RFP_Solicitation_-_PRA-FOPU_10(3).pdf

U. S. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

FEDERAL HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION

EASTERN FEDERAL LANDS HIGHWAY DIVISION

Contract No. :

CONTRACTOR:

ADDRESS:

PRA-FOPU 10(3)

Fort Pulaski National Monument

This Contract Cites Standard Specifications FP-

SOLICITATION

U.S. Customary Units

No. DTFH71-13-R-00010RFP

STATE: Georgia

COUNTY Chatham

PARK Fort Pulaski National Monument

# Schedule ROADWAY / PARKING AREA / OTHER STATIONS FEET MILES

1 To 0.00

PROJECT LENGTH TOTALS : 0.00 0.00

TYPE OF IMPROVEMENT:

Schedule A: Participation in design of the project. The CMGC Schedule A contract work is anticipated to include, among other things: design input and comments; preparation of bid; constructability report (initial and final); construction schedule; and participation in field reviews.

Option B: If the CMGC contractor is awarded Option B, the work will include all construction work mentioned under the design project (Schedule A); quality assurance and quality control for construction;

temporary traffic control; and overall project management. All construction must be completed while maintaining a minimum of one lane of two-way traffic at all times.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Page

Notice to Offeror 1 through 2

Checklist for Offerors Submission 1 through 2

*SF-1442 Solicitation, Offer, and Award 1 through 3

Construction Manager/General Contractor (CMGC) A-4 through A-14

*Bid Schedule A-15 through A-35

*SF-24 Bid Bond C-1 through C-2

FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION & TRANSPORTATION ACQUISITION

REGULATION SOLICITATION PROVISIONS & CONTRACT CLAUSES

Index to Federal and Transportation Acquisition Regulations 1 through 6

Representations and Certifications (OCRA online) D-1 through D-2

Instructions to Bidders E-1

*Socioeconomic Program Requirements F-1 through F-8

Minimum Wage Schedule F-9 through F-11

*General Contract Requirements G-1 through G-4

Construction Contract Requirements H-1 through H-5

Section K K-1 through K-3

FHWA Bridge Inspection Report APPENDIX A

FHWA Scoping Report APPENDIX B

Preliminary Plans APPENDIX C

Draft Environmental Assessment APPENDIX D

Tidal Water Level Elevation Variations at Bridge APPENDIX E

Field Trip Report from 30% Design Field Review APPENDIX F

SPECIFICATIONS ON CD

*Offeror’s Qualifications Form 1 through 7

* Federal Contractor Veterans’ Employment Report VETS-100A 1 through 2

*BOLD FACED ITEMS ARE TO BE INCLUDED WITH THE BID SUBMITTAL PACKAGE

NOTICE TO OFFERORS

CONTRACT FORMAT: Offerors should note that the format of this contract is in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), promulgated by the General Services Administration (GSA), effective April 1, 1984, including all applicable revisions. Applicable FAR provisions and clauses are incorporated in this contract by reference or full text as indicated in the INDEX before the D-page in this booklet. FAR provisions and clauses incorporated by reference can be accessed on the Internet on the GSA website at www.arnet.gov/far/. Offerors are encouraged to review the documents thoroughly before submitting proposal.

PROPOSAL BOOKLET AND OFFER SUBMITTAL:

It is the responsibility of the Offeror to verify that this proposal is complete as listed in the Table of Contents. The Offeror is responsible for submitting all required forms and documents with the offer.

Offerors should use the Checklist for Bid Submission included in this booklet to check that their bids are complete.

CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS:

As stated in FAR Clause 52.236-1, the Contractor shall perform on the site, and with its own organization, work equivalent to at least 50%. Additional guidance is given in FAR Subpart

35.005 where the majority of the project work is complex and specialized such as restoration work, bridge painting, and proprietary construction techniques (i.e. proprietary Cintec arch strengthening.)

There are exceptions and they will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.

HAZARDOUS MATERIALS IDENTIFICATION AND MATERIAL SAFETY DATA:

As required by FAR Clause 52.223-3, Hazardous Materials Identification and Safety Data, the apparent low Offeror must submit prior to award a Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS's) for all hazardous materials that the Offeror identifies in paragraph (b) of this clause in the D-pages of this booklet. Failure to submit MSDS's may render the Offeror ineligible for award of contract.

