A.07.23_Solicitation_W9127S19R0013.pdf

SOLICITATION, OFFER, 1. SOLICITA TlON NO. 2. TYPE OF SOLICITA TlON 3. DA 1E ISSUED PAGE OF PAGES

AND AWARD □ SEALEDBID (FB) 09-Sep-2019 (Construction, Alteration, or Repair)

W9127S19R0013

� NEGOTIA 1ED

(RFP)

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

4. CONTRACT NO. 5. REQUISITlON/PUROiASE REQUEST NO. 6. PROJECT NO.

PN464721

7. ISSUEDBY CODE IW9127S 8. ADDRESS OFFER TO (If Other Than Item 7) CODE I

CONTRACTING DIVISION

USACE, LITTl...E ROCK (W9127S) See Item 7

700 W. CAPITOL AVE, RM 7315

LITTl...E ROCK AR 72201-3225 lEL: (501) 340-5720 FAX: (501) 324-5196 lEL: FAX:

9. FOR INFORMI\ TION A.NAIVE B. TB.EPHONE NO. (Include area code) (NO COLLECT CALLS)

CALL: ROBERT L M:EKIE 501 .340.1260

SOLICITATION

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

10. THE GOVERNMENT REQUIRES PERFORMI\NCE OF THE WORK DESCRIBED IN THESE DOCl.M:NTS (Title, identifying no., date):

REA.ACE EXCITATION SYSTBv1 Replace Excitation System, Dardanelle Powerhouse, Arkansas River, Yell County, Arkansas

NAICS CODE: 237990

SIZE STANDARD: $39.6 M

Magnitude of Construction: Between $1,000,000.00 and $5,000,000.00

Setaside: Small Business

A Request for Information Review has been setup at w ww .projnet.org for this solicitation. The Projnet Inquiry Key is: M3529Y-Y 43Y5R The review is open from 09/09/2019 to 10/02/2019.

11. The Contractor shall begin performance within 10 calendar days and complete ii within

Daw ard, 0 notice to proceed. This performance period is � mandatory, D negotiable.

365 calendar days after receiving

(See SEE 00 70 00 .)

12 A. THE CONTRACTOR MUST FURNISH ANY REQUIRED PERFORMI\NCE AND PA YM:NT BONDS? 128. CALENDAR DAYS (If "YES," indicate v.nthin how many calendar days after award in Item 128.)

�YES □ NO

13. ADDITlONAL SOLIOTATION REQUIB.ENTS:

A. Sealed offers in original and 5 copies to perform the w ork required are due at the place specified in Item 8 by 02:00 PM (hour) local time 08 Oct 2019 (date). If this is a sealed bid solicitation, offers must be publicly opened at that time. Sealed envelopes containing offers 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 � is, D is not required.

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

D. Offers providing less than 90

NSN 7540-01-155-3212

calendar days for Government acceptance after the date offers are due will not be considered and will be rejected.

1442-101 STANDARD FORM 1442 (REV. 4-85)

Prescribed by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.236-1(8)

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

Excitation System Replacement Dardanelle Powerhouse, Arkansas River, Arkansas Yell County, Arkansas

SECTION B-BIDDING SCHEDULE

SECTION B

BIDDING SCHEDULE

Each

Each

DESCRIPTION

Mobilization & Demobilization

0004 4

Each

5 JOB

6 JOB

7 JOB

8 4 Each

9 JOB

JOB

11 Each

12 Each

13 Each

14 JOB

Dardanelle Powerhouse, 1022 Dam Road, Dardanelle, Ark 72834

Each

Design, manufacture, test, and deliver system and appurtenances (SECTION 48 19 26.00 26) Disassemble and remove existing excitation systems (SECTION 48 19 26.00 26) Install and test excitation systems and appurtenances; modify existing powerhouse control panels; and deliver and install external wiring, cabling, and conduits. (SECTION 26 05

00.00 26, 26 05 13.00 26, 26 05 19.00 26, 26 20

00.00 26, AND 48 19 26.00 26)

Perform special factory tests (SECTION 48 19 26.00 26)

Perform special field tests (SECTION 48 19 26.00 26)

Furnish special tools and spare parts (SECTION 48 19

26.00 26) Furnish and install brushes and brush holder assemblies (SECTION 48 19 26.00 26) Provide training (SECTTION 48 19 26.00 26)

Perform model validation testing and provide reports

(SECTION 48 70 01.00 26)

Concrete Removal and Repair

Commissioning Engineer

TOTAL BASE BID

OPTIONAL ITEMS

Refurbish existing collector ring assembly (SECTION 48 19 26.00 26) Asbestos Abatement Work

