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NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY (NOA)
FOR
UNITED STATES ARMY RESERVE
REAL PROPERTY EXCHANGE
SAN PABLO
US ARMY RESERVE CENTER (USARC)
2600 CASTRO ROAD
SAN PABLO, CALIFORNIA 94806-3164
(DACW05-8-15-529)
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF ARMY
When referring to this offering, please identify it as:
“NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY for USAR REAL PROPERTY EXCHANGE:
San Pablo California”
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page Number
I. INTRODUCTION 5
II. ARRANGEMENTS FOR INSPECTION OF THE SITES 6
III. EXCHANGE PARCEL 7
A. General 7 B. Replacement Facility 10 C. Site Plan 11 D. Zoning and Land Use 11 E. Environmental 11 F. Legal Description 12
VI. FACILITIES CONSIDERATION 12
V. ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES/COSTS 12
VI. EXCHANGE PROCESS 13
A. Step One - Qualification Requirements and 13 Application Evaluation Factors
B. Step Two – Submission of Applications 17 C. Step Three – Offeror Evaluation Process 18 D. Step Four – Exchange Agreement 19
VII. EVALUATION AND RATING PROCESS 20
A. Qualification 20 B. Individual Factor Ratings 20 C. Risk Ratings 21 D. Overall Ratings 21
VIII. PROJECTED SCHEDULE 22
IX. QUESTIONS AND QUALIFICATION SUBMITTAL 22
X. SPECIAL CONDITIONS AND LIMITATIONS 22
A. No Obligation 22 B. Waiver 22 C. Rights Reserved 22 D. Hold Harmless 22 E. Title and Title Evidence 22
XI . POINT OF CONTACT 23
Holly A. Conrad U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Sacramento District RPX Manager Attn.: Real Estate Division Email: holly.a.conrad@usace.army.mil 1325 J. St.
(916) 557-6755 Sacramento, CA 95814
FAX: (916) 557-6655
APPENDICES
Appendix 1. Legislative Authority (Title 10 USC § 18240)
Appendix 2. DD Form 1391 Military Construction Project Data
Appendix 3. Draft Letter Agreement
Appendix 4. Draft Exchange Agreement
Appendix 5. Draft Construction Management Letter Agreement
Appendix 6. Key Team Member Experience Form
Appendix 7. EBS and Environmental Documents
Appendix 8. Legal Description and Survey of SAN PABLO USARC
Appendix 9. Unified Facilities Criteria for Army Reserve Facilities (UFC 4-171-05)
Appendix 10. Army Reserve Design/Build Instruction Manual
Appendix 11. Schedule of RPX to include design/construction
Appendix 12. Excerpt from UFC 4-171-05 (NOV 2012) Unit Storage and Supply Office
Appendix 13. Sample Floor Plan for a 14,000 SF Pre-Engineered Metal Training Building comprised of an office, unit equipment storage/staging, and restrooms
***Note: Offers will be subject to the terms and conditions contained in the attached Appendices, unless otherwise negotiated, and should be reviewed carefully by Offerors before submission of applications in response to this NOA.
I. INTRODUCTION
The U.S. Army Reserve (USAR) owns a number of properties throughout the United States that are improved with USAR facilities. New development and changing land use patterns in the vicinity of these properties have created value in them for higher and better uses. By offering these properties in exchange for existing and/or to be constructed facilities, the USAR will update and strategically realign its inventory of training facilities.
The Real Property Exchange (RPX) Program is conducted under the legislative authority of 10 USC 18240, as amended (see: Appendix 1). Commonly known as the “Exchange Authority,” this legislation permits DOD reserve components to convey certain real property assets to States, local governments, local authorities, or private parties in exchange for facility or facilities, existing and/or to be constructed, including utility services for the facilities. The cost of the Replacement Facilities must be of a combined value at least equal to the fair market value of the property to be conveyed, as determined by the Government (see Appendix 2).
Pursuant to the Exchange Authority, acceptance of replacement facilities or additions to an existing facility requires the Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Army for Installations, Housing, and Partnerships DASA (IH&P) to determine that the facilities are:
(1) complete and usable, fully functional, and ready for use (includes furniture, caging and collateral equipment);
(2) satisfy all operational requirements in accordance with the Unified Facilities Criteria for Army Reserve Facilities (UFC 4-171-05); (see Appendix 9); and as identified in the Army Reserve Design/Build Instruction manual; (see Appendix 10); and
(3) meet all applicable Federal, State, and local requirements relating to health, safety, fire, and the environment.
In this Notice of Availability (NOA), the United States Government (Government) is offering to convey fee title to unimproved land and facilities of the San Pablo USARC consisting of approximately 6.93 gross acres, 4.64 net acres, located within San Pablo, California, in exchange for construction of a 14,000 SF Pre-Engineered Metal Training Building comprised of an office, unit equipment storage/staging, and restrooms on existing government owned property at Mare Island, CA, hereinafter referred to as the Replacement Facility. Supporting facilities include land clearing, general site improvements and utility connections. Accessibility for the disabled will be provided. Antiterrorism/Force Protection (AT/FP) and physical security measures will be incorporated into the design including maximum standoff distance from roads, parking areas and vehicle uploading areas. Sustainability/Energy measures will be provided.
