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AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

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

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

30-105-04 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 W9126G-13-R-0017 for the Fort Hood Small Business IDIQ New MATOC FY13 is amended as follows:

See SF30 Continuation Sheet(s)

NOTE: The proposal receipt date has been changed to 13 Dec 2013, 2:00 p.m., Central Time.

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

J 1 3

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-13-R0017

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

26-Feb-2013

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

12-Nov-2013

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-13-R-0017

SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

1. Proposal Receipt Date: The proposal receipt date has been changed to 13 Dec 2013, 2:00 p.m., Central Time.

2. Contract Clauses: The following contract clause has been added to the MATOC in its entirety.

• 52.225-9 BUY AMERICAN ACT—CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS (SEP 2010)

3. Replacement Sections: Replace the following sections in their entirety with the attached new sections, bearing the notation “W9126G-13-R-0017, Amendment No. 0008”.

MATOC CONTRACT SECTIONS

DIVISION 00 – PROCUREMENT AND CONTRACTING REQUIREMENTS

• 00 22 20 - PHASE 2 DESIGN–BUILD SELECTION PROCEDURES AND BASIS OF AWARD

• 00 73 00 - SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

4. Appendices: The following appendices are added to the MATOC and will be issued as separate attachments.

• APPENDIX A – FORT HOOD INSTALLATION DESIGN GUIDE

• APPENDIX B – FORT HOOD METER REQUIREMENTS

• APPENDIX C – NEC AND I3A

• APPENDIX D – FORT HOOD ACCEPTABLE PLANTS LIST

• APPENDIX E – FORT HOOD INSTALLTION AESTHETIC CONSIDERATIONS

5. New Sections: The following new sections bearing the notation “W9126G-13-R-0017, Amendment No. 0008” are added for the MATOC and seed task order.

MATOC CONTRACT SECTIONS

• 00 73 05 - DESIGN-BUILD SELECTION PROCEDURES AND BASIS OF AWARD

SEED TASK ORDER SECTIONS

• 00 11 00 - CLIN SCHEDULE

• 00 21 30 - SITE VISITS

• 00 73 46 - WAGE DETERMINATION SCHEDULE

DIVISION 01 – GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

• 01 00 50.00 44 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

• 01 10 00 - STATEMENT OF WORK

W9126G-13-R-0017

6. Appendices: The following appendices are added to the seed task order and will be issued as separate attachments.

• APPENDIX A – DRAWINGS

• APPENDIX B – LIST OF RECOMMENDED SPECIFICATIONS

• APPENDIX C – HAZARDOUS MATERIALS REPORT

• APPENDIX D – EXISTING FACILITY PHOTOGRAPHS

• APPENDIX E – FACILITY AS-BUILT DRAWINGS

• APPENDIX F – STRUCTURAL ASSESSMENTS

• APPENDIX G – FLOW TEST RESULTS

• APPENDIX H – UTILITY COST INFORMATION

• APPENDIX I – CADD STANDARDS

• APPENDIX J – ESPC INVENTORY

• APPENDIX K – ROOM DATA SHEETS

End of Summary of Changes

52.225-9 BUY AMERICAN ACT—CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS (SEP 2010)

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

Commercially available off-the-shelf (COTS) item—

(1) Means any item of supply (including construction material) that is--

(i) A commercial item (as defined in paragraph (1) of the definition at FAR 2.101);

(ii) Sold in substantial quantities in the commercial marketplace; and

(iii) Offered to the Government, under a contract or subcontract at any tier, without modification, in the same form in which it is sold in the commercial marketplace; and

(2) Does not include bulk cargo, as defined in section 3 of the Shipping Act of 1984 (46 U.S.C. App. 1702), such as agricultural products and petroleum products.

Component means an article, material, or supply incorporated directly into a construction material.

Construction material means an article, material, or supply brought to the construction site by the Contractor or a subcontractor for incorporation into the building or work. The term also includes an item brought to the site preassembled from articles, materials, or supplies. However, emergency life safety systems, such as emergency lighting, fire alarm, and audio evacuation systems, that are discrete systems incorporated into a public building or work and that are produced as complete systems, are evaluated as a single and distinct construction material regardless of when or how the individual parts or components of those systems are delivered to the construction site.

Materials purchased directly by the Government are supplies, not construction material.

Cost of components means--

(1) For components purchased by the Contractor, the acquisition cost, including transportation costs to the place of incorporation into the construction material (whether or not such costs are paid to a domestic firm), and any applicable duty (whether or not a duty-free entry certificate is issued); or

(2) For components manufactured by the Contractor, all costs associated with the manufacture of the component, including transportation costs as described in paragraph (1) of this definition, plus allocable overhead costs, but excluding profit. Cost of components does not include any costs associated with the manufacture of the construction material.

Domestic construction material means--

(1) An unmanufactured construction material mined or produced in the United States;

(2) A construction material manufactured in the United States, if--

(i) The cost of its components mined, produced, or manufactured in the United States exceeds 50 percent of the cost of all its components. Components of foreign origin of the same class or kind for which nonavailability determinations have been made are treated as domestic; or

(ii) The construction material is a COTS item.

