06.2.1RFP(PeaceArch).doc

General Services Administration

Public Building Service - Northwest/Arctic Region 10

Design & Construction Contracting (10PCC)

PEACE ARCH U.S. PORT OF ENTRY REDEVELOPMENT

BLAINE, WASINGTON

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL

SOLICITATION NO. GS-10P-06-LT-C-3022

Contract Manager:

Patrick Brunner

U.S. General Services Administration

Public Building Services, Design & Construction Contracts

400 – 15th Street SW

Auburn, WA 98001-6599

Phone: 253-931-7155

EMAIL: pat.brunner@gsa.gov Project Manager:

Mike Nuernberger

U.S. General Services Administration

Public Building Services, Property Development Unit

400 – 15th Street SW

Auburn, WA 98001-6599

Phone: 253-931-7306

EMAIL: mike.nuernberger@gsa.gov Table of Contents

Section

Content

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1.0

INTRODUCTION

2.0

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

3.0

ACQUISITION MILESTONES/SCHEDULE

4.0

SCOPE OF SERVICES

5.0

PHASE 1 WRITTEN TECHNICAL PROPOSAL REQUIREMENTS

6.0

PHASE I ORAL PRESENTATION REQUIREMENTS

7.0

PHASE 2 PRICE PROPOSAL REQUIREMENTS

8.0

EVALUATION FACTORS AND THEIR RELATIVE IMPORTANCE

9.0

METHOD OF AWARD

00100

INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS, AND NOTICES TO OFFERORS

00600

REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

00700

CONTRACT CLAUSES

00800

SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

LIST OF EXHIBITS

Exhibit 1

Similar Projects

Exhibit 2

Past Performance Release and Authorization Form

Exhibit 3

Company Past Performance References

Exhibit 4

Project Manager Past Performance References

Exhibit 5

Project Superintendent Past Performance References Exhibit 6

Standard Form 1442

LIST OF ATTACHMENTS

Abbreviations and Acronyms

Award Fee Plan

1.0

INTRODUCTION

1.1 GSA will be accepting proposals from experienced Construction Manager/Constructor (CMc) firms for the expanded replacement of the Peace Arch Point of Entry at Blaine, WA. This project will be procured as a competitive, negotiated Request for Proposal (RFP) using Source Selection procedures, as authorized by Part 15 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR). It will result in a Best Value, Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) contract.

1.2 Phase 1 will consist of the evaluation of technical proposals and oral presentations as set forth in section 8 of this RFP. A Voluntary Short List will be established after Oral Presentations are conducted.

1.2.1 The GSA Source Selection Authority (SSA) will notify the offerors in writing (via E-MAIL) of the Source Selection Board’s preliminary evaluation of their proposal (Excellent, Very Good, Good, Fair, or Poor). This will allow the offeror an opportunity to decide whether or not to continue in the solicitation process. Each offeror will provide E-MAIL notification to the SSA of their decision to continue in the process within five (5) calendar days of receiving their preliminary evaluation. Those offerors will constitute the Voluntary Short List.

1.3 Phase 2 will consist of the evaluation of GMP proposals. GSA will issue a set of criteria, additional technical documentation, along with a request for the GMP proposal, and any supplemental instructions (if necessary) to those offerors on the Voluntary Short List. GMP proposals will be evaluated in accordance with the criteria set forth in section 8 of this RFP. Price is significantly less important than the combined weight of the technical and oral presentation/interview factors.

1.3.1 Meetings will be conducted with each offeror submitting a GMP proposal. The purpose is to confirm the contractor’s understanding of the scope of work and level of effort necessary to perform successfully.

2.0

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

This project replaces the current U.S. Port of Entry (POE) at Blaine Peace Arch. The current POE does not meet the operational needs of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS)/Customs and Border Protection. Currently, the port's layout is unsafe and inefficient. Increased inspection and processing requirements, as well as greater risks of smuggling and unlawful entries, has caused an increased demand for space. In order to meet this need, total replacement of the existing facility will be required. Construction includes 102,400 gross square feet of building area and 148 parking spaces. The port's expansion may affect the functionality of the Interstate 5 exit to the City of Blaine. The City of Blaine, in partnership with Washington Department of Transportation, Federal Highways Administration, Whatcom County Council of Governments and the U.S. General Services Administration, is studying access to and from Interstate 5 in Blaine. Additional funding to realign the roadway and rebuild the existing interchange outside of GSA's property is being sought by the State and Federal Highways administration.

The following technical information will be provided at the Pre-proposal Meeting, date and time to be announced via FedBizOpps (www.fbo.gov). This technical information will not be released unless the offeror has submitted a Sensitive but Unclassified (SBU) Form. The form will be provided to the offeror after they have notified the Government of their intent to attend the Pre-proposal Meeting.

- A/E’s Final Concept Report.

3.0 ACQUISITION MILESTONES/SCHEDULE (Estimated) 06/23/06 RFP Issued.

07/12/06 Pre-Proposal Meeting (tentative) 07/25/06 Phase 1 - Offerors Submit Technical Proposals.

08/07-08/11 Offeror oral presentations/interviews (tentative) 08/14/06 Voluntary Short List established.

08/22/06 100% Design Development Presentation by A/E to GSA, Tenants & Offerors 08/22/06 GSA issues additional design documents and supplemental instructions for pricing proposal (Hand delivery to offerors at presentation) 09/01/06 Phase 2 - Offerors submit GMP Proposals.

