W911XK-17-R-0006.pdf

W56MES63406967

FY17 MacArthur Lock Embedded Gate Anchorage Replacement

This project is solicited as an unrestricted procurement.

The North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code is 237990, which has a small business size standard of $36.5 Million in average annual receipts.

The estimated price of construction ranges between $1 Million and $5 Million.

In accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation 19.1307, this project requires the HUBZone 10% price evaluation.

A Preproposal Conference will be held via web and teleconference on 27 July 2017 at 12:30 pm Eastern. The formal site visit will immediately follow the Preproposal Conference. Reference FAR clause 52.236-27 Alt 1 for details pertaining to the site visit.

A.

NAME L. WILL SMITH 313.226.2683

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

07-Jul-2017

(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

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 ALT1

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

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

X YES NO

13. ADDITIONAL SOLICITATION REQUIREMENTS:

A. Sealed offers in original and __________6 copies to perform the w ork required are due at the place specified in Item 8 by ___________ local time ______________08 Aug 2017 (date). If this is a sealed bid solicitation, offers must be publicly opened at that time.

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

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

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

D. Offers providing less than _______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

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(Title, identifying no., date):

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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)

FAX:TEL: (313) 226-6819 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-17-R-0006

Section 00010 - Solicitation Contract Form

PRICE SCHEDULE

ITEM # DESCRIPTION QTY UNIT UNIT PRICE TOTAL PRICE

0001 Fabricate Embedded Anchorages for Gate 5 1 Job $ $

0002 Install Embedded Anchorages at Gate 5

1 Job $ $

0003 Anchor Demonstration Test

1 Job $ $

TOTAL OF BASE $

OPTION ONE (1)

Fabricate Embedded Anchorages for Gate 2

1 Job $ $

TOTAL OF OPTION ONE (1) $

OPTION TWO (2)

0005 Install Embedded Anchorages at

Gate 2 1 Job $ $

TOTAL OF OPTION TWO (2) $

TOTAL OF ALL OPTIONS $

TOTAL OF BASE PLUS ALL OPTIONS $

SCOPE OF WORK

The scope of the project includes, but is not limited to, the fabrication and installation of new embedded gate anchorages behind the existing embedded gate anchorages and the connection to the lock gate leaf at the MacArthur Lock which is part of the Soo Locks Complex in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan. The Mac Lock is 80 feet wide by 800 feet long navigation lock which allows vessels to safely transit the 21 foot in drop in water elevation between Lake Superior and the lower Great Lakes. The scope includes the fabrication and installation of new primary and secondary embedded anchorages at Gates 2 and 5. The embedded gate anchorages distribute the top reaction of the leaf into the concrete lock wall. Each gate leaf is supported by two embedded anchorages, a primary and secondary embedded anchorage. The embedded anchorages are positioned adjacent to the top of the gate leaf, below the surface of the concrete lock wall.

Installation will require removal of concrete to install steel anchorage frames, drilling of concrete cores to accommodate concrete anchor rods, installation of steel anchorage frames and tensioned concrete anchor rods, and placement of new concrete. The contract will also include fabrication of steel embedded anchorage frames and anchor rods. Fabricated elements will consist of fracture critical members and applicable steel specifications. The top of the existing embedded anchorage will be removed to accommodate the connection of the new embedded anchorage to the existing gate leaf, the bottom portion of the existing embedded anchorage shall be abandoned in place. Contract award is expected in summer 2017. Steel fabrication shall begin in summer 2017. Concrete removal shall begin in summer/fall 2017, and placement of components of the new embedded anchorages will be allowed during the navigation season (01 May - 14 December 2017). The final installation of the embedded anchorages and connection to the existing gate leaf shall be completed during the Soo Locks winter shutdown period of 21 December - 30 April 2017. Weather conditions during the winter shut down at the Soo Locks are very harsh with low temperatures, heavy snow, and high winds.

NOTES TO OFFERORS

1. NOTE

1.1 EVALUATION: The Government intends to award a firm-fixed price contract as a result of this Request for Proposal (RFP). The acquisition and source selection are being conducted in accordance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 15. Award will be made to the proposal determined to be the best value to the Government based on the evaluation criteria outlined in this solicitation.

1.2 The Army will procure this project through a technical and price competition in accordance with the provisions set forth in this RFP. When a contract is awarded, it will be a "Firm Fixed Price” contract.

1.3 POST-AWARD CONFERENCE: The contractor agrees to attend any post-award conference(s) convened by the contracting activity or contract administration office in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation Subpart 42.5.

