Amendment 0001.pdf

SOLICITATION AMENDMENT 0001

FOR

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) N33191-23-R-4001: DESIGN-BUILD / DESIGN-BID-

BUILD MULTIPLE AWARD CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT (MACC) FOR THE

CONSTRUCTION, RENOVATION, REPAIR, AND DEMOLITION OF FACILITIES,

WATERFRONT, AIRFIELDS, OR OTHER RELATED INFRASTURE PRIMARILY AT

NAPLES SUPPORT ACTIVITY (NSA), NAPLES, ITALY

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The purpose of this Amendment 0001 is to:

1) Provide Responses to Pre-Proposal Inquiries (PPIs).

2) Provide Attachments 1 and 2 _ AUTOCERTIFICAZIONE DELLA COMMUNICAZIONE ANTIMAFIA

3) Provide revised Attachment 1, Construction & Design Experience Project Data Sheet.

4) Provide revised Attachment 1 - Pre-Proposal Inquiry (Cover) Sheet.

5) The Proposal Due Date remains unchanged at Wednesday, 31 May 2023, at 12:00 PM Central European

Summer Time (CEST).

1. RESPONSES TO PPIs:

PRE-PROPOSAL INQUIRY 1:

Solicitation, Part I (Section 00 21 00 Instructions), Section 1.13. INSTRUCTIONS AND REQUIRED DOCUMENTS FOR THE SUBMISSION OF OFFERS, Pages 10-11 of 68, Factor 2 – Recent, Relevant Experience of the Firm.

In consideration of the fact that calendar years 2021 & 2021 represented two (2) years of total business shutdown for major Italian Design & Construction firms due to COVID-19 restrictions, during which Industry Vendors experienced a drastic drop in their acquisition and performance of relevant works and projects, we are very respectfully requesting the Contracting Officer to compensate such period of lacking Design and Construction Contracts by either extending the set time frame from five (5) to seven (7) years, or restating that the "five (5) year" time frame does not have to be continuous.

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE 1:

The proposal requirement remains unchanged.

PRE-PROPOSAL INQUIRY 2:

Solicitation, Part I (Section 00 21 00 Instructions), Section 1.13. INSTRUCTIONS AND REQUIRED DOCUMENTS FOR THE SUBMISSION OF OFFERS, Page 14 of 68, Factor 5 – Technical Solution.

Page 14 of 68 – Factor 5: Provide narrative for the SEED PROJECT…….. which is not included within the solicitation package. Please provide accordingly at your earliest.

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE 2:

The Seed Project will be provided during Phase Two of the Solicitation.

PRE-PROPOSAL INQUIRY 3:

DOCUMENTS FOR THE SUBMISSION OF OFFERS, Page 12 of 68, Factor 3 – Past Performance.

If we have a CPARS issued by the Govt for a specific project, do we still have to attach a Past Performance Questionnaire for that specific project?

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) N33191-23-R-4001: DESIGN-BUILD / DESIGN-BID-

BUILD MULTIPLE AWARD CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT (MACC) FOR THE

CONSTRUCTION, RENOVATION, REPAIR, AND DEMOLITION OF FACILITIES,

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GOVERNMENT RESPONSE 3:

Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS) ratings may be used in lieu of a Past Performance Questionnaire. If CPARS ratings are used, they must be submitted with the proposal for each project included in Factor 2 for experience.

PRE-PROPOSAL INQUIRY 4:

Solicitation, Standard Form 1442, 13. ADDITIONAL SOLICITATION REQUIREMENTS: A. Page 1 of

According to the Solicitation "Proposals are due no later than Wednesday 31 May 2023 at 12:00 p.m.

Central European Summer Time (CEST)." This date is valid for PHASE 1, correct?

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE 4:

Confirmed. The Proposal Due Date for Phase One is Wednesday 31 May 2023 at 12:00 p.m. Central European Summer Time (CEST).

PRE-PROPOSAL INQUIRY 5:

DOCUMENTS FOR THE SUBMISSION OF OFFERS, Page 11 of 68, Factor 2 – Recent, Relevant Experience of the Firm, (2) Design Experience.

Is it possible to indicate more than one designer during the PHASE I?

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE 5:

The Government will accept experiences from more than one designer during Phase One, and will only review a minimum of two (2) and a maximum of five (5) relevant design projects in total.

