B.08.03 Amendment 0002- W9127S21R0002.pdf

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

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

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

30-105-04EXCEPTION TO SF 30

APPROVED BY OIRM 11-84

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

FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

Amendment 0002 provides government responses to RFIs and correlating revised specification sections and draw ings.

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

J 1 142

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

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 05-Feb-2021

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

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

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (No., Street , County, State and Zip Code) X W9127S21R0002

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

13-Jan-2021

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NO.

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

X The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offer is extended, X is not extended.

Offer must acknowledge receipt of this amendment prior to the hour and date specified in the solicitation or as amended by one of the following methods:

(a) By completing Items 8 and 15, and returning 1 copies of the amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted;

or (c) By separate letter or telegram which includes a reference to the solicitation and amendment numbers. FAILURE OF YOUR ACKNOWLEDGMENT TO BE RECEIVED AT THE PLACE DESIGNATED FOR THE RECEIPT OF OFFERS PRIOR TO THE HOUR AND DATE SPECIFIED MAY RESULT IN

REJECTION OF YOUR OFFER. If by virtue of this amendment you desire to change an offer already submitted, such change may be made by telegram or letter, provided each telegram or letter makes reference to the solicitation and this amendment, and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified.

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (If required)

13. THIS ITEM APPLIES ONLY TO MODIFICATIONS OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS.

IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NO. AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

A. THIS CHANGE ORDER IS ISSUED PURSUANT TO: (Specify authority) THE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14 ARE MADE IN THE

CONTRACT ORDER NO. IN ITEM 10A.

B. THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES (such as changes in paying office, appropriation date, etc.) SET FORTH IN ITEM 14, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY OF FAR 43.103(B).

C. THIS SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT IS ENTERED INTO PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY OF:

D. OTHER (Specify type of modification and authority)

E. IMPORTANT: Contractor is not, is required to sign this document and return copies to the issuing office.

14. DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION (Organized by UCF section headings, including solicitation/contract subject matter where feasible.)

10A. MOD. OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.

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

6. ISSUED BY

3. EFFECTIVE DATE

05-Feb-2021

CODE

CONTRACTING DIVISION

USACE, LITTLE ROCK (W9127S)

700 W. CAPITOL AVE, RM 7315

LITTLE ROCK AR 72201-3225

W9127S 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than item 6)

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.

CODE

See Item 6

FACILITY CODECODE

EMAIL:TEL:

W9127S21R0002

SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION 00 10 00 - SOLICITATION

CLIN 0021

The CLIN extended description has changed from:

To: Submittals, Sampling, and Base Disposal CLIN 0028 is added as follows:

ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

0028 1,000 Pound Additional Removal & Disposal of Asbesto

FFP

Additional Removal and Disposal of Asbestos FOB: Destination

PSC CD: Y1QA

NET AMT

The following Delivery Schedule for CLIN 0028 has been added:

DELIVERY DATE QUANTITY SHIP TO ADDRESS DODAAC /

CAGE

820 dys. ADC 1,000 NORFORK POWERHOUSE

1487 HIGHWAY 177

SALESVILLE AR 72653

FOB: Destination

96721H

The following have been modified:

PRICING SCHEDULE

Line Item No. Description Quantity

Unit of Measure Unit Price Line Item Amount

PARTIAL BASE ITEMS

0001 Remove Transformer 1 and Foundations 1 Job XXX $______________ 0002 Remove Transformer 2 and Foundations 1 Job XXX $______________

Remove Existing and Furnish and Install Switchyard Low Voltage Equipment 1 Job XXX $______________

0004 Remove Existing Unit 1 15 kV Switchgear and Exciter 1 Job XXX $______________ 0005 Remove Existing Unit 2 15 kV Switchgear and Exciter 1 Job XXX $______________ 0006 Remove Existing Unit 1 Metal Enclosed Bus and Cables 1 Job XXX $______________ 0007 Remove Existing Unit 2 Metal Enclosed Bus and Cables 1 Job XXX $______________ 0008 Furnish and Install Foundation for New Unit 1 Transformer 1 Job XXX $______________ 0009 Install New Unit 1 Government-furnished Transformer 1 Job XXX $______________ 0010 Furnish and Install Foundation for New Unit 2 Transformer 1 Job XXX $______________ 0011 Install New Unit 2 Government-furnished Transformer 1 Job XXX $______________

