W91238-10-R-0008-0001.pdf

W91238-10-R-0008

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 amendment executes the follow ing revised pages::

1. Section 01010 (Replace existing in its entirety), Replace follow ing Appendices in their entirety (Appendix A, Appendix C, Appendix D, Appendix E, Appendix F)

2. Section 00111 Factors 1, 2, 3, and 4, also Tech Vol front and preface

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

1 34

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

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 08-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

08-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:

SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION 00010 - SOLICITATION CONTRACT FORM

CLIN 0001 is added as follows:

ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

0001 Lump Sum Design-Build Clean Potable Water System

FFP

Construct, connect, and test all facility/features for a clean potable water system, complete and usable for the Army at Dugway Proving Ground (DPG).

FOB: Destination

NET AMT

INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

The following Acceptance/Inspection Schedule was added for CLIN 0001:

INSPECT AT INSPECT BY ACCEPT AT ACCEPT BY

Destination Government Destination Government

TABLE OF CONTENTS

The Table of Contents has changed from:

Exhibit/Attachment Table of Contents

DOCUMENT TYPE DESCRIPTION PAGES DATE

Attachment 1 Technical Specs and

Drawings, PN 55206

532 09-DEC-2009

Attachment 2 Wage Determination 6 20-NOV-2009 to:

Exhibit/Attachment Table of Contents

DOCUMENT TYPE DESCRIPTION PAGES DATE

Attachment 1 Technical Specs and

Drawings, PN 55206

532 09-DEC-2009

Attachment 2 Wage Determination 6 20-NOV-2009 Attachment 3 Amendment 0001 Specs

& Drawings

102 08-JAN-2010

SECTION 00100 - BIDDING SCHEDULE/INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS

The following have been modified:

5 TECHNICAL PROPOSAL VOLUME.

5.1 NUMBER OF SETS OF THE TECHNICAL PROPOSAL.

The Technical Proposal is to be submitted in one hard “original” and _five_ copies, each individually packaged. In addition, submit one complete copy of the technical proposal (minus any past performance evaluation information) on Compact Disk (CD) using a searchable “pdf” file format which will become part of the contract.

5.2 FORMAT, CONTENTS, AND LIST OF TABS FOR THE TECHNICAL PROPOSAL.

Use 8-1/2” x 11” pages for the narrative portions of the proposal. There is not a page limit for the overall technical proposal; however, there may be limits imposed at the tab level. Organize your technical proposal as indicated below. The tabs directly correlate to the technical evaluation factors. Although the Government may use information contained anywhere within the technical proposal in its evaluation of any technical evaluation criteria, the Government is not obligated to search for or to consider information that is not located in the specified location.

Number the pages. Do not include information pertaining to your proposed pricing for this project in the technical proposal except as specified in the submittals under Tab 5, Socio-Economic Considerations. Limit your submittals to the information specified; excess information will not be evaluated.

TECHNICAL PROPOSAL

TAB CONTENTS

PREFACE

Prime Contractor/Key Subcontractor Introduction and commitment letters

1. FACTOR 1 – CONCEPT DESIGN/TECHNICAL APPROACH

Technical Narrative Project Schedule Offeror’s Statement of Compliance with 10 U.S.C. 2858

2. FACTOR 2 – MANAGEMENT APPROACH

Project Organization Chart Management Plan

3. FACTOR 3 – EXPERIENCE AND CAPABILITY

Prime Contractor/Key Subcontractor Example Projects Demonstrating Experience and Capability Prime Contractor/Key Subcontractor Corporate Resumes

4. FACTOR 4 – PAST PERFORMANCE

Prime Contractor/Key Subcontractor Past Performance Key Subcontractor Commitment and Authorization Letters

5. FACTOR 5 – SOCIO-ECONOMIC CONSIDERATIONS

Proposed Small Business Participation Proposed Participation of Historically Black Colleges and Universities/Minority Institutions

(HBCU/MIs)

5.3 DETAILED SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS AND EVALUATION CRITERIA FOR THE

TECHNICAL PROPOSAL.

a. The Offeror is required to propose a specific project team including key subcontractors for evaluation in response to this Request for Proposals. For purposes of this procurement, the terms “key subcontractors” are used to refer only to the prospective subcontractors whose qualifications, experience, and past performance will be evaluated by the Government as part of the source selection process. For reasons of efficiency, not all of the subcontractors critical to successful post-award contract performance have been included in this group. In order to streamline the proposal submission and evaluation process, please limit your submission to the information specifically requested.

