Tab 10 GC Solicitation 2022 07 27.docx

GSA Solicitation No 47PD0122R0044.

Construction Contract for: Weis USBC Backfill Project The Solicitation

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

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

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

J. INFORM 2.0

IV. FAR/GSAR Solicitation Provisions A. FAR 52.211-1 Availability of Specifications Listed in the GSA Index of Federal Specifications, Standards and Commercial Item Descriptions, FPMR 101-29 B. FAR 52.211-3, Availability of Specifications Not Listed in the GSA Index of Federal Specifications, Standards and Commercial Items Description C. FAR 52.216-1 Type Of Contract D. FAR 52.222-5 Construction Wage Rate Requirements-Secondary Site of Work E. FAR 52.222-23 Notice of Requirement for Affirmative Action to Ensure Equal Employment Opportunity for Construction F. Buy American Requirements G. Buy American Exceptions H. FAR 52.233-2 Service of Protest I. FAR 52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference J. GSAR 552.102 Incorporating Provisions and Clauses by Reference K. Additional Provisions

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

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

L. Certified Cost or Pricing Data

V. Instructions to Offerors and Clauses A. FAR 52.215-1 Instructions to Offerors – Competitive Acquisition B. Security Requirements C. Additional Clauses VI. Method Of Award A. Evaluation of Offers B. Determination of Responsibility C. Price Reasonableness/Price Realism D. Unbalanced Price E. Non Price Factors F. Evaluation of Joint Ventures

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.

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) Plans, Specifications and Design Narrative Volumes 1 & 2 Prepared by the GSA-hired Architect/Engineer (A/E).

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: Steven Sutkin

Address: 100 S Independence Mall West, Philadelphia, PA 19106

Telephone: 215 313 7693

Email: Steven.Sutkin@gsa.gov

Alternate POC Information

Name: Paul Lindinger

Address: 100 S Independence Mall West, Philadelphia, PA 19106

Telephone:

Email: Paul.Lindinger@gsa.gov

I.D. Pre-Proposal Conference , Site Visits and RFIs GSA will announce the Pre-Proposal Conference date and time in Amendment 001 to this Solicitation that will be posted on Sam.Gov. Please check that site frequently for further Solicitation information and updates.

Site Visit opportunities will be discussed in the Pre-Proposal Conference and announced in a future Amendment to this Solicitation.

RFIs are due by 4pm Eastern August 19, 2022. Further information regarding who to send the RFIs to will be provided at the Pre-Proposal Conference.

Proposals are due by 4pm Eastern August 30, 2022 Interviews (if required) on or about – Week of September 12, 2022 Date: To be provided

Time:

Location:

I.E. Estimated Price Range The estimated price range for the Project is more than $10,000,000.

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) Site visits will be conducted by appointment only at the times and dates specified by the point of contact shown below. To arrange for a site visit, contact: Information will be Provided in an Amendment to this Solicitation. To Be Explained at the Pre-Proposal Conference.

Name:

Address:

Telephone:

Email:

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

I.H. Receipt of Offers

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

Date: August 26, 2022 – Technical Proposal Only. Do Not Submit a Price Proposal until Requested as Part of Phase 2.

Steven.Sutkin@gsa.gov & Paul.Lindinger@gsa.gov

(2) Offers sent by commercial package delivery and hand delivery shall be deemed received as of the date and time of delivery to the office designated for receipt of offers.

(3) Offers sent by United States Mail shall be deemed timely if delivered to the address of the government installation designated for receipt of offers on or before the date established for receipt of offers.

II. Proposals II.A. Proposal Contents Proposals shall consist of the following documents, completed and executed in accordance with this Solicitation:

0. Price Proposal

0. Technical Proposal

0. Representations and Certifications

0. Standard Form 24, Bid Bond

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

0. Proprietary Information Agreement(s)

0. Other Documents as Required

0. Price Proposals are not required for Phase 1. They must be submitted in Phase II.

II.B. Proposal Format GSA is using a two-phased process. It is first releasing a 75% design package that contains sufficient detail to allow it to solicit Phase 1 technical proposals only, and not price. Upon completion of the evaluation of the Phase I technical proposals, an advisory shortlist will be developed. All offerors will be notified as to whether their firm was included on or excluded from the advisory shortlist. It shall be noted that exclusion from the advisory shortlist shall not preclude offerors from submitting a Phase II price proposal. Once the 100% design documents are complete, GSA will solicit Phase II Price proposals from the firms that submitted Phase 1 technical proposals.

