W9128F-08-R-0031.pdf

SHAPING THE FUTURE WHILE SUPPORTING THE NATION

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL

DESIGN-BUILD SOLICITATION

SOL. NO. W9128F-08-R-0031

INDUSTRIAL WASTEWATER

TREATMENT PLANT

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IOWA ARMY AMMUNITION PLANT, IOWA

PREPARED BY:

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Omaha District

MAY 2008

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PROJECT TABLE OF CONTENTS - 1

INDUSTRIAL WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT

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IOWA ARMY AMMUNITION PLANT, IOWA

W9128F-08-R-0031

PROJECT TABLE OF CONTENTS

DIVISION 00 - PROCUREMENT AND CONTRACTING REQUIREMENTS

00 11 00 SOLICITATION/CONTRACT FORM (SF 1442) AND CONTRACT LINE

ITEM PRICING SCHEDULE (CLIN)

00 21 00 INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS & NOTICES TO OFFERORS

00 22 00 PROPOSAL SUBMISSION AND EVALUATION

00 45 00 REPRESENTATIONS, CERTIFICATIONS, AND OTHER STATEMENTS

OF OFFERORS

00 72 00 CONTRACT CLAUSES

00 73 00 SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 30 00.24 OTHER ADMINISTRATIVE AND SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

- PROJECT SIGN DETAIL C-8.10

- GENERAL WAGE DECISION NO. IA080037 (HEAVY

SEWER/WATER TREATING PLANT)

01 32 01.00 10 PROJECT SCHEDULE

01 33 00 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES

- SUBMITTAL REGISTER

- ENG FORM 4025, TRANSMITTAL FORM

01 33 00.32 DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION DELIVERABLES/PROCEDURES

- DD FORM 1354 – TRANSFER AND ACCEPTANCE OF MILITARY

REAL PROPERTY

- INSTRUCTIONS FOR PREPARATION OF DD FORM 1354

01 33 00.36 60 PERCENT DESIGN REQUIREMENTS

01 33 00.38 100 PERCENT DESIGN REQUIREMENTS

01 35 29 SAFETY AND OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH REQUIREMENTS

01 35 53.00 24 IOWA AAP PLANT CONSTRUCTION SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

01 41 26.00 24 (IOWA) NPDES PERMIT REQUIREMENTS FOR STORM WATER

DISCHARGES FROM CONSTRUCTION SITES

- IOWA DNR NPDES GENERAL PERMIT NO. 2

- IOWA NOTICE OF INTENT

- IOWA CONSTRUCTION SITE EROSION CONROL MANUAL

- NOTICE OF DISCONTINUATION

01 42 00 SOURCES FOR REFERENCE PUBLICATIONS

01 45 04.00 10 CONTRACTOR QUALITY CONTROL

01 57 20.00 10 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

01 57 23.00 10 STORM WATER POLLUTION PREVENTION MEASURES

01 62 35 RECYCLED / RECOVERED MATERIALS

01 74 19 CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION WASTE MANAGEMENT

01 78 23 OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE DATA

01 78 36.00 24 WARRANTY OF CONSTRUCTION AND DESIGN

01 78 39.00 24 AS-BUILT DRAWINGS

01 81 00 SUMMARY OF THE WORK

01 82 00 ARCHITECTURAL BUILDING REQUIREMENTS

PROJECT TABLE OF CONTENTS - 2

01 83 00 STRUCTURAL REQUIRMENTS

01 86 10 MECHANICAL REQUIREMENTS

01 86 26 ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS

01 89 00 SITE WORK REQUIREMENTS

ATTACHMENTS

ATTACHMENT 1 – AVAILABLE UNEDITED GUIDE SPECIFICATIONS

ATTACHMENT 2 – DRAWINGS (FOR INFORMATION ONLY)

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SOLICITATION, OFFER

AND AWARD

(Construction, Alteration, or Repair)

1. SOLICITATION NO.

W9128F-08-R-0031

2. TYPE OF SOLICITATION

SEALED BID (IFB)

X NEGOTIATED (RFP)

3. DATE ISSUED

5 MAY 2008

PAGES OF PAGES

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

4. CONTRACT NO. 5. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQUEST NO.

6. PROJECT NO.

7. ISSUED BY CODE CT 8. ADDRESS OFFER TO

U.S.ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS, OMAHA

Contracting Division (CENWO-CT) 106 South 15th Street Omaha, Nebraska 68102-1618

U.S.ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS, OMAHA

Attn: CONTRACTING DIVISION (CENWO-CT)

9. FOR INFORMATION

CALL:

A. NAME

Barbara Young

B. TELEPHONE NO. (Include area code) (NO COLLECT CALLS) 402-995-2069

SOLICITATION

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

10. THE GOVERNMENT REQUIRES PERFORMANCE OF THE WORK DESCRIBED IN THESE DOCUMENTS (Title, identifying no., date):

DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF:

INDUSTRIAL WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT

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IOWA ARMY AMMUNITION PLANT, IOWA

THIS SOLICITATION IS RESTRICTED TO SMALL HUBZONE BUSINESSES WITH A 5% PREFERENCE TO LOCAL

BUSINESSES IN ACCORDANCE WITH DFAR PARA 226.71.

RETURN WITH PROPOSAL: INFORMATION REQUIRED BY SECTIONS SF1442: Pages 00 00 10-1 & 2;

PROPOSAL SUBMISSION AND EVALUATION; 00 45 00 REPRESENTATIONS, CERTIFICATIONS AND OTHER STATEMENT OF OFFERORS; AND CONTRACT CLAUSES (SEE CLAUSE "PERFORMANCE AND PAYMENT BONDS")

11. The Contractor shall begin performance within _10_________ calendar days and complete it within __**___ calendar days after receiving award, notice to proceed. This performance period is mandatory, negotiable. (** 540 Calendar Days or the number of days proposed in the Offer, whichever is less. See the Contract Line Item Schedule.)

