W912DR-11-R-0033 North Campus Substation Electrical Util Plant Final Release 61011.pdf

US Army Corps of Engineers Baltimore District

SOLICITATION FOR

NORTH CAMPUS ELECTRICAL UTILITY PLAN,

DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE, FORT G. MEADE,

MARYLAND

RFP NO. W912DR-11-R-0033

DATE 10 June 2011

THIS IS A FULL AND OPEN UNRESTRICTIVE COMPETITIVE ACTION

SUBMITTAL OF BIDS: BIDS ARE TO BE SUBMITTED IN DUPLICATE. BIDDERS ARE TO SUBMIT THE FOLLOWING:

(1) SECTION 00010 - STANDARD FORM 1442

(2) SECTION 00010 - PRICE SCHEDULE

(3) SECTION 00600 – REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

Construction of the North Campus Electrical Utility Plant at Fort George G. Meade, Maryland.

The construction project will clear the construction site and then construct a new North Campus Utility Plant and a new power generation plant.

The proposed acqusition is unrestricted. This will be a firm fixed price contract.

NAICS: 237990

Small Business Size Standard: $33,500,000.

CALVIN J MITCHELL 410-854-0744

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

10-Jun-2011

(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 within _______10 calendar days and complete it within ________1326 calendar days after receiving award, X notice to proceed. This performance period is X mandatory, negotiable. (See _________________________Section 800

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 __________ 8 copies to perform the work required are due at the place specified in Item 8 by ___________ local time ______________ 12 Jul 2011 (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) work requirements, and (2) other provisions and clauses incorporated in the solicitation in full text or by reference.

D. Offers providing less than _______ 120 calendar days for Government acceptance after the date offers are due will not be considered and will 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

USACE, BALTIMORE

10 S. HOWARD STREET, ROOM 7000

BALTIMORE MD 21201

W912DR

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:

W912DR-11-R-0033 77

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

W912DR-11-R-0033

Section 00010 - Solicitation Contract Form

ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

0001 1 Lump Sum

NORTH CAMPUS ELECTRICAL UTILITY PLANT

FFP

All costs associated with the construction of the North Campus Substation, Fort G Meade, MD, in accordance with the attached scope of work.

(SEE THE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR ADDITIONAL

INFORMATION)

FOB: Destination

NET AMT

INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE TERMS

Supplies/services will be inspected/accepted at:

CLIN INSPECT AT INSPECT BY ACCEPT AT ACCEPT BY

0001 Destination Government Destination Government

DELIVERY INFORMATION

CLIN DELIVERY DATE QUANTITY SHIP TO ADDRESS UIC

0001 N/A N/A N/A N/A

Section 00100 - Bidding Schedule/Instructions to Bidders

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

52.211-6 Brand Name or Equal AUG 1999 52.214-34 Submission Of Offers In The English Language APR 1991 52.214-35 Submission Of Offers In U.S. Currency APR 1991 52.215-1 Instructions to Offerors--Competitive Acquisition JAN 2004 52.223-14 Toxic Chemical Release Reporting AUG 2003 252.236-7001 Contract Drawings, and Specifications AUG 2000 252.236-7006 Cost Limitation JAN 1997

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY FULL TEXT

52.211-14 NOTICE OF PRIORITY RATING FOR NATIONAL DEFENSE, EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS, AND ENERGY PROGRAM USE (APR 2008)

Any contract awarded as a result of this solicitation will be DX rated order; X DO rated order certified for national defense, emergency preparedness, and energy program use under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) (15 CFR 700), and the Contractor will be required to follow all of the requirements of this regulation. [Contracting Officer check appropriate box.]

(End of provision)

52.216-1 TYPE OF CONTRACT (APR 1984)

The Government contemplates award of a FIRM FIXED PRICE CONSTRUCTION contract resulting from this solicitation.

52.222-5 DAVIS-BACON ACT--SECONDARY SITE OF THE WORK (JUL 2005)

(a)(1) The offeror shall notify the Government if the offeror intends to perform work at any secondary site of the work, as defined in paragraph (a)(1)(ii) of the FAR clause at 52.222-6, Davis-Bacon Act, of this solicitation.

(2) If the offeror is unsure if a planned work site satisfies the criteria for a secondary site of the work, the offeror shall request a determination from the Contracting Officer.

(b)(1) If the wage determination provided by the Government for work at the primary site of the work is not applicable to the secondary site of the work, the offeror shall request a wage determination from the Contracting Officer.

(2) The due date for receipt of offers will not be extended as a result of an offeror's request for a wage determination for a secondary site of the work.

