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Solicitation number: DTFH68-13-R-00009
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REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL

SOLICITATION NUMBER: DTFH68-13-R-00009

SOLICITATION TYPE: FULL AND OPEN; CONSTRUCTION

MANAGER/GENERAL CONTRACTOR

PROJECT NUMBER: MN ERFO 1(1)

PROJECT NAME: FOND DU LAC RESERVATION 2012

PROPOSAL DUE DATE:

See Page A-1, Block 13A

This solicitation cites

Standard Specifications for Construction of Roads and Bridges On Federal Highway Projects, FP-03 U.S. Customary Units

ISSUING OFFICE:

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

FEDERAL HIGHWAY ADMINISTSRATION

CENTRAL FEDERAL LANDS HIGHWAY DIVISION

12300 W. DAKOTA AVENUE, SUITE 360

LAKEWOOD, CO 80228

PROJECT MN ERFO 1(1), FOND DU LAC

RESERVATION 2012

LOCATION Fond du Lac

COUNTY Carlton

STATE Minnesota

LENGTH 0.10 miles

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Notice to Bidders ............................................................................................................. A-i

Solicitation, Offer, and Award ........................................................................................ A-1

Construction Manager/General Contractor .................................................................... A-4

Instructions to Offerors .................................................................................................. A-7

Bid Schedules ............................................................................................................... A-14

Buy American Act ....................................................................................................... A-18

Bidders Information ........................................................................................................B-1

Solicitation Provisions .....................................................................................................B-4

Contract Clauses ..............................................................................................................C-1

Davis Bacon Wage Determination .................................................................................. D-1

APPENDICES

30% DESIGN TECHNICAL MEMORANDUM .......................................... APPENDIX A

PRELIMINARY PLAN SHEETS ................................................................. APPENDIX B

SITE PHOTOS............................................................................................... APPENDIX C

NOTICE TO BIDDERS

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NOTICE OF PRE-PROPOSAL MEETING:

The construction site is closed to the public. A pre-proposal meeting is scheduled for Thursday, March 21, 2013 at 10:00 AM at the Fond du Lac Reservation Community Room 1420. A site visit will be held right after the meeting. Please email CFLContracts@dot.gov if you plan on attending.

FACSIMILIE BIDS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. See block 8 of SF 1442 (page A-1) for bid submission information. Before submitting your bid, please review the following:

Have you completed the bid schedule’s and rechecked your figures?

Have you completed and signed the SF-1442, Solicitation, Offer & Award?

Have you completed the Representations & Certifications and Bidders Information?

A. I. PRE-BID INFORMATION

It is the responsibility of the bidder to verify that this solicitation document is complete as listed in the table of contents.

This solicitation and subsequent contract are governed by the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), agency supplemental regulations, and the Standard Specifications for Construction of Roads and Bridges on Federal Highway Projects, FP-03 U.S. Customary Units (FP).

Applicable FAR provisions and clauses in this IFB are incorporated by reference or full text. FAR provisions and clauses incorporated by reference can be accessed on the Internet at https://www.acquisition.gov/far/ .

Representations and Certifications – This solicitation is issued under NAICS 237310 – Highway, Street & Bridge Construction with a small business size standard of $33.5 million. If your average annual gross receipts for the past 3 years are above $33.5 million, you are a large business for this solicitation. If they are below $33.5 million you are a small business. Please complete the certification listed in paragraph (b) of FAR Provision 52.204-8 Annual Representation and Certifications on Page B-1. Your small business information is pulled into the Online Representations and Certifications Application (ORCA) website from the Central Contractor Registration (CCR). Please include NAICS 237310 in your CCR. Before submitting bids, please ensure you have completed your annual representations and certifications electronically at the SAM’s website at http://orca.bpn.gov.

This Solicitation Contains a Price Evaluation Factor - The Government will apply a factor of 10% to an apparent low bid submitted by a large business when we also receive a bid from a certified HUBZone small business concern. The 10% factor does not apply to apparent low bids submitted by small businesses. See FAR Clause 52.219-4 Notice of price evaluation preference for HUBZone small business concerns.

