C201_Sol_SBSA_GC_April 2024.pdf

GSA Solicitation No. 47PD0224R0057

Document: C201-SB GC/April 2024 (The Solicitation)

Construction Contract for: Single Award Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) Contract for Repair and Alteration (R&A) / General Construction Services in Richmond, VA and surrounding areas

The Solicitation:

Table of Contents

I. General Information A. The Solicitation and Contract B. List of Solicitation Documents C. Authorized Representatives D. Pre-Proposal Conference E. Estimated Price Range F. FAR 52.228-1 Bid Guarantee G. FAR 52.236-27 Site Visit – Construction H. Receipt of Offers

II. Proposals

A. Proposal Contents B. Proposal Format C. Price Proposal D. Technical Proposal E. Other Information to be Submitted with Proposal F. Requirements of Joint Venture Offerors

III. General Provisions

A. Availability of Funds B. Requests for Clarification or Interpretation C. Notice to Small Business Firms D. Information Concerning the Disclosure of Solicitation Results E. Affirmative Procurement Program F. Notice Concerning Preparation of Proposals G. Bond Requirements H. Contractor Performance Information I. Safeguarding and Dissemination of Controlled Unclassified Information

(CUI) Building Information

IV. FAR/GSAR Solicitation Provisions A. FAR 52.211-1 Availability of Specifications Listed in the GSA Index of

Federal Specifications, Standards and Commercial Item Descriptions, FPMR 101-29

B. FAR 52.216-1 Type of Contract C. FAR 52.222-5 Construction Wage Rate Requirements-Secondary Site of

Work D. FAR 52.222-23 Notice of Requirement for Affirmative Action to Ensure

Equal Employment Opportunity for Construction E. Buy American Requirements F. Buy American Exceptions G. FAR 52.233-2 Service of Protest H. FAR 52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference I. GSAR 552.102 Incorporating Provisions and Clauses by Reference J. Additional Provisions

(i) GSAR 552.236-74, Evaluation of Options (Mar 2019)

(iii) GSAR Clause 552.236-77, Government’s Right to Exercise Options (Mar 2019)

V. Instructions to Offerors and Clauses

A. FAR 52.215-1 Instructions to Offerors – Competitive Acquisition B. FAR 52.219-18 Notice of Competition Limited to 8(a) Eligible Participants C. Security Requirements

VI. Method Of Award

A. Evaluation of Offers B. Determination of Responsibility C. Price Reasonableness/Price Realism D. Unbalanced Price E. Non Price Factors F. Evaluation of Joint Ventures

Notice of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Compliance Plan GSA has partnered with the Department of Labor to ensure compliance with equal employment opportunity requirements that apply to this project. An EEO Compliance Plan is required after the award.

The General Services Administration (GSA) is setting aside the contract under the following clause found in the Agreement: 100% 8(a) Small Business Set Aside.

I. General Information

I.A. The Solicitation and Contract

(1) This Solicitation is set-aside for Small Businesses for Competition Limited to Eligible 8(a) Concerns, in accordance with FAR 19. This Solicitation sets forth requirements for proposals for a Contract described in the attached Agreement.

Proposals conforming to the Solicitation requirements will be evaluated in accordance with the Method of Award set forth herein. The Government will award the Contract to the selected Offeror, subject to the conditions set forth herein.

(2) Neither the Solicitation nor any part of an Offeror's proposal shall be part of the Contract except to the extent expressly incorporated therein by the Contracting Officer.

(3) The Offeror's proposal submitted in response to this Solicitation shall constitute a firm offer. No contract shall be formed unless and until the Contracting Officer has countersigned the SF 1442 submitted by an Offeror and delivered to the Contractor a copy of the SF 1442 with original signatures together with the Agreement reflecting the Offeror's proposed prices.

I.B. List of Solicitation Documents The Solicitation Documents are comprised of:

(1) The Solicitation

(2) Offeror Representations and Certifications Form

(3) Standard Form (SF) 1442 – Solicitation Offer and Award

(4) The Agreement and Attachments to the Agreement

(5) Richmond IDIQ Pricing Sheet (excel)

(6) Attachment 1, Project Experience Information Worksheet

(7) Attachment 2, Experience Workbook Spreadsheet (excel)

(8) Attachment 3, Past Performance Questionnaire

(9) Attachment 4, Richmond Field Office Line-Item Sheet (for reference)

I.C. Authorized Representatives

The following individuals are designated as the authorized GSA representatives under this Solicitation:

Authorized Representative Information:

Contracting Officer’s Information

Paul H. Ferguson

Address: 100 S. Independence Mall West, Philadelphia, PA 19106

Telephone: 215.498.4549

Email: Paul.ferguson@gsa.gov

Alternate POC Information

Name: Ahmadou Kante

Address: 100 S. Independence Mall West, Philadelphia, PA 19106

Telephone: 267-734-3889

Email: Ahmadou.kante@gsa.gov

I.D. Pre-Proposal Conference

Date: 05/15/2024 Time: 3:00 PM EST Video Call Link: https://meet.google.com/ohu-yskc-ztu?authuser=0 Join by phone (US) +1 225-417-1121 PIN: 807 347 993# mailto:Paul.ferguson@gsa.gov mailto:Ahmadou.kante@gsa.gov https://meet.google.com/ohu-yskc-ztu?authuser=0 tel:+1-225-417-1121

I.E. Estimated Price Range

The Maximum Ordering Limit (MOL) for this contract vehicle will be $5 million. The cumulative total for all task orders awarded over the life of the contract (5 years) shall not exceed $5 million. The guaranteed minimum amount under the contract will be $2,500.00 for the initial year or base period of the contract.