Facilities will be designed to a minimum life of 40 years in accordance with DoD’s Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC 1-200-02) including energy efficiencies, building envelope and integrated building systems performance. Air Conditioning (Estimated 39 Tons).
The NOA process established for this RPX Project is structured to ensure that the Government receives the best value from a qualified and responsible Offeror. The exchange process is composed of the following four steps, discussed in detail in Section V, pages 14-21 of this NOA:
(1) Qualification Requirements. Interested parties (or “Offerors”) must meet the qualification requirements of this NOA by submitting a description of the qualifications, experience and past performance of the team that will fund and satisfy the Government’s objective, documentation demonstrating the Offeror’s financial and technical capability and capacity to perform, and a line of credit from a financial institution. Interested parties must also submit a deposit to fund the estimated cost of the administrative actions required to complete the proposed exchange.
(2) Submission of Applications. Offerors provide written submissions which satisfy the requirements set forth in this NOA.
(3) Offeror Evaluation Process. An Evaluation Board (EB) reviews the applications which have been received from Offerors and selects an Offeror as a conditional Exchange Partner, subject to approval by the DASA (IH&P).
After DASA (IH&P) approval, the Exchange Partner enters into a Letter Agreement (Appendix 3) with the USACE Sacramento District. The Letter Agreement is in furtherance of good faith and exclusive negotiation of a Real Property Exchange Agreement (Appendix 4) between the Exchange Partner and the Government. Either party may terminate negotiations prior to the execution of the Exchange Agreement.
(4) Exchange Agreement. The specific business terms and legal conditions associated with the exchange will be documented in the Exchange Agreement, including draft conveyance documents. Final execution of an Exchange Agreement requires completion of required National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) analysis. The Exchange Partner may do more environmental work to comply with the Exchange Partner’s due diligence requirements.
II. ARRANGEMENTS FOR INSPECTION OF THE SITES
A. USAR and USACE will conduct an Industry Day at the San Pablo USACR, 2600 Castro Road, San Pablo, CA on January 9, 2019 beginning at 9:00am, PDT. The Industry Day, open to the public, is an opportunity to present the material contained in this NOA. At that time arrangements will be made for inspection of the Exchange Parcel and the Replacement Facility on Mare Island, Vallejo, CA.
III. THE EXCHANGE PARCEL
A. GENERAL.
The San Pablo USARC (or the “Exchange Parcel”) offered for this RPX Project contains
6.93 gross acres, 4.64 net acres, more or less. The Property has been occupied by the Army Reserve since the original construction in approximately 1956. The improvements include two buildings with a total of 34,136 square feet. Building 100 is an Army Reserve Center (ARC) consisting of 29,249 square feet and Building 101 is the Organizational Maintenance Shop (OMS) with 4,824 square feet. Both buildings are unreinforced concrete block and brick structures.
Building 100 is mostly a two-story structure about 250 feet long and 48 feet deep. It is T-shaped, with a wing extending from the center that includes a single-story high-ceiling assembly hall (also called a drill hall). It is on a concrete slab foundation and has a built-up composite flat roof. The main building has an array of first and second floor windows. The assembly hall has a bank of clearstory windows on the north and south elevations. It also has a single 10’x16’ tall aluminum roll-up truck door.
Building 101 is a single-story building featuring similar exterior construction. It has two parts – a service area on the south portion with about 3,880 square feet and approximately 14-foot clear heights, which is accessible by three 18’-wide aluminum roll-up doors. The north end of this building consists of a smaller, 950-square foot wing with standard 12-foot heights and serving as an office and storage area. The service area has clearstory windows and the office has regular windows in metal frames.
The Exchange Parcel is located at, 2600 Castro Road, San Pablo, California 94308. The Parcel is known as “Tract A”.
SAN PABLO USARC
EXCHANGE PARCEL LOCATION/AREA
SAN PABLO USARC
EXCHANGE PARCEL AERIAL PHOTO
B. REPLACEMENT FACILITY CONSTRUCTION SITE
Mare Island, City of Vallejo, Solano County, CA
Close-up of circled area
SAN PABLO US ARMY RESERVE CENTER (USARC)
SAN PABLO, CALIFORNIA
C. SITE PLAN
The Exchange Parcel is generally flat topography and the site is an irregular shape. The parcel is located just north of Hwy 80 and has road frontage on 2600 Castro Road, San Pablo, California 94806. The site is serviced by sanitary sewers, gas, electric, and city water.
D. ZONING and LAND USE
Although the Government is exempt from local zoning requirements, the Exchange Parcel currently lies within the boundaries of Contra Costa County and is zoned I, Institutional (Public/Semi-Public District). The adjacent property is also zoned Institutional (Public/Semi- Public District). Verification of the present zoning and determination of permitted uses there under, along with compliance of the Exchange Parcel for present or proposed future use(s), is the responsibility of the Exchange Partner; the Government makes no representation in regard thereto. Further, the Government does not guarantee that any zoning information is necessarily accurate or will remain unchanged. Any inaccuracies or changes in the zoning information shall not be cause for adjustment or rescission of any contract resulting from this NOA.
