W911KB25R0018_KET005_RFP_SPECS.pdf

US Army Corps of Engineers Alaska District

KET005

(P2N 137716)

FLOATING BREAKWATER

REPLACEMENT

BAR POINT HARBOR

KETCHIKAN, ALASKA

W911KB25R0018

RFP

February 2025

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL

(INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK)

Floating Breakwater Replacement Bar Point Harbor, Ketchikan AK

Request for Proposal

USACE Alaska District Tetra Tech, Inc.

CERTIFICATE OF ENGINEER

The work contained herein was prepared under the supervision and direction of the undersigned.

Mauricio Posada, P.E.

Sections covered by this seal:

01 91 41, 03 31 30, 05 50 13

W911KB25R0018

FLOATING BREAKWATER REPLACEMENT (KET005)

BAR POINT HARBOR

KETCHIKAN, ALASKA

PROJECT TABLE OF CONTENTS

DIVISION 00 – PROCUREMENT AND CONTRACTING REQUIREMENTS

00 11 00 STANDARD FORM 1442

00 11 01 PROPOSAL SCHEDULE

00 21 00 INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS AND NOTICES TO BIDDERS

00 22 11 EVALUATION FACTORS AND BASIS OF AWARD

00 45 00 REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

BUSINESS ENTITY CERTIFICATIONS

PRE-AWARD QUESTIONNAIRE

00 72 00 CONTRACT CLAUSES

00 73 00.00 29 SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

00 73 46 WAGE DETERMINATION

DIVISION 01 – GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 19 40.00 29 SPECIAL ITEMS (CIVIL WORKS)

01 20 00 PRICE AND PAYMENT PROCEDURES

01 32 01.00 10 PROJECT SCHEDULE

01 33 00 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES

01 33 91.00 29 DESIGN SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

01 35 26 GOVERNMENTAL SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

01 42 00 SOURCES FOR REFERENCE PUBLICATIONS

01 45 00.15 10 RESIDENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM CONTRACTOR MODE (RMS CM)

01 45 04.00 29 CONTRACTOR QUALITY CONTROL

01 57 20.01 29 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

01 78 00 CLOSEOUT SUBMITTALS

01 91 41 CONCRETE FLOATING BREAKWATER PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS

DIVISION 03 – CONCRETE

03 31 30 MARINE CONCRETE

DIVISION 05 – METALS

05 50 13 MISCELLANEOUS METAL FABRICATIONS

DIVISION 31 – EARTHWORK

31 09 13.00 29 SURVEYS (CIVIL WORKS)

-- END OF PROJECT TABLE OF CONTENTS--

NAICS 237990 SIZE STANDARD $45 MILLION

PROJECT TITLE/LOCATION: FLOATING BREAKWATER REPLACEMENT, BAR POINT HARBOR, KETCHIKAN, ALASKA

TOTAL SMALL BUSINESS SET-ASIDE BEST VALUE TRADE-OFF

FIRM-FIXED PRICE CONTRACT: CONSTRUCTION WAGE RATES (DAVIS BACON) SHALL APPLY

DESCRIPTION: The purpose of this project is to replace tw o f loating breakw aters at Bar Point Harbor in Ketchikan, Alaska. Bar Point Harbor is currently protected by f loating breakw aters held in place by anchor chains and anchor blocks. A small f loating breakw ater protects the middle entrance channel and is approximately 120 feet long and 23 feet w ide. A larger f loating breakw ater protects the harbor and is 963 feet in length consisting of four concrete modules each 23 feet w ide connected using post-tensioned w ire cables. Both f loating breakw aters have surpassed their estimated lifespan and need to be replaced. The project w ill include demolition of the existing breakw aters and replacement w ith new reinforced concrete f loat-type breakw aters. The breakw aters w ill be moored by chains and concrete anchor blocks.

The Contractor shall comply w ith commercial and industry standards as w ell as all applicable Federal, State, and local law s, regulations and procedures.

AWARD SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS

JENNIFER GOSH 907-753-2525

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

28-Feb-2025

(RFP)

(IFB)

X

CALL:

Floating Breakw ater Replacement, Bar Point Harbor, Ketchikan, Alaska

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 _______10 calendar days and complete it w ithin ________ calendar days after receiving aw ard, X notice to proceed. This performance period is X mandatory, negotiable. (See _________________________FAR 52.211-10

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 __________1 copies to perform the w ork required are due at the place specif ied in Item 8 by ___________ local time ______________01 Apr 2025 (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 is, X 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

U.S. ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT, AK

CEPOA-CT (W911KB)

2204 TALLEY AVENUE

JBER AK 99506-0898

W911KB

PAGE OF PAGES

CODE

(Title, identifying no., date):

12B. CALENDAR DAYS

02:00 PM (hour) Sealed envelopes containing offers

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

KET005

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

FAX:TEL: 9077532739 TEL: FAX:

