W9127N-R-0022_RFP.pdf

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL

W9127N-15-R-0022

BLUE RIVER DAM, LANE COUNTY, OREGON

BLUE RIVER DAM SPILLWAY GATE

REHABILITATION

PROJECT MANUAL

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NAME OF PROJECT: BLUE RIVER SPILLWAY GATE REHABILITATION

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

01-Jul-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 ______________30 Jul 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 Mob and De-mob for the

First IWWP

1 Job

Funded:

0002 Structural Work on the 1st

Gate

0003 Mechanical Work on the

1st Gate

0004 Electrical Work for 1st

(Including Feeders to Both Gates)

0005 Rock Debris in Spillway

0006 Structural Work on 2nd

OPTION Funded:

0007 Mechanical Work on the

2nd Gate

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0008 Electrical Work on the

2nd Gate

0009 Mob and De-mob for the

2nd IWWP

TOTAL

SUBTOTAL FOR MANDATORY LINE ITEMS

SUBTOTAL FOR OPTIONAL LINE ITEMS

TOTAL FOR ALL LINE ITEMS

00010-4

Section 00100 - Bidding Schedule / Instructions to Bidders

EVALUATION CRITERIA

BASIS OF AWARD

This contract will be awarded to one contractor using a best value tradeoff source selection process outlined in FAR part 15. The Government will use a trade-off 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.

PROJECT OVERVIEW AND DESCRIPTION.

The U. S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Portland District, seeks a contractor to rehabilitate one of the existing spillway gates at Blue River Dam to address safety, functionality, and reliability of the system. The existing system includes two spillway Tainter gates, mechanical hoist machinery, and electrical controls for operating the gates.

Specific project features include:

a. Add structural reinforcement, including cover plates on the end frame strut arms and stiffeners on the outer ribs of gates

b. Replace gate seals

c. Replace trunnion bearing system

d. Replace hoist machinery, including position indication, limit switch equipment, and wire ropes

e. Replace gate control panels and all controls associated with gates, including new surface mounted conduit

f. Install site lighting

g. Upgrade existing fall protection system

h. Touch-up painting of gates and associated equipment

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- Tradeoff” 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.

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. Each subfactor is approximately equal in importance to one another. All evaluation factors and subfactors other than price, when combined, are significantly more important than 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.

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(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 4 – 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, 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.

(6) The Government recognizes that completion of a project is often a team effort. Thus, offerors are required to submit experience and past performance information for major subcontractor(s) to help demonstrate that the team they select to perform this project has a satisfactory record of experience and past performance. Per FAR 15.305(a)(2)(iv), 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.

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.

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.

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

Significant Strength is an aspect of an offeror's proposal that has appreciable merit or appreciably exceeds specified performance or capability requirements in a way that will be appreciably advantageous to the Government during contract performance.

Significant Weakness in the proposal is a flaw that appreciably increases the risk of unsuccessful contract performance.

Uncertainty. Any aspect of a non-cost/price factor proposal for which the intent of the offeror is unclear (e.g., more than one way to interpret the offer or inconsistencies in the proposal indicating that there may have been an error, omission, or mistake).

EVALUATION FACTORS

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

FACTOR 1 – Safety Record.

The Safety Record will be rated on an Acceptable/Unacceptable basis.

Submission Requirements:

Provide the Prime contractor’s safety record. Information must include the following:

1. Experience Modification Rate (EMR) for Workers’ Compensation Insurance issued by an accredited company, Bureau, State, Council.

2. OSHA Incident Rates – OSHA Form 300 for the last 5 years.

Evaluation method:

1. The Government will review the submitted Experience Modification Rate to evaluate the offeror’s safety experience. Prime and/or subcontractor with an EMR of 1.0 or less will be given an acceptable rating. Prime and/or subcontractor with an EMR rating of greater than 1 will be unacceptable.

2. OSHA Form 300 will be used to calculate the Recordable Incident Rate (RIR). Prime and/or subcontractor with an RIR of 7 or less will be given an acceptable rating. Prime and/or subcontractor with an RIR rating of greater than 7 will be unacceptable. (RIR = (200,000 x C)/B where C= # of recordable incidents & B = total # hours worked)

A rating of acceptable must be received for both the EMR and OSHA Form 300 rates in order to receive an acceptable rating for this factor.

FACTOR 2 – Experience

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.

