Volume II The Solicitation Providence Elevator Modernization DB 2024 03 12.pdf

U.S. General Services Administration

THE SOLICITATION

SOLICITATION NO: 47PB0024R0046

PROJECT: Providence Courthouse Elevator Modernization, Providence RI

PROPOSAL: DATE: April 12, 2024

TIME: 2:00 PM (1400 hrs.) EST.

LOCATION: GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION

Contract Operation Branch, 1PQC

10 CAUSEWAY STREET, ROOM 1100

BOSTON, MA 02222-1077

REFERENCE: Carolyn Weekes

RE: 47PB0024R0046

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GSA Solicitation No. 47PB0024R0046

Document: DB201A-SB/2 December 2023 (The Solicitation)

Table of Contents

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

II. Proposals

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

III. General Provisions

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

(CUI) Building Information

IV. FAR/GSAR Solicitation Provisions

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

B. FAR 52.211-3, Availability of Specifications Not Listed in the GSA Index of Federal Specifications, Standards and Commercial Items Description

C. FAR 52.216-1 Type Of Contract D. FAR 52.222-5 Construction Wage Rate Requirements-Secondary Site of

Work E. FAR 52.222-23 Notice of Requirement for Affirmative Action to Ensure

Equal Employment Opportunity for Construction F. 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. GSAR 552.252-5 Authorized Deviations in Provisions (Nov

2021)(DEVIATION FAR 52.252-5)

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. Total Evaluated Price F. Non Price Factors G. Evaluation of Joint Ventures

I. General Information

I.A. The Solicitation and Contract

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

The Government will award the Contract to the selected Offeror, subject to the conditions set forth herein.

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

(3) The Offeror's proposal submitted in response to this Solicitation shall constitute a firm offer. No contract shall be formed unless and until the Contracting Officer has countersigned the SF 1442 submitted by an Offeror, and delivered to the Contractor a copy of the SF 1442 with original signatures together with the Agreement reflecting the Offeror's proposed prices.

I.B. List of Solicitation Documents

The Solicitation Documents are comprised of:

(1) The Solicitation

(2) Offeror Representations and Certifications Form

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

(4) The Agreement and Attachments to the Agreement

(5) The Statement of Work, Specifications, and Drawing Exhibits

(6) GSA 527 Contractors Qualifications and Financial Information

(7) PBS Past Performance Form

(8) Pre-Proposal Conference

(9) Davis Bacon Wage Determination

(10) SF 24 Bid Bond

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: Carolyn Weekes

Address: 10 Causeway Street, Boston MA 02222

Telephone: 617-851-5080

Email: carolyn.weekes@gsa.gov

Alternate POC Information

Name: Daniel Reichert

Address: 10 Causeway Street, Boston MA 02222

Telephone: 857-262-6157

Email: daniel.reichert@gsa.gov

I.D. Pre-Proposal Conference

Date: 3/19/2024

Time: 11:00 am Eastern Standard Time

Location: Providence Courthouse, Providence Rhode Island

1 Exchange terrace Providence, RI 02903

Reference Site Visit information in Section: I.G below

I.E. Estimated Price Range

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

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 held at the following dates and times:

Date: Tuesday Mar 19, 2024

Time: 11 am

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

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

Name: Richard Jellyman

Address: T.P. O’Neill Federal Building, 10 Causeway Street - 11th Floor, Boston, MA 02222

Telephone: 857-345-1807

Email: richard.jellyman@gsa.gov

To Pre-Register please contact the following personnel via email Carolyn Weekes, carolyn.weekes@gsa.gov, Daniel Reichert, daniel.reichert@gsa.gov, and Richard Jellyman, richard.jellyman@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 pm local time on the following date and at the following address.

Date: Apr 12, 2024 Email to:: carolyn.weekes@gsa.gov and daniel.reichert@gsa.gov Reference: 47PB0024R0046 Please be advised that single emails with attachments of 25 megabytes or more, or attachments other than those in PDF format, may be rejected by GSA’s servers.

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. Proprietary Information Agreement(s)

7. Other Documents as Required (i.e. Past Performance Questionnaires, CPARS, etc.)

II.B. Proposal Format

Offerors responding to this solicitation notice shall submit proposals in two (2) separate volumes. Email to: carolyn.weekes@gsa.gov & daniel.reichert@gsa.gov, referencing solicitation 47PB0024R0046.

