W911XK-11-R-0018.pdf

FY11 Multiple Aw ard Task Order Contract (MATOC) for Maintenance Dredging Support, Great Lakes Districts

This is a 100% Total Small Business Set Aside

FSC Code-Y216

NAICS Code-237990, Small Business Size Standard of $20 Million

Individual task orders shall not exceed $3.5M. The total Multiple Aw ard Task Order value of all contracts combined under this solicitaiton shall not exceed $49,000,000.00.

A Pre-proposal Conference w ill be held on 15 November 2011 at 10a.m. (EST) at the follow ing location:

Lake Superior Conference Room, 6th f loor McNamara Federal Building 477 Michigan Ave Detroit, MI 48226-4523

ASHLEY L KUWIK 313.226.6421

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

01-Nov-2011

(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 _______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 _________________________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.)

YES X NO

13. ADDITIONAL SOLICITATION REQUIREMENTS:

A. Sealed offers in original and __________6 copies to perform the w ork required are due at the place specified in Item 8 by ___________ local time ______________01 Dec 2011 (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 _______90 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

CONTRACTING DIVISION

DETROIT DISTRICT

477 MICHIGAN AVE

RM 700

DETROIT MI 48226-2550

W911XK

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1 OF

CODE

(Title, identifying no., date):

12B. CALENDAR DAYS

02:00 PM (hour)

Sealed envelopes containing offers

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

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

(313) 226-2209FAX:TEL: (313) 226-5148 TEL: FAX:

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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

W911XK-11-R-0018

Section 00010 - Solicitation Contract Form

BID SCHEDULES

BID SCHEDULE NO. 1 – BASE AND OPTION YEARS

(THE FOLLOWING ARE APPLICABLE TO ALL TASK ORDERS ISSUED IN THE BASE AND OPTION

YEARS)

Contract Line Item Number

(CLIN)

Description Unit Unit Price (Base Contract)

Unit Price (Option Year 1)

Unit Price (Option Year 2)

Labor- Field Supervisors and Management Labor Rates

0001AA Project Manager HR $__________ $__________ $__________

0001AB

Quality Control Manager HR $__________ $__________ $__________

0001AC Field Engineer HR $__________ $__________ $__________

0002 Plans (Per Project)

0002AA Quality Control Plan EA $__________ $__________ $__________

0002AB Environmental Plan EA $__________ $__________ $__________

0002AC Safety Plan EA $__________ $__________ $__________

0003 General &

Administrative Overheads (The proposed percentage will apply to labor, equipment, materials, subcontracts in all future task orders and modifications) Percentage

NOTES PERTAINING TO BID SCHEDULE NO. 1:

1. The bid schedule will undergo price analysis per line item (CLIN).

2. These unit prices are subject to adjustment under the Variations in Estimated Quantities Clause.

3. Contract Line Item Numbers (CLINs) 0001-0003 are applicable to all task orders issued during the base year and option years as they are awarded. The Government reserves the right to extend the contract period by exercising one, or both of the option periods in accordance with FAR 52.217-9.

4. Prices are binding for the entire contract (Base and Option Years).

BID SCHEDULE NO. 2 - PROTOTYPE PROJECTS

Contract Line Item Number

(CLIN) DESCRIPTION

QUANTIT

Y UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

Green Bay Harbor Dredging- Mobilization and Demobilization 1 LS

0002 Green Bay Harbor Dredging 60,000 CY

Grand Haven Harbor Dredging- Mobilization and Demobilization 1 LS

0004 Grand Haven Harbor 35,000 CY

Total Estimated Amount

NOTES FOR BID SCHEDULE NO. 2

1. The schedule provides a typical dredging requirement for the Great Lakes Districts and identifies potential work to be performed under this contract. Contractors shall complete the attached schedule for a minimum of one project and shall submit this sheet as part of the price evaluation portion of their proposal.

2. Offerors must price all line items for each project(s) chosen. Failure to complete and return all required submissions may render an offeror’s proposal ineligible for award.

