B.08.02 RFP W912GB21R0018 Range Improvements, Slunj, Croatia.pdf

THIS IS A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) FOR THE DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF RANGE IMRPOVEMENTS FOR THE 7TH ATC, SLUNJ, CROATIA.

THE GOVERNMENT CONTEMPLATES THAT THIS SOLICITATION WILL RESULT IN A SINGLE FIRM-FIXED PRICE CONTRACT AWARD USING A

BEST VALUE TRADE-OFF ACQUISITION METHOD.

A. The estimated Magnitude of Construction is betw een $1,000,000 and $2,000,000.

B. This RFP is solicited under full and open competition (unrestricted).

C. Aw ard of this contract w ill be made in U.S. Dollars (USD).

LORRAINE Q LAURENTE

NOTE: In sealed bid solicitations "offer" and "offeror" mean "bid" and "bidder".

10. THE GOVERNMENT REQUIRES PERFORMANCE OF THE WORK DESCRIBED IN THESE DOCUMENTS

NEGOTIATED

06-May-2021

(RFP)

(IFB)

X

CALL:

B. TELEPHONE NO. (Include area code) (NO COLLECT CALLS)

See Item 7

2. TYPE OF SOLICITATION

SEALED BID

3. DATE ISSUED

9. FOR INFORMATION A. NAME

SOLICITATION

NSN 7540-01-155-3212 1442-101 STANDARD FORM 1442 (REV. 4-85)

Prescribed by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.236-1(e)

11. The Contractor shall begin performance w ithin _______7 calendar days and complete it w ithin ________455 calendar days after receiving aw ard, X notice to proceed. This performance period is X mandatory, negotiable. (See _________________________FAR 52.211-10

12 A. THE CONTRACTOR MUST FURNISH ANY REQUIRED PERFORMANCE AND PAYMENT BONDS?

(If "YES," indicate within how many calendar days after award in Item 12B.)

X YES NO

13. ADDITIONAL SOLICITATION REQUIREMENTS:

A. Sealed offers in original and __________ copies to perform the w ork required are due at the place specif ied in Item 8 by ___________ local time ______________18 Jun 2021 (date). If this is a sealed bid solicitation, offers must be publicly opened at that time.

shall be marked to show the offeror's name and address, the solicitation number, and the date and time offers are due.

B. An offer guarantee X is, is not required.

C. All offers are subject to the (1) w ork requirements, and (2) other provisions and clauses incorporated in the solicitation in full text or by reference.

D. Offers providing less than _______120 calendar days for Government acceptance after the date offers are due w ill not be considered and w ill be rejected.

SOLICITATION, OFFER,

AND AWARD

(Construction, Alteration, or Repair)

1. SOLICITATION NO.

IMPORTANT - The "offer" section on the reverse must be fully completed by offeror.

4. CONTRACT NO.

7. ISSUED BY CODE

CONTRACTING DIVISION

US ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS

KONRAD ADENAUER RING 39

D-65187 WIESBADEN GERMANY

WIESBADEN 65187

W912GB

PAGE OF PAGES

1 OF

CODE

(Title, identifying no., date):

12B. CALENDAR DAYS

10:00 AM (hour)

Sealed envelopes containing offers

5. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQUEST NO. 6. PROJECT NO.

8. ADDRESS OFFER TO (If Other Than Item 7)

FAX:TEL: TEL: FAX:

W912GB21R0018 58

20B. SIGNATURE

(REV. 4-85)STANDARD FORM 1442 BACK

TO SIGN

NSN 7540-01-155-3212

SOLICITATION, OFFER, AND AWARD (Continued)

(Construction, Alteration, or Repair)

CODE FACILITY CODE

17. The offeror agrees to perform the w ork required at the prices specif ied below in strict accordance w ith the terms of this solicitation, if this offer is accepted by the Government in w riting w ithin ________ calendar days after the date offers are due.

the minimum requirements stated in Item 13D. Failure to insert any number means the offeror accepts the minimum in Item 13D.)

AMOUNTS SEE SCHEDULE OF PRICES

18. The offeror agrees to furnish any required performance and payment bonds.

19. ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF AMENDMENTS

(The offeror acknowledges receipt of amendments to the solicitation -- give number and date of each)

AMENDMENT NO.

DATE

20A. NAME AND TITLE OF PERSON AUTHORIZED TO SIGN

OFFER (Type or print)

AWARD (To be completed by Government)

21. ITEMS ACCEPTED:

22. AMOUNT 23. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

24. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN ITEM

(4 copies unless otherwise specified)

CODE

(Insert any number equal to or greater than

20C. OFFER DATE

25. OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION PURSUANT TO

10 U.S.C. 2304(c) 41 U.S.C. 253(c)

CODE27. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY:26. ADMINISTERED BY

(Include ZIP Code)14. NAME AND ADDRESS OF OFFEROR 15. TELEPHONE NO. (Include area code)

See Item 14

(Include only if different than Item 14)16. REMITTANCE ADDRESS

30B. SIGNATURE

29. AWARD (Contractor is not required to sign this document.)

document and return _______ copies to issuing office.) Contractor agrees Your of f er on this solicitation, is hereby accepted as to the items listed. This award con-to f urnish and deliv er all items or perf orm all work, requisitions identif ied summates the contract, which consists of (a) the Gov ernment solicitation and on this f orm and any continuation sheets f or the consideration stated in this y our of f er, and (b) this contract award. No f urther contractual document is contract. The rights and obligations of the parties to this contract shall be necessary .

gov erned by (a) this contract award, (b) the solicitation, and (c) the clauses, representations, certif ications, and specif ications or incorporated by ref er-ence in or attached to this contract.

