(3)Marion_Replace_Spillway_Bridge_FY18_RTA_Specs_7-26-18.pdf

Solicitation No. W912BV18R0039

US Army Corps of Engineers Tulsa District Arkansas River Watershed Marion Lake, Kansas

Replace Spillway Bridge

Specifications

July 27, 2018 rsl

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SOLICITATION NO. W912BV18R0039

REPLACE SPILLWAY BRIDGE

MARION LAKE, KANSAS

TOC-1

DIVISION 00 - PROCUREMENT AND CONTRACTING REQUIREMENTS

00 11 00 00 21 00 00 22 11

00 45 00 00 72 00 00 73 00 00 73 46

SF 1442 AND CLIN SCHEDULE

INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS, & NOTICES TO OFFERORS P

EVALUATION CRITERIA, BASIS OF AWARD

REPRESENTATIONS & CERTIFICATIONS

CONTRACT CLAUSES

SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

WAGE DETERMINATION SCHEDULE

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 00 00 SUMMARY OF WORK

01 05 00 RELOCATION OF SURVEY CONTROL MONUMENTS

01 10 00 CRANE PLACEMENT PLAN

01 22 00 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

01 32 01 PROJECT SCHEDULE

01 33 00 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES

01 35 26 GOVERNMENTAL SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

01 45 00 QUALITY CONTROL

01 46 00 RESIDENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM CONTRACTOR MODE (RMS CM)

01 50 00 TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION FACILITIES AND CONTROLS

01 57 19 TEMPORARY ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROLS

01 58 00 BULLETIN BOARD, PROJECT SIGN, AND SAFETY SIGN

01 78 00 CLOSEOUT SUBMITTALS

01 78 23 OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE DATA

DIVISION 02 - EXISTING CONDITIONS

02 41 00 DEMOLITION AND DECONSTRUCTION

02 83 13 LEAD PAINT ON STOPLOGS AND LIFTING BEAM

DIVISION 03 - CONCRETE

03 10 00 CONCRETE FORMWORK FOR CAST-IN-PLACE CONCRETE

03 20 00 REINFORCING STEEL FOR CAST-IN-PLACE CONCRETE

03 25 00 LIGHT POLE ANCHOR BOLTS

03 30 00 CAST-IN-PLACE STRUCTURAL CONCRETE

03 35 00 DIAPHRAGM BOLTS

03 40 00 PRECAST PRESTRESSED CONCRETE GIRDERS

03 45 00 BRIDGE GIRDER BEARING ASSEMBLIES

03 80 00 WATERSTOPS

03 85 00 CONCRETE JOINT SEALANTS

03 90 00 EPOXY GROUT FOR POST-INSTALLED APPLICATIONS

03 95 00 BRIDGE DECK SMOOTHNESS TESTING AND CORRECTION

DIVISION 05 - METALS

05 10 00 BRIDGE DECK/SIDEWALK SEALED EXPANSION JOINT

05 20 00 BRIDGE DRAINS

05 30 00 GUARDRAIL

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SOLICITATION NO. W912BV18R0039

REPLACE SPILLWAY BRIDGE

MARION LAKE, KANSAS

TOC-2

DIVISION 07 - THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

07 19 00 PROTECTIVE COATINGS OF CONCRETE AND STEEL REINFORCEMENT

DIVISION 09 - FINISHES

09 97 02 PAINTING OF STOPLOGS AND LIFTING BEAM

DIVISION 26 - ELECTRICAL

26 00 00.00 20 BASIC ELECTRICAL MATERIALS AND METHODS

26 05 48.00 10 SEISMIC PROTECTION FOR ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT

26 09 23.00 40 LIGHTING CONTROL DEVICES

26 20 00 INTERIOR DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM

26 56 00 EXTERIOR LIGHTING

DIVISION 32 - EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS

32 05 00 MILLING

32 10 00 SILICA FUME CONCRETE

32 20 00 TRAFFIC STRIPING

DIVISION 35 - WATERWAY AND MARINE CONSTRUCTION

35 20 14 REHABILITATION OF STOPLOGS AND LIFTING BEAM

APPENDICES

APPENDIX A MARION SPILLWAY BRIDGE INSPECTION REPORT

APPENDIX B MARION SPILLWAY BRIDGE CRITICAL FINDINGS REPORT

APPENDIX C EXAMPLE CRANE PLACEMENT PLAN

APPENDIX D MARION SPILLWAY BRIDGE – EXISTING BRIDGE DESIGN DATA

-- End of Table of Contents --

FY18 Marion Bridge Replacement Project at Marion Lake, Kansas.

