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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

Amendment 0005 is issued to:

1) Update solicitation section 00 21 00, VI (c), to exclude Volume Coversheets from page limits.

2) Update solicitation section 00 22 00, IX, to clarify technical proposal requirements and page limits.

3) Update solicitation section 00 73 00 to add Government-furnished Property (GFP) language; and,

4) Add required provisions and clauses.

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

1 25

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

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 15-Jul-2022

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 W9123822R0006

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

02-Mar-2022

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 1 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

15-Jul-2022

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USACE SACRAMENTO DISTRICT

ATTN: CONTRACTING DIVISION

1325 J STREET

SACRAMENTO CA 95814-2922

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

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W9123822R0006

SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION 00 21 00 - INSTRUCTIONS

The following have been modified:

INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS

I. SOLICITATION AVAILABILITY

(a) The solicitation, solicitation attachments, and amendments are posted on the Government-wide Point of Entry, the System for Award Management (SAM - www.sam.gov/SAM).

(b) The point of contact for this solicitation is:

Contract Specialist: Harold Teague Telephone: (801) 243-2721 E-Mail: harold.e.teague@usace.army.mil

(c) Information concerning the status of the evaluation and/or award will NOT be available after receipt of proposals. An award notice will be posted on SAM following contract award.

II. AVAILABILITY OF REFERENCED PUBLICATIONS

(a) USACE publications can be found at: https://www.publications.usace.army.mil/

(b) Construction Criteria Base (CCB). The CCB system, available through the National Institute of Building

Sciences, includes copies of USACE methods and specifications. CCB information can be obtained from:

http://www.wbdg.org/ccb/ccb.php

III. OFFEROR QUESTIONS

(a) Prospective Offerors must submit all questions regarding the solicitation, requirement, or other Requests for

Information (RFIs) through the ProjNet Suite Bidder Inquiry System: https://www.projnet.org/projnet.

(b) Please review the solicitation, plans, and specifications in their entireties, and review previous questions and answers in ProjNet, before submitting a new inquiry.

(c) To submit and review inquiries, prospective Offerors must be a registered user or self-registered user in ProjNet. To self-register: from the ProjNet homepage, click on the ‘Quick Add’ link. Select USACE as the agency, enter the Bidder Inquiry Key listed below, enter your e-mail address, and then click ‘Continue’. Fill in all required information and click ‘Add User’.

(i) From this page you can view all current inquiries or add a new inquiry.

(ii) ProjNet will e-mail an acknowledgement that a new question has been submitted and will send a subsequent e-mail when the answer to their question has been posted.

(iii) The Solicitation Number is: W9123822R0006

(iv) The Bidder Inquiry Key is: Q8Z56ZS6QI4A

(d) ProjNet will be closed to new inquiries seven (7) calendar days from the start of the site visit to ensure adequate time is available to respond to questions and amend the solicitation, if necessary.

(e) The ProjNet call center operates weekdays from 0800 / 8:00 A.M. to 1700 / 5:00 P.M., U.S. Central Time Zone (Chicago); they can be reached by calling 1-800-428-HELP.

IV. CONTRACTOR RESPONSIBILITY

(a) FAR Subpart 9.1 requires that contracts be awarded only to responsible prospective Contractors.

(b) To be determined responsible, a prospective Contractor must meet the standards in FAR 9.104 and any other standards set forth in the solicitation.

(c) To be determined responsible, Offerors must provide a statement regarding previous experience completing comparable work as well as information about the business organization, financial resources, and equipment to be used in performing the contract, by completion of a Pre-Award Survey (see solicitation Attachment 6).

(d) If the Offeror does not demonstrate sufficient resources in the completed Pre-Award Survey, acceptable evidence of "ability to obtain" the required adequate resources normally consists of a commitment or explicit arrangement that will be in existence at the time of contract award to rent, purchase or otherwise acquire the needed facilities, equipment, other resources, or personnel.

(e) Additionally, Offerors shall provide letter(s) from banks or other financial institutions with which the Offeror conducts business. The letters should contain information about your firm's accounts, loans, lines of credit, etc.

to assist the Government in determining financial stability, history of timely payments, the length and nature of the relationship between the firm and the financial institution, and the firm's financial ability to perform the contract. The letters should also provide the name and telephone number of the bank representative the Government may contact. If responding to the solicitation as a Joint Venture (JV), provide this information for each JV participant.

V. CONTRACTOR TEAMING ARRANGEMENTS

(a) “Offeror” may include a group of two (2) or more entities that have formed a “Contractor team arrangement”

(CTA) as defined in FAR 9.601; this includes partnerships, JVs, and Subcontractor agreements.

(b) In the case of entities that have formed a CTA, the experience and performance history of any member of the team, whether or not gained while working with the other member(s) of the currently proposed CTA, may be considered as a part of the evaluation of the Offeror’s proposal.

