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69319519R000001 x x copies of the amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted ; or (c) By separate letter or telegram which includes a reference to the solicitation and amendment numbers. FAILURE OF YOUR ACKNOWLEDGEMENT TO BE RECEIVED AT

THE PLACE DESIGNATED FOR THE RECEIPT OF OFFERS PRIOR TO THE HOUR AND DATE SPECIFIED MAY RESULT IN REJECTION OF YOUR OFFER. If by virtue of this amendment you desire to change an offer already submitted , such change may be made by telegram or letter, provided each telegram or letter makes reference to the solicitation and this amendment, and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified.

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Office of Acquisition Mgmt, TAD-40 U.S. Dept. of Transportation/FTA

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Except as provided herein, all terms and conditions of the document referenced in Item 9 A or 10A, as heretofore changed, remains unchanged and in full force and effect .

DOT/FTA Request for Proposal RFP No.: 69319519R000001 Amendment 0004

The purpose of this amendment is to:

1. Provide answers to questions received by the Government from Prospective Offerors in response to solicitation RFP No.: 69319519R000001;

2. Correct Amendment 0003, Item 2 to read L.24, Volume II-Tab 6 Corporate Experience; and,

3. Remove, replace, and incorporate the language under RFP 69319519R000001, Section C.6, Labor Categories and Minimum Personnel Requirements; G.18, Method of Payment Procedure; H.43, Information Technology Accessibility for Persons with Disabilities/Section 508 Compliance; H.44, Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan; L.6, Proposal Submission Instructions; L.22, Proposal Organization and Preparation; L.23, Proposal Preparation Instructions; L.24, Labor Categories and Minimum Personnel Requirements; L.27, Labor Categories and Hours Information; L.31 Proposal Page Specifications and Instructions; and, Section J, List of Attachments as noted below:

1. Language under Section C.6 is removed in its entirety and the following is substituted in lieu thereof:

FROM:

Vehicle Engineer: The Vehicle Engineer provides professional engineering expertise in the oversight of FTA-funded major capital transit projects. The Vehicle Engineer reviews project sponsors’ plans pertaining to vehicle acquisition and vehicle types as well as fleet management plans and other supporting documentation to ensure that projects are being built safely, on budget, on schedule, within scope, and in conformance with applicable regulations and guidelines. Serves as a technical resource and subject matter expert in transit vehicles. Must have a current Professional Engineer License in any State, US Territory, or the District of Columbia.

TO:

Vehicle Engineer: The Vehicle Engineer provides professional engineering expertise in the oversight of FTA-funded major capital transit projects. The Vehicle Engineer reviews project sponsors’ plans pertaining to vehicle acquisition and vehicle types as well as fleet management plans and other supporting documentation to ensure that projects are being built safely, on budget, on schedule, within scope, and in conformance with applicable regulations and guidelines. Serves as a technical resource and subject matter expert in transit vehicles.

DOT/FTA Request for Proposal RFP No.: 69319519R000001

*Program Manager (PE or NAAB, PgMP or CCM): Minimum of 12 years of management experience in Project Planning, Engineering and Construction of major capital projects, with at least 5 of the 12 years in project management oversight in passenger rail or related modes.

• Shall have a Bachelor of Science (BS) Degree in Engineering from an ABET Accredited Program or a Bachelor of Architecture from a NAAB Accredited Program OR licensure in the United States as either.

• Program (PgMP) or Project Management Professional (PMP or CCM) certification is required.

• Required to be an employee of the Prime Contractor(s) (no subcontractors).

• The resume should highlight experience in passenger rail or related transportation modes for the eight management elements shown below:

• Engineering design o Project planning o Construction o Public outreach o Federal grant process o Regulatory and compliance experience o Project oversight services o FTA’s New Starts program

*Program Manager (PE or NAAB, PgMP, PMP, or CCM): Minimum of 12 years of management experience in Project Planning, Engineering and Construction of major capital projects, with at least 5 of the 12 years in project management oversight in passenger rail or related modes.

Program or a Bachelor of Architecture from a NAAB Accredited Program OR licensure in the United States as either.