Individual orders to be placed under the contract will range in value from $2,000 to Simplified Acquisition Threshold (currently $250,000.00) defined in FAR 2.101; however, there may be individual orders with lower or higher costs placed against this contract depending on Richmond’s Field Office needs.

The following historical ordering information is being provided to give offerors an idea of the quantity and size of projects typically performed on this size IDIQ.

Small Construction Projects Range Average per Fiscal Year (Data based on past four fiscal years)

Dollar Range ($) Percentage (%) Number of Projects (avg) per Fiscal Year $2,000 - $25,000 79.5% 31 $25,000 - $35,000 15.4% 6 $35,000 - $50,000 5.1% 2

A BID GUARANTEE IS NOT REQUIRED FOR THIS SOLICITATION BUT WILL BE

REQUIRED FOR FUTURE TASK ORDERS (where applicable)

I.F. FAR 52.228-1 Bid Guarantee (Sep 96)

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

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

(1) To unsuccessful bidders as soon as practicable after the opening of bids;

and

(2) To the successful bidder upon execution of contractual documents and bonds (including any necessary coinsurance or reinsurance agreements), as required by the bid as accepted.

(c) The amount of the bid guarantee shall be 20 percent of the bid price or $3,000,000, whichever is less.

(d) If the successful bidder, upon acceptance of its bid by the Government within the period specified for acceptance, fails to execute all contractual documents or furnish executed bond(s) within 10 days after receipt of the forms by the bidder, the Contracting Officer may terminate the contract for default.

(e) In the event the contract is terminated for default, the bidder is liable for any cost of acquiring the work that exceeds the amount of its bid, and the bid guarantee is available to offset the difference.

I.G. FAR 52.236-27 Site Visit – Construction (Feb 95)

(1) The clauses at FAR 52.236-2, Differing Site Conditions, and FAR 52.236-3, Site Investigations and Conditions Affecting the Work, will be included in any contract awarded as a result of this solicitation. Accordingly, Offerors are urged and expected to inspect the site where the work will be performed.

(2) Site visits will be conducted on a task order basis.

I.H. Receipt of Offers

(1) In order to be considered for award, offers conforming to the requirements of the Solicitation must be received at the following office no later than 4:00 pm ET on the following date and at the following address.

Date: 06/10/2024 Time: 04:00 PM ET Email Address:Paul.ferguson@gsa.gov and Ahmadou.kante@gsa.gov

All offers shall be provided via email.

II. Proposals

II.A. Proposal Contents

Proposals shall consist of the following documents, completed, and executed in accordance with this Solicitation:

1. Signed Standard Form 1442 with all the amendments acknowledged

2. Price Proposal – Richmond IDIQ Pricing Sheet

3. Technical Proposal

4. Project Experience Information Worksheet

5. Experience Workbook Spreadsheet (excel)

6. Past Performance Questionnaire

7. GSA Form C301, Representations and Certifications

8. GSA Form 527, Contractor’s Qualifications and Financial Information

9. If applicable, Joint-Venture Agreement and any Mentor-Protégé Agreements

10. If applicable, SF LLL – Pages 1 and 2

11. The information required under FAR 52.215-1(c)(2) https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_236_2 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_236_3 mailto:Paul.ferguson@gsa.gov mailto:Ahmadou.kante@gsa.gov

II.B. Proposal Format The submission shall be clearly indexed and logically assembled. Each factor shall be clearly identified and shall begin at the top of a page. All pages of each volume shall be appropriately numbered and identified by the complete company name, date, and Solicitation number in the header and / or footer.

• Margins – Top, Bottom, Left, Right – 1”

• From Edge – Header, Footer 0.5”

• Page Size, Width – 8.5”

• Page Size, Height – 11”

• Font Size, 11pt or Larger

Failure to provide all of the information requested may result in the offeror’s proposal being considered non-responsive, therefore not evaluated for price and / or technical factors.

Offerors are required to submit proposals as delineated below:

a. Technical Proposal: The technical proposal must contain all the necessary information to address the evaluation factors as set forth in the solicitation. The maximum page limit for the technical proposal submission is 14 pages. If more than 14 pages are submitted, only the first 14 pages will be evaluated.

