Solicitation-Eagle Pass LPOE BRIC.pdf

GSA Solicitation No. 47PH0825R0003

Document: DB201A-SB/2 April 2024 (The Solicitation)

CUI

Design Build Contract for: Eagle Pass I & II Land Ports of Entry (LPOE), Border Roadway Improvements & Construction (BRIC) Project, Eagle Pass, Texas

The Solicitation

January 21, 2025

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

J. INFORM

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 52.216-1 Type Of Contract C. FAR 52.222-5 Construction Wage Rate Requirements-Secondary Site of Work D. FAR 52.222-23 Notice of Requirement for Affirmative Action to Ensure Equal

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

(i) GSAR 552.236-74, Evaluation of Options (Mar 2019)

(ii) GSAR Clause 552.236-77, Government’s Right to Exercise Options (Mar 2019)

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

VI. Method Of Award

A. Evaluation of Offers B. Determination of Responsibility C. Price Reasonableness/Price Realism D. Unbalanced Price E. Total Evaluated Price F. Non Price Factors G. Evaluation of Joint Ventures H. Basis of Award

VII. Attachments

1. GSA Affiliated Custom Accounts (GACA) for Google Drive

2. Past Experience/Past Performance Questionnaire (Factor 1)

3. Past Experience/Past Performance Questionnaire (Factor 2)

4. Factor 4 LEC Material IRA Sustainability Factor Table

5. Davis Bacon Wage Decision Numbers: TX20250030 (Highway) & TX20250202 (Building)

6. GSA 527-21 - Contractor’s Qualifications and Financial Information

7. Offeror Representations and Certifications Form May 2024

8. Post Award Allocation Form IRA

9. IRA Project Submittal Form and Data Dictionary (Reference The Agreement)

10. Concrete – GSA IRA Low Embodied Carbon Requirements (Dec. 2023)

11. Steel – GSA IRA Low Embodied Carbon Requirements (Dec. 2023)

12. Asphalt – GSA IRA Low Embodied Carbon Requirements (Dec. 2023)

13. Standard Form 24 Bid Bond

VIII. Reference Materials

1. GSA P. 100 Facilities Standards for the Public Buildings Services (PBS) Dated May 2024

I. General Information

I.A. The Solicitation and Contract

(1) This Solicitation is set-aside for Small Business Concerns, 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.

(4) The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (IRA), Pub. L. No. 117-169, enacted in August 2022, provided GSA with significant funding for (a) measures necessary to convert facilities to high-performance green buildings, (b) acquisition and installation of construction materials and products with substantially lower levels of embodied greenhouse gas emissions, and (c) emerging and sustainable technologies. The Contract resulting from this Solicitation will be funded in part by IRA appropriations, and it contains numerous IRA-specific requirements. Requirements include, but are not limited to, requirements regarding pricing, invoicing, submittals, materials, and construction. In addition, please note that this Solicitation contains an evaluation factor favoring certain construction materials with the lowest possible levels of embodied carbon. Offerors shall carefully review this Solicitation, the Agreement, the Statement of Work, the Specifications, and the Drawings. In addition, please note that this Solicitation contains an evaluation factor favoring certain construction materials with the lowest possible levels of embodied carbon. Offerors are responsible for accurately pricing and, if successful, fully performing all Contract requirements.

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) The Statement of Work and Attachments

(6) Final Concepts Report

(7) Other Forms Required for Submission with Proposals

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: Carrie Haman

Address: 819 Taylor Street, 11th Floor, Fort Worth, TX 76102

Telephone: (682) 209-1115

Email: carrie.haman@gsa.gov

I.D. Pre-Proposal Conference

Date: February 5, 2025

Time: 10:00 a.m. Central Standard Time (CST)

Pre-Proposal Meeting Location: Virtual

I.E. Estimated Price Range

The estimated price range for the Project is between $10,000,000 and $20,0000.

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.

