GS-08-P-16-JE-C-7003_-_DB201-1_Small_Business_Set_Aside_DB_Sol_2_Phase_Part_1_Final.pdf

GSA Solicitation No. GS-08P-16-JE-C-7003

Document: DB201-1-SB / JAN 2016 (The Solicitation) Pages 1 of 22

Design Build Contract for Project Name

The Solicitation, Phase 1 – Request for Qualifications

Notice to Offerors of Total Small Business Set-Aside The General Services Administration (GSA) is setting aside the contract under the following clause found in the Agreement:

52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside

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Table of Contents

I. General Information A. The Project B. The Solicitation and the 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 Requirements E. Requirements for Joint Venture Offerors III. General Provisions

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

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 B. Evaluation of Phase 2 C. Determination of Responsibility D. Price Reasonableness / Price Realism E. Unbalanced Prices F. Total Evaluated Price G. Non-Price Factors H. Evaluation of Joint Venture Offerors

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I. General Information

I.A. The Project This project is for the design and construction of the Denver Federal Center, Building 67. GSA planning the consolidation of the Bureau of Reclamation Customer Agency directorates through a remodel project in the existing Building 67, located on the Denver Federal Center. The consolidation project would involve housing approximately 1,029 federal employees and contractors within 169,785 rentable square feet within Building 67. The Bureau of Reclamation (BOR) is the primary tenant of Building 67, presently occupying approximately 90% of the 372,000 usable square foot office building. Building 67 was built in 1967 and is comprised of 14 floors and a penthouse. The consolidation of employees within Building 67 also includes the relocation of BOR personnel currently residing in other locations within the Denver Federal Center. The existing structure shall remain fully operational and occupied during construction.

No adverse impact on tenant mission will be acceptable. Relocating employees into swing space while construction to their work area transpires will be necessary. Upgrades to the existing building will focus on improvements within the tenant spaces, with minimal work on any of the major building equipment. The design build scope of work includes all labor, materials, design, engineering, construction, commissioning, and other related services necessary to support the consolidation effort and upgrade the finishes within the tenant spaces. Data around how each directorate works, will be presented when the RFP is released which are the result of a project development study performed by GSA prior to the release of this RFP. This development study will be provided for information purposes only.

The General Services Administration (GSA) intends to award a firm fixed-price, Design-Build contract for the Building 67 Federal Building Consolidation Project, located in Lakewood, CO pursuant to Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Best Value Design-Build Selection Procedures (FAR Subpart 15.3). GSA envisions a highly collaborative design build delivery approach for this project where the DB contractor works closely with all stakeholders to deliver a project that meets the expectations and needs of both the team members and GSA's requirements to deliver an economical and operationally efficient building. The project is also to include conformance to the P-100 (Facility Standards for Public Buildings) and all other applicable building codes and standards. The Design Build (DB) team will be selected through a best value / tradeoff selection process. During the development period from initial concept to final design the DB team will work in close consultation with GSA, the stakeholders and the Construction Management Assistant (CMa) to ensure that all of the goals are addressed and that best value practices are utilized. GSA will be contracting separately for CMa services. The CMa will be involved in the design process to provide construction expertise, estimating and cost information, and functionality and constructability reviews. There will be an informal partnering process throughout the design and construction phases to promote successful project development and execution including an enhanced project kick-off meeting.

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 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

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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).

(2) Solicitation is set-aside for Small Businesses, in accordance with FAR 19. 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.

(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

(6) Sensitive but Unclassified Building Information

(7) Past Performance Questionnaire for Construction

(8) Past Performance Questionnaire for Services (A/E)

I.D. Authorized Representatives

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

(1) Contracting Officer

Name: Len Wilson Address: P.O. Box 25546 Building 41 Denver Federal Center Denver CO, 80225-0546

Telephone: (303) 236-2839 Email: Len.wilson@gsa.gov

(2) Alternate Point of Contact

Name/Title: Mara Wild – Contract Specialist Address: P.O. Box 25546 Building 41 Denver Federal Center Denver CO, 80225-0546

Telephone: (303) 236-1595 Email: Mara.wild@gsa.gov

I.F. Estimated Price Range or Budget Amount The estimated price range for the Project is between $10,000,000 and $15,000,000.

I.G. Questions Regarding the Phase 1 Submit all questions regarding the Phase 1 to the Contracting Officer (CO) on or before 10/19/2016 AT 5:00PM MST. No additional questions will be taken after 10/19/2016. Any responses provided by GSA will be posted on FedBizOpps as an Amendment to the Solicitation.

