W911XK21R0004 0001.pdf

W911XK21R0004

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

Except as provided herein, all terms and conditions of the document referenced in Item 9A or 10A, as heretofore changed, remains unchanged and in full force and effect.

15A. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print)

30-105-04EXCEPTION TO SF 30

APPROVED BY OIRM 11-84

STANDARD FORM 30 (Rev. 10-83) Prescribed by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

Soo Poe Lock Ship Arrestors Rehabilitation Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan

This amendment is issued to make the follow ing changes and updates as detailed herein: replace Draw ings (Plans), include RFIs, update the Instructions to Offerors section, update Past Performance Submission and Evaluation Criteria, update Attachments 1 and 2, and update FAR 52.236-27.

The proposals due date is extended to 18 MAY 2021 at 2:00 PM (Eastern). All other terms and conditions remain UNCHANGED. Please reference follow ing pages for details.

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

J 1 36

16A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 28-Apr-2021

16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA15C. DATE SIGNED15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR

(Signature of Contracting Officer)(Signature of person authorized to sign)

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (No., Street , County, State and Zip Code) X W911XK21R0004

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

09-Apr-2021

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NO.

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

X The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offer X is extended, is not extended.

Offer must acknowledge receipt of this amendment prior to the hour and date specified in the solicitation or as amended by one of the following methods:

(a) By completing Items 8 and 15, and returning 1 copies of the amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted;

or (c) By separate letter or telegram which includes a reference to the solicitation and amendment numbers. FAILURE OF YOUR ACKNOWLEDGMENT TO BE RECEIVED AT THE PLACE DESIGNATED FOR THE RECEIPT OF OFFERS PRIOR TO THE HOUR AND DATE SPECIFIED MAY RESULT IN

REJECTION OF YOUR OFFER. If by virtue of this amendment you desire to change an offer already submitted, such change may be made by telegram or letter, provided each telegram or letter makes reference to the solicitation and this amendment, and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified.

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (If required)

13. THIS ITEM APPLIES ONLY TO MODIFICATIONS OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS.

IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NO. AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

A. THIS CHANGE ORDER IS ISSUED PURSUANT TO: (Specify authority) THE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14 ARE MADE IN THE

CONTRACT ORDER NO. IN ITEM 10A.

B. THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES (such as changes in paying office, appropriation date, etc.) SET FORTH IN ITEM 14, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY OF FAR 43.103(B).

C. THIS SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT IS ENTERED INTO PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY OF:

D. OTHER (Specify type of modification and authority)

E. IMPORTANT: Contractor is not, is required to sign this document and return copies to the issuing office.

14. DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION (Organized by UCF section headings, including solicitation/contract subject matter where feasible.)

10A. MOD. OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NO. 5. PROJECT NO.(If applicable)

6. ISSUED BY

3. EFFECTIVE DATE

28-Apr-2021

CODE

U.S.ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT, DETROIT

477 MICHIGAN AVENUE, 7TH FLOOR

DETROIT MI 48226-4523

W911XK 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than item 6)

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.

CODE

See Item 6

FACILITY CODECODE

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SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION SF 30 - BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE (SF 30)

The following have been added by full text:

AMENDMENT 0001 PLANS

1. CHANGES TO PLANS:

The following drawings have been revised and replaced entirely:

A-111 FIRST FLOOR DIMENSION PLANS

A-130 ROOF PLANS

A-201 MONOLITH N-3 EXTERIOR ELEVATIONS

A-202 MONOLITH S-3 EXTERIOR ELEVATIONS

A-203 MONOLITH N-51 EXTERIOR ELEVATIONS

A-311 WALL SECTIONS

A-521 ROOF DETAILS

A-611 DOOR/FRAME SCHEDULE AND TYPES

SF121 ROOF PLANS

SF201 ELEVATION VIEWS

Amendment 0001 includes the replacement of architectural veneer with CMU veneer at the intersecting vent room lower wall section. The purpose of the lower wall CMU section is to support the weight of the architectural veneer above and to encase main building insulation. The new lower wall CMU veneer is not connected to the vent room and therefore is not considered a structural element. The vent room W8x10 location was adjusted in order to allow the vent room roof to be structurally independent from the main building (main building to vent room roof will have flashing connection per architecture). All steel in the vent room is specified as epoxy coated. Door details and a hardware set have been added. Additional drawing changes are to further clarify dimensions, materials, and notations.

See attached PDF Labeled 471311_Poe Ship Arrestors_AMENDMENT_0001_Plans.pdf.

RFI RESPONSES

Requests for Information (RFI) Responses:

1. Due to multiple USACE projects bidding around the same time as this solicitation, we respectfully request 30-day bid extension and corresponding extension of the deadline to ask questions. This extension will enable offerors to generate more interest in the market and provide the Government with more thorough and competitive proposals.

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE: The Government will be extending the solicitation period for an additional week. Additionally, the RFIs period will also be extended as a result of this amendment.

2. There have not been a significant number projects constructed in the past five years with directly relevant scope of work. Will the government consider extending the reach-back period for recent experience to seven (7) years?

