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GSA Solicitation No. GS-04-P-16-BV-C-7004

Document: DB201-1 / OCT 2016 (The Solicitation) Pages 1 of 18

Design Build Contract for The Savannah Ga Tomochichi CH Annex

The Solicitation, Phase 1 – Request for Qualifications

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

The General Services Administration (GSA) is committed to ensuring 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 $700,000 ($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.

FAR 52.232-18 -- Availability of Funds. Availability of Funds (Apr 1984)

Funds are not presently available for this contract. The Government’s obligation under this contract is contingent upon the availability of appropriated funds from which payment for contract purposes can be made. No legal liability on the part of the Government for any payment may arise until funds are made available to the Contracting Officer for this contract and until the Contractor receives notice of such availability, to be confirmed in writing by the Contracting Officer.

(End of Clause)

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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/Budget Amount G. Questions Regarding Phase 1

H. Receipt of Qualifications

II. Proposals

A. Proposal Contents B. Proposal Format C. Technical Proposal D. Other Information to Submit with Proposal E. Requirements for Joint Venture Offerors

III. General Provisions

A. Availability of Funds B. Request for Clarification 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 Requirement) H. Contractor Performance Information I. Safeguarding Documents Designated as Sensitive But Unclassified J. Additional Security Requirements

IV. FAR/GSAR Solicitation Provisions

To be issued in Phase 2

V. Additional Solicitation Provisions and Instructions

A. Additional Provisions B. Additional Clauses C. Fair Pay and Safe Workplaces Provisions and Clauses

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 Prices

F. Total Evaluated Price

G. Non-Price Factors

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H. Evaluation of Joint Venture Offerors

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I. General Information

I.A. The Project

The General Services Administration (GSA) Public Buildings Service (PBS) seeks to commission our nation’s most talented architects, landscape architects, interior designers, engineers, and construction professionals to design and construct federal buildings of outstanding quality and value. These projects are to demonstrate the value of true integrated design that balances aesthetics, cost, functionality, constructability, durability, and reliability;

create environmentally responsible and superior workplaces for civilian Federal employees; and give contemporary form and meaning to our democratic values.

In this context, this is an opportunity for Design and Construction Excellence in public architecture for performance of Architectural-Engineering Design and Construction services in accordance with GSA quality standards and requirements. As required by law, regulation or Executive Order, all facilities will meet Federal energy goals, security requirements, and achieve at least a LEED Gold certification and SITES Silver certification.

This Request for Qualifications (RFQ) is for a Design-Build (DB) contract for the new Tomochichi Courthouse Annex. This acquisition encompasses the design and construction of the offices and related space as required for one Bankruptcy courtroom and chambers, Bankruptcy Clerk, and space for the U.S. Probation Office . The facility includes parking for 25 inside secure parking spaces. The newly constructed Courthouse Annex shall be located on GSA owned property, on a site between; Barnard Street, West York Street, Whitaker Street, and West State Street in the city of Savannah Georgia. This project site is located within the Savannah Historic District, a National Historic Landmark and is subject to Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act.

The total space requirement consists of 34,452 gross square feet of office space and 11,250 gross square feet of parking for 25 cars with a total of 45,702 gross square feet, available for use by the agency for personnel, furnishings and equipment. The square footages represented are the maximum allowable square footage for each component. The building will be designed and constructed in English units. The estimated total design/build cost is between $18,000,000 and $23,000,000 with occupancy planned for the year 2020 (pending fund availability). The scope of Design Build Services may include, but not limited to, the following:

design/construction documents and construction work, which consists of providing all labor, equipment, and materials for a complete build-out.

This project is for the design and construction of a Courthouse Annex. The design should make a distinct architectural statement that is responsive to the urban fabric of the national historic district where the building is located and that advances the environmental policies of GSA.

The GSA will contract separately for Construction Manager as Agent (CMa). The CMa will partner with the successful Offeror in the design process with administration functions, Building Information Modeling (BIM) coordination and for functional/constructability reviews. There will be a formal partnering process throughout the design and construction phases to promote

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I.B. The 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 1 to determine which offerors will submit proposals for Phase 2. 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 3 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.

(2) This Solicitation sets forth requirements for Phase 1 qualifications proposals and 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. In consideration for the preparation of the Phase 2 proposal, GSA will pay a $90,000 stipend to each firm.

(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

(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, Drawings, Exhibits, and other Attachments to the Agreement or incorporated requirements of this solicitation.