09/11-09/13 Meeting with Offerors to present GMP Proposals

09/14/05 GSA establishes the competitive range. GSA may limit the number of proposals for purposes of efficiency as authorized by FAR 52.215-1(f)(4).

09/15/06 GSA notifies firms of competitive status.

09/15/06 GSA begins negotiations. Note, contract award may be made without discussion as authorized by FAR 15.306(a)(2) and requests Final Proposal Revision (FPR) 09/21/06 GSA receives FPR.

09/27/06 GSA selects Contractor.

09/28/06 GSA Awards contract, unsuccessful offerors notified.

10/12/06 Debriefings (if requested) scheduled.

10/20/06 GSA issues Notice to Proceed for Design Phase Services.

4.0

SCOPE OF SERVICES

4.1 GSA proposes to use a Construction Manager as Constructor (CMc) project delivery method. This method results in the construction contractor being brought on-board during the design process. By involving the contractor early, it is expected that potential design problems will be identified and resolved during this phase rather than during construction, and that economy, value and schedule enhancements can be built into the design.

4.2 DESIGN PHASE SERVICES (Representative List)

4.2.1 Attend bi-weekly design review meetings.

4.2.2 Perform ongoing Constructability Reviews. The purpose is to determine if the design is actually buildable within budget and if the sequencing of construction can be improved.

4.2.3 Based on the results of the Constructability Reviews, the construction contractor and the A/E may need to work together to resolve problems. This is referred to as Design Resolution. The primary method of accomplishing Design Resolution is through a series of meetings, which may include major subcontractors and initial interviews with the subcontractors to discuss the technical assumptions made in pricing. If possible, an early submittal process during the Design Phase will also aid both parties in developing a more specific set of Construction Documents and in finalizing the design through the production of working drawings.

4.2.3.1 Develop a Construction Schedule current with the Design Resolution process.

4.2.4 Develop Value Engineering proposals, which will provide savings to the Government.

4.2.5 Identify subcontract bid packages and material procurement packages that could be advertised prior to the completion of construction documents. If GSA concurs that the project will benefit and if funds are available, GSA may elect to authorize the contractor to advertise and award subcontracts or material procurements for long lead-time items in advance of completion of Construction Documents.

4.2.6 Prepare construction cost estimate for the entire work in CSI modified Uniformat (verify format with Architect) based upon the final design development submission. If the estimate exceeds the Estimated Cost of Construction (ECC), the contractor shall take whatever actions may be necessary in conjunction with the Architect and GSA to reduce the cost of the work to within the ECC.

4.2.7 Revise the construction schedule, as required, to reflect changes that have occurred during design or to reflect a more refined schedule for procurement of materials, subcontract buyout or construction. Provide updates at the Design Review meetings.

4.2.8 Prepare and process the application(s) for all necessary building permits. Monitor and expedite the permitting process as necessary to ensure that the construction permits are received in a timely fashion.

4.2.9 Monitor the development of the Construction Documents. Continue to provide Value Engineering and Constructability Reviews when requested by the design team and approved by GSA.

4.2.10 Verify that the Construction Documents reflect the existing conditions of the site.

4.2.11 Assist the Design Team and GSA with LEED Certification. The goal for this project is to achieve a LEED rating of Silver.

4.2.12 RESERVED.

4.2.13 Formulate recommendations or prepare cost benefit analysis for utilizing commercially available construction management software applications for documenting and tracking contract administration activity.

4.3 CONSTRUCTION PHASE SERVICES (Representative List)

4.3.1 During construction the Contractor shall provide all services required of a general contractor and construction manager. Specific details of the work are provided below but they shall in no way limit the contractor's overall duty to provide CMc services.

4.3.2 The contractor shall conduct weekly progress meeting(s) and weekly subcontractor meeting(s) and maintain minutes for them. The contractor shall also be required to attend construction oversight meetings with representatives from GSA and the Design Team on a monthly basis. The contractor shall conduct site tours for GSA and other officials as required.

4.3.3 The contractor shall be responsible for: superintendence, ongoing coordination between crafts, job site safety, quality control, settling disputes between subcontractors, negotiating any Change Orders with the subcontractors (GSA expects the CMc to negotiate with subcontractors, but reserves the right to reject any subcontractor proposal), negotiating Change Orders with GSA, reviewing, coordinating and forwarding submittals and RFIs to GSA's Representative for action and for responding to all correspondence related to a subcontractor's inability or unwillingness to perform.

4.3.4 The contractor shall be responsible for general building layout, and for the coordination of layout work provided by separate trades for their own work, to insure that no conflict exists with the work of other trades. This work shall include the layout of all partitions and door openings, electrical panels, and fixed casework outlines (including knee spaces) on the floor slab prior to mechanical, plumbing, and electrical rough-in work.

4.3.5 The contractor shall provide sufficient staff of project managers, field engineers, superintendents, engineers, contractor Quality Control representatives, testing engineers, scheduling engineers, cost engineers, clerical and accounting personnel, etc. to ensure that:

4.3.5.1 Change Order Proposals are submitted to GSA within 7 calendar days of the receipt by the Contractor of the subcontractors’ proposal; only changes negotiated between Contractor and subcontractor are acceptable. The Contractor will provide an independent estimate apart from the subcontractor’s proposal.

