IDIQ_Solicitation_72065619R00008_A&E_Services.pdf

Issuance Date: October 2, 2019 Pre-proposal Conference Date/Time: October 22, 2019 at 2:00 pm (Maputo Local Time) Closing Date/Time to submit questions: October 23, 2019 at 5:00 pm (Maputo Local Time) Closing Date/Time to submit proposals: November 15, 2019 at 5:00 pm (Maputo Local Time)

Subject: Request for Proposals (RFP) Solicitation Number 72065619R00008 for USAID Mozambique

Mission Architecture and Engineering (A&E) Services

The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is seeking proposals to provide Design, Design Review and Construction Oversight Services for USAID’s Mission in Maputo, Mozambique as described in the attached Request for Proposals (RFP). USAID anticipates awarding multiple contracts for a period of five (5)-year Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity Contracts (IDIQs). USAID anticipates that these multiple awards will be restricted to local and locally established organizations.

Task orders will be placed with local and locally established organizations in accordance with Section F.8 ordering procedures.

USAID anticipates that the maximum aggregate ordering limitation for contracts resulting from this RFP will be $5 Million over the 5-year ordering period. The maximum aggregate dollar value of task orders awarded to all contractors cannot exceed this contract ceiling. This ceiling is not being subdivided among the number of awardees nor is it being multiplied by the number of awardees. There is no guarantee on the number of task orders that the successful contractors will receive or the amount of money beyond the minimum order guarantee set forth in the RFP.

Please refer to Section L for information regarding proposal requirements. Offerors should take into account the expected delivery time required by the proposal transmission method they choose, and they are responsible for ensuring proposals are received at USAID by the due date and time as specified in Section L. Failure to comply with the submission date and time will deem any submission unacceptable and it will not be reviewed or evaluated. Faxed proposals are not acceptable, nor will they be reviewed or evaluated.

Section L of the RFP sets forth all instructions for the preparation and submission of required proposal contents, including critical dates/times for the submission of questions, and the proposal submission closing date and time.

Section M states the criteria by which proposals will be evaluated. Oral explanations or instructions, if any given before award of the contract will not be binding.

USAID will hold a pre-proposal conference to help clarify any parts of the RFP or process. Any questions and answers during the pre-proposal conference will be recorded and included in the Amendment of this solicitation and posted in www.fedbizopps.gov. The pre-proposal conference will be held at the address below:

USAID/Mozambique JAT Complex Rua 1231, Nr. 41 Maputo Mozambique

Should you intend to participate in the aforementioned conference, please provide the names of the individuals that will represent your entity at the pre-proposal conference to fsultan@usaid.gov by not later than October 17, 2019 at 3:00 pm (Maputo Local Time).

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USAID/Mozambique USAID/Mozambique JAT Complex, Rua 1231, No. 41 Bairro Central Maputo, Mozambique

USAID MAPUTO, MOZAMBIQUE

OFFICE OF ACQUISITION AND ASSISTANCE

PREDIO JAT, RUA 1231 NO. 41, CENTRAL "C"

MAPUTO, MOZAMBIQUE

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Faizallet Sultan fsultan@usaid.gov

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72065619R00008

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Local Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity IDIQ) Contract in the amount of $5 million to procure qualified engineering firms to provide all kinds of Architecture and Engineering (A&E)services, ranging from quick response to short and long-term services for the various infrastructure projects implemented by USAID/ Mozambique.

Delivery Location Code: MOZAMBIQUE/COURIER USAID/ Mozambique

JAT Complex, Rua 1231, No. 41

Bairro Central “C”

Maputo, Mozambique

Architecture and Engineering (A&E)services.

OPTIONAL FORM 336 (4-86)

Sponsored by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.110

NSN 7540-01-152-8067

IDIQ: Mission A&E Services – Solicitation number 72065619R00008

Table of Contents

SECTION B - SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICE/COSTS

B.1 PURPOSE

B.2 CONTRACT TYPE AND SERVICES

B.3 MINIMUM OBLIGATED AMOUNT

B.4 MAXIMUM CONTRACT CEILING

B.5 CONTRACT LINE ITEMS (CLINs):

B.6 LABOR

B.7 MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

B.8 SUBCONTRACTOR RATES

B.9 LABOR RATE CHANGES

SECTION C - DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS/STATEMENT OF WORK

C.1 PURPOSE

C.2 BACKGROUND

C.3 OBJECTIVE

C.4 STATEMENT OF WORK

C.5 RESULTS

C.6 GENDER CONSIDERATION

C.7 PERSONNEL

C.8 TASKS

SECTION D - PACKAGING AND MARKING

D.1 AIDAR 752.7009 MARKING (January 1993)

D.2 BRANDING STRATEGY, IMPLEMENTATION PLAN AND MARKING PLAN

D.3 BRANDING STRATEGY

SECTION E - INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

E.1 NOTICE LISTING CONTRACT CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

E.2 INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE/RESPONSIBLE OFFICIAL

SECTION F - DELIVERIES OR PERFORMANCE

F.1 NOTICE LISTING CONTRACT CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

F.2 PERFORMANCE PERIOD

F.3 FAR 52.211-10 COMMENCEMENT, PROSECUTION, AND COMPLETION OF WORK

ALTERNATE I (APR 1984)