NOTICE TO BIDDERS

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In the event this full and open competition results in a contract award to a qualified HUBZone SBC after a price evaluation preference, FAR Clause 52.236-1, Performance of Work by the Contractor does not apply.

§126.700 of the Code of Federal Regulations (Title 13, Part 126, Subpart G), stated below, will replace the performance of work requirements stated in the above mentioned FAR clause.

A qualified HUBZone SBC receiving a contract under this solicitation for general construction must spend at least 50% of the cost of the contract incurred for personnel on its own employees or employees of other qualified HUBZone SBCs. This requirement may be met by expending at least 50% of the cost of the contract incurred for personnel on its employees or it may subcontract at least 35% of the cost of the contract performance incurred for personnel to one or more qualified HUBZone SBCs. A qualified HUBZone SBC prime contractor may not, however, subcontract more than 50% of the cost of the contract incurred for personnel to non-qualified HUBZone SBCs.

Bid Guarantee – Follow the requirements of FAR Clause 52.228-1 Bid Guarantee and Subpart

102.03 of the FP-03.

ATTENTION: Minority, Women-owned, and Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBEs). The Department of Transportation (DOT), offers working capital financing and bonding assistance for transportation related contracts. DOT's Bonding Assistance Program (BAP) offers bid, performance and payment bonds on contracts up to $1,000,000. DOT's Short-Term Lending Program (STLP) offers lines of credit to finance accounts receivable. Maximum line of credit is $500,000 with interest at the prime rate. For further information, call (800) 532-1169. Internet address:

http://osdbuweb.dot.gov.

The Contractor is fully responsible to verify that all data is correct when an offer is submitted.

Failure to properly update your data may cause the offer to be rejected.

Request for Technical Information – Technical questions for this solicitation must be addressed in writing to CFLContracts@dot.gov .

II. Post Award Information.

Subcontracting - FAR Clause 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns states that Prime Contractors afford small business concerns, veteran-owned small business concerns, service-disabled veteran-owned small business concerns, HUBZone small business concerns, small disadvantaged business concerns, and women-owned small business concerns the maximum practicable opportunity to participate in performing contracts let by any Federal agency.

Insurance requirements - See Subsection 107.05 of the FP.

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B. SOLICITATION,

OFFER

AND AWARD

(Construction, Alteration or Repair)

1. SOLICITATION NO.

DTFH68-13-R-00009

2. TYPE OF SOLICITATION

SEALED BID (IFB)

NEGOTIATED (RFP)

3. DATE ISSUED

3/6/2013

PAGE OF

PAGES

IMPORTANT - THE "OFFER SECTION ON THE REVERSE MUST BE FULLY COMPLETED BY OFFEROR.

4. CONTRACT NO.

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

MN ERFO 1(1) FOND DU LAC

RESERVATION 2012

7. ISSUED BY:

FEDERAL HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION

CENTRAL FEDERAL LANDS DIVISION

12300 WEST DAKOTA AVENUE, SUITE 167

LAKEWOOD, COLORADO 80228

CODE: 69050001 8. ADDRESS OFFER TO:

JASON LONGSHORE

12300 W. DAKOTA AVENUE, SUITE 360

LAKEWOOD, CO 80228

9. FOR INFORMATION CALL

SEE PAGE A-3

A. NAME:

SEE PAGE A-3

B. TELEPHONE NO. (Include area code)

SEE PAGE A-3

1. SOLICITATION

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

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

DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF MN ERFO 1(1) FOND DU LAC RESERVATION 2012, IN STRICT ACCORDANCE WITH:

1. FEDERAL ACQUISITION AND TRANSPORATION ACQUISITION REGULATIONS (FAR & TAR)

2. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, DAVIS BACON MINIMUM WAGE RATES

3. BID SCHEDULE A – DESIGN TASKS

4. DESIGN SUPPORT AND COLLABORATION SCOPE OF WORK

5. STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF ROADS AND BRIDGES ON FEDERAL HIGHWAY

PROJECTS, FP-03, U.S. CUSTOMARY UNITS

See Subsection 104.04 of the FP for governing order of precedence

*See Page A-3 of this document.