(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) A site visit will be held at the following date and time:

Date: February 6, 2025

Time: 10:30 a.m. Central Standard Time (CST)

Eagle Pass II Conference Room, 500 S. Monroe, Eagle Pass, TX 78852

(3) All offerors who would like to attend the pre-proposal conference and site visit/walk will need to email the attendee(s) name, company name, attendee(s) email address and phone number to carrie.haman@gsa.gov of those planning on attending to receive a meeting invite (Google Meet) to the meeting. Those who are planning to attend the site visit at the Eagle Pass LPOE, will have to also provide their date of birth, last four of social security number, driver’s license’s number and state issued. The additional information provided will be submitted to Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to run a background check. This is required as the meeting will be on an active Border Crossing. Once the clearance is approved and final, the attendees will receive an email with the additional information to attend the meeting. Please arrive early as attendees will have to go through a security checkpoint to be escorted to the meeting room. No walk-ins without an invitation will be permitted to attend the site visit. The maximum number of attendees per company is three (3). Offerors must submit the request no later than January 30, 2025, at 12:00 p.m. CST (5 days before site visit). Those who do not submit the required information by the deadline, will not be allowed to attend the site visit. Also, those who are not cleared by CBP, will not be allowed on-site for the walk through.

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

Name: Carrie Haman

Telephone: (682) 209-1115

Email: carrie.haman@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 2:00 p.m. CST on the following date and at the following address.

Date: March 6, 2025 Address: carrie.haman@gsa.gov

Electronic Submission of Proposals

Electronic Submission of Proposals: Offers must be 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. The date and time of receipt will be established according to the Government computer system’s documentation showing the exact official time of receipt by the GSA POC listed herein and not by the time the electronic proposal was sent by the Offeror or received by 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 be rejected and will not be considered.

NOTE: The maximum file size is 25 MB. GSA has occasionally experienced delays in delivery of emails from the GSA server to an email account. Therefore contractors/offerors need to plan accordingly.

WARNING: Consistent with GAO case law on the issue of “late-is-late rule” related to electronically submitted proposals, GSA will strictly comply with and enforce FAR 52.215-1(c)(3)(ii)(A). Pursuant to GAO’s application of FAR 52.215-1(c)(3)(ii)(A), 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)(1).

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

Firms shall submit one (1) electronic copy of the technical proposal, one (1) electronic copy of the price proposal and attachment 4 (LEC Spreadsheet in both PDF and Excel). The submission should be organized to correspond with the evaluation factors listed below.

Electronic copies must be submitted by email to the Contracting Officer, Carrie Haman:

carrie.haman@gsa.gov. Electronic copies must be received by the date and time listed in this solicitation. The proposal is considered received upon the date and the time stamp showing receipt by the Contracting Officer’s Government email inbox and not when the contractor sent the email.

The total technical proposal submission should not exceed 40 pages one sided, 8 ½” x 11”, vertical (portrait) format pages, consisting only of the specified materials described in this solicitation. The Past Experience/Past Performance Questionnaires (hereinafter referred to as “questionnaires”), and Environmental Product Declarations (EPD’s) required will not count toward the page number limit.

References: The questionnaire form or the FINAL evaluation from the Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS) shall be submitted for each project presented in the RFP. Offeror will submit the questionnaire or Final CPARS with their technical proposal set forth in the RFP. The Government may consider all past performance information that it becomes aware of during the evaluation process.

The proposal should include a cover page with the firm’s name, Unique Entity Identifier (UEI), Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN), point of contact (POC), phone number and email address of the person who is authorized to negotiate on behalf of the offeror.

The price proposal portion of the proposal does not count towards the 40-page limit.

This solicitation does not commit the Government to pay any costs incurred in the submission of any proposals. Nor does it commit the Government to procure or contract for said services. The Contracting Officer is the only individual who can commit the Government to the expenditure of public funds in connection with this proposed procurement.

II.C. Price Proposal

(1) Contents

The Price Proposal shall consist of:

a. Standard Form (SF) 1442 blocks 14, 15, 16, 17, 19, and 20 a, b, & c signed and dated by an authorized individual. Please include the offeror UEI number in Block 14 of the SF1442 (note: Block 14 “code” and “facility code” can be left blank). Indicate the Base Contract Price plus options in Block 17 of the SF 1442, which must be fully executed by the Offeror.

b. Pricing Sheets (two) (excel and signed PDF), with prices and/or rates indicated for each price element shown on the pricing sheets with a signature by an authorized individual on the pricing sheet. Pricing Sheet total shall match what is listed on the 1442.

c. The Bid Bond in accordance with FAR 52.228-1 Bid Guarantee

d. Acknowledgement of all amendments in Block 19 of the SF1442.