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

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

YES NO

12B. CALENDAR DAYS

13. ADDITIONAL SOLICITATION REQUIREMENTS:

A. Sealed offers in original and __* (SEE SECTION 00 22 00)__ copies to perform the work required are due at the place specified in Item 8 by__1400___ (hour) local time 5 JUN 2008 (date). If this is a sealed bid solicitation, offers must be publicly opened at that time. Sealed envelopes containing offers shall be marked to show the offeror's name and address, the solicitation number, and the date and time offers are due.

B. An offer guarantee is, 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.

NSN 7540-01-155-3212 1442-101

STANDARD FORM 1442(REV. 4-85)

Prescribed by GSA FAR(48 CFR) 53.236-1(e)

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14. NAME AND ADDRESS OF OFFEROR (Include ZIP Code) 15. TELEPHONE NO. (Include area code)

DUNS Number:

16. REMITTANCE ADDRESS (Include only if different than Item 14)

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. (Insert any number equal to or greater than the minimum requirement

AMOUNTS

SEE ATTACHED CLIN PRICING SCHEDULE

Contractor’s Fax No.____________ CAGE CODE ________________ Contractor’s E-Mail address_______________

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)

20B. SIGNATURE 20C. OFFER DATE

AWARD (To be completed by Government)

21. ITEMS ACCEPTED:

22. AMOUNT

23. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

24. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN

(4 copies unless otherwise specified)

ITEM

25. OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION PURSUANT TO

10 U.S.C. 2304(c) ( ) 41 U.S.C. 253(c) ( )

26. ADMINISTERED BY CODE 27. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY

U.S. Army Engineer District, Omaha

USAED Omaha c/o USACE Finance Center 5722 Integrity Drive Millington, TN 38054-5005

CONTRACTING OFFICER WILL COMPLETE ITEM 28 OR 29 AS APPLICABLE

28. NEGOTIATED AGREEMENT (contractor is required to sign this document and return _______ copies to issuing office.) Contractor agrees to furnish and deliver all items or perform all work, requisitions identified on this form and any continuation sheets for the consideration stated in this contract. The rights and obligations of the parties to this contract shall be governed by (a) this contract award,

(b) the solicitation, and (c) the clauses, representations, certifications, and specifications incorporated by reference in or attached to this contract.

29. AWARD (Contractor is not required to sign this document.) Your offer on this solicitation, is hereby accepted as to the items listed. This award consummates the contract, which consists of (a) the Government solicitation and your offer, and (b) this contract award. No further contractual document is necessary.

30A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTOR OR PERSON AUTHORIZED

TO SIGN (Type or print)

31A. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

30B. SIGNATURE

30C. DATE 31B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

BY

31C. AWARD DATE

STANDARD FORM 1442 BACK (REV. 4-85)

CLIN SCHEDULE 00 11 00 - 1

CONTRACT LINE ITEM PRICING SCHEDULE

ITEM NO. DESCRIPTION QUANTITY UNIT AMOUNT

BASIC ITEMS

All work complete for design and construction of Industrial Wastewater Treatment Plant

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Job

1 L.S.

TOTAL AMOUNT $_____________________________

NOTES:

1. Prices must be entered for all items of the schedule. Total amounts submitted without prices being entered on individual items will be considered non-responsive and subject to rejection. Additions will be subject to verification by the Government. In case of variation between the lump-sum prices and the total amount, the lump-sum prices will be considered the price submitted.

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INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS AND NOTICES TO OFFERORS

(October 2006)

INDEX

Attachment: Required Central Contractor Registration

1 (FAR 52.204-6) DATA UNIVERSAL NUMBERING SYSTEM (DUNS) NUMBER (OCT 2003)

2 (FAR 52.211-2) AVAILABILITY OF SPECIFICATIONS, STANDARDS, AND DATA ITEM

DESCRIPTIONS LISTED IN THE ACQUISITION STREAMLINING AND STANDARDIZATION

INFORMATION SYSTEM (ASSIST) (JAN 2006)

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

4 (FAR 52.216-1) TYPE OF CONTRACT (APR 1984).

5 (FAR 52.233-2) SERVICE OF PROTEST (SEPT 2006).

6 (FAR 52.236-28) PREPARATION OF PROPOSALS—CONSTRUCTION (OCT 1997)

7 (FAR 52.236-27) SITE VISIT (CONSTRUCTION) (FEB 1995).

8 DEFINITION OF "DESIGN-BUILD" PROCESS

9 SOLICITATION RESTRICTIONS

9.1 GENERAL CONTRACTOR

9.2 ESTIMATED DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION COST

9.3 SUBMISSION, MODIFICATION, REVISION, AND WITHDRAWAL OF PROPOSALS

9.4 RETURN ADDRESS REQUIREMENTS

10 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFEROR

10.1 DEFINITIONS

10.2 AMENDMENTS TO SOLICITATIONS

10.3 SUBMISSION, MODIFICATION, REVISION, AND WITHDRAWAL OF PROPOSAL

10.4 OFFER EXPIRATION DATE

10.5 CONTRACT AWARD

11 CHANGES PRIOR TO RECEIVING OFFERS

12 SMALL BUSINESS SIZE STANDARD.

13 NORTH AMERICAN INDUSTRY CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM (NAICS).

14 OFFEROR'S QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS.

14.1 PLAN HOLDER'S LIST

15 GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF WORK

16 PROPOSAL SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS, EVALUATION AND CONTRACT AWARD

17 SOURCE SELECTION BOARD (SSB)

18 IOWA SALES AND USE TAX

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INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS AND NOTICES TO OFFERORS

1 (FAR 52.204-6) DATA UNIVERSAL NUMBERING SYSTEM (DUNS) NUMBER (OCT

2003)

a) The offeror shall enter, in the block with its name and address on the cover page of its offer, the annotation “DUNS” or “DUNS+4” followed by the DUNS number or “DUNS+4” that identifies the offeror’s name and address exactly as stated in the offer. The DUNS number is a nine-digit number assigned by Dun and Bradstreet, Inc. The DUNS+4 is the DUNS number plus a 4-character suffix that may be assigned at the discretion of the offeror to establish additional CCR records for identifying alternative Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) accounts (see Subpart 32.11) for the same parent concern.