3. Historical information that displays quantities dredged, placement and disposal areas on the above Harbors can be located on the Detroit District website at: http://www.lre.usace.army.mil- “Projects and Studies”- Drawings/Navigation: Or at http://www.usace.army.mil/ndc. The dredge survey soundings and project maps at the websites which identify the federal navigation channel limits and authorized depths are for informational purposes only, and the quantities listed above do not reflect the survey information. The quantities provided above reflect a typical project size for that location. Reference drawings are issued for purposes of identifying a typical project.

4. Unit prices that were proposed for Bid Schedule No. 1 must be used when calculating the prices for Bid Schedule No. 2. If an offeror is asked to provide the breakdown for each CLIN in future task orders, they must verify that they used the binding unit prices proposed in Bid Schedule No. 1.

5. Awarding of task Orders: The recipients of the MATOC awards shall receive a Request for Proposal (RFP) after the Government has identified work. A scope of Work (SOW), applicable drawings or sketches and the appropriate wage determination will be provided with the RFP. The Chicago and Buffalo Districts are authorized to modify the specifications for individual task orders, but are not authorized to make changes to the MATOC IDIQ contract.

ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

0001 1 Lump Sum

TAS::96 4902::TAS

FFP

FY11 M/D Great Lakes MATOC

BASE PERIOD

--For Accounting Purposes only-- FOB: Destination

NET AMT

0002 1 Lump Sum

TAS::96 4902::TAS

FFP

OPTION YEAR 1

--For Accounting Purposes Only--

0003 1 Lump Sum

TAS::96 4902::TAS

FFP

OPTION YEAR 2

--For Accounting Purposes Only--

CONTRACT MINIMUM/MAXIMUM QUANTITY AND CONTRACT VALUE

The minimum quantity and contract value for all orders issued against this contract shall not be less than the minimum quantity and contract value stated in the following table. The maximum quantity and contract value for all orders issued against this contract shall not exceed the maximum quantity and contract value stated in the following table.

MINIMUM

QUANTITY

MINIMUM

AMOUNT

MAXIMUM

QUANTITY

MAXIMUM

AMOUNT

$5,000.00 $49,000,000.00

DELIVERY/TASK ORDER MINIMUM/MAXIMUM QUANTITY AND ORDER VALUE

The minimum quantity and order value for each Delivery/Task Order issued shall not be less than the minimum quantity and order value stated in the following table. The maximum quantity and order value for each Delivery/Task Order issued shall not exceed the maximum quantity and order value stated in the following table.

MINIMUM

QUANTITY

MINIMUM

AMOUNT

MAXIMUM

QUANTITY

MAXIMUM

AMOUNT

$5,000.00 $3,500,000.00

Section 00100 - Bidding Schedule/Instructions to Bidders

INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS

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 00110 - PROPOSAL PREPARATION INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS

SECTION 00120 – PROPOSAL EVALUATION AND BASIS FOR AWARD

SECTION 00600 – REPRESENTATIONS & CERTIFICATIONS

SECTION 00700 - CONTRACT CLAUSES

SECTION 00800 - SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

All solicitation documents will be posted to http://www.fbo.gov

All amendments will be posted to this website. 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 Request for Proposal (RFP) solicitation. There will be no public opening of the proposals received as a result of this solicitation.

EXHIBITS

EXHIBIT A- Past Performance Relevancy Questionnaire EXHIBIT B- Subcontractor/Teaming Partner/Key Personnel Information and Consent Form EXHIBIT C- Past Performance Reference Questionnaire EXHIBIT D- Proposal Volume Contents Aid

SECTION 00010 NOTES

NOTES

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

2 Reference Contract Clause 252.236-7008, CONTRACT PRICES – BIDDING SCHEDULES (DEC 1991). The term “Bidding Schedule” shall also be construed to mean “Offer Schedule” or “Schedule”. The terms “bid” and “offer”, and “bidder” and “offeror” shall be construed as having the same meaning in this solicitation and resulting contract.

SECTION 00100 INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS, AND NOTICES TO OFFERERS

1.0 INTRODUCTION

1.1 SCOPE

You are invited to submit a proposal in response to our Request for Proposal (RFP) W911XK-11-R-0018 entitled Multiple Award Task Order Contract for Maintenance Dredging Within the Great Lakes District. The U.S.

