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Section 00010 - Solicitation Contract Form

BASIC PERIOD

FFP

MATOC IDIQ - Construction FFP - Contractor shall provide all plant, labor, equipment, appliances, material, expertise and supervision necessary for various maintenance, repair and construction Task Order Contracts for the Nevada National Guard. Maximum Contract Value for the Base period and All Option years is $30,000,000.00. The ceilings are intended to be $18,000,000.00 for inter agency use within the Nevada National Guard and $12,000,000.00 for all other Federal agencies within the State of Nevada. MAX QTY shown is for administrative purposes only. Dollar values, types, set-aside, and locations applicable to this award are in Note 1 Section 00010.

FOB: Origin

NET AMT

BASIC PERIOD

This CLIN is for administrative purposes for the Task Orders issued during the Base Period.

NET AMT

BASIC PERIOD

This CLIN is for administrative purposes for the Task Orders issued during the Base Period.

NET AMT

FFP

MATOC IDIQ - Construction FFP - Contractor shall provide all plant, labor, equipment, appliances, material, expertise and supervision necessary for various maintenance, repair and construction Task Order Contracts for the Nevada National Guard. Maximum Contract Value for the Base period and All Option years is $30,000,000.00. The ceilings are intended to be $18,000,000.00 for inter agency use within the Nevada National Guard and $12,000,000.00 for all other Federal agencies within the State of Nevada. MAX QTY shown is for administrative purposes only. Dollar values, types, set-aside, and locations applicable to this award are in Note 1 Section 00010.

NET AMT

FFP

This CLIN is for administrative purposes for the Task Orders issued during Option Period 1.

NET AMT

FFP

This CLIN is for administrative purposes for the Task Orders issued during Option Period 1.

NET AMT

FFP

MATOC IDIQ - Construction FFP - Contractor shall provide all plant, labor, equipment, appliances, material, expertise and supervision necessary for various maintenance, repair and construction Task Order Contracts for the Nevada National Guard. Maximum Contract Value for the Base period and All Option years is $30,000,000.00. The ceilings are intended to be $18,000,000.00 for inter agency use within the Nevada National Guard and $12,000,000.00 for all other Federal agencies within the State of Nevada. MAX QTY shown is for administrative purposes only. Dollar values, types, set-aside, and locations applicable to this award are in Note 1 Section 00010.

NET AMT

FFP

This CLIN is for administrative purposes for the Task Orders issued during Option Period 2.

NET AMT

FFP

This CLIN is for administrative purposes for the Task Orders issued during Option Period 2.

NET AMT

FFP

MATOC IDIQ - Construction FFP - Contractor shall provide all plant, labor, equipment, appliances, material, expertise and supervision necessary for various maintenance, repair and construction Task Order Contracts for the Nevada National Guard. Maximum Contract Value for the Base period and All Option years is $30,000,000.00. The ceilings are intended to be $18,000,000.00 for inter agency use within the Nevada National Guard and $12,000,000.00 for all other Federal agencies within the State of Nevada. MAX QTY shown is for administrative purposes only. Dollar values, types, set-aside, and locations applicable to this award are in Note 1 Section 00010.

NET AMT

FFP

This CLIN is for administrative purposes for the Task Orders issued during Option Period 3.

NET AMT

FFP

This CLIN is for administrative purposes for the Task Orders issued during Option Period 3.

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NOTES

TABLE OF CONTENTS/NOTES

SOLICITATION, OFFER, AND AWARD SF 1442 and SF 1442 BACK

SECTION 00010 - PRICING SCHEDULE, NOTES AREAS OF CONSIDERATION,

SECTION 00100 - INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS AND NOTICES TO OFFERORS

SECTION 00600 – REPRESENTATIONS & CERTIFICATION

SECTION 00700 - CONTRACT CLAUSES

SECTION 00800 - SPECIAL MATOC CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

SECTION 01001 - 01700 – DIVISION 1 - TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

ATTACHMENT 1 – MASTER SPECIFICATIONS “TO BE PROVIDED AT TIME OF AWARD”

ATTACHMENT 2- QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS DOCUMENT DATED “TO BE INSERTED AT TIME OF AWARD.”

