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11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offers is extended. is not extended.

Offers must acknowledge receipt of this amendment prior to the hour and date specified in the solicitation or as amended, by one of the following methods:

(a) By completing items 8 and 15, and returning copies of the amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted;

or (c) By separate letter or electronic communication which includes a reference to the solicitation and amendment numbers. FAILURE OF YOUR ACKNOWLEDGMENT TO BE RECEIVED AT THE PLACE DESIGNATED FOR THE RECEIPT OF OFFERS PRIOR TO THE HOUR AND DATE SPECIFIED MAY RESULT IN REJECTION OF YOUR OFFER. If by virtue of this amendment you desire to change an offer already submitted, such change may be made by letter or electronic communication, provided each letter or electronic communication makes reference to the solicitation and this amendment, and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified.

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (If required)

13. THIS ITEM APPLIES ONLY TO MODIFICATIONS OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS.

IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NUMBER AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

CHECK ONE A. THIS CHANGE ORDER IS ISSUED PURSUANT TO: (Specify authority) THE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14 ARE MADE IN THE CONTRACT ORDER

NUMBER IN ITEM 10A.

B. THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES (such as changes in paying office, appropriation data, etc.) SET FORTH IN ITEM 14, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY OF FAR 43.103(b).

C. THIS SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT IS ENTERED INTO PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY OF:

D. OTHER (Specify type of modification and authority)

E. IMPORTANT: Contractor is not is required to sign this document and return copies to the issuing office.

14. DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION (Organized by UCF section headings, including solicitation/contract subject matter where feasible.)

Except as provided herein, all terms and conditions of the document referenced in Item 9A or 10A, as heretofore changed, remains unchanged and in full force and effect.

15A. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print) 16A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR

(Signature of person authorized to sign)

15C. DATE SIGNED 16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

(Signature of Contracting Officer)

16C. DATE SIGNED

Previous edition unusable STANDARD FORM 30 (REV. 11/2016) Prescribed by GSA FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT 1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NUMBER 3. EFFECTIVE DATE 4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQUISITION NUMBER 5. PROJECT NUMBER (If applicable)

6. ISSUED BY CODE 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than Item 6) CODE

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (Number, street, county, State and ZIP Code) (X) 9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NUMBER

9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NUMBE

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

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SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

The purpose of this amendment is to:Block 14 (Description of Amendment/Modification):

1. Answer questions provided by interested parties attached as 22R0002_Attch10-Questions and Answers

2. Make alterations to the RFP to reflect the requirements set forth in Attachment 6 (Sections K ,L, and M)

3. Update 22R0002_Atch6-Technical Requirements and Qualifications to require 2 to 4 past performance examples

4. Provide an example Geotechnical report attached as 22R0002_Attch9-Example Geotechnical Report

5. Remove clauses FAR 52.214-35, DFARS 252.225-7018, and DFARS 252.204-7012 from the RFP

6. Extend the closing date to 10 March 2022 at 1000AM Local time

7. All other terms and conditions remain the same

Section A - Solicitation/Contract Form

The following changes have been made:

INFORMATION FROM TO

Response Due Date 09 Mar 2022 10 Mar 2022

Section I - Contract Clauses

Additional Information/Notes

The following clauses were deleted:

DFARS Clauses Incorporated by Reference

252.204-7012 - Safeguarding Covered Defense Information and Cyber Incident Reporting. Dec 2019

Section J - List of Attachments

Miscellaneous text in this section has been modified to:

22R0002_Atch1-Statement of Work 22R0002_Atch2-Integrated Natural Resources Management Plan for Moron Air Base 22R0002_Atch3- Final Governing Standards for Spain, May 2014 22R0002_Atch4-ELECTRICAL ENERGY FEASIBILITY STUDY 22R0002_Atch5-Concept Drawings 22R0002_Atch6-Technical Requirements & Qualifications 2 Mar 12 22R0002_Atch7-Schedule of Material Submittals 22R0002_Attch9-Example Geotechnical Report 22R0002_Attch10-Questions and Answers

Section K - Representations, Certification, & Other Statements

FA557522R00020002

Miscellaneous text in this section has been modified to:

SECTION K

Certifications:

Based on the Spanish Law 9/2017, Law of Public Sector Contracts, approved on 8 November 2017, the Bidder shall include in his proposal the following current Classification Certificate held by the Bidder and/or key subcontractors, if any, and issued by the Spanish "Registro Oficial de Licitadores y Empresas Clasificadas del Estado" of the "Ministerio de Hacienda y Administraciones Publicas".

