W912DR-14-R-0025-0002_Amendment_2.pdf

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

The purpose of this amendment is to provide answ ers to Requests for Information (RFIs). The proposal due date and closing time have not been extended.

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

J 1 32

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

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 11-Apr-2014

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 W912DR-14-R-0025

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

21-Mar-2014

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 is extended, X 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 1 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

11-Apr-2014

CODE

USACE, BALTIMORE

10 S. HOWARD STREET, ROOM 7000

BALTIMORE MD 21201

W912DR 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than item 6)

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.

CODE

See Item 6

FACILITY CODECODE

EMAIL:TEL:

W912DR-14-R-0025

SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION 00100 - BIDDING SCHEDULE/INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS

The following have been added by full text:

AMENDMENT 2 RFI Q&AS

Q19: Page 72 of 81, Paragraph 6.1 lists requirements for purchasing RS Means Costworks licenses and manuals and includes a statement that "The software shall be purchased through the RSFO Representative to ensure all licenses being provided through different contracts are capable of being utilized concurrently". Please provide the name and contact information for the RSFO Representative referenced in this statement so that accurate costs for the software and manuals can be obtained.

A: Peggy Ripatrazone 700 Longwater Drive Norwell, MA 02061 USA Office: 1-781-422-5074 Fax: +1-678-680-1806 pripatrazone@rsmeans.com www.rsmeans.com

Q21: Page 76 of 81, Paragraph 2.4 -- What documentation will be required for Design-Build projects that are to be "certifiable"? We understand that full registration will follow USGBC requirements for documentation, but what will be used for non-registered projects?

A: The Government will determine if the project if submitted for a LEED certification. However, the contractor is responsible for all paperwork to be able to substaniate and justify the certification and level.

Q28: Want to confirm Binder 1 only requires (3) copies and not the (5) like the other 2?

A: Confirmed.

Q29: Top Secret Facility Site Clearance - Are we required to be a " Possessing Site"?

A: No.

Q30: Emergency Ordering Procedures . What does the government require for 2 hour response. Are we required to be On-Site within 2 hours ?

A: The Government requires a response from the Contractor within 2 hours of the notification.

Please reference Page 79, Paragraph 8.0, "the contractor shall be required to respond to the needs of the Government within two hours following telephonic notification." Paragraph 8.2 "If directed by the Contracting Officer, verbally or in writing, to mobilize immediately, the contractor shall, within four hours mobilize efforts to accomplish the needs of the Government as created by the emergency."

Q31: Attachment A - should these be just the (5) projects for which we are submitting PPQ's or should we submit one for EACH IDIQ we currently hold ?

A: Please see response to RFI Question 8.

Q32: Attachment B - should this matrix included ALL Task orders under our IDIQ listed on Attachment A or only the relevant (5) projects ?

A: Please see response to RFI Question 8.

Q33: Item 5.2.3, Key Personnel, does not require a resume for the AE LEED professional. Should this individual be included on the organization chart, with a resume included?

A: No.

Q34: Please clarify if CD's are required for ALL binders or if just for Binder 1

A: Please reference Page 9, Paragraph 3.7 Electronic Submission, "Offerors shall submit their proposal on a

CD-ROM."

Q35: Item 5.1 of the RFP, Factor 1, requires a minimum of three and a maximum of five task order construction project examples. It also requires all experience to come from construction contracts, not Architecture-Engineer (AE) contracts. As the AE is a part of the organization chart, requiring resumes of key personnel as noted in 5.2.3, can an A-E task order contract be submitted with the other experiences?

A: No.

Q36: As a Quality Control System manager is a key individual in each task order, should this person be identified on the organization chart, with a resume included?

A: Yes.

Q37:Is a wage rate available?

A: Please reference Page 64, "Wage Determinations as well as small business goals will be issued on a task order basis."

Q38: Can a site office trailer be placed on the post?

A: No. However, if a project is sizeable and of length, a trailer may be established for a specific project with the Government’s permission.

Q39: With the RS Means estimates, should union or open shop setting be utilized?

A: Open Shop.

Q40: Will all task orders use cost loaded schedules? Ref Specification 01 32 01.00 10

A: Yes.