ATTENTION LARGE BUSINESSES - UTILIZATION OF SMALL BUSINESS CONCERNS:

Large business Offerors should note their responsibilities in the awarding of subcontracts in accordance with FAR Clause 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns. The offeror, if a large business concern, should note its responsibility to establish and conduct a Subcontracting Plan in accordance with FAR Clause 52.219-9, Alternate II, Small Business Subcontracting Plan. If the apparent Low Offeror is a LARGE BUSINESS it will be required to submit a Subcontracting Plan with proposal. If the apparent low offeror fails to submit a subcontracting plan acceptable to the Contracting Officer at proposal time, the offeror may be ineligible for award of the contract. PLEASE NOTE: A sample plan is included in this solicitation package as a separate document for your use.

FINANCING ASSISTANCE: Minority, Women-owned, and Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBE's). The Department of Transportation (DOT) offers working capital financing assistance for transportation related contracts. DOT's Short-Term Lending Program (STLP) offers lines of credit to finance accounts receivable. Maximum line of credit is $750,000 with interest at the prime rate. For further information, call (800) 532-1169 or 202-366-1930. Internet address: http://osdbuweb.dot.gov

INTERNET BASED DATA BASES - REQUIRED INPUT: According to the FAR Subpart

4.1102 contractors MUST be registered in Central Contractor Registration (CCR) prior to contract award. Access the following web site to register: www.sam.gov

According to the FAR Subpart 4.1201 contractors MUST complete their Online Annual Representations and Certifications Application (ORCA) prior to contract award online at http://sam.gov/.

According to the FAR Subpart 22.1302 (b) contractors and sub-contractors MUST complete the required Annual Vets-100A Form in order to be eligible for a contract award. It can be completed on-line at http://vets100.dol.gov.

NOTICE TO OFFERORS - (CONT'D.)

2012 VETS 100 Filing Cycle Effective January 15, 2012, Customers will no longer be able to electronically file a VETS 100/100A Report. Customers may still file, but must first download the form from the VETS website www.dol.gov/vets/programs/fcp/main.htm, fill out the form and mail or email it to: Veterans' Employment and Training Service (VETS) In Care of: Department of Labor National Contact Center (DOL-NCC) 14120 Newbrook Drive, Suite 200 Chantilly, VA 20151 (866) 237-0275 Or email to: VETS100-Customersupport@dol.gov

PAYMENT:

Offerors are advised to review the Standard Specifications for Construction of Roads and Bridges on Federal Highway Projects (FP), subsection 109.05, concerning direct and indirect payment included under a pay item in the bid schedule.

PROGRESS PAYMENTS:

ALL payments will be made via Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) as such; the payment information in the CCR must be accurate in order for contractors' invoices to be considered proper invoices for the purpose of prompt payment under DOT contracts. Contractors must input and maintain (update as necessary) their EFT information in the CCR database. Offerors are advised that under FAR Clause 52.232-5, Payments Under Fixed Price Construction Contracts, upon request, progress payments will include premiums paid by the Contractor to obtain performance and payment bonds as required under this contract. These payments shall not be made in addition to the contract price. As specified in the FP, “Section 151 - MOBILIZATION", payments for performance and payment bond premiums shall be included in mobilization.

WELFARE-TO-WORK INITIATIVE:

The President’s Welfare Reform Bill was initiated to assist welfare recipients and hopefully aid welfare recipients to find gainful employment. In support of this bill, Contractors are encouraged to hire welfare recipients whenever possible and to use welfare recipients in performance of duties on Government contracts.

INCREASING SEAT BELT USE IN THE UNITED STATES:

The President’s Executive Order 13043 dated April 16, 1997, was issued to increase the use of seat belts in the United States. In support of this Order, contractors and subcontractors are encouraged to adopt and enforce on-the-job seat belt policies for their employees when operating company-owned, rented, or personally owned vehicles.

