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Phase 1B & 1C Modernization

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

CONSTRUCTION MANANGEMENT SERVICES FOR

PHASE 1B & 1C MODERNIZATION OF THE

HARRY S TRUMAN BUILDING, WASHINGTON, DC

SOLICITATION NO. GS11P08MKC0038

PART IV – THE SCHEDULE

SECTION L

INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS, AND NOTICES TO OFFERORS

SECTION L ‑ INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS, AND

NOTICES TO OFFERORS

L.1.

FAR 52.216‑1 ‑ TYPE OF CONTRACT (APR 1984)

The Government contemplates awarding a firm fixed price contract for professional services as a result of this solicitation.

L.2.

TELECOPIER OR FACSIMILE SUBMISSIONS, MODIFICATIONS, OR WITHDRAWALS OF PROPOSALS

Telecopier or facsimile proposals, or such modifications or withdrawals of proposals, are not authorized and will be disregarded if received.

L.3.

REQUIRED POSTAWARD ORIENTATION CONFERENCE

After contract award, and before any work starts, the CM must attend an orientation conference conducted by the CO or COR. The purpose will be to introduce the Government contract administration team, review their roles and responsibilities, address general paperwork requirements, and cover contractual issues on inspection, acceptance, payments, changes, and disputes.

L.4.

BONDS AND INSURANCE.

A bid/offer guarantee, or performance and payment bonds are not required for this procurement. However, contract insurance will be required of the successful CM as specified in Section-H of this solicitation, before a Notice to Proceed is issued. All premiums or costs incurred to comply with the insurance requirements will be paid by the CM at no additional cost to the Government.

L.5.

FAR 52.233‑2 ‑ SERVICE OF PROTEST (Aug 1996)

L.5.1 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 Vincent E. Matner, P.E., Room 2021, Property Development Division, (WPC), GSA Regional Office Building, 7th & D Streets, SW, Washington, D.C., 20407.

L.5.2 The copy of any protest shall be received in the office designated above within one day of filing a protest with the GAO.

L.6.

FAR 52.215‑1 – INSTRUCTION TO OFFERORS-COMPETITIVE ACQUISITION (Oct. 1997)

L.6. 1 Definitions. As used in this provision--

"Discussions" are negotiations that occur after establishment of the competitive range that may, at the Contracting Officer's discretion, result in the offeror being allowed to revise its proposal.

"In writing" or "written" means any worded or numbered expression which can be read, reproduced, and later communicated, and includes electronically transmitted and stored information.

"Proposal modification" is a change made to a proposal before the solicitation's closing date and time, or made in response to an amendment, or made to correct a mistake at any time before award.

"Proposal revision" is a change to a proposal made after the solicitation closing date, at the request of or as allowed by a Contracting Officer as the result of negotiations.

"Time," if stated as a number of days, is calculated using calendar days, unless otherwise specified, and will include Saturdays, Sundays, and legal holidays. However, if the last day falls on a Saturday, Sunday, or legal holiday, then the period shall include the next working day.

L.6.2 Amendments to solicitations. If this solicitation is amended, all terms and conditions that are not amended remain unchanged. Offerors shall acknowledge receipt of any amendment to this solicitation by the date and time specified in the amendment(s).

L.6.3 Submission, modification, revision, and withdrawal of proposals. (1) Unless other methods (e.g., electronic commerce or facsimile) are permitted in the solicitation, proposals and modifications to proposals shall be submitted in paper media in sealed envelopes or packages (i) addressed to the office specified in the solicitation, and (ii) showing the time and date specified for receipt, the solicitation number, and the name and address of the offeror. Offerors using commercial carriers should ensure that the proposal is marked on the outermost wrapper with the information in paragraphs L.6.3. (1)(i) and L.6.3 (1)(ii) of this provision.

