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SOLICITATION, OFFER,

AND AWARD

(Construction, Alteration, or Repair) IMPORTANT - The "offer" section on the reverse must be fully completed by offeror.

9. FOR INFORMATION

CALL:

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

SOLICITATION

1. SOLICITATION NUMBER

5. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQUEST NUMBER

CODE

6. PROJECT NUMBER

8. ADDRESS OFFER TO

4. CONTRACT NUMBER

7. ISSUED BY

10. THE GOVERNMENT REQUIRES PERFORMANCE OF THE WORK DESCRIBED IN THESE DOCUMENTS (Title, identifying number, date)

11. The contractor shall begin performance within

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

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

13. ADDITIONAL SOLICITATION REQUIREMENTS:

a. Sealed offers in original and

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.

d. Offers providing less than

STANDARD FORM 1442 (REV. 8/2014)

Prescribed by GSA - FAR (48 CFR) 53.236-1(d) calendar days for Government acceptance after the date offers are due will not be considered and will be rejected.

is, is not required.

local time containing offers shall be marked to show the offeror's name and address, the solicitation number, and the date and time offers are due.

(date). If this is a sealed bid solicitation, offers will be publicly opened at that time. Sealed envelopes copies to perform the work required are due at the place specified in Item 8 by (hour) award, YES NO notice to proceed. This performance period is mandatory negotiable.

calendar days and complete it within calendar days after receiving

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

12b. CALENDAR DAYS

2. TYPE OF SOLICITATION

SEALED BID (IFB)

NEGOTIATED (RFP)

3. DATE ISSUED PAGE OF PAGES

General Services Administration Public Buildings Services Acquisition Mangement Division (10PCQ) 400 15th Street SW Auburn WA 98001

This solicitation is for Design Build of Federal Office Building (FOB) Exterior Restoration, Seattle WA

This Solicitation is a 2 Phase Design Build Source Selection

Competition: Unrestricted

Estimated Price Range: $18.0M to $22.0M

A Bid Guarantee will be required with the Phase II Proposal.

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EQ10PCPB2-19-0001

Dawn Ashton 253-306-1711

12/10/2018

01/11/2019

4:00 pm

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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 calendar days after the date offers are due. (Insert any number equal to or greater than the minimum requirement by the Government in writing within stated in Item 13d. Failure to insert any number means the offeror accepts the minimum in Item 13d.)

OFFER (Must be fully completed by offeror)

AMOUNTS

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

19. ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF AMENDMENTS

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

AMENDMENT

NUMBER

DATE.

AWARD (To be completed by Government)

CONTRACTING OFFICER WILL COMPLETE ITEM 28 OR 29 AS APPLICABLE

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

CODE FACILITY CODE

15. TELEPHONE NUMBER (Include area code)

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

20a. NAME AND TITLE OF PERSON AUTHORIZED TO SIGN OFFER (Type or print)

21. ITEMS ACCEPTED:

22. AMOUNT

26. ADMINISTERED BY

30a. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTOR OR PERSON AUTHORIZED TO SIGN (Type or print)

31c. DATE

STANDARD FORM 1442 (REV. 8/2014) BACK

31b. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

BY

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

29. AWARD (Contractor is not required to sign this document.) Your offer on this solicitation is hereby accepted as to the items listed. This award consummates the contract, which consists of (a) the Government solicitation and your offer, and (b) this contract award. No further contractual document is necessary.

30b. SIGNATURE 30c. DATE

28. NEGOTIATED AGREEMENT (Contractor is required to sign this document and return and deliver all items or perform all work requirements identified on this form and any continuation sheets for the consideration stated in this contract. The rights and obligations of the parties to this contract shall be governed by (a) this contract award, (b) the solicitation, and (c) the clauses, representations, certifications, and specifications incorporated by reference in or attached to this contract.

copies to issuing office.) Contractor agrees to furnish

24. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN

(4 copies unless otherwise specified)

23. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

ITEM 25. OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION PURSUANT TO

27. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY

10 U.S.C. 2304(c) ( ) 41 U.S.C. 3304(a) ( )

20b. SIGNATURE 20c. OFFER DATE

GSA Solicitation No.EQ10PCPB2-19-0001-FOBExt

Document: DB201-1/DEC 2017 (The Solicitation)

Design Build Contract for: Federal Office Building (FOB) Exterior Restoration, Seattle WA

The Solicitation, Phase 1 – Request for Qualifications

552.219-71 Notice to Offerors of Subcontracting Plan Requirements (MAR 2012)

The General Services Administration (GSA) is committed to assuring that maximum practicable opportunity is provided to small, HUBZone small, small disadvantaged, women-owned, veteran-owned, and service-disabled veteran owned small business concerns to participate in the performance of this contract consistent with its efficient performance. GSA expects any subcontracting plan submitted pursuant to FAR 52.219-9, Small Business Subcontracting Plan, to reflect this commitment. Consequently, an offeror, other than a small business concern, before being awarded a contract exceeding $1,500,000 for construction, must demonstrate that its subcontracting plan represents a creative and innovative program for involving small, HUBZone small, small disadvantaged, women-owned, veteran-owned, and service-disabled veteran owned small business concerns as subcontractors in the performance of this contract.