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE: The Past Performance reach back period has been extended to seven (7) years instead of five (5). Please see Factor II, Past Performance Evaluation Criteria update and Attachment 2 – PROJECT PERFORMED FOR PAST PERFORMANCE update.

3. The submission requirement for Factor II – Past Performance states: “The contractor is to provide past performance for a minimum of three (3) and a maximum of five (5) projects that was performed by the prime contractor and are similar in scope and magnitude. In addition, if a subcontractor(s) is proposed for Factor I, Subfactor I, the contractor shall provide for each subcontractor, past performance for a minimum of one (1) project performed by that subcontractor.” For clarification, will submitted subcontractor projects count toward the offeror’s overall total of three (3) to five (5) contractor-submitted projects or are they to be provided in addition to the three (3) to five (5) contractor-submitted projects?

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE: For clarification, if a subcontractor is proposed for Factor I, Subfactor I, a Past Performance submission is required. If multiple subcontractors are proposed for Factor I, Subfactor I, a Past Performance submission is required for each subcontractor proposed. These submissions are in addition to the prime contractor's required minimum three (3) and maximum of five

(5) past performance submissions. This section has been updated to include a maximum of three (3) for each subcontractor proposed for Factor I, Subfactor I. Please see Factor II, Past Performance Submission Requirement update and Attachment 2 update.

4. In lieu of the provided Attachment 2, Part 1: Experience Information Form, are offerors permitted to use their own format to submit project experience under Factor II if it contains the same requested information?

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE: In accordance with Solicitation Section 00 21 00 – Instructions, SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS, Paragraph 6 PAST PERFORMANCE CRITERIA, "the contractor is encouraged to use the Form(s) contained in Attachment 2-Project Performed for Past Performance for both the prime and subcontractor and must have a subcontractor consent form completed for each subcontractor." An alternative form is allowed for use as long as it contains the same information.

5. Reference page 8 of solicitation W911XK21R0004, in Section 00 21 00 – Instructions, paragraph 3.A Site Visit indicates “an organized site visit has been scheduled for Soo Locks, Sault Sainte Marie, MI”. Later on page 42 of the solicitation section 52.236-27 SITE VISIT, it indicates to contact Joanne Gray to arrange for a site visit.

Please clarify if there is a pre-schedule site visit or if interested offerors are to schedule with Joanne Gray at their convenience.

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE: The Instructions to Offerors section has been amended to reflect the correct information for site visit scheduling. Additionally, FAR 52.236-27 SITE VISIT has been updated with a new Point of Contact for site visit coordination and scheduling.

6. The solicitation for this project indicates that “All questions … shall be submitted in writing no later than, April 24, 2021, 10:00 A.M. ET”. We respectfully request that the questions be accepted by the government until 1 week prior to the close of the solicitation. This will help to ensure there is sufficient time to solicit small businesses in our attempts to reach the 48% small business participation goal for the project and provide those small businesses with adequate time to review the project documents and submit questions to the government.

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE: As a result of Amendment 0001, the RFI suspense has been extended.

Additionally, the 48% small business subcontracting goals located on Attachment 5 are USACE Small Business Subcontracting Goals and are for informational purposes only. Please refer to Factor III - Small Business Participation for the minimum 10% Total Small Business participation goal specific for this project.

7. The 4 week solicitation period is not adequate for preparing a complete and competitive proposal to be evaluated under the best value criteria where a technical proposal is required in addition to the pricing. Similar to the comments above, additional time will aid with efforts to engage small businesses in our attempts to reach the government’s small business participation goal for this project. We request a minimum of a (2) week extension to the close of the solicitation.

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE: The Government will be extending the solicitation period for an additional week. Additionally, the RFIs period will also be extended as a result of this amendment.

8. This project has many moving parts and our different manufacturers for the components are still processing the drawings and specifications. Can the deadline for questions be extended to Wednesday, April 28th?

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE: As a result of Amendment 0001, the RFI suspense has been extended.

9. Solicitation Drawings GC101-GC103 Show the dewatering bulkheads in place and the lock dewatered. Is the GVMT setting the bulkheads and dewatering the lock? Drawing GC100 states the non-navigation season is 15- Jan to 25-March, how much of this time will be taken up by the bulkhead setting, dewatering as well as the rewatering and bulkhead removal effort?

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE: The Government is responsible for setting the bulkheads and dewatering the Poe Lock. Reference Specification Section 01 35 13, para. 1.5.5.1 wherein the dates for when the bridges will be available are listed. The Contractor should assume the Poe Lock will be dewatered NLT 20 January and rewatering activities will commence no earlier than 12 March. In addition, if the Option is exercised, then the dates in the referenced specification would apply as well.

10. Are digital signatures acceptable on the bid submission?

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE: Yes, digital signatures are acceptable on proposal submissions.

11. Specification 35 01 41.00 10 Paragraph 2.1.1 states that, “Furnish complete units including…to provide a complete and operable system.” Please clarify if the intent is for the components to come from a single manufacturer’s facility as a completed unit, or if it is acceptable to partially assemble on-site from multiple manufacturers so long as the testing requirements are met and the system works as intended upon completion.

