Amendment 0009.pdf

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

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.

15A. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print)

30-105-04EXCEPTION TO SF 30

APPROVED BY OIRM 11-84

STANDARD FORM 30 (Rev. 10-83) Prescribed by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

DESIGN-BID-BUILD, P409 UNDERWATER LAUNCH TEST FACILITY, CRANE, IN

The purpose of this amendment is to provide clarification language in Factor 1, Corporate Experience. Revisions are show n in bold italic text.

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

J 1 16

16A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 15-Jun-2020

16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA15C. DATE SIGNED15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR

(Signature of Contracting Officer)(Signature of person authorized to sign)

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (No., Street, County, State and Zip Code) X N4008519R9186

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

11-Dec-2019

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NO.

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

X The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offer is extended, X is not extended.

Offer 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 copies of the amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted;

or (c) By separate letter or telegram 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 telegram or letter, provided each telegram or letter makes reference to the solicitation and this amendment, and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified.

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (If required)

13. THIS ITEM APPLIES ONLY TO MODIFICATIONS OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS.

IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NO. AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

A. THIS CHANGE ORDER IS ISSUED PURSUANT TO: (Specify authority) THE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14 ARE MADE IN THE

CONTRACT ORDER NO. IN ITEM 10A.

B. THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES (such as changes in paying office, appropriation date, 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)

E. IMPORTANT: Contractor is not, is required to sign this document and return copies to the issuing office.

14. DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION (Organized by UCF section headings, including solicitation/contract subject matter where feasible.)

10A. MOD. OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NO. 5. PROJECT NO.(If applicable)

6. ISSUED BY

3. EFFECTIVE DATE

15-Jun-2020

CODE

NAVFAC MID ATLANTIC

ACQUISITION CORE

9324 VIRGINIA AVENUE

NORFOLK VA 23511-3095

N40085 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than item 6)

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.

CODE

See Item 6

FACILITY CODECODE

EMAIL:TEL:

N4008519R9186

SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION 00100 - BIDDING SCHEDULE/INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS

The following have been modified:

INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS

INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. GENERAL

1.1 GENERAL OVERVIEW OF PROCUREMENT PROCESS

1.2 GENERAL OVERVIEW OF CONTRACT

2. BASIS FOR AWARD

3. EVALUATION FACTORS FOR AWARD

4. PROPOSAL REQUIREMENTS

4.1 PRE-PROPOSAL CONFERENCE AND SITE VISIT

4.2 PROPOSAL SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS

4.3 PRE-PROPOSAL INQUIRIES (PPIs)

5. ATTACHMENTS

1. GENERAL

1.1 GENERAL OVERVIEW OF PROCUREMENT PROCESS

1.1.1 This solicitation is being issued as Full and Open Competition

1.1.2 The NAICS code for this procurement is 237990 and the size standard is $39.5M

1.1.3 This acquisition will be advertised utilizing FAR Part 15 – Contracting by Negotiations Resulting in a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) contract for construction services

1.1.4 In Accordance with DFARS 236.204, The Magnitude of Construction for this Project is between $25,000,000 and $100,000,000.

1.1.5 The Government reserves the right to reject any or all proposals at any time prior to award; to negotiate with any or all offerors; to award the contracts to other than the offeror submitting the lowest total price; to award to other than the offeror submitting the highest technically rated proposal; and to award to the offeror submitting the proposal determined by the Government to be the most advantageous (best value) to the Government. OFFERORS

ARE ADVISED THAT AWARD MAY BE MADE WITHOUT DISCUSSION OR ANY CONTACT

CONCERNING THE PROPOSALS RECEIVED. Therefore, proposals should be submitted initially on the most favorable price and technical terms. Offerors should not assume that they will be contacted or afforded an opportunity to qualify, discuss, or revise their proposals. However, the Government reserves the right to clarify certain aspects of proposals or conduct discussions providing an opportunity for the offeror to revise its proposal.

1.1.6 Contractor Performance Information: Contractor’s performance will be evaluated using the respective contractor performance evaluation report entry system located on the website http://www.cpars.gov/. Prior to commencement of work, the contractor is required to provide the government with the name, phone number and email address of the “Contractor’s Representative” that will be responsible for receipt and review of draft performance evaluations prepared by the government in the appropriated system. It is the contractor’s responsibility to keep this contract information current.

1.2 GENERAL OVERVIEW OF CONTRACT

1.2.1 This acquisition will result in the award of a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) contract for construction services.

1.2.2 This project constructs a new Underwater Launch Test Facility (ULTF) to support submerged launch testing and evaluation of full-scale launch technologies. This project requires construction starting in Jun 2020 and equipment outfitting in Sep 2021.

