W912BV-20-R-0063 FINALSpecs 7-27-20.pdf

Solicitation No. W912BV20R0063

US Army Corps of Engineers Tulsa District Broken Bow Lake Broken Bow, Oklahoma

Gate Closure System

FINAL Specifications

July, 14 2020

BROKEN BOW SEGMENTAL BULKHEAD FY20 BKNBWSEGCTRFY20

PROJECT TABLE OF CONTENTS Page 1

PROJECT TABLE OF CONTENTS

DIVISION 00 - PROCUREMENT AND CONTRACTING REQUIREMENTS

00 11 00 00 21 00

00 22 11

00 31 12

PRICING SCHEDULE

INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS, & NOTICES TO

OFFERORS

PROPOSAL SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS,

EVALUATION CRITERIA, BASIS OF AWARD

ONE-STEP-BEST VALUE, DESIGN-BUILD

(SINGLE AWARD)

OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL

00 31 32 00 45 00 00 72 00 00 73 00 00 73 46

GEOTECHNICAL DATA

REPRESENTATIONS & CERTIFICATIONS

CONTRACT CLAUSES

SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

WAGE DETERMINATION SCHEDULE

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

SUMMARY OF WORK

00.00

10 PRICE AND PAYMENT PROCEDURES

ADDITIONAL ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS

01 33 00 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES

01 42 00 SOURCES FOR REFERENCE PUBLICATIONS

01 57 19 TEMPORARY ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROLS

01 60 00 PRODUCT REQUIREMENTS

01 78 00 CLOSEOUT SUBMITTALS

01 78 23 OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE DATA

DIVISION 03 - CONCRETE

03 30 53 MISCELLANEOUS CAST-IN-PLACE CONCRETE

DIVISION 05 - METALS

STRUCTURAL WELDING - UTILITY SKID FRAME

05 52 00 METAL RAILINGS

05 59 13 FABRICATION OF HYDRAULIC STEEL STRUCTURES

DIVISION 09 - FINISHES

09 97 02 PAINTING: HYDRAULIC STRUCTURES

DIVISION 10 - SPECIALTIES

10 50 00 STORAGE SPECIALTIES

DIVISION 13 - SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION

13 34 19 METAL BUILDING SYSTEMS

DIVISION 31 - EARTHWORK

31 11 00 CLEARING AND GRUBBING

31 23 00.00 20 EXCAVATION AND FILL

31 32 11 SOIL SURFACE EROSION CONTROL

DIVISION 32 - EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS

32 11 24 GRADED CRUSHED AGGREGATE BASE COURSE

32 16 19 CONCRETE CURBS, GUTTERS AND SIDEWALKS

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32 92 19 SEEDING

DIVISION 33 - UTILITIES

33 34 00 FORCE MAINS AND INVERTED SIPHONS; SEWER

DIVISION 34 - TRANSPORTATION

34 71 13.19 BOLLARDS

DIVISION 35 - WATERWAY AND MARINE CONSTRUCTION

35 20 16.59 BULKHEAD ASSEMBLY

35 31 19 STONE, CHANNEL, SHORELINE/COASTAL PROTECTION FOR

STRUCTURES

35 59 13.16 MARINE FENDERS

DIVISION 40 - PROCESS INTERCONNECTIONS

40 17 30.00 40 WELDING GENERAL PIPING

DIVISION 41 - MATERIAL PROCESSING AND HANDLING EQUIPMENT

41 22 13.13 BRIDGE CRANES

41 23 10 LOAD TURNING DEVICE

DIVISION 43 - PROCESS GAS AND LIQUID HANDLING, PURIFICATION, AND STORAGE

EQUIPMENT

43 21 15 PRESSURIZED AIR AND WATER SUPPLY: UTILITY SKID

43 23 20 LIFTING SLING

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PRICING SCHEDULE

NO. W912BV20R0063

GATE CLOSURE SYSTEM

BROKEN BOW LAKE, OKLAHOMA

JULY 14, 2020

Item Estimated Unit No. Description Quantity Unit Price Amount

BASE BID – BROKEN BOW LAKE

0001 Gate Closure System (including 1 JOB $_____ $______

Segments A, B, C, E, F, & G)

TOTAL BASE BID AMOUNT $______

OPTION #1 – BROKEN BOW LAKE

0002 Storage Facility 1 JOB $_____ $______

OPTION #2 – BROKEN BOW LAKE

0003 Crane Pad 1 JOB $_____ $______

OPTION #3 – HUGO LAKE

0004 Gate Closure System 1 JOB $_____ $______

(Segment D)

TOTAL OPTION AMOUNT $______

TOTAL PROPOSAL, BASE + OPTIONS $________

PROPOSAL SCHEDULE NOTES

1. All costs for items of work not listed separately in the Proposal Schedule or specifically mentioned to be included in a particular item price shall be included in the listed item price most closely associated with the work involved.

2. This solicitation requires submission of a price on all items.

Failure to do so will result in the proposal being rejected without further consideration.

3. All quantities are estimated except where the unit is given as JOB.

4. Only one contract for the entire schedule will be awarded under

00 11 00 Page 2 this solicitation.

5. Optional bid items may be awarded, at the option of the Government, at the time of contract award or may be exercised at any time from the date of contract award until 120 days after notice to proceed. Refer to Contract Clause 52.217-5 Evaluation of Options for information on evaluating options.