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE: The arresting machine is to be fully assembled and tested at the manufacturer’s facility prior to delivery to the site. Reference paragraph 3.6 in the Specifications for shop testing requirements. This requirement cannot be fulfilled without fully assembling the units in the shop. Therefore, field assembly from multiple sources is not allowed.

12. At the site visit removal of the HPU and associated hydraulics for Fender 12 was mentioned, but that is not called out in the plans. Is the HPU in the Fender 12 pump room to remain? Can the weights for any existing hydraulic components to be removed (i.e. any motors, HPUs, and associated equipment) be provided?

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE: The plans and specifications did not include removal of the HPU for Fender 12. The technical team has confirmed the HPU in the Fender 12 pump room is to remain.

SECTION 00 10 00 - SOLICITATION

The required response date/time has changed from 11-May-2021 02:00 PM to 18-May-2021 02:00 PM.

SECTION 00 21 00 - INSTRUCTIONS

The following have been modified:

INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS

1. INTENT

The intent of this solicitation is to award one (1) firm fixed-price construction contract for the Poe Ship Arrestors project located in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan.

2. BASIS OF SELECTION OF AWARD

A. Award shall be made to the proposal determined to be the best value to the Government based on the evaluation criteria set forth in the solicitation. The acquisition and source selection are being conducted in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 15. The offeror must be found responsive and responsible. See FAR Subpart 9.1, Responsible Prospective Contractors for more information.

B. In accordance with FAR Provision 52.217-5, the Government intends to evaluate offers for award purposes by adding the total price for all options to the total price for the basic requirement.

3. SITE VISIT

A. As indicated in FAR Provision 52.236-27 Alt 1 SITE VISIT (CONSTRUCTION), an organized site visit has been scheduled for Soo Locks, Sault Sainte Marie, MI visits to the project site can be scheduled on an individual basis. The Government’s Point of Contact for coordinating visits is identified in the provision.

B. Prospective contractors are strongly encouraged to visit the project site prior to preparing and submitting any proposal.

4. REGISTRATION IN SAM

A. The System for Award Management (SAM) is the Government’s online database of federal contractors.

Contractors self-register in SAM at the website www.beta.sam.gov . Registration is free to all users.

B. In accordance with FAR Provision 52.204-7 SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT, a bidder must be registered in SAM when submitting an offer, and must continue to be registered until time of award, during performance, and through final payment of any contract.

C. Offerors shall be registered in SAM at time of submission of any proposal. Offerors are also encouraged to register with the NAICS Code shown on the front page of the solicitation.

D. See FAR Provision 52.204-7 and 52.204-8 for more information.

5. REQUESTS FOR INFORMATION

A. Questions/Inquiries. All questions pertaining to this requirement shall be submitted in writing no later than, April 24, 2021, May 5th, 2021, 10:00 A.M. ET. The offeror shall put the solicitation number located in Block 1 of the SF 1442 followed by QUESTIONS in the subject line of the email. All questions received after the above date and time WILL NOT BE ANSWERED.

B. Questions shall be submitted to Lisa May, Contract Specialist at Lisa.M.May@usace.army.mil and Sandra

Kenzie, Contracting Officer at Sandra.M.Kenzie@usace.army.mil.

C. Once all inquiries are compiled and addressed, the questions and answers will be posted to the beta.sam.gov website for all interested parties to view. If generated as an amendment, the acknowledgement shall be sent in with their submission prior to the closing date. If additional time is needed for submission, this extension will be executed on the same amendment as the questions and answers amendment.

6. SUBMISSION OF PROPOSAL

A. ALL RESPONSES TO THIS ANNOUNCEMENT SHALL BE SUBMITTED ELECTRONCIALLY.

Please see Section 7 for DoD Safe procedures for electronic submission procedures.

B. All offerors are reminded to complete and submit with your proposal all FAR and DFARS Provisions related to Representations and Certifications.

C. Offerors shall complete and submit any additional full text certifications that are included in the solicitation. An offeror may also complete the certifications at https://www.beta.sam.gov in lieu of completing the representations and certifications in this solicitation provided that all the FAR and DFARS certifications contained in the solicitation have been completed on line.

D. All offerors shall be registered at https://www.beta.sam.gov prior to award.

E. Remember to fill in and sign the Standard Form 1442, from the front of the Solicitation, before submitting your proposal.

F. Proposals must be received by the date and time indicated in Block 13.

7. ELECTRONIC BIDS/PROPOSALS ACCEPTED BY DOD SAFE ONLY

ALL RESPONSES TO THIS ANNOUNCEMENT SHALL BE SUBMITTED ELECTRONICALLY. Hand carried delivery or USPS/UPS/FEDEX delivery of hard copies and or CD-ROMs are not authorized. Facsimile submission is not authorized. Electronic Proposal Submission is required through the Department of Defense’s Electronic File Sharing Service, DOD SAFE (https://safe.apps.mil). The DOD SAFE Application is used to send large files to individuals that would normally be too large to send via email. There are no user accounts for SAFE. Authentication is handled via email. Anyone has access to DOD SAFE, and the application is available for use by anyone. The SAFE “Getting Started Guide” has information on how to utilize the system (https://safe.apps.mil/about.php). Instructions for uploading are as follows:

1. Send an email to the Contracting Officer and Contract Specialist to receive the link to drop off your proposal. This will need to be completed at least five (5) business days prior to proposal due date.

a. Lisa May, Contract Specialist at Lisa.M.May@usace.army.mil

b. Sandra Kenzie, Contracting Officer at Sandra.M.Kenzie@usace.army.mil

2. You will receive an email with the link to submit your drop-off.

3. Short Note to the Recipients: Click the Add Files or Drag and Drop your files. For file description, enter W911XK21R0004 – Firm Name.

