronic Technical Proposal shall not contain more than 50 numbered pages inclusive of the table of contents, charts, exhibits, and any other materials the Offeror deems required for each evaluation factor listed herein for which the offeror is addressing. The example Quality Control Plan and example Safety Plan, as required in Factor #2 Management Approach, are not included in the 50 page limit; they may be included as appendix items in the Technical Proposal or provided as separate attachments. All other portions of the Technical Proposal should be continued in the required 50 numbered pages.

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Offerors are also required to submit a separate electronic Pricing Proposal, which shall include the SF1442, Supplemental 1442 Pricing Sheet, vendor’s SAM registration, verification of VETS-4212 compliance, acknowledgement of any amendments, subcontracting plan, GSA527, SF24, and completed Reps and Certs.

Proposals will be evaluated according to the technical evaluation factors and standards outlined in this Solicitation. The technical/management proposals will be reviewed and initially evaluated independently to the review of price proposals. The contract may be awarded on the basis of the initial technical/management proposals, or a competitive range established and discussions held followed by request for a final revised proposal.

If discussions are required, offerors will be advised of technical/management deficiencies noted by the Source Selection Evaluation Board prior to notification of the standing of the price proposals.

The Government may negotiate the GC Construction Contract Award Amount as deemed necessary. Alternatively, the Government reserves the right to make an award without conducting discussions based on initial proposals. After technical/management and price evaluations, discussions and/or negotiations, and revised offers, if required, the SSA will select the GC whose offer is the best value for the Government.

II.C. Price Proposal

(1) Contents

The Price Proposal shall consist of the SF 1442, Supplemental 1442 Pricing Sheet, and the Agreement, with prices and/or rates indicated for each price element shown on the pricing form included in Section II of the Agreement. Indicate the Base Contract Price, or if no such distinction is made, the Contract Price, in Block 17 of the SF 1442, which must be fully executed by the Offeror.

(2) Qualifications, Exclusions and Conditions

If the Offeror communicates in its proposal any qualifications, exclusions, or conditions to the proposed prices not provided for in the Contract Documents, the Contracting Officer may reject the proposal and exclude the Offeror from further discussions.

II.D. Technical Proposal

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

EVALUATION CRITERIA ELEMENTS - WEIGHTED POINTS

1. Experience in Providing General Construction Services on Similar Projects..….30

2. Management Approach ………………………………………………………………20

3. Qualifications and Experience of Key Personnel ………………………………….20

4. Past Performance in Providing General Construction Services on Similar Projects…………………………………………………………………….30 Total Points = 100

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FACTOR #1: Experience in Providing General Construction Services on Similar Projects

Description:

This factor considers the Offeror’s experience as a firm in providing comparable Construction Services for similar projects where a Design-Bid-Build type contract was awarded. This factor will be evaluated based upon the written response included in the technical proposal. Experience can be described as what jobs you have performed. A "similar” project is defined as:

● An upgrade, renovation or modernization of an occupied commercial or government owned/judicial occupied facility

● 20,000 SF or larger

● Modifications were made to existing building systems (both interior and exterior)

○ Including HVAC, elevators, plumbing, security, and fire and life safety systems

● Work occurred in both public and private spaces

● The past project was completed within ten years of the closing date of this solicitation or a current project which has reached substantial completion

● Costs were greater than $12,000,000.00

Multi-facility projects that meet the required SF will not be considered. Greater weight will be given to past experience more similar in scope to this project.

Submittal Requirements - The Offeror must submit the following information at a minimum:

1. Provide a minimum of 2 and no more than 4 similar projects in the last ten years in which the Offeror was the prime contractor on a General Construction, firm fixed-price type contract. Current similar projects must be substantially complete to be considered relevant for this factor. For each project, describe in detail: the size, scope, complexity, phasing plan, delivery method, planned and actual budget, planned and actual schedule, schedule control, coordination, and experience in delivering the completed projects. Describe how you worked within a fixed schedule and within the prescribed budget. Relate those in type and scope to this project.

