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Request for Proposal (RFP) No. W9128A-15-R-0013, FY15 OMA Pkg A-008, Replace Substation Switchgear, Tripler Army Medical Center (TAMC), Oahu, Hawaii

Section 00 10 00 SF 1442 and Proposal Schedule

Section 00 21 16 Instructions to Proposers

Section 00120 Proposal Submission Requirements and Evaluation Factors

Section 00 45 00 Representations and Certifications Appendix A, SF LLL, Disclosure of Lobbying Activities

Section 00 72 00 General Conditions Appendix A, Davis Bacon Wage Determination

Section 00 73 00 Supplementary Conditions Appendix A, Project Signs

Division 1 General Requirements

Division 2 through 33 Technical Requirements

Any reference to Section 00010 in the technical specifications or drawings refers to Section 00 10 00.

Any reference to Section 00100 in the technical specifications or drawings refers to Section 00 21 16.

Any reference to Section 00600 in the technical specifications or drawings refers to Section 00 45 00.

Any reference to Section 00700 in the technical specifications or drawings refers to Section 00 72 00.

Any reference to Section 00800 in the technical specifications or drawings refers to Section 00 73 00.

INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS:

1. This procurement method is unrestricted design-bid-build procurement.

2. The Offeror is REQUIRED to COMPLETE AND RETURN: See Section 00120, Proposal Submission Requirements and Evaluation Factors.

3. Offeror must have and/or maintain an active registration with the System for Award Management (SAM) website. To register in SAM, go to https://www.sam.gov. Please note that the representations and certifications must also be completed electronically via the System for Award Management (SAM) website

4. Submit all Request for Information (RFIs) to jennifer.i.ko@usace.army.mil. The last day to submit RFIs is August 26, 2015 at 10:00 a.m., Hawaiian Standard Time.

FY15 OMA Pkg A-008, Replace Substation Switchgear, Tripler Army Medical Center (TAMC), Oahu, Hawaii

JENNIFER KO 808-835-4378

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

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

NEGOTIATED

14-Aug-2015

(RFP)

(IFB)

X

CALL:

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

See Item

2. TYPE OF SOLICITATION

SEALED BID

3. DATE ISSUED

9. FOR INFORMATION A. NAME

SOLICITATION

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

Prescribed by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.236-1(e)

11. The Contractor shall begin performance within _______7 calendar days and complete it within ________474 calendar days after receiving award, X notice to proceed. This performance period is X mandatory, negotiable. (See _________________________52.211-10

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

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

X YES NO

13. ADDITIONAL SOLICITATION REQUIREMENTS:

A. Sealed offers in original and __________ 3 copies to perform the work required are due at the place specified in Item 8 by ___________ local time ______________17 Sep 2015 (date). If this is a sealed bid solicitation, offers must be publicly opened at that time.

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

B. An offer guarantee is, X 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 _______60 calendar days for Government acceptance after the date offers are due will not be considered and will be rejected.

SOLICITATION, OFFER,

AND AWARD

(Construction, Alteration, or Repair)

1. SOLICITATION NO.

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

4. CONTRACT NO.

7. ISSUED BY CODE

CECT - CONTRACTING DIVISION

USACE, HONOLULU DISTRICT

BLDG 230 (CECT-POH)

FT. SHAFTER HI 96858-5440

W9128A

PAGE OF PAGES

1 OF

CODE

(Title, identifying no., date):

12B. CALENDAR DAYS

2:00 PM (hour)

Sealed envelopes containing offers

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

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

FAX:TEL: TEL: FAX:

W9128A-15-R-0013 2 j3ct9jik Typewritten Text

HST

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 work required at the prices specified below in strict accordance with the terms of this solicitation, if this offer is accepted by the Government in writing within ________ 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)

(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 offer on this solicitation, is hereby accepted as to the items listed. This award con-to furnish and deliver all items or perform all work, requisitions identified summates the contract, which consists of (a) the Government solicitation and on this form and any continuation sheets for the consideration stated in this your offer, and (b) this contract award. No further contractual document is contract. The rights and obligations of the parties to this contract shall be necessary.

governed by (a) this contract award, (b) the solicitation, and (c) the clauses, representations, certifications, and specifications or incorporated by refer-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