OBTAINING PROPOSAL DOCUMENTS:

RFP documents will not be mailed. All documents are available for direct download from the Federal Business Opportunities (FBO) website:

https://www.fbo.gov/index?s=opportunity&mode=list&tab=list&cck=1&au=&ck= Type DTFH71 in Keywords/Sol. # Block then click on GO, or the Eastern Federal Lands Highway Division website: http://www.efl.fhwa.dot.gov/contracting/Documents.aspx Contractors are encouraged to register on the FBO website (for this specific project) in order to receive Email Notifications automatically when a document is added or updated for this specific project. All questions about this construction project must be emailed to the following address:

eflhd.contracts@dot.gov.

THE CONTRACTOR IS SOLELY RESPONSIBLE FOR MONITORING THE WEB PAGES

NOTED ABOVE FOR ALL CHANGES TO THE SOLICITATION AND ACTING ON SAID

CHANGES.

CHECKLIST FOR OFFEROR SUBMISSION

The following is a checklist of items included in the proposal/bid package that are required to be completed and returned (or filled in on-line) to the address in Block 7 of the Standard Form 1442, Solicitation, Offer, and Award (page 1). This checklist is for informational purposes only and is not required to be filled out by the bidder. Failure to submit a complete bid may be cause to reject your bid.

1. Bid Envelope:

a. Addressed as shown in Block 7 of SF-1442

b. In lower left corner, indicate the following: Solicitation No., Project Name & Number, mail to room 105, if proposals are hand delivered bring them to Reception Area Room 100 and a Contract Specialist will be notified.

2. Standard Form 1442: Solicitation, Offer and Award

a. Block 14: Name and Address of Offeror.

b. Block 15: Telephone Number of Offeror.

c. Block 16: Remittance Address if different from Block 14.

d. Block 19: All Amendments Acknowledged, with dates of Amendments.

e. Block 20: Bid is signed and dated.

3. Bid Schedule - (Pages A-15 through A-35)

a. Unit proposal price and proposal amount provided for each pay item in numbers.

b. Corrections initialed.

c. Price Evaluation eligibility is indicated on the Proposal Summary page.

4. Standard Form 24, Bid Bond (Pages C-1 through C-2) (Required if bid guarantee is bid bond)

a. Date executed

b. Legal name and address of Offeror.

c. Type of organization.

d. State of incorporation (if applicable).

e. Name and business address of Treasury approved surety.

f. Penal sum of bond (not less than 20% of proposal total).

g. Proposal identification.

h. Signature of Offeror

i. Seal, if corporation

j. Signature of Surety

k. Seal, if corporation

PROPOSALS RECEIVED WITHOUT A VALID BID BOND WILL BE REJECTED.

5. Power of Attorney.

a. Dated on or before execution date of bond

b. Power has original signature of surety, or is embossed with surety's seal in the certification section

CHECKLIST FOR OFFEROR SUBMISSION

PROPOSALS RECEIVED WITHOUT A VALID POWER OF ATTORNEY WILL BE REJECTED.

6. Fill In's. The following full text Clauses and/or Provision numbers shall be checked or filled in and return with the proposal package:

a. 52.219-4 – HubZone ONLY - See Section F, Clause 52-219-4, paragraph "C", check block if wavier is applicable.

7. Offeror's Qualifications form (provided separately as part of the proposal Documents Package). Form completed, signed and submitted with proposal

8. Sub-Contracting Plan - Large Businesses Only: Submittal is mandatory, Per FAR 52.219.9 Alt II.

Legislated subcontracting goals: (15 USC 644 (g)(1)

• 23% - Small Businesses (SB)

• 5% - Small Disadvantaged Businesses (SDB)

• 3% - HUBzones

• 5% - Small Woman Owned Business Entities (SWBE)

• 3% - Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB)

THE FOLLOWING THREE ITEMS IF NOT SUBMITTED WITH THE BID; MUST

BE COMPLETED ELECTRONICALLY PRIOR TO CONTRACT AWARD.

9. Central Contractor Registration (CCR): The Contractor is currently registered in the Internet-Based CCR database at http://www.sam.gov.

10. Online Representations and Certifications Application (ORCA): The Contractor's Representations and Certifications have been input online via the Internet-Based ORCA electronic database at http://www.sam.gov.

11. Vets100 Reporting: The Contractor has completed the annual Internet-Based reporting requirement online at http://vets100.dol.gov.

