N62473-14-R-1402_Amendment_0002.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.

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8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (No., Street, County, State and Zip Code) X N62473-14-R-1402

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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 1 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.

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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

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

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SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION SF 30 - BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

The following have been added by full text:

AMENDMENT 0002

I. The RFP is hereby amended to read as follows (Changes are noted in red italics and strikethrough text):

Section J

1. Replace Exhibit G, Project Data Sheet. See Separate Attachment: Exhibit G_Amendment 0002.

Exhibit G, Project Data Sheet was revised to delete the following from the Description of Work Performed section:

“Project description, relevancy of work performed by your firm and how it demonstrates the quality of work as it relates to this solicitation. Description of work performed should include as applicable (a) technical and administrative functions – describe the complexity of functions performed; (b) distinctive and/or unique features of the project; (c) type of action performed; (d) regulatory and/or stakeholder interactions; and (e) summary of work accomplished and how it relates to work required by this solicitation and (f) provide a list of proposed personnel under this solicitation who worked on the project and what their role was on the project, compared to what they will be doing under this solicitation.”

2. Delete Annex 180000. Provided as a Separate Attachment: Section J_Annex 18000_Amendment 0002, with the following changes to the respective Spec Items listed below:

3.3.1 General

Requirements For all exotic plant species abatement and management services the Contractor shall prepare a work plan/pesticide application plan, a safety/accident prevention plan, conduct field work, document field work with digital photographs and maps, and prepare reports as specified in the Task Order.

Care must be taken to avoid damage to native habitats at all times, particularly habitats of threatened and endangered species, while conducting exotic plant species abatement and management. This may include cutting down or

All resources to complete the job shall be provided by the Contractor.

In Task Orders involving native seed application, the installation may also provide or augment the seed mix used with existing seed collected on the installation. The work will generally be done in wildland areas, often with limited and difficult access.

The pesticide application plan and all other preliminary documents were prepared according the requirements in the Task Order.

Field work was appropriately documented with photographs, maps, and reports as specified in the Task Order.

limbing isolated individuals of given species, as specified in the pesticide application plan.

Whether or not biomass removal is specified the contractor must treat cut biomass left on site so that there are no or minimal resprouts from the biomass;

the methods shall be specified in the pesticide application plan.

Some of the work sites can be accessed only by 4 X 4 or ATV type vehicles; other areas may require foot access only.

Unless otherwise specified below, all work sites will be relatively contiguous for each SPEC ITEM below.

Damage to native habitats and threatened and endangered species was appropriately minimized.

3.3.1.7 Small Mowing

Project

A small mowing project will involve 10 acres of mechanical removal of exotic plant species with larger mowing equipment.

The price will not include pesticides and be based on a per ten acre basis. The minimum order will be 10 acres.

This SPEC ITEM is intended for all types of reasonably mowed vegetation, which may include grasses or shrubs.

The Contractor implemented exotic plant species abatement and management in accordance with the Task Order and/or work plan.

3.3.1.8 Medium Mowing

Project

A medium mowing project will involve 50 acres of mechanical removal of exotic plant species with larger mowing equipment.

The price will not include pesticides and be based on a per 50 acre basis. The minimum order will be 50 acres.

This SPEC ITEM is intended for all types of reasonably mowed vegetation, which may include grasses

The Contractor implemented exotic plant species abatement and management in accordance with the Task Order and/or work plan.

or shrubs.

3.3.1.9 Large Mowing

Project A large mowing project will involve 150 acres of mechanical removal of exotic plant species with larger mowing equipment.

The price will not include pesticides and be based on a per 150 acre basis. The minimum order will be 150 acres.

This SPEC ITEM is intended for all types of reasonably mowed vegetation, which may include grasses or shrubs.

The Contractor implemented exotic plant species abatement and management in accordance with the Task Order and/or work plan.

3.3.1.10 Small Disking

Project

A small disking project will involve 10 acres of mechanical removal of exotic plant species by tilling or disrupting the soil.

The price will not include pesticides and be based on a per ten acre basis. The minimum order will be 10 acres.

This SPEC ITEM is intended for all types of reasonably disked vegetation, which may include grasses or shrubs.

The Contractor implemented exotic plant species abatement and management in accordance with the Task Order and/or work plan.

3.3.1.11 Medium Disking

Project

A medium disking project will involve 50 acres of mechanical removal of exotic plant species by tilling or disrupting the soil.

The price will not include pesticides and be based on a per 50 acre basis. The minimum order will be 50 acres.

This SPEC ITEM is intended for all types of reasonably disked vegetation, which may include grasses or shrubs.

The Contractor implemented exotic plant species abatement and management in accordance with the Task Order and/or work plan.

3.3.1.12 Large Disking

Project

A large disking project will involve 150 acres of

The price will not include pesticides and be based on

The Contractor implemented mechanical removal of exotic plant species by tilling or disrupting the soil.

a per 150 acre basis. The minimum order will be 150 acres.

This SPEC ITEM is intended for all types of reasonably disked vegetation, which may include grasses or shrubs.

exotic plant species abatement and management in accordance with the Task Order and/or work plan.