Army Corps of Engineers, Detroit District, intends to conduct this acquisition by use of a Competitive Source Selection Procedure, in accordance with the provisions set forth in the Request for Proposal (RFP). The solicitation will be structured as a Multiple Award Task Order Contract (MATOC), and from this solicitation, it is anticipated that a minimum of five (5) and a maximum of ten (10) Indefinite Delivery/ Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contracts will be awarded for a three-year term period (consisting of a base period of one (1) year, and two (2) one year options) for Dredging within the boundaries of the Great Lakes Districts of Detroit, Chicago, and Buffalo. Award will be made to the offeror submitting a proposal determined to be most advantageous to the Government;

Technical, and other factors considered. In any case, the Government may not award any contract if the resulting contract would not represent a "Best Value" to the Government using trade-off selection procedures, as required by the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS), and guidance as prescribed by DoD Source Selection Procedures. It is strongly suggested that the provisions stated in the proposal be fully studied prior to assembly of the proposal.

Individual task orders will be awarded on a competitive basis, using the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) procedure (FAR Subpart 15.101-2) Individual task orders will be evaluated based on the following factors:

equipment capability, ability to meet the schedule, and price.

1.2 CLAUSES

1.2.1 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.

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

1.3 REMOVAL OF SECTIONS AT TIME OF AWARD

Sections 00100, 00110, 00120, 00600 and all exhibits will be physically removed as a result of an award, but will be deemed to be incorporated by reference in that award.

1.4 DISPOSITION OF UNSUCCESSFUL PROPOSALS

In compliance with FAR Subpart 4.8 the Government will retain one copy of all unsuccessful proposals. The Government will destroy extra copies of unsuccessful proposals. No destruction certificate will be provided.

1.5 BONDING REQUIREMENTS

Contractors are not required to submit Bid Bonds with RFPs. Performance and Payment Bonds will be required upon execution of individual task orders in the amount of 100% of the Task Order Value for task orders $30,000.00 and above.

1.6 FORMAL COMMUNICATION, OFFEROR EXPLANATIONS

Any explanation desired by an offeror regarding the meaning or interpretation of the solicitation, for 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. All questions and requests for information (RFI) must be received NOT LATER THAN 21 November 2011 and will be posted not later than 23 November 2011 at the www.fbo.gov website. The Contracting Officer reserves the right to address questions received after 21 November 2011 following solicitation closing with those offerors in the competitive range should one be established. 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 www.fbo.gov 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. For security reasons all potential offerors, plan rooms and printing companies are required to register in the Central Contractor’s Registration (CCR), http://www.ccr.gov/ and the Federal Business Opportunities www.fbo.gov in order to view or download the documents from the web site. A link to this site can be found at the solicitation website.

1.7 AMENDMENTS PRIOR TO DATE SET FOR RECEIPT OF PROPOSALS

The right is reserved, as the interest of the Government may require, to revise or amend, the solicitation, specifications and/or drawings, prior to and/or after the date set for receipt of proposals, as necessary. Such changes, 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 other information applicable prior to the date set for receipt of proposals will be posted on www.fbo.gov. Though every effort will be made to provide email notification when a change is posted, such notification is NOT guaranteed and should not be expected. Offerors are strongly cautioned to check this site frequently and to “refresh” their web page to ensure they have the latest information.

1.8 HAND CARRIED PROPOSALS/INVITATIONS

Proposals can be hand carried to the USACE, Detroit District located at the McNamara Federal Building, 477 Michigan Avenue, Room 700, Detroit, MI 48226. Hand carried proposals must be received in the Contracting Office prior to the time established for receipt of proposals. Offerors are cautioned that they will be required to enter a federal government building and should allow time to accomplish this. Late receipt of proposals due to facility entry delays may not be deemed excusable and the Contracting Officer may declare the proposal “late” in accordance with FAR 15.208.

1.9 WAGE DETERMINATION

Davis Bacon Wage Rates are applicable to this project and shall be included in each individual Task Order.

