RFP 47PH0824R0004.pdf

GSA Solicitation No. 47PH0824R0004

Document: C201-SB GC/December 2023 (The Solicitation)

Construction Contract for: Ysleta Land Port of Entry Pavement Replacement Repairs Project, El Paso, TX

The Solicitation

(See ).

SOLICITATION, OFFER,

AND AWARD

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

9. FOR INFORMATION

CALL:

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

SOLICITATION

1. SOLICITATION NUMBER

5. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQUEST NUMBER

CODE

6. PROJECT NUMBER

8. ADDRESS OFFER TO

4. CONTRACT NUMBER

7. ISSUED BY

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

11. The contractor shall begin performance within

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

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

13. ADDITIONAL SOLICITATION REQUIREMENTS:

a. Sealed offers in original and

b. An offer guarantee

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

d. Offers providing less than

STANDARD FORM 1442 (REV. 8/2014)

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

is, is not required.

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

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

calendar days and complete it within calendar days after receiving

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

12b. CALENDAR DAYS

2. TYPE OF SOLICITATION

SEALED BID (IFB)

NEGOTIATED (RFP)

3. DATE ISSUED PAGE OF PAGES

47PH0824R0004

ACQUISITION MANAGEMENT DIVISION

ACQUISITION PROGRAM SUPPORT BRANCH

819 TAYLOR ST RM 12B01

FORT WORTH, TX 76102 USA

Ysleta Land Port of Entry Pavement Replacement Repairs Project

7PQA

ACQUISITION MANAGEMENT DIVISION

ACQUISITION PROGRAM SUPPORT BRANCH

819 TAYLOR ST RM 12B01

FORT WORTH, TX 76102 USA

7PQA

Jason Gerloff 817-201-8269

22/24/2024

5/16/2024

12:00 PM (CST)

Performance Period

17. The offeror agrees to perform the work required at the prices specified below in strict accordance with the terms of this solicitation, if this offer is accepted calendar days after the date offers are due. (Insert any number equal to or greater than the minimum requirement by the Government in writing within stated in Item 13d. Failure to insert any number means the offeror accepts the minimum in Item 13d.)

OFFER (Must be fully completed by offeror)

AMOUNTS

18. The offeror agrees to furnish any required performance and payment bonds.

19. ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF AMENDMENTS

(The offeror acknowledges receipt of amendments to the solicitation -- give number and date of each)

AMENDMENT

NUMBER

DATE.

AWARD (To be completed by Government)

CONTRACTING OFFICER WILL COMPLETE ITEM 28 OR 29 AS APPLICABLE

14. NAME AND ADDRESS OF OFFEROR (Include ZIP Code)

CODE FACILITY CODE

15. TELEPHONE NUMBER (Include area code)

16. REMITTANCE ADDRESS (Include only if different than Item 14.)

20a. NAME AND TITLE OF PERSON AUTHORIZED TO SIGN OFFER (Type or print)

21. ITEMS ACCEPTED:

22. AMOUNT

26. ADMINISTERED BY

30a. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTOR OR PERSON AUTHORIZED TO SIGN

(Type or print)

31c. DATE

STANDARD FORM 1442 (REV. 8/2014) BACK

31b. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

BY

31a. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

29. AWARD (Contractor is not required to sign this document.) Your offer on this solicitation is hereby accepted as to the items listed. This award consummates the contract, which consists of (a) the Government solicitation and your offer, and (b) this contract award. No further contractual document is necessary.

30b. SIGNATURE 30c. DATE

28. NEGOTIATED AGREEMENT (Contractor is required to sign this document and return and deliver all items or perform all work requirements identified on this form and any continuation sheets for the consideration stated in this contract. The rights and obligations of the parties to this contract shall be governed by (a) this contract award, (b) the solicitation, and (c) the clauses, representations, certifications, and specifications incorporated by reference in or attached to this contract.

copies to issuing office.) Contractor agrees to furnish

24. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN

(4 copies unless otherwise specified)

23. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

ITEM 25. OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION PURSUANT TO

27. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY

10 U.S.C. 2304(c) ( ) 41 U.S.C. 3304(a) ( )

20b. SIGNATURE 20c. OFFER DATE

7PQA

ACQUISITION MANAGEMENT DIVISION

ACQUISITION PROGRAM SUPPORT BRANCH

819 TAYLOR ST RM 12B01

FORT WORTH, TX 76102 USA

ACQUISITION MANAGEMENT DIVISION

ACQUISITION PROGRAM SUPPORT BRANCH

819 TAYLOR ST RM 12B01

FORT WORTH, TX 76102 USA

Jason Gerloff

DESCRIPTION TOTAL

CLIN 0001 ‐ NON IRA EXPENDITURES ‐$

CLIN 0002 BASE SCOPE IRA LEC MATERIALS (AREAS A & B) ‐$

Clin 0002AA ‐ LEC Concrete ‐$

Clin 0002AB ‐ LEC Asphalt ‐$

Clin 0002AC ‐ LEC Steel ‐$

CLIN 0003 OPTION 1 ‐ IRA LEC MATERIALS ‐$

Clin 0003AA ‐ LEC Concrete ‐$

Clin 0003AB ‐ LEC Asphalt ‐$

Clin 0003AC ‐ LEC Steel ‐$

CLIN 0004 OPTION 2 ‐ IRA LEC MATERIALS ‐$

Clin 0004AA ‐ LEC Concrete ‐$

Clin 0004AB ‐ LEC Asphalt ‐$

Clin 0004AC ‐ LEC Steel ‐$

CLIN 0005 OPTION 3 ‐ IRA LEC MATERIALS ‐$

Clin 0005AA ‐ LEC Concrete ‐$

Clin 0005AC ‐ LEC Asphalt ‐$

Clin 0005AD ‐ LEC Steel ‐$

TOTAL EVALUATED PRICE (Same as Box 17 of SF 1442) ‐$

Type or Print Name

Title

Signature

Firm Name

Date

Ysleta LPOE Price Proposal

Option 1 Work (Area C)

Option 2 Work (Area D)

Option 3 Work (Area E)

GSA RFP Number 47PH0824R0004

Base Scope

DESCRIPTION

Quantity Unit

C.Y

C.Y

Tons

Quantity Unit

C.Y

C.Y

Tons

Quantity Unit

C.Y

C.Y

Tons

Quantity Unit

C.Y

Clin 0005AB ‐ LOW EMBODIED CARBON ASPHALT AND ASSOCIATED EXPENSES C.Y

Clin 0005AD ‐ LOW EMBODIED CARBON STEEL AND ASSOCIATED EXPENSES Tons

Type or Print Name

Title

Signature

Firm Name

Date

Subtotal ‐ Bond, Insurance

Total Evaluated Price (Same as Box 17 of the SF 1442) ‐$

Overhead 0.00% ‐$

Insurance 0.00% ‐$

Profit 0.00% ‐$

Subtotal ‐ Overhead, Profit

Bond

Clin 0002AA ‐ BASE (Areas a & B) LOW EMBODIED CARBON CONCRETE AND ASSOCIATED EXPENSES

Clin 0002AB ‐ LOW EMBODIED CARBON ASPHALT AND ASSOCIATED EXPENSES

Clin 0002AC ‐ LOW EMBODIED CARBON STEEL AND ASSOCIATED EXPENSES

0.00%

CLIN 0003 ‐ OPTION 1 (AREA C) IRA ACQUISITION AND INSTALLATION OF LOW EMBODIED CARBON MATERIALS

CLIN 0005 ‐ OPTION 5 (AREA E) IRA ACQUISITION AND INSTALLATION OF LOW EMBODIED CARBON MATERIALS COST / TOTAL

Clin 0005AA ‐ LOW EMBODIED CARBON CONCRETE AND ASSOCIATED EXPENSES ‐$

Clin 0004AA ‐ LOW EMBODIED CARBON CONCRETE AND ASSOCIATED EXPENSES

Clin 0004AB ‐ LOW EMBODIED CARBON ASPHALT AND ASSOCIATED EXPENSES

Clin 0004AC ‐ LOW EMBODIED CARBON STEEL AND ASSOCIATED EXPENSES

COST / TOTAL

CLIN 0004 ‐ OPTION 2 (AREA D) IRA ACQUISITION AND INSTALLATION OF LOW EMBODIED CARBON MATERIALS COST / TOTAL

Clin 0003AA ‐ LOW EMBODIED CARBON CONCRETE AND ASSOCIATED EXPENSES

Clin 0003AB ‐ LOW EMBODIED CARBON ASPHALT AND ASSOCIATED EXPENSES

Clin 0003AC ‐ LOW EMBODIED CARBON STEEL AND ASSOCIATED EXPENSES

IRA LEC OPTIONS

Description

BASE SCOPE CLIN 0002 ‐ (AREAS A & B) IRA ACQUISITION AND INSTALLATION OF LOW EMBODIED CARBON MATERIALS COST / TOTAL

Subtotal ‐ Construction Costs

BASE SCOPE ‐ CLIN 0001 NON‐IRA EXPENDITURES

Division 1

Sitework

COST / TOTAL

Low Embodied Carbon Materials

Ysleta LPOE Paving

Ysleta LPOE Price Proposal

GSA RFP Number 47PH0824R0004

BASE SCOPE ‐ NON IRA

(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

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 K. GSAR 552.252-5 Authorized Deviations in Provisions (Nov

2021)(DEVIATION FAR 52.252-5)

L.

