B.08.02 SF1442- Modernization Electrical Install, Norfork Powerhouse.pdf

Modernization Electrical Install, Norfork Pow erhouse, Norfork Lake, White River Basin, Baxter County, Arkansas

Project Number: 401258

Magnitude of Construction: Betw een $10,000,000.00 and $15,000,000.00

Set-Aside: Full and Open Competition

NAICS: 237990

SBA Size Standard: $39,500,000.00

Bidder Inquiry: A Request for Information (RFI) Review has been set up at w w w .projnet.org for this solicitation. The Projnet Inquiry Key is TRT64R-25Y83J. The review is open f rom January 13, 2021, until January 29, 2021.

SARAH N HAGOOD 501-340-1277

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

13-Jan-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 _______10 calendar days and complete it w ithin ________820 calendar days after receiving aw ard, X notice to proceed. This performance period is X mandatory, negotiable. (See _________________________00 72 00

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 __________0 copies to perform the w ork required are due at the place specif ied in Item 8 by ___________ local time ______________19 Feb 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 of fers 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 _______90 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

USACE, LITTLE ROCK (W9127S)

700 W. CAPITOL AVE, RM 7315

LITTLE ROCK AR 72201-3225

W9127S

PAGE OF PAGES

CODE

(Title, identifying no., date):

12B. CALENDAR DAYS

02:00 PM (hour)

Sealed envelopes containing offers

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

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

(501) 324-5196FAX:TEL: (501) 340-5720 TEL: FAX:

W9127S21R0002 1 OF 60

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

W9127S21R0002

Section 00 10 00 - Solicitation

PRICING SCHEDULE

Line Item No. Description Quantity

Unit of Measure Unit Price Line Item Amount

PARTIAL BASE ITEMS

0001 Remove Transformer 1 and Foundations 1 Job XXX $______________ 0002 Remove Transformer 2 and Foundations 1 Job XXX $______________

Remove Existing and Furnish and Install Switchyard Low Voltage Equipment 1 Job XXX $______________

0004 Remove Existing Unit 1 15 kV Switchgear and Exciter 1 Job XXX $______________ 0005 Remove Existing Unit 2 15 kV Switchgear and Exciter 1 Job XXX $______________ 0006 Remove Existing Unit 1 Metal Enclosed Bus and Cables 1 Job XXX $______________ 0007 Remove Existing Unit 2 Metal Enclosed Bus and Cables 1 Job XXX $______________ 0008 Furnish and Install Foundation for New Unit 1 Transformer 1 Job XXX $______________ 0009 Install New Unit 1 Government-furnished Transformer 1 Job XXX $______________ 0010 Furnish and Install Foundation for New Unit 2 Transformer 1 Job XXX $______________ 0011 Install New Unit 2 Government-furnished Transformer 1 Job XXX $______________

Modify Oil Containment and Oil Water Separator System for Transformers 1 and 2 1 Job XXX $______________

Furnish New Unit 1 15 kV Switchgear and Medium Voltage High Resistance Ground 1 Job XXX $______________

Furnish New Unit 2 15 kV Switchgear and Medium Voltage High Resistance Ground 1 Job XXX $______________

Install New Unit 1 15 kV Switchgear, Medium Voltage High Resistance Ground, and Government-furnished Exciter 1 Job XXX $______________

Install New Unit 2 15 kV Switchgear, Medium Voltage High Resistance Ground, and Government-furnished Exciter 1 Job XXX $______________

Furnish and Install New Unit 1 15 kV Metal Enclosed Bus and Cables 1 Job XXX $______________

Furnish and Install New Unit 2 15 kV Metal Enclosed Bus and Cables 1 Job XXX $______________

Remove Existing and Furnish and Install New 125VDC Battery Chargers 1 Job XXX $______________

Remove Existing and Provide and Install New Station Service Boards (SSBD) 1 Job XXX $______________

0021 Asbestos Abatement 1 Job XXX $______________ 0022 Closeout Documents and Training 1 Job XXX $______________

TOTAL PARTIAL BASE ITEMS $______________

MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS

0023 Machinist Hire 80 EST Man Hrs $___________ $______________ 0024 Electrical Hire 240 EST Man Hrs $___________ $______________ 0025 Skilled Craftsman Hire 240 EST Man Hrs $___________ $______________ 0026 Welding Services 40 EST Man Hrs $___________ $______________