F.4 PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

F.5 PERFORMANCE STANDARDS

F.6 TASK ORDER REPORTS AND DELIVERABLES OR OUTPUTS

F.7 KEY PERSONNEL

F.8 ORDERING PROCEDURES FOR TASK ORDERS

F.9 TASK ORDER AWARD CONTENT

F.10 TASK ORDER ADMINISTRATION

F.11 PERFORMANCE STANDARDS

F.12 TASK ORDER ADMINISTRATION

F.13 CLOSE-OUT PLAN

SECTION G - CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

G.1 NOTICE LISTING CONTRACT CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

G.2 ADMINISTRATIVE CONTRACTING OFFICER

G.3 CONTRACTING OFFICER’S REPRESENTATIVE (COR)

G.4 CONTRACTOR’S PRIMARY POINT OF CONTACT

G.5 PAYING OFFICE

G.6 PAYMENT AND VOUCHERS

G.7 METHOD OF PAYMENT

G.8 ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

G.9 CONTRACTOR'S PAYMENT ADDRESS

G.10 TECHNICAL DIRECTION/RELATIONSHIP WITH USAID

G.11 VAT PROCESS

SECTION H - SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

H.1 NOTICE LISTING CONTRACT CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

H.2 AIDAR 752.225-70 SOURCE, ORIGIN AND NATIONALITY REQUIREMENTS (FEB 2012)

H.3 AUTHORIZED GEOGRAPHIC CODE

H.4 AIDAR 752.228-3 WORKER’S COMPENSATION INSURANCE (DEFENSE BASE ACT

INSURANCE – DEC 1991)

H.5 SECURITY CLEARANCE

H.6 INFORMATION SYSTEM SECURITY

H.7 EXECUTIVE ORDER ON TERRORISM FINANCING

H.8 ELECTRONIC PAYMENTS SYSTEM

H.9 SUBMISSION OF DATASETS TO THE DEVELOPMENT DATA LIBRARY (DDL) (OCTOBER

2014) 44

H.10 USAID IMPLEMENTING PARTNER NOTICES (IPN) PORTAL FOR ACQUISITION (JULY

2014) 45

H.11 NONDISCRIMINATION (JUNE 2012)

H.12 USAID DISABILITY POLICY - ACQUISITION (DECEMBER 2004)

H.13 LOGISTIC SUPPORT

H.14 LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS

H.15 REPORTING OF FOREIGN TAXES

H.16 ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION OF DOCUMENTS

H.17 AIDAR 752.7007 PERSONNEL COMPENSATION (JUL 2007)

H.18 LIFE SUPPORT AND SECURITY SERVICES

H.19 PROHIBITION OF ASSISTANCE TO DRUG TRAFFICKERS

H.20 STANDARDS FOR ACCESSIBILITY FOR THE DISABLED IN USAID CONSTRUCTION

CONTRACTS (JULY 2007)

H.21 ENVIRONMENT COMPLIANCE

H.22 CODE OF CONDUCT FOR THE PROTECTION OF BENEFICIARIES OF ASSISTANCE

FROM SEXUAL EXPLOITATION AND ABUSE IN HUMANITARIAN RELIEF OPERATIONS

H.23 AIDAR 752.7004 EMERGENCY LOCATOR INFORMATION (JUL 1997)

H.24 AIDAR 752.228-70 MEDICAL EVACUATION (MEDEVAC) SERVICES (JUL 2007)

H.25 DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION

H.26 SUBCONTRACTING CONSENT

H.27 CHOICE OF LAW - AUGUST 7, 2005

H.28 SUBCONTRACTING WITH GOVERNMENT OR QUASI-GOVERNMENT ENTITIES –

AUGUST 17, 2005

H.29 INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL APPROVAL AND NOTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS (JAN

1990) 54

H.30 HAZARDOUS WASTE REMOVAL

H.31 AS BUILT DRAWINGS

H.32 STANDARD TIMEFRAME FOR GOVERNMENT REVIEW OF SUBMITTALS

SECTION I - CONTRACT CLAUSES

I.1 NOTICE LISTING CONTRACT CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

I.2 COMMUNICATIONS PRODUCTS (OCT 1994)

I.3 FAR 52.209-9 UPDATES OF PUBLICLY AVAILABLE INFORMATION REGARDING

RESPONSIBILITY MATTERS (JUL 2013)

I.4 FAR 52.204-1 APPROVAL OF CONTRACT (DEC 1989)

I.5 FAR 52.203-8 CANCELLATION, RESCISSION, AND RECOVERY OF FUNDS FOR ILLEGAL

OR IMPROPER ACTIVITY (MAY 2014)

I.6 FAR 52.215-19 NOTIFICATION OF OWNERSHIP CHANGES (OCT 1997)

I.7 INSURANCE AND SERVICES

I.8 NOTIFICATION OF CHANGES

I.9 FAR 52.216-24 LIMITATION OF GOVERNMENT LIABILITY (APR 1984)

I.10 FAR 52.222-50 COMBATING TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS (MAR 2015)

I.11 FAR 52.246-20 WARRANTY OF SERVICES (MAY 2001)

SECTION J - LIST OF ATTACHMENTS

SECTION K - REPRESENTATIONS, CERTIFICATIONS, AND OTHER

STATEMENTS OF THE OFFEROR

K.1 SOLICITATION PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

K.2 FAR 52.204-8 ANNUAL REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS (JAN 2017)