Foreign construction material means a construction material other than a domestic construction material.

United States means the 50 States, the District of Columbia, and outlying areas.

(b) Domestic preference.

W9126G-13-R-0017, Amendment No. 0008

(1) This clause implements the Buy American Act (41 U.S.C. 10a-10d) by providing a preference for domestic construction material. In accordance with 41 U.S.C. 431, the component test of the Buy American Act is waived for construction material that is a COTS item (See FAR 12.505(a)(2)). The Contractor shall use only domestic construction material in performing this contract, except as provided in paragraphs (b)(2) and (b)(3) of this clause.

(2) This requirement does not apply to information technology that is a commercial item or to the construction materials or components listed by the Government as follows: None.

(3) The Contracting Officer may add other foreign construction material to the list in paragraph (b)(2) of this clause if the Government determines that

(i) The cost of domestic construction material would be unreasonable. The cost of a particular domestic construction material subject to the requirements of the Buy American Act is unreasonable when the cost of such material exceeds the cost of foreign material by more than 6 percent;

(ii) The application of the restriction of the Buy American Act to a particular construction material would be impracticable or inconsistent with the public interest; or

(iii) The construction material is not mined, produced, or manufactured in the United States in sufficient and reasonably available commercial quantities of a satisfactory quality.

(c) Request for determination of inapplicability of the Buy American Act. (1)(i) Any Contractor request to use foreign construction material in accordance with paragraph (b)(3) of this clause shall include adequate information for Government evaluation of the request, including--

(A) A description of the foreign and domestic construction materials;

(B) Unit of measure;

(C) Quantity;

(D) Price;

(E) Time of delivery or availability;

(F) Location of the construction project;

(G) Name and address of the proposed supplier; and

(H) A detailed justification of the reason for use of foreign construction materials cited in accordance with paragraph (b)(3) of this clause.

(ii) A request based on unreasonable cost shall include a reasonable survey of the market and a completed price comparison table in the format in paragraph (d) of this clause.

(iii) The price of construction material shall include all delivery costs to the construction site and any applicable duty (whether or not a duty-free certificate may be issued).

(iv) Any Contractor request for a determination submitted after contract award shall explain why the Contractor could not reasonably foresee the need for such determination and could not have requested the determination before contract award. If the Contractor does not submit a satisfactory explanation, the Contracting Officer need not make a determination.

(2) If the Government determines after contract award that an exception to the Buy American Act applies and the Contracting Officer and the Contractor negotiate adequate consideration, the Contracting Officer will modify the contract to allow use of the foreign construction material. However, when the basis for the exception is the unreasonable price of a domestic construction material, adequate consideration is not less than the differential established in paragraph (b)(3)(i) of this clause.

(3) Unless the Government determines that an exception to the Buy American Act applies, use of foreign construction material is noncompliant with the Buy American Act.

(d) Data. To permit evaluation of requests under paragraph (c) of this clause based on unreasonable cost, the Contractor shall include the following information and any applicable supporting data based on the survey of suppliers:

Foreign and Domestic Construction Materials Price Comparison Construction material description Unit of measure Quantity Price (dollars) \1\ Item 1 Foreign construction material Domestic construction material Item 2 Foreign construction material Domestic construction material Include all delivery costs to the construction site and any applicable duty (whether or not a duty-free entry certificate is issued).

List name, address, telephone number, and contact for suppliers surveyed. Attach copy of response; if oral, attach summary.

Include other applicable supporting information.

(End of clause)

SECTION 00 22 20

PHASE 2 DESIGN-BUILD SELECTION PROCEDURES AND BASIS OF AWARD

Solicitation W9126G-13-R-0017, Phase 2 Fort Hood SB MATOC

1.0 OVERVIEW

2.0 BASIS OF AWARD

3.0 PHASE 2 PROPOSAL CONTENTS AND RELATED EVALUATION FACTORS

4.0 VOLUME 1 - FACTOR 3, DESIGN-CONSTRUCTION TECHNICAL

4.1. GENERAL

4.2. DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION TECHNICAL NARRATIVES

4.2.1 TAB A – FACILITY DESIGN FUNCTIONAL CRITERIA NARRATIVE

4.2.2 EVALUATION CRITERIA

4.2.3 TAB B – FACILITY CONSTRUCTION METHODS & PROCESS NARRATIVE

4.2.4 EVALUATION CRITERIA

5.0 VOLUME 1 - FACTOR 4, SUMMARY SCHEDULE & NARRATIVE

5.1 SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

5.2 EVALUATION CRITERIA

6.0 VOLUME 2 – PRICE AND OTHER REQUIRED INFORMATION

6.1 GENERAL

6.2 TAB A – FACTOR 5 – PRICE (STANDARD FORM 1442 AND CLIN SCHEDULE)

6.3 TAB B – BID BOND GUARANTEE

6.4 TAB C – REQUIRED PRE-AWARD INFORMATION

6.5 TAB D - REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

7.0 EVALUATION PROCEDURES

7.1 GENERAL

7.2 DISCUSSIONS (IF NECESSARY)

8.0 OFFEROR'S QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS

OVERVIEW

THE SECTION 00 22 20 ISSUED DURING PHASE 1 WAS FOR INFORMATIONAL

PURPOSES ONLY AND IS REVISED HEREIN. Those Offerors short-listed in Phase 1 are invited to submit a Phase 2 proposal, as indicated below. The Government will evaluate the proposals in accordance with the evaluation criteria described herein, using the evaluation rating systems outlined in the Phase 1 Design-Build selection procedures. Price information will be evaluated for fairness, reasonableness, and for material unbalancing, as described herein.