30A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTOR OR PERSON AUTHORIZED 31A. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

30C. DATE

(Type or print)

TEL: EMAIL:

31B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 31C. AWARD DATE

BY

CONTRACTING OFFICER WILL COMPLETE ITEM 28 OR 29 AS APPLICABLE

(Contractor is required to sign this28. NEGOTIATED AGREEMENT

(M ust be fully completed by offeror)OFFER

W912GB21R0018

Section 00 01 10 - Table of Contents

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Section 00 10 00 – Price Schedule

Section 00 21 16 – Instructions to Offerors

Section 00 22 16 – Evaluation Factors for Award

Section 00 45 00 – Representations and Certifications

Section 00 70 00 – Conditions of the Contract

Section 00 72 00 – Contract Clauses

Section 00 73 00 – Supplementary Conditions

ATTACHMENTS (Incorporated herein by reference)

ATTACHMENT 1 – Past Performance Information Sheet

ATTACHMENT 2 – Past Performance Questionnaire

ATTACHMENT 3 – Letter of Commitment Sample

ATTACHMENT 4 – Bank Letter of Assurance Sample

ATTACHMENT 5 – Bank Letter of Guarantee Sample

ATTACHMENT 6 – Specifications Binder

ATTACHMENT 7 – Statement of Work (SOW) MPMG

ATTACHMENT 8 – Statement of Work (SOW) RRR

ATTACHMENT 9 – Statement of Work (SOW) LFSH

ATTACHMENT 10 – Site Visit Registration Spreadsheet

Section 00 10 00 - Solicitation

PRICE SCHEDULE

Offerors shall provide pricing for all base and option items.

The following items include providing all labor, materials, equipment, and services necessary to complete the design and construction of the work identified in the attached Plans, Specifications, Scope of Work (SOW), Solicitation/Request for Proposal. It also includes preparation of all documents, submittals, and schedules; inspections; and compliance with all technical, quality control, administrative, and safety requirements. All work shall be performed in accordance with these documents. Refer to Specification Section 01 22 00 Price and Payment Procedures for additional description of the work associated with each of the items.

Option Items: The Government reserves the right to award the options up to 365 calendar days after contract award.

Period of Performance: The period of performance for each separate project is 455 calendar days. The base item period of performance and the period of performance for any optional item exercised before the notice to proceed (NTP, see 52.211-10) begins from the notice to proceed. If optional items are exercised after NTP, the periods of performance will be affected as follows:

1. Construct Multipurpose Machinegun (MPMG) Range (Base Item 0001 and Optional Item 0002). Base Item

0001 shall be completed within 455 calendar days following NTP. If Optional Item 0002 MPMG MAT Track is exercised after initial NTP, it will extend the completion date for the entire MPMG project by the number of days that has passed since NTP when that option is exercised. For example, if Option Item 0002 MPMG MAT Track is exercised 100 days after NTP, the completion date for the entire MPMG project will be 555 days after initial NTP.

2. Rapid Runway Repair (RRR) Pad (Optional Item 0003). Optional Item 0003 shall be completed within 455 calendar days following NTP or option exercise, whichever is later.

3. Renovate Live Fire Shoot House (LFSH) (Optional Items 0004 and 0005). Optional Items 0004 and 0005 shall be completed within 455 calendar days following NTP or option exercise, whichever is later.

Liquidated Damages: Refer to clause LIQUIDATED DAMAGES-CONSTRUCTION (52.211-12) in the Solicitation/Request for Proposal. Liquidated damages will be separately applicable to each individual project (MPMG Range (Base Item 001 and Optional Item 002), RRR Pad (Optional Item 003), LFSH (Optional Item 0004 and 0005).

Item No. Description Quantity Unit Unit Price Amount

BASE ITEMS

0001 Construct Multipurpose Machinegun (MPMG) Range

0001AA MPMG Range, Design 1 Job $ $

0001AB MPMG Range, Construction 1 Job $ $

Total of Base Items $

OPTION ITEMS

Item No. Description Quantity Unit Unit Price Amount

0002 MPMG 350 meter Moving Armor Target (MAT) Track located 1500 meters out from the firing line

0002AA MAT Track, Design 1 Job $ $

0002AB MAT Track, Construction 1 Job $ $

0003 Rapid Runway Repair (RRR) Pad

0003AA RRR Pad, Design 1 Job $ $

0003AB RRR Pad, Construction 1 Job $ $

0004 Renovate Live Fire Shoot House (LFSH)

0004AA LFSH Renovation, Design 1 Job $ $

0004AB LFSH Renovation, Construction 1 Job $ $

0005 LFSH Catwalk

0005AA LFSH Catwalk, Design 1 Job $ $

0005AB LFSH Catwalk, Construction 1 Job $ $

Total of Option Items $

Total of Base and Option Items $

EXTENSIONS: All extensions of the unit prices shown will be subject to verification by the Government.

In case of variation between the unit price and the extension, the unit price will be considered to be the offer.

-- END OF PROPOSAL SCHEDULE --

ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

Multipurpose Machinegun (MPMG) Range

FFP

NET AMT

0001AA 1 Job MPMG Range, Design

FFP

FOB: Destination

PSC CD: Y1EA

0001AB 1 Job MPMG Range, Construction

FFP

OPTION MPMG Moving Armor Target (MAT) Track

FFP

MPMG 350 meter Moving Armor Target (MAT) Track located 1500 meters out from the firing line.