2. For each project submitted, at a minimum, you must provide a project description, square footage, site conditions, project schedule (for any project not completed in the amount of days specified in the solicitation and contract, please provide justification for difference), safety record, overall scope of the project; awarded price at the construction start and final contract value after adjustments, and lastly, indicate whether liquidated damages were assessed against the Offeror due to late completion. If work was performed under a federal contract, please provide the contract/task order number for the award.

3. All submitted examples provided must also be projects in which the Offeror provided General Construction Services. The Offeror should provide written demonstration of

Document: C201-GC/MARCH 2023 their experience in providing project planning, problem/issue resolution, coordination, phasing plan development, site logistic planning, independent cost estimating, and development of subcontractor interest necessary to complete the project within the prescribed budget and a fixed schedule.

Standard for Evaluation:

The standard is met when:

1. The Offeror has documented significant experience providing General Construction Services for at least 2 but no more than 4 similar projects in the past ten years as a General Construction Contractor. The Offeror has satisfactorily demonstrated its knowledge and experience in providing renovation/modernization and buildout in a government owned/judicial or similar facility, and conditions comparable to those to be encountered in this project. The Offeror has documented its ability to deliver the completed projects within a fixed schedule and within the prescribed budget. The Offeror shows relevant experience working in occupied buildings.

2. All the required information is provided for each project submitted for review.

FACTOR #2: Management Approach (General Construction Services)

Description:

This factor considers the Offeror’s project management plan which indicates the methods and means it will employ to ensure management of the project in a manner which will maximize the opportunity for successful completion that is on-time, on-budget and within quality expectations. This factor will be evaluated based upon the written response included in the technical proposal. The proposal should delineate the Offeror’s knowledge, programs and processes, relating them to the unique requirements of this project and demonstrating their approach to its management and execution.

Submittal Requirements – The Offeror must submit the following information at a minimum:

The Offeror shall provide a detailed project management plan that includes the following:

Overall Approach: Provide a complete approach to General Construction services including, but not limited to, schedule development, cost-estimating and cost-reconciliation services/cost control, change order management, building and tenant coordination and address subcontractor participation.

Staffing Plan: Provide a complete staffing plan detailing all team members to be assigned to this project. Suggested team members may include the following:

● Corporate Construction Executive

● Project Manager

● Engineering Review Coordinators

● Cost Estimating Staff, Scheduler

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● Construction Superintendent

● Quality Control Superintendent

● Project Engineer

● Sustainability Coordinator

● Fire/Life and Safety Coordinator

● Tenant Coordinator

● Construction Supervisors

● Major Consultants (if applicable)

● Other key individuals

The staffing plan should include an Organizational Chart and Lines of Authority. For each key person, identify the proposed duties in the project; identify the person as a part-time or full-time employee, detail the amount of time anticipated to be spent on-site and the amount of time to be spent in the home office and identify the firm for which the employee works. Describe the amount and form of interaction between the home office and the construction site. Identify which personnel will be responsible for the quality control and safety programs as well as security clearances.

The Offeror shall designate and identify on-site key personnel having signatory authority who can bind the contractor in negotiations for changes and sign letters and contract modifications.

Quality Control Plan (QCP): Provide an example of a detailed QCP featuring both a Management Plan and Inspections/Test sections. The management plan must describe the Offeror’s process for planning, organizing, coordinating and controlling the execution of the construction work. It shall address methods employed to prepare, monitor and accomplish the project’s schedule and to track and control project costs. The QCP shall include details on how to schedule the work to minimize disruption to the building tenants. It details the communication plan and problem resolution procedures as well as quality control methods employed. The plan should address the coordination, development and review of shop drawings, samples and submittals. The Inspections/Tests section shall demonstrate how the Offeror successfully implements this program and define their process of identifying, scheduling, testing, correction and follow-up for each divisional building system/feature. The QCP submission should also provide an example submittal log which demonstrates the firm’s approach to delivering project scope elements. Provided Submittal Log should show work divisions, status, and responsible review and approving parties.