Information pertaining to other subcontractors not designated as “key” by the Government will be considered excess and will not be evaluated.

b. For the purposes of this procurement, a key subcontractor is defined as any subcontractor performing “key” major work elements for which capability information is required to be submitted for evaluation as part of the Offeror’s technical proposal. The Government has designated the following major work elements as “key”:

--Design firm --Potable water system construction effort; and --Any subcontract greater than $1,000,000.

d. The Offeror’s attention is directed to the clause in Section 00800 titled “Key Personnel, Subcontractors, and Outside Associates or Consultants”. In accordance with this clause, any post-award changes to the key subcontractors in the accepted proposal will require contracting officer approval.

e. Preface – Prime Contractor/Key Subcontractor Introduction.

(1). Provide a brief introduction narrative. Identify and provide the name, DUNS number, address, and a brief description of the role and authority of each firm that will be involved in performance of this contract at the prime contractor and key subcontractor level. If the proposed prime contractor is a Joint Venture or teaming arrangement (i.e. mentor protégé), describe the relationship, role, and authority (to include management authority) of each firm.

(Note: If a proposed firm has branch offices, provide information for each individual branch office that will perform work under the contract with its own workforce.) List the major work elements to be self-performed by the offeror’s in-house work force, the major work elements to be performed by each key subcontractor, and any other major work to be subcontracted to other contractors. The submission is limited to two pages.

SECTION 00111 FACTOR 1

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

(Five (5) pages maximum for Technical Narrative 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. 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.

SECTION 00111 FACTOR 2

Tab 2 of the Technical Proposal: Factor 2 – Management Approach.

(Five (5) pages maximum – excluding special formatting and other restrictions)

1. General

The Government is interested in how the Offeror plans to structure, organize, control, and manage this project. Of particular interest is the prime contractor’s plan to manage and direct the design and construction with respect to quality, timely performance of design deliverables, as well as on-site support, quality control, and the use of key subcontractors to obtain specialized expertise during construction.

2. Project Organization Chart.

a. Provide an organizational chart that, at a minimum, graphically depicts the offeror’s proposed project team, to include “key” major work elements and identification by name of:

-- The prime contractor

-- All key subcontractors by name

b. Additionally, indicate the organizational placement of the prime’s CQC System Manager; the prime’s Design Coordination Manager; the A-E’s Design Quality Control Manager, and the Independent Technical Reviewers.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Your attention is specifically directed to the information in Section 01 45 04.00 10 (old 01451) pertaining to the specific organizational placement and reporting requirements that pertain to the CQC System Manager.

c. Indicate lines of authority using a separate depiction (either color, solid, etc. lines).

d. Provide legend.

3. Management Plan

a. Provide a comprehensive Management Plan specifically developed for implementation of this project. Discuss the management approach used to control design, construction, and closeout. Provide information that clearly demonstrates that the offeror has the ability to deliver a quality product; effectively manage the designers, consultants, and subcontractors on the team; and the ability to coordinate all work throughout the design and construction phases. Explanation to include: specific quality control procedures used; permit acquisition in a timely fashion; safety; preparation and submission of record (i.e. as-built) documents.

b. Provide a discussion of the (design-build project manager’s /or/ project superintendent’s) access to higher levels of corporate management and ability to obtain support from other corporate elements and subcontractors.

c. Provide a discussion of the offeror’s plan for coordinating the information flow between the offeror (prime contractor) and any subcontractor(s) or other prime contractors who may be employed in the project area and between the offeror and the Government (contracting agency and operating agency).

d. Provide a brief description of other technical and organizational resources (excluding key subcontractors) necessary and available to be employed in the successful accomplishment of this project.