I.D. Authorized Representatives

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

(1) Contracting Officer

Name: Swindale Rhodes

Address: 77 Forsyth Street Atlanta, GA 30303

Telephone: 404-433-8317

Email: Swindale.rhodes@gsa.gov

(2) Alternate Point of Contact

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Name/Title: Julius Teal, Contract Specialist Address: 77 Forsyth Street

Atlanta, GA 30303

Telephone: 404-331-1594

Email: Julius.teal@gsa.gov

I.E. Pre-Proposal Conference

A pre-proposal conference regarding this Solicitation is scheduled as follows:

Date: December 02, 2016

Time: 9:00 AM EST Location: Savannah, GA

(1) 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.

I.F. Estimated Price Range or Budget Amount

The estimated price range for the Project is between $18,000,000 and $23,000,000.

I.G. Questions Regarding Phase 1

Submit all questions regarding the Phase 1 to the Contracting Officer on or before December 12, 2016. 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 this Solicitation must be received at the following office no later than 5:00 pm local time on the following date and at the following address:

Date: January 09, 2016

Address: U.S. General Services Administration

Martin Luther King, Jr. Federal Building

77 Forsyth Street S.W.

Atlanta, GA 30303

(2) All submittals must clearly indicate the solicitation number.

(3) Offers sent by commercial package delivery and hand delivery shall be deemed received as of the date and time of delivery to the office designated for receipt of offers. Offers sent by facsimile will not be accepted.

(4) Offers sent by United States Mail shall be deemed timely if delivered to the address of the office designated for receipt of offers on or before the date established for receipt of offers.

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II. Proposals

II.A. Proposal Content

Proposals shall consist of the following documents, completed and executed in accordance with this Phase 1 Solicitation:

(1) Technical Proposal

(2) Other Documents as Required

II.B. Proposal Format Utilizing the format prescribed below, Offerors are to provide the requested information in a brief and succinct manner 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 these Instructions, or otherwise include documentation that is difficult to read, may result in Phase One disqualification or a lower Phase One evaluation rating.

Proposals shall be submitted in the following format. One (1) hard copy and One (1) electronic copy submitted on a USB Flash or “Thumb drive”.Proposal text shall be in a standard font a minimum of ten (10) points or a maximum of twelve (12) points in height, single-spaced. The entire Proposal must be submitted on 8-1/2x11 white paper. Proposal (original and electronic) shall clearly identify the Offeror’s name, clearly be labeled “Proposal for Phase One Solicitation, RFP – GS-04-P-16-BV-C-7004,” and clearly state the time and date for the receipt of Proposals.

The information provided in the Proposal shall be easily reproducible by normal black and white photocopying machines.

Proposals shall be limited to a total of 25 double-sided 8-1/2” x 11” pages (not including Cover Letter, Table of Contents, Attachments, Standard Form SF1442, and section separators). Pages submitted in excess of the 25 double-sided page limit will not be evaluated. Proposals must have page numbers on all sheets.

All Phase One Proposal development costs shall be borne by the Offerors without reimbursement from GSA.

The portfolio should include the following:

1. Section I – Cover Letter: Provide a letter consisting of no more than two (2) pages on letterhead identifying a single point of contact, address, phone and fax numbers, and e-mail address (if any) where GSA inquiries or notices should be directed.

2. Section II – Forms: Include a completed Standard Form SF1442 for the Offeror’s team as required by this RFP.

3. Section III – Factor 1 – Technical Qualifications

4. Section IV – Factor 2 Approach to Design Build

5. Section V – Factor 3 Lead Designer

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6. Section VI – Attachments

In support of the sustainable practices of resource conservation and material recycling, submissions should be concise, make wise use of recycled/recyclable paper and other materials, and be organized in such a manner that the recyclable materials can be easily removed after use. Printed/copied double-sided documents should be submitted to the extent possible.

Identification of team members, other than Design Builder management personnel and the Lead Designer(s), is not required at this phase. Consultant and “production firm” (if different from the Design Firm) information should not be included in the Phase I portfolio.

All signatures on all documents, originals and copies, must be original signatures in ink and in a color other than black.

All Phase One Proposal development costs shall be borne by the Offerors without reimbursement from GSA.

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.

Factor 1 Technical Qualifications

Sub-Factor 1A Experience of the General Contractor and AE:

Description: This evaluation factor considers the extent of the past experience of the General Contractor and A/E members of the Offeror’s designbuild (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.