11. The Contractor shall begin performance within 10 calendar days and complete it within * calendar days after receiving award notice to proceed. The performance period is mandatory negotiable.

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

(If "YES," indicate within how many calendar days after award in Item 12B.) YES NO

12B. CALENDAR DAYS

13. ADDITIONAL SOLICITATION REQUIREMENTS:

A. Sealed offers in original and 4 copies to perform the work required are due at the place specified in Item 8. by 2:00 P.M. (hour) local time on 4/5/2013 (date). If this is a sealed bid solicitation, offers will be publicly opened at that time. Sealed envelopes containing offers shall be marked to show the offeror's name and address, the solicitation number, and the date and time offers are due.

B. An offer guarantee is is not required.

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

D. Offers providing less than 60 calendar days for Government acceptance after the date offers are due will not be considered and will be rejected.

NSN 7540-01-155-3212 1442-102 STANDARD FORM 1442 (REV. 4-85)

Prescribed by GSA FAR (48 CFR) 53-236-1(d)

OFFEROR (Must be fully completed by offeror)

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GPO: 1985 0 - 469-796 STANDARD FORM 1442 BACK (REV. 4-85)

14. NAME AND ADDRESS OF OFFEROR (Include ZIP Code)

15. TELEPHONE NO. (Include area code)

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

DUNS NO.

17. The offeror agrees to perform the work required at the prices specified below in strict accordance with the terms of this solicitation, if this offer is accepted by the Government in writing with calendar days after the date offers are due. (Insert any number equal to or greater than the minimum requirement stated in Item 13D. Failure to insert any number means the offeror accepts the minimum in Item 13D.)

AMOUNTS

SEE INDIVIDUAL BID SCHEDULE(S)

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

19. ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF AMENDMENTS

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

AMENDMENT NO.

DATE

20A. NAME AND TITLE OF PERSON AUTHORIZED

TO SIGN OFFER (Type or print)

20B. SIGNATURE

20C. OFFER DATE

AWARD (To be completed by Government)

21. ITEMS ACCEPTED:

22. AMOUNT

23. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

24. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN BLOCK 27

(4 copies unless otherwise specified)

25. OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION PURSUANT TO

15 U.S.C. 637( ) 41 U.S.C. 253(c)( )

26. ADMINISTERED BY CODE:

27. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY

CENTRAL FEDERAL LANDS HIGHWAY DIVISION

12300 W. DAKOTA AVENUE, SUITE 167

LAKEWOOD, COLORADO 80228

I. CONTRACTING OFFICER WILL COMPLETE ITEM 28 OR 29 AS APPLICABLE

28. NEGOTIATED AGREEMENT (Contractor is required to sign this document and return copies to issuing office.)

Contractor agrees to furnish and deliver all items or perform all work requirements identified on this form and any continuation sheets for the consideration stated in this contract. The rights and obligations of the parties to this contract shall be governed by

(a) this contract award, (b) the solicitation, and (c) the clauses, representations, certifications, and specifications incorporated by reference in or attached to this contract.

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

Your offer on this solicitation is hereby accepted as to the items listed.

This award consummates the contract, which consists of (a) the Government solicitation and your offer, and (b) this contract award.

No further contractual document is necessary.

30A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTOR OR PERSON

AUTHORIZED TO SIGN (Type or print)

31A. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

30B. SIGNATURE

30C. DATE 31B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

31C. AWARD DATE

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Block 9: FOR GENERAL INFORMATION: Call 720-963-3090 or e-mail us at

CFLContracts@dot.gov.

FOR TECHNICAL INFORMATION (plans and specifications): Questions must be submitted in writing by e-mail at CFLContracts@dot.gov. Deadline for submitting technical questions is March 28, 2013 at 2 pm MST.

FOR PHYSICAL DATA: The following data is included with this solicitation:

Design Memo;

Preliminary Plan Page; and Photos.

Block 11: COMPLETION DATE: Schedule A, Design Phase, work should be completed on or before June 30, 2013. Anticipated execution of Option X is no later than May 30, 2013.

Anticipated completion date for Option Y is November 1, 2013.

