Attachment___26_Section_H-4.docx

H-4. AWARDING FUTURE TASK ORDERS

All contractors will have a fair opportunity to be considered for each task order in excess of $2,000.00 issued. The Contract Administrator or Contracting Officer will furnish the work requirement to all awardees of this contract either by email and/or at a prearranged site visit. All contractors will be invited to attend the site visit. Thereafter, each contractor shall submit a proposal, in English, in accordance with timelines set forth in the RFP for evaluation by the US Government. Upon evaluation of the proposals, the US Government has the right to seek clarifications, hold discussions, or award the task order without discussions. The US Government will consider the following during the selection process:

1. (a) Task Order Element Type

a. Element 1 – Design/Build

i. Generalized SOW with project specifications shall be provided.

ii. If available, as-built drawings will be provided. No other design will be provided by the US Government.

iii. At a minimum, proposals submitted shall include a price and a 10% concept design based off of the information provided. Further information outlining proposal requirements shall be provided in each RFP issued.

b. Element 2 – Build

i. A general or detailed SOW shall be provided.

ii. The Government will provide 100% design to each contractor. The contractor shall be expected to provde shop drawings. No formal desing submittals or design review meetings will be held.

iii. Additional as-built, if available, shall also be provided.

iv. At a minimum, proposals submitted shall include a price based on the information provided and shall be required to include a proposed performance period (as stated in each TO). Further information outlining proposal requirements shall be made available in each RFP issued.

c. Element 3 – Design Only

i. A general SOS (Statement of Services) shall be provided. The Contractor shall follow the MACC Design Guide in the preparation and presentation of design packages.

ii. Necessary review meetings (35%, 65%, etc.) will be outlined in the RFP.

iii. At a minimum, proposals submitted shall include a price based on the information provided. Further information outlining proposal requirements shall be made available in each RFP issued.

(2) Task Order Evaluation Criteria

Subsequent task orders may be awarded based on best value, either Performance Price Trade-off (PPT) or Lowest Price/Technical Acceptability (LPTA). If the US Government decides to issue the task order as a best value using PPT or LPTA, award factors shall vary depending on the unique requirements of each task order. One or more of the following criteria in addition to Cost may be considered:

(1) Past performance - Task order past performance or prior past performance on other contracts

(2) Quality of deliverables

(3) Ability to meet schedule requirements

(4) Relevant experience/key personnel

(5) Cost control

(6) Potential impact on other orders placed with the contractor

(7) Current workload

(8) Design

(9) The contractor’s technical understanding of the work.

(10) The most efficient and effective plan to accomplish the work.

(11) Rationale for proposed materials, type and quantities.

(12) Sustainable design features

(13) Price/Cost NOTE: Contractors will be allowed to choose not to bid on individual task orders as to allow for, and encourage, contractors to make prudent decisions based upon their current workload.