(Must be fully completed by offeror) OFFE

00 10 00-1

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL No. W9128A-15-R-0013

Section 00 10 00

PROPOSAL SCHEDULE

FY15 OMA Pkg A-008, Replace Substation Switchgear Tripler Army Medical Center (TAMC), Oahu, Hawaii

ITEM

NO. DESCRIPTION QUANTITY UNIT AMOUNT

0001 Replace existing 12kV switchgear 1 Job $___________

0002 Contractor Manpower Reporting (CMR) 1 Job $___________

TOTAL AMOUNT $___________

NOTE TO PROPOSAL SCHEDULE:

Failure to provide a price on each of the items listed in the proposal schedule may cause the offeror to be ineligible for award.

00 10 00-2

MEASUREMENTS AND PAYMENT(S)

Compensation for all work to be performed under this contract will be made under the payment items(s) listed herein. The principal features of the work to be included under the payment item(s) are noted. Work required by the drawings and specifications and not particularly mentioned shall be included in and be paid for under the contract price for the item to which the work pertains. Price(s) and payment(s) for the item(s) shall cover all work, complete and finished in accordance with the specifications, schedules, and drawings, and shall be full compensation for all work in connection therewith, including quality control and cost of performance-and payment- bond premiums as specified in the CONTRACT CLAUSES. Price(s) and payment(s) shall constitute full and final compensation for furnishing all materials, equipment, management, supervision, labor, transportation, fuel, power, water, and all incidental items necessary to complete the work, except as otherwise specified to be furnished by the Government. For the purpose of CONTRACT CLAUSE entitled “PROMPT PAYMENT FOR CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS”, the term “designated billing office” and “designated payment office” are as follows:

a. Billing Office

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Honolulu District Fort Shafter Resident Office, Bldg 230 Fort Shafter, HI 96858-5440

b. Payment Office

USACE Finance Center Attn: CEFC-FP 5722 Integrity Drive Millington, TN 38054-5005

Item numbers mentioned herein after correspond to the item numbers in the PROPOSAL SCHEDULE.

a. Item No. 0001, Replace existing 12kV switchgear that currently serves the facility with a new switchgear lineup in a weatherproof walk-in enclosure with a new battery building. Existing circuits will be intercepted and spliced to new switchgear.

b. Item No. 0002, Contractor Manpower Reporting (CMR). The contractor shall report ALL contractor labor hours (including subcontractor labor hours) required for performance of services provided under this contract via a secure data collection site. The contractor is required to completely fill in all required data fields using the following web address: https://cmra.army.mil/default.aspx?ReturnUrl=%2f.

Reporting inputs will be for the labor executed during the period of performance during each Government fiscal year (FY), which runs October 1 through September 30. While inputs may be reported any time during the FY, all data shall be reported no later than October 31 of each calendar year of contract/task order performance.

Contractors may direct questions to the help desk at help desk at: http://www.ecmra.mil to review user manuals and gain an understanding about the data fields that will be included in the reporting structure that is hosted at http://www.ecmra.mil/.

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W9128A-15-R-0013 Section 01 21 16

Section 00 22 16 - Instructions to Proposers

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

52.204-7 System for Award Management JUL 2013 52.209-2 Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic

Corporations--Representation

DEC 2014

52.211-14 Notice Of Priority Rating For National Defense, Emergency Preparedness, and Energy Program Use

APR 2008

52.215-1 Instructions to Offerors--Competitive Acquisition JAN 2004 52.215-16 Facilities Capital Cost of Money JUN 2003 52.215-17 Waiver of Facilities Capital Cost of Money OCT 1997 52.216-1 Type Of Contract APR 1984 52.222-5 Davis-Bacon Act—Secondary Site of the Work. JUL 2005 52.222-23 Notice of Requirement for Affirmative Action to Ensure

Equal Employment Opportunity for Construction

FEB 1999

52.222-38 Compliance With Veterans' Employment Reporting Requirements

SEP 2010

52.225-10 Notice of Buy American Requirement--Construction Materials

MAY 2014

52.225-20 Prohibition on Conducting Restricted Business Operations in Sudan--Certification

AUG 2009

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

DEC 2012

252.203-7005 Representation Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials

NOV 2011

252.215-7008 Only One Offer OCT 2013

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY FULL TEXT

52.233-2 SERVICE OF PROTEST (SEP 2006)

(a) Protests, as defined in section 33.101 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation, that are filed directly with an agency, and copies of any protests that are filed with the Government Accountability Office (GAO), shall be served on the Contracting Officer (addressed as follows) by obtaining written and dated acknowledgment of receipt from:

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Honolulu District Contracting Division, ATTN: Joan Kaimikaua, Contracting Officer Building 230, Otake Street Fort Shafter, HI 96858-5440

(b) The copy of any protest shall be received in the office designated above within one day of filing a protest with the GAO.