(c) In the case of CTAs involving a prime Contractor and Subcontractor(s), where the prime Contractor submits the proposal in response to this IFB, the prime Contractor must have completed at least two (2) of the total projects submitted for Factor 3, Past Performance.

(d) An Offeror that relies upon the experience or past performance of a CTA member must maintain that CTA throughout contract performance. The Government must approve any changes to CTAs.

VI. SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

(a) Media Limits. Only submit the electronic files specifically requested in this section. Do not submit excess information, audio-visual materials, electronic media, etc. Do not include links to information on websites in lieu of incorporating the information in the offer.

(b) Page Limits. There is not a page limit for the overall offer; however, page limits may be imposed at the Volume and/or Tab levels.

(c) Page Definition. For Volumes and/or Tabs with page limitations, pages will be counted as follows: One (1) side of the paper is one (1) page; information on both the back and front of one sheet of paper is two (2) pages.

Where authorized, a foldout sheet will count as one (1) page. Pages furnished for organizational purposes, such as Volume Coversheets and Table of Contents or divider tabs, are excluded from page limits.

(d) Page Size, Margin, and Font Limitations. Except where another size is specifically authorized for a submission, submit only 8.5” x 11” pages. Use at least 1-inch margins; headers and footers may be outside the 1-inch margins. Do not justify the right margin. Do not use a font size smaller than 10-point. Do not use unusual font styles such as script or condensed fonts; all text and graphics must be clearly legible.

(e) Volume Tabs. Volume Tabs directly correlate to evaluation factors. Although the Government may evaluate information contained anywhere in an Offeror’s proposal, the Government is not obligated to search for or consider information that is not located in the specified Tab. For electronic proposals, Tab means a PDF bookmark. If a Tab is not applicable to your proposal, omit that Tab but do not renumber subsequent Tabs.

(f) Conditioning of Offer. Offerors may not propose exceptions to the solicitation. Inclusion of any standard company terms and conditions that conflict with the solicitation may result in a determination that the offer is unacceptable and thus ineligible for award. Questions about the terms and conditions or technical requirements must be resolved through ProjNet prior to offer submission.

(g) Restrictions on Offeror-Provided Information. Offers shall not contain classified data. “Confidential” projects may be submitted to demonstrate capability if all information required for evaluation can be provided to the Government. Offerors that include data in their proposals that they do not want disclosed or used except for evaluation purposes must redact the data in accordance with FAR 52.215-1, Instructions to Offerors - Competitive Acquisition.

VII. BONDING BY INDIVIDUAL SURETIES

(a) Offerors utilizing individual sureties in support of a bid bond shall include a Standard Form (SF) 24, Bid Bond, SF 28, Affidavit of Individual Surety, the bond, and a pledge of acceptable assets from each individual acting as an individual surety (see FAR 52.228-11, Pledges of Assets).

(b) Pledges of acceptable assets shall be in the form of (1) evidence of an escrow account and/or (2) a recorded lien on real estate.

(c) Failure to provide all required bonding documents will render the Offeror non-responsible and thus ineligible for award.

VIII. AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS

Funds are not presently available for this acquisition. No contract award will be made until appropriated funds are made available. The Government reserves the right to cancel this solicitation before or after the closing date. In the event the Government cancels this solicitation, the Government has no obligation to reimburse an Offeror for any costs.

IX. SUBMITTING OFFERS

(a) The Government will NOT accept offers submitted in hard copy, by telegraph, or by facsimile.

(b) Offers MUST BE submitted electronically using the DoD Secure Access File Exchange (SAFE):

https://safe.apps.mil/

(c) Offers submitted through SAFE require an Offeror-unique link sent by the Contract Specialist to an Offeror point of contact and associated e-mail address. Registration with DoD SAFE is not required to upload files.

Submissions are limited to 8 GB.

(d) Please request a SAFE link from the Contract Specialist by e-mail to harold.e.teague@usace.army.mil

(e) To ensure request receipt and processing, Offerors must request a DoD SAFE invitation link from the Contract

Specialist by 1300 / 1:00 P.M. MST, Thursday, 23 June 2022.

(f) Only one (1) SAFE submission is allowed per Offeror.

(g) Once sent by the Contract Specialist, a SAFE invitation link is only active ONCE (i.e., multiple sessions or versions are not allowed - if the link is clicked, it will not be active at a later date for changes to be made).

(h) The Contract Specialist can verify proposal submission receipt upon request; e-mail requests for confirmation are preferred.

(i) Offerors are encouraged to submit proposal files early to mitigate potential issues that may include (but are not limited to) coordinating and accessing the DoD SAFE link, correcting data entry errors, or encountering system issues or technical difficulties.

(j) Late proposals will not be accepted for any reason.

X. ACCEPTANCE OF OFFER

(a) A written award or acceptance of an offer, mailed or otherwise furnished to the successful Offeror within the time for acceptance specified in the SF 1442, shall result in a binding contract without further action by either party.