As noted in I.H. above, and in accordance with FAR 52.215-1(c)(1), all proposals must be submitted electronically via electronic mail (email) to Paul.Lindinger@gsa.gov and to Steven.Sutkin@gsa.gov. The offeror must submit their proposal in Acrobat Adobe® (.pdf) format with a total file size of less than 15MB. It is recommended the offeror submit their proposals with a read receipt request.

Email the Technical Proposal as described in I.H above. Hard copy submissions will not be accepted. Do not submit a price proposal in Phase 1. Instructions for submitting a Price Proposal in Phase II are described immediately below.

II.C. Price Proposal

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

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

(3) Additional Proposal Requirements To Be Provided if Applicable II.D. Technical Proposal

1. Relative Importance - Following is a list of evaluation factors that will be used in conjunction with price to identify the offer providing the best value to the Government.

Factor 1 – Project Management Plan and Approach – 30% Factor 2 – Prior Experience on Relevant Projects – 40% Factor 3 – Past Performance on Relevant Projects – 30% Price (evaluated separately prior to trade-off analysis)

2. Evaluation Factors Defined

(1) Project Management Plan and Approach – The Government will evaluate the offeror’s understanding of the project through both written and oral examination (if deemed necessary):

(a) Written Plan – The written Project Management Plan and Approach description is an opportunity for the offeror to demonstrate its project understanding by addressing the following topics:

· The offeror’s overall approach to managing and delivering the project within the stated budgetary and time constraints

· Significant project risks and their mitigation

· Quality control

· Cost and change management

(b) Oral Presentation (If Deemed Necessary) – To allow offerors an opportunity to further demonstrate their project understanding and abilities, the Government may invite shortlisted offerors to give oral presentations to augment the written information submitted under this factor. The oral presentation will be held in-person in Philadelphia, PA or as otherwise agreed to by GSA and the offeror.

(2) Prior Experience on Relevant Projects - This factor will measure the number of opportunities the offeror has had to learn by doing. The Government will examine the breadth, depth and relevance of the offeror’s prior experience in performing projects similar in size, scope and complexity to the one described in the solicitation.

(3) Past Performance on Relevant Projects – This factor will measure the quality of the offeror's collective experience in performing projects similar in size, scope and complexity to the one described in the solicitation. The quality of construction efforts associated with past projects will be evaluated. The Government will utilize the project information submitted under Prior Experience above and other available sources to assess the relevance and quality of work performed on similar projects. Evidence of past performance as a team will be viewed as an asset.

3. Format of Proposals and Submission Requirements

1. Offerors are encouraged to make their proposals only as voluminous as is necessary to respond to the preparation instructions set forth in the solicitation. In addition, notice should be taken of any size or page limitations specified in the instructions and factors below.

2. Offerors are required to submit proposals as delineated below:

(1) Technical submission must contain all of the necessary information to address the evaluation factors as set forth in the solicitation including evidence of bonding capacity. It must be submitted and typed on non-reduced 8-1/2” x 11” pages using font size 12 with 1” margins on all four sides. Any forms and charts must be clearly labeled and referenced and are not subject to the font size limitation. The Government encourages the offeror to print the proposal double-sided so as to be environmentally responsible. Each side of paper with print is considered one page of text. The Phase 1 proposal should be submitted as a single volume via email.

(2) Pricing Proposal – The pricing proposal, bound separately from the technical proposal, must contain the following information:

· Signed Standard Form 1442 with all amendments acknowledged

· Completed and signed offer sheet

· GSA Form C301, Representations and Certifications

· GSA Form 527, Contractor’s Qualifications and Financial Information

· Any other information required by the solicitation G. Award

1. GSA will award a contract to the offeror whose proposal is considered to be the best value to the Government with respect to technical merit and price.

2. The Government intends to evaluate proposals and award a contract without discussions with offerors (other than exchanges conducted for the purpose of minor clarifications and to provide information about the requirements). However, the Government reserves the right to conduct discussions if later determined by the Contracting Officer to be necessary. Therefore, each initial offer should contain the offeror's best terms from a price and technical standpoint.