The Underwater Launch Test Facility will include the Underwater Launch Pit, Operational Support Building, Warehouse Building, Water Treatment Facility, and Mechanical and Electrical Building. Supporting facilities include pavement facilities, site preparations, paving and site improvements, electrical utilities, mechanical utilities, and environmental mitigation.

Using slurry wall construction techniques, a reinforced concrete Underwater Launch Pit with soil anchors will be constructed. The launch pit will provide a controlled underwater environment for not in contract test equipment, hardware, cameras, and data systems.

The Operational Support Building (OSB) will provide space for control of and data collection from the test equipment, hardware, cameras, and data systems. The OSB will include a high bay area for Launch Test Vehicle (LTV) maintenance, capsule maintenance, underwater camera and lighting staging area, instrumentation room, and a tool crib. The high bay will provide roll up doors for large equipment to access the bays and will include space for the use of a gantry crane. The low bay area of the OSB includes Launch Control Center (LCC), LCC equipment room, shared offices, a meeting space, restrooms, and building support areas.

The Warehouse Building will be a steel structure with an insulated metal wall and roof panel system and an open sided awning for vehicle storage. There will be roll up doors for forklift access / use inside the warehouse.

This project includes a Water Treatment Facility to maintain water quality in the launch pit to permit photogrammetry of the LTV. The Water Treatment Facility will house pumps, cartridge filters, control systems and other equipment for processing water for use in the launch pit. Additionally, a recycle pump station will be provided for processing water after testing prior to discharge.

The mechanical and electrical building will be constructed to house control and data acquisition equipment and various not in contract switchgear and VFD / motor starter equipment which operates the not in contract test equipment in and around the launch pit.

Electrical utilities include primary and secondary distribution systems, telecommunications infrastructure, transformers, and outside lighting. Mechanical utilities include water distribution, launch pit discharge piping, fire protection system, domestic sewer systems, and stormwater drainage systems.

Site preparation includes clearing and grubbing, grading, replacement of existing gravel paving, excavation of site, site earthwork, and excavation of the launch pit. Paving and site improvements include grading, parking, roadways, sidewalks, landscaping, fencing, signs, curbs and gutters, trash enclosure, and hazardous waste accumulation area.

Project work will be phased. Phase 1 will include the construction of the storage pad within seven months after award; Phase 2 will include shared access to the pit within twelve months after award, Phase 3 will include shared access of the low bay of the OSB within sixteen months after award, and Phase 4 (Beneficial Occupancy) includes completion of the entire project scope within eighteen months after construction contract award.

This project includes environmental mitigation at the selected site which includes storm water treatment basins and erosion control measures.

1.2.3BETA.SAM.GOV WEBSITE: All attachments, drawings and specifications will be posted on the beta.sam.gov at https//beta.sam.gov. Amendments will be posted directly to the website. Additionally, other postings will be made to the webiste, such as the Pre-Proposal Inquiries (PPI) log, drawings, etc. Postings to the website, DO NOT generate an automated email to offerors. It is the offeror’s to check the beta.sam.govFBO to periodically see if additional postings have been made.

2. BASIS FOR AWARD

2.1. The Government reserves the right to eliminate from consideration for award any or all offers at any time prior to award of the contract; to negotiate with offerors in the competitive range; and to award the contract to the offeror submitting the proposal determined to represent the best value—the proposal most advantageous to the Government, cost/price and other factors considered.

2.2. The Government intends to evaluate proposals and award a contract without discussions with offerors (except clarifications as described in FAR 15.306(a)). The Government reserves the right to conduct discussions if the Contracting Officer later determines them to be necessary. In addition, 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.

2.3. The tradeoff process is selected as appropriate for this acquisition. The Government considers it to be in its best interest to allow consideration of award to other than the lowest priced offeror or other than the highest technically rated offeror.

2.4. The relative order of importance of the non-cost/price evaluation factors is the technical factors (Factors 1, 2, 3,and 4) are of equal importance to each other and, when combined, are equal in importance to the past performance evaluation/performance confidence assessment factor (Factor 5). When the proposal is evaluated as a whole, the technical factors and past performance/performance confidence assessment factor combined (i.e., the non-price evaluation factors) are approximately equal to price.

2.5. Any proposal found to have a deficiency in meeting the stated solicitation requirements or performance objectives will be considered ineligible for award, unless the deficiency is corrected through discussions. Proposals may be found to have either a significant weakness or multiple weaknesses that impact either the individual factor rating or the overall rating for the proposal.