(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) GSA is required to track spending for each of the three appropriations it received under the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) of 2022 -- for low-embodied carbon (LEC) materials, emerging and sustainable technologies, and high-performance green building measures -- and has established “budget activities” for each of these appropriations. A contract line-item number (CLIN) for each of these budget activities has been included in the Agreement as necessary. In addition, sub-CLINs will be used to track spending on each of the LEC materials designated for IRA funding -- asphalt, concrete, and steel. Offerors must include separate prices for IRA work under the corresponding IRA CLINs and sub-CLINs.

Amounts for each IRA CLIN should reflect all expenses necessary to accomplish acquisition and installation of IRA work elements. A list of possible expenses follows below; this list is not exhaustive.

● Expenses of acquiring and transporting products and materials required for IRA funded work to the construction site;

● Labor, general and administrative expenses, and overhead and profit reasonably attributable to installation of IRA-funded work;

● Expenses for materials, tools, riggings and equipment (including safety equipment) required to install IRA-funded work;

● Design, submittal and documentation expenses reasonably attributable to IRA funded work;

● Demolition and disposal expenses reasonably necessary for and attributable to IRA-funded work;

● Expenses necessary to return space to its condition preceding IRA-funded work;

● Environmental remediation expenses required in execution of IRA-funded work;

and

● Phasing and commissioning expenses reasonably attributable to IRA-funded work.

II.D. Technical Proposal

The Technical Proposal shall include the information requested below for the non-price factors described in Section VI. Non-Price Factors, when combined, are significantly more important than Total Evaluated Price.

The term "similar projects" shall be defined for evaluation purposes projects that meet all three elements of size, complexity, and type as further defined herein. The project requires the phased working of various aspects of the project as day-to-day functions of the Land Ports of Entry are accommodated for the full duration of construction with minimal impact on operations.

Each project need not contain every element, but the combination of projects should demonstrate the ability to perform these services in a satisfactory manner.

Similar in size projects are:

● Exceed $5,000,000 in total construction costs, two (2) projects completed in the last eight (8) years from the date of the Solicitation. One (1) of the two (2) project submissions can be incomplete; however, it must be 75% complete from the date of the proposal submission.

Similar in complexity projects are:

● Design and construction of roadway repair and replacement of 400,000 square feet (sf) of concrete pavement 8” or more in depth

● Phasing and planning of work to include road/lane closures

● Project is occupied during normal business hours to allow traffic flow to continue during construction

Similar in type projects are:

● A project consisting of major modernization or renovation for road repair of a Land Port of Entry (LPOE), complex, military base, commercial docks, or facility area, University Campuses, and highway road construction repair projects.

Additional examples include, but are not limited to, highways, airport runways, tarmacs, commercial dock areas, bridges, and distribution center projects.

● Projects involving Privately Owned Vehicles (POVs) and commercial primary inspection lanes with booths, secondary POV inspection area with inspection canopies, and road and paving site work that meet the minimum depth (8 inches thick) of concrete.

Examples of Projects NOT considered similar:

● Stand-alone parking lots, sidewalks, and driveways

GSA’s asphalt, concrete (and cement), glass and steel requirements establish numeric global warming potential (GWP) limits for each of the EPA-approved construction materials: concrete (and cement), asphalt, steel, and glass (IRA-Eligible Materials). For each IRA-Eligible Material, GWP limits have been established for the best performing 20% of materials in terms of embodied carbon, as reported in terms global warming potential (Top 20% Limits), the best performing 40% of materials in terms of embodied carbon (Top 40% Limits) and better than industry average (Better Than Average Limit). In accordance with its proposal, Contractor shall provide all IRA-Eligible Materials required for performance of the Contract in compliance with the following IRA Limits.