Transportation Services, Equipment Rental, and Parts and Materials

Not to Exceed Each $1.00 $75,000.00

TOTAL MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS $______________

TOTAL PROPOSAL AMOUNT

DELIVERY INFORMATION

CLIN DELIVERY DATE QUANTITY SHIP TO ADDRESS DODAAC /

CAGE

0001 820 dys. ADC 1 NORFORK POWERHOUSE

1487 HIGHWAY 177

SALESVILLE AR 72653

FOB: Destination

96721H

0002 820 dys. ADC 1 (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

0003 820 dys. ADC 1 (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

0004 820 dys. ADC 1 (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

0005 820 dys. ADC 1 (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

0006 820 dys. ADC 1 (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

0007 820 dys. ADC 1 (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

0008 820 dys. ADC 1 (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

0009 820 dys. ADC 1 (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

0010 820 dys. ADC 1 (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

0011 820 dys. ADC 1 (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

0012 820 dys. ADC 1 (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

0013 820 dys. ADC 1 (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

0014 820 dys. ADC 1 (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

0015 820 dys. ADC 1 (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

0016 820 dys. ADC 1 (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

0017 820 dys. ADC 1 (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

0018 820 dys. ADC 1 (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

0019 820 dys. ADC 1 (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

0020 820 dys. ADC 1 (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

0021 820 dys. ADC 1 (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

0022 820 dys. ADC 1 (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

0023 820 dys. ADC 80 (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

0024 820 dys. ADC 240 (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

0025 820 dys. ADC 240 (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

0026 820 dys. ADC 40 (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

0027 820 dys. ADC 75,000 (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

Section 00 21 00 - Instructions

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

52.209-7 Information Regarding Responsibility Matters OCT 2018 52.215-1 Instructions to Offerors--Competitive Acquisition JAN 2017 52.215-20 Requirements for Certified Cost or Pricing Data or

Information Other Than Certified Cost or Pricing Data

OCT 2010

52.225-10 Notice of Buy American Requirement--Construction Materials

MAY 2014

52.232-13 Notice Of Progress Payments APR 1984 52.236-28 Preparation of Proposals--Construction OCT 1997

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY FULL TEXT

52.216-1 TYPE OF CONTRACT (APR 1984)

The Government contemplates award of a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) contract resulting from this solicitation.

(End of provision)

52.233-2 SERVICE OF PROTEST (SEP 2006)

(a) Protests, as defined in section 33.101 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation, that are filed directly with an agency, and copies of any protests that are filed with the Government Accountability Office (GAO), shall be served on the Contracting Officer (addressed as follows) by obtaining written and dated acknowledgment of receipt from

Donald P. Tam Contracting Officer Post Office Box 867 700 West Capitol, Room 7315 Little Rock, Arkansas 72203

(b) The copy of any protest shall be received in the office designated above within one day of filing a protest with the

GAO.

52.252-1 SOLICITATION PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

This solicitation incorporates one or more solicitation provisions by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. The offeror is cautioned that the listed provisions may include blocks that must be completed by the offeror and submitted with its quotation or offer. In lieu of submitting the full text of those provisions, the offeror may identify the provision by paragraph identifier and provide the appropriate information with its quotation or offer. Also, the full text of a solicitation provision may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es):

https://www.acquisition.gov/

52.252-5 AUTHORIZED DEVIATIONS IN PROVISIONS (APR 1984)

(a) The use in this solicitation of any Federal Acquisition Regulation (48 CFR Chapter 1) provision with an authorized deviation is indicated by the addition of"(DEVIATION)" after the date of the provision.

(b) The use in this solicitation of any Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (48 CFR Chapter 2) provision with an authorized deviation is indicated by the addition of "(DEVIATION)" after the name of the regulation.

Section 00 22 16 - Supplementary Instructions to Proposers

SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

SECTION 00 22 16 - PROPOSAL SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS, EVALUATION

CRITERIA, AND BASIS OF AWARD

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

The proposal shall describe the capability of the Offeror to perform the requirements of the Specifications. The proposal should be specific and complete in every detail; and should be prepared simply and economically, providing a straightforward and concise description of capabilities to satisfactorily perform the requirements. The proposal should be practical, legible, clear, and coherent.

In order to effectively and equitably evaluate all proposals, the Contracting Officer must receive information containing sufficient detail to allow review and evaluation by the Government. Proposal clarity, organization, and cross-referencing are mandatory. Failure to submit and organize proposals as requested may adversely affects an Offeror's evaluation.

Proposals shall not exceed the page limits described. Provide all information in bookmarked sections. Appendices and/or attachments are not permitted and will not be evaluated.

SUBMISSION FORMAT

METHOD OF SUBMISSION. Offerors shall submit one (1) electronic copy of their proposal via DoD SAFE (https://safe.apps.mil/) before the time and date specified in the solicitation (Standard Form 1442).

1. Send an email to the Contracting Officer AND Contract Specialist to receive the link to drop off your proposal. This shall be completed no later than five (5) business days prior to the proposal due date.

i. Contracting Officer: donald.p.tam@usace.army.mil

ii. Contract Specialist: sarah.n.hagood@usace.army.mil

2. You will receive an email with the link to submit your drop-off. The link will be provided no later than two

(2) business days prior to the proposal due date.

3. Once in DoD SAFE, please add your files in accordance with the File Format section below. Please add ‘W9127S21R0002- Firm Name’ in the Short Note to the Recipients box.