0002AA 1 Job OPTION MAT Track, Design

FFP

0002AB 1 Job OPTION MAT Track, Construction

FFP

OPTION Rapid Runway Repair (RRR) Pad

0003AA 1 Job OPTION RRR Pad, Design

FFP

0003AB 1 Job OPTION RRR Pad, Construction

FFP

OPTION Renovate Live Fire Shoot House (LFSH)

0004AA 1 Job OPTION LFSH Renovation, Design

FFP

0004AB 1 Job OPTION LFSH Renovation, Construction

FFP

OPTION LFSH Catwalk

0005AA 1 Job OPTION LFSH Catwalk, Design

FFP

0005AB 1 Job OPTION LFSH Catwalk, Construction

FFP

DELIVERY INFORMATION

CLIN DELIVERY DATE QUANTITY SHIP TO ADDRESS DODAAC /

CAGE

0001 N/A N/A N/A N/A

0001AA 455 dys. ANP 1 U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS, EUROPE

CENAU-EC-CH-S

KONRAD-ADENAUER RING 39

WIESBADEN 65187

DSN 337-6558

WK4SF6

0001AB 455 dys. ANP 1 (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

0002 N/A N/A N/A N/A

0002AA 455 dys. ANP 1 U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS, CENAU-EC-CH-S

KONRAD-ADENAUER RING 39

WIESBADEN 65187

DSN 337-6558

0002AB 455 dys. ANP 1 (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

0003 N/A N/A N/A N/A

0003AA 455 dys. ANP 1 U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS, CENAU-EC-CH-S

KONRAD-ADENAUER RING 39

WIESBADEN 65187

DSN 337-6558

0003AB 455 dys. ANP 1 (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

0004 N/A N/A N/A N/A

0004AA 455 dys. ANP 1 U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS, CENAU-EC-CH-S

KONRAD-ADENAUER RING 39

WIESBADEN 65187

DSN 337-6558

0004AB 455 dys. ANP 1 (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

0005 N/A N/A N/A N/A

0005AA 455 dys. ANP 1 U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS, CENAU-EC-CH-S

KONRAD-ADENAUER RING 39

WIESBADEN 65187

DSN 337-6558

0005AB 455 dys. ANP 1 (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

Section 00 21 16 - Instructions to Proposers

INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS

1. Introduction. The US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Europe District (NAU) intends to select one contractor to design and construct the project for the construction of range improvements for the 7th ATC in Slunj, Croatia. To assure timely and equitable evaluation of proposals, Offerors must follow the instructions contained herein. Offerors are required to meet all solicitation requirements, including terms and conditions, representations and certifications, and technical requirements, in addition to those identified as evaluation factors. Copies of the solicitation are available by INTERNET ACCESS ONLY. All solicitation documents will made available for viewing under Contracting Opportunities within the Beta SAM website (https://beta.sam.gov). All amendments will be made available for viewing within Beta SAM. It is the Offeror’s responsibility to check the website for any amendments. NOTE: When the word “Offeror” is encountered in the RFP, it is intended to mean a company seeking to do business with the Government that submits a proposal in response to this Solicitation.

When the word “Government” is encountered, it is intended to mean USACE NAU.

“Request for Proposal,” “RFP” and “Solicitation” are used synonymously throughout.

2. SPECIAL NOTICE: SAM Registration: In order to do business with the US Government as a contractor, a company must be registered with the System for Award Management (SAM, www.sam.gov). In order to register on SAM, a company must obtain a NCAGE code and a DUNS number. You can apply for an NCAGE code and a DUNS number simultaneously, but both must be obtained in order to register on SAM.

Specific instructions how to obtain a NCAGE code, a DUNS Number, and a SAM Registration are as follows:

a. NCAGE Code. An NCAGE code is a five-character ID number used by the US Government to identify international companies. All non-US firms must obtain an NCAGE code. How does your company obtain an NCAGE Code? If you are a vendor located outside the United States, one can be obtained at no cost by visiting https://eportal.nspa.nato.int/AC135Public/CageTool/home. Further information about NCAGE codes is available at:

https://eportal.nspa.nato.int/AC135Public/Docs/US%20Instructions%20for%20NSPA%2 0NCAGE.pdf. Generally it takes approximately 24-48 hours to obtain an NCAGE code.

b. DUNS Number. A DUNS number is a unique nine-digit identification number for each physical location of a business. How does your company obtain a DUNS number? Go to the following web location to obtain a DUNS number at no cost:

https://fedgov.dnb.com/webform/. Generally it takes approximately 7-10 business days to obtain a DUNS number.

c. SAM Registration. The System for Award Management (SAM) is a registration database required for all US Federal Government Contracts and where you will find contract opportunities all over the world. You can register on SAM at:

https://beta.sam.gov/ http://www.sam.gov/ https://eportal.nspa.nato.int/AC135Public/CageTool/home https://eportal.nspa.nato.int/AC135Public/Docs/US%20Instructions%20for%20NSPA%20NCAGE.pdf https://eportal.nspa.nato.int/AC135Public/Docs/US%20Instructions%20for%20NSPA%20NCAGE.pdf https://fedgov.dnb.com/webform/ https://www.sam.gov/SAM/pages/public/loginFAQ.jsf. For help with SAM registration, see the SAM Quick Start guide at:

https://www.sam.gov/SAM/transcript/Quick_Guide_for_International_Entity_Registration .pdf. For additional help at no cost, contact the Federal Service Desk at www.fsd.gov or by telephone at +1-866-606-8220 (toll free) or +1-334-206-7828 (internationally).

Generally it takes approximately two weeks to for SAM to activate a registration, from the date it receives a completed registration. Please take notice that SAM has an entity registration requirement that firms submit an "original, signed notarized letter before the registration will be activated." Instructions for international entities (not located in the U.S. or its outlying areas) can be found at: https://www.fsd.gov/fsd-gov/answer.do?sysparm_kbid=dbf8053adb119344d71272131f961946&sysparm_searc h=KB0013221.

