W50S7T20R0004 - 182AW Utility Valve Replacement.pdf

Utility Valve Replacement in accordance w ith Statement of Work Dated 12 June 2020 Project Number: 201801854 Location 182 Airlift Wing, Illinois Air National Guard, Peoria, IL North American Industry Classiication System (NAICS): 237110 Magnitude of Construction Betw een $100,000.00 and $250,000.00.

The project is being solicited as a Total Small Business Set-Aside.

Person w ho intend to submit a proposal are strongly encouraged to attend the Pre-Proposal Conference. See Section 00100 for location and date.

Solicitation and all information, notices, amendments for this solictation w ill be posted on the Beta.SAM w ebsite online at https://w w w .beta.sam.gov. Contractors should check this w ebsite frequently for updates to this solicitation. Period of Performance for this project from the Notice to Proceed date is 90 calendar days.

BENJAMIN B. YEUTSON 309-633-5707

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

10. THE GOVERNMENT REQUIRES PERFORMANCE OF THE WORK DESCRIBED IN THESE DOCUMENTS

NEGOTIATED

06-Jul-2020

(RFP)

(IFB)

X

CALL:

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

See Item 7

2. TYPE OF SOLICITATION

SEALED BID

3. DATE ISSUED

9. FOR INFORMATION A. NAME

SOLICITATION

NSN 7540-01-155-3212 1442-101 STANDARD FORM 1442 (REV. 4-85)

Prescribed by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.236-1(e)

11. The Contractor shall begin performance w ithin _______30 calendar days and complete it w ithin ________90 calendar days after receiving aw ard, X notice to proceed. This performance period is X mandatory, negotiable. (See _________________________

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

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

X YES NO

13. ADDITIONAL SOLICITATION REQUIREMENTS:

A. Sealed offers in original and __________3 copies to perform the w ork required are due at the place specif ied in Item 8 by ___________ local time ______________05 Aug 2020 (date). If this is a sealed bid solicitation, offers must be publicly opened at that time.

shall be marked to show the offeror's name and address, the solicitation number, and the date and time offers are due.

B. An offer guarantee X is, is not required.

C. All offers are subject to the (1) w ork requirements, and (2) other provisions and clauses incorporated in the solicitation in full text or by reference.

D. Offers providing less than _______60 calendar days for Government acceptance after the date offers are due w ill not be considered and w ill be rejected.

SOLICITATION, OFFER,

AND AWARD

(Construction, Alteration, or Repair)

1. SOLICITATION NO.

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

4. CONTRACT NO.

7. ISSUED BY CODE

USPFO IL 182 MISSION SUPPORT CONTRACTING

2418 S MUSTANG ST BLDG 728

PEORIA IL 61607-5004

W50S7T

PAGE OF PAGES

1 OF

CODE

(Title, identifying no., date):

12B. CALENDAR DAYS

01:00 PM (hour)

Sealed envelopes containing offers

5. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQUEST NO. 6. PROJECT NO.

8. ADDRESS OFFER TO (If Other Than Item 7)

FAX:TEL: TEL: FAX:

W50S7T20R0004 74

20B. SIGNATURE

(REV. 4-85)STANDARD FORM 1442 BACK

TO SIGN

NSN 7540-01-155-3212

SOLICITATION, OFFER, AND AWARD (Continued) (Construction, Alteration, or Repair)

CODE FACILITY CODE

17. The offeror agrees to perform the w ork required at the prices specif ied below in strict accordance w ith the terms of this solicitation, if this offer is accepted by the Government in w riting w ithin ________ calendar days after the date offers are due.

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

AMOUNTS SEE SCHEDULE OF PRICES

18. The offeror agrees to furnish any required performance and payment bonds.

19. ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF AMENDMENTS

(The offeror acknowledges receipt of amendments to the solicitation -- give number and date of each)

AMENDMENT NO.

DATE

20A. NAME AND TITLE OF PERSON AUTHORIZED TO SIGN

OFFER (Type or print)

AWARD (To be completed by Government)

21. ITEMS ACCEPTED:

22. AMOUNT 23. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

24. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN ITEM

(4 copies unless otherwise specified)

CODE

(Insert any number equal to or greater than

20C. OFFER DATE

25. OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION PURSUANT TO

10 U.S.C. 2304(c) 41 U.S.C. 253(c)

CODE27. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY:26. ADMINISTERED BY

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

See Item 14

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

30B. SIGNATURE

29. AWARD (Contractor is not required to sign this document.)

document and return _______ copies to issuing office.) Contractor agrees Your of f er on this solicitation, is hereby accepted as to the items listed. This award con-to f urnish and deliv er all items or perf orm all work, requisitions identif ied summates the contract, which consists of (a) the Gov ernment solicitation and on this f orm and any continuation sheets f or the consideration stated in this y our of f er, and (b) this contract award. No f urther contractual document is contract. The rights and obligations of the parties to this contract shall be necessary .

gov erned by (a) this contract award, (b) the solicitation, and (c) the clauses, representations, certif ications, and specif ications or incorporated by ref er-ence in or attached to this contract.