The Technical Proposal will consist of the following:

1. Technical Proposal (pdf format) including:

a. Detailed narrative of the three (3) Prior Experience on Relevant Projects primary projects submitted in response to Technical Factor 1

b. Approach & Management Plan information provided in response to Technical Factor 2

2. Project Experience Information Worksheet

3. Experience Workbook Spreadsheet (excel)

4. Past Performance Questionnaires

Technical Proposal Page Limit:

All pages submitted as a part of an offeror’s technical proposal will count against the page limitation (exceptions provided below) including, but not limited to:

1. Transmission pages

2. Cover Sheets

3. Title pages

4. Introduction Letters / Introduction statements

5. Tables of Contents,

6. Prior Experience on Relevant Projects primary projects narrative

7. Approach & Management plan (including resumes)

8. Performance recognition documents such as awards, letters of commendation, and any other performance recognition submitted in response to Technical Factor 2

The following items are excluded from the page limit:

1. Project Experience Information Worksheet

2. Experience Workbook Spreadsheet (excel)

3. Past Performance Questionnaires

Other: Forms provided by GSA that should be included in the price proposal (amendments, 527's, financial information etc.) are excluded from the page limitation.

b. Pricing Proposal: The pricing proposal, which must be separate from the technical proposal, must contain the following information in the formats delineated below:

• Signed Standard Form 1442 with all amendments acknowledged

• Signed Richmond IDIQ pricing sheet

• GSA Form C301, Representations and Certifications

• GSA Form 527, Contractor’s Qualifications and Financial Information

• If applicable, SF LLL – Pages 1 and 2

• If applicable, Joint-Venture Agreement and any Mentor-Protégé Agreements

• The information required under FAR 52.215-1(c)(2)

• Any other information required by the solicitation

c. Submission requirements:

The Technical and Price proposal must be submitted as separate Portable Document Format (PDF) attachments in an email. Hard copy submissions will not be accepted.

Submit one electronic copy of the Price Proposal and one electronic copy of the Technical Proposal. Proposals shall only be submitted via email. The Price Proposal must be submitted in a separate PDF file from the Technical Proposal.

Offerors are to submit an email with the subject line: “[Company Name] Proposal–RFP# 47PD0224R0057 – Richmond IDIQ – Single-Award General Construction Project”.

The proposal shall consist of two (2) volumes (separate files) as shown below. Files shall not contain classified data and the use of hyperlinks in proposals is prohibited.

(1) Price Proposal Attachment labeled “[Company Name] Proposal–RFP# 47PD0224R0057 – Richmond IDIQ – Single-Award General Construction Project: Price Proposal”.

(2) Technical Proposal Attachment labeled “[Company Name] Proposal–RFP# 47PD0224R0057 – Richmond IDIQ – Single-Award General Construction Project:

Technical Proposal”.

(3) Offerors are encouraged to make their proposals only as voluminous as is necessary to respond to the preparation instructions set forth in the solicitation. In addition, notice should be taken of any attachment size or page limitations specified in the instructions below.

II.C. Price Proposal

(1) Contents

The Price Proposal shall consist of the SF 1442 and the Agreement, with prices and/or rates indicated for each price element shown on the pricing form included in Section II of the Agreement. Indicate the Base Contract Price, or if no such distinction is made, the Contract Price, in Block 17 of the SF 1442, which must be fully executed by the Offeror.

(2) Qualifications, Exclusions and Conditions

If the Offeror communicates in its proposal any qualifications, exclusions, or conditions to the proposed prices not provided for in the Contract Documents, the Contracting Officer may reject the proposal and exclude the Offeror from further discussions.

(3) Additional Proposal Requirements

Failure to provide all information requested may result in the offeror’s proposal being considered non-responsive, therefore not evaluated for price and / or technical factors.

II.D. Technical Proposal

The Technical Proposal shall include the information requested below for the non-price factors described in Section VI.

Technical Factor 1: Prior Experience on Relevant Projects

This criterion will be used to measure the breadth, depth, and relevance of an Offeror’s experience in performing contracts and projects similar in size, scope and complexity to the one described in this solicitation.

For purposes of evaluation, a “project ” is a discrete project, and is not an Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) , Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA), or other type of master ordering instruments. Ordering instruments are considered a “contract” for purposes of evaluation.

Pertaining to this factor, each offeror shall submit the following:

• Factor 1 Primary Projects Detailed Narrative - The technical proposal must include a detailed narrative of three (3) projects submitted in response to Technical Factor;

• Project Experience Information Worksheet completed for the offeror’s three (3) primary Factor 1 projects, and;

• Experience Workbook Spreadsheet (excel).

The Factor 1 Primary Projects Detailed Narrative will be evaluated to determine project relevance to this procurement.

