A.07.23_Technical_Specifications.pdf

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL

W9127N-16-R-0002

THE DALLES LOCK AND DAM PROJECT, KLICKITAT COUNTY,

WASHINGTON

THE DALLES NAVLOCK PROJECTS US

GATE, CONTROLS, GUDGEON

PROJECT MANUAL

TOC-1

NAME: TD NAVLOCK PROJECTS

LOCATION: THE DALLES LOCK AND DAM PROJECT, KLICKITAT COUNTY, WASHINGTON

MAGNITUDE OF CONSTRUCTION: $5,000,000.00 TO $10,000,000.00

SOCIO-ECONOMIC: UNRESTRICTED PROCUREMENT

DANIEL J ELLIS 503-808-4603

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

06-Nov-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 _______ 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 _________________________52.211-10ALTI

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 ______________14 Dec 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 _______60 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 - CECT-NWP

333 SW FIRST AVE

PORTLAND OR 97204-3495

W9127N

PAGE OF PAGES

1 OF

CODE

(Title, identifying no., date):

12B. CALENDAR DAYS

12:00 AM (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:

W9127N-16-R-0002 141

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

AND

DEMOBILIZATION

1 Job

Funded:

ITEM DESCRIPTION QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE TOTAL

0002 UPSTREAM

GATE

STRUCTURE

AND

ANCHORAGE

1 Job

Funded:

ITEM DESCRIPTION QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE TOTAL

0003 UPSTREAM

GATE

MECHANICAL

EQUIPMENT

1 Job

00010-3

Funded:

ITEM DESCRIPTION QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE TOTAL

0004 UPSTREAM

GATE

CONTROLS

1 Job

Funded:

ITEM DESCRIPTION QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE TOTAL

0005 DOWNSTREAM

GATE

GUDGEON

REPLACEMENT

1 Job

Funded:

ITEM DESCRIPTION QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE TOTAL

0006 CONTROLS

UPGRADE

1 Job

00010-4

OPTION Funded:

ITEM DESCRIPTION QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE TOTAL

0007 INSTALL

MAIN

SWITCHGEAR

(LCQ)

1 Job

OPTION Funded:

ITEM DESCRIPTION QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE TOTAL

0008 DOWNSTREAM

GATE

CATHODIC

PROTECTION

1 Job

00010-5

ITEM DESCRIPTION QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE TOTAL

0009 DOWNSTREAM

GATE MITER

BLOCK SHIMS

1 Job

OPTION Funded:

ITEM DESCRIPTION QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE TOTAL

0010 DOWNSTREAM

GATE LOWER

GATE SEAL

1 Job

OPTION Funded:

ITEM DESCRIPTION QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE TOTAL

0011 DOWNSTREAM

GATE

DIAGONAL

TENSIONING

1 Job

00010-6

ITEM DESCRIPTION QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE TOTAL

0012 DOWNSTREAM

GATE

MECHANICAL

OPERATING

SYS

1 Job

OPTION Funded:

ITEM DESCRIPTION QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE TOTAL

0013 TAINTER

VALVE HPU

1 Job

00010-7

Section 00100 - Bidding Schedule / Instructions to Bidders

BASIS FOR AWARD

BASIS FOR AWARD

1. BASIS FOR AWARD

A. General

(1) The solicitation is unrestricted. The Government intends to award a firm-fixed price construction contract to the responsible offeror whose proposal represents the best value after evaluation in accordance with the factors and sub-factors in the solicitation. Offeror’s 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, 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 Offeror’s are encouraged to include their best pricing in their initial proposal.

(3) In the context of this proposal, the “offeror” refers to the proposed prime contractor. A major subcontractor is defined as a subcontractor that the offeror proposes to perform 25% or more of the work required under the solicitation.

(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 submitted a written commitment from the 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) Joint Ventures (JV) A joint venture is defined as follows: a legal business entity formed between two or more companies (parties) to undertake the performance activities of a contract together. This does not include other arrangements such as “teaming agreements” or “strategic alliance” which are not recognized as bona fide joint ventures for the purposes of this solicitation.