The Phase 2 evaluation will be conducted in accordance with FAR Part 15.

1.0 BASIS OF AWARD (MATOC)

2.1 The Contracting Officer will award a firm fixed-price contract(s) to the responsible Phase 2 Offeror whose proposal the Source Selection Authority determines conforms to the solicitation, is fair and reasonable, and offers the best overall value to the Government, considering the non-price factors described herein, and price. The Contracting Officer will award at least four (4) but not to exceed six (6) contracts. All evaluation factors, other than price, when combined, are considered significantly more important than the price;

however the initial Task Order award should not exceed the cost limitation described in 01 10 00 the Statement of Work (SOW) for the seed project. The intent of this solicitation is to obtain the best value proposal within the contract cost limitation for the initial task order.

There is no obligation to approach or match the contract cost limitation in the offer. After the Government evaluates and rates each proposal, a determination will be made by the Source Selection Authority (SSA) based on which proposals represent the best value for award.

The SSA will compare the proposals, if needed, to determine the offer(s) that represent(s) the best value to the Government, taking into consideration the stated evaluation factors and their respective weightings as specified in the RFP. The selection process is complex and depending upon the evaluation factors, the SSA may exercise a significant degree of judgment in selecting the successful offeror(s).

1.1. Award of the first IDIQ will be made to the Offeror whose proposal is determined to represent the best overall value to the Government based on the evaluated ratings from Phase 1 and Phase 2 proposals. The Government reserves the right to accept other than the lowest priced offer or to reject all offers. The Government will not award a contract to an Offeror whose proposal contains a deficiency, as defined in FAR 15.001. If there is a lower priced, conforming offer(s), the SSA must determine that the added value of a more expensive proposal would justify award to that Offeror.

1.2. Award of the subsequent contracts will be made to the Offeror(s) whose proposal(s) is (are) considered to represent the remaining best value to the Government based on the evaluated ratings from Phase 1 and Phase 2. The price proposed under Phase 2 will be used to assist in the evaluation of the best value proposals for award of an IDIQ. The Government reserves the right to accept other than the lowest priced offer or to reject all offers. The Government will not award a contract to an Offeror whose proposal contains a deficiency, as defined under FAR Subpart 15.001. If there is a lower priced, conforming offer(s), the SSA must determine that the value added of a more expensive proposal justifies award of a basic IDIQ to that Offeror.

2.0 PHASE 2 PROPOSAL CONTENTS AND RELATED EVALUATION FACTORS

NOTE: Factor 1 and Factor 2 were evaluated in PHASE 1 (One). They shall not be reviewed again in Phase 2. They are present below for informational purposes only.

Factor Location Description Relative Importance

FACTOR 1 (Volume 1 -from Phase 1)

Past Performance Factor 1 was already evaluated in Phase 1. It shall not be reviewed again in Phase 2.

FACTOR 2 (Volume 1 – from Phase 1)

Organization and Technical Approach

Factor 2 was already evaluated in Phase 1. It shall not be reviewed again in Phase 2.

VOLUME 1 – PHASE 2, TECHNICAL PROPOSAL CONTENTS AND RELATED

EVAULATION FACTORS

Factor Location Description Relative Importance

FACTOR 3a Vol. 1,TAB A FACILITY DESIGN FUNCTIONAL

CRITERIA NARRATIVE

Most Important Factor; Equal to Factor 3b, Tab B; more important than all other factors

FACTOR 3b Vol 1,TAB B

FACILITY CONSTRUCTION

METHODS & PROCESSES

NARRATIVE

Most Important Factor; Equal to Factor 3a, Tab A; more important than all other factors

FACTOR 4 Vol. 1,TAB C SUMMARY SCHEDULE 3rd Most Important Factor, less important than Factors 1 and 2 and 3

VOLUME 2 – PHASE 2, PRICE AND OTHER REQUIRED INFORMATION

Factor Location Description Relative Importance

FACTOR 5 Vol. 2 TAB A Price (Standard Form 1442 and Proposal Bid Schedules)

Not rated. Significantly less important than all technical factors combined.

