W9127N-15-R-0012_RFP.pdf

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL

W9127N-15-R-0012

FALL CREEK DAM, LANE COUNTY, OREGON

FALL CREEK RESERVOIR ADULT FISH

FACILITY WATER SUPPLY UPGRADE

PROJECT MANUAL

TOC-1

NAME OF PROJECT: FALL CREEK DAM AND RESERVOIR ADULT FISH FACILITY WATER SUPPLY UPGRADE

LOCATION OF PROJECT: LANE COUNTY, OREGON

MAGNITUDE OF CONSTRUCTION: Betw een $1,000,000.00 and 5,000,000.00

SOCIO-ECONOMIC CONSIDERATION: TOTAL SMALL BUSINESS SET ASIDE

MICHAEL I GRASSO 503-808-4612

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

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

NEGOTIATED

16-Mar-2015

(RFP)

(IFB)

X

CALL:

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

See Item 7

2. TYPE OF SOLICITATION

SEALED BID

3. DATE ISSUED

9. FOR INFORMATION A. NAME

SOLICITATION

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

Prescribed by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.236-1(e)

11. The Contractor shall begin performance w ithin _______7 calendar days and complete it w ithin ________ calendar days after receiving aw ard, X notice to proceed. This performance period is X mandatory, negotiable. (See _________________________52.211-10 Alt1

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

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

X YES NO

13. ADDITIONAL SOLICITATION REQUIREMENTS:

A. Sealed offers in original and __________4 copies to perform the w ork required are due at the place specified in Item 8 by ___________ local time ______________16 Apr 2015 (date). If this is a sealed bid solicitation, offers must be publicly opened at that time.

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

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

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

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

SOLICITATION, OFFER,

AND AWARD

(Construction, Alteration, or Repair)

1. SOLICITATION NO.

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

4. CONTRACT NO.

7. ISSUED BY CODE

US ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS

333 SW FIRST AVE

PORTLAND OR 97204-3495

W9127N

PAGE OF PAGES

1 OF

CODE

(Title, identifying no., date):

12B. CALENDAR DAYS

04:00 PM (hour)

Sealed envelopes containing offers

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

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

503-808-4605FAX:TEL: 503-808-4612 TEL: FAX:

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20B. SIGNATURE

(REV. 4-85)STANDARD FORM 1442 BACK

TO SIGN

NSN 7540-01-155-3212

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

CODE FACILITY CODE

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

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

AMOUNTS SEE SCHEDULE OF PRICES

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

19. ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF AMENDMENTS

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

AMENDMENT NO.

DATE

20A. NAME AND TITLE OF PERSON AUTHORIZED TO SIGN

OFFER (Type or print)

AWARD (To be completed by Government)

21. ITEMS ACCEPTED:

22. AMOUNT 23. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

24. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN ITEM

(4 copies unless otherwise specified)

CODE

(Insert any number equal to or greater than

20C. OFFER DATE

25. OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION PURSUANT TO

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

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

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

See Item 14

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

30B. SIGNATURE

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

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

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

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

30C. DATE

(Type or print)

TEL: EMAIL:

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

BY

CONTRACTING OFFICER WILL COMPLETE ITEM 28 OR 29 AS APPLICABLE

(Contractor is required to sign this28. NEGOTIATED AGREEMENT

(M ust be fully completed by offeror)OFFER

Section 00010 - Solicitation Contract Form

ITEM DESCRIPTION QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE TOTAL

0001 Mobilization &

Demobilization

1 Job

Funded:

0002 Structural -

Refurbish and Replace

Existing Fish Horn Components

0003 Mechanical -

Replace Valves, Piping, and

Hydraulic Power Unit System

0004 Electrical and

Controls

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0005 Pipe Inspection

OPTION SECTION 33 01 51.00 25 and Sheet 0001

TOTALS

SUBTOTAL FOR MANDATORY LINE ITEMS

SUBTOTAL FOR OPTIONAL LINE ITEMS

TOTAL FOR ALL LINE ITEMS

INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE TERMS

Supplies/services will be inspected/accepted at:

CLIN INSPECT AT INSPECT BY ACCEPT AT ACCEPT BY

0001 Destination Government Destination Government 0002 Destination Government Destination Government 0003 Destination Government Destination Government 0004 Destination Government Destination Government 0005 Destination Government Destination Government

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DELIVERY INFORMATION

CLIN DELIVERY DATE QUANTITY SHIP TO ADDRESS UIC

0001 31-MAR-2016 1 WILLAMETTE VALLEY PROJECT

WILLAMETTE VALLEY PROJECT

PORTLAND DISTRICT, USACE

PO BOX 429

40386 W BOUNDARY ROAD

LOWELL OR 97452-0429

541-937-2131 FOB: Destination

W81WL5

0002 31-MAR-2016 1 (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

0003 31-MAR-2016 1 (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

0004 31-MAR-2016 1 (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

0005 31-MAR-2016 1 (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

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Section 00100 - Bidding Schedule / Instructions to Bidders

EVALUATION CRITERIA

BASIS OF AWARD

This contract will be awarded to one contractor using a best value source selection process outlined in FAR part 15.