2011 VETS 100 Filing Cycle Effective January 15, 2012, Customers will no longer be able to electronically file a VETS 100/100A Report. Customers may still file, but must first download the form from the VETS website www.dol.gov/vets/programs/fcp/main.htm, fill out the form and mail or email it to:

Veterans' Employment and Training Service (VETS) In Care of: Department of Labor National Contact Center (DOL-NCC) 14120 Newbrook Drive, Suite 200 Chantilly, VA 20151 (866) 237-0275 Or email to: VETS100-Customersupport@dol.gov

NOTE: THE CONTRACTOR IS FULLY RESPONSIBLE TO VERIFY THAT ALL

DATA IN THE THREE DATABASES IS CORRECT EACH TIME A PROPOSAL

PACKAGE IS SUBMITTED. FAILURE TO PROPERLY INPUT AND/OR UPDATE

YOUR DATA PRIOR TO CONTRACT AWARD MAY CAUSE THE PROPOSAL TO

BE REJECTED.

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 within ____________________ 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.)

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.)

CODE FACILITY CODE

AMOUNTS

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

19. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF AMENDMENTS

OFFER (Must be fully completed by offeror)

(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

(4 copies unless otherwise specified)

ITEM 25. OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION PURSUANT TO

26. ADMINISTERED BY CODE 27. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY

CONTRACTING OFFICER WILL COMPLETE ITEM 28 OR 29 AS APPLICABLE

(Contractor is required to sign this document and return (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. DATE

BY

2PAGE OF

Federal Highway Administration Eastern Federal Lands Highway Div.

Construction Office 21400 Ridgetop Circle

EFLHD-CO

Sterling VA 20166-6511

28. NEGOTIATED AGREEMENT 29. AWARD

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, copies to issuing office.)

10 U.S.C. 2304(c) 41 U.S.C. 253(c)

STANDARD FORM 1442 (REV. 4-85) BACK

Shirley.Anderson Typewritten Text

Shirley.Anderson Typewritten Text Federal Highway Administration Federal Lands Highway A/P Branch, AMZ-150 PO Box 25710 or E-Mail

9-AMC-AMZ-EFLINVOICES@FAA.GOV

Oklahoma City, OK 73125

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III. 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 Eastern Federal Lands Highway Division (EFLHD), the National Park Service (NPS), and you as the contractor. The focus is on a partnership in which we minimize risk, improve construction schedule, try new innovations, and remain 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.

• Constructability

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

During the design process the contractor works with the designer to:

• Reduce risk,

• Provide innovative design solutions

• Continuously update cost, and

• Negotiate a fair and reasonable price for the construction contract.

When the project plans and specifications are adequate for construction as deemed by the contractor and the government and all the required permits have been obtained by the government, the contractor should 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. The Contractor is to ensure that the project will include a complete and accurate design that avoids the need for contract modifications. If this project cannot be delivered within the allocated budget EFLHD has the option to reduce scope, seek additional funds, or end negotiations and advertise the project as a sealed bid.

Early phasing may be considered for early procurement of long lead items or for long lead tasks that can be completed and turned over to another contractor should negotiations for final construction fail. Early phases shall be independent and severable from the final construction and are not a guarantee of selection for final construction. Final construction will not begin until design is substantially complete.

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IV. PROJECT DESCRIPTION

Fort Pulaski Bridge provides access to Cockspur Island and the Fort Pulaski National Monument. Fort Pulaski National Monument is located between Savannah and Tybee Island, in Chatham County, Georgia.

Fort Pulaski Bridge across the South Channel of the Savannah River was originally constructed in 1938. The bridge was rehabilitated in 1965, 1996 and 2008. The bridge is 1280 feet in length and has two travel lanes with a railing on each side. The bridge is comprised of 63 composite timber/concrete spans. The bridge is experiencing deterioration of the timber piles, steel beams, bearings, composite timber/concrete spans, and embankment.

The project will repair/rehab existing superstructure and substructure, including placing new riprap on the bridge abutments and bridge approach areas, repairing concrete deck, repairing/replacing expansion joints, repairing/replacing bearings, steel beam painting, strengthening steel beams as needed, replacing timber pile bent bracing, replacing timber pile bent as needed, concrete pile bent retrofit, and repairing all timber piles.