The certificate holder must execute the activities related to the certificate. The submitted certificates shall be original or a notarized copy.

If bidders submit a subcontractor's certification, an agreement, signed by both parties, must also be submitted.

No changes in subcontractors will be accepted after contract award unless change is justified and approved by the Contracting Officer.

Group Subgroup Category G --------------- 5 --------------- 1 G --------------- 6 --------------- 1 E --------------- 1--------------- 2 I --------------- 1 --------------- 2 I --------------- 5 --------------- 2 I --------------- 6 --------------- 2 I --------------- 7 --------------- 2 I --------------- 9 ---------------- 3

Certificate of Classification G51 corresponds to work activities related to markings and signs with an annual average cost not greater than 150,000 euros.

Certificate of Classification G61 corresponds to work activities related to road works without specific qualification with an annual average cost not greater than 150,000 euros.

Certificate of Classification E12 corresponds to work activities related to water and sewer main works and which annual average cost is greater than 150,000 euros and no greater than 360,000 euros.

Certificate of Classification I12 corresponds to work activities related to lighting, illuminations and beaconing with an annual average cost is greater than 150,000 euros and no greater than 360,000 euros.

Certificate of Classification I52 corresponds to work activities related to high voltage distribution and transformer sub-stations which annual average cost is greater than 150,000 euros and no greater than 360,000 euros.

Certificate of Classification I62 corresponds to work activities related to low voltage distribution with an annual average cost is greater than 150,000 euros and no greater than 360,000 euros.

Certificate of Classification I72 corresponds to work activities related to telecommunications and radioelectric installations works and which annual average cost is greater than 150,000 euros and no greater than 360,000 euros.

Certificate of Classification I93 corresponds to work activities related to electrical installations without specific qualification and which annual average cost is greater than 360,000 euros and no greater than 840,000 euros.

The bidder and/or subcontractor performing the actual high voltage work must hold certification for the installation of high voltage lines up to 30 kV, LAT1, in accordance with ITC-LAT 03 from R.D. 223/2008 and must include a copy of it in their technical proposal documentation.

The following clauses were deleted:

DFARS Clauses Incorporated by Full Text

252.225-7018 Deviation 2020-O0019 - Photovoltaic Devices Certificate. (DEVIATION 2020-O0019)(Revision

1) Jan 2020

252.225-7018 Photovoltaic Devices-Certificate. (DEVIATION 2020-O0019)

As prescribed in 225.7017-4(b), use the following provision:

PHOTOVOLTAIC DEVICES-CERTIFICATE (DEVIATION 2020-O0019) (JULY 2020)

(a) Definitions. “Bahrainian photovoltaic device,” “Caribbean Basin photovoltaic device,” “designated country,” “designated country photovoltaic device,” “domestic photovoltaic device,” “foreign photovoltaic device,” “Free Trade Agreement country,” “Free Trade Agreement photovoltaic device,” “Korean photovoltaic device,” “least developed country photovoltaic device,” “Moroccan photovoltaic device,” “Panamanian photovoltaic device,” “Peruvian photovoltaic device,” “photovoltaic device,” “qualifying country,” “qualifying country photovoltaic device,” “United States,” “U.

S.-made photovoltaic device,” and “WTO GPA country photovoltaic device” have the meanings given in the Photovoltaic Devices clause of this solicitation.

(b) Restrictions. The following restrictions apply, depending on the estimated aggregate value of photovoltaic devices to be utilized under a resultant contract:

(1) If more than the micro-purchase threshold but less than $182,000, then the Government will not accept an offer specifying the use of other foreign photovoltaic devices in paragraph (d)(2)(ii), (d)(3)(ii), or (d)(4)(ii) of this provision, unless the offeror documents to the satisfaction of the Contracting Officer that the price of the foreign photovoltaic device plus 50 percent is less than the price of a comparable domestic photovoltaic device.