Table of Contents

I. General Information A. The Project B. The Solicitation and Contract C. List of Phase 1 Solicitation Documents D. Authorized Representatives E. Pre-Proposal Conference F. Estimated Price Range G. Questions Regarding Phase 1 H. Receipt of Qualifications

II. Proposals

A. Proposal Contents B. Proposal Format C. Technical Proposal D. Other Requirements E. Requirements of Joint Venture Offerors

III. General Provisions

A. Availability of Funds B. Requests for Clarification or Interpretation C. Notice to Small Business Firms D. Information Concerning the Disclosure of Solicitation Results E. Affirmative Procurement Program F. Notice Concerning Preparation of Proposals G. Bond Requirements (Phase 2 Requirements) H. Contractor Performance Information I. Safeguarding Documents Designated as Sensitive But Unclassified

IV. FAR/GSAR Solicitation Provisions To be issued in Phase 2

V. Additional Solicitation Provisions and Instructions

A. Additional Provisions

VI. Method Of Award

A. Evaluation of Phase 1 Proposals B. Evaluation of Phase 2 Proposals C. Determination of Responsibility D. Price Reasonableness/Price Realism E. Unbalanced Price F. Total Evaluated Price G. Non Price Factors H. Evaluation of Joint Ventures

I. General Information

I.A. The Project

This project is for the design and construction of the Federal Office Building (FOB) Exterior Restoration located in Seattle, WA.

Background: The Seattle Federal Office Building (FOB) occupies a full block of downtown Seattle bound by First Avenue, Madison St., Marion St., and Western Avenue. It is a 9-story structure designed by acting supervising architect of the U.S. Treasury Department James A.

Wetmore and completed in 1933. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1979.

The building construction consists of a concrete encased steel structural system clad in red brick masonry with a granite base and buff colored terra cotta at the first floor and parapet. The roof is multi-tiered, cascading down symmetrically from the 9-story central tower fronting 1st Avenue to the two 5-story wings extending west along Madison St. and Marion St. Roofs are flat with tall parapets and clad in built-up and membrane roofing. Windows are double-hung steel, typically paired and stacked in vertical ribbons with decorative aluminum panels between floors.

The building is in need of exterior restoration. The last comprehensive exterior restoration was completed in 1993. Specific areas of work identified are 1) exterior facade restoration, 2) roof replacement, and 3) window restoration. The proposed project is required to restore the deteriorated exterior façade, to stop material degradation and water intrusion into the building, and to protect both tenants and the general public. There are multiple locations on the exterior envelope where materials have decayed due to water infiltration in the interior wall cavity, causing damage and biological growth on the masonry. Without restoration, the exterior materials will continue to degrade, compromising the building structure and putting pedestrians and tenants at risk from falling debris. As a registered historic building, all work must comply with the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards and Guidelines for the Treatment of Historic Properties.

A Project Development Study (PDS) was prepared by Hennebery Eddy Architects that includes a condition assessment, exploration of potential conservation strategies and selected strategy documentation. Design-Build Bridging documents, including performance criteria specifications and diagrammatic drawings illustrating the assumed scope of work were developed for use by the Design-Build contractor.

A Construction Management firm will be assisting the GSA with Construction Management Services including Design and Material Submittal Reviews, Schedule Management, Change Management, Quality Assurance, and Close-out Management.

I.B. Solicitation and Contract

(1) This procurement is being conducted using the two phase selection process found in FAR

36.3. Qualification proposals will be evaluated in Phase One to determine which offerors will submit proposals for Phase Two. One contract will be awarded using competitive negotiation. In Phase 1, GSA will select a short list of the most highly qualified offerors and request that those offerors submit Phase 2 proposals. All responsible sources may submit a Phase 1 proposal. A maximum of 5 firms will be selected to submit Phase 2 proposals. Only those selected offerors are authorized to submit Phase 2 proposals. Those offerors not selected for participation in

Phase 2 will be notified in accordance with FAR 15.503(a). Those offerors not selected for participation in Phase 2 will be notified.

(2) This Solicitation sets forth requirements for Phase 1 qualifications proposals and identifies the evaluation factors for Phase 2 proposals for a Contract to construct the Project. Proposals conforming to the Solicitation requirements will be evaluated in accordance with the Method of Award set forth herein. The Government will award the Contract to the selected Offeror, subject to the conditions set forth herein.