EXHIBIT A- Performance Relevancy Questionnaire EXHIBIT B- Subcontract Information and Consent Form EXHIBIT C- Package Information & Forms; Cover Letter; Respondent Identification & Ratings EXHIBIT D-Technical Proposal Format and Questions EXHIBIT E- Prototypical Project Offering Form

EXHIBIT E – ATTACHMENT 1 – PROTOTYPICAL PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS

EXHIBIT F – Proposal Volume Contents Aid EXHIBIT G – Proposal Inquiry Form

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. Applicable Maximum order dollar values (to be completed by the contracting officer at time of award).

4. A task order in the amount of $200.00 will be issued upon award of this contract. Contractors may invoice for the initial task order following acceptance by the Contracting Officer of the Master Safety and Quality Control Plans. These plans shall be submitted not later than 30 days from the award of a MATOC contract and receipt of the initial task order. Plans submitted with the proposal in response to the solicitation are not acceptable. In the event the Contractor awarded a MATOC does not submit the required plans within 60 days of award the Contracting Officer may unilaterally cancel the MATOC contract at no cost to the Government.

5. Areas in Table of Contents shown in gray which include Sections, 00100, 00110, 00120, and 00600 will be physically removed and not placed in contract award, however shall remain in the Table of Contents and deemed to be incorporated by reference in that award.

6. Contractor’s attention is invited to Section 00800, 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 MATOC Task Order Process. The minimum guaranteed task order amount for the entire contract period, to include any exercised option periods, is $200.00 per IDIQ contract awarded. See note No. 2.

7. The term “Contracting Officer” is applicable to this Solicitation and resulting contract(s). The terms “Contracting Officer” and “Ordering Officer” may be used interchangeably when referring to individual Task Orders.

8. 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.

9. Reference Contract Clause 52.215-5, FACSIMILE PROPOSALS. This clause may apply to individual Task Order Request for Proposals to be issued under the basic contract. It does not apply to this (Basic Contract) solicitation. Individual MATOC Task Order Requests for Proposals will indicate the applicability of this clause.

10. Reference Contract Clause 52.228-15, PERFORMANCE AND PAYMENT BONDS. Applicability will be defined in individual MATOC orders.

11. The Government intends to award Multiple Contracts pursuant to this solicitation. Federally warranted Contracting Officers at any National Guard activity in the State of Nevada may place task orders against resulting contracts. Federally warranted Contracting Officers at any Federal activity in the State of Nevada may place orders under this contract with advance approval of the PCO. Orders for Non National Guard activities are limited to a separate maximum contract value of $12,000,000 per contract. See Section 00800 for additional information.

12. 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 Nevada Air National Guard Base, Reno, Nevada, and Nevada National Guard Armories throughout the state. Contractors shall identify all location(s) they desire to be considered for award of individual MATOC projects. 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.

Offerors are strongly cautioned to select only areas of consideration (Locations) where they intend to propose on task order offerings on a regular basis. Failure to propose on a regular basis may result in contract cancellation (See section 00800 SC4).

PLACE AN “X” IN THE BLOCK (OF ALL THAT APPLY) IF YOUR FIRM WILL ACTIVELY PURSUE PROJECT(s) AT THESE LOCATIONS

( ) GREATER RENO AREA, NV

( ) GREATER LAS VEGAS AREA, NV

( ) ELKO, NV AREA

( ) OTHER OUTLYING AREAS OF NEVADA

2. DOLLAR VALUE OF PROJECTS

The contractor must identify the dollar range of projects they are interested in receiving consideration for under the MATOC contract. Each offeror must check ONLY one of the ranges listed below. (This limitation may be due to business size or company bonding limitations). Note: Task order offerings in excess of $5M will be offered only to contractors awarded at the $5M level or through options that have reached the $5M level. 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

$500,000 ( ) $200 –

$1 Million ( ) $200 - $2 Million ( ) $200 -

$5 Million

$200 Inital $2 Million -

$5 Million

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

( ) Basic $200 - $250,000

Option One

$200- $500,000

Option Two

$200,00- $1M

Option Three

200-$2M

( ) Basic $200 - $500,000

Option One

$200- $1M

Option Two

$200- $2M

Option Three

200-$3M

( ) Basic $200 - $1M

$200- $2M

Option Two $200-$3M

Option Three $200-$5M ( ) Basic $200 - $2M

$200- $5M

Increases in option years will be granted based on Satisfactory performance at sole discretion of the Contracting Officer.

