RFP 47PH0621R0022 - Muskogee Fire Alarm System.pdf

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SOLICITATION, OFFER,

AND AWARD

(Construction, Alteration, or Repair) IMPORTANT - The "offer" section on the reverse must be fully completed by offeror.

9. FOR INFORMATION

CALL:

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

SOLICITATION

1. SOLICITATION NUMBER

5. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQUEST NUMBER

CODE

6. PROJECT NUMBER

8. ADDRESS OFFER TO

4. CONTRACT NUMBER

7. ISSUED BY

10. THE GOVERNMENT REQUIRES PERFORMANCE OF THE WORK DESCRIBED IN THESE DOCUMENTS (Title, identifying number, date)

11. The contractor shall begin performance within

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

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

13. ADDITIONAL SOLICITATION REQUIREMENTS:

a. Sealed offers in original and

b. An offer guarantee

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

d. Offers providing less than

STANDARD FORM 1442 (REV. 8/2014)

Prescribed by GSA - FAR (48 CFR) 53.236-1(d) calendar days for Government acceptance after the date offers are due will not be considered and will be rejected.

is, is not required.

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

(date). If this is a sealed bid solicitation, offers will be publicly opened at that time. Sealed envelopes copies to perform the work required are due at the place specified in Item 8 by (hour) award, YES NO negotiable.notice to proceed. This performance period is mandatory calendar days and complete it within calendar days after receiving

a. NAME

12b. CALENDAR DAYS

2. TYPE OF SOLICITATION

SEALED BID (IFB)

NEGOTIATED (RFP)

3. DATE ISSUED

47PH0621R0022

ACQUISITION MANAGEMENT DIVISION

ACQUISITION NON-PROSPECTUS

819 TAYLOR ST 12B01

FORT WORTH, TX 76102

7PQC

ACQUISITION MANAGEMENT DIVISION

ACQUISITION NON-PROSPECTUS

819 TAYLOR ST 12B01

FORT WORTH, TX 76102

7PQC

Kevin Mack

52240

6/15/2021

4:00 PM (CST)

b. TELEPHONE NUMBER (Include area code) (NO COLLECT CALLS)

817-914-5551

Muskogee Fire Alarm Replacement - Ed Edmondson U.S. Courthouse 101 N. 5th Street, Muskogee OK 74401

7/30/2021

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17. The offeror agrees to perform the work required at the prices specified below in strict accordance with the terms of this solicitation, if this offer is accepted calendar days after the date offers are due. (Insert any number equal to or greater than the minimum requirement by the Government in writing within stated in Item 13d. Failure to insert any number means the offeror accepts the minimum in Item 13d.)

OFFER (Must be fully completed by offeror)

AMOUNTS

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

19. ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF AMENDMENTS

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

AMENDMENT

NUMBER

DATE.

AWARD (To be completed by Government)

CONTRACTING OFFICER WILL COMPLETE ITEM 28 OR 29 AS APPLICABLE

14. NAME AND ADDRESS OF OFFEROR (Include ZIP Code)

CODE FACILITY CODE

15. TELEPHONE NUMBER (Include area code)

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

20a. NAME AND TITLE OF PERSON AUTHORIZED TO SIGN OFFER (Type or print)

21. ITEMS ACCEPTED:

22. AMOUNT

26. ADMINISTERED BY

30a. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTOR OR PERSON AUTHORIZED TO SIGN (Type or print)

31c. DATE

STANDARD FORM 1442 (REV. 8/2014) BACK

31b. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

BY

31a. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

29. AWARD (Contractor is not required to sign this document.) Your offer on this solicitation is hereby accepted as to the items listed. This award consummates the contract, which consists of (a) the Government solicitation and your offer, and (b) this contract award. No further contractual document is necessary.

30b. SIGNATURE 30c. DATE

28. NEGOTIATED AGREEMENT (Contractor is required to sign this document and return and deliver all items or perform all work requirements identified on this form and any continuation sheets for the consideration stated in this contract. The rights and obligations of the parties to this contract shall be governed by (a) this contract award, (b) the solicitation, and (c) the clauses, representations, certifications, and specifications incorporated by reference in or attached to this contract.

copies to issuing office.) Contractor agrees to furnish

24. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN

(4 copies unless otherwise specified)

23. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

ITEM 25. OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION PURSUANT TO

27. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY

10 U.S.C. 2304(c) ( ) 41 U.S.C. 3304(a) ( )

20b. SIGNATURE 20c. OFFER DATE

7PQC

ACQUISITION MANAGEMENT DIVISION

ACQUISITION NON-PROSPECTUS

819 TAYLOR ST 12B01

FORT WORTH, TX 76102

PBS PAYMENTS BRANCH -https://finance.ocfo.gsa.gov/

P.O. BOX 17181

https://finance.ocfo.gsa.gov/

FORT WORTH, TX 76102-0181 USA

Brenna Lanphear

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GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION

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SUPPLIES OR SERVICES

(b)

QUANTITY

ORDERED

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UNIT

(d)

UNIT PRICE

(e)

AMOUNT

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Place of Performance: 101 N 5TH ST MUSKOGEE, OK 74401-6205

PoP: 09/16/2021 - 06/08/2023

Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price

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Muskogee Fire Alarm System Replacement

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KevinDMack Typewriter Electronic Submission of Proposals

Offers sent shall be deemed timely if received by the email address of the GSA Point of Contact (POC) listed herein on or before the date and time established for receipt of offers, as recorded by the Government computer system’s documentation of the exact official time of receipt, not by the time it was sent by the Offeror or received on the GSA server. It is the Offeror’s responsibility to ensure proposals are complete and submitted early enough to be received by the GSA POC before the deadline, and to confirm receipt before the deadline. Proposals or portions of proposals which are received by the GSA POC later than the time noted within will not be accepted, reviewed, or considered.