30A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTOR OR PERSON AUTHORIZED 31A. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

30C. DATE

(Type or print)

TEL: EMAIL:

31B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 31C. AWARD DATE

BY

CONTRACTING OFFICER WILL COMPLETE ITEM 28 OR 29 AS APPLICABLE

(Contractor is required to sign this28. NEGOTIATED AGREEMENT

(M ust be fully completed by offeror)OFFER

W50S7T20R0004

Section 00010 - Solicitation Contract Form

ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

0001 1 Job Utility Valve Replacement

FFP

Utility Valve Replacement, Contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, supplies, facilities, transportation, tools, materials, supervision, and non-personal services to replace the utility valve located in Peoria, IL in accordance with the Statement of Work dated 12 June 2020.

FOB: Destination

SIGNAL CODE: A

PSC CD: Z2NZ

NET AMT

0002 1 Job OPTION Replace Burn Pit/ Oil Water Seperator

FFP

Replace Burn Pit/ Oil Water Seperator Valves & Pipings. Contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, supplies, facilities, transportation, tools, materials, supervision, and non-personal services to replace the burn pit/ oil water seperator located in Peoria, IL in accordance with the Statement of Work dated 12 June 2020.

FOB: Destination

0003 1 Job Contract Manpower Reporting Application

FFP

This is an informational CLIN: The contractor shall report ALL contractor labor hours (including subcontractor labor hours) required for performance of services provided under this contract for the 182d Airlift Wing, Illinois Air National Guard via a secure data collection site. The contractor shall completely fill in all required data fields using the following web address: http://www.ecmra.mil/. Reporting inputs will be for the labor executed during the period of performance during each Government fiscal year (FY), which runs 1 October through 30 September. While inputs may be reported any time during the FY all data shall be reported no later than October 31 of each calendar year. You may divide the labor hours and labor dollars proportionally based on the length of time spent in each fiscal year.

Contractors may direct questions to the help desk at http://www.ecmra.mil.

FOB: Destination

INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE TERMS

Supplies/services will be inspected/accepted at:

CLIN INSPECT AT INSPECT BY ACCEPT AT ACCEPT BY

0001 N/A N/A N/A Government 0002 N/A N/A N/A Government 0003 N/A N/A N/A Government

DELIVERY INFORMATION

CLIN DELIVERY DATE QUANTITY SHIP TO ADDRESS DODAAC /

CAGE

0001 POP 01-SEP-2020 TO

29-NOV-2020

N/A 182 AIRLIFT WING CES (F8P3SR)

SMSGT BENJAMIN REED

2416 S. FALCON BLVD

PEORIA IL 61607-5023

309-633-5268 FOB: Destination

F8P3SR

0002 POP 01-SEP-2020 TO

N/A (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

0003 POP 01-SEP-2020 TO

N/A (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

Section 00100 - Bidding Schedule/Instructions to Bidders

SECTION 00010 - 00120

SECTION 00010

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SOLICITATION, OFFER, AND AWARD SF 1442 and SF 1442 BACK SECTION 00010 - PRICING SCHEDULE, NOTES

SECTION 00100 - INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS AND NOTICES TO OFFERORS

SECTION 00600 – REPRESENTATIONS & CERTIFICATIONS

SECTION 00700 - CONTRACT CLAUSES

SECTION 00800 - WAGE DETERMINATION(S)

ATTACHMENT 1 – Fire Water Distribution System dated 12 June 2020 ATTACHMENT 2 – Domestic Water Distribution dated 12 June 2020 ATTACHMENT 3 – Gas Distribution System dated 12 June 2020 ATTACHMENT 4 – Installation Details.docx dated 11 June 2020 ATTACHMENT 5 – Manhole Piping and Valves dated 11 June 2020 ATTACHMENT 6 – UFC 1-200-01 DoD Building Code General Building Requirements 20 June 2016 Change 2 dated 1 November 2018 ATTACHMENT 7 - 182d Airlift Wing Workplace Precautions to Combat the Spread of COVID-19 dated 17 June ATTACHMENT 8 – AF66 –Schedule of Material Submittals 12 June 2020 ATTACHMENT 9 – Statement of Work dated 12 June 2020

EXHIBIT A – Performance Relevancy Questionnaire EXHIBIT B – Subcontractor Information and Consent Form EXHIBIT C – Reference Questionnaire package

1. Instructions for the preparation of proposals are located in Sections 00100, 00110 and 00120.

2. SECTION 00010 NOTES

The following apply to this contract:

1. All information relating to this RFP, including pertinent changes/amendments and information will be posted on web site: http://www.beta.sam.gov.

2. Facsimile transmission of proposals is not authorized. Electronic submission of proposals will NOT be accepted.

3. All information relating to this RFP, including pertinent changes/amendments and information will be posted on web site: http://www.beta.sam.gov. For security reasons, all potential offerors, plan rooms and printing companies are required to be registered in the GSA System for Award Management (SAM) database. Firms can register via the SAM internet site at https://www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM/. Interested bidders are required to submit their representations and certifications at the same site.

4. A complete proposal package must contain the following:

(a) Offer, Standard Form (SF) 1442 front and back signed

(b) Section 00010 Line Items- all items must be priced

(c) An Original Bid Bond and original Power of Attorney is required along with the proposal on the due date.

(d) Section 00600, Representations and Certifications, completed and return only additional certifications found in this section In addition, the offeror must have entered current and complete data within the past year in Online Representations and Certifications at www.sam.gov.

(e) When completing the “Offeror” portion of the SF 1442 (Blocks 14 – 20), an official having the authority to contractually bind the company must sign the SF 1442 in accordance with FAR 4.102. One copy of the SF1442 is required to have an original signature.

