C201_GS11P10MKD0094_Solicitation_FINAL.pdf

Multiple Award Construction Contract for Department of State, National Capital Region

GSA Solicitation No. GS-11P-10-MK-D-0094

C201 10/10

Table of Contents

I. General Information

A. The Solicitation and the Contract B. List of Solicitation Documents C. Authorized Representatives D. Pre-Proposal Conference E. Estimated Price Range F. FAR 52.236-27 Site Visit - Construction G. Receipt of Offers

II. Proposals

A. Contents of Proposal B. Price Proposal C. Technical Proposal D. Other Information to be Submitted with Price Proposal E. Requirements for Joint Venture Offerors

III. Solicitation Provisions

A. General Provisions B. FAR/GSAR Solicitation Provisions

IV. Additional Solicitation Provisions

A. American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009

V. Method of Award

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

I. General Information

I.A. The Solicitation and Contract

I.A.1 This Solicitation is set-aside for Small Business in accordance with FAR 19. This Solicitation sets forth requirements for proposals for multiple contracts as described in the attached Agreement. Proposals conforming to the Solicitation requirements will be evaluated in accordance with the Method of Award set forth herein. The Government intends to award multiple contracts (up to 8) to the selected Offerors, subject to the conditions set forth herein.

I.A.2 The Solicitation shall not be part of the Contract(s). An Offeror’s proposal shall not be part of the Contract except to the extent expressly incorporated therein by the Contracting Officer.

I.A.3 The Offeror's proposal submitted in response to this Solicitation shall constitute a firm fixed price offer. No contract shall be formed unless and until the Contracting Officer has countersigned the SF 1442 submitted by an Offeror, and delivered to the Contractor a copy of the SF 1442 with original signatures together with the Agreement reflecting the Offeror's proposed prices.

I.B. List of Solicitation Documents

The Solicitation Documents are comprised of:

I.B.1 The Solicitation

I.B.2 Offeror Representations and Certifications Form (C301)

I.B.3 Other Forms Required For Submission with Proposals

I.B.4 Standard Form (SF) 1442 – Solicitation Offer and Award

I.B.5 The Agreement and all Attachments to the Agreement

I.B.6 GSA Public Buildings Service Policy on Energy Efficient Commercial Buildings Tax

Deduction

I.B.7 Seed Project

I.C. Authorized Representatives

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

I.C.1 Primary Point of Contact

Name: Denise Avery-Craft, Contract Negotiator Address: 301 7th Street, SW, Room 2021, Washington, DC 20407

Telephone: (202) 205-5742 Email: denise.avery-craft@gsa.gov

I.C.2 Alternate Point of Contact

Name: Chrischanda Smith, Contracting Officer Address: 301 7th Street, SW, Room 2021, Washington, DC 20407

Telephone: (202) 358-3573 Email: chrischanda.smith@gsa.gov

I.D. Pre-Proposal Conference

I.D.1. A pre-proposal conference regarding this Solicitation was held on:

Date: Tuesday, November 30, 2010 Time: 10:00 AM to 12 Noon

Location: Department of State, Harry S Truman Building, 2201 C Street, NW, Washington, DC 20520 in the East Auditorium of the George C. Marshall Conference Center

I.D.2 The information for the Seed Project will be provided in Attachment 3 to this solicitation.

Please keep visiting FEDBIZOPPS for the Seed Project information, and updates or changes regarding this solicitation.

I.E. Estimated Price Range for the Sample Project

The estimated price range for the Sample Project is between $200,000 and $700,000.

I.F. FAR 52.236-27. Site Visit - Construction (FEB 95)

I.F.1 The clauses at FAR 52.236-2, Differing Site Conditions, and FAR 52.236-3, Site Investigations and Conditions Affecting the Work, will be included in any contract awarded as a result of this solicitation and are in the attached Agreement. Accordingly, Offerors are urged and expected to inspect the site where the work will be performed.

