B.08.02 - TSF Solicitation W912DR21R0027 FINAL 7.9.2021_.pdf

US Army Corps of Engineers Baltimore District

SOLICITATION FOR

TRAINING SUPPORT

FACILITY

HUMPHREYS ENGINEER CENTER, VA

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL

W912DR-21-R-0027

DATE: 9 July 2021

THIS PROCUREMENT IS UNRESTRICTED

Project Title: SOCOM Training Support Facility, Humphreys Engineer Center, Alexandria, Virginia

This proposed procurement is Full and Open Competition (Unrestricted); NAICS 236220 Commercial and Institutional Building Construction, w ith a size standard of $39,500,000.00.

Magnitude of Construction: Betw een $25,000,000 and $100,000,000.

This is a Firm Fixed Price Design-Bid-Build Construction Contract utilizing the Best Value Tradeoff Process.

Contractors are requested to review requirements and instructions for a Design-Bid-Build selection in response to this RFP.

QIANA L BOWMAN-SPENCER 410-962-5613

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

09-Jul-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 ________780 calendar days after receiving aw ard, X notice to proceed. This performance period is X mandatory, negotiable. (See _________________________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 __________1 copies to perform the w ork required are due at the place specif ied in Item 8 by ___________ local time ______________09 Aug 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

USACE, BALTIMORE

2 HOPKINS PLAZA

BALTIMORE MD 21201

W912DR

PAGE OF PAGES

1 OF

CODE

(Title, identifying no., date):

12B. CALENDAR DAYS

11:00 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:

W912DR21R0027 84

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

Section 00 10 00 - Solicitation

PRICE SCHEDULE

Item No.

Description Amount

Base Bid Items 0001 All costs in connection with the construction of the Training Support Facility to points 5 feet outside the building lines, including utilities, complete as shown on drawings and specified, but exclusive of Base Bid Items 0002 – 0004 & Optional Bid Items 0005 – 0013 below. $_________

0002 All costs in connection with construction of the Storage and

Training Support Building beyond points 5 feet outside the building lines, including site improvements, utilities and applicable related work, complete as shown on the drawings and specified, but exclusive of work covered under Base Bid Items 0001, Base Bid Items 0003 – 0004 & Optional Bid Items 0005 – 0013 below. $_________

0003 All costs in connection with installation of the Gas Utility Connection complete as shown on drawings and specified. $_________

0004 All costs in connection with installation of the Electrical Utility

Connection complete as shown on drawings and specified. $_________

Total Base Bid Amount $__________

Optional Bid Items 0005 All cost associated with the removal of underground communication duct-bank complete as shown on the drawings and specified. $ ________

0006 All costs in connection with the purchase & delivery of

Furniture, Fixtures & Equipment, complete as shown on the drawings and specified. $ ________

0007 All costs in connection with installation of the Furniture, Fixtures & Equipment, complete as shown on drawings and specified. $________

Item No.

Description Amount

0008 All costs in connection with the purchase & delivery of Audio-

Visual Equipment, complete as shown on the drawings and specified. $________

0009 All costs in connection with the installation of the Audio-

Visual Equipment, complete as shown on the drawings and specified. $ _______

0010 All costs in connection with the purchase & delivery of IT/Communication Equipment, complete as shown on the drawings and specified. $________

0011 All costs in connection with the installation of the IT/Communication Equipment, complete as shown on the drawings and specified. $_______

0012 All costs in connection with the purchase & delivery of Electronic Surveillance Systems (ESS), complete as shown on the drawings and specified. $ _______

0013 All costs in connection with installation of the Electronic Surveillance

Systems (ESS), complete as shown on drawings and specified. $ _______

Total Base and Optional Bid Amount $__________

NOTES TO OFFERORS

Offerors must quote on all items including Optional Items. Failure to quote on all items may be cause for rejection of the proposal.

The Contracting Officer may exercise the Optional Items by written notice to the Contractor, postmarked within the period specified below. The Government may exercise any, all or none of the listed Optional Items in any order. Optional items may be exercised as follows:

- Optional Item 0005 may be exercised at any time within 90 calendar days after Notice to Proceed.

- Optional Items 0006 through 0013 may be exercised at any time within 465 calendar days after Notice to Proceed.

No additional time for contract completion will be allowed when an Optional Item is exercised.

