W912DQ22B4000_JA Brand Name or Equal Discovery Dorm Interior Finishes and attachment.pdf

Control # 22-1 Labor Code: 40E110

JUSTIFICATION AND APPROVAL

FOR OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION

1. CONTRACTING AGENCY: Kansas City District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Contracting Division, 601 E. 12th St., Kansas City, MO 64106

2. DESCRIPTION OF ACTION:

The justification for use of brand name or equal descriptions, as outlined herein, is being completed to meet all intents of the requirements under the law, and for the purpose of full transparency, regarding the implementation of section 888(a) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017 (Pub. L. 114-328) specifically as it intersects with current UFC 3-120-10, Interior Design. This Brand Name or Equal justification pertains to Structural Interior Design (SID) items throughout several specification sections for the following construction project: Discovery Dorm Renovation, Whiteman AFB, MO.

This project consists of renovating approximately 46,907 square foot. Work will include, but not be limited to, repair of building envelope, replacement of all exterior windows, repair replacement of interior construction (doors and stairs), repairs of plumbing system, replacement of interior finishes, repair of all interior and exterior lighting with current LED technology, replacement of fire detection system, and installation of a mass notification system and improved security system.

Work will also include upgrades to common areas such as kitchenettes, rec rooms, and outside seating areas to enhance quality of life for dorm residents.

This Design-Bid-Build opportunity will be solicited as a small business set aside. The magnitude of this construction project is between $5 Million - $10 Million.

The identified brand/manufacturer or equal items are intended to be examples for the basis of

The SID will be procured and installed as part of a firm-fixed-price, design-bid-build construction contract. This procurement is being funded with FY 22 O&M funds.

3. DESCRIPTION OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES OR NATURE OF CONSTRUCTION: The identified brand/manufacturer name items are intended to solely indicate basis of design for the interior finishes. The specifications are non-proprietary; however, manufacturer(s) and product line(s) are identified to be able to establish a color and aesthetic basis of design. The estimated period of performance of this O&M requirement is 540 calendar days. This solicitation has optional CLINs. Option CLINs are as follows:

Option CLIN 0003 Secutity Cameras Rough-in Discovery Dorm: The contractor shall provide all manpower, equipment, material, facilities, and coordination to complete security camera infrastructure modifications/ installation as identified in the attached specifications and drawings.

All work shall be done in accordance with the attached specifications and drawings.

Option CLIN 0004 Security Cameras Installation Disc. Dorm: The contractor shall provide all manpower, equipment, material, facilities and coordination to procure and install security camera devices as identified in the attached specifications and drawings. All work shall be done in accordance with the attached specifications and drawings.

Option CLIN 0005 Bicycle Shelter Discovery Dorm, B1561: The contractor shall provide all manpower, equipment, material, facilities, and coordination to complete the demolition of existing bicycle racks, disposal, and new construction related to the bicycle shelter identified in the attached specifications and drawings.

Option CLIN 0006 Small Patio Discovery Dorm, B1561: The contractor shall provide all manpower, equipment, material, facilities, and coordination to complete the demolition, disposal, and new construction related to the small patio identified in the attached specifications and drawings.

Option CLIN 0007 Large Patio Discovery Dorm, B1561: The contractor shall provide all manpower, equipment, material, facilities, and coordination to complete the demolition, disposal and new construction related to the large patio with canopy as identified in the attached specifications and drawings.

Option CLIN 0008 Roof Drainage Discovery Dorm, B1561: The contractor shall provide all manpower, equipment, material, facilities, and coordination to complete the demolition, disposal and new construction related to the roof drainage identified in the attached specifications and drawings.

4. AUTHORITY CITED: 10 U.S.C. 2304(f), as implemented by FAR 6.302-1(c) and

DFARS 206.302-

brand name products (or approved equals) for the potential award of the solicitation action as specified herein. Please see attached Table 1 for specific brand names or equals for the required interior finished materials.

UFC Requirements: (reference UFC 3-120-10, paragraph 4-5.1).

The interior designer must provide all finish and color selections including finish code, and specialties which will be exposed to view in the finished construction. The Government will direct which of the following methods to use.

Disclaimer required: (reference paragraph 4-5.1.2):

The Government prohibits the use of proprietary materials, finishes and colors. A disclaimer must be used on the drawings or in the specifications indicating materials and colors are shown for reference only. However, it is important to use specific manufacturer, finish and color information to establish a frame of reference in the development of the SID. Reference UFGS 09 06 00 Schedules for Finishes for the appropriate disclaimer to use that addresses this issue when developing the SID.

