W911XK-14-R-0006.pdf

FY15 Multiple Aw ard Task Order Contract (MATOC) for Maintenance Dredging, Great Lakes Districts

This is a 100% Small Business Set-Aside.

NAICS 237990, Small Business Size Standard of $27.5 million for dredging.

Individual task orders shall not exceed $3.5 million. The total MATOC capacity for all contracts aw arded under this solicitation combined shall not exceed $75 million.

A pre-proposal conference w ill be held via w ebmeeting at TO BE DETERMINED.

NOTE: THE INFORMATION IN BLOCK 11 SHALL BE PROVIDED BY THE GOVERNMENT ON A PER-TASK ORDER SOLICITATION BASIS. ANY BIDDER/CONTRACTOR CHANGES OR ENTRIES IN BLOCK 11 WILL CAUSE THE PROPOSAL/TASK ORDER TO BE NON-RESPONSIVE.

ROBERT W AUSTIN 313.226.6819

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

15-May-2015

(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

X

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 _______ calendar days and complete it w ithin ________ calendar days after receiving aw ard, notice to proceed. This performance period is mandatory, negotiable. (See _________________________

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

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

YES X NO

13. ADDITIONAL SOLICITATION REQUIREMENTS:

A. Sealed offers in original and __________4 copies to perform the w ork required are due at the place specified in Item 8 by ___________ local time ______________16 Jun 2015 (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 BRANCH

USACE DETROIT DISTRICT

477 MICHIGAN AVENUE, 7TH FLOOR

DETROIT MI 48226-4523

W911XK

PAGE OF PAGES

1 OF

CODE

(Title, identifying no., date):

12B. CALENDAR DAYS

12:00 PM (hour)

Sealed envelopes containing offers

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

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

FAX:TEL: (313) 226-2134 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-14-R-0006

Section 00010 - Solicitation Contract Form

ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

0001 100 Each

MATOC Year One

FFP

MATOC Year One

-- FOR GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTING PURPOSES ONLY --

FOB: Destination

NET AMT

0002 100 Each

OPTION MATOC Year Two

MATOC Year Two

0003 100 Each

OPTION MATOC Year Three

MATOC Year Three

PRICE SCHEDULE

Price Schedule No. 1 - Base and Option Periods

Base Period (Year 1)

ITEM DESCRIPTION QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE

EXTENDED

PRICE

0001 Project Manager 3,002 Hours $ $

0002 Superintendent 17,656 Hours $ $

0003 CQC Manager 4,414 Hours $ $

0004 Site Safety & Health Officer 8,828 Hours $ $

Total Base Price $

Option Periods (Year 2)

ITEM DESCRIPTION QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE

EXTENDED

PRICE

0001 Project Manager 3,002 Hours $ $

0002 Superintendent 17,656 Hours $ $

0003 CQC Manager 4,414 Hours $ $

Total Option Price $

Grand Total (Base + Option) $

Option Periods (Year 3)

ITEM DESCRIPTION QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE

EXTENDED

PRICE

0001 Project Manager 3,002 Hours $ $

0002 Superintendent 17,656 Hours $ $

0003 CQC Manager 4,414 Hours $ $

Total Option Price $

Grand Total (Base + Option) $

NOTES FOR PRICE SCHEDULE NO. 1:

1. The hourly rates proposed on this price breakout schedule will become binding upon award for the life of the MATOC Contract and must be used on each subsequent task order. Adherence to these rates will be reviewed through submittal of supporting documentation with each task order proposal, including the sample task order.

2. The number of hours for each discipline are estimated based on past experience and are only used to approximate the total estimated MATOC cost for price evaluation purposes. Rates will not be re-negotiated should the level of effort exceed these estimated quantities. Please reference FAR Clauses 52.216-19 Order Limitations and 52.216-22 Indefinite Quantity; Section 00100, Awarding Task Orders and Block 10 of the SF 1442 for information regarding the contract minimums and maximums.