EVALUATION OF OPTIONS: Except when it is determined in accordance with FAR 17.206(b) not to be in the Government's best interest, the Government will evaluate offers for award purposes by adding the total price for all options to the total price for the basic requirements. Evaluation of options will not obligate the Government to exercise the option(s). (FAR 52.217-5 JUL 1990)

Section 00 20 00 - Instructions for Procurement

INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS

IMPORTANT NOTES REGARDING THIS ACQUISITION

1. PROPOSAL CONDITIONS

a. Contractors must provide all required documents and bid all items in the above price schedule, with no exceptions. Should a contractor fail to fully complete the price schedule, its offer will not be considered responsive to the solicitation and ineligible for the resultant contract award.

b. Split awards or multiple award contracts will not result from this solicitation.

2. COMPETITION: Full and Open Competition

3. SUBMISSION OF PROPOSALS

a. All proposals must be submitted in accordance with the electronic requirements detailed in the

Solicitation Proposal section. PROPOSALS OR MODIFICATIONS TO PROPOSALS THAT ARE RECEIVED

BY FACSIMILE WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.

b. Hand Carried and Mailed Proposal: Hand carried and mailed proposals are not required. See Solicitation Proposal section for directions on how to submit proposals electronically.

c. SF 1442 BACK (Page 2 of the Solicitation): Offerors are required to acknowledge the receipt of all amendments to the Solicitation on the Standard Form 1442 in Block 19. Offerors shall fully complete all the required areas located under the section designated as “OFFER” (refer to Items 14 through 20C).

d. BID GUARANTEE: The offerors are required to submit a Bid Guarantee for this procurement during proposal submissions. Any offeror failing to submit an authentic Bid Guarantee will be considered non-responsive to the Solicitation and ineligible for award. The Bid Guarantee shall be in the amount of 20% of the bidder’s price or $3,000,000.00, whichever is less.

e. BONDS AND INSURANCE: The Contractor will be required to furnish proof of insurance, including copies of the required endorsements, and performance and payment bonds within ten (10) calendar days following the Contractor’s receipt of the contract award.

4. VISITOR/SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

AT Level I Training: All contractor employees, to include subcontractor employees, requiring access to Army installations, facilities, controlled access areas, or require network access, shall complete AT Level I awareness training within 30 calendar days after contract start date or effective date of incorporation of this requirement into the contract, whichever is applicable. Upon request, the contractor shall submit certificates of completion for each affected contractor employee and subcontractor employee, to the COR or to the contracting officer (if a COR is not assigned), within 5 calendar days after completion of training by all employees and subcontractor personnel. AT Level I awareness training is available at the following website: http://jko.jten.mil/courses/atl1/launch.html; or it can be provided by the RA ATO in presentation form which will be documented via memorandum.

For contractors who do not require CAC: Contractor and all associated sub-contractors employees shall comply with adjudication standards and procedures using the National Crime Information Center Interstate Identification Index (NCIC-III) and Terrorist Screening Database (TSDB) (Army Directive 2014-05 / AR 190-13), applicable installation, facility and area commander installation/facility access and local security policies and procedures (provided by government representative, as NCIC and TSDB are available), or, at OCONUS locations, in accordance with status of forces agreements and other theater regulations.

Suspicious Activity Reporting Training (e.g. iWATCH, CorpsWatch, or See Something, Say Something): The contractor and all associated sub-contractors shall receive a brief/training (provided by the RA) on the local suspicious activity reporting program. This locally developed training will be used to inform employees of the types of behavior to watch for and instruct employees to report suspicious activity to the project manager, security representative or law enforcement entity. This training shall be completed within 30 calendar days of contract award and within 30 calendar days of new employees commencing performance with the results reported to the COR NLT 5 calendar days after the completion of the training.

For Contracts that Require OPSEC Training: All new contractor employees will complete Level I OPSEC Training within 30 calendar days of their reporting for duty. Additionally, all contractor employees must complete annual OPSEC awareness training. The contractor shall submit certificates of completion for each affected contractor and subcontractor employee, to the COR or to the contracting officer (if a COR is not assigned), within 5 calendar days after completion of training. OPSEC awareness training is available at the following websites:

https://www.iad.gov/ ioss/ or http://www.cdse.edu/catalog/operations-security.html; or it can be provided by the RA OPSEC Officer in presentation form which will be documented via memorandum.

Will be escorted in areas where they may be exposed to classified and/or sensitive materials and/or sensitive or restricted areas: All contract employees, including subcontractor employees who are not in possession of the appropriate security clearance or access privileges, will be escorted in areas where they may be exposed to classified and/or sensitive materials and/or sensitive or restricted areas.

