12-R-0021.pdf

W26GLG20386317

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Norfolk District

THIS IS AN UNRESTRICTED PROCUREMENT - NAICS 236210

Design-Build Construction Contract for a Thermal Oxidizer for the nitric acid/sulfuric acid (NAC/SAC) concentrator at the Radford Army Ammunition Plant - Radford, Virginia

This w ork includes, but not limit to installation, start-up, prove-out, and commissioning of a thermal oxidation system to achieve the allow able level of carbon monoxide (CO) and nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions. The contractor shall provide all labor, supervision, construction engineering and management, equipment, tools parts, supplies, and transportation to perform all w ork described in the technical specif ications and statement of w ork.

Prospective contractors MUST be registered and active accounts in the DoD Central Contractor Registration (CCR) database and the Online Representations and Certif ications Applications (ORCA) database in order to be eligible for contract aw ard. Information on registration and annual confirmation requirements may be obtained by calling 1-888-227-2423 or via the Internet at http://w w w .bpn.gov.

CONTRACTOR INFORMATION

Your Proposal MUST include the follow ing information:

Tax ID Number:____________________ CAGE:____________________ DUNS:____________________

HERBERT W HANKINS CAPT 757-201-7136

NOTE: In sealed bid solicitations "offer" and "offeror" mean "bid" and "bidder".

10. THE GOVERNMENT REQUIRES PERFORMANCE OF THE WORK DESCRIBED IN THESE DOCUMENTS

NEGOTIATED

14-Mar-2012

(RFP)

(IFB)

X

CALL:

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

See Item 7

2. TYPE OF SOLICITATION

SEALED BID

3. DATE ISSUED

9. FOR INFORMATION A. NAME

SOLICITATION

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

Prescribed by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.236-1(e)

11. The Contractor shall begin performance w ithin _______10 calendar days and complete it w ithin ________180 calendar days after receiving aw ard, X notice to proceed. This performance period is mandatory, negotiable. (See _________________________

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

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

X YES NO

13. ADDITIONAL SOLICITATION REQUIREMENTS:

A. Sealed offers in original and __________5 copies to perform the w ork required are due at the place specified in Item 8 by ___________ local time ______________13 Apr 2012 (date). If this is a sealed bid solicitation, offers must be publicly opened at that time.

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

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

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

D. Offers providing less than _______120 calendar days for Government acceptance after the date offers are due w ill not be considered and w ill be rejected.

SOLICITATION, OFFER,

AND AWARD

(Construction, Alteration, or Repair)

1. SOLICITATION NO.

IMPORTANT - The "offer" section on the reverse must be fully completed by offeror.

4. CONTRACT NO.

7. ISSUED BY CODE

USA ENGINEER DISTRICT, NORFOLK

CONTRACTING OFFICE

803 FRONT STREET

NORFOLK VA 23510-1096

W91236

PAGE OF PAGES

1 OF

CODE

(Title, identifying no., date):

12B. CALENDAR DAYS

11:00 AM (hour)

Sealed envelopes containing offers

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

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

757-201-7183FAX:TEL: TEL: FAX:

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20B. SIGNATURE

(REV. 4-85)STANDARD FORM 1442 BACK

TO SIGN

NSN 7540-01-155-3212

SOLICITATION, OFFER, AND AWARD (Continued) (Construction, Alteration, or Repair)

CODE FACILITY CODE

17. The offeror agrees to perform the w ork required at the prices specif ied below in strict accordance w ith the terms of this solicitation, if this offer is accepted by the Government in w riting w ithin ________ calendar days after the date offers are due.

the minimum requirements stated in Item 13D. Failure to insert any number means the offeror accepts the minimum in Item 13D.)

AMOUNTS SEE SCHEDULE OF PRICES

18. The offeror agrees to furnish any required performance and payment bonds.

19. ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF AMENDMENTS

(The offeror acknowledges receipt of amendments to the solicitation -- give number and date of each)

AMENDMENT NO.

DATE

20A. NAME AND TITLE OF PERSON AUTHORIZED TO SIGN

OFFER (Type or print)

AWARD (To be completed by Government)

21. ITEMS ACCEPTED:

22. AMOUNT 23. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

24. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN ITEM

(4 copies unless otherwise specified)

CODE

(Insert any number equal to or greater than

20C. OFFER DATE

25. OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION PURSUANT TO

10 U.S.C. 2304(c) 41 U.S.C. 253(c)

CODE27. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY:26. ADMINISTERED BY

(Include ZIP Code)14. NAME AND ADDRESS OF OFFEROR 15. TELEPHONE NO. (Include area code)

See Item 14

(Include only if different than Item 14)16. REMITTANCE ADDRESS

30B. SIGNATURE

29. AWARD (Contractor is not required to sign this document.)

document and return _______ copies to issuing office.) Contractor agrees Your of f er on this solicitation, is hereby accepted as to the items listed. This award con-to f urnish and deliv er all items or perf orm all work, requisitions identif ied summates the contract, which consists of (a) the Gov ernment solicitation and on this f orm and any continuation sheets f or the consideration stated in this y our of f er, and (b) this contract award. No f urther contractual document is contract. The rights and obligations of the parties to this contract shall be necessary .

gov erned by (a) this contract award, (b) the solicitation, and (c) the clauses, representations, certif ications, and specif ications or incorporated by ref er-ence in or attached to this contract.