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

I.C. List of Phase 1 Solicitation Documents

The Solicitation Documents are comprised of:

(1) The Solicitation – Phase 1 (including exhibits)

(2) Offeror Representations and Certifications Form

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

(4) Draft of the Agreement

(5) The Scope of Work, Specifications, Drawing Exhibits and other Attachments to the Agreement.

I.D. Authorized Representatives

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

Authorized Representative Information:

Contracting Officer’s Information

Name: Dawn Ashton

Address: 400 15th Street SW, Auburn WA 98001

Telephone: 253-306-1711 (cell)

Email: dawn.ashton@gsa.gov

Alternate POC Information

Name: Vilma Gayle Hanson

Address: 400 15th Street SW, Auburn WA 98001

Telephone: 206-578-2368

Email: gayle.hanson@gsa.gov

I.E. Pre-Proposal Conference/Site Visit

Interested parties must notify the Contracting Officer for further information about attendance and to confirm location, time, and date. Only those parties who have notified the Contracting Officer and provided necessary information in advance of the meeting will be allowed to attend.

To request a reasonable accommodation due to a disability, contact the Contracting Officer

Date: December 20, 2018

Time: 10:00am Pacific Time

Location: Federal Office Building 909 1st Avenue, Seattle WA

Notes:

There is no reserved parking. Attendees will need to park commercially.

a. Meet in the lobby of the FOB building at 10:00 AM

b. Attendees must have valid photo identification

c. Pre-proposal Conference/Site Visit limited to 6 attendees per offeror

Pre-proposal Conference will consist of a discussion of the scope and Proposal submittal requirements.

Site walk will consist of up-close review of the existing conditions of the façade, windows, and roof.

All parties interested in attending the pre-proposal conference and/or site visit shall submit, in writing, an e-mail to the Contracting Officer, at dawn.ashton@gsa.gov with copy to the Project Manager at david.evanson@gsa.gov) a list of attendees. Information submitted shall include the following:

● Attendee Name (First, Middle, Last)

● Attendee Email

● Company Name and Designation if Prime or Sub (if Sub, indicate to which Prime)

● Company Address

● Company Phone Number

I.F. Estimated Price Range

The estimated price range for the Project is between $18,000,000.00 and $22,000,000.00.

I.G. Questions Regarding Phase 1 Submit all questions regarding the Phase 1 to the Contracting Officer on or before [January 4, 2019]. Any responses provided by GSA will be posted on FedBizOpps as an Amendment to the Solicitation.

I.H. Receipt of Qualifications

(1) In order to be considered for Phase 2 and award, Phase 1 qualifications proposals conforming to the requirements of the Solicitation must be received at the following office no later than 4:00 pm local time on the following date and at the following address.

Date: January 11, 2019 Address: email address: dawn.ashton@gsa.gov Note: Only electronic submissions will be accepted and must be received at the above email address by the closing date and time specified in the solicitation. Offerors must include the Solicitation #, Project Title, and ‘Source Selection Sensitive’ in the Subject Line of the email.

II. Proposals

II.A. Proposal Contents

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

1. Technical Proposal

2. Other Documents as Required

II.B. Proposal Format This is an all electronic solicitation release including amendments. All documents will be posted on the electronic Federal Business Opportunities (FBO) website at www.fbo.gov. Offerors interested in submitting a proposal in response to this solicitation will be responsible for monitoring this website and the solicitation link to ensure timely receipt of any amendments or other solicitation related information posted therein. Offerors are responsible for downloading all required documents from the FBO website. Hard copies will not be made available. Documentation designated as Sensitive But Unclassified (SBU) will not be released until the offeror has completed the SBU form (attached) and submitted it to the CS/CO.

This solicitation does not commit the Government to pay any costs incurred in the preparation and submission of the initial and any subsequent proposals or for any costs incurred prior to execution of a formal contract.

Offerors are to provide the requested information making every effort to present information clearly and concisely. Lengthy narratives containing extraneous information are discouraged.

All information shall be submitted in English. Proposals that do not follow the instructions, or otherwise include documentation that is difficult to read/decipher, may result in disqualification.

Format: Page Size will be 8-1/2” X 11” with at least ½ margins all around. Typeface should be Times New Roman 12. Narratives shall be single spaced. All text shall be legible and easily read. Propriety statements, security markings, and page numbers should fall within the defined margin area.

Acceptable formats for submission of proposal are PDF, Microsoft Word, Excel and Microsoft Project.

Proposals shall include the solicitation # and project title: Pages shall be numbered sequentially.

