W91236-10-R-0006 SOW .pdf

Design-Build Request For Proposal

Family Housing Replacement DDC/DDSP New Cumberland PA

PN DDSP09F, FY2010

DDC/DDSP New Cumberland PA

W91236-10-R-0006

SECTION 00 01 10

TABLE OF CONTENTS

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL

Family Housing Replacement DDC/DDSP New Cumberland PA

PROPOSAL REQUIREMENTS, CONTRACT FORMS AND CONDITIONS

Sections

00 21 00 Instructions to Offerors

00 22 11 Proposal Submission Requirements - Evaluation Criteria, and Basis of Award One Step

– See Solicitation

00 45 00 Representations and Certifications

00 72 00 Contract Clauses – Table of Contents

00 73 00 Special Contract Requirements

DIVISION 01 – General Requirements

Sections

01 10 00 Statement of Work

01 32 01.00 10 Project Schedule

01 33 00 Submittal Procedures

01 33 16 Design After Award

01 45 01.10 Quality Control System (QCS)

01 45 04.00 10 Contractor Quality Control

01 50 02 Temporary Construction Facilities

01 57 20.00 10 Environmental Protection

01 62 35 Recycled/Recovered Materials

01 78 02.00 10 Closeout Submittals

Appendices

Appendix A Geotechnical Information

Appendix B List of Drawings

Appendix C Utility Connections

Appendix D Results of Fire Flow Tests – Not Applicable

Appendix E Environmental Information

Appendix F Conceptual Aesthetic Considerations

Appendix G GIS Data

Appendix H Exterior Signage

Appendix I Acceptable Plants List

Appendix J Drawings

Appendix K Utility Cost Information

Appendix L LEED Project Credit Guidance – Not Applicable

Appendix M LEED Owner’s Project Requirements – Not Applicable

Appendix N LEED Requirements for Multiple Contractor Combined Projects – Not Applicable

Appendix O LEED Strategy Tables – Not Applicable – Not Applicable

Appendix P USGBC Registration of Army Projects – Not Applicable

Appendix Q NOT USED

Appendix AA - Site/Building Photographs

Appendix BB - Equipment History Form

Appendix CC - References

Appendix DD - Glossary

Appendix EE - Area Calculations

End of Table of Contents

SECTION 00 21 00

INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS AND NOTICES TO OFFERORS

1.0 GENERAL INFORMATION

1.1 GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF WORK

1.2 CONTRACT COST CEILING LIMITATION FOR DESIGN AND CONTRUCTION COSTS

1.3 GOVERNMENT SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

1.4 COPIES OF SOLICITATION DOCUMENTS AND AMENDMENTS

1.5 OFFEROR'S QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS

1.6 SMALL BUSINESS SIZE STANDARD/NAICS CODE

1.7 PROPOSAL EXPENSES AND PRE-CONTRACT COSTS

1.8 PRE-PROPOSAL SITE VISIT

1.9 ACCURACY IN PROPOSALS

1.10 PROPOSAL SUBMITTALS

1.11 PROPOSAL FORMAT

1.12 JOINT VENTURE PROPOSAL REQUIREMENTS

1.13 SUBCONTRACTING PLAN/ SUBCONTRACTING GOALS REGARDING THE UTILIZATION OF SMALL

BUSINESS CONCERNS

1.14 SOLICITATION PROVISIONS

1.0 GENERAL INFORMATION

1.1. GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF WORK

The scope of project includes all work required to design and construct a Family Housing Replacement DDC/DDSP New Cumberland PA located at DDC/DDSP New Cumberland PA. The work shall be in accordance with Request for Proposal documents.

General Description of Work: The objective of this project is to obtain housing complete and adequate for assignment as quarters for military personnel and their families. This contract shall consist of the design and construction of two (2), four

(4) bedroom housing units, one for Commanding Colonel and one for Lt Colonel/Major, and four (4), duplex style residences with four (4) bedrooms for Field Grade Officers on Government-owned land at Defense Distribution Center (DDC) DDSP New Cumberland, Pennsylvania including supporting infrastructure, energy conservation, utility basements, electrical distribution system, water and sewage systems, access streets, sidewalks, landscaping, and the demolition of six quarters in buildings 31, 32, 40, and 41, (four separate two-story masonry buildings built in 1939) and associated site demolition on the same sites which complies with this RFP.

1.2. CONTRACT COST CEILING LIMITATION FOR DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION COSTS

The design and construction costs will be subject to the funds available for this project. The total contract award shall not exceed $2,487,000 for this contract. Offerors are notified that they are under no obligation to approach this ceiling. However the Government will not be able make an award, if the dollar amount set for this project is exceeded.

1.3. GOVERNMENT SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

The Offeror(s) must ensure that ALL mail sent to the Norfolk District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, either pre-contract or post-contract award, has a return mailing address on the outside of the envelope, package, box, etc. ANY MAIL addressed to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, including but not limited to bids, modifications to bids, proposals, revised proposals, bonds, correspondence, etc., will be REJECTED by the US Army Corps of Engineers mail room facility located at 803 Front St., Norfolk VA 23510 if it does not contain a return mailing address. There will be no exceptions.

1.4. COPIES OF SOLICITATION DOCUMENTS AND AMENDMENTS

Copies of the solicitation and amendments are available by INTERNET ACCESS ONLY. All solicitation documents will be posted to the Federal Business Opportunities website at:

http://www.fbo.gov/

It shall be the contractor’s responsibility to check the websites for any amendments. The offeror shall submit in the proposal all requested information specified in this solicitation. There will be no public opening of the proposals received as a result of this solicitation.

A list of interested vendors (potential offerors and subcontractors) is available on the federal business opportunities web site (registration required) is available at: http://www.fbo.gov/ via Quick Search (Solicitation No. W91236-10-R-0006).