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 $_3,000,000.00, 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

(for hand delivered protests):

U.S. Army Engineer District, Baltimore ATTN: District Counsel/CENAB-OC

Room 6420, City Crescent Building 10 South Howard Street Baltimore, Maryland, 21201

(For mailed protests):

U.S. Army Engineer District, Baltimore

ATTN: CENAB-OC

P.O. Box 1715 Baltimore, Maryland 21203-1715

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

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

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

http://acqusition.gov/comp/far/index.html http://farsite.hill.af.mil http://www.dtic.mil/dfar

(End of provision

52.252-5 AUTHORIZED DEVIATIONS IN PROVISIONS (APR 1984)

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

(b) The use in this solicitation of any Defense Federal Acqusition Regulation provision with an authorized deviation is indicated by the addition of "(DEVIATION)" after the name of the regulation.

252.228-7004 BONDS OR OTHER SECURITY (DEC 1991)

(a) Offerors shall furnish a bid guarantee amount shall be at least 20 percent of the bid price but shall not exceed $3 million.

The Offeror receiving notice of award shall furnish--

(1) A performance bond in the penal amount of 100% ; and

(2) Payment in full of any sum due the Government.

(b) The Contractor shall furnish the performance bond to the Contracting Officer within 10 days after receipt of the notice of award. The Contracting Officer will not issue the notice to proceed until receipt of an acceptable performance bond and payment of any sum due the Government.

(c) Bonds supported by sureties whose names appear on the list contained in Treasury Department Circular 570 are acceptable. Performance bonds from individual sureties are acceptable if each person acting as a surety provides a SF 28, Affidavit of Individual Surety, and a pledge of assets acceptable to the Contracting Officer.

(End of clause)

PROPOSAL SUBMISSION

SECTION 00100

PROPOSAL SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

1. OVERVIEW.

1.1 This request for proposal (“RFP”) seeks proposals from Offerors interested in being selected for North Campus Electrical Utility Plant, Fort George Meade, MD.

This project is required to upgrade the electrical power distribution system to the National Security Agency Headquarters to improve the reliability of the infrastructure and ensure rapid, reliable emergency power to support current and future NSA needs.

1.2 The purpose of these instructions is to establish uniform evaluation procedures for the proposals and the development of the Best Value Decision by the Source Selection Authority using the Trade-Off Process (See Federal Acquisition Regulation 15.101-1). In as much as the proposal shall describe the capability of the Offeror to perform the resulting contract, the proposal shall be specific and complete in every detail as well as be prepared simply and economically, providing a straightforward and concise description of capabilities to satisfactorily perform the contract.

1.3 For the purposes of this solicitation, the Government will utilize a single phase process. The award will be a single firm-fixed price contract award.

2. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS.

2.1 Firms formally organized as design-build entities, design firms and construction contractors that have associated specifically for this project, consortia of firms, or any other interested parties may submit proposals. A design firm or construction contractor may offer more than one proposal by entering into more than one association.

Associations may be joint ventures or include key team subcontractors. Any legally organized Offeror may submit a proposal.

2.2 Contractor Team Arrangements. Contractor Team Arrangements are considered an arrangement in which (1) two or more companies form a partnership or joint venture to act as a potential prime contractor; or (2) a potential prime contractor agrees with one or more other companies to have them act as its subcontractors under a specified Government contract or acquisition program. In accordance with FAR Subpart 9.6, the Government will recognize the integrity and validity of contractor team arrangements; provided, the arrangements are identified and company relationships are fully disclosed in the offer. The Offeror shall identify the major or critical aspects of the requirement to be performed by those identified in the Contractor Team Arrangement. The submission must contain a narrative that clearly explains the relevance to a particular factor of information concerning a company that is part of a Contractor Team Arrangement. The Government will consider the adequacy of this explanation in deciding the relevance of the information to this procurement.

2.3 If applicable, the Offeror shall submit evidence from the Offeror’s SBA Servicing Agency that the Offeror has notified and discussed the proposed joint venture for this project with the appropriate SBA personnel.

2.4 Information submitted about any company other than the Offeror, whether a predecessor company, affiliated company, subsidiary (including wholly owned subsidiaries), subcontractors that will perform major or critical aspects of this requirement, or other associated business, will not be evaluated for any factor unless the proposal contains a detailed narrative explaining why this submitted information is relevant to this acquisition. The Government will consider the adequacy of this explanation in deciding the relevance and weight of the information to this procurement. Information about subcontractors may not be given much weight unless the proposal contains evidence that the subcontractor is committed to perform the work. If information about a subcontractor is properly submitted and given weight during the evaluation, the expectation is that this subcontractor will perform this work.