E. ENVIRONMENTAL
1. Environmental Condition
Consummation of the final exchange is contingent on all environmental clearances and reviews. An Environmental Condition of Property (ECP), (see Appendix 7), for the Exchange Parcel was completed on August 30, 2018 and is available for public review. The ECP is an assessment of the environmental condition of the Exchange Parcel based on observation and review of available environmental information and leads to a determination of whether future use(s) of the Exchange Parcel poses a threat to human health and the environment. It is intended that the Government will provide the Offeror, selected as the Exchange Partner from this NOA process, with a Finding of Suitability to Transfer (FOST) prior to receiving the Quitclaim Deed.
The FOST documents the ECP findings, describes any remedial actions taken, the current environmental condition of the Exchange Parcel, and identifies any restriction on future use of the Exchange Parcel. The Exchange Partner may be responsible for performing additional environmental work, or funding the additional environmental work, to satisfy these requirements.
At the time of transfer, the Government will provide a Quitclaim Deed to the Exchange Parcel providing certain covenants and warrants to the environmental condition of the Exchange Parcel as required by the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act
(CERCLA).
The Exchange Partner will be responsible for the cost of the preparation of the FOST as specified in the draft Letter Agreement (Appendix 3).
2. Environmental Impact
It is the intent of the Government that, prior to execution of the Exchange Agreement, the Government will have prepared an Environmental Assessment (EA) and Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) or an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) and Record of Decision (ROD), as appropriate, for the proposed exchange. Completion of the EA/FONSI or EIS/ROD fulfills requirements of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) of 1969, as amended.
F. LEGAL DESCRIPTION
The Government will provide a legal description and project map suitable for recordation of the Exchange Parcel to the Exchange Partner prior to entering into an Exchange Agreement (See Appendix 8).
IV. FACILITIES CONSIDERATION
As consideration for the Exchange Parcel, the Exchange Partner is required to provide a 14,000 SF Pre-Engineered Metal Training Building comprised of an office, unit equipment storage/staging, and restrooms on existing government owned property at Mare Island, CA at Appendix 2. In accordance with the RPX authorizing legislation, the total consideration to be provided by the Exchange Partner for the completion of the Replacement Facilities must have a value at least equal to the fair market value of the Exchange Parcel as determined by the Government. The Exchange Partner's responsibility for construction under this NOA will include all elements of design, demolition, construction, deconstruction, and quality control required to deliver fully operational facilities at the location specified for the Replacement Facility, in accordance with the Unified Facilities Criteria for Army Reserve Facilities (UFC 4- 171-05); see Appendix 9.
During the design phase, the Government may provide additional information to the Exchange Partner such as design codes/requirements. The facility shall be constructed in accordance with local building and construction codes. All construction activities and requirements at the Replacement Facility provided by the Exchange Partner under this NOA shall be subject to the Davis Bacon Act.
V. ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES/COSTS
The Exchange Partner will be required to fund the Government for administrative actions required to complete the proposed exchange. The estimated cost of $178,552.00 is a line item in the proposal submission requirements. However, this is just an estimate, administrative costs may exceed this amount. Administrative expenses are advanced to the District on a quarterly basis based on the estimate of work to be performed. The Offeror will fund the U.S. Army
Corps of Engineers (USACE) costs to complete the proposed exchange, including but not limited to all items listed in Appendix 3, Attachment A.
VI. EXCHANGE PROCESS
A. STEP ONE – QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS AND
APPLICATION EVALUATION FACTORS
Respondents to this NOA must satisfy all of the qualification requirements in order to be considered for selection as the Exchange Partner. Offeror submittals are to be organized and structured in conformance with the outline below. Submittals should be clear and concise, and provide only relevant material. All application materials shall be submitted in binders with a table of contents and tabbed section dividers. The requirements listed below must be received by USACE, Sacramento District not later than the date and time specified in the Schedule in paragraph VI.B.1.
1. Government Administrative Costs
The Offeror will fund the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) costs to complete the proposed exchange, including but not limited to all items listed in Appendix 3, Attachment A. The estimated cost of $178,552.00 is a line item in the proposal submission requirements.
2. Letter confirming a minimum available Line of Credit.
The Offeror shall provide a letter guaranteeing a minimum available Line of Credit in the amount equal to the total value of the proposal. This letter shall be from a reputable financial institution, as determined by USACE, incorporated in the United States of America, addressed to USACE, Sacramento District, Real Estate Division, 1325 J Street, Sacramento, CA 95814, and guarantee that the Line of Credit will be available for the duration of the proposed exchange project.
3. Application Evaluation Factors
a. Factor 1. Offeror Profile. This section describes the requirement for a description of the Offeror’s proposed team, e.g. Joint Venture, to include firms that will be completing the design & construction of the project. Also include: the legal organizational structure; identifying data on principals, partners, etc.; insurance coverage;
and other basic matters for each corporate member of the team. (Resumes for key people, contractors, etc. should be included in Appendix 6.
Each Offeror shall provide the following:
• The name, address, telephone, e-mails and fax numbers of each principal, partner and/or co-venture participating on Offeror’s team and the name of the representative authorized to act on behalf of the team.