4. Evaluation Criteria

a. Whether the proposed lines of authority, responsibility, and communications are appropriate and well-defined.

b. The Management Plan specifically developed for this project will be evaluate for its soundness and workability approach to design and construction ensuring a timely delivered quality product and safety control. Consideration will include:

(1) The proposed phasing of work and utilization of team members and the proposed use of key subcontractors to obtain required expertise throughout the construction phases;

(2) The on-site’s managers’ ability to obtain other corporate element and subcontractor support;

(3) The information flow coordination ensuring current communication to all parties;

(4) The availability of other technical and organizational resources; and

(5) Whether proposed management techniques will facilitate the early identification and resolution of problems and allow timely response to changes. ; and

SECTION 00111 FACTOR 3

Tab 3 of the Technical Proposal: Factor 3 – Experience and Capability.

Start the information for each example project on a new page. There is not a page limitation for the example project submission.

1. General.

a. The information provided under this tab will be used in conjunction with the evaluation of the experience and capability of the offeror and proposed key subcontractors. The resumes and example projects will provide the primary basis for the Government’s evaluation of their qualifications and experience.

2. Prime Contractor/Key Subcontractor Example Projects Demonstrating Experience and Capability.

a. The offeror is required to submit, using the below project information form, to submit projects within the past seven (7) years. At least one (1) with no more than two (2) “example projects” for each of the below capability areas that demonstrate the prime’s and/or subcontractor’s experience and capability to successfully complete the example project. Multiple projects can demonstrate a experience and capability or an example project can demonstrate multiple experiences and capabilities.

-- At least one example project demonstrating the offeror’s design-build project management experience and capability as a prime contractor on a construction project of similar type and scope;

--At least one example project demonstrating the Architect-Engineer experience and capability to design a similar potable water system; and

--At least one example project demonstrating the experience and capability of the firm(s) that will be performing the potable water system construction effort; and

--At least one example project demonstrating the experience and capability of the firm(s) that will be performing greater than $1,000,000 worth of construction effort.

b. Example projects submitted to demonstrate a firm’s experience and capability must be relevant to the work that the firm will be performing under the prospective contract (e.g. If offeror is proposing contractor ABC to perform the mechanical work, the submitted mechanical experience and capability example project shall demonstrate contractor ABC’s capability experience). The offeror should explain how the work performed by the proposed firm in the example project is relevant to the proposed acquisition.

c. Do not submit design projects which have not been completed. Do not submit construction projects that are not either complete or substantially complete. (For this purpose, “substantially complete” means that only punch list items remain for project acceptance or that the majority of the elements of the project have been turned over to the customer for beneficial occupancy.) If a design-build project is being used by an A-E to demonstrate their design capability, the design portion of the contract must be complete in order for it to be considered.

d. Provide a summary matrix that indicates which submitted example project(s) demonstrates the experience(s) and capability(ies) of which firm (i.e. prime, subcontractor) will perform the capability area identified in paragraph a above. The matrix may include other project information, (e.g. key subcontractor, brief summary how it demonstrates capability area, how it is relevant to the capability area, etc.).

e. Special Formatting and Other Restrictions:

(1) Use the “Project Information Form” format located below for submitting the example projects. Use of an alternate format could result in a lower rating if all of the specified information is not provided. (Note: Do not submit a group of related jobs as one project unless all of the work was done under the same contract, or for indefinite delivery contracts, under one task order.)

(2) The Summary Matrix is limited to one page (NTE 11” x 17”).

3. Prime Contractor/Key Subcontractor Corporate Resumes.

a. The offeror is required to submit a corporate resume for it self and each of the proposed key subcontractors.

b. The purpose of the corporate resume is to provide information that will substantiate that the prime and firm to which the work will be subcontracted has the resources necessary for successful performance in the area they are proposed to perform.

c. In the event of a contractor that is part of a large, multi-segmented business concern, the information provided should directly pertain to the specific segment of the business concern (i.e., the division, group, unit, etc.) that will perform work under the prospective contract with its own workforce. Information pertaining to the business concern in general or to other offices or locations of the firm which will not be self-performing work under the prospective contract with their in-house personnel or affiliates should not be submitted.

d. A standard format for the corporate resume is not specified. However, the Government is interested in information such as the following:

--Contractor name, office address, and telephone number for the office that will be performing work under the prospective contract.