3. Pre-Proposal Site Visit. The Government will hold a pre-proposal site visit.

Offerors are strongly encouraged to attend the site visit. Details are as follows:

a. Location: GPS coordinates:

(i) MPMG Range Construction: 45°09'22.6"N 15°27'57.9"E

(ii) RRR Pad Construction: 45°07'48.1"N 15°26'39.4"E

(iii) LFSH Renovation: 45°01'35.5"N 15°34'02.0"E

b. Time/Date: The Government intends to host the pre-proposal site visit on

08 June 2021. Exact time and date will be provided to those that pre-register timely with their site visit attendee lists.

c. Registration Instructions: Offerors must pre-register their attendees no later than 03 June 2021. To Pre-Register, offerors shall complete the site visit attendee information sheet (solicitation attachment) submit via email to joshua.d.mueller@usace.army.mil and lorraine.q.laurente@usace.army.mil. Offerors MUST pre-register in order to attend the site visit. IMPORTANT: Any individuals planning to attend must register in advance with their full name, organization name, job title, and passport information or they will not be permitted access to the sites—please use the attendee information sheet attached to the RFP. Also, space may be limited and as a result the number of attendees per company may be limited.

d. On Site Point of Contact. For logistics concerns and questions accessing the site, those that register timely will be provided an on-site point of contact.

e. Project Questions. The US Government cannot answer project questions on site. All project questions shall be submitted via ProjNet (see instructions below).

https://www.sam.gov/SAM/pages/public/loginFAQ.jsf https://www.sam.gov/SAM/transcript/Quick_Guide_for_International_Entity_Registration.pdf https://www.sam.gov/SAM/transcript/Quick_Guide_for_International_Entity_Registration.pdf http://www.fsd.gov/ https://www.fsd.gov/fsd-gov/answer.do?sysparm_kbid=dbf8053adb119344d71272131f961946&sysparm_search=KB0013221 https://www.fsd.gov/fsd-gov/answer.do?sysparm_kbid=dbf8053adb119344d71272131f961946&sysparm_search=KB0013221 https://www.fsd.gov/fsd-gov/answer.do?sysparm_kbid=dbf8053adb119344d71272131f961946&sysparm_search=KB0013221 mailto:joshua.d.mueller@usace.army.mil mailto:lorraine.q.laurente@usace.army.mil

f. COVID19 Measures. Due to the recent rise of COVID-19 cases, the Croatian Institute of Public Health recommends to keep a social distance of at least 2 meters indoors and 1.5 meters outdoors, and to wear face masks in closed spaces and outdoor spaces where a distance of at least 1.5 meters cannot be maintained. Offerors will be required to wear gloves to visit the site and complete a sign-in sheet for contract tracing purposes. Offerors are also recommended to follow the link to the official site of the Croatian Institute for Public Health that updates the info regularly:

https://www.koronavirus.hr. See also the section below on international travel restrictions.

g. International Travel Restrictions. Interested parties are advised that the

Government of Croatia has implemented enhanced international travel restrictions due to COVID-19 pandemic. The following information is provided, which is especially important when contemplating doing work in Croatia. This information is likely to change frequently. Interested parties needing to travel internationally should consult with the Croatian Government and US Embassy for updates. The most recent announcements pertaining to international travel:

(i) Croatian Institute of Public Health recommendations and instructions for crossing the state border: https://www.koronavirus.hr/recommendations-and-instructions-for-crossing-the-state-border/736

(ii) Croatian Ministry of Interior information regarding the conditions of entry into the Republic of Croatia considering temporary bans, i.e.

restrictions in place to prevent the spread of COVID-19: https://mup.gov.hr/uzg-covid/english/286212

(iii) The US Embassy Zagreb's website:

https://hr.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information-2/

4. Inquiries. Offerors with technical inquiries shall submit their inquiries in writing via “Bidder Inquiry” in ProjNet at www.projnet.org\projnet. The bidder inquiry key is ER6TYE-BMMMDC. The government reserves the right to decline addressing certain questions. Further, no questions, unless in the government’s interest, will be answered any later than ten calendar days prior to the stated deadline for offers. All Offerors are encouraged to register on ProjNet for alerts so as to stay abreast of Q&A’s that are posted in reference to this solicitation. Only self-registered users on ProjNet can submit & review inquiries. To self-register, go to the webpage, click BID tab, select Bidder Inquiry, select agency USACE, enter the key for this solicitation listed above and your email address. After initial login, enter all the required information to create your user ID. Verify the information on the next screen and from there you may submit and view inquiries. Those submitting inquiries will receive a system generated email notification when their inquiry has been processed and answered. It is the Offeror’s responsibility to monitor for inquiries and responses.

5. General Proposal Submission Requirements.

https://www.koronavirus.hr/ https://www.koronavirus.hr/recommendations-and-instructions-for-crossing-the-state-border/736 https://www.koronavirus.hr/recommendations-and-instructions-for-crossing-the-state-border/736 https://mup.gov.hr/uzg-covid/english/286212 https://mup.gov.hr/uzg-covid/english/286212 https://hr.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information-2/ http://www.projnet.org/projnet

(i) Electronic Proposals. In an effort to reduce paperwork and costs, ALL

RESPONSES TO THIS ANNOUNCEMENT SHALL BE SUBMITTED

ELECTRONICALLY. Hand carried delivery or USPS/UPS/Fedex delivery of hard copies and/or CD-ROMs are not authorized. Facsimile submission is not authorized.

Email submission is not authorized. Electronic submissions shall be via DoD SAFE Drop-Off at https://safe.apps.mil/. Offerors will need to “Request a Drop-off” and obtain a “Request Code” from the Contract Specialist in order to submit proposals. Offerors shall request a DoD SAFE “dropoff” no less than one week before the proposal due date. Such requests shall be sent by email to the Contract Specialist, Lorraine Laurente, at Lorraine.Q.Laurente@usace.army.mil and the Contracting Officer, Ryan Shoemaker, at ryan.s.shoemaker@usace.army.mil, and shall specify the name and email address of the individual that will submit the proposal via DoD SAFE. Upon receipt, the Contract Specialist or Contracting Officer will create a drop off request that the Offeror can use to submit its proposal. It is the responsibility of the Offeror to ensure receipt.