• Identification of any affiliation or other relationship between any of the members of the team responding to this application and any development company, parent company, or subsidiary.
• A description of Offeror’s status indicating jurisdiction under whose law Offeror is organized and operating, and a brief history of Offeror’s organization and its principals. And:
• If the Offeror is a corporation, provide:
o 1) Articles of Incorporation and By-Laws o 2) Names, addresses of officers and participating principals o 3) Corporate resolution authorizing the proposed transaction o 4) Summary of Corporate Activity and documentation that will be relied upon by the Government to assess the corporation’s successful long-term operation.
• If the Offeror is a partnership/joint venture, provide:
o 1) Partnership/joint venture agreement o 2) Names, addresses of the partners o 3) Each principal member’s appropriate history and background, assigned areas of responsibility and any agreements or other documentation that will be relied upon by the Government to assess the partnership/joint venture’s successful long-term operation.
• If the Offeror is a Sole Enterprise provide current address of the business owner, and any business licenses or other documentation that will be relied upon by the Government to assess the business’ successful long-term operation. Date and location of establishment/incorporation under the present name is required.
• The Dun & Bradstreet (D-U-N-S) numbers for all members of the Offeror’s development team including, but not limited to: the principal, partner, and/or co-venture.
• An explanation of types of services the Offeror’s firm provides and how they relate to this NOA and the RPX Project.
• An indication of whether Offeror ever maintained or currently maintains errors and omissions insurance and, if so, the amount of the coverage, the deductible, and the carrier of the insurance.
b. Factor 2. Relevant Experience. This section considers the extent of the
Offeror’s proposed design and construction firm’s corporate and key personnel experience in successfully planning for, developing, and managing projects. The Offeror shall provide information regarding other projects performed by the Offerer, including, but not limited to, customer surveys and comments from Government agencies, if any.
Each Offeror shall provide the following:
• Offeror’s Relevant Project Experience – Provide information for at least three
(3) projects, completed with the past 10 years, which demonstrate an ability to perform a project of the magnitude and complexity of this RPX Project - on time and within budget. For each project provided, please include the following:
o Name, address, type and size of each project;
o Name and address of the owner of each project;
o Completion Date of each project;
o No more than three (3) photos of each project (each photo not exceeding 8-1/2” by 11” in size) if available;
o A description of how the project achieved an acceptable level of quality in the project planning, phasing/sequencing, design and construction and coordination of roles and responsibilities amongst the team members;
o A description of project economics and finance, including:
1) total development costs including hard and soft costs; 2) financing including debt and equity amounts and sources; 3) ownership structure including percentage of ownership by principal members; 4) economics of sharing arrangements between principal members or investors including identification of sources of return to the owners and investors;
o Any other pertinent information necessary to sufficiently describe each project.
c. Factor 3. References. Provide the name, address, and telephone numbers of at least five (5) clients or other stakeholders for whom Offeror (or team member) has successfully completed projects within the past ten (10) years. These client references should include the owners of or directly involved with projects referenced above. In addition, Offeror is encouraged to provide the above information from such other stakeholders that the Offeror considers important to understanding the success of Offeror’s work. These references should be able to assess the degree of client (or other stakeholder) satisfaction. The Government intends to contact all the references that the Offeror lists. Offeror’s inclusion of the information requested above will be considered authorization to do so. The Offeror’s references may be asked to discuss the following:
• Quality of the working relationship with the client (the tenant and/or the owner);
• Professionalism and integrity with which Offeror conducted business;
• Responsiveness to the client’s needs and expectations;
• Level of communication;
• Value added to the project as the result of cost savings, favorable financing positive asset management, etc.;
• Delivery of the project within budget and on schedule;
• Quality control of the project design and construction;
• Other relevant aspects in the management of a project development for a client.
d. Factor 4. Dispute Resolution. State whether the Offeror (or a team member) has ever been terminated for default, noncompliance, or non-performance on a contract or Lease, and provide a detailed description. List all material instances and provide a detailed description of the litigation or formal Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) processes (e.g. binding arbitration) during the last ten (10) years and involving a claim in excess of $50,000 to which any principal member has been a party.
e. Factor 5. Financial. This section considers the extent of the Offeror’s experience in dealing with the financing of projects. Additionally, the Offeror’s proposed financial strategy and capability for this project will be considered.
• Offeror shall provide audited financial statements (or 10Ks if the entity is publicly owned) for the last three (3) years. Parent and holding companies should submit audited financial statements if they intend to commit resources to a developer or joint venture in which they own a controlling interest. The financial statements should be prepared in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and the financial auditor must be an independent Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or an independent licensed public accountant. Auditor contact information should also be provided.
• If audited financial statements have not been prepared for Offeror’s corporation or partnership or if Offeror is an individual, in addition to financial statements, provide a complete and current personal financial statement for Offeror and all partners/officers.
• Apart from the references requested above, provide the names, addresses, telephone numbers, and e-mails of at least two commercial or institutional financial references from which the Offeror and each member of the development team has previously obtained financing. Attach a letter authorizing each reference to respond to inquiries from the Government relating to this NOA.