3.4.1 Mulching/Chipping

on site

Reduction of biomass of target species from the project area to remain on site.

The price will be on a per day basis. The minimum order will be one day.

The minimum chipper requirement is a 25 HP unit with the capacity to chip branches at least 7 inches in diameter. The exact size unit to be used for each task will be left to the discretion of the contractor unless otherwise stipulated in the Task Order.

All targeted plant material left on site.

3.4.2 Removal and

chipping, vehicle transport less than 2 miles round trip

Removal of the maximum amount of biomass that can be chipped in one day with the chipper running at least 6 hours.

The price will be on a per day basis. The

All targeted plant material was removed from site to specified disposal site.

requirement is a 25 HP unit with the capacity to chip branches at least 7 inches in diameter. The exact size unit to be used for each task will be left to the discretion of the contractor unless otherwise stipulated in the Task Order.

3.4.3 Removal and

chipping, vehicle transport between

2.1 and 10 miles round trip.

Removal of the maximum amount of biomass that can be chipped in one day with the chipper running at least 6 hours.

The price will be on a per day basis. The requirement is a 25 HP unit with the capacity to chip branches at least 7 inches in diameter. The exact size unit to be used for each task will be left to the discretion of the contractor unless otherwise stipulated in the Task Order.

All targeted plant material was removed from site to specified disposal site.

3.4.4 Removal in place

using a brush-hog type of machine or equivalent.

Reduction in live biomass of target species to a specified height or density.

The price will be on a per acre basis. The minimum order

All targeted species within project area were reduced to below specified height will be one acre.

This SPEC ITEM is intended for all types of vegetation reasonable for use with a brush-hog, which may include grasses or shrubs.

or density.

3.8.1 Native Planting Installation of native plant

species, and maintenance for a period of one year.

Plants to be utilized will be specified in the Task Order and/or work plan, and will consist of plants either indigenous to the area where work is accomplished, or to the same plant community in nearby areas.

The Contractor shall provide provenance documentation for all planting stock.

The performance objective success criteria (e.g. at least 60% of installed plants viable for one year after planting) shall be as indicated in the Task Order.

The installed plants viable after one year met the performance objective success criteria described in the Task Order and/or work plan.

If success criteria are not met, the Contractor shall provide additional plantings to meet success criteria.

Water shall be used from a nearby source, otherwise water transported from off-site shall be ordered as section 3.8.1.6 or 3.8.1.7

Plant size:

6”x15” or 4”X12” container stock.

Planting sites will be accessible via roads or trails, slopes are not expected to exceed 60%, and ground/soil conditions will vary according to the locations specified in each Task Order.

3.8.2 Water Truck

Mobilization and Application;

Water source within 5 miles of project site

Water truck mobilization and application shall be conducted in accordance with the Task Order and/or work plan.

The price shall be based on a per day basis. The minimum order will be one day.

Daily costs include drive time.

Water trucks shall be a minimum of 2,000 gallon

The water truck mobilization and application met the requirements of the Task Order and/or work plan.

capacity, though sizes and water distribution methodologies for each Task Order will be at contractor discretion.

3.8.3 Water Truck

Mobilization and Application; Water source located more than 5 miles from project site

Water truck mobilization and application shall be conducted in accordance with the Task Order and/or work plan.

The price shall be based on a per day basis. The minimum order will be one day.

Daily costs include drive time.

Water trucks shall be a minimum of 2,000 gallon capacity, though sizes and water distribution methodologies for each Task Order will be at contractor discretion.

The water truck mobilization and application met the requirements of the Task Order and/or work plan.

3.8.5 Hydroseed Material and application of

mulch, tackifier, and/or dyes.

Seed purchased separately as specified in Section 3.7 Seed Procurement or provided by the installation.

The hydromulch mix will be determined by the Contractor unless otherwise specified in each Task Order. Areas will be reasonably accessible by vehicle and slopes are not expected to exceed 60%.

Section L

3. Revise Paragraph L2 to change RFI due date:

All Requests for Information (RFIs) are due no later than 07 February 2014 10:00 am on Tuesday, 18 February 2014.

4. Revise Paragraph L4, Sub-Paragraph (b)(3):

FROM:

Offeror(s) shall submit proposal copies as follows:

a. Page limits, if stipulated, must be adhered to. Electronic page size shall be 8.5" x 11". Font size shall be 10 point or larger.

b. Volume 1 – one (1) paper copy and three (3) electronic copies in a three ring binder with content as specified, and labeled accordingly.

c. Volume 2 – one (1) paper copy and three (3) electronic copies in a three ring binder with content as specified, and labeled accordingly.

TO:

Offeror(s) shall submit proposals as follows:

a. Volume #1 – Price proposal

1) Hard Copy Paper Media: One (1) Original and One (1) Copy; Two (2) hard copies in total.