Modify Oil Containment and Oil Water Separator System for Transformers 1 and 2 1 Job XXX $______________

Furnish New Unit 1 15 kV Switchgear and Medium Voltage High Resistance Ground 1 Job XXX $______________

Furnish New Unit 2 15 kV Switchgear and Medium Voltage High Resistance Ground 1 Job XXX $______________

Install New Unit 1 15 kV Switchgear, Medium Voltage High Resistance Ground, and Government-furnished Exciter 1 Job XXX $______________

Install New Unit 2 15 kV Switchgear, Medium Voltage High Resistance Ground, and Government-furnished Exciter 1 Job XXX $______________

Furnish and Install New Unit 1 15 kV Metal Enclosed Bus and Cables 1 Job XXX $______________

Furnish and Install New Unit 2 15 kV Metal Enclosed Bus and Cables 1 Job XXX $______________

Remove Existing and Furnish and Install New 125VDC Battery Chargers 1 Job XXX $______________

Remove Existing and Provide and Install New Station Service Boards (SSBD) 1 Job XXX $______________

0021 Asbestos Abatement Submittals, Sampling, & Base Disposal 1 Job XXX $______________ 0022 Closeout Documents and Training 1 Job XXX $______________

TOTAL PARTIAL BASE ITEMS $______________

MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS

0023 Machinist Hire 80 EST Man Hrs $___________ $______________ 0024 Electrical Hire 240 EST Man Hrs $___________ $______________ 0025 Skilled Craftsman Hire 240 EST Man Hrs $___________ $______________ 0026 Welding Services 40 EST Man Hrs $___________ $______________

Transportation Services, Equipment Rental, and Parts and Materials

Not to Exceed Each $1.00 $75,000.00

0028 Additional Removal and Disposal of Asbestos 1,000 Pound $___________ $______________

TOTAL MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS $______________

TOTAL PROPOSAL AMOUNT

SECTION 00 22 16 - SUPPLEMENTARY INSTRUCTIONS TO PROPOSERS

The following have been modified:

SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

SECTION 00 22 16 - 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 Specifications. 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 bookmarked sections. Appendices and/or attachments are not permitted and will not be evaluated.

SUBMISSION FORMAT

METHOD OF SUBMISSION. Offerors shall submit one (1) electronic copy of their proposal via DoD SAFE (https://safe.apps.mil/) before the time and date specified in the solicitation (Standard Form 1442).

1. Send an email to the Contracting Officer AND Contract Specialist to receive the link to drop off your proposal. This shall be completed no later than five (5) business days prior to the proposal due date.

i. Contracting Officer: donald.p.tam@usace.army.mil

ii. Contract Specialist: sarah.n.hagood@usace.army.mil

2. You will receive an email with the link to submit your drop-off. The link will be provided no later than two

(2) business days prior to the proposal due date.

3. Once in DoD SAFE, please add your files in accordance with the File Format section below. Please add ‘W9127S21R0002- Firm Name’ in the Short Note to the Recipients box.

4. Add the Contracting Officer AND Contract Specialist as recipients.

5. Ensure everything is correct, and then click “Drop-off Files” to send.

Should DoD SAFE be unavailable, proposals may be submitted via Compact Disk (CD) and delivered to

US Army Corps of Engineers ATTN: Sarah Hagood Solicitation W9127S21R0002 700 West Capitol Avenue Little Rock, AR 72203

FILE FORMAT. Files shall be in Portable Document Format, filename extension: “.pdf” and suitable for viewing in Adobe Reader. There shall only be two files in each Offerors’ submission: ‘W9127S21R0002- Firm Name- Volume I, Technical Submission,’ W9127S21R0002- Firm Name- Volume II, Small Business/Subcontracting Submission’ and ‘W9127S21R0002- Firm Name- Volume III, Price Submission.’

FONT SIZE. Shall not be less than 10 point. 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 shall be used. Sheets which 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.

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 violating 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.

BOOKMARKS. Proposals shall be bookmarked and labeled as specified in a manner to afford easy identification from the Table of Contents. Additional bookmarks may be provided but shall be nested under the appropriate tab bookmark.