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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: 10/26/2016 Address: Len.wilson@gsa.gov; mara.wild@gsa.gov and hard copies to:

Rocky Mountain Region Public Buildings Service Acquisition Division (8PQ) P.O. Box 25546 Building 41 Denver Federal Center Denver, CO 80225-0546

(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.

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 In order to obtain all appendixes, attachments, and drawings to the Statement of Work please submit a completed Request for Sensitive but Unclassified Building Information document to the Contract Specialist with a mailing address and point of contact for the information to be sent to.

Offeror shall submit eight (8) hard copies to and 1 electronic copy to the CO and Contracting Specialist (CS). Proposals shall not exceed a maximum pages allotted in each section of proposal requirements and shall be provided in Arial font no larger than 12 pt. Due to environmental Concerns, do not provide proposals in hard back three-ring binders.

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.

(1) Technical Approach (general approach) mailto:Len.wilson@gsa.gov mailto:mara.wild@gsa.gov

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This factor is concerned with the Offeror’s understanding of the project requirements and the management approach. The Offeror shall submit a written plan addressing the following:

● Offerors shall describe their approach to managing and delivering a project of the magnitude and complexity of THIS project under budgetary and time constraints. The description shall include a discussion of offeror’s approach to managing the project to meet or exceed performance criteria, on schedule, and within budget. Offerors should include discussions of how the schedule for the project will be met while, at the same time, managing any changes that may occur. Offerors previous experience in managing to achieve LEEDS certification shall also be presented. Offerors must address the capability to perform the work.

● Offerors shall identify what they believe are the most significant risks associated with this project. Such risks should include matters that jeopardize performance within budget and schedule limitations, problems created by working on an occupied building with severely limited site access, and change orders. Offerors shall provide a description of how they propose to manage and mitigate those risks. Offerors shall describe examples of successfully managing similar risks on previous projects. Offerors shall also describe their 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 for foundations, selective demolition, structural, mechanical and electrical portions of the work.

● Offerors shall provide an organization chart for their team for this project showing organizational positions – only key personnel names are required. 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.

● Offerors shall provide a Design and Construction Quality Control Plan (QCP) tailored to THIS Project. The QCP shall contain Offeror’s methodology for controlling quality during both design and construction. The Plan shall also demonstrate the Offeror’s understanding of the high level of quality expected due to the nature of the historically significant building and the means by which the Design-Build Contractor will attain the quality throughout both the design and construction portions of the Work.

● Offerors shall provide a Management Plan for the Project that explains how the various team members will work together and the methodology and processes for managing this entire Project. The Plan shall describe the process during design for solving the technical, functional, and constructability issues while maintaining the design intent and obtaining approvals. The Plan shall discuss the method of coordination with GSA. The Plan shall refer to the use of schedules and cost control systems. The Plan shall also discuss how the Offeror will ensure that Government and other necessary permits and approvals are received for this Project in a timely manner so that the completion date of the construction is not delayed.

● Offeror shall provide a project schedule narrative and a project schedule of 200 to 400 activities in CPM network format. The proposed schedule will run from the contract award date through the required date for substantial completion of construction and all punch list items. The network logic shall be linked, and the logic shall show the general management approach to designing and construction the Project.

● Similar project (SP) or similar projects (SPs) are defined as:

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

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● The project was delivered by DB or Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) methods. IPD is defined as the execution of a multiparty 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; and

● The project’s building was at least 60% occupied for the entire duration of the project; and at least one of the following:

● The project’s building size was not less than 100,000 gross square feet; or

● The cost at award of the DB contract was more than $5 million.

● For this evaluation factor, either the proposed General Contractor or the proposed A/E must be the offeror.

● Experience of the General Contractor considers the extent of the past experience of the General Contractor in providing design-build (DB) services. The term General Contractor is defined as an individual, firm, partnership, corporation, association, or other legal entity permitted by law whose main responsibility is for the construction, improvement or renovation project under contract. The offeror should demonstrate that its proposed General Contractor’s past experience as the prime contractor in at least three SPs.

Additional favorable consideration may be given to the extent of the following:

● The proposed General Contractor and the proposed A/E worked on the same SP; or

● The SP of the proposed General Contractor involved:

o space planning for multiple groups, all with different requirements, or o a mutli--phased construction schedule.

