RFP-69056722R000015.pdf

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

Solicitation No. 69056722R0000015

Project Number: AK NPS DENA 10(49) Project Name: Polychrome Area Improvements

This solicitation cites

Standard Specifications for Construction of Roads and Bridges on Federal Highway Projects, FP-14

This project uses U.S. Customary units of measure.

ISSUING OFFICE:

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

FEDERAL HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION

610 EAST FIFTH STREET

VANCOUVER, WA 98661-3801

Phone: (360) 619-7738 e-mail: wfl.contracts@dot.gov

Proposals Due Date:

See Page A-3, Block 13A

QUICK INDEX

Page Item --- Table of Contents NTO-1 Notice to Offerors

Solicitation Documents ITO-1 Instructions to Offerors ITO-24 Forms --- Offer Submittal Checklist --- Authority to Sign --- Bid Bond form

Contract Documents A-1 SF 1442, Solicitation, Offer and Award A-4 Price Sheet --- Preliminary Design Construction Bid Schedule A-5 Subcontracting Plan B-1 Solicitation Provisions C-1 Contract Clauses D-1 Wage Determinations SOW-1 Statement of Work --- Preliminary Design Table of Contents E-1 Standard Contract Requirements H-1 Permits I-1 Reserved J-1 Fire Suppression Plan --- Preliminary Design Plan Sheets

This is a Construction Contractor/ General Contractor (CMGC) Solicitation mailto:wfl.contracts@fhwa.dot.gov

PROJECT No. AK NPS DEN 10(4)

PROJECT NAME Polychrome Area Improvements

BEGINNING AT Mile Post 45.4

LENGTH .33 Miles

NATIONAL Denali National Park

COUNTY Denali Borough

STATE Alaska

FIXED COMPLETION DATE See FAR Clause 52.211-10 (FAR Clauses begin on page C-1)

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Project: AK NPS DENA 10(49), Polychrome Area Improvements

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SOLICITATION PHASE DOCUMENTS

DESCRIPTION PAGE

Notice to Offerors ..................................................................................................... NTO-1

Instructions to Offerors ............................................................................................ITO -1

Form C-1 – Past Improvement Experience ..........................................................ITO-24

Form E-1 – Project Experience Bridge ...............................................................ITO-25

Form E-2 – Project Experience Earthwork ..........................................................ITO-26

Form K-1 – Project Manager ..............................................................................ITO-27

Form K-2 – Bridge Superintendent......................................................................ITO-28

Form K-3 – Earthwork Foreman..........................................................................ITO-29

Proposal Submittal Checklist .............................................................................. N/A

Authority to Sign................................................................................................. N/A

Bid Bond Form ................................................................................................... N/A

CONTRACT DOCUMENTS

DESCRIPTION PAGE

Solicitation, Offer, and Award (SF 1442) ....................................................................... A-1

Price Sheet ...................................................................................................................... A-4

Preliminary Design Contract Bid Schedule .................................................................... N/A

Subcontracting Plan ........................................................................................................ A-5

Solicitation Provisions .....................................................................................................B-1

Contract Clauses ..............................................................................................................C-1

Wage Determinations ...................................................................................................... D-1

Statement of Work .................................................................................................... SOW-1

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CONSTRUCTION PHASE DOCUMENTS

DESCRIPTION PAGE

Preliminary Design-Special Contract Requirements ...................................................... N/A

SCR Table of Contents ....................................................................................... N/A

Division 100 ......................................................................................................... E-1

Division 150 ....................................................................................................... E-35

Division 200 ......................................................................................................... F-1

Division 250 ....................................................................................................... F-17

Division 300 ....................................................................................................... F-31

Division 550 ....................................................................................................... F-33

Division 600 ....................................................................................................... F-52

Division 700 ........................................................................................................ G-1

Permits ............................................................................................................................ H-1

Reserved ............................................................................................................................ I-1

Fire Protection and Suppression Plan ............................................................................... J-1

Preliminary Design Plan Sheets.............................................................................. Sheet A.1

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NOTICE TO OFFERORS

THIS PROJECT IS BEING SOLICITED AND AWARDED UNDER FP-14.

The FP-14 is FLH’s Standard Specifications for Construction of Roads and Bridges on Federal Highway

Projects. To view the FP-14 electronically go to:

https://highways.dot.gov/federal-lands/specs

The FP-14 is a dual unit document with U.S. Customary units being the primary unit shown. Metric equivalents are shown in parenthesis.

When submitting proposals, drawings, calculations, and other construction documents, use only U.S.

Customary units of measure, unless otherwise stated.

I. Project Location.

The project work is located approximately 125 miles SW of Fairbanks, Alaska within the Denali National

Park.

Project Limits. Signs have not been erected to identify the project limits. No Government personnel will be available for show-me tours. Site visits were available during the summer of 2022.

II. Pre-proposal Information.

General and Technical questions regarding the proposed work for this project will be accepted until close-of-business on October 28, 2022. Questions can be submitted to: plans_spec@dot.gov. Answers to

General and Technical Questions will be posted at:

https://sam.gov/opp/7cd9705b1ff3427bbb0d105ff885aa75/view

Every attempt to respond to questions will be made. However, responses to questions received after the above date may or may not be responded to, at the sole discretion of FHWA.

See Subsection 3.2 Offeror Questions in the Instruction to Offers for additional contact information.

Physical data. This solicitation includes electronic data listed in FAR Clause 52.236-4, Physical Data and

Preliminary DESIGN plan sheets.