IV. EVALUATION PROCEDURES FOR TECHNICAL PROPOSALS

The Government will evaluate each offeror's technical proposal using the evaluation factors set forth in this solicitation. The relevant importance of the technical factors is set forth in Section II.D above. The list of the evaluation factors is as follows:

Factor 1 - Project Management Plan and Approach Factor 2 - Prior Experience on Relevant Projects (see definition below) Factor 3 - Past Performance on Relevant Projects “Relevant Projects” (having a Similar Size and Complexity) are those that include renovations of facilities that have similar characteristics to those described in the bullets below. GSA will review and rate presented projects, however projects that exhibit similar characteristics to those described below will be rated higher when considering the firm’s performance capabilities.

· Total dollar value of the contract (awarded price and final contract price) of approximately $10 million.

· Renovation of an office building, of approximately 20,000 SF.

· Renovation of a courtroom and chambers.

· Federal clientele.

· Phased construction in an occupied building.

· A scope of work that includes architectural build-out, mechanical work, electrical work, audio-visual and informational technology systems, security systems, and work on fire protection systems.

· Reached Substantial Completion within the last 10 years.

1. FACTOR 1 – PROJECT MANAGEMENT PLAN AND APPROACH

This factor will be used to evaluate Offeror’s understanding of the project as measured by its proposed management approach. It will include a written submission. GSA may require an oral presentation to supplement the written submission.

Standard for Evaluation This standard is met when all required items under Factor #1 – Project Management Plan and Approach are submitted (Management Plan shall not exceed 15 pages. The resumes do not count toward the page limitation. Each resume shall not exceed 2 pages).

The more that an Offeror's approach to planning, organizing and controlling the execution of the construction services on the project maximizes the opportunity for successful completion of the project on time, on budget, and within quality expectations, the more favorably it may be judged.

The more an offer demonstrates key personnel that have the capacity to meet the requirements on projects of similar scope and complexity, the more favorably it may be judged. Offerors that demonstrate high levels of experience on similar projects, and collaboration and integration may be evaluated more favorably.

Submittal Requirements The Project Management Plan and Approach shall be submitted and must include the requested information identified below.

A. Written Submission

1. Narrative - Provide a narrative (that may include flowcharts, spreadsheets, diagrams etc.) describing the Offeror’s approach to collaboration, integration, planning, organizing and controlling the execution of the construction on the project. The narrative shall address the below items:

a. Provide a detailed description of the Offeror’s project specific management approach that promotes the delivery of an excellent quality project on-time and on-budget. The description must address the Offeror’s approach to managing the project to meet or exceed performance criteria.

b. Provide a discussion of the most significant risks associated with this project and how the offeror proposes to mitigate these risks. Additionally, define the critical material supply chain issues and the offer’s plan to address them.

c. Describe the Offeror’s approach to Change Management. Include in the description how the offeror intends to manage the responsibilities of its subcontractors to keep the process moving expeditiously. Describe the approach to change management with regards to government initiated changes and how the schedule will be evaluated in relation to those changes. Provide a statement verifying that the Offeror has a Dispute Resolution Plan, which shall be provided to the Contracting Officer immediately upon request.

d. Describe the Offeror’s approach to coordination of subcontractors and suppliers. Address how the approach will minimize installation conflicts and ensure that specified products, and installation means and methods comply with contract requirements.

e. Describe the Offeror’s Quality Control plan (QCP). The QCP should describe the Offeror’s methodology for controlling quality during construction and should demonstrate the Offeror’s understanding of the high level of quality expected on a project of this type.

f. Describe the Offeror’s approach to safety on this project in regards to safety in construction.

g. Describe the Offeror’s plan for meeting the requirement of providing security clearances for all personnel. Address how the offerors will ensure that subcontractor’s provide timely clearance information so as not to delay the contract.

h. Describe how the project delivery schedule may be impacted by potential Covid-related issues. Also, describe the offeror’s plan for meeting the requirements found on https://www.saferfederalworkforce.gov/

i. Describe the Offeror’s approach to material delivery with limited site access and staging with limited site space.

j. Describe the offeror’s plan for working in an occupied courthouse with multiple tenants involved. Include approach for preventing and or addressing excessive noise, dust issues, etc.