HYPERLINKS. Hyperlinks are not permitted. This includes hyperlinks within the document, such as Figure or Table references to the page containing content, and hyperlinks to websites.

ATTACHMENTS. Attachments/appendices are not permitted.

PAGE LIMITS. The proposal shall not exceed the specified page limits. The Government will not review any information in excess of the page limits or information submitted in an appendix or attachment to the proposal. The Offeror shall not submit verbatim sections of this solicitation as part of their proposal. Offers not meeting these requirements may be subject to rejection.

SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Offerors shall submit their proposals in accordance with the following:

VOLUME I:

BOOKMARK A— Standard Form 1442 and Proposal Data Sheet (Attachment A). Proposal must include Offeror’s telephone number, FAX number, email address, and DUNS number. DUNS number will be used to access CPARS Data.

BOOKMARK B– Factor 1 – Technical Approach

Subfactor 1.1 – Transformers Subfactor 1.2 – Exciters

Subfactor 1.3 – 15KV Switchgear & Bus and Cable Subfactor 1.4 – Low Voltage Equipment and Battery Chargers BOOKMARK C– Factor 2 – Schedule BOOKMARK D– Factor 3 – Past Performance

VOLUME II:

BOOKMARK A—Small Business Participation Plan BOOKMARK B—Subcontracting Plan

VOLUME III:

BOOKMARK A— Price Schedule BOOKMARK B— Offer Guarantee

FACTOR 1 – TECHNICAL APPROACH (VOL 1, BOOKMARK B)

SUB-FACTOR 1.1 – TRANSFORMERS

SUBMISSION REQUIREMENT: Sub-Factor Page Limit – Four (4) Pages.

Offerors shall submit a work plan that demonstrates the Offeror’s approach to removing the existing GSU Transformers and installing the new Government-Owned Transformers. The plan shall include, at a minimum:

1. Primary contractor (prime or subcontractor) performing the work; name all the proposed subcontractors to be used for the transformers and related work and describe how they will be utilized. NOTE: The Offeror shall be required to obtain the Contracting Officer’s approval for any substitution of listed firms after contract award.

2. Discussion regarding removal of existing GSU transformers and foundations

3. Discussion regarding design and construction of new foundations

4. Discussion regarding movement and placement of new transformers

5. Detail coordination between the Offeror and transformer manufacturer

6. Provide plans (outline) for performance testing and commissioning

The plan must also:

1. Include a detailed discussion of the steps necessary to complete the major tasks of work, to include identification of the work the Offeror will complete on-site, and the work the Offeror will complete off-site.

2. Include a discussion of the technical risks and site constraints associated with the required work in the technical work plan.

3. Discuss how work to complete one of the major tasks may impact or be impacted by work to complete another major task.

4. Include critical assumptions made and uncertainties the Offeror believes will impact the completion of the work and plan to deal with each.

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

-Demonstrates the Offeror’s understanding of the requirements and the technical risks and site constraints associated with the required work.

-Demonstrates the Offeror’s understanding of how major work tasks impact other major work tasks needed to accomplish the work.

-Demonstrates the Offeror’s approach for managing the technical risks and site constraints for each major task of work.

-Demonstrates whether the roles of the subcontractor(s) commensurate to their regular skills and background (if applicable)

SUB-FACTOR 1.2 – EXCITERS

SUBMISSION REQUIREMENT: Sub-Factor Page Limit – Four (4) Pages.

Offerors shall submit a work plan which demonstrates the Offeror’s approach to removing the existing excitation systems and installing the new Government-Owned excitation systems. The plan shall include, at a minimum:

1. Primary contractor (prime or subcontractor) performing the work; name all the proposed subcontractors to be used for the exciters and describe how they will be utilized. NOTE: The Offeror shall be required to obtain the Contracting Officer’s approval for any substitution of listed firms after contract award.

2. Discussion regarding removal of existing excitation systems

3. Discussion regarding movement and placement of new excitation systems

4. Detail coordination between the Offeror and excitation system manufacturer

5. Provide plans (outline) for performance testing and commissioning

1. Include a detailed discussion of the steps necessary to complete the major tasks of work, to include identification of the work the Offeror will complete on-site, and the work the Offeror will complete off-site.

2. Include a discussion of the technical risks and site constraints associated with the required work in the technical work plan.