2) Electronic Media (CD): One (1) Original and One (1) Electronic Copy; Two (2) copies in total in CD (Microsoft Excel format).

b. Volume #2 – Technical Proposal

1) Hard Copy Paper Media: One (1) Original and Four (4) copies; Five (5) hard copies in total.

c. Offerors shall ensure that proposal disks are virus free, and free of password protection. If access to proposal data is prohibited due to viruses, passwords, or wrong format, the proposal may be rejected.

d. Page limits, if stipulated, must be adhered to. Electronic page size shall be 8.5" x 11". Font size shall be 10 point or larger, with the exception of reproduced sections of the solicitation document, charts and graphs. Use at least 1-inch margins on the top and bottom and side margins, except for charts, graphs, maps and other illustrations.

e. The originals shall be clearly identified as the “ORIGINAL”, and bear the original signature(s) of the offeror. The copies shall be complete and clearly identified as “COPY” or “DUPLICATE”. Offerors are advised that the proposal is “For Official Use Only” and that proposals are considered Source Selection Sensitive Information; see FAR 2.101 & 3.104 for further details. Contractors must clearly label the boxes/containers with the following information:

Solicitation Number: N62473-14-R-1402 Attn: Jennifer De Vera, Code: ACQ4, BLDG 127

f. Table of Contents: A master table of contents for the entire proposal and a table of contents for each volume are required. The master table of contents for the entire proposal should be filed in Volume I and will not count towards the page count.

5. Add the following in Paragraph L4, Sub-Paragraph (c)(1) Factor 1 – Past Performance Solicitation

Submittal Requirements:

Past Performance information submitted for projects other than those listed in Factor 3, Corporate Experience will not be considered.

6. Revise Paragraph L4, Sub-Paragraph (c)(1) Factor 3 – Corporate Experience Solicitation Submittal Requirements, Project Data Sheet requirements:

Project Data Sheets shall contain the following information:

(i) Contract Information: Name and address, contract number and task order number; title; place of performance; award date; contract /task order type (fixed price, cost reimbursable, etc.); name and address of procuring organization, procuring organization point of contact (POC) name, phone number and email address; technical or program manager’s name, phone number and email address

(ii) Cost: Project dollars; value of award, and final project amount

(iii) Contract Role: Specify if contract/task order was a prime contract/task order or a subcontract to a prime contract. If a subcontract, include prime contractor’s company name, point of contact phone number and email address.

(iv) Description of work performed: Offeror shall describe its primary role/duties in execution of the work (i.e. the major components of the project which were completed by the prime’s staff and major components which were subcontracted out.) If the Offeror was a subcontractor on the project, the description, duration, and cost of the work provided should reflect the work performed by the Offeror as the subcontractor, and not work under the project as a whole. Description of work performed should include as applicable (a) technical and administrative functions – describe the complexity of functions performed; (b) distinctive and/or unique features of the project; (c) type of action performed; (d) regulatory and/or stakeholder interactions; and (e) summary of work accomplished and how it relates to work required by this solicitation and (f) provide a list of proposed personnel under this solicitation who worked on the project and what their role was on the project, compared to what they will be doing under this solicitation.

7. Revise Paragraph L4, Sub-Paragraph (c)(1) Factor 3 – Corporate Experience Solicitation Submittal

Requirements:

If the Offeror is a Joint Venture (JV), relevant project experience should be submitted for projects completed by the Joint Venture entity. Refer to 13 CFR 121.103 through 106 and 13 CFR 125.6 for applicable small business size standards. If the Joint Venture does not have shared experience, at least one relevant project shall be submitted for each Joint Venture partner. If no shared project experience is demonstrated, proposals that fail to submit at least one relevant project for each partner in the Joint Venture will be rated Unacceptable. Offerors are still limited to a total of five (5) projects combined.

8. Add Paragraph L5 as follows:

L5 FORMAL JOINT VENTURE/ PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENTS

Contractors that elect to propose a legally binding partnership agreement or joint venture agreement shall submit their legally binding partnership agreement or joint venture agreement with their proposal.

All such agreements shall be signed by the parties and shall demonstrate the relations between firm, the different responsibilities, roles and percentages of work as it relates to the acquisition and identify contractual relationships and authorities to bind them. The partnership agreement or joint venture agreement (as applicable) shall be submitted in Volume 1, Price Proposal under Tab C - Joint Venture/Partnership Agreements. There are no page limits for Joint Venture Agreements or Partnership Agreements.

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9. Add the following in Paragraph L4, Sub-Paragraph (c)(1) Factor 1 – Past Performance Solicitation Submittal Requirements:

Past Performance information submitted for projects other than those listed in Factor 3, Corporate Experience will not be considered.

10. Revise Paragraph L4, Sub-Paragraph (c)(1) Factor 3 – Corporate Experience Solicitation Submittal Requirements, Project Data Sheet requirements:

address of procuring organization, procuring organization point of contact (POC) name, phone

(iii) Contract Role: Specify if contract/task order was a prime contract/task order or a subcontract to a number and email address.