• Discuss Offeror’s capability to secure operating capital for the projects as well as Offeror’s capability to secure payment and performance bonds (or other types of security) for this RPX Project.
f. Factor 6. Project Implementation.
• Describe the Offeror’s organizational commitment to the design and construction of the Replacement Facility and how the Offeror will respond to the Government during these phases.
• Include an organizational chart and staffing plan that identifies the roles and responsibilities of the members of the Offeror’s team to be utilized in the design and construction of the Replacement Facility.
• Provide a summary design and construction budget per line item of Section 9 on page 1 of the DD1391 (Appendix 2) in same format.
• Acknowledgment that the Offeror has reviewed and understands the Unified Facilities Criteria for Army Reserve Facilities (UFC 4-171-05).
• Provide a list of betterments, if any, to the project submission.
B. STEP TWO – SUBMISSION OF APPLICATIONS
1. Deadline and Procedures for Submission of Applications. All submissions to this NOA by Offerors are due no later than 5:00 PM Eastern Standard Time on the date specified below. The Offeror shall submit all application materials in binders with a table of contents and tabbed section dividers. The Offeror shall submit one (1) original, complete application (stamped “Original” on title page) along with five (5) copies, plus one (1) electronic copy in the form of a CD or DVD. The application and copies shall be sent in one (1) package and clearly marked as a response to this NOA. The following information must appear in the lower left corner of the envelope:
Sealed Application for: “USAR Real Property Exchange” Time: NLT 5:00 PM Pacific Standard Time Date: February 8, 2019 Project Name: San Pablo USARC
Addressed to:
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Sacramento District Real Estate Division Attn: CESPK-RE/Holly Conrad 1325 J. St.
Sacramento CA. 95814
NOTE: Any subsequent modifications to the Offeror’s application shall be sent using one of the above methods only. In addition, the Offeror’s application should be labeled with the Offeror’s name, address, and name of contact person.
NOTE: Electronic, telegraphic, or facsimile offers and modifications will NOT be considered without the express written authorization of the USACE Sacramento District Real Estate Division.
NOTE: Any application received after the time and date specified above will be rejected and returned to the Offeror unopened.
2. Cancellation of Notice of Availability. The Government is sponsoring this RPX Project solely for the purpose of achieving the goals established in the enabling legislation.
While the Government intends to enter into an Exchange Agreement with an Exchange Partner, it is under no obligation to do so, and reserves the right to cancel this NOA and reject all application submissions. Further, the Government reserves the right to suspend or modify all aspect of this process and to waive informalities and minor irregularities in offers received where it is deemed by the Government in its sole discretion to be in the best interest of the Government.
3. Amendment of NOA by the Government. This NOA may be amended at any time by the Government, in its sole discretion. A Notice of Amendment shall be posted on the Project website and a written amendment shall be provided to each Offeror who has submitted a written submittal on or before the date of the NOA amendment. If this NOA is amended, then all terms and conditions that are not modified shall remain unchanged.
Offerors that have submitted their application prior to an amendment of the NOA shall be required to acknowledge receipt of such amendment by date and time specified in the amendment. Acknowledgment shall be made by signing and returning the amendment by mail to the address specified in paragraph V.B.1.
4. Amendment of Offeror’s Written Submittal. The Offeror may request an amendment of its previously submitted application to this NOA by providing the Government with a detailed description and explanation of the proposed changes which will be reviewed by the Government. To the extent that the Government consents to the proposed changes, such changes to the Offeror’s previously written submittal shall be memorialized in a letter agreement and shall be executed by the appropriate representatives of the Offeror and the Government.
C. STEP THREE – OFFEROR EVALUATION PROCESS
1. Evaluation Board (EB). An EB will evaluate each Offeror’s written submission to this NOA. The members of the EB will determine the overall value of the application to the Government and the potential for meeting the goals of this RPX opportunity in accordance with the Evaluation Process set forth in Section VII below. The Offeror’s written application should contain all the information that the Offeror deems necessary to comply with the information required in this NOA. Each application will be evaluated on its own merit, independently and objectively. The Government may contact an Offeror in order to clarify certain aspects of the Offeror’s application or to correct clerical errors.
2. Evaluation of Applications. The applications which are submitted with respect to this NOA will be evaluated by the EB. Selection of the best application by the Government will be based on an integrated assessment of the factors set forth in Section VII (below) and a determination of the application which best meets the Government’s requirements for this RPX Project.
3. Best and Final Offers. In the event multiple qualified Offerors submit similar bids, Offerors may be selected to participate in additional discussions of qualifications, development concepts, and potential additional facilities and/or additional value to be converted to real property improvements. If necessary, USACE reserves the right to request additional Best and Final Offers from a short list of qualified Offerers.
4. Selection of the Exchange Partner. Upon completion of submission evaluations, the EB will forward the name of the Offeror with the highest overall ranking to the DASA (IH&P) for consideration for selection to serve as the Exchange Partner for this RPX. The Offeror being referred shall be notified in writing by USACE of this referral and of the resulting decision of the DASA (IH&P). Upon selection by the DASA (IH&P), the Government and the selected Exchange Partner will initiate steps toward entering into a Letter Agreement and an Exchange Agreement.