(b) If the offeror does not have a DUNS number, it should contact Dun and Bradstreet directly to obtain one.

(1) An offeror may obtain a DUNS number—

(i) If located within the United States, by calling Dun and

Bradstreet at 1-866-705-5711 or via the Internet at http://www.dnb.com; or

(ii) If located outside the United States, by contacting the local Dun and Bradstreet office.

(2) The offeror should be prepared to provide the following information:

(i) Company legal business name.

(ii) Tradestyle, doing business, or other name by which your entity is commonly recognized.

(iii) Company physical street address, city, state and ZIP Code.

(iv) Company mailing address, city, state and ZIP Code (if separate from physical).

(v) Company telephone number.

(vi) Date the company was started.

(vii) Number of employees at your location.

(viii) Chief executive officer/key manager.

(ix) Line of business (industry).

(x) Company Headquarters name and address (reporting relationship within your entity).

(End of provision)

2 (FAR 52.211-2) AVAILABILITY OF SPECIFICATIONS, STANDARDS, AND DATA ITEM

DESCRIPTIONS LISTED IN THE ACQUISITION STREAMLINING AND STANDARDIZATION

INFORMATION SYSTEM (ASSIST) (JAN 2006)

(a) Most unclassified Defense specifications and standards may be downloaded from the following ASSIST websites:

(1) ASSIST ( http://assist.daps.dla.mil);

(2) Quick Search ( http://assist.daps.dla.mil/quicksearch);

(3) ASSISTdocs.com ( http://assistdocs.com).

(b) Documents not available from ASSIST may be ordered from the

Department of Defense Single Stock Point (DoDSSP) by—

(1) Using the ASSIST Shopping Wizard ( http://assist.daps.dla.mil/wizard);

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(2) Phoning the DoDSSP Customer Service Desk (215) 697-2179, Mon- Fri, 0730 to 1600 EST; or

(3) Ordering from DoDSSP, Building 4, Section D, 700 Robbins Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19111-5094, Telephone (215) 697-2667/2179, Facsimile

(215) 697-1462.

3 (FAR 52.215-1) INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS--COMPETITIVE ACQUISITION (JAN

2004)

(a) Definitions. As used in this provision— “Discussions” are negotiations that occur after establishment of the competitive range that may, at the Contracting Officer’s discretion, result in the offeror being allowed to revise its proposal.

“In writing,” “writing,” or “written” means any worded or numbered expression that can be read, reproduced, and later communicated, and includes electronically transmitted and stored information.

“Proposal modification” is a change made to a proposal before the solicitation’s closing date and time, or made in response to an amendment, or made to correct a mistake at any time before award.

“Proposal revision” is a change to a proposal made after the solicitation closing date, at the request of or as allowed by a Contracting Officer as the result of negotiations.

“Time,” if stated as a number of days, is calculated using calendar days, unless otherwise specified, and will include Saturdays, Sundays, and legal holidays. However, if the last day falls on a Saturday, Sunday, or legal holiday, then the period shall include the next working day.

(b) Amendments to solicitations. If this solicitation is amended, all terms and conditions that are not amended remain unchanged. Offerors shall acknowledge receipt of any amendment to this solicitation by the date and time specified in the amendment(s).

(c) Submission, modification, revision, and withdrawal of proposals.

(1) Unless other methods (e.g., electronic commerce or facsimile) are permitted in the solicitation, proposals and modifications to proposals shall be submitted in paper media in sealed envelopes or packages (i) addressed to the office specified in the solicitation, and (ii) showing the time and date specified for receipt, the solicitation number, and the name and address of the offeror. Offerors using commercial carriers should ensure that the proposal is marked on the outermost wrapper with the information in paragraphs (c)(1)(i) and (c)(1)(ii) of this provision.

(2) The first page of the proposal must show—

(i) The solicitation number;

(ii) The name, address, and telephone and facsimile numbers of the offeror (and electronic address if available);

(iii) A statement specifying the extent of agreement with all terms, conditions, and provisions included in the solicitation and agreement to furnish any or all items upon which prices are offered at the price set opposite each item;

(iv) Names, titles, and telephone and facsimile numbers (and electronic addresses if available) of persons authorized to negotiate on the offeror’s behalf with the Government in connection with this solicitation;

and

(v) Name, title, and signature of person authorized to sign the proposal. Proposals signed by an agent shall be accompanied by evidence of that agent's authority, unless that evidence has been previously furnished

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to the issuing office.

(3) Submission, modification, revision, and withdrawal of proposals.

(i) Offerors are responsible for submitting proposals, and any modifications or revisions, so as to reach the Government office designated in the solicitation by the time specified in the solicitation. If no time is specified in the solicitation, the time for receipt is 4:30 p.m., local time, for the designated Government office on the date that proposal or revision is due.

