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W912BV19R0020

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

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

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

30-105-04EXCEPTION TO SF 30

APPROVED BY OIRM 11-84

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

FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

JOB ORDER CONTRACT (JOC) MCALESTER ARMY AMMUNITION PLANT, MCALESTER, OK

1. This amendment is issued to extended the receipt for proposal date FROM 03 October 2019 TO 10 October 2019 at 2:00pm CST and sent electronically through armdec.

2. Resumes w ill not be included in the total page count for Subfactor 1 but are still limited to one (1) page per resume.

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

J 1 20

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

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 27-Sep-2019

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

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

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (No., Street, County, State and Zip Code) X W912BV19R0020

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

29-Aug-2019

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NO.

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

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

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

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

or (c) By separate letter or telegram which includes a reference to the solicitation and amendment numbers. FAILURE OF YOUR ACKNOWLEDGMENT TO BE RECEIVED AT THE PLACE DESIGNATED FOR THE RECEIPT OF OFFERS PRIOR TO THE HOUR AND DATE SPECIFIED MAY RESULT IN REJECTION OF YOUR OFFER. If by virtue of this amendment you desire to change an offer already submitted, such change may be made by telegram or letter, provided each telegram or letter makes reference to the solicitation and this amendment, and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified.

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (If required)

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

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

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

CONTRACT ORDER NO. IN ITEM 10A.

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

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

D. OTHER (Specify type of modification and authority)

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

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

10A. MOD. OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.

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

6. ISSUED BY

3. EFFECTIVE DATE

27-Sep-2019

CODE

CONTRACTING DIV

US ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS, TULSA DISTRICT

2488 E. 81ST STREET

TULSA OK 74137-4290

W912BV 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than item 6)

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SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION 00 21 00 - INSTRUCTIONS

The following have been modified:

BIDDERS INQUIRY FOR RFI'S

INQUIRIES – OFFEROR’S QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS

USE OF BIDDER’S INQUIRY

Prospective offerors should submit questions and inquiries related to this solicitation in accordance with the following (collect calls will not be accepted):

a. For information related to amendments, and the dates set for receipt of proposals, please check http://www.fedbizopps.gov.

b. 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.

1. 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 aforementioned 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.

2. From this page you may view all bidder inquiries or add an inquiry.

3. Bidders will receive an acknowledgement of their question via e-mail, followed by an answer to their question after it has been processed.

4. The Solicitation Number is : W912BV19R0020 The Bidder Inquiry Key is: QR9J88-AHPIU2

c. The Bidder Inquiry System will close for new inquiries 5 days prior to proposal due date to ensure adequate time to form an appropriate response and amend the solicitation, if necessary.

d. 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.

e. The call center operates weekdays from 8AM to 5PM U.S. Central Time Zone (Chicago). The telephone number for the Call Center is 800-428-HELP.

f. Offers will NOT be publicly opened. Information concerning the status of the evaluation and/or award will NOT be available after receipt of proposals.

g. The point of contact for this solicitation is:

Contract Specialist: Diane Cianci Telephone: 918-669-7458

E-MAIL: diane.cianci@usace.army.mil http://www.fedbizopps.gov/ https://www.projnet.org/projnet mailto:brian.j.abel@usace.army.mil

SECTION 00 22 00 - SUPPLEMENTARY INSTRUCTIONS

The following have been modified:

00 22 11 EVALUATION CRITERIA

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 FY19 Job Order Contract (JOC) at the McAlester Army Ammunition Plant (MCAAP), McAlester, 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 significantly 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 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 Use three-ring binders to assemble your proposal. Do not use spring clamps or exceed the recommended capacity of the fastener or binder.

3.3.4 “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.”

3.3.5 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.

3.3.6 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 (linked to the index) in logical order. All proposal must be received through armdec.

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 – Management Plan:

Subfactor 1, Interaction between Government and Contractor Staff – Limited to 4 pages.

Subfactor 2, Staffing Levels and Response Times – Limited to 3 pages.

Subfactor 3, Quality Control Plan – Limited to 3 pages.

Factor 2 – Past Performance – No page limitation Factor 3 – Work Execution and Subcontracting Plan – Limited to 8 pages.