Pre-screen candidates using E-Verify Program. The Contractor must pre-screen Candidates using the E-verify Program (http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify) website to meet the established employment eligibility requirements. The Vendor must ensure that the Candidate has two valid forms of Government issued identification prior to enrollment to ensure the correct information is entered into the E-verify system. An initial list of verified/eligible Candidates must be provided to the COR no later than 3 business days after the initial contract award." *When contracts are with individuals, the individuals will be required to complete a Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, with the designated Government representative. This Form will be provided to the Contracting Officer and shall become part of the official contract file.

5. REQUESTS FOR INFORMATION

Technical inquiries and questions relating to this solicitation are to be submitted via Bidder Inquiry in ProjNet at (https://www.projnet.org) No Later Than (NLT) 11:00 A.M. (EST), 26 July 2021. To submit and review inquiry items, prospective vendors will need to use the Bidder Inquiry Key presented below and follow the instructions listed below the key for access. A prospective vendor who submits a comment /question will receive an acknowledgement of their comment/question via email. Another email to the same address will notify the prospective vendor once the reply is available for viewing.

The Bidder Inquiry Key is: RJ8RPA-W6F2A3

Specific Instructions for ProjNet Bid Inquiry Access:

1. From the ProjNet home page linked above, click on Quick Add on the upper right side of the screen.

2. Identify the Agency. This should be marked as USACE.

3. Key. Enter the Bidder Inquiry Key listed above.

4. Email. Enter the email address you would like to use for communication.

5. Click Continue. A page will then open saying that a user account was not found and will ask you to create one using the provided form.

6. Enter your First Name, Last Name, Company, City, State, Phone, Email, Secret Question, Secret Answer, and Time Zone. Make sure to remember your Secret Question and Answer as they will be used from this point on to access the ProjNet system.

7. Click Add User. Once this is completed you are now registered within ProjNet and are currently logged into the system.

Specific Instructions for Future ProjNet Bid Inquiry Access:

1. For future access to ProjNet, you will not be provided any type of password. You will utilize your Secret Question and Secret Answer to log in.

2. From the ProjNet home page linked above, click on Quick Add on the upper right side of the screen.

3. Identify the Agency. This should be marked as USACE.

4. Key. Enter the Bidder Inquiry Key listed above.

5. Email. Enter the email address you used to register previously in ProjNet.

6. Click Continue. A page will then open asking you to enter the answer to your Secret Question.

7. Enter your Secret Answer and click Login. Once this is completed you are now logged into the system.

The call center operates weekdays from 8AM to 5PM U.S. Central Time Zone (Chicago). The telephone number for the Call Center is 800-428-HELP.

Responses to RFIs via ProjNet are for informational purposes only. Official responses will be provided by amendment.

SCOPE OF WORK

The new 73,200 SF (6,800 SM) facility enable critical training requirements locally and provide critical training equipment storage. The facility will support the unit command group, admin space, conference room space, classroom and training space, special storage and warehouse space. The facility will be a controlled access and have several layers of security up to Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility (SCIF). Support spaces will include kitchenette and toilet/shower facilities. Built-in building systems include fire alarm/mass notification, fire suppression, utility management control, telephone, advance communication networks, cable television, and infrastructure for electronic security systems (intrusion detection, closed circuit surveillance, and electronic access control). Project includes the installation of electronic security system equipment (equipment funded by other appropriations). Supporting facilities include all related site-work and utilities (electrical, water, gas, sanitary sewer, and information systems distribution), privately owned vehicle parking, access drives, roads, curb and gutter, sidewalks, storm drainage and treatment structures, signage, landscaping, and other site improvements. Department of Defense principles for high performance and sustainable building requirements will be included in the design and construction of the project in accordance with federal laws and Executive Orders. Low Impact Development features will be included in the design and construction of this project as appropriate. Access for persons with disabilities will be provided. Comprehensive interior, electronic security systems, and audio-visual design services are included.

Section 00 21 16 - Instructions to Proposers

PROPOSAL SUBMISSION

SECTION II

SOLICITATION PROVISIONS

1. PROPOSAL SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS

1.1 General: This request for proposal (“RFP”) seeks proposals from Offerors interested in being selected for construction of a new Training Support Facility. The proposed construction will be performed at Humphreys Engineers Center, Alexandria, Virginia

1.2 Basis for Award: A contract will be awarded to the Offeror whose proposal represents the “best value” to the

Government. The best value determination will be based on a comparative assessment of proposals against all source selection criteria in the solicitation, considering recommendations and minority opinions presented to the Source Selection Authority (SSA). While the SSA may use reports and analyses prepared by others, the source selection decision shall represent the SSA's independent judgment.

For the purposes of this solicitation, the Government will utilize the best value Trade-Off Process. The following evaluation factors will be used to evaluate each proposal. Award will be made to the Offeror whose proposal is the most advantageous to the Government based on an integrated assessment of the evaluation factors described below.