• Program (PgMP) or Project Management Professional (PMP) or Certified Construction Manager (CCM) certification is required.

• Required to be an employee of the Prime Contractor(s) (no subcontractors).

• The resume should highlight experience in passenger rail or related transportation modes for the eight management elements shown below:

• Engineering design o Project planning o Construction o Public outreach o Federal grant process o Regulatory and compliance experience

DOT/FTA Request for Proposal RFP No.: 69319519R000001

Systems Integration Engineer I (PE): Minimum of 7 years of experience in Systems Engineering and Integration on major capital projects, with 3 of the 7 years as Systems Integration Manager in passenger rail or related transportation modes.

• Must have a Bachelor of Science (BS) Degree in Systems, Electrical or Mechanical

Engineering from an ABET Accredited Program.

• Licensure as a Professional Engineer is required.

• Experience with design and integration of signals, communication propulsion power systems and control center engineering is desired.

• Experience evaluating and testing engine calibrations with software for real-time embedded systems using model-based software development tools is desired.

TO:

Systems Integration Engineer I (PE): Minimum of 7 years of experience in Systems Engineering and Integration on major capital projects, with 3 of the 7 years as Systems Integration Manager in passenger rail or related transportation modes.

• Must have a Bachelor of Science (BS) Degree in Systems, Electrical or Mechanical

Engineering from an ABET Accredited Program.

• Licensure as a Professional Engineer is required.

• Experience with design and integration of signals, communication propulsion power systems and control center engineering is desired.

• Experience evaluating and testing rail transit signal and control systems integration of software for real-time embedded systems using model-based software development tools is desired.

**Systems Integration Engineer II (PE): Minimum of 12 years of experience in Systems Engineering and Integration on major capital projects, with 6 of the 12 years as Systems Integration Manager in passenger rail or related transportation modes.

• Must have a Bachelor of Science (BS) Degree in Systems, Electrical or Mechanical

Engineering from an ABET Accredited Program.

• Licensure as a Professional Engineer is required.

• Experience with design and integration of signals, communication propulsion power

DOT/FTA Request for Proposal RFP No.: 69319519R000001 systems and control center engineering is required.

• Experience evaluating and testing engine calibrations with software for real-time embedded systems using model-based software development tools is required.

Engineering and Integration on major capital projects, with 6 of the 12 years as Systems Integration Manager in passenger rail or related transportation modes.

• Must have a Bachelor of Science (BS) Degree in Systems, Electrical or Mechanical

Engineering from an ABET Accredited Program.

• Licensure as a Professional Engineer is required.

• Experience with design and integration of signals, communication propulsion power systems and control center engineering is required.

• Experience evaluating and testing rail transit signal and control systems integration of software for real-time embedded systems using model-based software development tools is required.

FROM:

**QA/QC Manager (CMQ/OE, CQE): Minimum of 7 years of quality management experience on large capital projects, with at least 3 of the 7 years as Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) manager in Design, Engineering and Construction of passenger rail or related transportation modes.

• Must have a Bachelor of Science (BS) Degree in Engineering, Architecture, Business, Construction or field related to quality management.

• Experience in setting up at least one quality management plan or system for an agency or significant revision of an agency’s existing plan or system.

• Certified Manager of Quality/Organizational Excellence (CMQ/OE) Certification, Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) or at least 7 years of experience as a Quality Engineer, Quality Auditor, Quality Improvement Associate, Quality Inspector, Quality Process Analyst, or Reliability Engineer.

TO:

**QA/QC Manager (CMQ/OE or CQE): Minimum of 7 years of quality management experience on large capital projects, with at least 3 of the 7 years as Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) manager in Design, Engineering and Construction of passenger rail or related transportation modes.

• Must have a Bachelor of Science (BS) Degree in Engineering, Architecture, DOT/FTA Request for Proposal RFP No.: 69319519R000001

Business, Construction or field related to quality management.

• Experience in setting up at least one quality management plan or system for an agency or significant revision of an agency’s existing plan or system.

• Certified Manager of Quality/Organizational Excellence (CMQ/OE) or Certification, Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) or at least 7 years of experience as a Quality Engineer, Quality Auditor, Quality Improvement Associate, Quality Inspector, Quality Process Analyst, or Reliability Engineer.