(iv) Description of work performed: Offeror shall describe its primary role/duties in execution of the work (i.e. the major components of the project which were completed by the prime’s staff and major components which were subcontracted out.) If the Offeror was a subcontractor on the project, the description, duration, and cost of the work provided should reflect the work performed by the Offeror as the subcontractor, and not work under the project as a whole. Description of work performed should include as applicable (a) technical and administrative functions – describe the complexity of functions performed; (b) distinctive and/or unique features of the project; (c) type of action performed; (d) regulatory and/or stakeholder interactions; and (e) summary of work accomplished and how it relates to work required by this solicitation and (f) provide a list of proposed personnel under this solicitation who worked on the project and what their role was on the project, compared to what they will be doing under this solicitation.

11. Revise Factor 3 – Corporate Experience (1) Solicitation Submittal Requirements:

If the Offeror is a Joint Venture (JV), relevant project experience should be submitted for projects completed by the Joint Venture entity. Refer to 13 CFR 121.103 through 106 and 13 CFR 125.6 for applicable small business size standards. If the Joint Venture does not have shared experience, at least one relevant project shall be submitted for each Joint Venture partner. If no shared project experience is demonstrated, proposals that fail to submit at least one relevant project for each partner in the Joint Venture will be rated Unacceptable. Offerors are still limited to a total of five (5) projects combined.

II. GOVERNMENT RESPONSES TO CONTRACTOR SUBMITTED RFIs (Numbering continues from previous Amendment)

RFI(s) from Amendment 0001 dated 07 February 2014:

5. For Factor 3 – Corporate Experience, Tab A – Project Data Sheet (RFP Exhibit G). Page 60 of 239 discusses Joint Ventures but not Teams. As small businesses may not have experience in all six of the scope areas, we would like to include project information for our primary Teaming Partner.

Answer 5: To be answered in future amendment.

New RFIs:

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12. 2.8.2.1- Is the SSHO required to be on site full time during Task Order implementation? If not, how long is the individual expected to be on site?

Answer 12: The SSHO will be on site as necessary to ensure safety program is implemented

Section J:

13. 3.0.2.4- Draft/Final Report states: “The number of bound copies and electronic copies of the Draft Report shall be submitted to the NTR as specified in the Task Order”. In order to provide a price for this ELIN the bidder needs to know how many hard copies and CD’s are required. Should bidders assume five as per the other reporting descriptions?

Answer 13: Yes, refer to Spec Item 3.0.2.

14. 3.0.2.4.1-3.0.2.3 Draft/Final Report – Under these ELINs, will the contractor be expected to collect quantitative data on efficacy of treatments for analysis or monitoring results from restoration practices such as native planting or seeding? Will performance of these projects be based on efficacy of treatments or restoration success? And should data collection be included in the cost of the report or will it be ordered separately as bio-monitoring ELINs?

Answer 14: This is part of native plant ELIN, 3.8.1.

15. 3.0.4 GIS- The performance objective for GIS data collection describes field data being collected at survey grade to within +/- 6 cm (Note that traditional Trimble field units do not have this level of accuracy). What ELIN(s) would include these tasks and should the bidders assume that all GIS information would require this level of accuracy for costing purposes?

Answer 15: Section 3.0.4 (GIS for Marine Corps), is required to follow GEOFidelis geospatial data standards, including the +/- 6 cm for GPS points. This level of accuracy is only required in section 3.0.4.

See section 3.0.3 for Navy standards.

16. 3.3.1.1- Are there any additional specific requirements for Exotic Plant Management Technicians other than those delineated in 2.8.2 and 2.8.3? Do they need to be QAL or Certified? Do they need to have a certain level of experience in differentiating regionally native and non-native vegetation species?

Answer 16: No other requirements other than those already specified in the RFP are necessary for Technicians.

17. 3.3.1.1-3.3.1.5 Exotic Plant Species Abatement Projects- Should the bidders assume that the monitoring biologist described in these ELINs be expected to carry any particular USFWS or USACE permit/training?

Answer 17: They are expected to understand relevant regulatory requirements, but are not expected to carry additional USFWS or USACE permits.

18. 3.3.1.7 Mowing- What general type of vegetation will be mowed? Is this intended for annual grasses and light shrub cover? Or heavy shrub cover?

Answer 18: These ELINs are intended for all types of reasonably mowed vegetation, which may include grasses or shrubs. Specifics will be detailed in each Task Order.

19. 3.3.1.10- Disking- What general type of vegetation will be disked? Is this intended for annual grasses and light shrub cover? Or heavy shrub cover? The type of vegetative cover will influence the size and weight of a disk.

Answer 19: These ELINs are intended for all types of reasonably disked vegetation, which may include grasses or shrubs. Specifics will be detailed in each Task Order.

20. 3.4.1 Mulching/chipping- Since this is a daily rate and to make sure bids are equitable, what is the minimum horsepower requirement for the chipper?

Answer 20: The minimum requirement would be a 25 HP unit with the capacity to chip branches at least 7 inches in diameter. The exact size unit to be used for each task will be left to the discretion of the contractor unless otherwise stipulated in the Task Order.

21. 3.4.2 Removal and chipping- the amount of biomass chipped in a 6 hour day varies significantly depending on the size of the chipper. What sized machine is required for this ELIN?

