MATOC_Solicitation_3.25.2019.pdf

Construction Indefinite Delivery-Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) Multiple Aw ard Task Order Contract (MATOC) for maintenance, repair and construction services in support of the National Guard in the State of Nebraska. These multidisciplined contracts w ill consist of a Base Aw ard Period of tw o (2) years and three (3) one (1) year option periods. The total contract period, including options, shall not exceed f ive

(5) years, w ith a total program capacity of $15,000,000 for all individual task orders placed against this contract . This action is being solicited as a total small business set-aside. NAICS Codes: 236220 and 237990, $36.5M is the small business size standard. The Government intends to aw ard a minimum of three (3) and a maximum of nine (9) contracts to offerors that are responsible and that submit proposals that are acceptable and reasonable. At the task order level, the contracting off icer may set-aside an individual task order for other socio-economical programs. Persons intending on offering a proposal should attend the Pre-Proposal Conference. See Section 00100 for location, date and details. Solicitations and all information, notices and amendments w ill be posted at http://w w w .fbo.gov. NOTE: Bid bonds required for all future task orders over $150,000.

JEREMY RUPPRECHT 402-309-8280

NOTE: In sealed bid solicitations "offer" and "offeror" mean "bid" and "bidder".

10. THE GOVERNMENT REQUIRES PERFORMANCE OF THE WORK DESCRIBED IN THESE DOCUMENTS

NEGOTIATED

26-Mar-2019

(RFP)

(IFB)

X

CALL:

B. TELEPHONE NO. (Include area code) (NO COLLECT CALLS)

See Item 7

2. TYPE OF SOLICITATION

SEALED BID

3. DATE ISSUED

9. FOR INFORMATION A. NAME

SOLICITATION

X

NSN 7540-01-155-3212 1442-101 STANDARD FORM 1442 (REV. 4-85)

Prescribed by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.236-1(e)

11. The Contractor shall begin performance w ithin _______1 calendar days and complete it w ithin ________730 calendar days after receiving aw ard, notice to proceed. This performance period is X mandatory, negotiable. (See _________________________FAR 52.211-10

12 A. THE CONTRACTOR MUST FURNISH ANY REQUIRED PERFORMANCE AND PAYMENT BONDS?

(If "YES," indicate within how many calendar days after award in Item 12B.)

YES X NO

13. ADDITIONAL SOLICITATION REQUIREMENTS:

A. Sealed offers in original and __________3 copies to perform the w ork required are due at the place specif ied in Item 8 by ___________ local time ______________25 Apr 2019 (date). If this is a sealed bid solicitation, offers must be publicly opened at that time.

shall be marked to show the offeror's name and address, the solicitation number, and the date and time offers are due.

B. An offer guarantee is, X is not required.

C. All offers are subject to the (1) w ork requirements, and (2) other provisions and clauses incorporated in the solicitation in full text or by reference.

D. Offers providing less than _______90 calendar days for Government acceptance after the date offers are due w ill not be considered and w ill be rejected.

SOLICITATION, OFFER,

AND AWARD

(Construction, Alteration, or Repair)

1. SOLICITATION NO.

IMPORTANT - The "offer" section on the reverse must be fully completed by offeror.

4. CONTRACT NO.

7. ISSUED BY CODE

USPFO FOR NEBRASKA

2433 NW 24TH ST

LINCOLN NE 68524

W91243

PAGE OF PAGES

1 OF

CODE

(Title, identifying no., date):

12B. CALENDAR DAYS

01:00 PM (hour)

Sealed envelopes containing offers

5. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQUEST NO. 6. PROJECT NO.

8. ADDRESS OFFER TO (If Other Than Item 7)

402-309-7524FAX:TEL: TEL: FAX:

W9124319RJR01 75

20B. SIGNATURE

(REV. 4-85)STANDARD FORM 1442 BACK

TO SIGN

NSN 7540-01-155-3212

SOLICITATION, OFFER, AND AWARD (Continued) (Construction, Alteration, or Repair)

CODE FACILITY CODE

17. The offeror agrees to perform the w ork required at the prices specif ied below in strict accordance w ith the terms of this solicitation, if this offer is accepted by the Government in w riting w ithin ________ calendar days after the date offers are due.

the minimum requirements stated in Item 13D. Failure to insert any number means the offeror accepts the minimum in Item 13D.)

AMOUNTS SEE SCHEDULE OF PRICES

18. The offeror agrees to furnish any required performance and payment bonds.

19. ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF AMENDMENTS

(The offeror acknowledges receipt of amendments to the solicitation -- give number and date of each)

AMENDMENT NO.

DATE

20A. NAME AND TITLE OF PERSON AUTHORIZED TO SIGN

OFFER (Type or print)

AWARD (To be completed by Government)

21. ITEMS ACCEPTED:

22. AMOUNT 23. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

24. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN ITEM

(4 copies unless otherwise specified)

CODE

(Insert any number equal to or greater than

20C. OFFER DATE

25. OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION PURSUANT TO

10 U.S.C. 2304(c) 41 U.S.C. 253(c)

CODE27. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY:26. ADMINISTERED BY

(Include ZIP Code)14. NAME AND ADDRESS OF OFFEROR 15. TELEPHONE NO. (Include area code)

See Item 14

(Include only if different than Item 14)16. REMITTANCE ADDRESS

30B. SIGNATURE

29. AWARD (Contractor is not required to sign this document.)

document and return _______ copies to issuing office.) Contractor agrees Your of f er on this solicitation, is hereby accepted as to the items listed. This award con-to f urnish and deliv er all items or perf orm all work, requisitions identif ied summates the contract, which consists of (a) the Gov ernment solicitation and on this f orm and any continuation sheets f or the consideration stated in this y our of f er, and (b) this contract award. No f urther contractual document is contract. The rights and obligations of the parties to this contract shall be necessary .

gov erned by (a) this contract award, (b) the solicitation, and (c) the clauses, representations, certif ications, and specif ications or incorporated by ref er-ence in or attached to this contract.