W911KB25R0018 1 OF 81

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

Section 00 11 01 - CLIN SCHEDULE

PROPOSAL SCHEDULE

W911KB25R0018

KET005 FLOATING BREAKWATER REPLACEMENT

BAR POINT HARBOR

KETCHIKAN, ALASKA

Item Unit No. Description Quantity Unit Price Amount

BASE ITEMS

0001 Mobilization and Demobilization, complete. 1 Job $________ $________

0002 Demolish Existing Floating Breakwaters, complete. 1 Job $________ $________

0003 Design Main Floating Breakwater & Entrance Floating Breakwater, complete. 1 Job $________ $________

0004 Construct Main Floating Breakwater, complete. 1 Job $________ $________

0005 Construct Entrance, Floating Breakwater, complete. 1 Job $________ $________

Total of Base Items 0001 thru 0005 $_________

NOTES:

1. See SECTION 01 20 00 PRICE AND PAYMENT PROCEDURES for work included in each item.

EVALUATION OF OFFERS:

1. AWARD: Award will be made in accordance with Section 00 22 11 –

EVALUATION FACTORS AND BASIS OF AWARD.

2. INCOMPLETE PROPOSALS: Failure to submit a proposal on all items in the schedule will result in an incomplete proposal and the proposal may be rejected. Prices must be shown for each item within the schedule.

-- END OF PROPOSAL SCHEDULE --

Section 00 21 00 - INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS, AND NOTICES TO OFFERORS

SECTION 00 21 00

INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS AND NOTICES TO OFFERORS

1.0 GENERAL INFORMATION

1.1 GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF WORK

1.2 CONTRACT COST MAGNITUDE FOR CONSTRUCTION COSTS

1.3 BOND AMOUNT REQUIRED

1.4 PRE-AWARD SURVEYS

1.5 GOVERNMENT SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

1.6 COPIES OF SOLICITATION DOCUMENTS AND AMENDMENTS

1.7 OFFEROR'S QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS

1.8 SMALL BUSINESS SIZE STANDARD/NAICS CODE

1.9 PROPOSAL EXPENSES AND PRE-CONTRACT COSTS

1.10 SITE VISIT / PRE-PROPOSAL CONFERENCE

1.11 ACCURACY IN PROPOSALS

1.12 PROPOSAL SUBMITTALS

1.13 PROPOSAL FORMAT

1.14 JOINT VENTURE PROPOSAL REQUIREMENTS

1.15 BUY AMERICAN ACT FOR CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS

1.16 SOLICITATION PROVISIONS

1.0 GENERAL INFORMATION

1.1. GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF WORK

General Description of Work: The purpose of this project is to replace two floating breakwaters at Bar Point Harbor in Ketchikan, Alaska. Bar Point Harbor is currently protected by floating breakwaters held in place by anchor chains and anchor blocks. A small floating breakwater protects the middle entrance channel and is approximately 120 feet long and 23 feet wide. A larger floating breakwater protects the harbor and is 963 feet in length consisting of four concrete modules each 23 feet wide connected using post-tensioned wire cables. Both floating breakwaters have surpassed their estimated lifespan and need to be replaced. The project will include demolition of the existing breakwaters and replacement with new reinforced concrete float-type breakwaters. The breakwaters will be moored by chains and concrete anchor blocks.

1.2. CONTRACT COST MAGNITUDE FOR CONSTRUCTION COSTS

The construction costs will be subject to the funds available for this project. The contract cost magnitude for contract award is approximately $25 Million to $100 Million.

1.3. BOND AMOUNT REQUIRED

Offeror Guarantee: The requirements for an Offer Guarantee as required in FAR Clause 52.228-1 Bid Guarantee are hereby waived. However, the offeror must submit a letter from their bonding company indicating the offeror’s ability to obtain performance and payment bonds in the amount of the proposal price.

1.4. PRE-AWARD SURVEYS

The Government reserves the right to conduct a pre-award survey of any firm under consideration to confirm any part of the information furnished by the Offeror, or to require other evidence of managerial, financial, technical, and other capabilities, the positive establishment of which is determined by the Government to be necessary for the successful performance of the contract.

1.5. GOVERNMENT SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

The Offeror(s) must ensure that ALL mail sent to the Alaska District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, either pre- contract or post-contract award, has a return mailing address on the outside of the envelope, package, box, etc. ANY MAIL addressed to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, including but not limited to bids, modifications to bids, proposals, revised proposals, bonds, correspondence, etc., will be REJECTED by the US Army Corps of Engineers mail room facility located at PO Box 6898, Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson (JBER), Alaska 99506- 6898 if it does not contain a return mailing address. There will be no exceptions.

1.6. COPIES OF SOLICITATION DOCUMENTS AND AMENDMENTS

Copies of the solicitation and amendments are available by INTERNET ACCESS ONLY. All solicitation documents will be posted to the PIEE Solicitation Module website at:

https://piee.eb.mil/sol/xhtml/unauth/index.xhtml via Solicitation Number Search.

W911KB25R0018.

It shall be the contractor’s responsibility to check the website for any amendments. The offeror shall submit in the proposal all requested information specified in this solicitation. There will be https://piee.eb.mil/sol/xhtml/unauth/index.xhtml no public opening of the proposals received as a result of this solicitation.

