am_1.pdf

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

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

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

30-105-04 EXCEPTION TO SF 30

APPROVED BY OIRM 11-84

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

FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

The Solicitation for Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) Multiple Award Task Order (MATOC) for Central Issue Warehouses, Support Supply Activity Warehouses, and General Purpose Warehouses located West of the Mississippi River (AR, AZ, CA, CO, IA, KS, LA, MN, MO, MT, NE, ND, NM, NV, OK, OR, SD, TX, UT, WA, WY) is amended as follows:

See SF30 Continuation Sheet(s)

NOTE: Proposal Receipt date is 02 December, 2:00 p.m, local time, as previously announced.

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

J 1 2

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

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY

16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 15C. DATE SIGNED 15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR

(Signature of Contracting Officer) (Signature of person authorized to sign)

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (No., Street, County, State and Zip Code) X 9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NO.

W9126G-11-R-0053

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

26-Oct-2010

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

X The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offer is extended, X is not extended.

Offer must acknowledge receipt of this amendment prior to the hour and date specified in the solicitation or as amended by one of the following methods:

(a) By completing Items 8 and 15, and returning copies of the amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted;

or (c) By separate letter or telegram which includes a reference to the solicitation and amendment numbers. FAILURE OF YOUR ACKNOWLEDGMENT TO BE RECEIVED AT THE PLACE DESIGNATED FOR THE RECEIPT OF OFFERS PRIOR TO THE HOUR AND DATE SPECIFIED MAY RESULT IN REJECTION OF YOUR OFFER. If by virtue of this amendment you desire to change an offer already submitted, such change may be made by telegram or letter, provided each telegram or letter makes reference to the solicitation and this amendment, and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified.

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (If required)

13. THIS ITEM APPLIES ONLY TO MODIFICATIONS OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS.

IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NO. AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

A. THIS CHANGE ORDER IS ISSUED PURSUANT TO: (Specify authority) THE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14 ARE MADE IN THE

CONTRACT ORDER NO. IN ITEM 10A.

B. THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES (such as changes in paying office, appropriation date, etc.) SET FORTH IN ITEM 14, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY OF FAR 43.103(B).

C. THIS SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT IS ENTERED INTO PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY OF:

D. OTHER (Specify type of modification and authority)

E. IMPORTANT: Contractor is not, is required to sign this document and return copies to the issuing office.

14. DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION (Organized by UCF section headings, including solicitation/contract subject matter where feasible.)

10A. MOD. OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NO. 5. PROJECT NO.(If applicable)

6. ISSUED BY

3. EFFECTIVE DATE

03-Nov-2010

CODE

US ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT, FORT WORTH

ATTN: CESWF-CT

819 TAYLOR ST, ROOM 2A19

P.O. BOX 17300

FORT WORTH TX 76102-0300

W9126G 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than item 6)

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.

CODE

See Item 6

FACILITY CODE CODE

EMAIL: TEL:

W9126G-11-R-0053

SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

CHANGES TO SOLICITATION SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

CHANGES TO SOLICITATION

1. Section 00 21 00 paragraph 1.9, revised: “As stated on Standard Form SF 1442: Proposals will be received until 1400 (02:00 PM) Central Time on 18 November 2010 at as stated on Standard Form SF 1442:” See attached 00 21 00 bearing the notation “W9126G-11-R-0053, Amendment No. 0001”.

2. Section 00 21 00 paragraph 1.10(c), revised: “Electronic Format: Provide two five CDs in read-only format, preferably using .pdf files.” See attached 00 21 00 bearing the notation “W9126G-11-R-0053, Amendment No. 0001”.

3. Section 00 22 10 paragraph 5.1, add the following sentence at the end of the paragraph: “Examples may be submitted for consideration on any other member of a Teaming Arrangement that will perform a major or critical aspect of the project.” See attached 00 22 10 bearing the notation “W9126G-11-R-0053, Amendment No. 0001”.

4. Section 00 22 10 paragraph 5.1.3, revised: “Describe team members’ experience on LEED projects, if not included on the project list not to exceed two pages.” See attached 00 22 10 bearing the notation “W9126G- 11-R-0053, Amendment No. 0001”.

End of Summary of Changes

W9126G-11-R-0053, Amendment No. 0001

Section 00 21 00 - Instructions, Conditions and Notices to Offerors

SECTION 00 21 00 (ID/IQ)

INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS AND NOTICES TO OFFERORS

1.0 GENERAL INFORMATION

1.1. GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF WORK

1.2. CONTRACT COST CEILING LIMITATION FOR DESIGN AND CONTRUCTION

COSTS

1.3. GOVERNMENT SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

1.4. COPIES OF SOLICITATION DOCUMENTS AND AMENDMENTS

1.5. OFFEROR'S QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS

1.6. SMALL BUSINESS SIZE STANDARD/NAICS CODE

1.7. PROPOSAL EXPENSES AND PRE-CONTRACT COSTS

1.8. ACCURACY IN PROPOSALS

1.9. PROPOSAL SUBMITTALS

1.10. PROPOSAL FORMAT

1.11. JOINT VENTURE PROPOSAL REQUIREMENTS

1.12. BID GUARANTEE

1.13. CONTRACT PRICES - BIDDING SCHEDULE (PHASE 2 ONLY)

1.14. METHOD OF SOLICITATION

1.15. SOLICITATION PROVISIONS

1.0 GENERAL INFORMATION

1.1. GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This solicitation is for the Base Multiple Award Task Order Contracts (MATOC)for Design and Construction of Warehouses in the West of the Mississippi. The Government intends to award two or more contracts as a result of this solicitation. Individual projects under this contract will be awarded by task order. This solicitation also includes the initial task order which will also be awarded to one of the base contract awardees.

