RFP_Solicitation_-_VI_DPC_34(1).pdf

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL

RFP No. DTFH71- 17-R-00014

This Contract Cites

STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS (FP-03)

U.S. Customary Units

EASTERN FEDERAL LANDS HIGHWAY DIVISION

FEDERAL HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

VI DPC 34(1)

VETERANS DRIVE (ROUTE 30)

RECONSTRUCTION AND WIDENING OF VETERANS DRIVE

FROM WEST OF HOSPITAL GADE TO LONG BAY ROAD

Contract No.

ADDRESS:

CONTRACTOR:

STATE Virgin Islands

COUNTY St. Thomas

AGENCY

Schedule Parking Area Roadway / Parking Area / Other Stations / SQFT Linear

Feet Route Miles

Lane Miles

A Veterans Drive (Route 30) To 4,030 0.76 1.52

To 0.00 0.00

Project Length Totals 0.76 1.52

For Parking Areas, Lane Miles is calculated as SQFT / 11ft (nominal) lane

TYPE OF IMPROVEMENT

Widening, pavement reconstruction, seawall, utilities, drainage, signalization, lighting, promenade and landscape, and other miscellaneous work.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Page

Notice to Offerors 1 through 4

Checklist for Offerors Submission 1 through 2

DBE Commitment Forms 1 through 8

*SF-1442 Solicitation, Offer, and Award 1 through 4

Proposal Schedule Instructions 1 through 6

*Proposal Schedule B-1 through B-10

*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 7

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

Instructions to Bidders E-1

*Socioeconomic Program Requirements F-1 through F-7

Minimum Wage Schedule F-8 through F-12

*General Contract Requirements G-1 through G-5

Construction Contract Requirements H-1 through H-5

Contract Requirements J-1 through J-121

Section K K-1 through K-3

Permits to be obtained for this Project 1 through 13

SPECIFICATIONS On CD

Plans 1 through 340 Reports-Various (9) see CD/fbo.gov SCR_Supplemental_Public Works Technical Specs 1 through 34 SCR_Supplemental_WAPA Technical Specs 1 through 89

* Offeror’s Qualifications Form 1 through 7

* Federal Contractor Veterans’ Employment Report VETS-4212 1 through 5

* Subcontracting Plan 1 through 4

*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 35%. 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 System for Award Management (SAM) 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 prior to contract award online at http://sam.gov/.

http://www.sam.gov/ http://sam.gov/

NOTICE TO OFFERORS - (CONT'D.)

According to the FAR Subpart 22.1302 (b) contractors and sub-contractors MUST complete the required Annual Vets-4212 Form in order to be eligible for a contract award. It can be completed on-line at http://www.dol.gov/vets/vets4212.htm. 2015 VETS-4212 Filing Cycle Effective August 1, 2015 and ends on September 30, 2015, Customers will no longer be able to electronically file a VETS-4212 Report. Customers may still file, but must first download the form from the VETS website http://www.dol.gov/vets/vets4212.htm, fill out the form and mail or email it to: VETS-4212 Service Center C/O Department of Labor National Contact Center (DOL-NCC)15000 Conference Center Drive, Suite B0132 Chantilly, VA 20151(866) 237-0275 Or email to: vets100-customersupport@dolncc.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: http://www.fbo.gov/. 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.

SELECTED DBE PROGRAM PROVISIONS FOR THE VIRGIN ISLANDS –

DISADVANTAGED BUSINESS ENTERPRISE (DBE) PARTICIPATION IN USDOT

ASSISTED CONTRACTS (EFLHD – ADMINISTERED CONTRACTS)

POLICY:

It is the policy of the United States that small business concerns, including small disadvantaged business concerns, shall have the maximum practicable opportunity to participate in performing http://www.dol.gov/vets/vets4212.htm mailto:vets100-customersupport@dolncc.dol.gov http://www.fbo.gov/ mailto:eflhd.contracts@dot.gov

NOTICE TO OFFERORS

contracts. It is further the policy of the United States that its prime contractors establish procedures to ensure the timely payment of amounts due pursuant to the terms of their subcontracts with small business concerns, including small disadvantaged business concerns. The Contractor hereby agrees, by signature on this Contract, to carry out this policy in the awarding of subcontracts to the fullest extent consistent with efficient contract performance. The Contractor further agrees to cooperate in any studies or surveys as may be conducted by the United States Small Business Administration, the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), or the Virgin Islands, as may be necessary to determine the extent of the Contractor’s compliance with this policy.