Additional information regarding this solicitation and potential offerors and/or subcontractors is available at http://www.nao.usace.army.mil/.

1.5. OFFEROR'S QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS

Questions and/or comments relative to these documents should be submitted via e-mail or mailed to:

Contract Specialist – Primary POC

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Norfolk District

ATTN: Sabrina Tippins

803 Front Street, Norfolk VA 23510

Phone: 757-201-7136 Fax: 757-201-7078

Email: Sabrina.A.Tippins@usace.army.mil

Note: All questions and/or comments should reach the above referenced Contracting Office no later than Five (5) calendar days after the pre-proposal conference, in order that they may be given consideration or actions taken prior to receipt of offers.

1.5.1 Bidder Inquiry

1.5.1.1 Technical inquiries and questions relating to proposal procedures or bonds are to be submitted via Bidder Inquiry in ProjNet at http://www.projnet.org/projnet.

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

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

1.5.1.1.3 Bidders will receive an acknowledgement of their question via email, followed by an answer to their question after it has been processed by our technical team.

1.5.1.1.4 The Solicitation Number is : W91236-10-R-0006

1.5.1.1.5 The Bidder Inquiry Key is: CHWD4Q-YWNLCA

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

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

1.5.1.4 The call center operates weekdays from 8AM to 5PM U.S. Central Time Zone (Chicago). The telephone number for the Call Center is 800-428-HELP.

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

1.6. SMALL BUSINESS SIZE STANDARD/NAICS CODE

See Section 00 45 00, FAR 52.219-1 for the small business size standard/NAICS Code.

1.7. PROPOSAL EXPENSES AND PRE-CONTRACT COSTS

This Request for Proposal (RFP) does not commit the Government to pay, as a direct charge, any costs incurred in the preparation and submission of a proposal.

1.8. PRE-PROPOSAL SITE VISIT

A site visit has been scheduled for 15 December 2009 at 09:30 am at DDC/DDSP, New Cumberland, Pennsylvania, in order for Offerors to examine the site prior to the submission of proposals. Contractors who are interested in attending the site visit must fax the Contractor's name(s), SSN, date of birth, and state/country of birth for all persons attending the site visit to the contact below no later than 4:00pm on 11 December 2009. Attendees will meet at the Pass & ID Office parking lot at Post #3 DDC/DDSP. No exceptions will be made for this requirement. Contact:

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Harrisburg Area Office

ATTN: Brian Walton

Fax: 717-770-7660

All interested Offerors are urged to attend.

1.9. ACCURACY IN PROPOSALS

Proposals must set forth full, accurate, and complete information as required by this RFP, (including attachments). The penalty for making false statements is prescribed in 18 U.S.C. 1001.

1.10. PROPOSAL SUBMITTALS

Due to heightened security at Government installations, those offerors who have their proposals hand-delivered shall contact Sabrina Tippins, Contract Specialist, at 757-201-7136 or [not supplied], Contract Specialist, at [not supplied] or the Contracting Office Main Desk, at 757-201-7136, prior to delivering to the address shown below. On the date specified, and thirty minutes prior to the time specified on Standard Form SF 1442, Page 1, Item 9, a Contracting representative will be in the lobby to accept proposals. At the time specified on Standard Form SF 1442, Page 1, Item 9, it will be announced that receipt of proposals is closed. Official time will be established by the clock located in the area where the proposals are received. Recent terrorist threats have resulted in more time-consuming sign-in and escort procedures and may impact the timely delivery of offers. See FAR 52.215-1 for rules concerning late proposals.

As stated on Standard Form SF 1442: Proposals will be received until 1500 (3:00 pm) Eastern Time on 05 Jan 2010 at:

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Norfolk District

ATTN: Sabrina Tippins

803 Front Street, Norfolk VA 23510

The Packaging that contains the Proposals shall be marked:

”Proposals for Solicitation Number: W91236-10-R-0006, DO NOT OPEN”

1.11. PROPOSAL FORMAT

a Written materials: 8 ½” x 11” format, using 10 point or larger font size, in bound volumes, using 3-ring binders (except that Pro Forma material and price proposal shall be submitted in a closed manila envelope. Each bound volume will contain a Title Sheet on the cover for ready identification of the proposal and a full table of contents, separated by Tabs, as prescribed herein

(i) The prime, consortium, or joint venture’s name, address, a signature of the official that can bind the firm and a telephone number shall appear in the lower left corner of the title page of any document/volume to be evaluated.

(ii) Volume number, section and date submitted shall appear in the bottom right corner of each page (along with the revision number for the amended page, if necessary).

(a) Drawing sheets: Use 22” x 34” for full size drawings. Half-size sheets are also acceptable.

(b) Electronic Format: Provide two CDs in read-only format, preferably using .pdf files. All price breakdown information to aide in the price evaluation shall be submitted in Excel format.

(c) Number of copies: Submit one original and Six (6) copies of drawings and printed matter (Bound Volumes), as well as Two (2) CDs. For Pro Forma information. Submit the original and one copy and one separate CD.

1.12. JOINT VENTURE PROPOSAL REQUIREMENTS

When proposing as a joint venture, all members of the joint venture shall sign the SF 1442 and the bid bond unless a written agreement by the joint venture is furnished with the proposal designating one firm with the authority to bind the other member(s) of the joint venture. In addition, a copy of the joint venture agreement shall be submitted with the proposal.

Failure to comply with the foregoing requirements may eliminate the proposal from further consideration. If this is an 8(a) or HubZone joint venture, the offeror shall ensure that it complies with the applicable requirements of 13 CFR Part 124 and 13 CFR Part 126, respectively

1.13. SUBCONTRACTING PLAN/ SUBCONTRACTING GOALS REGARDING THE UTILIZATION OF SMALL

BUSINESS CONCERNS

(a) Application. This clause applies to all offerors submitting proposals.