This is an Unrestricted Procurement under NAICS Code 237310; $36.5 Million

This project is solicited as a Best Value - Trade - Off Evlauation Method

In accordance w ith FAR 36/DFAR 236, the magnitude of construction for this project is betw een $5 adn $10 Million.

DANIEL A FOYIL 918-669-7045

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

27-Jul-2018

(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 ________455 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 specified in Item 8 by ___________ local time ______________27 Aug 2018 (date). If this is a sealed bid solicitation, offers must be publicly opened at that time.

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

B. An offer guarantee 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 _______90 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)

FAX:TEL: TEL: FAX:

W912BV18R0039 78

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 11 00 - SF 1442 and CLIN Schedule

PRICING SCHEDULE

PROPOSAL SCHEDULE

SOLICITATION NO. W912BV18R0039

REPLACE SPILLWAY BRIDGE

MARION LAKE, KANSAS

July 27, 2018 Item Estimated Unit No. Description Quantity Unit Price Amount

BASE PROPOSAL

1. Bridge 1 Job $_XXX__ $__________

2. Electrical/Lighting System 1 Job $ XXX_ $__________

TOTAL BASE PROPOSAL $____________________

Contract Duration (in calendar days) for Base Proposal___________(See Note 7)

OPTION 1

3. Rehabilitate Stoplogs/Lifting Beam 1 Job $ XXXXXX $__________

TOTAL PROPOSAL $_____________________

If the Option is exercised _0_ calendar days will be added to the period of performance.

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 this solicitation.

5. EVALUATION OF OPTIONS

The Government will evaluate offers for award purposes by adding the total price of all options to the total price of the Base Proposal (Total Base Proposal and Optional Items). Evaluation of options will not obligate the Government to exercise the options.

6. AWARD OF OPTIONAL PROPOSAL ITEMS

Proposal Schedule options may be exercised, at the option of the Government, at the time of contract award up to 90 calendar days after the issuance of the Notice to Proceed.

7. CONTRACT DURATION

The Offeror shall propose a total contract duration in number of calendar days after the Notice to Proceed (NTP) is received by the Contractor, whether via electronic means or hard copy, whichever is the earliest method of delivery. The total number of proposed calendar days for construction, ready for turnover shall not exceed the days shown in Section 00 72 00, 52.211-10 COMMENCEMENT, PROSECUTION AND COMPLETION OF WORK. The proposed duration shall become the required contract duration.

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

INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS

SECTION 00 21 00

INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS AND NOTICES TO OFFERORS

1.0 GENERAL INFORMATION

1.1 GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF WORK

1.2 COPIES OF SOLICITATION DOCUMENTS AND AMENDMENTS

1.3 OFFEROR’S QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS

1.4 PROPOSAL EXPENSES AND PRE-CONTRACT COSTS

1.5 PRE-PROPOSAL CONFERENCE

1.6ACCURACY IN PROPOSALS

1.7 PROPOSAL SUBMITTALS

1.P ROPOSAL FORMAT

1.9 JOINT VENTURE PROPOSAL REQUIREMENTS

1.10 DEVIATIONS AND EXCEPTIONS

1.11 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

1.0 GENERAL INFORMATION

1.1 GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This is a competitive best value- Trade Off solicitation for a construction contract for the FY18 Marion Bridge Replacement project located at Marion Lake, Kansas. 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 whose proposal is determined to represent the overall best value to the Government.

1.2 COPIES OF SOLICITATION DOCUMENTS AND AMENDMENTS

Copies of the solicitation and amendments are available by INTERNET ACCESS ONLY. All solicitation documents will be posted through the Federal Business Opportunities (FBO) website at:

http://www.fbo.gov Solicitation number: W912BV18R0039

It shall be the contractor’s responsibility to check the websites for any amendments. The offeror shall submit all requested information specified in this solicitation. There will be no public opening of the proposals received as a result of this solicitation.

1.3 OFFEROR'S QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS

BIDDER INQUIRY USED FOR REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFIs) Questions and/or comments relative to the RFP shall be submitted via Bidders Inquiry (reference instructions below).Any information given to an offeror which impacts the solicitation and/or offer will be given in the form of a publicized question and answer on ProjNet’s Bidder Inquiry and/or written amendment to the solicitation. Contractual and Technical inquiries and questions relating to proposal procedures are to be submitted via Bidder Inquiry in ProjNet at https://www.projnet.org/projnet.