Proposal shall be organized as follows:

➢ Cover Page – Shall include the following:

(a) Solicitation Number, Project Title, Offeror’s name, address, phone number, and email address

(b) Statement providing: SAM Registered/Certified (include DUNS and CAGE Code), No Active Exclusions, and Provisions/Clauses completed (do not send SAM Record).

(c) Statement acknowledgment that adequate bonding will be obtained

(d) Statement of Commitment of Team

(e) Statement that design/construction documents will be prepared by licensed professional registered in Washington state.

(f) Identification and signature of officer(s) of the company authorized to bind the government.

➢ SF1442 – Signed and Amendments Acknowledged

➢ Technical Proposal – Technical Proposal should be organized by the Evaluation Factors listed below and include a Table of Contents. Page limitations are indicated under each Evaluation Factor.

II.C. Technical Proposal

Proposals must address the technical approach, technical qualifications, and the other Phase 1 evaluation factors stated herein. Any proposal that does not meet all of the following criteria will be rejected as unresponsive.

Phase 1 – Request for Qualifications (RFQ)

(A) MANDATORY RESPONSIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: The following evaluation factors will be evaluated on a “go/no-go” basis, i.e.; offerors not meeting all of the following criteria will be eliminated from further consideration. The Contracting Specialist will make the initial determination as to offer responsibility/responsiveness, and submit only those offers to the SSEB for full evaluation.

To be determined responsive, proposal must conform to the basic requirements of the Request For Qualifications (RFQ), including, but not limited to: (1) Completed Representations and Certifications verified on-line including Proof of current CCR Registration, (2) Proof of bonding capacity (3) Commitment Letters and (4) Commitment that design drawings and/or construction documents will be prepared by professional architects and engineers registered in the state of Washington.

(B) EVALUATION FACTOR 1 – TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS

(1) Subfactor 1A – Design Build Team Project Experience

Description: This evaluation sub-factor considers the extent of the past experience of the General Contractor and A/E members of the Offeror’s design-build (DB) team. For purposes of this evaluation factor, the term A/E is defined as an individual, firm, partnership, corporation, association, or other legal entity permitted by law to practice the profession of architecture and engineering that will have responsibility for developing detailed design and construction documents. Design Team also includes primary consultants such as structural and historic.

Submittal Requirement: Offeror shall submit six (6) recent, relevant construction projects (3 for the Builder and 3 for the Designer) on the attached Exhibit 1A – Builder and Exhibit 1B - Designer. Offeror must complete all blocks on page 1 of the forms regarding project owner and project information and in the description narrative state how the submitted project is relevant and comparable to the Design Build FOB Exterior Restoration project. Exhibit 1A and Exhibit 1B, Section 1 shall be no longer than 3 pages per project.

Recent is defined as a project that is at least 75% complete within the last ten (10) years of the date of issuance of this solicitation that have been executed by the offeror and its team members as either a prime contractor or a subcontractor.

Relevant is defined as projects of similar size (SF and $), scope and complexity of the project in this solicitation (see below characteristics):

(a) Delivery Method: Design Build Bridging, Design Build, CMc or GC/CM

(b) Building Type: Commercial Office Buildings, High Rise/Multi-Floor

(c) Location: Downtown urban corridor

(d) Project scope: Includes building Envelope, Exterior Façade, Roof, Windows

(e) Other: Historic, Occupied, Hazardous Materials, Site Constraints, Local Permitting, Scaffolding

(f) Size: 100,000 or more SF

(g) Construction Price: $15M to $35M

(h) Government Project: GSA, DoD, State, County

(2) Subfactor 1B – Design Build Team Past Performance

Description: This evaluation sub-factor considers the Offeror’s past performance in providing design and construction services on the projects submitted by the Offeror under Evaluation Factor 1A. Past performance will be evaluated to determine the probability that the Offeror will Successfully perform the project identified in the RFQ based on demonstrated past performance.

Submittal Requirement: Offeror shall submit a completed Past Performance Questionnaire on each of the six (6) projects submitted under Factor 1A – DB Team Project Experience on Exhibit 1A – Builder and Exhibit 1B – Designer. Offeror will have project owner’s complete Page 2 of the form using the adjectival ratings prescribed in Page 3. If there is a Final Evaluation in PIPRS, offerors may submit the official evaluation in lieu of Exhibit 1A and Exhibit 1B, Page 2. Offerors will be rated on the following categories:

Quality Timeliness Cost Management Regulatory Customer Satisfaction

Completed PPQs should be submitted with the proposal. Ensure correct phone numbers and email addresses are provided for the client point of contact. Offerors should follow-up with clients/references to ensure timely submittal of questionnaires. If the Offeror is unable to obtain a completed PPQ from a client for a project before proposal closing date, the Offeror should complete and submit with the proposal the first page of the PPQ, which will provide contract and client information for the project. If the client requests, the client may submit a questionnaire directly to the Government's point of contact, via email at dawn.ashton@gsa.gov prior to proposal closing date. Questionnaires submitted directly from the project owner (client) to the government POC must include the Solicitation #, Project Title, and Offeror being Rated in the Subject Line of the email. Offerors may resubmit questionnaires previously submitted with other proposals or may obtain an updated/new PPQ from a client for any submission. Offerors shall not incorporate by reference into their proposal PPQs previously submitted for other RFPs.