(ii)(A) Any proposal, modification, or revision received at the Government office designated in the solicitation after the exact time specified for receipt of offers is “late” and will not be considered unless it is received before award is made, the Contracting Officer determines that accepting the late offer would not unduly delay the acquisition; and—

(1) If it was transmitted through an electronic commerce method authorized by the solicitation, it was received at the initial point of entry to the Government infrastructure not later than 5:00 p.m. one working day prior to the date specified for receipt of proposals; or

(2) There is acceptable evidence to establish that it was received at the Government installation designated for receipt of offers and was under the Government’s control prior to the time set for receipt of offers; or

(3) It is the only proposal received.

(B) However, a late modification of an otherwise successful proposal that makes its terms more favorable to the Government, will be considered at any time it is received and may be accepted.

(iii) Acceptable evidence to establish the time of receipt at the Government installation includes the time/date stamp of that installation on the proposal wrapper, other documentary evidence of receipt maintained by the installation, or oral testimony or statements of Government personnel.

(iv) If an emergency or unanticipated event interrupts normal Government processes so that proposals cannot be received at the office designated for receipt of proposals by the exact time specified in the solicitation, and urgent Government requirements preclude amendment of the solicitation, the time specified for receipt of proposals will be deemed to be extended to the same time of day specified in the solicitation on the first work day on which normal Government processes resume.

(v) Proposals may be withdrawn by written notice received at any time before award. Oral proposals in response to oral solicitations may be withdrawn orally. If the solicitation authorizes facsimile proposals, proposals may be withdrawn via facsimile received at any time before award, subject to the conditions specified in the provision at 52.215-5, Facsimile Proposals. Proposals may be withdrawn in person by an offeror or an authorized representative, if the identity of the person requesting withdrawal is established and the person signs a receipt for the proposal before award.

(4) Unless otherwise specified in the solicitation, the offeror may propose to provide any item or combination of items.

(5) Offerors shall submit proposals in response to this solicitation in English, unless otherwise permitted by the solicitation, and in U.S. dollars, unless the provision at FAR 52.225-17, Evaluation of Foreign Currency Offers, is included in the solicitation.

(6) Offerors may submit modifications to their proposals at any time before the solicitation closing date and time, and may submit modifications in response to an amendment, or to correct a mistake at any time before award.

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(7) Offerors may submit revised proposals only if requested or allowed by the Contracting Officer.

(8) Proposals may be withdrawn at any time before award.

Withdrawals are effective upon receipt of notice by the Contracting Officer.

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

(e) Restriction on disclosure and use of data. Offerors that include in their proposals data that they do not want disclosed to the public for any purpose, or used by the Government except for evaluation purposes, shall—

(1) Mark the title page with the following legend:

This proposal includes data that shall not be disclosed outside the Government and shall not be duplicated, used, or disclosed—in whole or in part—for any purpose other than to evaluate this proposal. If, however, a contract is awarded to this offeror as a result of—or in connection with—the submission of this data, the Government shall have the right to duplicate, use, or disclose the data to the extent provided in the resulting contract.

This restriction does not limit the Government's right to use information contained in this data if it is obtained from another source without restriction. The data subject to this restriction are contained in sheets [insert numbers or other identification of sheets]; and

(2) Mark each sheet of data it wishes to restrict with the following legend:

Use or disclosure of data contained on this sheet is subject to the restriction on the title page of this proposal.

(f) Contract award. (1) The Government intends to award a contract or contracts resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror(s) whose proposal(s) represents the best value after evaluation in accordance with the factors and subfactors in the solicitation.

(2) The Government may reject any or all proposals if such action is in the Government’s interest.

(3) The Government may waive informalities and minor irregularities in proposals received.

(4) The Government intends to evaluate proposals and award a contract without discussions with offerors (except clarifications as described in FAR 15.306(a)). Therefore, the offeror’s initial proposal should contain the offeror’s best terms from a cost or price and technical standpoint. The Government reserves the right to conduct discussions if the Contracting Officer later determines them to be necessary. If the Contracting Officer determines that the number of proposals that would otherwise be in the competitive range exceeds the number at which an efficient competition can be conducted, the Contracting Officer may limit the number of proposals in the competitive range to the greatest number that will permit an efficient competition among the most highly rated proposals.

(5) The Government reserves the right to make an award on any item for a quantity less than the quantity offered, at the unit cost or prices offered, unless the offeror specifies otherwise in the proposal.

(6) The Government reserves the right to make multiple awards if, after considering the additional administrative costs, it is in the Government’s best interest to do so.

(7) Exchanges with offerors after receipt of a proposal do not constitute a rejection or counteroffer by the Government.

(8) The Government may determine that a proposal is unacceptable if the prices proposed are materially unbalanced between line items or subline items. Unbalanced pricing exists when, despite an acceptable total evaluated price, the price of one or more contract line items is significantly overstated or understated as indicated by the application of

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cost or price analysis techniques. A proposal may be rejected if the Contracting Officer determines that the lack of balance poses an unacceptable risk to the Government.

(9) If a cost realism analysis is performed, cost realism may be considered by the source selection authority in evaluating performance or schedule risk.

(10) A written award or acceptance of proposal mailed or otherwise furnished to the successful offeror within the time specified in the proposal shall result in a binding contract without further action by either party.

(11) If a post-award debriefing is given to requesting offerors, the Government shall disclose the following information, if applicable:

(i) The agency’s evaluation of the significant weak or deficient factors in the debriefed offeror’s offer.

(ii) The overall evaluated cost or price and technical rating of the successful and the debriefed offeror and past performance information on the debriefed offeror.

(iii) The overall ranking of all offerors, when any ranking was developed by the agency during source selection.

(iv) A summary of the rationale for award.

(v) For acquisitions of commercial items, the make and model of the item to be delivered by the successful offeror.