3. Discuss how work to complete one of the major tasks may impact or be impacted by work to complete another major task.

4. Include critical assumptions made and uncertainties the Offeror believes will impact the completion of the work and plan to deal with each.

-Demonstrates the Offeror’s understanding of the requirements and the technical risks and site constraints

-Demonstrates the Offeror’s understanding of how major work tasks impact other major work tasks needed to accomplish the work.

-Demonstrates the Offeror’s approach for managing the technical risks and site constraints for each major task of work.

-Demonstrates whether the roles of the subcontractor(s) commensurate to their regular skills and background

SUB-FACTOR 1.3 – 15KV SWITCHGEAR & BUS AND CABLE

SUBMISSION REQUIREMENT: Sub-Factor Page Limit – Ten (10) Pages, not including any drawings, catalog data, or design tests.

The Offeror shall provide specific data/information regarding its proposed 15kV Switchgear, 15kV Bus, and 15kV Cable. This includes, but is not limited to:

Switchgear:

1. Scaled and dimensioned elevation and plan views of the switchgear and high resistance grounding equipment outline shown in the intended location to demonstrate the Offeror's clear understanding of the technical requirements and the dimensional limitations of the site. Also detail the connections to the 15 KV bus and the cable connections for the excitation system and station service transformer.

2. Front view of equipment with internal one-line diagram to indicate the intended location of the breakers, instrument transformers and surge protection equipment.

3. Catalog data or otherwise tabulated data to indicate ratings for all major components to be provided to include switchgear, 15kV bus, removable circuit breakers, potential transformers, surge protection equipment and breaker auxiliary equipment.

4. Design tests which have been performed on the switchgear.

Bus and Cable:

1. Catalog data indicating ratings of the bus.

2. Design tests have been performed on the bus.

3. Catalog data indicating properties of the medium voltage cable used for the main unit leads.

Offerors shall submit a work plan demonstrating the Offeror’s approach to removing the existing 15kV Switchgear and installing the new Switchgear and High Resistance Ground Equipment. The plan shall include, at a minimum:

1. Primary contractor (prime or subcontractor) performing the work; name all the proposed subcontractors to be used for the 15kV switchgear and related equipment and describe how they will be utilized. NOTE:

The Offeror shall be required to obtain the Contracting Officer’s approval for any substitution of listed firms after contract award.

2. Supplier of the 15kV switchgear and description of the factory quality control approach for the 15kV switchgear and high resistance grounding systems

3. Discussion regarding removal of existing switchgear

4. Discussion regarding movement and placement of new switchgear

5. Detail coordination between the Offeror and 15kV switchgear manufacturer

1. Include a detailed discussion of the steps necessary to complete the major tasks of work, to include identification of the work the Offeror will complete on-site, and the work the Offeror will complete off-site.

2. Include a discussion of the technical risks and site constraints associated with the required work in the technical work plan.

3. Discuss how work to complete one of the major tasks may impact or be impacted by work to complete another major task.

4. Include critical assumptions made and uncertainties the Offeror believes will impact the completion of the work and plan to deal with each.

-Demonstrates the Offeror’s understanding of the requirements and the technical risks and site constraints

-Demonstrates the Offeror’s understanding of how major work tasks impact other major work tasks needed to accomplish the work.

-Demonstrates the Offeror’s approach for managing the technical risks and site constraints for each major task of work.

-Demonstrates whether the roles of the subcontractor(s) commensurate to their regular skills and background

SUB-FACTOR 1.4 – LOW VOLTAGE EQUIPMENT AND BATTERY CHARGERS

SUBMISSION REQUIREMENT: Sub-Factor Page Limit – Ten (10) Pages, not including any catalog data.

Offerors shall submit a work plan demonstrating the Offeror’s approach to removing the existing low-voltage distribution equipment and battery chargers and installing the new low-voltage distribution equipment and battery chargers. The plan shall include, at a minimum:

1. Primary contractor (prime or subcontractor) performing the work; name all the proposed subcontractors to be used for the low voltage equipment and battery chargers and describe how they will be utilized.

NOTE: The Offeror shall be required to obtain the Contracting Officer’s approval for any substitution of listed firms after contract award.