Answer 21: The minimum requirement would be a 25 HP unit with the capacity to chip branches at least 7 inches in diameter. The exact size unit to be used for each task will be left to the discretion of the contractor unless otherwise stipulated in the Task Order.

22. 3.4.4 Removal in place- What is the general vegetation type that will be targeted? Is this annual grasses with light shrub cover or heavy brush cover?

Answer 22: This ELIN is intended for all types of vegetation reasonable for use with a brush-hog, which may include grasses or shrubs. Specifics will be detailed in each Task Order.

23. 3.4.4 Brush Hog- Will the 1 acre minimum be a contiguous 1 acre? Or may there be more than one site?

Answer 23: The 1 acre site(s) will be relatively contiguous.

24. 3.5.1-3.5.3 Biological Monitoring- Should the bidders assume that the monitoring biologist described in these ELINs be expected to carry any particular USFWS or USACE permit/training?

Answer 24: As per section 3.5, The qualifications of the monitor shall depend upon the habitats present at the work site and will be specified in the Task Order. If specified in the Task Order, the biologist shall possess the relevant 10(a)(1)(A) permit for federally listed species.

25. 3.5.1-3.5.3 Biological Monitoring- Please provide a list of federally listed species for which a USFWS permit may be required? If a list is provided, should the contractors demonstrate that all species listed could be covered?

Answer 25: Refer to the USFWS website for current listings of federally listed species. The biologist shall possess the relevant 10(a)(1)(A) permit for federally listed species as identified in each Task Order.

26. 3.7.1 Seed Collection, Storage, and Sowing- Will seed collected under a specific task order and collected from within a specified region (i.e. within 5 miles of a project site) need to be tested for purity and germination and then meet purity and germination standards? If germination rates are below any standard, will the contractor be held responsible for replacing seed?

Answer 26: Exact specifications will be included in each Task Order. Testing for purity and germination is not required but can be done at the contractor’s discretion. However, if success criteria outlined in each Task Order are not met, then the Contractor will be expected to provide replacement seed to meet criteria.

27. 3.8.1.1-3.8.1.4 Planting- Please provide specifications for planting (hole size, backfill material, watering basins, fertilizers, mulch, herbivory fencing, etc.) and some assumptions about site access, slope incline, and compaction of the ground/soil conditions.

Answer 27: Exact specifications will be included in each Task Order. Sites will be accessible via roads or trails, slopes are not expected to exceed 60%, and ground/soil conditions will vary according to the locations specified in each Task Order. Contractors are expected to meet success criteria, and will determine most effective method of plant establishment.

28. 3.8.1 Native Planting- for success the ELIN description gives the example of 60 percent survival after one year, but could Task Orders require more effort – such as a higher survival rate or percent cover/diversity/density on a site? This will greatly affect the 1 year of maintenance costs that are associated with these ELINs.

Answer 28: Success criteria will be specified on a per Task Order Basis. Typical success criteria have ranged from 60-90% survival after one year.

29. 3.8.1 Water truck- utilization for plant maintenance will be ordered on a daily basis (3.8.2-3.8.3) – If success criteria requires significant extra maintenance or planting efforts occur during a drought and the number of water truck days ordered is insufficient, will the contractor still be required to meet established success criteria with the limited number of water truck days ordered? Or will the Task Order be modified and additional water truck days added?

Answer 29: Refer to Section G, Paragraph G4.

30. 3.8.2- Since this is an hourly or daily cost, what size water truck should be priced for this ELIN? Is this for an 8 hour “on the project site day” or does it include drive time? Is the expectation that water be distributed to an area with truck-mounted side sprays or hand delivered to container plantings through the use of hoses?

Answer 30: Water trucks shall be a minimum of 2,000 gallon capacity, though sizes and water distribution methodologies for each Task Order will be at contractor discretion. Daily costs include drive time.

31. 3.8.4.1-3.8.4.3 Erosion Control- Please describe the types and amount of erosion control devices that are to be installed (i.e. 500 l.f. of 9” diameter fiber roll, 1,000 l.f. of silt fence, etc.)

Answer 31: As per section 3.8.4, erosion control methodology and materials will be specified in each Task Order.

32. 3.8.4 Erosion Control- Will any site work (grading or other site preparation) be required prior to the application of BMP’s? Is hydro-seed or hydro-mulch included in these ELINs? Or will this always be ordered separately under the hydro-seeding ELINs?

Answer 32: The only site work required will be associated with proper installation of BMP’s. Hydro-seed and mulch will be ordered separately.

33. 3.8.4 Erosion Control – Are erosion failures to a site resulting from off-site influences (i.e. off site runoff) considered a maintenance requirement for the site under these ELINs?

Answer 33: Offsite erosion failures are not considered a maintenance requirement under these ELIN’s (unless otherwise specified at the task order level).

34. 3.8.5.1-3.8.5.3 Hydroseed- For costing purposes, please provide specifications for the hydromulch mix and application setting (access, slope incline, etc.).

Answer 34: The hydromulch mix will be determined by the Contractor unless otherwise specified in each Task Order (see SPEC ITEM 3.8.5). Areas will be reasonably accessible by vehicle and slopes are not expected to exceed 60%.