End of Section 00010

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

MINIMUM

MAXIMUM

MAXIMUM

QUANTITY

AMOUNT

QUANTITY

AMOUNT

1.00

$200.00

10,000.00

$30,000,000.00

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

MINIMUM

MAXIMUM

MAXIMUM

QUANTITY

AMOUNT

QUANTITY

AMOUNT

1.00

$200.00

100,000.00

$5,000,000.00

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, “Nevada MATOC Solicitation” for construction and design-build services for National Guard locations throughout the State of Nevada. As a result of this solicitation, the Government intends that a minimum of nine (9) indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity, (IDIQ) Task Order Contracts will be awarded, providing sufficient qualified contractors present offers. 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, Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business and Women Owned Small Businesses Concerns, providing 2 or more qualified contractors in each category present conforming offers and are awarded a MATOC. The Government also reserves the right to set-aside task orders for other authorized socio-economic programs approved for use during the existence of this MATOC and implemented by the FAR or DFARS.

1.1.1. Awards will be made to offerors whose proposals, responsive and conforming to the RFP, are determined to be most advantageous to the Government in terms of Technical, Price and other factors considered. Socioeconomic status of the offeror will also be considered.

1.1.2. Work to be performed under the MATOC contracts will include, but are not limited to, construction, demolition/remediation services, and limited design services for projects designated for real property facilities normally on Nevada National Guard sites. Projects will principally 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), and will be under $1M dollar level. However, offerings may on rare occasion include some design/build projects some of which may be non-complex or complex performance based offerings. Complex design-build projects will normally be solicited using a two phase approach as described in Section 00800.

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.

1.2.5. Demolition of facilities when required. Note: Demolition projects that are stand-alone, not part of a rebuild, fall under the Service Contract Act, and the Davis Bacon Act is not applicable, nor is bonding. FAR 52.222-41, Services Contract Act of 1965, and FAR 52.246-13, Inspection—Dismantling, Demolition, or Removal of Improvements clauses and requirements apply. Note that the applicable clauses for Prompt Payment, Value Engineering, and Termination are likewise different from such clauses applicable to all other requirements under this contract.

1.3. CONTRACT DURATION, LIMITS, AND AMOUNTS: Each of the resulting contracts will include a two-year base period (2 years) and three one-year option periods. The maximum value of each contract will not exceed $30 million total, $18 million for the National Guard and $12 million for other agencies over the life of the contract. The Minimum and Maximum values for a single Task Order are $200.00 and $5 million, respectively. The minimum guaranteed order for each contract is one (1) task order valued at $200 with a guaranteed fee of $200.00 for the life of the contract. At time of award of the basic contract, a task order for $200.00 will be issued 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 Section 00800 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 Section 00800. Section 00800 describes the Task Order process in detail. Offerors are highly encouraged to read Section 00800 before submitting a proposal.

1.4.2. The basic contract will be administered, (e.g. issuing modifications, exercising options), by the Contracting Office located at the United States Property and Fiscal Office, 2452 Fairview Drive, Carson City, NV 89701.

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 Nevada. 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 quotation.

1.5. NOTICE OF PRE-PROPOSAL CONFERENCE:

1.5.1. A pre-proposal conference will be conducted on 8 March, 2013, at the Air National Guard Base, Civil Engineering Building, 1776 National Guard Way, Reno, NV, 89502, at 0900. The purpose of this briefing will be to review the proposal requirements and answer any questions regarding this solicitation. 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 and site visit. Email the following information for all attendees to WO1 Brian Stanton at the following address: brian.l.stanton.mil@mail.mil and copy Ms. Karen McCloud at karen.l.mccloud.ctr@mail.mil .

Firm Name, Address and Telephone Number

Visitor’s Name and Social Security Number Drivers License, Issuing State, Number and Expiration Date

(Note drivers may be required to provide proof of insurance)

Citizenship

1.5.3. This information must be provided in advance, not later than 3 business days prior to the meeting (5 March, 2013), 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 pick up their passes at the Installation’s Main Entry Gate prior to arrival. You will be required to present the following information upon arrival: (1) Vehicle Registration, (2) Valid Drivers 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:

Effective May 29, 2012 Government systems such as CCR and ORCA (on-line representations and certifications) are migrating to in System for Award Management (SAM). Interested offerors must be registered in SAM. To register go to: https://www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM/. You will need your DUNS number 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. FedBizOpps registration requires the following information: 1) Central Contractor Registration (CCR) Marketing Partner Identification Number (MPIN), 2) DUNS Number and CAGE Code, 3) Telephone Number, 4) Email address. Registration instructions can be found on the FedBizOpps website at https://www.fbo.gov/downloads/FBO_Vendor_Guide.pdf. (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 the Exhibit G, Proposal Inquiry Form, by email to the contracting office at the address show below.

