W911XK18R0011_FY18_DLA_Standby_Generator_Replacement.pdf

FY18 Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Standby Generator Replacement

The estimated range of construction is betw een $5 Million and $10 Million.

This project is solicited as Full and Open Competition.

The North American Industry Classif ication System Code(NAICS) is 238210, w hich has a size standard of $15 Million in average annual receipts.

A Bid Guarantee is required. All bonds must be original, sealed copies. Photocopies w ill not be accepted.

A Preproposal Conference w ill be held via w eb and teleconference on March 22, 2018 at 10:00 am Eastern. An organized site visit be be held. Reference FAR clause 52.236-27 Alt 1 for details pertaining to the site visit.

CARLETTE WILLIAMS 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

15-Mar-2018

(RFP)

(IFB)

X

CALL:

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

See Item 7

2. TYPE OF SOLICITATION

SEALED BID

3. DATE ISSUED

9. FOR INFORMATION A. NAME

SOLICITATION

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

Prescribed by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.236-1(e)

11. The Contractor shall begin performance w ithin _______10 calendar days and complete it w ithin ________365 calendar days after receiving aw ard, X notice to proceed. This performance period is X mandatory, negotiable. (See _________________________52.211-10

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

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

X YES 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 ______________17 Apr 2018 (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

U.S.ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT, DETROIT

477 MICHIGAN AVENUE, 7TH FLOOR

DETROIT MI 48226-4523

W911XK

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12B. CALENDAR DAYS

02:00 PM (hour)

Sealed envelopes containing offers

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

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

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

W911XK18R0011

Section 00 10 00 - Solicitation

PRICE SCHEDULE

Project Name: FY18 DLA Standby Generator Replacement

Base Bid Line Items (0001-0004) Line Item 0001 Generator Plant ……………………………$__________________________________ / JOB

Provide new generator plant infrastructure to support the Hart-Dole-Inouye Federal Center (HDIFC), including the generators and all systems required to support the generators, including fueling, cooling, remote radiators, fans, starting systems, renovations to rooms 5-B-6, 5-B-7, and 5-2-21 and the adjacent surroundings including abatement; emission controls and turbochargers, fuel polishing, silencers, paralleling switchgear, remote monitoring, remote controls, monitoring of existing transfer switches, read-only connection to existing Building Automation System (BAS), and electrical equipment, feeders, and branch circuits contained within rooms 5-B-6, 5- B-7, and 5-2-21. This Line Item also includes the installation of new medium voltage switchgear in room 1C-G-VAULT and connection of the new switchgear sections to the existing medium voltage switchgear. This Line Item also includes the change of the existing controls for Cooling Tower Water Pump (CTWP)-1, CTWP-2, and CTWP-3 from the existing across-the-line starters in Motor Control Center (MCC)-5BA to Variable Frequency Drive (VFD)s. This Line Item also includes work shown on the Contract Documents that is not specifically apportioned into other Line Items.

Line Item 0002 Electrical Room 1A-SB-01A ………………$__________________________________ / JOB

Provide electrical equipment in room 1A-SB-01A and the adjacent surroundings, including medium voltage feeder to the room, low-voltage feeders and branch circuits originating from the room up to their point of connection, abatement, architectural, structural, mechanical, fire alarm, fire protection, and electrical work.

Line Item 0003 Electrical Room 2-B-29 …………………….$__________________________________ / JOB

Provide electrical equipment in room 2-B-29 and the adjacent surroundings, including medium voltage feeder to the room, low-voltage feeders and branch circuits originating from the room up to their point of connection, abatement, architectural, structural, mechanical, fire alarm, fire protection, and electrical work. This line item also includes providing the abatement, architectural, structural, mechanical, fire alarm, fire protection, and electrical work in room 2A- B-1A and the adjacent surroundings.

Line Item 0004 Temporary Power ………………………… $__________________________________ / JOB

Provide a job amount for providing temporary power and distribution during the contract execution.

Total of Base Bid Line Items (0001-0004)

Option Bid Items (0005-0008) Line Item 0005 Option Electrical Room 1A-SB-13B …………….$__________________________________ / JOB

Provide electrical equipment in room 1A-SB-13B and the adjacent surroundings, including feeder to the room, feeders and branch circuits originating from the room up to their point of connection, abatement, architectural, structural, mechanical, fire alarm, fire protection, and electrical work.