2. Suppliers of the low voltage equipment and battery chargers and description of the factory quality control approach for these low voltage systems; provide catalog data as needed

3. Discussion regarding removal of existing low-voltage distribution equipment and battery chargers

4. Discussion regarding installation of new low-voltage distribution equipment and battery chargers

5. Discussion regarding providing temporary power and cutovers

1. Include a detailed discussion of the steps necessary to complete the major tasks of work, to include identification of the work the Offeror will complete on-site, and the work the Offeror will complete off-site.

2. Include a discussion of the technical risks and site constraints associated with the required work in the technical work plan.

3. Discuss how work to complete one of the major tasks may impact or be impacted by work to complete another major task.

4. Include critical assumptions made and uncertainties the Offeror believes will impact the completion of the work and plan to deal with each.

-Demonstrates the Offeror’s understanding of the requirements and the technical risks and site constraints

-Demonstrates the Offeror’s understanding of how major work tasks impact other major work tasks needed to accomplish the work.

-Demonstrates the Offeror’s approach for managing the technical risks and site constraints for each major task of work.

-Demonstrates whether the roles of the subcontractor(s) commensurate to their regular skills and background

FACTOR 2 – SCHEDULE (VOL 1, BOOKMARK C)

SUBMISSION REQUIREMENT: Provide a schedule in Gantt chart format using the critical path method (MS Project 2007 or Primavera P6 software) showing a planned schedule to complete the project including: the design;

procurement of major supplies; manufacturing; transportation; on-site demolition, on-site assembly/erection; on-site testing; and commissioning of transformers, transformer foundations, exciters, 15 KV switchgear, 15KV bus, low voltage distribution equipment (SSBD3-6, 4PX, 4P), battery chargers, and related equipment. The schedule shall also include on-site mobilization and demobilization, any identified work windows, critical submittals, interim milestones, and contract completion date. Limit the Gantt chart schedule to no more than four 11”X17” pages. The schedule must:

1. Be graphically represented, task oriented and meet the proposed contract duration

2. Provide enough detail to demonstrate an understanding of the requirement including any constraints which can be anticipated (e.g. labor or material availability, permits, weather, etc.)

3. Show planned sequencing of major activities and phases (e.g. design, procurement, fabrication, permitting activities, disassembly, cutover and temporary power (as applicable), construction, and commissioning) for completing the project

4. Be in Calendar days with appropriate logic and task duration

5. Show overall construction phase for major item(s) such as: site work, design, procurement, fabrication, permitting activities, disassembly, construction, and commissioning

6. Show milestones to include the installation and testing of the transformers, exciters, 15kV switchgear, and 15kV bus and cables

7. Show milestones to include the installation and testing of low voltage distribution equipment (panelboards) and battery chargers (and related equipment)

8. Show turnover of the project as well as any proposed phased turnovers (if applicable). NOTE: The time to complete the project and turnover to the Government must consider the requirement for the Contractor’s CQC completion inspection and the subsequent joint Contractor-Government turnover inspection

9. Clearly identifies any float in the schedule

10. Shows the duration by total calendar days from Notice to Proceed (NTP) to the completion of all work

-Demonstrates the Offeror’s overall understanding of the Scope of Work by clearly identifying the major tasks in a logical sequence and identifying critical path items.

-Demonstrates the Offeror’s schedule is realistic considering the schedule constraint contained in FAR Clause 52.211-10 – COMMENCEMENT, PROSECUTION, AND COMPLETION OF WORK (APR 1984).

FACTOR 3 – PAST PERFORMANCE (VOL 1, BOOKMARK D)

SUBMISSION REQUIREMENT: Factor Page Limit— Twenty (20) Pages total. Submit completed Past Performance Questionnaires (Form PPQ-O) (Attachment C) from at least three (3), but no more than five (5) customers demonstrating past performance completed within the past seven (7) years. The submitted PPQs shall be for projects demonstrating experience related to the sub-factors under Factor 1: GSU transformers, generator excitation equipment, 15kV switchgear & bus and cable, and installation low voltage equipment and battery chargers.

The Government will use the information to determine the Offeror’s probability of successfully performing the scope of work described in this solicitation.