DBE PARTICIPATION/CONTRACT GOAL AND GOOD FAITH EFFORTS:

For purposes of this Contract, the DBE subcontracting goal is 15 percent of the total contract amount, as determined by the Virgin Islands Department of Public Works with the concurrence of the Contracting Officer When the contract goal DBE participation is zero percent (0%), the contractor, must still submit a small business subcontracting plan prior to award identifying all DBE’s which the contractor intends to use on the project. This Contract will be awarded only to the low responsive and responsible bidder who meets this goal or who demonstrates good faith efforts to do so. Failure to make a good faith effort is defined as willful or intentional failure to perform in accordance with the requirements of this Contract, or willful or intentional action to frustrate the achievement of the Subcontracting Plan, if applicable. Guidance on what constitutes good faith efforts is described in the Virgin Islands Department of Public Works’ (VIDPW) approved DBE Program. Copies of the program can be obtained from the VIDPW’s DBE Program Coordinator.

TERMINATION / SUBSTITUTION / REPLACEMENT OF LISTED DBE FIRMS:

The Prime contractor may not terminate for convenience a DBE subcontractor without the Contracting Officer’s prior written consent. The prime contractor will be expected to identify an acceptable certified DBE subcontractor replacement in that event, or demonstrate good faith efforts to do so. This restriction does not prohibit termination for default or for failure to perform adequately. If a DBE subcontractor is unwilling or unable to perform the work of the commitment made to the prime contractor, the prime contractor shall immediately notify in writing the Contracting Officer, and request to be relieved of the commitment to use the named DBE.

COUNTING DBE PARTICIPATION:

When a DBE participates in a contract, only the value of the work actually performed by the DBE will be counted toward performance of the goal. The entire amount of that portion of a construction contract or other contract that is performed by the DBE’s own forces will be credited. Included are the costs of supplies and materials obtained by the DBE for the work of the contract (DBE manufacturer 100 percent of the cost of the materials or supplies may be counted & DBE regular dealer 60 percent of the cost of the materials or supplies), including supplies purchased or equipment leased by the DBE (except supplies and equipment the DBE subcontractor purchases or leases from the prime contractor or its affiliate). Credit will be allowed for the entire amount of fees or commissions charged by a DBE firm for providing a bona fide service, such as professional, technical, consultant, or managerial services, or for providing bonds or insurance specifically required for the performance of a USDOT assisted contract. Credit will be allowed for fees considered reasonable and not excessive as compared with fees customarily allowed for similar services. Credit to a DBE contractor will be allowed only if the DBE is performing a commercially useful function on the contract. A DBE performs a commercially useful function when it is responsible for execution of the work of the contract and is carrying out its responsibilities by actually performing, managing, and supervising the work involved.

When a DBE subcontracts part of the work of its contract to another firm, the value of the

NOTICE TO OFFERORS - (CONT'D.)

subcontracted work may be counted only if the DBE’s subcontractor is itself a certified DBE. Work that a DBE subcontracts to a non-DBE firm does not count.

When a DBE performs as a participant in a joint venture, credit for a portion of the total dollar value of the contract equal to the distinct, clearly defined portion of the work of the contract that the DBE performs with its own forces will be allowed. The Prime Contractor may not count the participation of a DBE subcontractor toward its DBE achievements or the overall goal until the amount being counted toward the goal has been paid to the DBE.

CHECKLIST FOR OFFEROR SUBMITTAL

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 8 of Page A-1

b. In lower left corner, indicate Solicitation No., Project Name & Number, time for Receipt of Offers and send to Mr. Anthony Abate, FHWA/EFLHD, Acquisitions Office, 21400 Ridgetop Circle, Sterling VA 20166-6511.

2. Standard Form 1442: Solicitation, Offer and Award (Pages A-1 and A-2)

a. Block 14: Name and Address of Bidder.

b. Block 15: Telephone Number of Bidder.

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 B-1 through B-10)

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

b. Corrections initialed.

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

4. Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Program Forms, to be completed within 5 business days after bid opening by the apparent low bidder.

a. Form A-585 (Appendix A)

b. BL-DBE Revised (Appendix B)

c. BL-DBE Revised (Appendix C)

d. Form (Appendix D)

e. Form A-644 (Appendix E)

5. 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 bidder.

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 bid total).

g. Bid identification.

h. Signature of Bidder

i. Seal, if corporation

j. Signature of Surety

k. Seal, if corporation

CHECKLIST FOR OFFEROR SUBMITTAL

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.

6. 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

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

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

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

8. Bidder's Qualifications form (provided separately as part of the Bid Documents Package).

Forms completed, signed and submitted with bid

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

BE COMPLETED ELECTRONICALLY PRIOR TO CONTRACT AWARD.

9. System for Award Management (SAM): The Contractor is currently registered in the Internet- Based SAM database at http://www.sam.gov.

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

11. Vets100 Reporting: The Contractor has completed the annual Internet-Based reporting requirement online at http://www.dol.gov/vets/vets-100.html.

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.

