ADDENDUM - SOL 47PH0521R0044 - La Branch Elevator Modernization.pdf

ADDENDUM #1 – Factors for La Branch Elevator Modernization

ADDENDUM TO LA BRANCH ELEVATOR MODERNIZATION SOLICITATION

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Award will be made based on the lowest evaluated price and technical acceptability of the proposal meeting or exceeding the acceptability standards for the following non-cost factors. Evaluation factor establishing the minimum requirements of acceptability is:

A. Factor: EXPERIENCE ON COMPARABLE PROJECTS

Description: This factor considers the extent of the offeror’s past experience installing, servicing and maintaining the manufacturer's elevators. Offeror shall provide evidence of at least five years successful experience in the past six years comparable in scope and number of elevators operating successfully for at least 5 years under the contractor's maintenance (1 year under the warranty plus 4 additional years of maintenance). For purposes of this solicitation, a group of two elevators operating together shall be considered comparable in number.

Offeror shall submit a minimum of 3 recent modernization projects. “Recent” projects are defined as within the last six years. If 3 modernization projects do not include requirements for both modernization and maintenance, offeror shall submit additional elevator maintenance projects so at least 3 elevator maintenance projects/contracts are submitted. On additional elevator maintenance contracts that did not include installation, offeror shall show that they provided maintenance for at least one year on each maintenance contract. Also submit all federal elevator projects within the last five years.

Standard of Evaluation: The standard is met when:

• The offeror has performed successfully comparable work to that described in the solicitation under at least three contracts within the last six years.

• Offeror shows that it has at least five years successful experience in designing, installing, servicing and maintaining the manufacturer's elevators.

• Offeror shows that it has at least 1 year experience beyond the 1 year warranty period, servicing and maintaining elevators on at least 3 projects/contracts.

• Offeror submits all commercial or federal elevator projects within the last three five years.

B. Factor: PAST PERFORMANCE FOR THE PRIME CONTRACTOR

Description: This factor considers the past performance of the Offeror. The Offeror shall submit references (a person or persons who may be contacted regarding the quality of the Offeror’s past performance) for comparable projects substantially completed within the last eight (8) years.

The Offeror must provide a GC Reference Form for each reference. The name, title, company name, current address, current phone number, and email address for each reference must appear on the form.

This factor will be evaluated based upon the written responses to the RFP by the Offeror and by the evaluation of responses of references recommended by the Offeror.

The Government also reserves the right to use other government data available in its assessment of the offeror. The quality of the reference information supplied will be considered. In accordance with FAR 15.306, the offeror will be given the opportunity to respond to adverse past performance information.

This factor considers the quality of the offeror's past performance in successfully performing comparable elevator modernization/maintenance contracts. Per FAR 15.305(a)(2)(iv), firms with no relevant past performance history may not be evaluated favorably or unfavorably on past performance.

The past performance on at least two (2) projects of a similar nature (size and scope) was satisfactory or better. Projects of a "similar nature" (size and scope) are defined as modernization of non-proprietary elevator systems completed within an occupied building. Projects should be valued between $250,000 and $3 million with modernization activities to no less than 2 elevator cars within a building larger than 100,000 offices GSF.

Modernization activities should include structural upgrades, electrical infrastructure installation to support new elevator systems, fire alarm interface with standalone panels, new elevator cab interiors, machines, controllers, safeties, car frame, doors and door operators, car and governor cables.

Standard of Evaluation: The standard is met when: The Offeror demonstrates successful performance as Contractor responsible for the modernization of at least two

(2) completed projects of a “similar nature”.

In order to be considered satisfactory, the offeror must have completed the work in accordance with all contract requirements. References contacted state that they would contract with the offeror again. The Government must contact at least three of the references provided. Additional references may be contacted. Evaluators may consider performance on contracts that are not submitted by the Offeror if they have knowledge of contracts not listed or if contracts not listed are discovered during interviews. The same basic questions shall be asked of each reference contacted.

• According to the references contacted, the timeliness on similar contracts was satisfactory or better. In order to be considered satisfactory, the offeror must have met all significant milestones and completed all projects timely.

• According to the references contacted, preventive maintenance services were satisfactory. Responses to call-backs were timely (within 1 hour).

• If the Offeror is a large business, the firm complied with terms of previous small, disadvantaged business (SDB) subcontracting plan goals and reporting requirements.

• This factor will be evaluated based upon the written response to the RFP by the Offeror and the past experience demonstrated by the presented projects.

C. FACTOR - TECHNICAL AND MANAGEMENT APPROACH PLAN

Description: This factor considers the proposed elevator data, performance criteria, related work, including critical functional issues of safety, energy conservation, low maintenance, level of quality, and durability of materials.

Standard for Evaluation: The standard is met when:

Elevator Data and Performance Criteria. The Offeror demonstrates understanding of the performance standards required, as stated in the specification. The Offeror will address/state the understanding of the overall nature of the project and the major elements of work required. In a narrative, the offeror included a description of the proposed elevator data as listed in Sections 14210-14240, 1.10.A Elevator Data, on pages 2-3. The Offeror gives calculated handling capacity for the group of elevators for the various traffic patterns indicated. The Offeror’s calculations should show any energy savings over the existing elevators.

• Code Compliance. The Offeror demonstrates compliance with the latest codes.

• Treatment of hoist way entrances, doors and fixtures. The Offeror submits the proposed hoist way entrances and doors, detailing the recommended treatment, i.e., to match the existing elevator lobbies.