35. Does the success criteria under 3.8.1 Native Planting of 60% viability after one year refer to container stock as well as to hydroseeding?

Answer 35: This example applied only to container stock. Success criteria will be specified per task order.

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36. RFP Submittals - For Volume 2 Factor 1 – How many CPARS/PPQ’s should be submitted?

Answer 36: See Answer 3 from Amendment 0001.

37. General- Basis for Award- In the Basis for Award section of the RFP in the explanation for Past

Performance there is a note that states: In the case of an offeror without a record of relevant past performance or for whom information on past performance is not available or so sparse that no meaningful past performance rating can be reasonably assigned, the offeror may not be evaluated favorably or unfavorably on past performance (see FAR 15.305(a)(2)(iv)). Therefore, the offeror shall be determined to have unknown past performance. In the context of acceptability/unacceptability “unknown” shall be considered “acceptable.”

In Volume 2 Factor 3 Corporate Experience it states that five projects at least 80 percent complete are to be submitted.

Does this mean that companies that do not have five projects of similar size, scope, and complexity to work described in Annex 18 are not eligible to bid? Please clarify.

Answer 37: Per the RFP, the offeror shall submit five (5) at least 80% complete (within the past five (5) years from the date of the RFP issuance) projects that best demonstrate the firm’s specialized experience on relevant projects that are similar in size, scope, and complexity to work described in Annex 18.

38. Does a Biological Opinion exist for the arundo treatments that have occurred in least Bell’s vireo habitat, or have all treatments been conducted outside of the breeding season?

Answer 38: The scenario does not specify a Biological Opinion.

39. Does Camp X have a USACOE permit for work in wetland areas? Or, has the work only included vegetation removal thus negating the need for the USACOE permit?

Answer 39: The scenario does not specify a USACOE permit.

40. Does a Biological Opinion exist for any weed treatments that have been conducted in riparian or upland areas where federally listed species also occur (i.e., least Bell’s vireo and/or fairy shrimp)?

Answer 40: The scenario does not specify a Biological Opinion.

41. Does an Integrated Natural Resources Management Plan (INRMP) exist for Camp X?

Answer 41: The scenario does not specify an INRMP.

42. Are any weed treatments to be conducted in the vernal pools? The Scenario does not specify and no weeds were listed as problematic to the vernal pools.

Answer 42: All weed treatments will be at the discretion of the contractor, with a rationale provided based upon the scenario.

43. Can it be assumed that there are no coastal California gnatcatchers in the coastal sage scrub habitat or any other federally listed species aside from those specifically identified in the document?

Answer 43: All known federally listed species were identified in the scenario.

44. The hypothetical scenario describes the situation are Camp X. Are we to assume this is the only setting the contract would cover in the first year?

Answer 44: This Task Order would only cover Camp X, and no other hypothetical Task Orders need to be considered in the response.

45. Of the 15,000 acres described in the situation, approximately how many acres need to be treated for weed abatement?

Answer 45: All 15,000 acres should be considered as part of the scenario. The contractor will propose the most effective treatments.

46. The solicitation calls for native replanting, including one year maintenance. Are we to assume, as also described in the scenario, the initial contract would include two years of work in order to properly plant and maintain any native plantings for weed abatement?

Answer 46: The Task Order period of performance ensures sufficient time for both planting and one year of maintenance, and is a complete and non-severable project.

47. In areas of severe erosion, hydroseed mix is sprayed on top of jute netting and the jute netting left in place to degrade over time as plants sprout. Will this technique be possible on this Installation?

Answer 47: Yes, per the contractor’s rationale.

General

48. We have an IDIQ contract for environmental support services that includes exotic pest plant species abatement. We plan on using at least three delivery orders from this contract as projects under experience.

We have a CPARS that covers the whole contract. Can we submit the CPARS as past performance on all of those delivery orders?

Answer 48: Submit a PPQ for each task order corresponding to a/the project provided.

49. Where in the Proposal should the information listed in Section K of the RFP (Page 29 of 239) be included?

This information is not included in the Proposal Submission Requirements (Page 42 of 239). Perhaps a Tab could be added in Volume 1 to include these Reps & Certs?

Answer 49: Representations and Certification are to be completed electronically via the System for Award Management (SAM) website at www.sam.gov. For more information and to complete the electronic

Representations & Certifications see the SAM website. Please NOTE: a contract cannot be awarded to a contractor not registered in SAM. Remember to review the NAICS codes listed in your SAM record and make sure that you have listed the NAICS code for this procurement.

50. Can NAVFAC provide MS Word copies of the forms required for the proposal submission? This would be very much appreciated.

Answer 50: See attachments to Amendment 0001

51. General- Should the total amount of the ELINs provided by the bidder be equal to or less than $20,000,000 or can the total exceed $20,000,000 with the quantities of each ELIN as stated?

Answer 51: The total amount of ELINs provided can be less than or equal to $20,000,000.

52. In the price proposal spreadsheet, what does the value in the “Total Quantity” column refer to? How were those numbers achieved?

