W9123613R0012.pdf

W26GLG23524247

Solicitation No. W91236-13-R-0012 for the Millennium Project at Arlington National Cemetery, Virginia.

The project w ill develop approximately 27 acres to increase burial space at Arlington National Cemetery. This site is on the northw est portion of the Cemetery adjacent to the Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall Military Reservation. The project includes casket burial sections, in-ground cremains sites and both columbarium niche courts and w alls. Building and site element construction shall be suitable for the environment and complement the architectural theme and considerations of the National Cemetery at Arlington. Improvements shall include pre-set crypts for in-ground burial, columbarium niche sites and in-ground cremains sites, an ornamental and security perimeter fence, retaining w alls, a bridge over an existing stream, w ater features, landscaping, and vehicle and pedestrian access roads and w alks.

Funds are not presently available for this acquisition. No contract aw ard w ill be made until appropriated funds are made available. The magnitude of construction for this project is betw een $25,000,000.00 and $100,000,000.00.

THIS IS AN UNRESTRICTED PROCUREMENT

JENNIFER MAJDESKI 757-201-7118

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

11-Mar-2013

(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 ________900 calendar days after receiving aw ard, X notice to proceed. This performance period is X 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 __________4 copies to perform the w ork required are due at the place specified in Item 8 by ___________ local time ______________11 Apr 2013 (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:

W91236-13-R-0012 66

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

W91236-13-R-0012

Section Supplies or Services and Price

ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

0001 1 Job

ANC MILLENNIUM PROGRAM

FFP

Bid Schedule will be provided with a subsequent amendment that will contain the 100% design.

FOB: Destination

MILSTRIP: W26GLG23524247

PURCHASE REQUEST NUMBER: W26GLG23524247

NET AMT

Section Contract Administration Data

CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

96X49020000 082422 3230LFC848NA NA 96444

AMOUNT: $0.00

CIN W26GLG235242470001: $0.00

Section 00 21 00 - Instructions, Conditions & Notices to Offerors

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

52.204-6 Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) Number APR 2008 52.215-1 Instructions to Offerors--Competitive Acquisition JAN 2004 52.215-20 Requirements for Certified Cost or Pricing Data or

Information Other Than Certified Cost or Pricing Data

OCT 2010

52.215-21 Alt I Requirements for Certified Cost or Pricing Data or Information Other Than Certified Cost or Pricing Data-- Modifications (Oct 2010) - Alternate I

OCT 2010

52.225-12 Notice of Buy American Act Requirement - Construction Materials Under Trade Agreements

FEB 2009

252.236-7008 Contract Prices-Bidding Schedules DEC 1991

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY FULL TEXT

52.216-1 TYPE OF CONTRACT (APR 1984)

The Government contemplates award of a Firm Fixed Price contract resulting from this solicitation.

(End of provision)

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

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY FOR CONSTRUCTION (FEB 1999)

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

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

Goals for minority participation for each trade

Goals for female participation for each trade

28% 6.9%

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

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

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

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

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

(3) Estimated dollar amount of the subcontract;

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

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

(e) As used in this Notice, and in any contract resulting from this solicitation, the "covered area" is Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia.

52.228-1 BID GUARANTEE (SEP 1996)

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

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

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

(c) The amount of the bid guarantee shall be _____20___ percent of the bid price or $3,000,000.00, whichever is less.-

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

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

52.233-2 SERVICE OF PROTEST (SEP 2006)

(a) Protests, as defined in section 33.101 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation, that are filed directly with an agency, and copies of any protests that are filed with the Government Accountability Office (GAO), shall be served on the Contracting Officer (addressed as follows) by obtaining written and dated acknowledgment of receipt from U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Norfolk District, Contracting Officer, 803 Front Street, Norfolk, VA 23510-1096.

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

52.236-27 SITE VISIT (CONSTRUCTION) (FEB 1995)

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

(b) An organized site visit has been scheduled for -- March 20, 2013 beginning at 1:00 pm.

(c) Participants will meet at -- The Women in Military Service of America (WIMSA) facility located at the end of Memorial Drive at Arlington National Cemetery. The conference will include briefs and a tour showing features of the project site.

Due to limited transportation and a desire to provide an opportunity for as many companies as possible to participate in the site visit, there is a limit of two representatives per company that may attend this activity. In order to ensure sufficient transportation for those who wish to participate in the site tour, the following information must be submitted to Ms. Jennifer Majdeski via email, at jennifer.r.majdeski@usace.army.mil NO LATER THAN March 14, 2013 at noon. Private vehicle tours of Arlington National Cemetery are not authorized. Attendee parking is available for a fee at the Welcome Center Parking Garage or the site can be reached through the Washington DC Metro service.