K.3 FAR 52.209-5 CERTIFICATION REGARDING RESPONSIBILITY MATTERS

K.4 INFORMATION REGARDING RESPONSIBILITY MATTERS (JUL 2013)

K.5 DETERMINATION OF RESPONSIBILITY

K.6 52.204-5 WOMEN-OWNED BUSINESS (OCT 1995)

K.7 52.209-5 CERTIFICATION REGARDING DEBARMENT, SUSPENSION, PROPOSED

DEBARMENT, AND OTHER RESPONSIBILITY MATTERS (MAY 1989)

K.8 52.215-6 TYPE OF BUSINESS ORGANIZATION (JUL 1987)

K.9 52.215-20 PLACE OF PERFORMANCE (APR 1984)

K.10 52.219-1 SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM REPRESENTATIONS (OCT 1995)

K.11 52.222-19 WALSH-HEALEY PUBLIC CONTRACTS ACT REPRESENTATION (APR 1984) ... 73

K.12 52.222-21 CERTIFICATION OF NONSEGREGATED FACILITIES (APR 1984)

K.13 52.222-22 PREVIOUS CONTRACTS AND COMPLIANCE REPORTS (APR 1984)

K.14 52.222-25 AFFIRMATIVE ACTION COMPLIANCE (APR 1984)

K.15 52.223-1 CLEAN AIR AND WATER CERTIFICATION (APR 1984)

K.16 52.223-5 CERTIFICATION REGARDING A DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE (JUL 1995)

K.17 52.230-1 COST ACCOUNTING STANDARDS NOTICES AND CERTIFICATION. (NOV 1993)

K.18 DATA UNIVERSAL NUMBERING SYSTEM (DUNS)

K.19 52.215-11 AUTHORIZED NEGOTIATORS (APR 1984)

K.20 FACSIMILE NUMBER

SECTION L – INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS, AND NOTICES TO OFFERORS OR

RESPONDENTS

L.1 NOTICE LISTING SOLICITATION PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

L.2 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS

L.3 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE PREPARATION OF PROPOSAL

L.4 INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE PREPARATION OF THE TECHNICAL PROPOSAL

L.5 ORGANIZATION OF TECHNICAL PROPOSAL

L.6 INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE PREPARATION OF THE COST/BUSINESS PROPOSAL

L.7 TYPE OF CONTRACT

L.8 PROJECT SECURITY CLEARANCE

L.9 SERVICE OF PROTEST

L.10 ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

L.11 DISCREPANCIES

L.12 DISPOSITION OF OFFERS AND PROPOSAL INFORMATION

L.13 PERFORMANCE GUARANTEE

L.14 INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE PREPARATION OF THE BRANDING IMPLEMENTATION PLAN

AND THE MARKING PLAN

SECTION M - EVALUATION FACTORS FOR AWARD

M.1 GENERAL INFORMATION

M.2 BASIS FOR AWARD

M.3 TECHNICAL EVALUATION CRITERIA

M.4 PRICE EVALUATION

M.5 DETERMINATION OF COMPETITIVE RANGE

M.6 SOURCE SELECTION

M.7 DEBRIEFING OF OFFERORS

PART I - THE SCHEDULE

SECTION B - SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICE/COSTS

B.1 PURPOSE

The purpose of this contract is to provide services that fall within the Scope of Work (SOW) specified in Section C for Design, Design Review and Construction Oversight Services. USAID Task Order Contracting Officers (TO COs) will request the work through the issuance of task orders during the ordering period as specified in Section F of the contract.

B.2 CONTRACT TYPE AND SERVICES

This is an Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) type contract. The Government will issue task orders that are Firm Fixed-Priced type (FAR 16.2). The Contractor must perform the services set forth in task orders at prices consistent with Section B of this contract.

B.3 MINIMUM OBLIGATED AMOUNT

The basic contract includes an initial obligation of funds in the amount of $5,000.00 to cover the minimum order guarantee USAID is required to order and the Contractor is required to furnish the minimum order amount of services.

Following this initial obligation, individual task orders will obligate funds to cover the work required under that specific task order.

B.4 MAXIMUM CONTRACT CEILING

This is a multiple award Indefinite Quantity Contract (IDIQ) with an overall ceiling price of $5M for Design, Design Review and Construction Oversight Services. The maximum aggregate dollar value of task orders awarded to all contractors must not exceed the contract ceiling. This ceiling is not being subdivided among the number of awardees nor is it being multiplied by the number of awardees.

B.5 CONTRACT LINE ITEMS (CLINs):

The following are the expected CLINs for this contract. Specific CLINs, quantity and amount will be specified at the time of issuance of the Task Order(s).

a) Planning;

b) Design Services;

c) Pre-Construction Services;

d) Construction Phase Oversight Services.

B.6 LABOR

Compensation of personnel under this contract or any resulting subcontract must be in accordance with AIDAR

752.7007 Personnel Compensation (July 2007), the full text of which is in section H.17.

The work day and work week policies and method of accounting for paid absences including holidays for the contractor and major subcontractors is set forth in Section L.