NOTE: The maximum file size is 25 MB, therefore contractors/offerors need to plan accordingly.

WARNING: Consistent with GAO case law on the issue of “late proposal,” GSA will strictly comply with and enforce FAR 52.215-1. Under FAR 52.215-1, an electronically submitted proposal that is received late will not be considered unless “(1) it is received before award is made, (2) the Contracting Officer determines that accepting the late offer would not unduly delay the acquisition and (3) it was received at the initial point of entry to the Government infrastructure not later than 5:00 p.m. one working day prior to the date specified for receipt of proposals.” FAR 52.215-1 (c)(3)(ii)(A).

Solicitation No. 47PH0621R0022

Document: C201-SB LPTA/JULY 2020 (The Solicitation)

Construction Contract for: Fire Alarm System Replacement – Muskogee, OK

The Solicitation

Table of Contents

I. General Information A. The Solicitation and Contract B. List of Solicitation Documents C. Authorized Representatives D. Pre-Proposal Conference E. Estimated Price Range F. FAR 52.228-1 Bid Guarantee G. FAR 52.236-27 Site Visit – Construction H. Receipt of Offers

II. Proposals

A. Proposal Contents B. Proposal Format C. Price Proposal D. Technical Proposal E. Other Information to be Submitted with Proposal F. Requirements of Joint Venture Offerors

III. General Provisions

A. Availability of Funds B. Requests for Clarification or Interpretation C. Notice to Small Business Firms D. Information Concerning the Disclosure of Solicitation Results E. Affirmative Procurement Program F. Notice Concerning Preparation of Proposals G. Bond Requirements H. Contractor Performance Information I. Safeguarding and Dissemination of Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)

Building Information

IV. FAR/GSAR Solicitation Provisions A. FAR 52.211-1 Availability of Specifications Listed in the GSA Index of Federal

Specifications, Standards and Commercial Item Descriptions, FPMR 101-29 B. FAR 52.211-3, Availability of Specifications Not Listed in the GSA Index of

Federal Specifications, Standards and Commercial Items Description C. FAR 52.216-1 Type Of Contract D. FAR 52.222-5 Construction Wage Rate Requirements-Secondary Site of Work E. FAR 52.222-23 Notice of Requirement for Affirmative Action to Ensure Equal

Employment Opportunity for Construction F. FAR 52.225-10 Notice of Buy American Requirement-Construction Materials G. Buy American Exceptions H. FAR 52.233-2 Service of Protest I. FAR 52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference J. GSAR 552.102 Incorporating Provisions and Clauses by Reference K. Additional Provisions

V. Instructions to Offerors and Clauses A. FAR 52.215-1 Instructions to Offerors – Competitive Acquisition B. Security Requirements

C. Additional Clauses VI. Method Of Award

A. Evaluation of Offers – Lowest Price Technically Acceptable B. Lowest Price Technically Acceptable Process C. Determination of Responsibility D. Price Reasonableness/Price Realism E. Unbalanced Price F. Total Evaluated Prices G. Non Price Factors H. Evaluation of Joint Ventures

Notice to Offerors of Total Small Business Set-Aside

I. General Information

I.A. The Solicitation and Contract

(1) This Solicitation is set-aside for Small Businesses in accordance with FAR 19. This Solicitation sets forth requirements for proposals for a Contract to construct the Project described in the attached Agreement. Proposals conforming to the Solicitation requirements will be evaluated in accordance with the Method of Award set forth herein. The Government will award the Contract to the selected Offeror, subject to the conditions set forth herein.

(2) Neither the Solicitation nor any part of an Offeror's proposal shall be part of the Contract except to the extent expressly incorporated therein by the Contracting Officer.

(3) The Offeror's proposal submitted in response to this Solicitation shall constitute a firm offer.

No contract shall be formed unless and until the Contracting Officer has countersigned the SF 1442 submitted by an Offeror, and delivered to the Contractor a copy of the SF 1442 with original signatures together with the Agreement reflecting the Offeror's proposed prices.