Attendees to Preproposal Conference:

Contractor/Company: ______________________

City/State of Company: ____________________

Telephone Number of POC: _________________

Email Address of POC: _____________________

Name(s) of Attendees: (1)_______________________

(2)_______________________

Please check one that applies to your company:

____ Prospective Prime Contractor

____ Prospective Subcontractor

Pictures are allowed during the site visit portion of the preproposal conference. However, they are limited to Arlington National Cemetery boundaries only.

The bus tour will stop at several locations important to the Millennium Project and allow limited access to the site on foot. Participants are responsible to ensure that they return to the bus as directed to continue the tour. The Government will not be responsible for individual transportation for anyone who is separated from the main group.

ALL questions concerning the project or the solicitation must be put in writing and must be submitted via ProjNet.

There will be no comments/questions entertained during the preproposal conference. All questions and answers will be posted via FedBizOps within ten days of the preproposal conference for those submitted prior to the conference.

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

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

http://farsite.hill.af.mil/vffara.htm

(End of provision

1. OFFEROR'S QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS

Note: All questions and/or comments should reach the above referenced Contracting Office via ProjNet no later than April 1, 2013, in order that they may be given consideration or actions taken prior to receipt of offers. ProjNet will close at 8am EST on April 1, 2013.

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 : W91236-13-R-0012

1.5.1.1.5 The Bidder Inquiry Key is: DI25B5-DAW26R

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. AWARD TO RESPONSIBLE OFFEROR

Responsibility will be determined by the Contracting Officer prior to award in accordance with FAR Part 9.1. A pre-award survey will be performed. The prospective awardee will be required to show adequate financial resources to perform the contract; ability to comply with the required performance schedule; a satisfactory performance record; a satisfactory record of integrity and business ethics; the necessary organization, experience, accounting and operational controls and technical skills, or the ability to obtain them; the necessary production, construction and technical equipment; be otherwise qualified and eligible to receive award under applicable laws and regulations.

3. 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.

4. 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 offeror'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 will be provided within 10 days of the conference and 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.

5. 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)."

6. 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 awardee or is otherwise in line for award. The subcontracting plan shall be reviewed and approved by the Contracting Officer prior to award.

7. MAGNITUDE OF CONSTRUCTION PROJECT

The estimated contract price of the work for this project is between $25,000,000.00 and $100,000,000.00.

8. INCURRING COSTS

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

9. 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.

10. 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.

11. 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.

12. Duty of Offeror to Remove Designated Timber

Within 30 days after the Notice to Proceed is issued, the offeror shall submit a certified check in the amount of [amount to be defined in the solicitation amendment containing the 100% complete design package] payable to "FAO, U. S. Army Corps of Engineers" for the fair market value of the timber designated for removal on the site. The timber designated for removal shall be indicated in the plans and specifications at [location in contract documents to be designated in the solicitation amendment containing the 100% complete design package]. The check shall be mailed/delivered to David B. Parson, Norfolk District Corps of Engineers, 803 Front Street, Norfolk VA 23510-1096. The offeror shall have [number of days to be defined in the solicitation amendment containing the 100% complete design package] from the date that the Notice to Proceed is issued to remove the designated timber from the construction site.

Ownership of timber transfers from the Government to the offeror upon cutting. Title to the timber cut hereunder shall vest in the offeror as and when the Offeror cuts the timber. The risk of loss shall pass from the Government to the offeror upon vesting of title. All trees not cut will remain property of the Government.

Section 00 22 11 - Proposal Submission Requirements, Evaluation Criteria and Basis of Award for One Step Design-Build Selection

SECTION 00 22 11

PROPOSAL SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS EVALUATION CRITERIA AND BASIS OF AWARD

BEST VALUE

(SINGLE AWARD)

1.0 OVERVIEW

In this Best Value trade-off selection procedure, interested firms or joint venture entities (referred to as ”offerors”) submit performance capability proposals, demonstrating their capability to successfully execute the construction contract (as defined in the 65% complete design released with this solicitation) resulting from this solicitation. The Government will evaluate the performance capability proposals in accordance with the criteria described herein. Following the completion of the 100% design estimated to be completed in June 2013, the 100% plans and specifications will be provided, by amendment, to all Offerors who provided proposals in response to this solicitation. All Offerors who submit a timely performance capability proposal in response to this solicitation will be invited to submit a price proposal to construct the work defined on the 100% complete construction plans and specifications. Not withstanding any provision to the contrary in the SF1442 included in this Solicitation, offerors providing less than 120 calendar days after the date to be set for receipt of the price proposal for Government acceptance will not be considered and will be rejected.