Program Manager

Project Planning, Engineering and Construction

Prime Bachelor’s Degree

12 Years PE or

NAAB

Program Manager, PgMP of Project Management Institute or Certified Construction Manager (CCM) of the Construction Management Association of America

(CMAA)

Program Manager

Project Planning, Engineering and Construction

Prime Bachelor’s Degree

12 Years PE or

NAAB

Program Manager, PgMP of Project Management Institute, or Certified Construction Manager (CCM) of the Construction Management Association of America

(CMAA)

DOT/FTA Request for Proposal RFP No.: 69319519R000001

2. Revise the Labor Categories Electrical Power Distribution Engineer I and Electrical Power Distribution Engineer II under Section C.6 to read Electrical and Power Distribution Engineer I and Electrical and Power Distribution Engineer II.

3. Language under G.18 is removed in its entirety and the following is substituted in lieu thereof:

TFS Form 3881 can be obtained from the Treasury’s website at https://www.treasury.gov/services/Pages/Treasury-Payments.aspx

TO:

TFS Form 3881 can be obtained from the Treasury’s website at https://www.fiscal.treasury.gov/forms.html

4. The following language under Section H.43 is deleted in its entirety:

The Section 508 GPAT forms required for compliance with this solicitation can be found under Section J.8. Prospective Offerors should complete each GPAT and submit the completed forms with their proposals. Proposals submitted without the requisite Section 508 GPATs shall be determined to be incomplete in response to the solicitation.

5. Language under Section H.44 is updated as follows:

The Contractor shall establish and implement a Quality Assurance program. The Contractor shall provide a Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP) as part of their proposal. The QASP shall be approved by the COR. Once approved, the QASP shall be implemented at Contract Award and shall be continued throughout the Period of Performance of the Contract. The plan shall consist of sequential inspection and progressive Quality Control throughout the lifecycle of the Contract.

The QASP shall detail methods for documenting defects, providing for timely correction of deficiencies, identifying deficient areas, and recommending solutions to systemic problems.

The Contractor shall establish and implement a Quality Assurance program. The Contractor shall provide a Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP) twenty (20) business days after award of the contract. The QASP shall be approved by the COR. Once approved, the QASP shall be implemented at Contract Award and shall be continued throughout the Period of Performance of the Contract. The plan shall consist of sequential inspection and progressive Quality Control throughout the lifecycle of the Contract. The QASP shall detail methods for documenting defects, providing for timely correction of deficiencies, identifying deficient areas, and recommending https://www.treasury.gov/services/Pages/Treasury-Payments.aspx https://www.fiscal.treasury.gov/forms.html

DOT/FTA Request for Proposal RFP No.: 69319519R000001 solutions to systemic problems.

6. Language under L.6 is removed in its entirety and the following is substituted in lieu thereof:

In order to be eligible for award, Offerors are required to comply with the terms and conditions of the solicitation and must be deemed responsible in accordance with FAR Part 9. This includes, but is not limited to the Offeror’s representation and certifications, submittal of applicable contract documentation, and submittal of an “Acceptable” Small business participation plan. Any exception to the solicitations terms and conditions must be fully explained and justified. If an Offeror fails to meet the solicitation requirements the Government will not make an award to that Offeror.

TO:

In order to be eligible for award, Offerors are required to comply with the terms and conditions of the solicitation and must be deemed responsible in accordance with FAR Part 9. This includes, but is not limited to the Offeror’s representation and certifications, submittal of applicable contract documentation, and submittal of an “Acceptable” Small business participation plan. If an Offeror fails to meet the solicitation requirements the Government will not make an award to that Offeror.