The Government will use a tradeoff process to determine award considering price and other factors described below. The Government may award to other than the lowest-priced or highest-rated offer. This acquisition will be set-aside exclusively for small business in accordance with the procedures outlined in FAR part 19. Similar past requirements have indicated that there are ample local small businesses capable of performing this project. Award of this contract will be made to the offeror whose proposal represents the best value to the Government.

BACKGROUND

The U. S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Portland District, seeks a contractor to upgrade the existing water supply piping for the Fall Creek Adult Fish Collection Facility, and incidental related work. The existing facility water supply is a gravity supply from the Fall Creek Dam forebay. The system consists of three steel conduits (small, medium, and large), each conduit with three multilevel intakes known as fish horns, or nine total fish horns.

The different level fish horns are used to adjust the water temperature at the fish facility. Specific project features include:

a. Structural – Refurbish and Replace Existing Fish Horn Components.

b. Mechanical – Replace Valves, Piping, and Hydraulic Power Unit(HPU) System.

c. Electrical and Controls

d. Pipe Inspection

SELECTION PROCESS

This section identifies the minimum requirements of the Offeror’s proposal, and provides guidelines for the preparation of the proposal. Due to the technical requirements and the complexity of the project a “Best Value” acquisition strategy will be used. The solicitation is a 100% Small Business Set-Aside. The Government intends to award a single award, firm-fixed price contract. The Source Selection Authority (SSA) will select the most qualified proposal. Award will be made to the offeror whose proposal is highly rated technically and represents the best value to the government.

Note: The Government intends to make an award without discussions, but reserves the right to conduct discussions should discussions prove to be necessary or advantageous to the Government. Because the Government does not intend to hold discussions offerors are encouraged to include their best pricing in their initial proposal.

EVALUATION PROCESS

A. General.

(1) The solicitation is a 100% Small Business Set-Aside. The Government intends to award a single award, firm-fixed price contract to the responsible offeror whose proposal represents the best value after evaluation in accordance with the factors and subfactors in the solicitation. Offerors shall submit a technical proposal and a price proposal. The evaluation results of the technical and price proposals will determine an awardee. All evaluation factors other than price are approximately equal in importance to one another. All evaluation factors other than price, when combined, are approximately equal to price.

(2) The Government intends to make an award without discussions, but reserves the right to conduct discussions should discussions prove to be necessary or advantageous to the Government. Because the Government does not intend to hold discussions offerors are encouraged to include their best pricing in their initial proposal.

(3) In the context of this proposal, “offeror” refers to the proposed prime contractor. A major subcontractor is defined as one who will be providing critical hardware/services (i.e. performing “major features of work” as described under Factor 5 – see below) or whose subcontract is for more than 25% of the total proposed price.

(4) Information submitted about any company other than the offeror, whether an affiliated company, major subcontractor, or other associated business, may not be given much weight unless the proposal contains evidence that the offeror has obtained a written commitment from this other business entity to perform a portion of the work.

(5) All proposals received will stand alone and be considered complete and final. The evaluation board will not consider any information or data incorporated by reference or otherwise referred to. The successful offeror will be selected solely on the basis of the evaluation factors set forth below. Accordingly, 00100-1 proposals submitted in response to this solicitation should provide clear, complete, concise, and straightforward responses to the evaluation factors. Elaborate proposals, color brochures, and other excesses are discouraged.

B. Evaluation Ratings.

All non-price factors other than past performance shall be rated using the combined technical/risk rating as follows:

COLOR RATING DESCRIPTION

Blue

Outstanding Proposal meets requirements and indicates an exceptional approach and understanding of the requirements. Strengths far outweigh any weaknesses. Risk of unsuccessful performance is very low.

Purple

Good

Proposal meets requirements and indicates a thorough approach and understanding of the requirements. Proposal contains strengths which outweigh any weaknesses. Risk of unsuccessful performance is low.

Green

Acceptable

Proposal meets requirements and indicates an adequate approach and understanding of the requirements. Strengths and weaknesses are offsetting or will have little or no impact on contract performance. Risk of unsuccessful performance is no worse than moderate.

Yellow

Marginal

Proposal does not clearly meet requirements and has not demonstrated an adequate approach and understanding of the requirements. The proposal has one or more weaknesses which are not offset by the strengths. Risk of unsuccessful performance is high.

Red

Unacceptable

Proposal does not meet the requirements and contains one or more deficiencies. Proposal is unacceptable and unawardable.

Past performance shall be rated using the following ratings:

Past Performance Relevancy Ratings

RATING DEFINITION

Very Relevant Present/past performance effort involved essentially the same scope and magnitude of effort and complexities this solicitation requires.

Relevant Present/past performance effort involved similar scope and magnitude of effort and complexities this solicitation requires.

Somewhat Present/past performance effort involved some of the scope and magnitude

Relevant of effort and complexities this solicitation requires.