Fort Pulaski Bridge is owned by the National Park Service. Conduits containing utilities are embedded in the concrete curbs. If the concrete curb repairing is required, the utility conduits cannot be damaged. Moreover, the project is located in an environmentally sensitive area, and impacts to the environment should be avoided or minimized.

Existing Conditions

The existing road is a 2-lane paved road.

Construction Staging

Construction staging will be a significant aspect of this project. Since this bridge provides the only vehicular access to the Fort Pulaski National Monument, one-lane two-way traffic must be maintained during all stages of construction.

Design Parameters and Criteria

Design Specifications 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 (http://www.flh.fhwa.dot.gov/resources/pse/specs/)

• AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specifications, 2012

• AASHTO Greenbook, Latest Edition

• NPS Park Road Standards, Latest Edition

(http://www.wfl.fhwa.dot.gov/resources/design/library/park-road-std.pdf)

• MUTCD, Latest Edition

• Other material and design specifications as appropriate for the selected materials

Design Loading

AASHTO HL-93

Government-Provided Data Electronic file “CMGC Hrs_Estimate_FOPU10(3)- gov't provided.xls” - detailed design assistance cost proposal breakout spreadsheet – Pages A-17 to A-35 of the RFP.

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Other Design Considerations The project site is located in an environmentally sensitive area. Construction should be conducted with minimal impacts to the surrounding environment.

V. FACTORS TO CONSIDER IN YOUR PROPOSAL

Offerors should consider the following information when preparing your proposal:

• Final design will be provided by EFLHD. The design will incorporate solutions and suggestions provided by the CM/GC contractor, and agreed to by EFLHD.

• Anticipated construction period will be from April 1, 2014, through November 30, 2014.

• Stage construction to maintain, at a minimum, one-lane two-way traffic. Use a temporary traffic signal system to maintain two-way traffic. Work will be allowed during daytime hours, Monday to Saturday. Work will not be permitted on Sundays, April 10 to April 12 (annual commemoration of the Fort Pulaski Monument), and on National Legal Holidays.

• Utility services will have to be maintained by the Contractor.

• The use of innovative and newly emerging technology or solutions is encouraged.

• The Endangered Species Act consultation conditions identified to minimize impacts to federally-listed species must be incorporated in the project. These include the use of debris shields, vibratory hammers, turbidity barriers, and the implementation of the 2007 Standard Manatee Conditions for Boating Facilities.

• EFLHD will obtain all environmental permits required for the project. The Contractor will be responsible for reviewing and complying with the conditions of the environmental permits, as well as other environmental commitments specified in the plans and Special Contract Requirements (SCR).

Use Best Management Practices (BMPs) and other construction methods to avoid or minimize impacts to environmental resources such as essential fish habitat, aquatic species, wetlands, water quality, etc.

• Advance procurement of long lead time materials may be required to complete project within the anticipated construction timeframe.

• The repair of timber piles will not extend below the mud line unless authorized by the Contracting Officer (CO).

VI. 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. The Government reserves the right to conduct discussions.

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.

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When Contractors list 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 EFLHD’s Contracting Officer to assure the replacement is equally qualified and has adequate experience. EFLHD will only allow changes in key personnel when caused by circumstances outside the control of the Contractor (i.e. employee leaves 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.

The Contractor shall conform to all applicable state and federal regulations including Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, DBE Bid Conditions, and recognized industry, safety, environmental and design standards.

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:

Federal Highway Administration Eastern Federal Lands Highway Divison Attn: Mr. Jason Albright, Acquisitions 21400 Ridgetop Circle Sterling, VA 20166

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 16 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 16 will be considered during the evaluation process. Additional pages consisting of photos, brochures, resumes, 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 15 pages. Financial documents such as audit reports and complete Dun & Bradstreet reports will not count towards the maximum page restriction. Gantt charts, site maps, or charts can be submitted on single sided sheets up to 11” x 17”. Price Proposals shall not exceed 23 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 23 will be considered during the evaluation process. Standard forms (SF 1442, Reps and Certs, etc.) are not included in the 23 page limit. One copy of technical proposals and price proposals shall be provided in PDF, word, or excel format or combination thereof.

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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 eight (8) copies. The proposal data required in this volume to address each of the evaluation factors are as follows:

Evaluation Factor I: Methods, Approach and Schedule (Maximum Score=300) Discuss your method or approach, or provide the information requested for each of the following subfactors.

