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Offers must acknowledge receipt of this amendment prior to the hour and date specified in the solicitation or as amended, by one of the following methods:
(a) By completing items 8 and 15, and returning or (c) By separate letter or electronic communication which includes a reference to the solicitation and amendment numbers. FAILURE OF YOUR ACKNOWLEDGMENT TO BE
RECEIVED AT THE PLACE DESIGNATED FOR THE RECEIPT OF OFFERS PRIOR TO THE HOUR AND DATE SPECIFIED MAY RESULT IN REJECTION OF YOUR OFFER. If by virtue of this amendment you desire to change an offer already submitted, such change may be made by letter or electronic communication, provided each letter or electronic communication makes reference to the solicitation and this amendment, and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified.
E. IMPORTANT: Contractor is not is required to sign this document and return copies to the issuing office.
AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT
1. CONTRACT ID CODE
2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NUMBER 3. EFFECTIVE DATE 4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQUISITION NUMBER 5. PROJECT NUMBER (If applicable)
7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than Item 6) CODE
STANDARD FORM 30 (REV. 11/2016)
Prescribed by GSA FAR (48 CFR) 53.243
FACILITY CODE
9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)
R10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NUMBE
10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)
11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS
The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offers is extended. is not extended.
12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (If required) copies of the amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted;
13. THIS ITEM APPLIES ONLY TO MODIFICATIONS OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS.
IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NUMBER AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.
CHECK ONE A. THIS CHANGE ORDER IS ISSUED PURSUANT TO: (Specify authority) THE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14 ARE MADE IN THE CONTRACT ORDER
NUMBER IN ITEM 10A.
B. THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES (such as changes in paying office, appropriation data, etc.) SET FORTH IN ITEM 14, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY OF FAR 43.103(b).
C. THIS SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT IS ENTERED INTO PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY OF:
D. OTHER (Specify type of modification and authority)
Except as provided herein, all terms and conditions of the document referenced in Item 9A or 10A, as heretofore changed, remains unchanged and in full force and effect.
15C. DATE SIGNED
15A. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print)
16C. DATE SIGNED
16A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)
14. DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION (Organized by UCF section headings, including solicitation/contract subject matter where feasible.)
PAGE OF PAGES
6. ISSUED BY CODE
8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (Number, street, county, State and ZIP Code) (X)
CODE
15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR
(Signature of person authorized to sign)
16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
(Signature of Contracting Officer)
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This amendment 0001 for the National Capital Region 11 Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) Two Single Award Job Order Construction Contracts (JOCC) for projects under the Simplified Acquisition Threshold (SAT) is hereby amended to provide the answers to the Request for Information (RFI) questions that was submitted, SF1442 for each location with supplement to the SF1442, revised solicitation and agreement with areas highlighted in yellow.
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9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NUMBER
NCRPBSCSD2IDIQJOCC
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National Capital Region 11 Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity
(IDIQ) Two Single Award Job Order Construction Contracts (JOCC) for projects under the Simplified Acquisition Threshold
NCRPBSIDIQJOCC Solicitation
Request for Information (RFI) Answers
1. Section 2. Contract Experience and Past Performance requires us to provide information on one (1) “Similar” contract and that the term “Similar” shall be defined for evaluation purposes as a Multiple Year, Indefinite Delivery Vehicle (IDV) (e.g. JOCC, MATOC, SATOC) equivalent type of Construction contract with an estimated cost range between $150,000.00 and $1,000,000.00.
Is the cost range of $150,000.00 and $1,000,000.00 for one year of the “Similar” contract? If so, would you consider accepting a contract that is larger than $1,000,000.00 per year?
Answer: On top of page 12 of the solicitation section II.D under technical factor C question 2, states the following “Estimated cost range for the submitted contract should be between $150,000.00 and $1,000,000.00. Contracts over the $1,000,000.00 cost range will be accepted for this technical factor.
2. Section II.C. Price Proposal; of the solicitation, The SF 1442 incorporates the RSMeans Book as the agreed unit price book as part of the IDIQ JOCC and for all task orders placed against the IDIQ JOCC. Offerors must include in the Pricing Supplement to Standard Form (1442) bid factors for normal working hours for the base and all (4) four option years Which RS Means book are we supposed to use for the Price Book for the IDIQ?
Answer: On page 8 section II A contract pricing of the Agreement, it states the following, “Pricing for this contract will be based upon the 2020 Facilities Construction Cost with RS Means Data Book (hereafter referred to as the RS Means Book). The RS Means Book will be used for the duration of this Contract. The version of RS Means Book that is current on the date of contract award shall be utilized until each option period is exercised.”