A list of interested vendors (potential offerors and potential subcontractors) are available on the SAM website (registration required) at: https://sam.gov/content/opportunities via Search

W911KB25R0018.

1.7. OFFEROR'S QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS

Questions and/or comments relative to these documents should be submitted via the Bidder Inquiry system as indicated below. All questions and/or comments should be submitted no later than ten (10) calendar days prior to the proposal due date.

a) Bidder Inquiry

b) Technical inquiries and questions relating to proposal procedures or bonds are to be submitted via Bidder Inquiry in ProjNet at http://www.projnet.org/projnet.

c) To submit and review bid inquiry items, bidders will need to be a current registered user or self- register into system. To self-register go to web page, click BID tab select Bidder Inquiry, select agency USACE, enter Key for this solicitation listed below, and your e-mail address, click login. Fill in all required information and click create user.

Verify that information on the next screen is correct and click on continue.

d) From this page you may view all bidder inquiries or add inquiry. A complete listing of all inquiries and responses will be issued by amendment after the inquiry period closes.

e) Bidders will receive an acknowledgement of their question via email, followed by an answer to their question after it has been processed by our technical team.

f) The Solicitation Number is: W911KB25R0018

g) The Bidder Inquiry Key is: GXTUYN-998ND5

h) The Bidder Inquiry System will be unavailable for new inquires 10 calendar days prior to proposal submission in order to ensure adequate time is allotted to form an appropriate response and amend the solicitation, if necessary.

i) Offerors are requested to review the specification in its entirety, review the Bidder Inquiry System for answers to questions prior to submission of a new inquiry.

j) The call center operates weekdays from 8AM to 5PM U.S. Central Time Zone (Chicago). The telephone number for the Call Center is 800-428-HELP.

k) Offers will NOT be publicly opened. Information concerning the status of the evaluation and/or award will NOT be available after receipt of proposals.

1.8. SMALL BUSINESS SIZE STANDARD/NAICS CODE

See Standard Form 1442, block 10 for the small business size standard/NAICS code.

1.9. PROPOSAL EXPENSES AND PRE-CONTRACT COSTS

This Request for Proposal (RFP) does not commit the Government to pay, as a direct charge, any costs incurred in the preparation and submission of a proposal.

1.10. SITE VISIT / PRE-PROPOSAL CONFERENCE Reference FAR Provision 52.236-27 for site visit information.

http://www.projnet.org/projnet

1.11. ACCURACY IN PROPOSALS

Proposals must set forth full, accurate, and complete information as required by this RFP, (including attachments). The penalty for making false statements is prescribed in 18 U.S.C. 1001.

1.12. PROPOSAL SUBMITTALS

Offerors must submit proposals electronically via the PIEE Solicitation Module website at:

https://piee.eb.mil/sol/xhtml/unauth/index.xhtml. Search via Solicitation Number Search

W911KB25R0018. OFFERORS MUST SUBMIT PROPOSALS TO BE RECEIVED NO

LATER THAN THE DATE AND TIME STATED ON THE STANDARD FORM (SF) 1442 OR

SUBSEQUENT SOLICITATION AMENDMENT. QUESTIONS CONCERNING PROPOSAL

RECEIPT CAN BE DIRECTED TO THE CONTRACT SPECIALIST

/ CONTRACTING OFFICER LISTED IN THE SOLICITATION. FOLLOW THE PROPOSAL

FORMAT OUTLINED IN PARAGRAPH 1.13.

NOTE: Electronic proposal submissions will only be accepted via the PIEE Solicitation Module website at: https://piee.eb.mil/sol/xhtml/unauth/index.xhtml. Search via Solicitation Number Search W911KB25R0018. IN ORDER TO SUBMIT A PROPOSAL, VENDORS MUST

REGISTER IN THE PIEE SYSTEM AND MUST HAVE A PROPOSAL MANAGER ROLE

ESTABLISHED. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REGARDING PROPOSAL MANAGER,

PROPOSAL MANAGER FUNCTIONS AND POSTING OFFERS CAN BE FOUD AT

https//pieetraining.eb.mil/wbt/xhtml/wbt/sol/solicitation/proposals.xhtml

1.13. PROPOSAL FORMAT

ELECTRONIC FORMAT

(a) Written materials: 8 ½” x 11” format, using 10 point or larger font size. Each volume will contain a Title Sheet on the cover for ready identification of the proposal and a full table of contents, separated by Tabs, as prescribed herein. Within each Tab, it is recommended that the proposal information be presented in the same relative format as the submission requirements are listed.

(i) The prime, consortium, or joint venture’s name, address, a signature of the official that can bind the firm and a telephone number and email address shall appear in the lower left corner of the title page of any document/volume to be evaluated.

(ii) Volume number, section, page number and date submitted shall appear in the bottom right corner of each page (along with the revision number for the amended page, if necessary).

Page numbering shall re-start with each Tab. One (1) page is defined as the front of one (1) sheet; the front and back of one (1) sheet will be counted as two (2) pages. The Government will not evaluate any material exceeding the page limitations stated in the RFP.