(b) Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR). Attention is directed to the following FAR and DFARS provisions contained in this solicitation:

52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (Alternate I)

52.219-9, Small Business Sub Contracting Plan (Alternate I) (applies only to Large Business)

52.219-16, Liquidated Damages – Small Business Subcontracting Plan (applies only to Large Business)

252.226-7001, Utilization of Indian Organizations, Indian-Owned Economic Enterprises, and Native Hawaiian Small Business Concerns

(c) Goals. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers considers the following goals reasonable and achievable for the performance of the resultant contract. Percentages are listed in the solicitation document:

(i) Subcontracted amount contract amount with small business concerns.

(ii) Subcontracted amount contract amount with those small business concerns owned and controlled by socially and economically disadvantaged individuals.

(iii) Subcontracted amount contract amount with those small business concerns owned and controlled by women.

(iv) Subcontracted amount contract amount with those small business concerns owned and controlled by Service-Disabled Veterans.

(v) Subcontracted amount contract amount with those small business concerns owned and controlled by HUBZones.

(vi) Subcontracted amount contract amount with those minority institutions and historically black colleges and universities

1.14. SOLICITIATION PROVISIONS

The clauses below are included for reference only. They are to be entered into the RFP through the SPS system. No other clauses other than those listed in the tables below should be included in the RFP unless approved by the PEO

The following contract provisions are required to be used:

PROVISION

TITLE

Inc by

Reference

NOTES

NA

Model RFP Provisions

No

Put all Model RFP Provisions in Section 00100. Edit and fill-in as necessary.

52.233-2

Service Of Protest

33.106(a) IF >SAT

52.236-28

Preparation Of Proposals--Construction

36.520 when contracting by negotiation

The following contract provisions are to be used if applicable for your project:

PROVISION

52.204-6

Data Universal Numbering System (Duns) Number

Yes

4.603 (a) USE IN ALL > $25K

52.209-5

Certification Regarding Debarment, Suspension, Proposed Debarment, And Other Responsibility

Matters

NO

9.409(a) > SAT

52.211-2

Availability Of Specifications Listed In The DOD

Index Of Specifications And Standards (DODISS) And

Descriptions Listed In The Acquisition Management

Systems And Data Requirements Control List, Did

5010.12-L

11.204 (b) IF CITING SPECS LISTED IN DoDISS OR

DoD5010.12-L THAT ARE NOT LISTED IN SOLICITATION

52.211-6

Brand Name Or Equal

11.107 When brand name or equal purchase descriptions in

solicitation

52.211-14

Notice Of Priority Rating For National Defense Use

11.604(a) PRIORITY RATED REQUIREMENTS

52.214-34

Submission Of Offers In The English Language

14.201-6(w) solicitations that include any of the clauses prescribed in 25.1101 or 25.1102.

52.214-35

Submission Of Offers In

U.S.

Currency

14.201-6(x) in solicitations that include any of the clauses prescribed in

25.1101 or

25.1102

52.215-1

Instructions To Offerors--Competitive Acquisition

15.209(a) - USE IN ALL COMPETITIVE WHERE

AWARDING WITHOUT DISCUSSIONS

52.215-3

Request For Information Or Solicitation For Planning

Purposes

15.209( c) ONLY WHEN ISSUING A SOLICITATION FOR

INFO OR PLANNING PURPOSES

52.215-5

Facsimile Proposals

15.209(e) TO AUTHORIZE FAXED PROPOSALS

52.216-1

Type Of Contract

16.105 > sat

52.216-27

Single Or Multiple Award

16.506(f) MULTIPLE AWARD CONTRACT

52.217-4

Evaluation Of Options Exercised At Time Of Contract

Award

17.208(b) IF INCLUDES OPTION CLAUSE

52.217-5

Evaluation Of Options

17.208(c ) IF CONTAINS OPTIONS THAT WILL NOT BE

EXERCISED AT TIME OF AWARD

52.222-5

Davis-Bacon Act -- Secondary Site Of The Work

22.407(h) > $2000

52.225-10

Notice Of Buy American Act/Balance Of Payment

Program Requirement - Construction Materials

25.1102 (b)1 - use with 52.225-9

52.225-10 ALT I

Alternate I

25.1102 (b)2 use if insufficient time to process a determination of inapplicability

52.225-12 Notice Of Buy American Act/Balance Of Payment Yes 25.1102(d)(1) if contains 52.225-11

Program Requirement - Construction Materials

52.225-12 ALT I

Alternate I

25.1102(d)(2) if insufficient time to process a determination of applicability

52.225-12 ALT II

Alternate II

25.1102(d)(3) if between $6,725,000-$7,611,532

52.232-13

Notice Of Progress Payments

32.502-3(a) if using progress payments

52.232-28

Invitation To Propose Performance Based Payments

32.1005(b)(1) If inviting offerors to propose performance based payments

52.236-27

Site Visit (Construction)

36.523 if need a site visit

52.236-27 ALT I

Site Visit (Construction) Alt I

36.523 if conducting an organized site visit

52.252-1

Solicitation Provisions Incorporated By Reference

52.107(a) ALL

252.205-7000

Provision Of Information To Cooperative Agreement

Holders

205.470 in solicitations and contracts exceeding $1,000,000

252.232-7010

Levies On Contract Payments

DFARS 232.7102 in all solicitations & contracts other than micro-purchases

252.225-7031

Secondary Arab Boycott Of

Israel

Dfars 225.770-5 all

252.236-7007

Additive Or Deductive Items

236.570 (5) 252.236-7007, Additive or Deductive Items, if the procedures in 236.213-70 are being used.