RELEVANCY CHARACTERISTICS

Project characteristics that will tend to demonstrate that a firm's prior experience is relevant to this project include the following:

1. General Construction* / Repair and Alteration Experience including but not limited to:

• Roof repair and installation

• Exterior renovation

• Waterproofing

• Design/Build services

• Mechanical and electrical modernization

• General office renovations

2. Level of self-performance - The ability to self-perform is highly relevant to this procurement.

3. Project location within Richmond areas.

4. Project with the Federal Government;

5. Project in a Federal Building;

6. Job Order Contract (JOC) experience;

7. Smaller projects with a value ranging from $6,000 to $60,000 may be considered more relevant than those exceeding $60,000. (Historically, the vast majority of projects fall towards the lower end of the $2,000.00 and $250,000.00 range. As a result, GSA considers demonstration of prior experience towards the lower end of this range (ie: between $6,000 and $60,000) to be more relevant under this technical factor);

8. Project in an occupied building;

9. Project Specialty Trade Experience (i.e. Electrical, Plumbing, HVAC, Fire Alarm, etc.).

* General Construction for this solicitation is defined as the supervision, administration, and performance for all construction activities required to complete a project successfully. Construction activities for the anticipated solicitation include but are not limited to commercial office construction and/or renovations/repairs, MEP (Mechanical/Electrical/Plumbing) repairs/modifications/replacement, fire sprinkler systems repairs/modification/replacement, sitework, exterior construction repair and alterations (including facades and roofs), demolition (including abatement of hazardous materials), elevator modernizations and any other construction activities the government may require.

For each project included in your submission, please include the following:

1. Project name and description;

2. Project location;

3. Project start/completion date;

4. Percentage and description of self-performed work;

5. Contract value at time of award and contract value at project completion;

6. Indicate whether the project is a Federal Government project located in a Federal

Building

7. Indicate if project is on a Job Order Contract (JOC)

8. Please provide a reference (including valid phone number and email address) for each project. This can be the customer and owners for contracts and projects listed in this section of their proposal. The Government may contact the POC’s to verify the information provided and may request past performance information.

9. Indicate Project Delivery Method:

- Traditional-Design/Bid/Build

- Design/Build

The offerors shall also submit the “Experience Workbook” and provide no more than 15 contracts and/or projects performed within the last 5 years from the proposal due date.

These projects shall meet the same “Relevancy Characteristics” outlined above. The purpose of this spreadsheet is to demonstrate an offeror’s relevant prior experience, in addition to what is provided in each offeror’s Factor 1 Primary Projects Detailed Narrative, and the ability to simultaneously perform multiple projects of varying scope, size, and complexity for a variety of clients in multiple locations within the past 5 years. The contracts and projects the offeror selects must be relevant to the solicitation and future task orders that will be placed against this IDIQ. An offeror is not required to submit 10 projects, this is the maximum. These projects will be evaluated for relevancy.

Extra consideration will be given to firms demonstrating an Experience Workbook containing relevant project characteristics.

Projects that are not at least 75% (Period of Performance) complete will not be considered relevant.

If proposing a joint venture, offerors shall clearly state which project were performed by the Joint Venture or an Individual Entity in Column D “Brief Description” in the Experience Workbook. Contracts/Projects performed by the Joint Venture will receive more consideration than contracts/projects performed by the individual entities separately.

Additional Information for Joint Ventures will be required in Factor 2 Approach and Management Plan.

An Offeror who successfully demonstrates that they possess the depth and breadth of project/contract experience that is considered most relevant when compared to the solicitation may receive a higher rating. If the offeror fails to meet any characteristic this may be considered a high risk. An offeror who fails to demonstrate they have relevant experience compared to the solicitation may receive a lower rating.

Technical Factor 2: Approach & Management Plan The Government will evaluate each Offeror’s relative understanding of the contract requirements and to the extent their proposed approach meets the government needs.

The Government has the right to incorporate all or part of the Contractor’s proposed Approach & Management Plan into the contract. If incorporated, the Approach & Management Plan will be binding upon the Contractor and the Government. Below are specific items which must be completely addressed by the Offeror in the proposed Approach & Management Plan.

a. Approach: The Offeror shall demonstrate their overall approach by demonstrating sound means and methods to ensure organizational management for the contract.

i. At a minimum the Offeror’s Approach must demonstrate how they will approach:

1. Providing general construction services within the geographic area

a. This must be supported by Projects provided in Factor 1

b. Offerors who demonstrate capability to perform throughout the entire area is considered favorable, but not required to be considered for award

2. The different Project Delivery Methods

3. Prepare proposals for multiple solicitations

4. Perform multiple projects simultaneously

5. Security, including HSPD-12 Process

6. Submittal Process

7. Quality Control

8. Safety

9. Closeout

10. Communication

11. Any other information an Offeror deems vital to successful performance

ii. As part of the IDIQ approach offeror shall provide a letter from their surety confirming they have the following minimum bonding capabilities.

1. Individual Project - $250,000.00

2. Aggregate Total - $2,000,000.00

iii. As part of the IDIQ approach offerors shall provide a Certificate of Insurance (Acord

25) demonstrating they meet all the contractual requirements of the IDIQ;

b. Management Plan: The Offeror’s management plan must include a detailed description of how the Contractor intends to provide general construction services. The management plan must include, at a minimum:

i. Narrative that clearly describes how the offeror will staff the contract to successfully perform general construction services. It must address the following items

1. Interaction between the home office and the project sites during construction.

2. How they plan to recruit and retain home office and field office personnel (Contract Managers, PM, Supers, etc), in- house labor force (if applicable, tradesmen), and Trade Subcontractors.