Subfactor 2.1 - Past Experience

The offeror shall provide project information for a minimum of 3 projects for the prime, and a minimum of 2 projects of each of the proposed major subcontractor(s)*, completed or substantially completed** in the past 10 years that are comparable in size, scope, and complexity with the project as described in the Project Background and Objectives. The project examples shall contain a

00100-3 description of the overall scope of the project and the contractor’s/subcontractor’s involvement in the project.

Project information shall contain:

• A description of the project and the contractor’s involvement in the project (state percentage performed and whether performed as subcontractor or prime);

• Project location;

• Name, address, telephone number, and email address of a current representative of the contact customer representative that can verify work completed;

• Contract awarded amount;

• Final contract amount;

• Project start date;

• Project completion date (if not complete, provide % currently complete in addition to the projected completion date).

* 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 at the time of proposal submission.

Evaluation method:

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) are capable of completing projects similar in size and scope to the requirements in this solicitation will be more highly rated.

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.

Subfactor 2.2 - Prime contractor personnel.

Submission Requirements:

Provide the prime contractor’s organization chart indicating key construction personnel and the resumes of the key personnel. At a minimum, resumes must be provided for 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.

The resumes shall include examples of project experience. Project experience examples must include the role and responsibilities on each project, dates employed on each project, dollar value of each project, and any other relevant information regarding each project.

Evaluation method:

More favorable rating will be given to resumes demonstrating more recent and similar experience for the specific function of the employee that compares to this project’s scope, size, and complexity.

The Government will give a higher rating to offerors submitting letters of commitment of key personnel.

FACTOR 3 – Past Performance

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The offeror shall provide past performance information for each project listed by the offeror under Factor 1: Past Experience. Recent and relevant projects are those projects completed or substantially completed** in the past 10 years that are comparable in size, scope, and complexity with this project as described in the Project Overview and Description.

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

If a completed Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (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 offerors shall instruct the clients to refer 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 CPARS, using all CAGE/DUNS numbers of team members (partnership, joint venture, teaming arrangement, or parent company/subsidiary/affiliate) identified in the offeror’s proposal, inquiries of owner representative(s), Federal Awardee Performance and Integrity Information System (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 method:

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 “experience” are not identical. 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 Evaluation. The past performance evaluation results in an assessment of the offeror’s probability of meeting the solicitation requirements The past performance evaluation

00100-5 mailto:Michael.I.Grasso@usace.army.mil considers each offeror's demonstrated recent and relevant record of performance in supplying products and services that meet the contract’s requirements. One performance confidence assessment rating is assigned for each offeror after evaluating the offeror's recent past performance, focusing on performance that is relevant to the contract requirements. See FAR 15.305.

There are two aspects to the past performance evaluation.

The rating for Past Performance Relevancy will be determined based of the offeror’s contract history to measure closely the Past Performance effort involved similarity of scope and magnitude of effort, dollar value, contract type, and degree of subcontract/teaming, and complexities this solicitation requires.

There are four levels of relevancy as shown in the Table below.

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.

The Performance Confidence Assessment will consider how well the offeror performed on the recent/relevant contracts. Based on that performance record, the Government will determine how likely the offeror will successfully perform the required effort.

The Past Performance Evaluation Team will review this past performance information and determine the quality and usefulness as it applies to performance confidence assessment. In conducting a performance confidence assessment, each offeror shall be assigned one of the ratings using the Table below.

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.

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.

Important Note: The evaluation board will not consider any information or data incorporated by reference or otherwise referred to.

Past Performance (Factor 3) 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

00100-6 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 past performance on projects of similar scope and complexity. More favorable rating will given to projects with higher satisfaction of past customers with the offeror’s goods or services, a proven ability to maintain supply/installation schedules, and a 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 (PPQs) and/or ratings in Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS), indicating high levels of customer satisfaction, completing in advance of original contract schedule, finding innovative ways to cut costs, or increase value to the customer, will receive a better rating.

Documentation of past performance on projects not identified in Factor 2: Experience may be submitted (limit 4). However, this information will not be weighed as significantly as documentation for projects identified in Factor 2: Experience.

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 receive an Unknown Confidence rating which is neither favorable nor unfavorable; it is considered neutral.

FACTOR 4 – Work Plan

Subfactor 4.1 - Schedule

Gantt chart. The offeror shall submit a Gantt chart (MS Project or Primavera software) showing a planned schedule to complete the project in accordance with the Plans and Specifications. The schedule shall include the fabrication, installation, testing, and commissioning of major features of work. The schedule shall also include mobilization, demobilization, reservoir drawdown periods, in water work periods (IWWP), identified schedule windows, 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, to include the constrained construction window identified in the Plans and Specifications. 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, delaying factors and their impact, and/or other constraints identified within the proposed project scope, proposed corrective actions and contingency plans to meet project milestones (such as how the offeror will manage work operations when the reservoir raises above spillway crest during the contract), and other factors that demonstrate the ability to accomplish the schedule.