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GATE CLOSURE SYSTEM REPAIRS

This is a single-phase competitive solicitation for a f irm-fixed price contract to be aw arded under the best value continuum method using the tradeoff process in accordance w ith FAR 15.101-1. The contracting off icer intends to aw ard a f irm-fixed price conract to the responsible offeror w hose proposal conforms to the solicitation, is fair and reasonable, and offers the best overall value to the Government, considering the non-price factors described in the solicitation, and price.

The NAICS code for this project is 237990, Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction. The size standard is $39.5M.

In accordance w ith FAR 36.204, the cost magnitude of this project is betw een $1,000,000 and $5,000,000.

This acquisition is solicited as an UNRESTRICTED procurement.

BRIAN WELCH 450.869.2617

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

30-Jul-2020

(RFP)

(IFB)

X

CALL:

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

See Item 7

2. TYPE OF SOLICITATION

SEALED BID

3. DATE ISSUED

9. FOR INFORMATION A. NAME

SOLICITATION

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

Prescribed by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.236-1(e)

11. The Contractor shall begin performance w ithin _______10 calendar days and complete it w ithin ________450 calendar days after receiving aw ard, X notice to proceed. This performance period is X mandatory, negotiable. (See _________________________FAR 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 __________1 copies to perform the w ork required are due at the place specif ied in Item 8 by ___________ local time ______________31 Aug 2020 (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 of fers are due.

B. An offer guarantee X is, is not required.

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

D. Offers providing less than _______60 calendar days for Government acceptance after the date offers are due w ill not be considered and w ill be rejected.

SOLICITATION, OFFER,

AND AWARD

(Construction, Alteration, or Repair)

1. SOLICITATION NO.

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

4. CONTRACT NO.

7. ISSUED BY CODE

CONTRACTING DIV

US ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS, TULSA DISTRICT

2488 E. 81ST STREET

TULSA OK 74137-4290

W912BV

PAGE OF PAGES

1 OF

CODE

(Title, identifying no., date):

12B. CALENDAR DAYS

02:00 PM (hour)

Sealed envelopes containing offers

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

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

918-669-7436FAX:TEL: TEL: FAX:

W912BV20R0063 70

20B. SIGNATURE

(REV. 4-85)STANDARD FORM 1442 BACK

TO SIGN

NSN 7540-01-155-3212

SOLICITATION, OFFER, AND AWARD (Continued) (Construction, Alteration, or Repair)

CODE FACILITY CODE

17. The offeror agrees to perform the w ork required at the prices specif ied below in strict accordance w ith the terms of this solicitation, if this offer is accepted by the Government in w riting w ithin ________ calendar days after the date offers are due.

the minimum requirements stated in Item 13D. Failure to insert any number means the offeror accepts the minimum in Item 13D.)

AMOUNTS SEE SCHEDULE OF PRICES

18. The offeror agrees to furnish any required performance and payment bonds.

19. ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF AMENDMENTS

(The offeror acknowledges receipt of amendments to the solicitation -- give number and date of each)

AMENDMENT NO.

DATE

20A. NAME AND TITLE OF PERSON AUTHORIZED TO SIGN

OFFER (Type or print)

AWARD (To be completed by Government)

21. ITEMS ACCEPTED:

22. AMOUNT 23. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

24. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN ITEM

(4 copies unless otherwise specified)

CODE

(Insert any number equal to or greater than

20C. OFFER DATE

25. OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION PURSUANT TO

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

CODE27. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY:26. ADMINISTERED BY

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

See Item 14

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

30B. SIGNATURE

29. AWARD (Contractor is not required to sign this document.)

document and return _______ copies to issuing office.) Contractor agrees Your of f er on this solicitation, is hereby accepted as to the items listed. This award con-to f urnish and deliv er all items or perf orm all work, requisitions identif ied summates the contract, which consists of (a) the Gov ernment solicitation and on this f orm and any continuation sheets f or the consideration stated in this y our of f er, and (b) this contract award. No f urther contractual document is contract. The rights and obligations of the parties to this contract shall be necessary .

gov erned by (a) this contract award, (b) the solicitation, and (c) the clauses, representations, certif ications, and specif ications or incorporated by ref er-ence in or attached to this contract.

30A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTOR OR PERSON AUTHORIZED 31A. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

30C. DATE

(Type or print)

TEL: EMAIL:

31B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 31C. AWARD DATE

BY

CONTRACTING OFFICER WILL COMPLETE ITEM 28 OR 29 AS APPLICABLE

(Contractor is required to sign this28. NEGOTIATED AGREEMENT

(M ust be fully completed by offeror)OFFER

Section 00 21 00 - Instructions, Conditions & Notices to Offerors

1.1. GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This project is to construct a Bulkhead Assembly used to block water from flowing through the tainter gate bays while the tainter gates are being serviced or inspected. The Bulkhead Assembly is comprised of seven (7) individual 51-foot long, built-up box segments (four flat steel plates welded together at the corners), which are assembled in the reservoir to create a single bulkhead. Six gate closure segments are to be constructed for Broken Bow Lake and one gate closure segment is to be constructed for Hugo Lake. The project also includes construction of a Storage Facility, as well as Crane Pad construction for bulkhead launch and recovery.