1.10 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.

1.11 DRAWINGS

Reference drawings are issued for purposes of identifying a typical project. All solicitation documents will be posted to the www.fbo.gov website.

1.12 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 (Section 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.

SECTION 00110 PROPOSAL PREPARATION INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERERS

1. 0 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS

1.1 PROPOSAL PREPARATION INSTRUCTIONS

1.1.1 These 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. All solicitation amendments must be acknowledged in accordance with Section 00100, FAR Provision 52.215-1, and Instructions to Offerors.

1.1.2 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.

1.1.3 After compiling all required information, submit the information in accordance with the “Proposal

Due Date Schedule” paragraph and return the original and specified number of copies to the issuing office listed in Block 8 of the SF 1442. Mark the front of the envelope/box with the following: “PROPOSAL No. W911XK-11- R-0018, DO NOT OPEN--- Competitive Acquisition”.

1.2 PROPOSAL CONTENT

Prospective offerors shall submit the following volumes in three separate packages: Submit Volume I, Technical Information in original and six (6) copies. Submit Volume II, Past Present performance information in original and six (6) copies. Submit Volume III, Price proposal, (Bid Schedule 1 and Bid Schedule 2, Section 00010) original and six (6) copies, in accordance with instructions contained therein. In addition to paper copies, Offerors are cautioned to carefully review the proposal requirements for these Volumes and ensure a complete proposal is submitted.

1.3 PROPOSAL DUE DATE SCHEDULE

The entire proposal (Volumes I, III and III) are due by the date and time set for the receipt of proposals shown in Block 13 of the SF 1442. Offerors are also to ensure that past performance references provide questionnaire responses to the Contracting Officer not later than the closing date.

1.4 PROPOSAL FORMAT

1.4.1 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. 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.

1.4.2 Offerors are cautioned to submit enough information to enable the Source Selection Team 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.

1.4.3 The number of pages per volume may be varied by the offeror to suit his needs for certain identified sections, however, the total number of pages for the proposal submitted may not exceed seventy-five (75) pages. The specific information as listed in the note below will be excluded from the total number of pages.

NOTE: The items that are excluded from the page count are the Proposal Cover; the Table of Contents; and Title or Index Page.

1.4.4 Each page should be numbered consecutively within each section. The page size of the Offeror’s proposal shall not exceed an 8-1/2 inch by 11-inch sheet of paper. Please refer to Section 00700, FAR 52.204-4 for printing/duplicating instructions.

NOTE: Double sided copies are considered as two pages. Proposals that exceed seventy-five (75) pages will have only those first pages that are within the required limits evaluated. All information appearing thereafter will not be evaluated.

1.4.5 Proposal type size for text documents will not be smaller than Microsoft Word Times New Roman 10 point font; normal proportional spacing and page size shall be no larger than normal letter size paper (8 ½ “ X 11”). 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.

1.4.6 Binding: Elaborate format and binding are neither necessary nor desirable. All binders will be capable of lying flat when opened. The cover and spine of each binder will clearly identify the offeror’s name, Volume 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.

1.4.7 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.

1.4.8 Offeror may, at the discretion of the Government, be asked to provide clarifications regarding their proposals in accordance with FAR 15.306 (a). Requests for such information do not constitute discussions.

1.4.9 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.

1.4.10 The Contracting Officer will conduct proposal compliance reviews after closing for determination of basic proposal adequacy prior to providing the proposals to the evaluators. Failure to provide a complete proposal, may result in the proposal being removed from further consideration for award. A Proposal that fails to address any of the subfactors may be deemed incomplete and removed from further consideration for award.

2.0 PROPOSAL VOLUME CONTENTS:

2.1 VOLUME I, TECHNICAL INFORMATION

2.1.1 Volume I is obtained for the purpose of determining whether the offeror’s methods and approach have adequately and completely considered, defined, and satisfied the requirements specified in the solicitation.