Factor Location Description Relative Importance

N/A Vol. 2 TAB B Bid Guarantee

Acceptable/Unacceptable N/A Vol. 2 TAB C Required Pre-Award Information

N/A Vol. 3 TAB D Representations and Certifications

3.0 VOLUME 1, FACTOR 3 – DESIGN-CONSTRUCTION TECHNICAL

4.1 GENERAL: It is Fort Hood’s objective with this project to revitalize the facility for the intended use as a Youth Center thru repair and renovation work. Offerors shall provide their team’s recent, relevant experience with design and construction projects similar in size, scope and complexity to the scope of work for this contract. Offerors may identify public sector and private sector contracts that are similar to the requirements of this project. Offeror shall provide narratives defined below detailing their design and construction technical and management approach demonstrating the Offeror’s understanding of the scope of work for a Youth Center and the criteria required for that type of facility function. The design and construction technical factors consists of technical approach narratives for design and construction, description of plan to meet mandated requirements for a Youth Center, information regarding material and system quality and sustainability. The proposal must clearly define the proposed scope, functional requirements and quality levels that the design-build team is offering to the Government in enough detail for the Government to understand whether or not the proposal meets or exceeds the minimum Solicitation requirements.

The use of BIM to prepare or submit proposals is NOT required. Fully developed drawings, details, or specifications are not required or desired. Unless, specifically stated, herein, the Government will not be performing a detailed engineering analysis or design review at the solicitation proposal stage.

4.2 DESIGN & CONSRUCTION TECHNICAL NARRATIVES

4.2.1 VOLUME 1, FACTOR 3a-TAB A, FACILITY DESIGN FUNCTIONAL CRITERIA

NARRATIVE SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

4.2.1.1 The Facility Design Functional Criteria Narrative should demonstrate the Offerors’ understanding of the scope of work, functional requirements for a Youth Center, the best accepted practices in design, design approach and management techniques to be incorporated in the revitalization design of the Ft Hood Youth Center (B-52019), as presented in the Statement of Work (SOW), Section 01 10 00. Fast track design-build construction methods will be allowed for these projects based on the methods submitted by the Offeror and approved during the design phase of the contract. (IAW RFP Section 01 33 16, Design After Award). As- Built floor plan drawings are provided with this solicitation only for the purposes of showing the general layout of the building. Discussions shall also address maintenance considerations, operability, durability, and energy consumption, as applicable, by discipline or building system.

Residential or similar finishes and materials are not acceptable for use on this project.

Consideration to fast track design-build methods will be considered a value added and as such will be given greater consideration.

4.2.1.2 The design-technical/management factor consists of technical approach narratives for the design methods to be employed detailing the approach required for all items of work demonstrating the Offeror’s understanding of the SOW for revitalizing the facility specific to Army Youth Centers; selected systems and components proposed in terms of maintenance considerations (frequency, estimated cost, access, equipment locations), operability (ease of use, placement of control features, simplicity), durability (withstand troop usage, ease of cleaning), sustainability, and energy consumption (HVAC, lighting, power). The minimum acceptable levels of quality for interior and exterior finish materials for a Child Development Center are those materials suitable for the expected population and usage. Fully developed drawings, details, or specifications are not desired or required. Consideration to design team experience on prior designs as a team will be considered a value added and as such will be given greater consideration.

4.2.1.3 Although there are no requirements to meet LEED certifications, the Offeror shall acknowledge that it understands the inherent requirements for sustainable design and construction. Standard practices in line with current LEED and sustainability standards should be considered but will not be required of this contract.

4.2.2 EVALUATION CRITERIA - FACILITY DESIGN FUNCTIONAL CRITERIA NARRATIVE

4.2.2.1 General: The Government will evaluate the Offeror’s understanding of the scope of work, functional requirements for a Youth Center, the best accepted practices in design, design approach, management techniques to be incorporated in the revitalization design of the Ft Hood Youth Center, B-52019 as presented in the Statement of Work (SOW), Section 01 10 00. The narrative will also be evaluated on accepted practices presented to reduce time and cost providing best overall value to the Government. Consideration to fast track design-build methods will be considered a value added and as such will be given greater consideration.

4.2.2.2 The Government will evaluate the Offerors narrative for the design methods to be employed detailing the approach required for all items of work demonstrating the Offeror’s understanding of the SOW for revitalizing the facility specific to Army Youth Centers; selected systems and components proposed in terms of maintenance considerations (frequency, estimated cost, access, equipment locations), operability (ease of use, placement of control features, simplicity), durability (withstand troop usage, ease of cleaning), sustainability, and energy consumption (HVAC, lighting, power). The minimum acceptable levels of quality for interior and exterior finish materials for a Child Development Center are those materials suitable for the expected population and usage. Consideration to design team experience on prior designs as a team will be considered a value added and as such will be given greater consideration.

4.2.3 VOLUME 1, FACTOR 3b-TAB B, FACILITY CONSTRUCTION METHODS &

PROCESSES NARRATIVE SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

4.2.3.1 The Construction Methods & Processes Narrative should demonstrate the Offerors’ understanding of the scope of work, functional requirements for a Youth Center, the best accepted practices in construction, construction approach, management techniques to be incorporated, the extent to which commercial construction practices will be utilized, the quality and durability of the equipment and materials offered, the use of Government required Quality Control System (CQS)/Resident Management System (RMS) electronic system for overall contract management IAW RFP Section 01 45 00, Quality Control System, accepted practices to reduce time or cost, and the overall value provided to the Government. Fast track design-build construction methods will be allowed for these projects based on the methods submitted by the Offeror and approved during the design phase of the contract. (IAW RFP Section 01 33 16, Design After Award). Fast track methods will be considered value added and as such will be given greater consideration.