Not Relevant Present/past performance effort involved little or none of the scope and magnitude of effort and complexities this solicitation requires.

Performance Confidence Assessments

RATING DESCRIPTION

Substantial Confidence

Based on the offeror’s recent/relevant performance record, the Government has a high expectation that the offeror will successfully perform the required effort.

Satisfactory Confidence

Based on the offeror’s recent/relevant performance record, the Government has a reasonable expectation that the offeror will successfully perform the required effort.

Limited Confidence Based on the offeror’s recent/relevant performance record, the Government has a low expectation that the offeror will successfully perform the required effort.

No Confidence Based on the offeror’s recent/relevant performance record, the Government has no expectation that the offeror will be able to successfully perform the required effort.

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Unknown Confidence (Neutral)

No recent/relevant performance record is available or the offeror’s performance record is so sparse that no meaningful confidence assessment rating can be reasonably assigned.

C. Definitions.

Deficiency. A material failure of a proposal to meet a Government requirement or a combination of weaknesses in a proposal that increases the risk of unsuccessful contract performance to an unacceptable level. See FAR 15.001.

Strength. An aspect of an offerors’ proposal that has merit or exceeds specified performance or capability requirements in a way that will be advantageous to the Government during contract performance.

Weakness. A flaw in the proposal that increases the risk of unsuccessful contract performance. See FAR 15.001.

4. SUBMISSION OF PROPOSALS AND EVALUATION

A. Administrative Details and General Instructions: Proposals are due no later than the time and date specified in Block 13 of Standard Form 1442.

(1) General Proposal Format. Submit each copy of the proposal in tabbed, 3-ring binders with a “D” ring or locking closures.

Title Page. Each copy must include the Offeror’s name and address, phone number and email address, title of the solicitation, solicitation number and date of submittal clearly identified on the front cover of the binder.

Table of Contents. Each binder of the proposal shall contain a detailed table of contents. The complete table of contents shall be included in each binder.

Printed Matter Submissions. Pages containing text are expected to be 8 ½ x 11 inches with at least one-inch margins at the top, bottom, and both sides. Paragraphs should be separated by at least one blank line. A standard 11-point font in either Arial or Times New Roman fonts are required.

Organization charts or schedules. A folded 11” x 17” format may be used. Larger format drawings or tables may be added by folding them to fit within the binder.

All information must be confined to the appropriate volume. If the materials do not fit within a single volume, they should be separated in additional binders, but clearly identified as such. Each volume of the proposal is expected to contain a table of contents, summary section with a brief abstract of the volume, and the narrative discussion.

(2) Proposal Content Limitations.

The Offeror must confine the proposal to relevant information and documentation sufficient to provide an adequate basis for evaluation. Offerors are responsible for including sufficient details, in a concise manner, to permit a complete and accurate evaluation of the proposal. The page count is at the discretion of the offeror, however the proposal may not be more than 50 typewritten pages total.

The evaluation panel for the Government is instructed to evaluate the non-price proposal factors on the basis of the information provided. Extraneous information provided in the proposals will not be considered in the evaluations; therefore, the offeror should only provide information that satisfies the solicitation requirements. Merely restating the specifications without sufficient elaboration demonstrates a lack of understanding of the requirement.

DO NOT cross reference past performance information. It is acceptable to repeat data, project information or experience in more than one non-price area as long as it satisfies the requirements of the factor.

Proprietary information must be clearly marked.

B. Content of Proposals: All proposals must be prepared in two (2) volumes: A technical proposal (Volume I) and a price proposal (Volume II). Each of the volumes shall be separate and complete in itself so that evaluation of one may be accomplished independently from evaluation of the other. The technical proposal must not contain reference to price. Offerors who fail to submit a complete proposal may be excluded and thus receive no further consideration for award.

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(1) Technical Proposal, Volume I: Provide one (1) original and three (3) copies and one (1) pdf. file on a CD-ROM. Volume I shall consist of information for the five (5) factors, and the associated sub-factors, listed in tabular form, as noted below.

VOLUME I – TECHNICAL (NON-PRICE FACTORS)

TAB EVALUATION FACTOR SUBFACTOR

1 Past Experience (Factor 1) 2 Past Performance (Factor 2) 3 Project Management (Factor 3) Prime Contractor Personnel (Sub-factor 1) 4 Project Management (Factor 3) Sub-contractor (Sub-factor 2) 5 Project Management (Factor 3) Safety Record (Sub-factor 3) 6 Schedule (Factor 4) Gantt Chart 7 Schedule (Factor 4) Narrative 8 Detailed Technical Work Plan (Factor 5) Mechanical Equipment 9 Detailed Technical Work Plan (Factor 5) Structural Equipment

10 Detailed Technical Work Plan (Factor 5) Electrical Equipment 11 Detailed Technical Work Plan (Factor 5) Pipe Inspection

Volume I – Technical (Non-Price) Factors and Sub-factors:

Factor 1: Past Experience

Factor 2: Past Performance

Factor 3: Project Management

Sub-factor 1: Prime contractor personnel.

Sub-factor 2: Sub-contractor personnel.