A company that is part of a joint venture shall submit a legally binding joint venture agreement.

Joint ventures shall include a copy of the legal joint venture agreement signed by an authorized officer from each of the firms comprising the joint venture with the chief executive of each entity identified. If submitting a proposal as a joint venture, the experience and past performance of each of the joint venture partners can be submitted for the joint venture entity. The experience for

00100-1 each joint venture partner will be considered the experience of the joint venture entity. Page and project form limits apply to the joint venture as a whole. Prospective Offeror’s that submit proposals may not change their firm (including Letters of Commitment (LOC) and proposed subcontractors) or their Joint Venture firms, if selected to submit Final Proposal Revisions (FPR).

(7) The Government recognizes that completion of a project is often a team effort. Thus, Offeror’s are required to submit experience and past performance information for any major subcontractor proposed to be used to help demonstrate that the team they select to perform this project has a complete record of experience and past performance. Per FAR 15.305(a)(2)(iii). 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.

(8) 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.

(9) Small Business Participation Plan (All Offeror’s). All Offeror’s (both large and small businesses) are required to complete a Small Business Participation Proposal. Offeror’s should propose the level of participation of small businesses (as a small business prime and/or small business subcontractors) in the performance of the acquisition relative to the objectives/goals set forth in the evaluation of this area. Small Business Participation Plan is a non-price factor of equal importance to other non-price factors. See Attachment B.

(10) Subcontracting Plan (Large Businesses Only). Proposals from large businesses, as defined by the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code, will be rated on the extent to which Small Businesses (SBs), Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (VOSBs), Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs), HUB Zone Small Businesses, Small Disadvantaged Businesses (SDBs) Woman-Owned Small Businesses (WOSBs), would be utilized in the performance of this proposed contract. The plan must include realistic goals and demonstrate a track record of consistently meeting those goals in order to be acceptable. The Subcontracting Plan will be evaluated as acceptable or unacceptable. Award cannot be made before a firm provides an acceptable subcontracting plan.

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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 Offeror’s 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.

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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.

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2. 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.

(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.

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 precedence to the paper copy.

(2) Proposal Content Limitations.

The Offeror must confine the proposal to relevant information and documentation sufficient to provide an adequate basis for evaluation. Offeror’s 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 100 pages total. The 100 page limit does NOT include past performance information submitted under Factor 2.

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

00100-5 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.

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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. Offeror’s 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 seven (7) factors listed in tabular form, as noted below. Repeating or restating the specifications without sufficient elaboration will be determined to show a lack of understanding of the requirement.

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

Factor 1: Experience

Factor 2: Past Performance

Factor 3: Management Plan Sub-factor 1: Prime Contractor Personnel Sub-factor 2: Construction Schedule

Factor 4: Upstream Gate Welding and Quality Control

Factor 5: Safety Record

Factor 6: Project Execution Plan

Factor 7: Small Business Participation

(2) Price Proposal, Volume II: The Price Proposal shall be submitted on one (1) original copy 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:

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.

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Tab 3 - Representations, Certifications and other Statements of Offeror’s.

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 – Banking and Bonding point of contacts.

The Government is required to determine Contractor’s responsibility; the Offeror shall provide contact information (Company name, point of contact, address, email, and phone number) for the Offeror’s bank and bonding institutions.

Tab 5 - Bid/Offer Guarantee. The Bid Bond shall be at least 20% of the bid price, but shall not exceed $3 million.

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 97204 Attention: Daniel J. Ellis – CECT-NWP-C

OR SURFACE MAIL ADDRESS:

U. S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS, NWP

P. O. Box 2946 Portland, OR 97208-2946 Attention: Daniel J. Ellis – 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) AS FOLLOWS:

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

Solicitation No. W9127N-16-R-0002 Proposal Due Date:

Number of each amendment that has been received: _________________________

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3. EVALUATION FACTORS

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

FACTOR 1 – Experience

Submission Requirements:

The offeror shall submit project information on a minimum of three (3) and a maximum of five (5) recent and relevant projects that best demonstrate the Offeror’s experience on projects that are similar in size, scope, and complexity to the work described in the specification . Recent experience is experience that has been completed or substantially completed** within 10 years from the date of the RFP. Relevant experience is that experience that is similar in size, scope, and complexity to the work described in the specifications.