4.2.3.2 Discuss the work plan (Section 01 01 00.00.44), demolition, and construction methods for revitalizing the Youth Center as described in the SOW. Residential or similar interior/exterior grade finishes and materials are not acceptable for inclusion. Discuss the plan for construction (to include option items), equipment procurement, systems testing and commissioning, and testing of the building envelope. Include in your discussions investigations during design, compatibility of materials used to seal the building envelope. Consideration to construction team experience on prior projects will be considered a value added and as such will be given greater consideration.

4.2.3.3 Discuss investigations and abatement methods for hazardous materials.

4.2.4 EVALUATION CRITERIA - FACILITY CONSTRUCTION METHODS & PROCESSES

4.2.4.1 General: The Government will evaluate the Offeror’s understanding of the scope of work, functional requirements for a Youth Center, the best accepted practices in construction, construction approach, management techniques to be incorporated, the extent to which commercial construction practices will be utilized, the quality and durability of the equipment and materials offered, the use of Government required Quality Control System (CQS)/Resident Management System (RMS) electronic system for overall contract management IAW RFP Section 01 45 00, Quality Control System, accepted practices to reduce time or cost, and the overall value provided to the Government. Fast track design-build construction methods will be allowed for these projects based on the methods submitted by the Offeror and approved during the design phase of the contract and will be considered value added and as such will be given greater consideration.

4.2.4.2 The Government will evaluate the Offerors narrative by discipline or by building systems, the construction methods to be employed detailing the approach required for all items of work demonstrating the Offeror’s understanding of the SOW for revitalizing the facility specific to Army Youth Centers; selected systems and components proposed in terms of maintenance considerations (frequency, estimated cost, access, equipment locations), operability (ease of use, placement of control features, simplicity), durability (withstand troop usage, ease of cleaning), sustainability, and energy consumption (HVAC, lighting, power). Consideration to construction team experience on prior projects will be considered a value added and as such will be given greater consideration.

4.2.2.3 The Government will evaluate the Offeror’s proposed work plan IAW Section 01 01 00.00 44, demolition, testing and abatement of hazardous materials and the general construction methods for revitalization to the Youth Centers as described in the SOW. Residential or similar interior/exterior grade finishes and materials are not acceptable for inclusion. Government will evaluate the plan for construction, testing and commissioning systems, and testing of the building envelope and materials used to seal the building envelope.

4.0 VOLUME 1, TAB C - FACTOR 4 – SUMMARY SCHEDULE & NARRATIVE

5.1 Submission Requirements:

5.1.1 Proposed Contract Duration. The Offeror shall propose the overall contract schedule and duration in the appropriate Contract Line Item Number in the CLIN Schedule, not to exceed the maximum contract duration specified in Section 01 00 50.00 44. A proposed contract duration shorter than the maximum allowed duration, will be considered value added and receive greater consideration, provided the schedule is realistic and deemed to be achievable.

5.1.2 Summary Schedule: Submit a summary level schedule for integrated design and construction. Schedule shall be provided on a Gantt chart summary. This summary schedule will, after contract award, be replaced with a project schedule as required by Section 01 32

01.00 10: Project Schedule. The summary schedule shall be task oriented, indicating the number of calendar days, after notice to proceed, by which milestones are to be achieved.

Offeror may use a critical path or other method of his choice; however, schedules shall be graphically represented. The proposed project schedule shall reflect the proposed overall contract duration: Give attention to the following features:

(a) Provide a narrative, describing the design packaging plan for separate design packages to include the Offeror’s plan for fast tracking. Describe all design and construction to be “fast-tracked” (See section 01 33 16: Design After Award). If long lead item equipment must be ordered prior to completion of a design phase, describe the requirement in the narrative and show the required ordering date in the schedule.

(b) Describe and show the design phase, including events associated with coordinating the interim and final design submittals for each package and the proper handling of the review comments for each design package (See section 01 33 16).

(c) Describe and show the overall construction phase for the project. Show fast track starts for design and construction packages but it isn’t necessary to show the detailed breakdown construction (e.g., by trades). Consideration must be given for Government review periods.

Red Zone Meeting should be considered as initiation of the Close-Out process.

(d) Identify any proposed phased turnovers. The time to complete the facility and turnover to the Government must consider the requirement for the Contractor’s CQC completion inspection and the subsequent joint Contractor-Government turnover inspection.

(e) Show as-built submissions, O&M Manuals and close-out processes (See section 01 78 00).

(f) Constraints: Offeror must demonstrate the capability and flexibility to plan and schedule the complete project to meet the proposed contract completion period. Clearly identify any constraints on the schedules presented (e.g., labor or material availability, permits, weather, etc.). Indicate the anticipated overall critical path on the schedule.