Safety Plan: Provide a safety plan that demonstrates the firm’s approach to preventing accidents and injuries with contingency plans for responding to accidents. Provide approach for minimizing disruption to the building’s existing life safety systems. Provide specific methods for processing correspondence, and for dealing with issues, problems, questions, emergencies and other areas.

Recycling, Green Building Process, Sustainable Construction Strategies:

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Provide an example that demonstrates the firm’s approach to leadership in energy and environmental design. It shall address the building and operation of buildings that deliver high performance inside and out. Provide specific methods for reducing the impact of construction on our natural environment, economy, health and productivity.

Standard for Evaluation:

The standard is met when:

The overall management approach submitted shows a clear understanding of, including but not limited to, change order management, and cost control.

1. The staffing plan submitted demonstrates that the Offeror has a clear understanding of the level of staffing necessary as well as the qualifications and expertise of that staff to successfully execute this project. Staffing levels and the amount of time staff members spend on-site are appropriate. Staffing responsibilities and staff with signatory authority are clearly defined. The proposed staff appears capable of completing this project within the given timeframe, working hours and budget.

2. The Quality Control Plan clearly demonstrates methods that will ensure compliance with contract requirements and relates those to this project. The Offeror has shown that their processes for planning, organizing, coordinating, controlling and communicating can be successfully implemented within their proposed organization and will facilitate the execution of the project. The Firm’s processes for planning and executing shop drawing and submittal reviews as well as cost and schedule control measures are realistic and will improve the likelihood of project success. The Offeror has clearly demonstrated its ability to plan and execute necessary component and system tests to guarantee proper installation.

3. The Safety plan ensures optimum prevention of accidents and injuries and demonstrates an effective response plan. Problems, questions, and emergency situations are anticipated and avoided through the Offeror’s proactive measures.

4. The Recycling, Green Building Process, and Sustainable Construction Strategies substantially reduce or eliminate negative environmental impacts and improve existing unsustainable design, construction and operational practices. The Offeror has clearly demonstrated green design and construction measures that reduce operating costs, enhance building marketability, increase worker productivity and reduce potential liability resulting from indoor air quality problems.

FACTOR #3: Qualifications and Experience of Key Personnel

Description The Offeror shall identify the personnel it proposes to fill the key team member positions listed below and state their roles and responsibility to the project. The Offeror shall provide evidence of the competency, past performance, qualifications, and related experience of key team members. If the key team members did not work on the three Document: C201-GC/MARCH 2023 projects submitted under Evaluation Factor #1, provide contact information for two references each who can provide thorough knowledge of the details of the individual’s performance (such as the Project Manager, Building Owner, or Contracting Official associated with the project) in a similar position on a similar project. The Offeror shall provide resumes for each key team member clearly indicating their currently held position/title, proposed project position/title, education, qualifications, professional licensing, personal awards received, and work experience (including roles) over the last ten years. Provide a matrix chart clearly identifying the roles that key team members held on the projects submitted under the Experience and Past Performance factor. Key team members are defined as follows:

At a minimum, the GC key team members shall consist of the following:

● Corporate Construction Executive

● Project Manager

● Engineering Review Coordinators

● Cost Estimating Staff, Scheduler

● Construction Superintendent

● Quality Control Superintendent

● Project Engineer

● Sustainability Coordinator

● Fire/Life and Safety Coordinator

● Tenant Coordinator

● Construction Supervisors

● Major Consultants (if applicable)

● Other key individuals

Note 1: Any of the team members indicated above may be represented by the same individual/firm, except as noted in Note 2. Offerors should clearly note in their submittal documents any of the above key team members who will be represented by the same individual/firm.

Note 2: The following team members must be represented by separate individuals:

● Corporate Construction Executive

● Project Manager - Construction Phase

● Construction Superintendent

Note 3: No substitution to key personnel shall be made without prior approval of the CO.