(2) If $182,000 or more, then the Government will consider only offers that utilize photovoltaic devices that are U.S.-made, qualifying country, or designated country photovoltaic devices.

(c) Country in which a designated country photovoltaic device was wholly manufactured or was substantially transformed. If the estimated value of the photovoltaic devices to be utilized under a resultant contract exceeds $25,000, the Offeror's certification that such photovoltaic device (e.g., solar panel) is a designated country photovoltaic device shall be consistent with country of origin determinations by the U.S. Customs and Border Protection with regard to importation of the same or similar photovoltaic devices into the United States. If the Offeror is uncertain as to what the country of origin would be determined to be by the U.S. Customs and Border Protection, the Offeror shall request a determination from U.S. Customs and Border Protection. (See http://www.cbp.gov/trade/rulings.)

(d) Certification and identification of country of origin.

[The offeror shall check the block and fill in the blank for one of the following paragraphs, based on the estimated value and the country of origin of photovoltaic devices to be utilized in performance of the contract:]

(1) No photovoltaic devices will be utilized in performance of the contract, or such photovoltaic devices have an estimated value that does not exceed the micro-purchase threshold.

(2) If more than the micro-purchase threshold but less than $83,099-

(i) The offeror certifies that each photovoltaic device to be utilized in performance of the contract is a domestic photovoltaic device;

(ii) The offeror certifies that each photovoltaic device to be utilized in performance of the contract is a qualifying country photovoltaic device [Offeror to specify country of origin ]; or____

(iii) The foreign (other than qualifying country) photovoltaic devices to be utilized in performance of the contract are the product of . ____ [Offeror to specify country of origin, if known, and provide documentation that the cost of a domestic photovoltaic device would be unreasonable in comparison to the cost of the proposed foreign photovoltaic device, i.e. that the price of the foreign photovoltaic device plus 50 percent is less than the price of a comparable domestic photovoltaic device.]

(3) If $83,099 or more but less than $100,000-

(i) The offeror certifies that each photovoltaic device to be utilized in performance of the contract is a domestic photovoltaic device;

(ii) The offeror certifies that each photovoltaic device to be utilized in performance of the contract is a Free Trade Agreement country photovoltaic device (other than a Bahrainian, Korean, Moroccan, Panamanian, or Peruvian photovoltaic device) or a qualifying country photovoltaic device [Offeror to specify country of origin; ] or____

(iii) The offered foreign photovoltaic devices (other than those from countries listed in paragraph (d)(4)(ii) of this provision) are the product of . [Offeror to specify country of origin, if known, and provide documentation that the cost of a domestic photovoltaic device would be ____ unreasonable in comparison to the cost of the proposed foreign photovoltaic device, i.e. that the price of the foreign photovoltaic device plus 50 percent is less than the price of a comparable domestic photovoltaic device.]

(4) If $100,000 or more but less than $182,000-

(i) The offeror certifies that each photovoltaic device to be utilized in performance of the contract is a domestic photovoltaic device;

(ii) The offeror certifies that each photovoltaic device to be utilized in performance of the contract is a Free Trade Agreement country photovoltaic device (other than a Bahrainian, Moroccan, Panamanian, or Peruvian photovoltaic device) or a qualifying country photovoltaic device [Offeror to specify country of origin ]; or____

(iii) The offered foreign photovoltaic devices (other than those from countries listed in paragraph (d)(5)(ii) of this provision) are the product of . [Offeror to specify country of origin, if known, and provide documentation that the cost of a domestic photovoltaic device would be ____ unreasonable in comparison to the cost of the proposed foreign photovoltaic device, i.e. that the price of the foreign photovoltaic device plus 50 percent is less than the price of a comparable domestic photovoltaic device.]