Q41: When entering quantities in RS Means, can quantities be rounded up for actual material? ( 8’ of pipe is needed, but is sold in 10’ lengths)

A: Yes.

Q42: The RFP states to provide RS MEANS COST WORKS CD Software, the training is to be for RS MEANS “Online” Estimating. Is this correct?

A: Training is to be provided in person with an online platform.

Q43: We will be the independent prime contractor with the required TS facility clearance for this opportunity. The supporting A&E and key subcontractors (mechanical and electrical) will commit their resources to support the SATOC task orders. Based on previous experience, a Letter of Commitment (LOC) from the A&E and subcontractors satisfied the requirement. Will an LOC satisfy the requirements of the SATOC?

A: No requirement exists in this solicitation for commitment from Subcontractors or the AE. However, if you are using their past performance information for Factor 1, see paragraph’s 5.1 and 6.1 to ensure credit can be given in accordance with the solicitation

Q44: Please clarify if the following be excluded from the page count: SF 1442, Bid bond, Memo of Page Code, Compliance Statement, Attachment A, Attachment B and Attachment C.

A: Please reference Page 9, Paragraph 3.3 Printed Matter Submissions, "The page count is at the discretion of the contractor. However, it is anticipated this should be approximately 40 pages but no more than 50 pages in total."

Q45: We would like to request that your GCA sponsor us on the application for Top Secret Facility Clearance. As the Prime Contractor Submitting for the clearence DSS Facility Clearance Branch has informed us that the only sponsor avialable would be the Government Contracting Activity.

A: Please see response to RFI Question 4.

Q46: SF 1442, block 10, indicates the required amount for a bid bond is based on an aggregate amount of $20 million. However, page 9 of 81, Binder 1,Tab B, indicates a bid bond amount for $20 million. Surety requires an actual project for issuing a bid bond. Please advise if a letter from surety confirming performance and payment for $20 single would be acceptable in lieu of a bid bond.

A: Please see RFI Question 7 and response.

Q47: Page 17 of 81, item 6.3, factor 3, sample project narrative requires design approach. However, sample drawing are marked as 100% complete. Please advise.

A: No design narrative is required for the Sample Project.

Q48: Please advise if any classified drawing may be produced.

A: The Sample Project is not classified. For the life of the contract, the contractor will NOT be producing any classified drawings.

Q49: Would we be allowed to submit SF330 for design team members?

A: An SF 330 is not required.

Q50: Please identify RS.means book title to be used.

A: Discipline specific books, do not use assemblies cost and facilities repair costs. Please use the most current RS Means (2014) for pricing the Sample Project. See paragraph 6.1 of the Statement of Work in the solicitation that lists the books that may be used.

Q51: Sheet C-101 - What is the thickness of the existing concrete pad to be demolished? Is there any above ground structure located on this pad (i.e. picnic shelter, etc.)?

A: Assume a 5 inch, non-reinforced pad with no structure in place.

Q52: Sheet C-101 - Please confirm that the base landfill will still accept demolished concrete?

A: That may be assumed.

Q53: Sheet C-101 - Is there a detail or photo available of the general site location?

A: No photos will be provided.

Q54: Sheet C-102 -- No communications lines are indicated to enter the building. Is there no UG Comm service to the facility?

A: Please only provide pricing based on what is shown in the drawings.

Q55: Sheet C-102 -- Please verify the UG utility tie-in point / demarcation line between the plumbing subcontractor and the Government provided utility connection (i.e. 5' for water & 10' for sewer)?

A: You may assume 5 feet for both.

Q56: C-102 -- Please verify if the new gravel pavement is #57 Stone or ABC stone?

A: #57 is acceptable.

Q57: C-102 -- Please verify the required thickness of the new gravel pavement.

A: 5 inches.

Q58: C-102 -- Please confirm if geotextile fabric will be required unde rhte new gravel pavement.

A: Confirmed.

Q59: E-001 thru E-102 -- Neither the electrical drawings or Attachment D indicate that a Mass Notification System or Fire Alarm system is required. Please confirm that no MNS/FA system is to be installed in this facility.

A: Please see response to RFI 54.