30A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTOR OR PERSON AUTHORIZED 31A. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

30C. DATE

(Type or print)

TEL: EMAIL:

31B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 31C. AWARD DATE

BY

CONTRACTING OFFICER WILL COMPLETE ITEM 28 OR 29 AS APPLICABLE

(Contractor is required to sign this28. NEGOTIATED AGREEMENT

(M ust be fully completed by offeror)OFFER

W9124319RJR01

Section 00010 - Solicitation Contract Form

ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES MAX

QUANTITY

UNIT UNIT PRICE MAX AMOUNT

0001 UNDEFINED

Base Period

FFP

MATOC IDIQ - Construction FFP - Contractor shall provide all plant, labor, equipment, appliances, materials, expertise and supervision necessary for various maintenance, repair, and construction Task Order contracts for the Nebraska National Guard. Maximum Contract Value for Base Period and all Option Years is $15,000,000.00. Max quantity shown for administrative purposes only. The contractors area of consideration are defined in the notes under section 00010.

FOB: Destination

MAX

NET AMT

UNIT UNIT PRICE MAX AMOUNT

0002 UNDEFINED

CMRA

FFP

Contractor Manpower Reporting: Year 1 of Base Period.

UNIT UNIT PRICE MAX AMOUNT

0003 UNDEFINED

CMRA

FFP

Contractor Manpower Reporting: Year 2 of Base Period

UNIT UNIT PRICE MAX AMOUNT

1001 UNDEFINED

OPTION Option Period 1 - Construction Services

FFP

MATOC IDIQ - Construction FFP - Contractor shall provide all plant, labor, equipment, appliances, materials, expertise and supervision necessary for various maintenance, repair, and construction Task Order contracts for the Nebraska National Guard. Maximum Contract Value for Base Period and all Option Years is $15,000,000.00. Max quantity shown for administrative purposes only. The

UNIT UNIT PRICE MAX AMOUNT

1002 UNDEFINED

OPTION CMRA

FFP

Contractor Manpower Reporting: Option Period 1

UNIT UNIT PRICE MAX AMOUNT

2001 UNDEFINED

OPTION Option Period 2 - Construction Services

FFP

MATOC IDIQ - Construction FFP - Contractor shall provide all plant, labor, equipment, appliances, materials, expertise and supervision necessary for various maintenance, repair, and construction Task Order contracts for the Nebraska National Guard. Maximum Contract Value for Base Period and all Option Years is $15,000,000.00. Max quantity shown for administrative purposes only. The

UNIT UNIT PRICE MAX AMOUNT

2002 UNDEFINED

OPTION CMRA

FFP

Contractor Manpower Reporting: Option Period 2

UNIT UNIT PRICE MAX AMOUNT

3001 UNDEFINED

OPTION Option Period 3 - Construction Services

FFP

MATOC IDIQ - Construction FFP - Contractor shall provide all plant, labor, equipment, appliances, materials, expertise and supervision necessary for various maintenance, repair, and construction Task Order contracts for the Nebraska National Guard. Maximum Contract Value for Base Period and all Option Years is $15,000,000.00. Max quantity shown for administrative purposes only. The

UNIT UNIT PRICE MAX AMOUNT

3002 UNDEFINED

OPTION CMRA

FFP

Contractor Manpower Reporting: Option Period 3

CONTRACT MINIMUM/MAXIMUM QUANTITY AND CONTRACT VALUE

The minimum quantity and contract value for all orders issued against this contract shall not be less than the minimum quantity and contract value stated in the following table. The maximum quantity and contract value for all orders issued against this contract shall not exceed the maximum quantity and contract value stated in the following table.

MINIMUM

QUANTITY

MINIMUM

AMOUNT

MAXIMUM

QUANTITY

MAXIMUM

AMOUNT

$2,000.00 $15,000,000.00

DELIVERY/TASK ORDER MINIMUM/MAXIMUM QUANTITY AND ORDER VALUE

The minimum quantity and order value for each Delivery/Task Order issued shall not be less than the minimum quantity and order value stated in the following table. The maximum quantity and order value for each Delivery/Task Order issued shall not exceed the maximum quantity and order value stated in the following table.

MINIMUM

QUANTITY

MINIMUM

AMOUNT

MAXIMUM

QUANTITY

MAXIMUM

$2,000.00 $5,000,000.00

CLIN MINIMUM/MAXIMUM QUANTITY AND CLIN VALUE

The minimum quantity(s) and CLIN value(s) for all orders issued against the CLIN(s) on this contract shall not be less than the minimum quantity(s) and CLIN value(s) stated in the following table. The maximum quantity(s) and

CLIN value(s) for all orders issued against the CLIN(s) on this contract shall not exceed the maximum quantity(s) and CLIN value(s) stated in the following table.

CLIN

MINIMUM

QUANTITY

MINIMUM

AMOUNT

MAXIMUM

QUANTITY

MAXIMUM

AMOUNT

0001 $2,000.00 $5,000,000.00 1001 $2,000.00 $5,000,000.00 2001 $2,000.00 $5,000,000.00 3001 $2,000.00 $5,000,000.00

CLIN DELIVERY/TASK ORDER MINIMUM/MAXIMUM QUANTITY AND CLIN ORDER VALUE

The minimum quantity and order value for the given Delivery/Task Order issued for this CLIN shall not be less than the minimum quantity and order value stated in the following table. The maximum quantity and order value for the given Delivery/Task Order issued for this CLIN shall not exceed the maximum quantity and order value stated in the following table.