The proposal will be evaluated to determine the extent to which each requirement has been addressed in the proposal in accordance with the proposal submission section of the solicitation. Detailed requirements follow:

2.1.2 Offerors shall include the following information in Volume I, Technical Information:

2.1.2.1 Capacity, Equipment and Expertise in Dredging: The offeror shall provide a list including available crane barges, tugs, and scows; also type, age, and size of equipment used. If equipment is to be leased, the offeror shall provide the name of the lesseor(s).

2.1.2.2 Quality Control/ Quality Assurance Program: The offeror shall provide a narrative of its corporate Quality Control/Quality Assurance (QA/QC) Program and its business practices, which demonstrates understanding and adherence to the Government QA/QC Program. Paragraph 3.2.1 of section 01 45

04.00 10 of the specifications outlines expected contents of a QC plan. As part of the description of the organization, Offeror’s must identify when and how relationships and subcontractors will be used and how these relationships are developed; i.e. owned, subcontracted effort, joint venture, member of consortium, etc. It is important that the offeror clearly define the organizational roles/responsibilities and the contractual/legal responsibilities of the team or joint venture units and briefly describe how the project(s) will be accomplished under the proposed organizational structure.

2.1.2.3 Resumes of Key Personnel: The offeror shall provide the resumes of the key management personnel, which it expects will execute the work that may be awarded under this contract. The resumes should clearly display proposed job title, education, special qualifications and experience record showing title, specific duties, responsibilities and assignments within at least the last five years. The purpose of this submittal is to identify the level of expertise available for this contract. If other key management personnel are required to perform any work under this contract, the contractor will be required to submit their resumes for approval by the Contracting Officer. Key personnel that result from a subcontract arrangement should be clearly annotated as such.

At a minimum, the Quality Control Manager shall be identified. The QA/QC Manager shall be competent, experienced, and knowledgeable in the field of dredging operations. The QA/QC Manager shall be responsible for the overall management of the contract including negotiation of task orders, schedule, and technical quality.

Accordingly, the QA/QC Manager must have the capacity and authority to act on behalf of the offeror and legally bind the contractor. The QA/QC Manager shall take immediate corrective action when performance is not acceptable to USACE. The Contractor shall oversee the development and implementation of necessary record keeping, administrative and quality control, and programs.

2.1.2.4 Corporate Safety Program: The offeror shall provide a narrative that describes its corporate Safety Program.

2.2 VOLUME II, OFFEROR PAST PERFORMANCE INFORMATION

2.2.1 VOLUME II is obtained for the purpose of evaluating Past Performance. Past Performance includes current/on-going performance. It includes the offeror’s Performance Relevancy Questionnaire, Exhibit A Parts 1 and 2; and any discussion and or additional information, awards, letters, etc. concerning past performance the offeror includes. Offerors shall use the Reference Package, Exhibit C, to obtain references from past and present clients. Past Performance, which includes current on-going (present) performance, will be evaluated using the evaluation criteria set forth in Section 00120 of the solicitation. If the offeror represents the combining of two or more companies, joint venture or formal teaming agreement, for the purpose of this RFP, each company shall complete Exhibit A and obtain Exhibit C references. The Government may contact these references and may consider this information as well as information obtained from any other sources when evaluating the offeror's past performance.

2.2.2 Offerors shall discuss their performance using the Performance Relevancy Questionnaire format, Exhibit A Part 1, for a minimum of three (3), maximum of not to exceed five (5), contracts. Use this form 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 (see section 00120), with respect to the other contracts addressed in the volume. Offerors should consider the currency and relevancy of the past performance information. To be considered, the performance must have been completed during the past three (3) years. The period begins three (3) years prior to the solicitation release date and includes current performance.

Current performance may have greater impact than older performance. In determining relevancy to the solicitation requirement, offerors should consider the similarity of methods employed, size, scope, cost magnitude, location, client type and complexity of work performed to those required for the proposed effort. REQUIRED Offerors are cautioned to complete all the questions on the Exhibit A Part 1 and Part 2. Detailed instructions are included in Exhibit A.