General Description of Work: IDIQ for Warehouse facilities located West of the Mississippi River. Types of projects will be primarily General Purpose Warehouses, Central Issue Facilities, and Supply Support Activity Warehouses.

Central Issue Warehouses: The primary mission of the CIF’s is to provide a single point for receipt, storage, issue, exchange, and return of all authorized organizational clothing and individual equipment items at the specified United States Army Installation. CIF facilities provide storage capabilities combined with office space, used in the administration of issuing soldier’s equipment as needed. The facilities support open storage for deployment functions as necessary by the Army Unit occupying the building. The functional and operational requirements of the CIW require that the design be based on the characteristics of the material being handled and stored, the volume and flow pattern through the facility, and the inventory pattern. Therefore, the overall building design and configurations will vary as required to meet project specific requirements.

Support Supply Activity Warehouses: SSAs will provide a facility capable of storing and maintaining the Army prepositioned stocks (APS) and items required for active duty operation.

The facility is similar to a parts wholesale warehouse. The functional and operational requirements of the SSA require that the design be based on the Adapt-Build Model standard design. Therefore, the overall building design and configurations will not vary.

General Purpose Warehouses: GPWs will be capable of supporting the storage of various equipment and materials, up to a Moderate-hazard level. GPW facilities may have substantially differing design and operational requirements in order to meet the Army’s needs on a worldwide basis. The facility type will provide an acceptable relationship between actual equipment dimensions, performance characteristics and the building dimensions. GPW’s are intended to be similar both functionally and technically to private sector industrial warehouses Supporting facilities include utilities; electric service; water, sewer, gas; paving, walks, curbs and gutters;

storm drainage; site improvements and information systems. Access for persons with disabilities will be provided in public areas. Comprehensive building and furnishings related interior design services are required. Comprehensive warehouse pallet and racking systems related to warehouse functional design services are required. Air conditioning will be provided in administrative areas, and warehouse areas will be ventilated and heated. Supporting work includes fire protection sprinkler and fire detection systems of the warehouses. .

1.1.1. Task Order

The scope of the initial task order includes all work required to design and construct a Central Issue Facility (CIF) at Fort Sill, OK. The work shall be in accordance with the Request for Proposal documents issued with the initial task order.

Task Order Description of Work: Construct a modified Standard Design Central Issue Facility (CIF) to include the warehouse with administrative offices, two issue lines, installation of intrusion detection system (IDS), energy monitoring and control system (EMCS) connections and building information systems. Special foundations are required. Supporting facilities include extending utilities infrastructure to the site, electric service, storm drainage systems, sanitary sewage systems, paving, parking, walks, curbs and gutters, parking, security fencing and gates, information systems, exterior and security lighting, fire protection and alarm systems, and site improvements. Access for persons with disabilities will be provided. Sustainable Design and Development (SDD) and Energy Policy Act of 2005 (EPAct05) features will be provided.

Comprehensive building and furnishings related interior design services are required. Air Conditioning (Estimated 50 Tons).

1.2. CONTRACT COST CEILING LIMITATION FOR DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION

COSTS

The Contract Cost Limitation (CCL) will be provided with the Request for Proposals (RFPs) for each individual requirement in Section 00 73 10. It is the Government's intent to award at full scope within the CCL. Preferences shall only be provided in the Offeror's proposal if the price can be provided within in or at the CCL.

1.3. GOVERNMENT SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

The Offeror(s) must ensure that ALL mail sent to the Fort Worth District, U.S.

Army Corps of Engineers, either pre-contract or post-contract award, has a return mailing address on the outside of the envelope, package, box, etc. All Mail must have the following address:

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

ATTN: CESWF-CT-C, Cody Cotten

PO Box 17300

819 Taylor St (2A19)

Fort Worth, TX 76102

1.4. COPIES OF SOLICITATION DOCUMENTS AND AMENDMENTS

Copies of the solicitation and amendments are available by INTERNET ACCESS ONLY. All solicitation documents will be posted to the Federal Business Opportunities website at:

www.fbo.gov

It shall be the contractor’s responsibility to check the websites for any amendments. The offeror shall submit in the proposal all requested information specified in this solicitation. There will be no public opening of the proposals received as a result of this solicitation.

A list of interested vendors (potential offerors and subcontractors) is available on the federal business opportunities web site (registration required) is available at: http://www.fbo.gov/ via Quick Search (Solicitation No. W9126G-11-R-0053).