30A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTOR OR PERSON AUTHORIZED 31A. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

30C. DATE

(Type or print)

TEL: EMAIL:

31B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 31C. AWARD DATE

BY

CONTRACTING OFFICER WILL COMPLETE ITEM 28 OR 29 AS APPLICABLE

(Contractor is required to sign this28. NEGOTIATED AGREEMENT

(M ust be fully completed by offeror)OFFER

W91236-12-R-0021

Section 00010 - Solicitation Contract Form

ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

0001 1 Lump Sum

THERMAL OXIDATION UNIT

FFP

PROVIDE AND INSTALL THERMAL OXIDIZER, COMPLETE AS SHOWN

AND SPECIFIED IN THE STATEMENT OF WORK AND DRAWINGS.

LOCATION: RADFORD ARMY AMMUNITION PLANT, RADFORD, VA

FOB: Destination

PURCHASE REQUEST NUMBER: W26GLG20386317

NET AMT

Section 00100 - Bidding Schedule/Instructions to Bidders

LOCAL CLAUSES

1. OFFEROR'S QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS

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 : W91236-12-R-0021

1.5.1.1.5 The Bidder Inquiry Key is: BGD9IZ-7MB7TG

1.5.1.2 The Bidder Inquiry System will be unavailable for new inquires 10 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

2. 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 CDs in read-only format, preferably using .pdf files.

Note: All price breakdown information to aide in the price evaluation shall be submitted in Excel format. All price related information shall be submitted separately 5 days after proposal receipt date.

(c) Number of copies: Submit one original and five (5) copies of drawings and printed matter (Bound Volumes), as well as five (5) CDs of the complete proposal. For Pro Forma information required in Phase 2: Submit the original and one copy and one separate CD.

3. AWARD TO RESPONSIBLE OFFEROR

Responsibility will be determined, prior to award, by the Contracting Officer, either by performing a pre-award survey or conclusions based on a previous pre-award survey and/or any performance data available. A pre-award survey will be performed and the offeror will be required to show that he has the necessary capital, experience, and owns or can procure the necessary plant or other resources to commence the work at the time prescribed in the specifications and thereafter to prosecute and complete the work safely and satisfactorily within the time specified.

4. EVIDENCE OF AUTHORITY TO SIGN OFFERS

Evidence of the authority of individuals signing offers to submit firm offers on behalf of the offeror is required except where the offer is signed, and shows that it is so signed, by: the President, Vice-President, or Secretary of an incorporated offeror; a partner in the case of a partnership; or the owner in the case of a sole proprietorship. Failure to submit with the offer satisfactory evidence of the authority of all other persons may be cause for rejection of the offer as invalid or nonresponsive.

5. PREAWARD SAFETY CONFERENCE

a. Where an apparent low bidder, in performance of contracts during the previous three-year period, incurred one or more accidents, or where, in the opinion of the Contracting Officer, there is any question regarding this compliance with any safety or accident prevention requirement, such bidder, on request of the Contracting Officer prior to any award under this solicitation, shall attend a conference with representatives of the Contracting Officer to discuss any such accidents or non-compliance, the reason for their occurrence, and measures which will be taken to preclude any recurrence thereof.

b. Information elicited at this conference will be used by the Contracting Officer, in conjunction with other information obtained in a preaward survey, in determining the bidder's responsibility.

c. The items discussed, the preventive measures considered, and any conclusions reached in this conference shall be recorded in minutes of the meeting, which shall be authenticated by the signatures of representatives of the bidder and the Contracting Officer, and any procedures noted therein as agreed upon shall become an obligation of the bidder, along with all other safety and accident prevention requirements of the contract, if award is made to him.

6. INSPECTION OF THE SITE

Prospective bidders are invited to visit the site of the work in order to acquaint themselves as to site conditions and other problems incident to the prosecution of the work. Arrangements for inspection of the site shall be made through the Office the Area Engineer identified in the clause 52.236-27, entitled "SITE VISIT

(CONSTRUCTION)."

7. SUBCONTRACTING PLAN (CONSTRUCTION)

If the offeror is a large business and the offer amount exceeds $1,000,000.00, he shall submit a subcontracting plan within three (3) working days of being notified (either verbally or in writing) that he is the apparent low bidder or is otherwise in line for award.

The subcontracting plan shall be reviewed and approved by the Contracting Officer prior to award.

8. MAGNITUDE OF CONSTRUCTION PROJECT

The estimated contract price of the work for this project is between $1,500,000 - $3,000,000.

9. INCURRING COSTS

The Government is not liable for any costs incurred by the offeror submitting an offer in response to this solicitation.

10. AGENTS

Offers signed by an Agent must be made in the name of the Principal and must be accompanied by evidence of said Agent’s authority to act on behalf of its Principal.