I.F.2 The only site visits that will be permitted were already conducted at the Pre-Proposal Conference.

I.G. Receipt of Offers

1. In order to be considered for award, offers conforming to the requirements of the Solicitation must be received at the following office no later than 3:00 pm on the following date and at the following address:

Date: February 15th, 2011 Address: U.S. General Services Administration, National Capital Region, Regional Office

Building, Attn: Denise Avery-Craft, BID ROOM 1065, 301 7th Street, SW, Washington, DC 20407

2. 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.

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3. Offers sent by United States Mail shall be deemed timely if delivered to the address of the government installation designated for receipt of offers on or before the date established for receipt of offers.

4. No electronic or facsimile submissions will be accepted.

NOTICE

Because of increased security standards, commercial package carriers may experience delays in making deliveries to the address designated for receipt of offers. United States Mail delivered to Government offices in the Washington, DC area is subject to irradiation, significantly delaying deliveries and potentially damaging or defacing mail contents. Offerors should take these facts into consideration when determining how and when to transmit offers to the office designated for receipt.

II. Proposals

II.A. Proposal Contents

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

II.A.1 Price Proposal (Original + 2 Copies)

II.A.2 Technical Proposal (Original + 2 Copies)

II.A.3 Representations and Certifications (C301)

II.A.4 GSA Form 527 – Contractor’s Qualification and Financial Information

II.A.5 Other Documents as required

II.B. Price Proposal

II.B.1 Contents

The Price Proposal shall consist of the SF 1442 and the Agreement, with prices and/or rates indicated for each price element shown on the pricing form included in Section II of the Agreement. Indicate the Base Contract Price, or if no such distinction is made, the Contract Price, in Block 17 of the SF 1442, which must be fully executed by the Offeror.

II.B.2 Qualifications, Exclusions and Conditions

If the Offeror communicates in its proposal any qualifications, exclusions, or conditions to the proposed prices not provided for in the Contract Documents, the Contracting Officer may reject the proposal and exclude the Offeror from further discussions.

II.B.3 Prompt Payment Discount

Indicate in Block 13 of the SF 1442 any offered prompt payment discount. Offerors are cautioned against indicating terms requiring payment of proposed prices sooner than the time required in the Contract, as such terms shall be deemed exceptions to the requirements of the Contract.

II.C. Technical Proposal

The Technical Proposal shall include the information requested below for the non-price factors described in Section V.G.

II.C.1 Evaluation Factor 1: Experience of the Offeror on Similar Projects

II.C.2 Evaluation Factor 2: Past Performance of Offeror

II.C.3 Evaluation Factor 3: Management Plan

II.C.4 Evaluation Factor 4: Sustainability

Please use three ring binders or simple plastic GBC combs or plastic spiral bindings for each proposal. Do not submit hard cover bound books or wire bindings. The proposal may not be broken down into separate booklets. Please label each package with the name and business address of firm, solicitation number, and the contents. All material submitted shall be set in typeface Times New Roman 12 point, on 8 1/2‖ x 11‖ white paper with one inch margins all around, and printed double faced in one-and-half (1 1/2) line spacing. Include technical information in tabbed sections and in the exact order shown; each section tab must protrude beyond the standard page width for ready indexing. The Technical Proposal shall contain no more than eighty (80) numbered pages total, inclusive of charts, graphs, exhibits, and any other materials. Cover page(s), table of contents, section tabs and cover letter do not count against the page limit.

II.D. Other Information to be Submitted with Price Proposal

II.D.1 Representations and Certifications

Offerors submitting a proposal in response to this Solicitation shall submit with their proposal a completed set of the electronic annual Representations and Certifications at http://orca.bpn.gov in conjunction with required registration in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) database.

Offerors shall also submit with their proposal, the Representations and Certifications (FAR 52.204-8) using file C301 attached to this Solicitation.

