Amend_9_W9126G-13-R-0017.pdf

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

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

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

30-105-04EXCEPTION TO SF 30

APPROVED BY OIRM 11-84

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

FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

The 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 remains 13 Dec 2013, 2:00 p.m., Central Time.

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

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

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY

16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA15C. DATE SIGNED15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR

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

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (No., Street, County, State and Zip Code) X W9126G-13-R-0017

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

26-Feb-2013

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NO.

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

X The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offer 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.

Amendment 0009

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

6. ISSUED BY

3. EFFECTIVE DATE

19-Nov-2013

CODE

US ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT, FORT WORTH

ATTN: CESWF-CT

819 TAYLOR ST, ROOM 2A17

FORT WORTH TX 76102-0300

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

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.

CODE

See Item 6

FACILITY CODECODE

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W9126G-13-R-0017

SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

The following items are applicable to this amendment:

SECTION SF30 - CONTINUATION PAGE

SECTION 00 22 20 - AMEND 0009

Replace the following section in its entirety with the attached new section, bearing the notation “W9126G-13-R-0017, Amendment No. 0009”.

MATOC CONTRACT SECTIONS

DIVISION 00 – PROCUREMENT AND CONTRACTING REQUIREMENTS

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

End of Summary of Changes

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

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

The following have been added by full text:

SECTION 00 22 20 AMEND 0009

“W9126G-13-R-0017, Amendment No. 0009”

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 TECHNICAL

4.1. GENERAL

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 CONTRACT LINE ITEM

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

1.0 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.

2.0 BASIS OF AWARD (MATOC)

2.1 The Contracting Officer will award a firm fixed-price contract to that 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).

2.2 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.

2.3 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.

3.0 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 2nd Most Important Factor, equal in importance to Factor 2, less important than factor 3, and more important than Factor 4

FACTOR 2 (Volume 1 – from Phase 1)

Organization and Technical Approach

2nd Most Important Factor, equal in importance to Factor 1, less important than factor 3, and more important than Factor 4

VOLUME 1 – PHASE 2, TECHNICAL PROPOSAL CONTENTS AND RELATED

EVAULATION FACTORS

Factor Location Description Relative Importance

FACTOR 3 Vol. 1,TAB A DESIGN TECHNICAL (Seed Task Order)

Most Important Factor; more important than all other factors

FACTOR 4 Vol. 1,TAB B

DURATION AND SUMMARY

SCHEDULE

4th 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 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.

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

4.0 VOLUME 1, FACTOR 3 – DESIGN TECHNICAL

4.1 GENERAL

The design technical factor consists of technical approach narratives, conceptual level presentation drawings, and information regarding material and system quality. 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 and the Offeror to mutually 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. The proposal shall clearly identify all items that the Offeror considers to exceed the minimum solicitation requirements.

4.1.1. Submission Requirements:

4.1.1.1. Technical Approach Narratives:

Project technical narratives, by discipline, demonstrating your understanding of the design, demolition and construction requirements for the subject project, base bid and options.

Narratives shall also address maintenance considerations, operability, durability, and energy consumption, as applicable, by discipline. The narratives may include simple sketches or drawings to help illustrate the Offeror’s approach. Discussions shall include the following, as a minimum:

(a) Demolition and abatement

(b) Furniture and equipment removal, storage and reinstallation

(c) Building exterior, to include roof, walls, doors, windows, canopies, stairs, ATFP considerations, ABA considerations.

(d) Kitchen renovation, including finishes, equipment, operability, durability, maintenance considerations.

(e) Architectural interior and finishes for each space in the building, to include walls, flooring, ceilings, casework, countertops, maintenance considerations, durability, sustainability.

(f) Mechanical – HVAC and plumbing, to include ATFP considerations, maintenance considerations, operability, durability, efficiency, and energy consumption.

(g) Interior electrical, to include power, interior lighting, mass notification/fire alarm system, communications, maintenance considerations, operability, energy consumption, sustainability.