(End of provision)

52.236-27 SITE VISIT (CONSTRUCTION) (FEB 1995)

(a) The clauses at 52.236-2, Differing Site Conditions, and 52.236-3, Site Investigations and Conditions Affecting the Work, will be included in any contract awarded as a result of this solicitation. Accordingly, offerors or quoters are urged and expected to inspect the site where the work will be performed.

(b) An organized site visit has been scheduled for ---

August 21, 2015, at 9:00 am, Hawaiian Standard Time

(c.) Participants will meet at –

Project Site, Staging Area, See Drawing GC101

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/vffara.htm http://farsite.hill.af.mil/vfdfara.htm

S-19.1 APPROVAL OF SUBCONTRACTING PLAN

If the Contract Clause in this solicitation entitled "Small Business Subcontracting Plan" or its Alternate I or II applies, no award will be made until the subcontracting plan under the stated clause is approved.

[End of Statement]

S-3 PRE-AWARD INFORMATION

Each bidder or offeror shall, upon request of the contracting officer, furnish information on whether he is now or ever has been engaged in any work similar to that covered by the specifications herein, the dollar value thereof, the year in which such work was performed, and the manner of its execution, and giving such other information as will tend to show the bidder's or offeror's ability to prosecute the required work. The 'such other information' referred to above shall include but is not limited to the following:

a. The name and address of the office or firm under which such similar work was performed.

b. A list of key personnel available for the instant project and their qualifications.

c. A copy of bidder's or offeror's last three (3) financial statements, including the names of banks or other financial institutions with which the bidder or offeror conducts business. If the latest financial statement is more than 60 days old, a certificate should be attached stating that the financial condition is substantially the same, or if not the same, the changes that have taken place. Such statement will be treated as confidential.

d. A list of present commitments, including the dollar value thereof, and name of office under which the work is being performed.

S-36.2 MAGNITUDE OF THE PROPOSED PROJECT [FAR 36.204]

(a) Physical Characteristics:

This is a design-bid-build project. This requirement is for the replacement of a substation by construction of a new substation in a new location. The new substation includes fencing, outdoor weatherproof switchgear, and pad mounted switchgear. The work will include the necessary underground connection to an existing Hawaiian Electric Company (HECO) substation on Tripler Army Medical Center (TAMC), Oahu, Hawaii. Work includes removal of existing substation switchgear, battery cabinet, concrete pad, fence and all associated equipment and building for the existing switchgear. Work includes replacement of concrete handholes, pole riser conduits, and insulated conductors.

(b) Estimated Price Range: The estimated price range of this work is between $5,000,000 and $8,000,000.

S-36.33 NOTIFICATION TO OFFERORS – ACCESS TO MILITARY INSTALLATIONS (JULY 2004)

All vehicle operators must be prepared to provide a valid driver’s license, vehicle registration, certificate of insurance and current safety inspection to the security guard prior to entry to the Installation. Offerors should anticipate a delay in entering the Installation and allow sufficient time when attending a site visit or pre-proposal conference or hand delivering an offer.

S-4.1 JOINT VENTURE OFFERORS (JUN 2003)

All Offerors in a Joint Venture shall submit their executed joint venture agreement. In addition, Joint Venture firms must obtain/submit their tax identification number (TIN), Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) No., Section 00600, Representations and Certifications and register in System for Award Management (SAM) https://www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM/#1.

S-19.3 SMALL DISADVANTAGED BUSINESS GOAL FOR SMALL BUSINESS SUBCONTRACTING

PLAN

When a small business subcontracting plan is required by FAR clause entitled, “SMALL BUSINESS SUBCONTRACTING PLAN”, the minimum goal that will be accepted for subcontracting with Small Disadvantaged Business is five percent (5%).