1.4 Prices must be submitted on all individual line items of the Price Schedule. Otherwise, the Offer may be considered non-compliant and may be rejected.

1.5 Contract Clause 52.232-27, “Prompt Payment for Construction Contracts” requires that the name and address of the contractor official, to whom payment is to be sent, be the same as that in the contract or in a proper Notice of Assignment.

1.6 The Contracting Officer who signs the contract will be the Principal Contracting Officer for the contract.

However, any Contracting Officer assigned to the Detroit District, contracting within their authority, may take formal action on the contract when the Principal Contracting Officer is unavailable and the action needs to be taken.

1.7 Amounts and prices shall be indicated in either words or figures, NOT BOTH.

1.8 Payment of Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) is the mandatory method of payment. The Contractor’s attention is directed to Contract Clause 52.232-33 “Mandatory Information for Electronic Funds Transfer.”

1.9 The Government will review all submitted Price Schedules for any unbalancing of the items. Any submitted Price Schedule determined to be unbalanced may be considered unacceptable and may cause the Offeror to be ineligible for award.

1.10 The Offeror shall furnish all plant, labor, material (excluding any Government furnished material that is detailed within this RFP) equipment, etc., necessary to perform all work in strict accordance with the terms and conditions set forth in this solicitation, to include all attachments thereto.

1.11 PLEASE NOTE: Submit solicitation inquiries in accordance with the instructions. Inquiries MUST be received no later than five (5) business days prior to proposal due date.

1.12 The contractor shall submit as-builts.

1.13 EVALUATION OF OFFERORS: OFFERORS MUST SUBMIT A PROPOSAL ON ALL LINE ITEMS

IN THE PRICE SCHEDULE. THE GOVERNMENT WILL MAKE ONE (1) AWARD TO THE OFFEROR WITH

THE BEST VALUE TO THE GOVERNMENT USING THE “TRADE OFF PROCESS” IN ACCORDANCE

WITH FAR SECTION 15.101-1 ENTITLED “TRADE OFF PROCESS”.

INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS

1 INQUIRIES:

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.

1.1 Prospective Offerors should submit questions concerning this Request for Proposal via Bidder Inquiry in ProjNet at www.projnet.org/projnet.

1.1.1 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.

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

1.1.3 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-17-R-0006 The Bidder Inquiry Key is: 6Q6PAI-DVX5DU

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

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

1.4 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.

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

2 TELEGRAPHIC BIDS/OFFERS:

2.1 TELEGRAPHIC BIDS/OFFERS ARE NOT ACCEPTABLE

2.1.1 Any telegram to modify or withdraw a bid/offer sent to this office must be physically delivered to the office designated for receipt of bid/offer by the date and time set for bid opening/receipt of proposals.

No one from this office will be dispatched to the local telegraph office to pick up any telegram for any reason.

3 FACSIMILE BIDS/OFFERS:

3.1 Electronic or facsimile bids/offers, modifications thereto, or cancellations of bid/offers will not be accepted.

4 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS:

4.1 The successful contractor to this Request for Proposals will be required to comply with all pertinent provisions of the latest version of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Safety and Health Requirements Manual, EM 385-1-1, in effect on the date of the solicitation. EM 385-1-1 and its changes are available at http://www.usace.army.mil by selecting “Safety and Occupational Health” followed by “EM 385-1-1”. The Contractor must also comply with Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) standards. OSHA standards are subject to change. It is the Contractor's responsibility to maintain familiarity with current OSHA standards.

5 DIRECTIONS FOR SUBMITTING OFFERS:

5.1 Envelopes/packages containing offers must be sealed, marked and addressed as follows:

5.1.1 MARK ENVELOPES/PACKAGES:

Solicitation No: W911XK-17-R-0006 Closing Date: 8 August 2017 Closing Time: 2:00 PM Eastern

5.1.2 ADDRESS ENVELOPES/PACKAGES TO:

Department of the Army U. S. Army Corps of Engineers, Detroit District ATTN: Contracting Branch C/O: Will Smith 477 Michigan Avenue, Floor 7 Detroit, Michigan 48226

5.1.3 Hand carried offers must be delivered to: Detroit District. Due to Security precautions, all Corps of Engineers visitors are now required to be screened upon entry of the McNamara Federal Building. Therefore, please allow sufficient time for turning in your proposal.

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PROCEDURES

1 INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS AND NOTICES TO OFFEROR

1.1 Introduction:

Your firm is invited to submit a proposal in response to this Request for Proposal (RFP) for the “Mac Lock Gate Primary and Secondary Anchorage Removal and Replacement.” Prepare the proposal for evaluation in accordance with the solicitation. The Government will evaluate the performance capability proposals in accordance with the criteria described herein.