(b) Drawing sheets: Use 11” x 17” for half size drawings.

(c) Electronic Format: Provide proposal in searchable, read-only format, preferably using .pdf files. All price breakdown information to aide in the price evaluation shall be submitted in Excel format.

(d) Number of copies: Volume 1 and Volume 2 must be submitted as two separate documents via PIEE Solicitation Module as described in paragraph 1.12 unless size prohibits such.

The successful contractor shall provide one (1) searchable, read only electronic (*.pdf) copy of the entire Volumes 1 and 2 and one (1) copy of all CADD files using AutoCAD 2021.

1.14. JOINT VENTURE AND LLC PROPOSAL REQUIREMENTS

When proposing as a joint venture, all members of the joint venture shall sign the SF 1442 unless a written agreement by the joint venture is furnished with the proposal designating one firm with the authority to bind the other member(s) of the joint venture. In addition, a copy of the joint venture agreement shall be submitted with the proposal. Failure to comply with the foregoing requirements may eliminate the proposal from further consideration. If this is an 8(a) or HUBZone joint venture, the offeror shall ensure that it complies with the applicable requirements of 13 CFR Part 124 and 13 CFR Part 126, respectively.

When proposing as a Limited Liability Company (LLC), a member authorized to bind the LLC shall sign the SF 1442. A copy of the LLC Certificate of Organization, Articles of Organization and the Operating Agreement shall be submitted with the proposal.

1.15. BUY AMERICAN ACT FOR CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS

Your attention is invited to FAR Clause 52.225-12 Notice of Buy American Act Requirement- Construction Materials under Trade Agreements. You are advised to inform your potential subcontractors and suppliers of the Buy American Act requirements contained in this solicitation.

Subparagraph (b) of the clause provides instructions for pre-award determinations as follows:

“Requests for determinations of inapplicability. An offeror requesting a determination regarding the inapplicability of the Buy American Act 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 52.225-11 in the request. If an offeror has not requested a determination regarding the inapplicability of the Buy American Act 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.” In accordance with FAR Part 25 Foreign Acquisition, subpart 25.205, entitled Post Award determinations, subparagraph (a), if a contractor requests a determination regarding the inapplicability of the Buy American Act after contract award, the contractor must explain why it could not request the determination before contract award or why the need for such determination otherwise was not reasonably foreseeable.

1.16. SOLICITATION PROVISIONS

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

52.204-16 Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting AUG 2020 52.204-22 Alternative Line Item Proposal JAN 2017 52.207-1 Notice Of Standard Competition MAY 2006 52.215-1 Instructions to Offerors--Competitive Acquisition NOV 2021 52.215-22 Limitations on Pass-Through Charges--Identification of

Subcontract Effort

OCT 2009

52.222-5 Construction Wage Rate Requirements--Secondary Site of the Work

MAY 2014

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

NOV 2023

252.204-7019 Notice of NIST SP 800-171 DoD Assessment Requirements NOV 2023 252.204-7024 Notice on the Use of the Supplier Performance Risk System MAR 2023 252.215-7008 Only One Offer DEC 2022 252.215-7013 Supplies and Services Provided by Nontraditional Defense

Contractors

JAN 2023

252.215-7016 Notification to Offerors--Postaward Debriefings DEC 2022

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY FULL TEXT

52.216-1 TYPE OF CONTRACT (APR 1984)

The Government contemplates award of a firm-fixed-price contract resulting from this solicitation.

(End of provision)

52.233-2 SERVICE OF PROTEST (SEP 2006)

(a) Protests, as defined in section 33.101 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

Physical Address George Nasif U.S. Army Engineer District, Alaska

CEPOA-CT

2204 3rd Street, Room 30 JBER, Alaska 99506

Mailing Address George Nasif U.S. Army Engineer District, Alaska

CEPOA-CT

P.O. Box 6898 JBER, Alaska 99506

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

(End of provision)

52.236-27 SITE VISIT (CONSTRUCTION) (FEB 1995) – ALTERNATE I (FEB 1995)

(a) The clauses at 52.236-2, Differing Site Conditions, and 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 or quoters are urged and expected to inspect the site where the work will be performed.

(b) No formal site visit is scheduled; however, a pre-proposal conference call will be held online on Microsoft Teams; 13 March 2025, 11:00 AM AKDT. Offerors are encouraged to attend for a summary of the project requirements and opportunity to ask questions.

Meeting Link: https://dod.teams.microsoft.us/l/meetup-join/19%3adod%3ameeting_2e5ffb20c78b4b0b8fc8c2137380d7e3%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a% 22fc4d76ba-f17c-4c50-b9a7-8f3163d27582%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%22b2567d52-8935-43e5-8967-f6a9345bd1c5%22%7d

Meeting ID: 993 583 585 838

__________________OR________________________________________

Dial in by phone +1 601-262-2433,,565430588# United States, Vicksburg Phone conference ID: 565 430 588#

(End of provision)

52.252-1 SOLICITATION PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

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/these address(es):

https://www.acquisition.gov/

(End of provision)

52.252-5 AUTHORIZED DEVIATIONS IN PROVISIONS (NOV 2020)

(a) The use in this solicitation of any Federal Acquisition Regulation (48 CFR Chapter 1) provision with an authorized deviation is indicated by the addition of "(DEVIATION)" after the date of the provision.