Factor 4 – Experience – Limited to 20 pages.

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

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 Management Plan Most Important Factor

Subfactor 1 Vol 1 Tab A Interaction between Government and Contractor Staff

Most Important Subfactor

Subfactor 2 Vol 1 Tab B Staffing Levels and Response Times

2nd Most Important Subfactor

Subfactor 3 Vol 1 Tab C Quality Control and Safety Plan 3rd Most Important Subfactor

FACTOR 2 Vol 1 Tab D Past Performance 3rd Most Important Factor

FACTOR 3 Vol 1 Tab E Work Execution and Subcontracting Plan

2nd Most Important Factor

FACTOR 4 Vol 1 Tab F Experience 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 significantly 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

5.0 VOLUME 1 – FACTOR 1 – MANAGEMENT PLAN – Most Important Factor The proposal shall provide a list of management and on-site staff, their backgrounds, and respective positions with regard to this contract, and should address: their ability to coordinate multiple subcontractors on single or multiple projects; their response time to Government needs; their purchasing system; a plan to administer payroll and labor relation functions; and provide Quality Control and Safety Plans.

5.1 VOLUME 1 – TAB A: SUBFACTOR 1 – INTERACTION BETWEEN GOVERNMENT AND CONTRACTOR STAFF Most Important Subfactor

5.1.1 Submission Requirements:

Explain the plan to facilitate interaction between the Government and contractor personnel. Provide an organization chart that clearly delineates the lines of authority and leadership of Key Personnel. Outline proposed home office and on-site staff, their responsibilities and authorities with respect to this contract, how they will interface with each other, and one-page resumes for on-site staff. Address responsibilities, capabilities, and levels of authority in order to assure project accomplishment in a timely and responsive manner.

Outline the quality control staffing to include: experience, training and education requirements for each position; required construction discipline areas of expertise; and responsibilities and authority.

Key personnel identified in this Sub-factor should be senior working-level people who will be directly involved with construction on a day-to-day basis, not higher level managers or executives normally located in the firm’s home office. Key personnel comprise the on-site staff and structure necessary to perform the work, including simultaneous execution of multiple task orders.

By identifying these personnel, the Offeror is making a commitment that, barring unforeseen circumstances, said personnel will be assigned to the project. The offeror shall notify the Contracting Officer of any required substitutions due to personnel reassignments, etc. Any substitutions require updated submission of the information and shall be approved by the Contracting Officer.

All key personnel shall have a minimum of 5 years professional experience. The Construction Superintendent does not require a professional degree but shall have a minimum of 5 years experience on construction projects of similar size and complexity.

All contractor and subcontractor personnel performing work under this contract must be U.S. citizens or documented U.S. workers and must be able to provide proof of U.S. citizenship or other authorization to be working in the U.S.

Provide resumes for the following Key Personnel: General Project Manager, Quality Control Manager (CQC System Manager), Construction Superintendent, Task Order Site Superintendent(s), and the Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO). Resume information shall be limited to no more than one (1) page per person and include the following minimum information:

a. Name and title

b. Project assignment

c. Name of firm with which associated

d. Years of experience in the role identified and any related roles performed

e. Years of experience with this firm and with other firms

f. Education, degree(s) and majors, specialized training, year completed, certifications

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

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

5.1.2 Evaluation Criteria:

a. The Government will evaluate the strengths, weaknesses and deficiencies in proposed plans. The Government will evaluate the firm’s understanding of the requirements described in the Solicitation and the capability to execute projects. 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 managing construction projects.

c. The Government will evaluate the required information to determine how well the Offeror identifies and demonstrates that Key Personnel meet or exceed minimum qualifications necessary to perform construction, which includes previous satisfactory experience in similar types of work. Offerors providing resumes for Key Personnel that have experience in similar key positions on projects submitted under Experience, will be viewed more favorably by the Government. Individual 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 Personnel, the evaluation rating will consider the lesser qualified or experienced person, if there is a difference, as the key person. Key Personnel shall have a minimum of five (5) years of experience relevant to the respective position proposed, with commensurate experience in scope/size, and at least general qualifications commercially recognized as pertinent to the respective position.

d. The requirements for the CQC organization are a CQC System Manager and sufficient number of additional qualified personnel to ensure safety and contract compliance. The Site Safety and Health Officer shall receive direction and authority from the CQC System Manager and shall serve as a member of the CQC staff. The contractor’s proposed CQC staff shall support maintaining a presence at work sites at all times during performance of any work.