3. On the SF 1442, the due date is September 8, 2020 but on page 5 section I.G of the solicitation it states the proposals are due on September 10, 2020. What is the correct date and time the proposal are due?
Answer: The proposal due listed on page 5 section I.G is correct stating the due date of
September 10, 2020 by 2:00 pm Eastern Standard Time. Revised SF 1442 is attached in this amendment outlining the correct date and time of proposal submission.
4. Are there any bonding requirements for this IDIQ contract?
Answer: On page 12 section III.G it states “A bid guarantee is not required to be submitted with your offer, any task order awarded will require a performance bond and payment bond as specified in the Agreement per the specifications for each task order.
Offerors who utilize individual sureties should note the requirement for a certified, audited, financial statement for each person acting as an individual surety under clause
FAR 52.228-1 Bid Guarantee and the requirements of clause FAR 52.228-11 Pledge of
Assets. There is no bonding requirement for this IDIQ.
5. Is there any additional security clearance required besides the HSPD-12 requirement for this IDIQ?
Answer: There is no additional security clearance required for this IDIQ beside the
HSPD-12 and employees must be an US Citizen to work at the geographic locations.
6. The Solicitation, Section II., Proposals II.A, Proposal Contents, states "Offeror's are required to submit a separate Price Proposal and Technical Proposal for each geographic location in which they choose to compete for award." The Solicitation, I.
General Information, I.A The Solicitation and Contract, (1), paragraph two states
"Contractors are not allowed to submit a proposal for both geographical locations.
Separate proposal evaluations and awards will be made for each geographical location." Question: Please clarify if Offeror's may submit a proposal for both geographical regions, but may only be awarded one region. The language indicates a qualified Offeror may not submit on both regions, yet if the Offeror is not selected for their proposed region (assuming only 1 proposal submission is permitted), then they are excluded from competition in a region for which they are qualified. Please advise.
Answer: The Solicitation section I.A, Page 4, states the following “Contractors are allowed to submit a proposal for both geographical locations. Separate proposal evaluations and awards will be made for each geographic location. NOTE: No contractor will be allowed to receive a contract for both locations. A different contractor will be selected to receive an award for each geographical location.
7. In the past, client don’t complete and the requested questionnaire. Would you consider accepting the CPARS for project that was completed six (6) months to a year ago in place of the performance questionnaire form?
Answer: On page 11-12 in section II.D Technical proposal section C. 1 states the following “CPARS for the three (3) submitted projects in the project past performance technical factor will be accepted in place of performance questionnaire, C.2 states
“CPARS on the submitted project for the contract past performance technical factor will be accepted in place of performance questionnaire.
8. The Solicitation Section I.A states “Contractors are not allowed to submit a proposal for both geographical locations. Separate proposal evaluations and awards will be made for each geographic location.” Is a contractor allowed to submit separate proposals, one for each of the locations?
Answer: Yes. Section I.A has been revised and states the following” Contractors are allowed to submit a proposal for both geographical locations. Separate proposal evaluations and awards will be made for each geographic location. One contractor will not be allowed to receive a contract for both locations.”
9. The Solicitation Section II.D.B.2 says “Offerors are required to submit one form for three different subcontractors that the offeror has executed agreements with within the last three years”. Can the Offeror submit more than three subcontractors? For example, can the Offeror submit a subcontractor for each of the seven trades?
Answer: The contractor is to submit the required documentation according to the instructions provided in section II D. B 2 which states “For this factor, the offeror shall demonstrate working relationships with subcontractors in the respective geographic location. Offerors are required to submit one (1) form for three (3) different subcontractors that the offeror has executed agreements with within the last three (3) years. (Complete one form for each subcontract). Collectively, the three (3) subcontractor relationships submitted must include at least three (3) of the following seven (7) trades:- Carpentry, - Painting/Wall Covering, Electrical, Plumbing, HVAC, Flooring and Concrete/Asphalt.”
10. Is there a seed or start up project associated with this contract? Per the solicitation section I.F. FAR 52.236-27 Site Visit – 1 and 2 Site visit will be conducted by appointment only. Contract Ingrid Blair
Answer: Per section I.F. 2 on page 5 it states the following “There is no start up project for the base IDIQ that requires a site visit. A site visit will be conducted for each task order that is placed against this IDIQ.