M. Additional Provisions

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

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

N. Certified Cost or Pricing Data

V. Instructions to Offerors and Clauses A. FAR 52.215-1 Instructions to Offerors – Competitive Acquisition B. FAR 52.219-18 Notice of Competition Limited to 8(a) Eligible Participants C. Security Requirements D. 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

Notice of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Compliance Plan

GSA has partnered with the Department of Labor to ensure compliance with equal employment opportunity requirements that apply to this project. An EEO Compliance Plan is required after the award.

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 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.

(4) The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (IRA), Pub. L. No. 117-169, enacted in August

2022, provided GSA with significant funding for (a) measures necessary to convert facilities to high-performance green buildings, (b) acquisition and installation of construction materials and products with substantially lower levels of embodied greenhouse gas emissions, and (c) emerging and sustainable technologies. The

Contract resulting from this Solicitation will be funded in part by IRA appropriations, and it contains numerous IRA-specific requirements. Requirements include, but are not limited to, requirements regarding pricing, invoicing, submittals, materials, and construction. In addition, please note that this Solicitation contains an evaluation factor favoring certain construction materials with the lowest possible levels of embodied carbon. Offerors shall carefully review this Solicitation, the Agreement, the Statement of

Work, the Specifications, and the Drawings. Offerors are responsible for accurately pricing and, if successful, fully performing all Contract requirements.

I.B. List of Solicitation Documents

The Solicitation Documents are comprised of:

(1) The Solicitation

(2) Offeror Representations and Certifications Form (SAM.Gov)

(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

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: Jason Gerloff

Address:819 Taylor Street: Suite 11A09, Fort Worth, TX 76102

Telephone: 817-201-8269

Email: Jason.gerloff@gsa.gov

Alternate POC Information

Name:

Address: NA

Telephone:

Email:

I.D. Pre-Proposal Conference:

Date: March 21, 2024

Time: 09:00 A.M.

Location: Ysleta LPOE, 797 South Zaragoza Road, El Paso, TX 79927

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.

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) A Site visit will be held at the following date and time:

Date: March 21, 2024

Time: 9:00 A.M. Local Time https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_236_2 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_236_3

(3) Pre-registration is required for all attendees to the pre-proposal Site Visit. The Site Visit shall be limited to not more than three (3) representatives from each Offeror. All offerors who would like to attend the pre-proposal conference and site-walk will need to email the individual names, Company names, email addresses, phones numbers, Date of Birth, last four of your social security number, Driver’s License number and state issued, of the individuals to Jason.gerloff@gsa.gov attending to receive an invitation for the meeting. No walk-ins the day of will be allowed. The information provided will be submitted to Customs and Border Patrol (CBP) to run a background check. This is required as the meeting will be on an active Border Crossing. Once the clearance is approved and final, the individuals will receive an email with the additional information to attend the meeting. Please arrive early as you will have to go through a security checkpoint to be escorted to the meeting room. Participants must have a valid, Government issued picture identification, driver’s license preferred, to gain access for the pre-proposal Site Visit and site-walk. The maximum number of attendees for a company is three. Offerors must submit the request no later than Tuesday, March 15, 2024, at 12:00 p.m. CST. Failure to submit on time will exclude you from the meeting and if you are not cleared by CBP you will not be allowed on-site for the walk through.

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

Name: Jason Gerloff

Address: NA

Telephone: 817-201-8269

Email: Jason.gerloff@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 via email (Jason.gerloff@gsa.gov) no later than 12:00 pm local time on the following date and at the following email address.

Date: May 16, 2024

Email to: Jason.gerloff@gsa.gov

Electronic Submission of Proposals

Electronic Submission of Proposals: Offers must be received by the email address of the GSA Point of Contact (POC) listed herein on or before the date and time established for receipt of offers. The date and time of receipt will be established according to the Government computer system’s documentation showing the exact official time of receipt by the GSA POC listed herein and not by the time the electronic mailto:Jason.gerloff@gsa.gov proposal was sent by the Offeror or received by the GSA server. It is the Offeror’s responsibility to ensure proposals are complete and submitted early enough to be received by the GSA POC before the deadline, and to confirm receipt before the deadline. Proposals or portions of proposals which are received by the GSA POC later than the time noted within will be rejected and will not be considered.

NOTE: The maximum file size is 25 MB. GSA has occasionally experienced delays in delivery of emails from the GSA server to an email account. Therefore contractors/offerors need to plan accordingly.