(h) Site exterior, to include site civil, site utilities, parking lots, sidewalks, site electrical, exterior lighting, parking lot lighting, communications, fire protection considerations, ATFP considerations, ABA considerations.

4.1.1.2 Presentation Drawings:

As a minimum, provide the following conceptual level drawings:

(a) Schematic floor plan for each floor.

(b) Floor plan and elevation of the kitchen area.

(c) Wall/roof section

(d) Overall site plan(s), showing building footprints, sidewalk layouts, underground utilities, parking lots and proposed striping. Indicate base proposal requirements and option requirements.

4.1.1.3 Product Data:

Provide product data for the items listed below, including catalog information as applicable. The products provided shall indicate the minimum level of quality that will be provided for construction. Product data shall include the manufacturer’s name, model number, length of warranty, size/capacity (where applicable), efficiency (where applicable), and any other notes or information selected by the Offeror. The Government will evaluate and consider material and equipment proposed by brand name and model number as quality standard. If the successful Offeror desires to substitute manufacturers, brand names or models after award, the substituted product must meet the contract requirements and be approved by the Designer of Record and the Government as equal in function, performance, quality and salient features to that initially proposed. Acceptance of the proposal is not a guarantee that the proposed products meet the contractual requirements.

(a) HVAC equipment

(b) Hot water heater

(c) Interior and exterior lighting, including parking lot lighting

(d) Floor finishes

(e) Bleachers

(f) Kitchen equipment

4.1.2. Evaluation Criteria:

4.1.2.1. General: It is the Army’s objective with this renovation project that this building will have a 20- year useful design life before an additional reuse/repurpose or renovation requirement, to include normal sustainment, restoration, and modernization activities. Residential or similar grade finishes and materials are not acceptable for inclusion in this building. Inclusion of these materials in a proposal will result with a significant weakness in the rating. be considered a deficiency.

4.1.2.2. The Government will evaluate the information submitted to ensure the Offeror has considered all technical requirements. The Government will ensure that the proposal is complete, realistic and takes into consideration all requirements set forth in the RFP, especially those unique aspects of this project in regards to planning and execution of the work within an occupied facility. The Government will evaluate the proposed materials, equipment and systems 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. Any portion of the technical narratives which parrots back the wording from the RFP documents is not acceptable and will be considered deficient.

5.0 VOLUME 1, TAB B - FACTOR 4 – DURATION AND SUMMARY SCHEDULE

5.1 Submission Requirements:

5.1.1 Proposed Contract Duration. The Offeror shall propose the overall contract duration on the CLIN Schedule, not to exceed the maximum contract duration specified in Section 01 00

50.00 44.

5.1.2 Summary Schedule: Submit a summary level schedule for integrated design and construction. 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 base bid and all options. Show fast track starts for design and construction packages but it isn’t necessary to show the detailed breakdown construction (e.g., by trades)for the building, site work, and utilities. Provide sufficient detail to show phasing/sequencing of work for the project.

(d) Show turnover of the facility. 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 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., sequencing of work, long lead items, 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 design packaging plan for logic, reasonableness, how it facilitates meeting the proposed contract duration and how it facilitates the Government’s ability to perform its design reviews.

The packaging plan should minimize risk to the Contracting and to the Government for tear-out and coordination for reviews. A schedule that offers advantage(s) to the Government over one that merely indicates an adequate understanding of the scope, restrictions, major milestones and general understanding of the various events that can affect start and completion of construction will receive additional consideration.

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 Guarantee in accordance with the Instructions in Section 00 21 00, Provision 52.228-1 Bid Guarantee. Bid guarantee shall be submitted electronically as part of Volume 2, and one (1) hard copy submission of the bid guarantee is due by the date and time for proposal submission. The bid guarantee shall be sent to:

U.S. Army Engineer District, Fort Worth ATTN: CESWF-CT, Ali Marshall 819 Taylor Street (Room 2A17) Fort Worth, Texas 76102-0300

6.3.3 Evaluation requirements:

This item is not rated. The Government will review the Bid Guarantee 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.

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