(1) Definition of labor categories:

The following labor categories (illustrative) are required for this contract:

a) Program Manager/Chief of Party (COP)

b) Task Order Manager/Deputy Chief of Party (DCOP)

c) Architect

d) Civil/Structural Engineer

e) Foundation/Geotechnical Engineer

f) Hydraulic/Sanitary Engineer/Hydrologist/Geologist

g) Environmental Engineer/Climate Change and Regulatory Specialist

h) Material Engineer

i) Chemical/Industrial Engineer

j) Agricultural/Irrigation Engineer

k) Electrical Engineer

l) Mechanical Engineer

m) Transport/Traffic Engineer

n) Geographic Information System (GIS) Specialist

o) Scheduler

p) Commissioning Expert(s)

q) Security Specialist

r) Cost Engineer/Estimator

s) Specifications Writer

t) AutoCAD Technician/Draft Person

u) Well Drilling Supervisors

v) Site Managers/Site Inspectors

B.7 MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

In order to perform the statement of work set forth in Section C, the Contractor must provide personnel that meet the minimum education and experience requirements set forth in Section F.5, page 28.

B.8 SUBCONTRACTOR RATES

The following provides guidance for various subcontracting arrangements:

(i) The Prime subcontracts with an approved subcontractor from the original IDIQ competition

The rates for the prime contract apply to the subcontractor.

(ii) The Prime contracts with a new subcontractor not yet approved

The rates for the prime contract apply to the new subcontractor.

B.9 LABOR RATE CHANGES

The labor rates are fixed for all contract years. However, the Contractor may submit a proposal reducing the labor rates and/or indirect rates (if applicable) at any time during the life of this contract. The Government will review these proposals and determine if the revised rates are realistic and in the best interest of the Government.

If the rates are accepted, the Government will modify the contract by incorporating the new rates into the contract.

B.10 INSURANCE – FAR 52.228-5

The Contractor must obtain all insurance that is required for the performance of this Contract and in accordance with local law, including Defense Base Act (DBA) insurance if applicable.

FAR 52.228-5, Insurance -- Work on government Installation (Jan 1997) is incorporated by reference.

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SECTION C - DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS/STATEMENT OF WORK

C.1 PURPOSE

This solicitation sets forth requirements for proposals for an Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) Contract to acquire qualified local engineering firms to provide all kinds of Architecture and Engineering (A&E) services, ranging from quick response to short and long-term services, for the various infrastructure projects implemented by USAID/Mozambique (hereinafter referred to as “USAID”).

The IDIQ Contractor will serve as USAID’s A&E advisor for different infrastructure projects implemented in the various provinces of Mozambique. This IDIQ will contribute to achieve the Mission’s Development Objectives (DOs) and better address the evolving needs of the Mission.

C.2 BACKGROUND

USAID has a history of using infrastructure projects to achieve its DOs and plans to maintain infrastructure as an important part of its portfolio. Infrastructures play important roles in driving economic growth, enhancing food security, improving public health, addressing climate change and advancing the nation capacity to be resilient to drought, epidemics and other forms of natural disasters. USAID, in collaboration with the Government of Mozambique, has been implementing and will continue to implement various infrastructure projects to achieve these goals.

USAID also implements minor and major rehabilitations, repairs or new constructions on its properties in Maputo. USAID properties encompass 12 houses and other amenities that may require upgrades and restorations, or new constructions during the period of performance of the IDIQ.

The professional services of the Contractors will ensure that critical and highly visible infrastructure projects are built per the requirements of the contract designs/specifications, within the contract time and budget.

C.3 OBJECTIVE

The objective of this IDIQ is to fully achieve the highest results from the infrastructure projects implemented by USAID partners. By providing planning, design, construction contractor oversight and trainings for the different infrastructure projects, it aims to foster higher quality design products and higher quality construction works than would be realized without the high quality services of oversight, and quality management provided through this

IDIQ.

To achieve this, the contractor shall provide broad technical support and advice to USAID in overall infrastructure developments in the following sectors: Agriculture, Environment, Business; Education; Health;

Water and Sanitation; and other USAID Operations.

All of these sectors may have A&E requirements or crosscutting projects. The A&E projects are not easily classified due, in part, to the fact that projects cut across and support multiple sectors. The following are examples of engineering aspects of relevant USAID sectors:

Agriculture, Environment & Business (AEB)

a) Economic Growth (Trade, Agriculture and Food Security): Engineering activities in this sector include planning, training, design for new or rehabilitation/renovation and construction oversight for stores warehouses, shipping and transportation systems such as roads, ports, railroads, and bridges; power generation, transmission and distribution, irrigation systems and drainage basins; dams and storage reservoirs; erosion mitigation and flood control to include storm water drainage management; the exploration and development of groundwater resources;

and supporting buildings facilities.

b) Environment and Global Climate Change: Engineering activities in this sector include planning, training, design, construction contract development, construction oversight for hydro-electric dams and storage reservoirs; green and climate resilient buildings and sustainable construction; pollution mitigation technologies for power station systems burning oil, coal, and natural gas; and power generation from alternative sources (i.e. wind, hydropower, biofuels, solar, and biogas).

c) Water and Sanitation: Engineering activities in this sector include planning, training, design for new or rehabilitation water and sanitation systems, construction contracts development and construction oversight services for water resource management; urban and rural water systems;

drinking water disinfection; watershed management systems; alternative water treatment systems;

drainage basins and irrigation systems; dams and storage reservoirs; flood control programs;

exploration and development of groundwater resources; domestic and industrial water supply;

wastewater collection, treatment, and disposal; wastewater recycling; materials reuse; coastline erosion mitigation and flood control to include storm water drainage management; and proper solid waste collection, recycling, and disposal.