CLIN

MINIMUM

QUANTITY

MINIMUM

AMOUNT

MAXIMUM

QUANTITY

MAXIMUM

$2,000.00

$5,000,000.00

INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE TERMS

Supplies/services will be inspected/accepted at:

CLIN INSPECT AT INSPECT BY ACCEPT AT ACCEPT BY

0001 N/A N/A N/A Government

0002 N/A N/A N/A Government 0003 N/A N/A N/A Government 1001 N/A N/A N/A Government 1002 N/A N/A N/A Government 2001 N/A N/A N/A Government 2002 N/A N/A N/A Government 3001 N/A N/A N/A Government 3002 N/A N/A N/A Government

DELIVERY INFORMATION

CLIN DELIVERY DATE QUANTITY SHIP TO ADDRESS DODAAC /

CAGE

0001 POP 17-JUN-2019 TO

16-JUN-2021

N/A N/A

0002 POP 17-JUN-2019 TO

16-JUN-2020

0003 POP 17-JUN-2020 TO

16-JUN-2021

1001 POP 17-JUN-2021 TO

16-JUN-2022

1002 POP 17-JUN-2021 TO

16-JUN-2022

2001 POP 17-JUN-2022 TO

16-JUN-2023

2002 POP 17-JUN-2022 TO

16-JUN-2023

3001 POP 17-JUN-2023 TO

16-JUN-2024

3002 POP 17-JUN-2023 TO

16-JUN-2024

SECTION 00010

SECTION 00010 Solicitation Contract Form

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SOLICITATION, OFFER, AND AWARD SF 1442 and SF 1442 BACK SECTION 00010 - PRICING SCHEDULE, NOTES

SECTION 00100 - INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS AND NOTICES TO OFFERORS

SECTION 00600 – REPRESENTATIONS & CERTIFICATIONS

SECTION 00700 - CONTRACT CLAUSES

SECTION 00800 - WAGE DETERMINATION(S)

ATTACHMENT 1 – Section 010000, MATOC SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS ATTACHMENT 2 – PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS. See MATOC Master Specs ATTACHMENT 3 - 100% Drawings and Specs (prototypical project)

NOTE: MASTER SPECS TO BE PROVIDED AT TIME OF AWARD

EXHIBIT A – Performance Relevancy Questionnaire EXHIBIT B – Subcontractor Information and Consent Form EXHIBIT C – Reference Questionnaire package EXHIBIT D – prototypical Project Solicitation

1. Instructions for the preparation of proposals are located in Sections 00100, 00110 and 00120.

2. SECTION 00010 NOTES

The following apply to this contract:

1. Task orders in the following location(s) are applicable to this contract: (to be completed by the Contracting Officer at time of award)

2. In addition to Task Orders issued on a small business set-aside basis Contractor is eligible to compete for

Task Orders set-aside for: (to be completed by the Contracting Officer at time of award)

3. Contractor’s attention is invited to Attachment 1 - Section 010000, MATOC Special Contract Requirements.

Important information on the Task Order process is contained therein. Offerors are encouraged to read this section in its entirety to reach a better understanding of the Multiple Award Task Order Process. The minimum guaranteed Task Order amount for the entire contract period, to include any exercised option periods, is $2000.00 per IDIQ contract awarded. See Section SC3, 3.1.

4. The term “Contracting Officer” is applicable to this Solicitation and resulting contract(s).

5. Reference Contract Clause 252.236-7008, CONTRACT PRICES – BIDDING SCHEDULES. The term

Bidding Schedule shall also be construed to mean Offer Schedule or Schedule. The terms “bid” and “offer” shall be construed as having the same meaning in this solicitation and resulting contract(s) and any future Task Orders.

6. Reference Contract Clause 52.228-15, PERFORMANCE AND PAYMENT BONDS. Applicability will be defined in individual MATOC task orders. A bid bond shall be required with all proposals submitted in response to a request for proposal that is estimated above $150,000.

7. The Government intends to execute Multiple Award Task Order Contracts (MATOC) with an Indefinite

Delivery Indefinite Quantity. Federally warranted Contracting Officers at any National Guard activities in the State of Nebraska may place Task Orders against resulting contracts. See Section 010000 for additional information.

8. DO NOT insert prices in the Basic and Option Years CLINs provided immediately after the SF 1442.

Instructions for the preparation of proposals are located in Sections 00100, 00110 and 00120.

AREAS OF CONSIDERATION – OFFERORS MUST RETURN THE FOLLOWING WITH THEIR PROPOSAL

NOTE: OFFERORS MUST COMPLETE AREAS OF CONSIDERATION BELOW AND RETURN WITH

PROPOSAL.

1. LOCATIONS OF WORK – The majority of projects will be performed at the Lincoln NE Air National Guard Base, Lincoln NE. Contractors shall identify all location(s) they desire to be considered for award of individual task orders. Contractors will be provided a fair opportunity to compete for Task Orders at those locations checked within the dollar range indicated below, if they are awarded a contract.

PLACE AN “X” IN THE BLOCK (OF ALL THAT APPLY) IF YOUR FIRM WILL ACTIVELY

PURSUE PROJECT(s) AT THESE LOCATIONS

( ) AIR NATIONAL GUARD BASE, LINCOLN NE

( ) GREENLIEF TRAINING SITE (GTS), HASTINGS NE

( ) CAMP ASHLAND TRAINING SITE (CATS), ASHLAND NE

( ) MEAD TRAINING SITE, MEAD NE

2. DOLLAR VALUE OF PROJECTS

The Contractor must identify the dollar range of projects they are interested in receiving consideration for under the MATOC. Each Offeror must check ONLY one of the ranges listed below. (This limitation may be due to business size or company bonding limitations). Such Contractors may be required to provide additional capability information to include bonding capability and financial capability depending on the dollar amount of the proposed Task Order.