Section 00120

SECTION 00120

PROPOSAL SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

AND EVALUATION FACTORS

1.0 GENERAL

1.1. Cost of Preparing Proposals

The Government will not reimburse any Offeror any costs incurred in the preparation and submittal of an offer in response to this solicitation.

1.2. Inquiries

Address all inquiries regarding this solicitation to:

Jennifer Ko Telephone No. (808) 835-4378 E-Mail: jennifer.i.ko@usace.army.mil

1.3 Submittal of Proposals

Proposals may be submitted via U.S. Postal Service, courier service, or personally delivered as follows:

Proposals submitted via U.S. Postal Services should be mailed to:

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Honolulu District Contracting Division, ATTN: Jennifer Ko Building 230, Otake Street Fort Shafter, Hawaii 96858-5440

Proposals submitted via courier service or hand delivered shall be delivered to:

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Honolulu District Contracting Division, ATTN: Jennifer Ko Building 252, Walker Drive Fort Shafter, Hawaii 96858-5440

Proposals received by the Government after the date and time set for receipt of proposals will be handled in accordance with the requirements of Provision “52.215-1, Instructions to Offerors Competitive Acquisition (Jan 2004),” subparagraph (c), found in Section 00 21 16.

1.4 Contract Award

The Government intends to award a contract, without discussions, to the Offeror that submits the Lowest Priced Technically Acceptable (LPTA) proposal, in accordance with the provisions of this solicitation and applicable acquisition regulations.

Award will be made on the basis of the lowest evaluated priced proposal meeting or exceeding the acceptability standards for NON-PRICE FACTORS described in paragraph 2.3 of this section.

Offerors that receive an “Unacceptable” rating on any of the NON-PRICE factors may be determined “Unacceptable” and may not receive further consideration for award.

Offerors are advised that the Government intends to award without discussions (except clarification as described in FAR 15.306(a) may be requested). In addition to evaluating all non-price proposals, the Contracting Officer will, in accordance with the provisions of the solicitation and applicable acquisition regulations, evaluate price. In the event that discussions are determined necessary, the Contracting Officer will conduct discussions with Offerors determined to be within the competitive range. In determining the competitive range, the Government will include analysis of the Offerors’ NON-PRICE and PRICE factors. Upon conclusion of discussions, the Contracting Officer will request final proposal revisions and may, upon receipt of final proposal revisions, proceed to award a contract without further discussions or notice.

2.0 PROPOSAL FORMAT

2.1 General

Submit proposal in two (2) separate envelopes as described below. An electronic copy of each volume of the proposal shall be submitted on two (2) digital copies (CDs) or DVDs, and shall accompany the hard copy submittals.

Each disc shall be externally labeled with the solicitation number, volume number, date, and the Offeror’s name. If the hard-copy proposal differs from the electronic version, the hard copy will govern. If the electronic files are of a size at which they must be compressed (zipped), they shall be compressed into one file using WinZip version 6.2 or later. Self extracting exe files will not be accepted. Electronic files shall be in their native format (i.e. doc, xls, ppt, etc.), or if in pdf format, shall be in searchable text.

All proposal revisions shall be submitted as page replacements with revised text readily identifiable, e.g. bold face print or underlining. Proposal replacement pages shall be clearly marked “REVISED,” shall show the date of revision, and shall be submitted in the appropriate number of copies (e.g., if four copies of the original page was required, then four copies of the revised page will also be required.) and 2 digital copies (CDs) for all documents in read-only format, preferably using .pdf files.

The proposal shall be submitted in sealed envelopes, clearly marked, “SOLICITATION NO. W9128A-15-R-0013, FY15 OMA PKG A-008, REPLACE SUBSTATION SWITCHGEAR, TRIPLER ARMY MEDICAL CENTER

(TAMC), OAHU, HAWAII”

2.1.1 Volume I, Non-Price Proposal: One envelope shall be clearly marked, “VOLUME I, NON-PRICE

PROPOSAL, RFP NO. W9128A-15-R-0013.”

Original and one copy (certified as a true copy) of the Offeror’s executed joint venture agreement (if the

Offeror is a joint venture).