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

5.2 VOLUME 1 - TAB B: SUBFACTOR 2 – STAFFING LEVELS AND RESPONSE TIMES

2nd Most Important Subfactor

5.2.1 Submission Requirements:

Outline the minimum and maximum on-site staffing levels and describe how and when staffing levels will be adjusted. Offeror must show capability for onsite work within 14 days of notice to proceed. Discuss the proximity of the firm’s home office to the installation and how this may affect response time. Explain management controls and discuss staffing levels available to negotiate and execute task orders simultaneously and effectively. Offeror must show capability for executing 5 task orders valued at $5M simultaneously.

Discuss how staff will provide sketches, plans, shop drawings and as-built drawings, and a plan for ensuring accuracy of sizing calculations (dimensions, electrical capacity, load limits, HVAC sizing, etc).

Outline how staff will control cost and be responsible for requisition, purchase, delivery, and inspection of materials.

5.2.2 Evaluation Criteria:

a. The Government will evaluate the strengths, weaknesses and any deficiencies in staffing levels and response times.

The Government will evaluate the firm’s understanding of the requirements described in the Solicitation and the capability to execute the project. More consideration will be given to rapid, flexible staffing supplementation, effective home-office support, detailed management controls, efforts to effectively manage simultaneous task orders, providing shop and as-built drawings, controlling staff costs, and materials management..

5.3 VOLUME 1 - TAB C: SUBFACTOR 3 – QUALITY CONTROL AND SAFETY PLAN

3rd Most Important Subfactor

5.3.1 Submission Requirements:

Describe what measures and controls will be taken to insure that quality control and safety requirements will be met. Describe the team’s quality control approach, corporate systems and capabilities to maintain quality control of the construction.

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 comprehensive quality control plan as the successful offeror will provide one after award. Outline what measures will be taken to correct construction deficiencies. Demonstrate the quality control reporting procedure.

Outline a proposed safety plan, explaining how Occupational Safety Health Administration (OSHA) and USACE EM-385-1-1 requirements will be met.

5.3.2 Evaluation Criteria:

a. The Government will evaluate the strengths, weaknesses and any deficiencies in the quality control approach. The

Government will evaluate the firm’s understanding of the requirements described in the Solicitation and the capability to ensure quality control during project execution. 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 quality control and safety components of the organization and how well it is 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 Government construction on a military facility. The Government will evaluate the proposed quality control and safety plans 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, including Occupational Safety Health Administration (OSHA) and USACE EM-385-1-1 requirements.

6.0 VOLUME 1 -TAB D: FACTOR 2 – PAST PERFORMANCE-

2ND Most Important Factor

6.1 Submission Requirements:

a. For the projects listed under Factor 4 – 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 4 – 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 4 – 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. It is the contractor’s responsibility to ensure that the reference documentation is provided, as the Government may not make additional requests for past performance information from the references. Do not request past performance questionnaires on projects that have final PPIRS evaluations. If a past performance questionnaire is received on a project where a final PPIRS evaluation exists, the PPIRS evaluation will serve as the official rating of record for evaluation purposes.

d. Additionally, for each of the projects submitted under Factor 4-Experience, the offeror shall provide the final or most recent Individual Subcontracting Report (or SF 294 if report was prior to OCT 2005) prepared for submission through the Electronic Subcontracting Reporting System for government contracts. For non-government contracts, provide planned subcontracting goals and actual subcontracted dollars in terms of total contract dollars for Small Business (SB), Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB), Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB), HUBZone Small Business (HUBZone SB), Veteran-Owned Small Business (VOSB), Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), and Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and Minority Institutions (MI).

e. The Government may contact references provided as part of Factor 4 – Experience for information regarding the

Offeror’s past performance on a project and for the purposes of assessing and verifying the scope of the work performed.