TOTAL BASE BID PLUS OPTIONS

W9127S19R0013

DELIVERY INFORMATION

CLIN DELIVERY DATE QUANTITY SHIP TO ADDRESS DODAAC /

CAGE

0001 365 dys. ADC DARDANELLE POWERHOUSE

US ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS

1022 DARDANELLE DAM ROAD

DARDANELLE AR 72834

FOB: Destination

967188

0002 N/A N/A N/A N/A

0003 N/A N/A N/A N/A

0004 N/A N/A N/A N/A

0005 N/A N/A N/A N/A

0006 N/A N/A N/A N/A

0007 N/A N/A N/A N/A

0008 N/A N/A N/A N/A

0009 N/A N/A N/A N/A

0010 N/A N/A N/A N/A

0011 N/A N/A N/A N/A

0012 N/A N/A N/A N/A

0013 N/A N/A N/A N/A

0014 N/A N/A N/A N/A

Section 00 21 00 - Instructions

PROPOSAL SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS, EVALUATION CRITERIA, AND BASIS OF AWARD

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

The proposal shall describe the capability of the Offeror to perform the requirements of the Statement of Work. The proposal should be specific and complete in every detail; and should be prepared simply and economically, providing a straightforward and concise description of capabilities to satisfactorily perform the requirements. The proposal should be practical, legible, clear, and coherent.

In order to effectively and equitably evaluate all proposals, the Contracting Officer must receive information containing sufficient detail to allow review and evaluation by the Government. Proposal clarity, organization, and cross-referencing are mandatory. Failure to submit and organize proposals as requested may adversely affects an Offeror's evaluation.

Proposals shall not exceed the page limits described. Provide all information in tabbed sections. Appendices and/or attachments are not permitted and will not be evaluated.

SUBMISSION FORMAT

COVER SHEET & TABLE OF CONTENTS. Proposals shall consist of two (2) volumes. A cover sheet identifying the Offeror (name, address, point of contact) and solicitation number shall be provided. The second sheet shall be a table of contents. The proposal shall contain a detailed table of contents. Offers that violate these rules unnecessarily delay the evaluation process and may be rejected by the Government after the initial evaluation without receiving any further consideration. Neither the cover sheet nor the table of contents count toward the page limitations.

TABS. Written proposal materials shall be submitted in standard three ring loose-leaf binders. Proposals shall be tabbed and labeled as specified in a manner to afford easy identification from a Table of Contents.

FONT SIZE. Shall not be less than 10 point. Pages will be double-sided and each page shall be identified with the appropriate page number centered at the bottom of the page.

SHEET SIZE. Shall be 8-1/2 inches x 11 inches; however, if drawings, charts, or other graphics are submitted, sheets no larger than 11 inches x 17 inches and folded to 8-1/2 inches x 11 inches shall be used. Sheets that are 11 x 17 inch will be counted as two 8-1/2 inch x 11-inch sheets. All sheets shall be dated and numbered.

NUMBER OF COPIES. Offerors shall submit an original and five (5) hard copies of their non-price proposal (Volume 1) with a matching number of electronic copies; and an original and one (1) hard copy of their price proposal (Volume 2).

SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Offerors shall submit their proposals in accordance with the following:

VOLUME 1:

TAB A - Standard Form 1442 and Proposal Data Sheet. (See the format provided as Attachment 1.) Proposal must include offeror’s telephone number, FAX number, email address, and DUNS number. DUNS number will be used to access CPARS Data.

TAB B - Factor 1 – Technical Subfactor A – Design and Manufacturing Experience Subfactor B – Installation Experience Subfactor C – Technical Data and Approach TAB C – Factor 2 - Past Performance

VOLUME 2:

TAB A - Price Schedule TAB B - Offer Guarantee

FACTOR 1 - TECHNICAL (VOL 1, TAB B)

Sub-factor 1A: Design and Manufacturing Experience

SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS - Offerors shall submit the following for Sub-factor 1A:

1. Offerors shall submit design and manufacturing experience by providing a minimum of three (3) examples that collectively address each of the elements identified below performed within the past five (5) years.

a. Project examples must be 100% complete (all units commissioned) at the time of proposal submission.

b. Designed and manufactured static excitation systems for hydrogenerators rated at or greater than 20 MVA.

c. Use Attached “Offeror Experience Form” to describe the projects in which the Offeror has relevant design and manufacturing experience. Project experience shall include adequate detail such as configuration, dimensions, ratings, and other salient design features to demonstrate the relevancy of the scope of work for comparison to that required in this solicitation.

2. Sub-Contractor Identification:

a. Offerors should clearly identify the firm(s) that will be utilized during performance of the contract or work that will be self-performed. Ensure the proposal is clear as to which function the Offeror or subcontractor will be performing. If the prime contractor proposes to use a subcontractor for design and manufacturing, the offeror must submit a signed Letter of Commitment from the subcontractor with the proposal for that subcontractor’s experience to be evaluated.

EVALUATION CRITERIA – The proposal will be evaluated to determine the extent to which it:

1. Demonstrates the offeror has design and manufacturing experience working with the hydropower industry and adhering to industry standards for timely results to uphold contractual power generation agreements and unit outages.

2. Demonstrates the offeror’s understanding of exciter electrical design and manufacturing.

3. Demonstrates the offeror has a formal process in place to uphold quality and safety standards while outlining a formal and appropriate commissioning process.