1.2 Project Description:

The United States Army Corps of Engineers’ (USACE) Mac Lock miter gate structure is located at the Soo Locks in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan.

Base:

The successful contractor shall;

1. Fabricate, install, and replace four (4) lock gate anchorages for Gate 5, two (2) primary and two (2) secondary.

2. Perform anchor demonstration test.

Contract Option:

A contract option may be awarded to;

1. Fabricate four (4) lock gate anchorages for Gate 2, two (2) primary and two (2) secondary.

2. Install four (4) lock gate anchorages for Gate 2, two (2) primary and two (2) secondary.

2 PROPOSAL COMPOSITION AND SUBMISSION

2.1 General Requirements: Submit your proposal in three (3) parts: Volume I - Technical (Factor 1 Technical Capability, Factor 2 Technical Approach and Factor 3 Past Performance), Volume II - Price (Factor 4 Price Proposal and Volume III – Small Business Participation (Factor 5 Small Business Participation and Factor 6 Small Business Utilization). Submit each in a separate envelope or package with the type of proposal (i.e., technical or price) clearly printed on the outside of the envelope or package

2.2 Proposals must set forth full, accurate, and complete information as required by this RFP. Absence of information demonstrates the lack of support for an evaluation factor. Proposals shall contain only data essential for evaluation of proposals to expedite both the RFP preparation and evaluation. Data submitted must reflect the Offeror’s interpretation of criteria contained in the RFP. Proposals are to be on 8-1/2 x 11-inch paper, to the maximum extent practicable, and submitted in standard letter (8-1/2 x 11-inch) hardback loose-leaf binders. Contents of binders shall be appropriately tabbed and labeled corresponding to the proposal table of contents, affording ease of identification. The proposal shall not exceed 125 pages for Volume 1 – Technical and Past Performance and 25 pages for Volume 3- Small Business Participation, with a font size no smaller than 10 point unless otherwise stated within the RFP. Should the proposal exceed the limit, there will be an evaluation of the contents of ONLY the first 125 pages for Volume 1 – Technical and Past Performance and the first 25 pages for Volume 3- Small Business Participation. Volume 2- Price has no page limit. In addition to the hard copies of the proposal, Offerors must submit an electronic version on a CD-ROM or DVD-ROM disc. Electronic copies shall have the same volume and file structure as the hard copies, and shall be in PDF file format. ONLY CD-ROM or DVD-ROM media will be accepted. Floppy discs,USB drives, etc. are not permitted. The Gantt Chart as required in Factor 2, Subfactor 2 shall be folded and inserted into the pocket of the loose-leaf binder.

Note: Each side of the paper is considered one page. Example: If there is information on both sides of the paper it will be considered as two (2) pages. If there is information on one side of the paper it will be considered as one (1) page.

2.3 Number pages consecutively. There shall be no consideration of information incorporated by reference or reiteration of the RFP. Proposal presentation shall be in a manner which allows it to “STAND ALONE” without need for evaluators to reference other documents. It is allowable to combine arrangements, layout plans, and notes on single sheets in order to simplify presentation, so long as there is maintenance of clarity. Elaborate brochures or other presentation materials beyond those sufficient to present complete and effective responses are unnecessary and may give the appearance of an Offeror’s lack of cost-consciousness. Elaborate artwork, expensive paper and bindings, and expensive/extensive visual and other presentation aids are neither necessary nor wanted.

2.4 Penalty for making false statements in proposals is prescribed in 18 U.S.C. 1001.

2.5 Marking Proposals - Identifying Proprietary Technical Data & Privileged or Confidential Commercial or Financial Data: To protect trade secrets, privileged or confidential commercial or financial information incorporated in the proposal, each page, including each line or paragraph thereof, containing such information must be specifically marked to identify such data and the cover sheet must be marked with the following notice:

NOTICE:

The data contained in Page(s) ____ of ____ in the proposal have been submitted in confidence and contain trade secrets and/or privileged or confidential commercial or financial information. Such data shall be used or disclosed for evaluation purposes, provided, if a contract is awarded to the Offeror as a result, or in connection with the submission of this proposal, the Government shall have the right to use or disclose the data herein to the extent provided in the contract.

2.6 The restriction does not limit the Government’s right to use or disclose data obtained without restriction from any source, including the Offeror, and references to the aforementioned notice should be placed on each page to which the notice applies. The Government assumes no liability for disclosure or use of unmarked data and may use or disclose such data for any purpose.