WARNING: Consistent with GAO case law on the issue of “late-is-late rule” related to electronically submitted proposals, GSA will strictly comply with and enforce FAR

52.215-1(c)(3)(ii)(A). Pursuant to GAO’s application of FAR 52.215-1(c)(3)(ii)(A), an electronically submitted proposal that is received late will not be considered unless (1) it is received before award is made, (2) the Contracting Officer determines that accepting the late offer would not unduly delay the acquisition and (3) it was received at the initial point of entry to the Government infrastructure not later than 5:00 p.m. one working day prior to the date specified for receipt of proposals. FAR 52.215-1 (c)(3)(ii)(A)(1).

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 (SAM.gov)

4. Standard Form 24, Bid Bond

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

6. Proprietary Information Agreement(s)

7. Other Documents as Required

II.B. Proposal Format

Firms shall submit one (1) electronic copy of the technical proposal, one (1) electronic copy of the price proposal and attachment 4 (LEC Spreadsheet in both PDF and Excel). The submission should be organized to correspond with the evaluation factors listed below.

Electronic copies must be submitted by email to jason.gerloff@gsa.gov. Electronic copies must be received by the date and time listed in this solicitation. The proposal is considered received mailto:jason.gerloff@gsa.gov upon the date stamp receipt of the Government Contracting Officer’s email and not when the contractor sends the email.

The total technical proposal submission should not exceed 40 pages one sided, 8 ½” x 11”, vertical (portrait) format pages, consisting only of the specified materials described in this solicitation. The reference questionnaires, and Environmental Product Declarations (EPD’s) required will not count toward the page number limit.

References: The questionnaire form or the FINAL evaluation from the Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS) shall be submitted for each project presented in the RFP. Offeror will submit the questionnaire or Final CPARS with their technical proposal set forth in the RFP. The Government may consider all past performance information that it becomes aware of during the evaluation process. The Government will consult the offeror if any interim evaluation reviewed outside of the Offeror’s proposal will have a negative impact on the score for this evaluation factor.

The proposal should include a cover page with the firm’s point of contact, phone number and email. Also included is the companies DUN’s number, UEI number, and TIN number.

The price proposal section portion of the proposal does not count towards the 40-page limit.

This solicitation does not commit the Government to pay any costs incurred in the submission of any proposals. Nor does it commit the Government to procure or contract for said services.

The Contracting Officer is the only individual who can commit the Government to the expenditure of public funds in connection with this proposed procurement.

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 (Please include your UEI number in Box 14 of the SF 1442). 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. The Price Proposal shall consist of:

a. The signed SF 1442 and the price proposal sheets (2), with prices and/or rates indicated for each price element shown on the pricing sheet included herein

b. The Bid Bond in accordance with FAR 52.228-1 Bid Guarantee

c. Acknowledgement of all amendments

d. A signature by an authorized individual on the pricing sheet

(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) GSA is required to track spending for each of the three appropriations it received under the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (IRA) -- for low-embodied carbon (LEC) materials, emerging and sustainable technologies, and high-performance green building measures -- and has established “budget activities” for each of these appropriations. A contract line-item number (CLIN) for each of these budget activities has been included in the Agreement as necessary. In addition, sub-CLINs will be used to track spending on each of the LEC materials designated for IRA funding -- asphalt, concrete, glass, and steel. Offerors must include separate prices for IRA work under the corresponding IRA

CLINs and sub-CLINs.

Amounts for each IRA CLIN should reflect all expenses necessary to accomplish acquisition and installation of IRA work elements. A list of possible expenses follows below; this list is not exhaustive.

● Expenses of acquiring and transporting products and materials required for IRA-funded work to the construction site;

● Labor, general and administrative expenses, and overhead and profit reasonably attributable to installation of IRA-funded work;

● Expenses for materials, tools, riggings and equipment (including safety equipment) required to install IRA-funded work;

● Design, submittal and documentation expenses reasonably attributable to IRA-funded work;

● Demolition and disposal expenses reasonably necessary for and attributable to

IRA-funded work;

● Expenses necessary to return space to its condition preceding IRA-funded work;

● Environmental remediation expenses required in execution of IRA-funded work;

and

● Phasing and commissioning expenses reasonably attributable to IRA-funded work.

II.D. Technical Proposal

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

The term "similar projects" shall be defined for evaluation purposes projects that meet all three elements of size, complexity, and type as further defined herein. The project requires the phased working of various aspects of the project as day-to-day functions of the Land Port of Entry are accommodated for the full duration of construction with minimal impact on operations. Each project need not contain every element, but the combination of projects should demonstrate the ability to perform these services in a satisfactory manner.

Similar in size projects are:

● Exceed $5,000,000 in total construction costs, three (3) projects completed in the last ten (10) years from the date of the RFP. If one (1) of the projects is not complete, it must be 75% complete from the date of the proposal submission.