--Type of business organization; date organized; date and state of incorporation, if applicable.

--Number of personnel on the present payroll in the following categories: partners, officers, other key, remainder.

--Number of permanent personnel on the present payroll.

--Equipment owned (relevant to the work to be performed).

--Total value of work in past six years exclusive of Joint Venture; Average annual gross income for the past six years.

--Largest job in past six years (contract amount, date completed, description, owner).

--Largest job ever completed (contract amount, date completed, description, owner).

--Type of work in which firm specializes

--How long the firm has been performing work similar to what they would be performing on the current acquisition.

--Relevant specialized experience.

--Relevant certifications, etc.

e. Formatting and Other Restrictions.

The submission for each contractor is limited to three 8-1/2” x 11” pages.

4. Evaluation Criteria

(1) The Government will evaluate the demonstrated recent relevant experience of the offeror’s proposed team (prime and key subcontractor(s)) on “example” projects of similar scope, project type, physical size, complexity, that have a logical connection with the requirements of this acquisition, and/or duration to this project. The examples of projects that most closely resemble the project identified in this solicitation will receive higher consideration.

(2) The more recent the project, the greater the consideration given.

(3) Prime contractor’s prior teaming experience on relevant example projects with key subcontractors proposed for this project is advantageous for evaluation purposes.

(4) The Government realizes that the offeror may not be able to demonstrate relevant experience with all or most of the construction features of the current project on one example project; therefore, the Government will assess the team’s experience based on the cumulative experience gained on relevant example projects.

(5) Generally, projects performed by an office of a team member that will not be performing work on this project with its own workforce will be given less consideration than projects performed by the office that will be performing work on this project with its own workforce.

(6) The information provided in the prime contractor’s corporate resumes will be evaluated to determine if the prime contractor has the resources necessary for successful performance. If there are proposed key subcontractors, the information provided in the subcontractors’ corporate resumes will be evaluated to determine if the proposed subcontractors have the resources necessary for successful performance of the subcontracted work.

(7) Failure of the offeror to demonstrate relevant experience for itself and/or for any proposed key subcontractor will result in an “Unacceptable” rating for this factor.

(8) The following will be considered advantageous:

-- Prime contractor and key subcontractor teaming experience on similar potable water systems -- Prior experience on government construction projects.

PROJECT INFORMATION FORM

1. Example Project Number: Start with “1” for the first of all submitted projects and number consecutively.

2. Name of Contractor(s) that Project is Demonstrating Experience: Provide the name of the proposed firm(s) that this example project is demonstrating experience and capability.

3. Contract Number and Awarded Prime Contractor Name: Provide number assigned by the procuring Contracting Office and the name of the contractor that was awarded the contract.

4. Title and Location: Title and location of project or contract.

5. Month and Year Project Work Commenced and was Completed: Provide month and year.

6. Project Owner: Project owner or user, such as a government agency or installation, an institution, or corporation or private individual.

7. Point of Contact Name: Provide name of a person associated with the project owner or the organization that contracted for the construction, who is very familiar with the project and the firm’s (or firms’) performance.

8. Point of Contact Telephone Number: Include area code.

9. Description of the Project: Provide contract type, dollar amount, physical size, and brief description of prime contracted effort.

10. Description of Proposed Prime/Key Subcontractor Employee Involvement:

a. Provide name of firm(s) (prime/key subcontractor) and branch offices, if appropriate, that were involved in the example project, their roles, and their respective contract numbers.

b. Describe the work effort performed by the proposed firm’s employees. If the firm (prime/key subcontractor) performed as a subcontractor, describe the work effort pertaining to the subcontracted effort, not the prime contract requirement. For each firm (prime/key subcontractor) that was involved on the example project, provide sufficient detail to establish the relevance to the current project to include (1) the performance period in month and year, (2) final dollar value, (3) physical size and (4) principal elements and special features of the work self-performed by that contractor’s employees.