In the event that personnel approved by the CO are unable to perform their duties due to death, illness, resignation from the Contractor's employment, the CO's request for removal, or similar reasons, the Contractor shall promptly submit to the CO, in writing, the name and qualifications of a proposed replacement with equal or superior qualifications. This replacement, if approved by the CO, shall be submitted to the Government within three calendar days from the time of removal and shall in no way delay the project schedule. If the schedule is delayed due to the GC Contractor’s lack of timely submittal or lack of an equally qualified submittal, the GC contractor shall be

Document: C201-GC/MARCH 2023 responsible for any and all resulting costs associated with the delay. Any approved substitutions shall be made at no increase in contract price and/or decrease in capabilities.

Submittal Requirements – The Offeror must submit the following information at a minimum:

1. Resumes for each key team member clearly indicating their currently held position/title, proposed project position/title, education, qualifications, professional licensing, personal awards received and work experience.

2. A matrix chart clearly identifying the roles that key team members held on the projects submitted under the Experience and Past Performance factor.

Standard for Evaluation:

The standard is met when:

Each of the key team members has held at least one comparable position, to that proposed, for a similar project and has the appropriate education, training, experience and certification required to be assigned to this position and for this project. Preference shall be given to those members having experience on multiple similar projects and/or successful performance in comparable positions.

FACTOR #4: Past Performance in Providing General Construction Services on Similar Projects

Description:

This factor considers the Offeror’s Past Performance for the projects submitted under Evaluation Factor 1: Experience in Providing General Construction Services on Similar Projects. This factor will be evaluated based upon the responses from the references provided by the Offeror. Past performance can be described as how an Offeror performed on a job.

The Government intends for the contractor to contact their references directly, and that the references respond with a completed Past Performance Questionnaire (PPQ) to be submitted directly to the Contracting Officer (CO), prior to the due date of proposals.

The CO also reserves the right to contact those individuals who provide references for the Offeror to verify that the services provided comply with the similarity requirements of this RFP and to assist with the assessment of the quality of those services provided through a Past Performance Questionnaire. FAR 15.305(a)(2)(iv) states, "In the case of an Offeror without a record of relevant past performance or for whom information on past performance is not available, the Offeror may not be evaluated favorably or unfavorably on past performance." Therefore, failure of the Offeror to provide a minimum of two relevant references, and/or the inability of the Government to complete a minimum of two reference checks after making a reasonable effort to do so, may result in the Offeror being rated as "neutral" on the past performance factor. The Government is not required to conduct or complete reference checks on more than the two required references for each Offeror. In addition to the references provided by the

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Offeror, the Government may solicit other sources to find references for other relevant, similar work performed by the Offeror.

The Government also reserves the right to use other government data available in its assessment of the offeror. The quality of the reference information supplied will be considered. In accordance with FAR 15.306, If award will be made without conducting discussions, offerors may be given the opportunity to clarify certain aspects of proposals (e.g.,the relevance of an offeror’s past performance information and adverse past performance information to which the offeror has not previously had an opportunity to respond) or to resolve minor or clerical errors.

Submittal Requirements – The Offeror must ensure submission of:

At least one but no more than three Past Performance Questionnaires (PPQ) (included in the solicitation as Attachment “PBS_Past_Performance_Form_Rev_6_12_15”) for EACH project submitted under Evaluation Factor 1: Experience in Providing General Construction Services on Similar Projects. References must have thorough knowledge of the details of the Offeror’s performance (such as the Project Manager, Building Owner, or Contracting Official associated with the project) for the majority of the contract performance period, so that the reference may sufficiently respond to the questionnaire.

Offerors should complete and submit with the proposal the first page of the PPQ for each reference, which will provide contract and client information for the project in the event the PPQ is not received by the Contracting Officer at the time proposals are due.

Completed PPQs should be submitted directly to the Contracting Officer. 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 submission of questionnaires. All completed Past Performance Questionnaires shall be submitted via email to anna.vanko@gsa.gov prior to proposal closing date. Offerors shall not incorporate by reference into their proposal PPQs previously submitted for other RFPs.

Offeror may also include performance recognition documents received within the last 10 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 a database of PPQs submitted by Offerors.

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If any problems were encountered on the identified contracts for which the Offeror has submitted references, the contractor may provide a brief narrative describing the nature of the problems and the corrective action taken.