(f) All amendments to the solicitation must be acknowledged.

(g) Mark the front of the envelope with the following: “RFP No. W50S7T-20-R-0004 – 182AW Utility

Valve Replacement”, and the Name and Address of Bidder. See Block 13A of SF 1442 for required number of copies.

5. Joint Venture Requirements - Parties wishing to propose as a joint venture must submit, with the Pro Forma documents, an executed copy of the joint venture agreement. The joint venture agreement shall be executed in accordance with FAR 4.102(d). Each joint venture partner shall submit evidence satisfactory to the Contracting Officer that its Board of Directors has approved its participation in the joint venture or by an instrument of similarly binding character in the case of an unincorporated entity. Offerors are reminded that to obtain an award the awardee, to include a joint venture, must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database. Applicable to set-aside solicitations: Joint Ventures must meet applicable size standards (See FAR Subpart 19.1). Submit with the proposal any size determination for the Joint Venture entity received from the Small Business Administration. A Joint Venture where-in one party is not a small business may be referred to the Small Business Administration ( IAW FAR 19.302 (b)) to determine eligibility. All questions regarding Joint Ventures must be directed to the Small Business Administration (SBA) and not the Contracting Officer.

NOTE: An Original Bid bond and Original Power of Attorney is required with submission of the bid. The bid bond is due on the date as stated on the SF1442 block 13. The bid bond must be on a SF24 form. Rejection of a bid bond shall be in accordance with FAR 28.101-4 Noncompliance with bid guarantee requirements.

6. Offeror’s attention is invited to the insurance requirement contained in this solicitation (FAR Clause 52.228-5

Insurance – Work on a Government Installation). Certification of the required coverage for the prime contractor shall be furnished prior to beginning work on this contract, and the Contracting Officer may request evidence of the required insurance at any time during the life the contract.

7. The term “Contracting Officer” is applicable to this Solicitation and resulting contract(s).

End of Section 00010

Section 00100 INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS, AND NOTICES TO OFFERORS

1. INTRODUCTION

1.1. SCOPE: You are invited to submit a proposal in response to our Request for Proposal (RFP) entitled, “W50S7T20R0004 – 182AW Utility Valve Replacement” for Project No. 201801854 for the 182nd Airlift Wing, Peoria, IL. As a result of this solicitation, the Government intends to award a single Firm Fixed Price (FFP) contract to the responsible offeror whose proposal represents the best value after evaluation in accordance with the factors and subfactors in the solicitation.

1.2. This solicitation is 100% set-aside for small businesses.

2. NOTICE OF PRE-PROPOSAL CONFERENCE:

2.1. A pre-proposal conference will be conducted on 15 July 2020 at 0900 Central Standard Time for the purposes of briefing on the proposal requirements and answering questions regarding this solicitation. A site visit will be conducted after the pre-proposal conference. This conference will be held inside building 728, Room 18, LRS Classroom, 182nd Airlift Wing, 2416 S. Falcon Blvd, Peoria, IL 61607. Interested Contractors are highly encouraged to attend the pre-proposal conference.

2.2. Due to security and current COVID-19 conditions, all offerors must pre-register in order to attend this conference. Email the following information for all attendees to MSgt Ben Yeutson at the following addresses:

benjamin.b.yeutson.mil@mail.mil or usaf.il.182-aw.list.msc-contracting@mail.mil

Firm Name and Telephone Number Visitor’s Name and last 4 digits of Social Security No.

Drivers License Citizenship

2.3. This information must be provided in advance, not later than 3 business days prior to the meeting, in order to ensure access to the military base and conference site and ensure the state maximum of 50 persons is adhered to. Even if you have access to the base you must register to ensure adequate social distancing. The furnishing of the above information is voluntary; however, your failure to furnish all or part of the requested information may result in the Government’s denial of your access to the pre-proposal conference. This information will be provided to the Base Security Forces who will authorize your entrance to the site. Reference Attachment 6 - 182d Airlift Wing Workplace Precautions to Combat the Spread of COVID-19.

2.4. Visitors must pick up their passes at the Installation’s Main Entry Gate prior to arrival. You will be required to present the following information upon arrival: (1) Vehicle Registration, (2) Valid Driver’s License, (3) Proof of Insurance for Vehicle, (4) Safety Inspection and Car Rental agreement if applicable. Visitors will be required to wear a mask at all times while on the installation. Any of the above information furnished by you is protected under the Privacy Act and shall not be released unless permitted by law and/or you have consented to such.

2.5. Information provided at this conference or site visit shall not qualify the terms and conditions of the solicitation, specifications, or statement of work. Terms of the solicitation, specifications, and statement of work remain unchanged unless the solicitation is amended in writing. If an amendment is issued, normal procedures relating to the acknowledgment and receipt of solicitation amendments shall apply.

2.6. A record of the conference shall be made and furnished to all prospective offerors via posting to our web site at https://beta.sam.gov. The record will include minutes of the meeting, including questions (on a non-attribution basis) and answers.

2.7. Pre-proposal conference attendees will also be required to supply their own masks and gloves in order to gain access to the installation. The Government will not be held responsible for attendees not able to gain access to the installation and the contractor’s inability to conduct a walkthrough.

3. FORMAL COMMUNICATION, OFFEROR EXPLANATIONS

3.1. Submit all questions via email to the contracting office at the address shown below. Do NOT contact A-E or Engineering personnel directly. Doing so will only delay the response to your question.