Factor 1 – Past Performance & Experience Factor 2 – Schedule and Management Approach Factor 3 – Small Business Participation Plan (SBPP) Factor 4 – Price

Past Performance and Experience (Factor 1), Schedule and Management Approach (Factor 2), and SBPP (Factor 3) will be adjectivally rated.

Past Performance and Experience (Factor 1) is more important than Schedule and Management Approach (Factor 2) which is more important than SBPP (Factor 3). All non-price factors (Factors 1-4), when combined, are approximately of equal importance to Price (Factor 4).

1.3 Source Selection: It is the intent of the Government to seek proposals from qualified Offerors with experience in the significant features of this RFP and who can demonstrate a successful performance history in completing relevant projects. For the purposes of this solicitation, the Government will utilize the Trade-Off Process. The successful Offeror will be selected based on the “Best Overall Value to the Government”. The Government will not make an award at a significantly higher price to obtain only slightly superior technical advantages; however, the degree of importance of price as a factor could become greater depending upon the equality of the proposals submitted. Where the technical merits of competing proposals are determined to be substantially equal, price could become the controlling factor.

1.4 Each Offeror is required to submit a proposal consisting of the following volumes in separate electronic files

CLEARLY MARKED WITH THE SUBMISSION DATE:

a. Volume I – Technical Proposal (Factors 1 and 2), (electronic copy)

b. Volume II – Small Business Participation Plan (electronic copy)

c. Volume III – Price (electronic copy)

*NOTE: Electronic submission instructions are outlined in section 1.7, below.

1.5 Specific Requirements: An Offeror’s proposal shall consist of all information and material submitted in writing for evaluation in response to this solicitation. The submission of false or misleading information shall be grounds for disqualification of the proposal. The Offeror’s name, solicitation number and solicitation Closing Time and Date, must be identified for each volume. Offerors must organize their proposals as described and outlined below.

Each volume must have a table of contents and a Cover Sheet to include the Offeror’s CAGE Code, address, NAICS and business size in accordance with the System for Award Management (SAM) and Point of Contact information, such as email and phone number. Each volume’s contents must be separated by tabs/page as discussed below. The proposals must be in an 8-1/2” x 11” format (except for organization chart, in which a folded 11” x 17” format may be used and shall be counted as one page provided the only information presented is the organization chart). Pages must be numbered. The minimum acceptable type size is eleven (11) point with a minimum of one-inch margins on all sides. The information in each volume must be organized as follows.

1.5.1 Volume I (Factors 1 and 2): Offerors must submit the information identified in section 2, below. The information must be divided by tabs/pages and shall be organized as follows:

Tab 1 – Factor 1 – Past Performance & Experience Tab 2 – Factor 2 – Schedule and Management Approach

The total number of pages must not exceed 30 pages in the aggregate. The data appearing in Factor 1 relating to past performance & experience evaluations and awards, are not counted in the overall page limitation.

Offerors may distribute the pages among the Factors at their discretion. If the Offeror exceeds the page limitation, then the excess page(s) after page 30 will not be evaluated (actual tabs are not included in count).

Submission shall consist SOLELY of technical information. Price WILL NOT be evaluated within Volume I.

1.5.2 Volume II (Small Business Participation Plan (SBPP) (Factor 3): All Offerors (both large and small businesses) regardless of size status are required to complete a SBPP. Offerors shall address their planned small business usage for this requirement and will be evaluated on the level of proposed participation of U.S. small businesses in the performance of this acquisition (as small business prime Offerors or small business subcontractors) relative to the objectives, requirements and goals established herein. Offerors shall articulate within their SBPP how they intend to meet the small business objectives. For other than Small Businesses (Large Businesses only), Small Business Subcontracting Plan is required (IAW FAR Clause 52.219-9). Large business prime Offerors shall include their subcontracting plan under a separately labeled tab within Volume II, SBPP.

The information must be divided by tabs and shall be organized as follows:

Tab 1 – Factor 3 Small Business Participation Plan Tab 2 – Subcontracting Plan

1.5.3 Volume III (Price) (Factor 4): The price proposal must be placed in a separate file. It must contain the following:

a. SF 1442 (Solicitation, Offer and Award) and acknowledgement of all amendments;

b. Certificate of Corporate Principal/Authority;

c. Price Schedule;

d. Section 00 45 00; and

e. Bid Guarantee.