IRA-Eligible Material* IRA Limit (e.g., Top 20% Limit, Top 40%, Better than Average)

GWP Value for IRA Limit

Concrete Specified concrete strength class (compressive strength [f'c] in pounds per square inch [PSI])

≤ 2499 PSI [CO to specify each limit as applicable - limits for the Top 20%, Top 40% and Better than Average prepopulated below]

228 261 277 kgCO2e/m3

3000 PSI 257 291 318 kgCO2e/m3

4000 PSI 284 326 352 kgCO2e/m3

5000 PSI 305 357 382 kgCO2e/m3

6000 PSI 319 374 407 kgCO2e/m3

≥7200 PSI 321 362 402 kgCO2e/m3

Cement** 751 819 858 kgCO2e/metric ton

Concrete Masonry Units 217 256 290 kgCO2e/m3

Asphalt 55.4 64.8 72.6 kgCO2e/metric ton

Steel

Fabricated Rebar 728 794 850 kgCO2e/metric ton

Unfabricated Rebar 611 716 760 kgCO2e/metric ton

Hollow Structural Sections (fabricated)

1,778 1,854 1,898 kgCO2e/metric ton

Hollow Structural Sections from Electric Arc Furnaces (unfabricated)

1,580 1,620 1,652 kgCO2e/metric ton

Hot-Rolled Sections (fabricated)

1,022 1,128 1,163 kgCO2e/metric ton

Hot-Rolled Sections (unfabricated)

686 713 869 kgCO2e/metric ton

Cold-Formed and Galvanized (stud, track, framing, etc.)

2,228 2,324 2,408 kgCO2e/metric ton

Structural Steel Plate from Electric Arc Furnaces (unfabricated)

987 1,152 1,190 kgCO2e/metric ton

Flat Glass 1,331 1,370 1,401 kgCO2e/metric ton

* Required construction product assemblies (such as window assemblies) are included in IRA-Eligible Material categories, and are bound by IRA Limits. At least 80% of the assembly’s total cost or total weight must be composed of compliant IRA-Eligible Materials.

** Where provision of concrete that qualifies under these GSA IRA Limits is impractical, GSA’s IRA Limits for cement may be applied to the cement being used in the concrete mix.

Contractor compliance with IRA Limits will be verified by reference to provided materials’ environmental product declarations (EPDs). EPDs must meet the standards reflected in GSA’s asphalt, concrete (and cement), glass and steel requirements (see Compliance Documentation criteria listed for each IRA-Eligible Material - Attachments 10, 11 & 12).

1. Factors and Weights

Factor Evaluation Criteria Elements Weight

1 Past Experience and Performance of the Company

35%

2 Past Performance, Experience and Qualifications of Key Personnel (Design/Build Project Team)

30%

3 Technical and Management Approach 20%

4 Sustainability - LEC Construction Materials 15%

Total 100%

2. Scoring of Technical Factors

Each technical factor will be given a score of 0-10 based on how they relate to the standard (see Evaluation Criteria Scoring table below). After each technical factor has been evaluated, the overall technical score will be established by calculating the sum of all factors. Each factor is weighted accordance with weights shown in the table below. The highest overall technical score possible is 10, and the lowest overall technical score possible is 0. SCORE shall be carried to the tenth place.

Adjectival Numerica l Rating

Score Description

Excellent 9-10

The proposal significantly exceeds the standard and exceeds in most categories. There are no deficiencies or weaknesses. The proposal presents a very low risk to successful completion of the project and to the Government.

Very Good 7-8

The proposal meets the evaluation standard and exceeds the standard in some categories. The proposal is in clearly definable in all details. There are no deficiencies or weaknesses, and the proposal presents a low risk of successful performance.

Acceptable 5-6 Meets the standard.

Marginal 3-4

Does not fully meet the standard. Proposal lacks essential information and contains weaknesses which may be correctable. The proposal has a moderate risk for an unsuccessful project delivery.

Unacceptable 0-2

Fails to meet evaluation standard. Major deficiencies and/or significant weaknesses not readily correctable.

Unacceptably high risk of unacceptable contract performance. Informational deficiencies so numerous that corrections would require major rewriting of proposal.

