SF30 Amd 0003.pdf

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

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

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

30-105-04EXCEPTION TO SF 30

APPROVED BY OIRM 11-84

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

FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

The purpose of this modification is to make changes to SECTION 00111 FACTOR 1.

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

J 1 5

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

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 21-Jan-2010

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

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

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (No., Street, County, State and Zip Code) X W91238-10-R-0008

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

09-Dec-2009

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NO.

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

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

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

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

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

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

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (If required)

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

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

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

CONTRACT ORDER NO. IN ITEM 10A.

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

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

D. OTHER (Specify type of modification and authority)

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

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

10A. MOD. OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.

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

6. ISSUED BY

3. EFFECTIVE DATE

21-Jan-2010

CODE

USACE SACRAMENTO DISTRICT

ATTN: CONTRACTING DIVISION

1325 J STREET-ROOM 878

SACRAMENTO CA 95814-2922

W91238 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than item 6)

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.

CODE

See Item 6

FACILITY CODECODE

EMAIL:TEL:

W91238-10-R-0008

SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION 00100 - BIDDING SCHEDULE/INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS

The following have been modified:

SECTION 00111 FACTOR 1

Tab 1 of the Technical Proposal: Factor 1 – Concept Design/Technical Approach.

(Five (5) pages maximum for Technical Narrative (does not include catalog cuts/cut sheets) and one (1) page (NTE 11”x17”) for Project Schedule – excluding special formatting and other restrictions)

1. General.

a. The information provided under this tab will be used in conjunction with the evaluation of the offeror’s and proposed key subcontractor(s)’ design and construction approach and method to design-build a potable water system at Dugway Proving Ground, UT in sufficient detail to clearly demonstrate (1) the offeror’s understanding of the principal components of work described in the project specifications and drawings and (2) the offeror’s understanding of the site and other conditions that could impact schedule.

2. Technical Narrative.

a. Describe in general terms how the offeror will approach the design of the requirement, including identification of the technologies to be used. If more than one Architect-Engineer design firm will be involved in the project, clearly distinguish the roles of each. Also address any design effort that will be performed “in-house” by the prime contractor. Describe the roles and planned interaction between the independent technical reviewers and various contractor and government personnel.

b. Describe in general terms the proposed methods and techniques to execute the construction to include phasing and use of key subcontractor(s). The narrative to include at a minimum: 1) site prep, 2) demolition, 3) utilities, 4) construction work discipline sequencings, 5) site work, 6) waste disposal, and 7) clean-up. The Government is especially interested in how the offeror will keep the plant in service providing water during construction.

c. Describe in general terms the offeror’s conceptual design. The narrative shall cover all features of the offeror’s unique design and construction solutions. Identify the technology that will be used. The narrative should not be a recital of any Government provided specifications but should demonstrate how the offeror’s technical approach will result in additional quality and value to the Government. The elements covered must reinforce each other and be self-explanatory in presenting your technical approach. Identify any betterments included in the offer, i.e., those items, materials, equipment or processes that exceed the minimum requirements in the contract specifications, and discuss how these betterments increase value to the Government. Provide catalog cuts or other documentation necessary to clearly indicate the quality of the proposed betterments. The offeror shall make a statement that their design complies with the most current regulations, standards, codes, and Design Requirements.

d. Discussion of any anticipated major difficulties and problem areas, along with potential recommended approaches for their resolution or betterments. “Betterments” are the offeror’s opportunity for design and construction creativity that exceeds the minimum requirements stated in the Specifications. “Betterments” are defined as portions of the proposal where features, components, or systems add to or enhance the requirements of the solicitation or improves the final product. The offeror shall provide supporting narrative to show how the Government will benefit from each innovation and identify a price for each betterment proposed, as well as separate drawings identifying betterments (include catalog cuts/cut sheets after narrative). Pricing of contractor proposed betterments shall be provided in the Price Volume.

3. Project Schedule.

a. The thoroughness and logic of construction activity (broken down to the “Feature of Work” level) will be critical to the success of this project. The importance of the construction schedule is highlighted by certain critical project factors; project climate, and weather sensitive work.

b. The offeror shall develop a simple proposed construction schedule in the form of a bar/GANTT chart relating to the technical approach for construction of the project. The proposed schedule shall indicate the durations of all major elements of work beginning with the notice to proceed on the base contract items and indicating calendar days to completion of all options (i.e. contract close-out). The schedule shall indicate sequences proposed to accomplish each work element and appropriate interdependencies between various work elements. The schedule shall be as complete, reasonable, and realistic as possible, demonstrating the offeror’s ability to propose a schedule that identifies all major elements of work for this project, meets the Government’s requirements, and is obtainable. For the purposes of the proposal submittal, assume a Notice to Proceed (NTP) for design date of 1 March 2010.

Also assume that all options will be exercised at the end of the timeframe specified in the solicitation for their exercise (see Pricing Schedule Notes).