Subject Line: Reference No. W9124X-13-R-0001 Email: brian.l.stanton.mil@mail.mil / karen.l.mccloud.ctr@mail.mil / pierce.e.tucker.mil@mail.mil

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. Although every effort will be made to provide email notification when a change is posted such notification is NOT guaranteed and should not be expected. 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 United States Property and Fiscal Office, Contracting Division, 2452 Fairview Drive, Carson City, Nevada, 89701. 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. Davis Bacon Wage Rates are applicable to the prototypical project. Prevailing wage determination information, current at time of issuance of solicitation, is found in the prototypical offering form, Exhibit E. 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 will 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/wdol/scafiles/davisbacon/nv.html

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 that 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. GENERAL 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.

1.3. RESERVED

1.4. PROPOSAL CONTENT: Prospective offerors shall submit the proposal in two separate binders.

1.4.1. Binder # 1 includes Volume 1: Pro forma documents in original and (1) one copy, except as noted, and Exhibit E- Price proposal, in accordance with instruction contained herein.

1.4.2. Binder # 2 contains Volume 2, Past Performance and Volume 3, Technical information proposals in four copies (original and 3 copies).

1.4.3. Offerors shall also submit Volumes 2 and 3 in their entirety in electronic format.

1.4.4. Although the assessment of Past Performance as a specific evaluation factor is separate and distinct from the Determination of Responsibility required by FAR Part 9, Past 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 a MATOC 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.

1.4.4.1. 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.

1.5. PROPOSAL DUE DATE SCHEDULE:

1.5.1. Proposal Volumes and the electronic copy are due by the date and time set for the receipt of proposals shown in Block 13 of the SF 1442. The due date for receipt of Past Performance Questionnaires from your references is the same as the date and time set for the receipt of proposals shown in Block 13 of the SF 1442.

1.5.2. After compiling all required information, submit the information in accordance with the “Proposal Due Date Schedule” paragraph and Block 13 of the SF 1442. Return the original and specified number of copies to the issuing office listed in Block 7 of the SF 1442. Mark the front of the envelope/box with the following: PROPOSAL No W9124X-13-R-0001, DO NOT OPEN--- Competitive Proposal—

1.6. PROPOSAL FORMAT:

1.6.1. 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. 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 enable the Government to easily understand and perform a thorough and fair evaluation.

1.6.2. 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. Note that Volume 3 Technical proposal is limited to 10 double sided sheets (20 single pages) exclusive of table of contents, tabs, dividers and attachments required in Exhibit D.

1.6.3. 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). 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.

1.6.4. 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.

1.6.5. 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.

1.6.6. Electronic Copy: Provide one (1) electronic copy of all of the proposal information for Volumes 2 & 3. Electronic copies are to be submitted on DVD or CD-ROM saved in Microsoft Word or Adobe Acrobat format. (“Read Only” files are acceptable). All disks shall be virus checked prior to submission.

1.6.7. If revised proposals are requested, all proposal revisions shall be submitted on colored paper as page changes with each page identified by date and page number. Revised pages shall be printed on one side and punched with a 3-hole punch along the left margin. The number of revised copies to be submitted is the same as the initial proposal.

2. 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.

2.1. BINDER 1- VOLUME 1, OFFER DOCUMENTS AND PRICE/COST INFORMATION:

2.1.1. 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. One copy of the SF 1442 is required to have an original signature.

2.1.2. DO NOT PUT ANY AMOUNTS IN THE BASIC CONTRACT SCHEDULE IN SECTION 00010- ALL FUNDING WILL BE ON THE TASK ORDERS WHEN AWARDED.

2.1.3. 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.

2.1.4. Representations, Certifications, and Other Statements of Offerors- Section 00600: Include in your proposal only the Representations and Certifications contained in Section 00600 of this solicitation. All other required representations and certifications are to be completed on line in “ORCA”.