The Government will consider information provided by reference as well as other relevant information for other sources when evaluating the Offeror’s past experience. Other sources may include, but are not limited to, past performance information retrieved through the Past Performance Information Retrieval System (PPIRS), including Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS), using all CAGE/DUNS numbers of team members (partnership, joint venture, teaming arrangement, or parent company/subsidiary/affiliate) identified in the Offeror's proposal, inquiries of owner representative(s), Federal Awardee Performance and Integrity Information System (FAPIIS), Electronic Subcontract Reporting System (eSRS), previously submitted PPQ information, and any other known sources not provided by the Offeror.

While the Government may elect to consider data from a variety of sources, the burden of providing detailed, current, accurate and complete past performance information rests with the Offeror. GSA will not maintain database of PPQs submitted by Offerors.

If the offeror is a joint venture, information submitted for a party to the joint venture will not be evaluated to the extent that the terms of the joint venture agreement limit such party's performance or financial obligations as a party to the Contract contemplated by this Solicitation

If negative information is received from sources not noted in the Offeror’s proposal, the Offeror will be given an opportunity to respond.

(3) Subfactor 1C – Design Build Team Key Personnel Qualifications

Description: This evaluation sub-factor considers the technical competency of the project team assigned including evaluation of credentials and experience on projects of similar size and scope.

It is expected that the proposed key team members will be the individuals who perform work under this contract. Any changes to the proposed key team members before or after award MUST be approved by the Contracting Officer.

Submittal Requirement:

(a) List the individual(s) who will be assigned to provide the services required in the attached scope of work. Briefly describe relevant experience of the offeror’s proposed DB team for projects of similar scope and complexity, noting involvement of key team members. Ensure to address their compliance with the qualifications outlined below:

(b) Provide resumes of key personnel that will be on the design build team on the attached Exhibit 2 – Resume Template. The resumes must clearly present the separate credentials of each proposed team member, and must provide a concise summary of each individual’s separate duties and responsibilities as proposed for this project. Resumes for each individual must also include educational qualifications and up to three (3) project examples demonstrating the individual’s experience. Resumes shall be no more than four (4) pages per individual.

Resumes shall be submitted for the Key Personnel identified below and each individual’s qualifications will be measured against the following criteria:

CONSTRUCTION PROJECT MANAGER (CPM) (on-site): The Construction Project Manager shall have a baccalaureate degree in a relevant field such as engineering, architecture, construction management or equivalent with a minimum of seven (7)) years of experience managing construction projects of similar size, scope, and complexity. Experience of 10 years may be substituted for the degree.

Additionally, the proposed CPM shall demonstrate the following requisite experience:

● The CPM shall have experience in the interdisciplinary management and coordination of the numerous disciplines and trades surrounding large Design-Build Building Envelope projects.

● The CPM shall have field experience coordinating day-to-day site issues relating to materials, labor, and equipment utilization. Demonstrated experience inclusive of knowledge and management of all aspects of design and construction phases within a design build project, as well as demonstrated experience managing projects of similar size and technical complexity on Historic facilities may be rated more favorably.

● The CPM shall have experience with computer based scheduling software and have the ability to interpret schedules generated from this system. In addition to scheduling software, demonstrated experience with electronic project management applications inclusive of various modules such as budget tracking, Schedule of Values (SOV) input, Request for Information (RFI) submittal/response functionality, etc. may be rated more favorably.

PROJECT SUPERINTENDENT (on-site): The Project Superintendent shall have seven (7) years of experience as a project superintendent on construction projects of similar size, scope and complexity. The experience should demonstrate building construction knowledge, the ability to manage complex projects and coordination between multiple subcontractors, as well as be consistent with the type of construction provided for in this solicitation.

CONTRACTOR QUALITY CONTROL SYSTEM MANAGER: The Offeror shall identify as Contractor Quality Control System Manager (CQCSM) an individual within the on-site work organization who shall be responsible for overall management of CQC and have the authority to act in all CQC matters for the Contractor. The CQCSM shall be a graduate engineer or graduate architect, or a graduate of construction management of an approved 4-year construction management program or equivalent with a minimum of five (5) years construction experience on projects similar to the project in this solicitation OR a highly experienced individual in the construction field with a minimum of ten (10) years construction experience in work of comparative size and value to the project in this solicitation. CQCSM must demonstrate experience in Quality Control oversight on Historic projects.