Line Item 0006 Option Electrical Room 2B-B-1 …………….$_____________________________________ / JOB

Provide electrical equipment in room 2B-B-1 and the adjacent surroundings, including feeder to the room, feeders and branch circuits originating from the room up to their point of connection, abatement, architectural, structural, mechanical, fire alarm, fire protection, and electrical work.

Line Item 0007 Option Electrical Room 5-1-1A …………….$_____________________________________ / JOB

Provide electrical equipment in room 5-1-1A and the adjacent surroundings, including feeder to the room, feeders and branch circuits originating from the room up to their point of connection, abatement, architectural, structural, mechanical, fire alarm, fire protection, and electrical work.

Line Item 0008 Option Electrical Rooms 1B-SB-15A and 8-1-3A ……..$_______________________________ / JOB

Provide electrical equipment in room 1B-SB-15A and 8-1-3A and the adjacent surroundings, including feeders to the rooms, feeders and branch circuits originating from the rooms up to their point of connection, abatement, architectural, structural, mechanical, fire alarm, fire protection, and electrical work.

Total of Option Line Items (0005-0008)

Total of Base Bid and Option Line Items (0001-0008)

The options can be exercised within one hundred-twenty (120) calendar number of days from notice to proceed.

Note: The Awardee shall coordinate with GSA regarding availability of lay down and storage space.

DELIVERY INFORMATION

CLIN DELIVERY DATE QUANTITY SHIP TO ADDRESS DODAAC /

CAGE

SCOPE OF WORK

Project Description:

The DLA Standby Generator Replacement project will improve the existing standby power system that supports DLA operations at the Hart-Dole-Inouye (HDI) Federal Center in Battle Creek, Michigan. The scope of work includes removing three existing generators, removing the existing paralleling switchgear, and removing and replacing feeders to various portions of the Federal Center. The project will provide two new generators, new paralleling switchgear, new feeders, new control infrastructure, and new remote monitoring points for the generator plant. New unit substations, switchboards, and electrical infrastructure will be provided in multiple locations within the Federal Center to provide separated distribution of Emergency power and Standby System power, in accordance with the National Electrical Code. New electrical distribution points will be provided in new fire-rated rooms with supporting infrastructure as necessary. The work of this project will extend standby power to locations identified by DLA, where standby power is necessary and does not currently exist.

SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

1. All personnel employed by the contractor in the performance of the services specified in this contract or any representative of the contractor entering the construction area shall conform and comply with all applicable Federal/State /City, Laws, Rules, Regulations or Policies. It is the contractor’s responsibility to be aware of the prevailing Laws, Rules, Regulations or Policies of the project area.

2. Pre-screening of contractor candidates via E-verify Program: The Contractor must pre-screen candidates using the E-verify Program (http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify) website to meet the established employment eligibility requirements. The Vendor must ensure that all contractors working on this contract have two valid forms of Government issued identification prior to entering the information in E-Verify. The vendor must ensure the correct information is entered into the E-verify system. An E-Verify verification sheet for each verified/eligible contractor candidate, working on this contract, must be provided to the COR no later than 3 business days after the initial contract award. (The purpose of using E-Verify is to ensure all contractors are U.S. citizens or documented foreign citizens with authority to work in the United States of America). The COR will forward the verification sheets to the USACE, Detroit District Security Office for validation.

3. Security Checks - All contract employees must carry pictured identification at all times. They must show I.D.

upon request by City/State/Government personnel. The Contractor's employee must carry a copy of the contract requirements with them during the implementation of this contract.

4. Clearance of Personnel: All Contractor and Sub-Contractor employees are required to have a NACI background investigation to include and National Agency Check (Fingerprint Check) prior to their being able to enter the work site. The Contractor will be responsible for working with the COR to submit all required paperwork for each employee to the CELRE Security Office prior to initiation of the background investigation.

Note: Additional security requirements are detailed in specification section 01 35 13, Special Project Procedures.