4. Add the Contracting Officer AND Contract Specialist as recipients.

5. Ensure everything is correct, and then click “Drop-off Files” to send.

Should DoD SAFE be unavailable, proposals may be submitted via Compact Disk (CD) and delivered to

US Army Corps of Engineers ATTN: Sarah Hagood Solicitation W9127S21R0002 700 West Capitol Avenue Little Rock, AR 72203

FILE FORMAT. Files shall be in Portable Document Format, filename extension: “.pdf” and suitable for viewing in Adobe Reader. There shall only be two files in each Offerors’ submission: ‘W9127S21R0002- Firm Name- Volume I, Technical Submission,’ W9127S21R0002- Firm Name- Volume II, Small Business/Subcontracting Submission’ and ‘W9127S21R0002- Firm Name- Volume III, Price Submission.’

FONT SIZE. Shall not be less than 10 point. Each page shall be identified with the appropriate page number centered at the bottom of the page.

SHEET SIZE. Shall be 8-1/2 inches x 11 inches; however, if drawings, charts, or other graphics are submitted, sheets no larger than 11 inches x 17 inches shall be used. Sheets which are 11 x 17 inch will be counted as two 8-1/2 inch x 11-inch sheets. All sheets shall be dated and numbered.

COVER SHEET & TABLE OF CONTENTS. Proposals shall consist of two (2) volumes. A cover sheet identifying the Offeror (name, address, point of contact) and solicitation number shall be provided. The second sheet shall be a table of contents. The proposal shall contain a detailed table of contents. Offers violating these rules unnecessarily delay the evaluation process and may be rejected by the Government after the initial evaluation without receiving any further consideration. Neither the cover sheet nor the table of contents count toward the page limitations.

BOOKMARKS. Proposals shall be bookmarked and labeled as specified in a manner to afford easy identification from the Table of Contents. Additional bookmarks may be provided but shall be nested under the appropriate tab bookmark.

HYPERLINKS. Hyperlinks are not permitted. This includes hyperlinks within the document, such as Figure or Table references to the page containing content, and hyperlinks to websites.

ATTACHMENTS. Attachments/appendices are not permitted.

PAGE LIMITS. The proposal shall not exceed the specified page limits. The Government will not review any information in excess of the page limits or information submitted in an appendix or attachment to the proposal. The Offeror shall not submit verbatim sections of this solicitation as part of their proposal. Offers not meeting these requirements may be subject to rejection.

SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Offerors shall submit their proposals in accordance with the following:

VOLUME I:

BOOKMARK A— Standard Form 1442 and Proposal Data Sheet (Attachment A). Proposal must include Offeror’s telephone number, FAX number, email address, and DUNS number. DUNS number will be used to access CPARS Data.

BOOKMARK B– Factor 1 – Technical Approach

Subfactor 1.1 – Transformers Subfactor 1.2 – Exciters

Subfactor 1.3 – 15KV Switchgear & Bus and Cable Subfactor 1.4 – Low Voltage Equipment and Battery Chargers BOOKMARK C– Factor 2 – Schedule BOOKMARK D– Factor 3 – Past Performance

VOLUME II:

BOOKMARK A—Small Business Participation Plan BOOKMARK B—Subcontracting Plan

VOLUME III:

BOOKMARK A— Price Schedule BOOKMARK B— Offer Guarantee

FACTOR 1 – TECHNICAL APPROACH (VOL 1, BOOKMARK B)

SUB-FACTOR 1.1 – TRANSFORMERS

SUBMISSION REQUIREMENT: Sub-Factor Page Limit – Four (4) Pages.

Offerors shall submit a work plan that demonstrates the Offeror’s approach to removing the existing GSU Transformers and installing the new Government-Owned Transformers. The plan shall include, at a minimum:

1. Primary contractor (prime or subcontractor) performing the work; name all the proposed subcontractors to be used for the transformers and related work and describe how they will be utilized. NOTE: The Offeror shall be required to obtain the Contracting Officer’s approval for any substitution of listed firms after contract award.

2. Discussion regarding removal of existing GSU transformers and foundations

3. Discussion regarding design and construction of new foundations

4. Discussion regarding movement and placement of new transformers

5. Detail coordination between the Offeror and transformer manufacturer

6. Provide plans (outline) for performance testing and commissioning

The plan must also:

1. Include a detailed discussion of the steps necessary to complete the major tasks of work, to include identification of the work the Offeror will complete on-site, and the work the Offeror will complete off-site.

2. Include a discussion of the technical risks and site constraints associated with the required work in the technical work plan.

3. Discuss how work to complete one of the major tasks may impact or be impacted by work to complete another major task.

4. Include critical assumptions made and uncertainties the Offeror believes will impact the completion of the work and plan to deal with each.

EVALUATION CRITERIA – The proposal will be evaluated to determine the extent to which it:

-Demonstrates the Offeror’s understanding of the requirements and the technical risks and site constraints associated with the required work.

-Demonstrates the Offeror’s understanding of how major work tasks impact other major work tasks needed to accomplish the work.

-Demonstrates the Offeror’s approach for managing the technical risks and site constraints for each major task of work.

-Demonstrates whether the roles of the subcontractor(s) commensurate to their regular skills and background (if applicable)

SUB-FACTOR 1.2 – EXCITERS

SUBMISSION REQUIREMENT: Sub-Factor Page Limit – Four (4) Pages.