In the event of technical difficulties with the DoD SAFE site, submission of proposals may be via email to both the Contract Specialist, Lorraine Laurente, at Lorraine.q.laurente@usace.army.mil and the Contracting Officer, Ryan Shoemaker, at ryan.s.shoemaker@usace.army.mil. It is the responsibility of the Offeror to ensure receipt.

a. File Size Limitations. The file size limitation for the DoD SAFE site is 8GB.

In the event of technical difficulties with the DoD SAFE site, Offerors are advised that the file size limitation is for email files is 10MB due to email server restrictions. If needed, Offerors are advised to break the files down into smaller sections and deliver in separate emails. In such cases, please divide the sections as logically as possible and be sure to clearly name the files as specified below.

b. File Names. To ensure your submission is received and processed appropriately, it is important that interested parties CAREFULLY ensure their electronic files adhere to the following naming convention: Each filename shall begin with the firm’s name, followed by the solicitation number, followed by the word “PROPOSAL”, followed by your firm’s name, and finally a brief file description as shown below.

EXAMPLES:

(1) “Firmname W912GB21R0018 PROPOSAL Volume I.pdf”

(2) “Firmname W912GB21R0018 PROPOSAL Volume II.pdf”

c. File Organization, Formatting, and other instructions. Although hard copies are not accepted, each file shall be clearly indexed, and logically assembled.

Font size shall be 10 or larger. Pages shall be letter sized--larger page sizes (such as 11x17 foldouts, etc.) will be counted as two pages. Offerors shall prepare proposals in the English language. Proposals shall be in a narrative format, organized and titled so that each section of the proposal follows the order and format of the factors.

Information presented should be organized so as to pertain to only the evaluation factor https://safe.apps.mil/ mailto:Lorraine.Q.Laurente@usace.army.mil mailto:ryan.s.shoemaker@usace.army.mil mailto:ryan.s.shoemaker@usace.army.mil.

in the section that the information is presented. Information pertaining to more than one evaluation factor should be repeated in the each section for each factor. Electronic files shall be Microsoft Windows compatible. Files shall be submitted in their native format (i.e. doc, xls, ppt, etc.), or if in pdf format, shall be in searchable text. If the electronic files are of a size at which they must be compressed (zipped), they shall be compressed into one zipped folder.

d. Submission & Deadline. Interested parties shall submit responses no later than the date specified on solicitation document utilizing DoD SAFE Drop-Off via https://safe.apps.mil/. Offerors will need to “Request a Drop-off” and obtain a “Request Code” from the Contract Specialist in order to submit proposals. A drop-off request is valid for 14 days. The time and date of proposal receipt will be the delivery time and date recorded on the Government’s server. Do not assume that electronic submission will occur instantaneously. Large files (e.g. 10MB or more) will take some time to upload. Offerors should time their upload effort with prudence by not waiting until the last few minutes—this will allow for unexpected delays in the transmittal process and troubleshooting. Offerors are encouraged to keep a copy of the file upload confirmation but shall also request confirmation.

e. Any information, presented in a proposal that the Offeror wants safeguarded from disclosure to other parties must be identified. The Government will endeavor to honor the restrictions against release requested by Offerors, to the extent permitted under United States law and regulations.

(ii) The following volumes of material shall be submitted:

Volume I, Technical Proposal

Tab A – Factor 1 Technical Approach

Tab B – Factor 2 Schedule

Tab C – Factor 3 Past Performance

Volume II, Price and Administrative Requirements

Tab D – Executive Summary

Tab E – Completed Solicitation Form (and amendments)

Tab F – SAM Registration, Representations & Certifications

Tab G – Bank Letter of Assurance (BLA), Bank Letter of Guaranty (BLG), Bonds, Insurance and other Sureties, and Financial Information:

Tab H – Factor 4 Price https://safe.apps.mil/

a. Volume I – Technical Proposal. The volume shall be organized into the following tabs:

i.Tab A – Factor 1, Technical Approach. The offeror shall submit their proposed technical approach to accomplish the design and construction tasks covered in the SOW included in this solicitation. Offerors shall limit their technical approach to twenty pages (A4 or letter size) using at a minimum a 10 point font and should describe each of the following:

(1) A design plan, including designer selection criteria, design quality control, and how the Offeror will usher the design through the review/approval process.

(2) Manpower required to design and construct the project, including the make-up of teams by trade.

(3) Any specialized tools and equipment required to construct the project.

(4) How the Offeror will ensure cost effective purchase of building materials

(5) A plan that includes discussion of how the Offeror plans to track and financially plan for Value Added Tax (VAT) reimbursements or exemptions applicable to work in the Host Nation.

(6) The Offeror’s safety processes.

(7) The Offeror’s quality control processes.

(8) Knowledge of requirements and constraints applicable to work in the

Host Nation and regionally near the project location, to include a discussion of registration requirements in Croatia for the designer of record and any registration requirements for the prime contractor.

(9) Subcontracting Plan that specifies which technical aspects the Offeror plans to self–perform as the prime contractor and which tasks the subcontractor(s) will perform, and explains how the Offeror will use proposed personnel and sub-contractor resources to assure the delivery of quality workmanship in accordance with the SOW.

ii.Tab B – Factor 2, Schedule. The offeror shall include a schedule and an accompanying narrative that includes the minimum components listed below, and utilizes the assumptions specified herein.

1. Schedule Narrative. The schedule narrative shall not exceed eight pages (A4 or letter size), using at a minimum a 10 point font and should include a discussion of the following:

(1) Define what primary assumptions are used in the Offeror’s schedule.

(2) Discuss skilled and unskilled labor requirements the Offeror anticipates for critical schedule elements.

(3) Identify how the Offeror will manage submittals in advance (e.g. 30, 60, and 90 days prior to submittal due date), and discuss what potential issues it anticipates and how it will proactively resolve them.