Sub-factor 1B: Installation Experience

SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS - Offerors shall submit the following for Sub-factor 1B:

1. Offerors shall submit installation experience by providing a minimum of three (3) project examples that collectively address the elements identified below performed within the past five (5) years.

a. Project examples must be 100% complete (all units commissioned) at the time of proposal submission.

b. Installed and commissioned static excitation systems for hydrogenerators rated at or greater than 20 MVA.

c. Installation experience requiring the services of a commissioning engineer from an excitation manufacturer responsible for functionality checks, reports and setup required for field testing and commissioning of excitation systems.

d. Installation experience requiring the removal of an existing excitation system and installation of a new system utilizing existing connections.

e. Use Attached “Offeror Experience Form” to describe the projects in which the Offeror has relevant installation experience. Project experience shall include adequate detail such as equipment types, ratings, capacities, and configuration to demonstrate the relevancy of the scope of work for comparison to that required in this solicitation.

2. Sub-Contractor Identification:

contract or work that will be self-performed. Ensure the proposal is clear as to which function the Offeror or subcontractor will be performing. If the prime contractor proposes to use a subcontractor for the installation the offeror must submit a signed Letter of Commitment from the subcontractor with the proposal for that subcontractor’s experience to be evaluated.

1. Demonstrates the ability to perform hydropower excitation installations and removals for systems above 20 MVA.

2. Demonstrates the offeror has installation experience working with the hydropower industry and adhering to industry standards for timely results to uphold contractual power generation agreements and unit outages.

3. Demonstrates the offeror’s understanding of exciter electrical installation, field testing, and commissioning of excitation systems.

4. Demonstrates the offeror has a formal process in place to uphold quality and safety standards while outlining a formal and appropriate commissioning process.

Sub-factor 1C: Technical Data and Approach

SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS - Offerors shall submit the following for Sub-factor 1C:

1. Work Plan / Schedule

a. Work plan / Schedule should reflect the planned activities, order of major tasks identified, task dependencies and durations proposed to successfully accomplish the entire project from notice to proceed to final commissioning, and contract close-out. Any assumptions made by the offeror shall be clearly illustrated in the proposal. At a minimum, the schedule must include the following:

i. Submittal of design drawings and equipment information, including consideration of time for Government review

ii. Manufacturing Facility Inspection

iii. Factory Testing

iv. Delivery of exciters and ancillary equipment onsite

v. Inspection of new exciters and ancillary equipment

vi. Mobilization onsite

vii. Site preparation

viii. Removal of old exciters and ancillary equipment

ix. Installation of new exciters and ancillary equipment

x. Commissioning/testing of new exciters and ancillary equipment

b. Discuss how work to complete one task may impact or be impacted by work to complete other tasks.

i. Clearly distinguish which work will be completed on-site versus work that will be completed off-site.

ii. Clearly identify where off-site work will be accomplished.

iii. Identify any critical assumptions and uncertainties that may impact the completion of work and identify methods to check assumptions and address uncertainties.

iv. List any specialty work crews, trades and crafts, or individuals required to complete unique or special tasks.

v. List all critical subcontractors with their respective role and responsibility to complete all major tasks.

2. Technical Data

a. Offerors shall provide documentation showing the exciter continuous current rating, DC field lead ampacity rating, exciter ceiling voltage, and exciter transformer (PPT) kVA and voltage ratings as well as basis/calculations for PPT ratings. Design details shall meet the minimum specification requirements.

b. The Offeror shall provide a drawing showing a plan view of the new equipment arrangement. This drawing shows dimensions for the new exciter and exciter transformer cabinets, and this new equipment fits within the space limitations indicated in contract drawings.

c. Descriptive literature is required to establish, for the purpose of evaluation and award, details of the excitation system offered that are specified elsewhere in the solicitation and pertain to significant elements. Information not related to the major excitation system to be supplied will not be used for evaluating the offer. Cut-sheets and brochures for the proposed excitation system shall be provided. Where cut-sheets are provided with multiple models, the proposed model number or information shall be circled with all unnecessary models crossed out.

d. Identify redundant components (i.e. redundant bridges, controls etc.) and clearly describe the redundancy approach utilized (i.e. can each redundant controller operate each redundant bridge, etc.).

d. Provide information on technical support services which are available for the proposed system. Included information shall include physical location(s), phone number(s), and hours of availability.

3. Sub-Contractor Identification:

contract or work that will be self-performed. Ensure the proposal is clear as to which function the Offeror or subcontractor will be performing. If the prime contractor proposes to use a subcontractor for the installation or the fabrication, the offeror must submit a signed Letter of Commitment from the subcontractor with the proposal for that subcontractor’s experience to be evaluated.

1. Demonstrates the ability to perform a work plan and schedule for excitation systems installation above 20 MVA.

2. Demonstrates the offeror has technical data and installation experience working with the hydropower industry and adhering to industry standards for timely results to uphold contractual power generation agreements and unit outages.

3. Demonstrates the offeror’s understanding of exciter electrical ratings, equipment arrangement, descriptive literature, redundancy, and technical support services for of excitation systems.