4. Click Upload button to send documents.

5. Guest users will need to check their email to verify their email address before the recipients will be notified. No additional action is required by CAC users.

File Size Limitations: Offerors are advised to follow the DOD SAFE instructions for uploading files. DOD SAFE supports delivery up to 10GB and more. If needed, Offerors are advised to break the files down into smaller sections in order to upload it to the system. If multiple drop offs are anticipated, the Offeror will need to request a new link for each additional drop off. In such cases, please divide the sections as logically as possible and be sure to clearly name the files as specified below.

File Naming Convention: To ensure your submission is received and processed appropriately, it is important that interested parties CAREFULLY ensure their electronic files adhere to the following naming convention:

W911XK21R0004-FIRMNAME-DOCUMENT TITLE

W911XK21R0004-FIRMNAME-DOCUMENT TITLE

Each file name shall begin with the solicitation number followed by the firm’s name and a brief file description.

Please see examples above and below in submission requirements section.

File Organization: Although hard copies are not accepted, each file shall be clearly indexed, and logically assembled. Font size shall be 10 or larger. Pages shall be letter sized (larger page sizes (such as 11x17 fold-outs, etc.) will be counted as two pages. Proposals shall be in a narrative format, organized and titled so that each section of the proposal follows the order and format of the factors. Information presented should be organized so as to pertain to only the evaluation factor in the section that the information is presented. Information pertaining to more than one evaluation factor should be repeated in the each section for each factor.

Upload Completion & Deadline: Interested parties shall submit responses no later than the date specified on the solicitation document. The time & date of proposal receipt will be the upload completion / delivery time & date recorded within DOD SAFE site. Do not assume that electronic submission will occur instantaneously.

Large files (e.g. 10MB or more) will take some time to upload. Offerors should time their upload effort with prudence by not waiting until the last few minutes—this will allow for unexpected delays in the transmittal process. Offerors are encouraged to keep a copy of the upload confirmation for their record. Submissions after the deadline will be considered late and will be processed in accordance with FAR 15.208.

Electronic Files: Files shall be in pdf format readable by Adobe Acrobat applications and shall be in searchable text.

8. OTHER ELECTRONIC BIDS/PROPOSALS/FACSIMILE PROPOSALS/OFFERS NOT ACCEPTED

Facsimile bids/offers, modifications thereto, or cancellations of bid/offers will not be accepted. Submittal of bid information by electronic mail, other website, text message, or similar means will not be accepted. Hand carried delivery or USPS/UPS/FEDEX delivery of hard copies and or CD-ROMs are not authorized. Facsimile submission is not authorized.

9. AMENDMENTS

Acknowledgement of each amendment by the Offeror must be made in the space provided on the SF 1442, or by returning a signed copy of the amendment by the time set for receipt of offers via DoD Safe only.

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 beta.sam.gov website. For security reasons all potential Offerors, plan rooms and printing companies are required to register in SAM at www.sam.gov. Failure to acknowledge each issued amendment shall result in a non-responsive determination in response to this solicitation.

10. BID BONDS

Bid Bonds shall be submitted electronically through DOD SAFE no later than the response date specified on the solicitation. At time of award, the awardee will be required to mail in the original bid and original bonds. If USACE personnel are not available to inspect the original bonds, the Contracting Office may call the bonding company to verify the information in the bond.

NOTE: Failure to comply with the above instructions may result in an offeror not being eligible for award.

SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Evaluation Factors and Methodology

Submission Requirements and Evaluation Minimum Requirements

1 OVERVIEW

The intent of this solicitation is to select one contractor for the construction and rehabilitation of the Poe Lock Ship Arrestors, Sault Ste. Marie, MI. The bases of award is the Best Value Tradeoff Process. The Contracting Officer will award a firm fixed price contract to the responsible offeror whom the Source Selection Authority (SSA) determines conforms to the solicitation, is fair and reasonable, and offers the best overall value to the Government, all factors considered. The Government reserves the right to accept other than the lowest priced offer or to reject all offers.

Offers are to submit their proposal in accordance with Section 002100 of the solicitation and as shown below.