11. UNBALANCED BIDS

Any offer which is materially unbalanced as to prices for the Base Items and the Optional Items may be rejected as non-responsive or otherwise not considered for award. An unbalanced offer is one which is based on prices significantly less than cost for some work and prices which are significantly overstated for other work.

12. UNAUTHORIZED INSTRUCTIONS FROM GOVERNMENT OR OTHER

PERSONNEL

The contractor shall not accept instructions issued by any person, employed by the U.S.

Government or otherwise, other than the Contracting Officer or the Authorized Representative of the Contracting Officer acting within the limits of his/her authority as defined in the Designation of Authority letter. A copy of the Designation of Authority letter will be furnished to the contractor at time of contract award.

13. BID GUARANTEE (SEP 1996)

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

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

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

(c) The amount of the bid guarantee shall be 20 percent of the bid price or $3,000,000, whichever is less.

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

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

(End of provision)

EVALUATION FACTORS

14. BASIS OF AWARD

1. OVERVIEW

This is a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable solicitation for Carbon Monoxide Emissions Control System at Radford Army Ammunition Plant, Radford, VA. 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 to all the terms and conditions of the solicitation and whose proposal is determined to represent the overall technically acceptable value to the Government.

2. BASIS OF AWARD

The award shall be made on the basis of the lowest evaluated price of proposals meeting the acceptability standards for all non-cost factors. Proposals receiving an unacceptable rating in any of the evaluation factors or sub-factors will be excluded from consideration for award.

3. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS

3.1 Firms formally organized as joint ventures, mentor/protégé and others 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 the appropriate technical disciplines and provided that the requirements are met.

3.2 Submit proposals as indicated below.

4. EVALUATION TEAM

A Source Selection Evaluation Board (SSEB), composed of representatives of the Corps of Engineers and Radford Army Ammunition Plant, will evaluate the proposals received. The SSEB will utilize additional technical advisors in the evaluation process, as necessary. The number and identities of the Offerors are not revealed to anyone not involved in the evaluation and award process or to other Offerors. The SSEB will evaluate proposals, using the significant elements and sub-elements described herein.

5. GENERAL EVALUATION PROCESS

The evaluation process essentially consists of five distinct parts: The Proposal Compliance Review; The Proposal Technical Quality Evaluation; Proposal Past Performance, The Proposal Price Evaluation; and the Cost/Quality analysis.

The four parts are described below:

5.1 Proposal Compliance Review: This is an initial check with regards to the basic submission requirements of this solicitation. This review may eliminate those proposals which fail to provide all required information and documents in the format and detail required. This review is also to ensure that all required forms and certifications are complete.

5.2 Proposal Quality Evaluation: The SSEB, using technical advisors, if necessary, will evaluate only those proposals passing the first review stage as listed above. Quality evaluation consists of an evaluation and quality scoring of proposal elements in Parts I and II.

5.3 Proposal Price Evaluation: The Government will initially evaluate price independently from the technical evaluation. Price will not be scored, but will be evaluated for fairness and reasonableness through the use of a price analysis. The price evaluators will also check for appearance of unbalanced offers.

5.4 Proposal Past Performance Evaluation: The Government will evaluation offer’s past performance resulting in an assessment of the Offeror’s probability of meeting the solicitation requirements The past performance evaluation considers each Offeror’s demonstrated recent and relevant record of performance in supplying products and services that meet the contract’s requirements.

5.5 Cost/Quality Analysis: After the price analysis and quality evaluations are complete, the SSA will then consider the price in connection with the score determined during the quality evaluation to determine the proposal which offers the most advantage to the Government. The relative advantages and disadvantages of the proposals will be examined.

6. Quality Evaluation General Scoring System and Documentation

6.1 Definitions

6.1.1 Deficiency

Any part of a proposal that fails to satisfy the minimum requirements established in the solicitation.

The evaluators will identify the solicitation requirement, and describe why the proposal fails to adequately address all the requirements. All deficiencies discovered will be identified to the Offeror during negotiations, if conducted, and in the debriefing. Failure by an Offeror to rectify a proposal deficiency deemed material by the SSEB will preclude award to that Offeror.

The contract requirements take precedence over deficiencies (or deviations) discovered after award.

6.1.2 Deviation

Proposal implies or specifically offers a deviation from the specified criteria.

The Offeror may or may not have called the deviation to the Government’s attention. A deviation is a deficiency. The technical reviewers will identify deviations. The contract cannot be awarded to a proposal with material deficiencies or deviations.

6.1.3 Clarification

A need exists to communicate with the Offeror for the sole purpose of eliminating minor irregularities, or apparent clerical mistakes in the proposal.

This is achieved by explanation or substantiation, either in response to a Government inquiry or as initiated by the Offeror. Unlike discussion, clarification does not give the Offeror an opportunity to revise or modify its proposal, except to the extent that corrections of apparent clerical mistakes results in a revision. Clarifications do not require “discussions” or submission of another proposal.

6.2 Quality Rating System

6.2.1 The members of the SSEB will review the proposals, with the support of technical advisors, and rate the quality of each evaluation factor. The SSEB will rate each proposal against the specified evaluation criteria in the solicitation.

