W91238-22-R-0040 Amendment 0002 Released.pdf

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

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

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

30-105-04EXCEPTION TO SF 30

APPROVED BY OIRM 11-84

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

FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

The purpose of this amendment is as follow s:

1. Offer due date is hereby extended from 07/22/22 04:00 PM to 07/29/22 04:00 PM (PST).

2. Correct SF 33 to SF 1449.

3. Paragraph 3.1.9. Proposal submission is here by incoporated.

4. See summary of changes.

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

J 1 21

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

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 06-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 W9123822R0040

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

17-Jun-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 X is extended, 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

06-Jul-2022

CODE

US ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS, SACRAMENTO

CONTRACTING DIVISION

1325 J STREET

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:

W9123822R0040

SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION A - SOLICITATION/CONTRACT FORM

The required response date/time has changed from 22-Jul-2022 04:00 PM to 29-Jul-2022 04:00 PM.

SECTION L - INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS AND NOTICES TO BIDDERS

The following have been modified:

SECTION L

Section L - Instructions to Offerors

General Information to Instruction to Offerors:

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Sacramento District intends to conduct this acquisition by use of Competitive Source Selection Procedures in accordance with the provisions set forth in this solicitation, Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 15.3, Department of Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) 215.3, Army Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (AFARS) 5225.3, Department of Defense Source Selection Procedures, and the Army Source Selection Supplement (AS3) to the Department of Defense Source Selection Procedures. The Government intends to award approximately five (5) Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (ID/IQ) contracts two (2) Other than Small Business and three (3) Small Business set-a-side as part of a Multiple Award Task Order Contract (MATOC) pool for Mitigation and Vegetation Clearing for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, to the offerors submitting proposals determined to be most advantageous to the Government; price, and other factors considered. IAW FAR 19.502-4 this Acquisition will be a partial small business set aside.

The Government will set aside a minimum of 3 MATOC IDIQs to small businesses determined to be technically acceptable. The government is not obligated to award any given IDIQ if no acceptable proposals are received.

1.1.Task orders awarded under this MATOC will be firm fixed price.

NOTE 1: The intent is to award five (5) contracts; however, if the Contracting Officer determines during the source selection process that fewer or more than that number of contracts should be awarded, the Contracting Officer has the discretion of adjusting that number (higher or lower) or awarding none at all.

1.2. All solicitation documents will be posted through the Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE) website https://wawf.eb.mil OR https://piee.eb.mil OR https://piee.eb.mil/xhtml/unauth/home/login.xhtml.

1.3. To assure timely and equitable evaluation of proposals, offerors must follow the instructions contained herein. Offerors are required to meet all solicitation requirements, including terms and conditions, representations and certifications, and technical requirements, in addition to those identified as evaluation factors. The offeror shall submit in the proposal all requested information specified in this section of the Request for Proposal (RFP) solicitation at or before the exact time specified. There will be no public opening of the proposals received as a result of this solicitation. IMPORTANT: Failure to follow the below proposal preparation instructions may cause a proposal to be deemed unacceptable by the Government and thus eliminated from the competition without further consideration.

1.4. The Contracting Officer has determined there is a high probability of adequate price competition in this acquisition. Upon examination of the initial offers, the Contracting Officer will review this determination and if, in the Contracting Officer's opinion, adequate price competition exists, no additional cost information will be requested and certification under FAR 15.406-2 will not be required. However, if at any time during this competition, the Contracting Officer determines that adequate price competition no longer exists; offerors may be required to submit information to the extent necessary for the Contracting Officer to determine the reasonableness and affordability of the price.

1.5. North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code and Small Business Size Standard. The NAICS code for this acquisition is 561730. The small business size standard is $8M (13 CFR Part 121, effective 19 August 2019).

1.6. General Instructions. This procurement is being conducted under Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 15, Contracting by Negotiations. Offers will be evaluated using the criteria under Section M, “Evaluation Factors for Award.” Noncompliance with these Instructions may hamper the Government's ability to properly evaluate the proposal and could result in the proposal being eliminated from further consideration for contract award.

1. The submission of a signed proposal as specified in this solicitation shall constitute the

Offeror's understanding and acceptance of all terms and conditions of the solicitation. Accepted proposals shall remain in effect and valid for a period of 120 calendar days from the date set for closing.

2. These instructions prescribe the format for the proposal and describe the approach for the development and presentation of proposal data. These instructions are designed to ensure consistency in the submission of necessary information to provide for the comprehensive evaluation of proposals.

3. If an Offeror believes that the requirements in these instructions contain an error, an ambiguity, omission, or are otherwise deemed unsound, the Offeror shall immediately notify Michelle Spence at michelle.a.spence@usace.army.mil in writing with supporting rationale NLT 08-JUL-2022. The Offeror is reminded that the Government reserves the right to award this effort based on the initial proposal, as received, without discussion.