2.7 Release of Information: After receipt of proposals, no source selection information will be available to any Offeror until contract award. This includes, but is not limited to, the relative standing of the Offeror’s proposal or the number or identity of the participating Offerors.

2.8 Proposal Expenses and Pre-Contract Costs: The Government is in no way responsible for costs incurred in the preparation and submission of a proposal or for any other costs incurred prior to the execution of a formal contract.

2.9 Technical Proposal Format: Submit seven (7) copies, consisting of an original and six (6) copies. At a minimum, each copy of the technical proposal should follow the general format specified below. Number pages from beginning to end. Do not repeat numbering for new sections. The technical proposal should include 1) a cover letter, 2) a table of contents, and 3) required technical data. A description of each is as follows:

2.9.1 Cover Letter: The technical proposal cover letter, printed on the prime Offeror’s letterhead, shall be the first page of the technical proposal. It shall be signed by an officer of the company and must contain the following:

Solicitation number;

Name, address, telephone, facsimile numbers and e-mail address of the Offeror;

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;

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

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

If necessary, a section entitled “Deviations.” This section is to include all deviations from the minimum RFP requirements, and, in the event of the submittal of a Final Proposal Revision, all changes made to their original proposal. Such deviations must include specific explanations concerning their nature, as well as why the Offeror thinks that they are necessary or appropriate. Deviations are not necessarily substitutions and must not result in an Offeror’s proposal that does not meet minimum RFP criteria;

If necessary, a section entitled “Identification of Items Exceeding RFP Requirements.”

This section must include a list including all items in excess of the minimum RFP requirements, and, if required to submit a Final Proposal.

Revision, all changes made to their original proposal that exceed RFP minimum requirements. Such items exceeding RFP requirements must include specific explanations concerning their nature, as well as why the Offeror thinks that they are necessary or appropriate;

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

2.9.2 Table of Contents: The Table of Contents shall list all sections contained in the technical proposal. Provide a separate section for each evaluation criterion. Any additions or revisions to the proposal shall include an updated Table of Contents for each set.

2.9.3 Technical Data: The Technical Data section shall consist of all information furnished in accordance with the RFP requirements, including technical specifications and referenced regulations. This section shall be specific and complete, demonstrating a thorough understanding of the requirements. It shall include, where applicable, diagrams and/or charts.

It shall include complete explanations of procedures and proposed programs, as well as the demonstration of the merit of the offered technical approach. It shall demonstrate all criteria requirements. It shall be an orderly, specific, and complete document in every detail.

2.9.4 Format and Contents of the Proposal/List of Tabs: The original and all copies of Volume I - Technical Proposal will be appropriately labeled as such. Each set shall be organized using the tabs specified in the chart below.

TAB # CONTENTS OF VOLUME I – TECHNICAL PROPOSAL

TAB #1

FACTOR 1: Technical Capability (Experience and Organization) SUBFACTOR 1: Relevant Experience in Key Construction Areas SUBFACTOR 2: Qualifications of Key Team Members SUBFACTOR 3: Management Approach

TAB #2

FACTOR 2: Technical Approach and Schedule

SUBFACTOR 1: Technical Approach Summary SUBFACTOR 2: Proposed Contract Duration and Preliminary Schedule

TAB #3 FACTOR 3: Past Performance

TAB CONTENTS OF VOLUME II – PRICE PROPOSAL

TAB #4 FACTOR 4: Price Proposal

TAB #5 Corporate Certificate

TAB #6 Completed Price Schedule, Section 00 00 10, Paragraph 2

TAB #7

Completed Certification Regarding Responsibility Matters, Section 00 01 00, Paragraph 11

TAB #8 Completed Bid Guarantee, Section 00 01 00, Paragraph 14

TAB #9

Proof of Completion of Section K, “Representatives, Certifications and Other Statements of Offerors."

TAB # CONTENTS OF VOLUME III – SMALL BUSINESS PARTICIPATION

TAB #10 FACTOR 5: Small Business Participation Plan

TAB #11

FACTOR 6: Small Business Utilization SUBFACTOR 1: Past Performance Utilization of Small Business Concerns

TAB #12

FACTOR 6: Small Business Utilization SUBFCATOR 2: Subcontracting Plan (Large Businesses Only)

3 SELECTION PROCEDURES

3.1 Technical Evaluation: There will be an evaluation of technical proposals for conformance with the minimum RFP criteria to determine if the proposal is technically acceptable. While there is intent to keep the Offeror’s pre-award proposal effort to a minimum, proposals must provide adequate detail for evaluators to determine if the proposal is technically acceptable.