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SOLICITATION, OFFER,

AND AWARD

2. TYPE OF SOLICITATION

6. PROJECT NO. 4. CONTRACT NO. 5. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQUEST NO.

PAGE OF PAGES

7. ISSUED BY CODE 8. ADDRESS OFFER TO

SOLICITATION

(Construction, Alteration, or Repair)

1. SOLICITATION NO. 3. DATE ISSUED

IMPORTANT -- The "offer" section on the reverse must be fully completed by offeror.

9.

INFORMATION

a. NAME b. TELEPHONE NO. (Include area code) (NO COLLECT CALLS)

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

CALL:

FOR

SEALED BID (IFB)

NEGOTIATED (RFP)

EFL17PP097

Federal Highway Administration

Eastern Federal Lands Highway Div.

Acquisitions Office 21400 Ridgetop Circle

EFLHD-AC

Sterling VA 20166-6511

See Block 7

Anthony Abate EFLHD.Contracts@dot.gov

VI DPC 34(1)

x 06/20/2017

DTFH7117R00014

10. THE GOVERNMENT REQUIRES PERFORMANCE OF THE WORK DESCRIBED IN THESE DOCUMENTS (Title, identifying no., date)

This Request for Proposal is for the construction of U.S. Virgin Islands Department of Public Works Project VI DPC 34(1), Solicitation Number DTFH71-17-R-00014, located on the island of St. Thomas, United States Virgin Islands, in strict accordance with the Contract Clauses and the below listed specifications, schedules, drawings, and conditions for the quantities of work actually performed at the unit prices as bid in the Bid Schedule, including all applicable Federal, State, and local taxes.

FP - Standard Specification for Construction of Roads & Bridges on Federal Highway

Projects.

Bid Schedule, Section B - pages B-1 through B-10

Special Contract Requirements, Section J - pages J-1 through J-121

Plans, Sheets 1 through 340

Reports and Govt Furnished Info (9) - See CD

SCR_Supplemental_Public Works Technical Specs - pages 1 through 34

SCR_Supplemental_WAPA Technical Specs- pages 1 through 89

Permits, pages 1 through 13

DBE Commitment Forms, pages 1 through 8

11. The Contractor shall begin performance

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

award, notice to proceed. The performance period is mandatory negotiable. (See ________________________________________________.)

13. ADDITIONAL SOLICITATION REQUIREMENTS:

a. Sealed offers in original and is not required.is, b. An offer guarantee

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.

(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.

d. Offers providing less than

12b. CALENDAR DAYSYES NO

(If "YES", indicate within how many calendar days after award in Item 12b.)

10 1200 calendar days and complete it within ________________ ________________ calendar days after receiving

Continuation Sheet, Block 11

08/04/2017

NSN 7540-01-155-3212

x x x x copies to perform the work required are due at the place specified in Item 8 by _____________ ___________________ (hour) local time calendar days for Government acceptance after the date offers are due will not be considered and will be rejected . _________________

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CONTINUATION OF SF 1442

Offerors will be required to submit qualifications related to their construction experience in projects of similar complexity and magnitude including the construction of items such as seawalls, pavement reconstruction and widening, implementation of traffic management plans and traffic control, compliance with National Environmental Policy Act and other environmental permitting requirements, and coordination with stakeholders, among other project requirements. The Solicitation will include further information on these requirements.

Notice to Proceed will be issued within 30 days following receipt of acceptable performance and payment bonds. (Actual Notice to Proceed date will be 10 days from issuance or the date specified in the Notice.)

Contract award is subject to availability of funds.

Block 12A:

Furnish performance and payment bonds in accordance with FAR Clause 52.228-15.

Block 13:

A bid guarantee in the amount of not less than 20 percent of the bid price or $3 million, whichever is less, is required with this bid. If the bidder fails to provide the required bid guarantee, such failure may require rejection of the bid. Reference FAR Provision 52.228-1, Bid Guarantee.

Block 17:

Amounts should be completed as follows:

Schedule A - $

DO NOT INCLUDE ANY CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION COSTS IN BLOCK 17.

Other:

The estimated price is expected to fall within the price range of greater than $25,000,000.

Responsibility of bidders shall be evaluated in accordance with the information provided on the Bidder's Qualification Form, which can be downloaded from FHWA web site. FP-03 versions can be downloaded at the FHWA web site. FHWA web site is http://www.efl.fhwa.dot.gov/contracting-manuals-guides.aspx then click on Construction Specifications.

IMPORTANT DBE PARTICIPATION/CONTRACT GOAL AND GOOD FAITH EFFORTS

For purposes of this Contract, the DBE subcontracting goal is 15 percent (15%) of the total contract amount, as determined by the Virgin Islands Department of Public Works (VIDPW) with the concurrence of the Contracting Officer.

Offerors will be required to submit qualifications related to their construction experience in projects of similar complexity and magnitude including the construction of items such as seawalls, pavement reconstruction and widening, implementation of traffic management plans and traffic control, compliance with National Environmental Policy Act and other environmental permitting requirements, and coordination with stakeholders, among other project requirements. The Solicitation will include further information on these requirements.