5.2 Evaluation Criteria:

5.2.1 Proposed Contract Duration: This duration, in the accepted proposal, will become the contractually binding duration. The Government will evaluate the contract duration, as proposed by the Offeror herein and also on the Price Proposal Schedule, not to exceed the maximum allowed duration listed in Section 01 00 50.00 44. This duration shall also include all bid options. In assessing the reasonableness of the proposed contract duration, the Government will take into account how well the proposed summary schedule supports the proposed duration, as well as use other information, such as but not limited to independent judgment concerning logic, constraints and typical design and construction durations. The Government will rate a proposed contract duration matching the maximum allowed contract duration as “acceptable”, provided that the schedule provided is logical and realistic. A proposed contract duration shorter than the maximum allowed duration, will be considered value added and receive greater consideration, provided the schedule is realistic and deemed to be achievable. The Government will consider an unreasonably condensed contract duration, which places additional cost or schedule risk on the Government or which may create a risk of contract or performance failure, as a significant weakness or a deficiency, depending upon the evaluators' judgment.

5.2.2 Summary Schedule: The Government will evaluate the summary schedule for integrated design and construction. The Government will evaluate the schedule to assess the strength of understanding of the project scope, restrictions which must be considered in the schedule e.g., permitting (see section 01 10 00), long lead items, inspections, close-out, etc. The Government will evaluate the strength of understanding of events associated with coordinating design submittals, reviews and incorporating review comments, the Offeror's capability to schedule the complete project within the proposed contract duration and the realism of the schedule. The Government will evaluate the schedule plan for logic, reasonableness, how it facilitates meeting the proposed contract duration and how it facilitates the Government’s ability to timely perform its reviews and inspections. The schedule should minimize risk to the Contractor and to the Government.

6.0 VOLUME 2 – PRICE AND OTHER REQUIRED INFORMATION

6.1 GENERAL

Submit the other required information in a separate envelope labeled: “Phase 2, Volume 2 – Price and Other Required Information.”

6.2 VOLUME 2, TAB A – FACTOR 5 – PRICE (STANDARD FORM 1442 AND

CONTRACT LINE ITEM SCHEDULE).

6.2.1 Submission Requirements:

6.2.1.1 Submit the properly filled out and executed SF 1442, along with the CLIN Schedule, containing proposed line item and total pricing, as well as the proposed contract duration. See instructions in Section 00 21 00, “Instructions to Offerors”. All elements of the Offeror’s technical proposal shall be included in the total price for the project.

6.2.1.2. Supplemental Price Breakdown. If deemed necessary to evaluate the price proposals, the Government’s will request a Phase 2 price breakdown of the Contract Line items as a separate electronic file labeled “Phase 2 Price Breakdown Information”, in Excel format. The Government will provide details on where and how to send the breakdown. This information will not be needed sooner than three working days after the proposal submission due date. This information may be required for the initial Phase 2 proposal and, if requested, for any revised proposals. This information is not an opportunity for an Offeror to revise its non-price or price proposal.

6.2.1.3 In accordance with Department of Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement, DFAR 236.204 Disclosure of the magnitude of construction projects, the price ranges for the SEED Project, Fort Hood Building Number 52019, Renovate Youth Center is between $1,000,000.00 and $5,000,000.00. The contract award amount for design and construction shall not exceed $2,350,000.00 for this project. Offerors are under no obligation to approach this amount.

6.2.2 Evaluation Criteria:

6.2.2.1 Price will not be rated or scored, but will be evaluated for fairness and reasonableness through the use of a price analysis. The price evaluators will also check for appearance of unbalanced line item prices. Offerors are cautioned to distribute direct costs, such as material, labor, equipment, subcontracts, etc. and to evenly distribute indirect costs, such as job overhead, home office overhead, bond, etc., to the appropriate contract line items. Both parties shall presume that field overhead costs through the proposed contract duration are inclusive in the offered price for the contract. .

6.2.2.2 If deemed necessary, the supplemental price breakdown information will be used to assist the Government in performing the price evaluations described above.

6.2.2.3 Award may not be made for an Offeror’s proposal for design and construction that exceeds the cost limitation described herein.

6.3 VOLUME 2, TAB B – BID GUARANTEE

6.3.2 Submission Requirements

Submit the Bid Bond in accordance with the Instructions in Section 00 21 00, Provision 52.228-1 Bid Guarantee. Bid bond shall be submitted electronically as part of Volume 2, however a Hard copy submission of the bid bond is required.

6.3.3 Evaluation requirements:

This item is not rated. The Government will review the Bid Bond for legal sufficiency. The Bond must be legally sufficient. Failure to submit a bid bond may make the Offeror’s proposal ineligible for award.

6.4 VOLUME 2, TAB C – REQUIRED PRE-AWARD INFORMATION

6.4.1 Submission Requirements:

64.1.1 Submit this information for the Contracting Officer’s determination of Offeror responsibility, which includes, but is not limited to the following:

(a) A list of present commitments, including the dollar value thereof, and name of the organization under which the work is being performed. Include names and telephone numbers of personnel within each organization who are familiar with the prospective contractor’s performance.

