N33191-14-R-0629_SOL.pdf

14R0629

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL N33191-14-R-0629 EXPANSION OF THE TOUCOUNTOUNA MIDDLE SCHOOL, ATAKORA, BENIN

The purpose of this contract is for the construction of tw o (2) classroom buildings, one (1) laboratory building, and dry Ventilated Improved Pit (VIP) latrine facilities. The w ork also consists of the dismantling of tw o (2) urinal facilities. All w ork shall be in accordance w ith the attached Design/Technical Specif ications.

Proposals shall be submitted electronically to David Leigh at david.leigh@eu.navy.mil on or before the time and date specif ied in Block 13 of this document.

Time = Central European Summer Time (CEST)

Pre-proposal questions w ill be accepted up to ten (10) days prior to the due date of proposals. Responses w ill be published via amendment to the solicitation.

In accordance w ith FAR 15.101-2, aw ard w ill be made to the low est price technically acceptable offeror.

In accordance w ith FAR 36.204, the magnitude of this project is expected to be betw een $250,000 and $500,000.

DAVID M. LEIGH +39 081 568 5610

NOTE: In sealed bid solicitations "offer" and "offeror" mean "bid" and "bidder".

10. THE GOVERNMENT REQUIRES PERFORMANCE OF THE WORK DESCRIBED IN THESE DOCUMENTS

NEGOTIATED

05-Aug-2014

(RFP)

(IFB)

X

CALL:

B. TELEPHONE NO. (Include area code) (NO COLLECT CALLS)

See Item 7

2. TYPE OF SOLICITATION

SEALED BID

3. DATE ISSUED

9. FOR INFORMATION A. NAME

SOLICITATION

X

NSN 7540-01-155-3212 1442-101 STANDARD FORM 1442 (REV. 4-85)

Prescribed by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.236-1(e)

11. The Contractor shall begin performance w ithin _______10 calendar days and complete it w ithin ________450 calendar days after receiving aw ard, notice to proceed. This performance period is X mandatory, negotiable. (See _________________________

12 A. THE CONTRACTOR MUST FURNISH ANY REQUIRED PERFORMANCE AND PAYMENT BONDS?

(If "YES," indicate within how many calendar days after award in Item 12B.)

YES X NO

13. ADDITIONAL SOLICITATION REQUIREMENTS:

A. Sealed offers in original and __________1 copies to perform the w ork required are due at the place specif ied in Item 8 by ___________ local time ______________04 Sep 2014 (date). If this is a sealed bid solicitation, offers must be publicly opened at that time.

shall be marked to show the offeror's name and address, the solicitation number, and the date and time offers are due.

B. An offer guarantee is, X is not required.

C. All offers are subject to the (1) w ork requirements, and (2) other provisions and clauses incorporated in the solicitation in full text or by reference.

D. Offers providing less than _______75 calendar days for Government acceptance after the date offers are due w ill not be considered and w ill be rejected.

SOLICITATION, OFFER,

AND AWARD

(Construction, Alteration, or Repair)

1. SOLICITATION NO.

IMPORTANT - The "offer" section on the reverse must be fully completed by offeror.

4. CONTRACT NO.

7. ISSUED BY CODE

NAVFAC EUROPE AFRICA SOUTHWEST ASIA

VIALE PORTO CAPODICHINO

NAPOLI 80144

N33191

PAGE OF PAGES

1 OF

CODE

(Title, identifying no., date):

12B. CALENDAR DAYS

10:00 AM (hour)

Sealed envelopes containing offers

5. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQUEST NO. 6. PROJECT NO.

8. ADDRESS OFFER TO (If Other Than Item 7)

FAX:TEL: TEL: FAX:

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20B. SIGNATURE

(REV. 4-85)STANDARD FORM 1442 BACK

TO SIGN

NSN 7540-01-155-3212

SOLICITATION, OFFER, AND AWARD (Continued) (Construction, Alteration, or Repair)

CODE FACILITY CODE

17. The offeror agrees to perform the w ork required at the prices specif ied below in strict accordance w ith the terms of this solicitation, if this offer is accepted by the Government in w riting w ithin ________ calendar days after the date offers are due.

the minimum requirements stated in Item 13D. Failure to insert any number means the offeror accepts the minimum in Item 13D.)