Education: Architectural and Engineering activities in this sector include planning, design for new facilities and or rehabilitation/renovation, and construction oversight services for school buildings and classrooms, training schools; training labs, facility water supply and distribution systems; wastewater collection and disposal;

information communication technology; and power supplies.

USAID Operations - Executive Office

a) Maputo housing complex: Architectural and Engineering activities for the housing complex include planning, design, and construction oversight for minor and major rehabilitations, repairs or new constructions. The housing complex encompasses 12 houses and other amenities that may require upgrades and restorations, or new constructions including preparation of a comprehensive maintenance plan for the complex.

b) JAT Office Complex: Architectural and Engineering services will include planning, design, advisory services and oversight services required to turn the rental space back to the landlord.

Services may also include supporting USAID to design and implement a decommissioning plan of the installed security upgrades including generators and other structural changes such as removal of the temporary walls or reconfigure office space.

c) Office Buildings at Chancery: A&E services in this site will include planning, design, advisory services, and construction oversight for demolishing of existing houses and reconstruction of new house(s).

Health: Engineering activities in this sector include planning, training, design, and construction contractor oversight for hospitals, clinics, warehouses, health training schools, labs, proper solid waste and medical waste collection, recycling, and disposal.

The sum of all the Task Order Contracts issued under the IDIQ shall not exceed $5 million over the period of performance of 5 years. This ceiling is not being subdivided among the number of awardees nor is it being multiplied by the number of awardees. The number of awardees of this IDIQ contract is To Be Determined

(TBD).

Ultimately, this IDIQ aims to ensure that every infrastructure to be implemented be safe, functional, and long lasting so that it will be able to generate the results for which it was intended.

C.4 STATEMENT OF WORK

The IDIQ Contractor will provide services spanning the full lifecycle of infrastructure projects, including planning, design, construction oversight and trainings. These activities will involve a broad variety of professional undertakings that include, but not be limited to, the following:

1. Field Investigation, Assessment and Feasibility Studies;

2. Advisory Services;

3. Scope Development; Design Criteria and Conceptual Designs;

4. Problem Analysis and Recommend Solutions;

5. Preparation of Environmental Impact Assessment, Environmental Reviews, Environmental Mitigation

Plans and Environmental Compliance Plans;

6. Detailed Designs, Specifications and Construction Cost Estimate;

7. Preparation of Solicitation supporting technical Documents;

8. Construction Oversight, Inspection and Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC);

9. Construction Management, Review of Shop Drawings and Monthly Invoices;

10. Preparing Weekly, Monthly and other Ad-hoc Reports;

11. Punch List, Testing and Commissioning;

12. Cost-Benefit Analysis, Value Engineering and Design Review;

13. Fit-out Coordination;

14. Preparation of Operation and Maintenance Manuals, Trainings and Warranty Inspections; and

15. As-built Drawings and Other Documentations.

These undertakings are applied for all infrastructures pertaining to repair, alteration or new constructions under any of the sectors under section Error! Reference source not found.. The contractor shall execute the above ctivities in accordance with applicable USAID regulations, national regulations and international standards (for example IBC, ASTM…), as applicable.

The primary language of the IDIQ Contract will be English. However, it will be necessary for the IDIQ Contractor to have internal capacity to operate in Portuguese and other local languages of Mozambique as needed. Submission of certain documents such as design and other supporting documents for Municipal and local government approvals will be required in both English and Portuguese.

A USAID Contracting Officer (CO) will manage this Contract. USAID’s Contracting Officer Representatives (COR) will lead the technical management. Through communication and coordination with the A&E Firm, the COR will provide technical direction and monitor the contractor’s performance, including schedule, Cost/Price, quality, and key personnel through assistance from the IDIQ Contractor. The COR will assist the Contractor with the facilitation of collaborations and interactions between the Contractor and other stakeholders, including Construction Contractors and government officials.

The COR will generally lead USAID’s quality management to ensure that the services provided by the IDIQ Contractor conform to the Contract’s requirements. The IDIQ Contractor may be required to coordinate site visits, office visits, or other meetings to facilitate USAID’s quality management efforts. USAID or others USG officials may review the Contractor’s work at any time. If USAID identifies work that is unacceptable or incomplete, USAID will provide Quality Assurance or Quality Control (QA/QC) direction to the Contractor.

The Contractor will modify or redo work to address USAID’s QA/QC direction. In accordance with Part 46.105

(a) of the Federal Acquisitions and Regulations (FAR), the IDIQ Contractor’s quality management responsibilities also include the following:

Controlling the quality of supplies or services;

Tendering to USAID only those supplies or services that conform to Contract requirements;

Ensuring that vendors or suppliers of services, raw materials, parts, components, subassemblies, etc., have an acceptable quality control system; and

Maintaining substantiating evidence, when required by the contract, that the supplies or services conform to contract quality requirements, and furnishing such information to the USAID as required.

C.5 RESULTS

To be determined at the Task Order level.