Offerors may submit revisions to their original performance capability proposals based on the information contained in the 100% complete design documents, provided that (1) the offeror, upon submission of its price proposal, notifies the contracting officer in writing that it has revised its performance capability proposal, and (2) the offeror clearly marks (for example, through use of “Tracked Changes”) all revisions/changes in the Revised Performance Capability Proposal that differ from the original Performance Capability Proposal previously submitted. If the offeror fails to satisfy these two (2) requirements, it expressly agrees that it will be bound by its original performance capability proposal.

The 65% complete design package is provided with this solicitation as a means to define the major features of work and coordination requirements. The 65% complete design package is therefore included for reference only for the purpose of an offeror developing the performance capability proposal. Offerors are cautioned that the design will continue to be refined, and the construction requirements may continue to evolve, until the 100% complete construction documents are released by amendment estimated in June 2013. Award of the construction project is projected to be completed by 30 September 2013.

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 price, however, the contract award shall not exceed the magnitude of construction project, hereafter the “cost limitation,” described in Section 00 21 00 of the Solicitation 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, or if the Government’s assessment of any evaluation factor of any proposal results in a rating of “unacceptable.” If there is a lower priced, conforming offer(s), the Contracting Officer/Source Selection Authority must determine that the added value of a more expensive proposal (within the cost limitation) would justify award to that offeror.

3.0 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS

3.1. Any legally organized Offeror may submit a proposal. To qualify for receipt of the solicitation amendment containing the 100% complete plans and specifications and the opportunity to submit a price proposal and compete for award, an offeror must timely submit a performance capability proposal. The performance capability proposal will be evaluated by the Government to determine the extent that it demonstrates capability and expertise as outlined herein.

3.2. Submit all performance capability proposal narrative and/or technical information in a tabbed, three-ring binder. Note that the Government will not evaluate any material that exceeds the page limits, (where indicated). THE PERFORMANCE CAPABILITY PROPOSAL INFORMATION SHALL NOT

INCLUDE PRICING.

3.3 Do not submit any materials not required by this solicitation (such as company brochures, etc).

3.4 Offerors shall submit their proposal packages to US Army Corps of Engineers, Norfolk District at the address shown in Block 7 of the Standard Form 1442. Proposals must be received in Norfolk District not later than the time and date specified in Block 13 of Standard Form 1442. Specific instructions for the receipt of the price proposal (and revised performance capability/technical proposal information as applicable) will be issued with the amendment releasing the 100% complete construction plans and specifications.

3.5 The Government is not liable for any costs incurred by the Offerors submitting an offer in response to this solicitation. As noted elsewhere in this Solicitation, this procurement is subject to the terms of FAR Clause 52.232-18, “Availability of Funds.”

3.6 Format Requirements: Submit one (1) original plus four (4) copies of the performance capability/technical proposal. In addition to the hardcopy proposals, submit five electronic, non-editable copies on CD ROM. The original hardcopy proposal must be clearly marked “Original” and the original signatures must be in blue ink. Copies of the proposal must also be clearly marked as “COPY XX of XX”. Proposal organization in the three ring binder, by Tab, is mandatory. No materials may be included by reference.

A page printed on two sides will be counted as two pages, where page limits apply. Pages containing text shall be submitted on 8 ½ x 11 inch paper. Each page shall be single spaced with a minimum 12 point font and one inch margins all around.

4.0 PROPOSAL INFORMATION AND RELATED EVALUATION FACTORS

4.1 VOLUME 1 – PERFORMANCE CAPABILITY

Factor Location Description Relative Importance

TAB A

SF 1442 and Proposal Data Sheet (Included at Attachment 1 to this Section)

Factor 1 TAB B Past Performance Most Important Factor

Factor Location Description Relative Importance

Factor 2 TAB C Specialized Experience 2nd Most Important Factor (slightly less important than Factor 1)

Factor 3 TAB D Technical Approach 3rd Most Important Factor (slightly less important than Factor 2)

Factor 4 TAB E Small Business Participation Plan 4th Most Important Factor (slightly less important than Factor 3)