Accompanying the completed Past Performance Questionnaires, for each project submit the following information:

1. Project Title

2. Project Location

3. Narrative description of the work performed including relevant aspects to this solicitation: GSU transformers, exciters, 15kV switchgear, low voltage distribution equipment, battery chargers. Supporting photos or drawings may be included in the narrative but count against the page limit.

4. Summary of interface with manufacturers (transformers, exciters, medium voltage switchgear) to provide specialized technical services (if applicable)

NOTE: For Department of Defense (DoD) projects, the Offeror need not submit a copy of the Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS) Evaluations (ACASS & CCASS) for each DoD project; instead, provide written notification current ratings are available for the Government to evaluate.

TEAMING ARRANGEMENTS AND JOINT VENTURES. Provide a copy of the teaming/joint venture agreement. Offerors may submit experience of an affiliated entity where the affiliated entity has made a firm commitment to participate meaningfully in the performance of the contract. If required, JV approval must be obtained in accordance with Small Business Administration policy.

EVALUATION CRITERIA: There are two aspects to the Government’s past performance evaluation: relevancy and quality of performance. The Government will first evaluate how relevant the past performance is to the work required by these specifications and then the Government will evaluate how well the Offeror performed on the submitted projects. In doing this, Government will use the relevancy and confidence ratings discussed below.

Proposals which collectively among the submitted projects demonstrate successful completion of work encompassing multiple elements (the four sub-factors) of Factor 1 will be evaluated more favorably. 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.

SMALL BUSINESS PARTICIPATION PLAN (VOL 2, BOOKMARK A)

SUBMISSION REQUIREMENT: The purpose of this criterion is to evaluate the amount of work to be performed by small businesses as a prime contractor 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.

1. All Offerors (both large and small businesses) shall submit a Small Business Participation Plan (SBPP, Attachment D) to identify the extent to which small businesses will participate in the performance of the proposed acquisition.

a. Large businesses may achieve the small business participation goals through subcontracting to small businesses.

b. Small business prime contractors may achieve small business participation goals through their own performance/participation as a prime contractor and also through subcontracting to other small businesses.

A mandatory minimum Total Small Business Participation goal of 8% of the total contract value (through small business participation from small, small disadvantaged, HUBZone, Service Disabled Veteran Owned, Veteran Owned, 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 contractor 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. Submit information on up to three (no less than one) project(s) which demonstrates 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 Offerors, consideration will be given to self-performance if a small business for a project, as well as for providing subcontracting opportunities to small businesses—as is the policy of the Government.

For large business Offerors, in addition to the submitted project information, consideration may also include review of ISRs (Individual Subcontract Reports) and SSRs (Summary Subcontract Reports) 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 the Experience and Past Performance factors.

EVALUATION CRITERIA: Small Business Participation Plans will be evaluated using adjectival ratings, which are defined in “SMALL BUSINESS PARTICIPATION RATING ADJECTIVES.” Using the information completed in the required small business participation plan template, the government will evaluate Offerors on the extent of the planned participation of U.S. small businesses in the performance of this acquisition as follows:

1. The extent of participation of small business prime Offerors 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 total value of the acquisition. A mandatory minimum Total Small Business Participation Plan goal of 8% of the total contract value is assigned to this acquisition.

In addition to the mandatory Small Business goal, the following goals are suggested for the individual socioeconomic categories and determined to be reasonable based on market research for this requirement:

{3%} Small Disadvantaged Business {1.5%} Woman-Owned Small Business (WOSB) {1.5%} Historically Underutilized Zone (HUBZone) Small Business {2%} Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB)

Goals are based on percentage of TOTAL contract value.

3. The extent to which small businesses are identified, as defined in FAR Part 19 (small, small disadvantaged, HUBZone, Service Disabled Veteran Owned, Veteran Owned, or Woman-Owned small businesses) in the proposal by name (note: for large business Offerors, this also includes verification of those small businesses in the Offeror’s subcontracting plan (see DFARS 215.304(c)(i)(C)), and the identification of the complexity and variety of the work (work requiring specific certifications, e.g., welding, mechanical, electrical, fabrication, supply, etc.) to be performed by small businesses.

4. The extent of demonstrated commitment (i.e., length of and formality considerations) to use such firms.

Enforceable commitments (e.g., JV, MP or written teaming agreements) will be considered more favorably than non-enforceable commitments (see DFARS PGI 215.304(c)(1)(A)).