C.6 GENDER CONSIDERATION

The IDIQ Contractor is required to incorporate gender as an important consideration in the overall implementation to respect the critical role women play in accelerating progress in development and advancing global prosperity and security. The IDIQ Contractor’s support of USAID infrastructure projects should consider the need for adaptations or modifications specifically tailored to reducing gender inequality, reducing gender-based violence, and increasing the capabilities of women. Specifically, when providing support during design, procurement, and construction, attention should be given to the specific needs of women and girls. This includes, but not be limited to, the design, location, and operational simplicity of any water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) infrastructure; privacy and safety for women and girls at the facilities; and accommodations for pregnant and lactating women at the facilities. These requirements shall apply to all the Task Orders and any of the infrastructure projects to be implemented under this IDIQ.

C.7 PERSONNEL

The planning, design, construction contractor oversight and trainings under each Task Order requires technical input from engineers and other professionals with various specialties. Given that the nature of the activities in the Task Order is expected to vary, the Contractor needs to have the appropriate mix of staffing to handle all kinds of activities. The requirements for the key personnel, their qualifications, and their position title shall be designated for each Task Order. The following are illustrative lists of personnel for performance of the Contract.

a) Program Manager/Chief of Party (COP)

b) Task Orders Manager/Deputy Chief of Party (DCOP)

c) Architect

d) Civil Engineer

e) Structural Engineer

f) Foundation/Geotechnical Engineer

g) Hydraulic/Sanitary Engineer/Hydrologist/Geologist

h) Environmentalist/Environmental Engineer/Climate Change and Regulatory Specialist

i) Material Engineer

j) Chemical/Industrial Engineer

k) Agricultural/Irrigation Engineer

l) Electrical Engineer

m) Mechanical Engineer

n) Transport/Traffic Engineer

o) Geographic Information System (GIS) Specialist

p) Scheduler

q) Commissioning Expert(s)

r) Security Specialist

s) Cost Engineer/Estimator

t) Specifications Writer

u) AutoCAD Technician/Draft Person

v) Well Drilling Supervisors

w) Site Managers/Site Inspectors

All the personnel should have the appropriate training and valid professional licensing from authorized government body as would be required in each Task Order.

C.8 TASKS

The activities in the Task Orders to be issued under the IDIQ contract can cover up to four major categories (work areas) regardless of the type of infrastructure project.

The four major categories are as follows:

1- Planning 2- Design Services 3- Pre-Construction Services 4- Construction Phase Services.

C.8.1 Category 1 - Planning

The planning stage can be used to identify infrastructures projects or infrastructures related policy reforms that would best serve the goals of the Mission, an organization or region supported under assistance objective. Under this task A&E contractor will be required to identify strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, threats, gender and other social issues, and environmental priorities can characterize the context in which an A&E project will exist and can inform decisions about project priorities, pre-requisites, and phasing engineering services, prefeasibility studies, feasibility studies, training, and capacity building of host country government, private sector, and non-governmental sector (NGO) organizations in the infrastructure sectors and functional technical areas.

USAID is investing resources on self-reliance toward sustainable development by supporting the private sector and host country institutions as engines of growth. Existing models and innovations in alternative financing for infrastructure can incorporate the private sector in ways that provide society with beneficial impacts from infrastructure while providing profitable incentives for scaling up efforts. USAID seeks to leverage private sector involvement to accelerate and scale up development interventions. In coordination with infrastructure projects shall assist USAID to investigate opportunities for USAID to collaborate with the private sector.

C.8.2 Category 2 - Design Services

The intent of Category 2 (Design Services) is for the IDIQ Contractor to provide any design-related A&E services deemed necessary by USAID. Design-related services are services used to develop, review or improve design documents including design reports, drawings, specifications, bills of quantities, and cost estimates. The IDIQ Contractor will provide the following services and other design services as requested by USAID:

a) Conduct site investigations such as topography, geotechnical, geophysical surveys and other, feasibility studies and gather information relevant for the design or problem analysis.

b) Conduct Environmental Impact Assessment, Environmental Reviews and prepare Environmental Mitigation Plans and Environmental Compliances Plans including registration of the project with the required government bodies for issuance of the respective environment licenses required prior to construction.

c) Design and produce design documents for USAID infrastructure activities applying the national and/or international design standards. The A&E contractor shall submit the 30% and the 90% completed designs (including specifications and design calculations) for the review of USAID before completing the 100% design.

d) Arrange a design charrette with USAID and respective government offices for comments and discussion.

The A&E contractor shall ensure that all the design comments are reflected in the 100% design if it improves the quality of services provided by the facility. The design documents must be approved by the authorized government office and shall be easily understandable by the local Construction Contractor.

e) Provide value engineering reviews/recommendations/revisions for each planned construction project based on previously completed projects (if there is a replica of projects). Replica projects shall also include projects completed before this IDIQ contract.

f) Oversee design activities of USAID partners, for example, providing reviews and recommendations on the 30% completed design when the design is to be provided by a different entity as the case in the design-build Contracts. Ensure that the designs are safe, functional, cost effective and comply with applicable standards and codes.

g) Ensure that all the design requirements for the particular province of Mozambique (including Earthquake, Wind, Different Soil Conditions…) as well as USG regulations (like fire and safety regulations) are incorporated in the design of the infrastructure project.