3. EVALUATION FACTORS FOR AWARD

1. The solicitation requires the evaluation of price and the following non-cost/price factors:

Factor 1 – Corporate Experience Factor 2 – Management Approach and Schedule Factor 3 – Safety Factor 4 – Small Business Utilization Factor 5 – Past Performance

The distinction between Corporate Experience and Past Performance is Corporate Experience pertains to the types of work and volume of work completed by a contractor that are comparable to the types of work covered by this requirement, in terms of size, scope, and complexity. Past Performance pertains to both the relevance of recent efforts and how well a contractor has performed on the contracts.

2. The relative order of importance of the non-cost/price evaluation factors is the technical factors (Factors 1, 2, 3, and 4) are of equal importance to each other and, when combined, are equal in importance to the past performance evaluation/performance confidence assessment factor (Factor 5). When the proposal is evaluated as a whole, the technical factors and past performance/performance confidence assessment factor combined (i.e., the non-price evaluation factors) are approximately equal to price.

The importance of price will increase if the Offerors’ non-cost/price proposals are considered essentially equal in terms of overall quality, or if price is so high as to significantly diminish the value of a non-cost/price proposal’s superiority to the Government. Award will be made to the responsible Offeror whose offer conforms to the solicitation and represents the best value to the Government, price and non-price factors considered.

3. Basis of Evaluation and Submittal Requirements for Each Factor.

Non-price proposals and price proposals will be due on two different dates. When the Solicitation is issued, the Pre- Final Plans and Specs for CLINs 0001A thru 0001J and a due date for Non-price proposals will be established.

After non-price proposals are received, an Amendment will be issued to establish a due date for Price proposals.

Price proposals will be accepted only from those Offerors that already submitted a Non-Price proposal.

(a) Price:

(1) Solicitation Submittal Requirements:

Price binder: Price shall be submitted on the Price Proposal Form included in the solicitation. The offeror shall submit one (1) original, marked “Original”, and one (1) copy, marked “Copy”, each in a separate three ring binder with the following:

• Cover page with solicitation number, solicitation title, offeror name, address, phone number, fax number, DUNS, CAGE code, Point of Contact (POC), POC phone number, and POC email address;

• Completed SF 1442 signed with all amendments acknowledged;

• Price Proposal Form (Attachment H);

• Copy of Representation and Certifications and proof of registration in System for Award Management (SAM);

• Confirmation of filing of Veterans’ Employment and Training (VETS) VETS-4212 for the 2017 filing cycle;

• Bid Guarantee in accordance with FAR Clause 52.228-1, Bid Guarantee. Amount shall be at least 20 percent of the proposed price, but shall not exceed $3 million; and

• Responsibility Determination Information (see below).

• Small Business Subcontracting Plan

In the event of a discrepancy between the original and copies, the original version of the proposal will govern.

Additionally, non-cost/price information contained within the price proposal will not be considered. Likewise, price information contained within the non-cost/price proposal will not be considered.

The offeror is required to submit a complete Price Proposal Form that includes completion of all contract line items numbers (CLINs).

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION TO BE SUBMITTED WITH PRICE PROPOSAL PACKAGE:

RESPONSIBILTY DETERMINATION INFORMATION – In order to be eligible for award, the offeror must be determined responsible in accordance with FAR Part 9, specifically FAR 9.104-1, General Standards. In a separate tab, the offeror shall provide the following information in the price proposal package:

1. One (1) signed bank reference demonstrating adequate financial resources. If offeror’s firm has a line of credit – provide information on how many figures offeror can borrow against the line of credit (i.e. medium 6 figures – exact line of credit is not required).

2. The offeror shall provide the latest three complete fiscal year financial statements for the prime contractor, certified by an independent accounting firm, if practicable, or signed by an authorized officer of the organization.

Submit evidence of availability of working/operating capital, which will be used for the performance of the resultant contract. For Joint Venture arrangements, submit the latest three complete fiscal year financial statements for each company in the Joint Venture and discuss the financial responsibilities among the companies. The Government may also utilize Dun & Bradstreet reports to evaluate the financial capacity of the offeror.

3. Description of offeror’s facilities and equipment.

4. Other offeror’s work presently under contract.

Small Business Subcontracting Plan (reference FAR 52.219-9 Alt II and DFARS 252.219-7003).

NAVFAC's command-wide small business subcontracting targets are shown below. These may be higher or lower than percentages that would represent realistic, challenging small business subcontracting goals for this acquisition.

Offerors representing as other than small businesses shall establish small business subcontracting plan goals and shall document in their subcontracting plans the basis for all proposed goals. Plans shall be submitted with initial offers.

SB 45%

SDB 5%

HUBZone SB 3%

WOSB 15%

SDVOSB 5%

Small businesses identified by name shall be listed in small business subcontracting plans submitted pursuant to FAR 52.219-9 in order to facilitate compliance with 252.219-7003(e).