NOTE: Refer to clauses 52.211-10 and 52.217-7 for information regarding fixed completion dates and exercising of option items.

REPS & CERTS. Submit or update Representations and Certifications online at https://www.sam.gov/SAM/ before proposal submittal. For more details, see FAR Provision 52.204-8

Annual Representations and Certifications (see page B-2). If you have previously registered on-line and the NAICS code for this solicitation is different than the code listed in your online file, please note the amended changes on the lines provided in FAR 52.204-8.

Requests for technical information. See subsection 3.2 Inquiries in the Information to Offerors (begins on page ITO-1).

This solicitation contains a Price Evaluation Factor. In accordance with 13 CFR Subsection 126.613, we will apply a factor of 10 percent to technically acceptable low offer submitted by a large business

CMGC, Notice to Offerors

Project: AK NPS DENA 10(49), Polychrome Area Improvements https://highways.dot.gov/federal-lands/specs mailto:plans_spec@dot.gov https://sam.gov/opp/7cd9705b1ff3427bbb0d105ff885aa75/view https://www.sam.gov/SAM/

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CMGC, Notice to Offerors

Project: AK NPS DENA 10(49), Polychrome Area Improvements when we also receive a technically acceptable offer from a HUBZone small business; the 10 percent factor does not apply to a technically acceptable low offer submitted by a small business.

If the contract is awarded after applying the price preference for HUBZone small business concerns under

FAR clause 52.219-4; at least 50 percent of the cost of the contract performance incurred for personnel must be spent on the prime Contractor’s employees or the employees of other qualified HUBZone small business concerns.

Standard Form l442, Solicitation, Offer and Award. Particular attention should be paid to SF1442, Solicitation Offer and Award, to assure that Blocks 14, 15, 16, 19, 20A, and 20C are completed correctly.

Sign Block 20B according to the instructions in Subsection 102.02. You must submit a completed

‘Authority to Sign’ document. You must also complete the representations and certifications contained in the Contract Provisions beginning on page B-1. Failure to furnish or complete any of the above may result in your bid being rejected.

Facsimile and email offers, modifications, and withdrawals. Facsimile and email offers are not authorized for this solicitation. Offers may be modified or withdrawn by email, if such notice is received by the time specified for receipt of offers. The Government will not be responsible for any failure attributable to the transmission or receipt of email data. See FAR Provision 52.215-1 Instructions to

Offerors—Competitive Acquisition. EMAIL WFL.Contracts@dot.gov. To confirm receipt, call 360-619-

7520.

Surety Bond Guarantee Program. Small businesses that need surety bonds can qualify for U.S. Small

Business Administration (SBA) backed surety bonds. SBA assistance in locating a participating surety company or agent, and completing application forms is available online. For more information on the

U.S. SBA’s Surety Bond Guarantee program, go online to http://www.sba.gov/aboutsba/sbaprograms/osg/index.html or call 1-800-U-ASK-SBA.

Attention Limited Liability Company (LLCs). If you are an LLC, do not complete the “Type of

Organization” block on the SF-24 Bid Bond form. None of the four boxes fit your entity. However, if you are an LLC and you are submitting a bid as part of a joint venture or partnership, check the applicable box.

Fraudulent Letters. Current and potential U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Contractors have recently been receiving fraudulent letters purporting to be issued by DOT. These fraudulent letters request that the Contractors resubmit their banking information to DOT. If you receive such a letter, please DO NOT complete the requested worksheet that is attached to the letters and DO NOT release any information. To register or update information, Contractors are required to go directly through the

System for Award Management (SAM) website and never through a third party. You can access SAM at https://www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM/.

III. Post Award Information.

Insurance requirements are set forth in Section 8 of the Statement of Work.

Contractor Performance Evaluations. This office posts performance evaluations in the Construction

Contractor Appraisal Support System (CCASS). A user’s manual can be found at http://www.cpars.gov/index.htm. Upon receiving an email notice of evaluation availability, you will have

14-60 days to review the evaluation online and submit comments. If you are unable to access the system, call 360-619-7520 for assistance or for a copy of the evaluation.

mailto:WFL.Contracts@dot.gov http://www.sba.gov/aboutsba/sbaprograms/osg/index.html https://www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM/ http://www.cpars.gov/index.htm

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CMGC, Notice to Offerors

IV. Specifications and Permits.

This solicitation and subsequent contract are governed by the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), agency supplemental regulations, and the Standard Specifications for Construction of Roads and Bridges on Federal Highway Projects, FP-14. An electronic version may be found at http://flh.fhwa.dot.gov/resources/pse/specs. A single paper copy can also be obtained A single paper copy can also be obtained from the Research & Technology Product Distribution Center (RTPDC) by e-mail to: report.center@dot.gov, or by phone 814-239-1160.

Electronic Documentation. Requires all documents (including but not limited to correspondence, notifications, submittals, reports, and pay notes) to be submitted in a pdf format, or an approved fixed-layout electronic format.

Material Sources. Material sources and waste sites have not been identified for this project. Secure all permits and clearances for Contractor-located sites and sources. See Section 105.02 (b) for Government

Provided material stockpile.

http://flh.fhwa.dot.gov/resources/pse/specs

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CMGC, Instructions to Offerors

AK NPS DENA 10(49), Polychrome Area Improvements

INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS

1 INTRODUCTION

1.1 General

The Western Federal Lands Highway Division of the Federal Highway Administration is issuing this Request for Proposals (RFP) to solicit competitive proposals for a Construction

Manager/General Contractor (CMGC) contract designated AK NPS DENA 10(49), Polychrome

Area Improvements. This CMGC involves pre-construction services followed by construction services, described in Project Summary, both to be provided by the successful construction contractor.