I.B. List of Solicitation Documents

The Solicitation Documents are comprised of:

(1) The Solicitation

(2) Offeror Representations and Certifications Form

(3) Standard Form SF 1442 – Solicitation Offer and Award

(4) The Agreement and Attachments to the Agreement

(5) Scope of Work dated June 2, 2021

(6) Muskogee Federal Building Fire Alarm Replacement Project Manual dated June 5,

(7) Muskogee Federal Building Fire Alarm Replacement Drawings dated June 5, 2020

(8) Vendor Fitness Determination Training Manual

(9) BDA Specifications

I.C. Authorized Representatives

The following individuals are designated as the authorized GSA representatives under this Solicitation:

Authorized Representative Information:

Contracting Officer’s Information

Name: Brenna Lanphear

Authorized Representative Information:

Email: brenna.lanphear@gsa.gov

Telephone: 214.707.6483

Contract Specialist

Name: Kevin Mack

Email: kevin.mack@gsa.gov

Telephone: 817.914.5551

I.D. Pre-Proposal Conference

Date: June 30, 2021

Time: 9 a.m. Central

Location: Ed Edmondson U.S. Courthouse 101 North 5th Street Muskogee, OK 74401-6205

I.E. Estimated Price Range

The estimated price range for the Project is between $1,000,000.00 and $5,000,000.00.

I.F. FAR 52.228-1 Bid Guarantee (Sep 96)

(a) Failure to furnish a bid guarantee in the proper form and amount, by the time set for opening of bids, may be cause for rejection of the bid.

(b) The bidder shall furnish a bid guarantee in the form of a firm commitment, e.g., bid bond supported by good and sufficient surety or sureties acceptable to the Government, postal money order, certified check, cashier’s check, irrevocable letter of credit, or, under Treasury Department regulations, certain bonds or notes of the United States. The Contracting Officer will return bid guarantees, other than bid bonds—

(1) To unsuccessful bidders as soon as practicable after the opening of bids; and

(2) To the successful bidder upon execution of contractual documents and bonds (including any necessary coinsurance or reinsurance agreements), as required by the bid as accepted.

(c) The amount of the bid guarantee shall be 20 percent of the bid price or $3,000,000, whichever is less.

mailto:brenna.lanphear@gsa.gov mailto:kevin.mack@gsa.gov

(d) If the successful bidder, upon acceptance of its bid by the Government within the period specified for acceptance, fails to execute all contractual documents or furnish executed bond(s) within 10 days after receipt of the forms by the bidder, the Contracting Officer may terminate the contract for default.

(e) In the event the contract is terminated for default, the bidder is liable for any cost of acquiring the work that exceeds the amount of its bid, and the bid guarantee is available to offset the difference.

I.G. FAR 52.236-27 Site Visit – Construction (FEB 95)

(1) The clauses at FAR 52.236-2, Differing Site Conditions, and FAR 52.236-3, Site Investigations and Conditions Affecting the Work, will be included in any contract awarded as a result of this solicitation. Accordingly, Offerors are urged and expected to inspect the site where the work will be performed.

(2) Site visit will be held at the following dates and times:

Date: June 30, 2021

Time: 9 a.m. Central

(3) Pre-registration is required for all attendees to the pre-proposal Site Visit. The Site Visit shall be limited to not more than four (4) representatives from each Offeror. Offerors shall submit a Visit Authorization Request (VAR) identifying all attendees from their respective team. Participants must have a valid, Government issued picture identification, driver’s license preferred, to gain access for the pre-proposal Site Visit. Notification of the location of entry, where attendees are required to meet, and all other requirements for the Site Visit will be issued to the Offerors. Submit the VAR to the point of contact listed below.

For further information about the site visit or access requirements, please contact:

Name: David Cockrell

Telephone: 817.822.2824

Email: David.cockrell@gsa.gov

I.H. Receipt of Offers

(1) In order to be considered for award, offers conforming to the requirements of the Solicitation must be received at the following office no later than 4:00 pm local time on the following date and at the following address.

Date: July 30, 2021

Email: brenna.lanphear@gsa.gov and kevin.mack@gsa.gov http://www.acquisition.gov/far/current/html/52_233_240.html#wp1113365 http://www.acquisition.gov/far/current/html/52_233_240.html#wp1113375 mailto:David.cockrell@gsa.gov mailto:brenna.lanphear@gsa.gov mailto:kevin.mack@gsa.gov

II. Proposals

II.A. Proposal Contents

Proposals shall consist of the following documents, completed and executed in accordance with this Solicitation:

1. Price Proposal

2. Technical Proposal

3. Representations and Certifications

4. Standard Form 24, Bid Bond

5. GSA Form 527 – Contractor’s Qualification and Financial Information

6. Other Documents as Required

II.B. Proposal Format

See Bid Schedule (Excel Template). This bid template format shall be used for your firm’s proposal.

II.C. Price Proposal

(1) Contents

The Price Proposal shall consist of the SF 1442 and the Agreement, with prices and/or rates indicated for each price element shown on the pricing form included in Section II of the Agreement. Indicate the Base Contract Price, or if no such distinction is made, the Contract Price, in Block 17 of the SF 1442, which must be fully executed by the Offeror.

(2) Qualifications, Exclusions and Conditions

If the Offeror communicates in its proposal any qualifications, exclusions, or conditions to the proposed prices not provided for in the Contract Documents, the Contracting Officer may reject the proposal and exclude the Offeror from further discussions.

(3) Additional Proposal Requirements: None

II.D. Technical Proposal

The Technical Proposal shall include the information requested below for the non-price factors.