II.D.2 Qualifications of Offerors

Offerors submitting a proposal in response to this Solicitation shall submit with their proposal evidence of their financial responsibility and capacity to perform the Contract. Offerors shall submit this information on GSA Form 527 – Contractor’s Qualifications and Financial Information (See Attachment 9). Where applicable, point of contact, including names and telephone numbers, are required for all contracts listed.

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II.D.3 Additional Forms

Offerors submitting a proposal in response to this Solicitation shall submit with their proposal the following documents: Contractor Certificate of Procurement Integrity; Signature Authority; and Standard Form LLL – Disclosure of Lobbying Activities. Offerors shall submit this information on on the corresponding forms in Attachment 9.

II.E. Requirements for Joint Venture Offerors

II.E.1 All offers submitted by joint ventures must include a copy of the proposedjoint venture agreement (with original signatures) 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.

II.E.2 An authorized representative of each member of the joint venture must sign the SF 1442 accompanying an offer.

II.E.3 In the case of corporations that are joint venture members, the corporation secretary must certify that the corporation is authorized to participate in the joint venture, either by so certifying in the joint venture agreement, or by submitting a separate certification to the Government. The joint venture must also provide a certificate that identifies a principal representative of the joint venture with full authority to bind the joint venture.

II.E.4 Representations and certifications, financial information, and past performance information must be submitted for each member of the joint venture.

III. Solicitation Provisions

III.A. General Provisions

III.A.1 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.A.2 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. Prospective Offerors should make such requests not less than ten

(10) calendar days prior to the date set for receipt of offers.

III.A.3 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.A.4 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 be made available until after award except as provided by FAR 15.503.

III.A.5 Affirmative Procurement Program

GSA has implemented an Affirmative Procurement Program (APP) intended to maximize the use of recovered materials, environmentally preferable, and bio-based products. Offerors should familiarize themselves with the requirements for using and reporting on the use of such materials in performance as set forth in the Agreement. Refer to clauses FAR 52.204-4 requiring double sided printing on recycled paper for all reports and FAR 52.223-10 encouraging vendors to practice waste reduction.

III.A.6 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.A.7 Vendor Past Performance System

During contract performance, the General Services Administration, Public Buildings Service, will begin using (in January 2011) the Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS) modules 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. CPARS contains three modules:

CPARS module: This module is used to create past performance evaluations on services procurements.

ACASS module: This is the Architect Engineer Contract Administration Support System.

This is used to create past performance evaluations on A/E procurements.

CCASS module: This is the Construction Contractor Appraisal Support System.

This is used to create past performance evaluations on construction procurements.

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 number(s) and evaluation module assigned. The contractor will have one user account set up that will allow access to all three modules.

Contractors are encouraged to visit http://www.cpars.csd.disa.mil/allapps/cpartrng/webtrain/webtrain_all.htm to sign up for the free on-line Contractor Overview training. This is a 2 hour training session specifically targeted to contractor users who will provide Past Performance Evaluation comments on PBS evaluations.

Once the evaluation is readied and released, the contractor will receive a second email alerting them the evaluation is ready for their review and comment. The contractor will have thirty (30) days to respond to the evaluation. 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.

NOTE: Unless the contractor provides a different POC to the contracting officer after award, the contracting officer will use the Past Performance Point of Contact (POC) listed on the contractors Central Contractor Registration (CCR) profile as the default Past Performance POC. This is the person that will receive the above CPARS email alerts. In accordance with FAR Clause 52.204-7 at 52.204-7, the contractor is responsible for the accuracy and completeness of the data within the CCR database.

Copies of the evaluations, contractor responses, and review comments, if any, will be retained as part of the contract file, and may be used by Federal Agencies to support future award decisions

III.A.8 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 set forth in Section III.A. of the Agreement (Administrative Matters) as a condition of receipt of such information.

III.B. FAR/GSAR Solicitation Provisions

III.B.1 FAR 52.215-1 Instructions to Offerors—Competitive Acquisition. (JAN 04)

(a) 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,‖ ―writing,‖ or ―written‖ means any worded or numbered expression that 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.