(b) The use in this solicitation of any Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) (48 CFR Chapter 2) provision with an authorized deviation is indicated by the addition of "(DEVIATION)" after the name of the regulation.

(End of provision)

Section 00 22 11 - PROPOSAL SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS (ONE STEP, DB)

SECTION 00 22 11

PROPOSAL SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS, EVALUATION CRITERIA AND BASIS OF AWARD ONE

STEP - - BEST VALUE

1.0 OVERVIEW

2.0 BASIS OF AWARD

3.0 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS

4.0 PROPOSAL AND RELATED EVALUATION FACTORS

5.0 VOLUME 1, TAB A – FACTOR 1 – TECHNICAL APPROACH

6.0 VOLUME 1, TAB B – FACTOR 2 – PAST PERFORMANCE

7.0 VOLUME 2, TAB A – FACTOR 3 – PRICE (STANDARD FORM 1442, PROPOSAL DATA SHEET,

AND PRICE PROPOSAL SCHEDULE)

8.0 VOLUME 2, TAB B - REQUIRED PRE-AWARD INFORMATION

9.0 EVALUATION PROCEDURES

9.1 SOURCE SELECTION EVALUATION BOARD (SSEB)

9.2 EVALUATION

9.3 DEFINITIONS

9.4 EVALUATION AND RATING SYSTEM

9.5 PAST PERFORMANCE RELEVANCY RATING AND PERFORMANCE CONFIDENCE

ASSESSMENT

SECTION 00 22 11 ATTACHMENTS

1 – PROPOSAL DATA SHEETS

2 – OFFEROR EXPERIENCE FORM

3 – PAST PERFORMANCE QUESTIONNAIRE

1.0 OVERVIEW

1.1 Interested firms (here after referred to as Offerors) shall submit proposal demonstrating their capability to successfully execute the construction contract resulting from this solicitation. The Government will evaluate the proposals in accordance with the criteria described herein.

1.2 This is a “Best Value” solicitation for replacement of two floating breakwaters at Bar Point Harbor located in Ketchikan, Alaska. Offerors shall submit proposals demonstrating their capability to successfully execute the construction contract resulting from this solicitation. The Government will evaluate the proposals in accordance with the criteria described herein and award a firm-fixed-price (FFP) contract to the responsible offeror whose proposal is determined to represent the overall best value to the Government utilizing the trade-off process described in FAR 15.101-1.

2.0 BASIS OF AWARD

2.1 The Contracting Officer will award a FFP contract to the responsible offeror whose proposal the Source Selection Authority has determined conforms to the solicitation and offers the best overall value to the Government, considering all non-price factors, described herein, and price. All evaluation factors, other than price, when combined are considered significantly more important than price, however the Contract Award may not exceed the funds available for this project. The Government reserves the right to accept other than the lowest priced offer or to reject all offerors. The Government will not award a contract to an Offeror whose proposal contains a deficiency, as defined in FAR 15.001. If there is a lower priced, conforming offer, the Source Selection Authority (SSA) must determine the added value of the more expensive proposal that would justify award to that offeror.

3.0 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS

3.1 Proposals should be submitted initially in the most favorable terms from a price and technical standpoint.

Do not assume offerors will be contacted or awarded an opportunity to clarify, discuss, or revise their proposal.

3.2 The Government will not make assumptions concerning intent, capabilities, or experience. Clear identification of proposal details shall be the sole responsibility of the offeror. The Government may reject incomplete proposals after initial evaluation without further consideration. Complete proposals shall meet the basic requirements identified in the RFP.

3.3 Submit proposal in as specified in Section 00 21 00. Note that the Government will not evaluate any material that exceeds the page limits, indicated in the sections below.

4.0 PROPOSAL AND RELATED EVALUATION FACTORS

Location Factor Number Description Relative Importance

Vol 1, Tab A

Factor 1 Technical Approach Most Important Factor

Vol 1, Tab B

Factor 2 Past Performance (Confidence Assessment)

2nd Most Important Factor

(Slightly Less Important Than Factor 1, Slightly More Important than Factor 3)

Location Factor Number Description Relative Importance

Vol 2, Tab A

Factor 3 Price

(Standard Form 1442 and Price Proposal Schedule)

Least Important Factor

(Significantly Less Important Than Factors 1 & 2 Combined)

Vol 2, Tab B

N/A Required Pre-Award Information Not Rated

5.0 VOLUME 1, TAB A – FACTOR 1 – TECHNICAL APPROACH

5.1 SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS:

5.1.1 The Technical Approach factor consists of technical approach narratives and information regarding materials and construction details for replacement of the floating breakwaters in Bar Point Harbor. The Technical Approach narrative must clearly define the means and methods of floating breakwater construction in enough detail for the Government to understand whether the proposal meets or exceeds the minimum solicitation requirements. The intent during the proposal submission and review process is not to require detailed design effort or to perform a detailed design engineering review but to focus on the proposed procedures for constructing the floating breakwaters. If the Government evaluators have actual knowledge or strong suspicion that a proposed construction method is inappropriate, being used in the wrong application or otherwise does not meet the contract requirements, the Government will inform the Offeror in the event that discussions are conducted with the firm. The Government is not asking for design analysis in the proposal and is not obligated to perform an engineering design review at this stage.