PRE-PROPOSAL INQUIRY 6:

Solicitation, Part I (Section 00 21 00 Instructions), Section 1.6 ANTI-MAFIA LAW, Page 7 of 68, Documentation Requirements, Contractor shall submit the following.

“(6) Applicable to Italian Offerors: The offeror’s Certificato di Iscrizione alla Camera di Commercio – original, unexpired and not older than SIX (6) months at the date of proposal submission of the Chamber of Commerce Certificate of Membership (Certificato di Iscrizione alla Camera di Commercio); and if available, inclusive of the Anti-Mafia Nulla Osta statement reading: "Nulla osta ai fini dell'articolo 67 del Decreto Legislativo n. 159 del 6 settembre 2011 (gia Art 10 della legge 31 maggio 1965, n. 575) e successive modificazioni. La presente certificazione è emessa dalla C.C.I.A.A. utilizzando il collegamento telematico con il sistema informativo utilizzato dalla prefettura di Roma" or any similar statement having the same scope as provided for by applicable Laws.”

The C.C.I.A.A. does not include anymore the Anti-Mafia Nulla Osta statement, we will attach a selfdeclaration

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) N33191-23-R-4001: DESIGN-BUILD / DESIGN-BID-

BUILD MULTIPLE AWARD CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT (MACC) FOR THE

CONSTRUCTION, RENOVATION, REPAIR, AND DEMOLITION OF FACILITIES,

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GOVERNMENT RESPONSE 6:

Section 1.6 Anti-Mafia Law is hereby deleted and replaced with Section 1.6 Antimafia Screening as shown below.

1.6 ANTI-MAFIA LAW

The Offeror is responsible for complying with Italian Anti-Mafia laws with respect to its subcontractors, including, but not limited to, obtaining subcontractor C.C.I.A.A. certificates inclusive of the anti-mafia "nulla osta" statement in accordance with Art. 67 of Legislative Decree no. 159/2011; and, if necessary, requesting additional information regarding attempts of mafia infiltration from a competent Prefect (Prefetto). The Offeror agrees to provide the Government appropriate documentation showing results of any Prefect (Prefetto) investigations. If after award, a competent Prefect (Prefetto) determines that mafia infiltration attempts have occurred with a subcontractor, then the Offeror agrees to promptly terminate the subject subcontract and replace the mafia-colluded subcontractor at its own cost with a compliant company.

Pre-Award Effect of Anti-Mafia Procedures: Inasmuch as the work of this solicitation is to be performed on land owned by the Italian State, the prospective contractor will be subject to Italian legislation concerning anti-mafia documentation, including, without limitation: Legislative Decree no. 159 of September 6, 2011, Decree of the President of the Republic no. 252 of June 3, 1998, Legislative Decree no. 490 of August 8, 1994 and Law Decree No. 629 of September 6, 1982, and subsequent integrations and amendments. Only firms that submit the requested documentation will be considered for award. In the event that prior to award any mafia infiltration attempt is determined by the competent Prefect (Prefetto) against an offeror, pursuant to Art. 4 of Legislative Decree no. 490/1994 and Art. 10 of Decree of the President of the Republic no.

252/1998, no award will be made to said offeror. Furthermore, in the event that prior to award any additional information against an offeror is provided by the competent Prefect (Prefetto) pursuant to Art. 1, Section 7 of Law decree 629/1982 and Art. 10, paragraph 9, of Decree of the President of the Republic no.

252/1998, the Government may decide, at its sole discretion, that no award will be made to said offeror.

Termination Under Decree of the President of the Republic no. 252/1998: If during the life of this contract, any mafia infiltration attempt is determined by the Prefect (Prefetto) against any component of the Contractor or any Subcontractor, pursuant to Art 4 of Legislative Decree no. 490/1994 and Art. 10 of Decree of the President of the Republic no. 252/1998, the Government will consider this a failure to execute the work and terminate the contractor's right to proceed with the work under the "Default" clause of this contract. If during the life of this contract, any additional information is provided by the Prefect (Prefetto) pursuant to Art. 1, Section 7 of Law Decree 629/1982 and Art. 10, paragraph 9, of Decree of the President of the Republic no. 252/1998, against any component of the Contractor or any subcontractor, the Government at its sole discretion may consider this a failure to execute the work and terminate the contractor’s right to proceed with the work under the “Default” clause of this contract.