1.2. GOVERNMENT SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

The offeror(s) must ensure that ALL mail sent to the Tulsa 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 U.S. Army Corps of Engineers mail room facility located at 2488 E. 81st Street, Tulsa, OK 74137-4290, if it does not contain a return mailing address. There will be no exceptions.

USACE Tulsa District Point of Contact is Mr Brian Welch:

Phone: 405-869-2617 Email: Brian.Welch@usace.army.mil

1.3. COPIES OF SOLICITATION DOCUMENTS AND AMENDMENTS

Copies of the solicitation and any amendments will be provided electronically to the contractor. If the files are too big to transmit via an email, DoD SAFE https://safe.apps.mil will be used to send the information.

1.4. OFFEROR'S QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS

All contractual matters, questions and or comments relative to these documents should be submitted via Bidder Inquiry in ProjNet at http://www.projnet.org/projnet/binKornHome/index.cfm?strKornCob=HomePagePublic no later than 7 calendar days prior to the proposal due date, in order that they may be given consideration or actions taken prior to receipt of offers.

The bidder inquiry key for this project is 84I3HI-8X8IZR.

Instructions for registering in the ProjNet Bidder Inquiry system are available on the above website.

1.5. SMALL BUSINESS SIZE STANDARD/NAICS CODE

The NAICS Code selected for this project is 237990, Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction, and the size standard is $39,500,000.00. Also see FAR 52.204-8.

1.6. PROPOSAL EXPENSES AND PRE-CONTRACT COSTS

This request for proposal (RFP) does not commit the Government to pay, as a direct charge, any costs incurred in the preparation and submission of a proposal

1.7. SITE VISIT

The government intends to hold a site visit for this solicitation. The date, location, and time will be announced by amendment to the solicitation. All interested offeror’s are highly encouraged to attend.

DATE: TDB

TIME: TBD

LOCATION: TBD

POINT OF CONTACT: TBD

PHONE: TBD

EMAIL: TBD

1.8. ACCURACY IN PROPOSALS

Proposals must set forth full, accurate, and complete information as required by this RFP, (including attachments). The penalty for making false statements is prescribed in 18 U.S.C. 1001.

1.9. PROPOSAL SUBMITTAL

1.9.1. The submittal method for proposals is electronic via DoD SAFE or email ONLY (no mailed proposals).

DoD SAFE web site: https://safe.apps.mil/

The following email addresses must be entered for notification of proposal receipt and download availability:

Brian.Welch@usace.army.mil Rudolfo.Morales@usace.army.mil

1.9.2. Proposals will be received until the date and time and specified in this Request for Proposal. Mail all bonds to:

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Tulsa District ATTN: CESWT-CT-E (Mr. Welch) 2488 E. 81st Street Tulsa, OK 74137-4290

1.9.3. The packaging shall be marked Solicitation Number: W912BV-20-R-0063.

1.10. PROPOSALS

Offer Closing Date: 31 August 2020 Offer Closing Time: 2:00 pm Central Standard Time (CST)

1.11. JOINT VENTURE PROPOSAL REQUIREMENTS

When proposing as a joint venture, all members of the joint venture shall sign the SF 1442 and the bid bond unless a written agreement by the joint venture is furnished with the proposal designating one firm with the authority to bind the other member(s) of the joint venture. In addition, a copy of the joint venture agreement shall be submitted with the proposal. Failure to comply with the foregoing requirements may eliminate the proposal from further consideration. If this is an 8(a) or HubZone joint venture, the offeror shall ensure that it complies with the applicable requirements of 13 CFR Part 124 and 13 CFR Part 126, respectively.

1.12. DEVIATIONS AND EXCEPTIONS

Deviations and exceptions to the terms and conditions of the solicitation are neither encouraged nor desired.

Should the offer include any standard company terms and conditions that conflict with the terms and conditions of the solicitation, the offer may be determined “unacceptable” and thus ineligible for the award. Should the offeror have any questions related to specific terms and conditions, these must be resolved prior to submission of the offer.

Notwithstanding the above, if deviations and exceptions are included with the offer, the offeror shall list and describe in detail the deviations and/or exceptions. All deviations and exceptions shall be fully supported with the Offeror’s rationale and shall fully explain the impact, if any, on the performance and/or specific requirement of the

RFP.

DELIVERY INFORMATION

CLIN DELIVERY DATE QUANTITY SHIP TO ADDRESS DODAAC /

CAGE

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

52.215-20 Requirements for Certified Cost or Pricing Data or

Information Other Than Certified Cost or Pricing Data

OCT 2010

52.217-5 Evaluation Of Options JUL 1990 52.222-5 Construction Wage Rate Requirements--Secondary Site of the

Work

MAY 2014

52.222-10 Compliance with Copeland Act Requirements FEB 1988 52.232-38 Submission of Electronic Funds Transfer Information with

Offer

JUL 2013

52.236-28 Preparation of Proposals--Construction OCT 1997 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated By Reference FEB 1998 252.215-7010 Requirements for Certified Cost or Pricing Data and Data

Other Than Certified Cost or Pricing Data

JUL 2019

252.236-7006 Cost Limitation JAN 1997 252.236-7008 Contract Prices-Bidding Schedules DEC 1991

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY FULL TEXT

52.216-1 TYPE OF CONTRACT (APR 1984)

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

(End of provision)

52.233-2 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::

Contracting Officer: Rudolfo J. Morales, Jr.