5. The extent to which the Offeror has demonstrated past small business participation.

NOTE: For large businesses only. No award will be made to an Offeror until an approved subcontracting plan is in place. The subcontracting 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.

SUBCONTRACTING PLAN (VOL 2, BOOKMARK B)

SUBMISSION REQUIREMENT: Separate from the Small Business Participation Plan, large business Offerors also must submit a Subcontracting Plan (Individual Contract Plan) as required by FAR 52.219-9. The Subcontracting Plan shall reflect and be consistent with the commitments offered in the Small Business Participation Plan. In accordance with DFARs 215.304(c), when an evaluation assesses the extent which small businesses are specifically identified in proposals, the small businesses considered in the evaluation shall be listed in any subcontracting plan submitted.

EVALUATION CRITERIA: Large businesses will not be eligible for award if they fail to submit an acceptable Subcontracting Plan. Subcontracting Plans will be evaluated on an ACCEPTABLE/UNACCEPTABLE basis:

(a) Does the Subcontracting Plan adequately respond to each of the required elements of FAR 52.219-9 (d) paragraphs

(1) through (11)?

(b) Are the commitments in the Subcontracting Plan comparative to the commitments in the Small Business Participation Plan?

PRICE SCHEDULE (VOL 3, BOOKMARK A)

SUBMISSION REQUIREMENT: Submit the required Price/Bid Schedule (SF 1442); submit a detailed description of the types of costs included in the proposed coefficient factors; provide aggregate construction bonding capacity.

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 3, BOOKMARK B)

SUBMISSION REQUIREMENT: Submit Standard Form 24. The guarantee shall be submitted in accordance with Contract Clause 52.228-1 Bid Guarantee.

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 ADJECTIVES AND DEFINITIONS

DEFINITIONS

Clarifications— Limited exchanges between the Government and Offerors 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).

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.

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

Neutral Confidence— 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. The Offeror may not be evaluated favorably or unfavorably on the factor of past performance.

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 successfully perform the required effort.

SMALL BUSINESS PARTICIPATION RATING ADJECTIVES

Outstanding— Offeror is a large or small business (SB). SB firm(s) are specifically identified in the proposal;

demonstrates substantive commitment to SB firm(s), for example enforceable commitment with 1 or more firms;

identifies the complexity and variety of work small businesses are to perform; demonstrates commitment to far exceed the 8% SB Participation goal (offering 8% or more); meets or exceeds 2 or more subcategory small business goals.

Good— Offeror is a large or small business. SB firm(s) are specifically identified in the proposal; demonstrates substantive commitment to SB firm(s), for example enforceable commitment with 1 or more firms; identifies the complexity and variety of work small businesses are to perform; demonstrates commitment to exceed the 8% SB Participation goal; and meets or exceeds 1 or more subcategory small business goals. For large business prime – displays past performance in complying with FAR 52.219-8 and 52.219-9.

Acceptable— Offeror is a large or small business. SB firm(s) are specifically identified in the proposal; demonstrates a commitment to SB firm(s); identifies the complexity and variety of work small businesses are to perform; and demonstrates commitment to meet the 8% SB Participation goal. Does not meet any of the subcategory small business goals. For large business prime – displays past performance in complying with FAR 52.219-8 and 52.219-9.

Unacceptable— Offeror is a large or small business, and does not demonstrate commitment to meet the 8% SB participation goal or does not identify SBs in the proposal; or does not demonstrate a commitment to use SB firms; or does not identify the work small businesses are to perform; or for large business prime – does not display past performance in complying with FAR 52.219-8 or 52.219- 9 (does not explain or provide justification for failure or show substantive effort.