Documentation Requirements, Contractor shall submit the following: If available, include the Certificato di Iscrizione alla Camera di Commercio - Original, unexpired and not older than SIX (6) months old from the date of proposal submission from the Chamber of Commerce Certificate of Membership (Certificato di Iscrizione alla Camera di Commercio) inclusive of the Anti-Mafia Nulla Osta statement reading: "Nulla osta ai fini dell'articolo 67 del Decreto legislativo n. 159 del 6 settembre 2011 (gia Art. 10 della legge 31 maggio 1965, n 575) e successive modificazioni. La presente certificazione è emessa dalla C.C.I.A.A.

utilizzando il collegamento telematico con il sistema informativo utilizzato dalla prefettura di Roma.

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) N33191-23-R-4001: DESIGN-BUILD / DESIGN-BID-

BUILD MULTIPLE AWARD CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT (MACC) FOR THE

CONSTRUCTION, RENOVATION, REPAIR, AND DEMOLITION OF FACILITIES,

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If the offeror has attempted and is unable to obtain the certificate from the Chamber of Commerce, please include an explanation why not, along with official correspondence from the Chamber of Commerce, if available. This documentation is to be included in your Price Proposal.

1.6 ANTIMAFIA SCREENING

1. The United States is committed to ensuring that all Government contracts with performance in Italy remain free from infiltration or other influence by the Mafia. To that end, and in accordance with Italian Legislative Decree 159/2011 as amended, all offerors shall submit with their proposals a completed self-certification known as the “Comunicazione Antimafia” or “Informazione Antimafia” depending on the value of the contract. For contracts valued at less than the applicable European Community monetary threshold for defense contracts, contractors shall submit a completed “Comunicazione Antimafia” self-certification form. See Attachment No. 1. The applicable threshold for construction contracts for 2023 is €5,382,000, and the applicable threshold for supply and service contracts is €431,000. For contracts valued at more than the applicable European Community monetary threshold for defense contracts, contractors shall submit a completed “Informazione Antimafia” self-certification form. See Attachment No. 2.

2. In addition, prior to submitting a proposal, all offerors shall initiate registration on the “White List” with the Prefect (Prefetto) where their company is legally registered. The offeror shall submit proof with its proposal that it has initiated or accomplished the “White List” registration procedures. For non-Italian offerors who do not have a registered office in Italy, the offeror shall initiate registration on the “White List” with the Prefect (Prefetto) where the work will be performed.

3. The contractor is subject to Anti-Mafia screening prior to award and throughout the life of the contract.

In the event that, prior to award, the Government discovers any Mafia-related indications or infiltration with respect to the offeror, the offeror will be considered nonresponsible and will not be eligible for award.

4. Further, if during the life of this contract, the Government learns of any Mafia-related indications or infiltration against the contractor, the Government will consider this to be a failure to execute the work and may terminate the contract under the “Default” clause of the contract.

5. The contractor shall ensure that these Anti-Mafia provisions are included in any subcontracts and that the same Anti-Mafia provisions applicable to the prime contractor apply to its subcontractors. If during the life of this contract, the Government learns of any Mafia-related indications or infiltration against any subcontractor at any tier, the contractor agrees, if requested by the Government, to promptly terminate the subject subcontract and replace the Mafia colluded subcontractor at its own cost with a compliant company.

PRE-PROPOSAL INQUIRY 7:

DOCUMENTS FOR THE SUBMISSION OF OFFERS, Page 8 of 68.

Would it be possible to have a 30 days’ time extension concerning the Solicitation proposal due date ?

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE 7:

No. The proposal due date remains unchanged.

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) N33191-23-R-4001: DESIGN-BUILD / DESIGN-BID-

BUILD MULTIPLE AWARD CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT (MACC) FOR THE

CONSTRUCTION, RENOVATION, REPAIR, AND DEMOLITION OF FACILITIES,

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PRE-PROPOSAL INQUIRY 8:

DOCUMENTS FOR THE SUBMISSION OF OFFERS, Page 15 of 68, PRICE EVALUATION FACTOR (a)(4).

