Amendment 0001 - VA NP-COLO 1A21 B42 C18 D51.pdf

Offers must acknowledge receipt of this amendment prior to the hour and date specified in the solicitation or as amended, by one of the following methods:

(a) By completing items 8 and 15, and returning or (c) By separate letter or electronic communication which includes a reference to the solicitation and amendment numbers. FAILURE OF YOUR ACKNOWLEDGMENT 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 letter or electronic communication, provided each letter or electronic communication makes reference to the solicitation and this amendment, and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified.

E. IMPORTANT: Contractor is not is required to sign this document and return copies to the issuing office.

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT 1. CONTRACT ID CODE

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NUMBER 3. EFFECTIVE DATE 4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQUISITION NUMBER 5. PROJECT NUMBER (If applicable)

7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than Item 6) CODE

STANDARD FORM 30 (REV. 11/2016)

Prescribed by GSA FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

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9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NUMBER

9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NUMBER

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offers is extended. is not extended.

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (If required) copies of the amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted;

13. THIS ITEM APPLIES ONLY TO MODIFICATIONS OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS.

IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NUMBER AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

CHECK ONE A. THIS CHANGE ORDER IS ISSUED PURSUANT TO: (Specify authority) THE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14 ARE MADE IN THE CONTRACT ORDER

NUMBER IN ITEM 10A.

B. THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES (such as changes in paying office, appropriation data, etc.) SET FORTH IN ITEM 14, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY OF FAR 43.103(b).

C. THIS SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT IS ENTERED INTO PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY OF:

D. OTHER (Specify type of modification and authority)

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

15C. DATE SIGNED

15A. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print)

16C. DATE SIGNED

16A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

14. DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION (Organized by UCF section headings, including solicitation/contract subject matter where feasible.)

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6. ISSUED BY CODE

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (Number, street, county, State and ZIP Code) (X)

CODE

15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR

(Signature of person authorized to sign)

16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

(Signature of Contracting Officer)

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693C73

VA NP-COLO 1A21, B42, C18, D51

The purpose of this Amendment is to:

SEE ATTACHED

693C73

FEDERAL HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATIONEASTERN FEDERAL

LANDS HIGHWAY DIVISION QUANTUM PARK, 22001

LOUDOUN COUNTY PKWY SUITE E2-3-300

ATTN:ACQUISITIONS

ASHBURN VA 20147

FEDERAL HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATIONEASTERN

FEDERAL LANDS HIGHWAY DIVISION QUANTUM PARK,

22001 LOUDOUN COUNTY PKWY SUITE E2-3-300A

ATTN:ACQUISITIONS

ASHBURN VA 20147

693C73-22-R-000013

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06/28/2022

05/17/2022

Amendment No. 0001

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

FEDERAL HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION

EASTERN FEDERAL LANDS HIGHWAY DIVISION

PROJECT NO.: VA NP COLO 1A21 B42 C18 D51

REHABILITATE COLONIAL PARKWAY, PHASE 1

COLONIAL NATIONAL HISTORICAL PARK

Solicitation: 693C73-22-R-000013

Phase 1 – Request for Qualifications (RFQ)

The purpose of this Amendment is to:

1) Revise the Request for Qualification (RFQ) as follows:

1. Evaluation and Weighting Criteria, 2. Past Performance, to extend the past performance period to 15 years.

2. Phase One Submittals. To revise the margins for the SOQ submittal to half-inch.

2) Provide summary of responses to questions/clarifications asked by potential bidders.

The SOQ due date of July 12, 2022, at 2:00 pm ET will remain the same.

Request for Qualification (RFQ) Changes

1. Evaluation and Weighting Criteria, Factor 2. Offeror Past Performance, sub-factor 2, page

13. Delete the first paragraph and substitute the following:

The lead design firm and lead construction contractor shall each list at least three (3) but no more than five (5) projects completed in the past fifteen (15) years similar in scope to the proposed design, concrete pavement, stormwater management, stakeholder coordination, resource protection, and construction work for this project, including the following:

2. Evaluation and Weighting Criteria, Factor 2. Offeror Past Performance, sub-factor 3, page

13. Delete the text and substitute the following:

The lead design firm and lead construction contractor shall each submit three (3) past performance evaluations from the owner agencies on projects of similar scope performed within the past fifteen (15) years, indicating that quality work was completed on-schedule and within budget. Include any statements as to the Offeror's integrity, reasonable and cooperative conduct, and commitment to QA, QC, and customer satisfaction. The lead design firm and lead construction contractor shall provide evidence of performance with past and present customers; past and present subcontractors; and Federal (CPARS), State, and local government agencies. The lead design firm and lead construction contractor shall submit a minimum of two (2) references each. Include agency or firm’s name, point of contact name, email addresses and phone numbers, date work was performed, and nature of work. The lead construction contractor's projects should be those with a contract value of greater than $25,000,000 completed in the last fifteen (15) years similar in scope to the proposed design and construction work for this project.

3. Phase One Submittals. Delete the eighth sentence of the second paragraph, page 16, and substitute the following:

All SOQs shall be written using Times New Roman with a font of 12-point and using half-inch margins.