1.6 Proposal shall be marked with the Offeror’s Name, Solicitation Number, and the Solicitation Closing Time and

Date. (See SF 1442 Block 1 and Block 13)

1.7 Offerors shall submit their proposals using the link, https://safe.apps.mil, to the Contract Specialist, Qiana

Bowman, at qiana.l.bowman@usace.army.mil for this procurement.

ALL PROPOSALS SHALL BE SUBMITTED ELECTRONICALLY THROUGH THE SAFE SITE.

Submission shall be in searchable Adobe PDF format and legible. You are limited to five (5) maximum files per upload (total size cannot exceed 2 GB). If you have a large number of files, it is recommend that you combine or ZIP your files before uploading to the SAFE site. Offerors may use compression utility software such as WinZip or PKZip to reduce file size and facilitate transmission.

REQUEST FOR UPLOAD CODE: Offerors must email the Contract Specialist, Qiana Bowman, at qiana.l.bowman@usace.army.mil no later than five (5) business days prior to the proposal due date to receive a request code which will allow for file uploads via the SAFE site. Offerors that fail to email for a request code five

(5) business days before proposal submission date may not be able to receive a request code in time to upload their submission.

FILE DESCRIPTION: Include a “File Description” for each file(s) you upload. The “File Description” will be included in the email notice to the recipient you choose to have access your file(s). NOTE: Do NOT enter Privacy Act Data (Personal Identification Information (PII)) in the File Description.)

INSTRUCTIONS TO FOLLOW ON THE SAFE WEBSITE:

1. Once at the SAFE website select the “Drop-off” icon. This allows users without a CAC or users whose computer is not configured to read a CAC, the option to access the SAFE site as a guest.

2. After selecting the “Click Here” link you will be prompted to add your personal information, file information, recipient (Government representative) information and email settings.

3. When completing your file information for transmittal via the SAFE website, you will be required to enter the email address for the recipient. For this solicitation, the recipient is the Contract Specialist. The Contract Specialist for this solicitation is Qiana Bowman, qiana.l.bowman@usace.army.mil. The E-Mail address of the Government Employee who initiated the request code will be automatically entered. The Proposer must enter the E-Mail address for the Contract Specialist After entering the email address, click the ADD button to add the person(s) email to the “Recipients List” of your response. When your proposal is submitted, a notification will be sent to the recipient you added.

NOTE: Do NOT send the SAFE site packages to group email accounts.

Even if you successfully upload your proposal to the SAFE site, notification will not be sent to the Government recipient until you verify your email address. Entering an incorrect email may result in the rejection of your submission for lateness. A Proposer can confirm proper submission by the ‘Drop-Off Completed” screen which generates based on proper file submission.

NOTE: It has been reported that documents are more quickly uploaded into the SAFE website when using a Firefox web browser. The Government cannot verify that this is true and offers no guarantee that Offerors will have more success utilizing any particular browser.

RECEIPT OF SUBMISSIONS:

For the purposes of establishing whether a proposal submission is considered timely, the Government considers the date and time the submission is completely uploaded into the SAFE website. For proposals larger than the 2GB capacity of the SAFE website and require multiple submissions, the Government will consider the date and time the last submission is completely uploaded into the SAFE website. Do not assume that electronic communication is instantaneous. It can take several minutes or even hours in some cases. The Government will not be responsible for submissions delivered to any location or to anyone other than those designated to receive proposals. Offerors are responsible for ensuring that proposals are submitted so as to reach the designated recipient. Offerors are responsible for allowing sufficient time for the proposal to be received in accordance with the instructions provided.

All proposals shall be submitted no later than the time and date specified on SF 1442, block 13. Offeror’s proposals received after the required time and date deadline will not be evaluated. Offerors should not assume that they will have an opportunity to clarify or correct anything in their proposals after submitting it in response to the original Solicitation, and so any submissions should be submitted on the best terms possible and free of errors.

2. SUBMISSION CRITERIA

2.1 VOLUME I – MINIMUM SUBMISSION CRITERIA (FACTORS 1 and 2):

For purposes of this solicitation, an “Offeror” may include a group of two (2) or more entities that have formed a “contractor team arrangement,” as that term is defined in the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) subpart

9.6. In the case of entities that have formed a contractor team arrangement, the experience and performance history of any member of the team, whether or not gained while working with the other member(s) of the currently-proposed contractor team arrangement, will be considered as a part of the evaluation of the Offeror’s proposal.