(2) The first page of the proposal must show--

(i) The solicitation number;

(ii) The name, address, and telephone and facsimile numbers of the offeror (and electronic address if available);

(iii) A statement specifying the extent of agreement with all terms, conditions, and provisions included in the solicitation and agreement to furnish any or all items upon which prices are offered at the price set opposite each item;

(iv) Names, titles, and telephone and facsimile numbers (and electronic addresses if available) of persons authorized to negotiate on the offeror's behalf with the Government in connection with this solicitation; and

(v) Name, title, and signature of person authorized to sign the proposal. Proposals signed by an agent shall be accompanied by evidence of that agent's authority, unless that evidence has been previously furnished to the issuing office.

(3) Late proposals and revisions. (i) Any proposal received at the office designated in the solicitation after the exact time specified for receipt of offers will not be considered unless it is received before award is made and--

(A) It was sent by registered or certified mail not later than the fifth calendar day before the date specified for receipt of offers (e.g., an offer submitted in response to a solicitation requiring receipt of offers by the 20th of the month must have been mailed by the 15th);

(B) It was sent by mail (or telegram or facsimile, if authorized) or hand-carried (including delivery by a commercial carrier) if it is determined by the Government that the late receipt was due primarily to Government mishandling after receipt at the Government installation;

(C) It was sent by U.S. Postal Service Express Mail Next Day Service-Post Office to Addressee, not later than 5:00 p.m. at the place of mailing two working days prior to the date specified for receipt of proposals. The term "working days" excludes weekends and U.S. Federal holidays;

(D) It was transmitted through an electronic commerce method authorized by the solicitation and was received at the initial point of entry to the Government infrastructure not later than 5:00 p.m. one working day prior to the date specified for receipt of proposals; or

(E) There is acceptable evidence to establish that it was received at the activity designated for receipt of offers and was under the Government's control prior to the time set for receipt of offers, and the Contracting Officer determines that accepting the late offer would not unduly delay the procurement; or

(F) It is the only proposal received.

(ii) Any modification or revision of a proposal or response to request for information, including any final proposal revision, is subject to the same conditions as in subparagraphs L.6.3 (3)(i)(A) through L.6.3 (3)(i)(E) of this provision.

(iii) The only acceptable evidence to establish the date of mailing of a late proposal or modification or revision sent either by registered or certified mail is the U.S. or Canadian Postal Service postmark both on the envelope or wrapper and on the original receipt from the U.S. or Canadian Postal Service. Both postmarks must show a legible date or the proposal, response to a request for information, or modification or revision shall be processed as if mailed late. "Postmark" means a printed, stamped, or otherwise placed impression (exclusive of a postage meter machine impression) that is readily identifiable without further action as having been supplied and affixed by employees of the U.S. or Canadian Postal Service on the date of mailing. Therefore, offerors or respondents should request the postal clerk to place a legible hand cancellation bull's eye postmark on both the receipt and the envelope or wrapper.

(iv) Acceptable evidence to establish the time of receipt at the Government installation includes the time/date stamp of that installation on the proposal wrapper, other documentary evidence of receipt maintained by the installation, or oral testimony or statements of Government personnel.

(v) The only acceptable evidence to establish the date of mailing of a late offer, modification or revision, or withdrawal sent by Express Mail Next Day Service-Post Office to Addressee is the date entered by the post office receiving clerk on the "Express Mail Next Day Service-Post Office to Addressee" label and the postmark on both the envelope or wrapper and on the original receipt from the U.S. Postal Service. "Postmark" has the same meaning as defined in paragraph L.6.3.(3)(iii) of this provision, excluding postmarks of the Canadian Postal Service. Therefore, offerors or respondents should request the postal clerk to place a legible hand cancellation bull's eye postmark on both the receipt and the envelope or wrapper.

(vi) Notwithstanding paragraph L.6.3. (3)(i) of this provision, a late modification or revision of an otherwise successful proposal that makes its terms more favorable to the Government will be considered at any time it is received and may be accepted.