Offerors shall submit a work plan which demonstrates the Offeror’s approach to removing the existing excitation systems and installing the new Government-Owned excitation systems. The plan shall include, at a minimum:

1. Primary contractor (prime or subcontractor) performing the work; name all the proposed subcontractors to be used for the exciters and describe how they will be utilized. NOTE: The Offeror shall be required to obtain the Contracting Officer’s approval for any substitution of listed firms after contract award.

2. Discussion regarding removal of existing excitation systems

3. Discussion regarding movement and placement of new excitation systems

4. Detail coordination between the Offeror and excitation system manufacturer

5. Provide plans (outline) for performance testing and commissioning

1. Include a detailed discussion of the steps necessary to complete the major tasks of work, to include identification of the work the Offeror will complete on-site, and the work the Offeror will complete off-site.

2. Include a discussion of the technical risks and site constraints associated with the required work in the technical work plan.

3. Discuss how work to complete one of the major tasks may impact or be impacted by work to complete another major task.

4. Include critical assumptions made and uncertainties the Offeror believes will impact the completion of the work and plan to deal with each.

-Demonstrates the Offeror’s understanding of the requirements and the technical risks and site constraints

-Demonstrates the Offeror’s understanding of how major work tasks impact other major work tasks needed to accomplish the work.

-Demonstrates the Offeror’s approach for managing the technical risks and site constraints for each major task of work.

-Demonstrates whether the roles of the subcontractor(s) commensurate to their regular skills and background

SUB-FACTOR 1.3 – 15KV SWITCHGEAR & BUS AND CABLE

SUBMISSION REQUIREMENT: Sub-Factor Page Limit – Six (6) Pages.

The Offeror shall provide specific data/information regarding its proposed 15kV Switchgear, 15kV Bus, and 15kV Cable. This includes, but is not limited to:

Switchgear:

1. Scaled and dimensioned elevation and plan views of the switchgear and high resistance grounding equipment outline shown in the intended location to demonstrate the Offeror's clear understanding of the technical requirements and the dimensional limitations of the site. Also detail the connections to the 15 KV bus and the cable connections for the excitation system and station service transformer.

2. Front view of equipment with internal one-line diagram to indicate the intended location of the breakers, instrument transformers and surge protection equipment.

3. Catalog data or otherwise tabulated data to indicate ratings for all major components to be provided to include switchgear, 15kV bus, removable circuit breakers, potential transformers, surge protection equipment and breaker auxiliary equipment.

4. Design tests which have been performed on the switchgear.

Bus and Cable:

1. Catalog data indicating ratings of the bus.

2. Design tests have been performed on the bus.

3. Catalog data indicating properties of the medium voltage cable used for the main unit leads.

Offerors shall submit a work plan demonstrating the Offeror’s approach to removing the existing 15kV Switchgear and installing the new Switchgear and High Resistance Ground Equipment. The plan shall include, at a minimum:

1. Primary contractor (prime or subcontractor) performing the work; name all the proposed subcontractors to be used for the 15kV switchgear and related equipment and describe how they will be utilized. NOTE:

The Offeror shall be required to obtain the Contracting Officer’s approval for any substitution of listed firms after contract award.

2. Supplier of the 15kV switchgear and description of the factory quality control approach for the 15kV switchgear and high resistance grounding systems

3. Discussion regarding removal of existing switchgear

4. Discussion regarding movement and placement of new switchgear

5. Detail coordination between the Offeror and 15kV switchgear manufacturer

1. Include a detailed discussion of the steps necessary to complete the major tasks of work, to include identification of the work the Offeror will complete on-site, and the work the Offeror will complete off-site.

2. Include a discussion of the technical risks and site constraints associated with the required work in the technical work plan.

3. Discuss how work to complete one of the major tasks may impact or be impacted by work to complete another major task.

4. Include critical assumptions made and uncertainties the Offeror believes will impact the completion of the work and plan to deal with each.

-Demonstrates the Offeror’s understanding of the requirements and the technical risks and site constraints

-Demonstrates the Offeror’s understanding of how major work tasks impact other major work tasks needed to accomplish the work.

-Demonstrates the Offeror’s approach for managing the technical risks and site constraints for each major task of work.

-Demonstrates whether the roles of the subcontractor(s) commensurate to their regular skills and background

SUB-FACTOR 1.4 – LOW VOLTAGE EQUIPMENT AND BATTERY CHARGERS

SUBMISSION REQUIREMENT: Sub-Factor Page Limit – Three (3) Pages.

Offerors shall submit a work plan demonstrating the Offeror’s approach to removing the existing low-voltage distribution equipment and battery chargers and installing the new low-voltage distribution equipment and battery chargers. The plan shall include, at a minimum:

1. Primary contractor (prime or subcontractor) performing the work; name all the proposed subcontractors to be used for the low voltage equipment and battery chargers and describe how they will be utilized.

NOTE: The Offeror shall be required to obtain the Contracting Officer’s approval for any substitution of listed firms after contract award.