SECTION 00111 FACTOR 4

Tab 4 of the Technical Proposal: Factor 4 – Past Performance.

Start the information for each example project on a new page. There is not a page limitation for this submission.

1. General.

a. The information provided under this tab will be used in conjunction with the evaluation of the relevant past performance record of the offeror and proposed key subcontractors. Information other than that supplied by the offeror under this tab may be utilized by the Government in its evaluation of past performance.

b. The more similarities an example project has with the prospective contract, the greater the degree of relevancy.

The Source Selection Authority shall determine the relevance of similar past performance information.

2. Prime Contractor/Key Subcontractor Past Performance.

a. Offerors are to provide past performance evaluation information on the example projects submitted under the Experience and Capability factor (e.g. Construction Contractor Appraisal Support System (CCASS), questionnaire, similar performance evaluation, or other performance evaluations completed previously).

b. If an official written performance rating or evaluation is not available for the prime or a proposed key subcontractor, then send a copy of the completed* example “Project Information Form” to the reference along with a past performance questionnaire and a cover letter (see sample formats provided below). The cover letter must request that the reference return both the Project Information Form and the completed questionnaire to the Government no later than the date set for receipt of proposals. Provide the name and phone number of the person who was furnished a copy of the modified Project Information Form and the questionnaire.

[*Note: In order to protect sensitive source selection information, the copy of the Project Information Form that is sent to the references may be modified. The information can be limited to the information provided in block one through four of the Form.]

c. Provide the following additional information for each of the example projects submitted under the Experience and Capability factor.

(1). Compliance with Socio-Economic Requirements: (only applies to contract awarded by a federal agency.)

(a). Address the contractor’s compliance with the requirements of FAR 52.219-8, currently titled “Utilization of Small Business Concerns” by listing the percentage participated by each small business concern category.

(b). If the contract included a small business subcontracting plan, address compliance with FAR 52.219-9, currently titled “Small Business Subcontracting Plan” either (i) by listing the subcontracting plan goals for each small business category and the percentages that were actually achieved by small business category OR (ii) by attaching the SF 294, Subcontracting Report for Individual Contracts, for the contract.

(2). Safety Record: Detailed information pertaining to reportable injuries with lost workdays or fatalities on this project. For contracts with reportable injuries (lost workdays or fatalities), also include the total number of hours worked under the contract. Provide frequency rate.

(3). Performance Problems: Describe any performance problems on this project about which a customer may make adverse remarks. Describe actions taken to correct any performance shortcomings. Describe any pending, on-going, or completed litigation. If no performance problems, provide a statement to this effect.

(4). Quality Awards: Any quality awards received for this project by a proposed team member.

(5). Contract Prices: Original and the final contract price. If different, provide brief explanation.

(6). Completion Dates: Original and the final completion date. If different, provide a brief explanation.

(7). Regulatory Issues: Describe any regulatory issue that affected the project and the resolution.

d. e. Evaluation Criteria.

(1). The Government will evaluate past performance information to assess the level of performance risk associated with the offeror’s likelihood of success in performing the requirements stated in the solicitation. The currency and relevance of the information (as determined by the Government), the source of the information, context of the data, and general trends in the contractor’s performance may be considered.

(2). This comparative risk assessment of past performance information is separate from the responsibility determination required under FAR Subpart 9.1.

(3). The Government will evaluate the information submitted by the offeror pertaining to recent, relevant contracts.

The Government may also use data obtained from other sources, including automated databases and questionnaires.

References other than those identified by the offeror may be contacted by the Government. The Government may take into consideration the offeror’s performance of contracts with the agency; other Federal, State, and local government activities; and commercial concerns.

(4). In general, example projects that the Government did not consider relevant for the purposes of evaluating experience will not be considered relevant for the purposes of evaluating past performance.

(5). For the purpose of the past performance evaluation, offerors shall be defined as business arrangements and relationships, such as Joint Venture participants, teaming partners, and key subcontractor(s). The past performance record of each firm in the business arrangement may be evaluated by the Government.