Notice to Proceed will be issued within 30 days following receipt of acceptable performance and payment bonds. (Actual Notice to Proceed date will be 10 days from issuance or the date specified in the Notice.)

Block 12A:

Furnish performance and payment bonds in accordance with FAR Clause 52.228-15.

Block 13:

A bid guarantee in the amount of not less than 20 percent of the bid price or $3 million, whichever is less, is required with this bid. If the bidder fails to provide the required bid guarantee, such failure may require rejection of the bid. Reference FAR Provision 52.228-1, Bid Guarantee.

Block 17:

Amounts should be completed as follows:

Schedule A - $

DO NOT INCLUDE ANY CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION COSTS IN BLOCK 17.

Other:

The estimated price is expected to fall within the price range of greater than $25,000,000.

Responsibility of bidders shall be evaluated in accordance with the information provided on the Bidder's Qualification Form, which can be downloaded from FHWA web site. FP-03 versions can be downloaded at the FHWA web site. FHWA web site is http://www.efl.fhwa.dot.gov/contracting-manuals-guides.aspx then click on Construction Specifications.

IMPORTANT DBE PARTICIPATION/CONTRACT GOAL AND GOOD FAITH EFFORTS

For purposes of this Contract, the DBE subcontracting goal is 15 percent (15%) of the total contract amount, as determined by the Virgin Islands Department of Public Works (VIDPW) with the concurrence of the Contracting Officer.

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This Contract will be awarded only to the low responsive and responsible bidder who meets this goal or who demonstrates good faith efforts to do so. Failure to make a good faith effort is defined as willful or intentional failure to perform in accordance with the requirements of this Contract, or willful or intentional action to frustrate the achievement of the Subcontracting Plan, if applicable.

Guidance on what constitutes good faith efforts is described in the VIDPW's approved DBE Program. Copies of the program can be obtained from the VIDPW's DBE Liaison Officer. For copies of the current DBE Directory contact the VIDPW's DBE Liaison Officer. The Contracting Officer, the Contracting Officer’s Representative, and the VIDPW's DBE Liaison Officer are responsible for approving a reasonable and realistic plan [FAR 19.705-4] [TAM 1219.201(e)(6)].

PROPOSAL INSTRUCTIONS

PROJECT: VI DPC 34(1)

OFFERORS PLEASE NOTE: Before preparing the proposal, carefully read the Instructions to Offerors. While preparing the proposal, comply with the following:

Submit all required proposal information to EFLHD in sealed envelopes/boxes clearly addressed and identified for “Project No.: VI DPC 34(1) - Solicitation No. DTFH71-17-R-00014”. Submit all proposals so that they will arrive at the address shown in Block 7 of the SF-1442 on the due date specified in Block 13 of the SF-1442. Send proposals directly to the attention of the person listed in Block 9 of the SF-1442.

Submit eight (8) bound paper copies, one (1) unbound copy, and one (1) CD Rom copy of the Technical Proposal. Submit the Technical Proposal copies separately from the Price Proposal in a sealed envelope/box and clearly labeled as the “Technical Proposal”.

Submit two (2) unbound paper copies and one (1) CD Rom copy of the Price Proposal. Submit the Price Proposal copies separately from the Technical Proposal in a sealed envelope and clearly labeled as the “Price Proposal”.

It is the Offeror’s sole responsibility to see that its proposal is received. Proposals received after the time due will be rejected without consideration or further evaluation. In addition, it is the Offeror’s responsibility to ensure all requirements of both the Technical Proposal and Price Proposal are included in their respective envelopes/boxes.

EVALUATION OF PROPOSAL DOCUMENTS

STEP 1 – TECNICAL PROPOSAL EVALUATION

Overall Maximum Score = 1,000 POINTS

The Technical Proposal is limited to 75 pages, 8.5” x 11” size paper, printed on one side only, pages numbered, and using Times New Roman font size 12. Gantt charts, site maps, or charts can be submitted on single sided sheets up to 11” x 17”. The Technical Proposal cover letter, outside covers, and section dividers do not count toward the 75 page limit.

An Evaluation Board will evaluate each Technical Proposal using the following evaluation criteria:

Factor 1 – Planned Approach to Construction and Project Understanding Maximum Score = 400 Points

The Government will review and evaluate each Offeror’s understanding of the contract work and overall approach to managing and constructing the project. Offerors demonstrating effective and efficient project management procedures will be more favorably rated.

Provide a general description of the methods and ability to complete the contract work on time and within budget including: pavement reconstruction, wall construction, utility replacement and coordination, traffic control, soil erosion and sediment control, and other contract work.

Describe the Offeror’s approach to:

Designing and constructing the precast modular gravity wall.