2.1.5. Effective May 29, 2012 Government systems such as CCR and ORCA (on-line representations and certifications) are migrating to in System for Award Management (SAM). Interested offerors must be registered in SAM. To register go to: https://www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM/. You will need your DUNS number register. Instructions for registering are on the web page.

2.1.6. 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 priced Exhibit E may be grounds for elimination from consideration/evaluation.

2.1.6.1. 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. The Government is not and does not intend to request 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 an evaluation in accordance with Section 00120. This request for clarification of pricing will not be construed as being discussions. Request is only to obtain a better understanding of price proposed. If an offeror proposes an unusually low price, the offeror shall also provide rationale to justify the price.

2.1.6.2. Exhibit E – Insert the price/cost associated with the prototypical project on the Prototypical Proposal Offer Schedule provided in Exhibit E.

2.1.6.3. Include an introductory letter that contains a points of contact with names and email and phone numbers. Provide the names of authorized negotiators. Provide Cage Code, Duns number, Tax ID number. Statement of socio-economic size. (Also include this letter on the CD required for Binder 2-Volumes 2 and 3).

2.1.6.4. 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.

2.2. BINDER 2- VOLUME 2, PAST PERFORMANCE INFORMATION: Past Performance includes current on-going (present) performance on contracts/task orders 70% or more complete. Do not include price or pricing information in this section.

2.2.1. Offerors shall discuss, using the Performance Relevancy Questionnaire format, Exhibit A, Part 1 their performance for six (6) general construction projects. Contractors should select their projects carefully because the quality of the contractor’s relevant performance is more important than the quantity of projects submitted. Projects may be on going, if complete to 70 %, and cannot have been completed any earlier than 5 years prior to the solicitation issue date.

2.2.1.1. Offerors are to provide information to demonstrate a history of performance that demonstrates construction experience in performing multidiscipline work that is similar in scope, size, and complexity to that category of projects selected in Section 00010 – Areas of Consideration, Paragraph 2 entitled “Dollar Value of Projects”. This requirement is for a multiple discipline Task Orders at various dollar levels. Projects discussed should generally show performance on a variety of projects at various levels, to include the highest level you are requesting. Offerors should consider the currency and relevancy of the Past performance information. Current performance may have greater impact than older performance. In determining relevancy to the solicitation requirement, offerors should provide references for projects: which employed similar construction methods; had similar project complexity and scope; and were performed in a similar location to those anticipated for the proposed effort.

2.2.1.2. This information shall address relevant contracts held within the last five years.

2.2.1.3. Offerors are strongly cautioned to complete Exhibit A, Parts 1 and 2, in its entirety, in the format provided. Failure to include this information may eliminate your proposal from consideration for award.

2.2.1.4. Offerors shall answer each question on the Exhibit A, Performance Relevancy Questionnaire in detail. Use as much space as necessary.

2.2.1.5. Offerors should include with their proposal information on problems encountered on the identified contracts and the offeror's correction actions. Include construction awards, customer letters of commendation, etc., with points of contact and telephone numbers.

2.2.1.6. If proposing as a joint venture it is preferred that a minimum of three (3) of the six (6) contracts referenced should be for each member of the joint venture, if available. A copy of the executed joint venture agreement must be included with the proposal.

2.2.2. Provide a list of major subcontractors and or Teaming Partners to be utilized on this project. (Include those identified in Exhibit A narratives, as applicable.) If a formal teaming arrangement is proposed, a copy of the executed Teaming Agreement shall also be included with the proposal.

2.2.2.1. As a minimum, provide the name(s) of subcontractors to be utilized in the following areas: Electrical, Mechanical, Roofing, Horizontal disciplines, Civil Site Work.

2.2.2.2. Each major subcontractor and or Teaming Partner must also complete an Exhibit B, “Subcontractor Information and Consent Form” to be considered. Offerors shall have major subcontractors identify on the Exhibit B three references, owners (if they were the Prime) or other Prime contractors they have worked for. References for subcontractors from the proposing offeror are not acceptable. See Exhibit “B” format for information to be provided. Written references for subcontractors may be included and are encouraged. However, subcontractors do not need to send out Exhibit C questionnaires.