(5) If $182,000 or more, the Offeror certifies that each photovoltaic device to be used in performance of the contract is-

(i) A U.S.-made photovoltaic device; or

(ii) A designated country photovoltaic device or a qualifying country photovoltaic device. [Offeror to specify country of origin ]____

(End of provision)

Section L - Instructions, Conditions, & Notices to Offerors or Quoters

Miscellaneous text in this section has been modified to:

SECTION L- PROPOSAL PREPARATION INSTRUCTIONS

A. General Instructions: This section provides general guidance for preparing proposals, as well as specific instructions on the format and content of the proposal. Throughout this section, the term "offeror" means the prime contractor submitting the proposal. The offeror's proposal shall include all data and information requested and shall be submitted in accordance with these instructions. Any offeror who submits an incomplete package may be considered unacceptable. The offer shall be compliant with the requirements as stated in the Request for Proposal (RFP). A proposal that is sufficiently documented to support cost/price and technical requirements in a complete, orderly, and specific detailed manner will enable the Government to perform a thorough and fair evaluation. Non-compliance with the instructions of this RFP may result in an unacceptable proposal evaluation and the proposal may be eliminated from consideration for contract award.

B. Type of Acquisition: For this acquisition, the selection will be made using Lowest Priced Technically Acceptable (LPTA) procedures with the technical factor and subfactors evaluated on an acceptable/unacceptable basis.

C. Discrepancies and Ambiguities: If an offeror believes the requirements in these instructions contain an error, omission, ambiguities, or are otherwise unsound, the offeror shall immediately notify the CO in writing with supporting rationale no later than 10 calendar days after the RFP release.

D. Mistakes: Mistakes in offeror's proposal shall be handled in accordance with FAR 14.407-4 as referenced in

FAR 15.508.

E. Postponement of Proposal Closing Date: If a determination is made to postpone a proposal closing date, an announcement of the determination shall be posted to SAM.gov and, if practicable, before issuance of a formal RFP amendment otherwise communicated to prospective offerors.

F. Post-Award/Pre-Performance Conference: A post-award/pre-performance conference will be scheduled by the Contracting Officer (CO) and held prior to the commencement of any work under the awarded contract. The offeror or their duly authorized representative is required to attend the post- award/pre-performance conference.

G. Contract Document: Sections K, L and M apply to the solicitation phase only; therefore, they will not be a physical part of the resulting contract.

NOTE: All questions and answers will be posted on sam.gov.

NOTE: Not attending the site visit will not result in an extension of the solicitation closing date and time.

Proposal Format and Submission Instructions

Proposal Format and Submission Instructions

A. The proposal package must be completed and sent to the following e-mail addresses:

david.kovalchuk@us.af.mil christopher.meyer.31@us.af.mil elia.portz.3.es@us.af.mil In addition, it may also be hand delivered in CD form with .pdf format files (to include all parts) to the address in Block 7 of the SF 1442.

Only electronic copies of the proposal will be accepted.

It is the offerors responsibility to ensure that the proposal reaches the office designated for receipt of proposals within the time established in the solicitation.

B. HAND-CARRIED PROPOSALS NOTICE: Offerors are cautioned that Moron Air Base has stringent visitor control procedures requiring individuals not affiliated with the installation to obtain a visitor pass and be cleared by the Government point of contact prior to entrance. Please contact the POC's listed at least 5 days prior to the Solicitation closing date to coordinate delivery of hand carried proposals. All Third Country Nationals must notify the POC's at least 21 days prior to the solicitation closing date, as they must be approved through ODC Madrid prior to requesting base access.

PART I - CONTRACT DOCUMENTATION AND PRICE PROPOSAL

SF 1442: Complete applicable blanks. In doing so, the offeror accedes to the contract terms and conditions as written in the RFP Sections A through J. Acknowledge all amendments issued to the solicitation (see Block 19 of the SF 1442)

A. Section B: Insert the proposed price for ALL CLINS and the TOTAL AMOUNT to provide a complete and usable end product in accordance with the terms and conditions stated in this solicitation. Offerors' proposals not conforming to this RFP may be considered ineligible for award. The prices shall be valid through the proposal acceptance period (SF 1442 Block 13 D).