4.3.5.2 RFIs are reviewed and forwarded to GSA's Representative within two days of receipt.

4.3.5.3 Submittals are reviewed for completeness and forwarded to GSA's Representative within three days of receipt.

4.3.5.4 Replies to correspondence from subcontractor, GSA, and other outside agencies are provided within 7 calendar days.

4.4 Construction Substantial Completion is defined as a level of construction, which allows the Government to occupy and operate the entire building or portions of the building according to a phased occupancy schedule. The only remaining work in the building shall not restrict occupancy or the normal business operations of the building tenants. Such remaining work is normally cited on a punchlist, which is included in the documentation of Substantial Completion.

5.0

PHASE 1 WRITTEN TECHNICAL PROPOSAL REQUIREMENTS

5.1 Offerors shall submit their Phase 1 Written Technical Proposal to the GSA Contract Manager, Patrick Brunner, no later than July 25, 2005, 2:00 PM, at the GSA Regional Office, 2nd Floor, 400-15th Street SW, Auburn, WA 98001-6599

5.2 The Offeror shall submit four (4) copies of their written technical proposal. Each copy should be filed in a 1” three-ring binder. Each binder should be organized and tabbed as follows:

Company Past Performance (TAB 1) Past Performance References (TAB 2) Project Manager Resume and Past Performance References (TAB 3) Project Superintendent Resume and Past Performance Reference (TAB 4) Other Key Personnel (Suggested), Construction Phase Services (TAB 5) Staffing Plan (Suggested), Construction Phase Services (TAB 6) Joint Venture (if applicable) (TAB 7)

5.2.1 FAR 15.305(a)(2)(ii) authorizes offerors to provide information regarding problems encountered and the corrective actions they have taken for contracts/projects submitted for evaluation under tabs 1, 2, 3, and 4. Any such information should be provided as Problems Encountered and Corrective Actions (Tab 8).

5.3 INFORMATION TO BE PROVIDED

5.3.1 COMPANY PAST PERFORMANCE (TAB 1)

5.3.1.1 Each offeror shall provide a list of no more than 10 (but not less than 3) projects completed within the last (10) years that are similar to the work to be performed in this project. GSA defines similar projects in terms of requirements, complexity, size, and dollar value. Relevant, similar experience for this procurement would involve: construction of institutional facilities valued at $50 million or more; detailed phasing requirements; specialized security requirements; roadway and/or bridge construction; CMc-like delivery methods (i.e., Design-Build, Bridging). For each project listed, the offer shall provide, as a minimum, the information shown on Exhibit 1.

5.3.1.2 The information provided shall not exceed one (1) page per project (formatted consistent with Exhibit 1).

5.4 PAST PERFORMANCE REFERENCES (TAB 2)

5.4.1 Each offeror shall select three (3) of the projects from those identified under Tab 1 (Company Past Performance) for which to submit Past Performance Reference material. Offerors shall complete a Release Authorization found at Exhibit 2 for each of the three projects and forward a copy of that release form along with a copy of the questionnaire found at Exhibit 3 to the Owner’s and Architect’s Representative from each of the three projects, asking them to complete the reference questionnaire.

5.4.2 Offerors shall arrange to have all reference material prepared by the Owner’s and Architect’s Representative delivered back to them in sealed envelopes. The offeror and shall be responsible to include that reference material, IN THE ORIGINAL, SEALED ENVELOPE, along with their Written Technical Proposal. The GSA SSA/CO will open the envelopes and make any additional copies needed.

5.4.3 The SSA/CO may request clarification of past performance data after submission of Written Technical Proposals. Offerors will be notified by EMAIL of errors or omissions in reference material prepared by Owner and Architect Representatives. The notice will identify a new submission time and date. The evaluator may correct the errors and omissions or the offeror may explain, in writing, why no additional data is to be submitted. Any corrected or additional information should be submitted by the offeror IN ITS ORIGINAL, SEALED ENVELOPE by the date established.

5.4.4 The Offeror shall complete and submit along with their Written Technical Proposal a self-evaluation of the same three (3) projects using the same form found in Exhibit 3.

5.5 PROJECT MANAGER RESUME AND PAST PERFORMANCE REFERENCES (TAB 3)

5.5.1 Each offeror shall select two (2) recently completed or in-process projects (preferably from those identified under Tab 1) that the proposed Project Manager has worked on, complete the release authorization at Exhibit 2 for these projects, and forward a copy of that release form along with a copy of the questionnaire found at Exhibit 4 to the Owner’s and Architect’s Representative from each of the two projects, asking them to complete the reference questionnaire.

5.5.2 The offeror shall arrange to have all reference material prepared by the Owner’s and Architect’s Representative mailed or delivered in sealed envelopes to the offeror. The offeror is responsible to include that reference material IN THE ORIGINAL, SEALED ENVELOPE with their written technical proposal. The GSA SSA/CO will open the envelopes and make any additional copies needed.

5.5.2.1 If the offeror believes a Reference will not be received in time to be included in their initial Written Technical Proposal by the prescribed submission date/time, the offeror may elect to submit their proposal without that information. In such an instance, the offeror should include the following with their proposal:

a. The reference name and contact information.

b. The date the offeror requested that the survey be completed by the reference.

c. A detailed explanation of attempts made to obtain the survey.