Before utilizing another subcontractor for this work, the Government must consent.

2.5 Offerors shall submit their proposal to the address shown in Block 7 of Standard Form 1442.

2.6 Proposals are due no later than the time and date specified in Block 13 of Standard Form 1442.

3. GENERAL PROPOSAL FORMAT.

3.1 Title Page. Include the title of the solicitation, solicitation number, Offeror name, and date of the submittal.

3.2 Table of Contents. Each binder of the proposal shall contain a detailed table of contents. The complete table of contents shall be included in each binder. Any materials submitted but not required by this solicitation (such as company brochures) shall be relegated to appendices.

3.3 Printed Matter Submissions. Written material shall be on 8 ½ x 11 inch paper printed in no less than a 10 font.

Page limitations, where specified in the RFP, shall be considered a maximum. Pages in excess of any specified limitation shall not be evaluated. A single 8 ½ x 11 inch sheet with written material on one side only shall constitute one page. (For organization chart or schedules, a folded 11” x 17” format may be used) However, if both sides of the sheet bear written material then this single sheet shall be counted as two pages.

3.4 Binders. Proposals shall be submitted in tabbed, three ring binders.

3.5 Number of Copies. Offerors shall submit the following:

a. Volume I – Technical Proposal, (original and five copies)

b. Volume II – Small Business Participation Plan (original and two copies)

c. Volume III – Price Proposal (original and two copies)

d. Volume IV – Ownership Disclosure (original and two copies)

3.6 Proposals shall be marked:

Date of Closing: July 12, 2011

Time of Closing: 2:00 pm EST

Location: USACE, BALTIMORE

10 S. HOWARD STREET, ROOM 7000

BALTIMORE MD 21201

Solicitation RFP: W912DR-11-R-0033

3.7 Proposal shall be organized as follows:

Binder 1(Technical): Factors 1, 2, 3 and 4 Binder 2 (Small Business): Factors 5 and 6 Binder 3 (Price): Factor 8 Tabs A, B, C, D, E and F Binder 4 (Ownership Disclosure): Factor 7

FACTOR 1 Experience in Relevant Projects

FACTOR 2 Past Performance on Relevant Projects

FACTOR 3 Subcontractor Experience

FACTOR 4 Project Management Plan

FACTOR 5 Small Business Participation Plan (required for all offerors)

FACTOR 6 Past Performance in the Utilization of Small Business (required only for large businesses)

FACTOR 7 Ownership Disclosure

FACTOR 8 Price

TAB A: Standard Form 1442, completed and signed by authorized individual(s) of the Offeror.

Offers submitted in the name of a Joint Venture must be signed in accordance with the terms and conditions specified in the joint venture agreement as evidenced in the proposal.

TAB B: Company Agreement(s), if applicable (i.e. joint venture, teaming, etc.) See paragraph

2.2. Note to 8(a) Joint Ventures — The Small Business Administration (SBA) must approve a joint venture agreement prior to the award of a contract on behalf of the joint venture. See paragraph 2.3.

TAB C: Bid Bond.

TAB E: Certificate of Corporate Principal/Authority

TAB F: Price Schedule

The total number of pages for Factors 1, 3, and 4 must not exceed 100 pages in the aggregate. The data appearing behind Factor 2 (relating to past performance) are not counted in the overall 100 page limitation. Offerors may distribute the 100 pages between Factors1, 3, and 4 at their discretion.

If Foreign Ownership Control or Influence (FOCI) concerns cannot be mitigated to the satisfaction of the Government, the Offeror’s proposal will be determined to be unacceptable for Factor 7, Ownership Disclosure. This will render the entire proposal Unacceptable and therefore not eligible for award.

If the Offeror cannot provide a Bid Guarantee in accordance with FAR 52.228-1, the Offeror’s proposal will not be considered valid for this solicitation and therefore ineligible for award. The proposal will not be evaluated.

4. EVALUATION RATINGS.

4.1 Proposal Ratings: Factors. Factors 1, 3, 4 and 5 will be adjectivally rated. Factors 2 and 6 will be rated as risk ratings. Offerors submitting proposals for this project should limit submissions to data essential for the evaluation of proposals.

See paragraph 6 below for a discussion of the evaluation criteria applicable to these factors.