Volume I: Technical Proposal, original copy

Volume II: Price Proposal, original copy

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: A detailed breakdown of your price proposal is to be submitted. This breakdown should follow the Division breakdown as referenced in the SOW.

II.D. Technical Proposal

The contractor will be selected using the Tradeoff Process as outlined in FAR Part 15.101.The Technical Proposal shall include the information requested below for the non-price factors described in Section VI. Listed with associated weight factors for level importance:

(a) Prior Experience on relevant Projects - 30%

(b) Management Approach for Construction Phase Services - 20%

(c) Qualifications and Experience of Key Personnel - 25%

(d) Past Performance on Relevant Projects - 25%

(a) Prior Experience on Relevant Projects

Description:

This factor considers the Offeror’s experience providing comparable services for similar elevator modernization construction projects. This factor will be evaluated based upon the written response included in the technical proposal. The Offeror must demonstrate successful experience as a prime contractor responsible for the construction of at least

(3) similar projects completed within the last (5) years that meets the characteristics described below:

ꞏ Contracts that included elevator modernization/replacement services.

ꞏ Contracts that involved construction in an occupied building.

For each project presented in relation to this factor, the Offeror should explain how the characteristics of the submitted project relate to the characteristics of the project described in the solicitation. Similar projects should be 100% complete to be considered relevant for this factor. For each project presented the Offeror should submit the following data/information:

ꞏ Project Title

ꞏ Location of project

ꞏ Size (building square footage and number stories)

ꞏ Project scope and complexity

ꞏ Planned and actual schedule

ꞏ Total dollar value of project (award price and final contract price)

ꞏ The Offerors responsibilities

ꞏ Describe how you worked within a fixed schedule and within the prescribed budget on the projects being proposed.

More favorable evaluation rating may be given to a “similar” project which meets any of the following additional criteria.

ꞏ Work performed within a historical facility

ꞏ Work performed that maintained a final contract price within 10% of the awarded value of the project

ꞏ Work that was completed within the original award schedule

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 those described in the solicitation.

(b) Management Approach for Construction Phase Services

Description:

This factor considers the Offeror’s project management plan which indicates the methods and means they will employ to ensure management of the project in a manner which will maximize the opportunity for successful completion that is on-time, on-budget and within quality expectations. This factor will be evaluated based upon the written response included in the technical proposal. The proposal should delineate the Offeror’s knowledge, programs, and processes, relating them to the unique requirements of this project and demonstrating their approach to its management and execution.

Submittal Requirements – The Offeror should submit the following information at a minimum:

The Offeror should provide a detailed project management plan that includes the following:

● Overall Approach: provide the complete approach to Construction Services including, but not limited to; (i) self-perform at least 25% of the work inclusive of specialty trades (i) scheduling, (ii) materials procurement, (iii) staging plan, (iv) tenant satisfaction, (v) noise and dust control, (vi) cost control including contingency management, change order management and (vii) protect the historic fabric of the building.

● Staffing Plan: Provide a complete staffing plan detailing all team members to be assigned to this Project. Suggested team members may include the following;

Project Manager, Construction Superintendent, Quality Control Superintendent, Project Engineer, Safety Coordinator, Construction Supervisors, Testing Engineering firms, and other key individuals.

o The Offeror shall include a matrix chart that clearly identifies the roles & responsibilities of key personnel for delivery of the project.

o The Offeror should designate and identify on-site key personnel having signatory authority who can bind the contractor in negotiations for changes and sign letters and contract modifications.

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

● Safety Plan: Provide a safety plan that demonstrates the firm’s approach to preventing accidents and injuries with contingency plans for responding to accidents. Provide specific methods for processing correspondence, and for dealing with issues, problems, questions, emergencies, and other areas.

(c) Qualifications and Experience of Key Personnel

The Offeror should identify the personnel they propose to fill the key team member positions listed below and state their roles and responsibilities on the Project. The Offeror should provide evidence of the competency, past performance, qualifications, and related experience of key team members. If the key team members did not work on any of the three projects submitted under Evaluation Factor # 1, provide contact information for two references for each such individual who has thorough knowledge of the details of the individual’s performance in a similar position on a similar project.

People who may provide such information include Project Managers, Building Owners, or Contracting Officials associated with such similar projects. The Offeror should provide resumes for each key team member clearly indicating their currently held position/title, proposed project position/title, education, qualifications, professional licensing, personal awards received, and work experience (including roles) over the last ten (10) years.