DESIGN PROJECT MANAGER: The Design Project Manager shall have a baccalaureate degree in a relevant field such as engineering, architecture, construction management or equivalent with a minimum of ten (10) years of experience managing design projects of similar size, dollar value and type as the project in this solicitation.

LEAD DESIGNER/ENGINEER: The Lead Designer/Engineer shall be a registered professional licensed in Washington State and shall have ten (10) years of experience with at least five (5) years in related work on projects similar in size, scope, and complexity to the FOB Exterior Restoration project.

HISTORIC CONSULTANT: The Offeror shall identify as the Historical Design Consultant an individual within the DB Project Team who shall be responsible for ensuring proper application of historical requirements. The Historical Consultant shall be a highly experienced individual with a minimum of seven (7) years of experience in consulting on projects of comparative size, scope and complexity to the project in this solicitation.

Only one individual for each of the key personnel categories listed above will be evaluated.

Resumes are limited to 4 pages per Key Personnel.

(c) Offeror shall submit a completed Letter of Commitment on company letter head and signed using the language on Exhibit 3 (attached) for each of the Key Personnel listed above.

(C) EVALUATION FACTOR 2: TECHNICAL APPROACH (GENERAL)

Description: This evaluation factor is concerned with the offeror’s organizational structure, resourcing, and tools and techniques to ensure successful delivery of the project.

Submittal Requirement: Page Limitation: 20 pages

(a) Provide an Organizational Chart which shows how the design build team will be structured and the interrelationships. This chart shall show lines of authority within the project team, between the project team and its corporate organizations, and between the project team and the Government.

(b) Provide a comprehensive list of subcontractors and sub-consultant firms.

(c) Provide a matrix that cross references the relationships with subcontractors and sub-consultants on prior projects by completing Exhibit 4 – Interrelationship Matrix. Exhibit 4 should be a compilation of the Design Build Team and reflect any previous teaming arrangements on projects submitted as relevant experience. If no teaming was performed on the projects submitted under Factor 1, then list other similar projects that demonstrating that the design-build team has worked with each other in the past.

(d) Provide a narrative describing the overall staffing and management approach for the entire proposed Design Build team. Describe long-range plans for securing and maintaining the resources necessary to complete the project. Resources discussed should include key manpower, availability of personnel having current security clearance, equipment and material.

Discussion should indicate if these resources will come from in-house or from major subcontractors.

(e) Describe strategy, tools and techniques to foster collaborative teamwork and cooperation of the team and minimize adversarial relationships.

(f) Describe strategy, tools, and techniques to ensure the Design Build project complies with quality standards, meets client expectations, and is completed on time and on budget. Describe how this was successfully accomplished on other projects. The following areas should be addressed:

● Process during design for solving the technical, functional, and constructability issues while maintaining the design intent and obtaining approvals.

● Process for ensuring compliance with Historic Preservation Requirements

● Methods of coordination with GSA, ie use of schedules and cost control systems, etc.

● Process for obtaining Permits and approvals in a timely manner so that the completion date of the construction is not delayed

● Process for mitigating risks and managing changes

● Safety Procedures

● Quality Control

II.D. Other Information to be Submitted with Proposals

(1) Representations and Certifications

Offerors submitting a proposal in response to this Solicitation shall complete electronic Annual Representations and Certifications in conjunction with required Entity registration in System for Award Management (SAM), accessed via System for Award Management. Offerors shall also submit with their proposal, the Annual Representations and Certifications (FAR 52.204-8), using the attached Offeror’s Representations and Certifications (C301-SAT).

(2) Proof of Bonding to [$25,000.000.00. This requirement is satisfied by submission of a Letter from the Surety/Bonding company confirming the offeror has the bonding capacity to perform.

An actual bond does not need to be submitted for Phase 1 Solicitation.

II.E. Requirements of Joint Venture Offerors

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

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

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

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

III. General Provisions

III.A. Availability of Funds

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

III.B. Requests for Clarification or Interpretation

The Government will attempt to answer all requests for clarifications or interpretations of the Solicitation Documents prior to the date set for receipt of offers, but do not warrant that all such requests will be answered within 7 calendar days. Prospective Offerors should make such requests not less than 10 calendar days prior to the date set for receipt of offers.

III.C. Notice to Small Business Firms

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

III.D. Information Concerning the Disclosure of Solicitation Results

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

III.E. Affirmative Procurement Program

GSA has implemented an Affirmative Procurement Program (APP) intended to maximize the use of recovered materials, environmentally preferable, and bio-based products. Offerors should familiarize themselves with the requirements for using and reporting on the use of such materials in performance as set forth in the Agreement. Refer to Clause FAR 52.223-10 encouraging vendors to practice waste reduction.