(vi) Reasonable responses to relevant questions posed by the debriefed offeror as to whether source-selection procedures set forth in the solicitation, applicable regulations, and other applicable authorities were followed by the agency.

4 (FAR 52.216-1) TYPE OF CONTRACT (APR 1984).

The Government contemplates award of a firm fixed price contract resulting from this solicitation.

5 (FAR 52.233-2) SERVICE OF PROTEST (SEPT 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 District Counsel, 106 South 15th Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68102-1618.

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

6 (FAR 52.236-28) PREPARATION OF PROPOSALS—CONSTRUCTION (OCT 1997)

(a) Proposals must be (1) submitted on the forms furnished by the

Government or on copies of those forms; and (2) manually signed. The person signing a proposal must initial each erasure or change appearing on any proposal form.

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(b) The proposal form may require offerors to submit proposed prices for one or more items on various bases, including—

(1) Lump sum price;

(2) Alternate prices;

(3) Units of construction; or

(4) Any combination of paragraphs (b)(1) through (b)(3) of this provision.

(c) If the solicitation requires submission of a proposal on all items, failure to do so may result in the proposal being rejected without further consideration. If a proposal on all items is not required, offerors should insert the words "no proposal" in the space provided for any item on which no price is submitted.

(d) Alternate proposals will not be considered unless this solicitation authorizes their submission.

7 (FAR 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) A site visit will be conducted on May 21, 2008 at 9:00 am. This will be the only site visit. To facilitate entry onto the Iowa Army Ammunition Plant property, the group will meet at the IAAAP Administration Building, 17571 State Hwy 79, Middletown, IA. All contractors planning to attend the site visit must provide the requested information listed below for security review by the Army. Requests to attend the site visit must be made by the close of business on May 16, 2008. No exceptions will be granted. The point of contact for the site inspection is Jim Oneill, Corps of Engineers Project Engineer, at 402-293-2516. Please send the requested information to the attention of Jim Oneill, by e-mail message to james.j.oneill@usace.army.mil

The information required for the security background review is:

1) Person’s full given name

2) Gender

3) Social Security Number

4) Company name, address and phone number

5) A statement attesting to the person’s US citizenship and place of birth

6) Individual’s e-mail address

8 DEFINITION OF "DESIGN-BUILD" PROCESS

The "Design-Build Process is the procurement of a facility utilizing a Request

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for Proposal (RFP) to solicit for the design and construction of a facility by a single contractual entity. The contractual entity may be a "Design-Build" firm, or joint venture between an architect-engineer (A-E) and construction firm, or a construction management (CM) firm joint venture with an A-E and a construction firm.

9 SOLICITATION RESTRICTIONS

9.1 GENERAL CONTRACTOR

THIS SOLICITATION IS RESTRICTED TO SMALL HUBZONE BUSINESSES WITH A 5%

PREFERENCE TO LOCAL BUSINESSES IN ACCORDANCE WITH DFAR PARA 226.71.

9.2 ESTIMATED DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION COST

The estimated design and construction cost of this project is between $2,500,000 and $5,000,000.

9.3 SUBMISSION, MODIFICATION, REVISION, AND WITHDRAWAL OF PROPOSALS

See FAR 52.215-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS-COMPETITIVE ACQUISTION, subparagraph “(c) Submission, modification, revision, and withdrawal of proposals.” below for acceptable methods. Note: Electronic commerce or facsimile are not acceptable methods, unless indicated otherwise.

9.4 RETURN ADDRESS REQUIREMENTS

Offeror(s) must ensure that ALL mail sent to the Omaha District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, either pre-contract or post-contract award, has a return mailing address on the outside of the envelope, package, box, etc. ANY MAIL addressed to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, including but not limited to bids, modifications to bids, proposals, revised proposals, bid guarantees, bonds, correspondence, etc., will be REJECTED by the US Army Corps of Engineers mail room facility located at 106 South 15th Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68102-1618 if it does not contain a return mailing address. There will be no exceptions.

10 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFEROR

10.1 DEFINITIONS

As used in this paragraph— “Discussions” are negotiations that occur that may, at the Contracting Officer’s discretion, result in the offeror being allowed to revise its proposal.

“In writing,” “writing,” or “written” means any worded or numbered expression that can be read, reproduced, and later communicated, and includes electronically transmitted and stored information.

“Proposal modification” is a change made to a proposal before the

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solicitation’s closing date and time, or made in response to an amendment, or made to correct a mistake at any time before award.

“Proposal revision” is a change to a proposal made after the solicitation closing date, at the request of or as allowed by a Contracting Officer as the result of negotiations.

“Time,” if stated as a number of days, is calculated using calendar days, unless otherwise specified, and will include Saturdays, Sundays, and legal holidays. However, if the last day falls on a Saturday, Sunday, or legal holiday, then the period shall include the next working day.

10.2 AMENDMENTS TO SOLICITATIONS

If this solicitation is amended, all terms and conditions that are not amended remain unchanged. The Offeror shall acknowledge receipt of any amendment to this solicitation by the date and time specified in the amendment(s).

10.3 SUBMISSION, MODIFICATION, REVISION, AND WITHDRAWAL OF PROPOSAL

(1) Unless other methods (e.g., electronic commerce or facsimile) are permitted in the solicitation, proposals and modifications to proposals shall be submitted in paper media in sealed envelopes or packages

(i) addressed to the office specified in the solicitation, and

(ii) showing the time and date specified for receipt, the solicitation number, and the name and address of the offeror.

If the Offeror uses a commercial carrier, they should ensure that the proposal is marked on the outermost wrapper with the information in paragraphs (1)(i) and (1)(ii) above.