Q60: E-001 thru E-102 -- Neither the electrical drawings or Attachment D indicate any type of communications drops, outlets, or raceways are to be provided. Please confirm that no Communications Work or Infrastructure will be required for this facility.

A: Please see response to RFI 54.

Q61: Sheet A-402, Section 1 -- This section indicates that 40# felt be installed at the roof deck. Standard weights for roof felt are 15# and 30# felt. Please clarify if the designated 40# felt should be 30# felt or if a layer of 15# and 30# felt will be required to meet the requirement.

A: Requires 40# felt.

Q62: S-101, Paragraph B.1 states "Geotechnical Information is contained in a report." Please provide the geotechnical information referenced in this section.

A: No geotechnical report will be provided. Assume constructable conditions.

Q63: We noticed that in the Solicitation for this IDIQ, Attachment D, p 27 of 81, that the Contractor be licensed in the State of North Carolina. Please specify what licensing needs to be obtained.

A: Please see response to RFI Question 11.

Q64: What is the ratio of escorts?

A: Ratio of escorts will be task order specific depending on project type and location.

Q65: What is the availability of escorts?

A: Availability of escorts will be task order specific depending on project type and location.

Q66: Page 27- states "the Contractor, providing all necessary construction services, licensed in the State of North Carolina"- what license is USACE looking for the contractor to provide?

A: No state license is required for work on a federal installation. Statement removed from Statement of Work.

Q67: Page 72- 6.2 Requests RS Means Estimating Seminar to be conducted within 15 miles of Fort Meade, MD. Is this location correct or should it be conducted at Fort Bragg, NC?

A: Fort Meade, MD

Q68: Page 72- Confirm number of software licenses and sets of books required.

A: Please reference Statement of Work, paragraph 6.1; 25 user licenses and 3 sets of books.

Q69: Page 6- Hourly Rate Schedule- Is the intent that just one set of rates will be used over the entire 5 year duration of the contract? We request RSFO adjust the rate schedule to include rates for each year of the contract term to allow for escalation in the rates.

A: Please see response to RFI 37.

Q70: Where is the wall hydrant to be located?

A: No wall hydrant is indicated on the drawing. You may assume location, but do not include pricing.

Q71: Where is the wall hydrant fed from?

A: You may assume the hydrant is within 10 feet.

Q72: Will there be Fire Sprinklers?

A: No; Please reference drawing A-001, "Auto Sprinkler System-NO."

Q73: Will there by any communications?

A: No.

Q74: If there are NIPR Comm's, will there be any SIPR Comm's?

A: Not applicable to the Sample Project.

Q75: What is required for the Fire Alarm (Addressable/Non Addressable, Mass notification)?

A: You may assume an addressable system.

Q76: Is this a Design Build or Design Bid Build?

A: The base contract will include both Design Build and Design Bid Build projects. The Sample Project is Design Bid Build.

Q77: Box 13 on page 1 of 81 of RFP states that an original and 5 copies of the proposal are required. However, paragraph 3.5 on page 9 of 81 of RFP states that an original and 3 copies of Binder 1 are required (with orginal and 5 copies eaqch for binders 2 and 3. Please confim how many copies of Binder 1 are required.

A: Original and three copies of Binder 1 and original and five copies of each for Binders 2 and 3.

Q78: Section 5.1 on page 12 of 81 states "The Offeror should provide information on a minimum of three and a maximum of five task order construction contracts that have had a performance period within the past six years from the date of the original issuance of this solicitation." Are Task Order contracts that started prior to 6-years ago, but were continued during the 6-year period allowed?

A: Please reference Page 12, "task order construction contracts that have had a performance period within the past six years from the date of the original issuance of this solicitation." So, yes, if the contract has an active period of performance within the last six years is considered eligible.

Q79: Where does Attachment D (“Request for Proposal –Sample Project”), which begins page 27 of 81, end? For example, does the section “CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE” (page 31 of 81) and following sections apply to the Sample project RFP alone or to the whole solicitation?

A: Attachment D begins on Page 27 and ends on Page 31. The Clauses Incorporated By Reference are applicable to this solicitation and the base contract.

Q80: In Section 5.1 on page 12 of 81, the text switches between contracts and projects. Please clarify what information is required for base contracts and what information is required for projects within these contracts.