3.2 There will be an evaluation of all technical proposals by a Source Selection Evaluation Board (SSEB).

The SSEB’s duty is the assignment of a fair, unbiased technical rating for each proposal based solely on the merits of the proposal. Proposals that do not conform to the terms and conditions contained in the RFP or those that include stipulations or qualifying conditions unacceptable to the Government are not eligible for award. There will be no consideration of pricing data during the technical evaluation.

3.3 Selection without Discussions: It is the intent of the Government to make selections based upon initial offers, without further discussions or additional information. Therefore, submit your proposal on the most favorable terms from a price and technical standpoint. Do not assume you will have an opportunity to clarify, discuss or revise your proposal. If selections are not possible from initial offers, discussions will be conducted as follows:

3.4 Competitive Range: The Contracting Officer may establish a competitive range comprised of all of the highest rated technical proposals. The range may be further reduced for purposes of efficiency, i.e., the Contracting Officer determines that the number of most highly rated proposals that might otherwise be included in the competitive range exceeds the number at which an efficient competition can be conducted.

3.5 Discussions: The Government intends to make a selection without discussions. However, there may be written or oral (i.e., telephonic) discussions with all Offerors in the competitive range. As a result, Offerors may be asked to revise their initial offers. If an Offeror's proposal is eliminated or otherwise removed from the competitive range during discussions, further revisions to that Offeror's proposal will neither be accepted nor considered. Discussions will culminate in a request for Final Proposal Revisions, the date and time of which will be common to all Offerors.

3.6 After discussions and the subsequent receipt of final proposal revisions, the SSEB will evaluate supplemental information provided by offers, adjust previously assigned technical ratings, and provide a recommendation to the Contracting Officer. The Contracting Officer will consider the SSEB’s findings and perform a best- value analysis.

4 DEBRIEFINGS

Post-award: In accordance with FAR 15.506, Unsuccessful Offerors may request a post-award debriefing within three (3) days after the date on which the Offeror received notification of contract award. There will be no point-by-point comparisons with other Offerors’ proposals and debriefings will not reveal any information that is not releasable under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).

5 EVALUATION CRITERIA

5.1 Factor 1 and Factor 2 will be evaluated using a Combined Technical/Risk Rating. The combined technical/risk rating includes consideration of risk in conjunction with the strengths, weaknesses, significant weaknesses, uncertainties, and deficiencies in determining technical ratings. Combined technical/risk evaluations shall utilize the combined technical/risk ratings listed in Table 3 shown below:

Combined Technical/Risk Ratings Method Color Rating Description Blue Outstanding Proposal indicates an exceptional approach and understanding of the requirements and contains multiple strengths, and risk of unsuccessful performance is low.

Purple Good Proposal indicates a thorough approach and understanding of the requirements and contains at least one strength, and risk of unsuccessful performance is low to moderate.

Green Acceptable Proposal meets requirements and indicates an adequate approach and understanding of the requirements, and risk of unsuccessful performance is no worse than moderate.

Yellow Marginal Proposal has not demonstrated an adequate approach and understanding of the requirements, and/or risk of unsuccessful performance is high.

Red Unacceptable Proposal does not meet requirements of the solicitation, and thus, contains one or more deficiencies, and/or risk of unsuccessful performance is unacceptable. Proposal is unawardable.

5.2 Factor 3, will be evaluated using the Past Performance Relevancy Ratings and the Performance

Confidence Assessments shown below:

Past Performance Relevancy Ratings Adjectival Rating Description Very Relevant Present/past performance effort involved essentially the same scope and magnitude of effort and complexities this solicitation requires.

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

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

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

Performance Confidence Assessments Rating Method

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

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

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

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

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

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

5.3 Factor 5 and Factor 6, will be evaluated using the Small Business Acceptable/Unacceptable definitions shown below:

Small Business Acceptable/Unacceptable Ratings

Acceptable Proposal indicates an adequate approach and understanding of small business objectives.

Unacceptable Proposal does not meet small business objectives.

5.4 The Offeror’s conformance with the specified format and submission requirements will be considered during the technical evaluation. Material omission(s) may cause the technical proposal to be rejected as unacceptable.

5.5 The Offeror’s adherence to prescribed page and formatting limitations prescribed will be strictly adhered to and enforced. Information submitted which exceeds the specified limit will NOT be evaluated. For example, the Government will not evaluate excess information. If four pages are submitted in response to an item with a three page limitation, the information of the fourth page will not be evaluated.

5.6 Proposals will be reviewed for compliance with the technical specifications. Non-compliance with the technical specifications will be considered a deficiency and an Unacceptable rating will be assigned.