1. FACTOR 1 – Past Experience and Performance of the Company

Weight: 35%

a. FACTOR DESCRIPTION

Factor 1 considers the Offeror’s past experience and performance demonstrating excellence as it relates to quality of work, timeliness of performance, business relations, sustainability experience, and overall customer satisfaction.

b. MINIMUM STANDARDS

The minimum standard is met when the Offeror demonstrates past experience indicating the following:

• Two (2) similar projects that have been completed within the last eight (8) years (from the date of this Solicitation) with a satisfactory/good rating or better, as evidenced by a minimum of one reference per project who indicates he/she would contract with the firm again for the same services. Offeror must explain how the characteristics of the project relate to the characteristics of this project.

• The firm must have completed at least one (1) project and the other being at least 75% completed, on-time (no liquidated damages assessed), within budget and in accordance with contract requirements.

• Experience in managing concrete placement, and removal of construction and demolition waste.

• Experience of Design and Construction of major modernization or renovation of a Land Port of Entry (LPOE), University campuses, military base, commercial docks, facility area, and highway road construction repair projects. Additional examples include, but are not limited to, highways, airport runways, tarmacs, commercial dock areas, bridges, and distribution center projects.

• Experience with project sites that are open and require phasing of lane closures and coordination with end users.

• Experience with each project need not contain every element, but the combination of projects should demonstrate the ability to perform these services in a satisfactory manner.

Some examples of when the standard is exceeded include:

• The prime contractor has successfully completed two or more similar projects and received a Very Good or greater rating from two or more references.

• One or more of the projects was successfully executed by multiple members of the proposed Team working together. Experience reflected in written recommendations from references / customers that indicated exceptional customer service.

• Experience with modernization or renovation work on occupied southern border LPOEs, including but not limited to POV and commercial primary inspection lanes with booths, secondary POV inspection area with inspection canopies, and road and paving site work that meet the minimum requirements (400,000 sf of concrete pavement 8” or more in depth).

c. SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS:

The Offeror shall submit a minimum of two (2) projects that demonstrate the history of successful team project delivery, based upon the standards listed above, for similar projects completed within the last eight (8) years. If one (1) of the projects is not complete, it must be 75% complete from the date of the proposal submission.

The offeror shall submit two (2) corresponding questionnaires (Attachment 2 of the Solicitation) or the FINAL evaluation from the Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS). Questionnaires shall be from the end-user representing who was involved during the design and construction of the referenced projects. Offeror will submit the questionnaire or Final

CPARs with their technical proposal by the due date and time set forth in the Solicitation. The reference must be available to be contacted by the Government.

The Government also reserves the right to use other government data available in its assessment of the offeror. The quality of the reference information supplied will be considered.

In accordance with FAR 15.306, if award will be made without conducting discussions, offerors may be given the opportunity to clarify certain aspects of proposals (e.g., the relevance of an offeror’s past performance information and adverse past performance information to which the offeror has not previously had an opportunity to respond) or to resolve minor or clerical.

Project references are not included in the proposal page count limit.

Offeror is encouraged to provide information on problems encountered with the identified projects/contracts and the Offeror’s Team corrective actions.

For each project presented, the Offeror shall submit the following data/information:

1. Project Title

2. Owner and/or Occupants/Tenants

3. Location

4. Project team including the subcontractors that performed major divisions of work

5. Description including square footage of work area

6. Any special considerations or plans associated with working in occupied space

7. Contract Award Date

8. Contract Type and Contractor’s Responsibilities

9. Date of Substantial Completion

10. Date of Final Completion

11. Contract Award Amount

12. Contract Award Amount at Completion

13. Original Scheduled Completion Time at Contract Award (Calendar Days).

14. Actual Completion Time (Calendar Days)

15. Number of Change Orders

16. Reasons for Change Orders

17. Describe the similarities to this project

2. FACTOR 2 – Past Performance, Experience and Qualifications of Key Personnel

Weight: 30%

a. FACTOR DESCRIPTION

Factor 2 considers the qualifications, past performance, and experience of key personnel on the Offeror’s team. The Offeror shall submit the information requested in the Solicitation and resumes for the Design Build contractor’s key personnel noted below: The Offeror shall also include any relevant credentials or specialized training for each individual.