An Offeror that relies upon the experience and performance history of a member, members or affiliates of a proposed contractor team arrangement must provide a teaming agreement or commitment (in the case of any affiliates) signed by all parties. The Teaming agreement/commitment shall:

a. Identify the legal name(s) and cage code(s) of all entities.

b. Describe the nature of each entity’s relationship (partnership, joint venture, prime/sub or mentor/protégé) and their role on this project as a part of their proposal. The Offeror will be expected to maintain that arrangement during performance of any contract awarded to that Offeror under this solicitation.

c. This agreement/letter must be submitted with the proposal to include actual proposed percentages.

In the case of affiliates, 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. 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.

The following are to be used in determining the status of the Offeror’s team for the evaluation of project submissions under Factor 1:

In the case of contractor team arrangements involving a Prime Contractor and Subcontractor(s), where the

Prime Contractor submits the proposal in response to this solicitation, the Prime Contractor is considered the “Prime Offeror”.

In the case of joint ventures, the “Prime Offeror” experience can come from any of the entities involved in the venture.

In the case of mentor/protégé relationships, the relationship must be established by the two Offerors and approved by the chosen Government Agency prior to proposal submission. Once the relationship has been approved, the “Prime Offeror” experience can come from any of the entities involved in the relationship.

The approved mentor/protégé document from the Government Agency must be submitted along with the teaming agreement.

In the case of additional projects submitted by subcontractors, the subcontractor must submit the final cost of their portion of the project along with total project cost and all other required information.

In the case of Offerors that are large, multi-function firms (consisting of subsidiaries), experience must only be submitted by the segment of the firm (e.g., division, group, and unit) that is submitting a proposal in response to this solicitation.

In the case of affiliates, 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 in the performance of the contract. This commitment 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 projects of any team members outside of the Prime Offeror will not be considered. If the Joint Venture/Mentor Protégé is a Small and Large business, the Small Business will be evaluated as the Prime Offeror.

2.2 FACTOR 1 – PAST PERFORMANCE & EXPERIENCE: The submitted material MUST be organized sequentially under tabs for each numbered section to facilitate evaluation. All narratives must contain sufficient detail to demonstrate technical capability.

An Offeror that relies upon the experience and performance history of a member, members or affiliates of a proposed contractor team arrangement, as indicated above, must provide a teaming agreement or commitment (in the case of any affiliates) signed by all parties.

In the case of contractor team arrangements involving a prime contractor and subcontractor(s), where the prime contractor submits the proposal in response to this solicitation, the prime contractor must have completed at least fifty percent (50%) of the total number of projects that meet the requirements for Factor 1 for consideration in response to the experience requirements of this solicitation.

All teaming agreements/commitment shall be provided at the beginning of the Offeror’s technical proposal, prior to Factor 1, and will not be included in the overall page count.

2.2.1 EXPERIENCE IN RELEVANT PROJECTS: The Offeror shall submit information on at least two (2) but no more than four (4) design-build and/or design-bid-build completed projects. Of the projects submitted, at least one (1) must be a design-bid-build project. If the Offeror’s submission exceeds the maximum project limitation of four (4) completed projects, the first four (4) projects submitted will be evaluated only, while the remaining additional project(s) will not be evaluated. These projects must be of relevant scope and complexity and have either a minimum project size of 50,000 Building Gross Square Foot (BGSF) or demonstrate a minimum completion value of $35,000,000 considering adjustment for escalation from project completion to 2021 (all escalation values are to be labeled as escalated and the Offeror must explain in detail their escalation rationale, which must include any formulas, calculations, assumptions, etc.) and address the discussions requested on Attachment A while meeting the teaming agreement requirements above. All projects must have a construction completion date no earlier than six (6) years preceding the original date of issuance of this solicitation. Projects that have a Beneficial Occupancy Date (BOD) within the same date range will also be considered.

*Note: In reference to Task Order Construction Contracts (TOCCs)/Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (ID/IQ) contracts: Contracts will not be accepted as a project submission; however, individual task orders/delivery orders on TOCCs and/or ID/IQ contracts can be submitted under Factor 1. Each task/delivery order submitted must individually meet the requirements of the factor. Submissions of multiple task/delivery orders as a project will not be accepted or evaluated.

At least one (1) of the submitted projects shall include a detailed discussion of experience with Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility (SCIF) construction as the PRIME CONTRACTOR.

All submitted projects shall include a detailed discussion of at least three (3) or more of the following elements:

Experience working on or connecting to existing utilities on a military installation Experience installing complex Mechanical/HVAC systems Experience implementing physical security and anti-terrorism/force protection measures Experience with deep foundations near wetlands Experience with construction of buildings with large garage/apparatus bays and mixed support areas

(i.e. administration areas, command briefing rooms, conference rooms, audio visual room, training rooms, equipment maintenance area, vehicle exhaust removal system, Equipment Wash room/fire extinguisher maintenance area, etc.)