• Past Performance of the General Contractor considers the past performance of the offeror’s proposed General Contractor in providing DB services (as the prime contractor, if applicable) on SPs.

• Experience of the A/E considers the extent of the past experience of the offeror’s proposed A/E in providing DB services. 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. The offeror should demonstrate that its proposed A/E’s past experience as the prime contractor in at least three SPs.

Additional favorable consideration may be given to the extent of the following:

• The proposed General Contractor and the proposed A/E worked on the same SP; or

• The SP of the proposed A/E involved:

o space planning for multiple groups, all with different requirements, or o a mutli--phased construction schedule.

• Past Performance of the A/E considers the past performance of the offeror’s proposed A/E in providing DB services (as the prime contractor, if applicable) on SPs.

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• Approach to Design-Build considers the likelihood of the Offeror’s DB approach to accomplish Design Excellence and successful completion of the project described in this solicitation based specifically on the following:

o Philosophy and Design Intent: (1) the parameters of an overall design philosophy; (2) the Offeror’s approach to the challenge of public architecture and related issues; (3) parameters that may apply in creating an inviting efficient workspace; and (4) commitment to integrated and sustainable design and approach to supporting and collaborating as a cohesive team in order to realize Design Excellence.

o Design Build Process: (1) the lines and methods of communication;

decision-making; interaction with consultants; (2) the means to integrate client and community input; (3) the physical location of major design and production work; (4) work to be produced in remote offices; (5) the role of specialty contractors/subcontractors; a n d ( 6 ) managing quality and cost.

• “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.

(2) Specialized experience and technical competence

(a) Lead Designer experience and past performance considers the likelihood of the offeror’s proposed Lead Designer, based on the Lead Designer’s portfolio of design projects as Lead Designer, of achieving Design Excellence and workplace solutions in the design of the project described in the solicitation. For purposes of this evaluation factor, the term “Lead Designer” means an individual or team of designers who has the primary responsibility to develop the concept and the project design.

(b) Each Offeror should provide a portfolio (of up to three projects substantially completed within eight years prior to the submission deadline for Phase 1 proposals) of the offeror’s proposed Lead Designer’s design projects as Lead Designer demonstrating the likelihood of the proposed Lead Designer to achieve Design Excellence and workplace solutions in the design of the project described in the solicitation. The page limit is five pages per project. Within this 5-page limit, each offeror should provide 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. In addition to the page limits above, each offeror should include one of the following for each project: a representative floor plan, a site plan, a rendered 3D model, a building section, and other appropriate drawing, and two pages of photographs for each project.

(c) Design Team Qualifications. Demonstrate that the proposed TEAM has the relevant key individual professional qualifications including professional registrations and experience necessary for this project. Show that the TEAM has the required leadership and experience to be responsive to the requirements of this contract, especially

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(3) Past Performance of team (including the architect-engineer and construction members) The offeror demonstrates itself as Design Builder/Constructor providing verifiable information and references for four (4) projects completed over the last ten (10) years that:

(a) Demonstrate ability to meet project budget constraints by managing cost changes and claims.

(b) Demonstrate ability to effectively coordinate with the design team.

(c) Demonstrate ability to effectively coordinate with the trades.

(d) Demonstrate ability to complete projects within the approved schedule.

(e) Demonstrate ability to ensure high degree of trade’s craftsmanship.

(f) Demonstrate success in achieving subcontractor goals.

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 sources not noted in the Offeror’s proposal, the Offeror will be given an opportunity to respond.

The offeror demonstrates that its Design Team has experience in Design Build contracts by providing verifiable information and references for a minimum of (2) projects completed over the last ten (10) years. The offeror shall submit at a minimum two (2) references for each design team member. 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 sources not noted in the Offeror’s proposal, the Offeror will be given an opportunity to respond.

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.

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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 to $20,000,000.

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.

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 5 calendar days. Therefore, prospective Offerors should make such requests not less than 7 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. 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 made available until after award except as provided by FAR 15.503.

III.E. Affirmative Procurement Program https://www.sam.gov/

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

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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

Insert additional security requirements, or delete if not used.

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:

EVALUATION FACTOR 1: TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS (60%)

For this evaluation factor, a minimum of one reference for each similar project shall be provided by the reference to the Contracting Officer by the time and date specified for receipt of information identified in the solicitation. References within the Offeror proposal shall not be accepted. Each Offeror is responsible for providing the attached questionnaires to their references to complete in a timely manner to allow a completed questionnaire to reach this office by the time and date specified for receipt of information identified in the solicitation. 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 information from other sources when evaluating past experience and past performance.