At a minimum, the contractor’s key team members should consist of the following:

Project manager (Construction Phase):

ꞏ Project manager will be required to track project financials and provide regular updates on the project status and schedule. Project manager shall be a U.S. citizen and should have experience in developing and maintaining complex, long-term, multi-year project management activities including but not limited to:

o Developing and controlling budgets and funding strategies o Scheduling and coordination of project interactions among existing and occupied facilities o Managing interdisciplinary teams of professionals and supporting labor categories o Integrating competing and/or conflicting elements into the planning and execution processes so that project requirements flow smoothly.

o Familiarity with Federal and local government office building projects, with procedural requirements, review requirements, and approval requirements.

o The PM should possess a degree in architecture, engineering, business management or construction management (from an accredited college/university) or in lieu of the degree the candidate should have 10 years of management experience in construction of similar size, scope, and complexity to the subject project clearly specified on his or her resume. The PM shall be available and able to commit to the project.

Construction superintendent:

ꞏ Construction superintendent will be responsible for the day-to-day management of the construction crew and coordination with subcontractors from construction start through completion. Construction superintendent shall be a U.S. citizen and should have at least 10 years of experience in construction of similar size, scope, and complexity of the subject project clearly specified on his or her resume. Construction superintendent shall be available and able to commit to the project.

Quality control / assurance coordinator:

ꞏ Quality control / assurance coordinator will be responsible for coordinating the quality control / assurance of the work and the execution of the contractor’s construction quality control plan. This individual shall be a U.S. citizen and should have at least 10 years of experience in construction of similar size, scope, and complexity of the subject project clearly specified on his or her resume. Quality control / assurance coordinator shall be available and able to commit to the project.

Scheduler:

ꞏ Scheduler will be responsible for coordinating with the GSA during the preparation and maintenance of the Project Schedule. The Scheduler shall have authority to act on behalf of the Contractor in fulfilling the Project Schedule requirements of the Contract.

ꞏ Scheduler should have at least 10 years of CPM scheduling on projects of similar size, scope, and complexity of the subject project specified on his or her resume. Scheduler shall also have taken, and provide proof of, at least one CPM training class within the past 5 years.

Other team members:

ꞏ Corporate construction executive

ꞏ Project accountant

ꞏ Project engineer

ꞏ Construction supervisors

ꞏ Safety program coordinator

ꞏ Others as determined by the Offeror

Note 1: Any of the team members indicated above may be represented by the same individual/firm, except as noted in the description of contractor roles and responsibilities outlined within the RFP. Offerors should clearly note in their submittal documents any of the above key team members who will be represented by the same individual/firm.

Note 2: No substitution to key personnel shall be made without prior approval of the CO.

In the event that personnel approved by the CO are unable to perform their duties due to death, illness, resignation from the Contractor's employment, the CO's request for removal, or similar reasons, the Contractor shall promptly submit to the CO, in writing, the name and qualifications of a proposed replacement with equal or superior qualifications. This replacement, if approved by the CO, shall be submitted to the

Government within three calendar days from the time of removal and shall in no way delay the project schedule. If the schedule is delayed due to the contractor’s lack of timely submittal or lack of an equally qualified submittal, the contractor shall be responsible for any and all resulting costs associated with the delay. Any approved substitutions shall be made at no increase in contract price and/or decrease in capabilities.

(d) Past Performance on Relevant Projects

Description:

This factor will measure the quality of the offeror's collective experience in performing projects similar in size, scope and complexity to those described in the solicitation and submitted under evaluation Factor #1, Past Experience. The quality of the work 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. Past performance can be described as how an Offeror performed on a job.

FAR 15.305(a)(2)(iv) states, "In the case of an Offeror without a record of relevant past performance or for whom information on past performance is not available, the Offeror may not be evaluated favorably or unfavorably on past performance." Therefore, failure of the Offeror to provide a minimum of three relevant references, and/or the inability of the Government to complete a minimum of three reference checks after making a reasonable effort to do so, may result in the Offeror being rated as "neutral" on the past performance factor. The Government is not required to conduct or complete reference checks on more than the three required references for each phase. In addition to contacting references provided by the Offeror, the Government may solicit other sources to find references for other relevant, similar work performed by the Offeror.

i. This factor will evaluate the quality of an offeror’s collective experience in performing projects similar in size, scope and complexity to those described in this solicitation.

ii. The relevance of the projects submitted will be an additional consideration under this factor.