Experience with construction of a Historical Storage Facility Experience working on a congested construction site around and/or adjacent to occupied structures with nearby pedestrian travel Installation of building systems that may include fire alarm/mass notification, fire suppression, utility management control, telephone, advance communication networks, cable television, and/or infrastructure for electronic security systems (i.e., intrusion detection, closed circuit surveillance, and electronic access control, etc.).

Experience delivering ‘turnkey’ project, where the Prime Contractor shows the ability to procure and install Furniture, Fixtures, and Equipment (FF&E) for construction projects, to include Audiovisual, IT and security equipment.

*Lists, charts/matrices and bullets will not be accepted when identifying relevant elements.

Each element must have a description of how the project meets the element (e.g. concrete paving – For this project, 500 LF of concrete sidewalks were installed, 300 LF of curbs were removed and re-installed, etc.).

It is the responsibility of the Offeror to identify, detail and demonstrate the relevancy of the submitted projects to the solicitation criteria elements. The evaluation committee WILL NOT make assumptions.

The information that is required to be supplied is identified on the form provided entitled “EXPERIENCE IN RELEVANT PROJECTS” (Attachment A). Offerors are not required to use the form itself as part of their proposal, but the information requested on the form must be in the Offeror’s proposal and should be in the same format as the form. Offerors may expand the form as necessary to accommodate the required project information.

The only submissions under the tab for this section are to be the completed “Attachment A” forms or similar format as indicated above. Only the information provided in either of these formats will be considered. Company summaries/introductions, project summary charts/matrixes, etc. will not be accepted or evaluated.

2.2.2 PAST PERFORMANCE QUESTIONNAIRES FOR EXPERIENCE IN RELEVANT PROJECTS:

For each of the projects submitted, provide a copy of the Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS) report, or USACE Past Performance Questionnaire (PPQ-0) (Attachment B) from a representative of the owner. The Offeror must request that their client complete the USACE Past Performance Questionnaire for Relevant Experience (Form PPQ-0) and submit the questionnaire as part of the Offeror’s technical proposal. The Offeror may provide an explanation if the performance evaluation rating is less than satisfactory. Offerors are encouraged to follow-up with clients/references to ensure timely submittal of questionnaires.

If the Offeror is unable to obtain a completed PPQ from a client for a project(s) before the proposal closing date, the Offeror must complete and submit with the proposal the first page of the PPQ (Attachment B) for projects submitted under the tab for EXPERIENCE IN RELEVANT PROJECTS, which will provide contract and client information for the respective project(s). Ensure correct phone numbers and email addresses are provided for the owner point of contact.

Previously completed PPQ-0s may be submitted provided that the documents do not reference any other solicitations. Submitted PPQ-0s must only reference this solicitation. Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS) ratings will take precedence over PPQs.

Past performance information may be obtained from any other sources available to the Government, to include, but not limited to, the Past Performance Information Retrieval System (PPIRS), Federal Awardee Performance and Integrity Information System (FAPIIS), Contractor Assessment Reporting System (CPARS) or other databases using all CAGE/DUNS numbers of team members (partnership, joint venture, teaming arrangement, or parent company/subsidiary/affiliate) identified in the Offeror’s proposal;

interviews with Program Managers, Contracting Officers, and Fee Determining Officials; and the Defense Contract Management Agency. The information obtained from these sources will be evaluated supplementary to the past performance questionnaires. In reference to the contracts pulled from these sources, the relevancy of the projects, completion dates, ratings and comments in the individual categories and overall ratings will be considered in making the overall confidence assessment.

The Offeror also may provide information regarding any awards received for work done on any of the projects described by the Offeror (Copies of awards must be included under this factor for validation.). Awards, Past Performance Questionnaires, and other past performance information will not be included in the page count for the proposal submission.

While the Government may elect to consider data from other sources, the burden of providing detailed, current, accurate and complete past performance information rests with the Offeror.

2.3. FACTOR 2 – SCHEDULE AND MANAGEMENT APPROACH: The submitted material MUST be organized sequentially under tabs/pages for each numbered section to facilitate evaluation. All narratives must contain sufficient detail to demonstrate technical and management capability.

2.3.1 Management Structure: Describe the proposed management structure for the team to include the construction firms, the resources and how the resources will be utilized, their roles and responsibilities, and what subcontracting firms the Offeror is considering utilizing. Offerors are encouraged to describe prior experience working with their proposed subcontractors.

Describe how subcontractors are managed by the contractor to include flow-down of contract requirements, duties, responsibilities, and coordination. Discuss how non-performance by subcontractors is handled by the Prime contractor.