5. Post Selection Press Releases. Following DASA (IH&P) approval and selection of the Offeror with the best application which has been submitted in response to this NOA, the selected Offeror agrees to provide the Government with the opportunity to review and approve any press release relating to this RPX Project prior to any release to the media. The Government shall, in its sole discretion, provide the selected Offeror with any comments in a timely fashion.
6. Notification to Offerors not selected. Within four (4) business days following the selection of the best application to this NOA, the Government will provide written notice to all other Offerors of non-selection. Checks received from Offerors which were not selected shall be returned within ten (10) business days of the confirmation by the DASA (IH&P) of the selection of the Exchange Partner.
7. Letter Agreement. The selected Offeror must execute the Letter Agreement (see:
Appendix 3) no later than thirty (30) days following the confirmation by the DASA (IH&P) of the selection of the Exchange Partner.
8. Required Schedules and Concept Designs. Within forty-five (45) days following confirmation by the DASA (IH&P) of the selection, the Exchange Partner shall furnish the following:
• Design and construction schedules (approximate durations of major milestones) and;
• Concept designs in accordance with requirements listed in Appendix 2.
D. STEP FOUR – EXCHANGE AGREEMENT
1. During this step, the specific terms and legal conditions associated with the exchange will be documented in a formal Exchange Agreement (Draft Exchange Agreement at Appendix 4). All administrative actions required to complete the Exchange Agreement will be completed, as well as all other appropriate documentation required. Such documentation includes the Congressional notification, NEPA analysis, and other documents needed to clearly articulate the terms of the exchange.
NOTE: The execution of the Exchange Agreement is not acceptance of the Replacement Facilities. Pursuant to the Exchange Authority, acceptance of Replacement Facilities requires the DASA (IH&P) to determine that the facilities:
(1) are complete and usable, fully functional, and ready for occupancy;
(2) satisfy all operational requirements; and
(3) meet all applicable Federal, State, and local requirements relating to health, safety, fire, and the environment.
2. Construction Management Agreement. Concurrently and inclusive with the Exchange Agreement, the Exchange Partner shall enter into a Construction Management Letter Agreement (CMA) with USACE (see Appendix 5).
VII. EVALUATION AND RATING PROCESS
A. Qualification. The members of the EB will evaluate the Offeror’s application. The following must be received by the Government in a timely manner as specified in paragraph V.B.1. above in order for the EB to evaluate each Offeror.
1. The Offeror will fund the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) costs to complete the proposed exchange, including but not limited to all items listed in Appendix 3, Attachment A. The estimated cost of $178,552.00 is a line item in the proposal submission requirements.
2. A letter from a reputable financial institution incorporated in the United States of America providing a Line of Credit for the duration of construction in the amount equal to the total value of the Replacement Facility proposed in the Offeror’s application.
3. Written Application including the elements described above relating to qualifications, experience, and past performance with respect to development of projects and properties of a similar nature, scope, and scale, as well as Offeror’s financial capability/capacity to carry out the required construction of the Replacement Facility.
B. Individual Factor Ratings. Each evaluation factor will be rated as indicated below.
The members of the EB will assign one of the following ratings to each factor.
• Exceptional (E): The Offeror has addressed substantially all of the elements of this factor in a manner that demonstrates superior added value above a satisfactory response and has addressed substantially all of the remaining elements in this factor in a manner that demonstrates high added value above a satisfactory response.
• Acceptable Plus (A+): The Offeror has addressed many of the elements of this factor in a manner that demonstrates some added value above a satisfactory response and has addressed substantially all of the remaining elements in this factor in a manner that demonstrates a satisfactory response.
• Acceptable (A): The Offeror has addressed substantially all of the elements in this factor in a satisfactory manner.
• Unacceptable (U): The Offeror has failed to address substantially all of the elements of this factor in a satisfactory manner or has simply failed to address substantially all of the elements in this factor.
C. Risk Factors Ratings. In addition to the ratings above, a risk rating will be assigned to each of the individual factors. The purpose of this rating is to assess the level of risk associated with each Offeror. The members of the EB will assign one of the following ratings to each of the individual factors:
• Low Risk: Any weaknesses identified by the evaluators have little potential to cause disruption to the planning and implementation phases. Normal contractor/Government effort monitoring will probably minimize any difficulties.
• Moderate Risk: These are weaknesses identified by the evaluators that can potentially cause disruption to the planning and implementation phases. Special contractor/Government emphasis and close monitoring will probably minimize any difficulties.
• High Risk: These are weaknesses identified by the evaluators that have the potential to cause significant disruption to the planning and implementation phases even with special contractor/Government emphasis and close monitoring.
The members of the EB will document the strengths and weaknesses of the Offeror’s submission and the potential impact on disruption to the planning and implementation phases of the Replacement Facility to justify the selection rating.
D. Overall Ratings. The members of the EB will assign an overall rating for each submittal based upon Qualifications, Individual Factor Rating and Risk Factor Rating.
VIII. PROJECTED SCHEDULE
A projected schedule and timeline is contained in Appendix 11.