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―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.

(b) 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).

(c) 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 (c)(1)(i) and (c)(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) Submission, modification, revision, and withdrawal of proposals.

(i) Offerors are responsible for submitting proposals, and any modifications or revisions, so as to reach the Government office designated in the solicitation by the time specified in the solicitation. If no time is specified in the solicitation, the time for receipt is 4:30 p.m., local time, for the designated Government office on the date that proposal or revision is due.

(ii)(A) Any proposal, modification, or revision received at the Government office designated in the solicitation after the exact time specified for receipt of offers is ―late‖ and will not be considered unless it is received before award is made, the Contracting Officer determines that accepting the late offer would not unduly delay the acquisition;

and—

(1) If it was transmitted through an electronic commerce method authorized by the solicitation, it 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

(2) There is acceptable evidence to establish that it was received at the Government installation designated for receipt of offers and was under the Government’s control prior to the time set for receipt of offers; or

(3) It is the only proposal received.

(B) However, a late modification 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.

(iii) 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.

(iv) 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, 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.

(v) Proposals may be withdrawn by written notice received at any time before award. Oral proposals in response to oral solicitations may be withdrawn orally. 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 at 52.215-5, Facsimile Proposals. Proposals may be withdrawn in person by an Offeror or an authorized representative, if the identity of the person requesting withdrawal is established and the person signs a receipt for the proposal before award.

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

(5) Offerors shall submit proposals in response to this solicitation in English, unless otherwise permitted by the solicitation, and in U.S. dollars, unless the provision at FAR 52.225-17, Evaluation of Foreign Currency Offers, is included in 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.

(d) 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).

(e) 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.

(f) 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 subfactors in the solicitation.

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

(3) The Government may waive informalities and minor irregularities in proposals received.

(4) The Government intends to evaluate proposals and award a contract without discussions with Offerors (except clarifications as described in FAR 15.306(a)). Therefore, the Offeror’s initial proposal should contain the Offeror’s best terms from a cost or price and technical standpoint. The Government reserves the right to conduct discussions if the Contracting Officer later determines them to be necessary. 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.

(5) 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.

(6) 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.

(7) Exchanges with Offerors after receipt of a proposal do not constitute a rejection or counteroffer by the Government. (f)(4) The Government intends to evaluate proposals and award a contract after conducting 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.

(8) 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.

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

(10) 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.

(11) If a post-award debriefing is given to requesting Offerors, the Government shall disclose the following information, if applicable:

(i) The agency’s evaluation of the significant weak or deficient factors in the debriefed Offeror’s offer.

(ii) The overall evaluated cost or price and technical rating of the successful and the debriefed Offeror and past performance information on the debriefed Offeror.

(iii) The overall ranking of all Offerors, when any ranking was developed by the agency during source selection.

(iv) A summary of the rationale for award.

(v) For acquisitions of commercial items, the make and model of the item to be delivered by the successful Offeror.

(vi) Reasonable responses to relevant questions posed by the debriefed Offeror as to whether source-selection procedures set forth in the solicitation, applicable regulations, and other applicable authorities were followed by the agency.

III.B.2 FAR 52.211-1. Availability of Specifications Listed in the GSA Index of Federal Specifications, Standards and Commercial Item Descriptions, FPMR Part 101-29. (AUG 98)

(a) The GSA Index of Federal Specifications, Standards and Commercial Item Descriptions, FPMR Part 101-29, and copies of specifications, standards, and commercial item descriptions cited in this solicitation may be obtained for a fee by submitting a request to—

GSA Federal Supply Service Specifications Section, Suite 8100 470 East L’Enfant Plaza, SW Washington, DC 20407 Telephone (202) 619-8925 Facsimile (202) 619-8978

(b) If the General Services Administration, Department of Agriculture, or Department of Veterans Affairs issued this solicitation, a single copy of specifications, standards, and commercial item descriptions cited in this solicitation may be obtained free of charge by submitting a request to the addressee in paragraph (a) of this provision. Additional copies will be issued for a fee.