AMOUNTS SEE SCHEDULE OF PRICES

18. The offeror agrees to furnish any required performance and payment bonds.

19. ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF AMENDMENTS

(The offeror acknowledges receipt of amendments to the solicitation -- give number and date of each)

AMENDMENT NO.

DATE

20A. NAME AND TITLE OF PERSON AUTHORIZED TO SIGN

OFFER (Type or print)

AWARD (To be completed by Government)

21. ITEMS ACCEPTED:

22. AMOUNT 23. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

24. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN ITEM

(4 copies unless otherwise specified)

CODE

(Insert any number equal to or greater than

20C. OFFER DATE

25. OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION PURSUANT TO

10 U.S.C. 2304(c) 41 U.S.C. 253(c)

CODE27. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY:26. ADMINISTERED BY

(Include ZIP Code)14. NAME AND ADDRESS OF OFFEROR 15. TELEPHONE NO. (Include area code)

See Item 14

(Include only if different than Item 14)16. REMITTANCE ADDRESS

30B. SIGNATURE

29. AWARD (Contractor is not required to sign this document.)

document and return _______ copies to issuing office.) Contractor agrees Your of f er on this solicitation, is hereby accepted as to the items listed. This award con-to f urnish and deliv er all items or perf orm all work, requisitions identif ied summates the contract, which consists of (a) the Gov ernment solicitation and on this f orm and any continuation sheets f or the consideration stated in this y our of f er, and (b) this contract award. No f urther contractual document is contract. The rights and obligations of the parties to this contract shall be necessary .

gov erned by (a) this contract award, (b) the solicitation, and (c) the clauses, representations, certif ications, and specif ications or incorporated by ref er-ence in or attached to this contract.

30A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTOR OR PERSON AUTHORIZED 31A. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

30C. DATE

(Type or print)

TEL: EMAIL:

31B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 31C. AWARD DATE

BY

CONTRACTING OFFICER WILL COMPLETE ITEM 28 OR 29 AS APPLICABLE

(Contractor is required to sign this28. NEGOTIATED AGREEMENT

(M ust be fully completed by offeror)OFFER

N33191-14-R-0629

Section 00010 - Solicitation Contract Form

ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

0001 Project Construct 2 Classroom Buildings

FFP

Construct two (2) 41m x 12m Classroom Buildings in accordance with the technical specifications.

FOB: Destination

PURCHASE REQUEST NUMBER: 14R0629

NET AMT

0002 Project Construct 1 Laboratory Building

FFP

Construct one (1) 15m x 13m Laboratory Building in accordance with the technical specifications.

0003 Project Construct 2 VIP Latrine Facilities

FFP

Construct two (2) dry Ventilated Improved Pit (VIP) latrine facilities in accordance with the technical specifications.

0004 Project Dismantle 2 Urinal Facilities

FFP

Dismantle two (2) Urinal Facilities in accordance with the technical specifications.

INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE TERMS

Supplies/services will be inspected/accepted at:

CLIN INSPECT AT INSPECT BY ACCEPT AT ACCEPT BY

0001 N/A N/A N/A Government 0002 N/A N/A N/A Government 0003 N/A N/A N/A Government 0004 N/A N/A N/A Government

DELIVERY INFORMATION

CLIN DELIVERY DATE QUANTITY SHIP TO ADDRESS UIC

0001 450 dys. ADC N/A

0002 450 dys. ADC N/A

0003 450 dys. ADC N/A

0004 450 dys. ADC N/A

Section 00100 - Bidding Schedule/Instructions to Bidders

INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY

I INSTRUCTIONS FOR PREPARATION OF PROPOSALS

1. GENERAL

Proposals shall be submitted electronically to David Leigh, david.leigh@eu.navy.mil, on or before the time specified in Block 13 of the Standard Form (SF) 1442. The submittal closing time and receipt of proposals shall be established by the time on the receiving Contract Specialist’s computer. The offeror is responsible to verify Government receipt of proposals.

Proposals shall be submitted in English and sent in PDF format. Submit the Price Proposal and Non-Price Proposal in two separate PDF files. Total size shall not exceed 5 megabytes.

The solicitation will result in the award of one (1) firm-fixed price contract to one (1) successful offeror offering the

LOWEST PRICE TECHNICALLY ACCEPTABLE OFFER.