Similar in complexity projects are:

● Concrete placement of a minimum of eight (8) inches thick.

● Phasing of work to include road/lane closures.

● Project is occupied during normal business hours (6am to 6pm).

Similar in type projects are:

● A project consisting of major modernization or renovation for road repair of a Land Port of Entry (LPOE), complex, military base, commercial docks, or facility area, University Campuses, and highway road construction repair projects. Additional examples include, but are not limited to, highways, airport runways, tarmacs, commercial dock areas, bridges, and distribution center projects.

● Projects involving POV and commercial primary inspection lanes with booths, secondary POV inspection area with inspection canopies, and road and paving site work that meet the minimum depth (8 inches thick) of concrete.

Projects NOT considered similar:

● Stand-alone parking lots, sidewalks, and driveways.

Non-Price Factors, when combined, are significantly more important than Total

Evaluated Price.

1. Factors and Weights

Factor Evaluation Criteria Elements Weight

1 Past Experience and performance of the Company 35%

Past Performance, Experience and Qualifications of Key Personnel (Project Team) 30%

3 Management Plan 20%

4 LEC Construction Materials 15%

Total 100%

2. Scoring

Adjectival Rating

Numeri cal

Rating

Score Description

Excellent 9-10 The proposal significantly exceeds the standard and exceeds in most categories. There are no deficiencies or weaknesses. The proposal presents a very low risk to successful completion of the project and to the Government.

Very Good 7-8 The proposal meets the evaluation standard and exceeds the standard in some categories. The proposal is in clearly definable in all details.

There are no deficiencies or weaknesses, and the proposal presents a low risk of successful performance.

Acceptable 5-6 Meets evaluation standard.

Marginal 3-4 Does not fully meet the standard. Proposal lacks essential information and contains weaknesses which may be correctable. The proposal has a moderate risk for an unsuccessful project delivery.

Unacceptable 0-2 Fails to meet evaluation standard. Major deficiencies and/or significant weaknesses not readily correctable. Unacceptably high risk of unacceptable contract performance.

Informational deficiencies so numerous that corrections would require major rewriting of proposal.

1. FACTOR 1 – Past Experience and Performance of the Company

Weight: 35%

a. FACTOR DESCRIPTION

Factor 1 considers the Offeror’s past experience and performance demonstrating excellence as it relates to quality of work, timeliness of performance, business relations, sustainability experience, and overall customer satisfaction.

b. MINIMUM STANDARDS The minimum standard is met when the Offeror demonstrates past experience indicating the following:

• Three (3) similar projects that have been completed within the last ten (10) years (from the date of this RFP) with a satisfactory rating or better, as evidenced by a minimum of one reference per project who indicates he/she would contract with the firm again for the same services. Offeror must explain how the characteristics of the project relate to the characteristics of this project.

• The firm must have completed at least two (2) projects and the other being at least 75% completed, on-time (no liquidated damages assessed), within budget and in accordance with contract requirements.

• Experience in managing concrete placement, and removal of construction and demolition waste.

• Experience of major modernization or renovation of a Land Port of Entry (LPOE), University campuses, military base, commercial docks, or facility area, and highway road construction.

• Experience with modernization or renovation work on occupied southern border LPOEs, including but not limited to POV and commercial primary inspection lanes with booths, secondary POV inspection area with inspection canopies, and road and paving site work that meet the minimum depth (8 inches thick) of concrete.

• Experience with project sites that are open and require phasing of lane closures and coordination with end users.

• Experience with Each project need not contain every element, but the combination of projects should demonstrate the ability to perform these services in a satisfactory manner.

Some examples of when the standard is exceeded include:

• The prime contractor has successfully completed two or more similar projects and received a Very Good or greater rating from two or more references.

• One or more of the projects was successfully executed by multiple members of the proposed Team working together. Experience reflected in written recommendations from references / customers that indicated exceptional customer service.

c. SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS:

The Offeror shall submit a minimum of three (3) projects that demonstrate the history of successful team project delivery, based upon the standards listed above, for similar projects completed within the last ten (10) years. If one (1) of the projects is not complete, it must be

75% complete from the date of the proposal submission. The offeror shall submit three (3) corresponding questionnaires (Attachment 2 of the RFP) or the FINAL evaluation from the

Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS). Questionnaires shall be from the end-user representing who was involved during the construction of the referenced projects. Offeror will submit the questionnaire or Final CPARs with their technical proposal by the due date and time set forth in the RFP. The reference must be available to be contacted by the Government. 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.

Project references are not included in the proposal page count limit.

Offeror is encouraged to provide information on problems encountered on the identified projects/contracts and the Offeror’s Team corrective actions.