(b) A certified statement listing; (1) each contract awarded within the preceding three month period exceeding $750,000.00 in value with a brief description of the contract; and (2) each contract awarded within the preceding three year period not already physically completed and exceeding $5,000,000.00 in value with a brief description of the contract.

(c) If the prospective contractor is a joint venture, each joint venture member will be required to submit the above defined certification.

6.4.2 Evaluation Requirements:

In addition to the other Phase 1 and Phase 2 proposal information, the Contracting Officer shall use this information in making an affirmative responsibility determination for award to the Successful Offeror, in accordance with FAR Part 9. Failure to achieve an affirmative responsibility determination will make the Offeror ineligible for award.

6.5 VOLUME 2, TAB D– REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

6.5.1 Submission requirements

Confirm that the Offeror’s representations and certifications have been completed in the Online Representations and Certifications Application (ORCA) in accordance with FAR 52.204-8.

Submit the representations and certifications not covered by ORCA that are included in Section 00 45 00 of this solicitation, under this tab.

6.5.2 Evaluation Criteria

The representations and certifications submitted under this requirement as well as online will be reviewed to ensure the Offeror’s representations are consistent, accurate and in accordance with regulation. It will not be rated.

7.0 EVALUATION PROCEDURES

7.1 GENERAL:

The Source Selection Evaluation Board will evaluate the Phase 2 proposals and assign a consensus rating for each evaluation factor, utilizing the evaluation and rating system described in section 00 22 10.

7.2 DISCUSSIONS (If Necessary) –

7.2.1 During Phase 2, the Government intends to award without discussions. A “Competitive Range” is a subjective determination of the most highly rated Phase 2 proposals in the event that discussions with Offerors are required in Phase 2. In such an event, the SSA will approve a competitive range of all the most highly rated Phase 2 proposals.

7.2.2 If discussions are held, the Government may engage in a broad give and take with each Offeror in the competitive range, in accordance with FAR 15.306 (d). The Government will provide the Offeror an advance agenda for the discussions. During discussions, the Government may ask the Offeror to further explain its proposal and to answer questions about it.

7.2.3 Upon conclusion of discussions, those Offerors still considered the most highly rated, will be afforded an opportunity to submit their Phase 2 proposal revisions for final evaluation and selection.

8.0 OFFEROR'S QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS

8.1 Bidder Inquiry

8.2 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.

8.3 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 to continue.

8.4 From this page you may view all bidder inquiries or add inquiry. Only one question will be allowed per inquiry. If multiple questions are included in a single inquiry, only the first question will be answered. All others will remain unanswered until entered in as single inquiries.

8.5 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.

8.6 The Solicitation Number is: W9126G-13-R-0017 (Phase 2)

8.7 The Bidder Inquiry Key is: TA8WKW-8SFN8Q

8.8 The Bidder Inquiry System will be closed to new inquiries seven (7) calendar days prior to proposal submission in order to ensure adequate time is allotted to form an appropriate response and amend the solicitation, if necessary. If the System is not closed in a timely manner, an inquiry posted within seven calendar days of the receipt of proposals will still be regarding as untimely and will not afforded a substantive response.

8.9 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.

8.10 The bidder 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.

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

SECTION 00 73 00

SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

For a Phase 2 Design-Build Selection Procedures Fort Hood New MATOC

Solicitation W9126G-13-R-0017

1.0 GENERAL

1.1 REFERENCES – NOT USED

1.2 DESIGN/BUILD CONTRACT – ORDER OF PRECEDENCE (AUG 97)

1.3 PROPOSED BETTERMENTS (APR 12) Number 1.3 is deleted in its entirety, per the US Army Corps of Engineers, USACE Acquisition Instruction (UAI).

1.4 PARTNERING (AUG 97)

1.5 KEY PERSONNEL, SUBCONTRACTORS AND OUTSIDE ASSOCIATES OR CONSULTANTS

(MAY 06)

1.6 RESPONSIBILITY OF THE CONTRACTOR FOR DESIGN (MAY 02)

1.7 WARRANTY OF DESIGN (FIRM-FIXED PRICE DESIGN-BUILD CONTRACT) (MAY 02)

1.8 CONSTRUCTOR'S ROLE DURING DESIGN (JUN 98)

1.9 VALUE ENGINEERING AFTER AWARD (JUN 99)

1.10 DEVIATING FROM THE ACCEPTED DESIGN (JUN 02)

1.11 GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED RFP DRAWINGS, SURVEYS AND SPECIFICATIONS (JUL 02)

1.12 GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS FOR CONSTRUCTION

(JAN 11)

1.13 GOVERNMENT RE-USE OF DESIGN (SEP 05)

1.14 US ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS SAFETY AND HEALTH REQUIREMENTS MANUAL (JUL

11)

1.15 SUPPLEMENTAL PRICE BREAKDOWN INFORMATION

1.16 SITE SAFETY AND HEALTH OFFICER REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS (JUL 11)

1.17 CONTRACTOR PERFORMANCE EVALUATION

1.18 CONTRACTOR SUPPLY AND USE OF ELECTRONIC SOFTWARE FOR PROCESSING

DAVIS-BACON ACT CERTIFIED LABOR PAYROLLS (JULY 2011)