The use of innovative methods or solutions is encouraged. 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.

Subfactor 1: Construction Method (Maximum Score=75) Fort Pulaski Bridge is owned by the National Park Service. Conduits containing utilities are embedded in the concrete curbs. If concrete curb repair is required, the utility conduits cannot be damaged. Moreover, the project is located in an environmentally sensitive area, and impacts to the environment should be avoided or minimized.

Discuss your anticipated construction methods. At a minimum, the following must be included in your discussion: plan to perform the underwater repair of timber piles, plan to maintain continuous two-way traffic, and plan to avoid or minimize environmental impacts.

Subfactor 2: Materials and Fabrication (Maximum Score=75) The proposed rehabilitation materials will include Fiber-Reinforced Polymer (FRP). Discuss any problems or difficulties anticipated with regard to obtaining and/or installing FRP material so construction can be completed during the assumed construction period from April 1, 2014 to November 30, 2014.

Subfactor 3: Coordination and Communication (Maximum Score=75) Project design and construction oversight are being managed by the Eastern Federal Lands Highway Division (EFLHD) of the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA). The designer of record will be EFLHD. Other Governmental agencies will also be involved during the progression of this project.

Discuss your approach to coordination and communication with involved parties. Also discuss your approach to coordination and communication with subcontractors and identify clear lines of communication, reporting and responsibilities of primary individuals in each firm for this project.

Subfactor 4: Construction Schedule (Maximum Score=75) Provide a basic construction schedule that shows the critical path items and takes into account your construction methods, and ordering and fabrication of materials. Describe any significant problems or major difficulties anticipated in performing or accomplishing the work, challenges associated with this project, and offeror’s plan for avoiding problems and mitigating difficulties which could adversely impact project schedule. If no problems or difficulties are anticipated, state so and why. Proposed schedule that clearly reflects an understanding of the complexity of this project will be evaluated more favorably. Schedule and

A-9 approach demonstrating the Offeror’s ability to schedule and integrate the major work elements, construction and close-out activities critical to meeting the contract performance schedule specified in the solicitation will be evaluated more favorably.

Evaluation Factor II: Bridge Construction Experience and Past Performance (Maximum Score=300) Provide a list of three to five bridge construction projects that you have completed in the last five years. If the contractor plans to use a subcontractor for any of the major work items such as concrete repair, FRP rehabilitation for timber piles, and timber structure repair, include the project with the name of the subcontractor, their role on the past project and their proposed role on this project. The offeror should explain how the work performed in the example project is relevant to the proposed acquisition. Example projects most similar to the prospective contract will be considered more relevant. In addition, similar rehabilitation work to the Fort Pulaski Bridge proposed work will be considered more relevant. The following experience is relevant:

• Experience with underwater bridge repair.

• Experience with FRP rehabilitation for timber piles.

• Experience with concrete and timber structure rehabilitation and repair.

The information provided for the 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 project discussion shall be longer than one 8-1/2” x 11” sheet.

• Project Name

• Project Location

• Project Owner and Contact Information including phone number and email address

• 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 project complexity and innovative solutions utilized on this project.

Submit documentation that shows evidence of performance of the prime contractor with past and present customers; past and present subcontractors; Federal, State, and local government agencies; and/or consumer protection organizations. Include names, titles, and phone numbers for all references submitted.

Evaluation Factor III— Qualifications, Experience, and Capability (Maximum Score=300) The Evaluation Board will consider how well the qualifications and experience of the prime contractor (and a subcontractor if selected to perform major items of work as discussed under the previous subsection (Evaluation Factor II)) relate to this specific project. Demonstrate the following experience:

• Experience working with the National Park Service or other federal or state government agencies.

• Experience working with engineering firms as a CMGC or as a prime-contractor in a design-build relationship.

• Experience with underwater bridge repair.

• Experience with bridge timber pile rehabilitation.

• Experience with concrete and timber structure rehabilitation and repair.

Only qualifications of the prime contractor (and a subcontractor if selected to perform major items of work as discussed under the previous subsection (Evaluation Factor II)) will be evaluated in this section. Provide the

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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” sheet using Times New Roman 11 point font.