2. Suppliers of the low voltage equipment and battery chargers and description of the factory quality control approach for these low voltage systems; provide catalog data as needed

3. Discussion regarding removal of existing low-voltage distribution equipment and battery chargers

4. Discussion regarding installation of new low-voltage distribution equipment and battery chargers

5. Discussion regarding providing temporary power and cutovers

1. Include a detailed discussion of the steps necessary to complete the major tasks of work, to include identification of the work the Offeror will complete on-site, and the work the Offeror will complete off-site.

2. Include a discussion of the technical risks and site constraints associated with the required work in the technical work plan.

3. Discuss how work to complete one of the major tasks may impact or be impacted by work to complete another major task.

4. Include critical assumptions made and uncertainties the Offeror believes will impact the completion of the work and plan to deal with each.

-Demonstrates the Offeror’s understanding of the requirements and the technical risks and site constraints

-Demonstrates the Offeror’s understanding of how major work tasks impact other major work tasks needed to accomplish the work.

-Demonstrates the Offeror’s approach for managing the technical risks and site constraints for each major task of work.

-Demonstrates whether the roles of the subcontractor(s) commensurate to their regular skills and background

FACTOR 2 – SCHEDULE (VOL 1, BOOKMARK C)

SUBMISSION REQUIREMENT: Provide a schedule in Gantt chart format using the critical path method (MS Project 2007 or Primavera P6 software) showing a planned schedule to complete the project including: the design;

procurement of major supplies; manufacturing; transportation; on-site demolition, on-site assembly/erection; on-site testing; and commissioning of transformers, transformer foundations, exciters, 15 KV switchgear, 15KV bus, low voltage distribution equipment (SSBD3-6, 4PX, 4P), battery chargers, and related equipment. The schedule shall also include on-site mobilization and demobilization, any identified work windows, critical submittals, interim milestones, and contract completion date. Limit the Gantt chart schedule to no more than 75 individual items/tasks. The schedule must:

1. Be graphically represented, task oriented and meet the proposed contract duration

2. Provide enough detail to demonstrate an understanding of the requirement including any constraints which can be anticipated (e.g. labor or material availability, permits, weather, etc.)

3. Show planned sequencing of major activities and phases (e.g. design, procurement, fabrication, permitting activities, disassembly, cutover and temporary power (as applicable), construction, and commissioning) for completing the project

4. Be in Calendar days with appropriate logic and task duration

5. Show overall construction phase for major item(s) such as: site work, design, procurement, fabrication, permitting activities, disassembly, construction, and commissioning

6. Show milestones to include the installation and testing of the transformers, exciters, 15kV switchgear, and 15kV bus and cables

7. Show milestones to include the installation and testing of low voltage distribution equipment (panelboards) and battery chargers (and related equipment)

8. Show turnover of the project as well as any proposed phased turnovers (if applicable). NOTE: The time to complete the project and turnover to the Government must consider the requirement for the Contractor’s CQC completion inspection and the subsequent joint Contractor-Government turnover inspection

9. Clearly identifies any float in the schedule

10. Shows the duration by total calendar days from Notice to Proceed (NTP) to the completion of all work

-Demonstrates the Offeror’s overall understanding of the Scope of Work by clearly identifying the major tasks in a logical sequence and identifying critical path items.

-Demonstrates the Offeror’s schedule is realistic considering the schedule constraint contained in FAR Clause 52.211-10 – COMMENCEMENT, PROSECUTION, AND COMPLETION OF WORK (APR 1984).

FACTOR 3 – PAST PERFORMANCE (VOL 1, BOOKMARK D)

SUBMISSION REQUIREMENT: Factor Page Limit— Twenty (20) Pages total. Submit completed Past Performance Questionnaires (Form PPQ-O) (Attachment C) from at least three (3), but no more than five (5) customers demonstrating past performance completed within the past seven (7) years. The submitted PPQs shall be for projects demonstrating experience related to the sub-factors under Factor 1: GSU transformers, generator excitation equipment, 15kV switchgear & bus and cable, and installation low voltage equipment and battery chargers.

The Government will use the information to determine the Offeror’s probability of successfully performing the scope of work described in this solicitation.

Accompanying the completed Past Performance Questionnaires, for each project submit the following information:

1. Project Title

2. Project Location

3. Narrative description of the work performed including relevant aspects to this solicitation: GSU transformers, exciters, 15kV switchgear, low voltage distribution equipment, battery chargers. Supporting photos or drawings may be included in the narrative but count against the page limit.

4. Summary of interface with manufacturers (transformers, exciters, medium voltage switchgear) to provide specialized technical services (if applicable)

NOTE: For Department of Defense (DoD) projects, the Offeror need not submit a copy of the Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS) Evaluations (ACASS & CCASS) for each DoD project; instead, provide written notification current ratings are available for the Government to evaluate.

TEAMING ARRANGEMENTS AND JOINT VENTURES. Provide a copy of the teaming/joint venture agreement. Offerors may submit experience of an affiliated entity where the affiliated entity has made a firm commitment to participate meaningfully in the performance of the contract. If required, JV approval must be obtained in accordance with Small Business Administration policy.