• Design Firm Project Manager

• General Contractor’s Project Manager (Construction)

• Project Superintendent

• Quality Control Manager

b. MINIMUM STANDARDS

The minimum standard is met for each resume when:

● The key individuals identified have the appropriate qualifications and document experience required for the position to be assigned for this project.

● Each individual has a minimum of 7 years’ experience in their respective role and completed at least two similar projects within the past 8 years.

● One similar project for each individual must have the construction successfully completed or has reached substantial completion within the past eight (8) years.

Some examples of when the standard is exceeded include:

● Key personnel successfully completed more than 2 similar projects within the past eight (8) years.

● Key personnel have worked together and successfully completed similar projects in the past.

c. SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS:

Offerors shall submit resumes, with a narrative description for each individual, along with a list of relevant projects. The resume shall include education, general job experience, and any trade or professional credentials or accreditations.

The offeror shall submit a total of four (4) corresponding questionnaires (one for each Key Personnel) (Attachment 3 of the Solicitation). Questionnaires shall be from the end-user representing who was involved during the construction of the referenced projects. Offeror will submit the questionnaire with their technical proposal by the due date and time set forth in the RFP. The reference must be available to be contacted by the Government.

For key personnel, the Offeror shall provide information on two or more recent projects not to exceed four that each individual has worked on with at least one similar project that reached substantial completion within the past eight (8) years. For each project listed, there should be a statement of what percentage of the individual’s time was dedicated to that project.

For projects not included in the Firm’s Past Performance projects, identify the project description, project name and location, contact name and information, total construction cost, actual construction start and completion date, and a brief statement indicating the similarities of the reference project to this project.

Note that a single project could count for multiple team members if they worked together on it. Team members having successfully worked together on similar projects is desirable, but not essential, and could result in additional favorable consideration during the evaluation.

Offeror’s Team is encouraged to provide information on problems encountered on the identified contracts and the project team’s corrective actions.

3. FACTOR 3 – Technical and Management Approach

Weight: 20%

a. FACTOR DESCRIPTION:

Factor 3 considers the Offeror’s understanding of the technical project goals, requirements, and risks associated with planning, managing, and controlling the work to achieve timely completion within scope and budget.

The Management Plan shall be tailored to this project and shall describe the Offeror’s technical approach on how the work will be accomplished on time and within budget. This factor considers proposed design-build experience in concrete placement, managing, sorting, and removal of concrete and demolition waste. In addition, the plan shall include the following:

Management Plan shall include an organizational chart indicating offeror’s organizational structure and key personnel listed by name and title and who will be full-time, part-time, and on or off site.

Management Plan shall include a narrative explaining quality assurance/quality control plan.

Management Plan shall include a schedule that is well planned and include phasing to provide the best possible outcome for design and construction activities while avoiding excessive shut down time.

b. MINIMUM STANDARDS

The minimum standard is met when the Offeror’s proposed Management Plan demonstrates the following:

● Includes all submittal requirements as listed in the next section.

● The Plan is tailored specifically for this project and includes detailed phasing arrangements.

● The Offeror has a comprehensive and logical plan for executing the design build project, performing quality control, managing resources, coordinating various trades, and coordinating with the government.

● The proposal has a logical schedule with major milestones identified and activities laid out in a critical path method (CPM) schedule.

● The Plan reasonably identifies the main risk drivers for this project with an acceptable mitigation strategy.

Some examples of when the standard is exceeded include:

● The Offeror’s Plan includes innovative ideas to minimize tenant impact.

● The Offeror has demonstrated experience with solving problems and tracking and controlling the schedule, resulting in time and cost savings.

● The firm’s management approach for coordinating the work of various trades with the GSA and the tenant agencies has been successfully implemented on more than two past projects, as evidenced by a brief description/narrative.

● The Risk Mitigation plan successfully addresses likely issues without impacts to performance or the Government.

● The Offeror identifies experience indicating superior understanding of the effort and resources required for coordinating and sequencing the work on similar construction projects, and that experience supports the Offeror’s ability to complete the requirements.

c. SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS:

The Offeror shall submit a Management Plan addressing the following critical components:

1. A narrative discussion of the management philosophy and plan for executing the project; discuss an effective system for controlling day to day project issues and potential changes.