5.1.2 Provide a detailed description of the Offeror’s Technical Approach for completing fabrication and construction of new floating breakwaters for Bar Point Harbor and include completion of all aspects of work with, at a minimum, a detailed narrative and concept drawings, as applicable, for the following:

• Floating Breakwater Structure – Describe the proposed means and methods for designing and fabricating the floating breakwater structures for Bar Point Harbor to meet the specified performance criteria and required design life. Include a description and concept drawings for the following:

o Proposed breakwater modules including design details and dimensions.

o Proposed module-to-module connections.

o Proposed module-to-anchor chain connections.

• Breakwater Demolition – Describe the proposed sequencing of demolition and construction to ensure the integrity of Bar Point Harbor is maintained at all times.

• Breakwater Construction – Describe methods to transport the breakwater modules to Ketchikan, Alaska and construct the breakwaters on site. Include proposed equipment, the proposed extent of dive operations and work constraints related to weather, tides, waves, wind, or other environmental conditions.

• Future Maintenance – Describe the anticipated future maintenance requirements for the proposed breakwater design. Include the anticipated maintenance tasks and maintenance frequency for the breakwater modules and all connections.

5.2 EVALUATION CRITERIA:

5.2.1 The Government will evaluate the proposed means and methods submitted under this factor to assess the offeror’s understanding of the scope of the project. Lack of detail or of a demonstrated understanding may result in the proposal receiving an unfavorable rating and/or being eliminated from the competitive range. The Government places greater importance on a technical approach that will successfully meet the requirements of this solicitation while minimizing construction and maintenance impacts including, but not limited to, proven module designs and module connection methods that meet the specified performance criteria of the solicitation and achieve the required design life, protection of the harbor during breakwater demolition and construction, and protection of the modules during transportation to the site.

5.2.2 The narrative provided by the Offeror describing its Technical Approach for completing the Bar Point Harbor Floating Breakwater Replacement is expected to be comprehensive. Proposals that may be viewed more favorably are those that:

• Demonstrate a thorough understanding of all aspects of work and the conditions under which the work will be performed and meet all requirements in the specifications.

• Propose proven designs and construction methods or techniques that will be used in existing site conditions and minimize/ease long term maintenance requirements.

• Proposals will be viewed more favorably that propose construction methods that maintain the protection of the existing harbor during demolition and construction.

6.0 VOLUME 1, TAB B – FACTOR 2 –PAST PERFORMANCE (CONFIDENCE ASSESSMENT)

6.1 SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS:

6.1.1 The offeror must provide demonstrated experience for their proposed method(s) of floating breakwater construction and fabrication. In responding to this factor, the objective is to demonstrate to the technical evaluators that the offeror clearly has the capability to successfully complete all aspects of the project by explaining in detail how the projects submitted for specialized experience are similar to the work described in the solicitation.

6.1.2 Submit two (2) project descriptions for the offeror documenting previous experience as the Prime Contractor or Sub-Contractor on construction projects similar to the Bar Point Harbor Floating Breakwater Replacement. Utilize the CONSTRUCTION – SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE FORM at the end of this section or an equivalent form. Projects must be at least 50% complete or completed within ten (10) years prior to the issue date of this solicitation. Past experience construction projects should clearly demonstrate the offeror’s capability to successfully complete the project and should include:

(a) Successful construction of floating breakwaters similar to those required for Bar Point

Harbor.

(b) Specific requirements and conditions of past experiences as they relate to this project.

Discuss any problems encountered and corrective actions taken to ensure project completion.

In addition, include a description of the following:

• The type of equipment used to construct the project.

• The environmental conditions (wind, weather, tides) experienced.

• The transportation of floating breakwater structures from point of manufacture to the project location.

• Each project identified must reference a contract number and point of contact (POC), inclusive of their name, telephone number and email address.

6.1.3 Submit two (2) project descriptions for the breakwater fabrication contractor demonstrating previous experience designing and fabricating floating breakwater modules similar to those required for this project. Utilize the CONSTRUCTION – SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE FORM at the end of this section or an equivalent form. Projects must be at least 50% complete or completed within ten (10) years prior to the issue date of this solicitation. Past experience breakwater design and fabrication projects should clearly demonstrate how the past projects are similar to the Bar Point Harbor Breakwater Replacement project. The offeror must clearly indicate if the same CONSTRUCTION – SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE FORM will be used to satisfy the requirement in paragraph 6.1.2 and 6.1.3.