See the Small Business Subcontracting Plan Template (Attachment G) for format.

Although required to be submitted with offeror’s price proposal, this information will not be evaluated as part of the price proposal. This information forms the basis of your firm’s responsibility determination should your firm be considered for award. Proposal packages from unsuccessful offerors will not be returned to the offeror, but shall be destroyed by the Contracting Officer. No certificate of destruction will be issued.

(2) Basis of Evaluation: The Government will evaluate price based on the total price. Total price consists of the basic requirements and all option items (see attached Price Proposal Form). The Government intends to evaluate all options and has included the provision FAR 52.217-5, Evaluation of Options (JUL 1990) in Section 00600 of the solicitation. In accordance with FAR 52.217-5, Evaluation of Options will not obligate the Government to exercise the option(s). Analysis will be performed by one or more of the following techniques to ensure a fair and reasonable price:

(a) Comparison of proposed prices received in response to the RFP.

(b) Comparison of proposed prices with the IGCE.

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

(d) Comparison of market survey results.

b. Non-price Factors:

Non-price binder: The offeror shall submit one (1) original, marked “Original”, and four (4) copies, marked “Copy”, each in a separate three ring binder with the following:

• Cover page with Solicitation Number, Solicitation Title, Prime Contractor Name, Address, Phone Number, Fax Number, DUNS, CAGE Code, Point of Contact, Phone Number, and Email Address;

• 8 ½ x 11 paper, 12-point font;

• Refer to individual factors for page limitations. Pages that exceed indicated page limitations shall not be evaluated;

• Additionally, include an electronic version of the price and non-price proposal on one CD-ROM.

As with the price proposal, in the event of a discrepancy between the original and copies (or CD-ROM), the original version of the proposal will govern. Furthermore, any price information within the technical proposal (non-price proposal) will not be considered. Likewise, any technical/non-price information within the price proposal will not be considered.

Electronic submission of proposals will not be accepted (aside from the requirement to submit one (1) CD-ROM with the price and non-price proposal), with the exception of the Price Proposal Form and Small Business Participation and Commitment Strategy. If an offeror chooses to submit the Price Proposal Form and Small Business Participation and Commitment Strategy (Attachment F) via e-mail, then such offeror does not need to include these attachments with the hard copy (or CD-ROM copy) of the full price and non-price proposals to be mailed or hand delivered. Pricing information is not required to be submitted under Section 00010 – Solicitation Contract Form in SF 1442. All required proposal documents shall be submitted in accordance with FAR 15.208.

(b) Non-cost/price Factors:

(1) Factor 1, Corporate Experience:

(i) Solicitation Submittal Requirements:

The offeror shall submit the following information:

Submit up to a minimum of two (2) and a maximum of five (5) relevant construction projects for the offeror that best demonstrates experience on relevant projects that are similar in size, scope and complexity to the RFP. Projects submitted for the offeror shall be completed within the past ten (10) years from the date of issuance of this RFP to be considered relevant. For the purposes of this evaluation, a relevant project is further defined as:

Size/Scope/Complexity: Each project submitted is not required to demonstrate experience with all of the following components, but collectively, the submitted projects must demonstrate experience with all elements:

a) Slurry wall construction with rock anchors with a final construction cost of $20,000,000 or more

b) Deep excavation with vertical walls construction and dewatering of (at least 80 feet & at least

50,000 CY)

c) Heavily reinforced cast in place (CIP) concrete structures d)Heavy industrial water, sewer, and electrical distribution systems

e) New construction of water treatment facility at least 500 GPM utilizing cartridge type filtration (renovations will not be considered)

f) New construction of fully engineered metal buildings of at least 5,000 square feet (renovations will not be considered)

To be considered relevant, a project must demonstrate at least one of the elements above. Of the five (5) relevant projects, two (2) projects may be submitted by subcontractors to demonstrate only the excavation and/or slurry wall Size/Scope/Complexity as shown above. Subcontractor experience will not be considered for the other Size/Scope/Complexity elements and will not be considered for more than two (2) projects. For the remaining projects, the offeror must have been the prime contractor.

Ensure that the project description addresses how the project meets the scope and complexity requirements as delineated above, and provides the final construction cost. The absence of any such information may result in a lower rating or rating of UNACCEPTABLE.

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 shall not be submitted as a project;

rather offerors shall submit the work performed under a task order as a project.

The attached Construction Experience Project Data Sheet (Attachment C) is MANDATORY and SHALL be used to submit project information. Except as specifically requested, the Government will not consider information submitted in addition to this form nor will the Government consider information submitted via any other medium.