EVALUATION CRITERIA: There are two aspects to the Government’s past performance evaluation: relevancy and quality of performance. The Government will first evaluate how relevant the past performance is to the work required by these specifications and then the Government will evaluate how well the Offeror performed on the submitted projects. In doing this, Government will use the relevancy and confidence ratings discussed below.

Proposals which collectively among the submitted projects demonstrate successful completion of work encompassing multiple elements (the four sub-factors) of Factor 1 will be evaluated more favorably. The Government may contact sources other than those provided by the Offeror for information with respect to past performance. These other sources may include, but are not limited to, Past Performance Information Retrieval System (PPIRS), Federal Awardee Performance and Integrity Information System (FAPIIS), or other databases; telephone interviews with organizations familiar with the Offeror’s performance, and Government personnel with personal knowledge of the Offeror’s performance capability.

SMALL BUSINESS PARTICIPATION PLAN (VOL 2, BOOKMARK A)

SUBMISSION REQUIREMENT: The purpose of this criterion is to evaluate the amount of work to be performed by small businesses as a prime contractor or subcontractors in relation to the total value of the project, as well as the types of work small businesses will be performing, and the Offeror’s past performance complying with contract requirements contained in clauses FAR 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns and FAR.52.219-9, Small Business Subcontracting Plan.

1. All Offerors (both large and small businesses) shall submit a Small Business Participation Plan (SBPP, Attachment D) to identify the extent to which small businesses will participate in the performance of the proposed acquisition.

a. Large businesses may achieve the small business participation goals through subcontracting to small businesses.

b. Small business prime contractors may achieve small business participation goals through their own performance/participation as a prime contractor and also through subcontracting to other small businesses.

A mandatory minimum Total Small Business Participation goal of 8% of the total contract value (through small business participation from small, small disadvantaged, HUBZone, Service Disabled Veteran Owned, Veteran Owned, or Woman Owned small businesses) is required based on the nature of the work for this project. The Offeror should articulate how small businesses will participate through performance as either a small business prime contractor or as a subcontractor, as well as demonstrating their past performance in complying with requirements of the clauses at FAR 52.219- 8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns and 52.219-9, Small Business Subcontracting Plan.

2. Submit information on up to three (no less than one) project(s) which demonstrates the degree (both by dollar and by percent of total contract value) to which the contractor utilized small business firms in performing the project.

For small business Offerors, consideration will be given to self-performance if a small business for a project, as well as for providing subcontracting opportunities to small businesses—as is the policy of the Government.

For large business Offerors, in addition to the submitted project information, consideration may also include review of ISRs (Individual Subcontract Reports) and SSRs (Summary Subcontract Reports) from the eSRS (Electronic Subcontracting Reporting System).

The project information submitted for the small business participation plan evaluation does not have to be the same as those listed in the Experience and Past Performance factors.

EVALUATION CRITERIA: Small Business Participation Plans will be evaluated using adjectival ratings, which are defined in “SMALL BUSINESS PARTICIPATION RATING ADJECTIVES.” Using the information completed in the required small business participation plan template, the government will evaluate Offerors on the extent of the planned participation of U.S. small businesses in the performance of this acquisition as follows:

1. The extent of participation of small business prime Offerors and small business subcontractors in terms of the percentage of the value of the total acquisition vs. the large business participation percentage.

2. The extent to which the Offeror meets or exceeds the suggested socioeconomic category goals. These goals are a percentage of the total value of the acquisition. A mandatory minimum Total Small Business Participation Plan goal of 8% of the total contract value is assigned to this acquisition.

In addition to the mandatory Small Business goal, the following goals are suggested for the individual socioeconomic categories and determined to be reasonable based on market research for this requirement:

{3%} Small Disadvantaged Business {1.5%} Woman-Owned Small Business (WOSB) {1.5%} Historically Underutilized Zone (HUBZone) Small Business {2%} Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB)

Goals are based on percentage of TOTAL contract value.

3. The extent to which small businesses are identified, as defined in FAR Part 19 (small, small disadvantaged, HUBZone, Service Disabled Veteran Owned, Veteran Owned, or Woman-Owned small businesses) in the proposal by name (note: for large business Offerors, this also includes verification of those small businesses in the Offeror’s subcontracting plan (see DFARS 215.304(c)(i)(C)), and the identification of the complexity and variety of the work (work requiring specific certifications, e.g., welding, mechanical, electrical, fabrication, supply, etc.) to be performed by small businesses.

4. The extent of demonstrated commitment (i.e., length of and formality considerations) to use such firms.

Enforceable commitments (e.g., JV, MP or written teaming agreements) will be considered more favorably than non-enforceable commitments (see DFARS PGI 215.304(c)(1)(A)).

5. The extent to which the Offeror has demonstrated past small business participation.

NOTE: For large businesses only. No award will be made to an Offeror until an approved subcontracting plan is in place. The subcontracting plan’s goals must conform to the goals provided in the Small Business Participation Plan (taking into account total dollars subcontracted vs. total contract value as basis for development of the goals) and must contain the mandatory plan requirements outlined in FAR 19.704.