Offerors should provide accurate, current, and complete contact information for references provided in the project descriptions.

f. The Government may review any other sources of information for evaluating past performance. Other sources may include, but are not limited to: past performance information retrieved through the PPIRS and/or System for Award Management (SAM), using all CAGE/DUNS numbers of team members (partnership, joint venture, teaming arrangement, or parent company/subsidiary/affiliate) identified in the offeror’s proposal; inquiries of owner representative(s); Federal Awardee Performance and Integrity Information System (FAPIIS); Electronic Subcontract Reporting System (eSRS); and any other official source available to the Government.

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

7.1.1 Joint Venture Submission Requirements. Offerors submitting proposals as a Joint Venture (JV) shall obtain a DUNS number and be registered in the CCR and/or SAM as the offering Joint Venture. The Offeror must provide three (3) to five (5) "recent," "relevant" projects performed by the JV that reflect the JV's ability to perform the work required in this solicitation as required by paragraph 5.1 “Experience.”

a. If the JV Offeror cannot provide a sufficient number of projects to meet the minimum requirement, the JV Offeror must provide "recent," "relevant" projects performed by the JV, and then supplement the record with additional "recent," "relevant" projects performed by each JV member in their individual capacities. In such instance, each JV member must satisfy the minimum requirement of three (3) projects, to include any performed as the JV.

b. If the JV Offeror has no "recent," "relevant" projects performed by the JV, then each member of the JV must provide three (3) to five (5) "recent," "relevant" projects that reflect the JV member's ability to perform the work required in this solicitation as required by paragraph 8.1 “Experience.”

c. In addition to submittals of "Experience" and "Past Performance Questionnaires,” the Joint Venture shall provide a brief narrative (not to exceed 2 page) stating the roles each partner will perform on this project and how the presented projects demonstrate the JV member’s experience commensurate with their role on this project or how their experience qualifies for their role on this project. The attached "Experience" and "Past Performance Questionnaire" forms shall be used by the Joint Venture or the JV partners. The JV Offeror must also explain how the JV is structured.

d. Verification: The Government reserves the right to verify the experience record of cited projects or other recent projects not submitted by reviewing the PPIRS or other Government appraisal systems, or to interview owner or references.

The Government may check any or all cited references to verify supplied information. An Offeror will be afforded the opportunity to reply to or explain adverse performance information that the Offeror has not had an opportunity to previously address.

7.2 Evaluation Criteria:

a. The Government will perform a performance confidence assessment of the Offeror's probability of successfully meeting the contract requirements, considering the degree of success of the team's recent (well under way or turned over of longer than five (5) years preceding the date of this solicitation), relevant experience. See explanation of "well underway" and relevancy under the Factor 4 "Experience". The Government will assess the past performance on projects submitted under the Experience Factor and reserves the right to conduct telephone interviews with points of contact identified in the proposal and/or to review other recent projects rated in the Past Performance Information Retrieval System (PPIRS), Construction Contractor Appraisal Support System (CCASS), Federal Awardee Performance and Integrity Information System (FAPIIS), Electronic Subcontract Reporting System (eSRS), or-furnished references, or to review personal knowledge.

b. The Government will first assess and rate the relevancy of recent projects accomplished by the offeror to the scope of this contract for overall application to the performance confidence assessment ratings described hereinafter. The projects will include those submitted under the Experience Factor as well as from other sources described above. The past performance relevancy rating are described below:

Very Relevant: Present/past performance effort involved is essentially the scope and magnitude of effort and complexities this solicitation requires.

Relevant: Present/past performance effort involved similar scope and magnitude of effort and complexities this solicitation requires.

Somewhat Relevant: Present/past performance effort involved some of the scope and magnitude of effort and complexities this solicitation requires.

Not Relevant: Present/past performance effort involved little or none of the scope and magnitude of effort and complexities this solicitation requires.

c. The Government will next consider how well the Offeror performed on the contracts. The Government will consider the currency and relevance of the information, source of the information, context of the data, and general trends in contractor performance. With respect to relevancy, past performance on projects with more relevance will typically be a stronger predictor of future success and have more influence on the past performance confidence assessment rating than past performance on projects of lesser relevance. Owners/references may be asked to comment on items such as quality of design or construction, timeliness, management of the work, subcontractor management, including timely payment to subs or suppliers, safety, relations between owner and designer or contractor, level of support for such things as as-built documentation, O&M manuals, training, correcting design or construction errors, warranty work, etc.