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For this evaluation factor, similar project (SP) or similar projects (SPs) means:

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

● The project was delivered by DB or Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) methods. IPD is defined as the execution of a multiparty 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; and

● The project’s building was at least 60% occupied for the entire duration of the project;

and at least one of the following:

● The project’s building size was not less than 100,000 gross square feet; or

● The cost at award of the DB contract was more than $5 million.

For this evaluation factor, either the proposed General Contractor or the proposed A/E must be the offeror. If neither the proposed General Contractor nor the A/E is the offeror, then none of the projects submitted for subfactors 1.A through 1.D below will be considered SPs.

SUBFACTOR 1.A: EXPERIENCE OF THE GENERAL CONTRACTOR (15%)

Basis for Evaluation:

This subfactor considers the extent of the past experience of the offeror’s proposed General Contractor in providing design-build (DB) services. If the offeror is the proposed General Contractor for this procurement, then this subfactor considers the extent of the past experience of the offeror’s proposed General Contractor in providing DB services as the prime contractor. For purposes of this subfactor, the term General Contractor is defined as an individual, firm, partnership, corporation, association, or other legal entity permitted by law whose main responsibility is for the construction, improvement or renovation project under contract. Prime contractor means the party signing the prime construction contract for the project. The offeror should demonstrate that its proposed General Contractor’s past experience as the prime contractor in at least three SPs.

Additional favorable consideration may be given to the extent of the following:

● The proposed General Contractor and the proposed A/E worked on the same SP; or

● The SP of the proposed General Contractor involved:

o space planning for multiple groups, all with different requirements, or o a mutli--phased construction schedule.

Submittal Requirement:

Each Offeror should provide sufficient information in order to demonstrate the extent of the proposed General Contractor’s past experience as the prime contractor (as the prime contractor, if applicable) in at least three but no more than five SPs. The offeror should demonstrate whether any of the following applies:

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● The proposed General Contractor and the proposed A/E worked on the same SP; or

● The SP of the proposed General Contractor involved:

Additional submittal requirements are contained under Factor 1 above.

The page limit for this subfactor is ten. Additional submittal requirements are contained under Factor 1 above.

SUBFACTOR 1.B: EXPERIENCE OF THE A/E (15%)

Basis for Evaluation:

This subfactor considers the extent of the past experience of the offeror’s proposed A/E in providing DB services. If the offeror is the proposed A/E for this procurement, then this subfactor considers the extent of the past experience of the offeror’s proposed A/E in providing DB services as the prime contractor. For purposes of this subfactor, 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.

Prime contractor means the party signing the prime construction contract for the project.

The offeror should demonstrate that its proposed A/E’s past experience as the prime contractor in at least three SPs.

Additional favorable consideration may be given to the extent of the following:

● The proposed General Contractor and the proposed A/E worked on the same SP; or

● The SP of the proposed A/E involved:

Each Offeror should provide sufficient information in order to demonstrate the extent of the proposed A/E’s past experience (as the prime contractor, if applicable) in at least three but no more than f i v e SPs. The offeror should demonstrate whether any of the following applies:

● The proposed General Contractor and the proposed A/E worked on the same SP; or

● The SP of the proposed General Contractor involved:

o space planning for multiple groups, all with different requirements

SUBFACTOR 1.C: PAST PERFORMANCE OF THE GENERAL CONTRACTOR (15%)

Basis for Evaluation:

This subfactor considers the past performance of the offeror’s proposed General Contractor in providing DB services (as the prime contractor, if applicable) on SPs.

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Submittal requirements are contained under Factor 1 above. The page limit for this subfactor is ten.

SUBFACTOR 1.D: PAST PERFORMANCE OF THE A/E (15%)

Basis for Evaluation:

This subfactor considers the past performance of the offeror’s proposed A/E in providing DB services (as the prime contractor, if applicable) on SPs.

Submittal requirements are contained under Factor 1 above. The page limit for this subfactor is ten.

EVALUATION FACTOR 2: APPROACH TO DESIGN-BUILD (20%)

Basis of Evaluation:

This factor considers the likelihood of the Offeror’s DB approach to accomplish Design Excellence and successful completion of the project described in the solicitation based specifically on the following:

● Philosophy and Design Intent: (1) the parameters of an overall design philosophy; (2) the Offeror’s approach to the challenge of public architecture and related issues; (3) parameters that may apply in creating an inviting efficient workspace; and (4) commitment to integrated and sustainable design and approach to supporting and collaborating as a cohesive team in order to realize Design Excellence.