(vii) Proposals may be withdrawn by written notice or telegram (including mailgram) received at any time before award. If the solicitation authorizes facsimile proposals, proposals may be withdrawn via facsimile received at any time before award, subject to the conditions specified in the provision entitled "Facsimile Proposals." Proposals may be withdrawn in person by an offeror or an authorized representative, if the representative's identity is made known and the representative signs a receipt for the proposal before award.

(viii) If an emergency or unanticipated event interrupts normal Government processes so that proposals cannot be received at the office designated for receipt of proposals by the exact time specified in the solicitation, and urgent Government requirements preclude amendment of the solicitation or other notice of an extension of the closing date, the time specified for receipt of proposals will be deemed to be extended to the same time of day specified in the solicitation on the first work day on which normal Government processes resume. If no time is specified in the solicitation, the time for receipt is 4:30 p.m., local time, for the designated Government office.

(4) Unless otherwise specified in the solicitation, the offeror may propose to provide any item or combination of items.

(5) Proposals submitted in response to this solicitation shall be in English and in U.S. dollars, unless otherwise permitted by the solicitation.

(6) Offerors may submit modifications to their proposals at any time before the solicitation closing date and time, and may submit modifications in response to an amendment, or to correct a mistake at any time before award.

(7) Offerors may submit revised proposals only if requested or allowed by the Contracting Officer.

(8) Proposals may be withdrawn at any time before award. Withdrawals are effective upon receipt of notice by the Contracting Officer.

L6.4 Offer expiration date. Proposals in response to this solicitation will be valid for the number of days specified on the solicitation cover sheet (unless a different period is proposed by the offeror).

L.6.5 Restriction on disclosure and use of data. Offerors that include in their proposals data that they do not want disclosed to the public for any purpose, or used by the Government except for evaluation purposes, shall--

(1) Mark the title page with the following legend:

This proposal includes data that shall not be disclosed outside the Government and shall not be duplicated, used, or disclosed--in whole or in part--for any purpose other than to evaluate this proposal. If, however, a contract is awarded to this offeror as a result of--or in connection with--the submission of this data, the Government shall have the right to duplicate, use, or disclose the data to the extent provided in the resulting contract. This restriction does not limit the Government's right to use information contained in this data if it is obtained from another source without restriction. The data subject to this restriction are contained in sheets [insert numbers or other identification of sheets]; and

(2) Mark each sheet of data it wishes to restrict with the following legend:

Use or disclosure of data contained on this sheet is subject to the restriction on the title page of this proposal.

L.6.6 Contract award. (1) The Government intends to award a contract or contracts resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror(s) whose proposal(s) represents the best value after evaluation in accordance with the factors and any subfactors in the solicitation. This source selection procurement shall be awarded based on a tradeoff process in which the technical evaluation factors, when combined, are significantly more important than price. The Government is more concerned with obtaining superior technical or management features than with making an award at the lowest overall cost to the Government. However, the Government will not make an award at a significantly higher overall cost to the Government to achieve slightly superior technical or management features.

(2) The Government may reject all proposals if such action is in the Government's interest.

(3) The Government intends to evaluate proposals and make award without discussions, however the Government reserves the right to evaluate proposals, establish the competitive range, and conduct discussions with offerors whose proposals have been determined to be within the competitive range. If the Contracting Officer determines that the number of proposals that would otherwise be in the competitive range exceeds the number at which an efficient competition can be conducted, the Contracting Officer may limit the number of proposals in the competitive range to the greatest number that will permit an efficient competition among the most highly rated proposals. Therefore, the offeror's initial proposal should contain the offeror's best terms from a price and technical standpoint.

(4) The Government reserves the right to make an award on any item for a quantity less than the quantity offered, at the unit cost or prices offered, unless the offeror specifies otherwise in the proposal.

(5) The Government reserves the right to make multiple awards if, after considering the additional administrative costs, it is in the Government's best interest to do so.

(6) Exchanges with offerors after receipt of a proposal do not constitute a rejection or counteroffer by the Government.