3. Offeror must indicate which trades they are able to self-perform with their in-house labor force. If offerors perform in house A/E services this must be included here.

4. Offeror must provide the name and location of key subcontractors (MEP (Mechanical/Electrical/Plumbing) repairs/modifications/replacement, fire sprinkler systems repairs/modification/replacement, sitework, exterior construction, demolition, etc) including A/E firms for Design/Build projects, whom they have previously worked with for major trades within the geographical area and indicate which projects they have previously worked with them in Factor 1. Key Subcontractors will not be evaluated for experience or performance, only to establish the prime contractor has available resources within the geographical area to perform future task orders. This does not bind the offeror to use these subcontractors for future orders or prohibit them from working with other subcontractors.

ii. Organizational Chart and Line of Authority to manage the IDIQ Contract and subsequent task orders.

ii. Resumes: Resumes shall at a minimum list the position, title, years served, responsibilities, physical locations, degrees, training, certifications and the firm for which the employee works. Key personnel are at a minimum the following positions:

1. Owner/Executive/Operations Manager;

2. Project Manager(s) (at least one);

3. Superintendent(s) (at least one); and

4. Any other personnel the offeror determines to be key to successfully meet the requirements of the IDIQ and subsequent general construction task orders. The offerors must consider how they will staff a typical task order issued against the IDIQ from the home office and in the field.

Personnel with more relevant experience / degree / training, etc. to the contract requirements may receive greater consideration.

The resumes of the personnel submitted will set the baseline qualifications of each position for the entirety of the IDIQ contract. If the offeror is selected for award of an IDIQ the awardee shall at a minimum provide personnel that match or exceed the qualifications of the proposed personnel for each task order award.

Joint Venture Requirements

i. All offers submitted by joint ventures must include a copy of an executed joint venture agreement (with original signatures) which fully discloses the legal identity of each member of the joint venture, the relationship between the members, the form of ownership of each member, and any limitations on liability or authority for each member.

ii. An authorized representative of each member of the joint venture must sign the SF 1442 accompanying an offer regardless of any agency relationship established between the members.

iii. In the case of corporations that are joint venture members, the corporation secretary must certify that the corporation is authorized to participate in the joint venture, either by so certifying in the joint venture agreement, or by submitting a separate certification to the Government. The joint venture must also provide a certificate that identifies a principal representative of the joint venture with full authority to bind the joint venture.

iv. Representations and certifications, financial information, and past performance information must be submitted for each member of the joint venture.

The SSEB Technical board will evaluate each Offeror’s relative understanding of the contract requirements and to the extent their proposed approach meets the government needs. The government will assign strengths and weaknesses identified in its evaluation of the proposal. Failure to provide all the information being requested in the solicitation may result in lower ratings.

Factor 3: Past Performance on Relevant Projects The Government will evaluate each Offeror’s past performance by how well they performed on completed projects of similar size, scope and complexity as required by the solicitation.

a. The offeror shall submit a Past Performance Questionnaire (PPQ) (included in the solicitation) completed by the applicable client, for each of the three (3) “Highlighted Projects” included in its proposal for Factor 1. Completed PPQs shall be submitted with the proposal. Ensure correct phone numbers and email addresses are provided for the client point of contact who can attest to the level of acceptability of the services provided. Offerors must follow-up with clients/references to ensure timely submission of questionnaires. If the Offeror is unable to obtain a completed PPQ from a client for a project before proposal closing date, the Offeror must complete and submit with the proposal the first page of the PPQ, which will provide contract and client information for the project.

b. Offeror may include performance recognition documents received within the last five (5) years such as awards, award fee determinations, customer letters of commendation, and any other forms of performance recognition. Please note the PPQ requests mentioned above are for projects completed within the last three (3) years.

c. In addition to the above, the Government may review any other sources of information for evaluating past performance. Other sources may include, but are not limited to, past performance information retrieved through the Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS), using all CAGE/DUNS/UEI numbers of team members (partnership, joint venture, teaming arrangement, or parent company/subsidiary/affiliate) identified in the Offeror's proposal, inquiries of owner representative(s), Federal Awardee Performance and Integrity Information System (FAPIIS), Electronic Subcontract Reporting System (eSRS), previously submitted PPQ information, and any other known sources not provided by the Offeror. While the Government may elect to consider data from a variety of sources, the burden of providing detailed, current, accurate and complete past performance information rests with the Offeror. GSA will not maintain a database of PPQs submitted by Offerors.

NOTE: THE GOVERNMENT HAS THE RIGHT TO CONTACT ALL CLIENT POCS

PROVIDED TO VERIFY THE INFORMATION PROVIDED BUT IS NOT REQUIRED TO.

d. Offerors shall NOT incorporate by reference into their proposal PPQs previously submitted for other RFPs.

e. If proposing a joint venture, Offerors must first submit past performance records demonstrating that they have performed together. These experiences will receive more consideration than experiences performed separately.

f. If the Offeror has no record of relevant past performance or the information on their past performance is not available, the Offeror may not be evaluated favorably or unfavorably on past performance. This rating shall be characterized as "neutral".