252.236-7008

Contract Prices - Bidding Schedules

236.507(b)(6) If contract will contain only unit prices for some items

The following contract provisions are optional:

CLAUSE

52.215-20

Requirements For Cost Or Pricing Data Or Information

Other Than Cost Or Pricing Data

15.408(l) USE WHERE COST OR PRICING DATA OR INFO

OTHER THAN COPD WILL BE REQ'D

52.215-20 ALT I

Other Than Cost Or Pricing Data (Oct 1997) Alternate

I

15.408(l) USE WITH 15.215-20 WHERE FORMAT OTHER

THAN TABLE 15-2 IS REQUIRED

52.215-20 ALT II

Ii

15.408(l) USE WITH 15.215-20 WHERE PROPOSALS

COPIES ARE TO BE SENT TO THE ACO AND CONTRACT

AUDITOR

52.215-20 ALT III

Iii

15.408(l) USE WITH 15.215-20 WHERE ELECTRONIC

SUBMISSION IS REQUIRED

52.215-20 ALT IV

IV

15.408(l) USE WHERE INFO OTHER THAN COST OR

PRICING DATA IS REQ'D

SECTION 00 22 11

PROPOSAL SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS EVALUATION CRITERIA AND BASIS OF AWARD ONE STEP - -

BEST VALUE, DESIGN BUILD

(SINGLE AWARD)

1.0 OVERVIEW

2.0 BASIS OF AWARD

3.0 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS

4.0 PROPOSAL INFORMATION AND RELATED EVALUATION FACTORS, SUBFACTORS AND ELEMENTS

4.1 VOLUME 1 – DESIGN-TECHNICAL

4.2 VOLUME 2 – PERFORMANCE CAPABILITY/UTILIZATION OF SMALL BUSINESS

4.3 VOLUME 3 – PRICE AND PRO-FORMA INFORMATION

5.0 VOLUME 1 – FACTOR 1 - DESIGN TECHNICAL

5.1 GENERAL

5.2 TAB A –SUBFACTOR 1 – UNIT FUNCTIONAL, AESTHETICS AND SPACE

5.3 TAB B –SUBFACTOR 2 – QUALITY OF BUILDING SYSTEMS AND MATERIALS

5.4 TAB C –SUBFACTOR 3 – SITE DESIGN

5.5 TAB D – SUBFACTOR 4 – SUSTAINABILITY REQUIREMENTS

6.0 VOLUME 2 –FACTOR 2 - PERFORMANCE CAPABILITY

6.1 TAB A –SUBFACTOR 1 – SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE

6.2 TAB B –SUBFACTOR 2 – PAST PERFORMANCE

6.3 TAB C –SUBFACTOR 3 – PROPOSED CONTRACT DURATION AND SUMMARY SCHEDULE

6.4 TAB D –SUBFACTOR 4 – ORGANIZATION/TECHNICAL APPROACH

6.5 TAB E –SUBFACTOR 5 – KEY PERSONNEL CAPABILITIES AND EXPERIENCE

6.6 TAB F –SUBFACTOR 6 – UTILIZATION OF SMALL BUSINESS CONCERNS

7.0 VOLUME 3 – PRICE AND PRO FORMA INFORMATION

7.1 GENERAL

7.2 TAB A – FACTOR 3 – PRICE (STANDARD FORM 1442, PROPOSAL DATA SHEET AND CONTRACT LINE

ITEM SCHEDULE)

7.3 TAB B – EVIDENCE OF BONDABILITY

7.4 TAB C– REQUIRED PRE-AWARD INFORMATION

7.5 TAB D – SUBCONTRACTING PLAN

8.0 EVALUATION PROCEDURES

8.1 SOURCE SELECTION EVALUATION BOARD (SSEB)

8.2 EVALUATION

8.3 DEFINITIONS

8.4 EVALUATION RATING SYSTEM

8.5 PAST PERFORMANCE RISK RATINGS

ATTACHMENTS

1 - FORMAT FOR TABLE OF FACILITIES

2 - FORMAT FOR TABLE OF SPACES

3 - COMPANY SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE CONSTRUCTION OR PRIME CONTRACTOR

4 - COMPANY SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE DESIGN FIRM OR IN-HOUSE DESIGN CAPABILITY

5 - COMPANY SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE KEY SUBCONTRACTOR (OR PRIME IF WORK NOT TO BE

SUBCONTRACTED) NOT APPLICABLE FOR THIS EVALUATION.

6 - PAST PERFORMANCE EVALUATION TELEPHONE INTERVIEW QUESTIONNAIRE

7 - KEY PERSONNEL RESUME

8 - LETTER OF COMMITMENT FOR KEY PERSONNEL

9 - LETTER OF COMMITMENT FOR (DESIGN FIRM OR KEY SUBCONTRACTOR) NOT APPLICABLE FOR

THIS EVALUATION.

10 - PROPOSAL DATA SHEETS

1.0 OVERVIEW

1.1. The Government is looking for ways to streamline construction, manage labor and other resource constraints in an effort to reduce costs and achieve an aggressive schedule in executing task orders to meet the Army’s Transformation program goals of faster project execution at lower cost, while taking advantage of industry standards, means and methods.

1.2. This is a “Best Value” solicitation for a Small Business set-aside for the Design and construction of two (2), four (4) bedroom housing units, one for Commanding Colonel and one for Lt Colonel / Major (Grade 04-05) and four (4), four (4) bedroom townhouse style duplex field grade officers quarters on Government-owned land at Defense Distribution Center New Cumberland, Harrisburg PA with utility basements, associated supporting facilities, surrounding landscaping and infrastructure, and the demolition of existing similar quarters/residences on the same site, with no environmental impact to the surrounding area to comply with the requirements of the RFP. The Government will evaluate the proposals in accordance with the criteria described herein, and award a firm fixed price contract to the responsible Offeror, whose proposal conforms with all the terms and conditions of the solicitation and whose proposal is determined to represent the overall best value to the Government.