B. Section C through J: Complete applicable blanks, the offeror shall submit only those pages that require a fill-in.

C. Letters of Agreement: The offeror shall provide Letter of Agreement (LOA) signed by both parties for all teaming partnerships, joint ventures, A/E Firm partnerships or significant subcontractors that will be performing as part of this contract. LOA's not signed by both parties will not be accepted. Changes will not be permitted after contract award without a valid justification and approval from the Contracting Officer.

PART II -TECHNICAL PROPOSAL

Offerors shall meet the minimum standards of each Technical Factor and subfactor in order for their technical proposal to be determined "technically acceptable." The standards are defined in Section M of the RFP.

Note: Offerors are responsible for ensuring their proposal meets the minimum requirements of the Statement of Work. See Section M - Other - Conformance to Specification Requirements.

A. Subfactor 1 - Management, Technical Approach, and Capabilities:

A.1. A-E Design Capabilities: The Bidder shall include in his proposal his proposed A-E design firm and the capabilities of the A-E design firm, demonstrating their experience performing design-build construction projects, as well as design of projects of similar type/scope, physical size, and dollar value, specifically, design of projects to construct photovoltaic farms with fixed axis. Provided experience information must be detailed sufficiently to allow the Government to ascertain the Bidder's capability to perform works similar to this effort.

This requirement is met when the Offeror demonstrates the capability of in-house or sub-contracted A&E design services and has experience performing design-build construction projects and design of ATFP measures and pavement repair and construction with a minimum magnitude of $100,000. The A&E firm shall also demonstrate a clear understanding of the scope by identifying critical elements of the project and the design scope.

A.2. Management and Technical Approach: The Bidder shall include in his proposal the description of the Bidder's management and technical approach of all involved parties (Prime Contractor, Architect-Engineer Design Firm, and key subcontractors, if any). Describe the proposed management structure of the team, describing how the design and construction process will be managed and the authorities and/or the delegations of authority within the team. Key elements includes, but are not limited to:

a. Available headquarter management resources assigned to the project.

b. Construction team involvement during the design phase.

c. Design team involvement during the construction phase.

d. Problem avoidance and mitigation techniques/strategy.

e. Safety.

f. Design and construction quality control processes.

g. Sustainability.

This requirement is met when the Offeror demonstrates a clear and concise Management and Technical Approach that will allow for the accomplishment of this design-build project in compliance with all requirements specified in the Statement of Work.

A.3. Schedule Plan: The Offeror shall include in their proposal the description of its ability to execute the construction in relation to the design-build project, minimizing the impact on operations. The plan will include a preliminary summary schedule, including all events associated with the work. This plan shall be in the form of a bar chart schedule (Gantt chart), showing relationship between activities, the critical path and floats.

Additionally, the Offeror shall provide a description of potential scheduling issues and solutions in relation to this design-build scope.

The requirement for a schedule plan is met when the Offeror submits a complete, realistic and well-sequenced schedule plan that captures all Statement of Work requirements in relation to the design-build project and conforms to the period of performance. The Offeror shall demonstrate project completion showing all major elements of work to include percentage of each work element in accordance with the Statement of Work.

A.4. Organizational Chart: The Offeror must include in his proposal the organizational chart identifying roles and responsibilities of the key personnel, teaming partners and key subcontractors, if any.

A.5. Key Staff: The Offeror shall include in his proposal the proposed key staff (Project Manager, Designer of Record (DOR), Superintendent, Surveyor, and Safety Officer). The Bidder shall identify Teaming Partners/Key Subcontractors and describe the extent of their involvement in the project and applicable qualifications, certifications, and specialized experience.

B. Subfactor 2 - Past Experience:

The Offeror shall include with the proposal projects that demonstrate the capabilities of the Offeror through past experience. Examples should at minimum describe magnitude, scope, and Offeror role.

B.1. 2 to 4 example projects demonstrating the design-build project management experience of the Bidder and /or Key subcontractor, if any, and his (their) capability on a construction project of similar type and scope.

B.2. 2 to 4 example projects demonstrating the experience and capability of the Architect-Engineer Design Firm on a design of similar type and scope. At least 1 of those example projects must be a design of a photovoltaic farm of similar type and size.