7. Language under Section L.22 is removed in its entirety and the following is substituted in lieu thereof:

FROM:

Volume II – Technical /Management Proposal – 1 Original, 9 Copies and 4 CDs Table of Contents Executive Summary Organizational Structure and Chart Technical Approach/Organizational Control Plan Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan Key Personnel/Mission Critical Personnel Commitment Letters Staffing and Recruiting Key/Non-Key Personnel Resume Program Management Organizational and Individual Conflicts of Interest Subcontractors Corporate Experience Past Performance

DOT/FTA Request for Proposal RFP No.: 69319519R000001

Volume II – Technical /Management Proposal – 1 Original, 9 Copies and 4 CDs Table of Contents Executive Summary Organizational Structure and Chart Technical Approach/Organizational Control Plan Staffing and Recruiting Key/Non-Key Personnel Resume Program Management Organizational and Individual Conflicts of Interest Subcontractors Corporate Experience Past Performance

Volume I - The Offer and Other Documents

Tab Title Page Limitation Tab 1 - The Offer Section 1: Table of Contents

Section 2: The Cover Letter Section 3: SF33 and Solicitation Documents Section 4: JV- Teaming Agreement, if applicable Section 5: Required SF Form 1408 Modified Pre-Award Survey, Section 6: Proposal Adequacy Checklist Section 7: Section 508 Compliance Statement

Section 1: None Section 2: Limit 2 Pages Section 3: None Section 4: None

Tab 2 - Certification and Representations

Section 1: Contractor Certification and Representations (Prime and Subs), See Section K of the RFP

Section 1: None, form fill in

DOT/FTA Request for Proposal RFP No.: 69319519R000001

Volume I - The Offer and Other Documents Tab Title Page Limitation

Tab 1 - The Offer Section 1: Table of Contents Section 2: The Cover Letter Section 3: SF33 and Solicitation Documents Section 4: JV- Teaming Agreement, if applicable Section 5: Required SF Form 1408 Modified Pre-Award Survey, Section 6: Proposal Adequacy Checklist Section 7: Section 508 Compliance Statement Section 8: Disclosure of Lobbying Activities

Section 1: None Section 2: Limit 2 Pages Section 3: None Section 4: None

Tab 2 - Certification and Representations

Section 1: Contractor Certification and Representations (Prime and Major Subs), See Section K of the

RFP

Section 1: None, form fill in

Volume II - Technical/ Management Proposal

Tab 1 - Technical and Management

Section 1: Table of Contents

Section 2: Executive Summary

Section 1: None

Section 2: Limit 10 pages Section 3: Organizational Structure and Chart Section 4: Technical Approach/ Organizational Control Plan Section 5: Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan

Section 3: Limit 25 pages Section 4: Limit 25 pages for Technical Approach and 50 pages for Organizational Control Plan

Section 5: Limit 25 pages

DOT/FTA Request for Proposal RFP No.: 69319519R000001

Tab 2 - Staffing and Recruiting

Section 1: Commitments Letters Section 2: Staffing and Recruiting

Section 3: Key/Mission Critical Personnel Resumes

Section 1: Commitments letters, limit 1 page each

Section 2: Limit 3 pages

Section 3: Offerors must use resume format in Attachment J-2.

Volume II - Technical/ Management Proposal

Tab 1 - Technical and Management

Section 1: Table of Contents Section 2: Executive Summary

Section 1: None Section 2: Limit 10 pages

Section 3: Organizational Structure and Chart Section 4: Technical Approach/ Organizational Control Plan

Section 3: Limit 25 pages Section 4: Limit 25 pages for Technical Approach and 50 pages for Organizational Control Plan

Tab 2 - Staffing and Recruiting

Section 1: Staffing and Recruiting Section 2: Key/Mission Critical Personnel Resumes

Section 1: Limit 3 pages

Section 2: Offerors must use resume format in Attachment J-2.