ALL QUESTIONS CONCERNING THIS SOLICITATION SHALL BE ADDRESSED TO DAVID LEIGH VIA

EMAIL AT david.leigh@eu.navy.mil.

2. FAR 52.236-27 - SITE VISIT (CONSTRUCTION) (FEB 1995)

(a) The clauses at 52.236-2, Differing Site Conditions, and 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.

(b) No official site visit is scheduled, however, the contractor is responsible to verify current conditions of the job site. If contractors wish to visit the site, they shall coordinate with Sonia Grillo, Project Manager +39 081-811-4134 and email: Sonia.Grillo.IT@eu.navy.mil

3. REQUIRED PROPOSAL DOCUMENTS

To be found responsible, the offeror shall submit all of the following requested items:

A) PRICE PROPOSAL

(1) Solicitation Submittal Requirements:

(a) STANDARD FORM 1442, SOLICITATION, OFFER, AND AWARD

- The Offeror MUST complete Blocks 14 through 20c. In Block 14 please include a Point of Contact with a valid phone number and email address. Offerors shall provide an NCAGE Code in Block 14.

(b) SECTION 00010 – SOLICITATION CONTRACT FORM, PRICE SCHEDULE

- The Offeror MUST fill out the dollar amount for Contract Line Item Number (CLIN) 0001 – 0004 in Section 00010 – Solicitation Contract Form, see page 3 of the SF1442 for details of the CLIN. The amounts shall be the total amount to complete the construction of the Base Item, exclusive of VAT. Offerors shall provide their Price Proposal in U.S. Dollars. Award will be made in US Dollars; therefore the offeror’s bank must be able to accept US Dollars as payment. Offeror must have a bank.

(c) SECTION 00600 - REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

- The Offeror MUST sign and acknowledge the Representations and Certifications applicable to this procurement in Section 00600 – Representations and Certifications.

- The Offeror MUST fill out the VAT Tax exemption rate in DFAR 252.229-7001 TAX RELIEF

(JUN 1997) of Section 00700 – Contract Clauses.

(2) Basis of Evaluation: The Government will evaluate price based on the total price, exclusive of VAT.

Total price consists of the Base Item (see Section 00010 – Solicitation Contract Form of the solicitation). Analysis will be performed by one or more of the following techniques to ensure a fair and reasonable price:

(i) Comparison of proposed prices received in response to the solicitation.

(ii) Comparison of proposed prices with the Independent Government Estimate.

(iii) Comparison of proposed prices with available historical information.

(iv) Comparison of market survey results.

B) NON-PRICE PROPOSAL

The Technical Proposal MUST include the following factors:

Factor 1 - Corporate Experience:

Solicitation Submittal Requirements: The offeror MUST provide a minimum of one (1) but no more than two (2) relevant project(s) for which the offeror was the prime contractor, subcontractor or Joint Venture partner. Relevant project(s) MUST meet the following requirements:

1. Design and new construction or renovation activities for a school, community center, administration building or similar structure where the offeror performed or sub-contracted the full design of the construction or renovation project executed; and

2. Demonstrate a similarity in magnitude with a value of at least $250,000; and

3. Performed within the last 5 years at the date of issuance of this RFP; and

4. Must be at least 70% complete at the date of issuance of this RFP.

Failure to submit one (1) relevant project may lead to the offeror being eliminated from competition for failing to submit a complete proposal. If more than two (2) projects are submitted, only the two (2) most recently completed projects will be evaluated.

Relevant projects must show experience in both design and construction in order to be considered acceptable for this factor.

Use the Contract Data Sheet (Attachment 2) to submit projects. In lieu of the Contract Data Sheet, offerors can provide relevant project information documentation separately. Whether submitted on the Contract Data Sheet or as separate documentation, project descriptions for each project shall explain the detailed scope of work performed and the relevancy to the project requirements of this solicitation. Offerors must include sufficient information in their proposal to establish the relevancy of their submitted projects.

- All projects submitted that are outside of the specified period will not be considered relevant.

- Proposals that fail to provide all requested data, an accessible point of contact, or correct phone/fax numbers may result in the project not being evaluated or the project being found not relevant.

- The total length for each project shall not exceed two (2) pages.

A project is defined as a construction project performed under a single task order or contract. For multiple award and indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity type contracts, the contract as a whole should not be submitted as a project and if submitted will not be evaluated; rather, offerors should submit the work performed under a task order as a project.