Subject Line: Reference No. W50S7T-20-R-0004 Email: benjamin.b.yeutson.mil@mail.mil or usaf.il.182-aw.list.msc-contracting@mail.mil Date of Inquiry: _______________ From:

Company Name:

Address:

Phone Number: Email address:

Question: (Please clearly state your question) (If sent via an attachment word docs are preferred to facilitate posting of answers to the master Q&A document)

3.2. Any explanation desired by an offeror regarding the meaning or interpretation of the solicitation, or proposals, drawings, specifications, etc. must be requested in writing and with sufficient time allowed for a reply to reach offerors before the submission of their offer.

3.3. The Contracting Officer reserves the right to address questions received after the fifth day prior to solicitation closing with those offers deemed responsive and/or in the competitive range after closing. All questions and requests for information (RFI) must be received NOT LATER THAN the fifth working day prior to closing and will be posted not later than two working days prior to closing. OFFERORS ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED

TO SUBMIT QUESTIONS EARLY IN THIS PROCESS.

3.4. Any interpretations made will be in the form of an amendment of the solicitation, drawings, specifications, etc., and will be furnished to all prospective offerors via posting to https://beta.sam.gov.

3.4.1. Receipt by the offeror must be acknowledged in the space provided on the SF 1442 or by returning a signed copy of the amendment by the time set for receipt of proposals. Explanations or instructions given in a form other than an amendment to the solicitation shall not be binding. Questions (on a non-attribution basis) and answers shall be furnished to all prospective offerors via the web site.

3.4.2. For security reasons, all technical and engineering data related to this solicitation will be distributed using the Beta.SAM.gov Contract Opportunities (https://beta.sam.gov ) system. Beta.SAM.gov is a web-based dissemination tool designed to safeguard acquisition-related information for all Federal agencies. Interested bidders/offerors must register with Beta.SAM.gov before accessing the system. Beta.SAM.gov registration requires the following information:

3.4.2.1. To register for SAM go to: https://www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM/. You will need your DUNS number to register. Instructions for registering are on the web page. The solicitation and associated information and the plans and specifications will be available only from the Contracting Opportunities website on-line at https://beta.sam.gov/search?index=opp. Beta.SAM.gov is a web-based dissemination tool designed to safeguard acquisition-related information for all Federal agencies. Interested bidders/offerors must register with Beta.SAM.gov before accessing the system. Registration instructions can be found on the Beta.SAM.gov website at https://beta.sam.gov/help/new-to-sam (Please note the registration for access to the secure site takes approximately 15 business days. PLAN ACCORDINGLY.) Reference paragraph 4.7 of the Vendor Guide for instructions to obtain a MPIN to retrieve the specification and drawing documents. Contractors who do not already have a MPIN are advised that the normal processing is 7 to 15 business days to obtain a MPIN password that will give them access to the plans and specifications, which are located in the controlled access location on Beta.SAM.gov. See video in vendor guide at 3.3 on advanced functions for other information. . Bidders/offerors who have registered with Beta.SAM.gov must access the data for this solicitation with their MPIN. Bidders/Offerors cannot log into the Beta.SAM.gov home page and search for data.

4. AMENDMENTS PRIOR TO DATE SET FOR RECEIPT OF PROPOSALS:

4.1. The right is reserved, as the interest of the Government may require, to revise or amend, the specifications or drawings or both prior to and/or after the date set for receipt of proposals as necessary. Such amendments, if any, will be announced by an amendment or amendments to this Request for Proposal. All information relating to this RFP, including pertinent changes/amendments and information prior to the date set for receipt of proposals will be posted on the following website https://beta.sam.gov.

4.2. Offerors are strongly cautioned to check this site frequently and to “refresh” their web page to ensure they have the latest information.

5. HAND CARRIED PROPOSALS/INVITATIONS:

5.1. A bid repository is provided for hand carried proposals and is located at ANG Contracting Office, Bldg 728, Room 3, 2416 S. Falcon Blvd, Peoria, IL 61607. Hand carried proposals must be deposited in the repository prior to the time established for receipt of proposals.

5.2. Offerors are cautioned that approval to enter the base must be obtained prior to the closing date for receipt of proposals. Follow the procedures outlined in the instructions in the paragraph above titled “Notice of Pre Proposal Conference” for entry. Delays are probable at the entry point and should be accommodated for. Late receipt of proposals due to base entry delays may not be deemed excusable and the Contracting Officer may declare the proposal late and remove it from consideration.

5.3. Proposals may also be mailed to 182AW/MSC, 2416 S. Falcon Blvd, Peoria, IL 61607.

6. WAGE DETERMINATION:

The Construction Wage Rate requirements is applicable to the seed project. In the event the current prevailing Wage Determination is changed by the Department of Labor prior to closing date of this solicitation it is the offeror’s responsibility to ensure the most recent determination is used in preparing the proposal. An Amendment may not be issued prior to closing to change Wage Determination dates and/or numbers. Applicable wage rates can be found at: https://beta.sam.gov/search?index=wd. The Wage Determination applicable to the project is General Decision Number: IL20200003 06/26/2020.

7. PROPOSAL EXPENSES AND PRE-CONTRACT COSTS: This RFP does not commit the Government to pay costs incurred in preparation and submission of initial and subsequent proposals or for other costs incurred prior to award of a formal contract.