Answer 52: The Total Quantity column refers to the estimated total quantity for each ELIN that may be ordered during the contract’s period of performance (to include base year and all four, one-year option years). It is not the minimum or maximum order guarantee; nor does it guarantee the quantity provided will be placed. Refer to FAR Clause 52.216-22. The Total Quantity numbers is the cumulative total of all the estimated quantities provided for the base year and four, one year option periods. Quantities were based on historical data.

53. General- If a Task Order is awarded and the Scope of Work does not correspond precisely with the ELINs ordered, is the Contractor responsible for performing the ELINs as ordered or is the contractor expected to complete the TO per the Scope?

Answer 53: Refer to Section G, Paragraph G4

54. General- If the Scope for a Task Order changes after it is awarded (after the kickoff meeting, for example) resulting in a modification to the ELINs, will pricing for ELINs for the new scope be re-evaluated and will the Task Order possibly be awarded to another contractor based on this evaluation of the new ELIN cost?

Answer 54: In the event of a necessary ELIN adjustment to complete the specific, Task Order requirements, contractors will not be switched.

55. General- In those ELINs referring to hourly levels of effort, are these hours of effort hours at the jobsite?

Or are these total hours of effort, i.e. time card hours and therefore include travel to and from the job? Eight hours on the job would result in overtime each day.

Answer 55: These hours include travel to and from work site.

56. General Reporting- For projects involving revegetation with native plants will Restoration Plans be required and if so which type of report will be ordered? Specifically, could a Work Plan ELIN be ordered with the expectation that a Restoration Plan be prepared?

Answer 56: A Restoration Plan cannot be procured with the purchase of a Work Plan, unless there was already a Restoration Plan in place that would be clarified for site-specific needs.

57. General Reporting- With regards to Small, Medium, and Large planning and reporting tasks (E001, E002, E003, E011, E012, E013) can you give an estimated page range that one of these documents may necessitate (excluding figures and appendices)? For Example:

E001 Small Weed Management Plan: 10-30 pages E002 Medium Weed Management Plan: 31-60 pages

E002 Large Weed Management Plan: 61-100 pages

Answer 57: Small, Medium and Large Plans are determined based upon the quality and complexity of the site. See 3.0.1 for details.

58. General Reporting - When documents are being reviewed by the government, can the contractor be expected to receive comments and edits from multiple reviewers in one submittal? Or is it possible that comments will be staggered from multiple sources over a period of time?

Answer 58: Both options are possible, dependent upon the installation.

59. General Reporting - When documents are being reviewed by the government, how many rounds of government reviews should be expected? For example, if all comments provided for a draft document are properly addressed can the contractor then finalize the report, or can additional comments be made on the document?

Answer 59: As long as quality requirements are met and the document is not rejected, then the contractor can reasonably expect that the document(s) can be finalized after one round of review.

60. General Reporting- Under the Reporting ELINs the following language is used “Unless otherwise specified in the Task Order reports shall conform to the following outline”. Bidders are only able to provide pricing on the descriptions provided in the RFP – what if the Task Order requires more effort than specified in the

RFP?

Answer 60: Refer to Section G, Paragraph G4.

III. ALL OTHER TERMS AND CONDITIONS REMAIN UNCHANGED.

SECTION J - LIST OF DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS AND OTHER ATTACHMENTS

The following have been deleted:

ANNEX 1800000 - 3.0

ANNEX 1800000 - 3.1

ANNEX 1800000 - 3.2 TO 3.9

SECTION L - INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS AND NOTICES TO BIDDERS

The following have been modified:

SECTION L

Section L - Instructions, Conditions and Notices to Bidders

SECTION L

L1 PRE-PROPOSAL MEETING/SITE VISIT

A pre-proposal telephonic conference will be held on 10 February 2014 at 10:00 a.m. local time. All firms interested in participating in the telephonic pre-proposal conference shall call in at (866) 624-5064 and use the

Participant Passcode: 1551475. This pre-proposal telephonic conference is mainly for the overview of the solicitation package.

Costs associated with participating in the pre-proposal telephonic conference or responding to the RFP will not be compensated.

L2 SOLICITATION INQUIRIES

Inquiries and questions on this Request for Proposal shall be submitted in writing electronically to the Contract Specialist of Contracting Officer as follows:

Contract Specialist: Jennifer De Vera Email: jennifer.devera@navy.mil Fax Number: (619) 532-1155

Contracting Officer: Dale R. English Email: dale.english@navy.mil Fax Number: (619) 532-1155

All inquiries or questions must state the solicitation number, and clearly state the question and reference.

All Requests for Information (RFI’s) are due no later than 10:00 am on Tuesday, 18February 2014.

L3 PROPOSAL DUE DATE

Proposals are due no later than 2:00 p.m. on Monday, 24 February 2014.

L4 PROPOSAL SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

(a) General: Proposals submitted in response to the solicitation shall be formatted as follows and furnished in the number of copies stated herein. Offerors shall submit proposals via electronic format on CD-ROM. The acceptable electronic formats for proposals include Word 98 or later version, Excel 5.0 or later version, or Adobe Acrobat 9.0 or later version. Electronic mail is not an acceptable media. Offerors shall ensure that proposal disks are virus free, and free of password protection. If access to electronic proposal data is prohibited due to viruses, passwords, or wrong format, the proposal will be rejected.