(7) The Government may determine that a proposal is unacceptable if the prices proposed are materially unbalanced between line items or subline items. Unbalanced pricing exists when, despite an acceptable total evaluated price, the price of one or more contract line items is significantly overstated or understated as indicated by the application of cost or price analysis techniques. A proposal may be rejected if the Contracting Officer determines that the lack of balance poses an unacceptable risk to the Government.

(8) If a cost realism analysis is performed, cost realism may be considered by the source selection authority in evaluating performance or schedule risk.

(9) A written award or acceptance of proposal mailed or otherwise furnished to the successful offeror within the time specified in the proposal shall result in a binding contract without further action by either party.

(10) The Government may disclose the following information in post award debriefings to other offerors:

(i) The overall evaluated cost or price and technical rating of the successful offeror;

(ii) The overall ranking of all offerors, when any ranking was developed by the agency during source selection;

(iii) A summary of the rationale for award; and

(iv) For acquisitions of commercial items, the make and model of the item to be delivered by the successful offeror. (End of provision)

L.7 DELETED

L.8.

FAR 52.222‑46 ‑ EVALUATION OF COMPENSATION FOR PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYEES (FEB 1993)

L.8.1 Recompetition of service contracts may in some cases result in lowering the compensation (salaries and fringe benefits) paid or furnished professional employees. This lowering can be detrimental in obtaining the quality of professional services needed for adequate contract performance. It is therefore in the Government's best interest that professional employees, as defined in 29 CFR 541, be properly and fairly compensated. As a part of their proposals, CM’s will submit a total compensation plan setting forth salaries and fringe benefits proposed for the professional employees who will work under the contract. The Government will evaluate the plan to assure that it reflects a sound management approach and understanding of the contract requirements. This evaluation will include an assessment of the CM’s ability to provide uninterrupted high quality work. The professional compensation proposed will be considered in terms of its impact upon recruiting and retention, its realism, and its consistency with a total plan for compensation. Supporting information will include data, such as recognized national and regional compensation surveys and studies of professional, public, and private organizations, used in establishing the total compensation structure.

L.8.2 The compensation levels proposed should reflect a clear understanding of work to be performed and should indicate the capability of the proposed compensation structure to obtain and keep suitable qualified personnel to meet mission objectives. The salary rates or ranges must take into account differences in skills, the complexity of various disciplines, and professional job difficulty. Additionally, proposals envisioning compensation levels lower than those of the predecessor contractors for the same work will be evaluated on the basis of maintaining program continuity, uninterrupted high quality work, and availability of required competent professional service employees. The CM is cautioned that lowered compensation for essentially the same professional work may indicate lack of sound management judgment and lack of understanding the requirement.

L.8.3 The Government is concerned with the quality and stability of the work force to be employed on this contract. Professional compensation that is unrealistically low or not in reasonable relationship to the various job categories, since it may impair the CM's ability to attract and retain competent professional service employees, may be viewed as evidence of failure to comprehend the complexity of the contract requirements.

L.8.4 Failure to comply with these provisions may constitute sufficient cause to justify rejection of a proposal.

L.9.

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L.10. Multiple Awards

Multiple awards are not being considered under this procurement, therefore, paragraph L.6.6 (6) does not apply.

PROPOSAL PREPARATION AND OFFEROR SUBMISSIONS

L.11.

Materials Submitted.

The CM is advised that all submissions and related materials become the property of the Government and will not be returned.

L.12.

Instructions.

L.12.1 General:

L.12.1.1 The CM is advised that its technical and price proposals, if accepted by the Government, will form binding parts of the contract that results from this solicitation. Therefore, care must be taken to properly address the requirements set forth in the RFP. In the event of any conflicts between the Schedule and the proposal in the resulting contract, the Schedule shall govern.

L.12.1.2 These instructions set forth requirements for preparation and submission of business proposals, and to establish format and specific content of each offer. This is to assure completeness and suitableness for both evaluation purposes and the cohesiveness of the resulting contract. Be sure that the proposal explains how your firm will fully satisfy all of the performance requirements of the intended contract.