Any surveys obtained after submittal of the proposal should be immediately submitted to the GSA Contracting Officer.

5.5.3 The SSA may request clarification of past performance data after submission of Written Technical Proposals. Offerors will be notified by EMAIL of errors or omissions in reference material prepared by Owner and Architect Representative. The notice will identify a new submission time and date. The evaluator may correct the errors and omissions or the offeror may explain, in writing, why no additional data is to be submitted. Any corrected or additional information should be submitted by the offeror IN ITS ORGINAL, SEALED ENVELOPE by the date established.

5.5.4 The offeror’s Project Manager shall complete a self-evaluation of the same two (2) projects using the same form found at Exhibit 4, which the offeror shall submit along with their Written Technical Proposal.

5.5.5 The Project Manager’s resume shall be included directly after the TAB 3 divider.

5.6 PROJECT SUPERINTENDENT RESUME / PAST PERFORMANCE REFERENCES (TAB 4)

5.6.1 Each offeror shall select two (2) recently completed or in-process projects (preferably from those identified under tab 1) that the proposed Project Superintendent has worked on, complete the release authorization at Exhibit 2 for these projects, and forward a copy of that release form along with a copy of the questionnaire found at Exhibit 5 to the Owner’s and Architect’s Representative from each of the two projects, asking them to complete the reference questionnaire.

5.6.2 Offerors shall arrange to have all reference material prepared by the Owner’s and Architect’s Representative delivered back to them in sealed envelopes. The offeror and shall be responsible to include that reference material, IN THE ORIGINAL, SEALED ENVELOPE, along with their Written Technical Proposal. The GSA SSA/CO will open the envelopes and make any additional copies needed.

5.6.2.1 If the offeror believes the Reference cannot be included in their initial proposal, for the proposal to be submitted by the prescribed submission date/time, the offeror may elect to submit their proposal without that information. In such an instance, the offeror should include the following with their proposal:

a. The reference name and contact information.

b.. The date the offeror requested that the survey be completed by the reference.

c. A detailed explanation of attempts made to obtain the survey.

Any surveys obtained after submittal of the proposal should be immediately submitted to the GSA Contracting Officer.

5.6.3 The SSA may request clarification of past performance data after submission of technical proposals. Offerors will be notified by EMAIL of errors or omissions in reference material prepared by Owner and Architect Representative. The notice will identify a new submission time and date. The evaluator may correct the errors and omissions or the offeror may explain, in writing, why no additional data is to be submitted. Any corrected or additional information should be submitted by the offeror, IN ITS ORIGINAL, SEALED ENVELOPE, by the date established.

5.6.4 The Offeror’s Project Superintendent shall complete and submit a self-evaluation of the same two (2) projects using the same form found at Exhibit 5, which the offeror shall submit along with their Written Technical Proposal.

5.6.5 The Project Superintendent’s resume shall be included directly after the TAB 4 divider.

5.7 OTHER KEY PERSONNEL (SUGGESTED), CONSTRUCTION PHASE SERVICES (TAB 5)

5.7.1 Each offeror will provide a suggested list of other key personnel to be utilized during the Construction Phase. For the individuals named, the offeror will provide the following information:

Number of years (total) the offeror has employed the individual.

No. of years the individual has been employed in the capacity they will have on the project.

The rational for designating the individual a “key personnel”.

A summary of the individual’s unique qualifications.

Identify which projects (of the projects presented in Tab 1) the individual participated in.

Provide a summary of their role in each project IF DIFFERENT THAN THE ROLE THEY WILL HAVE ON THIS PROJECT.

Significant contributions the individual made (by project).

Specific role/responsibility the individual will have on this project.

The offeror should summarize established processes for assessing and retaining key personnel and promoting professional growth.

5.7.2 The information provided on key personnel shall not exceed (1) single-spaced 8-1/2”x11” page (minimum font size 10) per individual; the summary of processes for assessing and retaining key personnel and promoting professional growth shall not exceed (2) single-spaced 8-1/2”x11” pages.

5.8 STAFFING PLAN, CONSTRUCTION PHASE SERVICES (TAB 6)

5.8.1 Each offeror shall submit a project organizational structure and proposed project staffing plan. The position of all key personnel proposed must be identified. The offeror shall describe the roles and responsibilities for each position and interrelationships. The offeror shall explain why the structure was selected, the relationship between the structure proposed and the perceived project risks, and how the structure addresses safety, budget, schedule, quality, team working, and customer satisfaction.

5.8.1.1 The information shall not exceed (5) single-spaced 8-1/2”x11” double-sided pages (minimum font size 10), excluding any copies of Joint Venture agreements.

5.9 JOINT VENTURES (TAB 7, if applicable)

5.9.1 If the offeror is proposing as a joint venture, they shall address the following:

Explain why you are proposing as a Joint Venture rather than proposing as a single respondent.

If the offerors have worked together in the past, explain the projects; provide a copy of that joint venture agreement and the draft joint venture agreement for this contract.

If the offerors have not worked together in the past, provide a copy of their (or either if only one has done it) typical joint venture agreement and the draft joint venture agreement for this contract.

If neither has joint venture experience, then provide a copy of the joint venture agreement for this contract.