FACTOR 2 – PAST PERFORMANCE (VOL 1, TAB C)

SUBMISSION REQUIREMENT: Submit completed Past Performance Questionnaires (Form PPQ-O) (Attachment 2) from at least three (3) customers demonstrating past performance completed within the past five (5) years. The Government will use the information to determine the Offeror’s probability of successfully performing the scope of work described in this solicitation.

NOTE: Teaming arrangements and Joint Ventures. Only past performance of the corporate entity or JV named on the Standard Form 1442 will be evaluated. Provide a copy of the teaming/joint venture agreement. If required, JV approval must be obtained in accordance with Small Business Administration policy.

EVALUATION CRITERIA:

The Government will evaluate how well the contractor performed on these contracts (See Past Performance Relevancy Ratings and Rating and Performance Confidence Assessments below). The Government may contact sources other than those provided by the Offeror for information with respect to past performance.

These other sources may include, but are not limited to, Past Performance Information Retrieval System (PPIRS), Federal Awardee Performance and Integrity Information System (FAPIIS), or other databases;

telephone interviews with organizations familiar with the Offeror’s performance, and Government personnel with personal knowledge of the Offeror’s performance capability.

PRICE SCHEDULE (VOL 2, TAB A)

SUBMISSION REQUIREMENT: Submit the required Price/Bid Schedule (Section B Bidding Schedule);

EVALUATION CRITERIA: The Government will perform a price analysis after completion of technical evaluations. Price analysis will be performed in accordance with FAR 15.404-1, to determine completeness, reasonableness, and understanding of the work. The evaluation will determine the adequacy of the offer in fulfilling the requirements of the proposal. Completeness addresses the extent to which the elements of the price proposal are consistent with the requirements of the RFP. Reasonableness will be established using historical price information, price competition information, the IGE, and any other pricing tools necessary. A clear audit trail must be evident as to the conversion of costs to the coefficients to accomplish the tasks described herein. Price will not be rated, but will be a factor in making the final best value determination for award.

OFFER GUARANTEE (VOL 2, TAB B)

SUBMISSION REQUIREMENT: Submit Standard Form 24. The guarantee shall be submitted in accordance with Contract Clause 52.228-1 Bid Guarantee. The guarantee amount shall be Twenty percent (20%) of the bid price or $3 Million whichever is less.

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

RATING ADJE CTIV ES A ND DEFINI TI ONS

RATING ADJECTIVES

Outstanding - Proposal indicates an exceptional approach and understanding of the requirements and contains multiple strengths, and risk of unsuccessful performance is low.

Good - Proposal indicates a thorough approach and understanding of the requirements and contains at least one strength, and risk of unsuccessful performance is low to moderate.

Acceptable - Proposal meets requirements and indicates an adequate approach and understanding of the requirements, and risk of unsuccessful performance is no worse than moderate.

Marginal - Proposal has not demonstrated an adequate approach and understanding of the requirements, and/or risk of unsuccessful performance is high.

Unacceptable - Proposal does not meet requirements of the solicitation, and thus, contains one or more deficiencies, and/or risk of unsuccessful performance is unacceptable. Proposal is unawardable.

DEFINITIONS

Clarifications. Limited exchanges between the Government and offerors that may occur when award without discussions is contemplated.

Communications. Exchanges, between the Government and offerors, after receipt of proposals, leading to establishment of the competitive range.

a. Offerors whose past performance information is the determining factor preventing them from being included in the competitive range. Such communications will address adverse past performance information to which the offeror has not had a prior opportunity to respond; and

b. Offerors (other than those discussed above) whose exclusion from or inclusion in the competitive range is uncertain.

c. Communications may be conducted to enhance Government understanding of proposals; allow reasonable interpretation of the proposal; or facilitate the Government’s evaluation process.

Communications cannot be used to cure proposal deficiencies or material omissions, materially alter the technical or price elements of the proposal, and/or otherwise revise the technical or price elements of the proposal. Such communications may be considered in rating proposals for the purpose of establishing the competitive range, if required. Communications shall not provide an opportunity for the Offeror to revise their proposal, but may address ambiguities in the proposal or other concerns (e.g. perceived deficiencies, weaknesses, errors, omissions, or mistakes and information relating to relevant past performance).

Discussions. Negotiations conducted in a competitive acquisition. Discussions take place after establishment of the competitive range.

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

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.

Significant Strength - A significant strength appreciably enhances the merit of a proposal or appreciably increases the probability of successful contract performance.

Weakness - A flaw in the proposal that increases the risk of unsuccessful contract performance.

Significant Weakness - A significant weakness in a 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).

Clarification - Limited exchanges between the Government and offerors that may occur when award without discussions is contemplated.

PAST PERFORMANCE RELEVENCY RATINGS

In performing the past performance evaluation, evaluators will apply the following relevance levels to assess the relevance of the prior contract effort(s) of offerors.

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 Relevant - Present/past performance effort involved some of the scope and magnitude 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.