4.2 Technical Rating Definitions: The following rating definitions will be utilized in the evaluation of Factor 1 (Experience in Relevant Projects), Factor 3 (Subcontractor Experience), Factor 4 (Project Management Plan) and Factor 5, Small Business Participation Plan, and will be evaluated using the following adjectival assessment ratings:

EXCELLENT: The proposal has exceptional merit and reflects an excellent approach which will clearly result in the superior attainment of all requirements and objectives. This clearly achievable approach includes numerous strengths, and essentially no weaknesses, which can be expected to result in outstanding performance. The proposal provides solutions which are unquestionably feasible and practical. These solutions are further considered to be exceptionally clear and precise, fully supported, and demonstrate a clear understanding of the requirements. Risk Level: Very Low

GOOD: The proposal demonstrates a sound approach which is expected to meet all requirements and objectives. This sound approach includes strengths, and few relatively minor weaknesses, which collectively can be expected to result in good performance. The proposal provides solutions which are considered feasible and practical. These solutions are further considered to be clear and precise, supported, and demonstrate an understanding of the requirements. Risk Level: Low

ACCEPTABLE: The proposal demonstrates a sound approach which is capable of meeting all requirements and objectives. The approach includes both strengths and weaknesses, where the strengths are not outweighed by the weaknesses. Collectively, the strengths and weaknesses are likely to result in acceptable performance. The proposal solutions are generally feasible and practical. These solutions are further considered to be somewhat clear and precise, partially supported, and demonstrate a general understanding of the requirements. Risk Level: Moderate

MARGINAL: The proposal demonstrates an approach which may not be capable of meeting all requirements and objectives. The approach has weaknesses of substance and strengths, which if they exist, are outweighed by the weaknesses. Collectively, the strengths and weaknesses are not likely to result in acceptable performance. The proposal contains solutions which may not be feasible and practical. These solutions are further considered to lack clarity and precision, are generally unsupported, and do not demonstrate a complete understanding of the requirements. Risk Level: High

UNACCEPTABLE: The proposal demonstrates an approach which, based on a very high risk, will very likely not be capable of meeting all requirements and objectives. This approach has numerous weaknesses and strengths which, if they exist, are far outweighed by weaknesses. Collectively, the strengths and weaknesses will not result in acceptable performance. The proposal contains solutions which are not feasible and practical. The solutions are further considered to lack any clarity and precision, are unsupported, and do not demonstrate an understanding of the requirement. Risk Level: Very

High

4.3 Performance Risk Rating Definitions. Factor 1 Experience in Relevant Projects, Factors 2 (Past Performance on Relevant Projects), Factor 3 Subcontractor Experience and 6 (Past Performance in the Utilization of Small Business) will be evaluated using the following Performance Risk Levels:

VERY LOW – Essentially no doubt exists that the Offeror will successfully perform the required effort based on their past performance

LOW - Little doubt exists that the Offeror will successfully perform the required effort based on their performance record.

MODERATE - Some doubt exists that the Offeror will successfully perform the required effort based on their performance record.

HIGH - Significant doubt exists that the Offeror will successfully perform the required effort based on their performance record.

NEUTRAL – When an offeror is without a record of relevant past performance or for whom information on past performance is not available.

4.4 Ownership Disclosure Rating Definitions: The following rating definitions will be utilized in the evaluation of Factor 7 (Ownership Disclosure (FOCI)) and will be evaluated using the following adjectival assessment ratings:

ACCEPTABLE: A proposal that satisfies all of the Government’s requirements as specified in for the Ownership Disclosure Factor.

UNACCEPTABLE: A proposal that does not satisfy all of the Government’s requirements as specified in the Ownership Disclosure Factor.

SUSCEPTIBLE OF BEING MADE ACCEPTABLE: The proposal demonstrates an approach which, as initially proposed, cannot be rated Acceptable. If this rating is assigned, the Government will make a decision whether or not to enter into discussions. The Government may award a contract to an offeror that has a rating of “Susceptible of Being Made Acceptable.” This may mean that a mitigation plan may be required to be submitted and approved prior to a notice to proceed being issued. It may also mean that one of more of the individual contractors or subcontractors who submitted and SF328 has a FOCI concern.

Options to correct this may include the mitigation strategy or removal of the contractor or subcontractor from the team. Decisions made for this factor, and particularly this rating, are at the sole discretion of the Government.

4.5 Volume I Technical Proposal, Factors 1-4, of the proposals will be evaluated, by the Technical Evaluation Committee (TEC) as established by the Source Selection Authority (SSA), based upon the factors listed below.

Factors 1 through 4 will be adjectivally rated. Offerors submitting proposals for this project should limit submissions to data essential for the evaluation of proposals.

a. FACTOR 1 - Experience in Relevant Projects

b. FACTOR 2 - Past Performance on Relevant Projects

c. FACTOR 3 - Subcontractor Experience

d. FACTOR 4 - Project Management Plan

See section below for a discussion of the evaluation criteria applicable to these factors.