C.8.3 Category 3 - Pre-Construction Services

The intent of Category 3 (Pre-Construction Services) is for the IDIQ Contractor to provide any pre-construction A&E services deemed necessary by USAID. Pre-construction services are services prior to construction that provide preparations or support to mitigate problems that might occur during construction procurement and/or construction. The IDIQ Contractor will provide the following services and other pre-construction services as requested by USAID.

a) Review design documents (drawings, specifications, etc.) to identify issues that may negatively affect construction procurement and/or construction, such as omissions, contradictions, errors, and inaccuracies.

b) Field verify design documents to confirm design aspects including , but not be limited to, existing conditions such as topography, benchmarks, roads, etc.

c) Edit design documents (drawings, specifications, etc.) to correct issues that may negatively impact construction procurement and/or construction, such as omissions, contradictions, errors, and inaccuracies.

d) Conduct coordinated site visits, for example with potential construction bidders, community leaders, government officials, USAID, or others.

e) Coordinate with local/regional authorities, for example to ensure property rights and site access issues are resolved prior to construction as well as ensure the approval of the design document by the authorized government offices.

f) Review construction companies’ plans and submittals and recommend improvements, for example bills of quantities (BOQs), materials procurement plans, staffing plans, and construction implementation schedules.

g) Actively participate in the pre-solicitation and kickoff meetings with Construction Contractors and provide technical responses to requests on the anticipated project.

h) Participate as a non-voting member in the Technical Evaluation Committee (TEC) if required by USAID and provide technical input for the TEC.

i) Prepare construction checklist documents that can be easily understood by local Construction Contractor.

The checklists should explain how the IDIQ Contractors provide construction oversight at each site so that Construction Contractors understand what is expected from them so that USAID understands the IDIQ Contractor’s approach. The checklist should address Quality Assurance/Quality Control; Testing;

and Health, Safety, and Environmental Management. Site-specific variations may be needed within the checklist. Translation of the checklists to Portuguese may be requested. USAID may request revisions prior to approving the checklists.

j) Review and provide recommendations regarding construction contractor’s compliance with local labor and other legal requirements applicable in construction industry.

C.8.4 Category 4 - Construction Phase Services

The intent of Category 4 (Construction Phase Services) is for the IDIQ Contractors to provide any construction phase Architect and Engineer (A&E) services deemed necessary by USAID. Construction phase services are services during or following the pre-construction phase that address issues associated with the construction, such as cost, schedule, and/or quality. The IDIQ Contractors will provide the following services and other construction phase services as requested by USAID:

a) Develop a work plan and revise until approved by USAID. The work plan should show an understanding of USAID’s infrastructure projects and the IDIQ support needed to control quality, cost, and schedule.

The work plan should include staff responsibilities, schedules, and overall approach to each Task. The work plan should include a Performance Monitoring Plan that describes how the IDIQ Contractors will demonstrate the effectiveness of its own efforts.

b) Provide construction oversight at each construction site at all times that a Construction Contractor is working. It is anticipated that Construction Contractor will work five days per week. However, there will be cases were additional working days may be factored. The oversight will monitor and verify that all construction activities are in accordance with the respective design/Contract documents. When discrepancies are observed, the IDIQ Contractors should discuss with the COR immediately so the Construction Contractor can resolve the issue immediately.

c) Provide field oversight/monitoring/inspections on an as-needed basis when requested by USAID. This shall include warranty inspection of previously completed facilities and production centers (workshops).

d) Lead weekly construction site meetings with Construction Contractor to discuss and preempt potential issues based on the week’s planned construction activities.

e) Maintain a Gantt chart using Microsoft Office Project (*.mpp or *.mppx) showing all active USAID infrastructure projects (including IDIQ), in close coordination with USAID.

f) Review and assess the construction oversight site reports and develop recommendations for addressing issues. Summarize issues and recommendations for USAID.

g) Implement a hierarchy of quality management to monitor and verify construction oversight.

h) Monitor and verify all required materials tests are conducted by the Construction Contractor in accordance with the design/Contract documents.

i) Conduct independent materials testing (if needed).

j) Assist in the management of environmental compliance of USAID infrastructure projects.

k) Prepare reports, letters, memos, and other documents to support USAID’s management of IDIQ and other infrastructure projects. All documents should be submitted in digital format and, if requested, hard copy. Reports may include the following management-oriented reports:

l) Review and draft responses to USAID’s COR for all communications from Construction Contractor, including submittals, shop drawings, changes, claims, etc.

m) Review completed construction activities and sites (including during the post-construction period) and prepare a punch list for each site identifying incomplete/unacceptable/defective items that require the Construction Contractor’s attention. Maintain each punch list and update it as items are addressed.

n) Prepare or review and certify closeout documents, including as-built record drawings and operation and maintenance documents.

o) Review and draft response to the Contractor’s payment invoices to provide input based on construction oversight observations, e.g., confirming progress, material deliveries, etc.

p) Provide end-users training and operations manual (if requested).

[END OF SECTION C]

SECTION D - PACKAGING AND MARKING

D.1 AIDAR 752.7009 MARKING (January 1993)

(a) It is USAID policy that USAID-financed commodities and shipping containers, and project construction sites and other project locations be suitably marked with the USAID emblem. Shipping containers are also to be marked with the last five digits of the USAID financing document number. As a general rule, marking is not required for raw materials shipped in bulk (such as coal, grain, etc.), or for semi-finished products which are not packaged.

(b) Specific guidance on marking requirements should be obtained prior to procurement of commodities to be shipped, and as early as possible for project construction sites and other project locations. This guidance will be provided through the cognizant technical office indicated on the cover page of this contract, or by the Mission Director in the Cooperating Country to which commodities are being shipped, or in which the project site is located.