Block 12A: PERFORMANCE AND PAYMENT BONDS: Performance and Payment bonds are not required for Schedule A.

If Option X and Option Y are exercised, then Performance and Payment bonds will be required for Option X and Option Y. See FAR Clause 52.228-15 Performance and Payment Bonds-Construction (Clauses begin on page C-1) and Subsection 102.06 of the

FP.

Block 13B: BID GUARANTEE: See FAR Clause 52.228-1, Bid Guarantee on page B-11. Bid bonds are required.

Block 24: SUBMITTING INVOICES: See Subsection 109.08 Progress Payments of the FP.

ESTIMATED PRICE: The price range of the project work is between $1,000,000.00 and $2,000,000.00

NOTE: The performance of Task 5, and subsequent payment for Task 5, is dependent upon the selection of a build alternative at the conclusion of the ongoing NEPA process. If a build alternative is not selected, this contract will be terminated according to FAR 52.249-2, Termination for Convenience of the Government (Fixed-Price), prior to the contractor incurring any costs for performing Task 5.

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I. CM/GC INTRODUCTION

CM/GC is a contracting method that involves the contractor in the design process. The intent is to form a partnership with Central Federal Lands Highway Division (CFLHD), the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA), the Fond du Lac Reservation (FDLR), and you as the contractor. The focus is on a partnership in which we minimize risk, improve construction schedule, try new innovations, and live within the budget. An important role of the contractor is to help acquire the information to reduce risk. We anticipate that your involvement will help reduce errors in design, improve constructability and meet budget goals.

The CM/GC team relies on the expertise of the contractor to deliver a better product in less time and at a lower cost than design-bid build construction processes. The team relies on the contractor to bring the following expertise to the project during the design phase:

The skills and knowledge to estimate the quantities of materials, labor, and equipment needed to construct the project;

The skills and knowledge to determine the tasks (work breakdown structure) needed to complete the project and estimate the costs, duration, and sequence of these tasks;

An understanding of the availability, cost, and capacities of materials, labor, and equipment;

The skills and knowledge to identify potential risks (including financial risks) and methods to mitigate them during the design process; and Constructability.

Contractor input and collaboration is key to the team’s success. It is not expected that all contractor suggestions can be applied, but it is expected that they are evaluated and considered in a timely process. During the design process the contractor works with the designer to:

Reduce risk;

Continuously update cost;

Negotiate a fair and reasonable price for the construction contract; and Assumptions are documented and updates are with open book prices.

When the project plans and specifications are complete, the contractor will prepare and submit an updated price proposal for the construction contract. Because this approach minimizes risk, the construction cost is expected to be less than conventional Design-Bid-Build projects. Should you win the award for this contract, your role will be to help manage the budget and propose solutions that will help achieve the goal of staying within budget. This will include a careful design that avoids the need for change orders. If this project cannot be delivered within the allocated budget, CFLHD has the option to reduce scope, seek additional funds, or end negotiations and advertise the project as a sealed bid.

II. PROJECT DESCRIPTION

Project Goals Maximize innovation to provide increased quality and performance within the project budget.

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Existing Conditions

Project History

This project is located on Reservation Road on the Fond du Lac Reservation which is approximately 6 miles west of Duluth, Minnesota. The existing roadway was washed out during a large storm event during June 2012. The old culvert, all of the surrounding embankment and pavement were damaged during this event. The roadway is closed to traffic.

Contractor Access Access to the bridge site during construction will be limited to the roadway. Both sides will be accessible to the contractor. This will also be the only area available for the contractor’s staging of equipment and materials. The roadway is barricaded and gated at the access points.

Design Parameters and Criteria

Preliminary Design The design of this project is currently in the preliminary stages, but it has been determined that the structure will be a single span pre-stressed reinforced concrete girder bridge. As part of the CM/GC evaluation, prospective contractors will be evaluated on innovative design/construction methods that may result in a more cost effective project. The successful candidate will be expected to procure the bridge girders (Option X) prior to notice to proceed for construction (Option Y.)