L.12.1.3 To aid in evaluation of proposals, each proposal shall be clearly and concisely presented in writing (telephonic and telegraphic offers will not be accepted). Include all information required by this solicitation, with pages numbered and logically assembled. Each proposal shall identify the name of the CM, date of submission, solicitation number, and other details required by the provision at FAR 52.215‑1 of this RFP.

L.12.1.4 A determination of responsibility may be subject to on-site reviews of CM’s facilities by the Government. The CM will be notified in advance if such visits will be conducted.

L.12.1.5 Failure to comply with these prerequisites will result in a determination by the Contracting Officer that the Offeror is nonresponsible.

L12.2 Proposal Format and Content:

L.12.2.1 Proprietary Data: Each and every page of both the technical and price proposals must be reviewed for and marked as to proprietary data content, by the Offeror, in strict compliance with FAR Provision 52.215‑1. Also see FAR 3.104‑4. A single blanket statement at the front of the proposal is not adequate

L.12.2.2 Proposal Arrangement: Each proposal shall consist of two physically separate volumes individually titled and numbered on the exterior of the top covers as stated below. The required number of each proposal volume is also shown below:

VOLUME

I

II

L12.2.3 Do not exceed the above number of volumes. These volumes may not be broken down into separate booklets. Each Offeror responding to this solicitation shall submit a maximum of two packages. Please label each package with name and business address of firm, solicitation number (GS11P08MKC0038), and the contents as to either Volume I or Volume II. Each CM must deliver all packages simultaneously to the GSA Bid Room (Room No. 1065) on the first floor of the GSA Regional Office Building, 7th & D Streets, SW, Washington D.C., 20407. Any packages delivered after the established closing date and time for receipt of offers will not be considered. All materials submitted shall be in typeface Times New Roman 12 point, doubled spaced on 8-1/2” X 11” white paper with one inch margins all around and printed on one side.

L.12.2.4 Price Proposal (Volume I) Contents (per copy): All copies must contain original signatures (dark blue ink) on all documents signed. Be sure that all information is correct and accurate. Protruding tabs must be used to separate each section/form(s). The CM must include the following information:

(i) TAB 1 - one (1) Standard Form 33 from Section‑A with items 12 through 18 completed.

(ii) TAB 2 - one (1) set of Representations and Certifications from Section‑K with all entries completed including the Tax and DUNS numbers.

(iii) TAB 3 - one (1) copy of the completed pricing sheets from Section B of this RFP; attachments to the pricing sheets from the offeror which detail additional pricing/information may be included, provided they are so identified and do not qualify or form a part of the offer.

(iv) TAB 4 - As required by the provision FAR 52.222‑46 in this Section‑L, the CM is required to include its total Compensation Plan.

(v) TAB 5 – one (1) copy of the SUBCONTRACTING PLAN. Proposals submitted by large business offerors must include a subcontracting plan in which they are required to discuss and include their actual formal plan for subcontracting with small business firms. The Subcontracting Plan shall be complete with all applicable information set forth clearly and concisely. If discussions are held, they will include coverage of this plan.

(1) If selected for award, your subcontracting plan should be ready for approval without the need to obtain additional information.

(2). Overall Target Participation (See page I-C-9)

(3) Overall Target Participation goals are a summation of all awards to small, small disadvantaged, HUBZone small, veteran-owned small, disabled veteran-owned small, and WOSB concerns at all tiers of the project.

(4) The Government will allow the Offeror’s Subcontracting Plan to include Overall Target Participation for first, second, third (and etc.) tier subcontracting.

(5) There shall be NO double counting of dollar amounts.

(6) The denominator used to arrive at the percentage goals for SB, SDB, HUBZone small, veteran-owned small, disabled veteran-owned small, and WOSB must be as noted on page I-C-9.

(This Subcontracting Plan requirement does not apply to small businesses (receipts not exceeding $31 million average annual gross revenues for the last three years; for a joint venture legal firm, such revenues for the firms may not exceed that threshold when combined)).