6.1.4 Failure to provide sufficient detail explaining how each provided past experience project is similar to the work described in the solicitation may be noted as a deficiency. The offeror should clearly demonstrate it has the capability to successfully complete the project. Offerors should presume that the technical evaluators are unfamiliar with the provided demonstrated experience and are responsible for providing detailed explanations regarding the work and how said work is similar to that described in the solicitation.

6.1.5 If any portion of work provided as demonstrated experience is from a parent, sister, predecessor or affiliated company, clearly identify that work as it relates to this project. The proposal must clearly and specifically indicate how the resources of the parent, sister, predecessor, or affiliated company – its workforce, management, facilities, equipment or other resources – will be provided and relied upon for contract performance. The Contracting Officer may discount experience of a parent, sister, predecessor or affiliated company unless the Offeror clearly provides evidence of a commitment as to the utilization of the identified entity’s resources in the performance of this project.

6.1.6 If any portion of work provided as demonstrated experience is subcontracted, clearly identify that work as such and provide the required experience of that subcontractor as it relates to the work the subcontractor will be performing on this project.

6.1.7 For each project submitted, the offeror shall provide:

• Project description and information using “Offeror Experience Form” (Attachment 2). The offeror must address all items included on Attachment 2 (no more than two (2) pages per project). The “Offeror Experience Form” may also be used for key subcontractor experience if included as part of the team. Offerors may identify state and local government and private contracts that are like the requirements of this solicitation.

• If a completed Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS) evaluation is available, submit it with the proposal.

• If there is not a completed CPARS evaluation, submit a completed Past Performance Questionnaire (PPQ) (Attachment 3) for the project. Offerors are advised to ensure correct phone numbers and email addresses are provided for the Client point of contact. (Do not submit a PPQ when a completed CPARS evaluation is available).

o If the Offeror is unable to obtain a completed PPQ from a client for a project(s) before proposal closing date, the Offeror should complete and submit with proposal the first page of the PPQ, Offerors should follow up with clients/references to ensure timely submittal of questionnaires. If the client requests, questionnaires may be submitted directly to the Government's point of contact, Jennifer Gosh by email at Jennifer.Gosh@usace.army.mil prior to proposal closing date. Offerors shall instruct the clients to refer to the solicitation number in the subject line.

o PPQs are source selection materials. All successfully submitted PPQs will receive an email confirmation upon receipt. If the offeror does not receive the confirmation, it is the offeror’s responsibility to follow up to ensure the Government has received the information.

o Offerors shall not incorporate by reference into their proposal PPQs or CPARS previously submitted for other procurements. However, this does not preclude the Government from utilizing previously submitted PPQ information in the past performance evaluation.

o Offerors may provide explanation on problems encountered on past projects and the corrective actions taken by the offeror.

• 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 CPARS, using all CAGE/UEI 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), System for Award Management (SAM.gov), Federal Awardee Performance and Integrity Information System (FAPIIS), Electronic Subcontract Reporting System (eSRS), telephone interviews with organizations familiar with the offeror’s performance, Government personnel with personal knowledge of the offeror’s performance capability, and any other known sources not provided by the offeror.

6.1.8 A firm will not receive credit under this factor for past performance of key personnel proposed for this project. An offeror may receive credit for relevant experience under a previous business arrangement

(ex. joint venture) if the offeror demonstrates that their role on the submitted project is relevant to their proposed role on this project. If the offeror is a joint venture, each firm of the joint venture shall provide information, demonstrating experience relevant to their role on this requirement. Clearly identify the role and responsibilities of each joint venture partner. Offerors who submit experience information of a parent, sister or other affiliated company must describe what involvement such company will have on the instant acquisition. The offeror shall provide a one (1) page narrative that clearly and specifically indicates what resources of the parent, sister or other affiliated company – its workforce, management, facilities, or other resources – will be provided or relied upon for contract performance. The Government may discount the experience of a parent, sister or other affiliated company unless the prime contractor clearly provides evidence of a binding teaming agreement or other contractual agreement which creates legal responsibility on the part of the parent, sister or other affiliated company or provides a Meaningful Relationship Commitment Letter including the following:

1. A statement of commitment as to the performance and utilization of the identified entity’s resources on the project.

2. Signatures of both the Offeror and Meaningful Relationship Entity.

6.1.9 While the Government may elect to consider data from other sources, the burden of providing detailed, current, accurate, and complete past performance information rests with the offeror.

6.2 EVALUATION CRITERIA:

6.2.1 The past performance evaluation results in an assessment of the offeror’s probability of meeting the solicitation requirements. The past performance evaluation considers each offeror’s demonstrated recent and relevant record of performance in supplying construction services that meet the contract’s requirements. The evaluation method that the Government will use with respect to Factor 2 – Past Performance is detailed below.

6.2.2 There are three (3) aspects to the past performance evaluation: recency, relevancy (including context of data), and quality (including general trends in contractor performance and source of information).

6.2.2.1 The first aspect is to evaluate the recency of the offeror’s past performance. For this solicitation, recent projects are those completed or substantially completed (at least 50% complete) within ten (10) years of the date that proposals are due.