Original and three (3) copies of the Non-Price Proposal are required addressing the requirements provided in paragraph 2.3.

2.1.2 Volume II, Price Proposal:

The second envelope shall be clearly marked, “VOLUME II, PRICE PROPOSAL, RFP NO. W9128A-15-R-0013.”

Original and one (1) copy of the Offeror’s completed Standard Form (SF) SF1442, using a printed copy of the SF 1442 included in this solicitation.

Original and two (2) copies of Section 00 10 00, Price Proposal Schedule. Indicate whether or not Facilities

Capital Cost of Money is included in the Offeror’s costs of performing the work. Proposals that state that Facilities Capital Cost of Money is not included, or proposals that do not address Facilities Capital Cost of Money, will be deemed to have waived Facilities Capital Cost of Money.

Original of the Offeror’s completed Section 00 45 00, Representations and Certifications, using a printed copy of Section 00 45 00 included in this solicitation. The representations and certifications shall be completed electronically via the System for Award Management (SAM) website at https://sam.gov.

Original of the Offeror’s completed, if applicable, SF LLL, Disclosure of Lobbying Activities, using a printed copy of the SF LLL included as Appendix A in Section 00 45 00.

Original letter from the Offeror’s surety stating that the Offeror has sufficient bonding capacity for performance and payment bonds equal to or greater than the proposed Total Base Schedule and the Surety’s assurance that it intends to provide such bonds if the Offeror is awarded the contract.

2.1.3 Table of Contents

Proposal volumes shall be tabbed. Each proposal volume shall include a Table of Contents that includes the title of the subject matter discussed therein and the page number where the information can be found. The proposal shall be organized in the same order described below in paragraph 2.2. Proposals that are not correctly organized may be considered “Unacceptable.”

2.1.4 Proposal Presentation

Proposals shall completely address the requirements of the solicitation. Prepare proposals in the English language.

Elaborate format, binders, special reproduction techniques, and the like are not necessary. However, the proposal shall be neatly organized and bound.

Information presented should be organized so as to pertain to only the evaluation factor in which section the information is presented. Information pertaining to more than one evaluation factor should be repeated in the section for each factor.

2.1.5 Proposal Content

Proposals shall be in a narrative format, organized and titled so that each section of the proposal follows the order and format of the factors set forth below. All pages, except divider tabs, shall be numbered. Pages shall be single-sided, numbered, and shall be typed. Type pitch shall be 10 pitch or larger.

Offerors are cautioned that “parroting” of the solicitation requirements with a statement of intent to perform does not reveal the Offeror’s understanding of the requirement or capability to perform. The inclusion of “filler” material from previous proposals or commercial applications shall be avoided unless it has direct application to the objective of this solicitation.

Offerors shall include sufficient details in the proposal, and shall present the details in the same order in which they are requested in this section to permit the Government to promptly, completely, and accurately evaluate the proposal.

The Government will not make any assumptions concerning the Offeror's intent, capabilities, facilities, or experience.

Clear identification of the pertinent details shall rest solely with the Offeror.

Legibility, clarity, coherence, and contents are important. Offerors shall not submit verbatim sections of this solicitation as part of its proposal. Offerors that disregard these standards unnecessarily delay the evaluation process and may be determined by the Government to have an “Unacceptable” proposal.

Any information, presented in a proposal that the Offeror wants safeguarded from disclosure to other parties must be identified and labeled in accordance with the requirements of Provision “52.215-1, Instructions to OfferorsCompetitive Acquisition (Jan 2004),” subparagraph (e), which is found in Section 00100 of this solicitation. The Government will endeavor to honor the restrictions against release requested by Offerors, to the extent permitted under United States law and regulations.

The proposal must set forth full, accurate, and complete information as required by this solicitation. The Government will rely on such information in the award of a contract.

2.2 Evaluation Factors

All proposals will be evaluated on non-price and price factors. Offerors are required to provide data addressing all stated factors. If an Offeror does not have data relating to a specific factor, it shall be clearly stated. Proposals that do not address all factors may be considered “Unacceptable” and may not receive further consideration.