SECTION 00 22 00 - SUPPLEMENTARY INSTRUCTIONS

SUPPLEMENTARY INSTRUCTIONS

XI. AWARD BASIS

(a) The Government intends to award one (1) firm-fixed-price (FFP) contract to the responsive and responsible

Offeror that provides the best value to the Government, considering all price and non-price factors.

XII. EVALUATION OVERVIEW

(a) This requirement will be solicited and awarded using the two-phase DB source selection process for construction services, as outlined in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 36.3, Defense FAR Supplement (DFARS) Subpart 236.3, Army FAR Supplement (AFARS) Subpart 5136.3, and USACE Acquisition Instructions (UAI) Subpart 5136.3.

(b) Evaluation will be conducted as follows:

(i) All eligible Offerors are invited to submit Phase 1 proposals, which consists of non-price technical factors.

(ii) The Government will select the most highly qualified Offerors from Phase 1; these Offerors will be given the opportunity to submit Phase 2 proposals, which will consist of price and technical factors.

(iii) The Government will select the offer that represents the best value to the Government by using the tradeoff process described in FAR Part 15. This process permits tradeoffs between price and technical (“non-price”) factors and allows the Government to accept other than the lowest priced offer when determined to be in the best interest of the Government. The award decision will be based on a comparative analysis and an integrated assessment of proposals against all source selection criteria in the solicitation.

(c) In accordance with FAR 15.306, the Government does not intend to conduct discussions during either solicitation phase but reserves the right to do so if in the best interest of the Government.

XIII. BEST VALUE TRADEOFF PROCESS

(a) Offers will be evaluated using the subjective best value tradeoff (BVTO) procedures outlined in FAR Part 15

(Contracting by Negotiation), DFARS Part 215, DFARS Procedures, Guidance, and Information (PGI) Part 215, the Department of Defense (DoD) Source Selection Procedures (dated 31 March 2016), AFARS Part 5115, AFARS Appendix AA, the Army Source Selection Supplement (AS3), and UAI Part 5115.

(b) The BVTO process allows the Government to award to other than the lowest-priced offer and other than the highest-technically rated offer based on an integrated assessment and comparative analysis of proposals against all source selection criteria, including price and technical (“non-price”) factors.

XIV. EVALUATION FACTORS AND SIGNIFICANT SUBFACTORS

(a) Phase 1 proposals will be evaluated based on the following factors and subfactors:

Factor 1: Past Performance Subfactor 1: Past Experience Subfactor 2: Past Performance

Factor 2: Technical Experience and Capability

Subfactor 1: A&E Design Firm (or Teaming) Capability Subfactor 2: Design-Build Experience Subfactor 3: USACE Project Experience Subfactor 4: United States Air Force (USAF) or Navy Project Experience Subfactor 5: Concurrent Project Execution

(b) Phase 2 proposals will be evaluated based on the following factors and subfactors:

Factor 1: Cost / Price Factor 2: Technical Approach / Proposal (including risk)

Subfactor 1: Design Concept Subfactor 2: Technical Information Subfactor 3: Schedule Subfactor 4: Identified Challenges and Risk Mitigation

(c) All evaluation factors other than cost or price, when combined, are significantly more important than cost or price.

(d) Evaluation Factors are listed below in descending order of importance:

Phase-One Factor 1 – Past Performance Phase-One Factor 2 – Technical Experience and Capability Phase-Two Factor 2 – Technical Approach / Proposal Phase-Two Factor 1 – Cost/Price

(e) Each subfactor will be independently rated using the rating scale for the factor, and an overall rating will be generated for the factor using the same scale. All subfactors are approximately equal.

(f) The Government is concerned with striking the most advantageous balance between technical merit (i.e., quality) and cost to the Government (i.e., price). If competing technical proposals are determined to be essentially equal, price could become the controlling factor.

(g) The Source Selection Authority will consider only the Phase 1 proposals during Phase 1, however both the

Phase 1 and the Phase 2 proposals, and all relative strengths and weaknesses identified in both phases will be used in determining the best value to the Government in Phase 2.

(h) Approximately up to five (5) of the most highly qualified Offerors will be selected and invited to participate in Phase 2; the offers not selected will be excluded from Phase 2 competition.

XV. PHASE I, VOLUME I - NON-PRICE FACTORS

(a) This Volume will be reviewed to determine whether offers comply with the instructions and requirements of the solicitation; only proposals that conform to the solicitation are considered responsive, and therefore eligible for award.

(b) Failure to complete or provide any of the documentation required in this section may result in the offer being determined non-responsive and excluded from further evaluation.

XVI. PHASE I, EVALUATION FACTOR 1 – PAST PERFORMANCE

(a) The Government will evaluate the Past Performance factor to determine a Performance Confidence Assessment rating.