Solicitation Section 00600 is missing from the RFP. Could you please provide the missing section?

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE 8:

Solicitation Section 00600 does not exist. It is hereby revised as follows:

Solicitation Section 00600, “Representations, Certifications, and Other Statements of Offerors”.

Solicitation Section 00 45 00 – Representation and Certifications

PRE-PROPOSAL INQUIRY 9:

DOCUMENTS FOR THE SUBMISSION OF OFFERS, Page 8 of 68.

The month of May has several European holidays and an increase of personnel unavailability. This coupled with the unknown date of the pre-proposal conference and Government responses to PPIs limits the time available for Offerors to develop realistic and responsive proposals. As such, we respectfully request a three-week proposal due date extension.

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE 9:

See Government Response 7.

PRE-PROPOSAL INQUIRY 10:

DOCUMENTS FOR THE SUBMISSION OF OFFERS, Page 12 of 68, Factor 3 – Past Performance.

Factor 3- Past Performance page 12 of 68 mentions "If a completed Construction Contractor Appraisal Support System (CCASS) evaluation is available, it shall be submitted with the proposal for each project included in Factor 2 for construction experience. If a completed A-E Contractor Appraisal Support System (ACASS) evaluation is available, it shall be submitted with the proposal for each project included in Factor 2 for design experience." Request the Government also allow completed Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS) evaluations for design and construction experience projects submitted for Factor 2.

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE 10:

CPARS ratings may be used in lieu of CCASS or ACASS evaluations. If CPARS ratings are used, they must be submitted with the proposal for each project included in Factor 2 for experience.

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) N33191-23-R-4001: DESIGN-BUILD / DESIGN-BID-

BUILD MULTIPLE AWARD CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT (MACC) FOR THE

CONSTRUCTION, RENOVATION, REPAIR, AND DEMOLITION OF FACILITIES,

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PRE-PROPOSAL INQUIRY 11:

Solicitation, Part I (Section 00 21 00 Instructions), Section 1.6 ANTI-MAFIA LAW, Page 7 of 68, Documentation Requirements, Contractor shall submit the following.

Solicitation 7 of 68 under Document Requirements, Contractor shall submit the following mentions "If available, include the Certificato di Iscrizione alla Camera di Commercio - Original, unexpired and not older than SIX (6) months old from the date of proposal submission from the Chamber of Commerce Certificate of Membership (Certificato di Iscrizione alla Camera di Commercio) inclusive of the Anti- Mafia Nulla Osta statement reading: "Nulla osta ai fini dell'articolo 67 del Decreto legislativo n. 159 del 6 settembre 2011 (gia Art. 10 della legge 31 maggio 1965, n 575) e successive modificazioni. La presente certificazione è emessa dalla C.C.I.A.A. utilizzando il collegamento telematico con il sistema informativo utilizzato dalla prefettura di Roma.”

The Chamber of Commerce no longer issues certificates with the Nulla Osta anti-mafia statement IAW the Legislative Decree N. 218/2012. As we understand, self-certification according to art. 67 of L.D. 159/2011 replaces the Nulla Osta statement. Please confirm?

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE 11:

See Government Response 6.

PRE-PROPOSAL INQUIRY 12:

DOCUMENTS FOR THE SUBMISSION OF OFFERS, Page 10 of 68, Factor 2 – Recent, Relevant Experience of the Firm.

Factor 2, Recent, Relevant Experience of the Firm (solicitation page 10-11of 68) for construction and design experience mentions "For purposes of this evaluation, a relevant project is further defined as infrastructure construction or repair projects." However, Attachment 2 Construction & Design Experience Project Data Sheet makes reference to "5. Type of Work: New construction, renovation, repair, alteration, and other." Request the Government edit the evaluation requirements in the solicitation to mirror the requirements in paragraph 5 of Attachment 2.