5.7 Order of Importance

This is a Best Value solicitation. During evaluation, the order of importance is as follows:

Factor 1 – Technical Capability and Factor 2 – Technical Approach and Schedule will be considered of higher importance than Factor 3 – Past Performance, Factor 4 – Price, Factor 5 – Small Business Participation Plan, and Factor 6 – Small Business Utilization.

Factor 3 – Past Performance will be considered of higher importance than Factor 4 – Price, Factor 5 – Small Business Participation Plan, and Factor 6 – Small Business Utilization.

Factor 5 – Small Business Participation Plan, and Factor 6 – Small Business Utilization, which are equal, will be considered of higher importance than Factor 4 – Price.

5.7.1 Factors and Subfactors to be evaluated

FACTOR 1: Technical Capability (Experience and Organization)

SUBFACTOR 1: Relevant Experience in Key Construction Areas SUBFACTOR 2: Qualification of Key Team Members SUBFACTOR 3: Management Approach

Subfactor 1 is equal to Subfactor 2. Subfactors 1 and 2 are more important than Subfactor 3.

FACTOR 2: Technical Approach and Schedule SUBFACTOR 1: Technical Approach Summary SUBFACTOR 2: Proposed Contract Duration and Preliminary Schedule

Subfactor 1 is equal to Subfactor 2.

FACTOR 3: Past Performance: Each Offeror’s past performance will be reviewed to determine relevancy and confidence assessment.

FACTOR 4: Price and Pro Forma Information: The resulting award will be a Firm Fixed Price type contract. A Bid Bond be required.

FACTOR 5: Small Business Participation: The extent of Small Business Participation will be evaluated for unrestricted acquisitions. This solicitation is solicited as unrestricted.

FACTOR 6: Small Business Utilization: Past Performance of Utilization of Small Business Concerns will be reviewed to determine acceptability and confidence assessment.

Subcontracting Plan is required for large businesses only.

6 LIST OF EVALUATION FACTORS, SUB-FACTORS AND SPECIFIC TECHNICAL EVALUATION

CRITERIA

6.1 FACTOR 1: TECHNICAL CAPABILITY (EXPERIENCE AND ORGANIZATION)

The Experience and Organization evaluation will consider such things as an Offeror’s previous relevant experience with similar projects, the qualifications and organization of key team members, and other considerations as described in the sub-factors and elements. If the Offeror does not assume all roles in this contract, then the Offeror must clearly demonstrate that its major subcontractors have the relevant technical experience for the role they are assuming of the scope and complexity required in the Specifications. The sub-factors are described below:

6.1.1 SUBFACTOR 1: RELEVANT EXPERIENCE IN KEY CONSTRUCTION AREAS

Submittal for Evaluation:

If the prime contractor proposes self-performing the onsite construction, ensure the proposal is clear which work the Offeror will be performing. If the prime contractor proposes to subcontract some or all of the onsite construction the Offeror must submit a Letter of Commitment from the subcontractor with the proposal.

The Offeror shall demonstrate relevant experience by providing project examples of relevant work performed in the key construction areas. Submit projects that are at least 50% construction progress completed or completed and turned over no longer than ten (10) years preceding the date of this Solicitation. Submitted projects must have been performed by the Offeror as either the prime contractor or major subcontractor to be considered relevant. Any project that was less than $1,500,000.00 will not be considered relevant. If any firm has multiple functions or divisions, limit the project examples to those performed by the division or unit submitting the offer or by the team member. Limit each project description to 1 page.

Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS) and Past Performance Information Retrieval System (PPIRS) are the required sources of past performance information, when available. In addition to CPARS and PPIRS, the contracting officer may use Past Performance Questionnaire (PPQ) to collect relevant and recent past performance information on prospective offerors for use in source selections.

An Offeror shall provide evidence of experience on at least three but no more than five construction projects performed in the United States. The submitted projects must demonstrate relevant work experience in the following key construction areas:

1. The Offeror’s ability to develop and adhere to a detailed construction sequencing schedule.

2. The Offeror’s and Steel Fabrication subcontractor’s previous work experience with fracture critical welding in conformance with American Welding Society

(AWS) D1.5.

3. The Offeror’s previous work experience with working in sub-zero temperatures.

4. The Offeror’s previous work in a fully operational facility with adjacent traffic

(auto or ship).

In addition to the project examples, the Offeror may provide a supplemental narrative (not project lists), not to exceed two pages, explaining how any corporate experience that is not directly related to the specific projects above is applicable to this project and how the Government will benefit.