NON-PRICE FACTORS (Proposal Volume I):

Factor I, Experience Factor II, Past Performance Factor III, Small Business Program, Past Performance in complying with Small Business Subcontracting Plan

PRICE (Proposal Volume II)

2.3 Volume I, Non-Price Proposal

Data provided in response to non-price factors described below shall be included in Volume 1, “Non-Price Proposal.”

Only data from the Offeror will be evaluated. If the Offeror is a joint venture, the Offeror must provide evidence of a binding teaming agreement or other contractual agreement, which creates joint and several legal responsibility on the part of all members of the joint venture.

All references herein to “the Offeror” include all proposed joint venturers. Information from members of a joint-venture or from the joint-venture itself will be considered and evaluated as long as the member or joint-venture was a prime contractor (or a self-performing subcontractor, in the case of work described in paragraph 2.3.1.3 below).

Information provided from potential sub-contractors (not included in the joint venture) will not be considered or evaluated.

2.3.1 Relevant Contracts

A relevant contract must demonstrate all of the following:

1. It was substantially complete within five (5) years before the date this solicitation was issued. Substantially complete means a contract administrator or equivalent determined that the terms of the contract have been fulfilled to the extent that the constructed product can be occupied or used for its intended purposes. Evidence of substantial completion from the contracting agency, or a CCASS rating must be included in the proposal in order for a contract to be considered relevant.

2. The contract involved replacement of high voltage substation switchgear on an operating, in-service electrical system with a minimum rating of 15 kV. In addition to switchgear, equipment must have included at least one of the following at 15 kV or higher: circuit breakers or transformers.

3. The electrical work with a minimum rating of 15 kV on high voltage substation switchgear was self-performed by the Offeror, either as a prime contractor or as a subcontractor.

2.3.2 Factor I, Experience

To achieve an “Acceptable” rating, the Offeror must submit at least one (1) relevant contract, as defined in paragraph

2.3.1. No more than three (3) contracts shall be submitted. If more than three (3) contracts are submitted, only the first three (3) contracts identified in the proposal will be evaluated.

Offerors shall provide a Contract Data Sheet (included as Attachment 1 to this section) for each submitted contract.

No more than five (5) single-sided pages shall be submitted for each contract, including the Contract Data Sheet and any continuation pages. Pages exceeding this five (5) single-sided page limit will not be considered. Only the form provided as Attachment 1 will be accepted. Information submitted in any other format will not be evaluated.

Within the Contract Data Sheet the Offeror shall provide a narrative description of each contract included in its proposal. The narrative shall specifically describe the Offeror’s role and responsibility on the contract. Each narrative shall contain a clear explanation of how the contract satisfies the criteria for relevancy (paragraph 2.3.1) and shall relate this past experience to the work to be performed on this contract. All requested information must be provided. Failure to provide any of the requested information may be cause to eliminate a contract from consideration in the evaluation.

At a minimum, include the following:

1. Describe the work performed on 15 kV Class work or higher for the replacement of substation switchgear.

2. Identify the equipment voltage rating (15 kV Class or higher) system affected by the work.

2.3.2.1 Factor I, Experience – Basis of Evaluation

2.3.3 Factor II, Past Performance

For each of the relevant contracts identified under Paragraph 2.3.1, Offeror shall submit a completed Past Performance Questionnaire (PPQ) (Attachment 2) or a Government-generated Past Performance Evaluation Form.

For PPQs, the Offeror shall complete Blocks 1 through 4. Offeror shall then send the partially completed form to the Client (Administrative Contracting Officer or equivalent point of contact), for the identified contract for completion of Blocks 5 through 8 and the ratings sheet. The Offeror shall instruct the Client to submit the completed evaluation questionnaire and rating sheet back to the Offeror to be submitted with the proposal. The Offeror should explain problems encountered and actions taken for any contract listed. If the Offeror intends to rely on a joint venturer’s experience, the Offeror shall submit a Contract Data Sheet and narrative description for the joint venturer’s relevant project(s).

Rating Description

Acceptable Proposal clearly meets the minimum requirements of the solicitation. At least one relevant contract experience.

Unacceptable Proposal does not clearly meet the minimum requirements of the solicitation. No relevant contract experience.

The Past Performance Questionnaire (PPQ) included in the solicitation is provided for the Offeror or its team members to submit to the client for each project the Offeror includes in its proposal for Factor II, Past Performance.