National Capital Region (NCR) 11 Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ)-Two Single Award Job Order Construction Contracts (JOCC) for projects under the Simplified Acquisition Threshold (SAT) for the Department of Education and FDA White Oak Federal Research Campus
The Solicitation
Notice to Offerors of Competition Limited to Eligible 8(a)
Participants
The General Services Administration (GSA) is setting aside the contract under the following clause found in the Agreement:
52.219-18, Notification of Competition Limited to Eligible 8(a) Concerns
Amendment 001 changes are highlighted in yellow
GSA Solicitation No. NCRPBSOOACSD2IDIQJOCC
August 26, 2020
(The Solicitation
The Solicitation
Notice to Offerors of Competition Limited to Eligible 8(a)
Participants
The General Services Administration (GSA) is setting aside the contract under the following clause found in the Agreement:
Table of Contents
I. General Information A. The Solicitation and 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. Proposal Contents B. Proposal Format C. Price Proposal D. Technical Proposal E. Other Information to be Submitted with Proposal F. Requirements of Joint Venture Offerors
III. General Provisions
A. Availability of Funds B. Requests for Clarification or Interpretation C. Notice to Small Business Firms D. Information Concerning the Disclosure of Solicitation Results E. Affirmative Procurement Program F. Notice Concerning Preparation of Proposals G. Bond Requirements H. Contractor Performance Information I. Safeguarding and Dissemination of Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)
Building Information
IV. FAR/GSAR Solicitation Provisions A. FAR 52.211-1 Availability of Specifications Listed in the GSA Index of Federal
Specifications, Standards and Commercial Item Descriptions, FPMR 101-29 B. FAR 52.211-3, Availability of Specifications Not Listed in the GSA Index of
Federal Specifications, Standards and Commercial Items Description C. FAR 52.216-1 Type Of Contract D. FAR 52.222-5 Construction Wage Rate Requirements-Secondary Site of Work E. FAR 52.222-23 Notice of Requirement for Affirmative Action to Ensure Equal
Employment Opportunity for Construction F. FAR 52.225-10 Notice of Buy American Requirement-Construction Materials G. Buy American Exceptions H. FAR 52.233-2 Service of Protest I. FAR 52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference J. GSAR 552.102 Incorporating Provisions and Clauses by Reference
K. Additional Provisions
(i) GSAR 552.236-74, Evaluation of Options (Mar 2019)
(iii) GSAR Clause 552.236-77, Government’s Right to Exercise Options (Mar 2019)
V. Instructions to Offerors and Clauses
A. FAR 52.215-1 Instructions to Offerors – Competitive Acquisition B. FAR 52.219-18 Notice of Competition Limited to 8(a) Eligible Participants C. Security Requirements D. Additional Clauses
VI. Method Of Award A. Evaluation of Offers B. Determination of Responsibility C. Price Reasonableness/Price Realism D. Unbalanced Price E. Non Price Factors F. Evaluation of Joint Ventures
I. General Information
I.A. The Solicitation and Contract
(1) This Solicitation is set-aside for Competition Limited to Eligible 8(a) Concerns, in accordance with FAR 19. This Solicitation sets forth requirements for proposals for two (2) separate Single Award, Indefinite Delivery / Indefinite Quantity Job Order Construction Contracts (one award for each geographic location) as described in the attached Agreement.
Separate proposals are required for each of the following geographic locations in which an offeror chooses to compete for award:
(1) FDA White Oak Federal Research Campus, 10903 New Hampshire Avenue, Silver Spring, MD 20903
(2) Department of Education, 400 Maryland Avenue, SW, Washington, DC
20024
Contractors are allowed to submit a proposal for both geographical locations. Separate proposal evaluations and awards will be made for each geographic location.
NOTE: No contractor will be allowed to receive a contract for both locations. A different contractor will be selected to receive an award for each location.
Proposals conforming to the Solicitation requirements will be evaluated in accordance with the Method of Award set forth herein. The Government will award the Contract to the selected Offeror, subject to the conditions set forth herein.
(2) Neither the Solicitation nor any part of an Offeror's proposal shall be part of the Contract except to the extent expressly incorporated therein by the Contracting Officer.
(3) The Offeror's proposal submitted in response to this Solicitation shall constitute a firm 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:
(1) The Solicitation
(2) Standard Form (SF) 1442– Solicitation Offer and Award & Price Supplement to the
SF1442
(3) The Agreement and Attachments to the Agreement
(4) Offeror Representations and Certifications Form
(5) GSA 527 - Contractor’s Qualification and Financial Information
(6) Wage Determination
I.C. Authorized Representatives
The following individuals are designated as the authorized GSA representatives under this Solicitation:
Contracting Officer’s Information
Name: Ingrid Blair Address: 1800 F Street, NW, Washington, DC Telephone: 202-379-8333 Email: Ingrid.blair@gsa.gov
Alternate Point of Contact Information
Name: Georgia Robinson Address: 1800 F Street, NW, Washington, DC Email:georgia.robinson@gsa.gov
I.D. Pre-Proposal Conference Please complete the attached GSA NCR JOCC IDIQ Pre-Proposal Conference Registration
Form to receive access to the pre-conference call schedule on August 18, 2020.