Offerors should not rely solely on the limited information contained in the Instructions to Offerors, but should also refer to the full RFP for additional, detailed Project information and requirements.

The RFP contains the following:

Solicitation Phase Documents

• Instructions to Offerors with attachments

• Submittal Checklist

• Authority to Sign

• Bid Bond

Contract Documents

• SF1442, Solicitation Offer and Award

• Price Sheet

• Subcontracting Plan

• Solicitation Provisions

• Contract Clauses

• Davis-Bacon Wage Rates

• Statement of Work

• Preliminary Special Contract Requirements

• Preliminary Plans

1.2 Project Summary

The project consists of two phases: 1) pre-construction services contained in the base contract;

and 2) construction services contained in two options. The project will consist of spanning the active Pretty Rocks landslide with an approximately 475-foot-long bridge. Ground anchors will likely be needed to stabilize the rock mass at the proposed bridge abutments to achieve acceptable Factors of Safety for global stability. The new bridge will also require realignment of the Denali Park Road and excavation at either end of the bridge. Excavated material is to be wasted within the project limits, at the toe of the Pretty Rocks landslide. A retaining structure

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may be required at the adjacent Perlite Landslide. The design of the project will need to consider permafrost thaw.

The construction services phase is broken into two options as follows:

Option X includes mobilization to and from the site, set up of contractor and government housing, earthwork, and rock scaling.

Option Y includes a retaining wall at Perlite Landslide, abutment construction, thermosyphon installation, ordering and procurement of the bridge and all work necessary to construct the approximately 475-foot-long bridge across the Pretty Rocks landslide. This includes assembly of the superstructure, all temporary work (platform, highline, erection system, etc.), and erection of the bridge.

The existing road at the project site is currently closed to all traffic and will remain closed to traffic until construction completion.

A map of the project area is provided below.

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1.3 Project Background

The Denali Park Road is a mostly gravel road originally built by the Alaska Road Commission in the 1920s and 1930s. The 92-mile Denali Park Road has a single connection to the road network outside the park, at the park entrance on the eastern boundary, and is typically open to traffic from mid-May to mid-September. As you progress west into the park, the road transitions from paved to rustic to primitive. The first 15 miles of road is a dual purpose, paved facility. The next segment between the Savage and Teklanika rivers is a transition zone where the driving surface changes from pavement to gravel. West of the Teklanika River, the road changes from a uniform width, two lane facility to a variable width, one lane facility.

Landslides have impacted Pretty Rocks since at least the 1960s but until recently, only required maintenance every two to three years. During the 1990s, the landslide, which occurs below the roadbed, only caused small cracks in the road surface. However, by 2018 the slumping increased to almost 0.5 inch per day, and then to 3.5 inches per day by August 2020. By August 2021, the rate of movement had increased to more than a foot per day, forcing Denali National Park and

Preserve to close the road in this area until a permanent solution is in place.

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The Pretty Rocks landslide is composed of a thick (40- to 80-foot) layer of sediment and ice that is sliding on top of frozen volcanic ash and clay. It flows perpendicular to the Park Road from its head scarp a few hundred feet upslope of the Park Road to its terminus on the valley floor, 1,400 feet downslope. It impacts the width of the road for approximately 300 linear feet. Movement has been most noticeable in the areas at and above the current road grade, but activity continues into the substrate below the road grade and into the naturally deposited material piled up on the river bar below. The frozen volcanic ash and clay is thaw unstable.

1.4 Site Access

Offerors may visit the project site via aircraft or via vehicle. No landing of aircraft will be allowed.

Vehicle access will be allowed to the Pretty Rocks landslide. Vehicle access will not be possible

West of the Pretty Rocks landslide. Coordinate all site visits with the NPS contact below at least one week in advance. Contractors will be required to obtain a Road Access Permit with NPS prior to accessing the Denali Park Road. See SCR 108.01(c) for requirements to obtain this permit.

Matt Shaefer

Facility Manager

Office: 907-683-6407

Matt_Shaefer@nps.gov

1.5 Estimated Cost

The project is estimated to cost between $60,000,000 and $75,000,000.

mailto:Matt_Shaefer@nps.gov

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2 CONTRACTOR SELECTION PROCESS

2.1 Summary

Submit General Information/Price Proposal, Technical Proposal, and your Proposal Support

Documents. FHWA will award the contract to the responsible Offeror determined to provide the best value to the Government.

2.2 Evaluation Selection Procedure

The Evaluation/Selection procedure will follow FAR subpart 15.3.

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3 MISCELLANEOUS INFORMATION

3.1 Interpretation of RFP Documents

The Offeror shall be responsible for reviewing the RFP documents and any subsequent amendments, and for requesting clarification.

3.2 Offeror Questions

FHWA will consider questions submitted in writing by Offerors regarding the RFP, including requests for clarification and requests to correct errors. All such requests must be submitted in writing via e-mail to: wfl.contracts@dot.gov.

FHWA will not consider oral requests.

A response to the question(s) will be issued directly to the requester and will be posted on

SAM.gov. Questions received within one week of the Proposal due date may or may not be responded to, at the sole discretion of FHWA.