4. The Government will retain one copy of all unsuccessful proposals. Proposals received in response to the original solicitation will be considered current and will be retained through contract award.

5. All referenced documents for this solicitation are available on the Sam.Gov

Opportunities website. Potential Offerors are encouraged to subscribe for real-time e-mail notifications when information is posted to the website for this solicitation.

6. Debriefings. The debriefing of all offerors, successful or unsuccessful, will be conducted in accordance with FAR 15.505 – Pre-award Debriefing of Offerors or FAR 15.506 – Post-award Debriefing Offerors. Offerors shall be permitted only one (1) debriefing.

Unsuccessful offerors will receive written debriefings and be afforded the opportunity for informal discussions on the offeror’s proposal to be conducted upon written request

1.7.Proposal Preparation Instructions and Inquiry.

1.7.1. Offeror’s proposal shall consist of two (2) separate volumes: Volume I: Technical Proposal (Factors 1-3), Volume II – Notional Task Order Price Proposal (Tabs 1-3).

1.7.2. Proposal Format

a. Exceptions. Offerors are required to comply with all solicitation requirements, instructions and deliverables, representations and certifications, technical requirements, as well as those identified as evaluation factors or factors (Section M). Failure to satisfy a stated requirement may result in an offer being determined non-responsive and ineligible for award. If the Offeror takes exception to any of the requirements specified in this solicitation, the Offeror shall clearly describe the exception in the format supplied below. Exceptions shall provide a complete explanation of why the exception was taken, what benefit accrues to the Government (if any), and its impact, if any, on the performance, schedule, cost, and specific requirements of the solicitation. Strict adherence to the format below is required for an exception to be actionable.

Failure on the Offeror’s part to comply with this condition does not constitute a failure on the part of the Government to evaluate and respond to an exception. Each exception shall be specifically related to each paragraph and/or specific part of the solicitation to which the exception is taken. Offerors are cautioned that taking an exception may render the offer ineligible for award. It is recommended that the Offeror contact the KO, Michelle Spence by email at michelle.a.spence@usace.army.mil immediately/prior to solicitation closing upon identifying an area that may result in an exception. This information shall be provided in the format below.

1.8. If an offeror believes that the requirements in these instructions contain an error, omission, or are otherwise unsound, the offeror shall immediately notify the Contracting Officer through Projnet with supporting rationale prior to the deadline. The offeror is reminded that the

Government intends to award this effort based on the initial proposal, as received, without discussions.

1.9. Other Information Required: Provide the name, title and telephone number of the company/division point of contact regarding decisions made with respect to your proposal and who can obligate your company contractually. Also, identify those individuals authorized to negotiate with the government.

2.0. Specific Proposal Instructions:

2.1. Proposal Expenses and Pre-contract Costs. This solicitation does not commit the Government to pay any costs incurred in the preparation and submission of a proposal or for any other costs incurred by any firm submitting a proposal in response to this solicitation. The Government also will not be responsible for costs associated with preparing proposals for individual task orders. Finally, the Government will not pay for or subsidize any costs incurred for attendance at the pre-proposal conference or site visits for task orders. Note specifically that the offeror will not be participating in a sealed bid procurement process under this acquisition method. Issuance of this solicitation does not constitute an award commitment on the part of the Government.

2.2. Award Without Discussions: As set forth in FAR 52.215-1(f)(4), the Government intends to evaluate proposals and award a contract without discussions with Offerors. Accordingly, Offerors are advised to submit initial proposals that contains the Offeror’s best terms from a price and technical standpoint. The Government reserves the right to conduct discussions if the Contracting Officer determines them to be necessary. The Government reserves the right to discuss aspects of the proposal with offerors in the competitive range, which may be limited for efficiency (FAR Part 15.306(c)(2)). If discussions become necessary, page limitations may be placed on responses to Evaluation Notices (ENs). The specified page limits for EN responses will be established at the appropriate time. Offerors are advised that the Government may make award without discussions, clarifications or any contact concerning the proposals received (FAR Part 15.306(a)(2)). Therefore, proposals should be submitted initially on the most favorable terms from a price and technical standpoint. Do not assume that offerors will be contacted or afforded an opportunity to clarify, discuss or revise their proposals.

2.3. Proposals must set forth full, accurate, and complete information as required by this RFP, (including attachments). The penalty for making false statements is prescribed in 18 U.S.C.

1001.

2.4. Proposal Submittal Instructions. Proposals shall be submitted electronically to the location and the date and time specified for closing below. Proposals MUST BE submitted electronically via the Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE) website https://wawf.eb.mil OR https://piee.eb.mil OR https://piee.eb.mil/xhtml/unauth/home/login.xhtml. The Pre-Solicitation Notice contained attachments on how to gain access and submit offers in PIEE. This is a multi-step process so plan accordingly.