6.0

PHASE I ORAL PRESENTATION REQUIREMENTS

6.1 Oral presentations/interviews will be conducted at the GSA facility in Auburn, WA.

6.2 A one-half day (four hours) oral presentation/interview will be held with each offeror’s team (limited to not more than 10 individuals all designated as key personnel). The offeror’s presentation shall include the following:

A brief review and commentary of the written technical information provided.

Planned strategies for delivering, performing, or executing the following project management responsibilities:

a. Design Phase Services, specifically estimating and constructability reviews and integration with the A&E.

b. Means/Method Strategies for ensuring an efficient and effective transition from Design Phase Services to Construction Phase Services.

c. Construction Phase Services, specifically soliciting and awarding subcontracts, project mobilization, project coordination (RFIs, RFPs, contract modifications, etc.), coordinating of trades, team working/partnering, project administration (correspondence, records management, etc.) and quality control.

A detailed summary of the offeror’s understanding and approach with respect to analysis required to select and implement appropriate construction management software application that would be shared among the parties to the contract.

The offeror shall discuss the following three (3) issues that are of particular interest to GSA: (1) Potential fast track design and construction of bridge and highway work, (2) Construction phasing plan, and (3) Preliminary schedule/phasing plan.

The offeror shall discuss three (3) additional key project issues of their choice to further demonstrate their understanding and approach to this project.

6.3 Impromptu discussion of other key project issues as deemed appropriate by either GSA or the offeror are encouraged and will include the award fee process and GMP Clause Requirement ensuring the GMP amount is renegotiated before the construction option is exercised.

7.0

PHASE 2 GMP PROPOSAL REQUIREMENTS

7.1 Phase 2 GMP Proposals should be submitted to the GSA Contract Manager, Patrick Brunner, no later than 2:00 PM, September 01, 2006, at the GSA Regional Office, 2nd Floor, 400-15th Street SW, Auburn, WA 98001-6599.

7.2 The Offeror shall submit four (4) copies of their GMP proposal consisting of the following:

A signed SF 1442 (Exhibit 6), with firm, fixed-price for Design Phase Services in block 17.

Completed Representations & Certifications under Section 0600 of this solicitation.

A work plan detailing the Design Phase services to be provided. As a minimum, the plan should identify tasks to be performed, staff to be assigned and resources to be employed. The work plan should communicate the offeror’s commercial “solution” for the Design services needed.

A detailed GMP proposal based on the project documentation to be provided by GSA after Phase I. The GMP should serve to demonstrate the offerors understanding of the work. The GMP constitutes the offerors independent assessment of the maximum allowable construction cost and needed contingency amount.

7.3 A two hour meeting will be held the week of September 11, 2006 at the offeror’s office location with each offeror to jointly review the GMP proposals submitted.

8.0

EVALUATION FACTORS AND THEIR RELATIVE IMPORTANCE

8.1 Award will be made based on the following factors and sub factors:

8.2 TECHNICAL FACTORS

8.2.1 Factor 1 (200 POINTS): Past Performance, subfactors consist of the following:

Demonstrated ability to “partner” with an A/E firm to develop an on budget, value added construction document package.

Demonstrated ability to "add value" through constructibility reviews, value engineering, material substitutions, or method substitutions.

Demonstrated ability to effectively select and manage subcontractors.

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

Demonstrated ability to effectively coordinate trades.

Demonstrated ability to complete projects within the approved schedule.

8.2.2 Factor 2 (300 POINTS): Key Personnel Proposed, subfactors consist of the following:

Effectively identifying “key” positions thought necessary to achieve project objectives to include rationale for designating each such key position and for selecting the individual proposed to serve in that position.

Past performance references of the Project Manager.

Past performance references of the Project Superintendent.

The qualifications for each key personnel proposed.

Demonstrated contributions that each key person proposed made (if any) on the projects identified above; reference should be made as applicable to the ability factors (in Factor 1) exhibited by the proposed individual.

Demonstrated processes for assessing and retaining key personnel and promoting professional growth.

8.2.3 Factor 3 (100 POINTS): Staffing Plan, subfactor consists of the following:

Demonstrated impact the staffing and organizational structure proposed will have in minimizing risks.

Demonstrated potential or proven benefits organizational structure may offer.

8.2.4 Factor 4 (300 POINTS): Oral Presentations and interviews, subfactors consist of the following:

Demonstrated understanding of the challenges associated with the projects.

Demonstrated understanding of the key project management activity.

Ability to engage GSA as a contract partner.

8.3 GMP FACTOR

8.3.1 Factor 5 (100 POINTS): Price, subfactors consist of the following:

GMP estimate adequately reflects project scope and complexity.

Design Phase price is reasonable and realistic when compared to the work plan.

8.4

COMBINED WEIGHT OF TECHNICAL EVALUATION FACTORS

8.4.1 For this solicitation the combined weight of the technical evaluation factors is significantly more important than cost or price.

9.0

METHOD OF AWARD

9.1 The Government plans to award a contract to the Offeror that submits a proposal that results in the Best Value to the GSA in accordance with FAR Part 15.

9.2 Technical proposals received will be evaluated against the criteria cited in section 8 of this RFP.

9.2.1 Oral presentations will be conducted, followed by the development of a Voluntary Short List.

Submission of a GMP proposal then follows.

9.3 A competitive range decision will be made, offerors may be excluded (if excluded, offeror will be notified in writing) followed by discussions, as needed. GSA reserves the right to award without discussion.