A: Page 12 discusses submission requirements for this solicitation, to be evaluated for award of the base contract. The Government desires to evaluation the IDIQ contracts and the projects, i.e. how many task orders have been issued, what the projects were and the other information requested.

Q81: In Section 5.1 on page 13 of 81, the text gives examples of the variety of construction types and methods to be included, and starts the list with "Security Systems;". Does the presence of the semi-colon after "Security Systems" and its absence after the following items mean that these subsequently listed items ("Anti-Terrorism/Force Protection (AT/FP) features", etc.) are to be regarded as a subset of Security Systems, or are they discrete items at the same level as Security Systems?

A: No. The items listed on Page 13 are elements of the Statement of Work and not subsets of the Security System.

Q82: In Section 5.2 (Workplan) on page 14 of 81, please confirm that the "Key Personnel" discussed in the third paragraph of Section 5.2.1 are the same Key Personnel as those required to be identified in Section 5.2.3.

A: No; Page 14, Paragraph 5.2.1 is the contract team organization. Paragraph 5.2.3. is specific Key Personnel.

Q83: In Section 5.2.3 (Key Personnel), on page 14 of 81, is it permissible for one individual to hold more than one key personnel position?

A: No.

Q84: Attachment D is identifying a Safety & Health Manager for the Sample Project but the specifications do not mention this position. Please clarify.

A: The Safety Manager is identified as part of the Key Personnel on Page 14, Section 00100, Paragraph 5.2.3.

Please reference Section 01 35 26 of the Division 1 Specifications.

Q85: Based on Attachment D (pg. 26 of 38 in Amendment 0001) it references Safety and QC Plans. Are these plans required for the proposal and if so are they excluded from the page count?

A: No, Safety and QC Plans are preconstruction submittals after contract award and are expected on a per task order basis.

Please see response to RFI 44.

Q86: Does the RFP supersede the specifications for the Sample Project?

A: No; the Division 1 specifications and Statement of Work govern the overall contract. The Sample Project specific Statement of Work (Attachment D), is supplemental to both the Division 1 and the contract Statement of Work. Please reference Clause 52.236-5000 Design Build Contract Order of Precedence.

The following have been modified:

PROPOSAL INSTRUCTIONS

SECTION 00100

PROPOSAL SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS AND INSTRUCTIONS

1. OVERVIEW.

1.1 This Request for Proposal (RFP) solicits for one Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) Firm-Fixed Price Task Order Construction Contract for the Real Property Services Field Office (RSFO) of the Baltimore District Corps of Engineers. The resultant contract will be a five year contract with a maximum dollar value of $49,000,000.00.

1.2 The award will be an IDIQ contract that will be funded per task order. Task orders may be either Design-Build or Design-Bid-Build. The individual projects will be a variety of construction types from mechanical and electrical to new construction. The task orders will range in size and complexity from small to large and from non-complex to non-technical. Projects may be classified or unclassified. Funding may be either Military Construction funding

(MILCON) or Operations and Maintenance (O&M) funding. Occasionally, there may be other types of funding that could be utilized if authorized for constructions projects. All task orders will be firm fixed priced task orders. The period of performance for the contract will be five years from the date of award. A TOP SECRET Facility Site Clearance is required for the awardee. The Offeror successful in obtaining this contract award will be that Offeror whose proposal represents the best value and is determined to provide the most benefit to the Government.

Further details regarding this project include the following: This contract is for a broad variety of major and minor repair, modification, rehabilitation, alterations and new construction projects in support of customers in the Intelligence Community, Department of Defense organizations and other agencies that are supported by the Real Property Services Field Office or any Corps of Engineers District. Further projects may include demolition;

infrastructure; interior fit-up; communications, security, and counter terrorism (including weapons of mass destruction), Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA), and anti-terrorism/force protection (AT/FP) requirements. Projects may be either Design-Build or Design-Bid-Build. The geographic area for this contract is anticipated to be primarily North Carolina, but may be used throughout the Continental United States (CONUS) and Hawaii. Work performed may be either in secure or non-secure sites.