DOT/FTA Request for Proposal RFP No.: 69319519R000001

Volume III – Cost and Price Proposal

Tab 1- Cost and Price Section 1: Table of Contents

Section 2: Executive Summary Section 3: Financial Statements

Section 1: None Section 2: Limit 10 pages Section 3: None

Tab 2 - Cost and Price Proposal

Section 1: Cost Proposals Section 2: Fill in Sections B.8.1, B.8.2, B.14, B.15, B.18, B.19 Tables

Section 1: None Section 2: None, form fill in

Tab 3 - Accounting System and Audit Information

Section 1: Accounting System Section 2: Audit Information

Section 1: None Section 2: None

Volume III – Cost and Price Proposal

Tab 1- Cost and Price Section 1: Table of Contents

Section 2: Executive Summary Section 3: Financial Statements

Section 1: None Section 2: Limit 10 pages Section 3: None

Tab 2 - Cost and Price Proposal

Section 1: Cost Proposals Section 2: Fill in Sections B.24, B.25, B.28, B.29 Tables

Section 1: None Section 2: None, form fill in

Tab 3 - Accounting System and Audit Information

Section 1: Accounting System Section 2: Audit Information

Section 1: None Section 2: None

8. Add the following language under Section L.23, Volume I -Tab 1:

“Section 8: Disclosure of Lobbying Activities: The Offeror shall complete and provide answers to all the questions in accordance with Section J, Attachment, J-9, titled, “Disclosure of Lobbying Activities”. No other format or additional proposal documentation will be considered.”

9. Language under L.23, Volume II-Tab 2, Section 1: Key Personnel (Commitment Letters) is deleted in its entirety.

DOT/FTA Request for Proposal RFP No.: 69319519R000001

10. Update the language of L.23, Volume II-Tab 2, Section 2: Resumes of Key and Mission Critical Personnel as follows:

Due to the critical nature of the work; all personnel on this contract are considered highly important and the contractor shall ensure all Non-Key and Non-Mission Critical personnel are filled no later than twenty

(20) calendar days after contract award.

11. Language under Section L.23, Volume II-Tab 1, Section 5: Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP) is removed in its entirety.

12. Language under Section L.23, Volume I-Tab 2, Section1: Corporate Experience is removed in its entirety and the following is substituted in lieu thereof:

FROM:

Section 1: The Offeror, each team member (as defined in FAR Subpart 9.6), and each major subcontractor shall complete the annual Representations and Certifications electronically via the Online Representations and Certifications Application (ORCA) at WWW.SAM.GOV Website and shall fully execute the Representations, Certifications and Other Statements of Offerors as required in Section K. The Offeror shall insert the completed documents in

Section 1: The Prime and all subcontractors shall complete the annual Representations and Certifications electronically via the Online Representations and Certifications Application (ORCA) at WWW.SAM.GOV Website and shall fully execute the Representations, Certifications and Other Statements of Offerors as required in Section K. The Offeror shall insert the completed documents in their proposal.

13. Language under Section L.24 is removed in its entirety and the following is substituted in lieu thereof:

FROM:

Vehicle Engineer: The Vehicle Engineer provides professional engineering expertise in the oversight of FTA-funded major capital transit projects. The Vehicle Engineer reviews project sponsors’ plans pertaining to vehicle acquisition and vehicle types as well as fleet management plans and other supporting documentation to ensure that projects are being built safely, on budget, on schedule, within scope, and in conformance with applicable regulations and guidelines. Serves as a technical resource and subject matter expert in transit vehicles. Must have a current http://www.sam.gov/ http://www.sam.gov/

DOT/FTA Request for Proposal RFP No.: 69319519R000001

Professional Engineer License in any State, US Territory, or the District of Columbia.

Vehicle Engineer: The Vehicle Engineer provides professional engineering expertise in the oversight of FTA-funded major capital transit projects. The Vehicle Engineer reviews project sponsors’ plans pertaining to vehicle acquisition and vehicle types as well as fleet management plans and other supporting documentation to ensure that projects are being built safely, on budget, on schedule, within scope, and in conformance with applicable regulations and guidelines. Serves as a technical resource and subject matter expert in transit vehicles.

*Program Manager (PE or NAAB, PgMP or CCM): Minimum of 12 years of management experience in Project Planning, Engineering and Construction of major capital projects, with at least 5 of the 12 years in project management oversight in passenger rail or related modes.

Program or a Bachelor of Architecture from a NAAB Accredited Program OR licensure in the United States as either.

• Program (PgMP) or Project Management Professional (PMP or CCM) certification is required.

• Required to be an employee of the Prime Contractor(s) (no subcontractors).

