70Z04721RNMACC03 AMEND 0002.pdf

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

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Facilities Design & Construction Center 5505 Robin Hood Rd, Suite K Norfolk, VA 23513

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (Number, street, county, State and ZIP Code) (X) 9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NUMBER

70Z04721RNMACC03

9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

10/27/2022

10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NUMBER

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

CODE FACILITY CODE

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

0002 11/07/2022

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

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.

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 copies of the amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted;

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.

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (If required)

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)

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

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

DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY/U.S. COAST GUARD NATIONAL MULTIPLE AWARD CONSTRUCTION

CONTRACT (NMACC III)

See Continuation Page. Proposal Due Date remains December 5, 2022.

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.

15A. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print) 16A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR

(Signature of person authorized to sign)

15C. DATE SIGNED 16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

(Signature of Contracting Officer)

16C. DATE SIGNED

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STANDARD FORM 30 (REV. 11/2016)

Prescribed by GSA FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

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The Solicitation is amended as follows:

I) Factor 1, Experience, Subfactor 1.1 Construction Experience

DELETE:

Size: A final construction cost of $25,000,000 or greater. At least two (2) projects must have a final construction cost of $50,000,000 or greater.

Scope/Complexity: New construction of a building(s) and/or renovation of facilities to include repairs to multiple building systems and infrastructure and is not limited to the solicitation scope of work. New construction and/or renovation of waterfront structures to include but not limited to piers, wharfs, floating docks, etc.

Additionally, submitted relevant projects shall, cumulatively, demonstrate the following characteristics:

a) Offerors shall have acted as the prime contractor on submitted projects.

b) Experience with both new construction (at least two (2) projects) and renovation (at least two (2) projects).

c) Experience with new construction (at least two (2) projects) of waterfront structures

d) Experience with design-build (at least four (4) projects). Projects submitted for the Offeror shall have been completed within eight (8) years of the date of issuances of this RFP.

A project is defined as a complete design and construction effort performed under a single task order or contract. For multiple award and indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity type contracts, the contract as a whole shall not be submitted as a project; rather Offerors shall submit the work performed under a task order as a project.

REPLACE WITH:

Size: A final construction cost of $25,000,000 or greater is preferred. However, one (1) project may be submitted with a final construction cost of $15,000,000 to $24,999,999M. At least two (2) project must have a final construction cost of $50,000,000 or greater.

Scope/Complexity: New construction of a building(s) and/or renovation of facilities to include repairs to multiple building systems and infrastructure and is not limited to the solicitation scope of work. New construction and/or renovation of waterfront structures to include but not limited to piers, wharfs, floating

Additionally, submitted relevant projects shall, cumulatively, demonstrate the following characteristics:

a) Offerors shall have acted as the prime contractor on submitted projects.

b) Experience with both new construction (at least two (2) projects) and renovation (at least two

(2) projects).

c) Experience with new construction (at least two (2) projects) of waterfront structures

d) Experience with design-build (at least four (4) projects). Projects submitted for the Offeror shall have been completed within eight (8) years of the date of issuances of this RFP; however, ongoing projects within the same dollar range may be submitted, provided that design is 100% complete and construction duration to date has exceeded one year.

A project is defined as a complete design and construction effort performed under a single task order or contract. For multiple award and indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity type contracts, the contract as a whole shall not be submitted as a project; rather Offerors shall submit the work performed under a task order as a project.

II) Factor 1, Subfactor 1.2 Design Experience

DELETE:

For purposes of this evaluation, a relevant project is further defined as:

Size: A final construction cost of $25,000,000 or greater. At least two (2) projects must have a final construction cost of $50,000,000 or greater.

Scope/Complexity: Design of new building construction or renovation of facilities that include repairs to multiple building systems and infrastructures but is not limited to those identified in the Solicitation Scope of Work. New construction and/or renovation of waterfront structures to include but not limited to piers, wharfs, floating docks, etc.