(6). The evaluation may take into consideration the offeror’s quality of workmanship; adherence to contract schedule; effectiveness of management, including the subcontracting aspect; compliance with labor standard;

compliance with safety standards; commitment to customer satisfaction; and business relationship.

(7). The evaluation may take into account the number and severity of problems, the demonstrated effectiveness of corrective actions taken, and the overall work record.

(8). In the case of an offeror without a record of recent, relevant past performance (and for which there is also no recent, relevant past performance information for its predecessor companies or key subcontractors), or for whom information on past performance is not available or cannot be verified, the offeror will not be evaluated favorably or unfavorably on past performance. For the purpose of this procurement, an “Adequate” rating is considered to be a neutral rating that is neither favorable nor unfavorable. Notwithstanding the above, the Government is not precluded from making award to a higher-priced offeror with a favorable past performance record over a lower-priced offeror with a neutral past performance rating.

SAMPLE OF LETTER WITH ATTACHMENTS TO BE SENT TO THE REFERENCES

OF THE CONTRACTOR THAT PARTICIPATED IN THE EXAMPLE PROJECT

(TO BE USED ONLY IF AN OFFICIAL PERFORMANCE RATING OR EVALUATION OF THE

CONTRACTOR’S PERFORMANCE ON THE EXAMPLE PROJECT WAS NOT PROVIDED IN THE

OFFEROR’S TECHNICAL PROPOSAL)

Date

Name and Address of Reference

Dear __________________:

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Sacramento District, is conducting a past performance review of our firm’s past performance as part of an upcoming source selection acquisition.

Your name was given by us to the government as a reference of our past performance on the following contracts with your agency/firm:

INSERT LIST

We have attached a “Project Information Form” describing our firm’s involvement for each of the above listed contracts. Please complete a questionnaire for each listed contract then FAX both our Project Information Form(s) and your completed questionnaire(s) directly to the Corps of Engineers, ATTN:

Charles Crivellaro at (916) 557-5278. The Corps has requested receipt of this information by close of business the day after proposals are due, as their evaluation will commence shortly thereafter.

Please note that if you have already completed a past performance questionnaire or customer survey for the listed project(s) and contractor in conjunction with another procurement, a copy of that survey or questionnaire may be submitted in lieu of completing the attached form.

You are advised that it is government policy that the identity of sources providing past performance information will not be released outside the government.

We appreciate your efforts to help the Government fairly evaluate our past performance. Should you have any questions related to this matter, please contact the Government’s contract specialist for this project, Charles Crivellaro, at telephone (916) 557-5182.

Sincerely, Offeror’s Signature

Attachments

INSTRUCTIONS TO THE REFERENCE FOR COMPLETING

THE PAST PERFORMANCE QUESTIONNAIRE

Handwritten completion of this questionnaire is acceptable, if legible.

Please include evaluation of contractor's performance based solely on the performance for which the contractor was/is liable. Do not let factors beyond the control of the contractor, which have resulted in performance delays or other problems bias the evaluation of the contractor's performance.

The following is a definition of the scoring system used:

Excellent (EX): Performance meets contractual requirements and exceeds many to the Owner’s benefit.

The contractual performance of the element being assessed was accomplished with few minor problems for which corrective actions taken by the contractor were highly effective.

Very Good (VG): Performance meets contractual requirements and exceeds some to the Owner’s benefit.

The contractual performance of the element being assessed was accomplished with some minor problems for which corrective actions taken by the contractor were effective.

Satisfactory (S): Performance meets contractual requirements. The contractual performance of the area being assessed contains some minor problems for which corrective actions taken by the contractor appear or were satisfactory.

Marginal (M): Performance does not meet some contractual requirements. The contractual performance of the element being assessed evaluated reflects a serious problem for which the contractor has not yet identified corrective actions. The contractor’s proposed actions appear only marginally effective or were not fully implemented.

Unsatisfactory (U): Performance does not meet most contractual requirements and recovery is not likely in a timely manner. The contractual performance of the element being assessed contains serious problem(s) for which the contractor’s corrective actions appear or were ineffective.