III.B.3 FAR 52.211-3. Availability of Specifications Not Listed in the GSA Index of Federal Specifications, Standards and Commercial Item Descriptions (JUN 1988)

(a) The specifications cited in this solicitation may be obtained from: GSA Specifications Unit at (202) 755-0325. MIL Specifications may be obtained by calling (215) 697-2179.

(b) The request should identify the solicitation number and the specification required by date, title, and number as cited in the solicitation.

III.B.4 FAR 52.216-1. Type of Contract. (APR 84)

The Government contemplates awards of Firm-Fixed-Price Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity contracts resulting from this solicitation.

III.B.5 FAR 52.222-5. Davis-Bacon Act—Secondary Site of the Work. (JUL 05)

(a)(1) The Offeror shall notify the Government if the Offeror intends to perform work at any secondary site of the work, as defined in paragraph (a)(1)(ii) of the FAR clause at 52.222-6, Davis-Bacon Act, of this solicitation.

(2) If the Offeror is unsure if a planned work site satisfies the criteria for a secondary site of the work, the Offeror shall request a determination from the Contracting Officer.

(b)(1) If the wage determination provided by the Government for work at the primary site of the work is not applicable to the secondary site of the work, the Offeror shall request a wage determination from the Contracting Officer.

(2) The due date for receipt of offers will not be extended as a result of an Offeror’s request for a wage determination for a secondary site of the work.

III.B.6 FAR 52.222-23. Notice of Requirement for Affirmative Action to Ensure Equal Employment Opportunity for Construction (FEB 1999)

(a) The Offeror’s attention is called to the Equal Opportunity clause and the Affirmative Action Compliance Requirements for Construction clause of this solicitation.

(b) The goals for minority and female participation, expressed in percentage terms for the Contractor's aggregate workforce in each trade on all construction work in the covered area, are as follows:

[Note: Locality goals can be found at http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/TAguides/ctaguide.htm in

Appendix E of Construction Contractors Technical Assistance Guide.]

Goals for Minority Participation for Each Trade

Goals for Female Participation for Each Trade

See Attachment 4 Titled: Goals for Minority

Participation (VA-MD-DC)

6.9%

These goals are applicable to all of the Contractor's construction work performed in the covered area. If the Contractor performs construction work in a geographical area located outside of the covered area, the Contractor shall apply the goals established for the geographical area where the work is actually performed. Goals are published periodically in the Federal Register in notice form, and these notices may be obtained from any Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs office.

(c) The Contractor's compliance with Executive Order 11246, as amended, and the regulations in 41 CFR 60-4 shall be based on (1) its implementation of the Equal Opportunity clause, (2) specific affirmative action obligations required by the clause entitled "Affirmative Action Compliance Requirements for Construction,'' and (3) its efforts to meet the goals. The hours of minority and female employment and training must be substantially uniform throughout the length of the contract, and in each trade. The Contractor shall make a good faith effort to employ minorities and women evenly on each of its projects. The transfer of minority or female employees or trainees from Contractor to Contractor, or from project to project, for the sole purpose of meeting the Contractor's goals shall be a violation of the contract, Executive Order 11246, as amended, and the regulations in 41 CFR 60-4.

Compliance with the goals will be measured against the total work hours performed.

(d) The Contractor shall provide written notification to the Deputy Assistant Secretary for Federal Contract Compliance, U.S. Department of Labor, within 10 working days following award of any construction subcontract in excess of $10,000 at any tier for construction work under the contract resulting from this solicitation. The notification shall list the--

(1) Name, address, and telephone number of the subcontractor;

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(2) Employer's identification number of the subcontractor;

(3) Estimated dollar amount of the subcontract;

(4) Estimated starting and completion dates of the subcontract; and

(5) Geographical area in which the subcontract is to be performed.