Additionally, submitted relevant projects shall, cumulatively, demonstrate the following characteristics:

a) Experience as the designer of record on all submitted projects.

b) Experience with both new construction (at least two (2) projects) and renovation (at least two (2) projects).

c) Experience with new construction (at least two (2) projects) of waterfront structures

d) Experience with design-build (at least four (4) projects). Projects submitted for the Offeror shall have been completed within eight (8) years of the date of issuances of this RFP.

REPLACE WITH:

For purposes of this evaluation, a relevant project is further defined as:

Size: A final construction cost of $25,000,000 or greater is preferred. However, one (1) project may be submitted with a final construction cost of $15,000,000 to $24,999,999M. At least two (2) project must have a final construction cost of $50,000,000 or greater.

Scope/Complexity: New construction of a building(s) and/or renovation of facilities to include repairs to multiple building systems and infrastructure and is not limited to the solicitation scope of work. New construction and/or renovation of waterfront structures to include but not limited to piers, wharfs, floating

Additionally, submitted relevant projects shall, cumulatively, demonstrate the following characteristics:

a) Experience as the designer of record on all submitted projects.

b) Experience with both new construction (at least two (2) projects) and renovation (at least two (2) projects).

c) Experience with new construction (at least two (2) projects) of waterfront structures

d) Experience with design-build (at least four (4) projects). Projects submitted for the Offeror shall have been completed within eight (8) years of the date of issuances of this RFP; however, ongoing projects within the same dollar range may be submitted, provided that design is 100% complete and construction duration to date has exceeded one year.

III) DELETE: Attachment C NMACC III – PPQ

REPLACE WITH: Attachment C NMACC III – PPQ_NoWatermark

END OF AMENDMENT

Questions and Answers: (numbering continued from previous amendment)

19. For the shore facilities design team the offeror is looking to use a Small Business architectural firm that is sub-contract under a larger engineering firm that would be the shore facilities DOR.

a. In doing so can the offeror submit projects from the architectural firm even though they are a sub-contractor to the DOR?

b. With the architectural firm being a sub-contractor to the DOR would the offeror still receive credit towards the Small Business participation goals?

Answer: a. Yes, the offeror may submit projects from this architectural firm within the 5-7 projects

b. We are getting guidance from DHS Office of Small Business for this question.

Answer will be provided in future amendment.

20. Factor 1: Experience requires projects to have been completed within eight (8) years. Please consider extending to 10 years, as is the typical DoD standard.

Answer: We are under DHS not DoD therefore, we do not follow D0D standard. Factor 1 remains unchanged

21. With many USCG bases supporting the aviation mission with runways and hangars, and several current and past NMACC contracts related to aviation or airfield buildout, please confirm that runways and hangars will be considered relevant projects for Factor 1: Experience

Answer: Confirmed, runways and hangars are considered relevant projects

22. For both Construction and Design Experience the RFP states that "The attached Construction & Design

Experience Project Data Sheet (Attachment C-1) is MANDATORY" and "total length for each project data sheet shall not exceed one (1) double-sided page (or two (2) single-sided pages)." However, only Attachment B was included, which is titled Attachment A at the top of the document. This attatchment is four (4 pages), asks for problems enountered and corrective actions (which is also asked for in Factor 3), and does not provide adequate space to provide more favorable information that is asked for in the RFP. In addition, how would you like the Offeror to show which projects are for construction experience and which are for design as the Attachment A only references five projects in the matrix and seven in the header.

Answer: See Amendment 0001

23. RFP section L.3 states that "If there are any conflicts between hard copies and/or electronic copies, the

“Original” hard copy will govern." Section L.4 indicated "Hard copy proposals not required."

Please clarify if hard copies of proposals are required/requested.