RATING AND PERFORMANCE CONFIDENCE ASSESSMENTS

The government will evaluate past performance information to determine the quality and usefulness as it applies to performance confidence assessment. Each offeror will be assigned one of the ratings below for past performance.

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 - Base 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 - Base 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 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.

TEC HNIC AL EV ALUATI ON WEIGH TS

For the purpose of this evaluation, the following terms will be used to establish the relative importance of the technical factors:

More Important: The criterion is greater in value than another criterion.

Equal: The criterion is of the same value or nearly the same as another criterion.

Less Important: The criterion is less in value than another criterion.

Weight among technical factors:

Factor 1 - Project Management -This Factor is Equal in importance to Factor 2, and more important than Price.

Subfactors 1A, 1B, and 1C are Equal in importance to each other.

Factor 2 – Past Performance - This Factor is Equal in Importance to Factor 1, and more important than Price.

Price - Price is significantly less important than Factors 1 and 2 combined.

EVAL UA TI ON

Each member of the Source Selection Evaluation Board (SSEB) will independently consider all information provided in the technical proposal. Once these individual analyses are completed, the team will meet and determine a rating for each of the evaluation factors by consensus decision. The evaluation team will document strengths (e.g., advantages), weaknesses (e.g., disadvantages), and other comments (e.g., deficiency and/or clarification) to support the rating for each factor, as well as the overall rating. The ratings for Technical Factors will be expressed in an adjectival assessment of Outstanding, Good, Acceptable, Marginal and Unacceptable. Documentation and comments are required for all ratings. This consensus rating will be provided to the Source Selection Authority.

BASIS OF AWAR D

Proposals must meet the criteria stated in the RFP in order to be eligible for award, to include responsiveness, technical acceptability and responsibility.

The Government intends to award without discussions based on initial proposals received; therefore, the proposals shall contain the offeror’s best terms from a cost and technical standpoint. However, the Government reserves the right to conduct discussions in accordance with FAR 52.215-1. The Government reserves the right to address any pertinent issues in the proposals.

The Government will award a firm fixed-price contract to the responsible Offeror(s) whose proposal the Source Selection Authority determines conforms to the request for proposal, is fair and reasonable with regard to pricing, and whose proposal offers the best overall value to the Government. The Government reserves the right to accept other than the lowest priced offer or to reject all offers. If the Government accepts other than the lowest offer, it must be significantly more advantageous than the lowest offer to justify the payment of additional amounts.

The combination of all technical (non-price) evaluation factors are significantly more important than the price. As technical ratings and relative advantages and disadvantages become less distinct, differences in price between proposals are of increased importance in determining the most advantageous proposal.

Conversely, as differences in price become less distinct, differences in rating and relative advantages and disadvantages between proposals are of increased importance to the determination.

ATTACHMENT 1

PROPOSAL DATA SHEET

1. Name of Firm:

2. Address:

3. Phone:

4. Fax:

5. E-mail:

6. DUNS # (used for accessing

CCASS)

7. If a joint venture or contractor-subcontractor association of firms, list the individual firms and briefly describe the nature of the association.

Firm 1:

Firm 2:

Firm 3:

Nature of Association:

8. AUTHORIZED NEGOTIATORS. FAR 52.215-11

The Offeror represents that the following persons are authorized to negotiate on its behalf with the Government in connection with this Request for Proposals (RFP).

9. Name of Person Authorized to

Negotiate:

10. Negotiator's Address:

ATTACHMENT 2

PAST PERFORMANCE QUESTIONNAIRE

NAVFAC/USACE PAST PERFORMANCE QUESTIONNAIRE (Form PPQ-0)

CONTRACT INFORMATION (Contractor to complete Blocks 1-4)

1. Contractor Information Firm Name: CAGE Code:

Address: DUNs Number:

Phone Number:

Email Address:

Point of Contact: Contact Phone Number:

2. Work Performed as: Prime Contractor Sub Contractor Joint Venture Other (Explain) Percent of project work performed:

If subcontractor, who was the prime (Name/Phone #):

3. Contract Information Contract Number:

Delivery/Task Order Number (if applicable):

Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price Cost Reimbursement Other (Please specify):

Contract Title:

Contract Location:

Award Date (mm/dd/yy):

Contract Completion Date (mm/dd/yy):

Actual Completion Date (mm/dd/yy):

Explain Differences:

Original Contract Price (Award Amount):

Final Contract Price (to include all modifications, if applicable):

Explain Differences:

4. Project Description:

Complexity of Work High Med Routine How is this project relevant to project of submission? (Please provide details such as similar equipment, requirements, conditions, etc.)