(4) Discuss how the Offeror will manage subcontractors from a schedule perspective.

(5) Coordination with the Ministry of Defence of the Republic of Croatia (MOD) to obtain construction or other related permits, authorizations, or approvals.

2. Schedule. The schedule submission may be submitted MS Excel, MS Word, or Adobe pdf file format and should be specifically-tailored to the project contemplated by this solicitation. If prepared in Primavera "xer", the Offeror may submit a Primavera file also, The schedule should include the activities listed below:

(1) Contract Award

(2) Bank Letter of Guarantee (BLG), Insurance Submission and other pre-construction approvals

(3) Notice to Proceed (NTP)

(4) Submission of each design submittal required in the SOW.

(5) Design submittal review periods as specified in the SOW

(6) Preconstruction submittals

(7) Site Mobilization

(8) Construction activities across various construction trades

(9) Initial and Final Inspections

(10) Closeout documents

(11) Construction completion

(12) Warranty

Schedule Assumptions: For the purposes of evaluation under this factor, the Offeror should assume a 455 calendar day construction duration after receipt of the Notice to Proceed (NTP). Offerors should use the dates of 30 August 2021 for award and 15 September 2021 for issuance of the NTP. Offerors shall prepare the schedule assuming that all base line items and options will be awarded on that date.

iii.Tab C – Factor 3, Past Performance.

Offerors shall submit a maximum of four (4) projects completed or substantially completed within the last six (6) years from the RFP issue date which are similiar to this project in size and scope. Projects completed more than six (6) years before the solicitation issue date may be considered for evaluation purposes but may lessen the overall relevancy rating for that project.

“Substantially completed” is defined as having completed more than 75% of the project work at the time of proposal submission. If an offeror submits a project that it represents is “substantially completed,” the offeror must reasonably explain why the project is considered at least 75% complete. If an offeror submits an ongoing project without providing an accompanying reasonable explanation that explains how the project is at least 75% complete, the Government reserves the right to reject the project.

Projects considered similar in scope, size, and complexity to this project may be considered more relevant include:

i. Construction projects involving civil, architectural and/or structural work.

ii. Construction projects performed within the EU. Projects performed within Croatia will be considered more relevant than those located in other EU countries.

iii. Construction projects for the U.S. military, U.S. Department of Defense or the military or Ministry of Defense of a NATO member nation, or projects for or funded by NATO.

The Offeror should complete a Past Performance Information Sheet provided as an attachment to this RFP or a similar document for each project. Past Performance Information Sheets or a similar document shall not exceed four (4) pages per project.

If more than four (4) projects are submitted by an Offeror, the Government will only review the first four (4) projects. The projects will be reviewed in the order in which they are received in Offeror’s submitted proposal.

For each project submitted under Factor 3, Offerors shall include completed Contractor’s Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS) record or completed Past Performance Evaluation Questionnaire Form. If available, a completed record from the CPARS will be accepted for evaluation under this factor. An interim completed CPARs rating will be considered if a final record is not available. If a completed CPARS record is not available at all, Offerors shall complete and provide a Past Performance Questionnaire (PPQ) Form, provided as an RFP Attachment.

PPQ Instructions: The Offeror shall complete Blocks 1-4 of the provided Past Performance Questionnaire and have the Contracting Activity and the Technical Representative responsible for the past/current contract complete the remainder of the PPQ. Offeror shall ensure correct phone numbers and email addresses are provided for the client point of contact. Completed Past Performance Questionnaires should be submitted with the proposal. If the Offeror is unable to obtain a completed PPQ from a client for a project(s) before proposal closing date, the Offeror should complete and submit with the proposal the first page of the PPQ, which will provide contract and client information for the respective project(s). Offerors should follow-up with clients/references to ensure timely submittal of questionnaires. If the client requests, questionnaires may be submitted directly to the Government’s point of contact via email no later than the closing date of this RFP at lorraine.q.laurente@usace.army.mil.

Also include copies of performance recognition documents received for the Factor 1 projects such as awards and/or award fee determinations. Offerors shall provide a copy of any Cure Notices or Show Cause Letters received by the Offeror for each submitted project and a description of any corrective action implemented by the Offeror. The

Offerors shall indicate if any of the contracts listed were terminated and the type and reasons for the termination.

If the Offeror wants the Government to consider a Teaming Arrangement for its past performance; it shall identify all such entities in its proposal and provide at least one qualifying sample project for each such entity. Please note: the provided projects should reflect the same or significantly similar scope of work that will be performed by that entity under this Contract.

TEAM ARRANGEMENTS. As described in FAR Subpart 9.6, it is the Government’s policy to recognize the integrity and validity of contractor team arrangements. For a teaming arrangement to be recognized for purposes of source selection evaluation and the application of non-price factors, there must be full disclosure of the teaming arrangement and company relationships in the team's proposal. The proposal must include a narrative that explains the major or critical aspects of the work to be performed by each team member (to include identification of team members, a full delineation of roles and responsibilities of team members, and the duration of the agreement, etc.). The proposal must also include an agreement that has been or will be executed prior to award between/among all team members. The proposal and agreement must be consistent; substantive inconsistencies between the proposal and agreement may be construed against the Offeror. The timely submission of the executed teaming agreement prior to award shall be a precondition to a finding of responsibility.

1. JVs (JV). If the Offeror is a JV, the Offeror must provide evidence of a legally binding JV agreement, which creates legal responsibility on the part of all contractors in the JV. Further details surrounding requirements related to the JV agreement are provided in the INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS section.

2. Affiliates. In the case of an Offeror’s affiliates, experience and/or past performance of an Offeror’s “affiliate,” as that term is defined in FAR 2.101 will be evaluated (as described within this section) if the Offeror demonstrates a firm commitment that the affiliate will participate meaningfully (e.g., roles, responsibilities, etc.) in the performance of the contract resulting from this solicitation. This commitment, nature of each entity’s relationship and meaningful participation shall be described in a document signed by authorized representatives of both the Offeror and its affiliate. If a teaming agreement or commitment is not provided, the experience and/or past performance of any team members outside of the Prime Offeror will not be considered.