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

2.2.3 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:

2.2.3.1 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 (not included in page count) may be submitted for "Key Personnel"

2.2.3.2 Provide at least three (3), no more than five (5) references, for each Predecessor Company, Subcontractor or Key Personnel. Clearly identify the contractor/individual for whom the reference information concerns. Include “Subcontractor Information and Consent Form”, Exhibit B, for subcontractors/Team Partners if not already provided.

2.2.4 Past Performance References – REQUIRED- Offerors shall prepare and submit to prior client(s), to include the owners of the projects listed in your Exhibit As, a Reference Package (Exhibit C) (detailed instructions are included in Exhibit C) This includes correspondence explaining the requirement to obtain an independent evaluation of prior contract performance, and the Past Performance Questionnaire for use in evaluating past performance. It is suggested you provide a pre-addressed stamp envelope to former clients for their use in submitting their Performance Questionnaire. Further, they should be informed that completed Performance

Questionnaire shall be mailed to: USACE Contracting Division, 477 Michigan Avenue, Detroit, MI so as to arrive not later than the due date of the proposal. Reference packages may also be lre-quotes@usace.army.mil Offerors must not review the 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.

2.2.5 Provide the names of the subcontractor and or Teaming Partner to be utilized in the following areas: DREDGING.

2.2.5.1 Each proposed subcontractor/Teaming Partner must also complete an Exhibit B, “Subcontractor/Teaming Parrtner/Key Personnel Information and Consent Form”, to be considered. Multiple subcontractors may be named for the same discipline but are limited to a maximum of 3 subcontractors per discipline. When multiple subcontractors are provided for the same discipline the evaluation will be in accordance with Section 00120. The Government may seek additional references and reserves the right to use the information provided to obtain additional references.

2.2.5.2 In assessing past performance the Government shall also consider the past 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 does not have demonstrated past performance in the project(s) submitted in the Exhibit As, additional information is required. Each key personnel without prior past performance history submitted shall complete an Exhibit B, “Subcontractor/Teaming Partner/Key Personnel Information and Consent Form”. The Government may seek additional references and reserves the right to use the information provided to obtain additional references. Failure to provide this information may result in the proposal being deemed incomplete and not considered for award.

2.2.6 Offerors are advised that the Government may use all data provided by the offeror in this volume and data obtained from other sources, to include but not limited to Government–wide databases, in the development of performance confidence assessments. Past performance information on contracts not listed by the offeror, or that of planned subcontractors, may also be evaluated. The Government may contact references other than those identified by the offeror and information received may be used in the evaluation of the offeror’s past performance.

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

2.3 VOLUME III, PRICE/COST INFORMATION

2.3.1 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 00100 Proposal Offer Schedule (Typical Project Schedule) 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 an evaluation in accordance with Section 00100.

If an offeror proposes an unusually low price, the offeror should also provide rationale to justify the price. Detailed requirements follow:

2.3.1.1 Offer and Section 00100 – 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.

2.3.1.2 Include an introductory page to include points of contact, authorized negotiators, contact phone, facsimile numbers, and email addresses.

2.3.1.3 Section 00010 – Insert the price/cost associated with line items in Bid Schedules 1 and 2.

2.3.1.4 Representations and Certifications- Section 00600- insert the required certifications and representations.

2.3.1.5 Joint Venture Requirements - Parties wishing to propose, as a joint venture, must submit an executed copy of the joint venture agreement. The joint venture agreement shall be executed in accordance with FAR 4.102. 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 and 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 Central Contractor Registration (CCR) database.

SECTION 00120

SECTION 00120 PROPOSAL EVALUATION AND BASIS FOR AWARD

1.0 GENERAL INFORMATION:

1.1 The solicitation will be structured as a Multiple Award Task Order Contract (MATOC), and from this solicitation, it is anticipated that a minimum of five (5) and a maximum of ten (10) Indefinite Delivery/ Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contracts will be awarded for a three-year term period (consisting of a base period of one (1) year, and two (2) one year options) for Dredging within the boundaries of the Great Lakes Districts of Detroit, Chicago, and Buffalo. Award will be made to the offeror submitting a proposal determined to be most advantageous to the Government; Technical, and other factors considered. In any case, the Government may not award any contract if the resulting contract would not represent a "Best Value" to the Government using trade-off selection procedures.