SUBCONTRACTING PLAN (VOL 2, BOOKMARK B)

SUBMISSION REQUIREMENT: Separate from the Small Business Participation Plan, large business Offerors also must submit a Subcontracting Plan (Individual Contract Plan) as required by FAR 52.219-9. The Subcontracting Plan shall reflect and be consistent with the commitments offered in the Small Business Participation Plan. In accordance with DFARs 215.304(c), when an evaluation assesses the extent which small businesses are specifically identified in proposals, the small businesses considered in the evaluation shall be listed in any subcontracting plan submitted.

EVALUATION CRITERIA: Large businesses will not be eligible for award if they fail to submit an acceptable Subcontracting Plan. Subcontracting Plans will be evaluated on an ACCEPTABLE/UNACCEPTABLE basis:

(a) Does the Subcontracting Plan adequately respond to each of the required elements of FAR 52.219-9 (d) paragraphs

(1) through (11)?

(b) Are the commitments in the Subcontracting Plan comparative to the commitments in the Small Business Participation Plan?

PRICE SCHEDULE (VOL 3, BOOKMARK A)

SUBMISSION REQUIREMENT: Submit the required Price/Bid Schedule (SF 1442); submit a detailed description of the types of costs included in the proposed coefficient factors; provide aggregate construction bonding capacity.

EVALUATION CRITERIA: The Government will perform a price analysis after completion of technical evaluations. Price analysis will be performed in accordance with FAR 15.404-1, to determine completeness, reasonableness, and understanding of the work. The evaluation will determine the adequacy of the offer in fulfilling the requirements of the proposal. Completeness addresses the extent to which the elements of the price proposal are consistent with the requirements of the RFP. Reasonableness will be established using historical price information, price competition information, the IGE, and any other pricing tools necessary. A clear audit trail must be evident as to the conversion of costs to the coefficients to accomplish the tasks described herein. Price will not be rated but will be a factor in making the final best value determination for award.

OFFER GUARANTEE (VOL 3, BOOKMARK B)

SUBMISSION REQUIREMENT: Submit Standard Form 24. The guarantee shall be submitted in accordance with Contract Clause 52.228-1 Bid Guarantee.

EVALUATION CRITERIA: This item is not rated. The Government will review the Bid Bond for legal sufficiency.

The Bond must be legally sufficient. Failure to submit a bid bond may make the Offeror’s proposal ineligible for award.

RATING ADJECTIVES AND DEFINITIONS

DEFINITIONS

Clarifications— Limited exchanges between the Government and Offerors may occur when award without discussions is contemplated.

Communications— Exchanges, between the Government and Offerors, after receipt of proposals, leading to establishment of the competitive range.

a. Offerors whose past performance information is the determining factor preventing them from being included in the competitive range. Such communications will address adverse past performance information to which the Offeror has not had a prior opportunity to respond; and

b. Offerors (other than those discussed above) whose exclusion from or inclusion in the competitive range is uncertain.

c. Communications may be conducted to enhance Government understanding of proposals; allow reasonable interpretation of the proposal; or facilitate the Government’s evaluation process. Communications cannot be used to cure proposal deficiencies or material omissions, materially alter the technical or price elements of the proposal, and/or otherwise revise the technical or price elements of the proposal. Such communications may be considered in rating proposals for the purpose of establishing the competitive range, if required.

Communications shall not provide an opportunity for the Offeror to revise their proposal, but may address ambiguities in the proposal or other concerns (e.g. perceived deficiencies, weaknesses, errors, omissions, or mistakes and information relating to relevant past performance).

Discussions— Negotiations conducted in a competitive acquisition. Discussions take place after establishment of the competitive range.

Deficiency— A material failure of a proposal to meet a Government requirement or a combination of significant weaknesses in a proposal that increases the risk of unsuccessful contract performance to an unacceptable level.

Strength— An aspect of an Offeror’s proposal that has merit or exceeds specified performance or capability requirements in a way that will be advantageous to the Government during contract performance.

Significant Strength— A significant strength appreciably enhances the merit of a proposal or appreciably increases the probability of successful contract performance.

Weakness— A flaw in the proposal that increases the risk of unsuccessful contract performance.

Significant Weakness— A significant weakness in a proposal is a flaw that appreciably increases the risk of unsuccessful contract performance.

Uncertainty— Any aspect of a non-cost/price factor proposal for which the intent of the Offeror is unclear (e.g., more than one way to interpret the offer or inconsistencies in the proposal indicating that there may have been an error, omission or mistake).

RATING ADJECTIVES

Outstanding— Proposal indicates an exceptional approach and understanding of the requirements and contains multiple strengths, and risk of unsuccessful performance is low.

Good— Proposal indicates a thorough approach and understanding of the requirements and contains at least one strength, and risk of unsuccessful performance is low to moderate.

Acceptable— Proposal meets requirements and indicates an adequate approach and understanding of the requirements, and risk of unsuccessful performance is no worse than moderate.

Marginal— Proposal has not demonstrated an adequate approach and understanding of the requirements, and/or risk of unsuccessful performance is high.