If you are not registered, the United States Government is not responsible for providing you with notifications of any changes to this solicitation. The solicitation will be available only as a direct download. Registration should be completed one week prior to the issue date. It is therefore the Contractor’s responsibility to monitor the website daily for the solicitation to be posted, and for any posted changes or amendments to this solicitation. The performance work statement and all notifications of changes to this solicitation shall only be made through this posting and modifications hereto. NOTE: This solicitation is in PDF format and requires Adobe Acrobat Reader. Adobe Acrobat Reader may be downloaded free of charge at http://www.adobe.com/products/reader.

Submissions shall be in Adobe PDF format.

Only one (1) submission is allowed per Offeror.

Late proposals will NOT be accepted for any reason.

Prospective offerors shall submit inquiries related to this solicitation in accordance with the following:

a. For information related to amendments, and the dates set for receipt of proposals, please check http://www.SAM.gov.

b. Contractual and Technical inquiries and questions relating to proposal procedures are to be submitted via Bidder Inquiry in ProjNet at https://www.projnet.org/projnet.

1. To submit and review offeror inquiry items, offerors will need to be a current registered user or self-register into the system. To self-register go to the aforementioned webpage and click on the QUICK ADD link. Select agency as USACE, and enter the Bidder Inquiry Key for this solicitation listed below, your email address, and then click continue. Fill in all required information and click Add User.

2. From this page you may view all offeror inquiries or add an inquiry.

3. Offerors will receive an acknowledgement of their question via e-mail, followed by an answer to their question after it has been processed.

4. The Solicitation Number is: W91238-22-R-0040 The Bidder Inquiry Key is: Z2E5JD-NXM543

5. The deadline date and time for Contractual and Technical inquiries and questions is 4:00 p.m.

PST on 13 July 2022. No telephonic interaction will be allowed.

6. Proposal due date is 22 July 2022 at 4:00 p.m. PST.

Transfer File

Proposal Format

Maximum Page Count

#1

Volume I: Technical Proposal Factors 1, 2, Limited to 12 pages to address all sub factors cited.

Factor 1: Summary of Previous Experience: Mitigation and/or Vegetation Clearing

Factor 2: Notional Task Order Technical Approach and Subcontract Plan (subcontracting plan is required for other than small business)

Factor 3: Past Performance

#2

Volume II – Notional Task Order Price Proposal Tabs 1-3: Exempt from page count.

Tab 1: SF 1449, Solicitation, Offer, and Award (Section A)

Tab 2: Representations, Certifications and Other Statements of Offerors (Section K)

Tab 3: Notional Task Order Price Proposal

Title the single files in the following format:

W91238-22-R-0040_Company Name_Volume_I_Technical_Proposal W91238-22-R-0040_Company Name_Volume_II_Notional Task Order Price Proposal

To submit proposals electronically via PIEE.

1. Contract Specialist – Ronald.p.arbour@usace.army.mil.

2. Contracting Officer – michelle.a.spence@usace.army.mil.

Do not assume that electronic communication is instantaneous. Please make allowances for delays in transmittal. Recommend confirming with the Contract Specialist or Contracting Officer that the proposal was received.

2.4. Proposal Characteristics.

2.4.1. Each Volume shall contain a table of contents and all pages of each factor shall be sequentially numbered.

2.4.2.Cover Letter: Offeror shall submit a cover letter containing:

Solicitation number, W91238-22-R-0040 Name, title, address, email, and telephone number of the offeror.

Names, titles, emails, and telephone numbers of persons authorized to negotiate on the

Offeror’s behalf with the Government in connection with this RFP.

Name, title and signature of the person authorized to sign the proposal.

A statement specifying agreement with all terms, conditions and provisions included in the RFP.

2.4.3.Submit the SF 1449, completed and signed by a person authorized by the Offeror.

2.4.4.For Contractor Team Arrangements including Joint Ventures, submit the information required by Section L, “Contractor Team Arrangements”.

2.4.5.Offerors shall submit acknowledgement of all amendments to the RFP in accordance with the instructions on the SF 30 (amendment form).

3.0.Proposal Format.

3.1.Basic Proposal Information. All proposals shall contain the information listed below and as required by this solicitation and be submitted as outlined in Table 2 – Proposal Format into severable volumes with a coversheet displaying the RFP number, contractor name, and an index of the sections of each volume. Proposal clarity, organization and the overall page limitation are required. The entire proposal shall be limited to the maximum number of pages identified in Table 2. The volumes shall include the following:

3.1.1.Solicitation number and volume number on the first page of each electronic file.

3.1.2.The prime, consortium, or joint venture’s name, address, telephone number, and e-mail address shall appear in the lower left corner of the proposal cover, title page and table of contents of any document/volume to be evaluated.

3.1.3.The name, title, and signature of the official that can bind the firm shall appear on the title page. The CAGE code, Unique Entity ID (UEID) Number and Tax ID number is also required.