4.2 VOLUME 2 – PRICE AND PRO FORMA INFORMATION (To Be Submitted in Accordance with the Instructions Contained in the Amendment Issuing the 100% Complete Construction Plans and Specifications)

Factor/Sub Factor

Location Description Relative Importance

FACTOR 5 TAB A

Price (Standard Form 1442 and Contract Line Item Schedule)

5th Most Important Factor

N/A TAB B Bid Guarantee Not Rated

N/A 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 – PERFORMANCE CAPABILITY

5.1. TAB B – FACTOR 1 - PAST PERFORMANCE

5.1.1. SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS:

5.1.1.1. Past performance refers to the quality of recent project experience from the owner's perspective.

The prime contractor and all key subcontractor(s) shall each provide past performance information. Key subcontractor(s) shall include any subcontractor(s) that will perform any of the following requirements, either individually or in combination, as defined in the design included in the Solicitation: stonework, concrete, and site work.

5.1.1.2. Offerors and all key subcontractors, as defined above, shall submit questionnaires for all projects submitted under TAB C, Specialized Experience, to obtain those clients’ observations on their past performance. Instructions are included with the questionnaires. The questionnaire is included as Attachment 2 to this section.

5.1.1.3. In addition to the completed questionnaires, the Offeror (and all key subcontractors as identified above) shall provide information with respect to past projects, within the last five (5) years, in which they have been issued a SHOW CAUSE or CURE NOTICE or a MARGINAL, POOR, UNACCEPTABLE, or UNSATISFACTORY performance appraisal. The Offeror shall provide detailed description for the matter and an explanation of why the NOTICE or appraisal was issued. If no such notices or ratings have been received, the Offeror shall include that statement in the proposal.

5.1.2. EVALUATION CRITERIA

5.1.2.1. The Government will perform a performance confidence assessment of the offeror’s probability of successfully meeting the contract requirements, considering the degree of success of the proposed team's recent (well under way or completed no longer than 5 years preceding the date of this solicitation), relevant experience. See explanation of “well underway” and relevancy under the Factor “Specialized Experience”. The Government will assess the past performance on projects submitted under the Specialized Experience Factor and reserves the right to conduct telephone interviews with points of contact identified in the proposal, and/or to review other recent projects rated in CCASS, review and/or contact offeror furnished references, or to review personal knowledge.

5.1.2.2. The Government will first assess and rate the relevancy of recent projects accomplished by the offeror to the scope of this contract for overall application to the performance confidence assessment ratings described hereinafter. The projects will reflect those submitted under the Specialized Experience Factor. This rating is not a separate proposal rating but is only used in developing the overall past performance confidence assessment rating assigned to the Past Performance Factor. The past performance relevancy ratings are described below:

(a) Very Relevant: Present/past performance effort involved essentially the same scope and magnitude of effort and complexities this solicitation requires

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

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

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

5.1.2.3. The Government will next consider how well the offeror performed on the contracts. The Government will consider the currency and relevance of the information, source of the information, context of the data, and general trends in contractor performance. With respect to relevancy and currency, past performance on projects with more relevance and which are more current will typically be a stronger predictor of future success and have more influence on the past performance confidence assessment rating than past performance on projects of lesser relevance or completed longer ago. If any firm has multiple functions or divisions, The Government will only evaluate past performance of the division or unit submitting the offer. Owners/references may be asked to comment on items such as quality of construction, timeliness, management of the work, subcontractor management, including timely payment to subs or suppliers, safety, relations between owner and contractor, level of support for such things as as-built documentation, O&M manuals, training, correcting construction errors, warranty work, etc. The Government also places a higher value on projects, which document successful outcomes and are supported by outside source confirmation. The Government also places a higher value on projects, which provided particularly difficult or unique challenges and the innovative methods the contractor used to resolve problems successfully. The rating for this factor will be expressed as a degree of confidence in the offeror’s ability to successfully accomplish the contract requirements. The rating system used for the performance confidence assessment is described below.

5.1.2.4. Each Offeror will be rated on the team’s performance. A firm (prime or key subcontractor) may not establish past performance based on the past performance of its proposed key personnel (as defined in paragraph 5.3.1.7.3), apart from that of the entity. In the case of an Offeror without a record of relevant past performance or for whom information on past performance is not available, the Offeror may not be evaluated favorably or unfavorably. The performance confidence assessment will be considered “Unknown Confidence”.