Table B allows an Offeror to start at a smaller dollar range and grow with the program based on successful performance and capabilities. Select from A OR B but not both.

A – DOLLAR VALUE - Check only ONE RANGE of dollars

( ) $2,000 - $250,000

( ) $2,000 – $500,000

( ) $2,000 – $1 Million

( ) $2,000 - $2 Million

$3 Million

$5 Million

B – Optional Escalating Scale The amount on this chart allow for increases in limits in option years.

Check only one range.

( ) Base $2,000 - $500,000 Option One $2,000 - $1M Option Two $2,000 - $2M Option Three $2,000 - $3M

( ) Base $2,000 - $1M Option One $2,000 - $2M Option Two $2,000 - $3M Option Three $2,000 - $4M

( ) Base $2,000 - $2M Option One $2,000 - $3M Option Two $2,000 - $4M Option Three $2,000 - $5M

Increases in option years may be granted based on Satisfactory performance & bonding capability at sole discretion of the Contracting Officer.

End of Section 00010

Section 00100 - Bidding Schedule/Instructions to Bidders

SECTION 00100

Section 00100 INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS, AND NOTICES TO OFFERORS

1. INTRODUCTION

1.1. SCOPE: You are invited to submit a proposal in response to our Request for Proposal (RFP) entitled, “NEBRASKA MATOC Solicitation” for construction services for National Guard locations throughout the State of Nebraska. As a result of this solicitation, the Government intends that a minimum of three (3) but no greater than a maximum of nine (9) indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity, (IDIQ) Task Order Contracts will be awarded, provided sufficient qualified contractors present offers that propose reasonable prices. All awards will be to small business pursuant to a 100% small business set-aside. The contracting officer may set-aside task orders for SBA Certified 8(a) participants; Certified HUBZone Small Business Concerns, Small Business Service Disabled Veteran Owned Business and Women Owned Small Businesses Concerns provided 2 or more qualified contractors in each category present conforming offers and are awarded a MATOC.

1.1.1. Awards will be made to offerors whose proposals are in compliance and conforming to the RFP and are determined to be most advantageous to the Government in terms of Technical, Past Performance and Price.

1.1.2. Work to be performed under the MATOC contracts will include, but are not limited to, construction, demolition/remediation services. Projects will be bid build type from already completed designs, and/or projects specified by a Statement of Work using the Master Specification. It should be noted that the majority of work under these contracts will be for sustainment, repair and maintenance (SRM) at or under the $1M dollar level.

1.1.3. The Government reserves the right to issue additional solicitations and award additional contracts within the activities covered by this contract. In this event, new MATOC contractors, in accordance with the terms of their contracts, may compete for Task Orders with the Contractors selected under this solicitation. This is not a solicitation for a Requirements Contract.

1.2. PROJECT CATEGORIES: Work performed under these Multi-Discipline Contracts will generally be of, but are not limited to, the following general project categories:

1.2.1. Construction, repair and alteration of various facilities.

1.2.2. Construction, repairs and alteration of Electrical Systems (ES)

1.2.3. Construction, repair and alteration of Mechanical Systems (e.g. HVAC systems, and controls.)

1.2.4. Concrete and/or Asphalt Paving.

1.3. CONTRACT DURATION, LIMITS AND AMOUNTS: Each of the resulting contracts will include a two-year base period and three one-year option periods. The maximum value of each contract will not exceed $15 million over the life of the contract. The Minimum and Maximum values for a single Task Order are $2000.00 and $5 million, respectively. The minimum guaranteed order for each contract is one (1) task order valued at $2000. At time of award of the basic contract, a task order for $2000.00 will be issued. This task order will be de-obligated when a construction task order is awarded and will be paid only if the awarded contractor submits acceptable Master Quality Control and Safety Plans to the Contracting Officer. Plans are due 30 days after issuance of the task order.

Failure to submit the required plans within 60 days of issuance of the task order may result in the Government unilaterally cancelling the task order and basic award. See MATOC Division 01, SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS for details.

1.4. TASK ORDERS

1.4.1. As requirements develop, Task Orders will be competed among the MATOC awardees, or negotiated on a sole source basis as described in MATOC Division 01, SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS.

These Special Contract Requirements describe the Task Order process in detail. Offerors are highly encouraged to read the Special Contract Requirements before submitting a proposal.

1.4.2. The basic contract will be administered, (e.g. issuing modifications, exercising options), by the USPFO Purchasing and Contracting Office, 2433 NW 24th St, Lincoln NE 68524.

1.4.3. Individual Task Orders will be awarded and administered by federally appointed contracting officers, and may be issued by any Army or Air National Guard location in the State of Nebraska. Organizations outside of the issuing office of the basic contract will be responsible for the complete administration of Task Orders issued.

1.4.4. Construction performance requirements will be specified for each project in the Task Order Request for Proposal. MATOC Awardees will compete for Task Orders among themselves. The majority of all Task Orders shall be awarded based on competitive proposals received in response to the agency request for proposal.

1.5. NOTICE OF PRE-PROPOSAL CONFERENCE:

1.5.1. A pre-proposal conference will be conducted on 3 April 2019 at 10:30am (CST) for the purposes of briefing on the proposal requirements and answering questions regarding this solicitation. This conference will be held at Base Civil Engineering Classroom, Building 635, Nebraska Air National Guard Base, Lincoln NE 68524.

Interested Contractors are highly encouraged to attend the pre-proposal conference.