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

“Project Information” on each project cited, shall at a minimum include:

a. Project name, contract number, and location.

b. Type of contract, date of completion, name of customer, agency, or firm. If project is not complete, provide percentage complete and current contract completion date.

c. Offeror’s specific role in the project.

d. Project description in sufficient detail to demonstrate the similarities with this project.

e. Point of Contact (POC) information for the customer, agency, or firm.

Evaluation Method:

The Government will give a higher rating to projects that are more similar in size, scope, complexity to the work in this solicitation. Project submissions that demonstrate that the offeror has experience with the multiple key features of work that are required by this solicitation will be given more weight.

Projects demonstrating that the prime and subcontractor(s) have experience performing the following major features of work will be more highly rated: Structural steel fabrication in compliance with American Welding Society (AWS) D1.5, fabrication and installation of gate operating machinery, fabrication and installation of PLC based automated control systems, and experience in removal and installation of similar size electrical power and distribution equipment.

Offeror’s that demonstrate more relevant experience in the above areas will be rated more favorably. In addition, projects that demonstrate experience with more of the work

00100-9 elements identified above will be assessed as more relevant, and rated more favorably, than projects that demonstrate less experience with these work elements.

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.

FACTOR 2 – Past Performance

Submission Requirements:

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

** 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) that 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, 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 a CPARS evaluation is not available. 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). Offeror’s 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, Daniel Ellis, via email at daniel.j.ellis@usace.army.mil prior to proposal closing date. The Offeror shall instruct the clients to refer to the solicitation number in the subject line. The PPQs are Source Selection materials. All successfully submitted PPQs will receive an email 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.

Offeror’s 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 past performance information in the past performance evaluation.

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Offeror’s may provide explanation on problems encountered on past projects and the corrective actions taken by the offeror.

In addition to the above, the Government may review 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 proposal, inquiries of owner representative(s),FAPIIS, 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.

There are two aspects to the past performance evaluation. Evaluators will first review each project submitted to determine how relevant the project is to the work being solicited by this RFP. The second aspect of the past performance evaluation is to determine how well the offeror performed on those projects. A final Performance Confidence Assessment Rating will be given for this factor based on the assessment of recent and relevant past performance information and the assessment of the quality of past performance on prior contract efforts.

With respect to relevancy, more relevant past performance will typically be a stronger predictor of future success and have more influence on the past performance confidence assessment than past performance of lesser relevance.

Relevancy will be determined based on how closely the Past Performance effort involved similarity of scope and magnitude of effort, dollar value, and complexities this solicitation requires.

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

Past Performance Relevancy

RATING DEFINITION

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

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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 Past Performance Evaluation Team will review the 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, focusing on performance that is relevant to the contract requirements.

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.

If any performance issues are identified, the Government will consider the number, type and severity of the problems and effectiveness of corrective actions taken.

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 will not be evaluated favorably or unfavorably on past performance, and therefore will receive an “Unknown Confidence” rating.

FACTOR 3 – Management Plan

This factor will be rated on the Offeror’s ability to demonstrate their project team has the expertise, qualifications, and experience to be able to complete the work required by this

RFP.

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Sub-factor 1: Prime Contractor Personnel.

Submission Requirements:

The offeror shall submit resumes for the following key positions: 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 the title, duties, and responsibilities of the individuals and examples of project experience. In addition, current certifications for the CQC and SSHO shall be provided. Examples of project experience shall include the capacity the individual served on each project, dates employed on each project, and monetary size of each project.

Evaluation Method:

Firms will be evaluated to ensure the CQC and SSHO are properly certified per specification requirements. The Government will review the submitted resumes to determine the level and length of experience of the Offeror’s proposed key personnel as it relates to the work required by this RFP and the role/responsibilities each individual is proposed to perform. The resumes will be reviewed to determine the extent of the individual’s experience performing relevant work in the specific role for which the individual is proposed to fill on this project. More favorable evaluations will be given to proposals demonstrating proposed personnel with relevant experience similar in size, scope, and complexity to the work required by this RFP.