Sub-factor 3: Safety Record.

Factor 4: Schedule

Gantt Chart Narrative

Factor 5: Detailed Technical Work Plan

Mechanical Equipment Structural Equipment Electrical Equipment Pipe Inspection

Volume I – Technical (Non-Price) Submission Requirements and Evaluation Criteria:

FACTOR 1 – Past Experience Submission Requirements:

The offeror shall provide project information for 3 to 5 projects for the prime, and 2 to 3 projects of each of the proposed major subcontractor(s)*, completed or substantially completed** that are comparable in size, scope, and complexity with the project required by this solicitation.

Project information shall contain:

A description of the project and the contractor’s involvement in the project;

Project location;

Name, address, telephone number and email address of a current representative of the contact customer representative;

Contract awarded amount;

Project start date Project completion date

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* If the offeror will not be having any major subcontractors (as defined above) perform a portion of the work, clearly indicate. An offeror will not be treated unfavorably for failing to utilize a major subcontractor.

** Substantially completed is defined as having completed more than 75% of the project work.

Evaluation Criteria:

More favorable ratings will be assigned to more recent projects, and projects similar in size, scope and complexity to the requirement in this solicitation. Less recent and smaller dollar value projects may be given less weight.

Projects demonstrating that the prime and major subcontractor(s) have a history and are capable of completing the following major features of work will be more highly rated: Designing and manufacturing directional control valves, hydraulic cylinders, HPU’s that use water, or water/propylene glycol mixtures as the working fluid, painting, welding, PLC/HMI based control panel fabrication and testing, and RFEC non-destructive testing for corrosion in pipes.

Note: The Government may consider past experience information regarding predecessor companies, key personnel who have relevant experience or subcontractors that will perform major or critical aspects of the requirement when such information is relevant to the instant acquisition.

FACTOR 2 – Past Performance Submission Requirements:

The offeror shall provide past performance information for each project listed by the offeror under Factor 1: Past Experience.

If a completed CPARS evaluation is available, it shall be submitted with the proposal. If there is not a completed CPARS evaluation, the standard Past Performance Questionnaire (PPQ) for USACE is Form PPQ-0 (9/30/11) and it is provided as Attachment A to the solicitation. PPQ-0 is provided for the offeror or its team members to submit to the client for each project the offeror includes in its proposal under Factor 1, Past Experience, and for which a completed CPARS evaluation is not available. (Ensure correct phone numbers and email addresses are provided for the client point of contact.) Do not submit a PPQ when a completed CPARS is available.

Completed PPQs should be submitted with your proposal. If the offeror is unable to obtain a completed PPQ from a client for a project(s) before proposal closing date, the offeror should complete and submit with the proposal the first page of the PPQ (Attachment A), which will provide contract and client information for the respective project(s). Offerors should follow- up with clients/references to ensure timely submittal of questionnaires. If the client requests, questionnaires may be submitted directly to the Government's point of contact, Michael I.

Grasso, via email at Michael.I.Grasso@usace.army.mil prior to proposal closing date. Offerors shall not incorporate by reference into their proposal PPQs or CPARS previously submitted for other RFPs. However, this does not preclude the Government from utilizing previously submitted PPQ information in the past performance evaluation. The offeror may submit PPQs retained from previous proposal submissions for other RFPs. For new PPQs, the offerors shall instruct the clients to put the solicitation number in the subject line. The PPQs are Source Selection materials. All successfully submitted PPQs will receive an e-mail confirmation upon receipt. If the offeror does not receive the confirmation, it is their responsibility to follow up to ensure the government has received the information Also include performance recognition documents received within the last five (5) years such as awards, award fee determinations, customer letters of commendation, and any other forms of performance recognition.

In addition to the above, the Government may review any other sources of information for evaluating past performance. Other sources may include, but are not limited to, past performance information retrieved through the PPIRS, including Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS), using all CAGE/DUNS numbers of team members (partnership, joint venture, teaming arrangement, or parent company/subsidiary/affiliate) identified in the offeror’s

00100-5 proposal, inquiries of owner representative(s),FAPIIS, Electronic Subcontract Reporting System (eSRS), telephone interviews with organizations familiar with the offeror’s performance, Government personnel with personal knowledge of the offeror’s performance capability, and any other known sources not provided by the offeror.

While the Government may elect to consider data from other sources, the burden of providing detailed, current, accurate and complete past performance information rests with the Offeror.

Evaluation Criteria:

The Government seeks a contractor who maintains a strong commitment to customer satisfaction and superior performance. It is the offeror’s responsibility to affirmatively document these qualities in his technical proposal. In doing so, be mindful that “past performance” and “past experience” are not identical. Past experience measures what you have done and how many times, or for how long, you have done it. Past performance, however, measures how well you have performed.

Past Performance on projects that are similar in size and scope to this project may be considered to be more advantageous to the Government. Thus, the Government will take into consideration the age and relevance of past performance information and the offeror’s overall performance record. If any performance issues are identified, the Government will consider the number, type and severity of the problems and effectiveness of corrective actions taken.