TECHNICAL EVALUATION WEIGHTS

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 in Importance: 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/Subfactor Location Description Relative Importance

FACTOR 1

Volume I Bookmark B Technical Approach

Equal in importance to Factor 3; More important than Factor 2 and SBPP

Subfactor 1.1 Transformers

Equal in importance to Sub-Factors 1.2, 1.3, and 1.4

Subfactor 1.2 Exciters

Equal in importance to Sub-Factors 1.1, 1.3, and 1.4

Subfactor 1.3 15kV Switchgear & Bus and Cable

Equal in importance to Sub-Factors 1.1, 1.2, and 1.4

Subfactor 1.4 Low Voltage Equipment and Battery Chargers

Equal in importance to Sub-Factors 1.1, 1.2, and 1.3

FACTOR 2 Bookmark C Schedule

Less important than Factors 1 and 3; More important than SBPP

FACTOR 3 Bookmark D Past Performance

Equal in importance to Factor 1; More important than Factor 2 and SBPP

VOLUME II, BOOKMARK A

Small Business Participation Plan

(SBPP)

Less important than Factors 1, 2, and 3

EVALUATION

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 AWARD

Proposals must meet the criteria stated in the RFP in order to be eligible for award, to include responsiveness, technical acceptability and responsibility. For offerors other than small businesses, this includes submission of an acceptable subcontracting plan.

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.

The combination of all technical (non-price) evaluation factors are somewhat 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.

SECTION 00 40 00 - PROCUREMENT FORMS AND SUPPLEMENTS

The following have been added by full text:

AMENDMENT 0002

SUMMARY OF SOLICITATION CHANGES

Pricing Schedule Change description of CLIN 0021 add MBC CLIN 0028 (9028889).

00 22 16 -Change submission length limits (9028868, 9028870, 9028872):

Factor 1.3 – 15kV Switchgear & Bus and Cable change the Submission Requirement from “Sub-Factor Page Limit – Six (6) Pages.” to Sub-Factor Page Limit – Ten (10) Pages, not including any drawings, catalog data, or design tests.

Factor 1.4 – Low Voltage Equipment and Battery Chargers change the Submission Requirement from “Sub-Factor Page Limit – Three (3) Pages.” to Sub-Factor Page Limit – Ten (10) Pages, not including any drawings or catalog data. Factor 2 – Schedule change the sentence “Limit the Gantt chart schedule to no more than 75 individual items/tasks.” To “Limit the Gantt chart schedule to no more than four 11”x17” pages.”

01 22 00.00 10 (Attached) Change paragraph 1.1.21 (CLIN 0021), add paragraph 1.2.6 (CLIN 0028), change “27 to 28” in paragraph 1.3.

(9028889).

02 82 13.00 10 -Change paragraph 1.4.1 to (9028889):

Insulation for wiring internal to switchboards (SSBD3, SSBD4, SSBD5, and SSBD6) and emergency DC lighting controls may contain asbestos but have not been tested. Insulation for wiring for internal connections in the existing 15kV switchgear and local transformer controls may contain asbestos but have not been tested. Work under this contract also involves working near or in cable trays composed of unencapsulated ACM (transite). No work to remove transite cable trays is specified. The Contractor shall inspect cable trays prior to work and ensure safe working conditions for crew and staff. Any damage caused to the trays during construction will require appropriate handling and repair. A summary for each work task including the appropriate RESPONSE ACTION DETAIL SHEET (item to be abated and methods to be used) and SET-UP DETAIL SHEETS (containment techniques to include safety precautions and methods) is included in Table 1, "Individual Work Task Data Elements" at the end of this section.

03 64 23.00 26 (Attached) -Added sentence to 3.1 (9037291) and two sentences to 3.2 (9028886).

05 50 03.01 26 -Remove specification section entirely (9028877).

05 50 04.01 26 -Remove specification section entirely (9028877).

26 05 00.00 26 (Attached) -Added sentence to 3.2.1(a). Added paragraph 3.2.13 (9033881).

31 00 00.00 28 -Remove specification section entirely (9028879).

31 05 19.16 26 -Remove specification section entirely (9028879).

48 70 01.00 26 (Attached) -Change paragraph 1.1 (9031041).

Contract Drawings G-005, E-801, E-804, and E-806 (Attached) -Change per coordination with exciter supply contract and use of color on contract drawings, not related to bidder inquiries. See amendment mark ‘A’ on drawings.

Contract Drawings SD401, S-101, and S-102 (Attached) -Change notes and callouts (9037279, 9037283, 9037285, 9037287, 9037291)

The following have been deleted:

AMENDMENT 0001

SECTION 00 70 00 - CONDITIONS OF THE CONTRACT

The following Acceptance/Inspection Schedule was added for CLIN 0028:

INSPECT AT INSPECT BY ACCEPT AT ACCEPT BY

Destination Government Destination Government

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