(e) As used in this Notice, and in any contract resulting from this solicitation, the "covered area" is:

The U.S. General Services Administration, National Capital Region

The National Capital Region is defined as the jurisdictions that include the District of Columbia, the City of Baltimore, the Counties of Montgomery, Prince Georges, Howard, Anne Arundel, and Baltimore in Maryland; the Cities of Alexandria, Falls Church, Fairfax, and Manassas, and the Counties of Arlington, Fairfax, Prince William, and Loudoun in Virginia.

Additional information can be obtained at http://www.interoperability.virginia.gov/RegionalEfforts/NationalCapitalRegion.cfm.

III.B.7 FAR 52.233-2. Service of Protest (SEP 06)

(a) Protests, as defined in section 31.101 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation, that are filed directly with an agency, and copies of any protests that are filed with the Government Accountability Office (GAO), shall be served on the Contracting Officer (addressed as follows) by obtaining written and dated acknowledgment of receipt from the Contracting Officer at the address provided in Paragraph I.C.2.

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

III.B.8 FAR 52.252-1. Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference (FEB 98)

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 address:

http://www.acquisition.gov/comp/far/index.html

NUMBER TITLE DATE

52.214-34 Submission of Offers in the English Language APR 91

52.215-16 Facilities Capital Cost of Money JUN 03 http://www.interoperability.virginia.gov/RegionalEfforts/NationalCapitalRegion.cfm

NUMBER TITLE DATE

52.217-5 Evaluation of Options

JUL 90

52.236-28

52.203-11

52.204-5

52.222-38

52.223-1

52.223-4

52.225-13

Preparation of Proposals—Construction

Certification and Disclosure Regarding Payments to Influence Federal Transactions

Women-Owned Business (Other than Small Business)

Compliance with Veterans’ Employment Reporting Requirements

Biobased Product Certification

Recovered Material Certification

Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases

OCT 97

SEP 07

MAY 99

DEC 01

DEC 07

MAY 08

JUN 08

IV. Additional Solicitation Provisions

IV.A. American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009

IV.A.1 This Contract is not funded in whole or in part by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA).

V. Method of Award

V.A. Evaluation of Offers

The Government will award contract(s) resulting from this Solicitation to the responsible Offeror(s) whose offer conforming to the Solicitation will be the best value to the Government, Total Evaluated Price and other factors considered. All evaluation factors other than cost or price, when combined, are significantly more important than cost or price. In addition to Total Evaluated Price, the following non-price factors shall be used to evaluate offers:

Experience on Comparable Projects (30%) 300 points Past Performance of Offeror (30%) 300 points Management Plan (20%) 200 points Sustainability (20%) 200 points

Total 1000 points

Award(s) may be made without discussions. The Offeror’s initial proposals should contain the Offeror’s best terms from a cost or price and technical standpoint. Any exchanges made with Offerors after receipt of proposals will be conducted in accordance with FAR 15.306.

V.A.1 Evaluation Factor 1: Experience on Comparable Projects (30%)

This factor considers the extent of the Offeror’s past experience as a prime contractor within the past five (5) years from the date of issuance of this solicitation in providing similar construction services to the anticipated future task orders.

The Offeror must demonstrate successful experience as a prime General Construction (GC) Contractor responsible for the construction of at least two (2) but no more than five (5) repair and alterations projects that meet all of the following minimum characteristics:

the project was completed within five (5) years from the date of issuance of this solicitation;

the project involved the repair and alteration of occupied and functioning building space; and the total project construction cost at award of the construction contract(s) was at least $500,000

For each project submitted, additional consideration will be given to projects that also meet some or all of the following characteristics:

Project involved construction of office and related facilities;

Site was located in a major metropolitan downtown area;

Project required close coordination with occupant's/owner's security requirements;

Project involved substantial night and/or weekend work;

Project possessed challenges in staging materials and site access;

Project included LEED requirements;

Project involved sustainable design features.