6.2.2.2 The second aspect is to determine how relevant a recent effort accomplished by the offeror is to the work required by this solicitation. The projects will include those submitted as well as from other sources described above. This relevancy rating is not a separate proposal rating but is only used in developing overall past performance confidence assessment rating assigned to the Past Performance Factor. With respect to relevancy, past performance on projects with more relevance will typically be a stronger predictor of future success and have more influence on the past performance confidence assessment rating than past performance on projects of lesser relevance. There are four (4) levels of relevancy as shown in the Table below.

Past Performance Relevancy Ratings

Rating Description

Very Relevant Present/past performance effort involved essentially the same scope and magnitude of effort and complexities this solicitation requires.

Relevant Present/past performance effort involved similar scope and magnitude of effort and complexities this solicitation requires.

Somewhat Relevant Present/past performance effort involved some of the scope and magnitude of effort and complexities this solicitation requires.

Not Relevant Present/past performance effort involved little or none of the scope and magnitude of effort and complexities this solicitation requires.

NOTE: Magnitude is defined as projects with a construction cost between $25M to $100M.

In determining the relevancy of each submitted project, the Government will consider the following in scope features, complexity, and magnitude:

• Size, type of work, and complexity of the work to include previous similar floating breakwater projects

• Location of work and similarity to the climate and environmental conditions of Ketchikan, Alaska

• Dates (Projects must be at least 50% complete or completed within ten (10) years prior to the issue date of this solicitation)

• Firm's role and extent of work self-performed.

6.2.2.3 The third aspect of the past performance evaluation, quality, is to determine how well the offeror performed on its past performance projects. The Government will consider the currency and relevance of the information, source of the information, context of the data, and general trends in contractor performance.

The entity will be rated on its own performance. With respect to relevancy, past performance on projects with more relevance will typically be a stronger predictor of future success and have more influence on the past performance confidence assessment rating than past performance on projects of lesser relevance. The Government may ask Owners/References and will target areas covered in the requirements of this proposal including records of conforming to quality of construction, timeliness, management of the work, subcontractor management, including timely payment to subs or suppliers, safety, relations between owner and contractor, level of support for such things as As-built documentation, O&M manuals, training, correcting construction errors, warranty work, etc. The Government places a higher value on projects, which document successful outcomes and are supported by outside source confirmation, for example, but not limited to CPARS or other agency performance databases, offeror furnished references, or personal knowledge.

6.2.4 A final Performance Confidence Assessment rating will be given for this factor based on the assessment of recent and relevant past performance information and the assessment of the quality of past performance on prior contract efforts. The Government will review the past performance information and determine the quality and usefulness as it applies to the performance confidence assessment. In conducting a performance confidence assessment, each offeror shall be assigned one of the ratings using the Table below.

Performance Confidence Assessments

RATING DESCRIPTION

Substantial Confidence

Based on the Offeror’s recent/relevant performance record, the Government has a high expectation that the Offeror will successfully perform the required effort.

Satisfactory Confidence

Based on the Offeror’s recent/relevant performance record, the Government has a reasonable expectation that the Offeror will successfully perform the required effort.

Neutral Confidence

No recent/relevant performance record is available or the offeror’s performance record is so sparse that no meaningful confidence assessment rating can be reasonably assigned.

The offeror may not be evaluated favorably or unfavorably on the factor of past performance.

Limited Confidence Based on the Offeror’s recent/relevant performance record, the Government has a low expectation that the Offeror will be able to successfully perform the required effort.

No Confidence Based on the offeror’s recent/relevant performance record, the Government has no expectation that the offeror will be able to successfully perform the required effort.

In the case of an offeror without a record of relevant past performance or for which information on past performance is not available, the offeror may receive a Neutral Confidence rating which is neither favorable nor unfavorable (see FAR 15.305(a)(2)(iv).); it is considered “Neutral.” However, the SSA may determine, that a “Substantial Confidence” or “Satisfactory Confidence” past performance rating is worth more than a “Neutral Confidence” past performance rating in a best value tradeoff as long as the determination is consistent with stated solicitation criteria.

7.0 VOLUME 2 – TAB A – FACTOR 3 – PRICE (STANDARD FORM 1442 AND PRICE PROPOSAL

SCHEDULE)

Submit the Pro Forma information in a separate binder labeled: “Volume 2 - Pro Forma Requirements.”

7.1 SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS:

Submit the properly filled out and executed SF 1442, along with the CLIN Schedule, containing proposed line item and total pricing. See instructions in Section 00 21 00, “Instructions to Offerors” Submit the Proposal Data Sheet (Attachment 1).

7.1.1 Supplemental Price Breakdown. If deemed necessary to evaluate the price proposals, the Contracting Officer may request a detailed price breakdown of the Contract Line items in Excel format. The Government will provide details on where and how to send the breakdown. This information will not be needed sooner than three working days after the proposal submission due date. This information may be required for the initial proposal and, if requested, for any revised proposals. This information is not an opportunity for an Offeror to revise its non-price or price proposal.

7.2 EVALUATION CRITERIA:

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