3.3 Amendments

If necessary, FHWA will issue Amendments to modify conditions or requirements of this RFP.

These amendments will be posted to Sam.gov. The Offeror shall acknowledge receipt of all amendments on either the SF 1442 (Block 19) or by submitting a signed and dated copy of each amendment. Failure to acknowledge receipt of amendments may result in rejection of your offer.

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4 SUBMITTING THE PROPOSAL

4.1 Right to Award without Discussions

The government reserves the right to award this contract based on the initial proposal, as received, without discussions.

4.2 Date and Time of Receipt

Proposals must be received no later than the date/time specified in the SF 1442. Amendments may revise this due date. Proposals received after the time due may be rejected without consideration or further evaluation. The Proposal Support Documents are due within 168 hours of the date specified in the SF 1442. Proposals from Offerors that do not submit its Proposal

Support Documents within 168 hours of the date/time specified in the SF 1442 will not be considered for award.

4.3 Proposal Package

The proposal consists of two parts, General Information/Price and Technical. In addition the

Proposal Support Documents are required to be submitted.

Contents and instructions regarding the package is provided below.

Submit one original paper copy of the General Information/Price proposal and one original and 7 copies of the technical proposal (paper copies only) to:

ATTN: CONTRACTING – 69056722R000015

DO NOT OPEN

FHWA - Western Federal Lands Highway Division

610 East Fifth Street

Vancouver WA 98661-3801

(Fax and email submissions will not be accepted.)

Although fax and email submissions will not be accepted for purposes of official proposal submission (including timeliness of submission), FHWA requests one complete electronic copy of the proposal package, via email to wfl.contracts@dot.gov for file storage purposes. The paper copies will be used for official FHWA evaluation of the Proposals. If there is a discrepancy between the paper and electronic copies, the paper copy will govern. The FHWA’s email system limits attachment size to 20 MB. Any file larger than this will need to be provided via a Offeror’s determined large file transfer service. Late submission of the emailed electronic copy will not affect timeliness of the Offeror’s proposal.

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AK NPS DENA 10(49), Polychrome Area Improvements

4.3.1 General Information/Price Proposal

The General Information/Price part of the Proposal should include the original (no copies needed) of the following:

• Authority to sign

• SF24 Bid Bond

• SF1442 Solicitation Offer & Award (Pages A-1and A-2) o Complete blocks 14, 15, 16, 19, 20A and 20B.

• Price Sheet (Page A-4)

• Subcontracting Plan (Page A-5)

Place the General Information/Price Proposal package in an envelope and seal the package. On the outer wrapping of the envelope, clearly indicate the following information:

4.3.2 Technical Proposal

The Technical part of the Proposal should include the original and 7 paper copies, in bound volumes.

Forms must meet the following requirements:

• Shall be on 8½ x11 inch paper. Use a minimum 11 font with 1 inch side margins and

• top/bottom margins of ½ inch minimum.

• Do not exceed the page limits shown in Table 1.

• Each copy shall be in a bound volume (i.e., 3-ring binder).

The technical proposal shall be organized into the following major sections:

Project: AK NPS DENA 10(49)

General Information / Price Proposal

Submitted by: (Insert Offeror’s Name)

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Table 1

Submittal

Section Contents

RFP Section for

Reference

8 ½ x 11 inch Page

Limit

Maximum

Available

Score

1 Cover Letter

Index or section dividers, if used, do not count towards page limits

Bonding Capacity (not scored) – Technical Evaluation Part 1 (Go/No-Go)

Bonding Capacity 6.2.1.2 N/A N/A

Key Personnel – Technical Evaluation Parts 1 and 2 (Go/No-Go and Scored, max 400 points)

Construction Project Manager (Form K1)

6.2.1.1.1 and

6.2.2.1.1 4 150

Bridge Superintendent (Form K2)

6.2.1.1.2 and

6.2.2.1.2 4 150

Earthwork Foreman (Form K3)

6.2.1.1.3 and

6.2.2.1.3 4 100

Experience – Technical Evaluation Part 2 (Scored, max 400 points)

Complex Bridge Construction Experience (Form

E1) 6.2.2.2.1

2 pages/Project and

5 projects max

Earthwork and Foundations Experience (Form

E2) 6.2.2.2.2

2 pages/Project and

5 projects max

Past Experience with Innovation, Resulting in

Cost Reductions, and Schedule Improvements

(Form C1)

6.2.2.2.3 2 pages/Project and

3 projects max

Performance – Technical Evaluation Part 2 (Scored, max 200 points)

Past Performance (CPARS/Past Experience

Evaluations)

6.2.2.3 N/A 200

Place the Technical Proposal package in an envelope and seal the package. On the outer wrapping of the envelope, clearly indicate the following information:

4.3.3 Proposal Support Documents

The Proposal Support Documents are not part of the proposal and will not be evaluated as part of the Source Selectin Process, other than failure to submit them in the timeframe required will remove the proposal from consideration. See Subpart 5 of the Statement of Work for requirements.

Project: AK NPS DENA 10(49)

Technical Proposal

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Place the Proposal Support Documents package in an envelope and seal the package. On the outer wrapping of the envelope, clearly indicate the following information:

4.4 Revisions to the Initial Proposal

Revisions to the initial proposal may be submitted via email (PDF format only) as provided below.