1.5. OFFEROR'S QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS

1.5.1. Bidder Inquiry

1.5.1.1. Technical inquiries and questions relating to proposal procedures or bonds are to be submitted via Bidder Inquiry in ProjNet at http://www.projnet.org/projnet.

1.5.1.1.1. To submit and review bid inquiry items, bidders will need to be a current registered user or self-register into system. To self-register go to web page, click BID tab select Bidder Inquiry, select agency USACE, enter Key for this solicitation listed below, and your e-mail address, click login. Fill in all required information and click create user.

Verify that information on next screen is correct and click continue.

1.5.1.1.2. From this page you may view all bidder inquiries or add inquiry.

1.5.1.1.3. Bidders will receive an acknowledgement of their question via email, followed by an answer to their question after it has been processed by our technical team.

1.5.1.1.4. The Solicitation Number is: W9126G-11-R-0053

1.5.1.1.5. The Bidder Inquiry Key is: 6JF375-G6QWTI

1.5.1.2. The Bidder Inquiry System will be unavailable for new inquires 5 days prior to proposal submission in order to ensure adequate time is allotted to form an appropriate response and amend the solicitation, if necessary.

1.5.1.3. Offerors are requested to review the specification in its entirety, review the Bidder Inquiry System for answers to questions prior to submission of a new inquiry.

1.5.1.4. The call center operates weekdays from 8AM to 5PM U.S. Central Time Zone (Chicago). The telephone number for the Call Center is 800-428-HELP.

1.5.1.5. Offers will NOT be publicly opened. Information concerning the status of the evaluation and/or award will NOT be available after receipt of proposals.

1.6. SMALL BUSINESS SIZE STANDARD/NAICS CODE

See Section 00 45 00, FAR 52.219-1 for the small business size standard/NAICS Code.

1.7. PROPOSAL EXPENSES AND PRE-CONTRACT COSTS

This Request for Proposal (RFP) does not commit the Government to pay, as a direct charge, any costs incurred in the preparation and submission of a proposal.

1.8. ACCURACY IN PROPOSALS

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

1001.

1.9. PROPOSAL SUBMITTALS

Due to heightened security at Government installations, those offerors who have their proposals hand-delivered shall contact Cody Cotten, Contract Specialist, at 817-886-1077 or the Contracting Office Main Desk, at 817-886-1028 prior to delivering to the address shown below.

At the time specified on Standard Form SF 1442, Page 1, Item 9, it will be announced that receipt of proposals is closed. Official time will be established by the clock located in the area where the proposals are received. Recent terrorist threats have resulted in more time-consuming sign-in and escort procedures and may impact the timely delivery of offers. See FAR 52.215-1 for rules concerning late proposals.

As stated on Standard Form SF 1442: Proposals will be received until 1400 (02:00 PM) Central Time on 18 November 2010 at as stated on Standard Form SF 1442:

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Fort Worth District ATTN: Cody Cotten PO Box 17300 819 Taylor Street, Room 2A19 Fort Worth, TX 76102 Cody.D.Cotten@usace.army.mil

The Packaging that contains the Proposals shall be marked:

”Proposals for Solicitation Number: W9126G-11-R-0053, DO NOT OPEN”

1.10. PROPOSAL FORMAT

(a) Written materials: 8 ½” x 11” format, using 10 point or larger font size, in bound volumes, using 3-ring binders (except that Pro Forma material and price proposal shall be submitted in a closed manila envelope. Each bound volume will contain a Title Sheet on the cover for ready identification of the proposal and a full table of contents, separated by Tabs, as prescribed herein

(i) The prime, consortium, or joint venture’s name, address, a signature of the official that can bind the firm and a telephone number shall appear in the lower left corner of the title page of any document/volume to be evaluated.

(ii) Volume number, section and date submitted shall appear in the bottom right corner of each page (along with the revision number for the amended page, if necessary).

(b) Drawing sheets: Use 22” x 34” for full size drawings. Half-size sheets are also acceptable.

(c) Electronic Format: Provide two five CDs in read-only format, preferably using .pdf files. All price breakdown information to aide in the price evaluation shall be submitted in Excel format.

(d) Number of copies: Submit one original and four (4) copies of drawings and printed matter (Bound Volumes), as well as five (5) CDs. For Pro Forma information required in Phase 2:

Submit the original and one copy and one separate CD.

1.11. JOINT VENTURE PROPOSAL REQUIREMENTS

When proposing as a joint venture, all members of the joint venture shall sign the SF 1442 and the bid bond unless a written agreement by the joint venture is furnished with the proposal designating one firm with the authority to bind the other member(s) of the joint venture. In addition, a copy of the joint venture agreement shall be submitted with the proposal. Failure to comply with the foregoing requirements may eliminate the proposal from further consideration.

If this is an 8(a) or HubZone joint venture, the offeror shall ensure that it complies with the applicable requirements of 13 CFR Part 124 and 13 CFR Part 126, respectively

1.12. BID GUARANTEE

A Bid Guarantee is not required for the Phase 1 proposal submission. A Bid Guarantee will be required for the initial Task Order in Phase 2. The penal sum of the bond will be required as in provision 52.228-1, Bid Guarantee. Facsimile Bonds are not acceptable.