Casting and installation of the precast modular gravity wall elements and other features of the wall.

Backfilling behind the modular gravity wall and how the material will be placed and compacted to ensure proper compaction and prevent settling of the material in the future.

Disposing of unsuitable material excavated during the construction of the modular gravity wall.

Coordinating and addressing unforeseen utility conflicts with utility owners to minimize impacts to the project schedule.

Meeting environmental requirements included in the Environmental Assessment and permits.

Maintaining an acceptable water quality level.

Traffic control including how to maintain detour routes and minimize impacts to traffic through project intersections. Identify how road reconstruction work will be staged to accommodate pedestrian traffic through the project area.

Providing a finished facility that will accommodate and improve traffic flow including the construction of landscaping and aesthetics features and the protection of existing natural resources within the project limits.

Factor 2 – Project Management and Controls Maximum Score = 300 Points [Split into subfactors (a), (b), and (c)]

The Government will review and evaluate the Project Management and Controls of the Offeror by considering the Offeror’s approach to the project’s QA/QC, schedule, and coordination.

Offerors demonstrating effective and efficient project management procedure will be more favorably rated.

(a) Quality Assurance and Quality Control: Provide the planned approach to overall quality assurance and quality control, in order to deliver a quality construction project on-time and within budget. Include a summary of the proposed Quality Control Plan. Submit evidence of construction performance within the past five (5) years, indicating that quality work was completed on-schedule and within budget. Maximum Score = 100 Points

(b) Schedule: Identify the system to be used for managing the construction schedule and include critical activities, durations, logical relationships, and construction milestones.

Describe the means and methods that will be used to plan and control the scheduling of work to ensure the project is constructed on time or ahead of schedule. Maximum Score = 100 Points

(c) Coordination: Describe approach to coordinating and monitoring the commencement, prosecution and completion of work, and reporting to EFLHD.

(1) Describe overall approach to traffic control and coordinating with EFLHD, VI DPW, Police, and other affected stakeholders to ensure that all traffic and access needs are understood and met. Describe how to perform the work with the Government and project stakeholders to help oversee the successful implementation of the Traffic Management Plan, including how public safety and awareness efforts will be addressed.

(2) Describe the coordination procedures for working with utility owners for all planned work and identify how any unplanned utility conflicts will be addressed without significantly impacting the project schedule.

(3) Describe the approach and coordination procedures that will be maintained with the Water Quality Monitoring contractor, EFLHD, VI DPW, and other affected stakeholders to ensure maintaining an acceptable water quality level and identify how water quality level conflicts will be addressed without significantly impacting the project schedule.

Maximum Score = 100 Points

Factor 3 – Qualifications and Past Performance Maximum Score = 300 Points [Split into subfactors (a), (b), (c), and (d)]

The Government will review and evaluate the qualifications and past performance of the Offeror by considering the Offeror’s example projects, project team, capacity, and legal and financial condition. Offerors demonstrating a higher level of successful past performance in the evaluated areas will be more favorably rated.

(a) Example Projects: List 3 projects completed within the past 10 years or currently under construction that are similar in complexity and magnitude to the VI DPC 34(1) Veterans Drive project. Provide customer/owner point of contact, phone number, and email address for each relevant project. Include details regarding project budget vs. total cost and scheduled completion date vs. actual completion date. Provide a brief statement indicating experience and technical competence in road construction in high profile and politically sensitive locations, as well as experience with traffic control in high Average Daily Traffic (ADT) areas. In addition, provide a brief statement indicating knowledge and experience working in historical or environmentally sensitive areas. List any relevant experience working with EFLHD or the Virgin Islands Department of Public Works. Maximum Score = 100 Points

(b) Proposed Team: Provide an organizational chart and submit resumes of key personnel to be involved in the project, indicating their specific experience within the past 5 years performing technically similar road and bridge construction work, construction project management, and construction Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) work for FHWA and/or a similar DOT. At a minimum, include the Project Manager, Construction Superintendent, Traffic Safety Supervisor, and the Construction QA/QC Manager, each having a minimum of 2 years of experience within the past 5 years performing technically the same or similar work. List any proposed subcontractors that will provide services and indicate their experience performing similar work that they will perform on this project.

Maximum Score = 75 Points

(c) Capacity: Provide a brief statement indicating the Offeror’s capability to ensure work will be completed on time and within budget. Such areas of interest include financial resources, human resources, geographical location, available equipment, as well as knowledge and experience with working in historic and environmentally sensitive areas.

Include any statements as to integrity, reasonable and cooperative conduct, and commitment to QA/QC and customer satisfaction. Provide information on current workload and how this project would be accommodated within it. Maximum Score = 75 Points

(d) Legal and Financial Condition. Answer the following questions:

(1) Within the last 10 years, has the Offeror ever been, or proposed to be, suspended, debarred, or determined non-responsible, based upon an allegation of unsatisfactory performance or fraud?