Email: rudolfo.morales@usace.army.mil

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

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):

https://www.acquisition.gov/browse/index/far

52.252-5 AUTHORIZED DEVIATIONS IN PROVISIONS (APR 1984)

(a) The use in this solicitation of any Federal Acquisition Regulation (48 CFR Chapter 1) provision with an authorized deviation is indicated by the addition of"(DEVIATION)" after the date of the provision.

(b) The use in this solicitation of any Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) (48 CFR Chapter 2) provision with an authorized deviation is indicated by the addition of "(DEVIATION)" after the name of the regulation.

252.215-7012 REQUIREMENTS FOR SUBMISSION OF PROPOSALS VIA ELECTRONIC MEDIA (JAN 2018)

The Offeror shall submit the cost portion of the proposal via the following electronic media: DoD Safe, Electronic mail.

Section 00 22 11 - Proposal Submission Requirements, Evaluation Criteria, Basis of Award One-Step-Best Value, Design-Build (Single Award)

1.0 OVERVIEW

This is a competitive best value solicitation for a construction contract for the FY19 Broken Bow Lake Gate Closure Structure project located at Broken Bow Lake, Oklahoma. The Government will evaluate proposals in accordance with the criteria described herein and award a firm fixed-price contract to the responsible firm whose proposal conforms to all the terms and conditions of the solicitation and is determined the overall best value to the Government.

The selected contractor shall construct the project in accordance with the plans and specifications.

1.1 WHO CAN SUBMIT

a. Firms formally organized as construction contractors, firms associated specifically for this project, consortia of firms, or any other interested parties may submit proposals. Associations may be as joint ventures or as key team subcontractors.

b. Organization Conflicts of Interest (OCI) Disclosure: The Offeror shall provide a disclosure statement with its proposal which concisely describes all the relevant facts concerning past or present organizational conflicts of interest relating to work on this project. In the same statement, and if applicable, the Offeror shall provide information to assure the Government that the conflicts of interest have been mitigated and/or neutralized to the maximum extent possible. If a conflict of interest is discovered after award of this contract, the Contracting Office will make a decision whether to terminate the contract.

2.0 BASIS OF AWARD

The Contracting Officer intends to award a firm fixed-price contract to the responsible Offeror whose proposal the Source Selection Authority determines conforms to the solicitation, is fair and reasonable, and offers the best overall value to the Government, considering all non-price factors described herein, and price. All evaluation factors, other than price, when combined, are considered more important than price. The intent of this solicitation is to obtain the best proposal for the required work. The Government reserves the right to accept other than the lowest priced offer or to reject all offers. The Government will not award a contract if the proposal contains a deficiency, as defined in FAR 15.001. The Government reserves the right to reject any offer if the offer is not in the best interest of the Government.

3. 0 PROPOSAL SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS AND INSTRUCTIONS

3.1 REQUIREMENT FOR SEPARATE PRICE AND TECHNICAL PROPOSALS.

3.1.1 Each Offeror must submit both a Price Proposal and a Technical Proposal. The Price Proposal and the Technical Proposal must be submitted as separate volumes. Ensure that the outside of each separate volume is clearly marked to indicate its contents and the identity of the Offeror. Additionally, clearly identify the “original” price proposal and the “original” technical proposal on the outside cover.

3.1.2 The Price Proposal and the Technical Proposal must be received by the closing date and time set for receipt of proposals.

3.1.3 No dollar amounts from the Price Proposal are to be included in the Technical Proposal.

3.1.4 All information intended to be evaluated as part of the Technical Proposal must be submitted as part of the Technical Proposal (Volume 1). Do not merely cross-reference similar material in the Price Proposal, or vice versa. Also, do not include links to websites in lieu of incorporating information into your proposal.

3.1.5 Deviations, Exception and Assumptions

Deviations and exceptions to the terms and conditions of the solicitation are not allowed. Should the offer include any standard company terms and conditions that conflict with the terms and conditions of the solicitation, the proposal may be deemed

“unacceptable” and thus ineligible for award. Any questions related to specific terms and conditions of the solicitation must be resolved prior to submission of the proposal. If the Offeror must make any assumptions prior to submitting the proposal, the Offeror shall list and describe in detail the assumptions on the first page of each tab. All assumptions shall be fully supported with the Offeror’s rationale and shall fully explain the impact, if any, on the performance and/or specific requirement of the RFP. The Offeror shall clearly describe on the Proposal Cover Sheet submitted with the Price Proposal any assumptions made concerning contractual and/or technical terms and include the monetary impact on the solicitation with the price proposal. This information will not be evaluated separately but may impact the evaluation of other factors.

3.2 DISCUSSIONS

The Government does not intend to enter into discussions with offerors prior to making an award. Offerors are encouraged to present their best technical proposal and prices in their initial proposal submission. However, in accordance with FAR Part 15.306, should discussions become necessary, the Government reserves the right to hold them. If this occurs, a competitive range will be determined and offerors notified. The competitive range may be limited for purposes of efficiency in accordance with (IAW) FAR Part 15.306(c)(2).

3.3 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS.

3.3.1 Submit only the electronic files specifically authorized and/or required elsewhere in this section. Do not submit excess information, to include audio-visual materials, electronic media, etc. All pages should be numbered.

3.3.2 Use only 8 ½ by 11 inch paper space, unless another paper size is specifically authorized elsewhere in this section for a particular submission. Do not use a font size smaller than 10, an unusual font style such as script, or condensed print for any submission. All page margins must be at least 1 inch wide, but may include headers and footers.