CLIENT INFORMATION (Client to complete Blocks 5-8)

5. Client Information Name:

Title:

Phone Number:

Email Address:

6. Describe the client’s role in the project:

7. Date Questionnaire was completed (mm/dd/yy):

8. Client’s Signature:

NOTE: NAVFAC/USACE REQUESTS THAT THE CLIENT COMPLETES THIS QUESTIONNAIRE AND

SUBMITS DIRECTLY BACK TO THE OFFEROR. THE OFFEROR WILL SUBMIT THE COMPLETED

QUESTIONNAIRE TO USACE WITH THEIR PROPOSAL, AND MAY DUPLICATE THIS

QUESTIONNAIRE FOR FUTURE SUBMISSION ON USACE SOLICITATIONS. CLIENTS ARE HIGHLY

ENCOURAGED TO SUBMIT QUESTIONNAIRES DIRECTLY TO THE OFFEROR. HOWEVER,

QUESTIONNAIRES MAY BE SUBMITTED DIRECTLY TO USACE. PLEASE CONTACT THE

OFFEROR FOR USACE POC INFORMATION. THE GOVERNMENT RESERVES THE RIGHT TO

VERIFY ANY AND ALL INFORMATION ON THIS FORM.

ADJECTIVE RATINGS AND DEFINITIONS TO BE USED TO BEST REFLECT

YOUR EVALUATION OF THE CONTRACTOR’S PERFORMANCE

RATING DEFINITION NOTE

(E) Exceptional Performance meets contractual requirements and exceeds many to the Government/Owner’s benefit. The contractual performance of the element or sub-element being assessed was accomplished with few minor problems for which corrective actions taken by the contractor was highly effective.

An Exceptional rating is appropriate when the Contractor successfully performed multiple significant events that were of benefit to the Government/Owner. A singular benefit, however, could be of such magnitude that it alone constitutes an Exceptional rating. Also, there should have been NO significant weaknesses identified.

(VG) Very Good Performance meets contractual requirements and exceeds some to the Government’s/Owner’s benefit. The contractual performance of the element or sub-element being assessed was accomplished with some minor problems for which corrective actions taken by the contractor were effective.

A Very Good rating is appropriate when the Contractor successfully performed a significant event that was a benefit to the Government/Owner. There should have been no significant weaknesses identified.

(S) Satisfactory Performance meets minimum contractual requirements. The contractual performance of the element or sub-element contains some minor problems for which corrective actions taken by the contractor appear or were satisfactory.

A Satisfactory rating is appropriate when there were only minor problems, or major problems that the contractor recovered from without impact to the contract. There should have been NO significant weaknesses identified. Per DOD policy, a fundamental principle of assigning ratings is that contractors will not be assessed a rating lower than Satisfactory solely for not performing beyond the requirements of the contract.

(M) Marginal Performance does not meet some contractual requirements. The contractual performance of the element or sub-element being assessed reflects a serious problem for which the contractor has not yet identified corrective actions. The contractor's proposed actions appear only marginally effective or were not fully implemented.

A Marginal is appropriate when a significant event occurred that the contractor had trouble overcoming which impacted the Government/Owner.

(U) Unsatisfactory

Performance does not meet most contractual requirements and recovery is not likely in a timely manner. The contractual performance of the element or sub-element contains serious problem(s) for which the contractor's corrective actions appear or were ineffective.

An Unsatisfactory rating is appropriate when multiple significant events occurred that the contractor had trouble overcoming and which impacted the Government/Owner. A singular problem, however, could be of such serious magnitude that it alone constitutes an unsatisfactory rating.

(N) Not Applicable

No information or did not apply to your contract

Rating will be neither positive nor negative.

TO BE COMPLETED BY CLIENT

PLEASE CIRCLE THE ADJECTIVE RATING WHICH BEST REFLECTS

YOUR EVALUATION OF THE CONTRACTOR’S PERFORMANCE.

1. QUALITY:

a) Quality of technical data/report preparation efforts

E VG S M U

N

b) Ability to meet quality standards specified for technical performance E VG S M U N

c) Timeliness/effectiveness of contract problem resolution without extensive customer guidance

E VG S M U

N

d) Adequacy/effectiveness of quality control program and adherence to contract quality assurance requirements (without adverse effect on performance)

E VG S M U

N

2. SCHEDULE/TIMELINESS OF PERFORMANCE:

a) Compliance with contract delivery/completion schedules including any significant intermediate milestones. (If liquidated damages were assessed or the schedule was not met, please address below)

E VG S M U

N

b) Rate the contractor’s use of available resources to accomplish tasks identified in the contract

E VG S M U

N

3. CUSTOMER SATISFACTION:

a) To what extent were the end users satisfied with the project?

E VG S M U

N

b) Contractor was reasonable and cooperative in dealing with your staff (including the ability to successfully resolve disagreements/disputes;

responsiveness to administrative reports, businesslike and communication)

E VG S M U

N

c) To what extent was the contractor cooperative, businesslike, and concerned with the interests of the customer?

E VG S M U

N

d) Overall customer satisfaction

E VG S M U

N

4. MANAGEMENT/ PERSONNEL/LABOR

a) Effectiveness of on-site management, including management of subcontractors, suppliers, materials, and/or labor force?