Price Schedule No. 2 – Sample Project

Sample Project - Complete Maintenance Dredging at Grand Haven, Michigan

ITEM DESCRIPTION QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE

EXTENDED

PRICE

0001 Project Manager Hour $ $

0002 Superintendent Hour $ $

0003 CQC Manager Hour $ $

0004 Site Safety & Health Officer Hour $ $

Subtotal of Labor JOB $

0005 Mobilization & Demobilization 1 Job $ $

0006 Dredging 35,000 CY $ $

TOTAL AMOUNT OF PROPOSAL FOR SAMPLE PROJECT $

NOTES FOR PRICE 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 and shall submit this sheet as part of the price evaluation portion of their proposal.

2. Offerors must price all line items. 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 Harbor can be located on the Detroit District website at:

http://www.lre.usace.army.mil/Missions/GreatLakesNavigation.aspx

4. 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.

5. Unit prices that were proposed for Price Schedule No. 1 must be used when calculating the prices for Price Schedule No. 2.

6. FAR 52.211-18, Variation in Estimated Quantity, does not apply to Line Items 0001-0004 for this price schedule.

7. 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. Failure to provide a proposal on each project may result in the forfeiture of the guaranteed minimum and/or may have a negative impact on the performance evaluation. The guaranteed minimum for the duration of the contract is $5,000.00

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

1.00 $5,000.00 $75,000,000.00

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

1.00 $5,000.00 $3,500,000.00

CLIN MINIMUM/MAXIMUM QUANTITY AND CLIN VALUE

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

CLIN

MINIMUM

QUANTITY

MINIMUM

AMOUNT

MAXIMUM

QUANTITY

MAXIMUM

AMOUNT

0001 1.00 $5,000.00 0002 1.00 $5,000.00 0003 1.00 $5,000.00

CLIN DELIVERY/TASK ORDER MINIMUM/MAXIMUM QUANTITY AND CLIN ORDER VALUE

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

CLIN

MINIMUM

QUANTITY

MINIMUM

AMOUNT

MAXIMUM

QUANTITY

MAXIMUM

0001 1.00

$5,000.00

$3,500,000.00

0002 1.00

0003 1.00

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 www.fbo.gov under solicitation number W911XK-14-R-0006.

All amendments will also 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 - Company Specialized Experience – Construction or Prime Contractor EXHIBIT B - Past Performance Reference Questionnaire

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-14-R-0006 entitled Multiple Award Task Order Contract for Maintenance Dredging Within the Great Lakes Districts. 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 up to twenty(20) 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 and Dredging related activities within the boundaries of the Great Lakes Districts of Detroit, Chicago, and Buffalo. Award will be made to the offerors submitting proposals 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.

Individual task orders will be awarded on a competitive basis, using a best value, Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) or low bid procedure as appropriate. Individual task orders may be awarded based on the following evaluation factors: equipment capability, ability to meet the schedule, past performance and/or 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 as follows:

Bidders shall not include identifying information in any submitted inquiry.

***Please Note: Offerors shall only submit one question per inquiry. Inquiries containing multiple questions may be rejected.

1. Prospective Offerors should submit questions concerning this solicitation via Bidder Inquiry in ProjNet at www.projnet.org/projnet.

a. To submit and review bid inquiry items, bidders will need to be a current registered user or self register into the system. To self-register, go to the aforementioned web page and click on the BID tab. Select Bidder Inquiry, select agency USACE, and enter the Bidder Inquiry Key for this solicitation listed below, your email address, and then click login. Fill in all required information and click create user. Verify that information on next screen is correct and click continue.

b. From this page, you may view all bidder inquiries or add inquiry.

c. Offerors 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.

The Solicitation Number is: W911XK-14-R-0006 The Bidder Inquiry Key is: B7BFTY-C2B27Y

2. The Bidder Inquiry System will be unavailable for new inquires 5 business days prior to bid submission in order to ensure adequate time is allotted to form an appropriate response and amend the solicitation if Necessary

3. 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.