(b) Proposal Submission Requirements:

1. All proposals (paper and electronic) shall be labeled with the Volume Number and Title; Solicitation Number; and Name, Address, Phone Number and Fax Number of the offeror. Also include your firm’s DUNS number and Cage Code.

2. The electronic/paper proposals shall be submitted in separate Disks/Binders. The following information shall be included in each Volume (Disk/Binder) and tabbed/labeled accordingly:

a. Volume 1 – Price Proposal :

General Information: A cover letter shall accompany the proposal as required by FAR 52.215- 1(c)(2), INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS - COMPETITIVE ACQUISITION (JAN 2004). The first page should include the solicitation number and name, address, telephone and facsimile numbers, e-mail address, Dun & Bradstreet Number, Cage Code, and Tax Identification Number (TIN) of the offeror. In addition, it shall contain 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 prices stated for each item. Furthermore, the names, titles, telephone and facsimile numbers, and email addresses of persons authorized to negotiate on the offeror’s behalf with the Government in connection with this solicitation and to sign the proposal shall be provided. Proposals signed by an agent shall be accompanied by evidence of that agent's authority. This page and the table of contents will not be included in the page count of the proposal.

File naming of proposal information: The file naming convention of Volume 1 - Price Proposal shall be as follows:

Price Proposal

Tab A – Standard Form (SF) 33 and RFP Section B Tab B – Price Proposal Spreadsheet, RFP Exhibit A through E Tab C – Joint Venture/Partnership Agreements

b. Volume 2 – Technical Proposal:

General Information: A cover letter shall accompany the proposal as required by FAR 52.215- 1(c)(2), INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS - COMPETITIVE ACQUISITION (JAN 2004). The first page should include the solicitation number and name, address, telephone number, and facsimile number of the offeror. This page will not be included in the page count of the proposal.

File naming of proposal information:

The file naming convention of Volume 2 - Technical Proposal shall be as follows:

Factor 1 – Past Performance:

TAB A - Completed CPARS evaluation, if available. If there is not a completed CPARS evaluation, RFP Exhibit F - Past Performance Questionnaire (PPQ)

NOTE: THE OFFEROR SHALL NOT SUBMIT A PPQ WHEN A COMPLETED

CPARS IS AVAILABLE

Factor 2 – Safety:

Tab A – Experience Modification Rate (EMR) Tab B – OSHA Days Away from Work, Restricted Duty, or Job Transfer (DART) Rate Tab C – Technical Approach for Safety

Factor 3 – Corporate Experience:

Tab A – Project Data Sheet (RFP Exhibit G)

Factor 4 – Technical Approach (Scenario):

Tab A – Project Approach

3. Offeror(s) shall submit proposals as follows:

a. Volume #1 – Price proposal

i. Hard Copy Paper Media: One (1) Original and One (1) Copy; Two (2) hard copies in total.

ii. Electronic Media (CD): One (1) Original and One (1) Electronic Copy; Two (2) copies in total in CD (Microsoft Excel format).

b. Volume #2 – Technical Proposal

i. Hard Copy Paper Media: One (1) Original and Four (4) copies; Five (5) hard copies in total.

c. Offerors shall ensure that proposal disks are virus free, and free of password protection. If access to proposal data is prohibited due to viruses, passwords, or wrong format, the proposal may be rejected.

d. Page limits, if stipulated, must be adhered to. Electronic page size shall be 8.5" x 11". Font size shall be 10 point or larger, with the exception of reproduced sections of the solicitation document, charts and graphs. Use at least 1-inch margins on the top and bottom and side margins, except for charts, graphs, maps and other illustrations.

e. The originals shall be clearly identified as the “ORIGINAL”, and bear the original signature(s) of the offeror. The copies shall be complete and clearly identified as “COPY” or “DUPLICATE”.

Offerors are advised that the proposal is “For Official Use Only” and that proposals are considered Source Selection Sensitive Information; see FAR 2.101 & 3.104 for further details. Contractors must clearly label the boxes/containers with the following information:

Solicitation Number: N62473-14-R-1402 Attn: Jennifer De Vera, Code: ACQ4, BLDG 127

f. Table of Contents: A master table of contents for the entire proposal and a table of contents for each volume are required. The master table of contents for the entire proposal should be filed in Volume I and will not count towards the page count.

4. Proposals shall be delivered to the following address in accordance with the date and time set for receipt of proposals:

NAVAL FACILITIES ENGINEERING COMMAND, SOUTHWEST

ATTN: JENNIFER DE VERA, CODE RRA1E.JD, RM 108

MAILROOM BLDG. 128

1220 PACIFIC HIGHWAY

SAN DIEGO, CA 92132

5. Notice: Due to on-going local construction, parking limitations and security requirements, hand delivery of proposals is not encouraged. However, should the offeror prefer to hand deliver their proposals, they shall be delivered to the mailroom in building 128 at the address…