(1) Factor 1 - Past Performance

Questionnaire on Sample Projects

This subfactor addresses the past performance of the Offeror’s team as it relates to quality of work, timeliness of performance, management of personnel and subcontractors, and overall customer satisfaction for particular recent and relevant projects meeting the requirements listed below. The currency and relevance of the information, source of the information, context of the data, and general trends in contractor’s performance shall be considered in accordance with FAR 15.305(a)(2)(i). The Offeror will complete blocks 1-4 of the “Past Performance Questionnaire” which is included in the solicitation. The Offeror will send one to each sample project’s reference (the client), and the clients will submit the fully completed Questionnaires directly to the applicable Government point of contact stated on the last page of the Questionnaire. The “client” is the organization, entity, or property owner for whom the work was performed; general contractors, partners, subcontractors, or designers who performed the work in whole or in part are not “clients” and should not complete or submit a Questionnaire. The Offeror is solely responsible for providing the Questionnaire to their references/clients. The Offeror is solely responsible for following up with each reference/client to encourage the client’s timely submission of the fully completed Questionnaire directly to the Government POCs indicated on the Questionnaire. GSA will not accept completed Questionnaires sent directly from the Offeror, nor from any joint venture member, subcontractor, teaming member, parent company, or other affiliate, nor will GSA accept any Questionnaire other than the version attached to this solicitation. GSA evaluators will attempt to contact those clients who submit Questionnaires, based on email addresses and/or phone numbers provided. The Offeror is authorized to provide information on problems encountered on the identified sample projects and the Offeror’s corrective actions. GSA evaluators can also (but are not required to) consider past performance on projects which are not submitted or identified by the Offeror’s team, but which are identified by other methods, previously obtained past performance information, and through other known sources. The Government is not required to obtain past performance information from other sources and can (but is not required to) base evaluation ratings on only the information identified through the Offeror, if any.

For the purposes of this evaluation and this subfactor:

• “Recent” is defined as a contract, order, or call completed within the last five (5) years as of the date of the solicitation’s original issuance, or within five (5) years of the date the solicitation was amended to request proposals.

• “Relevant” is defined as a fixed-priced contract, order, or call that meets all the elements of scope, magnitude and complexity described below, which is similar in comparison to the types of work listed in the Statement of Work of the solicitation. The sample projects submitted may have been federal, state, or private sector contracts.

• Scope: Fixed-price fire alarm, installation, replacement, and/or alteration to real property in or on a multi-story, occupied building

• Complexity: Similarity of technical difficulty, managerial involvement and/or coordination efforts, potential obstacles, specialized requirements or locations, and labor disciplines involved, in comparison to the objectives and work listed in the Scope of Work

• Magnitude: Similarity of the dollar value, meaning final project with a minimum value of $700,000

• “Similar” project is defined as a fire alarm system replacement that includes replacing an existing fire alarm system with installation of a new emergency voice communication fire alarm system in a multi-story, fully occupied building with construction costs greater than $700,000.

• “Complete” as it pertains to the Questionnaire itself means that a client provided a clear rating for each of the nine (9) statements or questions on page three (3) of the Questionnaire and signed and dated the Questionnaire. Missing or unclear ratings for any of the nine elements may be identified or clarified when the GSA representative contacts the client.

• “Major subcontractor” is defined as a subcontractor performing any of the following:

Mechanical/Electrical/Plumbing (MEP) or fire alarm installation; and their work can be evaluated through Questionnaires.

• “Acceptable” is defined as a PBS Past Performance Questionnaire in the version in the solicitation for a project that is recent, relevant, similar, and complete; performed by the prime, a joint venture partner, a major subcontractor, or a parent company (if that parent company will be directly involved with performance of this contract), that addresses all rating elements, and is verifiable with the client. A CPARS report should not be provided by the contractor in lieu of a past performance questionnaire. Any CPARS report that is provided by the contractor is not acceptable.

• A project submitted on a Questionnaire cannot already have a completed final Contractor Performance Assessment Report, as described in section 1.b. below.

• Although only one Questionnaire may be submitted by a client for each project, it is possible that Questionnaires for the same project(s) could be obtained by the Government from other sources. Sample projects that receive more than one Questionnaire will have their individual Questionnaire result averaged for that sample project.

• “Client” is defined as the organization, entity, or property owner for which the work was done. General contractors, partners, subcontractors, or designers who performed the work in question, in whole or in part, are not “clients” and should not complete or submit a Questionnaire. Any one client may submit Questionnaires for multiple sample projects – each project must be on a separate Questionnaire.

• “Occupied building” is defined as a building or structure populated in whole or in part by the client’s or organization’s personnel (including administrative, janitorial, and other staff) during the period of performance of the work to the degree that arrangements must be made to work around either personnel or schedules, considering noise, safety, entrances/exits, foot traffic, restroom access, lighting/electricity, heating/cooling/ventilation, water/plumbing, and maintaining the client’s business functionality. Work done in or on an unoccupied building or structure, such as new construction, is not considered relevant for evaluation purposes under this subfactor.