5.1.3. Performance Confidence Assessment (Overall) Rating System:

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

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

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

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

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

5.2. TAB C – FACTOR 2 - SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE

5.2.1. SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS:

5.2.1.1 The prime contractor and all “key subcontractors” (as defined at 5.1.1.1) shall each demonstrate recent, relevant experience on similar projects, using the form entitled “Construction – Specialized Experience” (see Attachment 3 to this section). Offerors may include contracts with private concerns, local and state governments, or the federal government that are similar to the requirements of this Solicitation.

5.2.1.2 If the offeror is a joint venture, the proposal shall describe the role that each firm in the joint venture will play in executing the project. Also, the proposal shall specifically identify any key subcontractor(s) and describe the role that the key subcontractor(s) will play in executing the contract.

5.2.1.3 The Government will consider only projects that are well underway or completed within the five

(5) years preceding the date of this Solicitation. “Well underway” shall be defined as at least 50% construction progress completed.

5.2.1.4 If any firm included in the proposal, either as a joint venture partner, prime contractor, or key subcontractor has multiple divisions, units, or functions, then the Government will consider only project examples performed by the division, unit, or function submitting the offer or by the team member.

5.2.1.5 The proposal shall include no less than three (3) or more than five (5) example projects performed by the prime contractor and no less than three (3) or more than five (5) example projects performed by each key subcontractor(s), as relevant to their proposed role on the project as described in

5.2.1.2. The Government will consider only the first five (5) projects submitted for the prime contractor and only the first five (5) projects submitted for any key subcontractor. If the prime contractor or any key subcontractor(s) is a joint venture, then only five (5) projects may be submitted for the joint venture.

5.2.1.6 The projects submitted shall demonstrate the necessary specialized experience for work at Arlington National Cemetery or equivalent or similar commercial or institutional settings. This work is characterized as having the following qualities:

a. Projects at national historic landmarks, national military cemeteries, large commercial cemeteries, or other large cemeteries operated by government or non-profit organizations; or

b. Projects involving the construction of new national landmarks or culturally significant structures or developments; or

c. Projects involving significant grading and landscaping, including decorative or commemorative stonework.

5.2.2 EVALUATION CRITERIA:

5.2.2.1 The Government will evaluate the extent to which the example projects submitted in the proposal demonstrate recent experience of the prime contractor and key subcontractor(s). To be considered recent, relevant experience, the projects should be similar in type, scope, complexity, and magnitude (as discussed more fully below) to the requirements of this Solicitation.

5.2.2.2 For a submitted project to be considered “similar in type” it should include project features similar to those stated in any of the subparagraphs of paragraph 5.2.1.6.

5.2.2.3 For a submitted project to be considered “similar in scope” it should include at least fifteen acres of significant earthmoving, extensive landscaping, and include some decorative or commemorative stonework.

5.2.2.4 For a submitted project to be considered “similar in complexity” it should demonstrate the requirements identified in at least one of the following paragraphs a, or b, or c below; and it must demonstrate the requirements in paragraph d below.

a. A requirement that it should be constructed or has been constructed within a constrained site.

A constrained site is defined as a site with very limited and controlled physical access and restricted and/or limited laydown space. A constrained site would require the prime contractor to exercise sufficient control of construction operations to facilitate progress while maintaining the normal construction requirements for access, workers and materials, and laydown areas; or

b. A requirement that it should be constructed or has been constructed in and/or adjacent to an active client operation. This requirement is described as work completed within an active military installation, publically visited monument or structure, or other similar aspects of project sites which are directly adjacent to or surrounded by activities or normal operations which cannot be stopped or eliminated during construction; or

c. A requirement that it should be constructed or has been constructed in manner that was carefully phased and planned so the work would minimize environmental impacts. This requirement can be characterized by a project that required work activities to be phased and planned to avoid impacts to the natural environment (e.g. existing vegetation, stream beds) as well as work sites which had the potential to contain cultural resources which must be preserved if encountered; and

d. A requirement that the construction should involve very high quality final products, ie., monument/memorial level quality.

5.2.2.5 For a submitted project to be considered “similar in magnitude” the total value of the submitted project should be at least $50,000,000, even if the value of the specific work performed by a proposed prime contractor or subcontractor was less than $50,000,000.

5.2.2.6 In addition, the Government will evaluate the submitted projects (performed by either the prime contractor or any key subcontractor) to determine the extent to which they demonstrate experience in the installation of pre-placed burial crypts.