If the offeror is a Joint Venture (JV), relevant project experience should be submitted for projects completed by the Joint Venture entity. If the Joint Venture does not have shared experience, projects should be submitted for EACH Joint Venture partner. Offerors are still limited to a total of two (2) projects combined.

The offeror may utilize experience of a subcontractor that will perform major or critical aspects of the requirement to demonstrate construction experience under this evaluation factor. The Offer must provide a letter of commitment and an explanation of the meaningful involvement that the subcontractor will have in performance of this contract.

Basis of Evaluation: To receive an acceptable rating in this factor, the offeror must demonstrate experience performing at least one (1) relevant project as defined in the solicitation submittal requirements or one (1) relevant project for each Joint Venture partner without shared experience together. The assessment of the offeror’s relevant experience will be used as a means of evaluating the capability of the offeror to successfully meet the requirements of the RFP. The Government will review a maximum of two (2) projects. An offeror will be rated UNACCEPTABLE if the offerer does not submit the minimum number of relevant projects (1). Any projects submitted in excess of the two (2) for Corporate Experience will not be considered.

Factor 2 - Safety:

Solicitation Submittal Requirements: The offeror MUST provide a narrative describing the overall contract specific Safety Plan. At a minimum, the narrative shall include:

1. The procedures which will be implemented to ensure compliance and understanding of applicable Benin safety laws and regulations and applicable US safety regulations (EM 385-1-1) to provide for a safe construction site for its employees.

2. Experience and qualifications of the Site Health and Safety Officer (full-time, on-site) to demonstrate compliance with Benin requirements and with the requirements of EM385-1-1.

3. The offeror’s plan to select and monitor subcontractors, if any subcontractors are to be utilized. If subcontractors will not be used, the offeror shall make a statement to that effect.

4. Personal Protective Equipment for workers, as required by Benin and EM 385-1-1 regulations.

The maximum number of pages allowed is two (2) pages, 8.5 x11, with a minimum of 12 font. If more than two (2) pages are submitted, only the first two (2) pages will be evaluated. The successful offeror will be required to provide an Accident Prevention Plan upon contract award (template provided as an attachment).

Basis of Evaluation: The Government is seeking to determine that the offeror has consistently demonstrated a commitment to safety and that the offeror plans to properly manage and implement safety procedures for itself and its subcontractors. The Government will evaluate the offeror’s overall safety record and the offeror’s plan to select and monitor subcontractors, if subcontractors are to be utilized. While the Government may elect to consider data from other sources, the burden of providing detailed, current, accurate and complete safety information regarding these submittal requirements rests with the offeror.

The offeror’s proposal will be evaluated as Acceptable if the following criteria are satisfied in the narrative:

1. A comprehensive technical approach to safety for its employees.

2. The Site Health and Safety Officer’s experience and qualifications meeting Benin and EM 385-1-1 requirements.

3. An implementation plan to evaluate and measure safety performance of potential subcontractors, if any subcontractors are to be utilized. If subcontractors will not be used, the offeror shall make a statement to that effect.

4. Personal Protective Equipment for workers meeting Benin and EM 385-1-1 regulations.

Factor 3 – Past Performance:

Solicitation Submittal Requirements: The offeror shall provide a past performance evaluation for each project submitted under Factor 1 – Corporate Experience. If a completed Construction Contractor Appraisal Support System (CCASS) or DD Form 2626 Performance Evaluation (Construction) is available, it shall be submitted with the proposal. If there is not a completed evaluation then the offeror shall submit Past Performance Questionnaires (Attachment D) for each project included in Factor 1 – Corporate Experience.

If a Past Performance Questionnaire (PPQ) is submitted, ensure correct phone numbers and email addresses are provided for the client point of contact. Failure of references to be able to respond to past performance inquiries may preclude the evaluator’s ability to assign a past performance rating of Acceptable. If the client requests, questionnaires or separate past performance documentation may be submitted directly to the Government’s point of contact, David Leigh at david.leigh@eu.navy.mil.

For all of the projects, offerors may include performance recognition documents such as awards, customer letters of commendation, and any other forms of performance recognition, if available. If the evaluation is in other than English, provide a translation of the evaluation into English.