(b) The submitted material MUST be organized sequentially under tabs for each numbered section to facilitate evaluation. All narratives must contain sufficient detail to demonstrate recency and relevancy.

(c) The Offeror shall submit “example projects” (either commercial or institutional) that demonstrate the prime and key Subcontractor(s) experience that meets the evaluation criteria and demonstrates their ability to successfully perform under the resulting contract.

(d) The Offeror must provide a narrative to explain how the past experience shown by the example projects is relevant to this project and shows the Contractor’s and key Subcontractor’s understanding of the risks, work requirements, and approach necessary to successfully complete this project.

(e) The Offeror shall submit a minimum of three (3) up to six (6) example projects that are individually or collectively demonstrate the recent and relevant capabilities of the prime Contractor and key Subcontractors.

(f) Recent projects are those that have been substantially completed within the past five (5) years.

(g) Relevant projects are of similar scope, square footage, and complexity as this project.

Scope - projects that include similar work tasks, deliverables, deadlines, and project cost.

Square Footage - projects completed with an approximate size of 23,000 square feet.

Complexity - the degree of complexity that determines the overall approach to a project, including required resources as well as tools and techniques.

(h) Each project narrative shall:

1) Explain the Offeror’s experience as a prime Contractor that demonstrates their ability to successfully perform this contract.

2) Explain how the experience shown by the example projects is relevant to this project and show the Contractor possesses an understanding of the risks and requirements necessary to successfully act as the prime Contractor for this project.

3) Explain how the experience shown by the example projects are relevant to this project and demonstrates that the Contractor’s and/or key Subcontractors possess an understanding of the risks, and requirements necessary to successfully manage the design-build elements of this project.

4) Explain how the experience shown by the lead designer is relevant to this project and show the Contractor and/or the key Subcontractor possesses an understanding of the risks and requirements necessary to successfully act as the lead designer for this design-build project.

(i) Offeror should submit project experience data using the format in Attachment 4, Contractors Project

Experience. Failure to provide all information requested in this format (except the BGSD and DART Rate fields, which are not required) may result in the proposal being determined unacceptable for award. The project information submitted in this section shall be the same projects as those submitted in Factor 2.

(j) Offeror must validate performance ratings of the presented projects by providing a completed Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS - https://cpars.cpars.gov/) evaluation or Past Performance Questionnaire (PPQ, Solicitation Attachment 6, PPQ-0, PPQ Form) for each submitted project.

(k) Offerors must organize all Past Performance Information in the same project number order in which the projects are submitted.

(l) PPQs must be completed by a Project Client POC that can provide an opinion of the Offeror's performance on the project. Contact information for POCs must be current.

(m) Offerors should submit completed PPQs with their proposal. If the Offeror is unable to obtain a completed PPQ from a Client POC before the proposal closing date, the Offeror should complete and submit the first page of the PPQ with the proposal, which will provide contract and contact information for the respective project(s). At the Client’s discretion, PPQs may be submitted directly to the Contract Specialist.

(n) Previously completed PPQs may be submitted if they do not reference any other solicitation number.

(o) Offerors must provide reports or questionnaires for all DUNS number(s) and CAGE code(s) whose experience is relevant to the project. While the Government may consider data from other sources, the burden of providing detailed, current, accurate, and complete past performance information rests with the Offeror.

(p) The Government plans to contact and interview Client POCs and may interview other individuals acting for Clients or any other sources.

(q) Past performance information may be obtained from any other sources available to the Government including, but not limited to, CPARS, Federal Awardee Performance and Integrity Information System (FAPIIS), Electronic Subcontract Reporting System (eSRS), or any other databases; interviews with Owners, Program Managers, Contracting Officers, Fee Determining Officials, and/or the Defense Contract Management Agency

(DCMA).

(r) Projects that are not recent or relevant in terms of project size, scope, complexity, dollar value, or that demonstrate low past performance evaluation ratings will be interpreted as indicators of no confidence that the Offeror can successfully perform the work. More recent and relevant projects reflecting high past performance evaluations are typically a stronger predictor of future success and have more influence on the past performance confidence assessment than past performance of lesser relevance. Higher confidence assessments will be given for higher past performance evaluation ratings.

(s) In the case of Offerors for which no recent and relevant performance record is available or the Offeror’s performance report is so sparse that no meaningful confidence assessment rating can be reasonably assigned, an Offeror will not be evaluated favorably or unfavorably; the Offeror’s past performance is unknown and will be assigned a rating of Neutral Confidence.

(t) Past Performance will be evaluated using the following rating scales:

Past Performance Relevancy Ratings:

Rating Definition Very Relevant Present/past performance effort involved essentially the same scope and magnitude of effort and complexities this solicitation requires.

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

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

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

Performance Confidence Assessments:

Rating Definition

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.

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.

Neutral 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. The Offeror may not be evaluated favorably or unfavorably on the factor of past performance.