(2) The first page of the proposal must show—

(i) The solicitation number;

(ii) The name, address, and telephone and facsimile numbers of the offeror (and electronic address if available);

(iii) A statement specifying the extent of agreement with all terms, conditions, and provisions included in the solicitation and agreement to furnish any or all items upon which prices are offered at the price set opposite each item;

(iv) Names, titles, and telephone and facsimile numbers (and electronic addresses if available) of persons authorized to negotiate on the offeror’s behalf with the Government in connection with this solicitation;

and

(v) Name, title, and signature of person authorized to sign the proposal.

(3) The Offeror is responsible for submitting its proposal, and any modifications or revisions, so as to reach the Government office designated in the solicitation by the time specified in the solicitation, unless arranged otherwise with the Contract Specialist (Barbara Young) identified in paragraph: OFFEROR'S QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS below.

(4) Proposals may be withdrawn by written notice received at any

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time before award.

(5) Offeror shall submit its proposal in response to this solicitation in English.

(6) The Offeror may submit modifications to its proposal at any time before the solicitation closing date and time, and may submit modifications in response to an amendment, or to correct a mistake at any time before award.

(7) Offeror may submit a revised proposal only if requested or allowed by the Contracting Officer.

(8) Proposals may be withdrawn at any time before award.

Withdrawals are effective upon receipt of notice by the Contracting Officer.

10.4 OFFER EXPIRATION DATE

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

10.5 CONTRACT AWARD

(1) The Government intends to award a contract for the entire contract, unless indicated otherwise.

(2) The Government may reject the proposals if such action is in the Government’s interest.

(3) A written award or acceptance of proposal mailed or otherwise furnished to the successful offeror within the time specified in the proposal shall result in a binding contract without further action by either party.

11 CHANGES PRIOR TO RECEIVING OFFERS

The right is reserved, as the interest of the Government may require, to revise the specifications and/or Request For Proposal drawings prior to the date set for receiving offers. Such revisions will be announced by an amendment or amendments to this Request For Proposal. It shall be the responsibility of the prospective offeror, subcontractor or supplier to obtain copies of amendments from the website link for this project from FeDTeDS via http://www.fbo.gov/.

12 SMALL BUSINESS SIZE STANDARD.

The small business size standard for this procurement is $31 million in gross annual receipts for the preceding 3 fiscal years.

13 NORTH AMERICAN INDUSTRY CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM (NAICS).

In accordance with Sector 23 of the NAICS Manual, the work in this

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solicitation is assigned classification code 237110. Ensure this NAICS is listed on your Central Contractor Registration.

14 OFFEROR'S QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS.

Questions and/or comments relative to these documents should be submitted via e-mail or mailed to: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Omaha District, ATTN:

CENWO-CT-M 106 South 15th Street, Omaha, NE 68102-1618. Comments should reach this office no later than 20 calendar days prior to the date set for receiving of proposals, if feasible, in order that changes, if needed, may be added by amendment. E-mail addresses, FAX numbers, items for question and points of contact are listed below. Phone calls with questions should be made between 8:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. (Central Standard Time) Monday through Friday.

Note: A courtesy copy of all questions shall be sent to the Contract Specialist (Contractual Matters Point of Contact), the Program Manager and the Specifications Section (Technical Contents Points of Contact), except for Small Business questions. Small Business questions shall go to the Small Business Matters point of contact.

Items for Question Points of Contact/ E-mail Addresses Phone numbers/ FAX Numbers

Contractual Matters: Barbara Young barbara.a.young@usace.army.mil Ordering CD-Rom of 402-995-2069 (phone) the proposal 402-221-4530 (fax) documents (limit One per firm)/ amendments**/ Receipt of Proposals

Planholder's List See paragraph: PLAN HOLDER'S LIST, below.

Small Business Hubert Carter hubert.j.carter@usace.army.mil Matters 402-221-4110 (phone)

Technical Contents Bill Rafferty william.e.rafferty@usace.army.mil Of Proposal 402-995-2777 (phone) Documents 402-221-4190 (fax)

CD-ROM Specifications joel.d.woods@nwo02.usace.army.mil Section Joel Woods 402-995-2186 (phone) 402-221-3842 (fax)

Site Inspection See Paragraph: SITE INSPECTION, above

** - The Government may elect to send a notification that an amendment has been posted to the Government's web address, but is not required to. It shall be the Contractor's, Subcontractor's and Supplier's responsibility to check the Government's web address for amendments (Link available at:

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http://www.fbo.gov/).

14.1 PLAN HOLDER'S LIST

For Viewing a List of Interested Vendors (i.e. planholders List) and Receiving Notifications or e-mail of changes regarding a solicitation, Federal Business Opportunities has these features available (www.fbo.gov.)

For a solicitation, go to www.fbo.gov and click on the links for Register to Receive Notification and Register as Interested Vendor, fill in requested information and submit. This website only provides limited information (does not distinguish between General Contractor, Subcontractor, Supplier, Planroom, or Print Shop). Federal Data Technical Solutions (FeDTeDS) will add a similar feature in the near future.

15 GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF WORK

Scope of project includes all work required to design and construct a Industrial Waste Water Treatment Plant located at Iowa Army Ammunition Plant.

Work shall be in accordance with Request for Proposal documents issued with this solicitation.

16 PROPOSAL SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS, EVALUATION AND CONTRACT AWARD

See Section 00 22 00 PROPOSAL INSTRUCTIONS, SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS, AND

EVALUATION.

17 SOURCE SELECTION BOARD (SSB)

The Contracting Officer has established a Source Selection Board to conduct an evaluation of each proposal received in response to this Solicitation. The evaluation will be based exclusively on the merits and content of the proposal and any subsequent discussion required. The identities of the SSB personnel are confidential, and any attempt by the proposers to contact these individuals is prohibited.