iii. Provide formal Past Performance Evaluations completed through the Past Performance Information Retrieval System (PPIRS), CPARS, or a similar Government evaluation system for each project submitted under Evaluation Factor #1 – Past Experience. If CPARS evaluations cannot be obtained, the contractor should submit the past performance questionnaire (Attachment 2) for each project in lieu of the CPARS evaluation. The Offeror must submit a PBS Past Performance Questionnaire (PPQ) (included in the solicitation as Attachment 2, completed by the applicable client, for each project included in its proposal for Factor 1, Prior Experience on Relevant Contracts. Completed PPQs should be submitted with the proposal. Ensure correct phone numbers and email addresses are provided for the client point of contact. Offerors should follow-up with clients/references to ensure timely submittal of questionnaires. If the Offeror is unable to obtain a completed PPQ from a client for a project before proposal closing date, the Offeror should complete and submit with the proposal the first page of the PPQ, which will provide contract and client information for the project. References must have thorough knowledge of the details of the Offeror’s performance for the majority of the contract performance period, so that the reference may sufficiently respond to the questionnaire. Examples of such personnel include, but are not limited to, the Project Manager, Building Owner, or Contracting Official associated with the project. Provide contact names, role in the project, address, telephone number, and email address for each individual. If the client requests, the client may submit a questionnaire directly to the Government's point of contact, via email at carolyn.weekes@gsa.gov prior to proposal closing date. Offerors may resubmit questionnaires previously submitted with other proposals or may obtain an updated/new PPQ from a client for any submission. Offerors shall not incorporate by reference into their proposal PPQs previously submitted for other RFPs.

Note: If any problems were encountered on the identified contracts for which the Offeror has submitted references, the contractor may provide a brief narrative describing the nature of the problems and the corrective action taken.

iv. Also include performance recognition documents received within the last six (6) years such as awards, award fee determinations, customer letters of commendation, and any other forms of performance recognition.

v. In addition to the above, the Government may review any other sources of information for evaluating past performance. Other sources may include, but are not limited to, past performance information retrieved through the Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS), using all CAGE/DUNS numbers of team members (partnership, joint venture, teaming arrangement, or parent company/subsidiary/affiliate) identified in the Offeror's proposal, inquiries of owner representative(s), Federal Awardee Performance and Integrity Information System (FAPIIS), Electronic Subcontract Reporting System (eSRS), previously submitted PPQ information, and any other known sources not provided by the Offeror. While the Government may elect to consider data from a variety of sources, the burden of providing detailed, current, accurate and complete past performance information rests with the Offeror. GSA will not maintain database of PPQs submitted by Offerors.

vi. If the offeror is proposing a Contractor Team Arrangement in accordance with

Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 9.6, it should clearly indicate whether the past performance Evaluations provided in accordance with the above were for projects completed by the same Team. if the proposed Team has not performed together in the past, then separate Past Performance Evaluations for each Team Member are required.

vii. The offeror should identify any contracts or task orders where its form has been terminated in the past 5 years. The offeror shall include the terminating organization, contact information including an up-to-date name and telephone information, contract number, description of work, a brief statement on the terms of the default, and any evaluations their firm received on the performance related to the terminated contract. If the offeror has not been terminated within the past five (5) years, then the Offeror shall state so.

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

With the exception of CPARS evaluations and corporate brochures provided for review purposes, narratives submitted in support of Past Performance should not exceed 10 pages and shall utilize a font size of not less than 12 points.

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/December 2023).

(2) Qualifications of 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

(1) Evaluating Contractor Performance: The General Services Administration is using the Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS) module as the secure, confidential, information management tool to facilitate the performance evaluation process. CPARS enables a comprehensive evaluation by capturing comments from both GSA and the contractor. The website for CPARS is Contractor Performance Assessment

Completed CPARS evaluations may then be used by the 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.

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

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

(4) Contractor Representative (CR) Role: All evaluations will be sent to 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.

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 (Sep 2023)

(a) The GSA Index of Federal Specifications, Standards and Commercial Item Descriptions, FPMR Part 101–29, and copies of Federal specifications, standards, and product descriptions can be downloaded from the ASSIST website at https://assist.dla.mil.

(b) If the General Services Administration, Department of Agriculture, or Department of Veterans Affairs issued this solicitation, a copy of specifications, standards, and commercial item descriptions cited in this solicitation may be obtained from the ASSIST website identified in paragraph (a) of this provision.

(End of provision)

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)

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

(215) 697-2179.