Submittal Requirements: Each Offeror shall provide sufficient documentation in order to demonstrate the extent of the Offeror’s past experience for at least three (3) but no more than five (5) projects of similar size, scope, and complexity (as further defined in this evaluation factor). Of this group of similar projects, the General Contractor must have served as the prime contractor and the A/E must have had responsibility for developing the detailed design and construction documents . At least one of the projects presented must demonstrate experience with designing and building in a historic context.

ALL projects must meet the following minimum requirements:

● Construction was substantially completed within eight years of the submission deadline for Phase 1 proposals; and

● The project was delivered by DB or Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) methods. For purposes of this evaluation factor, IPD is defined as the execution of a multiparty

(The Solicitation) Pages 9 of 18 agreement in which the owner or developer contracted with a single Offeror to provide all, or substantially all, of the design and construction services for that project.

● A project that possesses five to six of the following characteristics will be considered similar in size, scope, and complexity for purposes of this evaluation factor:

○ Demonstrate ability to meet project budget constraints by managing cost changes and claims.

○ Demonstrate ability to effectively coordinate with the design team.

○ Demonstrate ability to effectively coordinate with the trades.

○ Demonstrate ability to complete projects within the approved schedule.

○ Demonstrate ability to ensure high degree of trade’s craftsmanship.

○ Demonstrate success in achieving subcontractor goals.

○ Demonstrated ability to achieve LEEDS and SITES certification

○ Demonstrate team’s ability to construct complex and secure multi-story facilities with a minimum of 40,000 gross square feet.

○ Demonstrate success in effectively designing and building a new construction project in a historic context.

● Examples of similar projects include but are not limited to, new construction of local, state, or federal courthouses, hospitals, secure office buildings, and public safety buildings.

Projects in which the primary function is to serve as a residence such as condominium complexes, apartment complexes, dormitories, or hotels, projects in which the primary function is retail, such as shopping malls, big box stores, and strip malls, mixed use and project which the primary function is classroom instruction such as K-12 schools and collegiate classroom buildings will NOT be considered similar for the purposes of this evaluation.

Standard for Evaluation: The standard is met when the Offeror submits at least three (3) projects similar in size, scope, and complexity.

Additional favorable consideration may be given for the following:

● The General Contractor and the A/E firm worked on the same project

● A project possesses more than six of the characteristics listed above

● Additional projects presented demonstrate experience with designing and building in a

National Historic Landmark district.

Subfactor 1B: Past Performance of the General Contractor and AE:

Description: This 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 Requirements: The offeror shall also submit at a minimum two references for each similar project. References shall be in letter format and must include the name, address, and current telephone numbers of the person or company providing the reference. The offeror is responsible to ensure that contact information is current and reliable. The Government will consider information provided by reference as well as other relevant information for other sources when evaluating the Offeror’s past experience. If negative information is received from

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Standards for Evaluation: Evaluation of Past Performance will be a subjective assessment.

The Government is seeking to determine whether the offeror has consistently demonstrated a commitment to customer satisfaction, timely delivery of services, adherence to contract schedules, subcontractor management, safety management, quality control programs, good workmanship, conformance to specifications, and fair and reasonable prices. The Government may choose to contact additional customer(s) not provided by an offeror and may obtain additional information through other sources, such as the Past Performance Retrieval System (PPIRS), and phone interviews using all 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), and any other known sources not provided by the offeror.

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.

Additional favorable consideration may be given for the following:

● Certificates, awards, peer recognition, etc. demonstrating design and/or construction excellence

FACTOR 2 Approach to Design Build

Description: This factor considers the Offeror’s approach to establishing a designbuild team that will proactively and collaboratively work together to satisfy the Government’s objectives, including the realization of Design Excellence. For purposes of this evaluation factor, “Design Excellence” refers to GSA’s Design Excellence (DE) Program which seeks a holistic approach (incorporating expertise in many areas, including but not limited to architecture, engineering, urban design, interior design, sustainability, and construction) that delivers value by producing high quality, high performance facilities on budget and on time. DE further seeks to commission our nation’s most talented constructors, designers, and artists to design and construct federal buildings of outstanding quality and value. These projects are to demonstrate the value of integrated design that balances aesthetics, cost, functionality, constructability, reliability;

creating environmentally superior workplaces for federal employees; and giving contemporary form and meaning to our democratic values.