4.6 Volume II (Small Business Participation Plan, Factor 5 and Factor 6 Past Performance in the Utilization of Small Business) of the proposals will be evaluated, by Small Business Evaluation Committee (SBEC) using the submission requirements of paragraph 5 Submission Criteria. Factor 5 will be adjectivally rated under the Technical ratings and Factor 6 will be adjectivally rated und the Past Performance ratings. Offerors submitting proposals for this project should limit submissions to data essential for the evaluation of proposals.

4.7 Volume III (Price Proposal, Factor 8) of the proposal will be evaluated by a Price Evaluation Committee (PEC) established by the Source Selection Authority (SSA). Price will be evaluated for reasonableness, but will not be scored. Proposals will be evaluated using price analysis techniques. Prices in an Offeror’s proposal and breakdown are required to be reasonable for the work to be performed and consistent with relevant elements of the technical proposals.

4.8 Volume IV (Ownership Disclosure (FOCI)), Factor 7) of the proposal will be evaluated by the Security Evaluation Committee (SEC) established by the Source Selection Authority for compliance with DFARS 252.209- 7001, Disclosure of Ownership or Control by a the Government of a Terrorist Country, DFARS 252.209-7002, Disclosure of Ownership or Control by a Foreign Government and DFARS 252.2209-7004, Subcontracting with Firms that are Owned or Controlled by the Government of a Terrorist Country. Factor 7 will be adjectivally rated.

A contract will not be awarded to a firm or subsidiary of a firm if it is determined that the Government of a terrorist country has significant interest in the firm or subsidiary or if the firm is determined to be under foreign ownership, control or influence of countries (FOCI) that support terrorism or are considered critical intelligence threats.

Subcontractors identified in the proposal are subject to the same eligibility determination.

If the government determines there is or may be FOCI, the Government may seek clarification to make a final determination if the Offeror is eligible for award. If an Offeror is not determined to be free of FOCI issues, the Offeror may be required to submit a mitigation strategy via discussions that must be approved by the U.S.

Government, or the company may be ineligible for further award consideration. If FOCI concerns cannot be mitigated to the satisfaction of the Government that Offeror may be determined to be Unacceptable in this factor and render their entire proposal Unacceptable and therefore ineligible for award.

5. SUBMISSION CRITERIA.

5.1 VOLUME I – TECHNICAL VOLUME

For purposes of this Request for Proposal (RFP), an “Offeror” may include a group of two or more entities that have formed a “contractor team arrangement,” as that term is defined in the Federal Acquisition Regulation, Section

9.601. In the case of entities that have formed a contractor team arrangement, the experience and performance history of any member of the team, whether or not gained while working with the other member(s) of the currently-proposed contractor team arrangement, will be considered as a part of the evaluation of the Offeror’s proposal. In the case of contractor team arrangements involving a prime contractor and subcontractor(s), where the prime contractor submits the proposal in response to this RFP, the prime contractor must have completed at least 50% of the total number of projects submitted for Factor 1 for consideration in response to the experience requirements of this RFP. An Offeror that relies upon the experience and performance history of a member or members of a proposed contractor team arrangement will be expected to maintain that arrangement during performance of any contract awarded to that Offeror under this RFP. Any major subcontractors and outside associates or consultants required by the Contractor in the connection with the services covered by the contract will be limited to individuals or firms that were specifically identified in the Offeror’s proposal. The Contractor shall obtain the Contracting Officer's written consent before making any substitutions for these subcontractors, associates, or consultants. As a part of their proposal, the Offeror must provide a contractor team agreement signed by all parties, identifying the legal name(s) of all entities and describing the nature of each entity’s relationship (partnership, joint venture, prime/sub or mentor/protégé) and their role on this project. This documentation shall be provided at the beginning of the Offeror’s technical proposal and will not be included in the overall page count.

The following are to be used in determining the status of the Offeror for project submission:

In the case of contractor team arrangements involving a Prime Contractor and Subcontractor(s), where the Prime Contractor submits the proposal in response to this RFP, the Prime Contractor is considered the “Primary Offeror.”

In the case of joint ventures and mentor/protégé relationships, the “Primary Offeror” experience can come from any of the entities involved in the relationship.

In the case of additional projects submitted by subcontractors, the subcontractor must submit the final cost of their portion of the project along with the other required information.

For projects submitted under Factor 3, Subcontractor Experience (i.e. Mechanical, Electrical, and Commissioning) must have completed at least three of the projects submitted for consideration. The Subcontractor must submit the final cost of their portion of the project along with the other required information.