The Government may review any other sources of information for evaluating past performance. Sources may include, but are not limited to, past performance information retrieved through the Past Performance Information Retrieval System (PPIRS) using all CAGE/DUNS numbers of team members (partnership, joint venture, teaming arrangement, or parent company/ subsidiary/affiliate) identified in the offeror’s proposal, inquiries of owner representative(s), and any other known sources not provided by the offeror.

While the Government may elect to consider data from other sources, the burden of providing detailed, current, accurate and complete past performance information rests with the offeror.

Basis of Evaluation: The degree to which past performance evaluations and all other past performance information reviewed by the Government (e.g., PPIRS, Federal Awardee Performance and Integrity Information System (FAPIIS), Electronic Subcontract Reporting System (eSRS), performance recognition documents, and information obtained from any other source) reflect a trend of satisfactory performance considering:

- A pattern of successful completion of tasks;

- A pattern of deliverables that are timely and of good quality;

- How recently the tasks that are identical to, similar to, or related to the task at hand were performed.

To receive an Acceptable rating, a minimum of one (1) relevant project as defined in Factor 1 – Corporate Experience must have a past performance rating of “Satisfactory” or higher. Ratings of “Marginal” or lower will be considered “Unacceptable.”

Offerors lacking relevant past performance history, but not due to the offerors’ failure to provide past performance information, will not be evaluated favorably or unfavorably in past performance. In the context of acceptability/unacceptability “unknown” shall be considered “Acceptable.” However, as noted above, failure to submit one (1) relevant project may lead to the offeror being eliminated from competition for failing to submit a complete proposal.

II BASIS OF AWARD

THE SOLICITATION WILL RESULT IN THE AWARD OF ONE (1) FIRM-FIXED PRICE CONTRACT TO

ONE (1) SUCCESSFUL OFFEROR OFFERING THE LOWEST PRICE TECHNICALLY ACCEPTABLE

OFFER.

An overall non-price factors rating must be at least “ACCEPTABLE” in order to be eligible for award. An “UNACCEPTABLE” rating in any factor results in the overall non-price factors proposal being rated “UNACCEPTABLE” unless corrected through discussions. An overall non-price factors rating of “UNACCEPTABLE” makes a proposal ineligible for award.

In accordance with FAR 9.104-3, the Contracting Officer shall require acceptable evidence of the prospective contractor’s ability to obtain required resources and be determined responsible. If the Contracting Officer determines the lowest price technically acceptable offeror to not be responsible, the Government reserves the right to award to the next responsible, lowest price technically acceptable offeror. The Government may award to the lowest price technically acceptable offeror without discussions.

III REQUIREMENTS FOR OFFERORS

DUNS, NCAGE AND SAM REGISTRATION

The Government requires an offeror to have a current DUNS Number, NCAGE Code, and register in the System for Award Management (SAM) prior to award of a contract with the US Government. It is the responsibility of the offeror to comply and register. If you currently do not have a DUNS, NCAGE, or SAM registration, information is provided below to assist you. Offerors must provide a Dun and Bradstreet (DUNS) number and NCAGE code when submitting proposals.

IF YOU DO NOT ALREADY HAVE A DUNS OR NCAGE CODE THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS

ARE GIVEN:

DUNS:

Please take these steps to receive a DUNS number:

1. Go to http://fedgov.dnb.com/webform

2. Click "Begin DUNS Search"

3. Choose your country and fill out a short form.

4. Dun & Bradstreet will list up to 3 matches. If your entity is not listed, choose "request new DUNS" and continue from there. Dun & Bradstreet generally responds to each webform submittal within 24-48 hours.

SAM:

To create an account and access SAM as a new user:

1. Go to https://www.sam.gov

2. Click on “Create User Account”

3. Complete the requested information, and then click “Submit/Create.”

4. Select “Individual User Account.”

5. You will receive an email confirming you have created a user account in SAM. You can now register an entity, search For Official Use Only (FOUO) information, and (if you are a designated government official) enter exclusions into the system.

To register in SAM as an entity:

1. Login to SAM with your user ID and password (received after completing the steps above)

2. Gather all of the required information needed to complete your registration.

3. Click on "Register New Entity" from the left side navigation pane.

4. Complete and submit the online registration. It is estimated that it will take approximately 30 minutes to complete registration if you already have all the necessary information on hand, depending upon the size and complexity of your entity.

5. You will receive an email confirming that your registration is in process. Note that new registrations can take an average of 7-10 business days to process in SAM. SAM must send out some information for validation with outside parties before your registration can be activated.