In completing the questionnaire please check the box corresponding to your rating, or "N/A" if you are unable to provide an evaluation for any area.

Please provide clear and concise narrative explanations (both positive and negative) for your answers.

This is especially important for any rating above or below “satisfactory”. If more space is needed than is provided, you may attach additional sheets

PAST PERFORMANCE QUESTIONNAIRE

(To be completed and returned by the Reference along with the Project Information Form)

PART I: PROJECT INFORMATION FORM

The contractor for whom this reference is being requested has completed a Project Information Form in which they briefly describe their participation on this project. In regards to this form please select from the following statements.

I was not furnished with a copy of the Project Information Form.

If the Project Information Form was NOT provided, please provide the following information:

a. Contractor/Subcontractor whose performance is being evaluated:

b. Project Title/Brief Description of Work and Project Location:

c. Contract or Other Reference Number:

d. Date Work was Completed:

e. Total Dollar Value of Work Performed by this Contractor:

f. Please indicate if the contractor who performance is being evaluated was the prime contractor or a subcontractor on this project:

The attached Project Information Form is a fair description of both the project and the contractor’s/subcontractor’s involvement.

The attached Project Information Form is not accurate in the following respects: Please state your concerns.

PART II: PAST PERFORMANCE/QUALITY EVALUATION:

1. Quality Control – Assess the contractor’s quality control (workmanship, documentation, material, testing) conformance according to contract requirements and specifications:

EX VG S M U N/A UNKNOWN

Comments:

(Past Performance Questionnaire, Con’t.)

2. Overall Quality of Product or Service - Assess the contractor’s overall conformance to contract requirements, specifications and standards of good workmanship:

3. Quality of Filtration System: – If contractor provided filtration systems, assess the contractor’s conformance to contract requirements, specifications and standards of good workmanship:

4. Quality of Pipeline Rehabilitation/Repair: – If contractor provided pipeline rehabilitation/repair services, assess the contractor’s conformance to contract requirements, specifications and standards of good workmanship:

5. Schedule - Assess the timeliness of the contractor against the completion of the contract, task orders, milestones, delivery schedules, administrative requirements (e.g., efforts that contribute to or effect the schedule variance):

6. Management: – Assess the contractor’s effectiveness of management to include the timely award and management of subcontracts:

EX VG S M U N/A UNKNOWN

Comments:

(Past Performance Questionnaire, Con’t.)

7. Labor Standards: – Assess the contractor’s conformance to labor standard requirements:

8. Safety Standards: – Assess the contractor’s conformance to safety standard requirements:

9. Customer Relationship: – Assess the contractor’s customer relationship to include the contractor’s history of reasonable and cooperative behavior, customer satisfaction:

10. Business Relationships - Assess the integration and coordination of all activity needed to execute the contract, specifically the timeliness, completeness and quality of problem identification, corrective actions plans, and proposal submittals:

11. Cost Control:

Assess the contractor’s effectiveness in forecasting, managing and controlling contract cost (e.g. claims, non-government required change orders):

12. Socio-economic Goals: If the contract was issued by a Federal/State agency, please assess the contractor’s good faith efforts to meet the various types of small business participation goals:

13. If you had a choice, would you use this company again? Yes No

Explain:

14. Other contacts who may be able to furnish past performance information:

PART III. EVALUATOR INFORMATION

IMPORTANT NOTE: THE NAME OF THE PERSON PROVIDING THE PAST PERFORMANCE

EVALUATION WILL NOT BE RELEASED OUTSIDE OF THE GOVERNMENT.

A. Name of evaluator:

B. Title:

C. Telephone number:

D. Company/Organization:

E. Position held in reference to the contract (Technical inspector, contract administrator, etc.):

F. Length of involvement in contract:

G. Was the contractor given the opportunity to respond to all adverse or unfavorable past performance information?

Yes No Not Applicable Unknown

Explain:

H. Date questionnaire completed/information provided:

I. If the information was submitted in writing, the signature of the evaluator:

J. If the information was obtained telephonically, the signature(s) of the government representative(s) documenting the phone call:

3. Key Subcontractor Commitment and…