L.12.2.5 Technical Proposal (Volume II) Contents (per copy): Do not discuss any pricing matters in this volume. Do not change the order in which subject items are set forth in these instructions when preparing your proposal. See Section M of this RFP for the relative importance of each evaluation factor.

The Technical Proposal shall not contain more than 80 numbered pages inclusive of the table of contents, charts, exhibits, and any other materials the Offeror deems required for each evaluation factor listed herein for which the offeror is addressing.

This solicitation will select a Construction Management (CM) professional service contractor for the modernization of the Harry S Truman building. For all Projects submitted for evaluation, the CM must have performed services which are relevant and similar to those required in Section C of this solicitation.

L.13 The Technical Proposal must address the following items:

Submittal Required by Offeror:

L.13. 1

EVALUATION FACTOR 1 –PAST EXPERIENCE OF FIRM ON SIMILAR PROJECTS

(a) Offerors must submit information that demonstrates past experience as a Prime Construction Management (CM) professional service contractor on the modernization of at least three (3) construction projects. Do not submit more than five (5) projects. Each project must be completed no more than ten (10) years prior to the date of the RFP's issuance, include a phased construction contract award in excess of $40 million (per project) and is "similarly complex" (as that term is defined herein) to the Harry S Truman Phase 1B & 1C Modernization Project. The similarity to the Phase 1B & 1C Modernization Project is more important than the number of projects. The Government will consider a project to be "similarly complex" if it includes seven or more of the following characteristics:

1..

State-of-the-Art/Hi-Tech Facility.

2.

Major audio/visual equipment.

3.

Major security and fire safety equipment.

4.

Blast window and wall hardening.

5.

Construction performed in phases.

6.

Twenty four hour, seven days a week operation while being renovated.

7.

Restricted site access and material staging areas.

8.

Major urban location of site.

9.

Critical operation facility (e.g. Pentagon, FBI Headquarters, DOS Headquarters, Etc.).

10.

Historic preservation requirements.

11.

Total building commissioning required including LEED certification.

(This definition applies to the entire RFP) For each project offered under this evaluation factor, the offeror must include the following information:

1. Project Title

2. Contract number

3. CM Award Amount

4. Construction Award Amount

5. Completion Date

6. Explanation of the scope of each project and satisfaction of the minimum requirements.

7. References from each project (at least two), including: company, contact name, email address, phone number and address. (Offerors are responsible for the accuracy of this information.)

The Government will evaluate whether the offeror has construction management experience involving projects possessing characteristics similar to the Harry S Truman Phase 1B & 1C Modernization Project. Projects that possess all of the above characteristics will be considered most similar to the Harry S Truman Phase 1B & 1C Modernization Project. A project that possesses more of the above characteristics shall receive a more favorable evaluation. Additionally, more projects that possess more of the above characteristics shall receive a more favorable evaluation. Submitting more than five (5) projects will not result in a more favorable evaluation.

L.13. 2

EVALUATION FACTOR 2 – EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS OF KEY PERSONNEL

(a) Identify the key personnel who will manage the overall CM efforts and perform the duties required in this solicitation. This factor will consider whether each person identified as "Key Personnel" acquired architectural, engineering, construction management, or construction experience of at least five (5) years on at least two (2) construction modernization projects, each project completed not more than ten (10) years prior to the RFP issue date, with construction award in excess of $40 million per project and similar complex (as that term is defined herein) to the Harry S Truman Phase 1B & 1C Modernization Project, performing the work he/she is proposed to perform in connection with the contract to be awarded.

(b) Key personnel shall be those persons who will have major project responsibilities and/or who will provide unusual or unique capabilities and whose availability is considered critical to the accomplishment of required services. At a minimum, the Government considers the Construction Executive (CEx), the Project Manager (PM) (if different that the CEx), the Commissioning Agent (CxA), the Lead Construction Inspector (LCI), and the Quality Control Superintendent (QCS) to be key personnel. These key persons must be identified by names and titles with proposed specific duties and responsibilities clearly assigned in the proposal. Their experience and qualifications are appropriate to the duties and responsibilities. All key personnel must possess sufficient professional credentials and education for the positions to which they will be assigned. A minimum of one key person noted above must be currently certified by the Construction Management Association of America. (CMAA).