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE 12:

The following is hereby changed as shown in red below:

Factor 2 – Recent, Relevant Experience of the Firm

(a) Solicitation Submittal Requirements:

The offeror shall submit the following information:

(1) Construction Experience:

Submit a minimum of two (2) and a maximum of five (5) relevant construction projects for the offeror that best demonstrates your experience on relevant projects that are similar in size, scope, and complexity to the solicitation. Any projects submitted in excess of the five (5) for Construction Experience will not be

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) N33191-23-R-4001: DESIGN-BUILD / DESIGN-BID-

BUILD MULTIPLE AWARD CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT (MACC) FOR THE

CONSTRUCTION, RENOVATION, REPAIR, AND DEMOLITION OF FACILITIES,

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PRE-PROPOSAL INQUIRY 13:

Solicitation, Part I (Section 00 21 00 Instructions), Section 1.12. INSTRUCTIONS FOR SUBMITTING PRE-PROPOSAL INQUIRIES, 8 of 68.

Solicitation 8 of 68 (Pre-Proposal Inquiry) mentions “The Government does not intend to respond to any pre-proposal inquiries submitted less than 15 business days before the solicitation closing date in order to permit adequate time to reply to the inquiries. Any inquiries made after that date may not be answered.

However, page 18 of 68 (Attachment 1- Pre-Proposal Inquiries) mentioned “Pre-Proposal Inquiries (PPIs) will be accepted up to 10 days prior to the due date of the proposals. Responses will be published via amendment to the solicitation. Confirmation of email receipt will be sent to each PPI.

Offerors request the Government verify if the PPI cut-off date is 10 or 15 days prior to the due date of the proposals.

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE 13:

The PPI cut-off date is 15 days prior to the due date of the proposals. A revised Attachment 1 – Pre- Proposal Inquiry (Cover Sheet) is attached.

PRE-PROPOSAL INQUIRY 14:

DOCUMENTS FOR THE SUBMISSION OF OFFERS, Page 10 of 68

Factor 2, Recent, Relevant Experience of the Firm, solicitation page 11 of 68 (Construction and Design Experience Project Data Sheet) mentions “Individual blocks on this form may be expanded; however, total length for each project data sheet shall not exceed two (2) pages.” In order to ensure Offerors provide adequate information for each project to meet the Government solicitation submittal requirements/evaluation criteria for recent and relevant experience, we respectfully request the Government to extend the total length to 3 pages.

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE 14:

The total length for each project data sheet remains unchanged.

PRE-PROPOSAL INQUIRY 15:

DOCUMENTS FOR THE SUBMISSION OF OFFERS.

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) N33191-23-R-4001: DESIGN-BUILD / DESIGN-BID-

BUILD MULTIPLE AWARD CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT (MACC) FOR THE

CONSTRUCTION, RENOVATION, REPAIR, AND DEMOLITION OF FACILITIES,

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Offerors respectfully request the Government to allow A4/A3 sized paper and text with a font size of at least 10pt

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE 15:

The prescribed paper size and font style and size remain unchanged.

PRE-PROPOSAL INQUIRY 16:

DOCUMENTS FOR THE SUBMISSION OF OFFERS.

For tables and graphics, Offerors request to use a font size of 10pt.

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE 16:

The font style and size remains unchanged.

PRE-PROPOSAL INQUIRY 17:

Solicitation, Part I (Section 00 21 00 Instructions), Section 1.4. JOINT VENTURES (JV) AGREEMENTS.

Solicitation page 5 of 68 discusses Joint Venture Agreements and states “Only offers from Prime Contractors and Joint Ventures (JV) will be accepted.” We are a legal Italian S.C.A.R.L/ cooperative limited liability company (LLC) established in 2012 executing projects for US DoD clients in Italy. The members of the Scarl holds a majority of the SOA requirements. Not being considered as a JV, our interpretation of the solicitation is that we are allowed to submit the SOA certification from a subcontractor to cover the missing SOA category. Please confirm?

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE 17:

Offerors are to apply the same rules on which entities must possess the SOA certifications that are provided for under Italian Law.

Enclosures:

1. ATTACHMENT 1 _ AUTOCERTIFICAZIONE DELLA COMMUNICAZIONE ANTIMAFIA

2. ATTACHMENT 2 _ AUTOCERTIFICAZIONE DELLA COMMUNICAZIONE ANTIMAFIA

3. ATTACHMENT 1 _ CONSTRUCTION & DESIGN EXPERIENCE PROJECT DATA SHEET

4. ATTACHMENT 1 _ ATTACHMENT 1 – PRE-PROPOSAL INQUIRY (Cover Sheet)

(End of SOLICITATION AMENDMENT 0001)