8. REMOVAL OF SECTIONS AT TIME OF AWARD. Sections 00100, 00110, 00120, 00600 and 00010

Areas of Consideration will be physically removed as a result of an award, but will be deemed to be incorporated by reference in that award.

9. DISPOSITION OF UNSUCCESSFUL PROPOSALS AND EXTRA SUCCESSFUL PROPOSALS: In compliance with FAR Subpart 4.8, the Government will retain one copy of all proposals. The Government will destroy extra copies of proposals. No destruction certificate will be provided.

10. INFORMATION REGARDING AVAILABILITY OF UTILITY SERVICES: It has been determined that all temporary utilities shall be the responsibility of the contractor. The contractor will pay all charges (hookup fees, metering, monthly usage, etc.) resulting from temporary utilities. The offerors shall take this into consideration when computing their offers. (FAR Clause 52.236-14, Availability and Use of Utility Services.)

11. PROPOSAL ACCEPTABILITY: Offerors are cautioned to strictly comply with all instructions within this solicitation to ensure submission of a complete proposal. Failure to furnish a complete proposal, at the time of proposal submission, may result in the proposal being unacceptable to the Government and eliminated from consideration for award. The offeror is hereby advised that its proposal is presumed to represent its best and final offer in response to this solicitation.

12. CLARIFICATIONS: Offeror may, at the discretion of the Government, be asked to provide information for clarification purposes regarding their proposals. Requests for such clarification information do not constitute discussions.

13. CLAUSES:

13.1. Clauses and provisions from the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and supplements thereto are incorporated in this document by reference and in full text. Those incorporated by reference have the same force and effect as if they were given in full text.

13.2. Clauses and provisions in this document may not appear in consecutive order.

14. EXCEPTIONS: If the offeror takes exception to any of the requirements specified in this solicitation, the offeror shall clearly identify each such exception and include a complete explanation of why the exception was taken and what benefit accrues to the Government. All exceptions to the solicitation requirements (Sections 00010 through 00800) and supporting rationale shall be included in an addendum to the proposal and clearly labeled "Exceptions". An addendum is only required if the offeror takes exception to any requirement in the solicitation. (The Addendum does not have a page limitation, but shall only include information relevant to exceptions taken to the solicitation requirements.) The Government will assume an offeror takes no exceptions to any solicitation requirement if the offeror does not submit an Addendum identifying exceptions. Offerors are advised that solicitation requirements are not necessarily negotiable and such exceptions may render an offeror's proposal unacceptable and ineligible for award.

End of Section 00100

SECTION 00110

SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS AND INSTRUCTIONS

1. PROPOSAL PREPARATION INSTRUCTIONS:

1.1 The instructions prescribe the format of proposals, and describe the approach for the development and presentation of the proposal data. They are designed to ensure the submission of necessary information to provide for the understanding and comprehensive evaluation of proposals. Carefully review this section prior to commencing proposal preparation. In order for proposals to receive full consideration for award, offerors should ensure that the information furnished in support of the proposal is factual, accurate, and complete.

1.2 Offerors are cautioned to strictly comply with all instructions within this solicitation to ensure submission of a complete proposal. Failure to furnish a complete proposal, at the time of proposal submission, may result in the proposal being unacceptable to the Government and eliminated from consideration for award. All solicitation amendments must be acknowledged in accordance with Section 00100, FAR Provision 52.215-1, Instructions to Offerors – Competitive Acquisition.

2. PROPOSAL CONTENT:

2.1 Prospective offerors shall submit the proposal in two separate binders.

Submit Volume 1, Price proposal, pro forma documents, in one (1) original, three (3) hard copies, and one

(1) electronic copy via email to benjamin.b.yeutson.mil@mail.mil in accordance with the instructions contained herein.

Submit Volume 2 in one (1) original, three (3) hard copies, and one (1) electronic copy via email to benjamin.b.yeutson.mil@mail.mil in accordance with the instruction contained herein.

Volume 2, Part 1 – Technical Capability Proposal

Subfactor 1 – Experience and Capability Subfactor 2 – Scheduling Methodology Subfactor 3 – Quality Control

Volume 2, Part 2 – Past/Present Performance Information

2.1.1. Although the assessment of Past/Present Performance as a specific evaluation factor is separate and distinct from the Determination of Responsibility required by FAR Part 9, Past/Present Performance information obtained herein will be used during the Government’s responsibility determination. In addition contractors shall submit a single copy of the following information in a sealed envelope with their name on the outside. This information is sought pursuant to FAR 9.105-1 and will be opened and utilized only if the contractor is selected for award.

Information will be used in determining the contractor responsible in accordance with FAR Part 9. If an award is not being offered the envelope will be filed unopened with the original proposal.

2.1.2. Documentation of adequate financial resources: Provide letters of reference from financial institutions(s) concerning credit worthiness and from bonding companies indicating capability to bond to, at a minimum, the price proposed.

2.1.3. Offerors are cautioned to carefully review the proposal requirements for these Volumes and ensure a complete proposal is submitted.

2.2 PROPOSAL DUE DATE SCHEDULE:

2.2.1. The entire proposal (Volumes 1 and 2 and the CD/DVD Copy) are due by the date and time set for the receipt of proposals shown in Block 13 of the SF1442. Past Present performance references should provide questionnaire response to the Contracting Officer not later than the closing date of the receipt of proposals.