Required information for SAM registration:

• Your Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) number from Dun & Bradstreet, and the name and address associated with that DUNS

• Your Taxpayer Identification Number and the name associated with that TIN, if applicable (from your W- 2 or W-9)

• Your Contractor and Government Entity (CAGE) Code (or NCAGE), if you already have one (if you don't, one will be assigned to you during registration)

• Your Electronic Funds Transfer information, such as your financial institution's ABA Routing Number and your account number, along with the bank phone or fax number

**Please contact the Federal Service Help Desk at https://www.fsd.gov/app/sam/ if you have any questions during the registration process**

The DUNS and NCAGE numbers must be indicated on the SF 1442 in the same block as your company name.

ENGLISH SPEAKING REPRESENTATIVE

At all times when any performance of the work at the site is being conducted by any employee of the Contractor or his subcontractors, the Contractor shall have a representative present on the site who is capable of explaining the work operations and receiving instruction in the English language. The Contracting Officer shall have the right to determine without appeal of such decision, whether the proposed representative has sufficient technical and lingual capabilities and the Contactor shall immediately replace any individual not acceptable to the Contracting Officer.

JOINT VENTURE REQUIREMENTS

Joint Venture (JV) offerors shall provide with their proposal a notarized legal document that establishes the JV. The JV Agreement shall take effect upon the submission of the proposal and remain irrevocable until one (1) year after the work has been finally inspected and accepted by the Government. Submission of the notarized legal document that establishes the JV shall be furnished with the proposal in its original language version along with a certified English translation of the notarized JV document. The Joint Venture must be formed and valid at the time of submission of the proposal. The validated notarized legal document must include language that each member of the JV will be jointly and severally liable for the performance of the whole contract and will be incorporated into the contract award if award is made to the JV.

(a) Name of firms that form the Joint Venture and the name of the Joint Venture

(b) Name and title of the corporate officials signing in behalf of each party

(c) Solicitation number

(d) Description of the responsibilities in terms of work category for each partner

(e) The statement "The composition and structure of the Joint Venture will remain unchanged from award to one (1) year after the work has been finally inspected and accepted by the Government.”

(f) Date of issuance of the agreement and notarized signature of the corporate officials signing in behalf of each party.

(g) Statement under oath stating that the Joint Venture(JV) is in compliance at the time of proposal submission with all applicable laws, rules, and regulations. This statement must be signed under oath by all members comprising the Joint Venture.

The U.S. Government reserves the right to review the actual JV Agreement to determine its basis and compliance with the applicable laws. Any internal agreements affecting the internal composition of the existing JV and its potential liabilities in relation to the contract (bonds, insurance, etc) will be sent to the Contracting Officer to provide notice of the same. Any change in the composition of the JV will require the JV to formally request a Novation Agreement in accordance with FAR 42.12, which will be approved/disapproved at the discretion of the Contracting Officer.

ATTACHMENTS

Attachment 1: Performance Technical Specification Attachment 2: Contract Data Sheet Attachment 3: Past Performance Questionnaire Attachment 4: Submittal Checklist (NO submittal required with the proposal. For information only) Attachment 5: Accident Prevention Plan (NO submittal required with the proposal. For information only)

PLEASE RE-READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

52.236-28 Preparation of Proposals--Construction OCT 1997

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY FULL TEXT

52.215-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS--COMPETITIVE ACQUISITION (JAN 2004)

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

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

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

“Time”, if stated as a number of days, is calculated using calendar days, unless otherwise specified, and will include

Saturdays, Sundays, and legal holidays. However, if the last day falls on a Saturday, Sunday, or legal holiday, then the period shall include the next working day.

(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, or revision, 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.

(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.

(End of provision)

Section 00600 - Representations & Certifications

REPS AND CERTS

CERTIFICATION REGARDING ACCEPTANCE OF SPECIFIC PROVISIONS OF THE CONTRACT

The Contractor hereby acknowledges that is has read and accepts the following clauses contained in FAR 52.204-8 Representations and Certifications (May 2012) that are applicable to this procurement:

52.203-2 Certificate of Independent Price Determination (Apr 1985)

52.203-11 Certification and Disclosure Regarding Payments to Influence Certain Federal Transactions (Sep 2007)

52.209-5 Certification Regarding Responsibility Matters (Apr 2010)

52.222-38, Compliance with Veterans' Employment Reporting Requirements (Sep 2010)

52.225-20 Prohibition on Conducting Restricted Business Operations in Sudan—Certification (Aug 2009)

52.225-25 Prohibition on Contracting with Entities Engaging in Sanctioned Activities Relating to Iran-- Representation and Certification (Dec 2012)

The Offeror hereby certifies that it has the applicable licenses and registration to do business in the country of Benin. Failure to provide this certification with its proposal will render the proposal technically unacceptable and will result in the proposal being ineligible for award.