E VG S M U N

b) Ability to hire, apply, and retain a qualified workforce to this effort E VG S M U N

c) Government Property Control E VG S M U N

d) Knowledge/expertise demonstrated by contractor personnel E VG S M U N

e) Utilization of Small Business concerns E VG S M U N

f) Ability to simultaneously manage multiple projects with multiple disciplines

E VG S M U N

g) Ability to assimilate and incorporate changes in requirements and/or priority, including planning, execution and response to Government changes

E VG S M U N

h) Effectiveness of overall management (including ability to effectively lead, manage and control the program)

E VG S M U N

5. COST/FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT

a) Ability to meet the terms and conditions within the contractually agreed price(s)?

E VG S M U N

b) Contractor proposed innovative alternative methods/processes that reduced cost, improved maintainability or other factors that benefited the client

E VG S M U N

c) If this is/was a Government cost type contract, please rate the Contractor’s timeliness and accuracy in submitting monthly invoices with appropriate back-up documentation, monthly status reports/budget variance reports, compliance with established budgets and avoidance of significant and/or unexplained variances (under runs or overruns)

E VG S M U N

d) Is the Contractor’s accounting system adequate for management and tracking of costs? If no, please explain in Remarks section.

Yes No

e) If this is/was a Government contract, has/was this contract been partially or completely terminated for default or convenience or are there any pending terminations? Indicate if show cause or cure notices were issued, or any default action in comment section below.

Yes No

f) Have there been any indications that the contractor has had any financial problems? If yes, please explain below.

Yes No

6. SAFETY/SECURITY

a) To what extent was the contractor able to maintain an environment of safety, adhere to its approved safety plan, and respond to safety issues? (Includes: following the users rules, regulations, and requirements regarding housekeeping, safety, correction of noted deficiencies, etc.)

E VG S M U N

b) Contractor complied with all security requirements for the project and personnel security requirements.

E VG S M U N

7. GENERAL

a) Ability to successfully respond to emergency and/or surge situations (including notifying COR, PM or Contracting Officer in a timely manner regarding urgent contractual issues).

E VG S M U N

b) Compliance with contractual terms/provisions (explain if specific issues)

E VG S M U N

c) Would you hire or work with this firm again? (If no, please explain below)

Yes No

d) In summary, provide an overall rating for the work performed by this contractor.

E VG S M U N

Please provide responses to the questions above (if applicable) and/or additional remarks.

Furthermore, please provide a brief narrative addressing specific strengths, weaknesses, deficiencies, or other comments which may assist our office in evaluating performance risk (please attach additional pages if necessary):

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

52.209-7 Information Regarding Responsibility Matters OCT 2018 52.215-1 Instructions to Offerors--Competitive Acquisition JAN 2017 52.215-20 Requirements for Certified Cost or Pricing Data or

Information Other Than Certified Cost or Pricing Data

OCT 2010

52.217-5 Evaluation Of Options JUL 1990 52.225-10 Notice of Buy American Requirement--Construction

Materials

MAY 2014

52.232-13 Notice Of Progress Payments APR 1984 52.236-28 Preparation of Proposals--Construction OCT 1997

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY FULL TEXT

52.216-1 TYPE OF CONTRACT (APR 1984)

The Government contemplates award of a FIRM FIXED PRICE contract resulting from this solicitation.

(End of provision)

52.222-23 NOTICE OF REQUIREMENT FOR AFFIRMATIVE ACTION TO ENSURE EQUAL

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY FOR CONSTRUCTION (FEB 1999)

(a) The offeror's attention is called to the Equal Opportunity clause and the Affirmative Action Compliance Requirements for Construction clause of this solicitation.

(b) The goals for minority and female participation, expressed in percentage terms for the Contractor's aggregate workforce in each trade on all construction work in the covered area, are as follows:

Goals for minority participation for each trade

Goals for female participation for each trade

16.4 % Yell County Nationwide 6.9%

These goals are applicable to all the Contractor's construction work performed in the covered area. If the Contractor performs construction work in a geographical area located outside of the covered area, the Contractor shall apply the goals established for the geographical area where the work is actually performed. Goals are published periodically in the Federal Register in notice form, and these notices may be obtained from any Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs office.

(c) The Contractor's compliance with Executive Order 11246, as amended, and the regulations in 41 CFR 60-4 shall be based on (1) its implementation of the Equal Opportunity clause, (2) specific affirmative action obligations required by the clause entitled "Affirmative Action Compliance Requirements for Construction,'' and (3) its efforts to meet the goals. The hours of minority and female employment and training must be substantially uniform throughout the length of the contract, and in each trade. The Contractor shall make a good faith effort to employ minorities and women evenly on each of its projects. The transfer of minority or female employees or trainees from Contractor to Contractor, or from project to project, for the sole purpose of meeting the Contractor's goals shall be a violation of the contract, Executive Order 11246, as amended, and the regulations in 41 CFR 60-4. Compliance with the goals will be measured against the total work hours performed.