These revisions must be received by the date/time set for receipt of proposals. Time of delivery will be determined by using the official government clock, which is located in the Acquisition

Section of Western Federal Lands. Time of delivery will not be determined by the time stamp on your email.

Email: wfl.contracts@dot.gov

4.5 Clarification of Proposal

FHWA reserves the right to require clarification of the proposals, during the period following submittal. The Offerors agree to respond to FHWA’s request with the appropriate personnel to answer questions necessary to provide clarification of any areas where the intent or meaning of the proposal is in doubt. Such requests will be for purposes of clarification only. Clarifications are not discussions.

Changes or modification to the General Information/Price Proposal or Technical Proposal will not be permitted except as provided by FAR 15.208.

Project: AK NPS DENA 10(49)

Proposal Support Documents mailto:wfl.contracts@dot.gov

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5 SELECTION OF SUCCESSFUL OFFEROR

5.1 Right to Hold Discussions

FHWA intends to award without discussion; however, FHWA reserves the right to enter into discussions if determined necessary.

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6 Source Selection Evaluation Process

6.1 Overview

6.1.1 Technical Rating System

The submittal has to pass Technical Evaluation – Part 1 (Go/No-Go) to be considered for scoring and evaluation.

• All Technical Evaluation – Part 1 criteria must be rated “Go” for the offer to be evaluated under Technical Evaluation – Part 2. If any Technical Evaluation – Part 1 criteria are “No-

Go”, the offer is considered “Technically Unacceptable”.

6.1.2 General Information/ Price Proposal

All Offerors found to meet the Go/No-Go criteria will be scored and will move to the tradeoff phase (Technical Evaluation – Part 2). The successful Offeror will be the Offeror who’s offer provides the best value to the government where all evaluation factors, other than price, when combined, are approximately equal to price.

6.2 Technical Evaluation Criteria, Factors and Sub-Factors

6.2.1 Technical Evaluation – Part 1 (Go/No-Go)

6.2.1.1 Key Personnel

6.2.1.1.1 Submit the proper Key Personnel forms (Forms K1-K3) for each corresponding

Key Personnel. Construction Project Manager (Prime Contractor)

The general coordinator of the project and the primary contact for FHWA office personnel during the design and construction phases. The Construction Project Manager is the person in charge of the project.

Submit completed “Form K1 – Construction Project Manager” to demonstrate the experience of the Construction Project Manager. The two (2) projects used as experience to satisfy the Go/No-

Go criteria must be submitted as projects for key personnel experience in the Technical Evaluation

– Part 2 form “K1 – Construction Project Manager”. The project experience must have been achieved working in a key supervisory role (e.g. Construction Project Manager, Lead Project

Engineer, Superintendent etc.).

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Criteria for Construction Project Manager For Government Use

YES=GO NO=NO-GO

Does the Construction Project Manager have at least two (2) complex* bridge construction projects, completed or substantially completed after 2012, that were over $15 million and for a state or federal government agency.

*Complex Bridge – bridge type = non-pre-fabricated truss bridge (min 250’ span), cable stayed bridge (min 250’ span), concrete segmental min 250’ (length), or arch (concrete or steel w/ min. 250’ span length).

6.2.1.1.2 Bridge Superintendent

The day-to-day manager on site during the construction of the project and the primary contact for

FHWA on-site personnel during the construction phase. The Bridge Superintendent is the overall person in charge of the project on the project site and is also the primary contact for constructability reviews during the design process.

Submit completed “Form K2 – Bridge Superintendent” to demonstrate the experience of the

Bridge Superintendent. The two (2) projects used as experience to satisfy the Go/No-Go criteria must be submitted as projects for key personnel experience in the Technical Evaluation – Part 2 form “K2 – Bridge Superintendent”. The project experience must have been achieved working in a key supervisory role (e.g. Bridge Superintendent, Construction Project Manager, Lead Project

Criteria for Bridge Superintendent For Government Use

Does the Bridge Superintendent have a minimum of 2 projects, completed or substantially completed since 2012 serving as a superintendent for a complex* bridge project.

*Complex Bridge – bridge type = non-pre-fabricated truss bridge (min 250’ span), cable stayed bridge (min 250’

6.2.1.1.3 Earthwork Foreman

The day-to-day manager on-site for the project’s earthwork and rockfall tasks. This person is able to understand and implement the earthwork and rockfall-related work elements within the contract.

Submit completed “Form K3 – Earthwork Foreman” to demonstrate the experience of the

Earthwork Foreman. The two (2) projects used as experience to satisfy the Go/No-Go criteria must

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be submitted as project for key personnel experience in the Technical Evaluation – Part 2 form

“K3 – Earthwork Foreman”

Go/No-Go Criteria for Earthwork Foreman For Government Use

Does the Earthwork Foreman have at least two (2) projects, completed or substantially completed since 2012, demonstrating, individually or in combination, the following project elements:

• rock slope excavation with controlled blasting in areas with the potential for controlling discontinuities and rock geometry with multiple discontinuities/joint sets, and

• Rockfall risk reduction, including experience in overseeing rock scaling and rock bolting works on steep slopes

6.2.1.2 Bonding Capacity

FHWA will review and evaluate the Offeror’s bonding capacity. Submit a letter from the

Offeror’s bonding agent or Surety identifying the Offeror’s ability to obtain bonding of $50 million for a single contract. Include Bonding Agent or Surety’s name, name of Surety that will provide the bonds, phone number, and email address.