1.13. CONTRACT PRICES - BIDDING SCHEDULE (PHASE 2 ONLY)

Payment for the various items listed in the Bidding Schedule shall constitute full compensation for furnishing all plant, labor, equipment, appliances, materials and bonds (performance and payment), and for performing all operations required to complete the work in conformity with the drawings and specifications. All costs for work not specifically mentioned in the Bidding Schedule shall be included in the contract prices for the items listed.

1.14. METHODS OF SOLICITATION

It is the intent of Government to issue design-build and design-bid-build (adapt-build) Request for Proposals (RFPs) under the contracts awarded as a result of this solicitation, which may be used as the basis for subsequent RFPs/task orders at the same or other installations within the region. Typically, AIT & BT projects will be executed using an Adapt-Build method. UEPHs and WT will be typically executed using a Design-Build method. Firms shall be required to perform both Design-Build and Adapt-Build execution methods. Typical evaluation criteria for both design-build and design-bid-build (Section 00 22 30) for subsequent task orders will be provided in Phase 2 for information only.

1.15. SOLICITIATION PROVISIONS

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

52.204-6 Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) Number APR 2008 52.214-34 Submission Of Offers In The English Language APR 1991 52.215-1 Instructions to Offerors--Competitive Acquisition JAN 2004 52.217-5 Evaluation Of Options JUL 1990 52.225-10 Notice of Buy American Act Requirement--Construction

Materials

FEB 2009

52.225-24 Notice of Required Use of American Iron, Steel, and other Manufactured Goods--Buy american Act--Construction Materials under Trade Agreements

MAR 2009

52.232-13 Notice Of Progress Payments APR 1984 252.205-7000 Provision Of Information To Cooperative Agreement Holders DEC 1991 252.225-7031 Secondary Arab Boycott Of Israel JUN 2005 252.232-7010 Levies on Contract Payments DEC 2006

252.236-7007 Additive or Deductive Items DEC 1991

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY FULL TEXT

52.211-2 AVAILABILITY OF SPECIFICATIONS, STANDARDS, AND DATA ITEM DESCRIPTIONS

LISTED IN THE ACQUISITION STREAMLINING AND STANDARDIZATION INFORMATION SYSTEM

(ASSIST) (JAN 2006)

(a) Most unclassified Defense specifications and standards may be downloaded from the following ASSIST websites:

(1) ASSIST (http://assist.daps.dla.mil);

(2) Quick Search (http://assist.daps.dla.mil/quicksearch);

(3) ASSISTdocs.com (http://assistdocs.com).

(b) Documents not available from ASSIST may be ordered from the Department of Defense Single Stock Point (DoDSSP) by--

(1) Using the ASSIST Shopping Wizard (http://assist.daps.dla.mil/wizard);

(2) Phoning the DoDSSP Customer Service Desk (215) 697-2179, Mon-Fri, 0730 to 1600 EST; or

(3) Ordering from DoDSSP, Building 4, Section D, 700 Robbins Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19111-5094, Telephone

(215) 697-2667/2179, Facsimile (215) 697-1462.

(End of provision)

52.211-14 NOTICE OF PRIORITY RATING FOR NATIONAL DEFENSE, EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS, AND ENERGY PROGRAM USE (APR 2008)

Any contract awarded as a result of this solicitation will be DX rated order; XX DO rated order certified for national defense, emergency preparedness, and energy program use under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) (15 CFR 700), and the Contractor will be required to follow all of the requirements of this regulation. [Contracting Officer check appropriate box.]

52.215-20 REQUIREMENTS FOR COST OR PRICING DATA OR INFORMATION OTHER THAN COST

OR PRICING DATA (OCT 1997)

(a) Exceptions from cost or pricing data. (1) In lieu of submitting cost or pricing data, offerors may submit a written request for exception by submitting the information described in the following subparagraphs. The Contracting Officer may require additional supporting information, but only to the extent necessary to determine whether an exception should be granted, and whether the price is fair and reasonable.

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

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

(A) For catalog items, a copy of or identification of the catalog and its date, or the appropriate pages for the offered items, or a statement that the catalog is on file in the buying office to which the proposal is being submitted. Provide a copy or describe current discount policies and price lists (published or unpublished), e.g., wholesale, original equipment manufacturer, or reseller. Also explain the basis of each offered price and its relationship to the established catalog price, including how the proposed price relates to the price of recent sales in quantities similar to the proposed quantities;

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

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

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

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

(1) The offeror shall prepare and submit cost or pricing data and supporting attachments in accordance with Table 15-2 of FAR 15.408.

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

52.216-1 TYPE OF CONTRACT (APR 1984)

The Government contemplates award of a INDEFINITE DELIVERY INDEFINITE QUANTITY (IDIQ) Firm Fixed Price contract resulting from this solicitation.

52.222-5 DAVIS-BACON ACT--SECONDARY SITE OF THE WORK (JUL 2005)

(a)(1) The offeror shall notify the Government if the offeror intends to perform work at any secondary site of the work, as defined in paragraph (a)(1)(ii) of the FAR clause at 52.222-6, Davis-Bacon Act, of this solicitation.