(c) Authority to waive marking requirements is vested with the Regional Assistant Administrators, and with Mission Directors.

(d) A copy of any specific marking instructions or waivers from marking requirements is to be sent to the Contracting Officer; the original should be retained by the Contractor.

D.2 BRANDING STRATEGY, IMPLEMENTATION PLAN AND MARKING PLAN

The cover page of all report deliverables required in Section F. must include the USAID Identity (or the name of the Agency written out) prominently displayed, the Contract number (see the cover page of this Contract), contractor name, name of the USAID project office, the publication or issuance date of the document, document title, author name(s), project number, and project title. Descriptive information is required whether contractor-furnished products are submitted in paper or electronic form. All materials must include the name, organization, address, and telephone/fax/internet number of the person submitting the materials.

BRANDING POLICY

The contractor must comply with all the requirements of the policy directives and required procedures outlined in USAID Automated Directive System (ADS) 320.3.2 “Branding and Marking in USAID Direct Contracting” (version from January 2, 2015) at http://www.usaid.gov/policy/ads/300/320.pdf ; and USAID "Graphic Standards Manual" available at www.usaid.gov/branding:

http://www.usaid.gov/sites/default/files/documents/1869/USAID_Graphic_Standards_Manual.pdf or any successor branding policy.

D.3 BRANDING STRATEGY

As specified in USAID ADS 320.3.2, USAID policy is to require exclusive branding and marking in USAID direct acquisitions using any source of funding (ADS 320.3.2 Branding and marking in USAID Direct Contracts).

"Exclusive Branding" means that the program is positioned as USAID’s, as showcased by the program name (A&E Services under USAID/Mozambique Infrastructure Program). "Exclusive Marking" means contractors may only mark USAID-funded programs, projects, activities, public communications, and commodities with the USAID Standard Graphic Identity and where applicable, the host country government or ministry symbol or another U.S. Government logo (see ADS 320.4.1 and 320.3.4.2).

http://www.usaid.gov/policy/ads/300/320.pdf http://www.usaid.gov/branding http://www.usaid.gov/sites/default/files/documents/1869/USAID_Graphic_Standards_Manual.pdf

The Contractors will comply with the requirements of the USAID “Graphic Standards Manual” available at www.usaid.gov/branding, or any successor branding policy. The branding strategy for this contract, as specified in USAID ADS 320.3.2.1 is as follows:

Program Name: A&E Services under USAID/Mozambique Infrastructure Program.

Positioning: Materials and communications shall incorporate the message that this assistance is “from the American People.’’

Desired Level of Visibility: USAID identity must be prominently displayed in commodities or equipment;

printed, audio, visual or electronic public communications; studies, reports, publications, web sites, and all promotional and informational products; and events.

Organizations to Acknowledge: The branding may acknowledge other organizations deemed as partners of an event or deliverable, with prior approval of USAID.

D.4 MARKING

1. Description of public communications and program materials to be produced as part of the activity that will visibly bear the USAID Identity. Communications in English will use the below identity and disclaimer in English and communications in Portuguese will use the Portuguese identity and disclaimer:

Standard USAID Identities:

http://www.usaid.gov/branding

2. “This study/report/Web site (specify) is made possible by the support of the American People through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). The contents of this (specify) are the sole responsibility of (name of organization) and do not necessarily reflect the views of USAID or the United States Government.”

“Este estudo/relatório/publicação (especifique) tornou-se possível graças ao apoio do Povo Americano através da Agência dos Estados Unidos para o Desenvolvimento Internacional (USAID). O conteúdo deste (especifique) é da total responsabilidade de (nome da organização) e não reflecte necessariamente os pontos de vista da USAID ou do Governo dos Estados Unidos da América.”

[END OF SECTION D]

SECTION E - INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

E.1 NOTICE LISTING CONTRACT CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

The following contract clauses pertinent to this section are hereby incorporated by reference (by Citation

Number, Title, and Date) in accordance with the clause at FAR 52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE" in Section I of this contract. See http://acquisition.gov/far/index.html for electronic access to the full text of a FAR clause.

NUMBER TITLE DATE

FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION (48 CFR Chapter 1)

52.237-1 SITE VISIT APR 1984

52.246-4 INSPECTION OF SERVICES – FIXED PRICE AUG 1996

E.2 INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE/RESPONSIBLE OFFICIAL

USAID inspection and acceptance of services, reports and other required deliverables or outputs must take place at:

USAID/Mozambique JAT Complex Rua 1231, No. 41 Bairro Central “C” Maputo, Mozambique

USAID

And at the locations where the services are performed and reports and deliverables or outputs are produced or submitted. The Contracting Officer Representative (COR) has been delegated authority to inspect and accept all services, reports, and deliverables or outputs required by the basic IDIQ.

TOCORs may be designated for a specific task order. In accordance with the clauses of this contract entitled ―Inspection of Services – Fixed-price, (FAR 52.246-4), inspection of results or other deliverables required by each Task Order issued hereunder must be made by the cognizant TOCOR for that Task Order. Acceptance of goods/services and reports or other deliverables by the cognizant TOCOR for that Task Order must form the basis for payments to the contractor, and will form the basis of the contractor‘s permanent performance record with regard to this contract.

E.3 MONITORING AND EVALUATION PLAN, INCLUDING PERFORMANCE STANDARDS

The Contractor must maintain up-to-date the monitoring and…