● Design Build Process: (1) the lines and methods of communication; decision-making; interaction with consultants; (2) the means to integrate client and community input; (3) the physical location of major design and production work;

(4) work to be produced in remote offices; (5) the role of specialty contractors/subcontractors; a n d ( 6 ) managing quality and cost.

Submittal Requirement:

Each Offeror should submit a written narrative concerning the likelihood of its DB approach to accomplish Design Excellence and successful completion of the project described in the solicitation based specifically on the following as related to the project that is described in the solicitation.

● Philosophy and Design Intent: The offeror’s philosophy and design intent as related to the project described in the solicitation that is described in the solicitation. Such a discussion should include such topics as (1) the parameters of an overall design philosophy; (2) the Offeror’s approach to the challenge of public architecture and related issues; (3) parameters that may apply in creating an inviting efficient workspace; and (4) commitment to integrated and sustainable design and approach to supporting and collaborating as a cohesive team in order to realize Design Excellence.

● Design Build Process: The offeror should describe its overall management approach to DB including such topics as (1) the lines and methods of

(The Solicitation) Pages 16 of 22 communication; (2) decision-making; interaction with consultants; the means to integrate client and community input; (3) the physical location of major design and production work; (4) work to be produced in remote offices; (5) the role of specialty contractors / subcontractors; a n d ( 6 ) managing quality and cost.

The page limit for this factor is ten.

EVALUATION FACTOR 3: LEAD DESIGNER (20%)

Basis of Evaluation:

This factor considers the likelihood of the offeror’s proposed Lead Designer, based on the Lead Designer’s portfolio of design projects as Lead Designer, of achieving Design Excellence and workplace solutions in the design of the project described in the solicitation. For purposes of this evaluation factor, the term “Lead Designer” means an individual or team of designers who has 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 above.

Submittal Requirements:

Each Offeror should provide a portfolio (of up to three projects substantially completed within eight years prior to the submission deadline for Phase 1 proposals) of the offeror’s proposed Lead Designer’s design projects as Lead Designer demonstrating the likelihood of the proposed Lead Designer to achieve Design Excellence and workplace solutions in the design of the project described in the solicitation. The page limit is five pages per project. Within this 5-page limit, each offeror should provide 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. In addition to the page limits above, each offeror should include one of the following for each project: a representative floor plan, a site plan, a rendered 3-D model, a building section, and other appropriate drawing, and two pages of photographs for each project.

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:

EVALUATION FACTOR 1: Design Concept (25%)

Basis of Evaluation:

This factor considers the extent to which the offeror’s Design Concept for the project that is described in this solicitation:

• will be able to meet the minimum performance requirements set forth in the solicitation for Phase 2;

• reasonably addresses:

(The Solicitation) Pages 17 of 22 o the quality of materials and finishes, ceiling heights, and provides for functional design that meets primary function but also provides for secondary or tertiary amenities;

o simplicity, spatial flexibility, efficiency, organizational adjacencies, and clear paths of travel; and o organizing/orientation of features while taking into consideration a utilization rate of 165 sq.ft./person; and

• will be able to satisfy Design Excellence.

Additional favorable consideration may be given for the following:

• The quality, impact and relative significance of the Betterments exceeds the minimum performance requirements and/or includes the addition of features or amenities that exceed the minimum Program of Requirements.

Submittal Requirements:

Offeror shall submit the following:

1. Submission of a Design Concept The offeror should demonstrate that the offeror’s Design Concept will be able to satisfy

Design Excellence.

2. Betterments

The offeror should include a section entitled “Betterments” in its proposal. For purposes of this evaluation factor, “Betterment” is defined as any element, component or system, which exceeds the minimum performance requirements set forth in the solicitation and/or includes the addition of features or amenities that exceed the minimum Program of Requirements.

If Betterments are offered, they must:

• meet or exceed the minimum performance requirements specified in the solicitation and/or includes the addition of features or amenities that exceed the minimum Program of Requirements;

• enhance the overall quality and performance of the project;

• be clearly identified as Betterments in the proposal;

• be identified by document and page reference to the minimum performance requirements or Program of Requirements to be exceeded;

• state the higher performance tier that the Betterment will provide;

• identify any potential conflicts between the Betterment and the minimum performance requirements or the Program of Requirements; and

• state the anticipated benefit of any such Betterment (e.g., improved functionality).