1.5.2. Due to security conditions, all offerors must register to attend this conference. Email the following information for all attendees to Jeremy Rupprecht and Carrie Hancock at the following addresses:

jeremy.m.rupprecht.mil@mail.mil And carrie.l.hancock2.civ@mail.mil

Firm Name and Telephone Number Visitor’s Name Driver’s License

1.5.3. This information must be provided in advance, not later than 3 business days prior to the meeting, in order to ensure access to the military base and conference site and ensure adequate seating for the conference attendees. Even if you have access to the base you must register to ensure adequate seating. The furnishing of the above information is voluntary; however, your failure to furnish all or part of the requested information may result in the Government’s denial of your access to the pre-proposal conference. This information will be provided to the Base Security Forces who will authorize your entrance to the site.

1.5.4. Visitors must present Government Issued Photo Identification at the Main Entry Gate upon arrival.

You will be required to present the following information upon arrival: (1) Vehicle Registration, (2) Valid Driver’s License, (3) Proof of Insurance for Vehicle, (4) Safety Inspection and Car Rental agreement if applicable. Any of the above information furnished by you is protected under the Privacy Act and shall not be released unless permitted by law and/or you have consented to such.

1.5.5. Information provided at this conference or site visit shall not qualify the terms and conditions of the solicitation and specifications. Terms of the solicitation and specifications remain unchanged unless the solicitation is amended in writing. If an amendment is issued, normal procedures relating to the acknowledgment and receipt of solicitation amendments shall apply.

1.5.6. A record of the conference shall be made and furnished to all prospective offerors via posting to our web site at https://www.fbo.gov. The record will include minutes of the meeting, including questions (on a non-attribution basis) and answers.

1.6. FORMAL COMMUNICATION, OFFEROR EXPLANATIONS

1.6.1. Any explanation desired by an offeror regarding the meaning or interpretation of the solicitation, for proposals, drawings, specifications, etc. must be requested in writing and with sufficient time allowed for a reply to reach offerors before the submission of their offer.

1.6.2. The Contracting Officer reserves the right to address questions received after the fifth day prior to solicitation closing with those offers deemed responsive and/or in the competitive range after closing. All questions and requests for information (RFI) must be received NOT LATER THAN the fifth working day prior to closing and will be posted not later than two working days prior to closing. OFFERORS ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO

SUBMIT QUESTIONS EARLY IN THIS PROCESS.

1.6.3. Any interpretations made will be in the form of an amendment of the solicitation, drawings, specifications, etc., and will be furnished to all prospective offerors via posting to https://www.fbo.gov

1.6.3.1. Receipt by the offeror must be acknowledged in the space provided on the SF 1442 or by returning a signed copy of the amendment by the time set for receipt of proposals. Explanations or instructions given in a form other than an amendment to the solicitation shall not be binding. Questions (on a non-attribution basis) and answers shall be furnished to all prospective offerors via the web site.

1.6.4. For security reasons, all technical and engineering data related to this solicitation will be distributed using the Federal Business Opportunities (FedBizOpps.gov or fbo.gov) system. FedBizOpps is a web-based dissemination tool designed to safeguard acquisition-related information for all Federal agencies. Interested bidders/offerors must register with FedBizOpps before accessing the system. FedBizOpps registration requires the following information:

1.6.4.1. To register for SAM go to: https://www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM/. You will need your DUNS number to register. Instructions for registering are on the web page. The solicitation and associated information and the plans and specifications will be available only from the Federal Business Opportunities (FedBizOpps) website on-line at https://www.fbo.gov/ . FedBizOpps is a web-based dissemination tool designed to safeguard acquisition-related information for all Federal agencies. Interested bidders/offerors must register with FedBizOpps before accessing the system.. Registration instructions can be found on the FedBizOpps website at www.fbo.gov. (Please note the registration for access to the secure site takes approximately 15 business days. PLAN ACCORDINGLY.) Reference paragraph 4.7 of the Vendor Guide for instructions to obtain a MPIN to retrieve the specification and drawing documents. Contractors who do not already have a MPIN are advised that the normal processing is 7 to 15 business days to obtain a MPIN password that will give them access to the plans and specifications, which are located in the controlled access location on FBO. See video in vendor guide at 3.3 on advanced functions for other information. . Bidders/offerors who have registered with FedBizOpps must access the data for this solicitation with their MPIN. Bidders/Offerors cannot log into the FedBizOpps home page and search for data.

1.6.5. Submit request for information, by email to the contracting office at the address show below.

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION- INQUIRY FORMAT

Subject Line: Reference No. W91243-19-R-JR01 Email: jeremy.m.rupprecht.mil@mail.mil or carrie.l.hancock2.civ@mail.mil Date of Inquiry: _______________ From: Company Name:

Address:

Phone Number: Email address:

Question: (Please clearly state your question) (If sent via an attachment word docs are preferred to facilitate posting of answers to the master Q&A document)

1.7. AMENDMENTS PRIOR TO DATE SET FOR RECEIPT OF PROPOSALS: The right is reserved, as the interest of the Government may require, to revise or amend, the specifications or drawings or both prior to and/or after the date set for receipt of proposals as necessary. Such amendments, if any, will be announced by an amendment or amendments to this Request for Proposal. All information relating to this RFP, including pertinent changes/amendments and information prior to the date set for receipt of proposals will be posted on the following website: https://www.fbo.gov

1.7.1. Offerors are strongly cautioned to check this site frequently and to “refresh” their web page to ensure they have the latest information.

1.8. HAND CARRIED PROPOSALS/INVITATIONS:

1.8.1. A bid repository is provided for hand carried proposals and is located at JFHQ Building, USPFO Purchasing and Contracting Office, Room 2200, 2433 NW 24th St, Lincoln NE 68524. Hand carried proposals must be deposited in the repository prior to the time established for receipt of proposals.