• The resume should highlight experience in passenger rail or related transportation modes for the eight management elements shown below:

• Engineering design o Project planning o Construction o Public outreach o Federal grant process o Regulatory and compliance experience

*Program Manager (PE or NAAB, PgMP, PMP, or CCM): Minimum of 12 years of management experience in Project Planning, Engineering and Construction of major capital projects, with at least 5 of the 12 years in project management oversight in passenger rail or related modes.

DOT/FTA Request for Proposal RFP No.: 69319519R000001

Program or a Bachelor of Architecture from a NAAB Accredited Program OR licensure in the United States as either.

• Program (PgMP) or Project Management Professional (PMP) or Certified Construction Manager (CCM) certification is required.

• Required to be an employee of the Prime Contractor(s) (no subcontractors).

• The resume should highlight experience in passenger rail or related transportation modes for the eight management elements shown below:

• Engineering design o Project planning o Construction o Public outreach o Federal grant process o Regulatory and compliance experience o Project oversight services o FTA’s New Starts program

FROM:

Systems Integration Engineer I (PE): Minimum of 7 years of experience in Systems Engineering and Integration on major capital projects, with 3 of the 7 years as Systems Integration Manager in passenger rail or related transportation modes.

• Must have a Bachelor of Science (BS) Degree in Systems, Electrical or Mechanical

Engineering from an ABET Accredited Program.

• Licensure as a Professional Engineer is required.

• Experience with design and integration of signals, communication propulsion power systems and control center engineering is desired.

• Experience evaluating and testing engine calibrations with software for real-time embedded systems using model-based software development tools is desired.

TO:

Systems Integration Engineer I (PE): Minimum of 7 years of experience in Systems Engineering and Integration on major capital projects, with 3 of the 7 years as Systems Integration Manager in passenger rail or related transportation modes.

• Must have a Bachelor of Science (BS) Degree in Systems, Electrical or Mechanical

Engineering from an ABET Accredited Program.

• Licensure as a Professional Engineer is required.

• Experience with design and integration of signals, communication propulsion power systems and control center engineering is desired.

DOT/FTA Request for Proposal RFP No.: 69319519R000001

• Experience evaluating and testing rail transit signal and control systems integration of software for real-time embedded systems using model-based software development tools is desired.

Engineering and Integration on major capital projects, with 6 of the 12 years as Systems Integration Manager in passenger rail or related transportation modes.

• Must have a Bachelor of Science (BS) Degree in Systems, Electrical or Mechanical

Engineering from an ABET Accredited Program.

• Licensure as a Professional Engineer is required.

• Experience with design and integration of signals, communication propulsion power systems and control center engineering is required.

• Experience evaluating and testing engine calibrations with software for real-time embedded systems using model-based software development tools is required.

Engineering and Integration on major capital projects, with 6 of the 12 years as Systems Integration Manager in passenger rail or related transportation modes.

• Must have a Bachelor of Science (BS) Degree in Systems, Electrical or Mechanical

Engineering from an ABET Accredited Program.

• Licensure as a Professional Engineer is required.

• Experience with design and integration of signals, communication propulsion power systems and control center engineering is required.

• Experience evaluating and testing rail transit signal and control systems integration of software for real-time embedded systems using model-based software development tools is required.

Project Scheduling Manager (CST, EVP, PMI-SP): Minimum of 7 years of scheduling experience in the development and maintenance of Critical Path Method (CPM) schedules on large capital projects, with at least 3 of the 7 years as a Scheduling Manager in passenger rail or related transportation modes

• Must have a Bachelor of Science (BS) Degree in Engineering, Construction

DOT/FTA Request for Proposal RFP No.: 69319519R000001

Management, Business, Architecture or field related to engineering or architecture.

• Licensure as a Certified Scheduling Technician (CST), Earned Value Professional (EVP) Planning & Scheduling Professional (PSP) or PMI Scheduling Professional (PMI-SP) is required.

• Resume must document proficiency in a project scheduling software such as Microsoft Project, Primavera etc.

• Resume must demonstrate 10 years of experience with planning, scheduling, project monitoring and project management.