They will make no comparisons between proposals at this time. After all proposals are rated, the SSEB will compare the relative advantages and disadvantages of proposals against each other.

6.2.2 Quality Review Documentation: The SSEB will support each evaluation factor rating with a narrative, separately listing strengths and weaknesses, advantages and disadvantages, deficiencies and any required clarifications.

6.2.3 The technical rating scheme for this action is as follows and in accordance with the solicitation. The following ratings will be used in evaluation of both the major technical factors and the technical sub-factors. Rating factors will be as follows:

6.2.3.1 Acceptable. Proposal clearly meets the minimum requirements of the solicitation.

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

6.2.4 The performance rating scheme for this action is as follows and in accordance with the solicitation. The Government will evaluate an Offeror’s past performance in accordance with FAR 15.305 and DFARS 215.305. Rating factors will be as follows:

6.2.4.1 Acceptable. Based on the Offeror’s performance record, the Government has a reasonable expectation that the Offeror will successfully perform the required effort, or the Offeror’s performance record is unknown. In the case of an Offeror without a record of relevant past performance or for whom information on past performance is not available, or so sparse that no meaningful past performance rating can be reasonably assigned, the Offeror may not be evaluated favorably or unfavorably on past performance (see FAR 15.305 (a)(2)(iv)). Therefore, the Offeror shall be determined to have unknown past performance. In the context of acceptability/unacceptability, “unknown” share be considered “acceptable”.

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

15. EVALUATION FACTORS

DESIGN-BUILD SELECTION PROCEDURES:

1. GENERAL

1.1 To aid in the evaluation process, proposals must be clearly and concisely written as well as being neat, indexed, cross-referenced, and logically assembled in the order of required information presented here.

1.2 All Offerors shall submit proposals as required herein.

1.3 Proposal format shall be as follows:

Package Dimensions: Paper shall be 8 ½ by 11 inches, excluding fold out charts which shall be limited to 11x17 (Tabloid) landscape.

Printing/Typing on both sides of pages is encouraged.

Single or Double Space all narrative information.

250 maximum number of pages for all volumes.

10 point minimum font size throughout for all narratives. Offerors are encouraged to proof their submissions for readability, clarity and reproducibility by xerographic methods.

Materials shall be contained in three-ring-binders. Permanently bound materials are not desired.

1.4 The complete proposal shall consist of two (2) physically separate, binders, individually entitled as follows:

1.4.1 Volume I Technical Proposal (Six (6) Copies)

1.4.2 Volume II Past Performance (Six (6) Copies)

1.4.3 Volume III Price and Pro Forma Information (Signed Original and one (1) Copy)

NOTE: Original must be so marked or clearly distinguishable from the copy.

1.5 All Offerors shall submit one electronic copy (.pdf) of Volume I Technical

Proposal and Volume II Past Performance.

1.6 All Offerors shall submit one electronic copy (.xls) of Volume III Price Proposal to include the exhibit line items spreadsheet.

1.7 Proposal shall be organized to separately address each requirement in the specific order requested here-in-after. The Contractor is encouraged to organize his/her proposal to facilitate the convenience of the Government’s evaluation of proposals. All necessary information shall be provided in the form of narrative or graphical display shall be displayed by requirement.

1.6 Proposal clarifications, when requested, shall be submitted as page replacements with revised text readily identifiable, e.g. Bold face print or underlined italics. Revised pages shall be numbered, dated, and submitted in six (6) copies.

VOLUME I – TECHNICAL PROPOSAL

Factor/Sub Factor Proposal Section Description Factor 1 Vol. 1 TAB A DESIGN TECHNICAL Subfactor A Tab A, Section A.1 Capability of Thermal Oxidizer

Factor 2 Vol. 1 TAB B PERFORMANCE CAPABILITY Subfactor A Tab B, Section B.1 Specialized Experience Subfactor B Tab B, Section B.2 Key Personnel

VOLUME II – PAST PERFORMANCE

Factor 3 Vol. 2 PAST PERFORMANCE

VOLUME III – PRICE AND PRO FORMA INFORMATION

N/A Vol. 3 PRICE PROPOSAL

N/A Tab C, Section C.1 Price (Standard Form 1442, Proposal Data Sheet, and Contract Line Item Schedule)

N/A Tab C, Section C.2 Bid Bond N/A Tab C, Section C.3 Self-Performing Work N/A Tab C, Section C.4 Subcontracting Plan

The approach to performing specific functions consists of two elements, methodology and resources. The methodology section shall have a narrative which explains how the service of the functional area required by the Statement of Work shall be accomplished as a technical process. Consider items such as technical procedures, control methods and new innovative approaches. This section shall explain how the Offeror’s application of personnel, equipment and other resources shall complete the work required in each functional area and includes:

FACTOR 1 – DESIGN TECHNICAL

FACTOR 2 – PERFORMANCE CAPABILITY

FACTOR 3 – PAST PERFORMANCE

2. TECHNICAL PROPOSAL (VOLUME I)

2.1 FACTOR 1 – DESIGN TECHNICAL

The proposal shall consist of a narrative and supporting data which addresses all technical quality requirements contained in the Request for Proposal. Organize the proposal so that presentation of all two (2) evaluation subfactors listed below will be addressed individually in prescribed order.

