47PF0022R0063 Total RFP.pdf

RFP 47PF0022R0063 Bricker Fire Alarm

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REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL

(RFP)

U.S. GENERAL SERVICES

ADMINISTRATION

Akron Federal Building/U.S. Courthouse

2 South Main Street

Akron, Ohio 44308

PROJECT:

SOLICITATION NO:

ISSUE DATE:

CLOSING DATE & TIME:

Contracting Officer:

Contract Specialist:

Martin Harris martin.harris@gsa.gov

Roger Schulte roger.schulte@gsa.gov

ISSUED BY:

U.S. General Services Administration Public Buildings Service Southern Contracting Team 2 South Main Street, Akron, Ohio 44308

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GSAR 552.219-71 NOTICE TO OFFERORS OF SUBCONTRACTING PLAN REQUIREMENTS (JUNE 2005) The General

Services Administration (GSA) is committed to assuring that maximum practicable opportunity is provided to small, HUBZone small, small disadvantaged, women-owned, veteran-owned, and service-disabled veteran owned small business concerns to participate in the performance of this contract consistent with its efficient performance. GSA expects any subcontracting plan submitted pursuant to

FAR 52.219-9, Small Business Subcontracting Plan, to reflect this commitment. Consequently, an offeror, other than a small business concern, before being awarded a contract exceeding $700,000 ($1,500,000 for construction), must demonstrate that its subcontracting plan represents a creative and innovative program for involving small, HUBZone small, small disadvantaged, women-owned, veteran-owned, and service-disabled veteran owned small business concerns as subcontractors in the performance of this contract.

Fire Alarm and Notification System Replacement 200 North High Street Columbus, Ohio 43215

47PF0022R0063

July 8, 2022

August 8, 2022 4:00 PM (Eastern Time)

Document: C201-SB GC/AUGUST 2021 (The Solicitation)

Construction Contract for: Fire Alarm and Notification System Replacement at the Bricker Federal Building and Federal Garage 200 North High Street Columbus, Ohio 43215

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

IV. FAR/GSAR Solicitation Provisions

A. FAR 52.211-1 Availability of Specifications Listed in the GSA Index of Federal Specifications, Standards and Commercial Item Descriptions, FPMR 101-29

B. FAR 52.211-3, Availability of Specifications Not Listed in the GSA Index of Federal Specifications, Standards and Commercial Items Description

C. FAR 52.216-1 Type Of Contract D. FAR 52.222-5 Construction Wage Rate Requirements-Secondary Site of Work E. FAR 52.222-23 Notice of Requirement for Affirmative Action to Ensure Equal

Employment Opportunity for Construction F. 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

V. Instructions to Offerors and Clauses

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

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

I. General Information

I.A. The Solicitation and Contract

(1) This Solicitation is set-aside for Small Businesses 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 Standard Form (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) GSA Form 527 – Contractor’s Qualifications and Financial Information

(6) Standard Form 24 – Bid Guarantee

(7) Past Performance References - Attachment A

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: Martin Harris

Address: 520 South Eighth Street Springfield, Illinois 62703

Telephone: (217) 621-9478

Email: martin.harris@gsa.gov mailto:martin.harris@gsa.gov

Authorized Representative Information:

Alternate POC Information

Name: Roger Schulte

Address: 2 South Main Street Akron, Ohio 44308

Telephone: (216) 645-2280

Email: roger.schulte@gsa.gov

I.D. Pre-Proposal Conference

Date: Thursday July 14, 2022

Time: 1pm EST

Location: GSA Conference Room 306/307

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.

mailto:roger.schulte@gsa.gov

(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.

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: July 14, 2022

Time: 1pm 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 an email request identifying all attendees from their respective team. Offers attendees list can be emailed to roger.schulte@gsa.gov. 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.

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

Name: Roger Schulte 216 645-2280 roger.schulte@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 on the following date and at the following address.

Date:

Address: Email to Roger.schulte@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.