2.2.2.3. Multiple subcontractors may be named for the same discipline, but are limited to a maximum of three (3) subcontractors per discipline. When multiple subcontractors are provided for the same discipline the evaluation will be in accordance with Section 00120.

2.2.2.4. The Government reserves the right to request additional reference contact information for subcontractors, as necessary, through the clarification process to complete the evaluations. Such information, if obtained, shall be considered clarifications and not discussions.

2.2.3. Past Performance References – REQUIRED – A “Final” Performance Evaluation (Construction) (also referred to as CCASS Evaluation) issued for a project may be included in lieu of sending out reference package for the project. OR Offerors shall prepare and submit to prior client(s) of the all the projects listed on your Exhibit A submission a Reference Package (Exhibit C) (Detailed instructions are included in Exhibit C Package). This includes correspondence explaining the requirement to obtain an independent evaluation of prior contract performance, and the Past Performance Questionnaire for use in evaluating Past Performance.

2.2.3.1. Completed Performance Questionnaire shall be mailed to: USPFO for Nevada, Purchasing and Contracting Office, Carson City, NV 89701, so as to arrive not later than the closing date for receipt of proposal shown on the SF 1442. Reference packages may also be faxed to 775-887-7874 or emailed to brian.l.stanton@us.army.mil. NOTE: Offeror or subcontractor must not review the Past Performance Questionnaire prior to submission. They must be submitted by the client/evaluator directly to the Contracting Officer.

2.2.3.2. Offerors should follow-up and encourage references to get the questionnaires to the Contracting Officer in a timely manner. Do not include copies of the letters or questionnaires in the proposal. Do include a one page statement affirming the reference packages were sent out, date sent and to who sent.

2.2.4. Offerors lacking relevant Past Performance experience may submit information regarding predecessor companies, key personnel who have relevant experience or subcontractors that will perform major or critical aspects of the requirement if such information is relevant to this acquisition In this case, offerors shall provide relevant information to allow Government evaluators to conduct a Past Performance evaluation on the predecessor companies, key personnel and/or subcontractors.

2.2.4.1. Such information shall, as a minimum, include: Name(s) of Predecessor Company/Subcontractor and/or Key Personnel and include: Complete Address and Point of Contact; Telephone, Fax Number and email address; and a brief synopsis of the experience (a resume may be submitted for "Key Personnel") and relevancy to this project.

2.2.5. Other Optional Past Performance Considerations: Offerors are encouraged to include in Volume 2 other relevant information that the Government may take into consideration in the evaluation process. The type of information that should be provided is detailed on Exhibit A Part 2. The information, if provided, is limited to five (5) submissions and shall be limited to the period starting five (5) years prior to the solicitation release date.

2.2.6. Offerors are advised that the Government may use all data provided by the offeror in this volume and data obtained from other sources, including, but not limited to, Government–wide databases, in the development of performance confidence assessments. Past Performance information on contracts not listed by the offeror, or that of planned subcontractors, may also be evaluated. The Government may contact references provided by the offeror, as well as any other source it identifies, and information received may be used in the evaluation of the offeror’s Past Performance. While the Government may elect to consider data obtained from other sources, the burden of providing current, accurate and complete Past Performance information rests with the offeror.

2.3. BINDER 2-VOLUME 3, TECHNICAL INFORMATION. Additional requirements for the technical proposal are found in Exhibit D. The Technical proposal shall be prepared in accordance with the instructions and format given in this section and on Exhibit D. Failure to provide a Technical proposal in accordance with Exhibit D and the solicitation may render an offeror’s proposal incomplete and ineligible for award. Offerors are strongly cautioned to follow the format of Exhibit D in preparing their proposals. Include the question before each narrative. This will allow for ease of evaluation. Technical Proposals shall not include price or pricing information. Volume 3 is limited to 10 double-sided sheets (2) pages. See instruction on the Exhibit D form.

2.3.1. General Instructions: The Technical proposal shall be submitted in accordance with the instruction contained herein and on Exhibit D. In no case shall statements such as “we comply with the requirements of the contract” or its equivalent be acceptable to meet the requirements of this request for proposal. 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 enable the Government to easily understand and perform a thorough and fair evaluation. This should preclude the rejection of a proposal due to items not being addressed.

2.3.1.1. The Government acknowledges that this will involve discussion of some of the same projects/contracts discussed in the Past Performance volume.