B.3. 2 to 4 example projects demonstrating the experience and capability of the Construction Firm on a construction of similar type and scope. At least 1 of those example projects must be the construction of a photovoltaic farm of similar type and size.

This requirement is met when the Offeror demonstrates with examples that the Offeror has past experience with a minimum magnitude of $1,000,000 and demonstrated the capacity to apply best management practices with specific project examples.

C. Subfactor 3 - Classification Certificates:

C.1.: Classification Certificates: Offeror must include in proposal Current Classification Certificates held by the Bidder and/or key subcontractors, if any, and issued by the Spanish "Registro Oficial de Licitadores y Empresas Clasificadas del Estado" of the "Ministerio de Hacienda" in relation to this design-build contract. The certificate holder must execute the activities related to the certificate as specified. The submitted certificates shall be original or a notarized copy. The classification certificates are as follows:

Certificates listed in Section K

This requirement is met when the Offeror and/or key subcontractors submit the Classification Certificates for all the activities requested in the design-build project and demonstrate the capability of obtaining all certificates (including through subcontracts) as specified in the "Special Conditions" section of the Statement Of Work

(SOW).

D. Subfactor 4 - Agreements with Subcontractors:

D.1. Memorandum of Agreement between the Offeror and each Key Subcontractor, if any: Offeror must include in his proposal a memorandum of agreement between the Offeror and each key subcontractor in relation to this design-build contract, if any, establishing that the key subcontractor will perform the corresponding work activity if the contract is awarded to the Offeror. The memorandum of agreement has to be signed by the Offeror and the key subcontractor and shall be original or a notarized copy.

This requirement is met when the Offeror submits notarized agreements for all key subcontractors that will be involved in the completion of this design-build project.

The following clauses were deleted:

FAR Clauses Incorporated by Reference

52.214-35 - Submission of Offers in U.S. Currency. Apr 1991

Section M - Evaluation Factors for Award

Miscellaneous text in this section has been modified to:

SECTION M - EVALUATION FACTORS FOR AWARD

A. Basis for Contract Award: This is a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) source selection conducted in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) part 15, Contracting by Negotiation, as supplemented by the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS), the Air Force Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (AFFARS), DoD Source Selection Procedures, Appendix A, and Air Force Mandatory Procedures 5315.3. These regulations are available electronically at the Air Force (AF) FAR Site, https://www.

acquisition.gov/

B. Number of Contracts to be Awarded: The Government intends to award one (1) Firm Fixed Priced (FFP) contract in response to this solicitation to the offeror who are deemed responsible in accordance with the FAR Subpart 9.1, as supplemented, whose proposal conforms to the solicitation's requirements (to include all stated terms, conditions, representations, certifications, and all information required by Section L and M of this solicitation) and is judged, based on the evaluation factors to represent the lowest price technically acceptable proposal.

C. Rejection of Unrealistic or Unbalanced Offers: The Government may reject any proposal that is evaluated to be unrealistic in terms of program commitments, contract terms and conditions, or unrealistically high or low in price when compared to Government estimates, such that the proposal is deemed to reflect an inherent lack of competence or failure to comprehend the complexity and risks of the contract.

In accordance with FAR 15.404-1(g) - 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 line items is significantly over or understated as indicated by the application of cost or price analysis techniques. All offers shall be analyzed to determine if the prices are unbalanced. If cost or price analysis techniques indicate that an offer is unbalanced, the offer may be rejected if the contracting officer determines that the lack of balance poses an unacceptable risk to the Government.

D. Discussions: The Government intends to award without discussions; therefore, offerors should submit proposals that represent their best efforts. If, during the evaluation period, it is determined to be in the best interest of the Government to hold discussions, offeror responses to Evaluation Notices (ENs) and the Final Proposal Revision (FPR) will be considered in making the source selection decision. In the event discussions are to be conducted, a competitive range will be established IAW FAR 15.306(c)(2). The Contracting Officer may limit the number of proposals in the competitive range to the greatest number that will permit effective competition. (10 U.S.C. 2305(b)(4) and 41 U.S.C. 3703).