2.0 BASIS OF AWARD

2.1. The Contracting Officer will award a firm fixed-price contract to that responsible Offeror whose proposal the Source Selection Authority has determined conforms to the solicitation, is fair and reasonable, and offers the best overall value to the Government, considering all non-price factors described herein, and price. All evaluation factors, other than price, when combined, are considered significantly more important than the price. The Contract award shall not exceed the cost limitation of $ 2,500,000 for this project. The intent of this solicitation is to obtain the best proposal within the cost limitation. There is no obligation to approach or match the cost limitation in the offer. After the Government individually evaluates and rates each proposal, the Contracting Officer/Source Selection Authority will compare proposals to determine which proposal represents the best value. The Government reserves the right to accept other than the lowest priced offer or to reject all offers. The Government will not award a contract to an Offeror whose proposal contains a deficiency, as defined in FAR 15.001. If there is a lower priced, conforming offer(s), the Contracting Officer/Source Selection Official must determine that the added value of a more expensive proposal (within the cost limitation) would justify award to that Offeror.

2.2. As part of the evaluation, the Government will evaluate betterments in proposals relative to the minimum standards in the RFP to determine if they offer additional value to the Government. In addition, innovations in proposals will be evaluated to determine if creative ideas of the Offeror are a better value to the Government compared to the minimum criteria.

3.0 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS

3.1. Proposals should be submitted initially on the most favorable terms from a price and technical standpoint. Do not assume that Offerors will be contacted or afforded an opportunity to clarify, discuss or revise their proposals.

3.2. Firms formally organized as design-build entities, design firms and construction contractors that have associated specifically for this project, consortia of firms or any other interested parties may submit proposals. Associations may be as joint ventures or as key team subcontractors. Any legally organized Offeror may submit a proposal, provided that the Offeror or Offeror’s subcontractor has or will have professional architects and engineers, registered in the appropriate technical disciplines and provided that the requirements specified in Contract clause, “Requirements for Registration of Designers”, are met. All designs must be under the direct supervision of appropriately licensed professionals for each discipline involved.

3.3. Submit proposals in tabbed, three-ring binders. Note that the Government will not evaluate any material that exceeds the page limits, where indicated below.

4.0 PROPOSAL INFORMATION AND RELATED EVALUATION FACTORS, SUBFACTORS AND ELEMENTS

4.1. VOLUME 1 – DESIGN TECHNICAL FOR SOLICITATION NO. W91236-XX-X-XXXX

Factor/Sub Factor

Location

Description

Relative Importance

FACTOR 1

DESIGN TECHNICAL

Most Important Factor

Subfactor 1

Vol. 1 TAB A

Unit Functional and Aesthetics

Most Important Subfactor

Subfactor 2

Vol. 1 TAB B

Quality of Building Systems and Materials

Equally Important with Subfactor 1

Subfactor 3

Vol. 1 TAB C

Site Design

3rd Most Important Subfactor (slightly less important than Subfactors 1 and 2.)

Subfactor 4

Vol. 1 TAB D

Sustainability

Equally Important with Subfactor 3

4.2. VOLUME 2 – PERFORMANCE CAPABILITY AND SMALL BUSINESS UTILIZATION

FACTOR 2

PERFORMANCE CAPABILITY

2nd Most Important Factor (slightly less important than Factor 1)

Subfactor 1

Vol. 2 TAB A

Specialized Experience

Most Important Subfactor

Subfactor 2

Vol. 2 TAB B

Past Performance

2nd Most Important Subfactor (slightly less important than Subfactor 1)

Subfactor 3 Vol. 2 TAB C Proposed Contract Duration and Summary 3rd Most Important Subfactor (slightly

Schedule less important than Subfactor 2. Equal to Subfactors 4 and 5).

Subfactor 4

Vol. 2 TAB D Organization/Technical Approach to Subfactors 3 and 5).

Subfactor 5

Vol. 2 TAB E

Key Personnel Capabilities and Experience to Subfactors 3 and 4).

Subfactor 6

Vol. 2 TAB F

Small Business Utilization

6th Most Important Subfactor (slightly less important than Subfactors 3,4 and 5)

4.3. VOLUME 3 – PRICE AND PRO FORMA INFORMATION)

FACTOR 3

Vol. 3 TAB A

Price (Standard Form 1442, Proposal Data Sheet And Contract Line Item Schedule)

3rd Most Important Factor (slightly less important than Factor 2)

FACTOR 4

Vol. 3 TAB B Evidence of Bondability

4th Most Important Factor (slightly less important than Factor 3)

N/A

Vol. 3 TAB C

Required Pre-Award Information

Not Rated

NOTE: 8(a) Joint Venture Offeror or Offeror submitting Proposal as HubZone Joint Venture shall submit evidence from Offerors SBA Servicing Agency that the Offeror has notified and discussed the proposed joint venture for this specific project with the appropriate SBA Representative or Business Opportunity Specialist

5.0 VOLUME 1– FACTOR 1 – DESIGN TECHNICAL

5.1. GENERAL: The design-technical Factor consists of conceptual level presentation drawings, technical approach narratives and information regarding material and system quality. It must clearly define the proposed scope and quality levels that the design-build team is offering to the Government in enough detail for the Government and the Offeror to mutually understand the whether or not the proposal meets or exceeds the minimum Solicitation requirements. Fully developed drawings, details, or specifications are not desired or required. The Offeror shall identify what it considers to be Betterments in its proposal for Subfactors 1-4

5.2. VOLUME 1 - TAB A –SUBFACTOR 1 - UNIT FUNCTIONAL, AESTHETICS AND SPACE

5.2.1. Submission Requirements:

5.2.1.1. Presentation Drawings:

(a) Presentation Exterior Elevation(s) of the primary elevation(s) of each unit type clearly noting proposed materials and colors

(b) The Offeror has the option of providing (1) Exterior Perspective Rendering (may be CADD rendering) for each unit type included in the contract with enough detail to aid in the evaluation of the exterior building aesthetics, as described in paragraph 5.2.2.2 (a), below. Rendering should be at least 11" x 17" in order to show a detailed perspective view of the building

(c) Typical building or wall sections with appropriate details for each unit type to depict proposed story height.