CONTENTS OF PROPOSAL

Volume I – Technical Proposal

TAB A: FACTOR I: Technical Capability

SUBFACTOR I: Approach to Fabrication/Erection of Arresting Machines SUBFACTOR II: Qualifications of Key Team Members SUBFACTOR III: Preliminary Schedule

TAB B: FACTOR II: Past Performance TAB C: FACTOR III: Small Business Participation Plan

Volume II – Price and Pro Forma Information

TAB A: SF 1442 – Solicitation, Offer, and Award – Acknowledge all amendments (if there are any) by number and date in Block 19 on SF 1442 and Completed Pricing Schedule (Section 00 00 10

– Solicitation)

TAB B: Pre-award Information –

Corporate Certificate (If Applicable) Completed Certification Regarding Responsibility Matters, Section 00 45 00 –

Solicitation Proof of completion of Section K, “Representations, Certifications, and Other

Statements of Offerors: at https://orca.bpn.gov/ Provide the following information:

Number of years the firm has been in business Name, address, and telephone numbers of two credit/trade references A list of present commitments, including the dollar value List of all equipment owned – and its value List of all other assets (if any)

TAB C: Completed Bid Guarantee, Section 00 21 00 –Instructions

Bid Bond. Bid Bonds must be accompanied by a Power of Attorney containing an original signature from the surety, which must be affixed to the Power of Attorney after the Power of Attorney has been generated. Computer generated and signed Powers of Attorney will only be accepted if accompanied by an original certification from a current officer of the surety attesting to its authenticity and continuing validity.

TAB D: Small Business Subcontracting Plan

TAB E: Subcontractor Letter of Commitment

2 EVALUATION PROCESS

2.1 A Source Selection Evaluation Board (SSEB) comprised of representatives of the Corps of Engineers, will evaluate the proposals. Offerors are advised that the evaluation and rating of the technical proposals will be conducted in strict confidence. Technical and past performance proposals will be reviewed and rated without knowledge of the price offered. The number and identities of offerors are not revealed to anyone not involved in the evaluation and award process or to other offerors. Proposals will be evaluated based on the factors described herein, and the basis of award is a Best Value Trade-Off. All proposals shall be evaluated by the Source Selection Team (SST).

2.2 The evaluation process essentially consists of four parts: proposal compliance review and responsibility review, technical evaluation, price evaluation, and cost/technical trade-off analysis.

2.3 Proposal Compliance Review: This is an initial review to ensure that all required forms and certifications are complete and that the offeror is financially capable of sustaining performance under the contract and is able to obtain the required level of performance and payment bonds from an acceptable surety.

2.4 Evaluation: The SSEB will evaluate and rate the Volume I proposals against the RFP requirements. Factor I

- Technical Capability will be rated using Table 1 below. Factor II – Past Performance will be rated using Table-2 and 3 below. The rating will be based on overall confidence in performance, with the final confidence assessment rating based on the extent of recent, relevant past experience and the quality of the offeror’s performance. Factor III – Small Business Participation Plan will be rated using Table 4 below.

2.5 Price Evaluation: The SSEB and Contracting Officer/Source Selection Authority (SSA) will evaluate price proposals independent of the technical evaluation. The SSEB will not have access to price information until completion of the technical evaluation.

2.6 Price/Technical Trade-off Analysis: After all above evaluations are complete, the Contracting Officer/SSA will compare the relative advantages and disadvantages of technical proposals and compare prices. The SSA will then consider all factors to select the proposal offering the best value to the Government.

3 PROPOSAL INFORMATION AND RELATED EVALUATION FACTORS:

3.1 Proposals will be evaluated in accordance with the factors and sub factors below, listed in relative order of importance. All evaluation factors, other than cost or price, when combined are considered approximately equal to price. The Government intends to evaluate proposals and award a contract without discussions with offerors (except clarifications as described in FAR 15.306(a)). Therefore, the offeror’s initial proposal should contain the offeror’s best terms from a cost or price and technical standpoint. The Government reserves the right to conduct discussions if the Contracting Officer later determines them to be necessary. If the Contracting Officer determines that the number of proposals that would otherwise be in the competitive range exceeds the number at which an efficient competition can be conducted, the Contracting Officer may limit the number of proposals in the competitive range to the greatest number that will permit an efficient competition among the most highly rated proposals.

3.2 Volume I - FACTOR I: Technical Capability

SUBFACTOR I: Approach to Fabrication/Erection of Arresting Machines SUBFACTOR II: Qualifications of Key Team Members SUBFACTOR III: Preliminary Schedule

SUBFACTORS ARE LISTED IN THE ORDER OF IMPORTANCE

3.3 Volume I - FACTOR II: Past Performance

3.4 Volume I - FACTOR III: Small Business Participation Plan

3.5 Volume II – Price and Pro Forma Information

TAB A: SF 1442 and Completed Pricing Schedule Not Rated TAB B: Pre-award Information Not Rated TAB C: Bid Guarantee Not Rated TAB D: Small Business Subcontracting Plan (Acceptable/Unacceptable) TAB E: Subcontractor Letter of Commitment Not Rated (Required if Subcontractor information is used for an evaluation)

4 RATING: This is a Best Value Tradeoff solicitation. During the evaluation, the relative order of importance of the evaluation factors are as follows:

The Technical, Past Performance and the Small Business Participation Factors, when combined, are approximately equal to price. Technical Capability (Factor I, Subfactors I, II and III) is significantly more important than Past Performance and Past Performance is more important that Small Business Participation.