Standard for Evaluation:

The standard is met when:

1. Responses are provided by at least one reference for each project outlined in Factor 1: Experience in Providing General Construction Services on Similar Projects, and provide favorable evaluations indicating that the projects have met or exceeded the customer's requirements as set forth in the construction contract documents (drawings and specifications) in a timely manner, and within established budgets.

II.E. Other Information to Submit with Proposal

(1) Representations and Certifications

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

Offerors shall also submit with their proposal, the Annual Representations and Certifications (FAR 52.204-8), using the attached Offeror’s Representations and Certifications (C301).

(2) Qualifications of Offerors

Offerors submitting a proposal in response to this Solicitation shall submit with their proposal evidence of their financial responsibility and capacity to perform the Contract.

Offerors shall submit this information on GSA Form 527 – Contractor’s Qualifications and Financial Information. Where applicable, point of contact, including names and telephone numbers, are required for all contracts listed.

(3) Proprietary Information Agreement(s)

Offerors are advised that employees of the firm(s) identified below may require access to your firm’s proprietary information in performing advisory and assistance services for the Government under separate contract. These individuals will be authorized access only to such information that is necessary to enable them to perform their respective duties. Such firm(s) are expressly prohibited from competing on the subject acquisition.

Hill International, LLC One Commerce Square 2005 Market Street 17th Floor Philadelphia, PA 19103

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Todd Cooper, ToddCooper@hillintl.com, 330-968-8398 Burak Kurama, BurakKurama@hillintl.com, 717-602-6610

Pursuant to FAR Part 9.505-4(b), these firms must execute an agreement with each offeror that states that they will (1) protect the offerors’ information from unauthorized use or disclosure for as long as it remains proprietary and (2) refrain from using the information for any purpose other than that for which it was furnished.

To expedite the evaluation process, each offeror must contact the above-listed firm(s) to effect execution of such an agreement prior to the submission of proposals. Each offeror must submit copies of any such agreement(s) with their proposal.

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 certifying in the joint venture agreement, or by submitting a separate certification to the Government. The joint venture must also provide a certificate that identifies a principal representative of the joint venture with full authority to bind the joint venture.

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

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

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III.C. Notice to Small Business Firms

A program for the purpose of assisting qualified small business concerns in obtaining certain bid, payment, or performance bonds that are otherwise not obtainable is available through the Small Business Administration (SBA) (Small Business Administration). For information concerning SBA's surety bond guarantee assistance, contact your SBA District Office.

III.D. Information Concerning the Disclosure of Solicitation Results

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

III.E. Affirmative Procurement Program

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

Refer to Clause FAR 52.223-10 encouraging vendors to practice waste reduction.

III.F. Notice Concerning Preparation of Proposals

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

III.G. Bond Requirements

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If a bid guarantee is required to be submitted with your offer, any contract awarded will require a performance bond and payment bond as specified in the Agreement. Offerors who utilize individual sureties should note the requirement for a certified, audited, financial statement for each person acting as an individual surety under clause FAR 52.228-1 Bid Guarantee and the requirements of clause FAR 52.228-11 Pledge of Assets.

III.H. Contractor Performance Information

(1) Evaluating Contractor Performance: The General Services Administration is using the Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS) module as the secure, confidential, information management tool to facilitate the performance evaluation process. CPARS enables a comprehensive evaluation by capturing comments from both GSA and the contractor. The website for CPARS is Contractor Performance Assessment Completed CPARS evaluations may then be used by the Federal acquisition community for use in making source selection decisions. CPARS assists acquisition officials by serving as the single source for contractor past performance data.

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

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

(4) Contractor Representative (CR) Role: All evaluations will be sent to the Contractor Representative (CR) named on your award. The CR will be able to access CPARS to review and comment on the evaluation. If your CR is not already in the CPARS system, the contracting officer will request the name and email address of the person that will be responsible for the CR role on your award.

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

GSA shall provide for review at a level above the contracting officer (i.e., contracting director) to consider any disagreement between GSA and the contractor regarding GSA’s evaluation of the contractor. Based on the review, the individual at a level above the contracting officer will issue the ultimate conclusion on the performance evaluation.