3.1.4.Proposal volume cover format is at the proposer’s discretion as long as the information required by this paragraph and subsequent paragraphs is met.

3.1.5.Table of contents and a cross-reference to the solicitation paragraphs. Offerors shall include a cross reference table showing where solicitation requirements can be found in their proposal.

3.1.6.List of tables/figures/acronyms.

3.1.7.Each volume shall be separately numbered beginning with Page #1 in the format “Volume 1- Page #. Only pages included in the page count should be numbered.

3.1.8.The contractor shall include an Executive Summary that shows their Organizational structure. The organizational structure of the offeror's proposed team for this contract shall be outlined through a narrative and a diagrammed organizational chart. All key subcontractor personnel shall be included in this organizational structure and shall be marked to clearly communicate which positions are being subcontracted. Key sub-organizations shall be shown and described. The relationship of these capabilities to the offeror shall be described (i.e., owned, subcontracted effort, joint venture, member of consortium, etc.).

3.1.9. Proposal submission:

Coversheet Executive summary Volume 1 Volume 2

3.2.Proposal Requirements.

3.3. Page Format Restrictions and Limitations. Page Format Restrictions and Limitations.

Pages included in page count shall include all pages inclusive of text pages, charts, graphs, figures, diagrams, schematics, etc., unless specifically stated as exempt from the page count in paragraph 3.4 below. Outlines and other similar information documents shall be included as numbered pages - no exceptions. The number of pages per factor shown in Table 2 above may be varied by the offeror to suit its needs for certain identified factors, however, the total number of pages for the volume shall not exceed the maximum page count indicated in Table 2 for that volume. For example, the page count for Volume I, factors 1 and 2 shall not exceed twelve (12) pages. Excess pages will not be read or considered in the evaluation of the proposal.

The volumes are limited to single-spaced typewritten pages using no smaller than 12-point proportional font (Times New Roman) or equivalent as the "normal" size standards. No “condensed” fonts shall be utilized. All text shall be legible and easily read. Font size in tables, charts, graphs and figures shall be no smaller than 10-pt, regardless of font used.

3.4. Pages Counted. Each page shall be counted except the following: cover pages, tables of contents, title pages, lists of tables/figures/acronyms, glossaries, blank pages, separator pages, CPARS reports, PPQs (if applicable), cross-reference tables, professional certificates/documents requested for Volume I, Factor 3, and Volume II, in its entirety.

3.5. Page Size: Unless otherwise stated, a “page” is defined as being one side of an 8.5” x 11” sheet of paper. Pages shall be typewritten except for reproduced sections of the solicitation document. Margins on all four edges of each sheet shall be at least one-half (0.5) inch regardless of paper size. Margins shall be free and clear of any text except for proprietary statements, security markings and page numbers which may fall within the defined margin area. Legible tables, charts, graphs and figures shall be used wherever practical to depict organizations, systems and layouts, implementation schedules, plans, etc. However, if an offeror utilizes an 11”x 17” page, it shall count and be numbered as two (2) pages. These displays shall be uncomplicated, legible and shall not exceed 11” x 17” in size.

4.0. Volume Content. Proposals submitted in response to this solicitation shall consist of the contents required in the subparagraphs described below:

4.1.Volume 1, Factor 1 – Summary of Previous Experience.

4.1.1. A project is defined as: Work performed pursuant to one specific task order of an indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity (IDIQ) type contract at one site or multiple sites at a single installation or facility or work performed pursuant to a site-specific contract for one site or multiple sites within a single installation or facility. An ID/IQ type contract or the performance of work pursuant to multiple task orders of an ID/IQ type contract does not represent a "project" within this definition. If the offeror provides a specific task order as its "project," it shall provide the base contract number and the task order number for reference purposes. If the offeror provides a site-specific contract as its "project," it shall provide the contract number for reference purposes. Mitigation and/or Vegetation Clearing projects must be awarded within the last six (6) years and be paid to date at no less than 75% complete (as of the proposal due date) of the current project value to be considered a project.

4.1.2. Presentation of Previous Experience: The offeror shall submit two (2) examples of recent – projects at least 75% billed which demonstrate relatable experience in project management and execution of work similar to that described in Section C of this solicitation.

The projects selected shall demonstrate work accomplished by the firm, teaming arrangements, key personnel and their roles on the project, regulatory information, in addition to basic cost information. The two projects must include one (1) Task Order or standalone contract valued at over $3M and one (1) valued at or over $1.5 M and must include landscape work and/or similar to NAICS 561730. Possible recent projects can include, but not be limited to, tree mitigation, successful wetland mitigation or restoration, vegetation clearing, and elderberry transplanting. One (1) of the two (2) projects must demonstrate wetland creation or mitigation.