5. REASON FOR AUTHORITY CITED:

a. Background: The SID of a facility includes building-related design elements and components generally part of the building itself, such as walls, ceilings, floor coverings, primary window treatments (blinds, shades and drapery hardware), signage and built-in casework. The interior designer must determine the desired interior finish materials based on the respective aesthetic, durability and maintenance qualities, and characteristics applicable to each space within the facility. The SID will be designed by a qualified interior designer in accordance with UFC 3-120-

b. Justification: Under the current UFC, the SID of a building is to be fully coordinated by a qualified interior designer. The selection of the basis of design, the color aesthetic and visual integrity will be upheld and coordinated throughout the facility. The finishes chosen are fully synchronized to provide a cohesive interior to support the building requirements. Per UFC 3-120-compatibility with the local environment, functional requirements, economy of construction, energy conservation, interior details, sustainable design and life cycle costs.

Additionally, the interior design must be designed in harmony with the architectural character of existing facilities that are to remain, especially those that are considered historically or architecturally significant and must comply with the installation aesthetic.

Design excellence must not add substantial project costs but balance the functionality, aesthetics, quality, sustainability and maintainability of

As required by the UFC, non-proprietary specifications were developed to identify the performance characteristics of the respective required design elements. Manufacturer and product names are identified solely to provide a basis for the color, pattern and visual integrity of the respective finishes. By providing this basis, the contractor is able to determine if the product submitted for approval will meet the building aesthetic. This will lead to an overall coordinated, structural interior design for the entire building as intended by the qualified interior designer.

Again, it is important to note that the specifications are non-proprietary and that manufacturer names are illustrative for coordinated design aesthetics only.

Example: Carpet tiles come in a variety of colors and patterns. The technical specifications such as ounce weight, durability, coloring and tufting etc., can all be described as non-proprietary performance criteria manufacturer and product line are difficult to show without visual examples. If the manufacturer and product line is provided with the solicitation, the offeror will have a basis for color and visual of the intended aesthetic.

By listing the basis of design for the intended SID finishes, the designer can verify the performance specifications and visual requirements are met for the overall building. Alternates may be submitted and approved if these meet the requirements of the specifications and overall color and building aesthetic. Quality interior design is value added to a project as it vitally improves facility operating efficiency, attractiveness, livability, functionality, life-cycle economics, and the productivity of the users.

Under a typical design bid build contract, each individual subcontractor submits the specification only applicable to its product line (ex: tile) and is not required to coordinate with other finishes (ex: paint or other flooring) and the prime contractor is not required by the specifications to have a qualified designer on its staff to coordinate all the finishes chosen by each of the respective subcontractors.

c. Alternatives: The only potential alternative would have been to convert the procurement into a design-build procurement without complete designs and require the effort of a qualified interior designer whom must meet the requirements set forth in UFC 3-120-10 of design is a critical component of designing complete and coordinated structural interior design under the current UFC. It is impracticable to fully design a system to meet requirements without assumptions of material specifications, especially given the numerous individual subcontractors supplying their respective items.

d. Impact: Providing the make and model of materials used as the basis of design is an industry standard necessary to complete a 100% design needed for a Design-Bid-Build procurement. Design-Bid-Build procurements ensure that the government has maximum control over the design of the requirement and at the same time, maximizes competition.

If the basis of design elements here were not permitted to be used, it would effectively limit the ability of the government to control the design and would increase the potential costs of the acquisition due to uncertainties of the offeror and subsequent required post award coordination.

6. EFFORTS TO OBTAIN COMPETITION:

The interior designer has done extensive market research for the non-proprietary structural interior design items and has identified a minimum of three manufacturers for each of the items in Table 1.

7. MARKET SURVEY:

Market research was conducted by qualified interior designer, Christina Gatewood of USACE, Kansas City District. An Internet search was used to identify three vendors for the purpose of market research. The research consisted of reviewing the product catalogs, sample books and websites for similar finishes and colors. The three vendors were able to provide comparable products which met the performance and visual specifications of the solicitation. Should another roduct be chosen, the qualified interior designer will be required to approve the submittal to verify coordination with all other SID finishes.

Standardization will provide the ability to seamlessly move providers and peripheral equipment from one location to the next allowing for mission essential functionality.