Individual blocks on this form may be expanded. However, total length for each project data sheet shall not exceed two (2) double-sided pages (or four (4) single-sided pages). The Government will not consider information submitted beyond this page limit.

For all submitted projects, the description of the project shall clearly describe the scope of work performed and the relevancy to the project requirements of this RFP (i.e unique features, area, construction methods).

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 may be submitted for the Joint Venture members. Experience submitted for one of the Offeror’s Joint Venture members in which the Joint Venture member was a partner in a different Joint Venture entity may be submitted to demonstrate relevant project experience. Offerors who fail to submit experience for all Joint Venture members may be rated lower.

Offerors are still limited to a total of five (5) projects combined.

If the Offeror is proposing as a single corporate entity (i.e. not as a Joint Venture), the Offeror may submit relevant project experience it performed as a partner in a previous Joint Venture. Offerors are still limited to a total of five (5) projects.

If an Offeror is utilizing experience information of affiliates/subsidiaries/parent/LLC/LTD member companies (name is not exactly as stated on the SF1442), the proposal shall clearly demonstrate that the affiliates/subsidiaries/parent firm will have meaningful involvement in the performance of the contract. Experience of proposed subcontractors will not be considered with the exception of slurry wall and/or excavation as outlined in this factor.

If the Offeror does not have relevant experience in slurry wall and/or excavation, the Offeror may utilize experience of a subcontractor that will perform these major or critical aspects of the requirement to demonstrate construction experience under this evaluation factor as stated above. The Offeror must provide a letter of commitment and an explanation of the meaningful involvement that the subcontractor will have in performance of this contract. More weight may be given to the Offeror’s projects than to those submitted for subcontractors.

(ii) Basis of Evaluation:

The basis of evaluation will include the offeror’s demonstrated experience and depth of experience in performing relevant construction as defined in the above solicitation submittal requirements. 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 only review five (5) projects total. Any projects submitted in excess of the first five (5) for Corporate Experience will not be considered. An offeror that does not submit a minimum of two (2) relevant projects as defined above will receive a rating of “Unacceptable” and will not be eligible for award.

Offerors that demonstrate the following additional experience on relevant projects as defined above may be considered more favorably than those that do not:

a) Experience with compressed/condensed timelines and construction schedules.

b) Experience with small/constrained work areas.

c) Experience with multiple construction teams working within same/adjacent work areas.

d) Experience with phased construction schedules with separate beneficial occupancy dates.

e) Experience with multiple Size/Scope/Complexity items on a single project.

(2) Factor 2, Technical Solution

Submit a narrative, drawings, and schedule describing your understanding and approach to executing the project that meets the RFP requirements. Both the schedule and narrative must address the execution of all CLINs, as defined in the RFP. The narrative shall not exceed five (5) double-sided (or ten (10) single-sided) 8-1/2" x 11" pages. The Government will not consider information submitted beyond this page limit. The drawings and narrative shall address the following:

• Site workflow drawings: For each construction phase, generate a drawing/sketch indicating how the ULTF campus will be utilized for productive work including:

- Laydown

- Material processing

- Concrete batch plant (if proposed by offeror pursuant to options provided for concrete placement in Launch Pit requirements below)

- Soil/excavation processing

- Bentonite pond

- Diaphragm wall rebar cage assembly

- Stockpile placement

- Heavy equipment operating areas

- Crew parking

- Truck circulation

- Job site trailer placement

- Emergency vehicle access

- Any other key features your team determines

• Launch Pit: Provide a narrative with proposed teammates and their contractual relationship for at least the following:

- Diaphragm walls

- Excavation

- Rock anchor placement

- Base slab

- Concrete placement via local batch plant or local ready-mix plant

- Proposed excavation plan (mechanical equipment vs. blasting)

- Proposed hydromill size and number of hydromill rigs

- Number of rock anchor drill rigs

- Number of rock anchor tension rigs

- Comment on your team’s ability to meet (or exceed) vertical diaphragm wall placement to 1:100 tolerance

- Explain your diaphragm wall construction method along the west wall near the ground surface

- Your jointing, forming, reinforcing, and concrete placement plan for the base slab

- Explain how the base slab steel embedment plates will be supported in the reinforcing and formwork and the embedment plate locational tolerance you will deliver

- Explain the base slab thermal controls appropriate to the expected range of climate

- Explain how your team will achieve the two stage rock anchor grouting requirements

- Explain how groundwater seepage will be handled

- Explain methods for maintaining side cover over reinforcing in diaphragm wall panels

- Explain your method for dowling the base slab into diaphragm walls

- Explain your splice method for vertical reinforcing in diaphragm walls

• Schedule: Provide a construction schedule in Gantt chart format including narrative in sufficient details to demonstrate your ability to meet the government schedule goal of completing Phase 1 seven months after award; Phase 2 twelve months after award, Phase 3 sixteen months after award, and Phase 4 (Beneficial Occupancy) eighteen months after construction contract award.