Submittal Requirements: Each Offeror must submit a written narrative (not to exceed 10 pages) concerning its approach to the DB process. An Offeror may allocate the 10 pages in any manner it chooses.

Standards for Evaluation: The narrative must discuss each of the subjects set forth below.

The following bullets are not subfactors; rather, they are elements the Government will consider when evaluating the Offeror’s proposal.

● Philosophy and Design Intent: The Offeror’s philosophy and design intent as related to the project that is described in the solicitation. Such a discussion may include such topics as the parameters of an overall design philosophy; the Offeror’s approach to the challenge of public architecture and related issues; parameters that may apply in

(The Solicitation) Pages 11 of 18 creating a new Courthouse in the historic context of the National Historic Landmark district in which the building will be constructed; and commitment to integrated and sustainable design. The Offeror’s philosophy and design intent should be characterized by clarity, standard grammar, and the absence of clichés or jargon. The Government expects clear, thoughtful phrases that demonstrate the ability of the team to communicate ideas. The Government will evaluate whether the Offeror’s philosophy and design intent is suitable for this project.

● Management Process: The Offeror shall describe their overall management approach to DB including such topics as the lines and methods of communication; decision making;

interaction with consultants; the means to integrate client and community input; the physical location of major design and production work; work to be produced in remote offices; the role of specialty contractors; and, managing quality and cost. The Government will evaluate the probability that the Offeror’s management process will result in a cohesive and collaborative team effort.

● Design Excellence: The Offeror’s approach to supporting and collaborating as a cohesive team in order to realize Design Excellence. The Government will evaluate the probability that the Offeror will realize Design Excellence on this project.

● Stipend: Explain how the stipend will be distributed among the team members. The Government will evaluate the extent to which the Offeror will share the stipend in an equitable manner among the team members.

FACTOR 3: Lead Designer

Description: This factor considers the Lead Designer’s portfolio in the context of Design Excellence. For purposes of this evaluation factor, the term “Lead Designer” means an individual or team of designers who will have the primary responsibility to develop the concept and the project design. For purposes of this evaluation factor, “Design Excellence” has the same meaning as stated in Evaluation Factor 2.

Submittal Requirements: Each Offeror must submit the information requested below. The following are not subfactors, but, rather, are elements the Government will consider when evaluating the Offeror’s proposal.

● Submit a portfolio representative of the Lead Designer’s ability to provide Design Excellence. Address his or her participation in each project.

○ If the Lead Designer is an individual, submit a portfolio of up to three (3) projects completed in the last ten (10) years (maximum of 5 five pages per project).

○ If the Lead Designer is a team, submit a portfolio of up to two (2) completed projects by the lead designer(s) on the team (maximum of 5 five pages per project).

○ Each project must include a narrative that addresses the design approach with salient features and discuss how the client's program, functional, image, mission, economic, schedule, and operational objects were satisfied by the overall design/planning solution. Include tangible evidence such as certificates, awards, or peer recognition demonstrating Design Excellence.

○ In addition to the page limits above, each Offeror may include:

■ one of the following for each project: a representative floor plan, a site plan, a rendered 3D model, a building section, or other appropriate drawing, and

■ Two pages of photographs for each project.

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○ Identify and describe areas of responsibility and commitment to each project.

Standard for Evaluation: The standard is met when:

● The submission demonstrates an understanding of the design issues to be addressed in the project identified in the RFQ as evidenced by the projects that the Offeror chose to submit for this evaluation factor;

● The submission portrays creative and appropriate responses to client criteria and needs, demonstrates design leadership, and clearly exemplifies Design Excellence.

Additional favorable consideration may be given for any of the following:

● Lead Designer has a track record of delivering superior quality;

● Lead Designer demonstrates history of dedication to clients with complex building projects;

● Designs demonstrate a consistently high level of exploration, rigor, and personal commitment to Design Excellence;

● The portfolio includes a project that is of the same size, scope, and complexity as defined in Evaluation Factor 1.A.

II.D. Other Information to Submit with Proposal

(1) Proof of Registration in the System for Award Management (https://www.sam.gov).

(2) Proof of Bonding Capacity of at least $23,000,000 in the form of a letter from Surety that demonstrates necessary bonding capacity.

(3) Signed Sensitive by Unclassified (SBU) Information Form. (Attachment 2)

II.E. Requirements for Joint Venture Offerors

(1) All offers submitted by joint ventures must include a copy of the joint venture agreement 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 submission accompanying an offer regardless of any agency relationship established between the members.