8. INTERESTED SOURCES:

In accordance with FAR 5.102(a)(6), this justification will be posted to the Government Point of Entry (beta.sam.gov) at the same time the solicitation is issued. Any sources that indicate interest as a result of the sources sought will be evaluated.

USACE posted on beta.sam.gov a request for potential offerors to provide input on potential alternatives to the name brands as provided in the solicitation. Offerors responded by providing multiple alternatives and will be posted with the solicitation as a part of this document. A summary of the responses is below and the responses of the alternatives are at Attachment 1.

Company Capability Statement Submitted

Issues with Brand Name

Provided Alternatives

Interest in Project

1 W4 Construction Group

Yes None None Yes

2 SES Electrical LLC Yes None Yes, Attached.

Yes

3 Atherton Construction, LLC

Yes None Yes, Attached. Yes

4 ACI Construction Group

Yes None None Yes

9. Other Factors:

a. Procurement History: This is a new construction project for Renovation of the Discovery Dorm, WAFB, MO..

b. Acquisition Data Availability: Not applicable.

c. Unusual and Compelling Urgency: Not applicable.

d. Subcontracting Competition: Subcontracting opportunities exist for suppliers, distributors and/or installers. Subcontracting competition will the responsibility of the offeror or prime contractor awarded the contract. Applicable subcontracting competition requirements will be included in the solicitation and the resultant contract.

10. TECHNICAL CERTIFICATION: Include the following statement:

I certify that the supporting data under my cognizance which are included in the justification are accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

NAME: Christina Gatewood DATE:

TITLE: Interior Designer SIGNATURE:

11. REQUIREMENTS CERTIFICATION: Include the following statement:

I certify that the supporting data under my cognizance which are included in the justification are accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

NAME: Larry Bolton DATE:

TITLE: Project Manager SIGNATURE:

12. FAIR AND REASONABLE COST DETERMINATION:

"I hereby determine that the anticipated cost or price to the Government for this contract action will be fair and reasonable." This solicitation will be competed for at least 30 days and price analysis will be conducted by comparison with the Independent Government Estimate and by comparing prices received in response to the solicitation.

NAME: LTC Matthew A. Zayd DATE:

TITLE: Contracting Officer SIGNATURE:

13. CONTRACTING OFFICER CERTIFICATION:

"I certify that this J&A is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief."

NAME: LTC Matthew A. Zayd DATE:

TITLE: Contracting Officer SIGNATURE:

APPROVAL

Based on the foregoing justification, I hereby approve the procurement of Discovery Dorm Renovation Projecton an other than full and open competition basis pursuant to the authority of 10 U.S.C. 2304(f), as implemented by FAR 6.302-1(c) and DFARS 206.302-1(c)(2) subject to the availability of funds, and provided the construction services herein described (have/has) otherwise been authorized for acquisition.

NAME: DATE:

TITLE: SIGNATURE:

SPEC SECTION FINISH CODE CATEGORY QTY. UOM MANUFACTURER NAME REMARKS ALTERNATIVES

06 41 16.00 10 HPL‐1 LAMINATE 645 SF WILSONART UPTOWN WALNUT CASEWORK FORMICA

QTZ‐1 QUARTZ 31 LF CAMBRIA BIG SUR MIST MATTE KITCHEN/PARTY ROOM COUNTERS LG or CORIAN

SSM‐1 25 LF KIMBERLITE VANITY COUNTERS CORIAN

SSM‐2 62 EA DESIGNER WHITE SHOWER WALL PANELS FORMICA

SSM‐3 173 EA YUKON RIVERSTONE WINDOW SILLS HI MACS

GRT‐1 722 SF COBBLESTONE FLOOR TILE GROUT LATICRETE

GRT‐2 1508 SF ALABASTER WALL TILE GROUT

PFT‐1 2888 SF MARAZZI MODERN FORMATION 12" x 24" DALE TILE PFT‐2 2888 SF CROSSVILLE RETROACTIVE 2.0 3" x 12" DALE TILE PFTB‐1 361 SF MARAZZI MODERN FORMATION 6" x 12" DALE TILE PFTB‐2 361 SF CROSSVILLE RETROACTIVE 2.0 4" x 12" DALE TILE PWT‐1 3393 SF MARAZZI ZELLIGE 2.5" x 9.5" DALE TILE PWT‐2 3393 SF 3" x 12" DALE TILE PWT‐3 3393 SF 2" x 4" MOSAIC DALE TILE PWT‐4 3393 SF MARRAZZI MODERN FORMATION 12" x 24" DALE TILE