More favorable ratings may be given to proposal that demonstrate high past performance based on satisfaction of past customers with the offeror’s goods or services, a proven ability to maintain supply/installation schedules, and his record of accomplishing work within budget. The government will evaluate the currency and relevancy of the information, which may help the government assess performance risk.

Past performance questionnaires and/or ratings in Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS), indicating high levels of customer satisfaction, or completing in advance of original contract schedule, or finding innovative ways to cut costs, or increase value to the customer, will receive a better rating.

In the case of an offeror without a record of relevant past performance or for whom information on past performance is not available, the offeror may not be evaluated favorably or unfavorably on past performance.

Note: The Government may consider past performance information regarding predecessor companies, key personnel who have relevant experience or subcontractors that will perform major or critical aspects of the requirement.

FACTOR 3 – Project Management For this factor, a highly rated proposal would demonstrate that the offeror’s project team has the expertise, qualifications, and experience to be able to complete the work and complete the work safely.

Sub-factor 1: Prime contractor personnel.

Submission Requirements:

Provide the prime contractor’s organization chart indicating key construction personnel. At a minimum, the chart must include the positions of project manager, project superintendent, contractor quality control (CQC) system manager, and Site Safety and Health Officer(SSHO) that will be assigned to this project. Current resumes for these positions shall be provided. The resumes shall include the duties and responsibilities of the individuals and examples of project experience. Examples of project experience shall include capacity the individual served on each project, dates employed on each project, and monetary size of each project.

Evaluation Criteria:

More favorable evaluations may be given to personnel who have been working in the field longer than those with less experience. Emphasis will be given to personnel with more recent experience

00100-6 and experience similar in size, scope, and complexity to the project called for under this solicitation.

Sub-factor 2: Subcontractor.

Provide current resumes of major subcontractors proposed to complete all work associated with this project. Each resume shall consist of a brief description of the company, services provided for this contract, number of years in business, and number of contracts between the prime contractor and subcontractor.

Evaluation Criteria:

More favorable evaluations may be given to subcontractors who have been in business longer, and have had more past business relationships with the prime contractor.

Sub-factor 3: Safety Record.

Offerors shall include the Prime and major subcontractors' safety record and evidence of their ability to safely conduct construction operations. Information on the prime and major subcontractors' safety record must include the following:

1. Experience Modification Rate (EMR) for Workers’ Compensation Insurance.

Contractors or subcontractors with a rating over 1.0 EMR must provide explanation as to their rating and what steps have been taken to reduce their rating.

2. OSHA Incident Rates – OSHA Form 300

3. Awards or recognition for safety within the last 3 years, if any.

Evaluation Criteria:

Evaluation will be based on the safety record submitted for the prime and major subcontractors.

Offerors with a lower Experience Modification rates (EMRs) will result in a higher evaluation rating. EMRs above 1.0 will result in a lower evaluation rating. Higher evaluation ratings will also be given to offerors that demonstrate continual compliance with OSHA, and have received recognition for safety in the last 3 years.

FACTOR 4 – Schedule Submission Requirements:

Gantt Chart. The offeror shall submit a Gantt chart (MS Project or Primavera software) showing a planned schedule to complete the project. The schedule shall include the fabrication, installation, testing, and commissioning of major features of work. The schedule shall also include mobilization, demobilization, fish facility shutdown periods, reservoir drawdown periods, critical submittals, interim milestones, and contract completion date.

Narrative. The Gantt chart shall be accompanied with a narrative addressing how the offeror will maintain and accomplish the project schedule. Examples of narrative topics include critical path, production rates, weather days, assumptions used (i.e. size of crew, hrs/day, days/wk), anticipated problem areas or delaying factors and their impact, proposed corrective actions and contingency plans to meet project milestones (such as how the offeror will manage work operations when the reservoir raises above fish horn tiers during the contract), and other factors that demonstrate the ability to accomplish the schedule.

Evaluation Criteria:

For the evaluation of all sub-factors, the evaluation will be based on practicality and thoroughness. A highly rated schedule will demonstrate that the offeror fully understands the required work, contingencies that may arise and how to deal with them, the site constraints, the quality control process related to schedule, and has a realistic plan to complete the work on time.

FACTOR 5 – Technical Work Plan

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Provide detailed technical work plans for the major features of work on the project. Examples of topics for each feature of work include access restrictions, crane limitations, ability to perform a significant amount of work in a compressed amount of time, addressing environmental regulations and permits, testing, quality control, commissioning, etc. The Technical Work Plan may also include drawings, cut sheets, examples, or other types of information to communicate the work plan.

The Technical Work Plan must include the following Major Features of Work:

Mechanical Equipment Provide a detailed narrative that addresses the challenges and procedures proposed for the successful completion of the mechanical work for this project. At a minimum, specifically discuss:

a. Mechanical equipment procurement plan (i.e. knife gate valves, pipe fittings and appurtenances, and the hydraulic power unit).

b. The design, manufacture, installation, and testing of hydraulic systems and components (directional control valves, cylinders, hydraulic power units, etc.) that use water, or water/propylene glycol mixtures, as the working fluid., or water/propylene glycol mixtures as the working fluid.

c. The fabrication and installation of the Fish Facility Water Supply Discharge Pipes.