(d) Schematic floor plans for each floor of each unit type.

(e) A color board including primary interior and exterior finish materials.

5.2.1.2. Technical Approach Narratives

Provide technical approach narratives, both qualitative and quantitative, defining the elements of the proposal. Preface the narratives with a design concepts narrative, providing the design rationale and basis of the proposal.

(a) Minimum Space and Unit Size. Describe the spaces provided for each unit, in accordance with Section 01 10 00, Statement of Work. As a minimum, include a tabulation of the net square footage for rooms, zones, or other areas, the total gross square footage for each floor of each unit type, and the total gross square footage for each unit type to clearly demonstrate compliance with the project requirements. See the sample spreadsheets at the end of this section (Attachments 1 and 2).

(b) Architectural Theme and Materials. This narrative shall be no longer than 3 typewritten pages. Describe the architectural themes of the units which demonstrate how the proposal achieves the results desired by the Statement of Work.

Narrative should address how the selection of materials and colors enhances the exterior and interior aesthetics of the units and improves the living conditions for the occupants. This narrative is not intended to be a material listing, but to explain/reflect how the selections were made and how they address the requirements.

5.2.2. Evaluation Criteria:

The following three elements are equal in importance (not rated separately).

5.2.2.1. Building Functional Arrangement: This element considers the overall functional layout (Floor Plan) and interaction of the spaces in the units as well. This element considers the planning and design of the spaces with within the units.

The following criteria will be considered in the evaluation of the functional arrangement of each unit type:

(a) How well the floor plan responds to the Functional Relationship requirements described in the Statement of Work

(b) Do the facilities provide acceptable life safety and fire safety measures?

(c) Do the proposed plans demonstrate compliance with the mandatory requirements for circulation, furnishings, equipment, and other specifically identified items in the Statement of Work?

5.2.2.2. Building Aesthetics: This element considers the overall “appeal” of the units and the desire that both the interior and exterior of the units present a harmonious, attractive appearance. The following two areas will be considered under this element and are equal in importance (not rated separately):

(a) Exterior Considerations:

To the extent possible within the government identified contract cost limitation (CCL), the proposal must comply with the look and feel of the Installation architectural theme identified in the Request for Proposals. The first priority in order of importance is how well the proposal provides comparable building mass, size, height, and configuration in comparison with the architectural theme expressed in the Solicitation. The second priority in order of importance is how well the proposal provides compatible exterior skin appearance based upon façade, architectural character (period or style), exterior detailing, matching the architectural theme expressed in the Solicitation.

• Proposals shall be evaluated on mass, size, height, and configuration in comparison with the architectural theme expressed in the Solicitation, design of facades, roof lines, delineation of entrances, proportions of fenestration in relation to elevations, shade and shadow effects, materials, textures, architectural character (period or style), exterior color schemes.

• How compatible is the proposed design with the installation architectural theme expressed in the RFP? If not an exact "copy" of the theme, how well does it harmonize or blend with the expressed theme?

• How well does the proposal provide comparable building mass, size, height, and configuration in comparison with the architectural theme expressed in the Solicitation?

• How well does the proposal provide compatible exterior skin appearance based upon façade, architectural character (period or style), exterior detailing, matching the architectural theme expressed in the Solicitation?

• Are the units an attractive addition to the Installation?

• How well do the units harmonize with the environment, including surrounding facilities?

• Has the proposer addressed/coordinated the arrangement of stacks, louvers, vents, and roof mounted equipment, etc. to provide a visually attractive structure?

(b) Interior Considerations:

• Are the proposed colors and material finishes comparable to similar, local residential housing?

• Has the proposal addressed/provided for natural and artificial light in the living spaces and is the arrangement of fenestration and lighting fixtures in the spaces conducive to furniture placement and space usage?

• Has “support item” placement been considered and addressed in the proposal to enhance the environment? For example:

placement of supply/exhaust devices, placement of electrical panels, and placement of exhaust fans, etc.

5.2.2.3. Minimum Space and Unit Size

The proposal must include all the mandatory spaces in response to the requirements set forth in Section 01 10 00, Statement of Work. Proposals will be evaluated on compliance with these requirements. Proposals shall identify any individual areas which are less than the required areas and describe how such deviation would enhance the building function. Individual areas may slightly exceed the requirements, so long as function is not compromised elsewhere and as long as the overall square footage is not greater than that as described in Section 01 10 00, as authorized by Congress.

5.3. VOLUME 1- TAB B – SUBFACTOR 2 - QUALITY OF BUILDING SYSTEMS AND MATERIALS

5.3.1. General. As part of this Subfactor, the Government has identified certain items as desirable features or preferable items. Desirable features are identified below in the evaluation criteria. Preferable items are listed in order of priority, These items, along with any Offeror-identified betterment, will be given additional consideration during the evaluation process, provided that they are included within the contract cost limitation (CCL) identified in the Solicitation.

Preference #1. Tilt-out windows for easy cleaning.

Preference #2. Solid surface counters w/tile backsplash in kitchen.

Preference #3. Solid wood cabinets.

Preference #4. Harwood floors (no carpet).

Preference #5. Fireplace with mantel in family rooms.

5.3.2. Submission Requirements:

5.3.2.1. Presentation Drawings

(1) There are no specific drawings requirements for this Subfactor. However, the Offeror has the option of providing concept level drawing information for specific materials and/or systems which the Offeror feels are necessary to describe the proposed systems or materials.