2. Organization Chart, Staffing Matrix and Resumes of Key Personnel - Provide an expanded organization chart and staffing matrix to include, key personnel, any supplemental key personnel, or other significant resources for the Offeror’s delivery strategy. At a minimum, provide resumes for the following key personnel (resumes should be no more than 2 pages and include education, certifications, and a brief description for each relevant* project referenced):

a. Project Executive

b. Project Manager

c. Construction Superintendent

*A “relevant” project is described in the beginning of Section IV under “Relevant Projects”.

2. FACTOR 2 - PRIOR EXPERIENCE ON RELEVANT PROJECTS

This factor evaluates the experience of the offeror in providing similar construction services.

Standard for Evaluation This factor considers the extent of the Offeror’s prior experience in providing similar services. The Offeror must demonstrate successful experience on up to a minimum of 3 projects substantially completed in the last ten years. Only the first three projects will be the basis for the evaluation and projects provided beyond that minimum may be given additional favorable consideration.

This factor will be evaluated based upon the written response to the RFP by the Offeror and the prior experience demonstrated on the presented projects. Projects of Similar Scope and Complexity will be rated more favorably than projects that are less similar. See definition of relevant projects above.

For Joint Ventures, projects may be submitted for the Joint Venture as an entity or for individual members of the joint venture. All firms in a Joint Venture arrangement must display prior experience under this factor either as an individual firm or Joint Venture. Relative past experience completed by the joint venture will receive more relative consideration than past experience completed by only one entity of the Joint Venture.

Additional favorable consideration may be given for:

· The quantity of projects of Similar Scope and Complexity.

· Projects located in the Pittsburgh metropolitan area.

· Projects are the same as listed under the key personnel resumes

· GSA projects

Submittal Requirements For each project presented in relation to this factor, the Offeror must explain how the characteristics of the submitted project relate to the characteristics of the project described in this solicitation. This section is limited to a maximum of fifteen (15) pages. For each project presented the Offeror shall submit the following data/information:

A. Project title B. Location of project C. Scope of work provided by the offeror D. The Offeror’s level of authority on the project (prime contractor, joint venture partner, major subcontractor, etc.)

E. Total dollar value of the contract (awarded price and final contract price) F. Dollar value of the Offeror’s effort on the project G. Type of contract (e.g. firm fixed price, cost reimbursable, incentive fee, award fee, time and materials, CMc, etc.)

H. Dates of contract start and completion I. Facility details, including type of facility, tenant mission and population, square footage, security level, LEED certification, etc.

J. A Narrative explaining how the characteristics of the submitted project relate to the characteristics of the project described in this solicitation.

K. Name, title, address, phone number and email address of the customer contact and building owner who can attest to the quality of the work provided. (It is incumbent upon the offeror to ensure the information submitted is current and accurate).

3. FACTOR 3 - PAST PERFORMANCE ON RELEVANT PROJECTS

This factor evaluates recent past performance for the Offeror. It measures the quality of the Offeror’s collective experience in performing projects similar in size, scope and complexity to the one described in the solicitation.

Standard for Evaluation In evaluating past performance, the SSEB may consider the following:

A. The Government will utilize the project information submitted under Factor #2 - Prior Experience on Relevant Projects above in addition to other available sources to assess the quality of work performed on relevant projects. The evaluation will include: an assessment of the overall quality of past performance; record of conforming to contract requirements and to standards of good workmanship; the adherence to contract schedules, including the administrative aspects of performance; the responsiveness of management; the history of reasonable and cooperative behavior and commitment to customer satisfaction; the business-like concern for the interest of the customer and; the Offeror’s overall performance on their contracts.

B. In addition to the information in the Offeror’s proposal itself, the Government may consider information obtained through interviews with the Offeror’s customers and/or the building's owner or a representative of the owner. The Government may consider the past performance of managers, key personnel or other affiliates playing a significant role in contract performance.

C. In addition to any information contained in or referred to in the Offeror’s proposal, the Government may consider the past performance of the offeror or its team members on any other projects performed within the past (10) years of which the Government has knowledge. The Government has no obligation to ensure that an equal number of references are obtained for each offeror.