18 IOWA SALES AND USE TAX

The Contractor shall be responsible for payment of Iowa Sales and Use taxes with respect to all materials used under this contract. Section 00800:

SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS, clause "IOWA SALES AND USE TAX," requires the Contractor to furnish to the Contracting Officer the statement required by Section 422.45 (7a), Iowa Code annotated, and to include in subcontracts and purchase orders a clause insuring submission of the statement by first-tier subcontractors and suppliers and their subcontractors and suppliers.

Telephone: (515) 281-3114 (Department of Revenue).

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REQUIRED CENTRAL CONTRACTOR REGISTRATION (CCR)

Register Now: Don’t wait until you submit an offer on a solicitation. You must be registered to receive the contract award. It can often take 30 days for CCR to process your registration information.

Register One of Three Ways:

Internet: http://www.ccr.gov

Value Added Network (VAN) for EDI users: Contact your VAN for information. If you need to find a VAN look at http://www.acq.osd.mil/ec/ecip/van_list.htm

FAX or Mail: Call (888)227-2423 or (616)961-4725 to receive a registration package. FAX or mail the completed information to the CCR Assistance Center. It can take up to 30 days to process a faxed or mailed package.

CCR Assistance Center 74 Washington Street North, Suite 7 Battle Creek, MI 49017-3084

FAX: (616)961-7243

Please ensure your CCR states the NAICS 237110 for this project.

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Industrial Wastewater Treatment Plant Line 4A, Iowa AAP

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INDEX

1. PROPOSAL SUBMISSION

1.1. WHERE TO SUBMIT

1.2. SUBMISSION DEADLINE

1.3. RETURN ADDRESS REQUIREMENTS

2. PROPOSAL REQUIREMENTS AND FORMAT

2.1. PROPOSAL FORMAT

2.2. VOLUME I PROPOSAL FORMAT

2.3. VOLUME II PROPOSAL FORMAT

3. EVALUATION OF PROPOSALS

4. RELATIVE IMPORTANCE OF EVALUATION FACTORS

5. VOLUME I (SUBMITTALS & EVALUATION)

5.1. TAB 1 - CONTRACTUAL DOCUMENTS – SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS

5.1.1. Cover Letter:

5.1.2. Section 00 45 00 “Representations, Certifications, And Other Statements Of Offerors”

5.1.3. Bonding

5.2. TAB 1 (CONTRACTUAL DOCUMENTS – EVALUATION)

5.2.1. Cover Letter

5.2.2. Section 00 45 00 “Representations, Certifications, And Other Statements Of Offerors”

5.2.3. Bonding

5.3. TAB 2 (EXPERIENCE (DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION) – SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS) 8

5.3.1. Tab 2 EXPERIENCE (DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION) consists of two sub-factors:

Construction Experience and Design Experience

5.3.2. Design Experience

5.3.3. Construction Experience

5.4. TAB 2 (EXPERIENCE (DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION) – EVALUATION)

5.4.1. Tab 2 - EXPERIENCE (DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION)

5.4.2. Design Experience

5.4.3. Construction Experience

5.5. TAB 3 (PAST PERFORMANCE (DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION) – SUBMITTAL

REQUIREMENTS)

5.5.1. Tab 3 PAST PERFORMANCE (DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION)

5.6. TAB 3 (PAST PERFORMANCE (DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION) – EVALUATION)

5.6.1. Tab 3 PAST PERFORMANCE (DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION)

5.7. TAB 4 PROJECT MANAGEMENT – SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS

5.7.1. Tab 4 PROJECT MANAGEMENT

5.7.2. Design Personnel:

5.7.3. Project Schedule

5.7.4. Health And Safety Record

5.8. TAB 4 PROJECT MANAGEMENT – EVALUATION

5.8.1. Tab 4 PROJECT MANAGEMENT

6.1 COVER LETTER

6.2 STANDARD FORM 1442 AND SECTION 00 11 00

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7. VOLUME II (PRICE – EVALUATION)

9. COMPETITIVE RANGE

10. FINAL PROPOSAL REVISIONS

11. ELECTION PROCEDURES

12. AWARD OF CONTRACT

13. DEBRIEFING

14. PROPOSAL EXPENSES AND PRECONTRACT COSTS

ATTACHMENTS:

Performance Summary Sheets (Construction) Performance Summary Sheets (Design)

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1. PROPOSAL SUBMISSION

See also FAR Clause 52.215-1, Section 00 21 00, INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS—COMPETITIVE

ACQUISITION.

1.1. WHERE TO SUBMIT

Offerors shall submit their proposal packages to the USACE Contracting Activity at the address shown in Block 8 of Standard Form 1442.

1.2. SUBMISSION DEADLINE

Offers shall be submitted at the location stated and by the time and date as specified in Section 00010, Page 1.

Due to heightened security at Government installations, those Offerors who have their proposals hand-delivered shall contact Barbara Young, Contract Specialist at (402) 995-2069 or (402) 221-4100 prior to delivering to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineer District, Omaha, 106 South 15th Street, Omaha, NE 68102-1618.

On the date specified and for thirty (30 minutes) prior to the specified time, a Contracting Representative will be in the lobby to receive proposals. At 1400 local time, it will be announced that receipt of proposals is closed. Official time will be established by clock located in the area where proposals are received.

1.3. RETURN ADDRESS REQUIREMENTS

Offeror(s) must ensure that ALL mail sent to the Omaha District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, either pre-contract or post-contract award, has a return mailing address on the outside of the envelope, package, box, etc. ANY MAIL addressed to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, including but not limited to bids, modifications to bids, proposals, revised proposals, bonds, correspondence, etc., will be REJECTED by the US Army Corps of Engineers mail room facility located at 106 South Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68102-1618 if it does not contain a return mailing address. There will be no exceptions.