E. Solicitation Requirements, Terms and Conditions: Offerors are required to meet all solicitation requirements, such as terms and conditions, representations and certifications, and technical requirements, in addition to those identified as factors and subfactors. Failure to comply with the terms and conditions of the solicitation may result in the offeror being ineligible for award. Offerors shall clearly identify any exception to the solicitation terms and conditions and shall provide complete supporting rationale. The Government reserves the right to determine any such exceptions unacceptable.

EVALUATION PROCESS

Step 1: Review proposals and rank them by total price from lowest to highest.

Step 2: Conduct technical evaluations beginning with the lowest priced proposal. If the lowest priced proposal is determined to be technically unacceptable, then the next lowest priced proposal will be evaluated. Technical evaluations will continue until the lowest priced technically acceptable proposal is identified. The Government, at its discretion, may continue technical evaluations until the Contracting Officer determines that a sufficient number of technically acceptable proposals have been identified to permit determination of price fair and reasonable. The Government reserves the right to award without discussions. Only those offerors determined to be technically acceptable, either initially or as a result of discussions, will be considered for award.

EVALUATION FACTORS -

The following evaluation factors and sub-factors will be used to evaluate each proposal. The Government will evaluate proposals for acceptability, but will not rank the proposals by the non-price factors.

Factor 1: Design-Build Project Price Factor 2: Technical Subfactor 1: Management, Technical Approach and Capabilities Subfactor 2: Past Experience Subfactor 3: Classification Certificates Subfactor 4: Agreements with Subcontractors

Factor 1 - Price: The evaluated price shall be the total price of all CLINs proposed by the Offeror for this Design-Build project. The Offeror's total price proposal will be evaluated, using one or more of the techniques defined in FAR 15.404, in order to determine if it is fair and reasonable. Normally, adequate price competition establishes a fair and reasonable price (FAR 15.403-1(c)(1)(i)).

Once Funding is received the Government will follow the procedures of DFARS 252.236-7007 to determine which if any additive items will be awarded. For the purposes of evaluation, the order of preference for additives is the order they are listed in the Statement of Work.

Factor 2 - Technical: For the purposes of technical evaluation, the term "Offeror" will include any proposed teaming arrangements. The Government's technical evaluation team shall evaluate the technical proposals on an acceptable or unacceptable basis, assigning one of the ratings described below for each factor. Any factor evaluated as "Unacceptable" will render the entire proposal unacceptable and, therefore, will not be eligible for award. Only those proposals determined to be technically acceptable, either initially or as a result of discussions, will be considered for award. However, the Offeror is reminded that the Government reserves the right to award this effort based on the initial proposal, as received, without discussion.

TECHNICAL ACCEPTABLE/UNACCEPTABLE RATING METHOD:

Acceptable: Proposal meets the requirement of the solicitation.

Unacceptable: Proposal does not meet the requirements of the solicitation.

The proposals shall be evaluated against the following Technical Subfactors:

A. Subfactor 1 - Management, Technical Approach, and Capabilities:

A.1. A-E Design Capabilities: The Bidder shall include in his proposal his proposed A-E design firm and the capabilities of the A-E design firm, demonstrating their experience performing design-build construction projects, as well as design of projects of similar type/scope, physical size, and dollar value, specifically, design of projects to construct photovoltaic farms with fixed axis. Provided experience information must be detailed sufficiently to allow the Government to ascertain the Bidder's capability to perform works similar to this effort.

This requirement is met when the offeror demonstrates that the A-E firm has experience performing design-build construction projects and/or design of projects of similar type/scope and magnitude.

A.2. Management and Technical Approach: The Bidder shall include in his proposal the description of the Bidder's management and technical approach of all involved parties (Prime Contractor, Architect-Engineer Design Firm, and key subcontractors, if any). Describe the proposed management structure of the team, describing how the design and construction process will be managed and the authorities and/or the delegations of authority within the team. Key elements includes, but are not limited to:

a. Available headquarter management resources assigned to the project.

b. Construction team involvement during the design phase.

c. Design team involvement during the construction phase.

d. Problem avoidance and mitigation techniques/strategy.

e. Safety.

f. Design and construction quality control processes.

g. Sustainability.