The Offeror will demonstrate experience by the successful and contractual completion of applicable projects under Factors 1 and 3. All projects must have a construction completion date no earlier than seven years prior to the original date of issuance of this RFP and no later than the original date of issuance of this RFP. Projects that have a Beneficial Occupancy Date (BOD) within the same date range will also be considered. Beneficial Occupancy Date (BOD) is the point at which the customer determines the facility or area can be occupied from both a regulatory and work function standpoint. The information that is required to be supplied is identified on the form provided below entitled “CONTRACTOR’S RELEVANT EXPERIENCE” (Attachment B), and “SUBCONTRACTOR’S PAST EXPERIENCE (Attachment D).” Offerors are not required to use the form itself as part of their proposal, but the information requested on the form must be in the Offeror’s proposal and should be in the same format as the form.

As requested on the form, the Offeror must provide a detailed explanation of how the Offeror managed and controlled the projects and how that management relates to and will be used in the proposed management of the solicited project.

5.1.1 FACTOR 1 - EXPERIENCE IN RELEVANT PROJECTS:

The Offeror shall submit information on at least three, but not more than seven completed projects demonstrating similar projects should include experience in construction of an electrical substation, electric power transmission, or electrical generation plant that include one or more of the following elements: demolition of substation, generation plants and associated fuel tanks and underground utility; and installation of primary and secondary electric service, communications, gas, water, steam distribution, natural gas, sanitary sewer. If an offeror submits less than three the submission will be considered unacceptable. If an offeror submits more than seven, the additional submissions will not be evaluated.

The Offeror may submit other types of projects, but must specifically explain the relevancy of those projects to the project that is being solicited in this RFP.

5.1.2 FACTOR 2 - PAST PERFORMANCE ON RELEVANT PROJECTS: The Offeror shall provide a formal performance evaluation from the client for each of the projects submitted in response to paragraph 5.1.1above.

Formal performance evaluations are those that are similar to the Department of Defense Performance Evaluation (Construction) Form DD2626. If a formal evaluation is unavailable, the Offeror must request their client complete the Past Performance Questionnaire for Relevant Experience (Attachment C) provided below and submit as part of the Offeror’s technical proposal. The Offeror may provide an explanation if the performance evaluation rating is less than satisfactory. Where applicable, the Offeror must explain facts related to any partial or completely terminated project and disclose any projects with an assessment of liquidated damages for the failure to meet the contractually required completion date.

The Government may also analyze past performance by reviewing the Corps of Engineers Construction Contractor Appraisal Support System (CCASS), or by interviewing owners or checking references. The Offeror must submit all customer completed questionnaires and performance evaluations with their technical proposal. The Offeror also may provide information regarding any awards received for work done on any of the projects described by the Offeror. Awards, Past Performance Questionnaires, and other past performance information will not be included in the page count for the proposal submission.

In the case of an Offeror without a record of relevant past performance, or for whom information on past performance is not available, the Offeror will not be evaluated favorably or unfavorably on past performance.

5.1.3 FACTOR 3 – SUBCONTRACTOR EXPERIENCE:

a. The Offeror may submit up to three candidates for each of the following disciplines; however, the overall factor rating will be based on the lowest technically rated subcontractor. If, the Offeror only proposes one subcontractor, then a teaming arrangement signed by all parties must be provided as part of the Offeror’s proposal.

b. Any major subcontractors and/or outside associates or consultants required by the Contractor in the connection with the services covered by the contract will be limited to individuals or firms that were specifically identified in this proposal. The Contractor shall obtain the Contracting Officer's written consent before making any substitutions for these subcontractors, associates, or consultants.

c. If the subcontractor(s) does not does not meet the minimum requirements , it will be determined that the Offeror does not have sufficient experience to be considered for award of this contract and the Offeror will be given an “Unacceptable” rating for Factor 3.

5.1.3.1 Mechanical: The Mechanical Subcontractor shall demonstrate their relevant experience by submitting information on at least three, but not more than five completed projects, similar in nature and complexity to the mechanical work, being performed for this project.

The Offeror shall include information on the following:

Submit the qualifications of each of the potential first tier mechanical.

State whether or not the Offeror has had any previous experience with working with this mechanical subcontractor. And if so, describe the previous experience.

Describe the Offeror’s approach to all major mechanical aspects of this project and how the mechanical subcontractor will interface with the Offeror’s quality control system, subcontractors, and the government team.