D. The Offeror’s safety record will be a consideration under this factor and will be evaluated based upon responses to the Past Performance Questionnaire.

E. An Offeror who has no record of past performance will receive a neutral rating.

F. If GSA receives negative past performance information, the offeror may be given an opportunity to respond.

Submittal Requirements A. Two references, including name, address, telephone number, and email address for each project identified for the Projects proposed in Factor 2.

B. Offerors shall have references submit one Past Performance Questionnaire for each project identified in Factor 2. For projects in Factor 2 - that are used for both the prime contractor and the A/E firm, a Past Performance Evaluation Survey will be required for each firm for the one project. References should email the completed Past Performance Questionnaire to Steven Sutkin at steven.sutkin@gsa.gov and/or the assigned contract specialist by the date identified in the solicitation. The email subject line must contain the name of the offeror, the name of the reference and the solicitation number. Surveys submitted directly by an offeror will not be considered. The Government reserves the right to contact the identified references provided in an Offeror’s proposal should a survey not be received by the date proposals are due.

II.E. Other Information to Submit with Proposal

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

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

II.F. Requirements of Joint Venture Offerors

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

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

(3) In the case of corporations that are joint venture members, the corporation secretary must certify that the corporation is authorized to participate in the joint venture, either by so certifying in the joint venture agreement, or by submitting a separate certification to the Government. The 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 not less than 15 calendar days prior to the date set for receipt of offers.

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

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

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

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

III.G. Bond Requirements

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

III.H. Contractor Performance Information

0. Evaluating Contractor Performance: The General Services Administration is using the Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS) module as the secure, confidential, information management tool to facilitate the performance evaluation process. CPARS enables a comprehensive evaluation by capturing comments from both GSA and the contractor. The website for CPARS is Contractor Performance Assessment Completed CPARS evaluations may then be used by Federal acquisition community for use in making source selection decisions. CPARS assists acquisition officials by serving as the single source for contractor past performance data.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

III.J. INFORM 2.0

A. Overview of the IN-depth Feedback through Open Reporting Methods (INFORM 2.0) Process

This solicitation is part of an initiative using the INFORM 2.0 process which is designed to enhance the quality and usefulness of post-award communications by providing greater transparency and openness into the procurement process. INFORM 2.0 seeks to increase GSA-industry communication by providing clearer and more complete information to explain the award decision.

Through the INFORM 2.0 process, GSA will seek to share additional information with offerors in writing and/or through an oral feedback meeting that is not required by statute or regulation. For purposes of this solicitation, and in addition to any information required by FAR 15.503 and 15.506, GSA is providing each offeror with the opportunity to participate in the INFORM 2.0 process as further discussed below.

B. Detailed Description of the INFORM 2.0 Process

B.1. Component 1 - Notification of Award

After award and in accordance with any post-award notification timeframes required by regulation (i.e., FAR Parts 15.503(b) and 16.505(b)(6)), the contracting officer will issue written notices to the successful and unsuccessful offerors (the Notification of Decision Statement (NODS)). The notices will contain:

· All information required by statute or regulation;

· An unredacted copy of the complete technical evaluation for that particular offeror that includes a full description of the unsuccessful offeror’s strengths, weaknesses, risks, and deficiencies;

· An overall technical evaluation summary for that particular offeror and the successful offeror that includes evaluated price; overall technical ranking, rating, or score.

B.2. Component 2 - Request for Oral Feedback Meeting or Written Questions

Within three business days after receipt of the NODS, an offeror may, but is not required to:

· submit a written request to the contracting officer for an oral feedback meeting;

· submit a list of written questions to the contracting officer; or

· take no further action.

If the offeror timely elects to request an oral feedback meeting or submit a list of written questions, GSA will consider any such request to constitute a required debriefing pursuant to FAR 15.506. If an offeror does not request an oral feedback meeting or submit a list of written questions within the three day time period, the receipt of the NODS concludes the INFORM 2.0 process and satisfies the FAR requirement for debriefs pursuant to FAR 15.506.

If the offeror submits a list of written questions in lieu of the oral feedback meeting, the contracting officer will attempt to respond within five business days of receipt of the written questions. Unless otherwise stated, the contracting officer’s response to the written questions will conclude the INFORM 2.0 process and any corresponding post-award debriefing as further set forth at FAR 15.506.