Design Specifications Due to the hydraulic and environmental constraints, a single-span bridge is the only option that will be considered; no culverts will be considered. The minimum hydraulic opening is 10 feet. The new design must maintain the current alignment and typical section as shown in the TS&L. Where applicable the design and construction shall conform to:

Standard Specifications for Construction of Road and Bridges on Federal Highway Projects, FP-03, U.S. Customary Units;

AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specifications; and Other material and design specifications as appropriate for the selected materials.

III. FACTORS TO CONSIDER IN YOUR PROPOSAL

Offerors should consider the following information when preparing your proposal:

Sensitive cultural and natural resource issues associated with this bridge site; there will be limited access to the project site. No work or staging will be allowed outside the existing roadway prism;

Existing trout stream will need to be maintained during construction;

Girders will require advance lead time for fabrication and delivery;

Short on-site construction time of only approximately 4 months (July 1, 2013 – November 1, 2013) due to need to complete the project this year before winter conditions set in. Delays

A-6 to the schedule can easily force construction into a 6-month or more delay and require multiple seasons to construct; and

Difficult weather conditions (heavy rain, strong winds, cold temperatures) can cause construction and delivery delays.

IV. INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS

A. INTRODUCTION

All offerors are required to submit, at a minimum, an offer that conforms to the solicitation documents. By submission of its offer in accordance with the instructions provided, the offeror unconditionally assents to the terms and conditions in this solicitation document and the attachments hereto.

The Government intends to award a Best Value contract without discussions with offerors (except clarifications as described in FAR 15.306(a)). Therefore, the offerors initial proposal should be clear and complete and contain the offerors best terms from a price standpoint. The Government reserves the right to conduct discussions if later deemed necessary. The Government further reserves the right to reject any or all offers if such action is in the Government's best interest.

Each offeror shall submit an offer that fully addresses the evaluation factors contained in this solicitation and complies with the preparation and submission instructions contained in this provision. Offerors should carefully review this section and its relationship to the Evaluation Factors prior to commencing proposal preparation.

Contractors are required to meet the dates set for the field review and all other meetings specified in this Request for Proposal. Contractors are also required to meet the information review and submittal dates specified in this Request for Proposal.

By listing personnel in the Technical Proposal section of the proposal, the Contractor is agreeing to make the personnel available to complete work on the contract at whatever level the project requires. Personnel changes will be reviewed by CFLHD’s Project Manager to assure the replacement is equally qualified and has adequate experience. CFLHD will only allow changes in key personnel when caused by circumstances outside the control of the Contractor (i.e., employee terminates employment with the Contractor). Changes in key personnel for the convenience or benefit of the Contractor will not be allowed. Key personnel will consist of the Contractor’s project manager and superintendent.

B. SUBMISSION OF OFFERS:

General The offer shall consist of two separately bound and separately packaged volumes: Volume I -- Technical Proposal, and Volume II - Price Proposal. Offerors shall submit their technical and price proposals to the following address no later than the date and time specified in Block 13 of the Standard Form 1442:

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Federal Highway Administration Central Federal Lands Attn: Jason Longshore, Acquisitions 12300 West Dakota Avenue Lakewood, CO 80228

The outside of the packaging or envelope used in submitting the proposal shall clearly identify the solicitation number and the date and local time specified in the solicitation for receipt of proposals.

The packages must also be clearly marked “Technical Proposal” or “Price Proposal”. Offerors using commercial carriers should ensure that this information is marked on the outside of the envelope/box/wrapper. Contents of each proposal are set forth below.

Proposal Submission Offerors shall base their technical proposals on performing all work in accordance with this RFP.

The technical proposals shall provide appropriate exhibits, graphics and text to reflect consideration of the evaluation factors and RFP requirements. The proposal shall contain clearly written material that is legible and complete. Discussion information should be concise and specific to this project.

Excessive detail will not be considered positively in the evaluation.

Technical Proposals shall not exceed 12 single sided pages of 8-1/2” x 11” size using Times New Roman 11 point font. All pages must be numbered. Only pages numbered 1 through 12 will be considered during the evaluation process. Additional pages consisting of photos, brochures or other pre-printed material may be submitted as long as the exact item to be incorporated is identified.

This material may not exceed an additional 5 pages. Gantt charts, site maps, or charts can be submitted on single sided sheets up to 11” x 17”.