Project Scheduling Manager (EVP, PMI-SP): Minimum of 7 years of scheduling experience in the development and maintenance of Critical Path Method (CPM) schedules on large capital projects, with at least 3 of the 7 years as a Scheduling Manager in passenger rail or related transportation modes

• Must have a Bachelor of Science (BS) Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business, Architecture or field related to engineering or architecture.

• Licensure as a Earned Value Professional (EVP) Planning & Scheduling Professional (PSP) or PMI Scheduling Professional (PMI-SP) is required.

• Resume must document proficiency in a project scheduling software such as Microsoft Project, Primavera etc.

• Resume must demonstrate 10 years of experience with planning, scheduling, project monitoring and project management.

**QA/QC Manager (CMQ/OE CQE): Minimum of 7 years of quality management experience on large capital projects, with at least 3 of the 7 years as Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) manager in Design, Engineering and Construction of passenger rail or related transportation modes.

• Must have a Bachelor of Science (BS) Degree in Engineering, Architecture, Business, Construction or field related to quality management.

• Experience in setting up at least one quality management plan or system for an agency or significant revision of an agency’s existing plan or system.

• Certified Manager of Quality/Organizational Excellence (CMQ/OE) Certification, Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) or at least 7 years of experience as a Quality

DOT/FTA Request for Proposal RFP No.: 69319519R000001

Engineer, Quality Auditor, Quality Improvement Associate, Quality Inspector, Quality Process Analyst, or Reliability Engineer.

**QA/QC Manager (CMQ/OE or CQE): Minimum of 7 years of quality management experience on large capital projects, with at least 3 of the 7 years as Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) manager in Design, Engineering and Construction of passenger rail or related transportation modes.

• Must have a Bachelor of Science (BS) Degree in Engineering, Architecture, Business, Construction or field related to quality management.

• Experience in setting up at least one quality management plan or system for an agency or significant revision of an agency’s existing plan or system.

• Certified Manager of Quality/Organizational Excellence (CMQ/OE) Certification or Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) or at least 7 years of experience as a Quality Engineer, Quality Auditor, Quality Improvement Associate, Quality Inspector, Quality Process Analyst, or Reliability Engineer.

14. Language under Section L.27, Volume III-Tab 2, Section 1 is removed in its entirety and the following is substituted in lieu thereof:

FROM:

*Indirect Rates: The Offeror, JV, Partnering/Teaming and each subcontractor/team member shall provide the following information on proposed indirect rates applied to direct labor.

The Offeror shall provide a separate schedule for each of its indirect rates (e.g.

overhead, general and administrative, material/subcontract handling rates, etc.). The schedules must include indirect pool costs by account and amount and base costs by element.

The Offeror shall provide sufficient explanation and cost visibility within its indirect cost pools and allocation bases to demonstrate that the size of this procurement is considered in developing the proposed indirect rates. Explain where facilities cost is included; include an explanation of which facilities are priced and any applicability to this contract.

The rates proposed shall be on a contract year basis. The Offeror shall provide the proposed Indirect Rates and Indirect Rate Ceilings and Allocation Bases. The Offeror shall include all indirect rates that it maintains in its accounting records that may be

DOT/FTA Request for Proposal RFP No.: 69319519R000001 used during performance of the contract. The Offeror shall state the basis of the proposed rates (e.g., current fiscal year projection, last fiscal year actuals adjusted for known business changes, etc.) and shall indicate the allocation base for each rate.

Offerors should ensure that the rates are thoroughly explained and supported, and shall provide additional supporting budget documentation to substantiate all proposed costs.

Negotiated Indirect Cost Rate Agreements should be included in the Cost Proposal.

❖ If rates are not based on forward pricing agreements or recommendations, discuss the current and/or historical cost data (including projected expenses and expense pools) upon which the proposed rates are based as well as the detailed computation for each indirect rate proposed. Specify if the rates have been audited by DCAA.

❖ Identify any DCAA approved provisional billing rates for the current year and for the past three contractor fiscal years, if applicable. State whether award of this contract will materially affect any current approved provisional billing rates and, if so, show calculations demonstrating the differences between the current provisional billing rates and the rates proposed for this effort. Ensure the cognizant DCAA office has a copy of the proposed rates.