REQUIRED INSURANCE

In reference to FAR clause 52.228-5, the following minimum requirements shall be met:

(a) Workers’ compensation and employer’s liability. Contractors are required to comply with applicable Federal and State workers’ compensation and occupational disease statutes. If occupational diseases are not compensable under those statutes, they shall be covered under the employer’s liability section of the insurance policy, except when contract operations are so commingled with a contractor’s commercial operations that it would not be practical to require this coverage. Employer’s liability coverage of at least Five Hundred Thousand Dolllars ($500,000) shall be required, except in States with exclusive or monopolistic funds that do not permit workers’ compensation to be written by private carriers.

(b) General liability. The Contractor shall provide bodily injury liability insurance coverage written on the comprehensive form of policy of at least One Million Dollars ($1,000,000) per occurrence.

(c) Automobile liability. The Contractor shall provide automobile liability insurance written on the comprehensive form of policy. The policy shall provide for bodily injury and property damage liability covering the operation of all automobiles used in connection with performing the contract. Policies covering automobiles operated in the United States shall provide coverage of at least One Million Dollars ($1,000,000) combined single limit. The amount of liability coverage on other policies shall be commensurate with any legal requirements of the locality and sufficient to meet normal and customary claims.

(d) Excess or umbrella liability. The Contractor shall provide liability insurance coverage for claims valued in excess of the other stated general and specific insurance requirements. This may be provided via an excess liability policy or via an umbrella liability policy. Such coverage will be rated to a value at least Four Million Dollars ($4,000,000) per occurrence.

VETERANS EMPLOYMENT EMPHASIS

Subpart 5122.13 – Equal Opportunity for Veterans (UAI) Veterans Employment Emphasis for U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Contracts

In addition to complying with the requirements outlined in FAR Part 22.13, FAR Provision 52.222-38, FAR Clause 52.222-35, FAR Clause 52.222-37, DFARS 222.13 and Department of Labor regulations, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) contractors and subcontractors at all tiers are encouraged to promote the training and employment of U.S. veterans while performing under a USACE contract. While no set-aside, evaluation preference, or incentive applies to the solicitation or performance under the resultant contract, USACE contractors are encouraged to seek out highly qualified veterans to perform services under this contract. The following resources are available to assist USACE contractors in their outreach efforts:

U.S. Department of Labor Veterans employment: www.vets.gov/ Federal veteran employment information: www.fedshirevets.gov/index.aspx Veterans’ Employment and Training Service (VETS): http://www.dol.gov/vets/ Veterans Opportunity to Work (VOW) Program: http://benefits.va.gov/vow/ U.S. Army Warrior Transition Command Employment Index: wtc.army.mil/modules/employers/index.html Hiring Our Heroes initiative: www.uschamberfoundation.org/hiring-our-heroes

Section 00 21 16 - Instructions to Proposers

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

52.204-16 Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting JUL 2016 52.204-18 Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance JUL 2016 52.204-22 Alternative Line Item Proposal JAN 2017 52.215-1 Instructions to Offerors--Competitive Acquisition JAN 2017 52.215-1 Instructions to Offerors--Competitive Acquisition JAN 2017 52.225-10 Notice of Buy American Requirement--Construction

Materials

MAY 2014

52.236-28 Preparation of Proposals--Construction OCT 1997

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY FULL TEXT

52.216-1 TYPE OF CONTRACT (APR 1984)

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

(End of provision)

52.217-5 EVALUATION OF OPTIONS (JUL 1990)

Except when it is determined in accordance with FAR 17.206(b) not to be in the Government's best interests, the Government will evaluate offers for award purposes by adding the total price for all options to the total price for the basic requirement. Evaluation of options will not obligate the Government to exercise the option(s).

52.222-5 CONSTRUCTION WAGE RATE REQUIREMENTS--SECONDARY SITE OF THE WORK (MAY

2014)

(a)(1) The offeror shall notify the Government if the offeror intends to perform work at any secondary site of the work, as defined in paragraph (a)(1)(ii) of the FAR clause at 52.222-6, Construction Wage Rate Requirements,of this solicitation.

(2) If the offeror is unsure if a planned work site satisfies the criteria for a secondary site of the work, the offeror shall request a determination from the Contracting Officer.