IX. QUESTIONS AND QUALIFICATION SUBMITTAL
Questions regarding the exchange process or the information contained in this NOA may be submitted in writing to USACE Sacramento District, Real Estate Division. Substantive question(s) and answer(s) regarding the exchange process or the information contained in this NOA, which do not contain proprietary information, will be posted to the FedBizOpps Website, www.fbo.gov , within two (2) business days following receipt of the questions(s).
http://www.fbo.gov/
X. SPECIAL CONDITIONS AND LIMITATIONS
A. NO OBLIGATION
While the Government intends to enter into an agreement with an Exchange Partner selected through this NOA process, it is under no obligation to do so. Notification to Congress of the proposed real property exchange and approval of the Exchange Agreement rests with the DASA (IH&P), after favorable review by the Army Office of General Counsel. The Government reserves the right to cancel this NOA at any time, and/or to reject any and all submissions prepared in response. The Government is not responsible for any costs incurred by an Offeror in order to participate in this exchange process.
B. WAIVER
The Government reserves the right to waive informalities and minor irregularities in offers received if it is determined that doing so is in the best interest of the Government.
C. RIGHTS RESERVED
The Government reserves the right to hold exclusive negotiations with a selected Offeror that result in terms and conditions that differ from the terms and conditions originally offered.
Furthermore, the Government reserves the right to terminate negotiations with the selected Offeror and initiate negotiations with others, if within twelve (12) months of selection of the Offeror it is determined that the Government will be unable to conclude successful negotiations with the selected Offeror.
D. HOLD HARMLESS
By participating in this exchange process, each Offeror agrees to hold the Government, its officers, employees and consultants harmless from all claims, liabilities and costs related to all aspects of this transaction. Under no circumstances shall the Government be liable for any real estate brokerage commissions, finder’s fees or other forms of compensation related in any way to activities undertaken by any person or entity as a result of this exchange process.
E. TITLE AND TITLE EVIDENCE
Conveyance of the Exchange Parcel to the Exchange Partner will be by Quitclaim Deed.
Any title evidence desired by the Exchange Partner shall be at its sole cost and expense. The Government agrees to cooperate with the Exchange Partner or its authorized agent in this matter, and will permit examination and inspection of such deeds, abstracts, affidavits of title, judgments in condemnation proceedings, or other documents relating to the title of the exchange parcel and real property involved, as it may have available. The Exchange Partner will be responsible for any expense incurred in connection with title matters or survey of the Exchange Parcel. The Quitclaim Deed may be modified based on the outcome of all environmental analyses and studies or other legal requirements.
XI. POINT OF CONTACT
Questions, clarifications and inquiries about this RPX opportunity should be directed to:
Holly Conrad U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Sacramento District RPX Manager Attn.: Real Estate Division Email: holly.a.conrad@usace.army.mil 1325 J. St.
(916) 557-6755 Sacramento, CA 95814
FAX: (916) 557-6655
| U.S. DEPARTMENT OF ARMY |
| I. INTRODUCTION 5 |
| APPENDICES |
| A. Qualification. The members of the EB will evaluate the Offeror’s application. The following must be received by the Government in a timely manner as specified in paragraph V.B.1. above in order for the EB to evaluate each Offeror. |
| B. Individual Factor Ratings. Each evaluation factor will be rated as indicated below. The members of the EB will assign one of the following ratings to each factor. |
| Exceptional (E): The Offeror has addressed substantially all of the elements of this factor in a manner that demonstrates superior added value above a satisfactory response and has addressed substantially all of the remaining elements in this facto... |
| Acceptable Plus (A+): The Offeror has addressed many of the elements of this factor in a manner that demonstrates some added value above a satisfactory response and has addressed substantially all of the remaining elements in this factor in a manne... |
| Acceptable (A): The Offeror has addressed substantially all of the elements in this factor in a satisfactory manner. |
| Unacceptable (U): The Offeror has failed to address substantially all of the elements of this factor in a satisfactory manner or has simply failed to address substantially all of the elements in this factor. |
| C. Risk Factors Ratings. In addition to the ratings above, a risk rating will be assigned to each of the individual factors. The purpose of this rating is to assess the level of risk associated with each Offeror. The members of the EB will assig... |
| Low Risk: Any weaknesses identified by the evaluators have little potential to cause disruption to the planning and implementation phases. Normal contractor/Government effort monitoring will probably minimize any difficulties. |
| Moderate Risk: These are weaknesses identified by the evaluators that can potentially cause disruption to the planning and implementation phases. Special contractor/Government emphasis and close monitoring will probably minimize any difficulties. |
| High Risk: These are weaknesses identified by the evaluators that have the potential to cause significant disruption to the planning and implementation phases even with special contractor/Government emphasis and close monitoring. |
| The members of the EB will document the strengths and weaknesses of the Offeror’s submission and the potential impact on disruption to the planning and implementation phases of the Replacement Facility to justify the selection rating. |
| D. Overall Ratings. The members of the EB will assign an overall rating for each submittal based upon Qualifications, Individual Factor Rating and Risk Factor Rating. |
Appendix 10
Army Reserve Design/Build Instruction Manual
Link:
https://www.lrl.usace.army.mil/Portals/64/docs/Engineering/Design_Army_Res/armyres_rfp.pdf https://www.lrl.usace.army.mil/Portals/64/docs/Engineering/Design_Army_Res/armyres_rfp.pdf