The offeror may include both federal and commercial work. The offeror must indicate whether it was prime or subcontractor on each project. If the offeror was the prime contractor, the offeror shall also describe its primary role/duties in execution of the work (i.e.

the major components of the project which were completed by the prime’s staff and major components which were subcontracted out). If the offeror was a subcontractor, the offeror shall describe its primary role/duties in execution of the work they were subcontracted to perform. The offeror shall also provide information on the project as to the size, complexity, and distinctive and/or unique features of the project. The offeror should provide specific information to demonstrate that it has relevant experience to all of the activities for this project.

NOTE: Project” is defined as a stand-alone contract or a task order under a specific ID/IQ contract. “Completed” projects are defined as stand-alone contracts or task orders under an ID/IQ contract that are 75% billed and have been accepted by the customer and payment has been made for the work.

4.1.3.The following information shall be included as a minimum in the presentation of previous experience for all projects (if applicable):

Project #: Name of project and location (City and State, or military installation name and State, if appropriate)

General narrative overview of the site including project description including issues related to the triple constraint of time, scope, and costs. Major accomplishments of the project shall be highlighted.

List of key personnel and their role on this project. The offeror should indicate which of the key personnel are currently employed by the firm or if they are employed by a subcontractor or teaming member.

Project performance issues. This could include cost/schedule, health and safety issues, regulatory/stakeholder issues and other performance issues.

Contract Information/Contract Schedule shall include the outlined information. The Offeror is responsible for providing current contact information for the individual listed. The Government has the option to contact this individual directly to verify past performance.

CPARS Rating. In order to evaluate the offeror’s past experience, please indicate if a CPARS rating is available for this project and the date.

Demonstrated experience with local, state and Federal regulators Demonstrated experience completing projects for landscaping projects Demonstrated experience mitigating or creating wetland projects Direct experience performing Mitigation/Vegetation Clearing/Restoration Demonstrated ability to implement complex projects successfully Demonstrated ability to manage projects that were completed on time, within budget, and met the projects’ objectives Demonstrated ability to manage regulatory interface and stakeholder interface Demonstrated ability of managing project with performance-based milestones Demonstrated ability to achieve environmental compliance

The offeror shall include discussion of effective resolution of regulatory issues, expediting regulatory closure, or other information demonstrating ability to work constructively with the regulatory community.

4.1.4.Table 3 is provided as a template for the presentation of previous experience. Offerors may use any format so long as the information included in the table is provided.

Table 3 - Presentation of Previous Experience with Mitigation/Vegetation Clearing

Contract Information / Contract Schedule Program Accomplishments

Contract/Task order number: Was the project terminated early or were cure/show-cause letters issued?

Yes or No

* Bullets

* Denote PDT personnel and if still associated with Offeror

Contract Role: (Prime or Subcontractor)

Percentage of total value of contract performed by Offeror: (If Prime, what portion was subcontracted; if Offeror was the subcontractor, what percentage of the total project was awarded to the subcontractor?)

UEI number: DUNS number associated with contract award

Contract Type: (ex. FFP, CPFF, CPAF, CPIF, etc.)

Percentage of work billed to date by offeror:

Date of Award Initial Contract Amount:

Original Completion Date:

Date of Completion /Final Contract Amount:

Actual Completion Date:

Amount added by modification:

Percentage of total project billed to date: (modifications)

Explanation of any cost growth:

Explanation of any late finish or time extensions:

Insurance to cap costs or indemnify:

Multiple interim schedule milestones?

Y or N

Client Contact Client Contracting Officer Offeror Point of Contact

Is a CPARS rating available for this project?

Date of last CPARS rating:

4.2. Volume I, Factor 2 - Technical Approach to the Notional Task Order. Following Attachments and technical exhibits are provided: Attachment 1 - PWS Notional Task Order, Exhibit A - Tree Binder, Exhibit B - Tree Data, and Exhibit C - Google Map provides a fictional workload scenario of one (1) notional Task Order project that are typical of a land clearing services and habitat mitigation. The Offerer shall provide a technical approach to a fictional workload scenario included as a Notional Task Order. The Offeror must clearly describe all activities they propose to complete the Tasks as outlined in the Performance Work Statement for the Notional Task Order. The technical approach proposed by the Contractor must provide sufficient details that are typical of a land clearing services and habitat mitigation. The technical approach provided for the fictional Notional Task Oder will be evaluated to ascertain the Offeror’s ability to recognize and understand of all the necessary inputs, assertions and assumptions steps required for the preparation and submission of a compliant Task Order proposal.

PREPARATION OF SUBCONTRACTING PLAN:

(a) See FAR clause 52.219-9 of this solicitation. Subcontracting Plans are required from other than small businesses if the contract price is over $1,500,000; they are not required from small business firms regardless of the price.

(b) For information on the evaluation of subcontracting plans, see Army Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement, Appendix DD.