5.2.2.7 The Government will consider only recent projects. “Recent” projects shall include only projects that were well underway (as defined at 5.2.1.3) or completed within the five (5) years preceding the date of this Solicitation.

5.2.2.8 The Government will evaluate submitted projects involving contracts with private concerns, local and state governments, or the federal government.

5.2.2.9 Joint Venture partners shall each demonstrate experience commensurate with their role on this project or explain in a short supplemental narrative (no longer than one page maximum) how their experience qualifies them for their role on this project.

5.2.2.10 The Government reserves the right to verify the experience record of cited projects by reviewing the Corps of Engineers Construction Contractor Appraisal Support System (CCASS), other DOD or Government appraisal systems, or to interview owners or references. The Government may check any or all cited references to verify supplied information.

5.2.2.11 The experience of key personnel (as defined in paragraph 5.3.1.7.3) standing alone will not be considered by the Government for purposes of meeting the Solicitation’s minimum requirements for specialized experience of an offeror.

5.3. TAB D – FACTOR 3 - TECHNICAL APPROACH

5.3.1 SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS:

5.3.1.1 Provide a clear but concise description of the offeror’s technical approach to executing the project requirements addressing the matters identified below.

5.3.1.2 Documentation submitted under TAB D that exceeds twenty (20) pages will not be considered by the Government. The page limit does not include resumes submitted for key personnel identified below.

5.3.1.3 Organization:

5.3.1.3.1 Describe what firms are included as part of the offeror’s team, their resources, and how their resources will be utilized, their roles and responsibilities, and any contractual arrangements that have been established.

5.3.1.3.2 If the offeror is a joint venture, clearly describe any teaming or joint venture arrangements, including a clear description of each firm’s roles and responsibilities on the project.

5.3.1.3.3 Include a simple organizational chart, illustrating the organization, highlighting the proposed quality control group(s).

5.3.1.3.4 Present a matrix of responsibilities for each firm in executing the key work breakdown structure activities of the project, including construction activities for each major feature (i.e., site work, concrete, stonework, and landscaping).

5.3.1.3.5 Describe the proposed management structure for the team, how the construction process will be managed, and the authorities and the delegations of authority within the team.

5.3.1.3.6 Include a project key personnel organization chart that clearly depicts the key positions and the names of the personnel, their firm affiliations and their job locations, their job/position title within the organization. The project key personnel organization chart shall be consistent with the corporate organization chart and the list of key personnel to be provided (see 5.3.1.7.3).

5.3.1.4 Collaborative Approach:

5.3.1.4.1 Describe the approach to collaborate and achieve coordination within the team and with the Corps of Engineers during the construction activities.

5.3.1.4.2 Describe the role and interaction of the Government Quality Assurance team with the construction team during construction.

5.3.1.4.3 Discuss the approach to avoid interruptions or impacts to ongoing Cemetery operations, public visitation of the Cemetery, and working adjacent to Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall.

5.3.1.5 Planning and Scheduling:

5.3.1.5.1 Describe the time control capabilities and systems to be used to plan construction activities and how the schedule will be used to manage construction progress.

5.3.1.5.2 Discuss internal procedures for handling delays to minimize time growth or ”schedule creep.”

As part of the contract requirements, the offeror awarded the contract must submit a formal construction schedule for approval; accordingly, the Government must evaluate the offeror’s planning and scheduling capabilities.

5.3.1.5.3 Discuss how Government furnished materials will be tracked and managed.

5.3.1.6 Quality Control:

5.3.1.6.1 The Government is looking for ways to ensure a quality finished product, suitable for the environment and the intended purpose, while managing labor and other resource and site constraints in an effort to reduce costs and achieve an aggressive schedule.

5.3.1.6.2 This project will contain many features of work typical in the construction industry, but their application at Arlington National Cemetery can be nothing short of flawless to provide an acceptable end product for our Nation. This focus on quality and finish necessitates the Government to evaluate the technical approach proposed to ensure that from the first construction fence placed to the last tree planted, the required quality levels have been planned into not only the work product but also the work process. The requirements in the plans and specifications, which will be included in an amendment to the Solicitation, will be exceptionally prescriptive by intent and design to ensure monumental quality construction in the final product. The monumental quality, or “near perfect” final products, that must be achieved must be commensurate with the solemn function these features will serve in honoring deceased service members and their families as their final resting places.

5.3.1.6.3 Given the environment in which this project is to be constructed, the contractor’s technical approach to delivering the requisite level of quality will be paramount to the success of this project.