Attendance on the pre-proposal conference call will have no technical bearing on this solicitation.
I.E. Estimated Price Range
See the Agreement, paragraph I.E. Contract Values
I.F. FAR 52.236-27 Site Visit – Construction (Feb 95)
(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. Accordingly, Offerors are urged and expected to inspect the site where the work will be performed.
(2) There is no start up project for the base IDIQ that requires a site visit. A site visit will be conducted for each task order that is placed against this IDIQ.
I.G. Receipt of Offers
(1) Electronic submissions are mandatory. In order to be considered for award, offers conforming to the requirements of the Solicitation must be received via email no later than electronically at the following office no later than 2:00 pm Eastern Standard on the following date and email following address below:
Date: September 10, 2020 Email address: Ingrid.blair@gsa.gov and Georgia.robinson@gsa.gov
II. Proposals
II.A. Proposal Contents Offeror’s are required to submit a separate Price Proposal and Technical Proposal for each geographic location in which they choose to compete for award.
Proposals shall consist of the following documents, completed and executed in accordance with this Solicitation:
(1) Price Proposal with complete breakdown of bid factor
(a) Standard Form 1442 & Supplement to Standard Form (SF) 1442
(b) C301 Reps and Certs
(c) GSA Form 527 – Contractor’s Qualification and Financial Information
(2) Technical Proposal See Section II.D and V. for technical proposal contents.
II.B. Proposal Format
Offerors are to submit electronically in an email with the subject line: “PROPOSAL – NCR IDIQ JOCC (Name of Location)”.
Electronic packages will contain two (2) pdf files as described below:
(1) Attachment Labeled “(Contractor Name) Pricing – NCR IDIQ JOCC (Name of Location)”:
(a) Standard Form 1442 & Supplement to SF 1442 with a complete breakdown of bid factor
(b) C301 Reps and Certs …………..(c) GSA Form 527 Contractor’s Qualification and Financial Information
(2) Attachment Labeled “(Contractor Name) Technical – NCR IDIQ JOCC (Name of Location)”.
(a) Management and Technical Approach
(b) Staffing
i. Qualification of Key Personnel
ii. Subcontractor Relationship Staff Subcontractor Relationship Questionnaire Form
iii. Self-Performed Work Requirement
(c) Qualification of Firm
i. Project experience and Past Experience Project Experience and Past Experience Questionnaire Form
ii. Contract Experience and Past Experience Contract Experience and Past Experience Questionnaire Form
II.C. Price Proposal
(1) Contents
The Price Proposal shall include a fully executed SF 1442 (including supplement). Each Offeror must submit a Pricing Structure as listed in the Supplement to the Standard Form 1442 and must completely provide all information as requested on this document. The prices offered by the contractor may be negotiated during the source selection process.
Offerors must have and authorized person sign and date the pricing Supplement to Standard Form 1442.
The SF 1442 incorporates the RSMeans Book as the agreed unit price book as part of the IDIQ JOCC and for all task orders placed against the IDIQ JOCC. Offerors must include in the Pricing Supplement to Standard Form (1442) bid factors for normal working hours for the base and all (4) four option years.
(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.D. Technical Proposal
The Technical Proposal shall include the information requested below.
(A) MANAGEMENT AND TECHNICAL APPROACH
Maximum Score = 50 (10 elements x 5 points)
Standard Score = 30 (10 elements x 3 points)
DESCRIPTION: This factor considers the Offeror’s Management and Technical Approach to successfully performing under the solicited Contract. Use of this single award, indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity job order contract is for the primary purpose of realizing efficiencies on small (less than Simplified Acquisition Threshold) orders. As a result, the Government expects timely and quality delivery of order requirements under the fair and reasonable pricing schedule that is awarded.
Offeror shall demonstrate their approach for controlling quality, responding to new orders, managing and completing multiple projects at once and in accordance with contract and task order requirements, and their approach for on-site staffing of this Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract and any/all of the delivery order jobs issued against the IDIQ contract.
STANDARD FOR EVALUATION: The standard is “met” when offer demonstrates their success and ability in:
- Ensuring quality (3 points)
- Responding to new orders within the time required in the contract specifications (3 points)
- Managing and completing multiple projects at once and in accordance with contract and task order requirements (3 points)
- Coordinating with the owner and tenants throughout all points of the project (3 points)
- Controlling cost and budget (3 points)
- Meeting contract submittal and documentation requirements (3 points)
- Managing contract modifications and negotiations (3 points)
- Maintaining and communicating the project schedule (3 points)
- Timely closeout of projects, including punch-list and warranty items (3 points)
- On-site staffing of this Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract and any/all of the delivery order jobs issued against the IDIQ contract (3 points)
PROCEDURE FOR EVALUATION: - Offeror’s response will be evaluated for thoroughness and evidence of their ability to satisfy the contract requirements.