For each project presented, the Offeror shall submit the following data/information:

1. Project Title.

2. Owner and/or Occupants/Tenants.

3. Location.

4. Project team including the subcontractors that performed major divisions of work.

5. Description including square footage of work area.

6. Any special considerations or plans associated with working in occupied space.

7. Contract Award Date.

8. Contract Type and Contractor’s Responsibilities.

9. Date of Substantial Completion.

10. Date of Final Completion.

11. Contract Award Amount.

12. Contract Award Amount at Completion.

13. Original Scheduled Completion Time at Contract Award (Calendar Days).

14. Actual Completion Time (Calendar Days).

15. Number of Change Orders.

16. Reasons for Change Orders.

17. Describe the similarities to this project.

2. FACTOR 2 – Past Performance, Experience and Qualifications of Key Personnel

Weight: 30%

a. FACTOR DESCRIPTION

Factor 2 considers the qualifications, past performance, and experience of key personnel on the Offeror’s team. The Offeror shall submit the information requested in the RFP and resumes for the general contractor’s key personnel noted below: The

Offeror shall also include any relevant credentials or specialized training for each individual.

• Project Manager

• Project Superintendent

• Quality Control Manager

The minimum standard is met for each resume when:

● The key individuals identified have the appropriate qualifications and experience required for the position to be assigned for this project.

● Each individual has a minimum of 7 years’ experience in their respective role and completed at least two similar projects.

● One similar project for each individual must have the construction successfully completed or has reached substantial completion within the past ten (10) years.

Some examples of when the standard is exceeded include:

● Key personnel successfully completed more than 2 similar projects within the past ten (10) years.

● Key personnel have worked together and successfully completed similar projects.

Offerors shall submit resumes, with a narrative description for each individual, along with a list of relevant projects. The resume’ shall include education, general job experience, and any trade or professional credentials or accreditations.

The offeror shall submit a total of three (3) corresponding questionnaires (one for each Key Personnel) (Attachment 3 of the RFP). Questionnaires shall be from the end-user representing who was involved during the construction of the referenced projects.

Offeror will submit the questionnaire with their technical proposal by the due date and time set forth in the RFP. The reference must be available to be contacted by the Government.

For key personnel, the Offeror shall provide information on two or more recent projects not to exceed four that each individual has worked on with at least one similar project that reached substantial completion within the past ten (10) years. For each project listed, there should be a statement of what percentage of the individual’s time was dedicated to that project.

For projects not included in the Firm’s Past Performance projects, identify the project description, project name and location, contact name and information, total construction cost, actual construction start and completion date, and a brief statement indicating the similarities of the reference project to this project.

Note that a single project can count for multiple team members if they worked together on

it. Team members having successfully worked together on similar projects is desirable, but not essential, and could result in additional favorable consideration during the evaluation.

Offeror’s Team is encouraged to provide information on problems encountered on the identified contracts and the project team’s corrective actions.

3. FACTOR 3 – Management Plan Weight: 20%

a. FACTOR DESCRIPTION:

Factor 3 considers the Offeror’s understanding of the technical project goals, requirements, and risks associated with planning, managing, and controlling the work to achieve timely completion within scope and budget.

The Management Plan shall be tailored to this project and shall describe the Offeror’s technical approach on how the work will be accomplished on time and within budget. This factor considers proposed experience in concrete placement, managing, sorting, and removal of concrete and demolition waste. In addition, the plan shall include the following:

Management Plan shall include an organizational chart indicating offeror’s organizational structure and key personnel listed by name and title and who will be full-time, part-time, and on or off site.

Management plan shall include a narrative explaining quality assurance/quality control plan.

The schedule shall be well planned and include phasing to provide the best possible service for the base award and potential option work while avoiding excessive shut down time.

The minimum standard is met when the Offeror’s proposed management plan demonstrates the following:

● Includes all submittal requirements as listed in the next section.

● The Plan is tailored specifically for this project and includes detailed phasing arrangements.

● The Offeror has a comprehensive and logical plan for executing the project, performing quality control, managing resources, coordinating various trades, and coordinating with the government.

● The proposal has a logical schedule with major milestones identified and activities laid out in a critical path method (CPM) schedule.

● The plan reasonably identifies the main risk drivers for this project with an acceptable mitigation strategy.

Some examples of when the standard is exceeded include:

● The Offeror’s plan includes innovative ideas to minimize tenant impact.

● The Offeror has demonstrated experience with solving problems and tracking and controlling the schedule, resulting in time and cost savings.

● The firm’s management approach for coordinating the work of various trades with the GSA and the tenant agencies has been successfully implemented on more than two past projects, as evidenced by a brief description/narrative.