9.4

DISCUSSIONS

9.4.1 Discussions and negotiations will be conducted if necessary. Means and methods (e.g., in person, telephonic, written) will be determined by the SSA. At the direction of the SSA the offeror shall submit their Final Price Revision FPR for evaluation. Final selection and award will be to that offeror that provides the Best Value to the Government. Final selection and award will be made by the SSA/CO.

9.5

DEBRIEFINGS

9.5.1 Offerors excluded either at the Voluntary Short List or at the competitive range determination may request a debriefing before award.

9.5.2 Requests for debriefings must be submitted in writing to the SSA within 3 days after receipt of the notice of exclusion. At the offerors request, the debriefing may be delayed until after award.

9.5.2.1 Offerors are entitled to no more than one debriefing for each proposal.

9.5.3 Offerors not excluded must request a debriefing, in writing, within 3 days after the offeror has received notification of contract award.

9.5.4 If the offeror does not submit a timely request, GSA is not obligated to provide a debriefing. Debriefings will occur during GSA business hours.

9.6

AWARD OBJECTIVE

9.6.1 GSA's objective is to select the proposal that offers the Best Value for the funds expended, not necessarily the lowest price. An award may be made to other than the low offeror.

9.6.2 The Best Value concept will provide GSA an opportunity to perform value analysis (price/technical trade-offs).

SECTION 00100 - INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS, AND NOTICES TO BIDDER

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00100.1 52.214-34 SUBMISSION OF OFFERS IN THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE (APR 1991)

(Reference 14.201-6(w))

00100.2 52.214-35 SUBMISSION OF OFFERS IN THE U.S. CURRENCY (APR 1991)

(Reference 14.201-6(x))

00100.3 52.215-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS--COMPETITIVE ACQUISITION (FEB 2000 (OCT 1997)

(Reference 15.209)

00100.4 52.215-1 I INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS--COMPETITIVE ACQUISITION (FEB 2000)--ALTERNATE I (OCT 1997)

(Reference 15.209)

00100.5 52.215-1 II INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS--COMPETITIVE ACQUISITION (FEB 2000)--ALTERNATE II (OCT 1997)

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The goal for minority participation is: 6.2%

The goal for female participation is: 6.9%

The covered area is: Whatcom County

0010.10 52.222-37 EMPLOYMENT REPORTS ON SPECIAL DISABLED VETERANS, VETERANS OF THE VIETNAM ERA, AND OTHER ELIGIBLE VETERANS TC "00100.8 552.233-70 PROTESTS FILED DIRECTLY WITH THE GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION (MAR 2000)" \f C \l "2"

00100.11 552.233-70 PROTESTS FILED DIRECTLY WITH THE GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION (MAR 2000)

(Reference 533.103-72)

00100.12 52.215-20 REQUIREMENTS FOR COST OR PRICING DATA OR INFORMATION OTHER THAN COST OR PRICING DATA (Oct 1997)

(Reference 15.408(1))

(a) Exceptions from cost or pricing data.

(1) In lieu of submitting cost or pricing data, offerors may submit a written request for exception by submitting the information described in the following paragraphs. The Contracting Officer may require additional supporting information, but only to the extent necessary to determine whether an exception should be granted, and whether the price is fair and reasonable.

(i) Identification of the law or regulation establishing the price offered. If the price is controlled under law by periodic rulings, reviews, or similar actions of a governmental body, attach a copy of the controlling document, unless it was previously submitted to the contracting office.

(ii) Commercial item exception. For a commercial item exception, the offeror shall submit, at a minimum, information on prices at which the same item or similar items have previously been sold in the commercial market that is adequate for evaluating the reasonableness of the price for this acquisition. Such information may include—

(A) For catalog items, a copy of or identification of the catalog and its date, or the appropriate pages for the offered items, or a statement that the catalog is on file in the buying office to which the proposal is being submitted. Provide a copy or describe current discount policies and price lists (published or unpublished), e.g., wholesale, original equipment manufacturer, or reseller. Also explain the basis of each offered price and its relationship to the established catalog price, including how the proposed price relates to the price of recent sales in quantities similar to the proposed quantities;

(B) For market-priced items, the source and date or period of the market quotation or other basis for market price, the base amount, and applicable discounts. In addition, describe the nature of the market;

(C) For items included on an active Federal Supply Service Multiple Award Schedule contract, proof that an exception has been granted for the schedule item.

(2) The offeror grants the Contracting Officer or an authorized representative the right to examine, at any time before award, books, records, documents, or other directly pertinent records to verify any request for an exception under this provision, and the reasonableness of price. For items priced using catalog or market prices, or law or regulation, access does not extend to cost or profit information or other data relevant solely to the offeror’s determination of the prices to be offered in the catalog or marketplace.

(b) Requirements for cost or pricing data. If the offeror is not granted an exception from the requirement to submit cost or pricing data, the following applies:

(1) The offeror shall prepare and submit cost or pricing data and supporting attachments in accordance with Table 15-2 of FAR 15.408.

(2) As soon as practicable after agreement on price, but before contract award (except for unpriced actions such as letter contracts), the offeror shall submit a Certificate of Current Cost or Pricing Data, as prescribed by FAR 15.406-2.

(End of Provision)

00100.13 52.216-1 TYPE OF CONTRACT (APR 1984)

The Government contemplates award of a firm fixed price Design Phase Services with a GMP with award fee Construction Phase type contract resulting from this solicitation.