(b)(1) If the wage determination provided by the Government for work at the primary site of the work is not applicable to the secondary site of the work, the offeror shall request a wage determination from the Contracting Officer.

(2) The due date for receipt of offers will not be extended as a result of an offeror's request for a wage determination for a secondary site of the work.

52.222-23 NOTICE OF REQUIREMENT FOR AFFIRMATIVE ACTION TO ENSURE EQUAL

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY FOR CONSTRUCTION (FEB 1999)

(a) The offeror's attention is called to the Equal Opportunity clause and the Affirmative Action Compliance Requirements for Construction clause of this solicitation.

(b) The goals for minority and female participation, expressed in percentage terms for the Contractor's aggregate workforce in each trade on all construction work in the covered area, are as follows:

Goals for minority participation for each trade

Goals for female participation for each trade

7.2% 6.9%

These goals are applicable to all the Contractor's construction work performed in the covered area. If the Contractor performs construction work in a geographical area located outside of the covered area, the Contractor shall apply the goals established for the geographical area where the work is actually performed. Goals are published periodically in the Federal Register in notice form, and these notices may be obtained from any Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs office.

(c) The Contractor's compliance with Executive Order 11246, as amended, and the regulations in 41 CFR 60-4 shall be based on (1) its implementation of the Equal Opportunity clause, (2) specific affirmative action obligations required by the clause entitled "Affirmative Action Compliance Requirements for Construction,'' and (3) its efforts to meet the goals. The hours of minority and female employment and training must be substantially uniform throughout the length of the contract, and in each trade. The Contractor shall make a good faith effort to employ minorities and women evenly on each of its projects. The transfer of minority or female employees or trainees from Contractor to Contractor, or from project to project, for the sole purpose of meeting the Contractor's goals shall be a violation of the contract, Executive Order 11246, as amended, and the regulations in 41 CFR 60-4. Compliance with the goals will be measured against the total work hours performed.

(d) The Contractor shall provide written notification to the Deputy Assistant Secretary for Federal Contract Compliance, U.S. Department of Labor, within 10 working days following award of any construction subcontract in excess of $10,000 at any tier for construction work under the contract resulting from this solicitation. The notification shall list the --

(1) Name, address, and telephone number of the subcontractor;

(2) Employer's identification number of the subcontractor;

(3) Estimated dollar amount of the subcontract;

(4) Estimated starting and completion dates of the subcontract; and

(5) Geographical area in which the subcontract is to be performed.

(e) As used in this Notice, and in any contract resulting from this solicitation, the "covered area" is Michigan, Calhoun county, Battle Creek.

52.228-1 BID GUARANTEE (SEP 1996)

(a) Failure to furnish a bid guarantee in the proper form and amount, by the time set for opening of bids, may be cause for rejection of the bid.

(b) The bidder shall furnish a bid guarantee in the form of a firm commitment, e.g., bid bond supported by good and sufficient surety or sureties acceptable to the Government, postal money order, certified check, cashier's check, irrevocable letter of credit, or, under Treasury Department regulations, certain bonds or notes of the United States.

The Contracting Officer will return bid guarantees, other than bid bonds, (1) to unsuccessful bidders as soon as practicable after the opening of bids, and (2) to the successful bidder upon execution of contractual documents and bonds (including any necessary coinsurance or reinsurance agreements), as required by the bid as accepted.-

(c) The amount of the bid guarantee shall be three (3) percent of the bid price or $3,000,000 whichever is less.-

(d) If the successful bidder, upon acceptance of its bid by the Government within the period specified for acceptance, fails to execute all contractual documents or furnish executed bond(s) within 10 days after receipt of the forms by the bidder, the Contracting Officer may terminate the contract for default.-

(e) In the event the contract is terminated for default, the bidder is liable for any cost of acquiring the work that exceeds the amount of its bid, and the bid guarantee is available to offset the difference.