5.1.3.2 Electrical: The Electrical Subcontractor shall demonstrate their relevant experience by submitting information on at least three, but not more than five completed projects, similar in nature and complexity to the electrical work, being performed for this project.

Submit the qualifications of each of the potential first tier electrical subcontractor and supporting staff.

State whether or not the Offeror’s has had any previous experience with working with this electrical subcontractor. And if so, describe the previous experience.

Describe the Offeror’s approach to all major electrical aspects of this project and how the electrical subcontractor will interface with the Offeror’s quality control system, subcontractors, and the government team.

5.1.3.3 Commissioning: The Commissioning Subcontractor shall demonstrate their relevant experience by submitting information on at least three, but not more than five completed projects, similar in nature and complexity to the commissioning work, being performed for this project.

Submit the qualifications of each of the potential first tier commissioning firm, commissioning specialist (CxS) and supporting staff in accordance with Specification Section 01 80 00.

State whether or not the Offeror’s has had any previous experience with working with this commissioning firm. And if so, describe the previous experience.

Describe the Offeror’s approach to commissioning this project and how the commissioning firm will interface with the Offeror’s quality control system, subcontractors, and the government team.

5.1.4 FACTOR 4 - PROJECT MANAGEMENT PLAN:

Technical Approach: The Offeror must submit a detailed narrative on their technical approach, sequence of work, and other management aspects of the project in order ensure an on time completion of the project. The narrative must be a comprehensive, start-to-finish discussion on the significant features of this work to include demonstrating similar projects should include experience in construction of an electrical substation, electric power transmission, electrical generation plant (which includes one or more of the following elements:

demolition of substation, generation plants and associated fuel tanks and underground utility), installation of primary and secondary electric service, communications, gas, water, steam distribution, natural gas, and sanitary sewer.

Offerors are encouraged to elaborate on other features of the work that are considered relevant.

Project Team: The Offeror will submit an organization chart identifying the proposed team that will execute this project. This organization chart should include the Offeror’s key personnel, and key subcontractors, testing firms, quality control and commissioning agents. The organizational chart shall show the relationship of each entity (at a minimum, show the following relationships: key subcontractors, testing firms, quality control and commissioning agent personnel) to the Offeror.

In addition to the organization chart, present a matrix of responsibilities for the Offeror and each potential key subcontractor in executing the work breakdown structure activities of the project, including all construction activities for each major feature (i.e., mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and commissioning). Generally describe the items the Offeror will self-perform to comply with the requirements in Section 00800 for self-performed work.

Schedule Narrative: The Offeror must describe in detail how it will initiate the project; include discussions on important early activities, such as pre-work submittals, site organization, temporary facilities, material delivery, and etc. The Offeror must describe and discuss its plan to sequence and manage important activities.

The Offeror must discuss its scheduling capabilities and procedures to be used for this project, which must include type of scheduling software proposed and background of Lead Scheduler; schedule updates, incorporating modifications into the schedule; and other steps to be taken to maintain the completion date. The Offeror also must include a discussion of the potential high-risk features of the work that may adversely impact the completion date and the Offeror’s plan to mitigate those high-risk features.

Pre-Award Project Schedule: The Offeror shall submit a summary level schedule using the Critical Path Method of calculation. The schedule shall demonstrate a reasonable and realistic sequence of activities which represent all work through the entire contract performance period. At a minimum this schedule shall include all Mandatory Tasks/Critical Activities, and a narrative report. After contract award, the Pre-Award Project Schedule shall be updated with detailed lower WBS level activities to form the Preliminary Project Schedule and the Initial Project Schedule. Provide additional narrative discussing areas/activities the Offeror sees as potential time saving features.

The schedule shall be provided electronically in an .xer format for analysis by the technical evaluation board.

5.2. VOLUME 2: SMALL BUSINESS:

5.2.1 FACTOR 5: SMALL BUSINESS PARTICIPATION PLAN (required for all offerors): This factor requires all offerors, regardless of size status to address their planned small business usage for this contract.

All offerors are required to provide a Small Business Participation Plan. It shall address their corporate approach and methodology for acquiring, soliciting and using small businesses in the performance of this contract. All plans shall address the Offeror's commitment to providing subcontracting opportunities, as well as evidence of planned and /or continued outreach efforts to encourage and use small businesses. This Participation Plan shall include all subcontracting tiers.

The Participation Plan shall demonstrate commitment to all federally designated categories of small business: Small Businesses (SBs), Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (VOSBs), Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs), HUBZone Small Businesses (HUB), Small Disadvantaged Businesses (SDBs), Woman-Owned Small Businesses (WOSBs), and when applicable, Historically Black Colleges/ Universities/Minority Institutions (HBCU/MIs). The plan shall identify all categories for participation as part of the Offeror's team. This shall include a general description of the type of work, product or service anticipated to be supplied via a small business concerns. Identification of the names of specific subcontractors is not required for the small business utilization evaluation; however, providing specific subcontractors is desirable and may result in a better evaluation.