Assume 24/7 site availability. The narrative should address:

- Necessary shift work

- Proposed work hours

- Proposed work days

- Anticipated crew sizes and number of machines/rigs needed for major efforts/ subcontractors (i.e. diaphragm wall installation, launch pit excavation, rock anchor installation, concrete slabs, structural systems, mechanical systems, electrical systems) including ability to support 24/7 operation

- Proposed management and staffing approach including the resolution of design issues during construction and your approach for handling subcontractors who are not resourcing the project adequately or underperforming.

(ii) Basis of Evaluation:

Offerors will be evaluated on the extent to which they demonstrate a clear understanding of the requirements of the RFP through their responses to the above requirements.

(3) Factor 3, Safety

The offeror shall submit the following information: (For a partnership or joint venture, the following submittal requirements are required for each contractor who is part of the partnership or joint venture; however, only one safety narrative is required. EMR, DART and TRC Rates shall not be submitted for subcontractors.)

(a) Experience Modification Rate (EMR): Include three previous complete calendar years’ worth of data [2016, 2017, and 2018]. This rate compares company’s annual losses in insurance claims against its policy premiums. The offeror may submit an insurance company-provided equivalent rate if no EMR exists. If the offeror has no EMR or premium, for any year, the offeror must affirmatively state so and explain why. Any extenuating circumstances that affect the EMR and negative trends should be addressed as part of the factor submission.

(b) OSHA Days Away from Work, Restricted Duty, or Job Transfer (DART) Rate: Submit three previous complete calendar years’ worth of data [2016, 2017, and 2018]. If an offeror cannot submit an OSHA DART, for any year, the offeror must affirmatively state so and an explanation must be provided. Any extenuating circumstances that affected the OSHA DART data negatively must be addressed as part of this factor submission.

(c) Total Recordable Case (TRC) Rate: Submit three previous complete calendar years’ worth of data [2016, 2017, and 2018]. If an offeror cannot submit TRC rates, for any year, the offeror must affirmatively state so and an explanation must be provided. Any extenuating circumstances that affected the TRC rate data negatively must be addressed as part of this factor submission.

(d) Technical Approach for Safety: The technical approach to safety narrative shall be limited to one (1) double-sided page (or two (2) single-sided pages). The Government will not consider information submitted beyond this page limit. The narrative must address all items below.

1. The offeror shall describe the plan for safety that will be implemented to evaluate safety performance of potential subcontractors as part of the selection process for all levels of subcontractors.

2. The offeror shall fully describe the safety management system that they will use to oversee the safety compliance and performance of self-performed and subcontractor performed work.

3. The offeror shall describe any innovative methods that will be employed to ensure and monitor safe work practices at self-performed and/or all subcontractor levels.

4. The offeror shall describe their methodology to execute an effective program that facilitates sound mishap prevention techniques and processes, employee reporting of unsafe conditions, unsafe activities, and near-miss mishaps.

(ii) 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, the offeror’s plan to select and monitor subcontractors, and any innovative safety methods that the offeror plans to implement for this procurement. The Government’s sources of information for evaluating safety may include, but are not limited to, OSHA, NAVFAC’s eSAMS database, and other related databases. 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 evaluation will collectively consider the following:

- Experience Modification Rate (EMR)

- OSHA Days Away from Work, Restricted Duty, or Job Transfer (DART) Rate

- Total Recordable Case (TRC) Rate

- Offeror Technical Approach to Safety

- Other sources of information available to the Government

(a) Experience Modification Rate (EMR): For the three previous complete calendar years the offeror will submit EMR. If no EMR exists, the offeror may submit an insurance company-provided equivalent rate explaining why not. If an insurance company-provided equivalent rate is provided, it will be treated the same as an EMR. Any extenuating circumstances that affected the EMR and negative trends should be addressed as part of this selection factor. The board will evaluate the EMR to determine if the offeror has demonstrated a history of safe work practices taking into account any negative trends and extenuating circumstances that impact the rating.

(b) OSHA Days Away from Work, Restricted Duty, or Job Transfer (DART) Rates: For the three previous complete calendar years, the offeror will submit their OSHA DART, as defined by the U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health Administration. If unable to submit OSHA DART rates, affirmatively state so, and an explanation must be provided. Any extenuating circumstances that affected the OSHA DART data and negative trends should be addressed as part of this element. The board will evaluate the OSHA DART rates to determine if the offeror has demonstrated a history of safe work practices taking into account any upward trends and extenuating circumstances that impact rates.