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.

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.

(u) There is no page limit for this Factor.

XVII. PHASE I, EVALUATION FACTOR 2 - TECHNICAL EXPERIENCE AND CAPABILITY

(a) The Government will evaluate the Offeror’s technical experience, as demonstrated in their project portfolio and through other resources, to determine the level of confidence that the Offeror will successfully perform based on the Offeror’s demonstrated record of project completion and performance.

(b) Proposals that demonstrate Contractor and Key Subcontractor experience and capabilities similar to this requirements, an ability to clearly articulate project risks and successful risk mitigation, compelling approaches to project management or completion, long-term teaming arrangements, extensive design-build experience, significant project complexity, extensive experience with USACE, Air Force, and Navy contracts, and/or the ability to manage multiple projects in multiple disciplines and multiple locations concurrently, may be more favorably rated.

(c) Offeror must provide information that describes the Offeror’s Technical approach to completing projects of similar size and scope. Clearly describe the approach beginning with the Offeror’s capability to design and construct a building to ensure project requirements and milestones are met.

(d) Offerors shall outline the challenges associated with their sample projects and their approach to mitigate those challenges (some examples may be ability to obtain materials, meet key personnel requirements, meet key Subcontractor requirements, maintaining lines of communication, and meet major milestones on time). In addition, Offerors shall describe how they have previously successfully managed design-build projects with boiler replacement and seismic upgrade capability requirements and any lessons learned. Offerors shall discuss any risks identified in their approach and describe how they will mitigate those risks.

(e) Offeror should submit project experience data using the format in Attachment 4, Contractors Project

Experience. Failure to provide all information requested in this format (except the BGSD and DART Rate fields, which are not required) may result in the proposal being determined unacceptable for award.

(f) This factor will be evaluated using the following combined technical / risk rating scale:

Adjectival Rating Description

Outstanding Proposal indicates an exceptional approach and understanding of the requirements and contains multiple strengths, and risk of unsuccessful performance is low.

Good Proposal indicates a thorough approach and understanding of the requirements and contains at least one strength, and risk of unsuccessful performance is low to moderate.

Acceptable Proposal meets requirements and indicates an adequate approach and understanding of the requirements, and risk of unsuccessful performance is no worse than moderate.

Marginal Proposal has not demonstrated an adequate approach and understanding of the requirements, and/or risk of unsuccessful performance is high.

Unacceptable Proposal does not meet requirements of the solicitation, and thus, contains one or more deficiencies, and/or risk of unsuccessful performance is unacceptable. Proposal is unawardable.

(g) This Factor is limited to twenty-five (25) pages.

XVIII. PHASE II, EVALUATION FACTOR 1 - COST / PRICE

(a) The Government will evaluate Offeror pricing to determine whether the project will be awarded at a fair and reasonable price.

(b) Proposed prices will be evaluated using price analysis, in accordance with FAR Part 15, which typically includes examining and evaluating an Offeror’s proposed price without evaluating separate cost elements and proposed profit/fee. Price analysis may involve comparison with other proposed prices received in response to this solicitation, comparison of proposed prices to historical prices paid, comparison of proposed prices to the independent Government estimate, analysis of data other than certified cost or pricing data provided by the Offeror, or any other techniques mentioned in FAR 15.401-1(b)(2).

(c) Price analysis, cost analysis, and/or cost realism analysis techniques may be used to ensure that the Offeror’s cost/price proposal is fair and reasonable.

(d) Offeror strengths, weaknesses, and the cost/price of the competing proposals will be comparatively assessed to determine which proposal represents the best value to the Government.

Response to this Factor MUST include the following tabs and documentation:

(e) Tab 1 - Completed Standard Form 1442, Solicitation, Offer, and Award (Construction, Alteration, or

Repair) with continuation pages and acknowledgement of all Amendments, duly executed by an official authorized to bind the company.

Offeror must fill out SF 1442 blocks 14, 15, 17, 20A, 20B, 20C, 30A, 30B, and 30C.

Block 14 - Must include the Offeror’s name, address, and Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) code and/or EIN or DUNS.

Offeror may complete SF 1442 block 19 to acknowledge amendments. Alternatively, Offeror may submit page one (1) of all issued SF 30s to acknowledge amendments. Offeror must acknowledge all amendments using one of these methods.

Block 30A, 30B, and 30C - Must be duly executed and signed by an official authorized to bind the Offeror.

Note: If the SF 1442 and/or the Price Schedule are changed by amendment, Contractors must submit the amended versions with their proposal.

If the Offeror is proposing based on a CTA, include a copy of the JV agreement or other supporting documentation identifying the legal name(s) of all entities, describing the nature of each entity’s relationship (teaming/partnering, JV, etc.) and their role on the contract, and including signatures from all parties.

There is no page limit for this tab.