Ensure correct phone numbers and e-mail addresses are provided for the client portion of the contract. Completed Past Performance Questionnaires should be submitted with your proposal as required by RFP Section 00120. If the Offeror is unable to obtain a completed PPQ from a client for a project(s) before the proposal closing date, the Offeror should complete and submit with the proposal the first page of the PPQ (Attachment 2), which will provide contract and client information for the respective project(s). Offerors should follow-up with clients/references to ensure timely submittal of questionnaires. If the client requests, questionnaires may be submitted directly to the Government’s point of contact via email at jennifer.i.ko@usace.army.mil prior to the proposal closing date. Offerors shall not incorporate by reference into their proposal PPQs previously submitted for other RFPs. However, this does not preclude the Government from utilizing previously submitted PPQ information in the past performance evaluation.

Also include performance recognition documents received within the last five (5) years such as awards, award fee determinations, customer letters of commendation, and any other forms of performance recognition.

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

For contract(s) that have/had an adverse past performance record, the Offeror shall provide a brief explanation of the reason(s) for the short-coming(s) and any corrective action(s) taken to avoid recurrence. The Offeror shall provide copies of any Cure Notices or Show Cause Letters received on submitted contracts and provide a description of the corrective action implemented by the Offeror. The Offeror shall indicate if any of the contracts submitted were terminated and the type and reason(s) for the termination. Copies of Cure Notices or Show Cause Letters do not count against the page limitation.

2.3.3.1 Factor II, Past Performance – Basis of Evaluation

The Government’s past performance evaluation will include an assessment of past performance on relevant contracts submitted under Factor 1. The evaluators will assess whether the Offeror demonstrates that it has performed satisfactorily in the past on relevant contracts, including any trends in past performance, to ascertain the ability of the Offeror to accomplish the work specified under this solicitation.

Evaluation of past performance will be a subjective assessment based on consideration of all relevant facts and circumstances. Evaluators will assess each Offeror’s past performance on relevant contracts submitted under Factor I, Technical.

Acceptable Based on the Offeror’s performance record, the Government has a reasonable expectation that the Offeror will successfully perform the required effort. (See note below.)

Unacceptable Based on the Offeror’s performance record, the Government has no reasonable expectation that the Offeror will be able to successfully perform the required effort.

Note: In the case of an Offeror without a record of past performance of for whom information on past performance is not available or so sparse that no meaningful past performance rating can be reasonably assigned, the Offeor may not be evaluated favorably or unfavorably on past performance (See FAR 15.305(a)(2)(iv)). Therefore, the Offeror shall be determined to have unknown past performance. In the context of acceptability / unacceptability, “Unknown” shall be considered “Acceptable.”

In addition to the information provided above, the Government may obtain and evaluate additional past performance information from the Client on the submitted projects, or other relevant projects completed by the Offeror before five

(5) years from the date this solicitation was issued. The Government may contact and interview the Client, and reserves the right to interview other individuals acting for the listed owners or owner’s representative listed as a reference, if the listed reference is not available. The Government may use personal knowledge or information from other sources in its evaluation of an Offeror’s past performance. The Government may also obtain and evaluate existing past performance information on relevant projects completed before five (5) years from the date this solicitation was issued through the Past Performance Information Retrieval System (PPIRS), including Construction Contractor Appraisal Support System (CCASS), using all CAGE/DUNS numbers of team members (partnership, joint venture, teaming arrangement, or parent company / subsidiary / affiliate) identified in the Offeror’s proposal, inquiries to owner representative(s), Federal Awardee Performance and Integrity Information System (FAPIIS), Electronic Subcontract Reporting System (eSRS), and any other known sources, even though not provided by the Offeror. In rating past performance, the Government may consider available past performance information on predecessor companies.

2.3.4 Factor III, Small Business Program, Past Performance in complying with Small Business Subcontracting Plan.

2.3.4.1 Submission Requirements

Offerors shall submit data that demonstrates small business subcontracting past performance in complying with Small Business Subcontracting Plan that were submitted on Government contracts which were completed within the last 5 years. Small Business includes Small Businesses (SB), Small Disadvantages Business (SDB), Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB), Service Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB), HUBZone small businesses, Veteran-Owned Small Business (VOSB), and Historically Black Colleges / Universities or Minority Institution (HBCU/MI). Provide copies of the latest subcontracting reports for submitted contracts that required subcontracting plans (SF 294’s, “Subcontracting Report for Individual Contracts,” or eSRS Individual Subcontracting Reports (ISR).