Provide the qualifications of the testing agency, or third party inspector, who will supervise the construction and submit the required QA/QC reports. All reports should be sealed and stamped by a professional structural engineer who is registered in the State of Georgia. An experienced structural engineer should supervise the bridge rehabilitation on a full time basis.

Submit a narrative description of the entire proposed construction team identifying Prime Contractor, all Subcontractors and their role on this project, major equipment suppliers, and specific areas of responsibility.

Provide a graphic organizational chart illustrating the construction team organization. Include lines of reporting and decision-making, and responsibilities for the primary individuals included in each firm.

Submit documentation of the Workmen’s Compensation Experience Modifier Rates for the last 3 years.

Evaluation Factor IV— Financial Condition (Total Maximum Score = 100). The Government will review and evaluate the Offeror’s financial condition to perform the construction of the project.

Submit the most recent audit report performed by the Defense Contract Audit Agency, or similar audit, reflecting the Offeror's rates and detailing the makeup of cost pools from which the rates are derived.

Include audits for all joint venture partners. Include a Dun and Bradstreet Comprehensive Report, or a similar report, prepared by an independent business reporting agency that provides a company profile to include the number of employees; a debt to asset ratio; payment history; a credit evaluation/rating and a comparison of this rating to other firms in the same industry; and a history of the Offeror's ownership.

If the Offeror is a limited liability company, joint venture or any form of partnership, provide complete copies of the organizational documents that allow, or would allow by the time of contract award, the Offeror to do business in the State of Georgia.

Describe any projects that the lead contractor were involved in within the past five (5) years that resulted in:

(a) the assessment of liquidated damages against the lead contractor; (b) claims being submitted by or against the lead contractor that involve the project owner; (c) the lead contractor having received a notice to cure a default due to the lead contractor’s non-performance or poor performance of the underlying contract; or (d) lead contractor being terminated for cause. For any such situation, explain the circumstances and identify the project owner’s representative and his/her current telephone number.

Disclose any outstanding litigation that could materially and adversely affect the financial condition of the lead contractor.

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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).

Contract Price Schedule: The Contract Price Schedule will be separated into Schedule A and Option B.

Representations, Certifications and Other Statements of Offerors: Complete all required representations and certifications.

Schedule A -Design Phase Tasks and Pricing

Task 1: Review Project Information The following information will be provided to the contractor for review. At a minimum, the information must be reviewed by the Contractor Project Manager and Contractor Superintendent:

• FHWA Bridge Inspection Report

• FHWA Scoping Report including photos

• Preliminary plans

• Final Environmental Assessment

• National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) - Tidal Water Level Elevation

Variations at the Bridge

• Field trip report from the 30% design (preliminary plans) field review

This information must be reviewed prior to the In-Depth Bridge Inspection and Bridge Underwater Inspection.

Task 2: Participate in the In-Depth Bridge Inspection and Bridge Underwater Inspection The In-Depth Bridge Inspection and Bridge Underwater Inspection is tentatively scheduled for April 8, 2013

– April 12, 2013. The government will provide equipment for the inspection and it is expected to last four days. The Federal Highway Administration’s Eastern Federal Lands Highway Division (EFLHD) will lead the In-Depth Bridge Inspection and Bridge Underwater Inspection. At a minimum, the Contractor Project Manager and Contractor Superintendent shall participate in the In-Depth Bridge Inspection and Bridge Underwater Inspection.

Task 3: Attend 70% Field Review The 70% Field Review is tentatively scheduled for July 23, 2013. The morning of the field review will be a project meeting to discuss the 70% plans, specifications, and estimate, environmental concerns and NEPA status, and other project-related issues. The Federal Highway Administrations Eastern Federal Lands Highway Division (EFLHD) and National Park Service (NPS) will attend the meeting and field review. The afternoon of the field review will be spent at the project site. At a minimum the Contractor Project Manager

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Task 4: Plans, Specifications, and Estimate (PS&E) Reviews At a minimum the Contractor Project Manager and Contractor Superintendent shall review and provide written comments on both the 70% PS&E package, and the 95% PS&E package.

Task 5: Pricing and Estimates Provide pricing information to the government and assist in preparation of estimates.