Any Betterment not specifically identified by the offeror as a Betterment in this section will not be evaluated. If the Offeror is not providing any Betterment, the Offeror should indicate “None” in this section of its submission.

The page limit for this section is 20.

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3. Design Quality The following list identifies characteristics of design that the Government will use to evaluate the design quality of the offeror’s Design Concept.

• Functionality - The extent to which the offeror’s Design Concept reasonably addresses simplicity, spatial flexibility, efficiency, organizational adjacencies, and clear paths of travel.

• Quality – The extent to which the offeror’s Design Concept reasonably addresses the quality of materials and finishes, ceiling heights, and provides for functional design that meets primary function but also provides for secondary or tertiary amenities.

• Architectural Design – The extent to which the offeror’s Design Concept reasonably addresses organizing/orientation of features while taking into consideration a utilization rate of 165 sq.ft./person.

The page limit for this section is five.

EVALUATION FACTOR 2: Qualifications and Past Performance of Key Personnel (25%)

For this evaluation factor, a minimum of one reference for each similar project shall be provided by the reference to the Contracting Officer by the time and date specified for receipt of information identified in the solicitation. References within the Offeror proposal shall not be accepted. Each Offeror is responsible for providing the attached questionnaires to their references to complete in a timely manner to allow a completed questionnaire to reach this office by the time and date specified for receipt of information identified in the solicitation. 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 information from other sources when evaluating past experience and past performance.

For this evaluation factor, similar project (SP) or similar projects (SPs) means:

● Construction was substantially completed within eight years prior to the submission deadline for Phase 2 proposals; and

● The project was delivered by DB or Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) methods. IPD is defined as the execution of a multiparty 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; and

● The project’s building was at least 60% occupied for the entire duration of the project;

and at least one of the following:

o The project’s building size was not less than 100,000 gross square feet; or o the cost at award of the DB contract was more than $5 million.

SUBFACTOR 2.A: PAST PERFORMANCE OF KEY PERSONNEL (12.5%)

Basis of Evaluation:

This subfactor considers the past performance of the offeror’s proposed key personnel [for the following key personnel positions: Project Manager (construction), Project Manager (design), Construction Superintendent, and Quality Control/Assurance Coordinator] on any SPs in the key personnel position (for at least six months) proposed by the offeror.

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Submittal Requirements:

Additional submittal requirements are contained under Factor 2 above. There is a 15 page limit for this subfactor, including reference information. An Offeror may allocate the pages in any manner it chooses.

SUBFACTOR 2.B: EXPERIENCE OF KEY PERSONNEL (12.5%)

This subfactor considers the extent of the past experience of the offeror’s proposed key personnel for the following key personnel positions: Project Manager (construction), Project Manager (design), Construction Superintendent, and Quality Control/Assurance Coordinator.

The offeror should demonstrate that each of its key personnel proposed for each of the key personnel positions past experience for at least six months in at least one SP in the key personnel position proposed by the offeror.

Additional favorable consideration may be given to the extent of the following:

● Any of the offeror’s proposed key personnel have worked together for at least six months on the same SP in the key personnel positions proposed by the offeror; or

● The SP of a proposed key personnel involved:

Each Offeror should provide sufficient information in order to demonstrate the extent of each of the proposed key personnel’s past experience in the key personnel position proposed by the offeror for at least six months in at least one SP. The offeror should demonstrate whether any of the following applies:

● Any of the offeror’s proposed key personnel have worked together for at least six months on the same SP in the key personnel positions proposed by the offeror; or

● The SP of a proposed key personnel involved:

There is a 15 page limit for this subfactor, including reference information. An Offeror may allocate the pages in any manner it chooses.

EVALUATION FACTOR 3: MANAGEMENT PLAN (50%)

This factor considers whether the offeror’s management plan, considering the areas below, demonstrates a reasonable likelihood of success for the project that is described in the solicitation.

• Project Schedule: (1) key assumptions on which offeror’s schedule is based; (2) offeror's strategy for sequencing the work; (3) any significant contingency issues that

(The Solicitation) Pages 20 of 22 could potentially delay overall progress on the project; and (4) offeror’s proposed mitigation for any impacts on project completion.

• Staffing Plan: Offeror’s staffing plan (in terms of…