For a sample project to be included in the Questionnaire evaluation it must be recent, relevant, similar, complete, and verified by the client for whom the project was performed or by the reference who submitted the Questionnaire. The Offeror is solely responsible for ensuring that Questionnaires are for projects that meet all the requirements for acceptability.

Note:

The Offeror must demonstrate successful contract performance for no more than two (2) recent, similar, relevant, verified projects completed within five (5) years of the date of the issuance of the solicitation, or within five (5) years of the date the solicitation. Offerors must have two (2) acceptable Questionnaires for projects with a minimum value of $700,000. Offerors may ask clients to submit more than two (2) Questionnaires; however, if more than three (3) Questionnaires are received the Government will disregard all beyond the first three (3) acceptable Questionnaires received (as determined by the date and time the email arrives in the GSA Contracting Officer’s email inbox) and may not evaluate them in any way. The Government reserves the right to consider past performance projects that it identifies independently of and other than the Offeror’s submitted sample projects that the Government determines to be relevant to this solicitation.

PAST SAMPLE PROJECTS:

Sample projects submitted that are not complete, recent, relevant, or similar as defined above will not be considered acceptable or included in the evaluation. The Offeror is responsible for identifying only projects that are complete, recent, relevant, and similar as defined above, with factual information provided in blocks one through four (1-4) on page one (1) of the Past Performance Questionnaire attached to this solicitation. Questionnaires other than the form attached to this solicitation will not be accepted or evaluated in any way. If the Offeror materially misrepresents information relating to its past performance, the Government may reject the proposal in its entirety.

Submitted sample projects should be examples of the Offeror’s own work to the greatest extent possible. If the Offeror does not have experience that fits the requirements stated above, sample projects can be submitted for work done by a major subcontractor of the Offeror, or by one or any of the joint venture partners if the Offeror is a joint venture. Past performance information is proprietary source selection information, and the Government will discuss it directly with the Offeror only with consent of the subcontractor; however, if there is a concern with a proposed subcontractor’s past performance, the Offeror can be notified of the issue during discussions (if held) or debriefing (if requested). If the Contracting Officer cannot determine that a sample project significantly correlates to the Offeror’s ability to perform the contract, that sample project’s Questionnaire may be removed from consideration and not be included. The Offeror will not be informed if a sample project is evaluated or removed from evaluation for any reason, unless a debriefing is requested in accordance with FAR subpart

15.5. If one or more sample projects/Questionnaires are removed from evaluation for any reason, the Offeror will not have the opportunity to arrange for other sample projects/Questionnaires to be submitted.

The client shall submit completed questionnaires to the Contracting Officer directly.

The reference (client) listed on each Past Performance Questionnaire must be available to be contacted by the Government. The Government will make no more than two (2) attempts to contact each client. The Offeror should ensure all contact information, phone numbers and email addresses are current and valid at the time the proposal is submitted. If the Government cannot contact a client, that project’s Questionnaire will not be included in the past performance result. The Offeror is solely responsible for following up with each client to encourage their timely submission of the completed, signed Questionnaire. Questionnaires received by the Government later than the time and date specified in the Solicitation for receipt of proposals will not be accepted or evaluated. The Offeror will not be told by the Government how many Questionnaires were received or accepted unless a debriefing is requested in accordance with FAR subpart 15.5.

The Government may consider references regarding the offeror’s performance on contracts not submitted by the offeror, whether similar or not, that the Government is aware of during the evaluation process. The Government will not be responsible if reference telephone numbers provided by the offeror are not current; if reference declines to comment, or if references cannot be contacted within two (two) attempts.

Expressed facts and opinions obtained as part of the past performance evaluation constitute protected and proprietary “Source Selection Information”. GSA will only discuss past performance information directly with the prospective prime contractor that is being reviewed (the Offeror). If there is a concern with the past performance of a proposed subcontractor, the Offeror can be notified of an issue, but no details may be discussed without the subcontractor’s written permission.

Offerors will be provided an opportunity to respond to all adverse reports if they have not previously had the opportunity. Adverse is defined as past performance information that contains a less than satisfactory or acceptable assessment on any evaluated element. An unfavorable comment within past performance information which contains only satisfactory or better assessments on evaluated elements does not constitute adverse past performance.

Offerors and subcontractors will not be provided an opportunity to see, respond to, or comment upon positive or satisfactory reports.

Standard of Evaluation

The standard of evaluation is met when the Offeror has documented significant experience providing construction/installation services for two (2) similar projects in the past five (5) years.

The Offeror has satisfactorily demonstrated their knowledge and experience in providing fire alarm system buildout comparable to those to be encountered in this project. The Offeror has documented its ability to deliver the completed projects within a fixed schedule and within the prescribed budget. The Offeror has documented its ability to provide services that ensured compliance with the Scope of Work, prescribed budget, and schedule.

The references contacted provide favorable evaluations indicating that the projects have met or exceeded the customers’ requirements as set forth in the construction contract documents (drawings and specifications) in a timely manner, and within established budgets. The past performance reference must state the Client would hire the contractor again to be determined technically acceptable.

The Government has no obligation to ensure that an equal number of references are obtained for each Offeror.