3. Other Teaming Arrangements. In the case of prime-sub teams (e.g. if an Offeror proposes to utilize a “key subcontractor”), the agreement must reflect that the prime contractor is vested with control and responsibility for the daily management of the work, and that it remains responsible for contract performance, including those items allocated to a subcontractor on the team. Offerors are reminded that the prime contractor remains fully responsible for contract performance, regardless of any team arrangement between the prime contractor and its subcontractors. However, consistent http://farsite.hill.af.mil/reghtml/regs/far2afmcfars/fardfars/far/09.htm#P707_126651 with FAR 9.104-4, the Government may consider the responsibility of subcontractor team members when it may adversely affect the prospective prime contractor’s responsibility or when it is in the Government’s interest to do so. Finally, any resulting subcontract(s) may not deviate from the substantive provisions of the teaming agreement. The failure of the Offeror to perform with one or more subcontractors on a recognized team may be grounds for termination for default. There can be no substitution of subcontractor team members except that, in the case of a prime-sub team arrangement, the Government may (in its sole discretion and without any obligation whatsoever), at the request of the prime, permit the substitution of a subcontractor with equivalent or greater capability for a subcontractor on the identified team. Note: Only a Contracting Officer can approve such a change after contract award.

NOTE: For purposes of evaluating past performance, the Prime Contractor is defined as the contractor identified in Block 14 of the Standard Form 1442. If more than one contractor is listed in Block 14, then a signed JV must be submitted with the proposal and the JV shall be registered as such in the System for Award Management (SAM).

However, each party of the JV must submit their own DUNS number with the JV proposal. Projects performed by other contractors than the offeror, such as teaming partners or subcontractors, may be evaluated for past performance; however, appropriate documentation (agreements) must be provided as discussed within Submission Requirements, Volume I, Technical Proposal above. If the Offeror represents the combining of two or more companies as a JV for the purpose of this solicitation, each company in the JV may submit project examples, but the total submitted by the JV will not exceed three (3). The same shall apply for teaming agreements/subcontractors.

b. Volume II, Price Proposal and Administrative Matters.

Offerors shall provide a cover letter with the name, addresses, telephone number(s), facsimile number(s), and e-mail address (es) of the point(s) of contact with the authority to legally bind the Offeror. The cover letter shall also include name, address, DUNS, CAGE, and Tax Identification Number (TIN) of the Offeror submitting the proposal.

The volume shall be organized into the following tabs:

(1) Tab D – Executive Summary.

i. Offerors shall submit a one (1) page cover letter in accordance with FAR 52.215-1(c)(2), including:

(1) The Solicitation number.

(2) A statement specifying the extent of agreement with all terms, conditions, and provisions included in the Solicitation and agreement to furnish any or all items upon which prices are offered.

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(3) A statement indicating which type of Bid Guarantee will be submitted with the RFP Part II or if the Offeror intends to submit a Bank Letter of Assurance (refer to Section D below).

(4) Name, title, and signature of person authorized to sign the proposal.

Proposals signed by an agent shall be accompanied by evidence of that agent’s authority.

(2) Tab E – Completed Solicitation Form (and amendments). Offerors shall submit a completed Standard Form (SF) 1442 using a printed copy of the SF 1442 included in this Solicitation. If applicable, Offerors shall also submit a completed SF 30 for each Solicitation amendment, acknowledging all the amendments.

(3) Tab F – SAM Registration, Representations & Certifications. Offerors shall submit the following:

a. A completed clause FAR 52.204-8(d).

b. A copy of their current “Entity Registration” in the System for Award

Management (SAM) as recorded at www.sam.gov, showing the following sections: “core data, “assertions”, and “POCs”.

c. A copy of their current “FAR & DFARS Report” that demonstrates all their completed representations and certifications as recorded at www.sam.gov.

(4) Tab G – Bank Letter of Assurance (BLA), Bank Letter of Guaranty (BLG), Bonds, Insurance and other Sureties, and Financial Information:

40 U.S.C. chapter 31, subchapter III, Bonds (formerly known as the Miller Act) and FAR

28.102 require a 100% performance and payment bonds issued by an acceptable corporate surety for any construction contract exceeding $150,000. This requirement may be waived, however, by the contracting officer for work performed in foreign countries if it is found that it is impracticable for the contractor to furnish such bond.

This contract will be performed in a country outside the United States, and the contracting officer has found that it is impracticable for many otherwise eligible firms to access bonding from approved sureties. As such, and in accordance with FAR Part 28 and applicable contract clauses, the following bonding options and financial protections from other sureties are considered acceptable by the contracting officer:

1. A 100% performance and payment bond, as specified by 52.228-15, Performance and Payment Bonds – Construction.

The contracting officer will only accept performance and payment bonds from corporate sureties that appear on the list contained in the Department of Treasury Circular 570, “Companies Holding Certificates of Authority as Acceptable Sureties on Federal Bonds and Acceptable Reinsuring Companies,” or bonds supported by coinsurance or reinsurance agreements from such listed sureties and conforming to the Department of http://www.sam.gov/ http://www.sam.gov/ http://farsite.hill.af.mil/reghtml/regs/far2afmcfars/fardfars/far/52_227.htm#P741_133498 the Treasury regulations in 31 CFR 223.10 and 223.11, as elaborated in FAR Part 28.

The contracting officer requires any reinsurance agreements to be executed and submitted with the bonds before making a final determination on the bonds.

If an offeror intends to provide performance and payment bonds upon contract award, it must provide with its proposal a Bid Bond or other Bid Guarantee conforming to the requirements in FAR provision 52.228-1.