3.3.3 “Confidential” projects cannot be submitted to demonstrate capability unless all of the information required for evaluation as specified herein can be provided to the Government as part of the Offeror’s technical proposal. Proposals containing information that is not to be disclosed to the public for any purpose, or used by the Government except for evaluation purposes, must be clearly marked in accordance with the instructions at FAR 52.215-1, “Instructions to Offerors— Competitive Acquisition,” paragraph (e), “Restriction on disclosure and use of data.”

3.3.4 For submissions with page limitations, the tables of content, proposal cover letters, and tabs between proposal information do not count toward any page limitations in the proposal.

3.3.5 Proposal revisions shall be submitted as page replacements with revised text readily identifiable, e.g., bold face print or underlining. The source of the revision, e.g., Error, Omission, Clarification, or amendment shall be included and be annotated for each revision. Proposal replacement pages shall: be numbered; be clearly marked “REVISED;” show the date of revision; be submitted in appropriate number of copies (e.g., if two (2) copies of the original page was required, then two (2) copies of the revised page will also be required).

3.4 SPECIFIC INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE TECHNICAL PROPOSAL (VOLUME 1)

3.4.1 Number of Sets of the Technical Proposal. The Offeror shall provide the complete Technical Proposal electronically and the complete Price Proposal in a separate electronic document. The submission shall contain the entire Technical Proposal in .pdf format using Adobe Acrobat software; do NOT scan the document(s) into a .pdf file. The text portion of the complete Technical Proposal shall be contained as a single .pdf file and Sections of the proposal shall be bookmarked (linked to the index) in logical order.

3.4.2 Format and Contents of the Technical Proposal and List of Tabs. The original copy of the technical proposal will be appropriately labeled as such. Each set shall be organized using the tabs specified in the chart below.

3.4.3 Page Limitations. The following page limitations are established for each

Factor/Subfactor: Factor 1 – Performance Capability:

Subfactor 1, Specialized Experience – Limited to 20 pages. 2 pages per project and a maximum of 5 forms per contractor/subcontractor (see paragraph 5.1.1).

Subfactor 2, Technical Approach – Limited to 20 pages Subfactor 3, Key Personnel – Limited to 2 pages for each resume provided Subfactor 4, Organization– Limited to 5 pages

Factor 2, Proposed Contract Duration and Summary Schedule - No page limit Factor 3 - Past Performance – No page limitation Factor 4 - Small Business Utilization – No page limitation

3.5 SPECIFIC INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE PRICE PROPOSAL (VOLUME 2)

3.5.1. Number of Sets of the Price Proposal. Submit one ORIGINAL of the Price Proposal electronically.

3.5.2. Size Restrictions and Page Limits. The following are established for each

Factor/Subfactor: Factor 5 – Section 00 11 00 Pricing Schedule Subfactor 1 – Subcontracting Plan, if large business (no page limit)

Use only 8 ½” x 11” paper space. There are no page limits set for the Price Proposal. However, limit your response to information required by this solicitation. Excess information will not be considered in the Government’s evaluation.

3.5.3 Format and Contents of the Price Proposal and List of Tabs. The Price Proposal shall be appropriately labeled as such and shall be organized as indicated in the following chart. Note: If the Offeror is not required to submit any information under a listed Tab (such as a JV Agreement) in accordance with the instructions below, that tab can be omitted. However, do not renumber the subsequent tabs.

4.0 PROPOSAL CONTENTS AND RELATED EVALUATION FACTORS

VOLUME 1 – TECHNICAL PROPOSAL

Factor/ Subfactor/ Element

LOCATION DESCRIPTION RELATIVE IMPORTANCE

FACTOR 1 PERFORMANCE

CAPABILITY

Most Important Factor (equal to Factors 2, 3, & 4 combined)

Subfactor 1 Vol 1 Tab A Specialized Experience Most Important Subfactor (less important than Subfactors 2, 3, & 4 combined)

Subfactor 2 Vol 1 Tab B Technical Approach 2nd Most Important Subfactor (more important than Subfactors 1, 3 & 4 combined)

Subfactor 3 Vol 1 Tab C Key Personnel 3rd Most Important Subfactor

Subfactor 4 Vol 1 Tab D Organization 4th Most Important Subfactor

FACTOR 2 Vol 1 Tab E Proposed Contract Duration And Summary Schedule

3rd Most Important Factor (less important than Factor 1 & Factor 3; more important than Factor 4)

FACTOR 3 Vol 1 Tab F PAST PERFORMANCE 2nd Most Important Factor

FACTOR 4 Vol 1 Tab G SMALL BUSINESS

UTILIZATION

4th Most Important Factor

VOLUME 2 – PRICE PROPOSAL

Factor/ Subfactor/ Element

LOCATION

DESCRIPTION

RELATIVE IMPORTANCE

N/A Vol 2 Tab 1 Proposal Cover Sheet Not Rated

N/A Vol 2 Tab 2 Signed Letter Responding to RFP, SF1442 and Acknowledgement of Amendments

Not Rated

FACTOR 5 Vol 2 Tab 3 SECTION 00 11 00, PRICING SCHEDULE

All technical factors, when combined, are more important than price

N/A Vol 2 Tab 4 Bid Guarantee (Bid Bond) Not Rated

N/A Vol 2 Tab 5 Representations & Certifications Not Rated

N/A Vol 2 Tab 6 JV Agreement (if applicable) Not Rated

Subfactor 1 Vol 2 Tab 7 Subcontracting Plan Acceptable/Unacceptable

NOTE: ALL NON-PRICE TECHNICAL FACTORS (VOLUME 1) WHEN COMBINED ARE SIGNIFICANTLY

MORE IMPORTANT THAN PRICE (VOLUME 2).