THE SUBMITTAL FOR THIS FACTOR SHALL NOT EXCEED 3 PAGES. PAGES BEYOND THE
LIMIT WILL NOT BE EVALUATE.
B) STAFFING
1. QUALIFICATIONS OF KEY PERSONNEL
Maximum Score = 10 (2 individuals x 5 points) Standard Score = 6 (2 individuals x 3 points)
DESCRIPTION: This factor considers the experience, education, knowledge, and expertise required for the position he/she is to be assigned for this contract. Key personnel are defined as the Contract or Project Manager and On-Site Supervisor.
Offeror shall provide written qualifications and professional references for one (1) Contract/Project Manager and one (1) On-Site Supervisor who will be assigned to this contract.
STANDARD FOR EVALUATION: The standard is “met” when:
- Contract/Project Manager and On-Site Supervisor must have performed on three (3) “Similar” projects within the last three (3) years.
- Contract/Project Manager and On-Site Supervisor must have a minimum of five (5) years of experience in the position he/she will fill under this contract.
- Each of the key individuals identified has the appropriate education, knowledge, and expertise required for the position he/she is to be assigned for this contract.
- Offeror can demonstrate that a minimum of one of the key individuals identified has contract authority and has a history of consistently and successfully responding to the customer within 24 hours of being contacted.
- The qualifications and assigned duties of each key individual are clearly described in the proposal, and the Offeror has indicated these individuals are readily available for the contract work and will be assigned to and performing work under the subject contract for the life of the contract unless a substitute is approved by the Contracting Officer.
PROCEDURE FOR EVALUATION:
- The Offerors shall provide personnel qualification data and professional references for the key individuals submitted. References provided by the Offeror may be contacted by the SSEB.
This evaluation will consist of evaluating the Offeror’s written responses and references contacted.
THE QUALIFICATIONS OF THE KEY PERSONNEL SHALL NOT EXCEED 2 PAGES EACH. .
PAGES BEYOND THE LIMIT WILL NOT BE EVALUATED.
2. SUBCONTRACTOR RELATIONSHIPS
Maximum Score = 15 (3 subcontracts x 5 points) Standard Score = 9 (3 subcontracts x 3 points)
DESCRIPTION: This factor ensures that each offeror, throughout the life of the contract and resulting task orders, will have adequate and responsive personnel in response to the Government’s project requirements.
For this factor, the offeror shall demonstrate working relationships with subcontractors in the respective geographic location. Offerors are required to submit one (1) form for three (3) different subcontractors that the offeror has executed agreements with within the last three (3) years.
(Complete one form for each subcontract). Collectively, the three (3) subcontractor relationships submitted must include at least three (3) of the following seven (7) trades:
- Carpentry
- Painting/Wall Covering
- Electrical
- Plumbing
- HVAC
- Flooring
- Concrete/Asphalt
The offeror has completed all sections of the attached form (Complete one form for each subcontractor) for three (3) different subcontractors that the offeror has executed agreements with within the last three (3) years. Collectively the three (3) subcontractor relationships submitted include at least three (3) of the seven (7) trades listed above and are with subcontractors that have an office within the geographic location that your proposal is targeted for (see section I.A.1).
Additionally, if contacted, subcontractor points of contact confirm a satisfactory working relationship.
Offeror’s response will be evaluated for demonstrating an ability to maintain successful subcontractor relations in multiple trades. Subcontractors provided by the Offeror may be contacted by the SSEB. This evaluation will consist of evaluating the Offeror’s written responses and references contacted.
DESCRIPTION OF EACH SUBCONTRACTOR RELATIONSHIP SHALL NOT EXCEED TWO (2)
PAGES. OFFERORS ARE REQUIRED TO USE THE FORM TITLED “GSA NCR IDIQ JOCC
STAFFING – SUBCONTRACTOR RELATIONSHIPS”. . PAGES BEYOND THE LIMIT WILL NOT
BE EVALUATED.
3. SELF-PERFORMED WORK REQUIREMENT
Maximum Score = 5 points Standard Score = 3 points
DESCRIPTION: This factor ensures that each offeror, over the life of the contract, has a plan to meet the requirements of FAR 52.219-14.
For this factor, the offeror shall demonstrate how it’s staffing and experience will ensure compliance with FAR 52.219-14.