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

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

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

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)

(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:

Goals for Minority Participation for Each Trade

Goals for Female Participation for Each Trade

3% 6.9%

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: Rhode Island, Providence County, Providence

IV.F. Buy American Requirements

FAR 52.225-10 Notice of Buy American Requirement-Construction Materials (MAY 2014)

(a) Definitions. "Commercially available off-the-shelf (COTS) item," "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" (Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clause 52.225-9).

(b) Requests for determinations 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 the clause at FAR 52.225-9 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 material, by adding to the offered price the appropriate percentage of the cost of such foreign construction material, as specified in paragraph (b)(3)(i) of the clause at FAR 52.225-9.

(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 not listed by the Government in this solicitation in paragraph (b)(2) of the clause at FAR 52.225-9, the offeror also may submit an alternate offer based on use of equivalent domestic 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 the clause at FAR 52.225-9 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 the clause at FAR 52.225-9 does not apply, the Government will evaluate only those offers based on use of the equivalent domestic construction material, and the offeror shall be required to furnish such domestic 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 protest with the GAO.

IV.I. FAR 52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference

(FEB 98)

This solicitation incorporates one or more solicitation provisions by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. The offeror is cautioned that the listed provisions may include blocks that must be completed by the offeror and submitted with its quotation or offer. In lieu of submitting the full text of those provisions, the offeror may identify the provision by paragraph identifier and provide the appropriate information with its quotation or offer. Also, the full text of a solicitation provision may be accessed electronically at this address:

Federal Acquisition Regulation

NUMBER TITLE DATE

52.204-22 Alternative Line Item Proposal JAN 17

52.214-34 Submission of Offers in the English Language

APR 91

52.215-16 Facilities Capital Cost of Money JUN 03 52.236-28 Preparation of Proposals -

Construction

OCT 97

IV.J. GSAR Clause 552.102 Incorporating Provisions and Clauses

This solicitation incorporates one or more solicitation provisions by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available.

IV.K. GSAR 552.252-5 Authorized Deviations in Provisions (Nov 2021)

(DEVIATION FAR 52.252-5)

(a) Deviations to FAR provisions. This solicitation identifies any authorized deviation to a Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) (48 CFR chapter 1) provision by—

(1) The addition of “(DEVIATION)” after the date of the FAR provision when an authorized deviation to a FAR provision is being used, and

(2) The addition of “(DEVIATION FAR (provision number))” after the date of the GSAR provision when a GSAR provision is being used in lieu of a FAR provision.

(b) Deviations to GSAR provisions. This solicitation identifies any authorized deviation to a General Services Administration Acquisition Regulation (GSAR) (48 CFR chapter

5) provision by the addition of “(DEVIATION)” after the date of the provision.

(c) “Substantially the same as” provisions. Changes in wording of provisions prescribed for use on a “substantially the same as” basis are not considered deviations.

IV.L. Additional Provisions

Number Title Date 52.204-16 Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting Aug 2020 52.204-22 Alternative Line-Item Proposal Jan 2017 52.204-24 Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and

Video Surveillance Services or Equipment.

Nov 2021

52.204-29 Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act Orders Representation and Disclosures.

Dec 2023

52.209-7 Information Regarding Responsibility Matters Oct 2018 52.209-13 Violation of Arms Control Treaties or Agreements-

Certification Nov 2021

52.214-34 Submission of Offers in the English Language Apr 1991 52.214-35 Submission of Offers in U.S. Currency Apr 1991 52.215-1 Instruction to Offerors - Competitive Acquisitions Nov 2021 52.222-23 Notice of Requirement for Affirmative Action to Ensure Equal

Employment Opportunity for Construction Feb 1999

52.223-4 Recovered Material Certification May 2008 52.225-25 Prohibition on Contracting with Entities Engaging in Certain

Activities or Transactions Relating to Iran Representation and Certifications

Jun 2020

52.233-2 Service of Protest Sept 2006 552.236-11 Use and possession Prior to Completion Mar 2019

V. Instructions and Clauses

V.A. FAR 52.215-1 Instructions to Offerors – Competitive Acquisition (NOV 2021)

(a) Definitions. As used in this provision-

Discussions are negotiations that occur after establishment of the competitive range that may, at the Contracting Officer’s discretion, result in the offeror being allowed to revise its proposal.

In writing, "writing," or "written" means any worded or numbered expression that can be read, reproduced, and later communicated, and includes electronically transmitted and stored information.

Proposal modification is a change made to a proposal before the solicitation’s closing date and time, or made in response to an amendment, or made to correct a mistake at any time before award.

Proposal revision is a change to a proposal made after the…