Structural Equipment Provide a detailed narrative that addresses the methods and equipment proposed for the successful completion of the structural work for this project. At a minimum, specifically discuss how the work will be prosecuted including:

a. Type of equipment, equipment setup, transportation methods, and equipment access proposed to perform the work.

b. Describe the process and steps for removal of all structural features to be refurbished or replaced.

c. Describe the method of reinstallation of new and refurbished structural features.

Electrical Equipment Provide a detailed narrative of the challenges and procedures proposed for the electrical work for this project. At a minimum, specifically discuss:

a. Electrical equipment procurement plan ( i.e. PLC/HMI based control panel fabrication and testing).

b. Removal of the existing control system.

c. Installing and testing of the proposed electrical system (i.e. fiber optic cable and

PLC/HMI based control system).

Pipe Inspection Provide a detailed work plan of the challenges and procedures proposed for the remote field eddy current (RFEC) nondestructive testing for corrosion of the buried water supply pipe lines.

Evaluation Criteria:

A highly rated proposal for this factor will demonstrate that the offeror’s project team understands the challenges of the major features of work and has effective solutions to those challenges.

Technical Work Plans will be evaluated on their approaches to demolition, procurement, fabrication, installation, quality control, testing, and commissioning of equipment and materials.

Plans will also be evaluated on their understanding of site challenges, plans and specifications, USACE quality control process, environmental constraints, and safety requirements. A detailed and specific work plan will be rated higher than a vague and general work plan.

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(2) Price Proposal, Volume II: The Price Proposal shall be complete, detailed and submitted on forms provided in the Request for Proposal (RFP) (one (1) original and one (1) pdf. file on a CD-ROM).

Contractors shall provide pricing and complete all line items on Standard Form 1442 (SF 1442).

The Price Proposal will be evaluated to determine reasonableness. Price will be evaluated based on the total for all line items, to include option items. Evaluation of price may also include price realism analysis, if such analysis is determined necessary. If determined necessary, price realism will be evaluated on the basis of whether pricing information reflects a clear understanding of the costs and risks associated with the project.

It may also include verification of an offeror’s price, and exchanges with the offeror to determine whether it has an acceptable understanding of the difficulties that may be encountered in performing the contract.

The results of a price realism analysis may impact the evaluation of non-cost factors and the resulting award decision.

Volume II - Price. Your price proposal must be prepared in accordance with below paragraphs and must include:

Tab 1 - SF1442, Solicitation, Offer, and Award.

The SF1442 shall be filled out completely by the offeror and signed by an official that is authorized to bind the company. The offeror shall also acknowledge all amendments to the solicitation in accordance with the instructions on the Standard Form 30 or Block 19 of SF1442.

Tab 2 – Section 00010, Proposal Price / Bid Schedule.

The offeror shall fully complete this section.

Tab 3 - Representations, Certifications and other Statements of Offerors.

The offeror shall complete all representations and certifications in Section 00600 and also ensure current registration and completed/updated Annual Representations and Certifications on the System for Award Management (SAM) website, www.sam.gov.

Tab 4 - Bid/Offer Guarantee.

C. Submission of Proposals: Proposals must arrive at the location designated in the RFP for receipt of such proposals prior to the time and date established in Block 13, SF 1442. There will not be a public proposal opening. In order for the proposal to be considered, it MUST be prepared in ENGLISH, and must be submitted as a hardcopy original (Volume I and II) and four (4) copies (Technical Volume I only) with the required electronic CD-ROM:

BY HAND OR COURIER TO:

U. S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS, NWP

Block 300 (10th Floor USACE Security Desk) 333 SW. First Avenue Portland, Oregon Attention: Michael I. Grasso – CECT-NWP-C

OR SURFACE MAIL ADDRESS:

U. S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS, NWP

P. O. Box 2946 Portland, OR 97208-2946 Attention: Michael I. Grasso – CECT-NWP-C

NOTE: E-MAIL SUBMISSIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. If the electronic CD-ROM proposal differs from the hard copy, the hard copy will take precedence.

OFFEROR SHALL MARK THE OUTSIDE ENVELOPE(S) (PURSUANT TO FAR 14.201-5) AS

FOLLOWS:

Envelope(s) shall be plainly marked with the following information:

Solicitation No. W9127N-15-R-0012 Opening Date: _______________________________________________________ Number of each amendment that has been received: _________________________

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ATTACHMENT A

PAST PERFORMANCE QUESTIONNAIRE

1. The USACE Form PPQ shall be utilized for all evaluations that require a Past Performance Questionnaire.

2. Solicitations:

“Solicitation Submittal Requirements: IF A COMPLETED CPARS EVALUATION IS AVAILABLE, IT

SHALL BE SUBMITTED WITH THE PROPOSAL. IF THERE IS NOT A COMPLETED CPARS

EVALUATION, the PPQ included in the solicitation is provided for the offeror or its team members to submit to the client for each project the offeror includes in its proposal for Factor 2, Recent of Current Past Performance.