(2) If the offeror is unsure if a planned work site satisfies the criteria for a secondary site of the work, the offeror shall request a determination from the Contracting Officer.

(b)(1) If the wage determination provided by the Government for work at the primary site of the work is not applicable to the secondary site of the work, the offeror shall request a wage determination from the Contracting Officer.

(2) The due date for receipt of offers will not be extended as a result of an offeror's request for a wage determination for a secondary site of the work.

52.225-12 NOTICE OF BUY AMERICAN ACT REQUIREMENT-- CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS UNDER

TRADE AGREEMENTS (FEB 2009)

(a) Definitions. “Commercially available off-the-shelf (COTS) item,” “construction material,” “designated country construction material,” “domestic construction material,” and “foreign construction material,” as used in this provision, are defined in the clause of this solicitation entitled “Buy American Act-- Construction Materials Under Trade Agreements” (Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clause 52.225-11).

(b) Requests for determination of inapplicability. An offeror requesting a determination regarding the inapplicability of the Buy American Act should submit the request to the Contracting Officer in time to allow a determination before submission of offers. The offeror shall include the information and applicable supporting data required by paragraphs (c) and (d) of FAR clause 52.225-11 in the request. If an offeror has not requested a determination regarding the inapplicability of the Buy American Act before submitting its offer, or has not received a response to a previous request, the offeror shall include the information and supporting data in the offer.

(c) Evaluation of offers. (1) The Government will evaluate an offer requesting exception to the requirements of the Buy American Act, based on claimed unreasonable cost of domestic construction materials, by adding to the offered price the appropriate percentage of the cost of such foreign construction material, as specified in paragraph (b)(4)(i) of FAR clause 52.225-11.

(2) If evaluation results in a tie between an offeror that requested the substitution of foreign construction material based on unreasonable cost and an offeror that did not request an exception, the Contracting Officer will award to the offeror that did not request an exception based on unreasonable cost.

(d) Alternate offers. (1) When an offer includes foreign construction material, other than designated country construction material, that is not listed by the Government in this solicitation in paragraph (b)(3) of FAR clause 52.225-11, the offeror also may submit an alternate offer based on use of equivalent domestic or designated country construction material.

(2) If an alternate offer is submitted, the offeror shall submit a separate Standard Form 1442 for the alternate offer, and a separate price comparison table prepared in accordance with paragraphs (c) and (d) of FAR clause 52.225-11 for the offer that is based on the use of any foreign construction material for which the Government has not yet determined an exception applies.

(3) If the Government determines that a particular exception requested in accordance with paragraph (c) of FAR clause 52.225-11 does not apply, the Government will evaluate only those offers based on use of the equivalent domestic or designated country construction material, and the offeror shall be required to furnish such domestic or designated country construction material. An offer based on use of the foreign construction material for which an exception was requested-- (i) Will be rejected as nonresponsive if this acquisition is conducted by sealed bidding; or

(ii) May be accepted if revised during negotiations.

52.233-2 SERVICE OF PROTEST (SEP 2006)

(a) Protests, as defined in section 33.101 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation, that are filed directly with an agency, and copies of any protests that are filed with the Government Accountability Office (GAO), shall be served on the Contracting Officer (addressed as follows) by obtaining written and dated acknowledgment of receipt from COS Contracting Officer US Army Corps of Engineers 819 Taylor Street, 2A19 Fort Worth, TX 76102

(b) The copy of any protest shall be received in the office designated above within one day of filing a protest with the GAO.

52.236-27 SITE VISIT (CONSTRUCTION) (FEB 1995)

(a) The clauses at 52.236-2, Differing Site Conditions, and 52.236-3, Site Investigations and Conditions Affecting the Work, will be included in any contract awarded as a result of this solicitation. Accordingly, offerors or quoters are urged and expected to inspect the site where the work will be performed.

(b) Site visits may be arranged during normal duty hours by contacting:

As Specified Per Task Order

52.252-1 SOLICITATION PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

This solicitation incorporates one or more solicitation provisions by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. The offeror is cautioned that the listed provisions may include blocks that must be completed by the offeror and submitted with its quotation or offer. In lieu of submitting the full text of those provisions, the offeror may identify the provision by paragraph identifier and provide the appropriate information with its quotation or offer. Also, the full text of a solicitation provision may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es):

http://farsite.hill.af.mil http://farsite.hill.af.mil/�

Section 00 22 10 - Phase 1 of a 2 Phase-Design Build Selection Procedures

00 22 10

SECTION 00 22 10 (ID/IQ)