(2)Within the last 10 years, has the Offeror ever had a contract terminated for any reason, either as a prime or subcontractor? This also applies to a partner in a joint venture.

(3) Within the last 10 years, has the Offeror ever filed a claim relative to the construction of a roadway facility or bridge for (a) a default termination, (b) the imposition of liquidated damages, (c) a termination for convenience that adversely affected, or (d) any damages caused by the owner’s determination that were not performing in a timely, safe, or contractual manner?

Maximum Score = 50 Points

STEP 2 – PRICE PROPOSAL EVALUATION

COMPLETING THE BID SCHEDULE

Complete the Bid Schedule(s) by handwriting in ink or typing. Specify a Unit Bid Price, in figures with cents to only two decimal places, for each pay item in the Unit Bid Price column for which a quantity is given. Do not enter or tender a Unit Bid Price for any pay item for which no estimated quantity appears in the Bid Schedule. Determine the products of the respective unit prices and quantities, and show them, in figures, in the Amount Bid column. If a Unit Bid Price and Amount Bid have been inserted by the Government for a pay item, do not change the Unit Bid Price and Amount Bid for the pay item. Determine the Bid Total by adding the amounts of the listed items, and show in the block provided on Page B-9. In case of multiplication errors, the Amount Bid for the item will be based on the Unit Bid Price.

To be eligible for award, Offerors must submit prices for each pay item.

Review Subsection 109.05 of the FP (standard specifications book) regarding scope of payment for direct and indirect payment work.

Fill in the Bid Total(s) and the Contract Administrative Cost(s) as directed on the Cost Proposal Summary page(s). Fill in the Evaluation Total Price of Project in the space provided on the Cost Proposal Summary page(s).

The Offeror’s Price Proposal is considered to be a combination of the completed Bid Schedule (pages B-1 to B-9) and the completed Cost Proposal Summary page (page B-10).

SCHEDULE OF WORK

The Bid Schedule is comprised of the following:

Schedule A - Pages B-1 thru B-9

BIDDING OF CALENDAR DAYS / COMPLETION OF WORK

Determine the number of calendar days necessary to complete all Schedule A work from Notice To Proceed to contract completion. Specify the number of calendar days (NOT to exceed the maximum number of calendar days shown in Block 11 of the SF-1442) in the space provided on the Cost Proposal Summary page. If a minimum number of calendar days is provided in Block 11 of the SF-1442, do not specify a number of calendar days lower than the minimum.

Failure to specify a number of calendar days for contract completion indicates the acceptance of the maximum contract completion time provided in Block 11 of the SF-1442.

The performance period to complete all Schedule A work will be the Calendar Days submitted by the successful Offeror on Line (2) of the Cost Proposal Summary page and will start on the effective date of Schedule A’s Notice to Proceed.

In developing a construction schedule to determine the number of calendar days included in the proposal, consider and include any work limitations shown in Sections 108 and 156 of the FP and Special Contract Requirements (SCR’s). Specific work limitations may be (but are not limited to): National legal holidays, weekends, rush hours, night work, specified no work periods, work or traffic control phasing, etc. Take into consideration those work items that are weather sensitive and when those work items will be performed. Specific work items are (but not limited to): those that require a minimum ambient air temperature (asphalt paving and surface treatment, pavement striping, stone masonry, etc); those that require maintaining a minimum surface temperature (concrete pavement, structural concrete, painting, etc); and those that have specific planting seasons (turf establishment, sod, trees, plants, etc). Also consider time required for preparing material and drawing submittals, and the allowable Government review times for those submittals (Subsection 104.03 of the FP and SCR’s). The total calendar days bid should also include any work limitations and any delay days or Contractor/supplier winter shutdowns required due to weather sensitive work items.

For the purposes of calculating calendar days, Offerors are to assume that contract time will start no earlier than October 2017. See Subsection 108.01 of the SCR’s for additional details.

When evaluating the cost proposals, the Government will consider the Contract Administrative Cost for the project to be $3,300 per calendar day bid. The Contract Administrative Cost is only used to determine the Evaluation Total Price of Project and for ranking purposes only. Do not include any contract administration costs when filling out Block 17 of the SF-1442.

STEP 3 – BEST VALUE DETERMINATION

EFLHD intends to award a fixed price contract without discussions with Offerors (except clarifications as described in FAR 15.306(a)); therefore, the Offeror's Technical and Price Proposal should be clear and complete and contain the Offeror's best terms. 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.

The Government will select the offer that represents the best value to the Government by using the trade-off process described in FAR Part 15. This process permits tradeoffs between price and technical “non-cost” factors and allows the Government to accept other than the lowest priced offer. The award decision will be based on a comparative analysis and an integrated assessment of proposals against all source selection criteria in the solicitation.