Factor I – Subfactors I, II and III - Technical Capability will be evaluated for each subfactor using the Combined Technical/Risk Rating Method. The subfactors are listed in the order of importance. To receive consideration for the award, a rating of no less than “Acceptable” Technical Capability must be achieved for each of the subfactors, based on the Combined Technical/Risk Rating Method.

Factor II - Past Performance will be evaluated using the Past Performance Relevancy Rating and the Performance Confidence Assessments Rating but the Factor will only receive a Confidence rating. To receive consideration for the award a rating no less than “Neutral Confidence” must be achieved on Factor II Past Performance.

Factor III – Small Business Participation Plan will be evaluated as acceptable/unacceptable. To receive consideration for the award, the contractor must receive an acceptable rating for this factor.

5 TECHNICAL EVALUATION CRITERIA

The Technical Capability evaluation will consist of the evaluation of the subfactors that are outlined below.

5.1 FACTOR I, SUBFACTOR I: Approach to Fabrication of Arresting Machines

If the contractor is submitting fabricator’s (subcontractor’s) documentation to demonstrate ability to achieve the requisite standards to meet this requirement for fabrication of the arresting machinery, a Subcontractor Letter of Commitment (Attachment 1) is required to be included with the submission for the information is to be used for the evaluation.

Submission Requirement:

The offeror shall submit a narrative not to exceed ten (10) pages that details the company’s or proposed fabricator’s, technical approach and Quality Control procedures and experience on projects that involve fabrication of large complex components such as bearings, bushings, gears, shafts, and motors similar to the arresting machinery in this solicitation. Examples of fabricated items that closely align with the scope of the arresting machines shall be provided. In addition, offeror’s narrative shall focus on the offeror’s ability to:

1. Make gearing from high strength alloy steel that is hardened in accordance with AGMA 2015/915-1.

2. Fabricate a machine assembly and develop an equipment sequence of operations consisting of interlocks and electrical controls.

3. Integrate electrical and mechanical components from multiple manufacturers to achieve a complete product.

4. Complete surface preparation as defined by Society for Protective Coating (SSPC) SP3, and application of

System No. 23-D and No. 23-A-Z coating systems.

5. Fabricate and commission hydraulic power systems, including low speed high torque (LSHT) hydraulic motor and pressurized hydraulic tanks.

In addition to the narrative the offeror must submit:

1. A copy of the proposed fabricator’s AISC Structural Steel Fabricator quality certification.

Evaluation Criteria:

The Government will evaluate the Approach to Fabrication of Arresting Machines to assess the offeror’s qualifications and strength of understanding of the project scope, fabrication, and testing of the project.

Documentation showing that the offeror, or its fabricator, possesses the required AISC Structural Steel Fabricator’s quality certification.

The Government will evaluate whether the narrative is realistic and demonstrates an understanding of the work requirements and understanding of the work requirements and reduces the risk associated with operation at the location and can be accomplished in the given work window. Documentation showing that the offeror, or its fabricator, possesses the ability to fabricate the arresting machinery shall be demonstrated in their narrative describing similar work, certificates, and licenses.

A narrative that demonstrates that the offeror, or its fabricator have fabricated electromechanical operating machinery specifically for locks and dams will be considered a strength.

*Note: The information provided for this subfactor is binding to the contract. Any deviation from fabricators submitted in this proposal shall be reported immediately in writing to the Contracting Officer and either the deviation approved, or an alternate plan agreed upon and approved in writing by the Contracting Officer before the work can continue.

5.2 FACTOR I: SUBFACTOR II: QUALIFICATION OF KEY TEAM MEMBERS

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 onsite work during the project. The Prime Contractor must employ the following key team members: The Project Manager, Site Superintendent, and Contractor’s Field Quality Control System Manager. All key team members experience will be evaluated in comparison to projects similar in scope to this project’s plans and specifications.

*Note: Any substitution from key team members submitted in this proposal before or after award shall be reported immediately in writing to the Contracting Officer and the substitution approved in writing by the Contracting Officer before the work can continue. The qualifications of replacement key team members will be required to have equal qualifications as those submitted in this proposal.

At a minimum, include data on the following three key members of the project team:

a. Project Manager: The Contractor’s Project Manager shall have either (1) an engineering degree and 5 years’ experience as a Project Manager, or (2) 10 years’ experience as a Project Manager. 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.

b. Site Superintendent: The Contractor’s Site Superintendent shall have a minimum of 10 years’ experience as a site superintendent.

c. Contractor’s Field Quality Control System Manager: The CQC System Manager must be a construction professional, with a minimum of 10 years’ construction experience including a minimum of 3 years as the CQC Systems Manager and meet the qualifications criteria of Section 01 45 00.00 10, paragraph 3.4.2.

Submission Requirement:

Key Team Member Resumes: Each résumé shall clearly demonstrate the member’s credentials (degree, year, technical licenses/certifications, and specialization). The resume needs to clearly show the years of experience performing the duties/functions as proposed for this project. Highlight how the members experience correlates with major features of work included in the plans and specifications of this solicitation. Resume shall be no more than three (3) pages per individual.