TR‐1 64 LF JOLLY FUTURA

TR‐2 64 LF RONDEC

ACT‐1 4350 SF OPTIMA HEALTH ZONE USG

ACT‐2 4350 SF OPTIMA PB

LVT‐1 3885 SF SHAW or

LVT‐2 3885 SF MANNINGTON

RB‐1 RUBBER BASE 13500 LF BASEWORKS 4"H ARMSTRONG or ROPPE RST RUBBER STAIR TREAD 1520 SF RUBBER TREAD W/ INTEGRAL RISER INTEGRAL RISER ‐ RAISED DOT

TR‐3 64 LF SCHLUTER SCHIENE FUTURA

TR‐4 64 LF SLIM LINE TRANSITION ARMSTRONG or ROPPE

TR‐5 64 LF METALEDGE

TR‐6 64 LF SLIM LINE TRANSITION

09 68 00 CPT‐1 CARPET 890 SY J&J FLOORING CRAFTWORK 24" X 24" (CARPET) MOHAWK or SHAW

PT‐1 28275 SF BENJAMIN MOORE

PT‐2 28275 SF DUNN EDWARDS

PT‐3 28275 SF

PT‐10 28275 SF

PT‐20 28725 SF

10 26 00 CG CORNER GUARDS 125 EA CONSTRUCTION SPECIALTIES ACROVYN RODON GROUP, MOCAP LLC 12 21 00 WB WINDOW BLINDS 124 EA HUNTER DOUGLAS CL BLIND BALI or LEVOLOR

12 22 00 DR DRAPERIES 124 EA CARNEGIE TUNE DRAPERY INDUSTRIES

EM ENTRANCE MAT 105 SF PEDIMAT M1 MAD MATTER

EMT WALK OFF TILE 105 SF DESIGNSTEP POWERPOINT 24" X 24"

06 61 16

SOLID SURFACE

MATERIAL WILSONART

09 30 10

GROUT MAPEI

PORCELAIN FLOOR

TILE

PORCELAIN FLOOR

TILE BASE

PORCELAIN WALL TILE

CROSSVILLE RETROACTIVE 2.0

TRANSITIONS SCHLUTER

09 51 00 ACOUSTICAL CEILING

TILE

ARMSTRONG 24" x 24" LAY IN

09 65 00

LUXURY VINYL TILE MOHAWK HOT & HEAVY 9" x 59"

JOHNSONITE

TRANSITIONS

JOHNSONITE

09 90 00 PAINT SHERWIN WILLIAMS PROMAR 200 HP ZERO VOC

12 48 13 CONSTRUCTION

SPECIALTIES

Table 1/Attachment 1

▪ LG Hausys

▪ Corian

SOLID SURFACE:

▪ Wilsonart

▪ LG Hausys

▪ Corian

▪ Formica

GROUT:

▪ Mapei

▪ Laticrete

▪ TEC

PORCELAIN FLOOR/WALL TILE & TILE BASE:

▪ Virgina Tile

▪ Daltile

▪ Trends in Tile

TRANSITIONS:

▪ Schlueter

▪ Tarkett

▪ Mohawk

ACOUSTICAL CEILING TILE:

▪ Armstrong

▪ USG

▪ CertainTeed

LUXURY VINYL TILE:

▪ Shaw

▪ Patcraft

▪ Bentley

RUBBER BASE & STAIR TREAD:

▪ Tarkett

▪ Armstrong

▪ Flexco

CARPET:

▪ Shaw

▪ Patcraft

▪ Bentley

LAMINATE:

▪ Wilsonart

▪ Formica

▪ Arborite

QUARTZ:

▪ Cambria

▪ Construction Specialties

▪ Koroseal

WINDOW TREATMENT:

▪ Mecho

▪ SWF Contract

▪ Hunter Douglas

DRAPERIES:

▪ Samelson (Coral)

▪ Kravet

▪ Brentano

▪ Coulisse

ENTRANCE MAT

▪ Construction Specialties

▪ Portico Systems

WALK OFF TILE

▪ Shaw

▪ Patcraft

▪ Bentley

PAINT:

▪ Sherwin Williams

▪ Benjamin Moore

▪ PPG

CORNER GUARDS:

▪ Inpro