All evaluation factors other than cost or price, when combined, are approximately equal to cost or price. The Government is concerned with striking the most advantageous balance between technical merit (“quality”) and cost to the Government (i.e., the price). The degree of importance of price could become greater depending upon the equality of the technical proposals. If competing technical proposals are determined to be essentially equal, price could become the controlling factor. The Technical Proposal of the Offeror awarded the contract will be incorporated into the contract by reference and the Contractor shall be bound by its contents.

B I D S C H E D U L E Schedule A B-1

Project No: VI DPC 34(1)

Name: St. Thomas U.S.V.I. Improvements to Rte. 30 (Veterans Drive)

Item No. Quantity Unit Unit Price Amount

15101-0000

Line A0020 ALL LPSM $

15201-0000

Line A0040 ALL LPSM $

15401-0000

Line A0060 ALL LPSM $

15501-0000

Line A0080 ALL LPSM $

15705-0100

Line A0100 2,345 LNFT $ $

15705-2000

Line A0120 5,275 LNFT $ $

15706-1300

Line A0140 23 EACH $ $

15706-1500

Line A0160 38 EACH $ $

20103-0000

Line A0180 2,325 SQYD $ $

20220-1000

Line A0200 2 EACH $ $

20301-1000

Line A0220 7 EACH $ $

20301-1200

Line A0240 11 EACH $ $

20301-1400

Line A0260 21 EACH $ $

20301-1500

Line A0280 19 EACH $ $

20301-2800

Line A0300 ALL LPSM $

20301-3100

Line A0320 4 EACH $ $

20302-0100

Line A0340 7 LNFT $ $

MOBILIZATION

CONSTRUCTION SURVEY AND STAKING

CONTRACTOR TESTING

CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE

SOIL EROSION CONTROL, SILT FENCE

SOIL EROSION CONTROL, TURBIDITY BARRIER (FLOATING)

REMOVAL OF INLET

REMOVAL OF LIGHT POLE

REMOVAL OF STRUCTURES AND OBSTRUCTIONS (YATCH HAVEN GRANDE ENTRANCE)

SOIL EROSION CONTROL, INLET PROTECTION TYPE C

SOIL EROSION CONTROL, INLET PROTECTION TYPE E

CLEARING AND GRUBBING

REMOVAL, INDIVIDUAL TREE

REMOVAL OF FRAME AND GRATE (INLET TOP) (TEMPORARY)

REMOVAL OF HEADWALL

REMOVAL OF UTILITY POLE (SIGNAL POLE)

REMOVAL OF BOX CULVERT

Schedule A B-2

Project No: VI DPC 34(1)

Name: St. Thomas U.S.V.I. Improvements to Rte. 30 (Veterans Drive)

Item No. Quantity Unit Unit Price Amount

20302-0300

Line A0360 5,165 LNFT $ $

20302-2100

Line A0380 1,036 LNFT $ $

20303-1900

Line A0400 6,515 SQYD $ $

20303-2910

Line A0420 6,515 SQYD $ $

20303-3200

Line A0440 2,515 SQYD $ $

20303-3500

Line A0460 1,585 SQYD $ $

20304-5000

Line A0480 ALL LPSM $

20305-1000

Line A0500 3 CUYD $ $

20305-3000

Line A0520 1,235 CUYD $ $

20310-1000

Line A0540 10 EACH $ $

20315-0000

Line A0560 165 LNFT $ $

20401-0000

Line A0580 2,310 CUYD $ $

20410-0000

Line A0600 44,000 CUYD $ $

20420-0000

Line A0620 36,300 CUYD $ $

20420-1000

Line A0640 7,600 CUYD $ $

20701-0700

Line A0660 6,600 SQYD $ $

20801-0000

Line A0680 15,300 CUYD $ $

EMBANKMENT CONSTRUCTION

EMBANKMENT CONSTRUCTION, SURCHARGE

EARTHWORK GEOTEXTILE, TYPE II-A (BETWEEN STONE BACKFILL AND EARTH)

REMOVAL OF PIPE CULVERT

REMOVAL OF PAVEMENT, ASPHALT, 3-INCH DEPTH

REMOVAL OF PAVEMENT, CONCRETE, 8-INCH DEPTH

REMOVAL OF CONCRETE (TRANSFORMER PEDESTAL)

REMOVAL OF BOULDER (RIPRAP)

PLUG, EXISTING PIPE

SAWCUTTING PAVEMENT

ROADWAY EXCAVATION

SELECT BORROW

REMOVAL OF SIDEWALK, CONCRETE

REMOVAL OF STONE MASONRY (TOP OF CONCRETE RIPRAP)

REMOVAL OF BUILDING (EXIST. PUMP HOUSE)

REMOVAL OF CURB AND GUTTER, CONCRETE

STRUCTURE EXCAVATION

Schedule A B-3

Project No: VI DPC 34(1)