Evaluation Criteria:

The Government will evaluate whether the proposal contains a resume for each of the three Key Team Members that clearly demonstrates the credentials and experience of each person, including all areas specified in accordance with the criterion included in the scope of work.

Proposals for which all key team members meet all minimum requirements will be considered acceptable and when the proposal includes key team members that possess experience beyond minimum requirements, that proposal will be rated more favorable.

5.3 FACTOR I, SUBFACTOR III: PRELIMINARY SCHEDULE

Submission Requirement:

Submit a proposed preliminary schedule consisting of a “summary level” schedule for construction based on the assumption that Option 1 and 2 will be exercised at the time specified in the contract (Contract Clause 52.217- 7). Schedule shall consist of a Gantt chart on a single American National Standard Institute (ANSI) D sheet.

Font size shall be a minimum of 8 and legible. The proposed schedule will, after contract award, be replaced with a final schedule as required by Section 01 32 01.00 10, Project Schedule. However, the activities listed below are required activities and must be addressed in the contractor’s proposed schedule. The dates that are shown below must be correctly reflected in the schedule. The schedule shall be task oriented, indicating the number of calendar days, after Notice to Proceed, by which milestones are to be achieved. Offeror shall use a critical path method of its choice and clearly identify the critical path activities; however, schedules shall be graphically represented. The proposed project schedule shall reflect the proposed contract duration.

The proposed schedule shall include, at a minimum, the following construction activities:

Contract Award Date Notice To Proceed (1 Aug 21) Submittals and Approval for Long Lead items Mobilization Machinery Fabrication Fender Boom Rehabilitation Existing Hydraulic System Modifications Activities that can be completed during the Navigation Season Pre-Lock Closure Activities Work on Lock Permitted Demolition Activities Filling of Recesses Quadrant Painting Machinery Shipped and Arrived at site Arresting Machine Installation Ship Detection Installation Building Activities Completion Date Work commissioned and accepted by the Government Site Clean-up, Demobilization Contract Completion Date

It is the Offeror’s responsibility to identify the sequencing of the above listed construction activities. The construction schedule shall be of sufficient detail to identify by trade the work that is to be completed along with the duration of the above listed activities.

Constraints: Offeror must demonstrate the capability to plan and schedule the complete project to meet the proposed contract completion period. Clearly identify any constraints/impacts on the schedule presented (e.g., labor or material availability, weather, etc.). Clearly indicate the anticipated overall critical path activities on the schedule. Offeror shall also provide a narrative outlining any scheduling assumptions, risks, logistical challenges, or any other information that the Offeror deems to be critical to understanding the proposed schedule.

Evaluation Criteria:

Proposed Schedule: The Government will evaluate the proposed schedule for reasonableness. The length of the schedule must match the proposed contract duration. The Government will evaluate the schedule to assess the strength of understanding of the project scope, schedule restrictions, and reasonable start and stop 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 reasonableness of the schedule.

6 PAST PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Factor II, Past Performance

Submission Requirement: The contractor is to provide past performance for a minimum of three (3) and a maximum of five (5) projects that was performed by the prime contractor and are similar in scope and magnitude. In addition, if a subcontractor(s) is proposed for Factor I, Subfactor I, the contractor shall provide for each subcontractor, past performance for a minimum of one (1) and maximum of three (3) project(s) performed by that subcontractor. For the past performance information, the contractor is encouraged to use the Form(s) contained in Attachment 2- Project Performed for Past Performance for both the prime and subcontractor and must have a subcontractor consent form completed for each subcontractor. The past performance information must demonstrate recent and relevant experience and needs to include a completed Past Performance Questionnaires (PPQ), Attachment 3. If the offeror is unable to obtain a completed PPQ from a client for a project(s) before proposal closing date, the offeror shall complete and submit with the proposal the first page of the PPQ, which will provide contract and client information for the respective project(s). Offerors shall follow-up with clients/references to ensure timely submittal of questionnaires. If the client requests, questionnaires may be submitted directly to the Government’s point of contact, Lisa May, via email at lisa.m.may@usace.army.mil prior to proposal closing date. Offerors shall not incorporate by reference into their proposal PPQs previously submitted for other RFPs. However, this does not preclude the Government from utilizing previously submitted PPQ information in the past performance evaluation.

The Client or POC is defined as the entity that took ownership of the project after construction was complete. If the Offeror is unable to obtain a completed PPQ from the Client, before the proposal receipt date, the Offeror shall complete and submit with the proposal the first page of the Past Performance Questionnaire which contains contract and client information for the submitted project.

All pages of each PPQ must be initialed and dated on the bottom right-hand corner by the Client/POC. If a PPQ is provided and is not complete and cannot be confirmed by the time of evaluation, then the PPQ for that project will not be considered.

If a Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS) record/evaluation or an official Performance Evaluation from a non-Federal agency is available for any of the projects submitted, those records may be submitted in lieu of the completed Past Performance Questionnaire. If a CPARS record and PPQ-0 exists for a project and the ratings conflict; the CPARS record shall govern.

In addition to the past performance information, the contractor can provide any performance recognition documents received within the last six years, such as awards, award fee determinations, customer letters of commendation, and any other forms of performance recognition.