If the submitted contracts did not require the submission of SF 294s, or ISRs, or if such reports were not required on any other contracts, state that in the proposal. If subcontracting goals were not met on submitted contract, provide reasonable justification as to why it was not met.

A Small Business concern only needs to indicate that it is a Small Business; no further documentation is required.

2.3.4.2 Basis of Evaluation

Proposals will be evaluated to determine that the Subcontracting Plan goals were met. If the goals were not met, the proposal will be evaluated to determine whether or not the justifications for not meeting the goals were reasonable.

Acceptable The Offeror’s Small Business Subcontracting Plan goals were met or reasonable justifications for not achieving these goals were provided. The Government has a reasonable expectation that the Offeror will successfully perform the required effort. OR The Offeror was a small business concern, and a Small Business Subcontracting Plan was not required.

Unacceptable The Offeror’s Small Business Subcontracting Plan goals were not met or the justifications provided for not achieving goals were not reasonable.

Note: In the case of an Offeror without a record of past performance for a Small Business Subcontracting Plan or for whom information on past performance for a Small Business Subcontracting Plan is not available or so sparse that no meaningful past performance rating can be reasonably assigned, the Offeor may not be evaluated favorably or unfavorably on past performance (See FAR 15.305(a)(2)(iv)). Therefore, the Offeror shall be determined to have unknown past performance. In the context of acceptability / unacceptability, “unknown” shall be considered “acceptable.”

2.4 Volume II, Price Proposal

2.4.1 General

The Contracting Officer has determined there is a high probability of adequate price competition in this acquisition.

Upon examination of the initial offers, the Contracting Officer will review this determination and if, in the Contracting Officer's opinion, adequate price competition exists, no additional cost information will be requested and certification under FAR 15.406-2 will not be required. However, if at any time during this competition, the Contracting Officer determines that adequate price competition no longer exists, Offerors may be required to submit additional information to the extent necessary for the Contracting Officer to determine the reasonableness of the price.

2.4.2 Volume II, Price Proposal – Basis of Evaluation

Price proposals will be evaluated to ascertain the reasonableness and fairness of the proposed price and to ensure that it is free of clerical or mathematical error. Price analysis will be performed by one or more of the following techniques to ensure a fair and reasonable price:

a. Comparison of proposed prices received in response to the solicitation

b. Comparison of proposed prices with the independent Government Cost Estimate

The Contracting Officer will evaluate the price proposals for unbalanced pricing. An offer may be rejected if it is determined that the lack of balance poses an unacceptable risk to the Government.

ATTACHMENT 1 - PROJECT DATA SHEET

The data provided on this sheet will provide supporting information for the Offeror’s Technical (Factor I). Use this form to document relevant contracts that were substantially complete no earlier than five (5) years preceding the solicitation issuance date. Properly referenced continuation sheets may be used if needed. Submit no more than 5 pages per contract – Project Data Sheet pages plus continuation sheets.

OFFEROR’S Name: ______________________________________________

If Offeror is in a Joint Venture, identify which contractor in the Joint Venture completed the project:

Owner’s / Owner’s Representative’s Name:

Address:

Phone Number:

Fax Number:

E-Mail Address:

Type of project (Design-Build, Design-Bid-Build, Work Plan Construct, etc.):

Period of Performance:

Name of electric utility provider to which the system is connected:

Contract Description:

Contract No:

Contract Title:

Location (city, state):

Contract Description (continued):

Award Date:

Original Completion Date: Actual Completion Date:

Award Amount: Final Contract Price:

Percentage of Contract Performed by Offeror:

Type/scope of work performed by the Offeror:

Type/scope of work performed by Subcontractors:

Quality Awards, Letters of Appreciation, etc.

Describe any other aspects of this project relevant to experience or past performance that demonstrate the Offeror’s capabilities and qualifications to perform the proposed contract.

Attachment 2

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 Medium 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: 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.

ADJECTIVAL 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 ADJECTIVAL 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…