The above information is limited to projects that are at least 50% construction progress completed and turned over no longer than the past ten years preceding the date of this solicitation.

The Government reserves the right to verify the experience record of cited projects or other recent projects by reviewing the Government Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS), or other Government appraisal systems or to interview owners or references.

The Government may check any or all cited references to verify supplied information.

The contractor shall also provide a copy of the steel fabricator subcontractor’s current certification that they meet AISC Certification, Certified Bridge Fabricator - Advanced (ABR).

Evaluation Criteria:

The Government will evaluate whether the proposal demonstrates relevant experience performed in all of the key construction areas, as evidenced in at least three projects completed by the prime contractor, within the last ten years or currently underway and at least 50 percent complete. Projects submitted by the Offeror must clearly identify which of the key construction areas are represented in the work; a minimum of three (3) out of the four (4) construction areas described above must be demonstrated in each of the submitted projects.

Additionally, areas 1 through 4 must be demonstrated in the combined submitted projects. The projects must be of similar scope to this project and be valued at least $2,000,000.

Proposals where a contractor has two or more projects where each project demonstrates experience in ALL four (4) key construction areas will also be considered a strength in the proposal.

The Offeror’s previous work which took place in an existing lock facility will also be considered a strength in the proposal.

Proposals where the steel fabricator subcontractor’s certification does not meet AISC Certification, Certified Bridge Fabricator - Advanced (ABR) or if the certification has expired will be removed from consideration.

6.1.2 SUBFACTOR 2: QUALIFICATIONS OF KEY TEAM MEMBERS:

The proposal shall contain a résumé for each of the Key Team Members as defined herein.

Each résumé shall clearly demonstrate the member’s credentials. Indicate whether each individual has had significant involvement in any of the cited project examples listed in the Offeror’s submission for Factor 1, Subfactor 1. Include proof of all requisite educational qualifications. Resume should be no more than three (3) pages per individual (not counting certificate photocopies, if such documents are necessary for proof of qualifications) and submitted in the required format:

Key Team Member Descriptions: The Government expects that each key team member in your proposal will be the individual performing work under the contract and will be directly involved in on-site work during the project. An individual Key Team Member may not hold more than one key role. Because award selection will be partly based on this criterion, the Government reserves the right to approve substitutions in personnel during the contract period.

Prime Contractor: The Project Manager, Site Superintendent, Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO), Dive Supervisor and Contractor’s Quality Control System Manager must be employed by the Prime Contractor. As a minimum, include data on the following for the required key members of your project team:

Contractor’s Project Manager: The Contractor’s Project Manager shall have either (1) a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in engineering and 5 years’ experience as a Project Manager in at least three or more of the Factor 1, Subfactor 1 construction areas, or (2) 10 years’ experience as a Project Manager working in three or more of the Factor 1, Subfactor 1 construction areas. The Project Manager shall meet experience requirements for Factor 1, Subfactor 1 construction area 1. Under both circumstances, the Contractor’s Project Manager shall demonstrate a minimum of 5 years’ experience with the development of detailed and accurate construction sequencing schedules.

Name/Title of Key Team Member

Proposed Duties/Functions for this project

Firm Affiliation/Years Affiliated

Years of Experience performing duties/functions as proposed for this project.

Education - Degree, Certification, Year, and Specialization

Active Registrations/Professional/Technical Licenses/Certifications

Specific Qualifications for this project

List at least 3, but no more than 5, relevant projects completed in the past 10 years or currently underway and at least 50% complete. Project references must include the following:

- Project Title & Location

- Duties/Functions

- Explanation of how the project is relevant to the proposed work

Site Superintendent: The Contractor’s Site Superintendent shall have a minimum of 10 years of experience as a site superintendent in three or more of the Factor 1, Subfactor 1 construction areas.

Site Safety and Health Officer: The SSHO shall have a minimum of 5 years of experience in three or more of the Factor 1, Subfactor 1 construction areas, and meet the qualifications criteria of Section 01 35 26 GOVERNMENTAL SAFETY REQUIREMENTS, paragraph

1.5.1.1 Site Safety and Health Officer. EM 385-1-1 does not allow the superintendent and the SSHO to be the same person.

Contractor’s Quality Control System Manager: The CQC System Manager shall have a minimum of an Associate’s degree in construction management or engineering, with a minimum of 5 years of construction experience in three or more of the Factor 1, Subfactor 1 construction areas and meet the qualifications criteria of Section 01 45 00.00 10, paragraph

3.4.2 in the specifications. The CQC System Manager shall meet experience requirements for Factor 1, Subfactor 1 construction area 1.