4. 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.

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, 7th Floor, 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 security screening. 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.

The Wage Determination applicable to the sample task order is attached herein.

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 OMBUDSMAN

Ombudsman for this contract:

Col Kevin P. Stoddard Principal Assistant Responsible for Contracting – Atlanta (PARC-ATL) Directorate of Contracting (DOC) U.S. Army Corps of Engineers 60 Forsyth Street, SW

ATTN: CECT-ATL

Atlanta, GA 30303-8801

Phone: (404) 562-5051

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-14-R- 0006, DO NOT OPEN--- Competitive Acquisition”.

1.2 PROPOSAL CONTENT

Prospective offerors shall submit the following volumes in three separate packages: Submit Volume I, Technical Capability Information in original and four (4) hard copies. Submit Volume II, Past Performance Information in original and four (4) copies. Submit Volume III, Price proposal, (Price Schedule 1 and Price Schedule 2, Section 00010) original and four (4) copies, in accordance with instructions contained therein. Offerors are cautioned to carefully review the proposal requirements for these Volumes and ensure a complete proposal is submitted.

NEW REQUIREMENT: In addition to these printed original and copies, offerors shall include one (1) electronic copy of their entire proposal (all three volumes) on CD or DVD media only. USB drives, floppy disks and other electronic media will not be accepted. Files shall be in PDF format.

1.3 PROPOSAL DUE DATE SCHEDULE

The entire proposal (Volumes I, II and III) are due by the date and time set for the receipt of proposals shown in Block 13 of the SF 1442, unless otherwise amended. 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 Government personnel 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 I and II may be varied by the offeror to suit his needs for certain identified sections, however, the total number of pages for Volume I and II combined shall not exceed fifty -five (55) pages. The total pages of Volume III shall not exceed twenty (20) 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;

dividing tabs; Title or Index Page and the Cover Letter.

1.4.4 Each page should be numbered consecutively within each volume. 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 per sheet of paper. Proposals that exceed the pages limits stated in paragraph 1.4.3 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 shall not be smaller than 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 shall be capable of lying flat when opened. The cover and spine of each binder shall 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 shall be clearly identified on the cover and the spine. All binders shall allow for easy removal and replacement of pages.

1.4.7 Indexing: Each binder shall contain a “Table of Contents” for that volume. The “Table of Contents” shall identify major areas, paragraphs and subparagraphs by number and title as well as by page number and volume locations. Tab indexing shall 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 COVER LETTER

2.1.1 A Cover Letter shall be included in Volume I and shall include the following:

2.1.1.1 Solicitation number;

2.1.1.2 Name, address, telephone, facsimile numbers and e-mail address(es) of the Offeror;

2.1.1.3 Names, titles, telephone and facsimile numbers and e-mail addresses of persons authorized to negotiate on the Offeror’s behalf with the Government in connection with this solicitation;

2.1.1.4 Names, title, and signature of the person authorized to sign the proposal;

2.1.1.5 A statement that the offer is acceptable for a period of 90 calendar days from the date of submission;

2.1.1.6 Acknowledgement of all amendments by number and date of issue (likewise, acknowledge all amendments on any proposal revisions.)

2.1.2 The Cover Letter will not count against the page number limit of the proposal.

2.1.3 E-mail addresses provided in the Cover Letter shall become the official means of distribution for all future communications with MATOC contractors for distribution of all task order RFPs and related correspondence. Changes to this e-mail distribution list may be requested after award and will be accomplished via modification.

2.2 VOLUME I, TECHNICAL CAPABILITY INFORMATION

2.2.1 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 in accordance with the evaluation criteria set forth in Section 00120 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:

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

2.2.2.1 Capacity of Equipment: The offeror shall provide a list of all owned dredging equipment including but not limited to dredges, crane barges, tugs, and scows. The equipment list shall include the equipment type, age, size and capacity. If equipment is routinely leased, the offeror shall provide the name of the lesseor(s).