1.8.2. Offerors are cautioned that approval to enter the base must be obtained prior to the closing date for receipt of proposals. Follow the procedures outlined in the instructions in the paragraph above titled “Notice of Pre Proposal Conference” for entry. Delays are probable at the entry point and should be accommodated for. Late receipt of proposals due to base entry delays may not be deemed excusable and the Contracting Officer may declare the proposal late and remove it from consideration.

1.9. WAGE DETERMINATION:

1.9.1. The Construction Wage Rate requirements is applicable to the prototypical project. In the event the current prevailing Wage Determination is changed by the Department of Labor prior to closing date of this solicitation it is the offeror’s responsibility to ensure the most recent determination is used in preparing the proposal.

An Amendment may not be issued prior to closing to change Wage Determination dates and/or numbers. Applicable wage rates can be found at:

http://www.wdol.gov/dba.aspx. The Wage Determination applicable to the prototypical project is:

General Decision Number: NE190058 02/8/2019 NE58

1.10. PROPOSAL EXPENSES AND PRE-CONTRACT COSTS: This RFP does not commit the Government to pay costs incurred in preparation and submission of initial and subsequent proposals or for other costs incurred prior to award of a formal contract.

1.11. REMOVAL OF SECTIONS AT TIME OF AWARD. Sections 00100, 00110, 00120, 00600 and 00010 Areas of Consideration will be physically removed as a result of an award, but will be deemed to be incorporated by reference in the award.

1.12. DISPOSITION OF UNSUCCESSFUL PROPOSALS AND EXTRA SUCCESSFUL PROPOSALS: In compliance with FAR Subpart 4.8, the Government will retain one copy of all proposals. The Government will destroy extra copies of proposals. No destruction certificate will be provided.

1.13. PROPOSAL ACCEPTABILITY: Offerors are cautioned to strictly comply with all instructions within this solicitation to ensure submission of a complete proposal. Failure to furnish a complete proposal, at the time of proposal submission, may result in the proposal being unacceptable to the Government and eliminated from consideration for award. The offeror is hereby advised that its proposal is presumed to represent its best and final offer in response to this solicitation.

1.14. CLARIFICATIONS: Offeror may, at the discretion of the Government, be asked to provide information for clarification purposes regarding their proposals. Requests for such clarification information do not constitute discussions.

1.15. EXCEPTIONS: If the offeror takes exception to any of the requirements specified in this solicitation, the offeror shall clearly identify each exception and include a complete explanation of why the exception was taken and what benefit accrues to the Government. All exceptions to the solicitation requirements (Sections 00010 through 00120) and supporting rationale shall be included in an addendum to the proposal and clearly labeled "Exceptions".

An addendum is only required if the offeror takes exception to any requirement in the solicitation. (The Addendum does not have a page limitation, but shall only include information relevant to exceptions taken to the solicitation requirements.) The Government will assume an offeror takes no exceptions to any solicitation requirement if the offeror does not submit an Addendum identifying exceptions. Offerors are advised that solicitation requirements are not necessarily negotiable and such exceptions may render an offeror's proposal unacceptable and ineligible for award.

1.16. CLAUSES

1.16.1. Clauses and provisions from the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and supplements thereto are incorporated in this document by reference and in full text. Those incorporated by reference have the same force and effect as if they were given in full text.

1.16.2. Clauses and provisions in this document may not appear in consecutive order.

SECTION 00110

SECTION 00110

SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS AND INSTRUCTIONS

1. PROPOSAL PREPARATION INSTRUCTIONS:

1.1. These instructions prescribe the format of proposals, and describe the approach for the development and presentation of the proposal data. They are designed to ensure the submission of necessary information to provide for the understanding and comprehensive evaluation of proposals. Carefully review this section prior to commencing proposal preparation. In order for proposals to receive full consideration for award, offerors should ensure that the information furnished in support of the proposal is factual, accurate, and complete.

1.2. Offerors are cautioned to strictly comply with all instructions within this solicitation to ensure submission of a complete proposal. Failure to furnish a complete proposal at the time of proposal submission may result in the proposal being unacceptable to the Government and elimination from consideration for award. All solicitation amendments must be acknowledged in accordance with FAR Clause 52.215-1, and Instructions to Offerors.

2. PROPOSAL CONTENT:

2.1 Prospective offerors shall submit the proposal in two separate binders.

Submit Volume 1, Price proposal, pro forma documents, in one (1) original, three (3) hard copies, and one

(1) electronic copy on a CD in accordance with the instructions contained herein.

Submit Volume 2 in one (1) original, three (3) hard copies, and one (1) electronic copy on a CD in accordance with the instruction contained herein.

Volume 2, PART I --Technical Capability Proposal (Limit to 20 pages)

Subfactor 1 – Experience and Capability Subfactor 2 – Organization Subfactor 3 – Specific Personnel Subfactor 4 – Quality Control Subfactor 5 – Scheduling Methodology

Volume 2 – PART II --Past/Present Performance Information

2.1.1. Although the assessment of Past/Present Performance as a specific evaluation factor is separate and distinct from the Determination of Responsibility required by FAR Part 9, Past/Present Performance information obtained herein will be used during the Government’s responsibility determination. In addition contractors shall submit a single copy of the following information in a sealed envelope with their name on the outside. This information is sought pursuant to FAR 9.105-1 and will be opened and utilized only if the contractor is selected for award. Information will be used in determining the contractor responsible in accordance with FAR Part 9. If an award is not being offered the envelope will be filed unopened with the original proposal.

2.1.2. Documentation of adequate financial resources: Provide letters of reference from financial institutions(s) concerning credit worthiness and from bonding companies indicating capability to bond to, at a minimum, the price proposed.

2.1.3. Offerors are cautioned to carefully review the proposal requirements for these Volumes and ensure a complete proposal is submitted.