Sub-factor 2: Construction Schedule.

Submission Requirements:

The offeror shall submit a detailed Gantt chart showing a planned schedule to complete the project within the period of performance specified in the contract. At a minimum, include critical path, major work tasks, scheduled lock outage, and the contract completion date.

The Gantt chart shall be accompanied with a narrative addressing the Offeror’s assumptions used when making the schedule (e.g. size of crew, hrs./day, days/wk.), proposed contingency plans to ensure project milestones are met without impacting the scheduled lock outage, and plan for maintaining and accomplishing the project schedule.

Also discuss work flow and sequencing of major work tasks identified in the Gantt chart.

Evaluation Method:

The Government will review the Offeror’s schedule to determine the Offeror’s understanding of the specification requirements of the RFP and the timing of the major tasks that must be accomplished in order to fulfill the RFP requirements. The Government will give higher ratings to proposed schedules that properly identify the major tasks and critical path items needed to accomplish the work, include logical sequencing, provide sufficient time for possible contingencies, and include realistic timeframes for each major task that is needed to accomplish the work. A highly rated schedule will include a schedule and narrative that demonstrates an understanding of how

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FACTOR 4 – Upstream Gate Welding and Quality Control

This factor will be rated on an acceptable / unacceptable basis.

Submission Requirements:

Provide the name of the proposed fabricating plant. Provide evidence of the proposed fabricating plant’s certification by the American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC) Quality Certification Program, Major Steel Bridges (CBR) or Major Bridge/Advanced Bridges category with Fracture Critical endorsement (F).

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Evaluation Method:

Offeror’s that provide evidence of the proposed fabricating plant’s certification by the American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC) Quality Certification Program, Major Steel Bridges (CBR) or Major Bridge/Advanced Bridges category with Fracture Critical endorsement (F) will be rated acceptable. Offeror’s that do not provide evidence of the fabricating plant’s certification, as required above, will be rated unacceptable.

FACTOR 5 –Safety Record

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

Submission Requirements:

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

1. Document from an accredited insurance company, bureau, state, or council with the prime Offeror’s most recent Experience Modification Rate (EMR) for Workers’ Compensation Insurance.

2. OSHA Incident Rates – OSHA Forms 300 and 300A for each of the last 3 years.

Evaluation Method:

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

2. OSHA Forms 300 and 300A will be used to calculate the Recordable Incident Rate (RIR) for each of the last 3 years. Prime with an RIR of 7 or less will be given an acceptable rating. Prime with an RIR rating of greater than 7 for any of the last 3 years 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 6 – Project Execution Plan

Submission Requirements:

Submit the Offeror’s Project Execution Plan for the following major features of work:

Upstream Gate Installation

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Gudgeon Replacement Upstream Gate Machinery Replacement Controls Upgrade

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Upstream Gate Installation. Provide the Offeror’s method for removing the existing gate and installing the new upstream gate in The Dalles Navlock. The plan shall address: Crane size and location, staging areas for the new and old gates, lifting methods for both gates, and the plan for installation of the new gate. The plan shall indicate whether the offeror plans to remove the Navlock wall in order to remove the old gate and install the new gate. If the offeror does not plan on removing the wall, clearly indicate the methods to get the new one-piece gate into its final position in the lock.

Gudgeon Replacement. Provide a detailed description of the downstream gate gudgeon replacement work. The plan shall include a description of the gudgeon replacement work activities, the sequence of work, and the plan for supporting the gate during gudgeon replacement.

Upstream Gate Machinery Replacement. Provide a detailed description of the upstream gate mechanical hoist system replacement work. The plan shall include a description of the installation procedure including the procedure to align machinery assemblies within the machinery room and across the lock.

Controls Upgrade. Provide a detailed description of the controls upgrade work. The plan shall include a description of the controls upgrade work activities, sequence of work, installation plan of major components, and the plan for providing temporary power during LCQ’s replacement.