Evaluation Criteria:

The Government will review the submitted Gantt chart and the Narrative on practicality, flexibility, 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, has a quality control process in place related to schedule, and has a realistic plan to complete the work on time.

Subfactor 4.2 - Technical Work Plan

Submission Requirements:

Provide detailed technical work plans for the major features of work on the project. The Technical Work Plan may also include drawings, cut sheets, examples, or other types of information to

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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 and fabrication plan, to include procurement and fabrication of the hoist system and trunnion bearing system.

b. Procedure for installing and aligning the components of the hoist system.

c. Procedure for installing and aligning the trunnion bearing system.

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:

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

b. Procedures for shop welding, field welding, and quality control in accordance with AWS

(American Welding Society) D1.5 and AISC (American Institute for Steel Construction) Quality Certification Program with Intermediate Certified Bridge Fabricator and Fracture Critical Endorsement.

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

a. Electrical equipment procurement plan ( i.e. control panel fabrication and testing).

b. Removal of the existing control system.

c. Installing and testing of the proposed electrical system (i.e. control system).

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 the Major Features of Work. 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. A detailed and specific work plan must include at a minimum the topics for each Mayor Features of Work, including 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, demolition, commissioning of equipment and materials.

Volume II - Price.

PRICE Evaluation

For this solicitation, the non-price factors, when combined, are significantly more important than price. The Price Proposal will be evaluated to determine fairness and reasonableness. The government will consider not only the total for all line items but also the prices for each individual CLINs in the evaluation to ensure prices are not unbalanced.

SUBMISSION OF PROPOSALS

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

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(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, 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.

THE OFFEROR SHALL SUBMIT AN ELECTRONIC VERSION OF EACH PROPOSAL. The electronic version shall be on a readable CD. Any discrepancies between the electronic and paper copies shall give precedent to the electronic version.

(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 50 page limit does NOT include resumes of Key Personnel under Subfactor 2.2 and PPQs under Factor 3.

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. The narrative and content structure of the proposal shall follow the format shown in the table for Volume I below. Offerors who fail to submit a complete proposal may be excluded and thus receive no further consideration for award.

(1) Technical Proposal, Volume I: Provide one (1) original and four (4) copies and one (1) pdf. file on a CD-ROM. Volume I shall consist of information for the three (3) factors, and the associated sub-factors, listed in tabular form, as noted below.

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

Tab 1 - Factor 1 - Safety Record.

Factor 2: Experience Tab 2 - Subfactor 2.1 - Past Experience

Tab 3 - Subfactor 2.2 - Prime contractor personnel.

Tab 4 - Factor 3: Past Performance

Factor 4: Work Plan Subfactor 4.1 - Schedule

Tab 5 - Gantt chart Tab 6 - Narrative

Subfactor 4.2 - Technical Work Plan Tab 7 - Mechanical Equipment Tab 8 - Structural Equipment Tab 9 - Electrical Equipment

(2) Price Proposal, Volume II: The Price Proposal shall be complete, detailed, and submitted on forms provided in the 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). Your price proposal must be prepared in accordance with below paragraphs and must include:

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

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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-0022 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 3, 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.

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CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

52.215-20 Requirements for Certified Cost or Pricing Data or

Information Other Than Certified Cost or Pricing Data

OCT 2010

52.232-13 Notice Of Progress Payments APR 1984 52.232-38 Submission of Electronic Funds Transfer Information with

Offer

JUL 2013

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.)

3) Enter the following information for access:

The Bidder Inquiry Key: 24J8Z8-7N56K4

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.

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52.000-4016 PROPOSAL SUBMISSION

The proposal is due by 4:00 PM on 30 July 2015 in the Contracting Division, 10th Floor, of the Block 300 Building, 333 S.W. First Avenue, Portland, Oregon.

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.

(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.

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(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.

(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 requested or allowed by the Contracting Officer.

(8) Proposals may be withdrawn at any time before award. Withdrawals are effective upon receipt of notice by the Contracting Officer.

(d) Offer expiration date. Proposals in response to this solicitation will be valid for the number of days specified on the solicitation cover sheet (unless a different period is proposed by the offeror).

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(e) Restriction on disclosure and…