If the Offeror is a contractor team arrangement that includes a joint venture or partnership, the letter from the bonding agent or Surety must indicate that the contractor team arrangement has the ability to obtain the required bonding.

The Surety must be included in the Department of the Treasury's Listing of Approved Sureties

(Department Circular 570); see https://fiscal.treasury.gov/surety-bonds/list-certified-companies.html.

Go/No-Go Criteria for Bonding Capacity For Government Use

• The Offeror submitted and successfully obtained a bonding capacity of $50 million for a single contract.

https://fiscal.treasury.gov/surety-bonds/list-certified-companies.html https://fiscal.treasury.gov/surety-bonds/list-certified-companies.html

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6.2.2 Technical Evaluation – Part 2 (1000 points)

Submit information pertaining to each of the following factors. Point totals for evaluation purposes are listed for each factor, subfactor, and element. Only the contents contained in the submitted

Form for each subfactor will be considered when evaluating each subfactor.

6.2.2.1 Factor 1 Key Personnel (400 points)

6.2.2.1.1 Subfactor A Construction Project Manager (Prime Contractor) (150 Points)

Submit completed “Form K1 – Construction Project Manager” to demonstrate the experience of the Construction Project Manager. The following elements must have been achieved working in a key supervisory role (e.g. Construction Project Manager, Lead Project Engineer, Superintendent etc.).

Element Element (must have been completed or substantially completed after 2012) Points

1 Experience with roadway or bridge projects in remote regions 35

Experience with roadway or bridge projects in arctic and/or subarctic regions

3 Experience as a project manager on a CMGC contract 25

Experience on projects with constricted work areas and limited access

Experience with planning contractor work camps in remote locations with limited to no utilities

6 Experience with projects in environmentally sensitive locations 15

6.2.2.1.2 Subfactor B Bridge Superintendent (150 Points)

Submit completed “Form K2 – Bridge Superintendent” to demonstrate the experience of the

Bridge Superintendent. The following elements must have been achieved working in a key supervisory role (e.g. Bridge Superintendent, Construction Project Manager, Lead Project

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Element Element (must have been completed after 2012) Points

Experience with contracts over $15 million constructing bridges for state or federal government agencies

Experience constructing bridges in constricted work areas with limited access

Experience with complex* bridge erection using temporary towers, suspension cables, incremental launching or gantry crane launching

4 Experience on bridge construction projects in remote locations 25

Experience on bridge construction projects in arctic and/or subarctic regions

*Complex Bridge – bridge type = non-pre-fabricated truss bridge (min 250’ span), cable stayed bridge (min 250’

6.2.2.1.3 Subfactor C Earthwork Foreman (100 points)

Submit completed “Form K3 – Earthwork Foreman” to demonstrate the experience of the

Earthwork Foreman.

Experience safely constructing, monitoring, and maintaining construction access across an active landslide. 25

Experience producing finished rock cut faces that have a natural, rather than manmade, appearance. 20

Experience with construction projects in remote locations

Experience with construction projects in arctic and/or subarctic regions 15

Construction of retaining structures in permafrost conditions

Performance of earthwork in permafrost conditions.

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6.2.2.2 Factor 2 Experience (400 Points)

6.2.2.2.1 Subfactor A Complex Bridge Construction Experience (175 Points)

Submit completed “Form E1 – Project Experience Bridge” to demonstrate past experience with complex bridge construction. Submit five projects maximum. Three (3) out of the five (5) projects submitted for experience must be projects completed by the prime contractor.

1 Experience working on a complex* bridge construction 40

Experience with contracts over $15 million constructing bridges for state or federal government agencies

Experience constructing bridges in constricted work areas with limited access

Experience with complex* bridge erection using temporary towers, suspension cables, incremental launching or gantry crane launching

Experience on bridge construction projects in arctic and/or subarctic regions

Experience on projects with bridges that have foundation with ground anchors

Accelerated Bridge Construction (ABC) – experience with prefabricated bridge components that are fabricated offsite and assembled at the bridge location

*Complex Bridge – bridge type = non-pre-fabricated truss bridge (min 250’ span), cable stayed bridge (min 250’

6.2.2.2.2 Subfactor B Earthwork and Foundations Experience (125 points)

Submit completed “Form E2 – Project Experience Earthwork and Foundations” to demonstrate past experience with Rock Excavation. Submit five projects maximum. Projects submitted for experience may be from the prime contractor or subcontractors.

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(must have been completed after 2012) Points

Installation of anchors and foundation elements on steep slopes in rock 40

Experience with rock slope excavation with controlled blasting in areas with poor rock quality 35

Installation of deep foundations or anchors in permafrost conditions

Installation of thermosyphons

6.2.2.2.3 Subfactor C Past Experience with Innovations Resulting in Cost Reductions and

Project Schedule Reductions (100 Points)

Submit completed “Form C1 – Past Experience – Innovations Resulting in Cost Reductions and

Project Schedule Reductions” to demonstrate past experience with innovation that resulted in a cost savings and/or project schedule reduction. Use a separate Form C1 for each project. Submit up to 3 projects.

Element Element Points

1 Project Cost Reductions: Has demonstrated for one project an innovative contractor-proposed means and methods in design or construction that led to reduced project costs. Included estimated percentage of savings in dollars.

2 Project Schedule Reductions: Has demonstrated for one project an innovative contractor-proposed means and methods in design or construction that reduced the project construction schedule. Included estimated percentage of time savings.