The proposed plan must demonstrate a clear and concise knowledge and understanding of the statutory requirements and regulations relating to Small Businesses, Small Disadvantaged Businesses (SDB), Service-Disabled Veteran- Owned Small Businesses (SDVOB), Historically Black Colleges and Universities/Minority Institutions (HBCU/MI), Woman Owned Businesses (WOB), HUBZones, and Veteran-owned Small Businesses.

The offeror may provide this information in any format they desire. However, the following information shall be provided at a minimum:

(a) Provide the applicable size and categories for the PRIME Offeror for this procurement:

Large Business Prime Offeror Small Business Prime Offeror; also categorized as a

Small Disadvantaged Business Woman-Owned Small Business HUB Zone Small Business

Veteran Owned Small Business Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business Historically Black College/University or Minority Institution

(b) Submit the total combined percentage of dollars for both large and small businesses (include the percentage for both Prime and Subcontractors):

Example: If Prime proposes a price of $1,000,000 (including all options), and small business(es) will provide $250,000 in services/supplies as a prime or subcontractor, the % planned for small businesses is 25%; and 75% for large business equaling 100%.

Total Price Proposed: $__________________

Total Dollars and Percentage planned for Large Business(es): $__________________ = ____________%

Total Dollars and Percentage planned for Small Business(es) $_________________ = ____________%

Total: $__________________ = 100%

(When combined, Large and Small Business totals must equal 100 %.)

(c) Indicate the total percentage of participation to be performed by each type of subcategory small business. The percentage of work performed by Small Businesses that qualify in multiple small business categories may be counted in each category:

Example: Victory Prop Mgt (WOSB and SDVOSB) performing 2%; and Gentleman Concierge (SDB, HubZ and WOSB) performing 3%. Results equate to: SDB 3%; HubZone 3%; WOSB 5%; SDVOSB 2%; VOSB

2%; 0% HBCU/MI). SDVOSBs are also VOSBs automatically; however VOSBs are not automatically SDVOSBs.

Small Business _________% Small Disadvantaged Small Business _________% HUB Zone Small Business _________% Woman Owned Small Business _________% Service Disabled Veteran Owned SB _________% Veteran Owned Small Business _________% Historically Black College/Univ. Minority Inst _________%

(d) List principle supplies/services to be performed by Small Businesses:

Example: If a Small Business qualifies also as a WOSB and a SDVOSB, and you can add them to each category below in which they qualify.

Name of Company Identify Type of Service/Supply

Small Business:

Small Disadvantaged Business:

Women-Owned Small Business:

HUBZone Small Business:

Veteran-Owned Small Business:

Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business:

Historically Black College/Univ. or Minority Institutions:

(e) Describe the extent of commitment to use small businesses (for example, what types of commitments if any are in place for this specific acquisition either -- written, verbal, enforceable, non-enforceable, joint venturing, mentor-protégé, etc.)

Important Note for Large Businesses only: Separate from the Small Business Participation Plan, a subcontracting plan meeting the requirements of FAR 19.7 and complying with FAR 52.219-9, shall be required only from the apparently successful offeror. If the apparently successful offeror fails to negotiate a subcontracting plan acceptable to the contracting officer within the time limit prescribed by the contracting officer, the offeror will be ineligible for award.

5.2.2 FACTOR6: PAST PERFORMANCE IN UTILIZING SMALL BUSINESS (required only for large businesses): This factor pertains only to large businesses. Small Businesses will receive a rating of Neutral which counts neither for nor against the offeror.

The Offeror shall provide a description of the Offeror’s demonstrated small business achievements in all federally designated small business categories on up to five completed or substantially completed (75% of construction) projects during the past five years. For each project, offerors should provide a brief project description, dollar magnitude of the project, location, and the percentage of total work that was subcontracted to small businesses at a first tier and for all tiers, identifying specific SB categories used on each project.

For this submission, large businesses may submit information pertaining to their goals and actual accomplishments under approved Small Business Subcontracting Plans. Submissions of Individual Subcontracting Reports (ISRs), formerly known as SF294s, and Summary Subcontracting Reports (SSRs), formerly known as SF295s, are highly encouraged.

This participation plan will be an evaluation factor. A separate subcontracting plan meeting the requirements of FAR 19.7 shall be required by the apparently successful offeror.