Evaluation Method:

The Government will evaluate the Offeror’s project execution plan for how well the plan demonstrates that the offeror thoroughly understands the solicitation requirements, the technical risks and site constraints associated with the required work, and the necessary approach for dealing with the technical risks and site constraints. The Government will give greater weight to plans that demonstrate a thorough understanding of the resources, and equipment needed to fulfill the Government’s requirement. A detailed plan specific to the Government’s requirement will be rated higher than a vague and general plan. The Government will also evaluate the Offeror’s plan for how well the offeror understands how major work tasks impact other major work tasks needed to accomplish the work required by this RFP. A highly rated plan will demonstrate that the offeror fully understands the requirements, understands and addresses the site constraints, and has a realistic plan to complete quality work

FACTOR 7 - Small Business Participation Plan The purpose of this criterion is to evaluate the amount of work to be performed by Small Businesses as prime or subcontractors in relation to the total value of the project, as well as the types of work small businesses will be performing, and the Offeror’s past performance complying with contract requirements contained in clauses FAR 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns and FAR.52.219-9, Small Business Subcontracting Plan.

Submission Requirements:

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1. All Offerors (both large and small businesses) shall submit the Small Business Participation Plan (SBPP) template found at Attachment B. A mandatory minimum Total Small Business Participation goal of 20% of the total contract value (through small business participation from small-, small disadvantaged-, HUB Zone-, Service Disabled Vet-, Vet-, or Woman-owned small businesses is required based on the nature of the work for this project. The offeror should articulate how small businesses will participate through performance as either a small business prime or as a subcontractor, as well as demonstrating their past performance in complying with requirements of the clauses at FAR 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns and 52.219-9, Small Business Subcontracting Plan.

2. Offeror’s are required to submit information that can be verified on at least three projects that demonstrate the degree (both by dollar and by percent of total contract value) to which the contractor utilized small business firms in performing the project.

For small business Offeror’s, consideration will be given to self-performance if a small business for that project, as well as for providing subcontracting opportunities to small businesses - as is the policy of the government. For large business Offeror’s, in addition to the information for the three required projects, consideration may also include review of ISR’s (Individual Subcontract Reports) and SSR’s (Summary Subcontract Report) from the eSRS (Electronic Subcontracting Reporting System). The project information submitted for the small business participation plan evaluation does not have to be the same as those listed in Factor 2.

Evaluation criteria:

Using the SBPP template found at Attachment B to this solicitation, the government will evaluate Offeror’s on the extent of the planned participation of U.S. small businesses in the performance of this acquisition as follows:

1. The total level of participation of small business prime Offeror’s and small business subcontractors in terms of the percentage of the value of the total acquisition vs the large business participation percentage.

2. The extent to which the offeror meets or exceeds the suggested socioeconomic category goals. These goals are a percentage of the value of the total acquisition. A mandatory minimum Total Small Business Participation goal of 20% of the total contract value is assigned to this acquisition.

In addition to the mandatory Small Business goal of 20% of the TOTAL contract value, the following goals are suggested for the individual socioeconomic categories and determined to be reasonable based on market research for this requirement. Goals are based on % of TOTAL contract value:

{5%} Small Disadvantaged Business {3%} Woman-Owned Small Business (WOSB) {2%} Historically Underutilized Zone (HUB Zone) Small Business {5%} Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB)

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{1%} Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB)

3. Identification of the firms, as defined in FAR Part 19 (small-, small disadvantaged-, HUB Zone-, Service Disabled Vet-, Vet-, or Woman-owned small businesses) are specifically identified in proposal by name (for Large Business prime ability to verify in the subcontracting plan as well) and the complexity and variety of the work (work requiring specific certifications i.e. welding, mechanical, electrical, fabrication, supply, etc.) to be provided by small businesses.

4. The extent (i.e. length of and formality considerations) of demonstrated commitment to use such firms (enforceable commitments (JV, MP or written teaming agreements, DFARS 215-304(c)(i)C) will be considered more favorably than non-enforceable ones.

5. Verifiable past performance of the Offeror’s in complying with requirements of the clauses at FAR 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns, (both small and Large businesses) and FAR 52.219-9, Small Business Subcontracting Plan (Large Business primes only).