2.2. PROPOSAL DUE DATE SCHEDULE:

2.2.1. The entire proposal (Volumes 1 and 2 and the CD/DVD copy) are due by the date and time set for the receipt of proposals shown in Block 13 of the SF 1442. Past/Present performance references should provide questionnaire responses to the Contracting Officer not later than the closing date of the receipt of proposals.

2.3. After compiling all required information, submit original and specified number of copies to the following office:

USPFO Purchasing and Contracting Office Attention: Jeremy Rupprecht 2433 NW 24th St Lincoln NE 68524.

Mark the front of the envelope/box with the following:

“PROPOSAL NO. W91243-19-R-JR01, DO NOT OPEN –Competitive Acquisition.

2.4. PROPOSAL FORMAT:

2.4.1. Purpose: These instructions prescribe the format of proposals, and describe the approach for the development and presentation of the proposed data. The proposal shall include all of the information requested in the specific instructions. Failure to include all information requested may adversely affect the evaluation.

2.4.2. A proposal that merely reiterates or promises to accomplish the requirements of the RFP will be considered unacceptable. A proposal that is orderly and sufficiently documented will be easy for the Government to understand and will enable the Government to perform a thorough and fair evaluation.

2.4.3. Offerors are cautioned to submit enough information to enable the evaluation committee to fully ascertain each offeror’s capability to perform all of the requirements contemplated by this solicitation. All commitments made in the proposal may become a part of the resultant contract. The data submitted with each proposal should be complete and concise, but not overly elaborate. Excessive reliance on promotional brochures is discouraged.

2.4.4. Written proposals shall be prepared on standard 8.5 x 11 inch paper (charts may be landscaped but must be on 8.5 x 11 inch paper) and shall be in a legible font size (10 min.). All pages of each proposal shall be appropriately numbered, and identified with the RFP number. For ease of reference, consecutive page numbering with tabs is required.

Type size for graphics, charts, diagrams and tables shall be of an appropriate font and size for the application, and must be clearly readable without magnification assistance to the normal eye. Text lines will be no less than single-space. To the maximum extent practicable, proposal submission shall be double sided. Where page limits exist a page is defined as one single side of a page. Double sided pages count as 2 pages. Unless otherwise stated, tabs, indexes and dividers do not count in the page count.

2.4.5. Binding: Elaborate format and binding are neither necessary nor desirable. All binders will be capable of lying flat when opened. Three ring binders are preferred. The cover and spine of each binder will clearly identify the offeror’s name, Part number, RFP number, RFP title and copy number, (e.g. copy 2 of 3). The original for each volume will be clearly identified on the cover and the spine. All binders will allow for easy removal and replacement of pages.

2.4.6. Indexing: Each volume will contain a “Table of Contents” for that volume. The “Table of Contents” will identify major areas, paragraphs and subparagraphs by number and title as well as by page number and volume locations.

Tab indexing will be used to identify sections as appropriate.

2.4.7. Electronic Copy: Provide one (1) electronic copy of all of the proposal information. Electronic copies are to be submitted on DVD or CD-ROM saved in Microsoft Word or Adobe Acrobat format. Data provided on a flash drive or any other USB read/write media are not acceptable.

2.4.8. The offeror shall be held responsible for the validity of all information supplied in his/her proposal, including that information provided by potential subcontractors. Should subsequent investigation disclose that the facts and conditions were not as stated, the proposal may be rejected or removed from the competition.

3. PROPOSAL VOLUME CONTENTS: Each offeror’s proposal shall be submitted as set forth below and all information shall be confined to the appropriate part to facilitate independent evaluation. Proposals which do not include the requested minimum information may be eliminated from further consideration for award.

3.1. VOLUME 1, Part I, PRICE/COST INFORMATION AND PRO FORMA DOCUMENTS:

3.1.1. Offerors shall provide all price/cost information necessary to provide a meaningful basis for Government's analysis and evaluation of price/cost for the project set forth in Section 00120 of this solicitation. The Government is not, and does not intend on, requesting certified cost or pricing data. Offerors may be required during the evaluation process to provided sufficient price/cost information that will enable the Government to perform a meaningful evaluation.

3.1.2. Provide an introductory page to include CAGE Code, DUNS Number, Tax Identification Number (TIN), points of contact, authorized negotiators, contact phone, facsimile numbers, and email addresses. Also, include your business socioeconomic status, e.g. small business, woman-owned small business, HUBZone small business, etc.

3.1.3. Offer and Section 00010 – Complete in its entirety the “Offeror” portion of the Standard Form (SF) 1442.

An official having the authority to contractually bind your company must sign the SF 1442 in accordance with FAR 4.102.

3.1.4. Section 00010 –Areas of Consideration. Mark your selections for the Areas (Location, Price) for which you want consideration. Please note that evaluation will consider all price levels. However, you must demonstrate experience at the highest level requested to receive full consideration. If you have not performed at the higher limits consider requesting on the ascending scale. The base year will be evaluated for the level requested.

3.1.5. Representations and Certifications- Section 00600- insert the required certifications and representations and return only those shown in section 00600. Return the entire Section 00600 with your proposal. All other required representations and certifications are to be completed on line in the System for Award Management (SAM) www.sam.gov.

3.1.6. Prototypical Project Requirements: All offerors, regardless of the areas of consideration on location and price shall price the Prototypical project for evaluation purposes. Failure to provide a price with the Section 00010, Bid Schedule for the Prototypical project Exhibit D is considered non-compliant with the solicitation requirements and grounds for elimination from consideration/evaluation.

3.1.6.1. Offerors shall provide all price/cost information necessary to provide a meaningful basis for Government's analysis and evaluation of price/cost for the project set forth in Section 00120 of this solicitation.

3.1.6.2. Provide one (1) copy in a sealed envelope of documentation of adequate financial resources: Provide letters of reference from financial institution(s) concerning credit worthiness and from bonding companies indicating capability to bond to, at a minimum, the highest level requested in areas of consideration.