III.F. Notice Concerning Preparation of Proposals

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

III.G. Bond Requirements (Phase 2 Requirements)

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

III.H. Contractor Performance Information

(1) Evaluating Contractor Performance: The General Services Administration is using the Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS) module as the secure, confidential, information management tool to facilitate the performance evaluation process.

CPARS enables a comprehensive evaluation by capturing comments from both GSA and the contractor. The website for CPARS is Contractor Performance Assessment Completed CPARS evaluations are sent to the Past Performance Information Retrieval System (PPIRS) which may then be used by Federal acquisition community for use in making source selection decisions. PPIRS assists acquisition officials by serving as the single source for contractor past performance data.

(2) CPARS Registration: Each award requiring an evaluation must be registered in CPARS.

The contractor will receive several automated emails. Within thirty days of award, the contractor will receive an e-mail that contains user account information, as well as the applicable contract and order number(s) assigned. Contractors will be granted one user account to access all evaluations.

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

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

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

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

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

III.I. Safeguarding Documents Designated as Sensitive But Unclassified

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

IV. FAR/GSAR Solicitation Provisions

To be issued with Phase 2 Solicitation.

V. Additional Solicitation Provisions and Instructions

V.A. Additional Provisions

[None]

VI. Method of Award

VI.A. Evaluation of Phase 1 Proposals

The Government will evaluate Phase 1 proposals based on the following evaluation factors and short list a maximum of five offerors to submit Phase 2 proposals.

MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS: (GO/NO GO)

EVALUATION FACTOR 1 – TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS

(1) Subfactor 1A – Design Build Team Project Experience

(2) Subfactor 1B – Design Build Team Past Performance

(3) Subfactor 1C – Design Build Team Key Personnel Qualifications

EVALUATION FACTOR 2: TECHNICAL APPROACH (GENERAL)

Offerors must receive a ‘Go’ Rating in order to move on to the Phase 1 Technical Evaluation.

Relative Importance: Technical Evaluation Criteria are listed in descending order of importance as follows:

- Evaluation Factor 1 is more important than Evaluation Factor 2

- Evaluation Subfactors 1A, 1B, & 1C are of equal importance.

VI.B. Evaluation of Phase 2 Proposals The Government will award a contract resulting from this Solicitation to the responsible Offeror whose offer conforming to the Solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, Total Evaluated Price and other factors considered. In addition to Total Evaluated Price, the following Phase 2 non-price factors shall be used to evaluate offers:

(1) FACTOR 1 – DESIGN SOLUTION

(2) FACTOR 2 – MANAGEMENT PLAN/SCHEDULE

(3) FACTOR 3 - SMALL BUSINESS SUBCONTRACTING PLAN

Evaluation of Phase 2 Proposals will apply to the short-listed firms only. Additional details regarding description, submittal requirements, standards for evaluation and relative importance of each of the Phase 2 Factors will be issued via Amendment to the solicitation.

Basis of Award and Relative Importance:

Proposals which meet all applicable requirements of the solicitation will be evaluated against the criteria as described in this solicitation.

The Government reserves the right to reject any or all quotes/proposals if such action is deemed in the Government’s best interest.

During the evaluation process the Government has the option of making tradeoffs between price and non-price factors in order to determine which proposal offers the best value.

Non-price Technical Factors are significantly more important than price.

VI.C. Determination of Responsibility In order to be considered responsible, an Offeror must demonstrate that it meets the requirements of FAR 9.104-1. The Contracting Officer's determination of an Offeror's responsibility or non-responsibility may be based upon any information obtained by the Contracting Officer, and is independent of the evaluation of offers set forth herein.

VI.D. Price Analysis and Price Realism Analysis

(1) The Contracting Officer will use Price Analysis to analyze the Offeror’s proposal to ensure that the final agreed-to-price is fair and reasonable. In performing Price Analysis, the Contracting Officer may use, singly or in combination with others, the analytical techniques described in FAR 15.404-1, to ensure that the final price is fair and reasonable. The Contracting Officer may request the advice and assistance of other experts to ensure that appropriate Price Analysis is performed.

(2) In addition, the Contracting Officer will use Price Realism Analysis in conjunction with the evaluation of the offeror’s Design Solution to measure an Offeror's understanding of the requirements and to assess the risk inherent in an Offeror's proposal. Accordingly, Offerors are advised that a business decision to submit significantly low pricing will be considered as reflecting on their understanding or the risk associated with their proposals. Price Realism Analysis will not be used for the purpose of determining the probable cost to the Government.