(c) The Subcontracting Plan requirements and further instructions on submission of Electronic Subcontracting Reporting System (eSRS) are outlined in FAR 52.219-9.

(d) The Government requires all offerors to meet the subcontracting goals as follows: Small Businesses 23.0%; Small Disadvantaged Businesses 10.0%; Women-Owned Small Businesses 5.0%; HUBZone Small Business 3.0%; Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business 3.0%; and Veteran Owned Small Business 3%. The goals are calculated as a percentage of the TOTAL SUBCONTRACTING DOLLARS, NOT THE TOTAL

CONTRACT AMOUNT.

4.2. Volume I, Factor 3 – Past Performance. The Offeror shall provide past performance information for each project listed in the offeror’s response to Volume I, Factor 1, Summary of Previous Experience. CPARS is preferred, however a Past Performance Questionnaire (PPQ) is also acceptable. Previously completed PPQs are acceptable. The titles of the projects shall be consistent with the previous experience projects submitted at Factor 1.

For each project, the offeror shall include Project # - Title (matching Factor 1), Contract and task order number as applicable, a client point of contact including email and telephone number. The offeror shall provide information to document the relevancy of each previous experience project as it relates to requirements of Section C of this solicitation. Common aspects of relevancy include similarity of services/support, complexity, dollar value, contract type, and degree of subcontracting/teaming.

The Government may review past performance information from any other source when making its evaluation. Sources may include past performance information retrieved through the Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS), using all CAGE/DUNS/UEIN numbers of team members (partnership, joint venture, teaming arrangement, or parent company/subsidiary/affiliate) identified in the offeror’s proposal, inquiries of owner representative(s), Federal Awardee Performance and Integrity Information System (FAPIIS), Electronic Subcontract Reporting System (eSRS), and any other known sources not provided by the offeror.

The Government reserves the right to contact any and all individuals identified in the projects submitted for Volume I, Factor 1, Summary of Previous Experience. It is the responsibility of the Offeror to provide current contact information for the individual identified therein. The Offeror may provide additional points of contact (POCs) with the customer (prime contractor, if appropriate). The POC information should include the POC’s title, telephone number and e-mail address. The POCs may be contacted to assess the scope of work performed and to evaluate performance of the projects listed under the Previous Experience tab of Section I under this Volume I, if necessary. The intent of this past performance information is to provide POC information, not reiterate information provided in Volume I, Factor 1, Summary of Previous Experience.

The Government intends to assess past performance to determine whether past performance is acceptable or unacceptable.

Notice of Violations (NOVs). In addition to the project information requested in this section, the Offeror shall also provide notification and information concerning any projects where the right to proceed was terminated for default during the last three (3) years, or so state that there were none. The offeror shall also provide a list of any environmentally-reportable incident violations and any environmental Notices of Violation (NOVs) received by any member of the offeror’s team that may have occurred in the past three (3) years, or so state there were none.

The offeror shall also provide a list of OSHA violations and reported accidents by any member of the Offeror’s team in the past five (5) years or so state there were none.

5. Volume II – Price Information and Representations, Certifications, and Other Statements of Offerors.

5.1.Volume II, Tab 1: SF 1449, Solicitation, Offer, and Award (Section A). The offeror shall complete, in its entirety, all of Section A (SF 1449) that applies to the offeror and it shall be signed and dated by an official with the authority to legally bind the company. The offeror shall also acknowledge all amendments to the solicitation in accordance with the instructions on the SF 30, if applicable.

5.2.Volume II, Tab 2: Representations and Certifications (Section K). The offeror must have electronically completed the annual representations and certifications on the “System for Award Management” (SAM) website in accordance with FAR 52.204-8. The offeror is responsible for ensuring that these on-line Representations and Certifications are updated as necessary to reflect changes, but at least annually to ensure that they are kept current, accurate and complete.

5.3. Volume II, Tab 3: Notional Task Order Price Proposal. Price analysis will be performed in accordance with FAR 15.404. Cost analysis and cost realism may be conducted in accordance with FAR 15.404. The Government reserves the right to request other than certified cost or pricing data in order to determine the prices are fair and reasonable.

The total evaluated price will be the total cost amount proposed by the Offeror on the Notional Task Order Price Spreadsheet.

The total evaluated cost will not be scored or rated. Cost analysis may be conducted in accordance with FAR 15.404-1(c) to determine whether the proposed costs are reasonable. The Government may evaluate the cost realism of the Offerors’ proposed cost through a probable cost analysis in accordance with FAR 15.404-1(d).