5.0 VOLUME 1 – FACTOR 1 – PERFORMANCE CAPABILITY – Most Important Factor (equal to Factor 2, 3 & 4 combined)

5.1 VOLUME 1 – TAB A: SUBFACTOR 1 - SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE

5.1.1 Submission Requirements:

Demonstrate the specialized experience of the Offeror and/or proposed team, including sub-contractors, on projects same/similar in size and complexity to that described in the solicitation for same/similar construction services. If using subcontractors as part of the proposed team to demonstrate experience, describe the role they will play in this project and the percentage of work they will perform.

The Contractor shall complete a minimum of three (3), but no more than five (5), “Experience Information” forms, attached at the end of this section (Attachment 1) for each the prime contractor and subcontractor, in response to this factor. For this factor, fabrication shops will be considered subcontractors. All blocks must be filled in and all data should be accurate, current, and complete. All projects submitted must be at least 50% complete within the last 5 years. At least two (2) of the projects provided must be valued at over $2,000,000.

5.1.2 Evaluation Criteria:

a. The Government will evaluate the extent of recent, related experience of the Offeror in regard to their role on this project. The Government may place greater importance on projects performed as a prime contractor than as a subcontractor, depending upon overall role and relevancy considerations. The Government may place greater importance on projects that demonstrate past experience working with the propose team. Federal Government project experience may be rated inherently more important than non-Federal Government project experience. Offerors demonstrating experience with projects involving fabrication and deployment of Hydraulic Steel Structures (HSS); particularly floating bulkheads, will be viewed more favorably by the Government.

(1) The Offeror must submit the requested information to demonstrate a record of recent, related experience in construction, for the project (which may include similar state or local government or private counterparts) included in this solicitation. Recent experience includes projects well underway (see above criteria) or those completed and turned over within

5 years of the proposal issue date for this RFP for construction experience. Joint Venture partners should each demonstrate experience commensurate with their role on this project or how their experience qualifies them for their role on this project. If any of the information required is not included in the form (Attachment 1), then the Contractor will be considered non-responsive and evaluated as unacceptable for this Subfactor.

(2) The Government reserves the right to verify the experience record of cited projects or other recent projects by reviewing the Federal Government’s Past Performance Information Retrieval System (PPIRS), other DOD or Government appraisal systems, or to interview owners or references. The Government may check any or all cited references to verify supplied information.

(3) To receive credit for extent (amount) of experience, the Offeror shall demonstrate a history of recent, relevant experience. A firm will not receive credit under this factor for the relevant experience of key personnel proposed for this project.

(4) The Government will consider extent of recent experience, degree of relationship of such experience to this project, demonstrated familiarity with applicable codes and local conditions. Some examples of relevancy to this project may include, but not be limited to:

(a) Number, size, type work, complexity, location.

(b) Dates (well under way or completed no more than 5 years preceding date of Solicitation).

(c) Firm's role and extent of work self-performed (brokering out all work and simply “pouring the sidewalks” or similar minor work on a cited project are examples of less relevant experience).

5.2 VOLUME 1 - TAB B: SUBFACTOR 2 - TECHNICAL APPROACH

5.2.1 Submission Requirements:

Provide information that describes the offeror’s intended technical approach to executing the construction contract per the detailed requirements herein. Limit the information to 20 pages or less; clearly but concisely describe the technical approach to execution.

a. Offeror’s Understanding: Describe challenges, risk, and constraints associated with the project and how the offeror intends to address each with means and methods, resources, or internal organizational processes.

b. Fabrication Shop: Describe the means and method(s) the offeror will utilize to perform the necessary construction and fabrication of the segmental bulkhead system; including shop location(s) and transportation of fabricated appurtenances to the site. Define whether the fabrication will take place off site or within the project limits as well as communication protocol and quality control.

c. Floating Bulkhead Deployment: Describe the means and method(s) the offeror will utilize to transport the assembly from the storage facility to the deployment site, including communication protocol with Contractor and Government personnel as well as the equipment to be used during the operation.

d. Means and Methods: Describe in narrative format the means and methods for construction and fabrication for the various components not already addressed in paragraph a-c. Outline the proposed sequencing approach for construction, fabrication, equipment to be used, etc.

e. Self-Performed Work: Generally describe the items the offeror will self-perform to comply with the requirements in

Section 00 72 00 for self-performed work.

5.2.2 Evaluation Criteria:

a. The Government will evaluate the strengths, weaknesses and any deficiencies in the plan. The Government will evaluate the firm’s understanding of the requirements described in Division 01 plans and technical specifications of the

Solicitation and the capability to execute the project. Some additional specific evaluation considerations are listed below. This list is not all-inclusive.

b. Self-Performed Work: The Government will evaluate the Offeror’s proposal to ensure that the self-performed work complies with the requirements of Section 00 72 00 for self-performed work.