5.3.2.2. Technical Approach Narratives:

Provide technical approach narratives, both qualitative and quantitative, defining the elements of the proposal. It is acceptable to include all the sub-items shown below into a single combined narrative for the entire project. It is the responsibility of the proposer to ensure that all aspects identified in the evaluation criteria below are addressed. Whether individual narratives or a single combined narrative is provided, the maximum total length for narratives shall be ten (10) typewritten pages.

(a) Architectural Finishes: Describe how the materials selected provide for a suitable environment for the occupants.

Narrative should focus on aesthetics, durability and maintenance of the finishes proposed.

(b) Furniture Systems: Not required.

(c) Mechanical Systems: Describe how the mechanical systems selected provide for highly efficient environmental control including information about provisions for indoor air quality maintenance. Narrative should focus on maintenance considerations, limiting energy consumption, and suitability of the proposed systems for the expected usage.

(d) Plumbing Systems: Describe how the plumbing systems selected provide for highly efficient domestic hot water and efficient piping. Narrative should focus on maintenance considerations, limiting energy consumption, and suitability of the proposed systems for the expected usage.

(e) Electrical Systems: Describe how the power, lighting, telephone data, and cable television systems selected provide for a highly efficient electrical system. Narrative should focus on maintenance considerations, limiting energy consumption, and suitability of the proposed systems for the expected usage.

(f) ATFP Considerations: Describe how the proposed construction addresses any applicable ATFP requirements in the statement of work.

(g) Site Utilities and Site Systems: Describe how these systems will interface with Installation systems.

(h) Interoperability: Describe how systems integrated into the new units which require connection and interface with existing Installation wide systems will be accommodated in the proposed project. Narrative should address the following systems as minimum: Fire Alarm, Telephone, Cable Television, and privatized utility companies where applicable.

(i) Solar Hot Water Heating: Include provisions to provide at least 30% of the domestic hot water requirements through solar heating methodologies, unless the results of a Life Cycle Cost Analysis (LCCA), developed utilizing the Building Life Cycle Cost Program (BLCC) demonstrates to the Government’s satisfaction that the solar hot water system is not life cycle cost effective in comparison with other hot water heating systems. Discuss and outline Offeror's strategy for this solar system including components, placement of collectors, and controls Include all applicable input data, assumptions, first cost, replacement cost, and maintenance and repair cost that were utilized in the calculations. If using the LCCA to justify non-selection of solar hot water heating, make all life cycle cost comparisons to a baseline system to provide domestic hot water without solar components. Analyze at least two different solar hot water methodologies to compare against the baseline system.

5.3.2.3. Proposed Material Identifications: In order to evaluate and rate the quality of the materials being proposed, including any material or equipment warranties exceeding the one year warranty in the contract clause “Warranty of Construction”, the Offeror shall include in the proposal material identification for major materials in each of the areas shown below. Provide this information tabular form supported, if necessary to clearly identify level of proposed quality, by catalog information (may provide on CD-ROM). Table should include manufacturer’s name, model number, length of warranty, size/capacity (where available), efficiency (where applicable), and any other notes or information selected by the Offeror.

The Government will evaluate and consider materials and equipment proposed by brand name and model number as a quality standard. Unless substitution of a manufacturer, brand name or model is otherwise specifically prohibited in the contract, if the successful Offeror desires to substitute manufacturers, brand names or models after award, the substituted product must meet the contract requirements and be approved by the designer of record and the Government as equal in function, performance, quality and salient features to that initially proposed. Acceptance of the proposal is not a guaranty that the proposed products meet the contractual requirements.

(a) Arc hitectural Finishes

• Interior Walls

• Floors

• Ceilings

• Exterior Walls

• Any Special Features

• Hardware systems (not individual hardware sets)

• Door systems/types (not individual doors)

• Window systems/types (not individual windows)

• Roofing Systems

(b) Furniture Systems: Not Used

(c) Mechanical Systems

• Central Heating/Cooling Equipment

• Pumps

• Air Handling Equipment

• HVAC System Control Equipment

• Energy Conservation Features

(d) Pl umbing Systems

• Fixtures

• Domestic Hot Water Generator

(e) Electrical Systems

• Lighting Fixtures

• Ceiling fans

• Panels

• Data, Telephone, Cable TV, and Other Special Systems as Identified in the SOW

5.3.2.4. Provide a list of quality improvements that are above the minimum stated with the performance specifications.

Develop the following table, or similar, to identify quality betterments.

Improved Quality

Concise description of improved quality

Feature is included within the Construction Cost Limitation –

YES/NO

Arch. Finishes

Etc.

5.3.3. Evaluation Criteria:

5.3.3.1. General: It is the Army’s objective that these buildings will have a 25-year useful design life before a possible reuse/repurpose or renovation requirement, to include normal sustainment, restoration, modernization activities and a 50-year building replacement life. Within that overriding theme the Government will evaluate the Offeror selected systems and components proposed in terms of warranties provided, maintenance considerations (frequency, estimated cost, access, equipment locations), operability (ease of use, placement of control features, simplicity), durability (withstand occupant usage, ease of cleaning), sustainability, and energy consumption (HVAC, lighting, power). The minimum acceptable level of quality for finishes and materials for these buildings are those materials suitable for the expected usage. Residential or similar grade finishes and materials are acceptable for inclusion in these units, unless otherwise specifically prohibited in Section 01 10 00.