Firm-Fixed-Price Proposal for the Notional Task Order Project. The Offeror shall submit a detailed and complete firm fixed price for implementing the Notional Task Order as detailed in Section J, including the costs for associated plans and reports. The Offeror shall propose a firm, fixed price (to include, but not limited to, labor costs, materials and services, indirect costs, other costs, profit, etc.) to complete all of the tasks described in the scope of work. The total cost of the Firm Fixed Price Proposal shall be clearly identified. The Offeror shall provide the following information (other than certified cost or pricing data) to substantiate the basis for the proposed lump sum price for each line item listed in the pricing schedule along with the extended price for the project.

1) Direct Labor. Provide a breakdown of labor hours, rates, and cost by appropriate category, and furnish basis for estimates. Offerors shall use the proposed hourly burdened labor rates in the Binding Labor Rate Schedule (Section B) for the labor disciplines in pricing the Request for Proposal. The Offerors shall not discount their proposed binding rates. Offerors that do not utilize the binding rates proposed in Binding Labor Rate Schedule (Section B, Paragraph 6.1) to calculate the price for the sample project will not be considered for award.

2) Materials, Services and Other Direct Costs. Offerors shall provide a breakout and substantiating information of the project materials, services, and other direct costs. Materials may include, but be limited to, such things as materials to conduct BIPs. Services may include, but not be limited to, such things as subcontracted services needed to complete the scope of work for the sample project. All other direct costs (e.g., special tooling, equipment rental costs, travel, computer services, per diem, etc.) will be included in this section along with a basis for pricing.

3) Indirect Costs (other than Profit). Offerors shall indicate how they have computed and applied their indirect costs. For the purposes of the sample project, Offerors shall not discount their proposed rates.

4) Other Costs. Offerors shall list all other costs with worksheet/detailed breakdown subcontractor costs, overhead and/or G&A.

5) Profit: Offerors shall propose a profit rate in the pricing the Notional Task Order.

Failure to provide the price information as requested may result in a proposal being determined to be noncompliant and will be eliminated from further consideration.

(End of Section L)

SECTION M - EVALUATION FACTORS FOR AWARD

The following have been modified:

SECTION M

Section M – Evaluation Criteria

1. Basis of Award.

The Government contemplates award of an indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity (ID/IQ), multiple award task order contract (MATOC) for Mitigation and Vegetation Clearing Contracts resulting from this solicitation. Task orders awarded under the MATOC will be firm-fixed price.

The Government’s intent is to award approximately five (5) ID/IQ contracts as part of a MATOC; however, if the Contracting Officer determines during the source selection process that fewer or more than that number of contracts should be awarded, the Contracting Officer has the discretion of adjusting that number (higher or lower) or awarding none at all. IAW FAR 19.502-4 this Acquisition will be a partial small business set aside. The Government will set aside a minimum of 3 MATOC IDIQs to small businesses determined to be technically acceptable.

The evaluation will be conducted in accordance with source selection procedures as found in the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Department of Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS), Army Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (AFARS), Department of Defense Source Selection Procedures, Army Source Selection Supplement (AS3) to the Department of Defense Source Selection Procedures, and this solicitation. The offeror must be responsible in accordance with FAR Part 9, conforms to the solicitation requirements, have acceptable past performance and be technically acceptable to be eligible for award. Failure to comply with the terms and conditions of the solicitation may result in the offeror being determined non-responsive and ineligible for award.

1.1 Award without Discussions

The Government intends to award without discussions in accordance with FAR 52.215-1, however, the Government reserves the right to conduct discussions if the KO determines them to be necessary. Therefore, offerors are advised to submit proposals that are fully and clearly acceptable without additional information.

1.2 Competitive Range/Discussions

Award Without Discussions: As set forth in FAR 52.215-1(f)(4), the Government intends to evaluate proposals and award contracts without discussions with Offerors. Accordingly, Offerors are advised to submit initial proposals that contains the Offeror’s best terms from a price and technical standpoint. As set forth in FAR 15.306, in the event that discussions are held, a competitive range determination will be made. The Contracting Officer may establish, with SSA approval, a competitive range comprised of the most highly rated proposals. The competitive range may be further reduced for purposes of efficiency pursuant to FAR 15.306(c)(2). Offerors whose proposals are not included in the competitive range will be notified as soon as practicable. When discussions become necessary, page limitations may be placed on responses to Evaluation Notices (ENs). The specified page limits for EN responses will be established at the appropriate time.

Discussions will include issuance of evaluation notices. An offeror initially included in the competitive range may be eliminated from consideration for award during discussions. At the conclusion of discussions, each offeror still within the competitive range shall be given an opportunity to submit Final Proposal Revisions (FPR).

1.3 Award

To arrive at a source selection decision, the Government will evaluate the factors and proposed price. The Government intends to award to the firms providing proposals which are determined by the Source Selection Authority (SSA) to be technically acceptable and offer the government the lowest price. The acceptability of product or service shall be addressed in the source selection through consideration of the nonprice evaluation factors. Requirements will be evaluated on an “acceptable” or “unacceptable” basis. Proposals are evaluated for acceptability, but not ranked using the non-price factors. In order to be considered awardable, there must be an “acceptable” rating in every non-price factor.