(f) Tab 2 - Completed SF 1442 Contract Line Item Number (CLIN) Schedule (solicitation section 00 10 00), and completed Price Schedule, with proposed CLIN prices and proposal breakout provided where indicated.

Offeror should use the pricing breakout structure provided in solicitation Attachment 11, Price Schedule.

Prices must be proposed for all CLIN(s).

Unit prices must be extended to “dollar and cents” amounts, i.e., two (2) decimal places; do not round prices to the nearest dollar.

Check the pricing submission very carefully for mathematical and clerical errors prior to submission.

Tab is limited to five (5) pages.

(g) Tab 3 - Completed Representations and Certifications

In accordance with FAR Subpart 4.11, Offerors must be registered in SAM (www.SAM.gov), and have completed annual representation and certification requirements, at the time an offer is submitted.

Offeror may include all of SF 1442, Section 00 45 00.

Offeror must include FAR provision 52.204-8, Annual Representations and Certifications, checked as appropriate in paragraph (b)(2).

(h) Tab 4 - Bid Guarantee, i.e., Standard Form 24, Bid Bond

Offeror must provide a completed and certified SF 24.

Bond must include evidence of authority to bind the surety, e.g., power of attorney documentation.

(i) Tab 5 - Pre-Award Survey

Offeror should use the structure provided in solicitation Attachment 5, Pre-Award Survey.

Tab is limited to ten (10) pages.

XIX. PHASE II, EVALUATION FACTOR 2, TAB 1 - TECHNICAL APPROACH / PROPOSAL

(a) Tab 1 – Technical Narrative

(b) Offerors shall provide a technical appraoch / proposal narrative in sufficient detail to clearly demonstrate the

Offeror’s understanding of the principal components of work described in the project specifications and drawings, and the Offeror’s understanding of conditions that could impact the project or schedule. The narrative must be a comprehensive, start-to-finish discussion on the significant features of this work to including, but not be limited to discussion of the project design concept, technical information, schedule overview, and identified challeneges and risk mitigation.

(c) The narrative must include sufficient detail to clearly:

(1) Demonstrate the Offeror’s understanding of the principal components of work described in the project specifications and drawings;

(2) Demonstrate the Offeror’s understanding of the site and other conditions that could impact schedule;

(3) sufficient information to allow the Government to perform an analysis of the proposed design and construction approach;

(4) Describe the Offeror’s integrated approach to design the building 1286 steam plant upgrades;

(5) Clearly distinguish the roles and involvement of the Architect-Engineer design firm in the project;

(6) Describe the role of the prime construction Contractor, Subcontractor(s), and vendors in the design process, and adress any design effort that will be performed “in-house” by the key Subcontractor; and,

(7) Describe the roles and planned interaction between the Independent Technical Reviewers and various Contractor and Government personnel.

(8) Describe any significant problems or major difficulties anticipated in performing or accomplishing the work, challenges associated with this project, and the Offeror’s plan for avoiding problems and mitigating difficulties which could adversely impact project schedule. Or, if no problems and difficulties are anticipated, state so, and why.

(d) Proposals must include information related to: (1) site preparation; (2) security requirements; (3) secure facility construction; (4) utilities; (5) construction work discipline sequencing; (6) site work, and (7) clean-up.

(e) Offeror Phase 2 proposals that identify different Key Subcontractors than those identified in Phase 1 proposals are not allowed and will be eliminated from competition.

(f) The Government will evaluate the Offeror’s technical proposal to evaluate compliance with the terms of the solicitation and specifications, whether the Offeror is able to identify and mitigate project risks, and the degree to which the Offeror proposes an acceptable performance approach and schedule to meet the requirement.

(g) Tab is limited to twenty-five (25) pages.

(h) Tab 2 - Schedule

(i) Offerors must provide an electronic copy of the Project Schedule or GANTT chart (not a PERT Chart), broken down to the “Feature of Work” level, that graphically illustrates the proposed integration, scheduling, and phasing of the major features on the critical and near-critical path for this project, including final close-out.

(j) The schedule must include activities on and near the critical path(s), including:

(1) NTP

(2) Charrette Meetings

(3) Submittals

(4) Government Design Reviews

(5) Contractor Design Reviews

(6) A&E Firm Design Reviews

(7) Independent Technical Reviews

(8) Design review conferences

(9) Construction activities broken down to the “Feature of Work” level

(10) Adverse weather that reflects information from solicitation section 01 00 00

(11) Pre-Commissioning System Testing (if applicable)

(12) Final Commissioning System Testing (if applicable)

(13) Mechanical System Testing (if applicable)

(14) Electrical System Testing (if applicable)

(15) Test and Balancing (if applicable)

(16) As-Builts

(17) Contractor Punch-out Inspection items

(18) Pre-final Inspection

(19) Correction of pre-final inspection items

(20) Final Inspection

(21) Correction of Final Inspection items

(22) Project Complete

(23) Long Lead Item(s) (if applicable)

(k) Clearly identify the critical path.