The Best Value is the most advantageous offer, price and other factors considered, and consistent with the Government's stated importance of evaluation criteria. This may result in award being made to a higher-rated, higher-priced offeror where the Contracting Officer determines that the past/present performance or the Technical Capability of the higher-priced offeror outweighs the cost difference. To arrive at a Best Value decision, the Source Selection Authority will integrate the evaluation of technical capability, past performance, and price. While the Government and the Source Selection Authority will strive for maximum objectivity, the source selection process, by its nature, is subjective and therefore, professional judgment is implicit throughout the entire source selection process. A Proposal receiving a “No Confidence", rating is unawardable and may be removed from further consideration for award.

1.2 The source selection process will be conducted in accordance with FAR Part 15.3, Source Selection procedures. Offers will be evaluated using the criteria listed in “Evaluation Factors for Award”. Noncompliance with the RFP requirements may raise serious questions regarding an offeror’s past performance and/or cost performance and may be grounds to eliminate the proposal from consideration for contract award. Failure to include all information requested may adversely affect the evaluation. 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.

1.3 The Contracting Officer will conduct proposal compliance review after closing for determination of basic proposal adequacy prior to providing the proposals to the source selection team. Failure to provide a complete proposal, all 2 Volumes, may result in the proposal being removed from further consideration for award. A Proposal that fails to address any of the past performance factors detailed in Exhibit A or provide pricing of all the line items may be deemed incomplete and removed from further consideration for award.

1.4 Offerors must ensure that no pricing information is displayed in Volume 2, Past Performance Proposal.

1.5 Although the assessment of Past Performance as a specific evaluation factor is separate and distinct from the Determination of Responsibility required by FAR Part 9, Past Performance information obtained herein will be used during the Government’s responsibility determination. The Government also reserves the right to obtain additional information solely for the purpose of making a responsibility determination from all offerors after receipt of proposals. Request for responsibility information do not constitute discussions.

1.6 The Government intends to evaluate proposals and award a contract without discussions with offerors (except clarifications as described in FAR 15.306(a)). The Government reserves the right to conduct discussions if the Contracting Officer later determines them to be necessary. If the Contracting Officer determines that the number of proposals that would otherwise be in the competitive range exceeds the number at which an efficient competition can be conducted, the Contracting Officer may limit the number of proposals in the competitive range to the greatest number that will permit an efficient competition among the most highly rated proposals.

1.7 The Government reserves the right to reject any or all offers if such action is in the Government's best interest.

1.8 ENFORCEABILITY OF PROPOSAL: The proposal must set forth full, accurate and complete information as required by this solicitation. The Government will rely on such information in the award of a contract. By submission of the offer, the Offeror agrees that all items proposed (if applicable e.g., key personnel, subcontractors, etc.) will be utilized for the duration of the contract and any substitutions will require prior Contracting Officer's approval.

2.0 EVALUATION FACTORS FOR AWARD:

2.1 General: The relative importance of the evaluation factors that will affect the contract award are as follows:

The Technical factor is significantly more important than the Past Performance factor. Technical and Past Performance, when combined, are significantly more important than Price. The evaluation process is as follows:

2.2 Technical Evaluation: The Technical evaluation will consider the following:

2.2.1 Adequacy of Response: The proposal will be evaluated to determine whether the offeror’s methods and approach have adequately and completely considered, defined, and satisfied the requirements specified in the solicitation. The proposal will be evaluated to determine the extent to which each requirement of the solicitation has been addressed in the proposal in accordance with the proposal submission section of the solicitation.

2.2.2 Feasibility of Approach: The proposal will be evaluated to determine whether the offeror's methods and approach to meeting the solicitation requirements provide the Government with a high level of confidence of successful completion within the required schedule. An assessment of the degree of confidence provided by the proposed verification approaches/methods will also be included.

2.2.3 Technical Sub-factors: There are four (4) sub-factors, listed below in descending order of importance. Evaluation will be made at the factor level.