Unacceptable— Proposal does not meet requirements of the solicitation, and thus, contains one or more deficiencies, and/or risk of unsuccessful performance is unacceptable. Proposal is unawardable.

PAST PERFORMANCE RELEVENCY RATINGS

In performing the past performance evaluation, evaluators will apply the following relevance levels to assess the relevance of the prior contract effort(s) of Offerors.

Very Relevant— Present/past performance effort involved essentially the same scope and magnitude of effort and complexities this solicitation requires.

Relevant— Present /past performance effort involved similar scope and magnitude of effort and complexities this solicitation requires.

Somewhat Relevant— Present/past performance effort involved some of the scope and magnitude of effort and complexities this solicitation requires.

Not Relevant— Present/past performance effort involved little or none of the scope and magnitude of effort and complexities this solicitation requires.

RATING AND PERFORMANCE CONFIDENCE ASSESSMENTS

The government will evaluate past performance information to determine the quality and usefulness as it applies to performance confidence assessment. Each Offeror will be assigned one of the ratings below for past performance.

Substantial Confidence— Based on the Offeror’s recent/relevant performance record, the Government has a high expectation that the Offeror will successfully perform the required effort.

Satisfactory Confidence— Based on the Offeror’s recent/relevant performance record, the Government has a reasonable expectation that the Offeror will successfully perform the required effort.

Neutral Confidence— No recent/relevant performance record is available or the Offeror’s performance record is so sparse that no meaningful confidence assessment rating can be reasonably assigned. The Offeror may not be evaluated favorably or unfavorably on the factor of past performance.

Limited Confidence— Based on the Offeror’s recent/relevant performance record, the Government has a low expectation that the Offeror will successfully perform the required effort.

No Confidence— Based on the Offeror’s recent/relevant performance record, the Government has no expectation that the Offeror will successfully perform the required effort.

SMALL BUSINESS PARTICIPATION RATING ADJECTIVES

Outstanding— Offeror is a large or small business (SB). SB firm(s) are specifically identified in the proposal;

demonstrates substantive commitment to SB firm(s), for example enforceable commitment with 1 or more firms;

identifies the complexity and variety of work small businesses are to perform; demonstrates commitment to far exceed the 8% SB Participation goal (offering 8% or more); meets or exceeds 2 or more subcategory small business goals.

Good— Offeror is a large or small business. SB firm(s) are specifically identified in the proposal; demonstrates substantive commitment to SB firm(s), for example enforceable commitment with 1 or more firms; identifies the complexity and variety of work small businesses are to perform; demonstrates commitment to exceed the 8% SB Participation goal; and meets or exceeds 1 or more subcategory small business goals. For large business prime – displays past performance in complying with FAR 52.219-8 and 52.219-9.

Acceptable— Offeror is a large or small business. SB firm(s) are specifically identified in the proposal; demonstrates a commitment to SB firm(s); identifies the complexity and variety of work small businesses are to perform; and demonstrates commitment to meet the 8% SB Participation goal. Does not meet any of the subcategory small business goals. For large business prime – displays past performance in complying with FAR 52.219-8 and 52.219-9.

Unacceptable— Offeror is a large or small business, and does not demonstrate commitment to meet the 8% SB participation goal or does not identify SBs in the proposal; or does not demonstrate a commitment to use SB firms; or does not identify the work small businesses are to perform; or for large business prime – does not display past performance in complying with FAR 52.219-8 or 52.219- 9 (does not explain or provide justification for failure or show substantive effort.

TECHNICAL EVALUATION WEIGHTS

For the purpose of this evaluation, the following terms will be used to establish the relative importance of the technical factors:

More Important: The criterion is greater in value than another criterion.

Equal in Importance: The criterion is of the same value or nearly the same as another criterion.

Less Important: The criterion is less in value than another criterion.

Weight among technical factors:

Factor/Subfactor Location Description Relative Importance

FACTOR 1

Volume I Bookmark B Technical Approach

Equal in importance to Factor 3; More important than Factor 2 and SBPP

Subfactor 1.1 Transformers

Equal in importance to Sub-Factors 1.2, 1.3, and 1.4

Subfactor 1.2 Exciters

Equal in importance to Sub-Factors 1.1, 1.3, and 1.4

Subfactor 1.3 15kV Switchgear & Bus and Cable

Equal in importance to Sub-Factors 1.1, 1.2, and 1.4

Subfactor 1.4 Low Voltage Equipment and Battery Chargers

Equal in importance to Sub-Factors 1.1, 1.2, and 1.3

FACTOR 2 Bookmark C Schedule

Less important than Factors 1 and 3; More important than SBPP

FACTOR 3 Bookmark D Past Performance

Equal in importance to Factor 1; More important than Factor 2 and SBPP

VOLUME II, BOOKMARK A

Small Business Participation Plan

(SBPP)

Less important than Factors 1, 2, and 3

EVALUATION

Each member of the Source Selection Evaluation Board (SSEB) will independently consider all information provided in the technical proposal. Once these individual analyses are completed, the team will meet and determine a rating for each of the evaluation factors by consensus decision.