(l) Clearly indicate the following time frames:

(1) The durations of the principle components of work with anticipated start and finish dates.

(2) The total number of calendar days allocated to design.

(3) The total number of calendar days allocated to construction.

(4) The total number of calendar days from NTP to Project Complete.

(5) For the purposes of proposal anlaysis only, Offerors should assume:

(i) Contract award date of 05 SEPTEMBER 2022

(ii) Notice to Proceed date of 26 SEPTEMBER 2022

(m) The milestone schedule cannot exceed the contract performance period specified in item specified in box 11 of the SF1442, and must be in compliance with any contractually required interim completion dates specified in the solicitation for separate parts or stages of work. Should the Offeror discover during proposal preparation that the project cannot be completed within the required contract performance period, the contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer immediately.

(n) The project schedule is a preliminary schedule for pre-award evaluation purposes only and will not be incorporated into the contract. The successful Offeror will be required to submit a schedule after contract award that fully complies with all contract requirements, whether or not all pre-award schedule discrepancies were noted or corrected during proposal evaluation.

(o) Formatting. Page size for this tab may be up to 11” x 17” Offerors must ensure the font size is legible so each activity and its duration can be read. Offerors must Number line items on the Project Schedule for easy reference.

(p) Tab is limited to ten (10) pages.

(q) Tabs under this factor will be evaluated using the following combined technical / risk rating scale:

Adjectival Rating Description

Outstanding Proposal indicates an exceptional approach and understanding of the requirements and contains multiple strengths, and risk of unsuccessful performance is low.

Good Proposal indicates a thorough approach and understanding of the requirements and contains at least one strength, and risk of unsuccessful performance is low to moderate.

Acceptable Proposal meets requirements and indicates an adequate approach and understanding of the requirements, and risk of unsuccessful performance is no worse than moderate.

Marginal Proposal has not demonstrated an adequate approach and understanding of the requirements, and/or risk of unsuccessful performance is high.

Unacceptable Proposal does not meet requirements of the solicitation, and thus, contains one or more deficiencies, and/or risk of unsuccessful performance is unacceptable. Proposal is unawardable.

(End of Section)

SECTION 00 70 00 - CONDITIONS OF THE CONTRACT

The following have been added by reference:

52.215-21 Alt II Requirements for Certified Cost or Pricing Data and Data

Other Than Certified Cost or Pricing Data -- Modifications (NOV 2021) - Alternate II

OCT 1997

52.236-14 Availability and Use of Utility Services APR 1984 52.245-1 Government Property SEP 2021 52.245-9 Use And Charges APR 2012 252.211-7007 Reporting of Government-Furnished Property MAR 2022 252.245-7001 Tagging, Labeling, and Marking of Government-Furnished

Property

APR 2012

252.245-7002 Reporting Loss of Government Property JAN 2021 252.245-7003 Contractor Property Management System Administration APR 2012

The following have been added by full text:

52.215-21 REQUIREMENTS FOR CERTIFIED COST OR PRICING DATA AND DATA OTHER THAN

CERTIFIED COST OR PRICING DATA -- MODIFICATIONS (NOV 2021)--ALTERNATE III (OCT 1997)

(a) Exceptions from cost or pricing data.

(1) In lieu of submitting certified cost or pricing data for modifications under this contract, for price adjustments expected to exceed the threshold set forth in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 15.403-4(a)(1) on the date of the agreement on price or the date of the award, whichever is later, the Contractor may submit a written request for exception by submitting the information described in paragraphs (a)(1)(i) and (ii) of this clause. If the threshold for submission of certified cost or pricing data specified in FAR 15.403-4(a)(1) is adjusted for inflation as set forth in FAR 1.109(a), then pursuant to FAR 1.109(d) the changed threshold applies throughout the remaining term of the contract, unless there is a subsequent threshold adjustment. The Contracting Officer may require additional supporting information, but only to the extent necessary to determine whether an exception should be granted, and whether the price is fair and reasonable--

(i) Identification of the law or regulation establishing the price offered. If the price is controlled under law by periodic rulings, reviews, or similar actions of a governmental body, attach a copy of the controlling document, unless it was previously submitted to the contracting office.

(ii) Information on modifications of contracts or subcontracts for commercial products or commercial services.

(A) If--

(1) The original contract or subcontract was granted an exception from cost or pricing data requirements because the price agreed upon was based on adequate price competition or prices set by law or regulation, or was a contract or subcontract for the acquisition of a commercial product or commercial service; and

(2) The modification (to the contract or subcontract) is not exempted based on one of these exceptions, then the Contractor may provide information to establish that the modification would not change the contract or subcontract from a contract or subcontract for the acquisition of a commercial product or commercial service, to a contract or subcontract for the acquisition of other than a commercial product or commercial service.