2.1.1 Subfactor A – Capability of Thermal Oxidizer

2.1.1.1 SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS:

The Offerors must show that their proposed Thermal Oxidation System can meet both the CO and NOx RFAAP Nitric Acid Concentration/Sulfuric Acid Concentration (NAC/SAC) permit requirements, as shown in the Statement of Work, Section 1, “Executive Summary”, par. 1.5. Offerors’ proposed Thermal Oxidation System shall employ a sound design approach that addresses both normal and upset conditions (upset conditions are defined as a 100% increase in the exhaust gas measurements shown in Table 1 in Section 5, “Technical Requirements”, of the Statement of Work) in the NAC/SAC and continue to meet permit requirements.

2.1.1.2 EVALUATION CRITERIA:

The following evaluation criteria shall be used and will be rated “Acceptable” or “Unacceptable”:

(1) The Thermal Oxidation System shall be capable of meeting both the CO and NOx permit requirements, and continues to meet permit requirements during normal and upset conditions in the NAC/SAC; shall demonstrate an understanding of Thermal Oxidizer design and meets the RFP requirements.

2.2 FACTOR 2 – PERFORMANCE CAPABILITY

The proposal shall consist of a narrative and supporting data which addresses all technical quality requirements contained in the Core Requirements. Organize the proposal so that presentation of both evaluation subfactors listed below will be addressed individually in prescribed order.

2.2.1 Subfactor A - Specialized Experience

2.2.1.1 SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS:

(1) The Offeror must demonstrate recent, relevant experience as a prime contractor on at least two (2) similar projects, using Appendix E, Attachment 1, “Company Specialized Experience”.

(2) A project will be considered similar if it includes ALL of the following features:

(a) Prime contractor experience in successfully managing a diverse team of subcontractors on a construction project exceeding $2 million.

(b) Commercial, municipal, or institutional type project which reflects phasing and temporary protocols to maintain essential systems and facility operations while significant portions of electrical and mechanical infrastructure were replaced.

(c) Complex scheduling involving network analysis and phasing using scheduling software packages.

(d) Projects involving complex instrumentation.

(3) Offerors must submit two (2) similar projects that are currently well underway (designed and at least 50% construction progress completed) or completed and turned over no longer than five (5) years preceding the date of this solicitation.

(4) Offerors may identify federal, state and local Government and private contracts that are similar to the Government’s requirements.

(5) If any firm has multiple functions or divisions, limit the similar project examples to those performed by the division or unit submitting the offer.

2.2.1.2 EVALUATION CRITERIA:

(1) The Government will evaluate the required information to determine whether the Offeror meets the minimum specialized experience requirements.

(2) An Offeror will be rated “Acceptable” if the Offeror demonstrates specialized experience as a prime contractor on at least two (2) similar projects.

(3) An Offeror will be rated “Unacceptable” if the Offeror does not demonstrate specialized experience as a prime contractor on at least two (2) similar projects.

(4) An Offeror will be automatically rated “Unacceptable” if the Offeror does not submit at least two (2) projects.

(5) An Offeror will be automatically rated “Unacceptable” if the Offeror fails to demonstrate compliance with all of the requirements in par. 2.2.1.1 (2) for each similar project.

(6) The Government reserves the right to verify the experience record of cited projects or other recent projects by reviewing the Corps of Engineers Construction Contractor (or Architect-Engineer) Appraisal Support System (CCASS/ACASS), other DOD and/or state and local Government appraisal systems or to interview owners or references. The Government may check any or all cited references to verify supplied information.

2.2.2 Subfactor B – Key Personnel

2.2.2.1 SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS:

(1) Provide a consolidated list of key personnel (as described below) with name, position title and description of project responsibility for each. Key personnel shall include all of the following:

(a) Prime contractor's Project Manager. The minimum experience requirements for the prime contractor’s Project Manager are at least 10 years construction and construction management experience. The Project Manager must also possess experience as a project manager on at least one (1) similar project (as defined above in par. 2.2.1.1 (2)). However, the similar project used to demonstrate the experience need not be one of the similar projects submitted under Subfactor A, Specialized Experience.

(b) Project Superintendent. The minimum experience requirements for the superintendent are at least 10 years experience as superintendent, managing multiple trades and subcontractors. The Project Superintendent must possess experience as a superintendent on at least one (1) similar project (as defined above in par. 2.2.1.1 (2)). However, the similar project used to demonstrate the experience need not be one of the similar projects submitted under Subfactor A, Specialized Experience.

(2) For each key person, provide a brief resume, using Appendix E, Attachment 2, “Key Personnel Resume”.

(3) Offeror shall provide unequivocal letters of commitment (Appendix E, Attachment 3, “Letter of Commitment for Key Personnel”) from all proposed key personnel not currently employed by the team members.