Also, the offeror shall include a list of equipment proposed for use in performing the “Sample Project” described in the Price Schedule. The listing shall include the name and type of equipment, the production capability (cubic yards per day), whether owned or leased and the time required to mobilize the proposed equipment to the site and complete the “Sample Project”.

2.2.2.2 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 from the date of this solicitation. At a minimum, the resumes for the following positions shall be submitted: Project Manager, Superintendent, CQC Manager, and Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO).

2.3 VOLUME II, OFFEROR PAST PERFORMANCE INFORMATION

2.3.1 VOLUME II is obtained for the purpose of evaluating Past Performance. Past Performance includes current/on-going performance. It includes the offeror’s prior performance from projects listed on Exhibit A; and any discussion and or additional information, awards, letters, etc. concerning past performance the offeror includes. Offerors shall use the format in Exhibit A, Company Specialized Experience – Construction or Prime Contractor, to present examples of past and present projects and clients. Past Performance, which includes current on-going (present) performance and performance of completed projects, 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 references on Exhibit B. 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.

2.3.2 Offerors shall discuss their performance using the format shown in Exhibit A, Company Specialized Experience – Construction or Prime Contractor for a minimum of three (3), maximum of 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 the “Sample Project” in this solicitation. In Exhibit A paragraph 6, Scope of Construction Project, explain what aspects of the contract you find relevant to the solicitations “Sample Project” Offerors should consider the currency and relevancy of the past performance information. To be considered, the performance must have been completed during the past five (5) years prior to the solicitation release date or current performance that is at least 75% complete. Current performance may have greater impact than older performance. In determining relevancy to the solicitation requirement, offerors should consider the similarity of scope, magnitude of effort, and complexity of work performed to those required for the “Sample Project”. Offerors are cautioned to complete all the questions on the Exhibit A. Detailed instructions are included in Exhibit A. .

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

2.3.3 Past Performance References Offerors shall prepare and submit Exhibit B –Past Performance Reference Questionnaire to prior client(s) for all of the projects listed on your Exhibit A. (Detailed instructions are included in Exhibit B Package). This includes correspondence explaining the requirement to obtain an independent evaluation of prior contract performance, and the Past Performance Questionnaire for use in evaluating Past Performance. It is preferred that Exhibit B is included in an offeror’s proposal (completed by the reference) directly behind the Exhibit A it applies to.. If the reference prefers, it can be sent electronically to XXXXX@usace.army.mil . A “Final” Performance Evaluation (Construction) (Also referred to as CCASS Evaluation) issued for a project may be included in lieu of sending out reference package for the project. If provided, include the form directly behind the Exhibit A it applies to.

2.3.4 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.

2.4 VOLUME III, PRICE/COST INFORMATION

2.4.1 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. Detailed requirements follow:

2.4.1.1 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.

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

2.4.1.3 Section 00010 – Insert the prices associated with line items in Price Schedules 1 and 2.

2.4.1.4 Representations and Certifications- Section 00600- insert the required certifications and representations or provide those completed at www.SAM.gov.

2.4.1.5 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 System for Award Management (SAM) database.

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 up to twenty (20) 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 and Dredging related activities within the boundaries of the Great Lakes Districts of Detroit, Chicago, and Buffalo. Award will be made to the offerors submitting proposals 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 Performance Confidence Assessment rating of “No Confidence" 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 begin the evaluation process by conducting a proposal compliance review for all timely-received proposals 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. Failure to address any factor Technical, Past Performance or Price or any technical subfactor shall be grounds for proposal elimination from evaluation and consideration for award.