(c) Total Recordable Case (TRC) Rates: For the three previous complete calendar years, the offeror will submit their TRC, as defined by the U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health Administration. If unable to submit TRC rates, affirmatively state so, and an explanation must be provided. Any extenuating circumstances that affected the TRC rate data and negative trends should be addressed as part of this element. The board will evaluate the TRC rates to determine if the offeror has demonstrated a history of safe work practices taking into account any upward trends and extenuating circumstances that impact rates.

(d) Technical Approach to Safety: The offeror will describe their plan to evaluate their safety performance and that of potential subcontractors. Also, describe any innovative methods that the offeror will employ to ensure and monitor safe work practices at all subcontractor levels. The Safety Narrative shall be limited to two pages. The board will evaluate the narrative to determine the degree to which subcontractor safety performance will be considered in the selection of all levels of subcontractors on the upcoming project. The board will evaluate the narrative to determine the degree to which innovations are being proposed that may enhance safety on this procurement and validate the contractor has addressed methodology to be used in the execution of an effective program that facilitates sound mishap prevention techniques/processes, employee reporting of unsafe conditions, unsafe activities, and near-miss mishaps. Those offerors whose plan demonstrates a commitment to hire subcontractors with a culture of safety and who propose innovative methods to enhance a safe working environment may be given greater weight in the evaluation.

(e) Other Sources of Information Available to the Government: Other sources for safety may include but are not limited to OSHA data, NAVFAC’s Contractor Incident Reporting System (CIRS) in Enterprise Safety Applications Management System (ESAMS), Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS) and other related databases.

(4) Factor 4, Small Business Utilization: This factor assesses both the historical achievements in utilizing small business concerns as subcontractors and proposed small business participation and commitment strategies.

1. Achievements - Submit a narrative and supporting information, as follows:

a. All offerors shall submit a narrative, limited to one (1) double-sided page (or two (2) single-sided pages), to describe their achievements in supporting the Government’s policy to provide maximum practicable opportunities for small business (SB), veteran-owned small business (VOSB), service-disabled veteran-owned small business (SDVOSB), historically underutilized business zone (HUBZone) small business, small disadvantaged business (SDB), and women-owned small business (WOSB) concerns to participate as subcontractors consistent with efficient contract performance.

b. All offerors shall submit small business subcontracting information associated with each project cited under the Corporate Experience factor (Factor 1) in the format provided in Attachment E, Small Business Subcontracting Record.

c. Offerors representing as other than small businesses shall also provide copies of the most current individual subcontracting reports (ISRs) associated with each project cited under the Corporate Experience factor (Factor 1), if a small business subcontracting plan was required by the contract. If such projects were completed under specific task orders, provide ISRs for the overall contract. For cited projects with state and local government agencies, provide similar subcontracting performance reports, if required by the contracts. When not specifically addressed in the ISR or similar report, offerors shall provide explanations for all instances of failures to meet dollar or percentage goals in individual subcontracting plans.

Notes:

The Government reserves the right to consider achievements or information on other recent, relevant projects from all available sources.

Offerors utilizing achievements information of team members or key subcontractors shall clearly demonstrate how these companies will have meaningful involvement in the management of the subcontracting program for this acquisition. If not, such achievement information will not be considered under this factor. If the offeror is a new joint venture, partnership or other entity consisting of more than one company, provide achievements information for each individual business entity(ies) that will be responsible for managing the subcontracting program and clearly describe those responsibilities.

Failure to provide ISRs or any other requested information must be fully explained and may negatively impact your evaluation.

2. Small Business Participation and Commitment - All offerors shall submit a small business participation and commitment strategy, including all data elements shown in Attachment F, Small Business Participation and Commitment Strategy.

a. Identify in terms of dollar value and percentage of the total acquisition the extent of work the offeror will self-perform as the prime contractor. If submitting an offer as a joint venture, identify the percentage of work each member will be responsible for and indicate the size status of each member (e.g. small business, woman-owned small business, other than small business).

b. Include supplemental narratives (limited to five pages) to address other elements of the offeror’s strategy such as binding agreements covering post award roles for execution of the contract and specific initiatives and tools that will be employed under the contract to enhance small businesses opportunities to both participate in this acquisition and build capabilities to support future NAVFAC acquisitions.

c. The anticipated prime and first tier overall small business participation rate for this acquisition (i.e. work to be performed by small businesses as the prime and/or subcontractors) is 20% of the contract value. Offerors are encouraged to exceed this percentage and seek meaningful levels of participation in each of the small business socioeconomic programs listed in Attachment E consistent with efficient contract performance. Offerors shall explain in their participation and commitment strategies how proposed participation rates were established.