2.3. After compiling all required information, submit original and specified number of copies to the following office:

182AW/MSC, Attention: MSgt Ben Yeutson, Bldg 728, Room 3, 2416 S. Falcon Blvd, Peoria, IL 61607. Mark the front of the envelope/ box with the following: “RFP No. W50S7T-20-R-0004, DO NOT OPEN – Competitive Acquisition.

2.4. PROPOSAL FORMAT:

2.4.1. Purpose: These instructions prescribe the format of proposals, and describe the approach for the development and presentation of the proposed data. The proposal shall include all of the information requested in the specific instructions. Failure to include all information requested may adversely affect the evaluation.

2.4.2. A proposal that merely reiterates or promises to accomplish the requirements of the RFP will be considered unacceptable. A proposal that is orderly and sufficiently documented will be easy for the Government to understand and will enable the Government to perform a thorough and fair evaluation.

2.4.3. Offerors are cautioned to submit enough information to enable the evaluation committee to fully ascertain each offeror’s capability to perform all of the requirements contemplated by this solicitation. All commitments made in the proposal may become a part of the resultant contract. The data submitted with each proposal should be complete and concise, but not overly elaborate. Excessive reliance on promotional brochures is discouraged.

2.4.4. Written proposals shall be prepared on standard 8.5 x 11 inch paper (charts may be landscaped but must be on

8.5 x 11 inch paper) and shall be in a legible font size (10 min.). All pages of each proposal shall be appropriately numbered, and identified with the RFP number. For ease of reference, consecutive page numbering with tabs is required. Type size for graphics, charts, diagrams and tables shall be of an appropriate font and size for the application, and must be clearly readable without magnification assistance to the normal eye. Text lines will be no less than single-space. To the maximum extent practicable, proposal submission shall be double sided. Where page limits exist a page is defined as one single side of a page. Double sided pages count as 2 pages. Unless otherwise stated, tabs, indexes and dividers do not count in the page count.

2.4.5. Binding: Elaborate format and binding are neither necessary nor desirable. All binders will be capable of lying flat when opened. Three ring binders are preferred. The cover and spine of each binder will clearly identify the offeror’s name, Project number, RFP number, RFP title and copy number, (e.g. copy 2 of 3). The original for each volume will be clearly identified on the cover and the spine. All binders will allow for easy removal and replacement of pages.

2.4.6. Indexing: Each binder will contain a “Table of Contents” for that volume. The “Table of Contents” will identify major areas, paragraphs and subparagraphs by number and title, as well as by page number and volume locations. Tab indexing will be used to identify Sections as appropriate.

2.4.7. Electronic Copy: Provide one (1) electronic copy of all of the proposal information. Electronic copies are to be submitted to benjamin.b.yeutson.mil@mail.mil saved in Microsoft Word or Adobe Acrobat format. Data provided on a flash drive or any other USB read/write media are not acceptable.

2.4.8. The offeror shall be held responsible for the validity of all information supplied in his/her proposal, including that provided by potential subcontractors. Should subsequent investigation disclose that the facts and conditions were not as stated, the proposal may be rejected or removed from the competition.

3. PROPOSAL VOLUME CONTENTS: Each offeror’s proposal shall be submitted as set forth below and all information shall be confined to the appropriate part to facilitate independent evaluation. Proposals, which do not include the requested minimum information, may be eliminated from further consideration for award.

3.1. VOLUME 1, PRICE/COST INFORMATION AND PRO FORMA DOCUMENTS

3.1.1. Offerors shall provide all price/cost information necessary to provide a meaningful basis for Government's analysis and evaluation of price/cost for the project set forth in Section 00120 of this solicitation. The Government is not, and does not intend on, requesting certified cost or pricing data. Offerors may be required during the evaluation process to provided sufficient price/cost information that will enable the Government to perform a meaningful evaluation.

3.1.2. Provide an introductory page to include CAGE Code, DUNS Number, Tax Identification Number (TIN), points of contact, authorized negotiators, contact phone, facsimile numbers, and email addresses. Also, include your business socioeconomic status, e.g. small business, woman-owned small business, HUBZone small business, etc.

3.1.3. Offer and Section 00010 – Complete in its entirety the “Offeror” portion of the Standard Form (SF) 1442. An official having the authority to contractually bind your company must sign the SF 1442 in accordance with FAR

4.102. One copy of the SF 1442 is required to have an original signature.

3.1.4. Representations and Certifications- Section 00600- insert the required certifications and representations and return only those shown in section 00600. Return the entire Section 00600 with your proposal. All other required representations and certifications are to be completed on line in the System for Award Management (SAM) www.sam.gov.

3.1.5. Offerors shall provide all price/cost information necessary to provide a meaningful basis for Government's analysis and evaluation of price/cost for the project set forth in Section 00120 of this solicitation.

3.1.5.1. One copy in a sealed envelope of documentation of adequate financial resources: Provide letters of reference from financial institution(s) concerning credit worthiness and from bonding companies indicating capability to bond to, at a minimum, the highest level requested in areas of consideration.

3.1.5.2. Joint Venture Requirements - Parties wishing to propose as a joint venture must submit, with the Pro Forma documents, an executed copy of the joint venture agreement. The joint venture agreement shall be executed in accordance with FAR 4.102(d). Each joint venture partner shall submit evidence satisfactory to the Contracting Officer that its Board of Directors has approved its participation in the joint venture or by an instrument of similarly binding character in the case of an unincorporated entity. Offerors are reminded that to obtain an award the awardee, to include a joint venture, must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database.