Standard for Evaluation:

The standard is met when the Offeror demonstrates past experience as a prime contractor within the past five (5) years of the issuance of this solicitation in performing at least two (2) repair and alterations projects that meet the minimum characteristics above. Additional consideration will be given to Offerors whose projects include some or all of the additional characteristics.

The Government will not consider predecessor companies, key personnel, or the experience of proposed subcontractors for this evaluation factor. This factor will be evaluated based upon the written response by the Offeror. However, the Government may independently verify (in any manner it chooses) the information for the project identified.

Submittal Required by Offeror:

The Offeror shall submit the following data and information for each project submitted (not to exceed five (5) pages per project):

(a) Project Title/Description

(b) Occupant(s)/Tenant(s)

(c) Location

(d) Date of Contract Award

(e) Date of Substantial Completion

(f) Construction Cost at Award

(g) Construction Cost at Completion

(h) Scheduled Completion Time (days)

(i) Actual Completion Time (days)

(j) Number of Change Orders

(k) Detailed explanation of the scope of each project and how the characteristics of the project relate to the additional characteristics listed in this evaluation factor.

(l) References from the project (at least two), including, company/agency name, email, phone number and address. (Offeror is responsible for the accuracy of this information.)

The maximum number of pages for this evaluation factor is 25 pages, inclusive of any pictures, charts, or graphs.

V.A.2 Evaluation Factor 2: Past Performance of Offeror (30%)

This factor considers the past performance of the Offeror. The Offeror shall submit references who may be contacted regarding the quality of the Offeror’s past performance for at least two (2) of the comparable projects submitted under the Experience on Comparable Projects (Evaluation Factor 1).

This factor will be evaluated based upon the written responses to the RFP by the Offeror and by the evaluation of responses of the references recommended by the Offeror. The Government also reserves the right to use other government data available in its assessment of the Offeror.

The quality of the reference information supplied will be considered. In accordance with FAR 15.306, the Offeror will be given the opportunity to respond to adverse past performance information.

Standard for Evaluation:

This factor considers the extent of the Offeror’s past performance with reference to such aspects as costs, timeliness, and technical success. The Offeror must demonstrate that it has a track record of satisfactory performance as a prime contractor responsible for the construction of at least two (2) comparable projects. The Government is seeking to determine whether the Offeror possesses relevant past experience with regards to customer satisfaction; timely delivery of services; and quality control in successfully performing the types of projects submitted under the Experience on Comparable Projects factor in Section V.A.1. If a reference indicates that it would not contract with the Offeror again in the future, the Offeror will receive an unacceptable rating for this evaluation factor.

Submittal Required by Offeror:

The Offeror must provide a GC Reference Form for each reference. The name, title, company/agency name, current address, current phone number, and current fax number for each reference must appear on the form.

It is also the responsibility of the respective Offerors to arrange for submission to the Contract Negotiator of the completed Past Performance Questionnaires. (See Attachment 1 of this solicitation). As part of the evaluation process, GSA reserves the right to contact the designated point of contact or other personnel relative to the designated projects. GSA may also elect to obtain additional information relative to the Offerors’ past performance for the referenced projects and/or for projects in addition to those identified in the Proposal. Offerors are reminded that the completed Past Performance Questionnaires are confidential and considered to be Source Selection sensitive information (until determined otherwise) and the Offerors should not request the selected points of contact or other persons with access to the said Past Performance Questionnaires to release copies to them. Past performance will be evaluated pursuant to the approach set forth in this section. The Government will consider: (a) relevance of past performance; (b) quality of past performance; (c) timeliness of performance, (d) performance within budget; and (d) customer satisfaction.

The maximum number of pages for this evaluation factor is 5 pages, inclusive of any pictures, V.A.3 Evaluation Factor 3: Management Plan (20%)

This factor considers the Offeror’s approach, commitment, and ability to successfully manage multiple projects (task orders) on this Contract. The basis of evaluation will also include the experience of the Offeror’s Program Manager(s) and the Offeror’s bonding capacity.