Task 6: Constructability Report Prepare a Constructability Report (estimated to be between 10 and 20 pages in length, not including photos) that addresses issues and possible solutions for the bridge rehabilitation, fabrication and delivery, and 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 30, 2014. Delivery date for this Constructability Report shall be 14 days after the 70% Field Review.

Task 7: Attend 95% PS&E Resolution Meeting The 95% PS&E Review Meeting is tentatively scheduled for October 16, 2013 at EFLHD’s office in Sterling, VA. At a minimum the Contractor Project Manager and Contractor Superintendent shall attend the 95% PS&E Review Meeting, which is anticipated to last four hours.

Task 8: Construction Schedule Prepare a construction schedule taking into account material fabrication, delivery, and weather conditions.

Include this Construction Schedule with the Constructability Report, then update the Construction Schedule for distribution at the 95% PS&E Review Meeting.

Task 9: Ongoing Design Support and Collaboration Include a price for 20 hours at the Contractor Project Manager, Contractor Superintendent, or Designer 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.

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 estimated hours for each job title and enter the total in the “Price” column.

• Total all prices (including travel) for each job title in each task and record the total in the space provided.

Option B– 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. After the design is substantially complete, and the Contractor bids on the project, the Contractor must be prepared to “open the books” during the bid review process and discuss the assumptions that went into each item in the bid, particularly the large lump sum items such as mobilization and traffic control.

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Bid Item Pricing

• 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 total in the space provided.

• Add the Schedule A and Option B totals and record the Grand Total in the space provided on Page

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Risk and Cost Discussion

Provide no more than one page discussing Option B 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

EFLHD 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 Board comprised of Government personnel 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 Technical Evaluation Board will evaluate price proposals independent of the technical evaluation. The Technical Evaluation Board will not have access to price information until completion of the technical evaluation.

The Technical Evaluation Board will perform an assessment of the technical evaluation factors. Each Board member will individually provide a rating for each Technical Proposal. The consensus method will then be used by the Board members to determine a final numerical rating for each evaluation factor. 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 1000 for each Technical 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. The Technical Proposal and the Cost Proposal will be weighted equally to 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.

Price Evaluation:

The total price of Schedule A and Option B 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.

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.

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Option B The price submitted for Option B will be used for evaluation purposes and shall not be considered a firm-fixed price. This price will be used as a basis for negotiating the final Option B price 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 B, the government reserves the right to not award Option B per FAR 17.208(c).

The government contemplates award of Option B, if at all, not later than January 28, 2014.

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Price Form 01 Price Proposal Summary for:

PROJECT No. PRA-FOPU 10(3) Fort Pulaski National Monument

Chatham County, Georgia

Offeror:

Table 1. Contract Bid Price

Price Form Number Description Form Subtotal

02A Base Contract Lump Sum Bid Item Price Proposal $

02B Option B Bid Item Price Proposal $

Contract Bid Price = $

2. Total Cost of Project

Sum of Base Contract Bid Price = $ ___________________

Sum of Option B Bid Price = $ ___________________

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Price Form 02A Lump Sum Bid Item Price Proposal Form

Base Contract Offeror:

Task Number Bid Item Description Unit Price

1 Review Project Information LS $

Participate in the In-Depth Bridge Inspection and Bridge Underwater Inspection

LS $

3 Attend 70% Field Review LS $

4 Plans, Specifications, and Estimate (PS&E) Reviews LS $

5 Pricing and Estimates LS $

6 Constructability Report LS $

7 Attend 95% PS&E Resolution Meeting LS $

8 Construction Schedule LS $

9 Ongoing Design Support and Collaboration LS $

Form Subtotal = $

Page 1 of 19PROJECT: FOPU 10(3) CM/GC FEE ESTIMATE

EASTERN FEDERAL LANDS HIGHWAY DIVISION

Task 1: Review Project Information CONTRACTOR ESTIMATE

PERSONNEL CATEGORIES / MANHOURS

Sr. Project Engineer CADD

TASK Bridge Engr Intern Tech Clerical TASK Engineer TOTALS

SUBTOTAL (hrs) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

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Project Manager Suprentendent

Review FHWA Bridge Inspection Report, FHWA Scoping report, Preliminary plans and project photos, Draft Enviromental Assessment, Tidal Water Level Elevation Variations at the Bridge and Field Trip Report from…