Proposals that exhibit relevant experiences and provide the Government a high level of confidence that the Offeror will successfully perform the required effort will receive the highest ratings. If an offeror’s past performance indicates any unsatisfactory performance on previous projects this may be considered additional risk and be assigned a weakness.

II.E. Other Information to Submit with Proposal

(1) Representations and Certifications

Offerors are reminded their SAM registration status must be “Active”, at the time their offer is submitted, to be considered for award (see 52.204-7). Offerors submitting a proposal in response to this Solicitation shall complete electronic Annual Representations and Certifications in conjunction with required Entity registration in System for Award Management (SAM), accessed via System for Award Management.

Offerors shall also submit with their proposal, the Annual Representations and Certifications (FAR 52.204-8), using the attached Offeror’s Representations and Certifications (C301).

(2) Qualifications of Offerors

Offerors submitting a proposal in response to this Solicitation shall submit with their proposal evidence of their financial responsibility and capacity to perform the Contract.

Offerors shall submit this information on GSA Form 527 – Contractor’s Qualifications and Financial Information. Where applicable, point of contact, including names and telephone numbers, are required for all contracts listed.

II.F. Requirements of Joint Venture Offerors

(1) All offers submitted by joint ventures must include a copy of an executed joint venture agreement (with original signatures) which fully discloses the legal identity of each member of the joint venture, the relationship between the members, the form of ownership of each member, and any limitations on liability or authority for each member.

(2) An authorized representative of each member of the joint venture must sign the SF 1442 accompanying an offer regardless of any agency relationship established between the members.

(3) In the case of corporations that are joint venture members, the corporation secretary must certify that the corporation is authorized to participate in the joint venture, either by so certifying in the joint venture agreement, or by submitting a separate certification to the Government. The joint venture must also provide a certificate that identifies a principal representative of the joint venture with full authority to bind the joint venture.

(4) Representations and certifications, financial information, and past performance information must be submitted for each member of the joint venture.

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III. General Provisions

III.A. Availability of Funds

Issuance of this Solicitation does not warrant that funds are presently available for award of a Contract. Award of the contract shall be subject to the availability of appropriated funds, and the Government shall incur no obligation under this Solicitation in advance of such time as funds are made available to the Contracting Officer for the purpose of contract award.

III.B. Requests for Clarification or Interpretation

The Government will attempt to answer all requests for clarifications or interpretations of the Solicitation Documents prior to the date set for receipt of offers, but do not warrant that all such requests will be answered within 15 calendar days. Prospective Offerors should make such requests not less than 15 calendar days prior to the date set for receipt of offers.

III.C. Notice to Small Business Firms

A program for the purpose of assisting qualified small business concerns in obtaining certain bid, payment, or performance bonds that are otherwise not obtainable is available through the Small Business Administration (SBA) (Small Business Administration). For information concerning SBA's surety bond guarantee assistance, contact your SBA District Office.

III.D. Information Concerning the Disclosure of Solicitation Results

This acquisition is being conducted under the provisions of FAR Part 15 as a negotiated procurement. In accordance with FAR 3.104 and FAR 15.207, after receipt of proposals, no information regarding the identity of those submitting offers, the number of offers received, or the information contained in such offers will be made available until after award except as provided by FAR 15.503.

III.E. Affirmative Procurement Program

GSA has implemented an Affirmative Procurement Program (APP) intended to maximize the use of recovered materials, environmentally preferable, and bio-based products. Offerors should familiarize themselves with the requirements for using and reporting on the use of such materials in performance as set forth in the Agreement.

Refer to Clause FAR 52.223-10 encouraging vendors to practice waste reduction.

III.F. Notice Concerning Preparation of Proposals

Offerors are cautioned to carefully read the entire Solicitation and the Agreement to be included in the Contract contemplated by the Solicitation in order to be fully aware of all requirements and clauses in the contemplated Contract. Verify that all blanks requiring information to be supplied in an Offer have been properly filled out, that all pricing and http://www.sba.gov/ http://www.sba.gov/ other numerical data is accurately calculated, and that all copies of the Offer contain the same information.

III.G. Bond Requirements

If a bid guarantee is required to be submitted with your offer, any contract awarded will require a performance bond and payment bond as specified in the Agreement. Offerors who utilize individual sureties should note the requirement for a certified, audited, financial statement for each person acting as an individual surety under clause FAR 52.228-1 Bid Guarantee and the requirements of clause FAR 52.228-11 Pledge of Assets.

III.H. Contractor Performance Information

(1) Evaluating Contractor Performance: The General Services Administration is using the Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS) module as the secure, confidential, information management tool to facilitate the performance evaluation process. CPARS enables a comprehensive evaluation by capturing comments from both GSA and the contractor. The website for CPARS is Contractor Performance Assessment Completed CPARS evaluations may then be used by Federal acquisition community for use in making source selection decisions. CPARS assists acquisition officials by serving as the single source for contractor past performance data.