5.3.3.2. The Government encourages the Offeror to place emphasis on those design features which optimize and emphasize functional/operational requirements; interior/exterior finishes and systems; and life cycle/ energy efficiency. The Offeror may choose the lowest “Type of Construction” allowed by the Building Code for this occupancy/project and put the money into durable finishes and efficient systems. The features that the Government has identified below as desirable features will be given additional consideration in the evaluation. The items that the Government has identified in paragraph 5.3.1 as preferable will also be given additional consideration during the evaluation process, provided that they are included within the contract cost limitation identified in the Solicitation. Offeror-identified betterments may also be given additional consideration during the evaluation process, provided that they are included within the contract cost limitation identified in the solicitation. The order of importance for proposed betterments for rating purposes is as follows: desirable features, preferable items and other Offeror identified betterments. Unsubstantiated claims or narrative information will not be given evaluation credit during the evaluations. The following elements (not rated separately) will be considered in the evaluation of the building systems and materials of the various facilities:

(a) Architectural Finishes, Components and Systems:

Acceptable proposals include finishes which provide usable spaces for the intended purposes. Proposals will receive additional consideration for materials offered that include extended warranties, longer life expectancies, sustainability, durability (stand up to occupant usage), have low maintenance requirements, and enhance the overall life cycle cost efficiency of the facility.

Specific examples of desirable features: solid wood cabinetry; solid surface counter tops; ceramic tile; 25 year non-pro-rated, no-leak roof warranty; high efficiency windows and doors.

(b) Furniture Systems: Not required.

(c) Mechanical Components and Systems:

Acceptable proposals include components and systems that provide the basic environmental control function necessary.

Proposals will receive additional consideration for components and systems offered that include extended warranties, longer life expectancies, reduce energy consumption, sustainability, maintainability (cyclical maintenance, access, equipment placement), and enhance the overall life cycle cost efficiency of the facility.

Specific examples of desirable features: sheet metal ductwork systems; high efficiency central equipment (i.e. variable speed pumping and air handlers, etc.)

(d) Plumbing Components and Systems: Not required.

(e) Electrical Components and Systems: Not required.

(f) ATFP Considerations: Not required.

(g) Site Utilities Components and Site Systems: Not required.

(h) Interoperability: Fire Alarm, Telephone, Cable Television, and privatized utility systems (where applicable) must be integrated into the new units which require connection and interface with existing installation-wide systems must be accommodated in the proposed project.

(i) Solar Hot Water Heating: The Government will evaluate the systems and materials proposed for use in the solar domestic hot water system. Proposals that demonstrate solar hot water provisions above 30% will receive additional consideration during the evaluation, provided that it does not increase first cost beyond the contract cost limitation (CCL). No additional consideration will be given for proposals providing for more than 30% solar hot water if the proposed price exceeds the CCL. If the Offeror has provided life cycle cost analyses documenting the non-feasibility of the solar system provision, the Government will verify as reasonable and complete. Errors or inconsistencies in the calculations will be considered deficiencies during evaluations.

5.4. TAB C – SUBFACTOR 3 - SITE DESIGN

5.4.1. Submission Requirements:

5.4.1.1. Presentation Drawings:

(1) Conceptual Site Plans showing improvements for grading, drainage, power, utilities, housing units and other structures, paving, walks, site lighting, and landscaping. Indicate all building setbacks and separations as required in Section 01 10 00.

(2) Schematic site/land-use plan showing facility placement and orientation, vehicular circulation, pedestrian circulation, and other site improvements. This plan should demonstrate occupant considerations in the site design and the advantages included in the proposal with respect to pedestrian and vehicle circulation within the site and integration into the surrounding community.

5.4.1.2. Technical Approach Narrative:

Provide technical approach narrative, both qualitative and quantitative, defining the elements of the proposal. Preface the narratives with a design concepts narrative, providing the design rationale and basis of the proposal. It is acceptable to include all the sub-items shown below into a single combined narrative for the entire project. It is the responsibility of the proposer to ensure that all aspects identified in the evaluation criteria below are addressed. Whether individual narratives or a single combined narrative is provided, the maximum total length for narratives shall be five (5) typewritten pages.

(a) Gra ding

• Cut/Fill Considerations

• Positive Drainage

(b) Landscapi ng

• Plant Material Selection

• Other Feature Selection

(c) Pedest rian Circulation

• Development of Circulation Patterns

(d) Vehicle Circulation

• Development of Circulation Patterns

• Parking Locations and Quantities

• Interface with Existing Street/Roadway Systems

(e) An ti-Terrorism/Force Protection

• Not Required

5.4.2. Evaluation Criteria:

5.4.2.1. This Subfactor considers the overall layout of the site and the various specialties which define a workable, pleasing environment for the soldiers. The proposed site development plan must incorporate all the specific requirements from the Statement of Work as well as comply with all statutory and regulatory requirements outlined therein. Elements one (1) and two (2) below are equal in importance and are not separately rated. Element (3) is not required for this project.

(1) Grading and Landscaping: Acceptable proposals include reasonable amounts of cut/fill and regarding as necessary to ensure proper drainage and positive drainage away from facilities and parking areas. Landscaping provided would be the minimums required by the Statement of Work. Proposals which include innovative solutions to storm water management, landscaping to enhance the complex environment, or other similar improvements beyond the basic requirements will receive additional consideration during the proposal evaluation process.

(2) Pedestrian and Vehicle Circulation and Storage: Acceptable proposals address and include all the specific requirements of the Statement of Work.

The following items will be considered with respect to pedestrian and vehicle circulation and storage. These are not sub-factors.

Pedestrian Considerations:

• Are all unit entrances/exits served by a paved sidewalk system?

• Does the proposed sidewalk system provide direct, convenient access to all units?

• Is the new sidewalk system an extension of the existing adjacent sidewalk system?

• Are sidewalk systems enhanced by appropriate landscaping?

Vehicle Considerations:

• Are the vehicle entrance/exit ways pathways clear?

• Have a sufficient number of parking spaces for privately owned vehicles (POV) been provided?

• Do the new vehicle roadways and access points tie into the existing roadway network in an efficient manner?

• Does the proposal provide for a separation of driveways from street intersections?

(3) ATFP Considerations: Not Rated

5.5. VOLUME 1 - TAB D – SUBFACTOR 4 – SUSTAINABILITY REQUIREMENT

5.5.1. Submission Requirements: LEED for Homes is optional for this solicitation.