● The Risk Mitigation plan successfully addresses likely issues without impacts to performance or the Government.

● The Offeror identifies experience indicating superior understanding of the effort and resources required for coordinating and sequencing the work on similar construction projects, and that experience supports the Offeror’s ability to complete the requirements.

The Offeror shall submit a management plan addressing the following critical components:

1. A narrative discussion of the management philosophy and plan for executing the project; discuss an effective system for controlling day to day project issues and potential changes.

2. An organizational chart delineating relationships and lines of authority for members proposed for this project. The chart will identify who is on site full time, off site full time, and who is a combination of both.

3. Identification of Risk articulating the unique risks for this project that are relevant and realistic. The plan must identify the risk event, probability of occurrence, the impact of the event if it occurs and a description of the mitigation strategy used to manage the risk. Consider impacts on labor, materials, and equipment as a result of El Paso area market cost inflation.

4. Identify cost control methods and demonstrate how the Offeror intends to control costs during construction to ensure the project is completed within budget.

5. Preliminary project schedule that addresses all submittal requirements and provides sufficient detail to track and control construction of the project. The project schedule must be a CPM schedule that shows the sequencing of tasks (predecessors and successor relationships) and the critical path for a schedule that runs from the contract award date through the required date for contract completion. Include scheduling milestones on a bar chart or Gantt chart showing major actions necessary to successfully deliver the project. This schedule is not included in the factor or proposal page count limit.

6. Include a plan for quality assurance/quality control to illustrate the general approach for conducting inspections and tests of all major building systems and features supported by a preliminary outline of building components that will impact or demonstrate attainment of performance requirements. The plan shall also address coordination and quality assurance surveillance plan of subcontractors.

7. Explanation of the firm’s plan to track and control the project schedule. Include plans for “recovery” if behind schedule.

FACTOR 4 – Sustainability: LEC Materials Weight: 15%

This project is funded in part by Section 60503 of the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (IRA), which provides funding for purchase of construction materials with substantially lower levels of embodied greenhouse gas emissions.

GSA’s IRA Low Embodied Carbon asphalt, concrete (and cement), glass and steel requirements establish numeric global warming potential (GWP) limits for certain EPA-approved construction materials: concrete (and cement), asphalt, steel, and glass (IRA-Eligible Materials).

For each material, GWP limits have been established for the best performing 20% of materials in terms of embodied carbon (Top 20% Limits), the best performing 40% of materials in terms of embodied carbon (Top 40% Limits), and better than industry average (Better Than Average Limit).

This Evaluation Factor calls for Offeror commitments to furnishing IRA-Eligible Materials with the lowest possible GWP values. IRA Limit commitments proposed under this evaluation factor will be incorporated into the successful offeror’s resultant contract.

Individual materials’ GWP values may be found on individual manufacturers’ environmental product declarations (EPDs). EPDs must meet the standards reflected in GSA’s IRA Low Embodied Carbon asphalt, concrete (and cement), glass and steel requirements (see Compliance Documentation criteria listed for each IRA-Eligible Material).

Technical Acceptability and Scoring Offerors will only meet the standard for technical acceptability under this Factor if they commit to furnish all required IRA-Eligible Materials with a GWP better (lower) than each IRA-Eligible Material’s Better Than Average Limit.

Offerors meeting the standard for technical acceptability will receive a number of Raw Scores, one for each IRA-Eligible Material required by the Contract:

● Offerors will receive a Raw Score of 100 for each IRA-Eligible Material commitment that is better (lower) than GSA’s Top 20% Limits.

● Offerors will receive a Raw Score of 40 for each IRA-Eligible Material commitment that is only better (lower) than GSA’s Top 40% Limits.

● Offerors will receive a Raw Score of 20 for each IRA-Eligible Material commitment that is only better (lower) than GSA’s Better Than Average Limit.

Offerors shall complete the “IRA Sustainability Factor Table” attached to this solicitation

(attachment 4) by filling out the applicable IRA Limit they commit to meet for each IRA-Eligible

Material (Attachment 4). Based upon the offeror’s selection in the “IRA Limit Commitment” column, the associated Raw Score, the Weighted Score, and the Total Weighted Score will be automatically calculated.

In addition, for each IRA-Eligible Material identified in the IRA Sustainability Factor Table, offerors shall submit EPDs listing that material’s GWP. Such EPDs must meet the standards reflected in GSA’s IRA Low Embodied Carbon asphalt, concrete (and cement), glass and steel requirements (see Compliance Documentation criteria listed for each IRA-Eligible Material).