August 8 ,2022 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_236_2 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_236_3 mailto:Roger.schulte@gsa.gov

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

6. Past Performance References Attachment A (This can be emailed separately)

7. Acknowledgement of Amendments

II.B. Proposal Format

SF 1442 - Offers who wish to submit an offer will be required to submit one (1) copy of the technical and price proposals. The technical proposal should be organized to correspond with the evaluation criteria listed herein. Completed Past performance sheets can be sent prior to proposal due date. The submission should not exceed 10 double sided sheets (not including the forms and resumes) Packages that exceed the 10-page limit may not be considered

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

N/A

II.D. Technical Proposal

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

1) Past Experience on Relevant Projects (35%)

2) Past Performance on Relevant Projects (25%)

3) Qualifications of Key Personnel (25%)

4) Management Plan (15%)

Factor 1–Past Experience on Relevant Projects (35% weight)

This factor considers the Offeror’s experience as a firm in providing comparable fire alarm installation for similar projects. 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 a fire alarm system replacement that includes replacing existing fire alarm system with installation of a new voice evacuation fire alarm system and firefighter radio communications system in a multiple story, fully occupied building with construction costs greater than $2,000,000. Greater weight will be given to experience more similar in scope to this project.

Submittal Requirements

The Offeror must submit the following information at a minimum:

1. Provide three (3) similar projects in the last ten (10) years in which the Offeror provided similar construction services, as defined above. Current similar projects must be 100%complete to be considered relevant for this factor. For each project, describe in detail: the size, scope, complexity, phasing plan, planned and actual budget, planned and actual schedule, cost control and cost tracking methods, schedule control, coordination, and experience in delivering the completed projects. Describe how you have 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 acreage, project schedule, safety record, overall scope of the construction services, budget at award; and lastly, indicate whether liquidated damages were assessed against the Offeror due to late completion.

3. All three examples provided must also be projects in which the offeror provides construction services. The Offeror should provide written demonstration of their experience in providing project planning, cost savings, constructability reviews, problem/issue resolution, coordination, phasing plan development, and development of subcontractor interest necessary to complete the project within the prescribed budget and a fixed schedule.

4. If the work will be performed by a subcontractor, the Offeror will be required to identify the subcontractor and 2 out the 3 past performance examples required under this factor shall be where this subcontractor together with the Offeror has successfully installed such systems. The

Offeror shall certify that each system has performed satisfactory for a period of not less than one year.

Standard for Evaluation

The standard of evaluation is met when the Offeror has documented significant experience providing construction/installation services for three (3) similar projects in the past ten (10) years. The Offeror has satisfactorily demonstrated their knowledge and experience in providing fire alarm system buildout 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 has documented its ability to provide services that ensured compliance with the prescribed budget and schedule

Factor 2 – Past Performance on Relevant Projects (25%)

This factor considers the Offeror’s Past Performance for the projects submitted under evaluation factor number 1, Past Experience. 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 to contact those individuals who are provided as references by the Offeror to verify that the services provided comply with the similarity requirements of this RFP and to solicit an 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 three 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 phase. In addition to contacting references provided by the Offeror, the Government may solicit other sources to find references for other relevant, similar work performed by the Offeror.

Submittal Requirements

The Offeror must submit the following information at a minimum:

Provide at least three references, but no more than five, for each project submitted under evaluation factor number 1- Past Experience on Relevant 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. Provide contact names, role in the project, address, telephone number and email address for each individual. All information shall be submitted on the Past Performance Reference Attachment A form found in the solicitation

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 References contacted provide favorable evaluations indicating that the projects have met or exceeded the customers’ requirements as set forth in the construction contract documents (drawings and specifications) in a timely manner, and within established budgets.

The Government has no obligation to ensure that an equal number of references are obtained for each offeror.

Factor 3 - Qualifications of Key Personnel (25% weight)

The Offeror shall identify the personnel they propose 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 projects submitted under Evaluation Factor Number 1, Past Experience, 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 (10) years. The contractor must provide a matrix chart clearly identifying the roles that key team members held on the projects submitted under Technical Factor Number 1, Past Experience. Key team members are defined as follows:

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

• Project manager

• Electrician with a minimum of five years of experience installing fire alarm systems.

• Engineering review coordinator(s) – all disciplines

• Construction superintendent

• Quality control superintendent

• Project Engineer

• NICET Level III or IV personnel registered fire protection engineer

• Construction supervisors

• Safety program coordinator

• Other key team members as determined by the Offeror.

Note 1: If the NICET level III or IV for fire alarms or a registered fire protection engineer is a subcontractor, then this individual shall have an established office, which has been in existence for at least three years. Please provide all applicable information.

Note 2: Any of the team members indicated above may be represented by the same individual/firm, except as noted in the description of contractor roles and responsibilities outlined within the RFP. 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 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 contractor’s lack of timely submittal or lack of an equally qualified submittal, the contractor shall be 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.

• 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.