2.0 PRODUCTS NOT USED

3.0 EXECUTION NOT USED

1.0 GENERAL

1.1 REFERENCES - NOT USED

1.2 DESIGN/BUILD CONTRACT - ORDER OF PRECEDENCE (AUG 97)

(a) The contract includes the standard contract clauses and schedules current at the time of contract award. It entails (1) the solicitation in its entirety, including all drawings, cuts, and illustrations, and any amendments, and (2) the successful offeror's accepted proposal. The contract constitutes and defines the entire agreement between the Contractor and the Government. No documentation shall be omitted which in any way bears upon the terms of that agreement.

(b) In the event of conflict or inconsistency between any of the provisions of this contract, precedence shall be given in the following order:

(1) Betterments: Any portions of the accepted proposal which both conform to and exceed the provisions of the solicitation.

(2) The provisions of the solicitations. (See also contract Clause: 52.236- 21, SPECIFICATIONS AND

DRAWINGS FOR CONSTRUCTION.)

(3) All other provisions of the accepted proposal.

(4) Any design products including, but not limited to, plans, specifications, engineering studies and analyses, shop drawings, equipment installation drawings, etc. These are “deliverables” under the contract and are not part of the contract itself. Design products must conform to all provisions of the contract, in the order of precedence herein.

1.3 PROPOSED BETTERMENTS (APR 12) Number 1.3 is deleted in its entirety, per the US Army Corps of Engineers, USACE Acquisition Instruction (UAI).

(a) The minimum requirements of the contract are identified in the Request for Proposal. All betterments offered in the accepted proposal become a requirement of the awarded contract.

(b) “Betterment” is defined as any component or system in the accepted proposal which exceeds the minimum requirements stated in the Request for Proposal.

(c) This includes all betterments identified in the accepted proposal. It also includes all Government identified betterments in the accepted proposal, whether or not the Government specifically identifies such betterments in a "List of Accepted Project Betterments", made part of the contract award by alteration. It also includes any other betterments in the accepted Proposal that might be identified after award.

1.4 PARTNERING (AUG 97)

In order to most effectively accomplish this contract, the Government proposes to form a partnership with the Contractor to develop a cohesive building team. It is anticipated that this partnership would involve the Corps of Engineers, the Contractor, primary subcontractors and the designers. This partnership would strive to develop a cooperative management team drawing on the strengths of each team member in an effort to achieve a quality project within budget and on schedule. This partnership would be bilateral in membership and participation will be totally voluntary. All costs, excluding labor and travel expenses, shall be shared equally between the Government and the Contractor. The Contractor and Government shall be responsible for their own labor and travel costs.

1.5 KEY PERSONNEL, SUBCONTRACTORS AND OUTSIDE ASSOCIATES OR CONSULTANTS

(MAY 2006)

In connection with this contract, any in-house personnel, subcontractors, and outside associates or consultants will be limited to individuals or firms that were specifically identified in the Contractor’s accepted proposal. The Contractor shall obtain the Contracting Officer's written consent before making any substitution for these designated in-house personnel, subcontractors, associates, or consultants. If the Contractor proposes a substitution, it shall submit the same type of information that was submitted in the accepted proposal to the Contracting Officer for evaluation and approval. The level of qualifications and experience submitted in the accepted proposal or that required by the Solicitation, whichever is greater, is the minimum standard for any substitution.

1.6 RESPONSIBILITY OF THE CONTRACTOR FOR DESIGN (MAY 02)

(a) The Contractor shall be responsible for the professional quality, technical accuracy, and the coordination of all designs, drawings, specifications, and other non-construction services furnished by the Contractor under this contract. The Contractor shall, without additional compensation, correct or revise any errors or deficiency in its designs, drawings, specifications, and other non-construction services and perform any necessary rework or modifications, including any damage to real or personal property, resulting from the design error or omission.

(b) The standard of care for all design services performed under this agreement shall be the care and skill ordinarily used by members of the architectural or engineering professions practicing under similar conditions at the same time and locality. Notwithstanding the above, in the event that the contract specifies that portions of the Work be performed in accordance with a performance standard, the design services shall be performed so as to achieve such standards.

(c) Neither the Government's review, approval or acceptance of, nor payment for, the services required under this contact shall be construed to operate as a waiver of any rights under this contract or of any cause of action arising out of the performance of this contract. The Contractor shall be and remain liable to the Government in accordance with applicable law for all damages to the Government caused by the Contractor's negligent performance of any of these services furnished under this contract.

(d) The rights and remedies of the Government provided for under this contract are in addition to any other rights and remedies provided by law.

(e) If the Contractor is comprised of more than one legal entity, each entity shall be jointly and severally liable hereunder.

1.7 WARRANTY OF DESIGN (FIRM-FIXED PRICE DESIGN-BUILD CONTRACT) (MAY 02)

(a) The Contractor warrants that the design shall be performed in accordance with the Contract requirements.