Price Proposals shall not exceed 4 single sided pages of 8-1/2” x 11” size using Times New Roman 11 point font. All pages must be numbered. Only pages numbered 1 through 4 will be considered during the evaluation process. Standard forms (SF 1442, Reps and Certs, Bid Bond, etc.) are not included in the 4 page limit. Bid schedules and risk narrative are considered in the price page limit.

Technical Proposals will receive a preliminary review to determine whether the proposal contains sufficient information, as required by instructions for the Submission of Offers and Other Information, to allow the Government to perform a meaningful evaluation. If the results of this preliminary review indicate that the proposal lacks sufficient information to allow a meaningful evaluation to be conducted, the Source Selection Authority (SSA) may eliminate the proposal from further evaluation and consideration for an award. Any offeror's proposal eliminated at this stage from further evaluation or consideration for an award will be notified with the reasons why its proposal was eliminated from further evaluation or consideration for award in accordance with FAR 15.503.

C. VOLUME I -- TECHNICAL PROPOSAL

Volume I -- Technical Proposal shall be submitted in an original and four (4) copies. The proposal data required in this volume to address each of the evaluation factors are as follows:

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Evaluation Factor I: Bridge Construction Experience

Provide a list of up to five bridge construction projects that you have completed in the last five years. Provide projects similar to the proposed bridge construction with similar issues and constraints.

The information provided for all bridge construction projects shall be submitted in Times New Roman 11 point font, on two to three 8-1/2” x 11” sheets, and shall contain the information listed below. No bridge construction project discussion shall be longer than one-half of an 8-1/2” x 11” sheet.

Project Name Project Location Project Owner and Contact Information Year (Award of Contract and Completion Date) Name of Contractor Project Manager or Resident Engineer Name of Contractor Superintendent Cost Performance – Initial Bid, Final Cost, Reasons for Change Discussion of innovative solutions utilized on this project.

Evaluation Factor II: Methods, Approach and Schedule

Discuss your method or approach, or provide the information requested for each of the following subfactors. The information provided for these subfactors shall be submitted in Times New Roman 11 point font, on a total of two or three 8-1/2” x 11” sheets. No subfactor discussion shall be longer than one-half of an 8-1/2” x 11” sheet.

For each of the subfactors, discuss the preliminary plan sheet (Appendix B) and any contractor proposed changes the contractor may make to it:

Subfactor 1: Materials and Fabrication: Discuss any issues you see with obtaining and fabricating the proposed bridge components so that construction can be completed during the assumed construction period from July 1, 2013 through November 22, 2013.

Subfactor 2: Construction Method/Erection Scheme Discuss your anticipated construction methods and erection scheme.

Subfactor 3: Construction Schedule Provide a basic construction schedule that shows the critical path items and takes into account the short timeframe for construction, construction methods, and ordering and fabrication of materials.

Evaluation Factor III— Previous Alternative Delivery Experience

Discuss any previous experience with alternative delivery methods including construction management/general contractor or design/build. Also include any experience working with the delivering agency during design to maximize the project schedule and budget. The information

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Evaluation Factor IV— Qualifications, Experience, and Capability The Selection team will consider how well the qualifications and experience of the members of the project team relate to this specific project. Only qualifications of the prime contractor will be evaluated in this section. The following information should be provided:

One 8-1/2 “x 11” sheet showing a Project Team members organizational chart including design and construction personnel. Discuss the qualifications of the following personnel:

Project Manager Superintendent Up to two other key personnel as determined by the offeror.

Provide resumes and two references for each individual listed. Resumes shall be no longer than one 8-1/2” x 11” sheets using Times New Roman 11 point font.

D. VOLUME II - PRICE PROPOSAL

Volume II shall be submitted in an original only and shall include the following:

Standard Form 1442, Solicitation, Offer, and Award, (Construction, Alteration, or Repair):

Complete blocks 14 through 20C only. An official having the authority to contractually bind the offeror's company must sign the SF 1442 in accordance with the procedures prescribed in the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 4.102.