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 - Project Management Plan (15% weight)

This factor considers the Offeror’s project management plan which indicates the methods and means they will employ to ensure the 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.

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

Overall Approach: Provide the complete approach to construction services including, but not limited to, scheduling, cost control including contingency management, change order management schedule development and address subcontractor participation. The Offeror shall describe their approach to conforming to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Standard 72, latest edition.

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

• Project manager

• Engineering review coordinator(s) - all disciplines

• Construction superintendent

• Quality control superintendent

• Project Engineer

• NICET Level III or IV personnel

• Construction supervisors

• Safety program coordinator

• Other key team members as determined by the Offeror.

The staffing plan must include an Organizational Chart and Lines of Authority for the duration of the project. For each key person, identify the proposed duties on the project; identify the person as a part-time or full-time employee and identify the firm for which the employee works. Identify which personnel will be responsible for the quality control and safety programs. 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. 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.

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 specific methods for processing correspondence, and for dealing with issues, problems, questions, emergencies and other areas.

The standard is met when: The overall management approach submitted shows a clear understanding of the scope of work.

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 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 their 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.

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.

(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

Deadline for questions: July 27, 2022 by 4pm EST. All questions should be submitted via email to roger.schulte@gsa.gov and martin.harris@gsa.gov

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 5 calendar days. Prospective Offerors should make such requests not less than 10 calendar days prior to the date set for receipt of offers.

https://www.sam.gov/

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

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 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 http://www.sba.gov/ http://www.cpars.gov/ 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 and Dissemination of Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) Building Information

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.

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 https://www.cpars.gov/lc.htm

(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)

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

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

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

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

IV.D. FAR 52.222-5 Construction Wage Rate Requirements—Secondary Site of the Work

(MAY 14)

(a)(1) The offeror shall notify the Government if the offeror intends to perform work at any secondary site of the work, as defined in paragraph (a)(1)(ii) of the FAR clause at 52.222-6, Construction Wage Rate Requirements, of this solicitation.

(2) If the offeror is unsure if a planned work site satisfies the criteria for a secondary site of the work, the offeror shall request a determination from the Contracting Officer.

(b)(1) If the wage determination provided by the Government for work at the primary site of the work is not applicable to the secondary site of the work, the offeror shall request a wage determination from the Contracting Officer.

(2) The due date for receipt of offers will not be extended as a result of an offeror’s request for a wage determination for a secondary site of the work.

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

(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

10.6% 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: Ohio, Franklin, Columbus

IV.F. Buy American Requirements

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 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_225_9 request. If an offeror has not requested a determination regarding the inapplicability of the Buy American statute before submitting its offer, or has not received a response to a previous request, the offeror shall include the information and supporting data in the offer.

(c) Evaluation of offers.

(1) The Government will evaluate an offer requesting exception to the requirements of the Buy American statute, based on claimed unreasonable cost of domestic construction material, by adding to the offered price the appropriate percentage of the cost of such foreign construction material, as specified in paragraph (b)(3)(i) of the clause at FAR 52.225-9.

(2) If evaluation results in a tie between an offeror that requested the substitution of foreign construction material based on unreasonable cost and an offeror that did not request an exception, the Contracting Officer will award to the offeror that did not request an exception based on unreasonable cost.

(d) Alternate offers.

(1) When an offer includes foreign construction material not listed by the Government in this solicitation in paragraph (b)(2) of the clause at FAR 52.225-9, the offeror also may submit an alternate offer based on use of equivalent domestic construction material.

(2) If an alternate offer is submitted, the offeror shall submit a separate Standard Form 1442 for the alternate offer, and a separate price comparison table prepared in accordance with paragraphs (c) and (d) of the clause at FAR 52.225-9 for the offer that is based on the use of any foreign construction material for which the Government has not yet determined an exception applies.

(3) If the Government determines that a particular exception requested in accordance with paragraph (c) of the clause at FAR 52.225-9 does not apply, the Government will evaluate only those offers based on use of the equivalent domestic construction material, and the offeror shall be required to furnish such domestic construction material. An offer based on use of the foreign construction material for which an exception was requested-

(i) Will be rejected as nonresponsive if this acquisition is conducted by sealed bidding; or

(ii) May be accepted if revised during negotiations.