(B) For a commercial product and commercial service exception, the Contractor shall provide, at a minimum, information on prices at which the same item or similar items have previously been sold that is adequate for evaluating the reasonableness of the price of the modification. Such information may include--

(1) For catalog items, a copy of or identification of the catalog and its date, or the appropriate pages for the offered items, or a statement that the catalog is on file in the buying office to which the proposal is being submitted.

Provide a copy or describe current discount policies and price lists (published or unpublished), e.g., wholesale, original equipment manufacturer, or reseller. Also explain the basis of each offered price and its relationship to the established catalog price, including how the proposed price relates to the price of recent sales in quantities similar to the proposed quantities.

(2) For market-priced items, the source and date or period of the market quotation or other basis for market price, the base amount, and applicable discounts. In addition, describe the nature of the market.

(3) For items included on an active Federal Supply Service Multiple Award Schedule contract, proof that an exception has been granted for the schedule item.

(2) The Contractor grants the Contracting Officer or an authorized representative the right to examine, at any time before award, books, records, documents, or other directly pertinent records to verify any request for an exception under this clause, and the reasonableness of price. For items priced using catalog or market prices, or law or regulation , access does not extend to cost or profit information or other data relevant solely to the Contractor's determination of the prices to be offered in the catalog or marketplace.

(b) Requirements for cost or pricing data. If the Contractor is not granted an exception from the requirement to submit cost or pricing data, the following applies:

(1) The Contractor shall submit cost or pricing data and supporting attachments in accordance with Table 15-2 of

FAR 15.408.

(c) Submit the cost portion of the proposal via the following electronic media: Microsoft Excel document, submitted using electronic mail or other secure file exchange.

As soon as practicable after agreement on price, but before award (except for unpriced actions), the Contractor shall submit a Certificate of Current Cost or Pricing Data, as prescribed by FAR 15.406-2.

(End of clause)

252.215-7010 REQUIREMENTS FOR CERTIFIED COST OR PRICING DATA AND DATA OTHER THAN

CERTIFIED COST OR PRICING DATA--ALTERNATE I (JUL 2019)

(a) Definitions. As used in this provision--

Market prices means current prices that are established in the course of ordinary trade between buyers and sellers free to bargain and that can be substantiated through competition or from sources independent of the offerors.

Non-Government sales means sales of the supplies or services to non-Governmental entities for purposes other than governmental purposes.

Relevant sales data means information provided by an offeror on sales of the same or similar items that can be used to establish price reasonableness taking into consideration the age, volume, and nature of the transactions (including any related discounts, refunds, rebates, offsets, or other adjustments).

Sufficient non-Government sales means relevant sales data that reflects market pricing and contains enough information to make adjustments covered by FAR 15.404-1(b)(2)(ii)(B).

Uncertified cost data means the subset of ``data other than certified cost or pricing data'' (see FAR 2.101) that relates to cost.

(b) Exceptions from certified cost or pricing data.

(1) In lieu of submitting certified cost or pricing data, the Offeror may submit a written request for exception by submitting the information described in paragraphs (b)(1)(i) and (ii) of this provision. The Contracting Officer may require additional supporting information, but only to the extent necessary to determine whether an exception should be granted and whether the price is fair and reasonable.

(i) Exception for price set by law or regulation--Identification of the law or regulation establishing the price offered.

If the price is controlled under law by periodic rulings, reviews, or similar actions of a governmental body, attach a copy of the controlling document, unless it was previously submitted to the contracting office.

(ii) Commercial item exception. For a commercial item exception, the Offeror shall submit, at a minimum, information that is adequate for evaluating the reasonableness of the price for this acquisition, including prices at which the same item or similar items have been sold in the commercial market. Such information shall include--

(A) For items previously determined to be commercial, the contract number and military department, defense agency, or other DoD component that rendered such determination, and if available, a Government point of contact;

(B) For items priced based on a catalog--

(1) A copy of or identification of the Offeror's current catalog showing the price for that item; and

(2) If the catalog pricing provided with this proposal is not consistent with all relevant sales data, a detailed description of differences or inconsistencies between or among the relevant sales data, the proposed price, and the catalog price (including any related discounts, refunds, rebates, offsets, or other adjustments);

(C) For items priced based on market pricing, a description of the nature of the commercial market, the methodology used to establish a market price, and all relevant sales data. The description shall be adequate to permit the DoD to verify the accuracy of the description;

(D) For items included on an active Federal Supply Service Multiple Award Schedule contract, proof that an exception has been granted for the schedule item; or

(E) For items provided by nontraditional defense contractors, a statement that the entity is not currently performing and has not performed, for at least the 1-year period preceding the solicitation of sources by the DoD for the procurement or transaction, any contract or subcontract for the DoD that is subject to full coverage under the cost accounting standards prescribed pursuant to 41 U.S.C. 1502 and the regulations implementing such section.

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