1.4 Offerors must ensure that no pricing information is displayed in Volumes I or II..

1.5 Although the assessment of Past Performance as a specific 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 Capability factor and Past Performance factor are of equal importance. Technical Capability and Past Performance, when combined, are significantly more important than Price. The evaluation process is as follows:

2.2 Volume I -Technical Capability Evaluation: The Technical Capability 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 Technical Capability Sub-factors: There are two (2) sub-factors, listed below in descending order of importance. Each subfactor will be individually rated and an overall rating will be made at the factor level.

2.2.2.1 Capacity of Equipment: This subfactor will evaluate the offeror’s capacity to accomplish the “Sample Project” required work with the equipment proposed while considering the proposed cubic yards per day, and the time required to mobilize to the site and complete the project.

2.2.2.2 Resumes of Key Personnel: This subfactor will evaluate the offeror’s professional qualifications for the Project Manager, CQC Manager, SSHO, and Superintendent. The Project Manager shall be a project manager or construction person with a minimum of 5 years experience in the construction industry. The Project Manager may have duties other then Project Manager. The Superintendent shall be a construction person with 5 years experience in dredging work or 10 years experience in the construction industry. The Superintendent may have duties other then superintendent. The Project Manager and superintendent will be evaluated on the above stated requirements. The CQC Manager will be evaluated based on the requirements specified in Section 01 45 04.00 10 of the specifications. The SSHO will be evaluated based on the requirements specified in Section 01 35 26 of the specifications.

2.2.3 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 Capability 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 capability factor.

Table 1. Combined Technical/Risk 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 contract performance is high.

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

2.3 Volume II - Past Performance Evaluation:

This factor evaluates the Offeror’s record of past performance to ascertain the probability of successfully performing the required efforts described in this solicitation. Past Performance includes current/on-going performance. The past performance evaluation considers each Offeror's demonstrated recent and relevant record of performance in dredging that meet the solicitation’s requirements. One performance confidence assessment rating is assigned for each Offeror after evaluating the Offeror's recent past performance, focusing on performance that is relevant to the contract requirements. Absent any recent and relevant past performance history or past performance history so sparse that no meaningful confidence assessment can reasonably be assigned, the Offeror will be assigned an “unknown confidence rating” and its proposal will not be evaluated either favorably or unfavorably on past performance.

The Government will evaluate the information submitted with the proposal and received from the Offeror’s clients.

In order for a project to be considered, it must have been completed no more than 5 years from the date of this solicitation or 75% complete as of the date of the solicitation. The Government may contact and interview points of contacts listed in the proposal. The Government reserves the right to interview other individuals acting for the listed references, if the listed reference is not available. In addition, 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 Past Performance Information Retrieval System (PPIRS), including Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS), Construction Contractor Appraisal Support System (CCASS) database and the Architect-Engineer Contractor Appraisal Support System (ACASS), using all CAGE/DUNS numbers of team members (partnership, joint venture, teaming arrangement, or parent company/subsidiary /affiliate) identified in the Offeror’s proposal, inquiries of owner representative(s), Federal Awardee Performance and Integrity Information System (FAPIIS), Electronic Subcontract Reporting System (eSRS), and any other known sources not provided by the Offeror.

The Government will focus on past performance information relevant to the requirements in the solicitation and demonstrating conformance to contract specifications, quality control, timely performance, management effectiveness, and compliance with safety standards.

There will be two aspects to the past performance evaluation: relevancy and performance confidence assessment.

Relevancy: The first aspect of the past performance evaluation is to assess the Offeror’s past performance to determine how relevant a recent effort accomplished by the Offeror is to the effort to be acquired through the source selection. Relevancy is not separately rated, however, the following criteria will be used to establish relevancy:

Past Performance Relevancy Ratings

Rating Definition

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

Performance Confidence Assessment: For each past performance effort, the Government will then evaluate how well the contractor performed on the contracts. The past performance evaluation gathers information from customers on how well the Offeror performed those past contracts. In conducting the performance confidence assessment, the Offeror shall be assigned one of the following ratings:

Performance Confidence Assessment

Rating Description

Substantial Confidence

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

Limited Confidence

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