To submit and review bid inquiry items, offerors will need to be a current registered user or self register into the system. To self-register, go to the web page and click on the BID tab. Select Bidder Inquiry, select agency USACE, and enter the Bidder Inquiry Key for this solicitation listed below, your e-mail address, and then click login. Fill in all required information and click create user. Verify the information on the next screen is correct and click continue. From this page you may view all bidder inquiries or add an inquiry. Bidders will receive an acknowledgement of their question via e-mail, followed by an answer to their question after it has been processed.

The Solicitation Number is: W912BV18R0039 The Bidder Inquiry Key is: G6RFN6-BBCNZG

The Bidder Inquiry System will close for new inquiries 10 days prior to proposal due date to ensure adequate time to form an appropriate response and amend the solicitation, if necessary. Offerors are requested to review the specification in its entirety, and review the Bidder Inquiry System for answers to questions prior to submission of a new inquiry. The bidder inquiry technical help call center operates weekdays from 8AM to 5PM Central Time Zone (Chicago). The telephone number for the Call Center is 800- 428-HELP. Offers will NOT be publicly opened. Information concerning the status of the evaluation and/or award will NOT be available after receipt of proposals.

The point of contact for this solicitation is:

Contract Specialist: Daniel Foyil

W912BV18R0039

Telephone: 918-669-7045

E-MAIL: daniel.a.foyil@usace.army.mil

Note: All questions and/or comments should reach the above referenced Contracting Office no later than 10 calendar days prior to the solicitation close date, so they may be given consideration or actions taken prior to receipt of offers. All requests for information must be submitted via ProjNet’s Bidder Inquiry (see above).

1.4 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.

1.5 PRE-PROPOSAL CONFERENCE

The Government intends to hold a pre-proposal conference for this Solicitation. The date, location, and time will be announced by Amendment to the Solicitation. Once announced each offeror must submit in writing, via email, the firm’s name, address, point of contact, telephone number, email address and number of personnel planning to attend no later than 48 hours prior to the conference to:

Daniel Foyil Email: daniel.a.foyil@usace.army.mil

All interested Offerors are urged to attend. During this conference, the requirements set forth in the Solicitation will be reviewed and discussed, with part of the conference to include a question and answer period.

1.6 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.

1.7 PROPOSAL SUBMITTALS

The submittal method for proposals is electronic via AMRDEC SAFE web site below in accordance with section 00 22 11 (d)(3):

https://safe.amrdec.army.mil/safe/. The following email addresses must be entered for notification of proposal receipt and download availability:

daniel.a.foyil@usace.army.mil diane.m.cianci@usace.army.mil

Proposals will be received until the time and date shown on the SF1442 or as amended.

1.8 PROPOSAL FORMAT

See Sections 00 22 11 PROPOSAL SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS, EVALUATION CRITERIA.

1.9 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

1.10 DEVIATIONS AND EXCEPTIONS

Deviations and exceptions to the terms and conditions of the solicitation in either the technical or price proposal 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 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 on the first page of each Tab. 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. The Offeror shall clearly describe on the Proposal Cover Sheet submitted with the Price Proposal any exception to the 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.

1.11 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

1.11.1 This is a competitive acquisition. Offers will NOT be publicly opened. Information concerning the status of the evaluation and/or award will NOT be available after receipt of proposals.

1.11 .2 Oral explanations or instructions are not binding. Any information given to an offeror which impacts the solicitation and/or offer will be given in the form of a written amendment to the solicitation.

1.11.3 Debriefings. The Contracting Officer will promptly notify Offerors of any decision to exclude them from competition if a competitive range is determined, whereupon they may request and receive a debriefing in accordance with FAR 15.505. The Contracting Officer will notify unsuccessful Offerors of the source selection decision in accordance with FAR 15.506. Upon such notification, unsuccessful Offerors may request and receive a debriefing. Offerors desiring debriefing must make their request in accordance with the requirements of FAR 15.505 or 15.506, as applicable. All debriefings will be provided officially in writing.