3.1.6.3. Joint Venture Requirements - Parties wishing to propose as a joint venture must submit, with the Pro Forma documents, an executed copy of the joint venture agreement. The joint venture agreement shall be executed in accordance with FAR 4.102(d). Each joint venture partner shall submit evidence satisfactory to the Contracting Officer that its Board of Directors has approved its participation in the joint venture or by an instrument of similarly binding character in the case of an unincorporated entity. Offerors are reminded that to obtain an award the awardee, to include a joint venture, must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database.

Applicable to set-aside solicitations: Joint Ventures must meet applicable size standards (See FAR Subpart 19.1).

Submit with the proposal any size determination for the Joint Venture entity received from the Small Business Administration. A Joint Venture where-in one party is not a small business may be referred to the Small Business Administration (IAW FAR 19.302 (b)) to determine eligibility. All questions regarding Joint Ventures must be directed to the Small Business Administration (SBA) and not the Contracting Officer.

3.2. VOLUME 2, Part I, OFFEROR TECHNICAL CAPABILITY PROPOSAL

Volume 2 Technical, Part 1 is comprised of five (5) subfactors:

Subfactor 1 – Experience and Capability Subfactor 2 – Organization Subfactor 3 – Specific Personnel Subfactor 4 – Quality Control Subfactor 5 – Scheduling Methodology

3.2.1. The Technical proposal shall be submitted in accordance with the instructions contained in the solicitation.

The Government acknowledges that this will involve discussion of some of the same projects/contracts discussed in the Present/Past Performance volume. While Present/Past Performance examines how an offeror performed in the past, so as to determine the probability of success on future projects, this subfactor examines the offeror’s experience with multidiscipline project management and execution and how the offeror demonstrates an understanding of the contract’s requirements taking this experience into consideration. The Government may use Exhibit A Part 1 information in the evaluation of experience. A reiteration of the information provided in Exhibit A is neither required nor desired. Offeror should reference this information by providing a short summation of their relevant experience to meet the submission requirements of this subfactor.

3.2.2. In order for the Government to evaluate the offeror’s understanding of the contract requirements, offerors are required to discuss their technical and administrative capabilities in a manner that clearly demonstrates these are adequate to meet contract requirements. Offerors shall submit information related to each subfactor in a logical manner within the proposal. Be sure to “tab” each of the subfactors: Experience and Capability, Organization, Specific Personnel, etc. in a logical manner.

3.2.3. Offerors are cautioned to read FAR Clause 52.219-14, Limitations on Subcontracting.

Resulting task orders will require a minimum of 15% of the work to be self-performed. Firms must be capable of self-performing at least the minimum. The contracts resulting from this solicitation are not intended for management firms or construction firms who self-perform only administrative or management functions.

3.2.4. Subfactor 1. Experience and Capability: The Capability and Experience Proposal is limited to 20 single pages, exclusive of table of contents, tabs, and dividers. Pages in excess of the limit will not be evaluated. The proposal discussion should address familiarity with construction in the locations selected, relationships with local subcontractors, familiarity with issues pertaining to work in this/these area(s) including involvement of the local workforce.

3.2.5. Subfactor 2. Organization: Include an Organizational Chart listing company personnel and their roles for the areas of consideration required. Include a narrative describing personnel to include their names, duties and level of responsibility for key personnel: Project Manager, Site Superintendent(s), Quality Control Manager and Safety Manager.

State the lines of authority and duties such as overall project management, site superintendence, quality control, and safety.

3.2.6. Subfactor 3. Specific Personnel: Provide resumes for each proposed key personnel: Project manager(s), site superintendent(s), quality control manager(s), and safety manager(s). The detailed background, education, and experience provided must meet any applicable experience qualifications included in the special contract requirements specifications. If proposed personnel are not currently on the offeror’s staff, letters of intent should be provided. Include a narrative describing the experienced key personnel’s ability to manage multi-disciplined construction projects, which is comparable to the work requirements of this solicitation and at the dollar level and at the locations requested in areas of consideration. Refer to MATOC Division 01, Special Contract Requirements, for minimum qualifications for these key personnel and requirements for substitution and dual roles.

3.2.7. Subfactor 4. Quality Control: Provide a quality control plan that addresses the company’s program to include, but not limited to, inspections, submittal reviews, corrections of non-compliant work, and how the company addresses quality control failures and timely adjudication to include measures to assure non-reoccurrence.

3.2.8. Subfactor 5. Scheduling Methodology: Provide a construction schedule in a Gantt chart that shows the complete project schedule for the Exhibit D task order project from notice to proceed, to include all construction activities as well as concurrent activities, and outline the critical path activities that will show successful execution of the construction project within the period of performance requirements outlined in Exhibit D. Also include a narrative discussing the scheduling processes and resource allocation that ensure completion and control of schedule progress from beginning to the end of the project.

3.3. VOLUME 2, Part II, PAST PERFORMANCE INFORMATION:

3.3.1. Volume 2 Part II is obtained for the purpose of evaluating Past/Present Performance. Past/Present

Performance includes current/on-going performance that is complete to 70% or greater. Volume 2 includes the offeror’s Performance Relevance Questionnaire, Exhibit A, Parts 1 and 2; and any discussion and or additional information, awards, letters, etc. concerning past/present performance the offeror includes. Offerors are cautioned to complete all the questions on the Exhibit A Parts 1 and part 2. Detailed instructions are included in Exhibit A.

3.3.2. Offerors shall use the Reference Package, Exhibit C, to obtain references from past and present clients.

3.3.3. Offerors shall discuss their performance using the Performance Relevancy Questionnaire format, Exhibit

A, Part 1. Prepare a minimum of three (3) but not more than five (5) of these documents.