Applicable to set-aside solicitations: Joint Ventures must meet applicable size standards (See FAR Subpart 19.1).

Submit with the proposal any size determination for the Joint Venture entity received from the Small Business Administration. A Joint Venture where-in one party is not a small business may be referred to the Small Business Administration IAW FAR 19.302 (b)) to determine eligibility. All questions regarding Joint Ventures must be directed to the Small Business Administration (SBA) and not the Contracting Officer.

3.2. VOLUME 2, PART 1, OFFEROR TECHNICAL CAPABILITY PROPOSAL

Volume 2 Part 1 is comprised of three (3) subfactors:

Subfactor 1 - Experience and Capability Subfactor 2 – Construction Schedule Subfactor 3 - Quality Control

3.2.1. General Instructions: The technical proposal shall be submitted in accordance with the instructions contained in the solicitation. The Government acknowledges that the technical proposal will involve discussion of some of the same projects/contracts discussed in the Past Performance volume. While Past Performance examines how an offeror performed in the past, so as to determine the probability of success on future projects, this sub-factor examines the offeror’s experience with complex multidiscipline project management and execution and how the offeror demonstrates an understanding of the contract’s requirements taking this experience into consideration. The Government intends to use Exhibit A Part 1 information in the evaluation of experience for Sub-factor 1. A reiteration of the information provided in Exhibit A is neither required nor desired. Offeror should reference this information by providing a short summation of their relevant experience to meet the submission requirements of this subfactor.

3.2.2. In order for the Government to evaluate the offeror’s understanding of the contract requirements, offerors are required to discuss their technical and administrative capabilities in a manner that clearly demonstrates these are adequate to meet contract requirements. Offerors shall submit information related to each sub-factor in a logical manner within the proposal. Be sure to “tab” each of the sub-factors: Experience and Capability, Organization, Specific Personnel, etc. in a logical manner.

3.2.3. Offerors are cautioned to read FAR Clause 52.219-14 (Dev 2019-O00003), Limitations on Subcontracting.

Limitations on Subcontracting and Small Business Participation. By submission of an offer and execution of a contract, the Offeror/Contractor agrees in performance of the contract in the case of a contract for general construction, it will not pay more than 85 percent of the amount paid by the Government for contract performance, excluding the cost of materials, to subcontractors that are not similarly situated entities. Any work that a similarly situated entity further subcontracts will count toward the 85 percent subcontract amount that cannot be exceeded; or

3.2.3.1. By submission of an offer and execution of a contract, the Offeror/Contractor agrees in performance of the contract in the case of a contract for general construction, it will not pay more than 85 percent of the amount paid by the Government for contract performance, excluding the cost of materials, to subcontractors that are not similarly situated entities. Any work that a similarly situated entity further subcontracts will count toward the 85 percent subcontract amount that cannot be exceeded; or

3.2.3.2 Construction by special trade contractors, it will not pay more than 75 percent of the amount paid by the Government for contract performance, excluding the cost of materials, to subcontractors that are not similarly situated entities. Any work that a similarly situated entity further subcontracts will count toward the 75 percent subcontract amount that cannot be exceeded.

3.2.3.3 A joint venture agrees that, in the performance of the contract, the applicable percentage specified in paragraph (e) of this clause will be performed by the aggregate of the joint venture participants.

3.2.3.4 The contracts resulting from this solicitation are not intended for management firms or construction firms who self-perform only administrative or management functions.

3.2.4. Sub-factor 1: Experience and Capability. The Capability and Experience Proposal is limited to 10 single pages, exclusive of table of contents, tabs, and dividers. Pages in excess of the limit will not be evaluated. The proposal discussion should address familiarity with construction in the locations selected, relationships with local subcontractors, familiarity with issues pertaining to work in this/ these area(s) including involvement of the local workforce.

3.2.5. Sub-factor 2: Construction Schedule. Provide a construction schedule in a Gantt chart that shows the complete project schedule for the Exhibit D task order project from notice to proceed, to include all construction activities as well as concurrent activities, and outline the critical path activities that will show successful execution of the construction project within the period of performance requirements outlined in Exhibit D. Also include a narrative of no more than 5 pages discussing the scheduling processes and resource allocation that ensure completion and control of schedule progress from beginning to the end of the project.

3.2.6. Sub-factor 3: Quality Control. Provide a quality control plan of no more than 5 pages that addresses the company’s program to include, but not limited to, inspections, submittal reviews, corrections of non-compliant work, and how the company addresses quality control failures and timely adjudication to include measures to assure non-reoccurrence.

3.3. Volume 2, Part II, Past Performance Information:

3.3.1. Volume 2 Part II is obtained for the purpose of evaluating Past/Present Performance. Past/Present Performance includes current/on-going performance that is complete to 70% or greater. Volume 2 includes the offeror’s Performance Relevance Questionnaire, Exhibit A, Parts 1 and 2; and any discussion and or additional information, awards, letters, etc. concerning past/present performance the offeror includes. Offerors are cautioned to complete all the questions on the Exhibit A Parts 1 and part 2. Detailed instructions are included in Exhibit A.

3.3.2. Offerors shall use the Reference Package, Exhibit C, to obtain references from past and present clients.

3.3.3. Offerors shall discuss their performance using the Performance Relevancy Questionnaire format, Exhibit A, Part 1. Prepare a minimum of three (3) but not more than five (5) of these documents. Contractors should select their projects carefully because the quality of the contractor’s relevant performance is more important than the quantity of projects submitted.