(3) 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.

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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 will not warrant that all such requests will be answered within 15 calendar days. Therefore, prospective Offerors should make such requests not less than 15 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) (www.sba.gov). For information concerning SBA's surety bond guarantee assistance, contact your SBA District Office.

III.D. Reserved

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 clauses FAR 52.204-4 requiring double sided printing on recycled paper for all reports and 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 Requirement)

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 http://www.cpars.gov

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

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(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 (http://www.cpars.gov/allapps/cpcbtdlf.htm) 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.

III.J. Additional Security Requirements

To be added to Phase 2 Solicitation

IV. FAR/GSAR Solicitation Provisions

To be issued with Phase 2 Solicitation.

To be added to Phase 2 Solicitation.

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V. Additional Solicitation Provisions and Instructions

V.A. Additional Provisions

None.

V.B. Additional Clauses

FAR 52.223-21, FOAMS (Jun 2016)

(a) Definitions. As used in this clause--

“Global warming potential” means how much a given mass of a chemical contributes to global warming over a given time period compared to the same mass of carbon dioxide. Carbon dioxide’s global warming potential is defined as 1.0.

“High global warming potential hydrofluorocarbons” means any hydrofluorocarbons in a particular end use for which EPA’s Significant New Alternatives Policy (SNAP) program has identified other acceptable alternatives that have lower global warming potential. The SNAP list of alternatives is found at 40 CFR part 82, subpart G. with supplemental tables of alternatives available at http://www.epa.gov/snap/).

“Hydrofluorocarbons” means compounds that contain only hydrogen, fluorine, and carbon.

(b) Unless otherwise specified in the contract, the Contractor shall reduce its use, release, and emissions of high global warming potential hydrofluorocarbons and refrigerant blends containing hydrofluorocarbons, when feasible, from foam blowing agents, under this contract. When determining feasibility of using a particular alternative, the Contractor shall consider environmental, technical, and economic factors such as--

(1) In-use emission rates, energy efficiency, and safety;

(2) Ability to meet performance requirements; and;

(3) Commercial availability at a reasonable cost.

(c) The Contractor shall refer to EPA’s SNAP program to identify alternatives. The SNAP list of alternatives is found at 40 CFR part 82, subpart G, with supplemental tables available at http://www.epa.gov/snap/.

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V.C. Solicitation Provision - FAR 52.222-57, (Effective 10/25/2016), Representation regarding compliance with Labor Laws (Executive Order 13673) Applies to Solicitations for new base contracts, including indefinite delivery contracts, FSS, GWACs, and MACs http://www.epa.gov/snap/ http://www.epa.gov/snap/

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FAR Clause 52.222-59, (Effective 10/25/2016), Compliance with Labor Laws, (Executive Order 13673)

FAR Clause 52.222-60, (Effective 01/01/2017), Paycheck Transparency

This clause applies to solicitations with an estimated value exceeding $500,000 and resultant contracts.

FAR Clause 52.222-61, (Effective 10/25/2016), Arbitration of Contractor Employee Claims.

Applies to solicitations with an estimated value exceeding $1,000,000, (other than those for commercial items), and resultant contracts.

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 shortlist a maximum of three offerors to submit Phase 2 proposals:

(1) Technical Qualifications

(2) Approach to Design Build

(3) Lead Designer

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) Design Concept

(2) Key Personnel

(3) Management Plan

(4) Construction Safety

(5) Small Business Plan Previous Goals Accomplishments

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 nonresponsibility 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) In Phase 2, 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.

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(2) In addition, the Contracting Officer will use Price Realism Analysis in conjunction with the evaluation of the offeror’s (fill in the appropriate non-price factor) 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

Phase 2 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

The Government will evaluate offers for award purposes by adding the total price for all options to the total price for the basic requirement. Evaluation of options will not obligate the Government to exercise the option(s). 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

(1) Technical Qualifications

(a) Demonstrate experience designing and constructing projects of similar size scope and complexity.

(b) Past performance in compliance with contract requirements and overall quality of performance.

(2) Approach to Design Build

(a) Philosophy and design intent as related to the project.

(b) Management Approach to Design Build projects.

(c) Approach to supporting and collaborating as a cohesive team.

(3) Lead Designer

(a) Understanding of the design issues to be addressed in the project.

(b) Creative and appropriate response that exemplifies Design Excellence.

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NOTE: The Government reserves the right to conduct oral proposals and/or presentations in Phase II.

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.