NOTE: For Large Businesses only. No award can be made until a firm required to submit a subcontracting plan has an acceptable plan in place. The plan’s goals must conform to the goals provided in the Small Business Participation Plan (taking into account total dollars subcontracted

vs. total contract value as basis for development of the goals) and must contain the mandatory plan requirements outlined in FAR 19.704.

PRICE Evaluation

For this solicitation, the non-price factors when combined, are equal to price. The Price Proposal will be evaluated using cost or price analysis techniques to determine reasonableness. For evaluation purposes, the total evaluated price will be calculated by adding the total price for all optional items to the total price for the basic requirement. Evaluation of options will not obligate the Government to exercise the options.

The Government may determine that a proposal is unacceptable if the prices proposed are materially unbalanced between line items or subline items. Unbalanced pricing exists when, despite an acceptable total evaluated price, the price of one or more contract line items is significantly overstated or understated as indicated by the application of cost or price analysis techniques. A proposal may be rejected if the Contracting Officer determines that the lack of balance poses an unacceptable risk to the Government.

252.203-7996

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252.203-7996 Prohibition on Contracting with Entities that Require Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements—Representation.

Include the following provision in all solicitations, including solicitations for the acquisition of commercial items under FAR part 12, that will use funds made available by the Continuing Appropriations Act, 2016 (Pub. L. 114-53) or any other FY 2016 appropriations act that extends to FY 2016 funds the same prohibitions as contained in section 743 of division E, title VII, of the Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015 (Pub. L. 113-235).

PROHIBITION ON CONTRACTING WITH ENTITIES THAT REQUIRE CERTAIN

INTERNAL CONFIDENTIALITY AGREEMENTS—REPRESENTATION

(DEVIATION 2016-O0003)(OCT 2015)

(a) In accordance with section 101(a) of the Continuing Appropriations Act, 2016 (Pub. L. 114-53) and any subsequent FY 2016 appropriations act that extends to FY 2016 funds the same restrictions as are contained in section 743 of division E, title VII, of the Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015 (Pub. L.

113-235), none of the funds appropriated (or otherwise made available) by this or any other Act may be used for a contract with an entity that requires employees or subcontractors of such entity seeking to report fraud, waste, or abuse to sign internal confidentiality agreements or statements prohibiting or otherwise restricting such employees or contactors from lawfully reporting such waste, fraud, or abuse to a designated investigative or law enforcement representative of a Federal department or agency authorized to receive such information.

(b) The prohibition in paragraph (a) of this provision does not contravene requirements applicable to Standard Form 312, Form 4414, or any other form issued by a Federal department or agency governing the nondisclosure of classified information.

(c) Representation. By submission of its offer, the Offeror represents that it does not require employees or subcontractors of such entity seeking to report fraud, waste, or abuse to sign or comply with internal confidentiality agreements or statements prohibiting or otherwise restricting such employees or contactors from lawfully reporting such waste, fraud, or abuse to a designated investigative or law enforcement representative of a Federal department or agency authorized to receive such information.

(End of provision)

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INQUIRIES

All inquiries regarding this solicitation are to be submitted via ProjNet-Bidⅿ. Telephone and email inquiries will not be accepted. ProjNet-Bidⅿ 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-Bidⅿ can be accessed through ProjNetⅿ at https://www.projnet.org/projnet/

To access the ProjNet-Bidⅿ website:

1. Click on the Quick Add.

2. Select USACE from the Agency menu.

3. How to retrieve information:

(a) Enter the following information for access:

(1) The Bidder Inquiry Key 9CR6A8-5UU593

(2) Valid business contact information (e.g. Company name, contact person, business address, phone number and email address). Required for first time users.

(3) Establish secret question and answer which will be used as a password.

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

4. 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.

5. For additional step-by-step on how to gain access, please view Bidder_Inquiry_Instructions.pdf.

6. For questions about the ProjNet-Bidⅿ, 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-Bidⅿ questions can also be emailed to the helpdesk at staff@rcesupport.com.

NOTE: 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-Bidⅿ prior to bid submission. Nothing in the solicitation is changed unless an amendment is sent out.

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

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(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…