5.3 VOLUME 1 - TAB C: SUBFACTOR 3 - KEY PERSONNEL

5.3.1 Submission Requirements:

The Offeror shall provide resume data for the following key personnel: Construction Project Manager, Quality Control Manager (CQC System Manager), all specialized personnel assisting the Quality Control Manager (as outlined in 01 45 00), Site Superintendent, and Site Safety and Health Officer. Resume information to be provided shall be limited to no more than two (2) pages per person and shall include the following information as a minimum:

a. Name and title

b. Project assignment

c. Name of firm with which associated

d. Years experience in the role identified.

e. Years experience with this firm and with other firms

f. Education degree(s), year, specialization, if applicable

g. Active professional registration, year first registered, if applicable

h. Other experience and qualifications relevant to same/similar work required under this contract

Minimum experience requirements for personnel shall be in accordance with Division 01 sections. Unless otherwise specified in Division 01, each individual shall have a minimum of seven years of experience in their respective position.

The Contractor shall obtain the Contracting Officer’s written consent before making any substitutions for these designated in-house personnel, subcontractors, associates, or consultants. If the Contractor proposes a substitution, it shall submit the same type of information that was submitted in the accepted proposal to the Contracting Officer for evaluation and approval. The level of qualifications and experience submitted in the accepted proposal or that required by the Solicitation, whichever is greater, is the minimum standard for any submission.

5.3.2 Evaluation Criteria:

The Government will evaluate the required information to determine how well the Offeror identifies and demonstrates that its key personnel meet or exceed minimum qualifications necessary to perform construction, as outlined in 01 45 00. Offerors providing resumes for key personnel for this project that have experience in similar key positions on the projects shown under Specialized Experience will be viewed more favorably by the Government. Performance of key personnel proposed for this project may be taken into account when it comes to the attention of the Government. If alternates are proposed for key positions, the evaluation rating will consider the lesser qualified or experienced person, if there is a difference.

5.4 VOLUME 1, TAB D: SUBFACTOR 4 - ORGANIZATION

5.4.1 Submission Requirements:

a. Provide information that describes the offeror’s organizational approach to executing the construction contract per the detailed requirements herein. Limit the information to 5 pages or less; clearly but concisely describe the organizational and technical approach to project management and execution.

b. Organization: Describe what firms, their resources and how their resources will be utilized, their roles and responsibilities and any contractual arrangements that have been established. Clearly describe any teaming or joint venture arrangements, including a clear description of each firm’s roles and responsibilities on the project. A copy of the teaming or joint venture agreement(s) may be appended to the plan (not included in the page limitation). Include a simple organizational chart, illustrating the organization, including the proposed quality control group(s). Present a matrix of responsibilities for each firm in executing the key work breakdown structure activities of the project, including construction activities for each major feature. Identify the firms chosen for the project if not to be self-performed. The Offeror shall be required to obtain the Contracting Officer’s approval for any substitution of firms listed. Describe the proposed management structure for the team, describing how the construction process will be managed and the authorities and the delegations of authority within the team.

Include a key personnel organization chart that clearly depicts the key positions and the names of the personnel, their firm affiliations and their job locations, their job/position title within the organization. The key personnel organization chart shall be consistent with the corporate organization chart, with the matrix of responsibilities assigned to the firms, and with the list of key personnel to be provided under the Tab, “Key Personnel.”

c. Quality Control: Describe the team’s quality control approach, corporate systems and capabilities to maintain quality control of the construction. Describe the proposed quality control organization, including the proposed staffing plan. Provide information on how you will handle internal and external requests for information, shop drawings, progress meetings, site visits, contract completion, closeout, as-built, and completion documentation. There is no need to submit a quality control plan as the successful offeror will provide that after award. Describe how the team will meet USACE three phase quality control requirements.

d. Safety Plan: Describe the team’s safety approach, corporate systems and capabilities to maintain safety requirements during construction. Describe the proposed safety organization, including the proposed staffing plan. The intent is to provide enough detail to demonstrate the Offeror’s understanding of the project; however, it is not the intent for the Offeror to provide the amount of detail that will be required in the pre-work submittals contained in Division 01 of this RFP.

5.4.2 Evaluation Criteria:

a. The Government will evaluate the strengths, weaknesses and any deficiencies in the plan. The Government will evaluate the firm’s understanding of the requirements described in Division 01 plans and technical specifications of the Solicitation and the capability to execute the project. Some additional specific evaluation considerations are listed below. This list is not all-inclusive.

b. Organization. The Government will evaluate the clarity and strength of the overall organization and how well it is organized, structured and staffed to execute the entire scope of work. If applicable, joint venture participants’ contribution to the organization should be commensurate with their skills and background.

c. Quality Control. The Government will evaluate the Offeror’s capabilities and understanding of the contractually required quality control processes for construction. The Government will evaluate the adequacy of the staffing plan to cover all required tasks and responsibilities.

d. Safety Plan: The Government will evaluate the narrative for realism, logic, and understanding of the contractual requirements in regard to the safety plan.