- The offeror has provided detailed information as it relates to its staffing structure by trades and its record of self-performed work as a percentage of the cost of its contracts, not including the cost of materials.
- Offeror’s response will be evaluated for thoroughness and evidence of their ability to satisfy the contract requirements.
SUBMITTAL FOR THIS FACTOR IS NOT EXCEED ONE (2) PAGES. . PAGES BEYOND THE
LIMIT WILL NOT BE EVALUATED.
(C) QUALIFICATIONS OF THE FIRM
Maximum Score = 20 (3 projects x 5 points and 1 contract x 5 points) Standard Score = 12 (3 projects x 3 points and 1 contract x 3 points)
1. PROJECT EXPERIENCE AND PAST PERFORMANCE
DESCRIPTION: This factor considers the “Quality” of the Offeror’s past performance on three (3) projects completed within the last three (3) years in carrying out work of a “Similar” nature with reference to such considerations as timeliness, owner/tenant satisfaction, and contract compliance.
The Offeror is responsible for demonstrating how projects they deem “Similar” are in-fact comparable in size, scope, and complexity. The Offeror is responsible for demonstrating how projects they deem “Quality” were in-fact delivered in a timely manner, within established budgets, and to the customer’s satisfaction.
The term “Quality” for evaluation purposes is defined as meeting or exceeding the customer’s requirements as set forth in the construction contract documents, (i.e., drawings and specifications) in a timely manner and within established budgets. It is also evidenced by receiving satisfactory references from the references, in which they are willing to contract with the Offeror again.
The term “Similar” projects shall be defined for evaluation purposes as renovation of occupied, multi-story, commercial/government office property type facilities that collectively (the three projects submitted) include 1) carpentry, 2) electrical, 3) plumbing, 4) HVAC, 5) flooring, 6) asphalt or concrete, and 7) painting or wall covering work as a part of the project scope. Award amount of the three (3) similar projects should be between $2,000.00 and $250,000.00.
- Submitted projects were “Similar” and completed in a “Quality” manner within the last three
(3) years as evidenced by the Offeror’s written response and references contacted .
- Offeror’s projects will be evaluated for “Similarity” and “Quality” performance of the contract requirements. The Offerors shall provide project data and references for the project submitted.
References provided by the Offeror may be contacted by the SSEB. This evaluation will consist of evaluating the offeror’s written response to the RFP and the references questionnaire form. The SSEB will review projects submitted and use judgment to evaluate:
Was submitted projects similar to the requirement listed in the RFP? Did the Offeror submit sufficient written information to make this determination? If contacted, did the references confirm the role the Offeror’s performed on the project?
The offeror is responsible for ensuring that all references are aware that they will be contacted.
The Government will assess the quality of the past performance by the completed Qualifications of Firm Project Experience and Past Performance Questionnaire. The offeror is to complete sections 1-4 on the Qualifications of Firm Project Experience and Past Performance Questionnaire and have their reference complete the bottom portion of the questionnaire. Upon completion, the reference is to send the questionnaire back to the offeror to be submitted with their proposal package. The offeror is responsible for ensuring that the names, telephone numbers, e-mail addresses and addresses of all references provided are correct. CPARS for the three (3) submitted projects in the project past performance technical factor will be accepted in place of performance questionnaire.
THE SUBMISSION FOR THE THREE (3) PROJECTS SHALL NOT EXCEED 2 PAGES EACH.
OFFERORS ARE REQUIRED TO USE THE FORM TITLED “NCR IDIQ JOCC QUALIFICATIONS
OF FIRM - PROJECT EXPERIENCE AND PAST PERFORMANCE QUESTIONNAIRE”. PAGES
BEYOND THE LIMIT WILL NOT BE EVALUATED.
2. CONTRACT EXPERIENCE AND PAST PERFORMANCE
DESCRIPTION: This factor considers the “Quality” of the Offeror’s past performance on one (1) “Similar” contract with reference to such considerations as timeliness, owner/tenant satisfaction, and contract compliance.
Offeror shall submit a detailed description of one (1) contract for evaluation. Contract shall be identified by the Offeror as being “Similar” (as defined below) in contract type, size, scope, and complexity to the requirements provided in the specifications. Contract shall be identified as being completed in a “Quality” (as defined below) manner. The Offeror is responsible for demonstrating how the contract they deem “Similar” is in-fact comparable in type, size, scope, and complexity.
The Offeror is responsible for demonstrating how the contract they deem “Quality” was in-fact delivered in a timely manner, in accordance with established pricing, and to the customer’s satisfaction.
The term “Similar” shall be defined for evaluation purposes as a Multiple Year, Indefinite Delivery Vehicle (IDV) (e.g. JOCC, MATOC, SATOC) equivalent type of Construction contract.