2. An organizational chart delineating relationships and lines of authority for Key Personnel proposed for this project. The chart will identify who is on-site full time, off-site full time, and who is a combination of both.

3. Identification of risk articulating the unique risks for this project that are relevant and realistic. The Plan must identify the risk event, probability of occurrence, the impact of the event if it occurs and a description of the mitigation strategy used to manage the risk. Consider impacts on labor, materials, and equipment as a result of the Eagle Pass area market cost inflation.

4. Identify cost control methods and demonstrate how the Offeror intends to control costs during construction to ensure the project is completed within budget.

5. Preliminary project schedule that addresses all submittal requirements and provides sufficient detail to track and control construction of the project. The project schedule must be a CPM schedule that shows the sequencing of tasks (predecessors and successor relationships) and the critical path for a schedule that runs from the contract award date through the required date for contract completion. Include scheduling milestones on a bar chart or Gantt chart showing major actions necessary to successfully deliver the project. This schedule is not included in the factor or proposal page count limit.

6. Offerors shall provide a Design and Construction quality assurance/quality control plan that contains the Offeror’s methodology for controlling quality during both design and construction. The Plan shall also demonstrate how the Design-Build Contractor will attain the quality throughout both the design and construction portions of the Work. The Plan shall also address coordination and quality assurance surveillance plan of subcontractors.

7. Explanation of the firm’s plan to track and control the project schedule. Include plans for “recovery” if behind schedule.

4. FACTOR 4 – Sustainability: LEC Construction Materials

Weight: 15%

This project is funded in part by Section 60503 of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) of 2022, which provides funding for purchase of construction materials with substantially lower levels of embodied greenhouse gas emissions.

GSA’s IRA Low Embodied Carbon (LEC) asphalt, concrete (and cement), glass and steel requirements establish numeric global warming potential (GWP) limits for certain EPA-approved construction materials: concrete (and cement), asphalt, steel, and glass (IRA-Eligible Materials).

For each material, GWP limits have been established for the best performing 20% of materials in terms of embodied carbon (Top 20% Limits), the best performing 40% of materials in terms of embodied carbon (Top 40% Limits), and better than industry average (Better Than Average Limit).

This Evaluation Factor calls for Offeror commitments to furnishing IRA-Eligible Materials with the lowest possible GWP values. IRA Limit commitments proposed under this evaluation factor will be incorporated into the successful offeror’s resultant contract.

Individual materials’ GWP values may be found on individual manufacturers’ environmental product declarations (EPDs). EPDs must meet the standards reflected in GSA’s IRA Low Embodied Carbon asphalt, concrete (and cement), glass and steel requirements (see Compliance Documentation criteria listed for each IRA-Eligible Material).

Technical Acceptability

Offerors will only meet the standard for technical acceptability under this Factor if they commit to furnish all required IRA-Eligible Materials with a GWP better (lower) than each IRA-Eligible Material’s Better Than Average Limit.

Scoring

Offerors meeting the standard for technical acceptability will receive a number of Raw Scores, one for each IRA-Eligible Material required by the Contract:

● Offerors will receive a Raw Score of 100 for each IRA-Eligible Material commitment that is better (lower) than GSA’s Top 20% Limits.

● Offerors will receive a Raw Score of 40 for each IRA-Eligible Material commitment that is only better (lower) than GSA’s Top 40% Limits.

● Offerors will receive a Raw Score of 20 for each IRA-Eligible Material commitment that is only better (lower) than GSA’s Better Than Average Limit.

Offerors shall complete the “IRA Sustainability Factor Table” attached to this solicitation (Attachment 4) by filling out the applicable IRA Limit they commit to meet for each IRA-Eligible Material. Based upon the offeror’s selection in the “IRA Limit Commitment” column, the associated Raw Score, the Weighted Score, and the Total Weighted Score will be automatically calculated.

In addition, for each IRA-Eligible Material identified in the IRA Sustainability Factor Table, offerors shall submit EPDs listing that material’s GWP. Such EPDs must meet the standards reflected in GSA’s IRA Low Embodied Carbon asphalt, concrete (and cement), glass and steel requirements (see Compliance Documentation criteria listed for each IRA-Eligible Material).