6.1 VOLUME 1 -TAB E: FACTOR 2 - PROPOSED CONTRACT DURATION AND SUMMARY SCHEDULE

6.2 Submission Requirements:

a. The Offeror shall propose a contract duration in the appropriate location on the Pricing Schedule not to exceed the maximum contract duration specified in the Special Contract Requirement (SCR) entitled COMMENCEMENT, PROSECUTION, AND COMPLETION OF WORK. The proposed duration, if accepted, shall become the required contract duration.

b. Submit a summary level schedule for construction and fabrication including any construction phasing. Schedules or diagrams may be provided separately in a size that is easily read, but shall be bound and clearly labeled as Tab 2. This summary schedule will, after contract award, be replaced with a project schedule as required by Specification Section PROJECT SCHEDULE. The summary schedule shall be task oriented, indicating the number of calendar days, after notice to proceed, by which milestones are to be achieved. Offeror may use a critical path or other method of his choice; however, schedules shall be graphically represented. The proposed summary schedule shall reflect the proposed contract duration. Give attention to the following features:

(1) Show the overall construction phase for major item(s), for the site work, and for utilities (if applicable).

(2) Show milestones for completion of the mandatory sequenced activities.

(3) Show completion, inspection, acceptance, and turnover of each bulkhead segment.

(4) Show testing, deployment, and installation of the bulkhead system.

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

(6) Show as-built submissions.

(7) Constraints: Offeror must demonstrate the capability and flexibility to plan and schedule the complete project to meet the proposed contract completion period. Clearly identify any constraints on the schedules presented (e.g., labor or material availability, permits, weather, etc.). Indicate the anticipated overall critical path on the schedule.

The intent is to provide enough detail to demonstrate the Offeror’s understanding of the project; however, it is not the intent for the Offeror to provide the amount of detail that will be required in the pre-work submittals contained in Division 01 of this RFP.

6.3 Evaluation Criteria:

a. Proposed Contract Duration: The proposed contract duration, if accepted, will become the contractually binding completion period. The Government will evaluate the contract duration, as proposed by the Offeror in the Pricing Schedule, not to exceed the maximum allowed duration shown in the SCR entitled COMMENCEMENT, PROSECUTION AND COMPLETION OF WORK. In assessing the reasonableness of the proposed contract duration, the Government may take into account how well the proposed summary schedule supports the proposed duration, as well as use other information, such as but not limited to independent judgment concerning logic, constraints and typical construction durations. A proposed contract duration shorter than the maximum allowed duration will receive additional rating consideration, provided it is realistic and deemed to be achievable. The Government will consider an unreasonably condensed contract duration, which places additional cost or schedule risk on the Government or which may create a risk of contract or performance failure, as a significant weakness or a deficiency, depending upon each evaluator’s judgment. During the subsequent comparison between proposals, differences between proposed contract durations of at least three weeks (differences of 21 calendar days between proposed contract durations) will be considered an advantage to the Government, with greater differences also considered, accordingly.

No advantage will be considered between proposals for differences less than 21 calendar days.

b. Summary Schedule: The Government will evaluate the summary schedule for construction. The length of the schedule must match the proposed contract duration. If it is shorter than the proposed contract duration, it offers no advantage to the Government because it is non-binding, only representing a preliminary planned schedule. A schedule shorter than the proposed contract duration may indicate the Offeror is placing additional risk on the Government for any delays between the scheduled completion date and the required contract completion period. Both parties shall assume field overhead costs are included in the contract price for the full proposed contract duration. Therefore, the Government believes that there is no valid need to shorten the schedule less than the full proposed contract duration. The Government will evaluate the schedule to assess project scope depth of understanding and restrictions which must be considered in the schedule, e.g. permitting, long lead items, phasing, etc. The Government will evaluate the strength of understanding of events associated with coordinating submittals, the firm's capability to schedule the complete project within the proposed contract duration and the realism of the schedule. A schedule that offers advantage(s) to the Government over one that merely indicates an adequate understanding of the scope, restrictions, major milestones and general understanding of the various events that can affect start and completion of construction, will receive additional consideration.

7.0 VOLUME 1 -TAB F: FACTOR 3 - PAST PERFORMANCE

7.1 Submission Requirements:

a. For the projects listed under Factor 1, Subfactor 1 – Experience, the Government will query the Contractor

Performance Assessment Reporting System (to include ACASS, CCASS, and CPARS) to validate past performance ratings on Department of Defense contracts and any other past performance information the Government deems necessary to evaluate a contractor’s past performance.

b. For each project that does not have a PPIRS evaluation, Offerors shall forward a copy of the Past Performance

Questionnaire (PPQ) included at Attachment 2 to the points of contact responsible for monitoring performance under such contracts. The Past Performance Questionnaire 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 1, Subfactor 1 – Experience. Ensure correct phone numbers and email addresses are provided for the client point of contact. Completed Past Performance Questionnaires shall be submitted with your proposal. This does not preclude the Government from utilizing previously submitted PPQ information in the past performance evaluation.

c. The information contained in the questionnaires will be used to evaluate the offeror’s past performance. If any negative past performance information is received, the contractor will be given an opportunity to provide rebuttal. Each contractor shall provide at least three (3) past performance ratings. Any rating an offeror has in PPIRS for the projects listed under Factor 1, Subfactor 1 – Experience will count toward this requirement. The offeror is responsible for ensuring that the Contracting Officer (KO) has received a minimum of three (3) questionnaires prior to the proposal due date/time or has provided written notification to the KO that they have current applicable ratings in PPIRS. Entities that have no past customers shall notify the KO in writing, prior to the date and time established for the RFP closing, that they have had no previous clients and that the minimum number of questionnaires cannot be provided.