If the offeror requests an oral feedback meeting, the offeror should provide the following information:

· Primary point of contact;

· List of participants with titles (e.g., Senior Vice President);

· List of topics to assist GSA better prepare for the oral feedback meeting; and

· Preference for in-person, telephone, or web-based conferencing (if available).

B.3. Component 3 - Oral Feedback Meeting

During the oral feedback meeting, GSA’s objectives are to provide:

· Reasonable responses to written questions submitted by the offeror;

· Explanations for the evaluation conclusions and contract award decisions;

· Any additional information about the fairness and impartiality of the evaluation and why the award decision was rational;

· Reasonable responses to additional questions raised during the meeting;

· Additional transparency into the underlying competition process; and,

· A greater understanding of the evaluation and award process.

GSA will not provide any information that is prohibited by law or regulation.

B.4. Component 4 - Post Oral Feedback Meeting Questions

Within two business days after the conclusion of the oral feedback meeting, the offeror may submit a list of written questions to the contracting officer. The contracting officer will provide a written response within five business days and, unless otherwise noted by the contracting officer, the INFORM 2.0 process and any corresponding postaward debriefing as further set forth at FAR 15.506 will have concluded.

If the offeror elects not to submit a list of written questions within two days after the oral feedback meeting, the INFORM 2.0 process and any corresponding post-award debriefing as further set forth at FAR 15.506 is concluded.

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

(a) The GSA Index of Federal Specifications, Standards and Commercial Item Descriptions, FPMR Part 101-29, and copies of specifications, standards, and commercial item descriptions cited in this solicitation may be obtained for a fee by submitting a request to— GSA Federal Supply Service Specifications Section, Suite 8100 470 East L’Enfant Plaza, SW Washington, DC 20407 Telephone (202) 619-8925 Facsimile (202) 619-8978

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

IV.B. FAR 52.211-3 Availability of Specifications Not Listed in the GSA Index of Federal Specifications, Standards and Commercial Item Descriptions (JUN 1988) IV.C. FAR 52.216-1 Type of Contract (APR 84) The Government contemplates award of a Firm-Fixed-Price contract resulting from this solicitation.

IV.D. FAR 52.222-5 Construction Wage Rate Requirements—Secondary Site of the Work (MAY 14) (a)(1) The offeror shall notify the Government if the offeror intends to perform work at any secondary site of the work, as defined in paragraph (a)(1)(ii) of the FAR clause at 52.222-6, Construction Wage Rate Requirements, of this solicitation.

(2) If the offeror is unsure if a planned work site satisfies the criteria for a secondary site of the work, the offeror shall request a determination from the Contracting Officer.

(b)(1) If the wage determination provided by the Government for work at the primary site of the work is not applicable to the secondary site of the work, the offeror shall request a wage determination from the Contracting Officer.

(2) The due date for receipt of offers will not be extended as a result of an offeror’s request for a wage determination for a secondary site of the work.

IV.E. FAR 52.222-23 Notice of Requirement for Affirmative Action to Ensure Equal Employment Opportunity for Construction (FEB 1999) (Applicable to solicitations resulting in construction contracts in excess of $10,000.)

(a) The offeror's attention is called to the Equal Opportunity clause and the Affirmative Action Compliance Requirements for Construction clause of this solicitation.

(b) The goals for minority and female participation, expressed in percentage terms for the Contractor's aggregate workforce in each trade on all construction work in the covered area, are as follows:

These goals are applicable to all of the Contractor's construction work performed in the covered area. If the Contractor performs construction work in a geographical area located outside of the covered area, the Contractor shall apply the goals established for the geographical area where the work is actually performed. Goals are published periodically in the Federal Register in notice form, and these notices may be obtained from any Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs office.