CONTRACTOR SIGNATURE DATE

252.203-7005 Representation Relating to Compensation of Former DoD

Officials

NOV 2011

252.209-7001 Disclosure of Ownership or Control by the Government of a Terrorist Country

JAN 2009

52.204-8 ANNUAL REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS (MAY 2014)

(a)(1) The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is 236220.

(2) The small business size standard is n/a.

(3) The small business size standard for a concern which submits an offer in its own name, other than on a construction or service contract, but which proposes to furnish a product which it did not itself manufacture, is 500 employees.

(b)(1) If the provision at 52.204-7, System for Award Management, is included in this solicitation, paragraph (d) of this provision applies.

(2) If the provision at 52.204-7 is not included in this solicitation, and the offeror is currently registered in System for Award Management (SAM), and has completed the Representations and Certifications section of SAM electronically, the offeror may choose to use paragraph (d) of this provision instead of completing the corresponding individual representations and certifications in the solicitation. The offeror shall indicate which option applies by checking one of the following boxes:

( ) Paragraph (d) applies.

( ) Paragraph (d) does not apply and the offeror has completed the individual representations and certifications in the solicitation.

(c)(1) The following representations or certifications in SAM are applicable to this solicitation as indicated:

(i) 52.203-2, Certificate of Independent Price Determination. This provision applies to solicitations when a firm-fixed-price contract or fixed-price contract with economic price adjustment is contemplated, unless--

(A) The acquisition is to be made under the simplified acquisition procedures in Part 13;

(B) The solicitation is a request for technical proposals under two-step sealed bidding procedures; or

(C) The solicitation is for utility services for which rates are set by law or regulation.

(ii) 52.203-11, Certification and Disclosure Regarding Payments to Influence Certain Federal Transactions. This provision applies to solicitations expected to exceed $150,000.

(iii) 52.204-3, Taxpayer Identification. This provision applies to solicitations that do not include the provision at 52.204-7, System for Award Management.

(iv) 52.204-5, Women-Owned Business (Other Than Small Business).This provision applies to solicitations that--

(A) Are not set aside for small business concerns;

(B) Exceed the simplified acquisition threshold; and

(C) Are for contracts that will be performed in the United States or its outlying areas.

(v) 52.209-2, Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations--Representation. This provision applies to solicitations using funds appropriated in fiscal years 2008, 2009, 2010, or 2012.

(vi) 52.209-5, Certification Regarding Responsibility Matters. This provision applies to solicitations where the contract value is expected to exceed the simplified acquisition threshold.

(vii) 52.214-14, Place of Performance – Sealed Bidding. This provision applies to invitations for bids except those in which the place of performance is specified by the Government.

(viii) 52.215-6, Place of Performance. This provision applies to solicitations unless the place of performance is specified by the Government.

(ix) 52.219-1, Small Business Program Representations (Basic & Alternate I). This provision applies to solicitations when the contract will be performed in the United States or its outlying areas.

(A) The basic provision applies when the solicitations are issued by other than DoD, NASA, and the Coast Guard.

(B) The provision with its Alternate I applies to solicitations issued by DoD, NASA, or the Coast Guard.

(x) 52.219-2, Equal Low Bids. This provision applies to solicitations when contracting by sealed bidding and the contract will be performed in the United States or its outlying areas.

(xi) 52.222-22, Previous Contracts and Compliance Reports. This provision applies to solicitations that include the clause at 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity.

(xii) 52.222-25, Affirmative Action Compliance. This provision applies to solicitations, other than those for construction, when the solicitation includes the clause at 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity.

(xiii) 52.222-38, Compliance with Veterans' Employment Reporting Requirements. This provision applies to solicitations when it is anticipated the contract award will exceed the simplified acquisition threshold and the contract is not for acquisition of commercial items.