AN OFFEROR SHALL NOT SUBMIT A PPQ WHEN A COMPLETED CPARS IS AVAILABLE.

IF A CPARS EVALUATION IS NOT AVAILABLE, ensure correct phone numbers and email addresses are provided for the client point of contact. Completed PPQs should be submitted with your proposal. If the offeror is unable to obtain a completed PPQ from a client for a project(s) before proposal closing date, the offeror should complete and submit with the proposal the first page of the PPQ (Attachment A), which will provide contract and client information for the respective project(s). Offerors should follow- up with clients/references to ensure timely submittal of questionnaires. If the client requests, questionnaires may be submitted directly to the Government's point of contact, Michael I. Grasso, via email at Michael.I.Grasso@usace.army.mil prior to proposal closing date. Offerors shall not incorporate by reference into their proposal PPQs or CPARS previously submitted for other RFPs. However, this does not preclude the Government from utilizing previously submitted PPQ information in the past performance evaluation.”

USACE Form PPQ will be made accessible on FBO website as a separate attachment.

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY FULL TEXT

52.000-4012 INQUIRIES

(All inquiries regarding this solicitation are to be submitted via ProjNet-Bid. Telephone and email inquiries will not be accepted. ProjNet-Bid is a web-based program that allows bidders to post questions regarding the solicitation and to view all questions by other bidders and answers by USACE. ProjNet-Bid can be accessed through ProjNet at https://www.projnet.org/projnet/. To access the ProjNet-Bid website the first time:

1) Click the Bid tab

2) Click Bidder Inquiry. (The Agency is USACE.)

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3) Enter the following information for access:

The Bidder Inquiry Key: GD42Y3-S99Y9Z

Valid business contact information (e.g. Company name, contact person, business address, phone number and email address). (required on first project only)

Establish secret question and answer which will be used as a password (required on first project only)

4) For subsequent access use your email address, the Bid Inquiry Key and response to the secret question to access the ProjNet-Bid Module.

5) Submit questions or review questions and answers. (A bidder who submits a question will receive an automated email notification that their question has been received. When an answer is posted to a question, the question and answer is then available for all other bidders to review.

6) For a specific step-by-step for POSTING YOUR INQUIRIES, is available in the Reference link on the Contract Viewer.

7) For questions about the ProjNet-Bid, please contact the Call Center help desk toll free at 1- 800-428-HELP, which operates from 8AM to 5PM (Central US time zone). ProjNet-Bid questions can also be emailed to the helpdesk at staff@rcesupport.com.

No response will be posted to inquiries after the Close of Business on the third business day preceding the solicitation due date. All bidders will be held to have reviewed the questions and responses in ProjNet-Bid prior to bid submission. Nothing in the solicitation is changed unless an amendment is sent out.

52.000-4016 PROPOSAL SUBMISSION

The proposal is due by 4:00 PM on 16 April 2015 in the Contracting Division, 10th Floor, of the Block 300 Building, 333 S.W. First Avenue, Portland, Oregon.

52.203-2 CERTIFICATE OF INDEPENDENT PRICE DETERMINATION (APR 1985)

(a) The offeror certifies that --

(1) The prices in this offer have been arrived at independently, without, for the purpose of restricting competition, any consultation, communication, or agreement with any other offeror or competitor relating to –

(i) Those prices,

(ii) The intention to submit an offer, or

(iii) The methods of factors used to calculate the prices offered:

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(2) The prices in this offer have not been and will not be knowingly disclosed by the offeror, directly or indirectly, to any other offeror or competitor before bid opening (in the case of a sealed bid solicitation) or contract award (in the case of a negotiated solicitation) unless otherwise required by law; and

(3) No attempt has been made or will be made by the offeror to induce any other concern to submit or not to submit an offer for the purpose of restricting competition.

(b) Each signature on the offer is considered to be a certification by the signatory that the signatory --

(1) Is the person in the offeror's organization responsible for determining the prices offered in this bid or proposal, and that the signatory has not participated and will not participate in any action contrary to subparagraphs (a)(1) through (a)(3) of this provision; or

(2) (i) Has been authorized, in writing, to act as agent for the following principals in certifying that those principals have not participated, and will not participate in any action contrary to subparagraphs (a)(1) through (a)(3) of this provison ______________________________________________________ (insert full name of person(s) in the offeror's organization responsible for determining the prices offered in this bid or proposal, and the title of his or her position in the offeror's organization);

(ii) As an authorized agent, does certify that the principals named in subdivision (b)(2)(i) above have not participated, and will not participate, in any action contrary to subparagraphs (a)(1) through (a)(3) above; and

(iii) As an agent, has not personally participated, and will not participate, in any action contrary to subparagraphs (a)(1) through (a)(3) of this provision.

(c) If the offeror deletes or modifies subparagraph (a)(2) of this provision, the offeror must furnish with its offer a signed statement setting forth in detail the circumstances of the disclosure.

