Signed_Modification_1_IDIQ_SOL-521-15-000029.pdf

SOLICITATION, OFFER,

AND AWARD

(Construction, Alteration, or Repair)

1. SOLICITATION NO.

RFP No. SOL-521-15-000028

2. TYPE OF SOLICITATION

SEALED BID (IFB)

NEGOTIATED (RFP)

3. DATE ISSUED

PAGE OF PAGES

1 OF

IMPORTANT - The “offer” section on the reverse must be fully completed by offeror.

4. CONTRACT NO.

5. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQUEST NO.

REQ-521-

6. PROJECT NO.

N/A

7. ISSUED BY CODE 521 8. ADDRESS OFFER TO

Office of Acquisition & Assistance USAID/Haiti American Embassy Boulevard 15 Octobre Tabarre 41 Tabarre , Haití

Potential Offerors.

9. FOR INFORMATION

CALL: A. NAME

Lourdes Valones

B. TELEPHONE NO. (Include area code) (NO COLLECT CALLS)

(509) 2289-8000

SOLICITATION

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

10. THE GOVERNMENT REQUIRES PERFORMANCE OF THE WORK DESCRIBED IN THESE DOCUMENTS (Title, identifying no., date):

The purpose of this contract is to provide labor, materials, equipment and services necessary to perform the renovation of facilities or structures in Haiti.

11. The Contractor shall begin performance within 5 calendar days and complete all activities within X calendar days after receiving award, notice to proceed. This performance period is mandatory, negotiable. (See .)

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

(If “YES,” indicate within how many calendar days after award in Item 12B.)

YES NO

12B. CALENDAR DAYS

13. ADDITIONAL SOLICITATION REQUIREMENTS:

NSN 7540-01-155-3212 STANDARD FORM 1442 (REV. 4-85)

Prescribed by GSA – FAR (48 CFR) 53.236-1 (d)

OFFER (Must be fully completed by offeror)

14. NAME AND ADDRESS OF OFFEROR (Include ZIP Code) 15. TELEPHONE NO. (Include area code)

DUNS:

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

CODE N/A FACILITY CODE N/A

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 by the Government in writing within 90 calendar days after the date offers are due. (Insert any number equal to or greater than the minimum requirement stated in Item 13D.

Failure to insert any number means the offeror accepts the minimum in Item 13D.)

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 NO. 1

DATE 6/25/2015

20A. NAME AND TITLE OF PERSON AUTHORIZED TO SIGN OFFER

(Type or print)

20B. SIGNATURE 20C. OFFER DATE

AWARD (To be completed by Government)

21. ITEMS ACCEPTED:

Refer to SECTION C-STATEMENT OF WORK

22. AMOUNT

23. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

24. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN

(4 copies unless otherwise specified)

ITEM

27.

25. OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION PURSUANT TO

10 U.S.C. 2304(c) ( ) 40 U.S.C. 113(e) (2) OFDA

26. ADMINISTERED BY CODE 27. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY

Office of Acquisition and Assistance USAID/Haiti American Embassy Boulevard 15 Octobre Tabarre 41 Tabarre , Haití

Controller’s Office USAID/Haiti American Embassy Boulevard 15 Octobre Tabarre 41 Tabarre , Haití

CONTRACTING OFFICER WILL COMPLETE ITEM 28 OR 29 AS APPLICABLE

28. NEGOTIATED AGREEMENT (Contractor is required to sign this document and return 2 copies to issuing office.) Contractor agrees to furnish 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 contact award, (b) the solicitation, and (c) the clauses, representations, certifications, and specifications incorporated by reference in or attached to this contract.

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.

30A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTOR OR PERSON AUTHORIZED

TO SIGN (Type or print)

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

Amy McQuade, Contracting Officer

30B. SIGNATURE 30C. DATE

31B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

BY

31C. DATE

I. ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS RECEIVED:

Question 1:

The key personnel on page 87 does not match the sample task order specifications for key personnel.

Answer 1:

Delete the Key Personnel requirements on page 87 of the IDIQ Solicitation and Section 1.7 - (D) Construction Project Manager, Section 1.7 - (E) Construction Superintendent and Section 1.7 (F) Quality Control Manager and replace with the following:

(i) Construction Project Manager (CPM)

The CPM shall, at a minimum, have an engineering bachelor’s or other relevant technical degree in addition to five (5) years of relevant engineering design, and construction program management experience in a similar development setting, or fifteen (15) years of commensurate relevant experience without a formal aforementioned technical degree. The CPM, shall at a minimum:

1. Have the authority and responsibility for the execution of the Project.

2. Act as agent of and be the single point of contact on behalf of the Contractor.

3. Have the authority to execute the requirements of the contract.

(ii) Quality Control Manager (QCM)

The QCM shall have a minimum of five (5) years combined experience as a superintendent, inspector, QC Manager, project manager, and/or construction manager on similar size and type construction contract which includes the main trades of work that are part of this contract.

The QC Manager shall implement and manage the Construction Quality Control program and may perform the duties of Project Superintendent, on a limited, but as needed basis. The QC Manager is required to perform the duties required by the Technical Specifications located in Section J of the Contract. The QC Manager shall:

1. Conduct the QC meetings on a weekly basis with the CMC.

2. Perform the three phases of control (USACE - 1: Preparatory Phase, 2: Initial Phase and 3: Follow-up Phase).

3. Perform submittal review and approval prior to submission to USAID.

4. Ensure testing is performed in accordance to the Quality Control Plan.

The QC Manager is responsible for managing and coordinating the three phases of control and maintaining all Quality Control related documentation at the project site.

Question 2:

Part 6 of the cost proposal is the same requirement in Annex A-7 on page 87.

Answer 2:

Delete the “Part 6 – Letter of Commitment for Each Major Subcontractor” requirements on page 89 of the IDIQ Solicitation.

Question 3:

The Organization chart for the sample task order requires information from the Part 1 - IDIQ Section 1 - Corporate Capability. Do we need to provide two organization charts or one big one?

Answer 3:

The Offeror shall include one organization chart under Annex A-7 – TO Organization Chart located in Part II – Sample Task Order. The requirements of the Organization Chart shall remain the same as stated on Page 87 of the IDIQ.

II. DELETE SECTION M.3 AND REPLACE WITH THE FOLLOWING:

M.3 TECHNICAL EVALUATION SYSTEM

Proposals will be evaluated using the best value acquisition procedure in accordance with FAR 52.215-1, and as set forth in Section L of this solicitation. Using the best value acquisition methodology, the evaluation will be adjectival and rated according to the following descriptions:

Outstanding Proposal meets requirements and indicates an exceptional approach and understanding of the requirements. Strengths far outweigh any weaknesses.

Risk of unsuccessful performance is very low.

Good Proposal meets requirements and indicates a thorough approach and understanding of the requirements. Proposal contains strengths which outweigh any weaknesses. Risk of unsuccessful performance is low.

Satisfactory Proposal meets requirements and indicates an adequate approach and understanding of the requirements. Strengths and weaknesses are offsetting or will have little or no impact on contract performance. Risk of unsuccessful performance is no worse than moderate.

Marginal Proposal does not clearly meet requirements and has not demonstrated an adequate approach and understanding of the requirements. The proposal has one or more weaknesses which are not offset by strengths. Risk of unsuccessful performance is high.

Unacceptable Proposal does not meet requirements and contains one or more deficiencies.

Proposal is unawardable.

Award will be made based factors listed below. Evaluation criteria are in descending order of importance.

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