2.2.3.1 Evaluation of the Capacity Equipment and Expertise in Dredging technical sub-factor may consider such things as: Capacity to accomplish the work in the required time; Prior recent (within two years) experience in automated line-of-sight hydrographic surveying and Real-Time Differential GPS Hydrographic Surveying in the Great Lakes navigation channel and harbors; Prior recent (within two years) experience in topographic, construction, and maintenance dredging surveys; Prior recent (within two years) experience in horizontal and vertical control surveys; Experience: An outline of previous projects, specific work previously performed or being performed and any in-house research and development effort;

Facilities: Availability and description of special facilities required to perform in the technical areas under consideration.

2.2.3.2 Evaluation of the Quality Control / Quality Assurance Program technical sub-factor may consider things such as: Prior recent (within two years) experience in QCS and success in approved submittals; adequacy of contractor’s Quality Control Plan; contractor’s risk management plan; Quality Control training; innovative solutions; oversight; and adequacy of software

2.2.3.3 Evaluation of the Resumes of Key Personnel technical sub-factor may consider things such as: Personnel: professional qualifications and specific experience of scientist, engineers and technical personnel who may be assigned as a principal investigator and/or project officer; Capability, background, and experience of the key personnel within the firm who will be responsible for the administration of the contract and should indicate the ability to insure the successful performance of the work required;

Availability of adequate numbers of experienced personnel to perform the various tasks associated with automated line-of-sight hydrographic surveys, Real-Time-Differential GPS Surveys, and with dredge alignment surveys.

2.2.3.4 Evaluation of the Corporate Safety Program technical sub-factor may consider things such as: Prior recent (within two years) experience in approved Safety Plans; adequacy of implementation of safety plan; accident prevention plan; safety training program; certifications

2.2.4 Technical Sub-Factor Rating Definitions. The rating definitions in the table below will be utilized in the evaluation of the Technical sub-factors (the Technical factor will be a “roll-up” of the Technical sub-factor ratings). To receive consideration for award, ratings of no less than “Green” and “Acceptable” must be achieved for the technical factor.

Table 1. Combined Technical Ratings Color Rating Description Blue Outstanding Proposal meets requirements and indicates an exceptional approach and understanding of the requirements. Strengths far outweigh any weaknesses. Risk of unsuccessful performance is very low.

Purple Good Proposal meets requirements and indicates a thorough approach and understanding of the requirements. Proposal contains strengths which outweigh any weaknesses. Risk of unsuccessful performance is low.

Green Acceptable Proposal meets requirements and indicates an adequate approach and understanding of the requirements. Strengths and weaknesses are offsetting or will have little or no impact on contract performance. Risk of unsuccessful performance is no worse than moderate.

Yellow Marginal Proposal does not clearly meet requirements and has not demonstrated an adequate approach and understanding of the requirements. The proposal has one or more weaknesses which are not offset by strengths. Risk of unsuccessful performance is high.

Red Unacceptable Proposal does not meet requirements and contains one or more deficiencies. Proposal is not awardable.

2.3 Past/Present Performance Evaluation:

2.3.1 The Past Performance evaluation will consider such things as an offeror's business practices, customer relationship, ability to successfully perform as proposed and other considerations as described in Performance Sub-factors, elements and other considerations. Past Performance includes current/on-going (present) performance. The evaluation will also consider the past performance of dredging subcontractors. Based on the evaluation results, the evaluator will assign one of four confidence ratings as defined in Table 2 below. An offeror with no Past Performance may receive a rating based on the evaluation of its predecessor companies, key personnel, and/or subcontractors. These ratings may have the same weight as the ratings of the proposing company. If such information is not applicable (i.e., the offeror does not have a predecessor company, key personnel or subcontractors with relevant experience), the offeror shall be evaluated as “Unknown Confidence”. However, the proposal of an offeror with no relevant Past Performance history, while rated “Unknown Confidence” in Past Performance, may not represent the most advantageous proposal to the Government and thus, may be an unsuccessful proposal when compared to the proposal of other offerors.

2.3.2 In assessing performance confidence, the evaluator may: (1) evaluate present and past performance information through the use of questionnaires completed by the offeror's references; (2)…