2.2.2.2 EVALUATION CRITERIA:

(1) The Government will evaluate the required information to determine whether the Offeror meets or exceeds the minimum key personnel capabilities and experience qualifications.

(2) An Offeror will be rated “Acceptable” if the Offeror demonstrates the minimum key personnel capabilities and experience requirements described above.

(3) An Offeror will be rated “Unacceptable” if the Offeror does not demonstrate the minimum key personnel capabilities and experience requirements described above.

(4) An Offeror will be automatically rated “Unacceptable” if the Offeror does not submit information for all key personnel listed in par. 2.2.2.1 (1) above.

(5) An Offeror will be automatically rated “Unacceptable” if the Offeror fails to demonstrate compliance with all of the requirements in par. 2.2.2.1 (1) above for each key person.

3. Past Performance (Volume II)

Past performance refers to the quality of project performance on similar projects (as defined in par. 2.2.1.1 (2)).

3.1 SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS:

(1) The Offeror and its subcontractors (if any) shall provide no more than two

(2) customer reference name(s) for the projects submitted, company affiliation and current phone numbers on the specific experience profile forms (Appendix E, Attachment 1, “Company Specialized Experience” and Attachment 4, “Company Specialized Experience Key Subcontractor” (if applicable)) .

(2) The Government, using Appendix E, Attachment 5, “USACE Past Performance Questionnaire (Form PPQ-0)”, may contact and interview the points of contact and reserves the right to interview other individuals acting for the listed reference, if the listed reference is not available. The Offeror and/or his/her team members may also briefly provide information on problems encountered on identified contracts and the team member’s corrective action.

(3) The Offeror may include letters of appreciation, accommodation or other letters of successful outcome.

(4) If the Offeror is a joint venture, then the Offeror and its subcontractors (if any) shall provide no more than two (2) customer reference name(s) for the projects submitted, company affiliation and current phone numbers on the specific experience profile forms (Appendix E, Attachment 1, “Company Specialized Experience” and Attachment 4, “Company Specialized Experience Key Subcontractor” (if applicable))

(5) If any firm has multiple functions or divisions, limit the past performance examples to those performed by the division or unit submitting the offer.

3.2 EVALUATION CRITERIA

(1) The Government will evaluate the required information to determine whether the Offeror has demonstrated satisfactory past performance as a prime contractor on at least two (2) similar projects.

(2) An Offeror will be rated “Acceptable” if the Offeror demonstrates satisfactory past performance as a prime contractor on at least two (2) similar projects.

(3) Satisfactory past performance is demonstrated by:

(a) An overall rating of satisfactory or better in the CCASS or other DoD or Government appraisal systems, or

(b) Attachment 5, “USACE Past Performance Questionnaire” (Form PPQ-

0) evaluation of satisfactory.

(4) An “Acceptable” rating will be automatically achieved if the CCASS or other DoD or Government appraisal systems contain overall or interim ratings of satisfactory or better for each of the two (2) respective similar projects submitted under Factor 2, Subfactor A – Specialized Experience.

(a) If the CCASS or other DoD or Government appraisal systems do not contain overall or interim ratings for some or all of the similar projects submitted under Factor 2, Subfactor A – Specialized Experience, satisfactory past performance may be demonstrated for each unrated similar project by a satisfactory evaluation in the USACE Past Performance Questionnaire (Form PPQ-0).

(5) An Offeror will be rated “Unacceptable” if the Offeror does not demonstrate satisfactory past performances as a prime contractor on at least two (2) similar projects.

(a) An “Unacceptable” rating will be automatically achieved if the CCASS or other DoD or Government appraisal systems contain overall or interim ratings of less than satisfactory for any of the two (2) respective similar projects submitted under Factor 2, Subfactor A – Specialized Experience.

(b) If the CCASS or other DoD or Government appraisal systems do not contain overall or interim ratings for some or all of the similar projects submitted under Factor 2, Subfactor A – Specialized Experience, an “Unacceptable” rating will be achieved by an unsatisfactory evaluation for any unrated similar project in the USACE Past Performance Questionnaire (Form PPQ-0).

(6) The Government reserves the right to verify past performance by reviewing the CCASS or other DoD or Government appraisal systems.

(7) The Government may check any or all cited references to verify supplied information. The Government reserves the right to verify past performance by contacting and interviewing the points of contact. Of the listed reference is not available, the Government reserves the right to interview other individuals acting for the listed reference.

(8) The relevant experience of key personnel or subcontractors proposed for this project will not be evaluated or considered under this subfactor. An entity may not establish past performance based on the past performance of its proposed key personnel.

(9) Each entity (firm) will be rated on its own performance or that of its predecessor, if relevant.

(10) If any firm has multiple functions or divisions, the Government will only evaluate past performance of the division or unit submitting the offer.

(11) The Government will not release the Past Performance Evaluation – Telephone Interview Forms to the Offeror at any time, in order for the Government to solicit candid, unbiased interview comments.