Answer: See Amendment 0001

24. The 'Size' criteria for design and construction projects is requesting a minimum of $25M. As you are aware, our industry has experienced record inflation since the pandemic and a $25M project five years ago is not equivalent to a $25M project in today's dollars. If we take an average for inflation over the past 8 years, the rate is around 7.5% per year depending on your information source. We request that we are able to apply a factor for inflation (7.5% year over year) to completed projects so that they are 'apples-to-apples' with projects in today's dollars. Whether this exact approach is taken or not, we believe that an adjustment is necessary to account for the recent inflation that we have experienced. Please consider allowing proposers to apply an appropriate adjustment for inflation on past projects.

Answer: See Amendment Language regarding submitting one project valued from $15M to 24.99M.

25. Factor 3: Past Performance states "If a completed AE Contractor Appraisal Support System (ACASS) evaluation or CPARS is available, it shall be submitted with the proposal for each project included in Factor 1.2 -Design Experience.” If the Offeror was both the Prime Contractor and Designer of Record on a project and was not issued a separate AE CPARS/ACASS evaluating the DOR effort, may the same CPARS be provided for both Construction and Design Experience – or – is it preferred that a PPQ evaluating solely Design performance be provided?

Answer: If the Prime Contractor and Designer of Record were the same entity, the same CPARS may be provided for both Construction and Design Experience

26. Factor 2, third sentence under "Organizational Structure" requires an organizational chart to "clearly identify the entity headquarters (or home office) including existing satellite locations/offices of the entities available to respond to the NMACC III." May a map be utilized to illustrate this information in lieu of an organizational chart? Please clarify whether this would be considered for evaluation.

Answer: The Organizational chart as outlined in Factor 2 is required; however, a supplemental map is acceptable and does not count towards page limitation.

27. Paragraph L.8 states, "All pages shall be numbered and the searchable PDF shall be appropriately tabbed."

Please advise if the tabs should be individual pages or if electronic PDF bookmarks are acceptable.

Answer: Electronic PDF bookmarks are acceptable

28. Paragraph L.2 shows all proposal requirements with the Surety Bonding Letter included in the list of front-end administrative documents. Factor 2: Technical Approach, under the Capacity topic, provides instructions for the Surety Bonding Letter. Please clarify the desired location for this letter.

Answer: Surety Bonding Letter shall be included in the front-end administrative documents listed in L.2.

The content of the Surety Bonding Letter should follow instructions in Factor 2

29. Our firm has completed similar waterfront projects in the past in which we performed as the Prime

Subcontractor. Our responsibilities for project execution on these past projects included all the requirements that a typical Prime Contractor’s contract would have entailed. For example, our firm provided overall project first report to the Client/Owner, Project Manager, Superintendent, SSHO, QC Manager, Project Engineers, and other self perform trades to execute the project. Our excellent-rated PPQs (completed by the Owner/Government) for these projects displays our firm’s responsibilities for this project as previously described here. Please allow for Offerors to submit qualifying projects in which the Offeror performed as the Prime Subcontractor on projects that are relevant in scope.

Answer: Per the solicitation, the Offeror should have performed as the Prime Contractor.

30. In light of the highly specialized nature of this procurement, we believe it would increase competition for the Coast Guard if the minimum project value threshold noted in Factor 1 was lowered to $20 million. In reviewing 21 awards under the MACC II contract we find 12 awards were between $20 million and $30 million, while only 5 were greater than $50 million. A bottom threshold of $20 million, coupled with the requirement that two projects be greater than $50 million, would allow offerors to showcase projects that are well aligned with the projects procured over the past few years. Increasing the number of projects greater than $50 million to three may also be beneficial.

Answer: See Amendment Language above

31. In light of the highly specialized nature of this procurement, we believe it would increase competition for the

Coast Guard if Factor 1 would consider design-build projects that are 100% design complete and a minimum of 50% construction complete as of the date of this RFP. This approach is commonly utilized by numerous Federal agencies for the procurement of design-build construction services.

Answer: See Amendment Language above