❖ Provide final year end indirect rates or audited final indirect rates for the past three contractor fiscal years.

❖ If a comparison of this procurement’s proposed rates to prior year rates is not applicable, so state and state reason for differences. If the difference between former year and current year rates might appear excessive to evaluators, provide rationale for difference.

❖ In addition, the Prime Offeror and each major subcontractor/team member and JV shall propose indirect rate ceilings, as a rate per contract year, for each category of indirect expense (e.g., overhead, general and administrative, material handling, etc.), to be applied to applicable base costs of labor at the Task Order level.

❖ The Offeror shall complete Section B.14 and B.15 as a fill-in and incorporate the section under this volume regarding the proposed rate information.

*Indirect Rates: The Offeror, JV, Partnering/Teaming and each subcontractor/team member shall provide the following information on proposed indirect rates applied to direct labor.

The Offeror shall provide a separate schedule for each of its indirect rates (e.g.

overhead, general and administrative, material/subcontract handling rates, etc.). The schedules must include indirect pool costs by account and amount and base costs by element.

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The Offeror shall provide sufficient explanation and cost visibility within its indirect cost pools and allocation bases to demonstrate that the size of this procurement is considered in developing the proposed indirect rates. Explain where facilities cost is included; include an explanation of which facilities are priced and any applicability to this contract.

The rates proposed shall be on a contract year basis. The Offeror shall provide the proposed Indirect Rates and Indirect Rate Ceilings and Allocation Bases. The Offeror shall include all indirect rates that it maintains in its accounting records that may be used during performance of the contract. The Offeror shall state the basis of the proposed rates (e.g., current fiscal year projection, last fiscal year actuals adjusted for known business changes, etc.) and shall indicate the allocation base for each rate.

Offerors should ensure that the rates are thoroughly explained and supported, and shall provide additional supporting budget documentation to substantiate all proposed costs.

Negotiated Indirect Cost Rate Agreements should be included in the Cost Proposal.

❖ If rates are not based on forward pricing agreements or recommendations, discuss the current and/or historical cost data (including projected expenses and expense pools) upon which the proposed rates are based as well as the detailed computation for each indirect rate proposed. Specify if the rates have been audited by DCAA.

❖ Identify any DCAA approved provisional billing rates for the current year and for the past three contractor fiscal years, if applicable. State whether award of this contract will materially affect any current approved provisional billing rates and, if so, show calculations demonstrating the differences between the current provisional billing rates and the rates proposed for this effort. Ensure the cognizant DCAA office has a copy of the proposed rates.

❖ Provide final year end indirect rates or audited final indirect rates for the past three contractor fiscal years.

❖ If a comparison of this procurement’s proposed rates to prior year rates is not applicable, so state and state reason for differences. If the difference between former year and current year rates might appear excessive to evaluators, provide rationale for difference.

❖ In addition, the Prime Offeror and each major subcontractor/team member and JV shall propose indirect rate ceilings, as a rate per contract year, for each category of indirect expense (e.g., overhead, general and administrative, material handling, etc.), to be applied to applicable base costs of labor at the Task Order level.

❖ The Offeror shall complete Section B.24 and B.25 as a fill-in and incorporate the section under this volume regarding the proposed rate information.

15. Language under Section L.31, Page Description is updated to read as follows:

Graphs, tables, spreadsheets, footers, etc.… must be 10 point or larger Arial or Times New Roman font type.

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16. The following Attachments J-2, Resume Format; J-7, 2019 Contracting Pricing Summary CPFF Task Orders; J-8, 2019 Fully Loaded Rate FFP Task Orders; J-10, Compendium of OP’s; J-1, Conflict of Interest Matrix; J-13, B.28 CPFF Labor Rate Matrix; and, J-13, B.29 FFP Labor Rate Matrix, under Section J are deleted in their entirety and the following Attachments are substituted in lieu thereof: (See Attached)

All other terms and conditions of Solicitation No. 69319519R000001 remain unchanged and in full force and effect. For additional information, please contact, Mr. Saul Simmons at 2019ProjectManagementOversight@dot.gov .

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