2. A Letter of Guarantee, as specified in clause 52.000-4062, “BANK LETTER OF GUARANTY,” equal to 10% of the contract award.

This letter may be issued by a Bank, Insurance Company, or other valid financial institution deemed acceptable to the contracting officer. This letter must conform to the requirements in clause 52.000-4062 and substantively follow the model provided in the RFP. The Letter of Guaranty must be accompanied by a notarized Certificate of Authority.

If an offeror intends to provide a Letter of Guarantee upon contract award, it must provide with its RFP Part II a Bank Letter of Assurance (BLA) equal to 10% of the proposed price and substantively following the model provided in the RFP.

It should be noted that the Government will draw on Letter of Guaranty when the contractor fails to comply with the terms and conditions of the contract, or does not fulfill his undertaking in whole or in part. As this contract requires the prime contractor to ensure the timely payment of satisfactorily performing subcontractors (see, e.g., FAR 52.232-2(c)), the failure to pay subcontractors can be considered a breach of contract and may result in the Government drawing on this Letter of Guaranty.

3. An Irrevocable Letter of Credit that complies with the requirements of clause 52.228-14 – “Irrevocable Letter of Credit” and is equal to 10% of the proposed price.

An ILC must secure both performance and payment under the contract and substantively conform to the model provided in clause 52.228-14. It must be issued or confirmed by a federally insured financial institutions rated investment grade. As per 52.228-14(d), the offeror must provide the contracting officer a credit rating from a recognized commercial rating service that indicates the financial institution has the required rating(s) as of the date of issuance of the ILC.

4. Certified or cashier’s checks, bank drafts, money orders, or currency equal to 10% of the proposed price.

The checks, drafts, or money orders shall be in the same currency as the currency specified for the award of the contract. The checks, drafts, or money orders shall be drawn to the order of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Europe District Finance and Accounting Officer.

5. United States bonds or notes equal to 10% of the proposed price.

The bond or note must be accompanied by a duly executed power of attorney and agreement authorizing the collection or sale of such United States bonds or notes in the event of default of the principal on the bond. The contracting officer may --

(a) Turn securities over to the finance or other authorized agency official; or

(b) Deposit them with the Treasurer of the United States, a Federal Reserve Bank (or branch with requisite facilities), or other depository designated for that purpose by the Secretary of the Treasury, under procedures prescribed by the agency concerned and Treasury Department Circular No. 154.

If an offeror will use any of the Bid Guarantee options described in paras. 3-5, above, or a BLA described in para. 2, above, their proposal must indicate that intent at Volume II Section A. Only the above options will be considered acceptable unless an alternative is approved by the contracting officer in advance of the closing date for the receipt of proposals in a formal amendment to the solicitation.

FAILURE TO PROVIDE A BID GUARANTEE OR LETTER OF ASSURANCE AS

PRESCRIBED ABOVE WILL DETERMINE YOUR PROPOSAL TO BE INCOMPLETE

AND IT WILL NOT BE EVALUATED. FAILURE TO PROVIDE A PAYMENT AND

PERFORMANCE BOND OR A BLG AS PRESCRIBED ABOVE MAY BE GROUNDS

FOR TERMINATION FOR DEFAULT. HOWEVER, THE OFFEROR MAY SUBMIT

COMPLETE AND PROPERLY EXECUTED ELECTRONIC COPIES OF ANY OF THE

ABOVE REQUIRED DOCUMENTS WHEN THEY ARE DUE IF ORIGINALS CANNOT

BE OBTAINED DUE TO COVID-19 VIRUS RESTRICTIONS, PROVIDING THAT THE

ORIGINAL DOCUMENTS ARE FURNISHED TO THE GOVERNMENT AS SOON AS

THEY ARE AVAILABLE.

6. Financial Information.

Offerors shall submit financial information to demonstrate they have adequate financial resources to perform the contract, or the ability to obtain them. For example, past three years financial statements, annual reports, or Dun & Bradstreet Ratings.

(5) Tab H – Factor 4; Price

Offerors shall submit the completed Contract Line Item Number (CLIN) Schedule in Section 00 10 00 of the RFP containing prices for each CLIN, to include options CLINs, if any.

Responsibility: In accordance with FAR Subpart 9.1, the Contracting Officer will perform an affirmative responsibility determination to ensure that the Offeror has (a) adequate financial resources to perform; (b) the ability to comply with the required performance schedule; (c) a satisfactory performance record; (d) a satisfactory record of integrity and business ethics; (e) the necessary equipment and facilities to perform or the ability to obtain them; and (f) all other required qualifications and is eligible to receive award.

This contract is firm-fixed price and is payable entirely in U.S. Dollars. No additional sums will be payable due to any escalation in the cost of materials, equipment or labor.

The Contractor’s failure to properly estimate or accurately predict the cost and/or difficulty in achieving the results required by this contract is not reimbursable. The contract price will not be adjusted on account of fluctuations in the currency exchange rates.

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

52.204-7 System for Award Management OCT 2018

52.204-16 Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting AUG 2020

52.215-1 Instructions to Offerors--Competitive Acquisition JAN 2017

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY FULL TEXT

52.216-1 TYPE OF CONTRACT (APR 1984)

The Government contemplates award of a firm fixed-price construction contract resulting from this solicitation.

(End of provision)

52.228-1 BID GUARANTEE (SEP 1996)

(a) Failure to furnish a bid guarantee in the proper form and amount, by the time set for opening of bids, may be cause for rejection of the bid.

(b) The bidder shall furnish a bid guarantee in the form of a firm commitment, e.g., bid bond supported by good and sufficient surety or sureties acceptable to the Government, postal money order, certified check, cashier's check, irrevocable letter of credit, or, under Treasury Department regulations, certain bonds or notes of the United States.

The Contracting Officer will return bid…