(c) The Contractor's compliance with Executive Order 11246, as amended, and the regulations in 41 CFR 60-4 shall be based on (1) its implementation of the Equal Opportunity clause, (2) specific affirmative action obligations required by the clause entitled "Affirmative Action Compliance Requirements for Construction,'' and (3) its efforts to meet the goals. The hours of minority and female employment and training must be substantially uniform throughout the length of the contract, and in each trade. The Contractor shall make a good faith effort to employ minorities and women evenly on each of its projects. The transfer of minority or female employees or trainees from Contractor to Contractor, or from project to project, for the sole purpose of meeting the Contractor's goals shall be a violation of the contract, Executive Order 11246, as amended, and the regulations in 41 CFR 60-4. Compliance with the goals will be measured against the total work hours performed.

(d) The Contractor shall provide written notification to the Deputy Assistant Secretary for Federal Contract Compliance, U.S. Department of Labor, within 10 working days following award of any construction subcontract in excess of $10,000 at any tier for construction work under the contract resulting from this solicitation. The notification shall list the--

(1) Name, address, and telephone number of the subcontractor;

(2) Employer's identification number of the subcontractor;

(3) Estimated dollar amount of the subcontract;

(4) Estimated starting and completion dates of the subcontract; and

(5) Geographical area in which the subcontract is to be performed.

(e) As used in this Notice, and in any contract resulting from this solicitation, the "covered area" is: [Pittsburgh, PA

IV.F. Buy American Requirements

Solicitation Provision

FAR 52.225-12 Notice of Buy American Requirement-Construction Materials Under Trade Agreements (MAY 2014)

(a) Definitions. "Commercially available off-the-shelf (COTS) item," "construction material," "designated country construction material," "domestic construction material," and "foreign construction material," as used in this provision, are defined in the clause of this solicitation entitled "Buy American-Construction Materials Under Trade Agreements" (Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clause 52.225-11).

(b) Requests for determination of inapplicability. An offeror requesting a determination regarding the inapplicability of the Buy American statute should submit the request to the Contracting Officer in time to allow a determination before submission of offers. The offeror shall include the information and applicable supporting data required by paragraphs (c) and (d) of FAR clause 52.225-11 in the request. If an offeror has not requested a determination regarding the inapplicability of the Buy American statute before submitting its offer, or has not received a response to a previous request, the offeror shall include the information and supporting data in the offer.

(c) Evaluation of offers.

(1) The Government will evaluate an offer requesting exception to the requirements of the Buy American statute, based on claimed unreasonable cost of domestic construction materials, by adding to the offered price the appropriate percentage of the cost of such foreign construction material, as specified in paragraph (b)(4)(i) of FAR clause 52.225-11.

(2) If evaluation results in a tie between an offeror that requested the substitution of foreign construction material based on unreasonable cost and an offeror that did not request an exception, the Contracting Officer will award to the offeror that did not request an exception based on unreasonable cost.

(d) Alternate offers.

(1) When an offer includes foreign construction material, other than designated country construction material, that is not listed by the Government in this solicitation in paragraph (b)(3) of FAR clause 52.225-11, the offeror also may submit an alternate offer based on use of equivalent domestic or designated country construction material.

(2) If an alternate offer is submitted, the offeror shall submit a separate Standard Form 1442 for the alternate offer, and a separate price comparison table prepared in accordance with paragraphs (c) and (d) of FAR clause 52.225-11 for the offer that is based on the use of any foreign construction material for which the Government has not yet determined an exception applies.

(3) If the Government determines that a particular exception requested in accordance with paragraph (c) of FAR clause 52.225-11 does not apply, the Government will evaluate only those offers based on use of the equivalent domestic or designated country construction material, and the offeror shall be required to furnish such domestic or designated country construction material. An offer based on use of the foreign construction material for which an exception was requested-

(i) Will be rejected as nonresponsive if this acquisition is conducted by sealed bidding; or

(ii) May be accepted if revised during negotiations.

(End of Provision) IV.G. Buy American Exceptions For Buy American exceptions, if any, see the applicable Buy American clause in Section IV of the Agreement IV.H. FAR 52.233-2 Service of Protest (SEP 06)

(a) Protests, as defined in section 31.101 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation, that are filed directly with an agency, and copies of any protests that are filed with the Government Accountability Office (GAO), shall be served on the Contracting Officer (addressed as follows) by obtaining written and dated acknowledgment of receipt from the Contracting Officer at the address provided in the provision “Receipt of Offers” in Section I (General Information).

(b) The copy of any protest shall be received in the office designated above within one day of filing a…