(2) CPARS Registration: Each award requiring an evaluation must be registered in CPARS. The contractor will receive several automated emails. Within thirty days of award, the contractor will receive an email that contains user account information, as well as the applicable contract and order number(s) assigned. Contractors will be granted one user account to access all evaluations.

(3) Contractor CPARS Training: Contractors may sign up for CPARS training. A schedule of classes will be posted to the CPARS training site (CPARS Training) and updated as needed.

(4) Contractor Representative (CR) Role: All evaluations will be sent the Contractor Representative (CR) named on your award. The CR will be able to access CPARS to review and comment on the evaluation. If your CR is not already in the CPARS system, the contracting officer will request the name and email address of the person that will be responsible for the CR role on your award.

Once an evaluation is ready to be released the CR will receive an email alerting them the evaluation is ready for their review and comment. The email will indicate the time frame the CR has to respond to the evaluation; however, the CR may return the evaluation earlier than this date.

GSA shall provide for review at a level above the contracting officer (i.e., contracting director) to consider any disagreement between GSA and the contractor regarding GSA’s evaluation of the contractor. Based on the review, the individual at a level above the contracting officer will issue the ultimate conclusion on the performance evaluation.

http://www.cpars.gov/ http://www.cpars.gov/ https://www.cpars.gov/lc.htm

Copies of the evaluations, contractor responses, and review comments, if any, will be retained as part of the contract file.

III.I. Safeguarding and Dissemination of Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) Building Information

Certain information contained in the Solicitation Documents may have been designated as Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) building information. With respect to such information, Offerors shall agree to the terms for receipt of such information, as set forth in the provision “Administrative Matters” in Section III of the Agreement, as a condition of receipt of such information.

IV. FAR/GSAR Solicitation Provisions

IV.A. FAR 52.211-1 Availability of Specifications Listed in the GSA Index of Federal Specifications, Standards and Commercial Item Descriptions, FPMR Part 101-29 (Sep 2023)

(a) The GSA Index of Federal Specifications, Standards and Commercial Item Descriptions, FPMR Part 101–29, and copies of Federal specifications, standards, and product descriptions can be downloaded from the ASSIST website at https://assist.dla.mil.

(b) If the General Services Administration, Department of Agriculture, or Department of Veterans Affairs issued this solicitation, a copy of specifications, standards, and commercial item descriptions cited in this solicitation may be obtained from the ASSIST website identified in paragraph (a) of this provision.

(End of provision)

IV.B. FAR 52.216-1 Type of Contract (APR 84) The Government contemplates award of a Firm-Fixed-Price contract resulting from this solicitation.

IV.C. FAR 52.222-5 Construction Wage Rate Requirements—Secondary Site of the Work (MAY 14)

(a)(1) The offeror shall notify the Government if the offeror intends to perform work at any secondary site of the work, as defined in paragraph (a)(1)(ii) of the FAR clause at 52.222-6, Construction Wage Rate Requirements, of this solicitation.

(2) If the offeror is unsure if a planned work site satisfies the criteria for a secondary site of the work, the offeror shall request a determination from the Contracting Officer.

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(b)(1) If the wage determination provided by the Government for work at the primary site of the work is not applicable to the secondary site of the work, the offeror shall request a wage determination from the Contracting Officer.

(2) The due date for receipt of offers will not be extended as a result of an offeror’s request for a wage determination for a secondary site of the work.

IV.D. FAR 52.222-23 Notice of Requirement for Affirmative Action to Ensure Equal Employment Opportunity for Construction (FEB 1999)

(a) The offeror's attention is called to the Equal Opportunity clause and the Affirmative Action Compliance Requirements for Construction clause of this solicitation.

(b) The goals for minority and female participation, expressed in percentage terms for the Contractor's aggregate workforce in each trade on all construction work in the covered area, are as follows:

Goals for Minority Participation for Each Trade

Goals for Female Participation for Each Trade

24.9% 6.9%

These goals are applicable to all of the Contractor's construction work performed in the covered area. If the Contractor performs construction work in a geographical area located outside of the covered area, the Contractor shall apply the goals established for the geographical area where the work is actually performed. Goals are published periodically in the Federal Register in notice form, and these notices may be obtained from any Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs office.

(c) The Contractor's compliance with Executive Order 11246, as amended, and the regulations in 41 CFR 60-4 shall be based on (1) its implementation of the Equal Opportunity clause, (2) specific affirmative action obligations required by the clause entitled "Affirmative Action Compliance Requirements for Construction,'' and (3) its efforts to meet the goals. The hours of minority and female employment and training must be substantially uniform throughout the length of the contract, and in each trade.

The Contractor shall make a good faith effort to employ minorities and women evenly on each of its projects. The transfer of minority or female employees or trainees from Contractor to Contractor, or from project to project, for the sole purpose of meeting the Contractor's goals shall be a violation of the contract, Executive Order 11246, as amended, and the regulations in 41 CFR 60-4. Compliance with the goals will be measured against the total work hours performed.