- Estimated cost range for the submitted contract should be between $150,000.00 and $1,000,000.00. Contracts over the $1,000,000.00 cost range will be accepted for this technical factor.
The term “Quality” for evaluation purposes is defined as meeting or exceeding the customer’s requirements as set forth in the contract documents in a timely manner and in accordance with established pricing. .
- Submitted contract was “Similar” and completed in a “Quality” manner as evidenced by the Offeror’s written response and references questionnaire (Max. 5 points).
- Offeror’s projects will be evaluated for “Similarity” and “Quality” performance of the contract requirements. The Offerors shall provide project data and references for the project submitted.
References provided by the Offeror may be contacted by the SSEB. This evaluation will consist of evaluating the offeror’s written response to the RFP and the references questionnaire form. The SSEB will review projects submitted and use judgment to evaluate:
Was submitted projects similar to the requirement listed in the RFP? Did the Offeror submit sufficient written information to make this determination? If contacted, did the references confirm the role the Offeror’s performed on the project?
The offeror is responsible for ensuring that all references are aware that they will be contacted.
The Government will assess the quality of the contract past performance the contract experience and past performance questionnaire. The offeror is to complete sections 1-4 on the Qualifications of Firm Contract Experience and Past Performance Questionnaire and have their reference complete the bottom portion of the questionnaire. Upon completion, the reference is to send the questionnaire back to the offeror to be submitted with their proposal package. The offeror is responsible for ensuring that the names, telephone numbers, e-mail addresses and addresses of all references provided are correct. CPARS on the submitted project for the contract past performance technical factor will be accepted in place of performance questionnaire.
If the offeror does not meet the criteria set forth in the above evaluation technical factor, it shall result in a lower technical score for this portion of the technical factor. A neutral rating will be given to offerors without a record of relevant contract past performance.
THE SUBMISSION FOR CONTRACT EXPERIENCE SHALL NOT EXCEED 2 PAGES.
OFFERORS ARE REQUIRED TO USE THE FORM TITLED “NCR IDIQ JOCC QUALIFICATIONS
OF FIRM - CONTRACT EXPERIENCE AND PAST PERFORMANCE”. PAGES BEYOND THE
LIMIT WILL NOT BE EVALUATED.
II.E. Other Information to Submit with Proposal
(1) Representations and Certifications
Offerors are reminded their SAM registration status must be “Active”, at the time their offer is submitted, to be considered for award (see 52.204-7). Offerors submitting a proposal in response to this Solicitation shall complete electronic Annual Representations and Certifications in conjunction with required Entity registration in System for Award Management (SAM), accessed via System for Award Management. Offerors shall also submit with their proposal, the Annual Representations and Certifications (FAR 52.204-8), using the attached Offeror’s Representations and Certifications (C301-SAT).
(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. Where applicable, point of contact, including names and telephone numbers, are required for all contracts listed.
II.F. Requirements of Joint Venture Offerors
(1) All offers submitted by joint ventures must include a copy of an executed joint 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.
(2) An authorized representative of each member of the joint venture must sign the SF 1442 accompanying an offer regardless of any agency relationship established between the members.
(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.
(4) Representations and certifications, financial information, and past performance information must be submitted for each member of the joint venture.
III. General Provisions
III.A. Availability of Funds
Issuance of this Solicitation does not warrant that funds are presently available for award of a Contract. Award of the contract shall be subject to the availability of appropriated funds, and the Government shall incur no obligation under this Solicitation in advance of such time as funds are made available to the Contracting Officer for the purpose of contract award.
III.B. Requests for Clarification or Interpretation.
The Government will attempt to answer all requests for clarifications or interpretations of the
Solicitation Documents prior to the date set for receipt of offers, but do not warrant that all such requests will be answered within 15 calendar days. Prospective Offerors should make such requests not less than 15 calendar days prior to the date set for receipt of offers.
III.C. Notice to Small Business Firms
A program for the purpose of assisting qualified small business concerns in obtaining certain bid, payment, or performance bonds that are otherwise not obtainable is available through the Small Business Administration (SBA) (Small Business Administration). For information concerning SBA's surety bond guarantee assistance, contact your SBA District Office.
III.D. Information Concerning the Disclosure of Solicitation Results
This acquisition is being conducted under the provisions of FAR Part 15 as a negotiated procurement. In accordance with FAR 3.104 and FAR 15.207, after receipt of proposals, no information regarding the identity of those submitting offers, the number of offers received, or the information contained in such offers will be made available until after award except as provided by FAR 15.503.