52.233-2 SERVICE OF PROTEST (SEP 2006)

(a) Protests, as defined in section 33.101 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation, that are filed directly with an agency, and copies of any protests that are filed with the Government Accountability Office (GAO), shall be served on the Contracting Officer (addressed as follows) by obtaining written and dated acknowledgment of receipt from

USACE Detroit District Contracting Branch Robert W. Austin, Contracting Officer 477 Michigan Avenue Detroit, MI 48226

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

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

(a) The clauses at 52.236-2, Differing Site Conditions, and 52.236-3, Site Investigations and Conditions Affecting the Work, will be included in any contract awarded as a result of this solicitation. Accordingly, offerors or quoters are urged and expected to inspect the site where the work will be performed.

(b) An organized site visit has been scheduled for March 27, 2018 at 9:00 Eastern.

(c) Participants will meet at--

Hart-Dole- Inouye Federal Center (HDIFC) 74 N. Washington Ave Battle Creek, MI 49037

Registration will be necessary for access to the facility. A valid Driver's License, or government issued picture identification will be required. Submit registration, to include name and firm, to Jeff Follett, jeffrey.c.follett@usace.army.mil, no later than 12:00 p.m. on Monday, March 26, 2018. Parking Permits will be issued for the lot located on the southwest corner of Washington Avenue and Sanitarium Avenue.

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

This solicitation incorporates one or more solicitation provisions by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. The offeror is cautioned that the listed provisions may include blocks that must be completed by the offeror and submitted with its quotation or offer. In lieu of submitting the full text of those provisions, the offeror may identify the provision by paragraph identifier and provide the appropriate information with its quotation or offer. Also, the full text of a solicitation provision may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es):

http://farsite.hill.af.mil http://www.acquisition.gov

INSTRUCTIONS AND CONDITIONS

INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS, AND NOTICES TO OFFERORS

1. SCOPE

1.1. You are invited to submit a proposal in response to Solicitation Number W911XK-18-R-0011 FY18 DLA Standby Generator Replacement, Battle Creek, Michigan. As a result of this solicitation, the Government intends to award a single Firm Fixed Price (FFP) contract to the responsible offeror whose proposal represents the best value after evaluation in accordance with the factors and subfactors identified in this solicitation.

2. NOTICE OF PRE-PROPOSAL CONFERENCE

2.1.1. A pre-proposal conference will be conducted for the purposes of briefing on the proposal requirements.

Interested Contractors are highly encouraged to attend the pre-proposal conference. Reference front page for date and time of pre-proposal confernce.

Web Meeting is from the USACE Detroit District.

AUDIO CONFERENCE ACCESS INFORMATION:

* USA Toll-Free: 888-675-2535

* USA Caller Paid/International Toll: 215-446-0145

* ACCESS CODE: 3071395

* SECURITY CODE: 1234

WEB MEETING ACCESS INFORMATION:

* Web Meeting Address: https://www.webmeeting.att.com

* Meeting Number(s): 888-675-2535 or 215-446-0145

* ACCESS CODE: 3071395

The first time you use the Web Meeting Service, you will need to download the client software. Web Meeting HELP & Software Downloads can be found at: https://www.webmeeting.att.com.

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

2.1.3. A record of the conference shall be made and furnished to all prospective offerors via posting to http://www.fbo.gov . The record will include a copy of presentation materials, if any, and sign-in sheets from the meeting.

3. FORMAL COMMUNICATION, OFFEROR EXPLANATIONS

3.1 Inquiries. All inquiries, whether technical or contractual in nature, regarding this solicitation shall be submitted via the online Bidder Inquiry system. Telephone and email inquiries will not be accepted. Bidder Inquiry is a web-based program that allows prospective offerors to post questions regarding the solicitation and view all questions by other bidders and responses by USACE. Bidder Inquiry can be accessed through the ProjNet web application that is accessed at www.projnet.org.

3.1.1. To submit and review bid inquiry items, a bidder will need to self-register or be a current registered user in the system. To self-register, go to the aforementioned web page select managing agency USACE, your email address, the Bidder Inquiry Key for this solicitation listed below, check the box indicating agreement with the Privacy & Security Notice and click Sign In. Fill in all required information and click add user. Verify that information on the next screen is correct and click continue.

3.1.2. From this page, you may view all existing bidder inquiries or add an inquiry.

3.1.3. Offerors will receive an acknowledgement of their question via email. When an answer is posted to a question, the question and answer is then available for all other bidders to review.