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

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

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Certain information contained in the Solicitation Documents may have been designated as Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) building information. With respect to such information, Offerors shall agree to the terms for receipt of such information, as set forth in the provision “Administrative Matters” in Section III of the Agreement, as a condition of receipt of such information.

III.J. INFORM

A. Overview of the IN-depth Feedback through Open Reporting Methods (INFORM) Process

This solicitation is part of GSA’s post award communication process called INFORM. The process is designed to enhance the quality and usefulness of post-award communications by providing greater transparency and openness into the procurement process. INFORM seeks to increase GSA-industry communication by providing clearer and more complete information to explain the award decision.

Through the INFORM process, GSA will seek to share additional information with offerors in writing and/or through an oral feedback meeting1 that is not required by statute or regulation. For Part 15 including mandatory debriefs and Part 16, and in addition to any information required by FAR 15.503 and 15.506, GSA is providing each offeror with the opportunity to participate in the INFORM process as further discussed below.

B. Detailed Description of the INFORM Process

B.1. Component 1 - Notification of Award

After award and in accordance with any post-award notification timeframes required by regulation (i.e., FAR Parts 15.503(b) and 16.505(b)(6)), the contracting officer will issue written notices to the successful and unsuccessful offerors (the Notification Letter and Evaluation Statement (NLES)). The notices will contain:

● All information required by statute or regulation;

● An unredacted copy of the complete technical evaluation for that particular offeror that includes a full description of the unsuccessful offeror’s strengths, weaknesses, risks, and deficiencies;

● An overall technical evaluation summary for that particular offeror and the successful offeror that includes evaluated price; overall technical ranking, rating, or score.

B.2. Component 2 - Request for Oral Feedback Meeting or Written Questions

1 The oral feedback meeting may be held in person or via an electronic means.

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Within three business days after receipt of the NLES, an offeror may, but is not required to:

● submit a written request to the contracting officer for an oral feedback meeting;

● submit a list of written questions to the contracting officer; or

● take no further action.

If the offeror timely elects to request an oral feedback meeting or submit a list of written questions, GSA will consider any such request to constitute a required debriefing pursuant to FAR 15.506. If an offeror does not request an oral feedback meeting or submit a list of written questions within the three day time period, the receipt of the NLES concludes the INFORM process and satisfies the FAR requirement for debriefs pursuant to FAR 15.506.

If the offeror submits a list of written questions in lieu of the oral feedback meeting, the contracting officer will attempt to respond within five business days of receipt of the written questions. Unless otherwise stated, the contracting officer’s response to the written questions will conclude the INFORM process and any corresponding post-award debriefing as further set forth at FAR 15.506.

If the offeror requests an oral feedback meeting, the offeror should provide the following information:

● Primary point of contact;

● List of participants with titles (e.g., Senior Vice President);

● List of topics to assist GSA better prepare for the oral feedback meeting;

and

● Preference for in-person, telephone, or web-based conferencing (if available).

B.3. Component 3 - Oral Feedback Meeting

During the oral feedback meeting, GSA’s objectives are to provide:

● Reasonable responses to written questions submitted by the offeror;

● Explanations for the evaluation conclusions and contract award decisions;

● Any additional information about the fairness and impartiality of the evaluation and why the award decision was rational;

● Reasonable responses to additional questions raised during the meeting;

● Additional transparency into the underlying competition process; and,

● A greater understanding of the evaluation and award process.

GSA will not provide any information that is prohibited by law or regulation.

B.4. Component 4 - Post Oral Feedback Meeting Questions

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Within two business days after the conclusion of the oral feedback meeting, the offeror may submit a list of written questions to the contracting officer. The contracting officer will provide a written response within five business days and, unless otherwise noted by the contracting officer, the INFORM process and any corresponding post-award debriefing as further set forth at FAR 15.506 will have concluded.

If the offeror elects not to submit a list of written questions within two days after the oral feedback meeting, the INFORM process and any corresponding post-award debriefing as further set forth at FAR 15.506 is concluded.

III.K. Mega Construction Project Program

N/A

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)

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(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,…