(d) The Contractor shall provide written notification to the Deputy Assistant Secretary for Federal Contract Compliance, U.S. Department of Labor, within 10 working days following award of any construction subcontract in excess of $10,000 at any tier for construction work under the contract resulting from this solicitation. The notification shall list the--

(1) Name, address, and telephone number of the subcontractor;

(2) Employer's identification number of the subcontractor;

(3) Estimated dollar amount of the subcontract;

(4) Estimated starting and completion dates of the subcontract; and

(5) Geographical area in which the subcontract is to be performed.

(e) As used in this Notice, and in any contract resulting from this solicitation, the "covered area" is the following Cities and Counties in Virginia:

INDEPENDENT CITIES COUNTIES

Charlottesville Portsmouth Albemarle Chesapeake Richmond Gloucester Hampton Suffolk Henrico Newport News Virginia Beach Sussex Norfolk

IV.E. Buy American Requirements

FAR 52.225-10 Notice of Buy American Requirement-Construction Materials (MAY 2014)

(a) Definitions. "Commercially available off-the-shelf (COTS) item," "construction material," "domestic construction material," and "foreign construction material," as used in this provision, are defined in the clause of this solicitation entitled "Buy American- Construction Materials" (Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clause 52.225-9).

(b) Requests for determinations of inapplicability. An offeror requesting a determination regarding the inapplicability of the Buy American statute should submit the request to the Contracting Officer in time to allow a determination before submission of offers. The offeror shall include the information and applicable supporting data required by paragraphs (c) and (d) of the clause at FAR 52.225-9 in the request. If an offeror has not requested a determination regarding the inapplicability of the Buy American statute before submitting its offer, or has not received a response to a previous request, the offeror shall include the information and supporting data in the offer.

(c) Evaluation of offers.

(1) The Government will evaluate an offer requesting exception to the requirements of the Buy American statute, based on claimed unreasonable cost of domestic construction material, by adding to the offered price the appropriate percentage of the cost of such foreign construction material, as specified in paragraph (b)(3)(i) of the clause at FAR 52.225-9.

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(2) If evaluation results in a tie between an offeror that requested the substitution of foreign construction material based on unreasonable cost and an offeror that did not request an exception, the Contracting Officer will award to the offeror that did not request an exception based on unreasonable cost.

(d) Alternate offers.

(1) When an offer includes foreign construction material not listed by the Government in this solicitation in paragraph (b)(2) of the clause at FAR 52.225-9, the offeror also may submit an alternate offer based on use of equivalent domestic construction material.

(2) If an alternate offer is submitted, the offeror shall submit a separate Standard Form 1442 for the alternate offer, and a separate price comparison table prepared in accordance with paragraphs (c) and (d) of the clause at FAR 52.225- 9 for the offer that is based on the use of any foreign construction material for which the Government has not yet determined an exception applies.

(3) If the Government determines that a particular exception requested in accordance with paragraph (c) of the clause at FAR 52.225-9 does not apply, the Government will evaluate only those offers based on use of the equivalent domestic construction material, and the offeror shall be required to furnish such domestic construction material. An offer based on use of the foreign construction material for which an exception was requested-

(i) Will be rejected as nonresponsive if this acquisition is conducted by sealed bidding; or

(ii) May be accepted if revised during negotiations.

(End of Provision)

IV.F. Buy American Exceptions

For Buy American exceptions, if any, see the applicable Buy American clause in Section IV of the Agreement

IV.G. FAR 52.233-2 Service of Protest (SEP 06)

(a) Protests, as defined in section 31.101 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 the Contracting Officer at the address provided in the provision “Receipt of Offers” in Section I (General Information).

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

IV.H. FAR 52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference

(FEB 98)

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 address:

Federal Acquisition Regulation

NUMBER TITLE DATE

52.204-22 Alternative Line Item Proposal JAN 17

52.214-34 Submission of Offers in the English Language

APR 91

52.215-16 Facilities Capital Cost of Money JUN 03 52.236-28 Preparation of Proposals -

Construction

OCT 97

IV.I. GSAR Clause 552.102 Incorporating Provisions and Clauses

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.

IV.J. Additional Provisions

(i) GSAR 552.236-74, Evaluation of Options (Mar 2019)

The Government will evaluate offers for award purposes by adding the total price for all options to the total price for the basic requirement. Evaluation of options will not obligate the Government to exercise the option(s).

(End of provision)

(ii) GSAR Clause 552.236-77, Government’s Right to Exercise Options (Mar 2019)

a) The Government may exercise any option in writing in accordance with the terms and conditions of the contract within 30 Days of contract expiration. Unless otherwise specified, options may be exercised within 90 calendar days of contract award.

(b) If the Government exercises the option, the contract shall be considered to include this option clause.

V. Instructions and Clauses

V.A. FAR 52.215-1 Instructions to Offerors – Competitive Acquisition (NOV 2021)

(a) Definitions. As used in this provision-

Discussions are negotiations that occur after establishment of the competitive range that may, at the Contracting Officer’s discretion, result in the offeror being allowed to revise its…