Note 1: By submitting an offer, Offeror consents to unrestricted GSA use of supplier names and the GWP values associated with supplier materials. Such information may be disclosed publicly https://www.gsa.gov/system/files/Asphalt%20-%20GSA%20IRA%20Low%20Embodied%20Carbon%20Requirements%20%28Dec.%202023%29_508.pdf https://www.gsa.gov/system/files/Concrete%20-%20GSA%20IRA%20Low%20Embodied%20Carbon%20Requirements%20%28Dec.%202023%29_508.pdf https://www.gsa.gov/system/files/Glass%20-%20GSA%20IRA%20Low%20Embodied%20Carbon%20Requirements%20%28Dec.%202023%29_508.pdf https://www.gsa.gov/system/files/Steel%20-%20GSA%20IRA%20Low%20Embodied%20Carbon%20Requirements%20%28Dec.%202023%29_508.pdf https://www.gsa.gov/system/files/Asphalt%20-%20GSA%20IRA%20Low%20Embodied%20Carbon%20Requirements%20%28Dec.%202023%29_508.pdf https://www.gsa.gov/system/files/Concrete%20-%20GSA%20IRA%20Low%20Embodied%20Carbon%20Requirements%20%28Dec.%202023%29_508.pdf https://www.gsa.gov/system/files/Glass%20-%20GSA%20IRA%20Low%20Embodied%20Carbon%20Requirements%20%28Dec.%202023%29_508.pdf https://www.gsa.gov/system/files/Steel%20-%20GSA%20IRA%20Low%20Embodied%20Carbon%20Requirements%20%28Dec.%202023%29_508.pdf https://www.gsa.gov/system/files/Asphalt%20-%20GSA%20IRA%20Low%20Embodied%20Carbon%20Requirements%20%28Dec.%202023%29_508.pdf https://www.gsa.gov/system/files/Concrete%20-%20GSA%20IRA%20Low%20Embodied%20Carbon%20Requirements%20%28Dec.%202023%29_508.pdf https://www.gsa.gov/system/files/Glass%20-%20GSA%20IRA%20Low%20Embodied%20Carbon%20Requirements%20%28Dec.%202023%29_508.pdf https://www.gsa.gov/system/files/Steel%20-%20GSA%20IRA%20Low%20Embodied%20Carbon%20Requirements%20%28Dec.%202023%29_508.pdf or used to inform other low embodied carbon procurement activities. Technical solutions, supplier pricing and supplier-offeror terms and conditions will not be shared. Any objection shall be transmitted to the Contracting Officer by the due date for offers and shall adhere to 41 C.F.R.

§ 105-60.601.

Evaluation Factor # 4: Sustainability-LEC Material

Weight 15%

(1) The Sustainability Factor will be scored as outlined in this Section above.

(2) GSA will verify Offeror’s scoring and that IRA Limits are supported by environmental product declarations (EPDs) from proposed suppliers.

(3) GSA will verify that Offeror’s EPDs adhere to EPD standards reflected in GSA’s IRA Low

Embodied Carbon asphalt, concrete (and cement), glass and steel requirements (see

Compliance Documentation criteria listed for each IRA-Eligible Material).

(4) GSA will make any scoring adjustments necessary to correct patent errors.

Once GSA has verified the Offeror’s scoring and, if necessary, made any corrections, the overall weighted score will be assigned an adjectival rating, as follows:

Weighted Score Adjectival Rating

100 points Exceptional

90-99 points Very Good

20-89 points Acceptable

Unacceptable Unacceptable

Note 1: Any proposal that does not furnish all required IRA-Eligible Materials with a GWP better

(lower) than each IRA-Eligible Material’s Better Than Average Limit will be rated as

“Unacceptable” under this factor and will be ineligible for award.

Note 2: Any proposal that furnishes all required IRA-Eligible Material with a GWP better (lower) than GSA’s Top 20% Limits will receive a weighted score of 100 points (Exceptional).

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.

https://www.gsa.gov/system/files/Asphalt%20-%20GSA%20IRA%20Low%20Embodied%20Carbon%20Requirements%20%28Dec.%202023%29_508.pdf https://www.gsa.gov/system/files/Concrete%20-%20GSA%20IRA%20Low%20Embodied%20Carbon%20Requirements%20%28Dec.%202023%29_508.pdf https://www.gsa.gov/system/files/Glass%20-%20GSA%20IRA%20Low%20Embodied%20Carbon%20Requirements%20%28Dec.%202023%29_508.pdf https://www.gsa.gov/system/files/Steel%20-%20GSA%20IRA%20Low%20Embodied%20Carbon%20Requirements%20%28Dec.%202023%29_508.pdf https://www.sam.gov/

Offerors shall also submit with their proposal, the Annual Representations and Certifications (FAR 52.204-8), downloaded from SAM.

(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 (attachment 5). 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…