A well developed and detailed plan that clearly describes that the Offeror has the necessary capability to successfully manage multiple concurrent projects may receive a higher rating for this factor.

A plan that identifies areas of risk in logistics and resource management, and provides a well thought-out contingency plan that addresses those risks may receive a higher rating for this factor.

A methodology for managing its subcontractors in order to insure a smooth working relationship with the occupants of the building to include whether it has used this methodology on other projects and how this methodology benefitted the project.

Program Manager(s) that demonstrate experience with the management of repair and alterations projects, construction safety, quality control, LEED, and sustainable design features may receive a higher rating for this factor. If more than one person is proposed to be a Program Manager, indicate how the work is to be divided between the different Program Managers.

A description of the Offeror’s aggregate bonding capacity. A higher rating for this factor may be achieved where the Offeror demonstrates sufficient bonding capacity that allows for the management of multiple, concurrent projects at the higher dollar magnitude within the task order price range.

A detailed management plan that describes how the Offeror will manage the Seed Project that includes: risk, subcontractor management, budget and quality control.

The maximum number of pages for this evaluation factor is 5 pages, inclusive of any pictures, V.A.4 Evaluation Factor 4: Sustainability (20%)

Task Orders issued under this contract may require LEED Certification. As an agency that is advancing the state of the green building industry, GSA and our client are interested in achieving the highest LEED certification possible within budget constraints on renovation projects in the Department of State buildings in the National Capital Region.

Submit at least one (1) but no more than three (3) repair and alterations project(s) completed in the last five (5) years that contained requirements to meet LEED Silver, or better, Certification for Commercial Interiors. Offerors may submit the same project(s) under this evaluation factor that they did under Evaluation Factor Number 1. That being stated, Offerors must separately address all of the evaluation criteria in Evaluation Factor Number 4. That is to say, Offerors may not instruct the Government to "See Evaluation Factor Number 1" or utilize a similar cross-referencing technique.

A detailed description that demonstrates the Offeror’s experience with managing a LEED Project. Offerors should address issues such as documentation and submittals; project closeout requirements and LEED Certification procedures; construction waste management; and construction operations that include LEED requirements and restrictions.

At least one (1) member of each Offeror's proposed team shall be LEED AP Certified.

Offeror shall provide at least one (1) reference per project submitted for the Government to evaluate successful past performance on LEED requirements. It is also the responsibility of the respective Offerors to arrange for submission to the Contract Negotiator of the completed Past Performance (LEED) Questionnaires. (See Attachment 8 of this solicitation).

The Offeror shall submit the following data and information for each project submitted (not to exceed two (2) pages per project):

(a) Project Title/Description

(b) Occupant(s)/Tenant(s)

(c) Location

(d) Sustainable Features

(e) Date of Contract Award

(f) Date of Substantial Completion

(g) Construction Cost at Completion

(h) Actual Completion Time (days)

(i) LEED Certification Level Attained

(j) Detailed explanation of the LEED requirements of each project and the Offeror's role in the LEED Certification process.

(k) References from the LEED project (at least one), including, company/agency name, email, phone number and address. (Offeror is responsible for the accuracy of this information.)

The maximum number of pages for this evaluation factor is 6 pages, inclusive of any pictures, Standard for Evaluation:

The standard is met if: (1) the Offeror submits at least one (1) repair and alteration project completed in the last five (5) years that contained requirements to meet LEED Silver, or better, Certification for Commercial Interiors; (2) at least one (1) member of the Offeror's proposed team is LEED AP Certified; and, (3) the reference provided indicates that the Offeror performed its LEED assigned-tasks in a satisfactory or better manner. Additional consideration will be given to Offerors that: (1) submit more than one (1) qualifying LEED project; (2) have experience on projects exceeding LEED Silver; and (3) have more than one (1) LEED AP Certified member on its proposed team.

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