(c) For the key personnel who will be assigned to the proposed contract, provide for each person a resume giving the following specific information in the exact order shown below (blanket statements or descriptions are unacceptable):

(1) First name, middle initial, last name.

(2) Name and address of current employer.

(3) Position title for proposed contract.

(4) Description of duties and responsibilities projected for the proposed contract.

(5) Professional qualifications, registrations, etc.

(6) College or high school level and vocational education.

(7) Positions held within the last 10 years, the start and end dates for each, actual duties performed in each position, the reason for leaving in each case, and a description of how this experience relates to the proposed position on this project. (Must show at least two projects.)

(8) Security clearance level and date obtained.

(d) Consideration will be given to the extent to which the designated key personnel have worked together on projects. Key personnel possessing greater experience on projects that are more similarly complex to the Harry S Truman Phase 1B & 1C Modernization Project will receive a more favorable consideration. Professional registration in Washington, DC, Maryland, or Virginia and/or CMAA certification will result in a more favorable consideration.

(e) For each key person, define the extent of availability and corporate commitment of that person for the specific position is clearly shown and adequate for contract performance. The resume or other documentation showing qualifications and experience for each person must clearly indicate if the person is or is not currently employed by the CM, and if not so employed, what kind of commitment by a subcontractor or offer of employment has been made to assure availability of this person for the project.

NOTE: FOR PURPOSES OF PRIVACY, PERSONNEL HOME ADDRESSES AND TELEPHONE NUMBERS SHOULD NOT BE INCLUDED IN RESUMES.

L.13. 3

EVALUATION FACTOR 3 – MANAGEMENT STRATEGIES

(a) Discuss your management strategies with respect to the Construction Management and Commissioning services to be provided for all phases of work required under this solicitation. Demonstrate that these services are routinely performed by your firm, and your firm is primarily in the business of providing construction management services. Explain the operating methods that will enable you to maintain control of the project and project costs.

(b) Supply an organizational chart (staffing plan) for the project team by contract phase (Design, Procurement, Construction, Commissioning, Etc.) that proposes the manpower required to accomplish all basic services required by Section C of this RFP. Do not include any manpower for miscellaneous services, post construction claim services, and etc. Indicate whether the position is on the CM staff or subcontractor staff. Outline how you plan to interact with the entire project team.

(c) Explain how reports will be issued to the GSA after each review process outlining recommendations for corrective measures.

(d) Explain how you plan to prepare for Partnering, Value Engineering, and Estimating meetings for budgeting of the total project.

(e) Explain the types of Information Management Systems, including ePM, to be used in this contract performance and describe the way you expect to utilize technology to its fullest extent to facilitate the design and construction.

(f) Provide a schedule of the assignment of CM personnel relative to the basic services required by Section C of this RFP.

(g) Provide a schedule which illustrates the total duration of a similar project. Describe the construction phasing of the similar project.

(h) Indicate your current volume of work in today’s construction dollars, and explain how this project will impact your current and future expected workload, illustrating the impact on current in-house staff. Future expected workload is defined as forecasting expected workload from the firm’s present fiscal year through the next fiscal year (2 years). Explain the need for subcontracting or other means. Explain any associations with other companies in performing this contract.

(i) List the locations of all offices to be utilized in the execution of this contract. Describe the capabilities, resources and level of technology at these locations (that will meet the requirements of this contract) and how the work will be managed between various locations. Include the following information:

(1) Number and types of employees

(2) Locations of branch offices involved with contract performance

(3) Capability of involved branch officer to perform independently of the main office, especially the local office in proximity to the project site.

(4) Types of work the team is capable of and will perform including, but not limited to, design support, construction/construction support, CM/equivalent, design-build, quality control, commissioning control, cost control, scheduling control, etc.).