The Government will target areas covered in the requirements of this proposal including records of confirming quality, schedule, cost control, customer satisfaction, level of support for such things as as-built documentation, O&M Manuals, training, problem resolution for design or construction errors, warranty work, and safety. The Government will not release the Interview Forms to the Offeror at any time, in order for the Government to solicit candid, unbiased interview comments. The Government also places a higher value on projects which document successful outcomes and are supported by outside source confirmation, for example, but not limited to telephone databases, Offeror-furnished references, or personal knowledge. The Government also places a higher value on projects, which provided particularly difficult or unique challenges and the innovative methods the contractor used to resolve problems successfully. The rating for this factor will be expressed as a degree of confidence in the Offeror's ability to a c c o m plish the contract requirements. The rating system used for the performance confidence assessment is described below:

Substantial Confidence: Based on the Offeror’s recent/relevant performance record, the Government has a high expectation that the Offeror will successfully perform the required effort.

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

Limited Confidence: Based on the Offeror’s recent/relevant performance record, the Government has a low expectation that the Offeror will successfully perform the required effort.

No Confidence: Based on the Offeror’s recent/relevant performance record, the Government has no expectation that the Offeror will successfully perform the required effort.

Unknown Confidence (Neutral): No recent/relevant performance record is available or the Offeror’s performance record is so sparse that no meaningful confidence assessment rating can be reasonably assigned.

d. Each entity (firm) will be rated on its own performance or that of its predecessor, as defined in FAR 52.204-20, if relevant. An entity may not establish past performance based on the past performance of its proposed key personnel, apart from that of the entity. If the Government does not obtain past performance information for the projects identified by the Offeror and cannot establish a past performance record for the Offeror through other sources, past performance will be rated neither favorably nor unfavorably. The performance confidence assessment will be considered “Unknown Confidence”.

7.0 VOLUME 1 -TAB E: FACTOR 3 – WORK EXECUTION AND SUBCONTRACTING PLAN – 3RD Most Important

7.2 Submission Requirements:

Provide rationale for selection and utilization of subcontractors.

Explain subcontracting support capability; criteria for subcontractor selection; plan for coordinating, scheduling, and ensuring timeliness of work execution; and completion of multiple projects with multiple subcontractors.

Discuss how the subcontracted effort will be integrated into the total contract effort. What means of communication will there be between contractor and subcontractor? How will multiple projects affect plans?

Delineate controls management will use to ensure timeliness and quality of subcontracted effort.

7.3 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 the Solicitation and the capability to execute the project when engaging subcontractors. 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 by engaging subcontractors.

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.

8.0 VOLUME 1, TAB F: FACTOR 4 – EXPERIENCE – 4th Most Important Factor

8.1 Submission Requirements:

Demonstrate the experience of the Offeror and/or proposed joint venture or team, including documented affiliations or agreements and dedicated sub-contractors, on construction services same/similar in size and complexity to that described in the Solicitation. 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 proposal shall contain a minimum of three (3), but no more than five (5), “Experience Information” forms (attached at the end of this section), 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 $700,000 or more. Demonstrate experience for each firm in a joint-venture, partnership, mentor-protégé, or other teaming arrangement.

8.2 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. Proposals 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 related to the projects (which may include similar state or local government or private counterparts) identified in this Solicitation. Recent experience includes projects at least 50% complete within the last 5 years or those completed and turned over within 5 years of the proposal issue date for this RFP for construction experience. At least two (2) of the projects provided must be valued at $700,000 or more. Joint Venture partners and other teaming firms 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 Factor.

(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).

9.0 VOLUME 2 – PRICE PROPOSAL – 5th Most Important Factor

Prices for job orders issued under this contract will be computed using the most current RS Means Building Construction Cost Data with 4Clicks Project Estimator software, E4Clicks Premier Version 2.636 (http://www.4clicks.com). See the statement of work for further information.

9.1 GENERAL

Submit the Price Proposal (Volume 2) in a separate envelope labeled “Volume 2 – Price Proposal.”