(End of Provision)

52.215-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS--COMPETITIVE ACQUISITION (JAN 2004)

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

“Discussions” are negotiations that occur after establishment of the competitive range that may, at the Contracting Officer's discretion, result in the offeror being allowed to revise its proposal.

“In writing or written” means any worded or numbered expression which can be read, reproduced, and later communicated, and includes electronically transmitted and stored information.

“Proposal modification” is a change made to a proposal before the solicitation's closing date and time, or made in response to an amendment, or made to correct a mistake at any time before award.

“Proposal revision” is a change to a proposal made after the solicitation closing date, at the request of or as allowed by a Contracting Officer as the result of negotiations.

“Time”, if stated as a number of days, is calculated using calendar days, unless otherwise specified, and will include Saturdays, Sundays, and legal holidays. However, if the last day falls on a Saturday, Sunday, or legal holiday, then the period shall include the next working day.

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(b) Amendments to solicitations. If this solicitation is amended, all terms and conditions that are not amended remain unchanged. Offerors shall acknowledge receipt of any amendment to this solicitation by the date and time specified in the amendment(s).

(c) Submission, modification, revision, and withdrawal of proposals. (1) Unless other methods (e.g., electronic commerce or facsimile) are permitted in the solicitation, proposals and modifications to proposals shall be submitted in paper media in sealed envelopes or packages (i) addressed to the office specified in the solicitation, and (ii) showing the time and date specified for receipt, the solicitation number, and the name and address of the offeror.

Offerors using commercial carriers should ensure that the proposal is marked on the outermost wrapper with the information in paragraphs (c)(1)(i) and (c)(1)(ii) of this provision.

(2) The first page of the proposal must show--

(i) The solicitation number;

(ii) The name, address, and telephone and facsimile numbers of the offeror (and electronic address if available);

(iii) A statement specifying the extent of agreement with all terms, conditions, and provisions included in the solicitation and agreement to furnish any or all items upon which prices are offered at the price set opposite each item;

(iv) Names, titles, and telephone and facsimile numbers (and electronic addresses if available) of persons authorized to negotiate on the offeror's behalf with the Government in connection with this solicitation; and

(v) Name, title, and signature of person authorized to sign the proposal. Proposals signed by an agent shall be accompanied by evidence of that agent's authority, unless that evidence has been previously furnished to the issuing office.

(3) Submission, modification, or revision, of proposals.

(i) Offerors are responsible for submitting proposals, and any modifications, or revisions, so as to reach the Government office designated in the solicitation by the time specified in the solicitation. If no time is specified in the solicitation, the time for receipt is 4:30 p.m., local time, for the designated Government office on the date that proposal or revision is due.

(ii)(A) Any proposal, modification, or revision received at the Government office designated in the solicitation after the exact time specified for receipt of offers is “late” and will not be considered unless it is received before award is made, the Contracting Officer determines that accepting the late offer would not unduly delay the acquisition; and--

(1) If it was transmitted through an electronic commerce method authorized by the solicitation, it was received at the initial point of entry to the Government infrastructure not later than 5:00 p.m. one working day prior to the date specified for receipt of proposals; or

(2) There is acceptable evidence to establish that it was received at the Government installation designated for receipt of offers and was under the Government's control prior to the time set for receipt of offers; or

(3) It is the only proposal received.

(B) However, a late modification of an otherwise successful proposal that makes its terms more favorable to the Government, will be considered at any time it is received and may be accepted.

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(iii) Acceptable evidence to establish the time of receipt at the Government installation includes the time/date stamp of that installation on the proposal wrapper, other documentary evidence of receipt maintained by the installation, or oral testimony or statements of Government personnel.

(iv) If an emergency or unanticipated event interrupts normal Government processes so that proposals cannot be received at the office designated for receipt of proposals by the exact time specified in the solicitation, and urgent Government requirements preclude amendment of the solicitation, the time specified for receipt of proposals will be deemed to be extended to the same time of day specified in the solicitation on the first work day on which normal Government processes resume.

(v) Proposals may be withdrawn by written notice received at any time before award. Oral proposals in response to oral solicitations may be withdrawn orally. If the solicitation authorizes facsimile proposals, proposals may be withdrawn via facsimile received at any time before award, subject to the conditions specified in the provision at 52.215-5, Facsimile Proposals. Proposals may be withdrawn in person by an offeror or an authorized representative, if the identity of the person requesting withdrawal is established and the person signs a receipt for the proposal before award.

(4) Unless otherwise specified in the solicitation, the offeror may propose to provide any item or combination of items.

(5) Offerors shall submit proposals in response to this solicitation in English, unless otherwise permitted by the solicitation, and in U.S. dollars, unless the provision at FAR 52.225-17, Evaluation of Foreign Currency Offers, is included in the solicitation.

(6) Offerors may submit modifications to their proposals at any time before the solicitation closing date and time, and may submit modifications in response to an amendment, or to correct a mistake at any time before award.

(7) Offerors may submit revised proposals only if…