Acknowledgement of Amendments: In accordance with Section L, FAR 52.215-1, Instructions to Offerors-Competitive Acquisition, acknowledge all solicitation amendments using one of the methods set forth in Block 11 of Standard Form 30, the amendment.

Standard Form 24, Bid Bond: Submit a bid bond completed and duly executed between the offeror and the bonding company (surety). Performance and payment bonds are not required for Schedule A, however upon exercising Option X and Y will require performance and payment bonds, per FAR 52.228-15, Performance and Payment bonds (construction).

Contract Price Schedule: The Contract Price Schedule will be separated into Schedule A and Option X and Option Y. This includes a narrative on risk for Option’s X & Y.

Representations, Certifications and Other Statements of Offerors: Complete all required representations and certifications. Pages B1 to B8 are to be included with the Offeror’s Price Proposal.

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Schedule A -Design Phase Tasks and Pricing

Task 1: Participate in Project Kick-off Meeting with CFLHD (via teleconference):

Define roles and responsibilities;

Discuss proposed design parameters;

Address constructability concerns;

Discuss construction schedule;

Discuss preliminary cost estimate;

Be prepared to provide additional detail on any proposed alternatives including a cost breakdown for major items; and Other project related information.

At minimum the Contractor Project Manager and Contractor Superintendent shall be part of this meeting.

Task 2: Attend Preliminary PS&E Review Meeting

The Preliminary PS&E Review Meeting is tentatively scheduled for May 2013 at CFLHD’s office in Lakewood, CO. At a minimum the Contractor Project Manager and Contractor Superintendent shall attend the Preliminary PS&E Review Meeting, which is anticipated to last four hours.

Task 3: Provide the following as part of the Preliminary (PS&E) Review:

Cost estimate of proposed construction: Provide pricing information to the designer and assist in preparation of estimates;

Constructability report: Prepare a Constructability Report (estimated to be between 5 and 10 pages in length, not including photos) that addresses issues and possible solutions for overall constructability of project. Discuss any risk factors and potential mitigations for any issues which may cause a delay to the estimated construction completion date of November 1, 2013. Delivery date for this Constructability Report shall be prior to June 1, 2013;

Construction schedule: Prepare a construction schedule taking into account material fabrication and delivery;

At a minimum the Contractor Project Manager and Contractor Superintendent shall review and provide written comments on the Preliminary PS&E package; and

Provide these deliverables within a week of receiving the Preliminary plans and specifications.

Task 4: Miscellaneous Design Support and Collaboration

Include a price for 20 hours at the Contractor Project Manager or Contractor Superintendent level to respond to requests for document review, information or project input, alternate pricing, and design coordination conference calls. This is intended to cover those tasks not listed above, including ongoing collaboration with the design team.

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*Task 5: Provide the following as part of the Final (PS&E) Review:

Updated cost estimate of proposed construction;

Updated constructability report;

Updated construction schedule: This should be the final schedule for the proposed construction;

At a minimum the Contractor Project Manager and Contractor Superintendent shall review and provide written comments on the Final PS&E package; and Provide these deliverables within a week of receiving the Final plans and specifications.

* NOTE: The performance of Task 5, and subsequent payment for Task 5, is dependent upon the selection of a build alternative at the conclusion of the ongoing NEPA process. If a build alternative is not selected, this contract will be terminated according to FAR 52.249-2, Termination for Convenience of the Government (Fixed-Price), prior to the contractor incurring any costs for performing Task 5.

Pricing: Enter Schedule A, Design Phase Pricing, on the included Design Phase Pricing Schedule as follows:

Enter the proposed job title, number of hours, and billable rates for all employees involved in each task;

If travel is involved in the task, include a total travel cost for all employees;

Multiply the billable rate by the hours proposed for each job title and enter the total in the

“Price” column; and Total all prices (including travel) for each job title in each task and record the total in the space provided.

Option X – Procurement of Proposed Design Bridge Girders

Option X is for the procurement of the bridge girders or any substructure portion of the bridge with a lead time. This will not include transportation of the girders to the project site.

Option Y – Construction Pricing and Risk

Construction pricing shall consist of two components, Bid Item Pricing and a discussion of perceived project risks and cost driving factors.