9.1.1 Submission Requirements:

a. Volume 2, TAB 1: Proposal Cover Sheet. The proposal cover sheet is required by FAR 52.215-1(2) (c) (i)-(v) and must be submitted by all Offerors. This provision, titled “Instructions to Offerors—Competitive Acquisition,” and the format for the proposal cover sheet as shown here:

b.

b. Volume 2, TAB 2: Letter and SF1442. The Letter provided to respond to this Request for Proposal is to be completed by all Offerors and duly executed with an original signature by an official authorized to bind the company in accordance with FAR 4.102. Submit the signed SF1442, with all amendments acknowledged, in accordance with the instructions on the Standard Form 30, Amendment of Solicitation.

c. Volume 2, TAB 3: FACTOR 5 – PRICING SCHEDULE. Section 00 11 00, Pricing Schedule, is to be completed in its entirety by all Offerors. The Pricing Schedule must state proposed coefficients for priced services performed during normal work hours and priced services performed during other than normal work hours, for each of the three base years: two coefficients per year, for three years, or a total of six coefficients.

Coefficients for non-priced items will be negotiated for each affected task order.

Coefficients for the option years are not required, but will be negotiated and, upon reaching a bilateral agreement, incorporated in the respective option year modification.

PROPOSAL COVER SHEET

1. Solicitation Number.

2. The name, address, email address, and telephone and facsimile numbers of the Offeror

3. Names, titles, email addresses and telephone and facsimile numbers of persons authorized to negotiate on the Offeror’s behalf with the Government in connection with this solicitation.

4. Name, title, and signature of person authorized to sign the proposal. Proposals signed by an agent shall be accompanied by evidence of that agent’s authority

The Pricing Schedule shall be supported by and include all requisite cost elements and considerations/assumptions employed to determine the coefficients. A narrative to support reaching the proposed coefficients is highly recommended. A clear audit trail must be evident concerning the conversion of costs to the respective coefficients. See Section 00 11 00 with attached notes, for further instructions. Include supporting information behind the Pricing Schedule.

d. Volume 2, TAB 4: Bid Guarantee. Provide a fully executed Bid Bond as required by FAR Clause 52.228-1, Bid Guarantee. The completed bid bond shall be provided electronically. A paper copy may be requested by the contracting officer.

e. Volume 2, TAB 5: Representations and Certifications: All Offerors must have electronically completed the annual representations and certifications in the SAM website (www.sam.gov). Offerors are responsible for ensuring on-line Representations and Certifications are updated as necessary or at least annually to reflect changes and ensure entries are current, accurate and complete. If the Offeror is a Joint Venture, all partners must separately complete the on-line Representations and Certifications.

f. Volume 2, TAB 6: Joint Venture Agreement (if applicable): If the Offeror is a Joint Venture (JV), include a copy of the

JV Agreement. If a JV Agreement has not yet been finalized/approved, indicate its status. JV Agreements must clearly indicate the percentage of the JV participants, in particular the percent of the controlling party, and a clearly delineate responsibilities and authorities between the JV parties.

9.1.2 Evaluation Criteria:

a. Coefficients offered in the Price Proposal will not be rated or scored, but prices will be evaluated for completeness, fairness and reasonableness through review of supporting documentation and price analysis. The price evaluators will also check for appearance of unbalanced coefficients. Both parties shall presume that field overhead costs through the proposed contract duration are inclusive in the offered prices/coefficients for the contract.

b. If deemed necessary, supplemental coefficient breakdown information may be requested to assist the

Government in performing the price evaluations described above.

10.0 EVALUATION PROCEDURES

10.1 Source Selection Evaluation Board (SSEB).

The SSEB will evaluate proposals received in response to this solicitation. The evaluation will be based on content of the proposals and any subsequent discussions required, as well as information obtained from other sources, e.g. past performance information. The SSEB will not consider any information incorporated by reference, except as expressly allowed by this solicitation.

10.2 Evaluation:

a. The SSEB will evaluate proposals and assign a consensus rating for each evaluation factor), except that performance risk ratings are assigned to past performance (see below).

b. The Government intends to award without discussions. Firms are cautioned to put forth their best efforts, and to clearly furnish all information to allow the Government to effectively evaluate proposals. Do not assume an opportunity to clarify or correct proposals after submission will be provided.