III.E. Affirmative Procurement Program
GSA has implemented an Affirmative Procurement Program (APP) intended to maximize the use of recovered materials, environmentally preferable, and bio-based products. Offerors should familiarize themselves with the requirements for using and reporting on the use of such materials in performance as set forth in the Agreement. Refer to Clause FAR 52.223-10 encouraging vendors to practice waste reduction.
III.F. Notice Concerning Preparation of Proposals
Offerors are cautioned to carefully read the entire Solicitation and the Agreement to be included in the Contract contemplated by the Solicitation in order to be fully aware of all requirements and clauses in the contemplated Contract. Verify that all blanks requiring information to be supplied in an Offer have been properly filled out, that all pricing and other numerical data is accurately calculated, and that all copies of the Offer contain the same information.
III.G. Bond Requirements
A bid guarantee is not required to be submitted with your offer, any task order awarded will require a performance bond and payment bond as specified in the Agreement per the specifications for each task order. Offerors who utilize individual sureties should note the requirement for a certified, audited, financial statement for each person acting as an individual surety under clause FAR 52.228-1 Bid Guarantee and the requirements of clause FAR 52.228- 11 Pledge of Assets.
III.H. Contractor Performance Information
(1) Evaluating Contractor Performance: The General Services Administration is using the Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS) module as the secure, confidential, information management tool to facilitate the performance evaluation process.
CPARS enables a comprehensive evaluation by capturing comments from both GSA and the contractor. The website for CPARS is Contractor Performance Assessment
Completed CPARS evaluations are sent to the Past Performance Information Retrieval System (PPIRS) which may then be used by Federal acquisition community for use in making source selection decisions. PPIRS assists acquisition officials by serving as the single source for contractor past performance data.
(2) CPARS Registration: Each award requiring an evaluation must be registered in CPARS.
The contractor will receive several automated emails. Within thirty days of award, the contractor will receive an e-mail that contains user account information, as well as the applicable contract and order number(s) assigned. Contractors will be granted one user account to access all evaluations.
(3) Contractor CPARS Training: Contractors may sign up for CPARS training. A schedule of classes will be posted to the CPARS training site (CPARS Training) and updated as needed.
(4) Contractor Representative (CR) Role: All evaluations will be sent the Contractor Representative (CR) named on your award. The CR will be able to access CPARS to review and comment on the evaluation. If your CR is not already in the CPARS system, the contracting officer will request the name and email address of the person that will be responsible for the CR role on your award.
Once an evaluation is ready to be released the CR will receive an email alerting them the evaluation is ready for their review and comment. The email will indicate the time frame the CR has to respond to the evaluation; however, the CR may return the evaluation earlier than this date.
GSA shall provide for review at a level above the contracting officer (i.e., contracting director) to consider any disagreement between GSA and the contractor regarding GSA’s evaluation of the contractor. Based on the review, the individual at a level above the contracting officer will issue the ultimate conclusion on the performance evaluation.
Copies of the evaluations, contractor responses, and review comments, if any, will be retained as part of the contract file.
III.I. Safeguarding and Dissemination of Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) Building Information
Certain information contained in the Solicitation Documents may have been designated as Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) building information. With respect to such information, Offerors shall agree to the terms for receipt of such information, as set forth in the provision “Administrative Matters” in Section III of the Agreement, as a condition of receipt of such information.
IV. FAR/GSAR Solicitation Provisions
IV.A. 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.
IV.B. FAR 52.216-1 Type of Contract (APR 84)
The Government contemplates award of Two (2) Single Firm-Fixed-Price Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity contract resulting from this solicitation.
IV.C. FAR 52.222-5 Construction Wage Rate Requirements—Secondary Site of the Work
(MAY 14)
(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, Construction Wage Rate Requirements, 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.
IV.D. FAR 52.222-23 Notice of Requirement for Affirmative Action to Ensure Equal Employment Opportunity for Construction (FEB 1999)
(Applicable to solicitations resulting in construction contracts in excess of $10,000.)
(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:
Goals for Minority Participation for Each Trade
Goals for Female Participation for Each Trade
28% 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;
(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:
1. Washington, District of Columbia
2. Silver Spring, Maryland, Montgomery County
IV.E. FAR 52.225-10 Notice of Buy American Requirement—Construction Materials.
(MAY 2014)
(a) Definitions. “Commercially available off-the-shelf (COTS) item,” “construction material,” “domestic construction material,” and “foreign construction material,” as used in this provision, are defined in the clause of this solicitation entitled “Buy American—Construction Materials” (Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clause 52.225-9).
(b) Requests for determinations of inapplicability. An offeror requesting a determination regarding the inapplicability of the Buy American statute 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 the clause at FAR 52.225-9 in the request. If an offeror has not requested a determination regarding the inapplicability of the Buy American statute 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.
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