Responses to Potential Bidders Questions

The following questions and issues were submitted to EFLHD at eflhd.contracts@dot.gov. The Government response or clarification is provided below in blue. The Government’s direct response to the sender may also have been updated below to improve clarity.

1. Will the specifications come from these two sites:

• General Specifications: https://highways.dot.gov/federal-lands/specs/archives/fp-03-usc

• Supplemental Specifications: https://flh.fhwa.dot.gov/resources/specs/fp-14/efl/

Refer to the draft RFP for the appropriate specifications to be used for the project.

2. For JVs, will only a signed JV Agreement need to be in place for the SOQ phase?

The JV will need to have a Unique Entity ID (UEI) and business profile registered in SAM.gov as we check that information during the SOQ evaluation phase to ensure it is a viable business. If you have a pending status, you can submit that information as well.

3. Factor 2; Offeror Past Performance; Item 2 states that “The lead design firm and lead contractor shall each list at least three (3) but no more than five (5) projects completed in the past ten (10) years similar in scope.....” Given the unique scope of this project, can the project list be expanded to 15 years?

Yes. An amendment will be issued to extend the past performance period to 15 years.

4. Factor 2; Offeror Past Performance; Item 2. In regard to the lead design firm listing “projects completed in the past 10 years…”, confirm that completed means design completed date and not construction completed date.

Projects that have been completed through the design phase and obtained final plan approval are acceptable.

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5. Please confirm that item 2 of Factor 2 found on page 13 of the RFQ allows the Offeror to use the experience of a lower tier design subconsultant (identified in the SOQ) when presenting the Offeror’s past performance and experience.

Yes, the Offeror can use the design experience of subconsultants who are identified in the SOQ and are shown in the organizational chart.

6. Please confirm that the Offeror does not need to provide construction Quality Assurance nor a Quality Assurance Manager for the project and whether the Owner will be providing these services for the project.

No, the Offeror does not need to provide construction Quality Assurance nor a Quality Assurance Manager.

7. In reference to the requirement on page 8 of the RFQ to coordinate with an independent archaeological monitoring firm and independent tribal monitoring during construction, please confirm that the Owner will provide the independent archaeological monitoring firm and the independent tribal monitoring firm during construction, or otherwise clarify the requirement.

Yes, the Government will provide the independent archaeological monitoring firm and the independent tribal monitoring firm.

8. The RFQ currently requires a key person for the position of Geotechnical and Pavement

Engineer. Can the Offeror separate the Geotechnical and Pavement Engineer into two separate and distinct Key Persons (Geotechnical Engineer and Pavement Engineer) to better address the needs of the Project?

Yes, the Offeror can separate the Geotechnical and Pavement Engineer into two separate and distinct Key Personnel.

9. Please clarify the obligation to keep team intact, or otherwise clarify the requirement.

Specifically, please clarify the statement found on page 11 of the RFQ: “any in-house personnel, subcontractors, and outside associates or consultants will be limited to the individuals or firms that are specifically identified during the RFQ submittal process.” Shall the Offeror interpret this statement to mean that Key Personnel, subcontractors, associates, or consultants identified in the Offeror’s SOQ shall not be substituted without the Owner written consent or shall the Offeror interpret this statement to mean that Key Personnel, subcontractors, associates, or consultants NOT identified in the Offeror’s SOQ shall not be able to participate in the Project?

The Offeror shall not substitute Key Personnel, subcontractors, associates, or consultants identified in the Offeror’s SOQ without the Government’s prior written consent. In addition, the Offeror shall not use Key Personnel, subcontractors, associates, or consultants not identified in the Offeror’s SOQ without the Government’s prior written consent.

10. In regards to the past performance requirement, do the PPQs count to the 50-page limit?

No. Past performance evaluations are excluded from the page count.

11. Is it required to submit a CPARS or FHWA PPQ form, or can we use a Letter of Recommendation or client-specific evaluation form?

A Letter of Recommendation or client-specific evaluation form is acceptable.

12. Would FHWA extend the past performance time limit back to 12 or 15 years?

Yes. An amendment will be issued to extend the past performance period to 15 years.

13. For the 11x17 organizational chart, does that count as one page or two pages?

An 11x17 sheet for the organization chart will be counted as one page.

14. We would like more clarification on the Historic Landscape Architect: Does this position require the individual to be a licensed Architect or Landscape Architect or can it be an individual who meets the Secretary of the Interior’s qualifications in any category under 36CFR61 (Architectural Historian, Historian, Archaeologist, Landscape Architect, or Architect)?

This individual is to be a licensed Landscape Architect.

15. The margins on the SF-330-21, downloaded using the link provide in the SOQ, are slightly less than one-half inch. Will FHWA-EFLHD consider removing the one-inch margin requirement specified in the RFQ, given the current SF-330 has one half inch margins?

Yes. An amendment will be issued to revise the margin requirement.

16. Is there a list available of firms that submitted letters of interest for the Sources Sought phase?

Yes. Design Build, LLC, JPI Construction, LLC, NVServices, LLC, TAMRIO Inc., Island

Roads Corporation, Gill Engineering Group, Inc., and T1 Construction, LLC (Tribal 1).

17. Would it be permissible to use Times New Roman font size 10pt (instead of 12pt) on the SF

330 sections A-G?

No. Use Times New Roman font size 12pt.