The Government reserves the right to award without discussions; therefore, all proposals must be correct and complete at initial submission. If any information is missing or unclear, and/or if the Government cannot determine that a project is recent and relevant, the sample project’s Questionnaire will be removed from consideration and will not be included in the past performance result. The Offeror will not be informed if a sample project is evaluated or removed from evaluation for any reason, unless a debriefing is requested in accordance with FAR subpart 15.5. If one or more sample projects/Questionnaires are removed from evaluation for any reason, the Offeror will not have the opportunity to arrange for other sample projects/Questionnaires to be submitted.

(b) Factor 2 – Qualifications of Key Personnel

The Offeror shall identify the personnel they propose to fill the key team member positions listed below and state their roles and responsibility to the project. The Offeror shall provide evidence of competency, past performance, qualifications, and fire alarm trade experience of key team members. If the key team members did not work on the two projects submitted under Evaluation Factor Number 1, Past Performance, provide contact information for two references each who can provide thorough knowledge of the details of the individual’s performance (such as the Project Manager, Building Owner, or Contracting Official associated with the project) in a similar position on a similar project. The Offeror shall provide resumes for each key team member clearly indicating their currently held position/title, proposed project position/title, education, qualifications, professional licensing, personal awards received, and relevant work experience (including roles) over the last five (years).

At a minimum, the key team members shall consist of the following:

• Project Manager (must have NICET Level IV or registered fire protection engineer)

• Project Forman (must have NICET Level III or higher or registered fire protection engineer)

• Project Designer/Engineer (must have NICET Level IV or registered fire protection engineer)

All Resumes must include the following information and explain how the proposed Key Personnel’s experience meets the minimum requirements. Each Resume cannot exceed two (2) pages:

- Name and title

- Project assignment

- Name of firm with which associated Years of experience (in the key personnel’s field of expertise/discipline) and years of experience with other firms (in the key personnel’s field of expertise/ discipline)

- All key personnel listed above must possess a minimum of 5 years of experience in the fire alarm installation field

- Education/degree(s)/Certifications(s), year, and institution (Identify minimum requirement for key personnel.

▪ Project Manager for Construction and Project Designer/Engineer – Architectural or Engineering Degree, if applicable Active professional registration, year first registered, if applicable (Identify minimum requirement.)

▪ Other experience and qualifications relevant to same/similar work required under this contract

▪ List of projects in which the individual has worked to include: Name of project(s) & project location(s)

FIRE ALARM TRADE EXPERIENCE: For each prior project the qualifications and experience of key personnel shall be clearly defined and explained. Indicate how and by whom the Fire Alarm shop drawings were developed for each of these past projects.

For this project indicate who will be responsible for creating and/or establishing the shop drawings. Provide background information of this or these individuals as outlined in the paragraph immediately above.

Note 1: If the NICET level III or IV for fire alarms or a registered fire protection engineer is a subcontractor, then this individual shall have an established office, which has been in existence for at least five years. Please provide applicable information.

Note 2: Any of the team members indicated above may be represented by the same individual/firm, except as noted in the description of the contractor roles and responsibilities outlined within the RFP. Offerors should clearly note in their submittal documents any of the above key members who will be represented by the same individual/firm. Offerors may provide the number of years of experience and certifications for the individual from a “Key Subcontractor” and defined a “Key Subcontractor” as long as subcontractor's key personnel has a significant key role in the performance of this award. Each of the Key Personnel listed above are considered to have significant roles of 10% or more. A "Key Subcontractor" means any subcontractor that will fill any of the following key project roles listed above.

Note 3: No substitution to key personnel shall be made without prior approval of the Contracting Officer (CO) and the GSA FPE. In the event that the personnel approved by the CO are unable to perform their duties due to death, illness, resignation from the Contractor’s employment, the CO’s request for removal, or similar reasons, the Contractor shall promptly submit to the CO, in writing, the name and qualifications of a proposed replacement with equal or superior qualifications. This replacement, if approved by the CO, shall be submitted to the Government within three calendar days from the time of removal and shall in no way delay the project schedule. If the schedule is delayed due to the Contractor’s lack of timely submittal or lack of equally qualified submittal, the contractor shall be responsible for any and all resulting costs associated with the delay. Any approved substitutions shall be made at no increase in contract price and/or decrease in capabilities.

Standard for Evaluation

The standard is met when: Each of the key team members has held at least two comparable positions, to that proposed, for a similar project and has the appropriate education, training, experience, and certification required to be assigned to this position and for this project.

Preference shall be given to those members having experience on multiple similar projects and/or successful performance in comparable positions. The Offeror must provide a Resume for the above Key Personnel that includes the information identified above and must meet the minimum requirements stated here.

(c) Factor 3 – Project Management Plan

The Offeror must submit the following information at a minimum: The Offeror shall provide a detailed project management plan that includes the following:

• Overall Approach: Provide the complete approach to the construction services including, but not limited to, scheduling, cost control including contingency management, change order management, schedule development, and address subcontractor participation.

The Offeror shall describe their approach conforming to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Standard 72, latest edition.