Offerors may also include information discussing problems encountered and corrective actions taken on any identified contracts.

In addition, the Government will review information from other sources for evaluating past performance. Other sources include, but are not limited to, past performance information retrieved through CPARS, using all CAGE/Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) numbers of team members (partnership, joint venture, teaming arrangement, or parent company/subsidiary/affiliate) identified in the Offeror’s proposal, inquiries of owner representative(s), Federal Awardee Performance and Integrity Information System (FAPIIS), and any other known public/Government sources.

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

Evaluation Criteria:

The Government will evaluate the Offeror’s record of past performance to ascertain the probability of successfully performing the required efforts of the Solicitation projects to be procured. The Past Performance evaluation will consist of a “relevancy” rating and a “confidence” rating. Although there are other aspects to the past performance evaluation relevancy, the confidence rating will be at the factor level only.

One aspect of the evaluation of past performance relevancy is the recency of the past performance. Recent is defined as more than 50% of the physical construction has been completed and occurred within the last five (5) seven (7) years from the solicitation issuance date. Based on this criteria, an Offeror’s past performance submissions will be determined either “recent” or “not recent.”

In addition to recency, relevancy is defined by scope and magnitude of the Offeror’s present/past performance information. Projects that are considered similar in scope and magnitude include:

1. Heavy industrial machinery projects.

2. Integration of electrical and mechanical components from multiple manufacturers to achieve a complete product.

3. Projects involving limited access and environmental constraints.

4. Projects that are valued at least $5,000,000.

Past performance projects will be evaluated for relevancy based on whether they show the key construction areas. Each project will be given a Relevancy Rating as defined in Table 3 - Past Performance Relevancy Rating

The Government will determine a Past Performance Confidence Assessment Rating based on the offeror’s overall record of recency, relevancy, and quality of performance as defined in Table 2- Performance Confidence Assessments, below.

In the case of offerors for which there is no information on past contract performance or where past contract performance information is not available, the offeror will not be evaluated favorably or unfavorably on the factor of past contract performance and will be given a “Neutral Confidence” rating.

7 FACTOR III -SMALL BUSINESS PARTICIPATION

Submission Requirement: All offerors (both large and small businesses) will be evaluated on the extent of participation of small business concerns in performance of this contract opportunity. To meet the “Acceptable / Unacceptable” criteria, an offeror’s proposal must meet the minimum Total Small Business participation goal of 10% (through collective small business participation from any type of small business or sub-category small business). The subcategory small business goals are NOT mandatory. However, the Government will evaluate the proposal to determine whether the offeror(s) meets the minimum requirements in terms of meeting all the Small Business Participation goals herein. The work to be performed directly by a small business prime offeror will also be evaluated as Small Business Participation. Offerors must complete the information in Attachment 4

- Small Business Participation Plan (Form).

Evaluation Criteria: To receive an acceptable rating the Small Business Participation Plan must meet the minimum Total Small Business Participation goal of 10 % of the total contract value (through collective small business participation from any type of small business or sub-category small business).

8 Volume II – Price and Pro Forma Information

8.1 TAB A - Standard Form 1442 and Proposal Price Breakout Schedule.

Submission Requirement: The offeror shall complete and submit Standard Form 1442 and Section 00 10 00, Proposal Price Breakout Schedule. Both of these forms are included in Section 00 10 00 of this solicitation.

Evaluation Criteria: The price will be evaluated on base proposal plus all options. The price evaluation is to determine whether an Offeror’s proposed prices for the project are fair and reasonable in relation to the solicitation requirements and demonstrates an Offeror’s understanding of the proposal requirements. Price is not rated as an evaluation factor. Price will also be checked for unbalancing of line items. Offerors are cautioned to distribute costs appropriately.

8.2 TAB B- PRE-AWARD INFORMATION

Submission Requirement: The offeror is to provide/complete the following information:

Provide Corporate Certificate (If Applicable) Completed Certification Regarding Responsibility Matters, Section 00 45 00 – Solicitation Complete Representations, Certifications, and Other Statements of Offerors: at https://orca.bpn.gov/ Number of years the firm has been in business Name, address, and telephone numbers of two credit/trade references A list of present commitments, including the dollar value List of all equipment owned – and its value List of all other assets (if any)

Evaluation Criteria: The information will be used for the purpose of completing the Pre-Award Survey and will not be rated.

8.3 TAB C – BID GUARANTEE

Submission Requirement: The offeror must provide a bid bond in accordance with 52.228-1 Bid Guarantee Bid Bonds must be accompanied by a Power of Attorney containing an original signature from the surety, which must be affixed to the Power of Attorney after the Power of Attorney has been generated.

Computer generated and signed Powers of Attorney will only be accepted if accompanied by an original certification from a current officer of the surety attesting to its authenticity and continuing validity.

Evaluation Criteria: The information will not be rated.

8.4 TAB D - SMALL BUSINESS SUBCONTRACTING PLAN

Submission Requirement: Separate from the Small Business Participation Plan, large business offerors must submit a Subcontracting Plan (Individual Contract Plan) as required by FAR 52.219-9.