3.1.4 The Solicitation Number is: W911XK-18-R-0011

3.1.5 The Bidder Inquiry Key is: WM4EP4-4YXK2T

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

3.1.7 Offerors are requested to review the specification in its entirety and to check the Bidder Inquiry system for existing answers to questions before submitting a new inquiry.

3.1.8 The ProjNet 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.

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

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

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

ENCOURAGED TO SUBMIT QUESTIONS EARLY IN THIS PROCESS.

3.4. Any changes to solicitation documents will be made will be in the form of an amendment of the solicitation, drawings, specifications, etc., and will be furnished to all prospective offerors via posting to our web site at:

http://www.fbo.gov.

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

3.5. The solicitation and associated information and the plans and specifications will be available only from the Federal Business Opportunities (FedBizOpps) website on-line at https://www.fbo.gov/ . FedBizOpps is a web-based dissemination tool designed to safeguard acquisition-related information for all Federal agencies.

3.6. System for Award Management (SAM): In accordance with FAR Provision 52.204-7 System for Award Management, offerors must be registered in the SAM database to be considered for award of this contract. To register, go to: https://www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM/. Refer to FAR Provision 52.204-7 for a more complete description of this requirement.

4. AMENDMENTS PRIOR TO DATE SET FOR RECEIPT OF PROPOSALS

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

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

5. HAND CARRIED PROPOSALS/INVITATIONS

5.1. A bid repository is provided for hand carried proposals and is located at Contracting Branch, USACE Detroit District, 7th Floor , 477 Michigan Avenue, Detroit, MI 48226. Hand carried proposals must be deposited in the repository prior to the time established for receipt of proposals. Fax proposal will not be accepted.

5.2. Offerors are cautioned that there is a security checkpoint and screening station at the entrance to the McNamara Federal Building. Delays are probable at the entry point and should be accommodated in the timing of any proposal delivery. Late receipt of proposals due to facility entry delays may not be deemed excusable and the Contracting Officer may declare the proposal late and remove it from consideration.

6. WAGE DETERMINATION

6.1. In accordance with FAR 22.407, minimum federal construction wage rate requirements are applicable to this project. See FAR Clause 52.222-6.

6.2. Applicable wage rates can be found at http://www.wdol.gov/wdol/scafiles/davisbacon/mi.html

7. SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

7.1. 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.

8. PROPOSAL EXPENSES AND PRE-CONTRACT COSTS

8.1. 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.

9. REMOVAL OF SECTIONS AT TIME OF AWARD

9.1. Provisions and all exhibits will be physically removed from the contract document at the time of contract award, but will be deemed to be incorporated by reference in that award.

10. DISPOSITION OF UNSUCCESSFUL PROPOSALS

10.1. In compliance with FAR Subpart 4.8, the Government will retain an electronic copy of all unsuccessful proposals. The Government will destroy physical copies of all proposals. No destruction certificate will be provided.

11. RESERVED.

12. EXCEPTIONS

12.1. If the offeror takes exception to any of the requirements specified in this solicitation, the offeror shall clearly identify each such exception and include a complete explanation of why the exception was taken and what benefit accrues to the Government. All exceptions to the solicitation requirements (Sections 00010 through 00800) and supporting rationale shall be included in an addendum to the proposal and clearly labeled "Exceptions". An addendum is only required if the offeror takes exception to any requirement in the solicitation.

(The Addendum does not have a page limitation, but shall only include information relevant to exceptions taken to the solicitation requirements.) The Government will assume an offeror takes no exceptions to any solicitation requirement if the offeror does not submit an Addendum identifying exceptions. Offerors are advised that solicitation requirements are not necessarily negotiable and such exceptions may render an Offeror’s proposal unacceptable and ineligible for award.