PHASE 1 OF 2 PHASE DESIGN-BUILD SELECTION PROCEDURES

1.0 OVERVIEW

2.0 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS

3.0 PHASE 1 PROPOSAL AND RELATED EVALUATION FACTORS

4.0 Volume 1 - TAB A – STANDARD FORM 1442 AND PROPOSAL DATA SHEET

5.0 Volume 1 - TAB B – FACTOR 1-1 – SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE

5.1. SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

5.2. EVALUATION CRITERIA

6.0 TAB C – FACTOR 1-2 – PAST PERFORMANCE

7.0 TAB D – FACTOR 1-3 – ORGANIZATION AND TECHNICAL APPROACH

7.1. SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

7.2. EVALUATION CRITERIA

7.3. SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

7.4. EVALUATION CRITERIA

7.5. SOURCE SELECTION EVALUATION BOARD (SSEB)

7.6. EVALUATION

7.7. EVALUATION AND RATING SYSTEM

7.8. DEFINITIONS

7.9. PAST PERFORMANCE RISK RATINGS

8.0 PHASE 1 OVERALL RATING

9.0 PHASE 1 EVALUATION PROCEDURES

PHASE ONE – SECTION 00 22 10 ATTACHMENTS

1 – PROPOSAL DATA SHEETS

2 – COMPANY SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE CONSTRUCTION OR PRIME CONTRACTOR

3 – COMPANY SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE DESIGN FIRM OR IN-HOUSE DESIGN

CAPABILITY

4 – PAST PERFORMANCE EVALUATION TELEPHONE INTERVIEW QUESTIONNAIRE

1.0 OVERVIEW

1.1. The Government is looking for ways to streamline construction, manage labor and other resource constraints in an effort to reduce costs and achieve an aggressive schedule in executing task orders to meet the Army’s Transformation program goals of faster project execution at lower cost, while taking advantage of industry standards, means and methods. In Phase 1 of the 2 phase design-build selection procedure, interested firms or joint venture entities (referred to as”Offerors”) submit certain specified performance capability proposals, demonstrating their capability to successfully execute design-build or construction task orders under the contract resulting from this solicitation. The Government will evaluate the qualifications in accordance with the criteria described in Section, 00 22 10 and will short-list no more than five (5) of the Phase 1 Offerors to compete for the base ID/IQ contract award awards and for the initial task order award in Phase 2.

1.2. In Phase 2, the short-listed Offerors will submit proposals for the initial task order in accordance with Section 00 22 20. In Phase 2, the Contracting Officer will award two or more firm fixed-price Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity contracts to those firms whose proposals offer the best overall value to the Government, considering the price and non-price factors described in Phase 2. One of the Phase 2 contract awardees will be awarded the initial task order in accordance with the Phase 2 evaluation and award procedures.

1.3. The short-listed Offerors will be announced by special notice or synopsis to the Federal Business Opportunities website. Offerors may be contacted separately to request their approval.

2.0 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS

2.1. Firms formally organized as design-build entities, design firms and construction contractors that have associated specifically for this project, consortia of firms or any other interested parties may submit proposals. Associations may be as joint ventures or as key team subcontractors. Any legally organized Offeror may submit a proposal. To qualify for Phase 2, the Offeror’s design entity is required to have professional architects and engineers, registered in the appropriate technical disciplines and the requirements specified in Section 00 73 00, ”Requirements for Registration of Designers”, must be met. All designs must be under the direct supervision of appropriately licensed professionals for each discipline involved.

2.2. Submit the Phase 1 proposal in a tabbed, three-ring binder. Note that the Government will not evaluate any material that exceeds the page limits, in paragraph 7.1.1 below. PHASE 1

DOES NOT INVOLVE PRICING SUBMISSION.

3.0 PHASE 1 PROPOSAL AND RELATED EVALUATION FACTORS

Location Factor Number Description Relative Importance

Tab A SF 1442 and Proposal Data Sheet N/A

Tab B Factor 1-1 Specialized Experience 1st (Most Important Factor)

Tab C Factor 1-2 Past Performance 2nd (Less important than Factor 1-1)

Tab D Factor 1-3 Organization and Technical Approach

3rd (Less important than Factor 1-2)

4.0 TAB A - STANDARD FORM 1442 AND PROPOSAL DATA SHEET

4.1. Submit the SF 1442, completed and signed by a person authorized by the Offeror. Include the completed proposal data sheet (See attachment 1, provided at the end of this Section) and Joint Venture Agreement (if applicable)

5.0 TAB B – FACTOR 1-1 - SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE

5.1. SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

The Offeror’s construction and design entities should each demonstrate recent, relevant experience on similar projects, using the Construction – Specialized Experience form – (Attachment 2), and Designer – Specialized Experience Form – (Attachment 3). Offerors may identify state and local Government and private projects that are similar to the Government’s requirements. If the Offeror is a joint venture, limited liability corporation, or integrated design-build firm provide experience information for design and construction, demonstrating the experience of each proposed design and construction entity as is relevant to their proposed role on this project. Submit projects selected from those discussed in the experience narrative that are currently well underway (designed and at least 50% construction progress completed) or construction substantially completed within five (5) years preceding the date of this solicitation. If any firm has multiple functions or divisions, limit the project examples to those performed by the division or unit submitting the offer or by the team member. Design firms may list prime contractors they have worked for or Government, private or commercial customers. The Offeror shall select the design firm(s). If projects were design-build, identify them as such. Both the prime contractor and the design firm(s) shall each submit no more than five (5) projects. If Offeror is proposing as a Joint Venture (JV) and specialized experience cannot be provided as a JV, each partner can submit no more than five (5) projects each. Examples may be submitted for consideration on any other member of a Teaming Arrangement that will perform a major or critical aspect of the project.