• Staffing Plan: Provide a complete staffing plan detailing all team members to be assigned to the project. Suggested team members may include the following:

• Project Manager

• Engineering review coordinator(s) – all disciplines

• Construction superintendent

• Quality control superintendent

• Project engineer

• NICET Level III or IV fire alarm personnel

• Construction supervisors

• Safety program coordinator

• Other key team members as determined by the Offeror

The staffing plan must include an Organizational Chart and Lines of Authority for the duration of the project. For each key person, identify the proposed duties on the project and identify the firm for which the employee works. Identify which personnel will be responsible for the quality control and safety programs. The Offeror shall designate and identify on-site key personnel having signatory authority who can bind the contractor in negotiations for changes and sign letters and contract modifications.

• Quality Control Plan (QCP): Provide an example of a detailed QCP featuring both a Management Plan and Inspections/Test sections. The management plan must describe the Offeror’s process for planning, organizing, coordinating, and controlling the execution of the construction work. It shall address methods employed to prepare, monitor, and accomplish the project’s schedule. It details the communication plan and problem resolution procedures as well as quality control methods employed. The plan should address the coordination, development and review of shop drawings, samples, and submittals. The Inspections/Tests section shall demonstrate how the Offeror successfully implements this program and define the process for identifying, scheduling testing, correction, and follow-up for each building system/feature.

Standard of Evaluation

The standard is met when: The overall management approach submitted shows a clear understanding of the Scope of Work.

1. The staffing plan submitted demonstrates that the Offeror has a clear understanding of the level of staffing necessary as well as the qualifications and expertise of that staff to successfully execute this project. Staffing levels are appropriate. Staffing responsibilities and staff with signatory authority are clearly defined. The proposed staff appears capable of completing this project within the given timeframe, working hours, and budget.

2. The Quality Control Plan clearly demonstrates methods that will ensure compliance with contract requirements and relates those to this project. The Offeror has shown their processes for planning, organizing, coordinating, controlling, and communicating can be successfully implemented withing their proposed organization and will facilitate the execution of the project.

The Firm’s processes for planning and executing shop drawings and submittal reviews as well as cost and schedule control measures are realistic and will improve the likelihood of project success. The Offeror has clearly demonstrated their ability to plan and execute necessary component and system tests to guarantee proper installation.

II.E. Other Information to Submit with Proposal

(1) Representations and Certifications

Offerors are reminded their SAM registration status must be “Active”, at the time their offer is submitted, to be considered for award (see 52.204-7). Offerors submitting a proposal in response to this Solicitation shall complete electronic Annual Representations and Certifications in conjunction with required Entity registration in System for Award Management (SAM), accessed via System for Award Management. Offerors shall also submit with their proposal, the Annual Representations and Certifications (FAR 52.204-8), using the attached Offeror’s Representations and Certifications (C301-SAT).

(2) Qualifications of Offerors

Offerors submitting a proposal in response to this Solicitation shall submit with their proposal evidence of their financial responsibility and capacity to perform the Contract. Offerors shall submit this information on GSA Form 527 – Contractor’s Qualifications and Financial Information. Where applicable, point of contact, including names and telephone numbers, are required for all contracts listed.

II.F. Requirements of Joint Venture Offerors

(1) All offers submitted by joint ventures must include a copy of an executed joint venture agreement (with original signatures) which fully discloses the legal identity of each member of the joint venture, the relationship between the members, the form of ownership of each member, and any limitations on liability or authority for each member.

(2) An authorized representative of each member of the joint venture must sign the SF 1442 accompanying an offer regardless of any agency relationship established between the members.

(3) In the case of corporations that are joint venture members, the corporation secretary must certify that the corporation is authorized to participate in the joint venture, either by so certifying in the joint venture agreement, or by submitting a separate certification to the Government. The https://www.sam.gov/ joint venture must also provide a certificate that identifies a principal representative of the joint venture with full authority to bind the joint venture.

(4) Representations and certifications, financial information, and past performance information must be submitted for each member of the joint venture.

III. General Provisions

III.A. Availability of Funds

Issuance of this Solicitation does not warrant that funds are presently available for award of a Contract. Award of the contract shall be subject to the availability of appropriated funds, and the Government shall incur no obligation under this Solicitation in advance of such time as funds are made available to the Contracting Officer for the purpose of contract award.

III.B. Requests for Clarification or Interpretation [CO Instruction: Edit days if necessary.

The Government will attempt to answer all requests for clarifications or interpretations of the

Solicitation Documents prior to the date set for receipt of offers, but do not warrant that all such requests will be answered within 15 calendar days. Prospective Offerors should make such requests not less than 15 calendar days prior to the date set for receipt of offers.

III.C. Notice to Small Business Firms

A program for the purpose of assisting qualified small business concerns in obtaining certain bid, payment, or performance bonds that are otherwise not obtainable is available through the Small Business Administration (SBA) (Small Business Administration). For information concerning SBA's surety bond guarantee assistance, contact your SBA District Office.

III.D. Information Concerning the Disclosure of Solicitation Results

This acquisition is being conducted under the provisions of FAR Part 15 as a negotiated procurement. In accordance with FAR 3.104 and FAR 15.207, after receipt of proposals, no information regarding the identity of those submitting offers, the number of offers received, or the information contained in such offers will be made available until after award except as provided by FAR 15.503.