4. PRICE AND PRO FORMA INFORMATION (VOLUME III)

4.1 PRICE (STANDARD FORM 1442, PROPOSAL DATA SHEET, AND

CONTRACT LINE ITEM SCHEDULE)

4.1.1 SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS:

4.1.1.1Submit the properly filled out and executed Standard Form 1442 and Proposal Data Sheet (Attachment 6), along with the CLIN Schedule, containing proposed line item and total pricing, as well as the proposed contract duration.

4.1.1.2 Supplemental Price Breakdown. The proposing Contractor shall submit a price breakdown of the Contract Line items in a sealed envelope marked “Price Breakdown Information”, in Excel format. At a minimum the price shall be broken down to the lowest level presented below:

Thermal Oxidizer o Thermal Oxidizer Skid o Heat Recovery System o Carbon Monoxide Monitors

Site Work/Underground Piping o Natural Gas Piping o Equipment Pad

Mechanical Piping Electrical Engineering/Hazop Fee Commissioning o Start-up o Performance/Compliance Testing

This information will not be needed sooner than three working days after the proposal submission due date. This information is required for the initial proposal and, if requested, for any revised proposals. This information is not an opportunity for an Offeror to revise its non-price or price proposal.

4.1.4 The following evaluation criteria will be used:

(1) Price will not be rated or scored, but will be evaluated for fairness and reasonableness through the use of a price analysis. The price evaluators will also check for appearance of unbalanced line item prices. Offerors are cautioned to distribute direct costs, such as material, labor, equipment, subcontracts, etc. and to evenly distribute indirect costs, such as job overhead, home office overhead, bond, etc., to the appropriate contract line items. Both parties shall presume that field overhead costs through the proposed contract duration are inclusive in the offered price for the contract.

(2) The supplemental price breakdown information will be used to assist the Government in performing the price evaluations described above.

4.2 BID BOND

4.2.1 SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Submit the Bid Bond in accordance with the Instructions, Provisions 52.228-1 Bid Guarantee. Submit information showing Offeror’s bond ability in the amount of the proposal. Include the name, address, and telephone number of the prime contractor’s bonding agent.

4.2.2 EVALUATION CRITERIA

The Government will review the Bid Bond for legal sufficiency. Bonding information will be reviewed to determine the Offeror’s ability to obtain the required Performance and Payment Bonds. The prime contractor is required to be able to obtain the level of bonding required by the solicitation from an acceptable surety.

4.3 SELF-PERFORMING WORK

4.3.1 SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

The Offeror shall confirm that it understands and that it shall perform the amount of work required to be self-performed, in accordance with the appropriate clause in section 00 73 00 that applies to the contract performance (see section 00 73 00 for a description of the applicable clause for self-performance of work).

4.3.2 EVALUATION CRITERIA

This is an “Acceptable/Unacceptable” requirement. In order to assure adequate interest in and supervision of all work, the Contractor shall be required to perform a significant part of the contract with its own forces.

This public policy is expressed in various Statutes, as well as in the Federal Acquisition Regulations and in the Small Business Administration Code of Federal Regulations. The Offeror must confirm that it understands the amount of work performed, based on the status of the Offeror, and that it will self perform the required amount of work with its own forces.

4.4 SUBCONTRACTING PLAN

4.4.1 SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS (NOTE: This requirement does not apply to Small Business Offerors)

4.4.1.1 If the Offeror proposing on this solicitation is a large business concern, in accordance with the definition as identified in FAR Clause 52.219-1, “SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM REPRESENTATION”, the firm must submit a small business subcontracting plan. The goals established for small business, small disadvantaged business, woman-owned business, HUBZone business, and service-disabled veteran-owned small business participation are as follows:

Prime Goal %

Small Business 50.0%

Small Disadvantaged Business 17.0%

Women-Owned Small Business 18.0%

HUBZone Small Business 10.0%

Veteran-Owned Small Business 8.5%

Service Disabled-Veteran Owned Small Business 4.0%

4.4.1.2 The Offeror shall provide as much specific information on proposed subcontracted effort for the contract as possible. The Small Business Subcontracting Plan shall be thorough and complete, as it will be incorporated into the contract upon award of the contract to the Offeror, if acceptable and upon final approval of the Contracting Officer. (SEE

SMALL BUSINESS SUBCONTRACTING PLAN “SMAPLE OUTLINE”)

4.4.1.3 The Plan shall include a description of the types of services the firm proposes to subcontract with small business (SB), small disadvantaged business (SDB), woman-owned small business (WOSB), HUBZone business, and service-disabled veteran-owned small business (SDVOSB), along with the proposed percentages of their participation, to demonstrate a plan to meet the subcontracting goals that will apply to these contracts.

If practical, the Offeror shall provide specific information on proposed subcontracted effort for this project.

4.4.2 EVALUATION CRITERIA:

The Government will evaluate the Plan in accordance with the rating scheme in Army FAR Supplement Appendix DD and with the requirements of FAR Clause 52.219-9. This requirement is “Acceptable/Unacceptable”.

To be “Acceptable”, subcontracting plans must:

(1) Adequately address the required statutory elements.