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The adjectival scoring system below will be used for this subfactor:

ADJECTIVAL SCORING SYSTEM

RATING DESCRIPTION

“Excellent”

91-100%

• Demonstrates very high savings to project cost or schedule

• This rating indicates the probability of future innovation success is considered very high confidence

“Very Good”

76-90%

• Demonstrates high savings to project cost or schedule

• This rating indicates the probability of future innovation success is considered high confidence

“Acceptable”

51-75%

• Demonstrates average savings to project cost or schedule

• This rating indicates the probability of future innovation success is considered full confidence

“Marginal”

26-50%

• Demonstrates low savings to project cost or schedule

• This rating indicates the probability of future innovation success is considered low confidence

“Unacceptable”

0-25%

• Demonstrates little to no saving to projects cost or schedule

• This rating indicates the probability of future innovation success is considered no confidence

6.2.2.3 Factor 3 Past Performance (200 Points)

Past performance will be evaluated for projects submitted under Factor 2 Experience. FHWA will be utilizing data from the Contractor Performance Assessment Retrieval System (CPARS) and/or information received from other, non-federal agencies. If the final CPARS record for the project is available, it will be used, otherwise any available CPARS record will be used. Evaluation will be made on the following subfactors with each subfactor weighted equal:

Quality;

Schedule; and

Management

For projects submitted for Factor 2 Experience, if there is not past performance information available from CPARS, offerors shall submit copies of any completed past performance evaluations made available to them from the project owner. Include the name of the contracting agency/private sector company, the name of the primary person responsible for the contract, phone number, e-mail address and mailing address. FHWA, at its discretion, may verify information provided from project owners. If there was no available past performance evaluations for any project, that must be documented in the Offerors proposal and that project will be assigned a satisfactory rating for that project.

If an offeror submitted past performance evaluation is received on a project where a final or other rating from CPARS exists, the CPARS evaluation will serve as the official rating of record for evaluation purposes and the offeror submitted past performance evaluation will not be evaluated.

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For past performance evaluations obtained from CPARS, the following percentages will be assigned for each subfactor:

Unsatisfactory: 0 percent

Marginal: 30 percent

Satisfactory: 60 percent

Very Good: 85 percent

Exceptional: 100 percent

For offeror submitted past performance evaluations, FHWA will use the below CPARs rating guide to translate the rating elements from the offeror submitted past performance evaluation to the above scores for each subfactor.

CPARS ADJETIVAL RATING GUIDE

Exceptional: Performance meets contractual requirements and exceeds many to the

Government's benefit. The contractual performance of the element or sub- element being assessed was accomplished with few minor problems for which corrective actions taken by the contractor was highly effective.

Very Good: Performance meets contractual requirements and exceeds some to the

Government's benefit. The contractual performance of the element or sub- element being assessed was accomplished with some minor problems for which corrective actions taken by the contractor was effective.

Satisfactory: Performance meets contractual requirements. The contractual performance of the element or sub- element contains some minor problems for which corrective actions taken by the contractor appear or were satisfactory.

Marginal: Performance does not meet some contractual requirements. The contractual performance of the element or sub- element being assessed reflects a serious problem for which the contractor has not yet identified corrective actions. The contractor's proposed actions appear only marginally effective or were not fully implemented.

Unsatisfactory: Performance does not meet most contractual requirements and recovery is not likely in a timely manner. The contractual performance of the element or sub-element contains a serious problem(s) for which the contractor's corrective actions appear or were ineffective.

In addition, FHWA will review all available CPARs records to determine whether the Offeror has received any unacceptable ratings for any of the above three subfactors. If any unacceptable ratings for any of the above three subfactors are found, FHWA will lower the Offeror’s overall rating for this factor by 20 points. This deduction will be applied after all the past performance evaluations for the projects submitted for Factor 2 Experience are scored.

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7 PRICE

FHWA will review prices. Offerors are advised that unrealistically high or low prices may be grounds for eliminating a proposal from competition either on the basis that the Offeror does not understand the requirement, or had made an unrealistic proposal.

The price used for evaluation purposes will be the Total Proposed Price (base plus GMP for options) identified on the Price Sheet, found on Page A-4a.

The price provided will not be disclosed to the Technical Evaluation Team prior to completion of the technical evaluation.

Submit offers for construction of the project under the Base Schedule Option X and Option Y.

The Base Schedule consists of Pre Construction Services.

Option X schedule consists of mobilization to and from the site, set up of contractor and government housing, earthwork, and rock scaling.

Option Y schedule consists of retaining walls(s), abutment construction, stabilizing the Perlite

Landslide, ordering and procurement of the bridge and all work necessary to construct the approximately 475-foot-long bridge across the Pretty Rocks landslide. This includes assembly of the superstructure, temporary work platform construction, and erection of the bridge. A cut side retaining wall may be needed to construct the east side bridge abutment.

Preliminary Bid Schedules for Option X and Y are provided for contractor use in developing its

GMP. The bid schedules will need to be provided as part of the Proposal Support

Documentation, but will not be opened during the Source Selection Process.

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8 AWARD

8.1 Basis of Award

FHWA will award the contract to the responsible Offeror determined to provide the best value to the Government where all evaluation factors, other than price, when combined, are approximately equal to price.

8.2 Responsibility Determination

Award will not be made to any Offeror failing to be determined responsible in accordance with

FAR 9.104.