2. Evaluation Factors and Cost/Price Evaluation

The Government will evaluate proposals based on the factors and factor listed in Table 1 below. As established in Section L and this Section M of the solicitation, the following criteria will form the basis of proposal evaluation.

The evaluation factors are not li sted in any order of importance. Al l Factors and factor must be evaluated as acceptable for the proposal to be acceptab le. The cost and pricing information found in Volume II, Factor II will be evaluated in accordance with paragraphs 3.2.2, 3.2.3 and 4 of this Section M.

Table 1. Evaluation Factors

Transfer File

Proposal Format

Maximum Page Count

#1

Volume I: Technical Proposal Factors 1, 2, Limited to 12 pages to address all factors cited.

Factor 1: Summary of Previous Experience: Mitigation and/or Vegetation Clearing

Factor 2: Notional Task Order Technical Approach and Subcontract Plan (subcontracting plan is required for other than small business)

Factor 3: Past Performance

#2

Volume II – Notional Task Order Price Proposal Tabs 1-3: Exempt from page count.

Tab 1: SF 1449, Solicitation, Offer, and Award (Section A)

Tab 2: Representations, Certifications and Other Statements of Offerors (Section K)

Tab 3: Notional Task Order Price Proposal

All evaluation factors other than price, must be determined to be technically acceptable to be considered for an award

Volume I, Factor I Presentation of Previous Experience: The offeror shall submit two (2) examples of recent – projects at least 75% billed which demonstrate relatable experience in project management and execution of work similar to that described in Section C of this solicitation. The projects selected shall demonstrate work accomplished by the firm, teaming arrangements, key personnel and their roles on the project, regulatory information, in addition to basic cost information. The two projects must include one (1) Task Order or standalone contracts valued at over $3M and one (1) valued at or over $1.5 M and must include landscape activities covered under NAICs 561730. Possible recent projects can include, but not be limited to, tree mitigation, successful wetland mitigation or restoration, vegetation clearing, and elderberry transplanting. One (1) of the two (2) projects must demonstrate wetland creation or mitigation.

Technical. The term “technical,” as used herein, refers to non-price factors other than past performance. More than one “technical” factor can be used and titled to match the specific evaluation criteria appropriate for the RFP. The purpose of the technical factor is to assess whether the offeror’s proposal will satisfy the Government’s minimum requirements. Factor 1 will be evaluated in accordance with the criteria described in Section L and will be utilized to assess whether the offeror’s proposal will satisfy the Government’s minimum requirements. Factor 1 will be rated as technically acceptable or technically unacceptable as noted in Table 2.

Table 2. Previous Experience Rating

Adjectival Rating Description Acceptable Proposal meets the requirements of the solicitation.

Unacceptable Proposal does not meet the requirements of the solicitation.

Factor 2 Notional Task Order Requirements: Following Attachments and technical exhibits are provided:

Attachment 1 - PWS Notional Task Order, Exhibit A - Tree Binder, Exhibit B - Tree Data, and Exhibit C - Google Map provides a fictional workload scenario of one (1) notional Task Order project that are typical of a land clearing services and habitat mitigation. The evaluation will assess the Offeror’s ability to recognize and understand of all the necessary inputs, assertions and assumptions steps required for the preparation and submission of a compliant Task Order proposal, to include all the requirements described in this solicitation. factor 2 will be rated as acceptable or unacceptable as noted in Table 3. below.

Subcontracting Plan for other than Small Business will be evaluated in accordance with Army Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement, Appendix DD:

(e) See FAR clause 52.219-9 of this solicitation. Subcontracting Plans are required from other than small businesses if the contract price is over $1,500,000; they are not required from small business firms regardless of the price.

(f) (d) The Government requires all offerors to meet the subcontracting goals as follows: Small Businesses

23.0% Small Disadvantaged Businesses 10.0% Women-Owned Small Businesses 5.0% HUBZone Small Business 3.0% Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business 3.0% The goals are calculated as a percentage of the TOTAL SUBCONTRACTING DOLLARS, NOT THE TOTAL CONTRACT

AMOUNT.

Table 3. Notional Task Order Requirements Ratings

Acceptable Proposal meets the requirements of the solicitation.

Unacceptable Proposal does not meet the requirements of the solicitation.

2.2. Factor 3 Past Performance. The Offeror shall include documentation regarding their relevant past performance as it directly relates to the work being procured under this solicitation. The Offeror SHALL NOT go back any farther than six (6) years from the issue date of this solicitation for the submitted data. The past performance data shall document a successful history of past contract performance. This volume has no page limitation. Relevant efforts are defined as services/efforts that are the same as or similar in scope of work covered within NAICS codes 561730, 541620 or 562910.

Information submitted for Volume I, Factor 3, Past…