The Contractor and RSFO will be required to respond rapidly to Government requirements with outstanding professionalism and top quality craftsmanship, without compromising safety standards, current mission requirements, and readiness. It is imperative that the Contractor provide a flexible and multi-disciplined work force.

Work to be accomplished will be in areas where classified TOP SECRET operations are conducted. It is mandatory that the Contractor maintain a balanced work force of cleared TOP SECRET personnel to work in such areas. Also, it is mandatory that the prime contractor has and maintains an active TOP SECRET Facility Site Clearance for the life of the contract.

For Design-Build task orders, no separate task order or pricing proposal will be issued for design. The coefficient for that task order will be applied to the overall project that will include the cost for the design.

1.3 The purpose of these instructions are to establish a uniform evaluation procedure for the proposals by the Source Selection Evaluation Board (SSEB) and the development of the Best Value Decision by the Source Selection Authority (SSA) 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.

1.4 For the purposes of this solicitation, the Government will utilize a single phase process.

2. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS

2.1 Firms formally organized as design-build entities, design firms and/or 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. The teaming agreements shall be provided and submitted in Tab G of Binder 2.

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 SPECIAL NOTE: This contract requires the firm to possess, at the time of proposal and the time of award, an active TOP SECRET Facility Site Clearance. This requirement is mandatory for the exact entity submitting the proposal. This means that the entity identified in block 14 of the Standard Form 1442 must have the TOP SECRET Facility Site Clearance in that name along with the matching Cage Code. For example, if Company A and Company B form a Joint Venture called Company AB, then Company AB must have an active TOP SECRET Facility Site Clearance. Even if both Company A and Company B each individually posses the clearance, unless Company AB possesses its own TOP SECRET Facility Site Clearance, the proposal will not be eligible for award.

2.6 It is the intent of the Government to disqualify any proposal immediately and not further evaluate it that does not possess an active TOP SECRET Facility Site Clearance at the date and time specified for proposal closing.

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

2.8 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.

3.3 Printed Matter Submissions. Written material shall be on 8 ½ x 11 inch paper printed in no less than a 10 point font. For organization charts or schedules, a folded 11” x 17” format may be used. The page count is at the discretion of the contractor. However, it is anticipated this should be approximately 40 pages but no more than 50 pages in total.

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

3.5 Number of Copies. Offerors shall submit the following:

Binder 1: (Solicitation Information/Price Proposal/Sample Pricing Project) an original and three copies Binder 2: (Technical Proposal) an original and five copies Binder 3: (Sample Project Narrative) an original and five copies

3.6 Proposals shall be marked:

Date of Closing: 22 April 2014

Time of Closing: 11 a.m.

Solicitation RFP: W912DR-14-R-0025

3.7 Electronic Submission. In addition to the hard copies required in paragraph 3.5, all Offerors shall submit their proposal on a CD-ROM. Written portions of the proposal shall be in MS Word or Adobe Acrobat PDF format. The electronic version shall be either a single file tabbed in the same order as the hard copy or multiple files hyperlinked to a single table of contents. Any portion of the proposal not available in electronic format, i.e. cut sheets, if applicable, should be scanned in Adobe Acrobat PDF format, thus making it available electronically. The CD-ROM must be clearly labeled by solicitation number, project name, installation, and Offeror’s name. The CD-ROM shall be marked with a label stating “Unclassified//Controlled Unclassified Info.” In the event of any conflict between the electronic submission and the hard copy submission, the hard copy submission will govern and will be the material upon which the Government bases its evaluation and ultimately, its decision. Electronic media may be submitted in an un-editable format.

Binder 1: Solicitation Information

The CD with the electronic submissions should be included in this binder.

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: Bid Bond. The bonding requirement for this contract is as following. Performance and Payment Bonds will be required to be issued per task order. Task order(s) may range from $2,000 to $49,000,000.00. To determine the required amount for a bid bond, the amount of $20,000,000.00 will be used. Bid bonds are required in the amount of 20% of the bid price or $3,000,000.00, whichever is less.

TAB C: Memo identifying the Cage Code for the Prime Contractor to verify the TOP SECRET Facility Site Clearance

TAB D: Certificate of Corporate Principal/Authority.

Sample: CERTIFICATE OF CORPORATE AUTHORITY

(This Certificate shall be submitted as part of the proposal or signed contract if the Offeror is a corporation.)