This requirement is met when the Offeror demonstrates a clear and concise Management and Technical Approach that will allow for the accomplishment of this design-build project in compliance with all requirements specified in the Statement of Work.

A.3. Schedule Plan: The Offeror shall include in their proposal the description of its ability to execute the construction in relation to the design-build project, minimizing the impact on operations. The plan will include a preliminary summary schedule, including all events associated with the work. This plan shall be in the form of a bar chart schedule (Gantt chart), showing relationship between activities, the critical path and floats.

Additionally, the Offeror shall provide a description of potential scheduling issues and solutions in relation to this design-build scope.

The requirement for a schedule plan is met when the Offeror submits a complete, realistic and well-sequenced schedule plan that captures all Statement of Work requirements in relation to the design-build project and conforms to the period of performance. The Offeror shall demonstrate project completion showing all major elements of work to include percentage of each work element in accordance with the Statement of Work.

A.4. Organizational Chart: The Offeror must include in his proposal the organizational chart identifying roles and responsibilities of the key personnel, teaming partners and key subcontractors, if any.

A.5. Key Staff: The Offeror shall include in his proposal the proposed key staff (Project Manager, Designer of Record (DOR), Superintendent, Surveyor, and Safety Officer). The Bidder shall identify Teaming Partners/Key Subcontractors and describe the extent of their involvement in the project and applicable qualifications, certifications, and specialized experience.

B. Subfactor 2 - Past Experience:

The Offeror shall include with the proposal projects that demonstrate the capabilities of the Offeror through past experience. Examples should at minimum describe magnitude, scope, and Offeror role.

B.1. 2 to 4 example projects demonstrating the design-build project management experience of the Bidder and /or Key subcontractor, if any, and his (their) capability on a construction project of similar type and scope.

B.2. 2 to 4 example projects demonstrating the experience and capability of the Architect-Engineer Design Firm on a design of similar type and scope. At least 1 of those example projects must be a design of a photovoltaic farm of similar type and size.

B.3 2 to 4 example projects demonstrating the experience and capability of the Construction Firm on a construction of similar type and scope. At least 1 of those example projects must be the construction of a photovoltaic farm of similar type and size.

This requirement is met when the Offeror demonstrates with examples that the Offeror has past experience with a minimum magnitude of $1,000,000 and demonstrated the capacity to apply best management practices with specific project examples.

C. Subfactor 3 - Classification Certificates:

C.1.: Classification Certificates: Offeror must include in proposal Current Classification Certificates held by the Bidder and/or key subcontractors, if any, and issued by the Spanish "Registro Oficial de Licitadores y Empresas Clasificadas del Estado" of the "Ministerio de Hacienda" in relation to this design-build contract. The certificate holder must execute the activities related to the certificate as specified. The submitted certificates shall be original or a notarized copy. The classification certificates are as follows:

Certificates listed in Section K

This requirement is met when the Offeror and/or key subcontractors submit the Classification Certificates for all the activities requested in the design-build project and demonstrate the capability of obtaining all certificates (including through subcontracts) as specified in the "Special Conditions" section of the Statement Of Work

(SOW).

D. Subfactor 4 - Agreements with Subcontractors:

D.1. Memorandum of Agreement between the Offeror and each Key Subcontractor, if any: Offeror must include in his proposal a memorandum of agreement between the Offeror and each key subcontractor in relation to this design-build contract, if any, establishing that the key subcontractor will perform the corresponding work activity if the contract is awarded to the Offeror. The memorandum of agreement has to be signed by the Offeror and the key subcontractor and shall be original or a notarized copy.

This requirement is met when the Offeror submits notarized agreements for all key subcontractors that will be involved in the completion of this design-build project.

APO AE 09643-6585

PSC 62 UNIT 6585

APO, AE 09643-6585

UNITED STATES

David Kovalchuk, Email: david.kovalchuk@us.af.mil Telephone: 3147228481