Raw Score Supplement Offerors will receive a supplemental 10 points on Raw Scores for each IRA-Eligible Material where the material’s submitted EPD reflects the lowest GWP value received in the competition for that material. For instance, where two offerors propose materials meeting the Top 20% Limit for glass, and Offeror A submits a glass EPD reflecting a GWP value lower than that reflected in Offeror B’s glass EPD, Offeror A and B will receive raw scores of 100 and 90 for that material, respectively. During evaluations, the Government will add Raw Score Supplements, if any, to offeror’s Preliminary Weighted Scores to calculate Final Weighted Scores. In the event of a tie for lowest-GWP values for a given material, those tied offerors will all receive the Raw Score Supplement for that material.

Note 1: By submitting an offer, Offeror consents to unrestricted GSA use of supplier names and the GWP values associated with supplier materials. Such information may be disclosed publicly or used to inform other low embodied carbon procurement activities. Technical solutions, supplier pricing and supplier-offeror terms and conditions will not be shared. Any objection shall be transmitted to the Contracting Officer by the due date for offers and shall adhere to 41 C.F.R.

§ 105-60.601.

Note 2: For each offeror that is unable to submit any of the compliant EPDs by the proposal due date, the offeror shall submit a statement for each such missing compliant EPD (a) certifying that it is unable to submit a compliant EPD by the proposal due date, and (b) promising to submit a compliant EPD within 120 days from the contract award ((a) and (b) collectively constituting an “EPD Pledge”). Failure by an offeror to submit either a compliant EPD or an EPD Pledge (as described in the immediately preceding sentence) for each IRA-Eligible Material listed in the IRA Sustainability Factor Table by the proposal due date shall result in the offeror’s proposal being unacceptable. Offerors submitting an EPD Pledge in lieu of a compliant EPD for a given IRA-Eligible Material will not be eligible for a Raw Score Supplement for that material, as described above.

Any awardee that submitted an EPD Pledge in lieu of a compliant EPD for a given IRA-Eligible Material will still be bound by IRA Limit Commitments made in their IRA Sustainability Factor Table. Note as well that the contract resulting from this solicitation shall have the following provision: “Within 120 days after contract award, the Contractor shall submit a compliant EPD for any IRA-Eligible Material for which the Contractor was unable to submit a compliant EPD by the proposal due date (if any). Such EPD must reflect GWP values that comply with the IRA Limit Commitments incorporated into the contract. GSA shall not issue a Notice to Proceed with construction services to the Contractor until the Contractor has submitted a compliant EPD for each IRA-Eligible Material for which the Contractor was unable to submit a compliant EPD by the proposal due date.”

(1) The Sustainability Factor will be scored as outlined in this Section above.

(2) GSA will verify Offeror’s scoring and that IRA Limits are supported by environmental product declarations (EPDs) from proposed suppliers.

(3) GSA will verify that Offeror’s EPDs adhere to EPD standards reflected in GSA’s IRA Low Embodied Carbon asphalt, concrete (and cement), glass and steel requirements (see Compliance Documentation criteria listed for each IRA-Eligible Material).

(4) GSA will make any scoring adjustments necessary to correct patent errors.

Once GSA has verified the Offeror’s scoring and, if necessary, made any corrections, the overall weighted score will be assigned an adjectival rating, as follows:

Weighted Score Adjectival Rating

100 points Exceptional

90-99 points Very Good

20-89 points Satisfactory

Unacceptable Unacceptable

Note 1: Any proposal that does not meet the standard for Technical Acceptability will be rated as “Unacceptable” under this factor and will be ineligible for award.

Note 2: Any proposal that furnishes all required IRA-Eligible Material with a GWP better (lower) than GSA’s Top 20% Limits will receive a Total Weighted Score of 100 points (Exceptional), with Raw Score Supplements potentially increasing the Total Weighted Score to 100 points.

Note 3: If an EPD is not available, GSA will review the offeror’s EPD Pledge.

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 certifying in the joint venture agreement, or by submitting a separate certification to the Government. The 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

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 no later than 12:00 p.m. CST, February 13, 2025.

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 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…