13. CLAUSES

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

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

Section 00 22 16 - Supplementary Instructions to Proposers

EVALUATION FACTORS

EVALUATION FACTORS

1. INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS AND NOTICES TO OFFEROR

Project Description: The DLA Standby Generator Replacement project will improve the existing standby power system that supports DLA operations at the Hart-Dole-Inouye (HDI) Federal Center in Battle Creek, Michigan. The scope of work includes removing three existing generators, removing the existing paralleling switchgear, and removing and replacing feeders to various portions of the Federal Center. The project will provide two new generators, new paralleling switchgear, new feeders, new control infrastructure, and new remote monitoring points for the generator plant. New unit substations, switchboards, and electrical infrastructure will be provided in multiple locations within the Federal Center to provide separated distribution of Emergency power and Standby System power, in accordance with the National Electrical Code. New electrical distribution points will be provided in new fire-rated rooms with supporting infrastructure as necessary. The work of this project will extend standby power to locations identified by DLA, where standby power is necessary and does not currently exist.

Basis for Award: Award will be made to the responsible offeror, whose proposal is determined to be technically acceptable and offers the lowest aggregate amount for the project, including all options. A technically acceptable offer is one in which the offeror satisfies all evaluation factors and complies with the instructions contained in the Solicitation document and does not take exception, nor object, to any terms therein. To reiterate, in order for a proposal to be considered awardable, there must be an “acceptable” rating in every non-price factor/subfactor.

Factors and Subfactors to be evaluated:

FACTOR 1: Technical Capability FACTOR 1, SUBFACTOR 1: Relevant Specialized Experience FACTOR 1, SUBFACTOR 2: Proposed Key Personnel

FACTOR 2: Past Performance

FACTOR 3: Price and Pro Forma Information

FACTOR 4: Small Business Participation Plan

FACTOR 5: Small Business Utilization

2. PROPOSAL COMPOSITION AND SUBMISSION

General Requirements: Submit your proposal in two parts as shown on the table below. 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.

2.1 No dollar amounts from the Price Proposal are to be included in the Technical Proposal.

2.2 All information intended to be evaluated as part of the Technical Proposal must be submitted as part of the

Technical Proposal. Do not merely cross-reference similar material in the Price Proposal, or vice versa. Also, Volume Title and Contents Printed Copies Digital Copies

Maximum Pages

Volume I – Factor 1 (Tab 1): Technical Capability Factor 2 (Tab 2): Past Performance

Original + 3 copies 4 150

Volume II - Factor 3 (Tabs 3-7): Price Original 1 No limit

Volume III – Factor 4 Participation Plan Factor 5 Small Business Utilization

Original + 3 copies 4 No limit do not include links to websites in lieu of incorporating information into your proposal.

2.3 Proposal revisions shall be submitted as page replacements with revised text identified, e.g., bold face print or underlining. The source of the revision, e.g., Error, Omission, or Clarification, or amendment shall be included and be annotated for each revision. Proposal replacement pages shall be numbered, shall be clearly marked “REVISED,” shall show the date of revision, shall be submitted in appropriate number of copies (e.g., if four (4) copies of the original page was required, then four (4) copies of the revised page will also be required).

2.4 “Confidential” projects cannot be submitted to demonstrate capability unless all of the information required for evaluation as specified herein can be provided to the Government as part of the Offeror’s Technical Proposal. Offerors that include in their proposals information that they do not want disclosed to the public for any purpose, or used by the Government except for evaluation purposes, must be clearly marked in accordance with the instructions at FAR 52.215-1, “Instructions to Offerors—Competitive Acquisition”, paragraph (e), “Restriction on disclosure and use of data.”

2.5 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 and tab requirements herein, affording ease of identification. 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. For submissions with page limitations, the pages shall be counted as follows: One side of the paper is one page; information on both the back and front of one sheet of paper will be counted as two pages. Where authorized, fold-out pages (11" x 14" or 11" x 17") will count as one page.

Pages furnished for organizational purposes only, such as a “Table of Contents” or divider tabs, are not included in the page limitation.

2.6 All pages should be numbered.

2.7 All page margins must be at least 1 inch wide, but may include headers and footers.

2.8 Number pages consecutively. There shall be no consideration of information incorporated by reference.

Proposal presentation shall be in a manner which allows it to “STAND ALONE” without need for evaluators to reference other documents.