CERTIFICATE

I, _______________________________, certify that I am the ______________________________ of the corporation named as bidder/Offeror therein, that _________________________________, who signed this bid/proposal on behalf of the bidder/Offeror, was then _______________________ of said corporation; that said bid/proposal was duly signed for and in behalf of said corporation by authority of its governing body, and is within the scope of its corporate powers.

By: ___________________________________(Corporate Seal) (Signature)

(Typed Name of Corporation)

TAB E: Compliance Statement: The offeror is required to sign and certify that all items submitted in the technical proposal comply with the RFP requirements and any differences, deviations or exceptions must be stated and explained in this section. offerors are required to complete the statement and submit it with their technical proposal. Even if there are no differences, deviations or exceptions, the offeror must submit the signed Compliance Statement stating that no differences, deviations or exceptions exist.

Sample: Statement of Compliance: This offeror hereby certifies this proposal is in compliance with the solicitation and its requirements. There are no exceptions, deviations or differences.

TAB F: FACTOR 4 Coefficient Schedule (Price Schedule)

TAB G: FACTOR 4 Sample Project Price Schedule to include RS Means line item breakdown

Binder 2: Technical Proposal

TAB H: Teaming Agreement(s), if applicable. See paragraph 2.2. Note to 8(a) companies—The Small Business Administration must approve a joint venture agreement prior to the award of an 8(a) contract on behalf of the joint venture. See paragraph 2.

TAB I: FACTOR 1 Past Performance in Task Order Construction Contracts

TAB J: FACTOR 2 Work Plan

Binder 3: Sample Project

TAB K: FACTOR 3 Sample Project Narrative (Do not include pricing in this binder)

4. EVALUATION RATINGS

4.1 Proposal Ratings: Factors 1, 2, and 3 will be adjectivally rated. 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 combined technical/risk rating definitions will be utilized in the evaluation of Factors 2 and 3.

4.3 Past Performance Assessment Definitions. Factor 1 will be evaluated using the following Performance Confidence Assessments:

RATING DESCRIPTION

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 be able to successfully perform the required effort.

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

See Section 6. “Evaluation Criteria,” 6.2 for guidance on the Unknown Confidence (Neutral) rating.

Past Performance shall also be rated in accordance with the relevancy of the past performance. The following will be used for Factor 1:

RATING DESCRIPTION

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

TABLE 1 – COMBINED TECHNICAL/RISK RATINGS

Color Rating Description

Blue Outstanding Proposal meets requirements and indicates an exceptional approach and understanding of the requirements. Strengths far outweigh any weaknesses. Risk of unsuccessful performance is very low.

Purple Good Proposal meets requirements and indicates a thorough approach and understanding of the requirements. Proposal contains strengths which outweigh any weaknesses. Risk of unsuccessful performance is low.

Green Acceptable Proposal meets requirements and indicates an adequate approach and understanding of the requirements. Strengths and weaknesses are offsetting or will have little or no impact on contract performance. Risk of unsuccessful performance is no worse than moderate.

Yellow Marginal Proposal does not clearly meet requirements and has not demonstrated an adequate approach and understanding of the requirements. The proposal has one or more weaknesses which are not offset by strengths. Risk of unsuccessful performance is high.

Red Unacceptable Proposal does not meet requirements and contains one or more deficiencies.

Proposal is unawardable.

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

Somewhat Present/past performance effort involved some of the scope and magnitude of effort and Relevant 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.

5. SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

For purposes of this 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, may 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 three of the total number of projects/contract submitted for Factors 1 and 2 for consideration in response to the past performance requirements of this RFP.

An Offeror that relies upon the 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. 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 (teaming/partnering, joint venture, etc.) and its role on this project. Past Performance information will not be considered without the teaming arrangements. In the case of joint ventures, at least one project/contract shall be submitted from each member to demonstrate past experience and past performance. This documentation shall be provided in Binder 2 of the Offeror's proposal.