(End of Provision)

IV.G. Buy American Exceptions

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

IV.H. FAR 52.233-2 Service of Protest (SEP 06)

(a) Protests, as defined in section 31.101 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation, that are filed directly with an agency, and copies of any protests that are filed with the Government Accountability Office (GAO), shall be served on the Contracting Officer (addressed as follows) https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_225_9 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_225_9 https://www.gsa.gov/forms-library/solicitation-offer-and-award-construction-alteration-or-repair by obtaining written and dated acknowledgment of receipt from the Contracting Officer at the address provided in the provision “Receipt of Offers” in Section I (General Information).

(b) The copy of any protest shall be received in the office designated above within one day of filing a protest with the GAO.

IV.I. FAR 52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference (FEB 98)

This solicitation incorporates one or more solicitation provisions by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. The offeror is cautioned that the listed provisions may include blocks that must be completed by the offeror and submitted with its quotation or offer. In lieu of submitting the full text of those provisions, the offeror may identify the provision by paragraph identifier and provide the appropriate information with its quotation or offer. Also, the full text of a solicitation provision may be accessed electronically at this address:

Federal Acquisition Regulation

NUMBER TITLE DATE

52.214-34 Submission of Offers in the English Language

APR 91

52.215-16 Facilities Capital Cost of Money JUN 03

52.236-28 Preparation of Proposals - Construction OCT 97

IV.J. GSAR Clause 552.102 Incorporating Provisions and Clauses

This solicitation incorporates one or more solicitation provisions by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available.

IV.K. Additional Provisions

Not Applicable

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

Not Applicable

V. Instructions and Clauses

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

(a) Definitions. As used in this provision.

“Discussions” are negotiations that occur after establishment of the competitive range that may, at the Contracting Officer’s discretion, result in the offeror being allowed to revise its proposal.

“In writing,” “writing,” or “written” means any worded or numbered expression that can be read, reproduced, and later communicated, and includes electronically transmitted and stored information.

“Proposal modification” is a change made to a proposal before the solicitation’s closing date and time, or made in response to an amendment, or made to correct a mistake at any time before award.

“Proposal revision” is a change to a proposal made after the solicitation closing date, at the request of or as allowed by a Contracting Officer as the result of negotiations.

“Time,” if stated as a number of days, is calculated using calendar days, unless otherwise specified, and will include Saturdays, Sundays, and legal holidays. However, if the last day falls on a Saturday, Sunday, or legal holiday, then the period shall include the next working day.

(b) Amendments to solicitations. If this solicitation is amended, all terms and conditions that are not amended remain unchanged. Offerors shall acknowledge receipt of any amendment to this solicitation by the date and time specified in the amendment(s).

(c) Submission, modification, revision, and withdrawal of proposals.

(1) Unless other methods (e.g., electronic commerce or facsimile) are permitted in the solicitation, proposals and modifications to proposals shall be submitted in paper media in sealed envelopes or packages (i) addressed to the office specified in the solicitation, and (ii) showing the time and date specified for receipt, the solicitation number, and the name and address of the offeror. Offerors using commercial carriers should ensure that the proposal is marked on the outermost wrapper with the information in paragraphs (c)(1)(i) and (c)(1)(ii) of this provision.

(2) The first page of the proposal must show.

(i) The solicitation number;

(ii) The name, address, and telephone and facsimile numbers of the offeror (and electronic address if available);

(iii) A statement specifying the extent of agreement with all terms, conditions, and provisions included in the solicitation and agreement to furnish any or all items upon which prices are offered at the price set opposite each item;

(iv) Names, titles, and telephone and facsimile numbers (and electronic addresses if available) of persons authorized to negotiate on the offeror’s behalf with the Government in connection with this solicitation; and

(v) Name, title, and signature of person authorized to sign the proposal. Proposals signed by an agent shall be accompanied by evidence of that agent’s authority, unless that evidence has been previously furnished to the issuing office.

(3) Submission, modification, revision, and withdrawal of proposals.

(i) Offerors are responsible for submitting proposals, and any modifications or revisions, so as to reach the Government office designated in the solicitation by the time specified in the solicitation. If no time is specified in the solicitation, the time for receipt is 4:30 p.m., local time, for the designated Government office on the date that proposal or revision is due.

(ii)(A) Any proposal, modification, or revision received at the Government office designated in the solicitation after the exact time specified for receipt of offers is “late” and will not be considered unless it is received before award is made, the Contracting Officer determines that accepting the late offer would not unduly delay the acquisition; and.

(1) If it was transmitted through an electronic commerce method authorized by the solicitation, it was received at the initial point of entry to the Government infrastructure not later…