(End of Provision)

TC "00100.11 552.219-73 GOALS FOR SUBCONTRACTING PLAN (SEP 1999)" \f C \l "2"

00100.14 552.219-73 GOALS FOR SUBCONTRACTING PLAN (SEP 1999)

(Also See Clause No. 00800.1)

(a) Maximum practicable utilization of small, HUBZone small, small disadvantaged, and women-owned small business concerns as subcontractors is a matter of national interest with both social and economic benefits.

(1) The General Services Administration's (GSA's) commitment to ensuring that maximum practicable opportunity is provided to small, HUBZone small, small disadvantaged, and women-owned small business concerns to participate as subcontractors in the performance of this contract, consistent with its efficient performance, must be reflected in the offeror's subcontracting plan submitted pursuant to the clause of this contract at FAR 52.219-9, Small Business Subcontracting Plan.

(2) In addressing the eleven elements described at FAR 52.219-9(d), the offeror shall demonstrate that its subcontracting plan represents a creative and innovative program for involving small, HUBZone small, small disadvantaged, and women-owned small business concerns in performing this contract. An offeror submitting a commercial products plan can demonstrate its commitment in providing maximum practicable opportunities through subcontracting opportunities it provides to small, HUBZone small, small disadvantaged, and women-owned small business concerns that relate to the offeror's production generally; i.e., for both its commercial and Government business.

(3) The subcontracting plan shall include a description of the offeror's subcontracting strategies used in previous contracts and significant achievements, with an explanation of how this plan will build upon those earlier achievements. Additionally, the offeror shall demonstrate through its plan that it understands the small business subcontracting program's objectives, GSA's expectations, and is committed to taking those actions necessary to meet these goals or objectives.

(b) GSA believes that this contract provides significant opportunities for the use of small, HUBZone small, small disadvantaged, and women-owned small business concerns as subcontractors. Accordingly, it is anticipated that an acceptable subcontracting plan will contain at least the following goals:

Small Business............................. __ percent.

HUBZone Small Business..................... __ percent.

Small Disadvantaged Business............... __ percent.

Women-Owned Small Business................. __ percent.

Service-disabled Veteran-Owned Small....... __ percent.

NOTE: Target goals are expressed as a percentage of planned subcontracting dollars.

(c) In determining the acceptability of any subcontracting plan, the Contracting Officer will--

(1) Review the plan to verify that the offeror has demonstrated an understanding of the small business subcontracting program's objectives and GSA's expectations with respect to the programs and has included all the information, goals, and assurances required by FAR 52.219-9;

(2) Consider previous goals and achievements of contractors in the same industry;

(3) Consider information and potential sources obtained from agencies administering national and local preference program and other advocacy groups in evaluating whether the goals stated in the plan adequately reflect the anticipated potential for subcontracting to small, HUBZone small, small disadvantaged, and women-owned small business concerns; and

(4) Review the offeror's description of its strategies, historical performance and significant achievements in placing subcontracts for the same or similar products or services with small, HUBZone small, small disadvantaged, and women-owned small business concerns. The offeror's description can apply to commercial as well as previous Government contracts.

(d) Failure to submit an acceptable subcontracting plan and/or correct deficiencies in a plan within the time specified by the Contracting Officer shall make the offeror ineligible for award.

(End of provision)

TC "00100.12 52.225-12 NOTICE OF BUY AMERICAN ACT REQUIREMENT--CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS UNDER TRADE AGREEMENTS (May 2002)" \f C \l "2"

00100.15 52.225-12 NOTICE OF BUY AMERICAN ACT REQUIREMENT--CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS UNDER TRADE AGREEMENTS (May 2002)

(a) Definitions. "Construction material," designated country construction material," "domestic construction material," foreign construction material," and "NAFTA country construction material," as used in this provision, are defined in the clause of this solicitation entitled "Buy American Act--Construction Materials under Trade Agreements" (Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clause 52.225-11).

(b) Requests for determination of inapplicability. An offeror requesting a determination regarding the inapplicability of the Buy American Act should submit the request to the Contracting Officer in time to allow a determination before submission of offers. The offeror shall include the information and applicable supporting data required by paragraphs (c) and (d) of FAR clause 52.225-11 in the request. If an offeror has not requested a determination regarding the inapplicability of the Buy American Act before submitting its offer, or has not received a response to a previous request, the offeror shall include the information and supporting data in the offer.

(c) Evaluation of offers. (1) The Government will evaluate an offer requesting exception to the requirements of the Buy American Act, based on claimed unreasonable cost of domestic construction materials, by adding to the offered price the appropriate percentage of the cost of such foreign construction material, as specified in paragraph (b)(4)(i) of FAR clause 52.225-11.

(2) If evaluation results in a tie between an offeror that requested the substitution of foreign construction material based on unreasonable cost and an offeror that did not request an exception, the Contracting

Officer will award to the offeror that did not request an exception based on unreasonable cost.

(d) Alternate offers. (1) When an offer includes foreign construction material, other than designated country or NAFTA country construction material, that is not listed by Government in this solicitation in paragraph (b)(3) of FAR clause 52.225-11, the offeror also may submit an alternate offer based on use of equivalent domestic, designated country, or NAFTA country construction material.