Bid Item Pricing & Risk and Cost Discussion

Insert a numeric unit bid price for each pay item for which a quantity appears in the bid schedule.

Multiply the unit price by the quantity for each pay item and show the amount bid. When the words “Lump Sum” appear as a unit bid price, insert an amount for each lump sum pay item.

Total all amounts bid for each pay item and show the record the total in the space provided.

Add the Schedule A, Option X and Option Y totals and record the Grand Total in the space provided on Page A-17.

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Provide no more than one page discussing Option X and Option Y pay items that have perceived risk factors built into the final pay item price. The discussion should include perceived risk factors, costs associated with perceived risk factors and proposed mitigation measures.

E. SELECTION PROCEDURES

CFLHD will award the contract (if at all) to the responsible Offeror determined to provide the “Best Value”, within available funding, using the Tradeoff process described in FAR 15.101-1. A Technical Evaluation Panel (TEP) comprised of Government personnel who are experienced professionals will evaluate the proposals. The technical evaluation and rating of proposals will be conducted in strict confidence. The number and identities of offerors will not be revealed to anyone not involved in the evaluation and award process or to other offerors. Proposals will be evaluated based only on the factors described herein. The TEP will evaluate price proposals independent of the technical evaluation. The TEP will not have access to price information until completion of the technical evaluation.

The TEP will perform an assessment of the combined technical score and price. Each Board member will individually provide a rating for each criterion in the Technical Proposal. The consensus method will then be used by the Board members to determine a final numerical rating for each evaluation criterion. The final numerical ratings will then be summed to determine the Overall Technical Score for each Offeror’s Technical Proposal. The maximum possible Overall Technical Score is 100 for each Proposal. All evaluation factors other than price, when combined, are approximately equal to price.

The Price Proposals will then be opened. The Evaluation Board will consider the benefits associated with the Technical Scores against the Contract Bid Price for each Proposal.

Comparisons will be made between Proposals to identify the Proposal that provides the most project benefits to CFLHD for the money spent. On this basis, the Board will determine the Proposal that provides the Best Value to the government. This Proposal will be forwarded by the Evaluation Board to the Contracting Officer for consideration and action. CFLHD intends to award the contract without discussions with the Offerors. However, if deemed necessary by CFLHD, at its sole discretion, discussions with individual Offerors may be held. All Offerors submitting Proposals will be notified in writing of the results of the evaluation process. Offerors not selected for award may request a debriefing in accordance with FAR 15.506.

Technical Evaluation Factors - Technical Evaluation factors are listed above in descending order of importance.

Price Evaluation:

The total price of Schedule A plus Option X plus Option Y will be evaluated. FAR 52.219-4 Notice of Price Evaluation Preference for HUBZone Small Business Concerns applies to this procurement and will be considered when evaluating price.

Per FAR 5.217-7 Option for Increased Quantity - Separately Priced Line Item, the Government may require the delivery of the numbered line item, identified in the Schedule as an option item, in the quantity and at the price stated in the Schedule. The Contracting Officer may exercise the option

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Prices submitted for Schedule A Tasks shall be considered firm-fixed prices and negotiations for tasks included in this proposal will not be considered. If contract modifications are required during the Contractor Involvement during Design Phase, the billable rates included in the Schedule A Task pricing shall be used without negotiation.

The prices submitted for Option X and Option Y will be used for evaluation purposes. Options X and Y may be exercised within 60 days of contract award (FAR Clause 52.217-7), or the prices therein may be used as a basis for negotiating modified Option X and Option Y work pricing with the selected contractor. The Cost and Risk discussion will be used to assist the government in establishing the reasonableness of the offeror’s proposed price. Price proposals deemed unreasonable will not be considered for award. If the successful offeror and the government are unable to reach agreement on a fair and reasonable price for Option X and Option Y, the government reserves the right to not award them per FAR 17.208(c). The government contemplates award of Option X, if at all, not later than May 30, 2013 and Option Y, if at all, not later than June 30, 2013.

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BID SCHEDULES

-Schedule A

-Option X

-Option Y

MN ERFO 1(1) Fond du Lac Reservation 2012