2. PROPOSAL REQUIREMENTS AND FORMAT

2.1. PROPOSAL FORMAT

All proposals shall contain the evaluation requirements stated herein. All written information and data shall be in an 8½” x 11” format and shall be provided in a standard 3–ring binder. Every binder shall contain: Table of Contents, List of Tables or Figures (if required) and List of Appendices. Contents shall follow the order of the evaluation criteria and pages shall be numbered. Only written proposals will be accepted. Oral, electronic, and facsimile proposals will not be accepted.

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Firms submitting proposals should limit submission to data essential for evaluation of proposals so that a minimum of time and dollars are expended in preparing information required by the RFP. Data submitted must reflect the designer's interpretation of criteria contained in the RFP. Unnecessarily elaborate or voluminous brochures or other presentations, beyond those sufficient to present a complete and effective response, are not desired and may be construed as an indication of the firm's lack of cost-consciousness.

Elaborate artwork, expensive paper and bindings, and expensive/extensive visual and other presentation aids are unnecessary.

Technical proposals will be evaluated for conformance with the minimum RFP criteria, and for the extent to which they exceed those criteria. While the intent is to keep the pre-award design effort to a minimum, proposals must provide adequate detail for evaluators to determine how the proposals meet or exceed the RFP criteria. It must also form sufficient basis for a fair and reasonable price proposal.

Proposal clarity, organization (as stated in this solicitation) and cross-referencing are mandatory.

Referenced information or material (information not part of proposal) may be considered non-conforming to the solicitation requirements and evaluated less favorably.

2.2. VOLUME I PROPOSAL FORMAT

All Volume I proposals shall be submitted in a single 3-ring binder labeled as Volume I with tabs separating the factors shown on the table below. The original plus 4 copies of Volume I should be submitted.

VOLUME/TAB EVALUATATION

FACTOR/SUBFACTOR

Volume I, Tab 1 Contractual Documents

a) Cover Letter

b) Section 00600 (Reps & Certs)

c) Bonding

Volume I, Tab 2 Experience (Design & construction)

a) Design Experience

b) Construction Experience

Volume I, Tab 3 Past Performance (Design & construction)

a) Design Past Performance

b) Construction Past Performance

Volume I, Tab 4 Project Management

a) Project Management Plan

b) Personnel (Design & construction)

c) Project Schedule

d) Health & Safety Record

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2.3. VOLUME II PROPOSAL FORMAT

Volume II shall be submitted in one 3-ring binder labeled as Volume II. The Offeror shall present data in accordance with Volume II below. The original plus 1 copy of Volume II should be submitted.

VOLUME/TAB EVALUATATION

FACTOR/SUBFACTOR

Volume II Price

a) Cover Letter

b) SF 1442 & Section 00010

3. EVALUATION OF PROPOSALS

a) All proposals and documentation, which have been properly submitted, will be evaluated.

Proposals received will be evaluated on the basis of the factors stated in the solicitation to select the responsible Offeror whose proposal presents the best value and is most advantageous to the Government.

Because of the number of proposals anticipated, uniformity of all proposals is essential to assure fair and accurate evaluation. All proposals must comply with the instructions in the solicitation outlined and its supplements will be utilized.

b) The Government reserves the right to evaluate proposals and make award without discussions.

Therefore, the Offeror’s proposal should contain the Offeror’s best terms from a cost or price and technical standpoint. The Government also reserves the right to enter into discussions if it is determined to be in the Government’s best interest. Discussions initiated by the Government with owners, contract administrators, or other points of contact, provided by the Offeror may affect the evaluation rating given for the factors being evaluated by those discussions.

c) The Government will conduct evaluations in accordance with the Tradeoff Process in FAR Subpart 15.101-1. Volume I will be rated using an adjectival rating with a narrative assessment. Volume II (PRICE) will not have an adjectival rating and will be reviewed separately after consensus evaluations of Volume I have been completed. Proposal evaluation is an assessment of the proposal and the Offeror’s ability to perform the resulting contract successfully. Proposals will be evaluated to determine ratings supported by narratives, and to identify strengths, weaknesses, and deficiencies of the proposed approach in each proposal.

d) Evaluation Definitions

(1) Strength. A substantive aspect, attribute, or specific item in the proposal that exceeds the solicitation requirements and enhances the probability of successful contract performance.

(2) Weakness. A flaw in the proposal that increases the risk of unsuccessful contract performance (i.e., meets the RFP requirements, but may have an impact on schedule or quality requirements). A weakness need not be corrected for a proposal to be considered for award, but may affect the offeror’s rating.

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(3) Deficiency. A material failure of a proposal to meet the Government requirement or a combination of significant weaknesses in a proposal that increase the risk of contract performance at an unacceptable level. A deficiency must be corrected for a proposal to be considered for award.

(4) Clarification. Clarifications are limited exchanges between the Government and Offerors that may occur when award without discussions is contemplated. If award without discussions is anticipated, Offerors may be given the opportunity to clarify certain aspects of their proposals or to resolve minor or clerical errors.

(5) Communications. Communications are exchanges between the Government and Offerors after receipt of proposals, leading to establishment of the competitive range.

(6) Discussions. Discussions are negotiations conducted in a competitive acquisition and take place after establishment of the competitive range. Discussions are tailored to each Offeror’s proposal, and shall be conducted by the Contracting Officer with each Offeror within the established competitive range.

(7) Rating. The application of a scale of words, colors, used in conjunction with narrative, to denote the degree to which the proposal has met the standard for a non-cost factor. For purposes of this solicitation, ratings will consist of words (adjectival method) used in conjunction with narratives.