The proposal shall also include a simple organizational chart illustrating the Offeror’s organization, including the Prime Contractor and subcontractors.

In addition the proposal shall include a key personnel organization chart that clearly depicts the key positions and the names of the personnel, their firm affiliations, and their job locations, and their job/position title within the organization. The key personnel organization chart must be consistent with the list of key personnel.

The Government will evaluate whether the proposal contains a resume for each of the Key Team Members that clearly demonstrates the credentials of each person, including all relevant educational qualifications and experience required in accordance with the criterion. In addition, the Government will evaluate the overall organization of key personnel at all levels.

Proposals where key personnel demonstrate experience in more than 3 key construction areas, as identified in Factor 1- Subfactor 1, will be considered a strength.

6.1.3 SUBFACTOR 3: MANGAEMENT APPROACH:

The proposal shall provide a narrative that addresses the following items. The submittal may include any combination of text, charts, and diagrams to address the following:

a) Project Organization

b) Quality Control

c) Safety

d) Subcontractor Management

e) Self-performance

f) Available Resources

g) Scheduling

Proposal narrative must meet all of the following minimum acceptability standards to receive an “ACCEPTABLE” on this factor:

Must be no more than 20 pages; AND

Must be detailed enough to allow the Government the ability to evaluate Offeror’s logic, realism and understanding of the requirement and Offeror’s capability to execute the requirement; AND

MUST address the following items:

Project Organization:

Propose a logical, reasonable organization of the project team, including key personnel and management with clearly identified roles, responsibilities, and reporting requirements; AND

Includes a Project Organization Chart that clearly represents the Offeror’s proposed project team and identifies the personnel names, roles/position titles, and lines of reporting authority—including at minimum the key personnel listed in Item 2.4.1.1, below; AND

Clearly demonstrate the authority and organizational standing of the Project Manager Site Safety & Health Officer (SSHO), Contractor Quality Control (CQC) System Manager, and Site Superintendent; AND

Demonstrate clear lines of responsibility for supervising and directing subcontractors and prime contractor personnel.

Quality Control:

A description of proposed quality control organization for the contract; AND A plan of action for maintaining quality control of the contract including how the following items will be handled must be included:

1. Submitting and responding to internal and external requests for information; AND

2. Progress meetings and site visits; AND

3. Contract completion and closeout.

Safety:

A description of proposed safety organization for the contract, including a description of the Offeror’s proposed staffing plan; AND A description of proposed safety approach, corporate systems, training programs, employee incentives, and capabilities to maintain safety requirements during construction.

Subcontractor Management:

A plan of action for selecting capable subcontractors; AND A plan of action for managing on-site subcontractors from award to contract completion; AND A plan of action for identifying, evaluating, and replacing subcontractors which fail to meet project requirements in performance of the contract.

Self-performance:

A description, by list, table, or text to explicitly state the type of work Offeror will be self-performing in order to satisfy the twenty percent (20%) requirement of FAR Clause 52.236-1;

AND

Indicate each type of work to be self-performed and each type of work to be subcontracted along with a percentage for each type of work; AND The total work self-performed and subcontracted shall equal 100%; AND The percentage of work to be self-performed shall be at least 20% of the total.

Available Resources:

A list of all current and projected on-going projects for the unit of the Offeror’s organization that is to execute the contract, complete with estimated completion dates, a brief description and the award amount; AND

A description of available resources (personnel and equipment) that will allow the Offeror to be able to support this requirement along with all of its current on-going and other projected work; AND

For each proposed subcontractor who is to perform twenty (20) percent or more of the trade work on the project, not including cost of materials, the Offeror shall submit a description of available resources (personnel and equipment) that will allow the subcontractor to be able to support this requirement along with all of its current on-going and other projected work.

Scheduling:

Indicate the resources that are to be provided and the manner by which the formal project schedule will be prepared for approval by the Government, updated on a monthly basis to track real versus planned progress, summarized to generate monthly progress reports, and updated to evaluate and incorporate changes as necessary.

6.2 FACTOR 2: TECHNICAL APPROACH AND SCHEDULE

The Technical Approach and Schedule evaluation will consider such things as the Offeror’s approach to completing the work, and the proposed schedule. The Technical Approach will be evaluated on the Contractor’s understanding of the work, and how the plan reduces the risk of damage to the lock gates.

The Schedule will assess the strength of understanding of the project scope, restrictions which must be considered in the schedule and reasonable relationships between activities. The Government will evaluate the strength of understanding of events associated with the Offeror's capability to schedule the complete project within the proposed contract duration and the realism of the schedule.