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

52.215-1 Instructions to Offerors--Competitive Acquisition JAN 2017 52.215-20 Requirements for Certified Cost or Pricing Data or

Information Other Than Certified Cost or Pricing Data

OCT 2010

52.217-5 Evaluation Of Options JUL 1990 52.222-22 Previous Contracts And Compliance Reports FEB 1999 52.225-10 Notice of Buy American Requirement--Construction

Materials

MAY 2014

52.226-1 Utilization Of Indian Organizations And Indian-Owned Economic Enterprises

JUN 2000

52.232-14 Notice Of Availability Of Progress Payments Exclusively For Small Business Concerns

APR 1984

52.232-28 Invitation to Propose Performance-Based Payments MAR 2000 52.232-38 Submission of Electronic Funds Transfer Information with

Offer

JUL 2013

52.236-28 Preparation of Proposals--Construction OCT 1997

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY FULL TEXT

52.216-1 TYPE OF CONTRACT (APR 1984)

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

(End of provision)

52.228-1 BID GUARANTEE (SEP 1996)

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

(b) The bidder shall furnish a bid guarantee in the form of a firm commitment, e.g., bid bond supported by good and sufficient surety or sureties acceptable to the Government, postal money order, certified check, cashier's check, irrevocable letter of credit, or, under Treasury Department regulations, certain bonds or notes of the United States. The Contracting Officer will return bid guarantees, other than bid bonds, (1) to unsuccessful bidders as soon as practicable after the opening of bids, and (2) to the successful bidder upon execution of contractual documents and bonds (including any necessary coinsurance or reinsurance agreements), as required by the bid as accepted.-

(c) The amount of the bid guarantee shall be 20% percent of the bid price or $3,000,000, whichever is less.-

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

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

52.233-2 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 Tulsa District USACE, Contracting Officer., 2488 81st St, Tulsa, OK 74137-4290

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

52.236-27 SITE VISIT (CONSTRUCTION) (FEB 1995) – ALTERNATE I (FEB 1995)

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

(b) An organized site visit has been scheduled for-- TBD By Future Amendment

(c) Participants will meet at-- TBD By Future Amendment

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

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

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

SECTION 00 22 11

EVALUATION CRITERIA, BASIS OF AWARD

1. 0 OVERVIEW

This is a competitive best value solicitation for a construction contract for the FY18 Marion Bridge Replacement project located at Marion Lake, Kansas. 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 hard-copy paper documents and 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 for hard copy submissions, unless another paper size is specifically authorized elsewhere in this section for a particular submission. Do not use fold-outs (e.g., 11” x 14” or 11” x 17” sheets) unless specifically authorized 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 pages will be counted as follows: one side of the paper is one page;

information on both the back and front of one sheet of paper will be counted as two pages. Where authorized, fold-out pages (11" x 14" or 11" x 17") will count as one page. 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); and shall be a different color than the original pages they are to replace.

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 (linkedto 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 30 pages. 2 pages per project and a maximum of 5 forms per contactor/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” pages. 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

Equally Important to Factor 2 (less important than Factors 2, 3 & 4 combined)

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

Subfactor 2 Vol 1 Tab B Technical Approach 2nd Most Important Subfactor (less important than Subfactors 1, 3, & 5 combined)

Subfactor 3 Vol 1 Tab C Key Personnel 3rd Most Important Subfactor (less important than Subfactors 1 2, & 4 combined)

Subfactor 4 Vol 1 Tab D Organization 4th Most Important Subfactor (less important than Subfactors 1, 2, & 3 combined)

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

Equally Important to Factor 1 (less important than Factors 1, 3, & 4 combined)

FACTOR 3 Vol 1 Tab F PAST PERFORMANCE 3rd Most Important Factor (less important than Factors 1, 2 & 4 combined)

FACTOR 4 Vol 1 Tab G SMALL BUSINESS

UTILIZATION

4th Most Important Factor (less important than Factor 3)

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

5.0 VOLUME 1 – FACTOR 1 – PERFORMANCE CAPABILITY – Equally important to Factor 2

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

Most Important Subfactor

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), in response to this factor. 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. Federal Government project experience will not be rated inherently more important than non-Federal Government project experience. Offerors demonstrating experience with projects of similar size and complexity 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

2nd Most Important Subfactor

5.2.1 Submission Requirements:

a. 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.

b. Means and Methods: Describe in narrative format the means and methods for construction. Outline the proposed sequencing approach for construction, equipment to be used, etc.

c. 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. Means and Methods. The Government will evaluate the clarity and strength of the means and methods to be used for construction.

c. 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

3rd Most Important Subfactor

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 (Electrical, Structural, Submittals, & Concrete), 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.

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. 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

4th Most Important Subfactor

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.

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

Equally Important to Factor 1.

6.1 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 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 shown in 01 00 00 paragraph 1.5.

(3) Clearly show the duration of bridge closure during the period of contract performance. Bridge closure duration shall not exceed the period of performance listed in the contract.

(4) 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.

(5) Show as-built submissions.

(6) 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.

6.2 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.