The small business participation and commitment strategy must be in agreement with any required small business subcontracting plan and will be made a part of the contract upon award.

(ii) Basis of Evaluation:

Offerors will be evaluated on the extent to which their proposals and other performance information available to the Government demonstrate a history of successfully supporting Government policies concerning utilization of small business concerns as subcontractors including, when applicable, achievements against established small business subcontracting plan goals. Offerors will also be evaluated on the levels of small business participation proposed and the degree of commitment to use named sources. The anticipated benefits of proposed initiatives and tools to enhance small business participation and capabilities will be considered. The Government will assess proposal realism and the likelihood of success in achieving the small business objectives of this acquisition.

Forms to be used for offeror submission of Small Business Utilization Factor information are as follows:

Attachment E – Small Business Subcontracting Record

Attachment F – Small Business Participation and Commitment Strategy Attachment G – Small Business Subcontracting Plan Template

(5) Factor 5 – Past Performance:

The offeror shall submit the following information:

IF A COMPLETED CPARS EVALUATION IS AVAILABLE, IT SHALL BE SUBMITTED WITH THE

PROPOSAL. IF THERE IS NOT A COMPLETED CPARS EVALUATION, the Past Performance Questionnaire (PPQ) included in the solicitation is provided for the offeror or its team members to submit to the client for each project the offeror includes in its proposal for Factor 1, Corporate Experience. AN OFFEROR SHALL NOT

SUBMIT A PPQ WHEN A COMPLETED CPARS IS AVAILABLE.

IF A CPARS EVALUATION IS NOT AVAILABLE, ensure correct phone numbers and email addresses are provided for the client point of contact. Completed PPQs should be submitted with your proposal. If the offeror is unable to obtain a completed PPQ from a client for a project(s) before proposal closing date, the offeror should complete and submit with the proposal the first page of the PPQ (Attachment D), which will provide contract and client information for the respective project(s). Offerors should follow-up with clients/references to ensure timely submittal of questionnaires. If the client requests, questionnaires may be submitted directly to the Government's point of contact, Gary Milton, via email at gary.milton1@navy.mil prior to proposal closing date.

If there is not a completed CCASS or CPARS evaluation, then the offeror must submit Past Performance Questionnaires (Attachment D) for each project included in Factor 1 – Corporate Experience. The offeror should provide completed Past Performance Questionnaires (PPQ) with the proposal. Offerors shall not incorporate by reference into their proposal PPQs previously submitted for other RFPs. However, this does not preclude the Government from utilizing previously submitted PPQ information in the past performance evaluation. If the offeror is unable to obtain a completed PPQ from a client for a project(s) before proposal closing date, the offeror should complete and submit with the proposal the first page of the PPQ, which will provide contract and client information for the respective project(s). The Government may make reasonable attempts to contact the client noted for that project(s) to obtain the PPQ information. However, offerors should follow-up with clients/references to help ensure timely submittal of questionnaires. If the client requests, questionnaires may be submitted directly to the Government’s point of contact, Gary Milton at gary.milton1@navy.mil.

In addition to the above, the Government may review any other sources of information for evaluating past performance. Other 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), Federal Awardee Performance and Integrity Information System (FAPIIS), Electronic Subcontract Reporting System (eSRS), 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.

IMPORTANT: It is the responsibility of the offeror to provide accurate points of contact for each identified contract and current telephone numbers and/or email addresses. Failure to provide requested data, accessible points of contact, or valid phone numbers could result in a firm being considered less qualified.

The Government reserves the right to contact references for verification or additional information. The Government’s inability to contact any of the offeror’s references or the references’ unwillingness to provide the information requested may affect the Government’s evaluation of this factor.

Offerors are highly encouraged to provide any information on problems encountered and the corrective actions taken on projects submitted under Factor 1 – Corporate Experience. Offerors are also highly encouraged to address any adverse past performance issues. Such explanations shall not exceed two (2) double-sided pages (or four (4) single-sided pages) in total.

Performance awards or additional information submitted will not be considered.

(i) Basis of Evaluation:

This evaluation focuses on how well the offeror performed on the relevant projects submitted under Factor 1 – Corporate Experience and past performance on other relevant projects currently documented in known sources.

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;

• A pattern of cooperativeness and teamwork with the Government at all levels (task managers, contracting officers, auditors, etc.); and

• Recency of tasks performed that are identical to, similar to, or related to the task at hand.

The Government will consider the currency and relevance of the information, the source of the information, context of the data, and general trends in the Contractor’s performance. This evaluation is separate and distinct from the Contracting Officer’s responsibility determination. The assessment of the offeror’s past performance will be used as a means of evaluating the offeror’s probability to successfully meet the requirements of the RFP.