5.1.1. Projects will be considered similar to this procurement if they are similar in complexity, in type, scope, or magnitude. The projects submitted should include the following criteria.

Projects do not have to include all of the criteria; however, projects that meet all of the criteria may be more highly rated.

(a) Construction of Warehouses or their equivalent or similar commercial or institutional type. All work must be new construction.

(b) Typical project size should reflect 25,000 square feet.

(c) Construction value of at least $8,000,000.00

(d) Additionally, projects should reflect Anti-Terrorism and Force Protection along with security and access control

5.1.2. The Offeror may provide a supplemental narrative (not project lists), not to exceed two pages, explaining how any corporate experience that is not directly related to the specific projects above is applicable to this project and how the Government will benefit.

5.1.3. The Offeror should describe any previous teaming experience between current team members, if not described in the project list. Describe team members’ experience on LEED projects, if not included on the project list not to exceed two pages. Offeror may describe design-build experience on other type projects. The above information is limited to projects that are substantially complete (fully designed and at least 50% construction progress completed ) or that have been completed and turned over no longer than the past five years preceding the date of this solicitation.

5.2. EVALUATION CRITERIA:

5.2.1. The Government will evaluate the extent of recent, related experience of the prime contractor and design firms in design, construction or design-build, as relevant to their role on this project. Experience on the similar projects identified in the project lists will receive more consideration than experience provided in the supplemental narrative. The Government will place greater value on projects performed as a prime contractor than as a subcontractor, depending upon overall role and relevancy considerations. Federal Government project experience will not be rated inherently more important than non-Federal Government project experience. The relevant experience of key personnel proposed for this project will not be evaluated or considered under this factor.

5.2.2. The Government will evaluate demonstrated familiarity with applicable codes and local conditions. Previous design-build experience is not necessary for an acceptable rating. The Government may consider previous D-B experience strength, even if the experience is on different type projects other than this project. Similarly, the Government may consider previous recent teaming experience among the team members as value added, even if on different type design and/or construction projects than this project. The more relevant the experience, the more credit will be given.

5.2.3. The firm(s) preparing the design must demonstrate qualifications and experience in sustainable design and development, based on project experience on projects that have achieved US Green Building Council’s LEED certification, Green Build Reference Guide or the Corps of Engineers SPiRiT Rating tool for an acceptable rating or were certifiable at LEED silver or better or project experience on completed Corps of Engineers design-build projects that were validated as having achieving LEED silver rating for an acceptable rating. Additional consideration will be given if both the constructor and the design firm(s) demonstrate qualifications and experience on LEED.

6.0 TAB B – FACTOR 1-2 - PAST PERFORMANCE

6.1. SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS:

6.1.1. Past performance refers to the quality of recent project experience from the owner’s perspective. The prime construction contractor and the design firm (or prime contractor if design is to be self-performed) shall provide customer reference name(s), company affiliation and current phone numbers on the specific project experience sheets in Tab B or other projects that establish a firm’s past performance. If any firm has multiple functions or divisions, limit the project examples to those performed by the division, unit or team member submitting the offer. Additional past performance examples may be submitted for consideration on any other member of a Teaming Arrangement that will perform a major or critical aspect of the project. Projects cited shall be currently substantially complete (designed and at least 50% construction progress completed) or construction substantially completed within five (5) years preceding the date of this solicitation. If the Government is unable to establish an Offeror’s past performance on relevant projects thru ACASS/ CCASS the Government may contact and interview the points of contact and reserves the right to interview other individuals acting for the listed reference, if the listed reference is not available. See the sample questionnaire shown at Attachment 4. Furthermore, the Government reserves the right to interview other individuals if the point of contact is not available. The Offeror or the design firm may briefly provide information on problems encountered on identified projects and any corrective action.

6.2. EVALUATION CRITERIA:

6.2.1. The Government will perform a risk assessment with respect to Past Performance. The Government will consider the currency and relevance of the information, source of the information, context of the data, and general trends in contractor performance. If any firm has multiple functions or divisions, the Government will only evaluate past performance of the division or unit submitting the offer. Owners/references may be asked to comment on items such as quality of design or construction, timeliness, management of the work subcontractor management, including timely payment to subs or suppliers, safety, relations between owner and designer or contractor, level of support for such things as as-built documentation, O&M manuals, training, correcting design or construction errors, warranty work, etc. See interview questions at attachment 4. The Government will not release the Past Performance Evaluation – Telephone Interview Forms to the Offeror at any time, in order for the Government to solicit candid, unbiased interview comments. The Government also places a higher value on performance which documents successful outcomes and are supported by outside source confirmation, including but not limited, to telephone interviews with points of contact identified in the proposal, CCASS/ACASS or other agency performance databases, Offeror furnished references, or personal knowledge. The Government also places a higher value on performance which provided particularly difficult or unique challenges and the innovative methods the contractor used to resolve problems successfully. The Government’s evaluation is not limited to past performance information on the cited example projects.