VI.E. Unbalanced Prices Offers must include balanced prices. Unbalanced pricing may increase performance risk and could result in payment of unreasonably high prices. Unbalanced pricing exists when, despite an acceptable total evaluated price, the price of one or more contract line items is significantly over or understated as indicated by the application of price analysis techniques. All offers with separately priced line items or subline items shall be analyzed to determine if the prices are unbalanced. If price analysis techniques indicate that an offer is unbalanced, the contracting officer shall: (i) Consider the risks to the Government associated with the unbalanced pricing in determining the competitive range and in making the source selection decision; and (ii) Consider whether award of the contract will result in paying unreasonably high prices for contract performance. An offer may be rejected if the contracting officer determines that the lack of balance poses an unacceptable risk to the Government.

VI.F. Total Evaluated Price

Total Evaluated Price shall be calculated using the prices indicated in the Phase 2 Price Proposal using the formula in the Phase 2 Solicitation.

VI.G. Non-Price Factors

EVALUATION FACTOR 1 – TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS

(1) Subfactor 1A – Design Build Team Project Experience

Standard for Evaluation: The standard is met when the offeror submits at least 6 projects (3 for Builder and 3 for Designer) that are recent and relevant (similar in size, scope, and complexity).

The greater the extent the collective projects meet the relevant characteristics the higher the rating. Additional favorable consideration may be given for the following:

● The Builder and Designer firm worked on the same project

● A project possesses more than 5 of the characteristics listed in para II.C.(B)(1) above

(2) Subfactor 1B – Design Build Team Past Performance

Standard for Evaluation: The standard is met when the relevant projects submitted under Subfactor 1A (3 for the Builder and 3 for Designer) demonstrates a rating of ‘Satisfactory’ by the project owner for Quality, Schedule, Cost, Management, and Customer satisfaction. In addition, other references checked must receive an overall rating of Satisfactory. The standard is exceeded when the relevant projects submitted under Subfactor 1A demonstrates a better performance rating than Satisfactory from the project owner. The better the performance ratings on the collective projects the higher the rating for this evaluation factor.

(3) Subfactor 1C – Design Build Team Key Personnel Qualifications

Standard for Evaluation: The required expertise for this project will be based on the skill and experience set of the full team making the proposal. The standard is met when the Design Build Team members meet the minimum qualifications as stated in para II.C.(B)(3) above. The greater the qualifications of the team and their experience on relevant projects, the higher the rating may be for this evaluation criteria.

EVALUATION FACTOR 2: TECHNICAL APPROACH (GENERAL)

Standard for Evaluation: The standard is met when the offeror adequately addresses how they plan to organize, resource, and manage the project to ensure successful delivery of the project.

Additional favorable consideration may be given for the following:

● More efficient organizational structure

● Comprehensive list of subcontractors and sub-consultants

● Teams in which the members (Designer, Subcontractor, and Sub-consultants) have worked together on previous projects. A higher rating may be assigned for teaming arrangements in which the team worked on the projects submitted under Factor 1.

● Distinctive strategy used to secure and retain resources and project readiness

● Unique strategy, tools, or techniques used for collaboration

● Unique strategy, tools or techniques that offer advantages in terms of quality, timeliness, and cost savings as demonstrated on previous projects.

VI.H. Evaluation of Joint Venture Offerors In the evaluation of responsibility and non-price factors, information submitted for a party to the joint venture will only be evaluated to the extent that the terms of the joint venture agreement do not limit such party's performance or financial obligations as a party to the Contract contemplated by this Solicitation.

PROJECT EXPERIENCE / PAST PERFORMANCE QUESTIONNAIRE

CONTRACT INFORMATION (Contractor to complete Blocks 1-4)

1. CONTRACTOR INFORMATION

Firm Name:

Address:

Phone Number: DUNs Number:

Contact Name:

Email Address: Contact Phone Number:

2. GENERAL WORK INFORMATION

Work performed as: Prime Contractor Sub Contractor Joint Venture Other (Please explain):

Percent (%) of project work performed:

If a subcontractor, who was the prime (Name/Phone #):

3. CONTRACT INFORMATION

Contract Number:

Delivery/Task Order Number (if applicable):

Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price Cost Reimbursement Other (Please explain) Contract Title:

Contract Location:

Award Date (mm/dd/yy):

Original Contract Completion Date (mm/dd/yy):

Actual Completion Date (mm/dd/yy):

Explain Schedule Change:

Original Contract Price (Award Amount):

Final Contract Price (to include all modifications, if applicable):

Explain Differences:

4. PROJECT DESCRIPTION

Complexity of Work: High Med Routine How is this project relevant to project of submission? (Please provide details such as similar equipment, requirements, conditions, etc.)

NOTE: PBS requests that the client complete this Questionnaire and submit it directly back to the offeror.

The offeror will…