(5) If the offeror does not have any office within a 60 mile radius of the project site, explain your plan to obtain such if selected for award.

(j) The labor mix in the proposal is appropriate for the project, and senior and/or junior levels of expertise are clearly described.

(k) Provide a written Subcontracting Plan (applies to large businesses only) with Small, Small Disadvantaged, Women Owned Small, HubZone Small, Veteran-Owned Small, and Service Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business. The plan must demonstrate an understanding of the small business-subcontracting program’s objectives and GSA’s expectations with respect to the program and must include all information, goals, and assurances required by FAR 52.219-9. Additional consideration will be given to the extent of the participation of Small, Small Disadvantaged, Women Owned Small, HubZone Small, Veteran-Owned Small, and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses that exceeds GSA’s subcontracting goals on page I-C-9 of this RFQ. Offerors who are small businesses will receive full credit under this criterion.

Submittal Required by Offeror:

Submit a Management Plan that addresses the above considerations.

L.13.5

EVALUATION FACTOR 4 – PAST PERFORMANCE OF THE FIRM AND KEY PERSONNEL

(a) Provide the following information on the projects identified under the Past Experience of Firm on Similar Projects evaluation factor, demonstrating acceptable past performance as evidenced by satisfaction of performance requirements, quality and budget controls, effective management, and customer satisfaction.

Completion Date

Offerors are authorized to provide information on problems encountered and corrective actions. Offerors are responsible for assuring contact information regarding references is current. Offeror’s are also responsible for providing person(s) or firm(s) rendering references with the past performance of firm and past experience of key personnel questionnaires located in Section J of this RFP. Person(s)/firm(s) providing the references are to submit completed questionnaires to the Contract Specialist, Chrischanda Smith via email at Chrischanda.Smith@gsa.gov or via fax at 202-708-4964 no later than the proposal due date.

(b) Please provide at least two references from similarly complex projects for the Construction Executive (CEx), Project Manager (PM), Commissioning Agent (CxA), Lead Construction Inspector (LCI), and the Quality Control Superintendent (QCS), regarding past performance in their respective positions, as appropriate, in the areas of performance requirements, quality and budget controls, effective management, and customer satisfaction.

(d) The Government shall evaluate the past performance of the offeror based upon reference responses to questions related to past performance. The Government is not obligated to contact all references and may select those most relevant. To the extent that the Government has knowledge of offeror's past performance on projects of similar complexity (as that term is defined herein), such information may be considered. In accordance with FAR 15.306, the offeror will be given the opportunity to respond to adverse past performance information.

L.14.

Oral Presentations.

L.14.1 At its discretion, the Government may conduct oral presentations with offerors placed in the competitive range.

L. 14.2 Should the Government choose to conduct oral presentations, in accordance with FAR 15.102, the Government will use the oral presentations to augment the written information submitted and enhance the Government’s ability to adequately evaluate the written information submitted. The Government will evaluate the oral presentations based upon the evaluation factors set forth above.

L. 14.3 The oral presentation should address the following:

· Past Experience of Firm on Similar Projects

· Experience and Qualifications of Key Personnel

· Management Strategies, including but not limited to, staffing, responsibilities, communication, coordination, quality control, commissioning control, scheduling control, cost control, etc.

· Past Performance of the Firm and Key Personnel L.14.4 One or more key personnel as defined by the Government in Section H 1.3 proposed by the offeror shall provide the oral presentation. Corporate management personnel should not participate in the presentation except for the purpose of introductions.

L.14.5 Oral presentations will be in addition to discussions. If the Government conducts written discussions before oral presentation and informs the offeror of deficiencies and/or weaknesses, the offeror may address such deficiencies and/or weaknesses as part of its oral presentation. (However, the Government reserves the right to conduct discussions, in accordance with FAR 15.306(d), immediately following oral presentations.) Following the oral presentations, the Government shall request from each offeror within the competitive range a Final Proposal Revision. Oral and written information provided by the offeror during the oral presentation shall be incorporated in the Final Revised Proposal.

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