6.2.2. Each entity (firm) will be rated on its own performance or that of its predecessor, if relevant. An entity may not establish past performance based on the past performance of its proposed key personnel, apart from that of the entity. If the Government does not obtain past performance information and cannot establish a past performance record for the Offeror through other sources, past performance will be rated neither favorably nor unfavorably. The performance risk will be considered “neutral/unknown”.

7.0 TAB D – FACTOR 1-3 - ORGANIZATION AND TECHNICAL APPROACH

7.1. SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS:

7.1.1. This information should address the Offeror’s organization and intended technical approach to executing the contract and design-build task orders. Demonstrate an understanding of the risk management process associated with design-build process.

Limit the information to fifteen pages or less clearly but concisely describe the organizational and technical approach to project management and execution.

7.1.2. Organization: Demonstrate an understanding of the fundamental design-build problem, i.e. a design and construction proposal that complies with the RFP requirements including the funding constraints of the cost limitation (CCL). Demonstrate an understanding of the risk management process associated with design-build processes. Describe the team members, their resources, how their resources will be utilized, and their roles and responsibilities. Include a general description of the work the Offeror will self-perform to be compliant with the requirements of the Special Contract Requirement SCR 1.4, SELF- PERFORMANCE OF WORK BY THE PRIME CONTRACTOR applicable to this solicitation (See Section 00 73 00) and with the requirements of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clause 52.236-1, Performance of Work by Contractor.

7.1.3. Technical Approach for Design-Build: Describe the technical approach to design and construction of this facility type. Include information on fast-tracking design and construction. The Government is looking for ways the design-builder will streamline design and construction, manage labor and other resource constraints in an effort to reduce costs and achieve an aggressive schedule. In Phase 2, the Offeror will describe merging its fast-track packaging into the proposal schedule and contract duration. A conceptual plan is required in Phase 2.

7.1.4. Collaborative Approach for Design-Build: Describe interactions within the team and with the Corps of Engineers during the design. Discuss the role and interaction of the design team with the construction team during design and construction. Provide information on how your design-build team will manage co-location of design and construction team members manage Government comments, the design team’s involvement throughout construction, and how sub-contractors will be integrated into design and construction. Discuss how the configuration management system will track and control design evolution and changes during design for quality control and to facilitate quicker Government reviews. Describe the role of the construction team members during design. Describe the type of Building Information Modeling (BIM) system to be used on the project (See section 01 33 16 and Attachment F of that document for CADD/BIM requirements and for Contractor Electives for additional consideration, as described below in the evaluation criteria) and how the team intends to develop and use the model.

Describe the role and interaction of the design team with the construction team during construction, addressing, as a minimum, maintaining configuration management of the design during construction, including control and approval of revisions to the accepted design; requests for information; shop drawing and submittal reviews and approvals;

progress meetings; site visits, if any; contract completion, closeout, as-built and completion documentation.

7.1.5. Planning and Scheduling: Provide information on your team’s project scheduling capabilities for design and construction. Identify the system you will utilize and how your team will implement the schedule to manage design and construction. Discuss internal procedures for handling delays to minimize “schedule creep”. In Phase 2, the Offeror will develop a summary schedule. In Phase 1, the Government is interested in the Offeror’s planning and scheduling capabilities.

7.1.6. Quality Control: Provide information on your team’s capabilities to assure quality control.

Describe your quality control approach, corporate systems, and capabilities to maintain quality control of the design and construction. Provide specific information on how you will manage design quality control, track design evolution and changes during design to meet the schedule and to facilitate quicker Government reviews. Provide information on how you will handle internal and external requests for information, shop drawings, submittal reviews, progress meetings, site visits, contract completion, closeout, as-built, and completion documentation. After contract award, the selected design-builder will submit their Quality Control Plan for Government Approval.

7.2. EVALUATION CRITERIA:

7.2.1. The Government will evaluate the strengths, weaknesses, and any deficiencies in the organization and technical approach. The Government will evaluate the firm’s understanding of design-build and the capability to execute the project. Some additional specific evaluation criteria are listed below.

7.2.2. Organization: The Government will evaluate the clarity and strength of the overall organization, the structure and staffing to execute the entire scope of work. The Offeror is required to select and commit to design firms to achieve an “acceptable” rating. Joint venture participants’ contribution to the project should be commensurate with their skills and background. The Government will evaluate the Offeror’s capability and intent to comply with the applicable requirements for self-performance of work by the prime contractor, as applicable to the type of solicitation (See Section 00 73 00, SCR .1.4, “SELF-PERFORMANCE OF WORK BY THE PRIME CONTRACTOR”)

7.2.3. Technical Approach for Design and Construction: The Government places a higher value on an offer that provides methods to streamline construction, manage labor and other resource constraints in an effort to reduce costs and support an aggressive schedule, including such things as fast-tracking, using factory built modules or assemblies, panelization, pre-cast, tilt-up, standard designs, etc. The Government will also consider whether the approach reduces on-site craft labor and susceptibility to inclement weather delays.

7.2.4. Collaborative…