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9 POST AWARD

9.1 Debriefings

After award, unsuccessful Offerors may submit a written request for a post-award debriefing to the Contracting Officer in accordance with FAR 15.506. Unsuccessful Offerors, upon such request, will be debriefed and will be furnished with the basis for the selection decision. Debriefing information will include FHWA’s evaluation of the significant weaknesses or deficiencies in the

Offeror’s proposal; however, item-by-item comparison with other Offeror’s proposals will not be made. Debriefings will not reveal the relative merits or technical standing of competitors or the evaluation results of competitors. Moreover, debriefings will not reveal any information that is not releasable under the Freedom of Information Act.

9.2 Proposal Retention

In accordance with FAR subpart 4.8 (Government Contract Files), FHWA will retain one copy of all unsuccessful proposals. FHWA will destroy extra copies of unsuccessful proposals.

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CMGC, Form C-1 – Past Improvement Experience

FORM C1

PAST EXPERIENCE – INNOVATIONS RESULTING IN COST REDUCTIONS AND PROJECT

SCHEDULE REDUCTIONS

Name of Contractor:

Project role: (select one) ( ) Prime ( ) Subcontractor; value of subcontract ________________

Project Name: Location:

Name of client (owner/agency, contractor, etc.):

Contact Name:

Address: Telephone:

Email:

% of total work performed by entity: Award Amount of Construction Contract:

Contract start date: Contract finish date:

If ongoing, percent complete:

Description of the Project and Innovation (describe the project you constructed and the innovative contractor-proposed means and methods in design or construction that led to reduced project costs and/or reduced project construction schedule. Include the estimated percentage of savings in dollars and/or percentage of time savings).

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CMGC, Form C-1 – Past Improvement Experience

This work experience applies to the Project Improvement Experience in ITO Section 6.2.2.2.3 (check all that apply). Experience checked below and not supported in the Description will not be counted.

Element 1 Project Cost Reduction

Element 2 Project Schedule Reduction

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CMGC, Form E-1 – Project Experience Bridge

FORM E1

PROJECT EXPERIENCE COMPLEX BRIDGE

Name of Offeror:

Name of contractor submitting experience (3 out of 5 forms must be from prime):

Project role: (select one) ( ) Prime ( ) Subcontractor; value of subcontract ________________

Email:

Award Amount of Construction Contract: Contract finish date:

Description of the Project (describe the project you constructed):

This work experience applies to the following Complex Bridge Experience in ITO Section 6.2.2.2.1 (check all that apply). Experience checked below that is not supported in the Description will not be counted.

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CMGC, Form E-2 – Project Experience Earthwork

FORM E2

PROJECT EXPERIENCE – EARTHWORK AND FOUNDATIONS

Name of Offeror:

Name of contractor submitting experience:

Project role: (select one) ( ) Prime ( ) Subcontractor;

Email:

Contract finish date:

Description of the Project (describe the project you constructed):

This work experience applies to the following Earthwork and Foundations Experience in ITO Section

6.2.2.2.2 (check all that apply). Experience checked below that is not supported in the Description will not be counted.

Element 1 Element 2 Element3 Element 4

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CMGC, Form K-1 – Project Manager

Project: AK NPS DENA 10(49), Polychrome Area Improvements

Form K1

Key Personnel Experience for the Construction Project Manager

Instructions:

1. Each form is limited to 4 pages. This instruction table may be deleted. Callouts may be deleted.

2. Complete the tables shown below. For the Go/No-Go and Experience in the Area of Responsibility tables, check the boxes to demonstrate on which project(s) Key Personnel criteria was met or experience was attained. You may add Project tables as necessary, not to exceed the 4-page form limit.

3. Projects experience must be on projects completed or substantially completed after 2012.

4. Experience checked, but not supported in the narrative will not be counted.

5. The criteria and elements must have been achieved working in a key supervisory role (e.g.

Construction Project Manager, Lead Project Engineer, Superintendent etc.).

Construction Project Manager Name: Contractor:

Go/No Go

Projects Submitted for Go-No-Go evaluation Check the boxes to indicate which projects meet the go/no-go criteria

Project

A B C D E

Complex* bridge construction, over $15M, and for state or federal government

*Complex Bridge – bridge type = non-pre-fabricated truss bridge (min 250’ span), cable stayed bridge (min 250’

Experience in the Area of Responsibility

Projects Submitted for Key Personnel Experience

For each element, check the boxes to indicate which projects demonstrate experience for that element.

Project

A B C D E

Experience with roadway or bridge projects in remote regions

Experience with roadway or bridge projects in arctic and/or subarctic regions

Experience in a supervisory role on a CMGC contract

Experience on projects with constricted work areas and limited access

Experience with planning contractor work camps in remote locations with limited to no utilities

Experience with projects in environmentally sensitive locations.

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CMGC, Form K-1 – Project Manager

Project Experience

Project A:

Date Project completed or substantially completed: MM/YYYY

Contractor:

Title/Role on project:

Narrative:

Project B:

Date Project completed or substantially completed: MM/YYYY

Contractor:

Add additional tables as needed, not to exceed four pages per form. (This callout may be deleted.)

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CMGC, Form K-2 – Bridge Superintendent

Project: AK NPS DENA 10(49), Polychrome Area Improvements

Form K2

Key Personnel Experience for the Bridge Superintendent

Instructions:

1. Each form is limited to 4 pages. This instruction table may be deleted. Callouts may be deleted.

2. Complete the tables shown below. For the Go/No-Go and Experience in the Area of…