(2) Provide sufficient information to enable the Contracting Officer to answer affirmatively questions A through H of Appendix DD, Part 2, number 8, (Army FAR Supplement 19.705).

(3) A subcontracting plan that is rated 70 points or less under the AFARS evaluation system will be carefully considered for acceptability. If discussions with Offerors are necessary, those areas where the plan is deficient will be reviewed with the Offeror with the goal of correcting deficiencies.

(4) As part of the evaluation, the Government will compare the small business subcontracting opportunities in the plan with the goals established in the solicitation with additional consideration given for a proposed subcontracting plan that meets the goals established in section 00 21 00 of this solicitation. The Government will give additional credit for a plan which is more specific in nature as to the proposed subcontracting opportunities for Small Business Community (small business (SB), small disadvantaged business (SDB), woman-owned small business (WOSB), HUBZone business (HUBZone), and service-disabled veteran-owned small business (SDVOSB).

As part of the subcontracting plan evaluation, the Government will also evaluate the Offeror’s past performance in establishing realistic yet challenging goals, and in achieving them.

ATTACHMENT 1

COMPANY SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE

Provide the following information to show examples of projects your company constructed within the last five (5) years indicating experience with projects of similar type and scope. Use one form per project.

1. Type of Facility Represented

2. Your Firm’s Name

3. Name of Project

4. Location of Project

5. Owner __________________________________________________________________________________

6. General Scope of Construction Project

7. Your Role (Prime, Joint Venture, or Subcontractor, etc.) and Work Your Company Self-Performed

8. Construction Cost

9. Extent and Type of Work You Subcontracted Out

10. Dates Construction: Began___________________ Completed_________________

11. Your Performance Evaluation by Owner, If Known

12. Were You Terminated or Assessed Liquidated Damages? ___________________________________

(If either is “Yes”, attach an explanation.)

13. Owner’s Point of Contact for Reference (Name and Company)

14. Current Telephone Number of Reference POC

ATTACHMENT 2

KEY PERSONNEL RESUME

Use a continuation sheet, if needed. NOTE: Match the positions on this page to the list of key personnel in the narrative submission requirements and evaluation criteria.

Your Name and Title ____________________________________________________________________

Your Assignment on this Project ___________________________________________________________

Name of Your Firm _____________________________________________________________________

No. of Years: With this Firm__________ With other Firms____________

Education: Degree(s)/Year/Specialization ____________________________________________________

Active Registration, if any: No._______, State(s) ________.

First Year/ Current Year ______/______

Describe Your Specific Experience and Qualifications Relevant to this Project:

ATTACHMENT 3

LETTER OF COMMITMENT FOR KEY PERSONNEL

(USE COMPANY LETTERHEAD)

TO: Contracting Officer

SUBJECT: Letter of Commitment for Proposed Contract for ____________________

Dear Sir or Madam:

I hereby make the unequivocal commitment that, in the event of an award of a contract to (Fill in name of Proposer), that I will fulfill the duty of (Job Title).

Sincerely, (prospective employee signs)

Date: __________

ATTACHMENT 4

COMPANY SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE KEY SUBCONTRACTOR

Provide the following information to show examples of projects your company constructed within the last five (5) years indicating experience with projects of similar type and scope. Use one form per project.

1. Type of Facility Represented

2. Your Firm’s Name

3. Name of Project

4. Location of Project

5. Owner __________________________________________________________________________________

6. General Scope of Construction Project

7. Your Role (Prime, Joint Venture, or Subcontractor, etc.) and Work Your Company Self-Performed

8. Your Contract or Subcontract Amount

9. Extent and Type of Work You Subcontracted Out

10. Dates Construction: Began___________________ Completed_________________

11. Your Performance Evaluation by Owner, If Known

12. Were You Terminated or Assessed Liquidated Damages? ___________________________________

(If either is “Yes”, attach an explanation.)

13. Name and Company of Point of Contact (POC) for Reference (If you were a subcontractor, also list the firm you were hired by.):

14. Current Telephone Number of Reference POC

ATTACHMENT 5

USACE PAST PERFORMANCE QUESTIONNAIRE (Form PPQ-0) CONTRACT INFORMATION (Contractor to complete Blocks 1-4)

1. Contractor Information Firm Name: CAGE Code:

Address: DUNs Number:

Phone Number:

Email Address:

Point of Contact: Contact Phone Number:

2. Work Performed as: Prime Contractor Sub Contractor Joint Venture Other (Explain) Percent of project work performed:

If subcontractor, who was the prime (Name/Phone #):

3. Contract Information Contract Number:

Delivery/Task Order Number (if applicable):

Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price Cost Reimbursement Other (Please specify):

Contract Title:

Contract Location:

Award Date (mm/dd/yy):

Contract Completion Date (mm/dd/yy):

Actual Completion Date (mm/dd/yy):

Explain Differences:

Original Contract Price (Award Amount):

Final Contract Price (to include all modifications, if applicable):

Explain Differences:

4. Project Description:

Complexity of Work High Med Routine How is this project relevant to project of submission? (Please provide details such as similar equipment, requirements, conditions, etc.)

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