(2) If an alternate offer is submitted, the offeror shall submit a separate Standard Form 1442 for the alternate offer, and a separate price comparison table prepared in accordance with paragraphs (c) and (d) of

FAR clause 52.225-11 for the offer that is based on the use of any foreign construction material for which the Government has not yet determined an exception applies.

(3) If the Government determines that a particular exception requested in accordance with paragraph (c) of FAR clause 52.225-11 does not apply, the Government will evaluate only those offers based on use of the equivalent domestic, designated country, or NAFTA country construction material, and the offeror shall be required to furnish such domestic, designated country, or NAFTA country construction material. An offer based on use of the foreign construction material for which an exception was requested--

(i) Will be rejected as nonresponsive if this acquisition is conducted by sealed bidding; or

(ii) May be accepted if revised during negotiations.

(End of provision)

00100.16 52.225-12 I NOTICE OF BUY AMERICAN ACT REQUIREMENT--CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS UNDER TRADE AGREEMENTS, ALERNATE I (May 2002)

(b) Requests for determination of inapplicability. An offeror requesting a determination regarding the inapplicability of the Buy American Act shall submit the request with its offer, including the information and applicable supporting data required by paragraphs (c) and (d) of FAR clause 52.225-11.

(End of Provision) TC "00100.9 52.233-2 Service of Protest. (AUG 1996)" \f C \l "2"

00100.17 52.233-2 Service of Protest. (AUG 1996)

(a) Protests, as defined in section 33.101 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation, that are filed directly with an agency, and copies of any protests that are filed with the General Accounting Office (GAO), shall be served on the Contracting Officer (addressed as follows) by obtaining written and dated acknowledgment of receipt from the Contracting Officer in Block 10 of the Standard Form 33;

General Services Administration, 400 15th Street SW (10PDC)

Auburn, WA 98001-6599.

(b) The copy of any protest shall be received in the office designated above within one day of filing a protest with the GAO.

(End of provision)

00100.18 52.252-1 SOLICITATION PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

This solicitation incorporates one or more solicitation provisions by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. The offeror is cautioned that the listed provisions may include blocks that must be completed by the offeror and submitted with its quotation or offer. In lieu of submitting the full text of those provisions, the offeror may identify the provision by paragraph identifier and provide the appropriate information with its quotation or offer. Also, the full text of a solicitation provision may be accessed electronically at this/these address (es): http://www.acqnet.gov/AcqNet/text/Library/Other/regs.html

(End of provision)

SECTION 00600 - CERTIFICATIONS AND REPRESENTATIONS

00600.1 52.236-28 PREPARATION OF PROPOSALS--CONSTRUCTION (OCT 1997)

(Reference 36.520)

00600.2 52.204-8 – Annual Representations and Certifications

(a)

(1) If the clause at 52.204-7, Central Contractor Registration, is included in this solicitation, paragraph (b) of this provision applies.

(2) If the clause at 52.204-7 is not included in this solicitation, and the offeror is currently registered in CCR, and has completed the ORCA electronically, the offeror may choose to use paragraph (b) of this provision instead of completing the corresponding individual representations and certification in the solicitation. The offeror shall indicate which option applies by checking one of the following boxes:

[ ] (i) Paragraph (b) applies.

[ ] (ii) Paragraph (b) does not apply and the offeror has completed the individual representations and certifications in the solicitation.

(b) The offeror has completed the annual representations and certifications electronically via the Online Representations and Certifications Application (ORCA) website at http://orca.bpn.gov . After reviewing the ORCA database information, the offeror verifies by submission of the offer that the representations and certifications currently posted electronically have been entered or updated within the last 12 months, are current, accurate, complete, and applicable to this solicitation (including the business size standard applicable to the NAICS code referenced for this solicitation), as of the date of this offer and are incorporated in this offer by reference (see FAR 4.1201); except for the changes identified below [offeror to insert changes, identifying change by clause number, title, date]. These amended representation(s) and/or certification(s) are also incorporated in this offer and are current, accurate, and complete as of the date of this offer.

FAR Clause Title Date Change

Any changes provided by the offeror are applicable to this solicitation only, and do not result in an update to the representations and certifications posted on ORCA.

(End of Provision) TC "00600.13 52.252-6 AUTHORIZED DEVIATIONS IN CLAUSES (APR 1984)" \f C \l "2" TC "00600.11 52.223-13 CERTIFICATION OF TOXIC CHEMICAL RELEASE REPORTING (OCT 2000)" \f C \l "2"

00600.3 52.230-1 COST ACCOUNTING STANDARDS NOTICES AND CERTIFICATION (JUNE 2000)

Note: This notice does not apply to small businesses or foreign governments. This notice is in three parts, identified by Roman numerals I through III.

Offerors shall examine each part and provide the requested information in order to determine Cost Accounting Standards (CAS) requirements applicable to any resultant contract.

If the offeror is an educational institution, Part II does not apply unless the contemplated contract will be subject to full or modified CAS coverage pursuant to 48 CFR 9903.201-2(c)(5) or 9903.201-2(c)(6), respectively.

I. DISCLOSURE STATEMENT--COST ACCOUNTING

PRACTICES AND CERTIFICATION

(a) Any contract in excess of $500,000 resulting from this solicitation will be subject to the requirements of the Cost Accounting Standards Board (48 CFR Chapter 99), except for those contracts which are exempt as specified…