Appendix 11
Schedule of RPX to include design/construction
Estimated Execution of Exchange Agreement - JUN 2019
Estimated Final Design Due Date - SEP 2019
Estimated Construction Start - SEP 2019
Estimated Midpoint of Construction - SEP 2020
Estimated Construction Completion - SEP 2021
Appendix 12
Excerpt from UFC-4-171-05 (NOV 2012) Unit Storage and Supply Office, includes Sample Floor Plans
Appendix 13
Sample Floor Plans for a 14,000 SF Pre-Engineered Metal Training Building comprised of an office, unit equipment storage/staging, and restrooms
Appendix 1
TITLE 10. ARMED FORCES
SUBTITLE E. RESERVE COMPONENTS
PART V. SERVICE, SUPPLY, AND PROCUREMENT
CHAPTER 1803. FACILITIES FOR RESERVE COMPONENTS
10 USC § 18240
§ 18240. Acquisition of facilities by exchange
(a) Exchange authority. In addition to the acquisition authority provided by section 18233 of this title [10 USCS § 18233], the Secretary of Defense may authorize the Secretary of a military department to acquire a facility, or addition to an existing facility, needed to satisfy military requirements for a reserve component by carrying out an exchange of an existing facility under the control of that Secretary through an agreement with an Executive agency (as defined in section 105 of title 5 [5 USCS § 105]), the United States Postal Service, or a State, local government, local authority, or private entity. The acquisition of a facility or an addition to an existing facility under this section may include the acquisition of utilities, equipment, and furnishings for the facility.
(b) Facilities eligible for exchange. Only a facility of a reserve component that is not excess property (as defined in section 102(3) of title 40) may be exchanged using the authority provided by this section.
(c) Equal value exchange. In any exchange carried out using the authority provided by this section, the value of the replacement facility or addition to an existing facility, including any utilities, equipment, and furnishings, to be acquired by the United States shall be at least equal to the fair market value of the facility conveyed by the United States under the agreement. If the values are unequal, the values may not be equalized by any payment of cash consideration by either party to the agreement.
(d) Requirements for replacement facilities. The Secretary of a military department may not accept a replacement facility, or addition to an existing facility, to be acquired by the United States in an exchange carried out using the authority provided by this section until that Secretary determines that the facility or addition--
(1) is complete and usable, fully functional, and ready for occupancy;
(2) satisfies all operational requirements; and
(3) meets all applicable Federal, State, and local requirements relating to health, safety, fire, and the environment.
(e) Consultation requirements. The Secretary of a military department authorized to enter into an agreement under subsection (a) to convey an existing facility under the control of that Secretary by exchange shall consult with representatives of other reserve components to evaluate--
(1) the value of using the facility to meet the military requirements of another reserve component, instead of conveying the facility under this section; and
(2) the feasibility of using the conveyance of the facility to acquire a facility, or an addition to an existing facility, that would be jointly used by more than one reserve component or unit.
(f) Advance notice of proposed exchange.
(1) When a decision is made to enter into an agreement under subsection (a) to exchange a facility using the authority provided by this section, the Secretary of the military department authorized to enter into the agreement shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the proposed agreement. The report shall include the following:
(A) A description of the agreement, including the terms and conditions of the agreement, the parties to be involved in the agreement, the origin of the proposal that lead to the agreement, the intended use of the facility to be conveyed by the United States under the agreement, and any costs to be incurred by the United States to make the exchange under the agreement.
(B) A description of the facility to be conveyed by the United States under the agreement, including the current condition and fair market value of the facility, and a description of the method by which the fair market value of the facility was determined.
(C) Information on the facility, or addition to an existing facility, to be acquired by the United States under the agreement and the intended use of the facility or addition, which shall meet requirements for information provided to Congress for military construction projects to obtain a similar facility or addition to an existing facility.
(D) A certification that the Secretary complied with the consultation requirements under subsection (e).
(E) A certification that the conveyance of the facility under the agreement is in the best interests of the United States and that the Secretary used competitive procedures to the maximum extent practicable to protect the interests of the United States.
(2) The agreement described in a report prepared under paragraph (1) may be entered into, and the exchange covered by the agreement made, only after the end of the 30-day period beginning on the date the report is received by the congressional defense committees or, if earlier, the end of the 21-day period beginning on the date on which a copy of the report is provided in an electronic medium pursuant to section 480 of this title [10 USCS § 480].
(3) Section 2662 of this title [10 USCS § 2662] shall not apply to an exchange carried out using the authority provided by this section.
(g) Relation to other military construction requirements. The acquisition of a facility, or an addition to an existing facility, using the authority provided by this section shall not be treated as a military construction project for which an authorization is required by section 2802 of this title
[10 USCS § 2802].
HISTORY:
(Added Oct. 30, 2004, P.L. 108-375, Div B, Title XXVIII, Subtitle A, § 2809(a)(1), 118 Stat.
2125; Jan. 6, 2006, P.L. 109-163, Div B, Title XXVIII, Subtitle A, § 2808(a), 119 Stat. 3508;
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