(d) The Contractor shall provide written notification to the Deputy Assistant Secretary for Federal Contract Compliance, U.S. Department of Labor, within 10 working days following award of any construction subcontract in excess of $10,000 at any tier for construction work under the contract resulting from this solicitation. The notification shall list the --

(1) Name, address, and telephone number of the subcontractor;

(2) Employer's identification number of the subcontractor;

(3) Estimated dollar amount of the subcontract;

(4) Estimated starting and completion dates of the subcontract; and

(5) Geographical area in which the subcontract is to be performed.

(e) As used in this Notice, and in any contract resulting from this solicitation, the "covered area" is Dardanelle powerhouse is located in Yell County, Arkansas on the Arkansas River. The address is Dardanelle Powerhouse, 1022 Dam Road, Dardanelle , Ark 72834

52.228-1 BID GUARANTEE (SEP 1996)

(a) Failure to furnish a bid guarantee in the proper form and amount, by the time set for opening of bids, may be cause for rejection of the bid.

(b) The bidder shall furnish a bid guarantee in the form of a firm commitment, e.g., bid bond supported by good and sufficient surety or sureties acceptable to the Government, postal money order, certified check, cashier's check, irrevocable letter of credit, or, under Treasury Department regulations, certain bonds or notes of the United States.

The Contracting Officer will return bid guarantees, other than bid bonds, (1) to unsuccessful bidders as soon as practicable after the opening of bids, and (2) to the successful bidder upon execution of contractual documents and bonds (including any necessary coinsurance or reinsurance agreements), as required by the bid as accepted.-

(c) The amount of the bid guarantee shall be __20%______ percent of the bid price or $_3Million Dollars_______, whichever is less.-

(d) If the successful bidder, upon acceptance of its bid by the Government within the period specified for acceptance, fails to execute all contractual documents or furnish executed bond(s) within 10 days after receipt of the forms by the bidder, the Contracting Officer may terminate the contract for default.-

(e) In the event the contract is terminated for default, the bidder is liable for any cost of acquiring the work that exceeds the amount of its bid, and the bid guarantee is available to offset the difference.

52.252-1 SOLICITATION PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

This solicitation incorporates one or more solicitation provisions by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. The offeror is cautioned that the listed provisions may include blocks that must be completed by the offeror and submitted with its quotation or offer. In lieu of submitting the full text of those provisions, the offeror may identify the provision by paragraph identifier and provide the appropriate information with its quotation or offer. Also, the full text of a solicitation provision may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es):

http://farsite.hill.af.mil/

Section 00 45 00 - Representations and Certifications

52.203-2 Certificate Of Independent Price Determination APR 1985 52.203-11 Certification And Disclosure Regarding Payments To

Influence Certain Federal Transactions

SEP 2007

52.203-18 Prohibition on Contracting With Entities That Require Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements-- Representation

JAN 2017

52.225-25 Prohibition on Contracting with Entities Engaging in Certain Activities or Transactions Relating to Iran-- Representation and Certifications.

AUG 2018

52.204-8 ANNUAL REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS (OCT 2018)

(a)(1) The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is 237990.

(2) The small business size standard is $39,600,000.

(3) The small business size standard for a concern which submits an offer in its own name, other than on a construction or service contract, but which proposes to furnish a product which it did not itself manufacture, is 500 employees.

(b)(1) If the provision at 52.204-7, System for Award Management, is included in this solicitation, paragraph (d) of this provision applies.

(2) If the provision at 52.204-7, System for Award Management, is not included in this solicitation, and the Offeror has an active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM), the Offeror may choose to use paragraph (d) of this provision instead of completing the corresponding individual representations and certifications in the solicitation. The Offeror shall indicate which option applies by checking one of the following boxes:

( ) Paragraph (d) applies.

( ) Paragraph (d) does not apply and the offeror has completed the individual representations and certifications in the solicitation.

(c) (1) The following representations or certifications in SAM are applicable to this solicitation as indicated:

(i) 52.203-2, Certificate of Independent Price Determination. This provision applies to solicitations when a firm-fixed-price contract or fixed-price contract with economic price adjustment is contemplated, unless—

(A) The acquisition is to be made under the simplified acquisition procedures in Part 13;

(B) The solicitation is a request for technical proposals under two-step sealed bidding procedures; or

(C) The solicitation is for utility services for which rates are set by law or regulation.

(ii) 52.203-11, Certification and Disclosure Regarding Payments to Influence Certain Federal Transactions. This provision applies to solicitations expected to exceed $150,000.

(iii) 52.203-18, Prohibition on Contracting with Entities that Require Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements--Representation. This provision applies to all solicitations.

(iv) 52.204-3, Taxpayer Identification. This provision applies to solicitations that do not include the provision at 52.204-7, System for Award Management.

(v) 52.204-5, Women-Owned Business (Other Than Small Business). This provision applies to solicitations that—

(A) Are not set aside for small business concerns;

(B) Exceed the simplified acquisition threshold; and

(C) Are for contracts that will be performed in the United States or its outlying areas.

(vi) 52.209-2; Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations--Representation.

(vii) 52.209-5; Certification Regarding Responsibility Matters. This provision applies to solicitations where the contract value is expected to exceed the simplified acquisition threshold.

(viii)…