III.E. Affirmative Procurement Program

GSA has implemented an Affirmative Procurement Program (APP) intended to maximize the use of recovered materials, environmentally preferable, and bio-based products. Offerors should familiarize themselves with the requirements for using and reporting on the use of such materials in performance as set forth in the Agreement. Refer to Clause FAR 52.223-10 encouraging vendors to practice waste reduction.

III.F. Notice Concerning Preparation of Proposals

Offerors are cautioned to carefully read the entire Solicitation and the Agreement to be included in the Contract contemplated by the Solicitation in order to be fully aware of all requirements and clauses in the contemplated Contract. Verify that all blanks requiring information to be http://www.sba.gov/ supplied in an Offer have been properly filled out, that all pricing and other numerical data is accurately calculated, and that all copies of the Offer contain the same information.

III.G. Bond Requirements

If a bid guarantee is required to be submitted with your offer, any contract awarded will require a performance bond and payment bond as specified in the Agreement. Offerors who utilize individual sureties should note the requirement for a certified, audited, financial statement for each person acting as an individual surety under clause FAR 52.228-1 Bid Guarantee and the requirements of clause FAR 52.228-11 Pledge of Assets.

III.H. Contractor Performance Information

(1) Evaluating Contractor Performance: The General Services Administration is using the Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS) module as the secure, confidential, information management tool to facilitate the performance evaluation process.

CPARS enables a comprehensive evaluation by capturing comments from both GSA and the contractor. The website for CPARS is Contractor Performance Assessment

Completed CPARS evaluations are sent to the Past Performance Information Retrieval System (PPIRS) which may then be used by Federal acquisition community for use in making source selection decisions. PPIRS assists acquisition officials by serving as the single source for contractor past performance data.

(2) CPARS Registration: Each award requiring an evaluation must be registered in CPARS.

The contractor will receive several automated emails. Within thirty days of award, the contractor will receive an e-mail that contains user account information, as well as the applicable contract and order number(s) assigned. Contractors will be granted one user account to access all evaluations.

(3) Contractor CPARS Training: Contractors may sign up for CPARS training. A schedule of classes will be posted to the CPARS training site (CPARS Training) and updated as needed.

(4) Contractor Representative (CR) Role: All evaluations will be sent the Contractor Representative (CR) named on your award. The CR will be able to access CPARS to review and comment on the evaluation. If your CR is not already in the CPARS system, the contracting officer will request the name and email address of the person that will be responsible for the CR role on your award.

Once an evaluation is ready to be released the CR will receive an email alerting them the evaluation is ready for their review and comment. The email will indicate the time frame the CR has to respond to the evaluation; however, the CR may return the evaluation earlier than this date.

GSA shall provide for review at a level above the contracting officer (i.e., contracting director) to consider any disagreement between GSA and the contractor regarding GSA’s evaluation of the contractor. Based on the review, the individual at a level above the contracting officer will issue the ultimate conclusion on the performance evaluation.

Copies of the evaluations, contractor responses, and review comments, if any, will be retained as part of the contract file.

III.I. Safeguarding and Dissemination of Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) Building Information http://www.cpars.gov/ https://www.cpars.gov/webtrain.htm

Certain information contained in the Solicitation Documents may have been designated as Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) building information. With respect to such information, Offerors shall agree to the terms for receipt of such information, as set forth in the provision “Administrative Matters” in Section III of the Agreement, as a condition of receipt of such information.

IV. FAR/GSAR Solicitation Provisions

IV.A. FAR 52.211-1 Availability of Specifications Listed in the GSA Index of Federal Specifications, Standards and Commercial Item Descriptions, FPMR Part 101-29 (AUG 98)

(a) The GSA Index of Federal Specifications, Standards and Commercial Item Descriptions, FPMR Part 101-29, and copies of specifications, standards, and commercial item descriptions cited in this solicitation may be obtained for a fee by submitting a request to—

GSA Federal Supply Service Specifications Section, Suite 8100 470 East L’Enfant Plaza, SW Washington, DC 20407

Telephone (202) 619-8925 Facsimile (202) 619-8978

(b) If the General Services Administration, Department of Agriculture, or Department of Veterans Affairs issued this solicitation, a single copy of specifications, standards, and commercial item descriptions cited in this solicitation may be obtained free of charge by submitting a request to the addressee in paragraph (a) of this provision. Additional copies will be issued for a fee.

IV.B. FAR 52.211-3 Availability of Specifications Not Listed in the GSA Index of Federal Specifications, Standards and Commercial Item Descriptions (JUN 1988)

(Applicable to solicitations that cite specifications not listed in the Index and are not furnished with the solicitation)

(a) The specifications cited in this solicitation may be obtained from: GSA Specifications Unit at (202) 755-0325. MIL Specifications may be obtained by calling (215) 697-2179.

(b) The request should identify the solicitation number and the specification required by date, title, and number as cited in the solicitation.

IV.C. FAR 52.216-1 Type of Contract (APR 84)

The Government contemplates award of a Firm-Fixed-Price contract resulting from this solicitation.

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