3.3.4. Use the Exhibit A format to provide information that demonstrates a history of performance on contracts that are similar in scope, complexity, and cost magnitude to this project’s plans and specifications. Explain what aspects of the contract you find relevant to the proposed effort and identify how each contract ranks, in terms of relevancy, with respect to the other contracts addressed in proposal.

3.3.5. Offerors should consider the currency and relevancy of the past/present performance information to be considered, the performance must have been completed during the past five (5) years. The period begins five (5) years prior to the solicitation release date and includes current performance. Performance that is more current may have greater impact than older performance.

3.3.6. In determining relevancy to the solicitation requirement, offerors should consider the similarity of construction methods employed, size, scope, cost magnitude, location, client type (e.g. federal government) and complexity of work performed to those required for the proposed effort. Location should also be considered.

3.3.7. Offerors are encouraged to include with their proposal information any problems encountered on the identified contracts and the offeror's correction actions.

3.3.8. Offerors lacking relevant present/past performance experience may submit information regarding predecessor companies, key personnel who have relevant experience or subcontractors that will perform major or critical aspects of the requirement if such information is relevant to this acquisition. Such information shall, as a minimum, include:

Name(s) of Predecessor Company/Subcontractor and/or Key Personnel Complete Address Telephone, Fax Number and email address Brief synopsis of the experience- A resume may be submitted for "Key Personnel" Describe relevancy to this project

3.3.9. Provide three (3) references, for each Predecessor Company, Subcontractor or Key Personnel. Clearly identify the contractor/individual for whom the reference information concerns.

3.3.9.1. Each proposed subcontractor/Teaming Partner must also complete an Exhibit B, “Subcontractor/Team/Key Personnel Information and Consent Form”, to be considered.

3.3.10. Past Performance References – REQUIRED – A “Final” Performance Evaluation (Construction) (also referred to as a CPARS Evaluation) issued for a project may be included in lieu of sending out reference package for the project OR Offerors shall prepare and submit to prior client(s) of all the projects listed on your Exhibit A submission a Reference Package (Exhibit C) (Detailed instructions are included in Exhibit C Package). This includes correspondence explaining the requirement to obtain an independent evaluation of prior contract performance, and the Past Performance Questionnaire for use in evaluating Present/Past Performance. Inform references that completed Performance Questionnaire should be returned to the Contracting Officer via email at:

usaf.il.182-aw.list.msc-contracting@mail.mil to not arrive later than the closing date for receipt of proposals. The Offeror must not review the Present/Past Performance Questionnaire prior to submission. They are to be submitted by the client/evaluator directly to the Contracting Officer. Offeror's should follow-up and encourage references to get the questionnaires to the Contracting Officer in a timely manner.

3.3.11. In assessing past performance, the Government may also consider the past/present performance of the offeror’s key personnel, Project Manager, Quality Control Manager and Site Superintendent, as it relates to previous projects. In the event the intended key personnel for this solicitation’s project do not have demonstrated past performance in the project(s) submitted in the Exhibit A’s, the Government reserves to obtain reference information additional information is required.

3.3.12. Each key person without prior past performance history demonstrated on the submitted Exhibit A shall provide a summary of experience or a resume. In the event the intended person is not part of the offeror’s organization at the time the proposal is submitted then a completed Exhibit B, “Subcontractor/Team/Key Personnel Information and Consent Form” or Letter of Intent, is also required or the information will not be considered. The Government may seek additional references and reserves the right to use the information provided to obtain additional references.

3.3.13. Offerors are advised that the Government may use all data provided by the offeror in this volume and data obtained from any other sources, to include, but not limited to, data independently obtained from other Government or commercial sources; from any other sources available to the Government, to include, but not limited to, the Past Performance Information Retrieval System (PPIRS), Federal Awardee Performance and Integrity Information System (FAPIIS), Electronic Subcontract Reporting System (eSRS), or other databases; interviews with Program/Project Managers, Contracting Officers or rely upon personal business experience with the offeror. The Government reserves the rights to obtain and evaluate past performance information from any source it deems appropriate. While the Government may elect to consider data obtained from other sources, the burden of providing current accurate and complete past/present performance information rests with the offeror.

END OF SECTION 00110

SECTION 00120 PROPOSAL EVALUATIONS AND BASIS FOR AWARD

1. GENERAL INFORMATION

A. BASIS FOR AWARD (Section 00120)

The award will be made based on the best overall (i.e. best value) proposal that is determined to be the most be the most beneficial to the Government, with appropriate consideration given to the three (3) evaluation factors: Technical, Price, and Past Performance. To arrive at a Best Value decision, the Source Selection Authority will integrate the evaluation of Past/Present Performance, Technical and Price as set out in the solicitation. In terms of the relative importance of the factors, the Technical factor is approximately equal to Present/ Past Performance and when combined, the non-cost factors are approximately equal to the Price Factor. The firm that represents the best value to the Government will be selected for award in accordance with FAR 15.1 Source Selection Processes and Techniques.

To arrive at a Best Value decision, this acquisition will utilize the FAR Part 15.101-1 tradeoff process unless the lowest priced offeror (with a price deemed reasonable and realistic) is also deemed to be the highest rated in terms of non-price evaluation criteria.