The Contracting officer may remove any Offeror from further consideration during any phase of the procurement if the Offeror fails to meet the submittal requirements of the RFP. Proposals must contain sufficient detail to allow review and evaluation. Proposal clarity, organization, and cross-referencing are mandatory. Failure to submit an organized proposal may adversely affect an Offeror’s evaluation. Penalty for making false statements in proposals is prescribed in 18 U.S.C. 1001.

3. SELECTION PROCEDURES

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.

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 requirements of the RFP or those that include stipulations or qualifying conditions unacceptable to the Government may be removed from further consideration. There will be no consideration of pricing data during the technical evaluation.

Offerors whose proposals are rated as “technically acceptable” will have their price proposals evaluated for fairness and reasonableness using price 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. TECHNICAL EVALUATION RATINGS

5.1 Factor 1 will be evaluated using the Ratings shown below. Technical proposals will be evaluated against the requirements of the RFP. Offeror’s must receive all “acceptable” ratings in order to be considered for award.

Technical Evaluation Ratings

Acceptable Proposal clearly meets the minimum requirements of the solicitation.

Unacceptable Proposal does not clearly meet the minimum requirements of the solicitation.

5.2 Factor 2 will be evaluated using the performance confidence assessments shown below. Offeror’s must receive all “acceptable” ratings in order to be considered for award.

Past Performance Evaluation Ratings

Acceptable Based on the offeror’s performance record, the Government has a reasonable expectation that the offeror will successfully perform the required effort, or the offeror’s performance record is unknown. (See note below.)

Unacceptable Based on the offeror’s performance record, the Government has no reasonable expectation that the offeror will be able to successfully perform the required effort.

Note: In the case of an offeror without a record of relevant past performance or for whom information on past performance is not available or so sparse that no meaningful past performance rating can be reasonably assigned, the offeror may not be evaluated favorably or unfavorably on past performance (see FAR 15.305 (a)(2)(iv)). Therefore, the offeror shall be determined to have unknown past performance. In the context of acceptability/unacceptability, “unknown” shall be considered “acceptable.

6. TECHNICAL PROPOSAL CONTENTS AND FACTORS/SUBFACTORS

6.1 TECHNICAL PROPOSAL FORMAT

At a minimum, each copy of the technical proposal should follow the general format specified herein. The proposal shall not exceed 150 pages, with a font size no smaller than 10 point. Number pages consecutively from beginning to end. Do not repeat numbering for new sections. Should the proposal exceed the limit, there will be an evaluation of the contents of ONLY the first 150 pages. 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:

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 should 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;

Name, 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.)

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.

The proposal shall be specific and complete, demonstrating meeting or exceeding the Evaluation Factors and Subfactors identified herein this Solicitation. It shall include complete explanations of proposed procedures and programs, as well as the demonstration of the merit of the offered technical approach. It shall be an orderly, specific, and complete document in every detail.

VOLUME 1

7. TECHNICAL PROPOSAL REQUIREMENTS AND EVALUATION CRITERIA

7.1 CONTENT AND ORGANIZATION

The Technical Proposal shall be organized using the tabs specified in the following chart.:

Title Contents

Tab #1 Factor 1 – Technical Capability

Factor 1 ‐ Sub‐factor 1: Relevant Specialized Experience Experience Information Forms

Subcontractor Narrative

Subcontractor Experience Information Forms

Factor 1‐ Sub‐factor 2: Proposed Key Personnel Resumes

Tab #2 Factor 2 – Past Performance CPARS Evaluations and/or

Past Performance Questionnaires

ADDITIONAL TECHNICAL PROPOSAL

REQUIREMENTS

The following items must be included with the technical proposal for confirmation of Offeror responsibility and conformance with solicitation requirements

Exhibit A, Performance Relevancy Questionnaire, Part 2:

Additional Information

Exhibit B, Subcontractor Experience Information and Consent Form, Part 1 – Subcontractor/Key Personnel Information and Consent Form (If applicable)

7.2 EVALUATION CRITERIA

Each proposal will be subject to the evaluation by a team of Government subject matter, technical experts in the area of this acquisition. The evaluation team will use the approach delineated below to rate the respective evaluation factors.

The technical factors will be rated on a qualitative basis, using the Technical Evaluation Ratings defined above.