(xiv) 52.223-1, Biobased Product Certification. This provision applies to solicitations that require the delivery or specify the use of USDA-designated items; or include the clause at 52.223-2, Affirmative Procurement of Biobased Products Under Service and Construction Contracts.

(xv) 52.223-4, Recovered Material Certification. This provision applies to solicitations that are for, or specify the use of, EPA-designated items.

(xvi) 52.225-2, Buy American Certificate. This provision applies to solicitations containing the clause at 52.225-1.

(xvii) 52.225-4, Buy American--Free Trade Agreements--Israeli Trade Act Certificate. (Basic, Alternates I, II, and III.) This provision applies to solicitations containing the clause at 52.225-3.

(A) If the acquisition value is less than $25,000, the basic provision applies.

(B) If the acquisition value is $25,000 or more but is less than $50,000, the provision with its Alternate I applies.

(C) If the acquisition value is $50,000 or more but is less than $79,507, the provision with its Alternate II applies.

(D) If the acquisition value is $79,507 or more but is less than $100,000, the provision with its Alternate III applies.

(xviii) 52.225-6, Trade Agreements Certificate. This provision applies to solicitations containing the clause at 52.225-5.

(xix) 52.225-20, Prohibition on Conducting Restricted Business Operations in Sudan--Certification. This provision applies to all solicitations.

(xx) 52.225-25, Prohibition on Contracting with Entities Engaging in Certain Activities or Transactions Relating to Iran--Representation and Certifications. This provision applies to all solicitations.

(xxi) 52.226-2, Historically Black College or University and Minority Institution Representation. This provision applies to--

(A) Solicitations for research, studies, supplies, or services of the type normally acquired from higher educational institutions; and

(B) For DoD, NASA, and Coast Guard acquisitions, solicitations that contain the clause at 52.219-23, Notice of Price Evaluation Adjustment for Small Disadvantaged Business Concerns.

(2) The following certifications are applicable as indicated by the Contracting Officer:

(Contracting Officer check as appropriate.)

(i) 52.219-22, Small Disadvantaged Business Status.

(A) Basic.

(B) Alternate I.

(ii) 52.222-18, Certification Regarding Knowledge of Child Labor for Listed End Products.

(iii) 52.222-48, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Maintenance, Calibration, or Repair of Certain Equipment--Certification.

(iv) 52.222-52, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Certain Services--Certification.

(v) 52.223-9, with its Alternate I, Estimate of Percentage of Recovered Material Content for EPA– Designated Products (Alternate I only).

(vi) 52.227-6, Royalty Information.

(A) Basic.

(B) Alternate I.

(vii) 52.227-15, Representation of Limited Rights Data and Restricted Computer Software.

(d) The offeror has completed the annual representations and certifications electronically via the SAM website accessed through https://www.acquisition.gov. After reviewing the SAM database information, the offeror verifies by submission of the offer that the representations and certifications currently posted electronically that apply to this solicitation as indicated in paragraph (c) of this provision have been entered or updated within the last 12 months, are current, accurate, complete, and applicable to this solicitation (including the business size standard applicable to the NAICS code referenced for this solicitation), as of the date of this offer and are incorporated in this offer by reference (see FAR 4.1201); except for the changes identified below [offeror to insert changes, identifying change by clause number, title, date]. These amended representation(s) and/or certification(s) are also incorporated in this offer and are current, accurate, and complete as of the date of this offer.

FAR Clause Title Date Change

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

(End of provision)

Section 00700 - Contract Clauses

52.203-5 Covenant Against Contingent Fees APR 1984 52.203-7 Anti-Kickback Procedures OCT 2010 52.203-12 Limitation On Payments To Influence Certain Federal

Transactions

OCT 2010

52.204-7 System for Award Management JUL 2013 52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance JUL 2013 52.211-13 Time Extensions SEP 2000 52.214-34 Submission Of Offers In The English Language APR 1991 52.214-35 Submission Of Offers In U.S. Currency APR 1991 52.222-1 Notice To The Government Of Labor Disputes FEB 1997 52.222-50 Alt I Combating Trafficking in Persons (Aug 2007) Alternate I AUG 2007 52.223-18 Encouraging Contractor Policies To Ban Text Messaging

While Driving

AUG 2011

52.225-13 Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases JUN 2008 52.225-14 Inconsistency Between English Version And…