Name: St. Thomas U.S.V.I. Improvements to Rte. 30 (Veterans Drive)

Item No. Quantity Unit Unit Price Amount

25101-0000

Line A0700 8 CUYD $ $

25703-1000

Line A0720 40,130 SQFT $ $

25710-2000

Line A0740 4,200 CUYD $ $

25710-3000

Line A0760 3,500 CUYD $ $

30102-2100

Line A0780 12,680 SQYD $ $

30106-0500

Line A0800 14,440 SQYD $ $

40201-0400

Line A0820 1,890 TON $ $

40201-1200

Line A0840 2,305 TON $ $

41102-0000

Line A0860 1,270 GAL $ $

41202-0000

Line A0880 825 GAL $ $

41301-0300

Line A0900 2,505 SQYD $ $

50101-0300

Line A0920 67 SQYD $ $

50101-1500

Line A0940 1,156 SQYD $ $

55201-0100

Line A0960 22 CUYD $ $

55201-0200

Line A0980 623 CUYD $ $

55201-0200

Line A1000 24 CUYD $ $

55401-1000

Line A1020 46,370 LB $ $

GRANULAR BACKFILL (WALL DRAINAGE FILL)

GRANULAR BACKFILL (WALL LEVELING PAD)

AGGREGATE BASE GRADING C OR D, 8-INCH DEPTH

SUBBASE GRADING A, 12-INCH DEPTH

HOT ASPHALT CONCRETE PAVEMENT, MARSHALL TEST, CLASS A, GRADING B

HOT ASPHALT CONCRETE PAVEMENT, MARSHALL TEST, CLASS C, GRADING D

PLACED RIPRAP

RETAINING WALL, CONCRETE BLOCK (PRECAST MODULAR BLOCK SEAWALL)

STRUCTURAL CONCRETE, CLASS A (AE) (COPING, BOLLARDS AND STEPS)

STRUCTURAL CONCRETE, CLASS A (AE) (SPECIAL HEADWALL)

REINFORCING STEEL (COPING, BOLLARDS AND STEPS)

PRIME COAT

TACK COAT

ASPHALT PAVEMENT MILLING, 1 1/4-INCH DEPTH

REINFORCED RIGID PAVEMENT, 6-INCH DEPTH, TYPE C SMOOTHNESS/ROUGHNESS

REINFORCED RIGID PAVEMENT, 10-INCH DEPTH, TYPE C SMOOTHNESS/ROUGHNESS

STRUCTURAL CONCRETE, CLASS A (CONC BOARDER)

Schedule A B-4

Project No: VI DPC 34(1)

Name: St. Thomas U.S.V.I. Improvements to Rte. 30 (Veterans Drive)

Item No. Quantity Unit Unit Price Amount

55401-1000

Line A1040 2,345 LB $ $

55401-1000

Line A1060 2,685 LB $ $

60101-0000

Line A1080 69 CUYD $ $

60102-0000

Line A1100 2 SQYD $ $

60201-0600

Line A1120 2,760 LNFT $ $

60201-0600

Line A1140 645 LNFT $ $

60201-0800

Line A1160 595 LNFT $ $

60201-0900

Line A1180 255 LNFT $ $

60201-0900

Line A1200 215 LNFT $ $

60220-0000

Line A1220 61 LNFT $ $

60401-0000

Line A1240 10 EACH $ $

60401-0000

Line A1260 4 EACH $ $

60401-0000

Line A1280 1 EACH $ $

60403-0000

Line A1300 3 EACH $ $

60403-0000

Line A1320 2 EACH $ $

60403-0000

Line A1340 3 EACH $ $

60403-0000

Line A1360 21 EACH $ $

REINFORCING STEEL (SPECIAL HEADWALL)

REINFORCING STEEL (CONC BOARDER)

CONCRETE, DUCT BANK

PRECAST REINFORCED CONCRETE BOX CULVERT (6-FOOT SPAN X 2.8-FOOT RISE) (DOT)

MANHOLE (TYPE 8) (< 10-FOOT) (DOT)

MANHOLE (OIL/SUSPENDED SOLIDS SEPARATOR)(DOT)

MANHOLE, MANHOLE TOP

INLET (GUTTER INLET) (V) (<10-FOOT) (DOT)

INLET (DITCH BOTTOM) (DOT)

CONCRETE, 6-INCH REINFORCED TRANSFORMER PAD

18-INCH PIPE CULVERT (RCP)

18-INCH PIPE CULVERT (TEMPORARY)

24-INCH PIPE CULVERT (RCP)

30-INCH PIPE CULVERT (RCP)

30-INCH PIPE CULVERT (TEMPORARY)

INLET (CURB INLET) (P1) (<10-FOOT) (DOT)

INLET (CURB INLET) (P5) (<10-FOOT) (DOT)

Schedule A B-5

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