4. Offeror’s Statement of Compliance with 10 U.S.C. 2858, if applicable

a. In accordance with 10 U.S.C. 2858, funds appropriated for military construction (including Base Realignment And Closure (BRAC)-funded and Family Housing-funded MILCON) may not be expended for additional costs involved in expediting a construction project without Secretarial level approval. Therefore, if the offeror proposes a completion period of lesser duration than the performance period on the SF 1442, a compliance statement completed by the offeror and duly executed with an original signature by an official authorized to bind the company must be included in the technical proposal. If a contract is awarded to an offeror proposing a completion period of lesser duration than the performance period specified on the SF 1442 included in the solicitation, that shorter performance period will be incorporated into and made a part of the resulting contract.

(1) If the offeror is proposing a completion period of lesser duration than the performance period stated on the SF 1442, a statement of compliance with 10 U.S.C. 2858 must be included in the technical proposal under this tab.

(2) The above compliance statement must be completed by the offeror and duly executed with an original signature by an official authorized to bind the company.

b. Special Formatting and Other Restrictions – compliance statement must be completed by the offeror and duly executed with an original signature by an official authorized to bind the company.

OFFEROR’S STATEMENT OF COMPLIANCE WITH 10 U.S.C. 2858

[Insert name of the offeror] hereby proposes that the period of performance for all design and construction is _____ calendar days from Notice to Proceed, inclusive of Government review periods and Government phasing requirements specified.

[Insert name of the offeror] hereby states that the offer of this performance period is at no additional cost to the Government over the performance period specified on the SF 1442. Specifically, the shortened performance period will not be achieved by the use of overtime, multiple shifts, or additional personnel nor does it include expedited materials handling/shipping costs.

I understand that making a false, fictitious, or fraudulent statement may subject me to prosecution under Title 18, United States Code, Section 1001.

SIGNATURE OF COMPANY OFFICIAL

(End of Compliance Statement)

5. Evaluation Criteria.

(a) The Government will evaluate the soundness and workability of the offeror’s approach and method to design and construct a Potable Water System, avoid problems, and mitigate difficulties/challenges. As part of its evaluation, the Government will consider whether the offeror’s approach appears reasonable, realistic, achievable, and reflects logical sequencing and progression of activities.

(b) The greater the narrative demonstrates knowledge and understanding based on the specifications, drawings, site, and other conditions; the higher the evaluation rating.

(c) Offerors proposing betterments will receive higher evaluation ratings if the proposed betterments are considered by the Government to be desirable and to add significant value to the project. The betterment will be evaluated to determine if the creative ideas of the offeror enhance the overall design and function of the project compared to the minimum criteria established in the specifications.

(d) The design approach specifically developed for this project will be evaluated for its soundness and workability.

Considerations will also include the proposed roles and interaction between the Architect-Engineer (A-E) firm(s), any proposed in-house designer, Independent Technical Reviewers, various contractor, and government personnel.

(e) Technical merit for scheduling will be based on the degree to which the proposed methods, materials, and equipment satisfy functional and operational requirements and exceed minimum acceptable quality. Proposed schedule and approach that clearly reflect an understanding of the complexity of this project will be evaluated more favorably. Schedule and approach demonstrating professionalism and thoroughness will be evaluated more favorably. In addition, proposed schedules that reasonably demonstrate the ability to reduce the 540 day completion period from initial notice to proceed through completion of construction of all options will be evaluated more favorably.

(f) 10 U.S.C. 2858 requires Agency head approval to expedite the completion date of a contract funded by a Military Construction Appropriations Act, if additional costs are involved. This approval authority may not be re-delegated.

The Contracting Officer may approve an expedited completion date only if no additional costs are involved. For the purposes of this solicitation, if an offeror proposed a shorter schedule than that required by the Government, and did not submit the lowest priced offer, the price premium will be presumed to be attributable to the shortened schedule, unless the offeror has clearly stated in the offer that no price premiums were included in the offer that are directly attributable to the shortened schedule. If the offeror proposed a shorter schedule and failed to complete the statement that the offer included no additional costs attributable to the shortened schedule, the Government may determine that the offer is ineligible for award. The Government is under no obligation to open discussions with the offeror pertaining to the shortened schedule; nor is the Government obligated to request or obtain Secretarial level approval to expedite the contract completion date.

(g) Offerors may receive an enhanced technical rating for proposing a schedule which offers early project completion and turnover, provided that (i) the period of time by which the schedule has been shortened is meaningful; and (ii) the shortened schedule appears reasonable, realistic, and achievable without the use of overtime, multiple shifts, additional personnel or expedited materials handling/shipping costs.

(h) If an offer is accepted which proposed a shorter schedule than that required by the Government, that proposed schedule will be incorporated into and become a binding part of the resultant contract. Additionally, any assessment of liquidated damages would be based on the shortened schedule accepted by the Government.

(i) Offerors will receive a rating of no lower than “Marginal”, as long as the offeror has made a reasonable attempt to respond to the proposal submission requirements. Notwithstanding the above, an offeror who fails to provide the requested information for evaluation will receive an “Unacceptable” rating.

(End of Summary of Changes)