The Offerors must provide a statement that, in accordance with the specifications of the RFP, all individuals, including subcontractors, shall be US Citizens.

2.3.2 Project Team Management: The Offeror shall provide its proposed management approach to staffing/team and coordination/communication. This narrative shall also include at a minimum an organizational chart identifying the proposed team for this project with specific individuals named that will execute this project at home office and on-site levels. The chart must show the relationship of each entity to the Offeror as well as all lines of communication. This organizational chart must include the following:

The Offeror’s key personnel, Key Subcontractors, and In the case of an Offeror utilizing individuals from affiliates as key personnel, the affiliate company must be identified in the chart with the individual’s name.

Note: If the subcontractor firms have not been selected at the time of proposal submission, the Offeror must identify the intended subcontractor trades.

2.3.3 Pre-Award Project Schedule: The Offeror shall submit a detailed narrative on the sequencing of the work.

The narrative must demonstrate a reasonable approach and understanding of the solicitation requirements and project specifications to ensure an on-time completion of the project. The Offeror shall provide a comprehensive, start-to-finish discussion of all significant features of work to include material procurement and delivery, anticipated long lead items, and the Commissioning/Testing and Balancing (TAB) plan.

Durations shall be included for all significant features of work.

The Offeror shall also include a risk management plan that identifies major risks to the proposed schedule sequence and proposed mitigations.

The Offeror shall use a Gantt chart to graphically represent the schedule. The schedule shall be in color and legible. The schedule shall demonstrate how the Offeror will meet the required completion date by showing the following:

• Significant features of work;

• Material procurement and delivery;

• Commissioning and TAB plan;

• High level Project Milestones;

• Critical Path and;

• Adequate Detail

2.4 FACTOR 3 –SMALL BUSINESS PARTICIPATION PLAN (SBPP):

All Offerors (both large and small businesses) regardless of size status shall address their planned small business usage for this requirement and will be evaluated on the level of proposed participation of U.S.

small businesses in the performance of this acquisition (as small business prime Offerors or small business subcontractors) relative to the objectives, requirements and goals established herein.

Large business contractors may achieve the small business participation goals through subcontracting to small businesses. Small business contractors may achieve small business participation goals through their own performance/participation as a prime and also through a joint venture, teaming arrangement, and subcontracting to other small businesses in order to achieve the small business participation goals.

The Offeror shall articulate within their SBPP how they intend to meet the small business objectives and participation goals. Nothing precludes an Offeror from further demonstrating their extent of commitment to use small businesses beyond what has been required by the subject solicitation as articulated below.

Offerors are encouraged to submit proof of awards, accolades, etc., received for their current and/or past support of small businesses. Examples include clear pictures of award(s) received in support of small businesses, successful Small Business Administration Surveillance Review findings, CPARS ratings that address small business utilization, testimonials from customers and/or small business subcontractors in reference to the Offerors support to small businesses, etc. Discuss and submit proof of any specific outreach efforts performed in support of this requirement (e.g. holding virtual outreach meetings with potential small business subcontractors, ads within publications) that demonstrate the Offerors effort to identify small business subcontractors specifically in support of this requirement (e.g. roster, attendance sheet, etc.), and proof of any other pertinent information that demonstrates the Offeror’s current and/or past efforts to support small businesses.

Material submitted in support of this factor shall be organized sequentially under applicable tabs and all pages must be numbered to facilitate evaluation. The Small Business Evaluation Board (SBEB) will not look to obtain information in support of an Offeror’s SBPP proposal from other volumes or within the Subcontracting Plan (when applicable). The SBPP (IAW DFARS PGI 215.304) and the subcontracting plan (IAW DFARS PGI 219.705-4) are two distinct separate documents with different elements and should not be combined for submission. Offerors shall utilize the SBPP Proposal Format for submissions found at Appendix C, Attachment C. Offerors submitting SBPP for this project should limit submissions to data essential for the evaluation of plans.

Offerors must comply with all elements stated within the Submission Requirements and must also provide the requested information requested/identified within the SBPP Proposal Format.

SBPP Objectives:

The Government will evaluate:

a. The extent to which such firms, as defined in FAR Part 19, are specifically identified in proposals;

The SSEB will review the firms specifically identified by the Offeror using section (d) of the SBPP Proposal Format in Appendix C, Attachment C.

Note: Small Business subcontractors identified within the SBPP should also be listed within the corresponding Subcontracting Plan.

b. The extent of commitment to use such firms (enforceable commitments will be considered more favorably than non-enforceable ones).

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