5.1 FACTOR 1: PAST PERFORMANCE OF TASK ORDER CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS:

The Offeror shall provide information that demonstrates the Offeror’s past performance with task order construction contracts. The Government is looking for both an overall performance evaluation on the basic contract as well as individual performance evaluations on the task orders. This should include both design-build and design-bid-build experiences. The Offeror should provide information on a minimum of three and a maximum of five task order construction contracts that have had a performance period within the past six years from the date of the original issuance of this solicitation. At least three of the submitted projects must document the prime contractor’s experience. The remaining projects may come from other members of the contractor team arrangement, as defined above. All experiences should be submitted from construction contracts and not Architecture-Engineer contracts.

Information shall include: the contract number, the contracting agency, contact information for each contract, overall capacity of the contract. Additionally, for each contract provide a matrix that includes: all task orders issued, the description of all projects, dollar value of the initial task order, dollar value of completed task order, period of performance of each task order (or date) and actual period of performance completion (or date). Offerors may use the form entitled “TASK ORDER BASE CONTRACTS” (Attachment A) if desired for the base contract.

Offerors may use the form entitled “TASK ORDER MATRIX” (Attachment B) if desired for the task order matrix.

These formats are highly encouraged.

The Offeror shall describe their past use of and experience with using RS Means (or similar) pricing methods for task orders. The Offeror may also describe alternative pricing methods in IDIQ type construction contracts. The purpose of this inclusion is to give the Government information on the Offerors' familiarity with Means (or similar) based pricing for assurance that the Offeror understands how to properly bid pre-priced and non-pre-priced line items.

Similar contracts may include those that include task orders issued for construction projects in a variety of sizes, a variety of construction disciplines, varying degrees of technical complexity and both design-bid-build type task orders as well as design-build task orders. The Offeror may submit other types of projects, but must explain the relevancy of those projects to the project that is being solicited in this RFP.

Project should demonstrate a variety of construction types and methods to assist in evaluating the Offeror’s ability and approach to perform work, as described in the Statement of Work, including:

Security Systems;

Anti-Terrorism/Force Protection (AT/FP) features Electrical systems repair, construction or replacement Fire protection, Sprinkler, and alarm systems repair, construction or replacement Utility Infrastructure and Systems repair, construction or replacement Sensitive Compartmented Information Facilities (SCIF) with Electro Magnetic Radiation (EMR) shielding Supervisory Control and Data (SCADA) and Energy Management System (EMS) Communications infrastructure or support facilities Structural, Mechanical, Electrical, and foundation systems repair, construction, or replacement Renovations, HVAC upgrades, Paving, Fencing.

The Offeror shall provide the performance evaluations for the submitted projects that demonstrate the Offeror’s performance on recent and relevant projects. The Offeror shall provide formal performance evaluation if available.

Formal performance evaluations are those similar to the Department of Defense Performance Evaluation (Construction) Form DD 2626. The Government’s preference is the formal evaluation. If the formal evaluation is included, a Past Performance Questionnaire (PPQ) is NOT required or desired.

If a formal evaluation is unavailable, the Offeror shall obtain the information using the form entitled, “NAVFAC/ USACE Past Performance Questionnaire” included (Attachment C). The Past Performance Questionnaire included in the solicitation is provided for the Offeror or its team members to submit to the client for each project the Offeror includes in its proposal for Factor 1, Past Performance of Relevant Projects. Ensure correct phone numbers and email addresses are provided for the client point of contact. Completed Past Performance Questionnaires should be submitted with your proposal. If the Offeror is unable to obtain a completed PPQ from a client for a project(s) before proposal closing date, the Offeror should complete and submit with the proposal the first page of the PPQ, which will provide contract and client information for the respective project(s). Offerors should follow-up with clients/references to ensure timely submittal of questionnaires. If the client requests, questionnaires may be submitted directly to the Government’s point of contact, Brandi Fialek via email at Brandi.M.Fialek@usace.army.mil prior to proposal closing date. However, this does not preclude the Government from utilizing previously submitted PPQ information in the past performance evaluation. Offerors may use previously completed PPQs and do not need to have one completed specifically for this project but must include it as a hardcopy.

Offerors may include performance recognition documents received within the last six years such as awards, award fee determinations, customer letters of commendation, and any other forms of performance recognition.

In addition to the above, 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 Past Performance Information Retrieval System (PPIRS), including Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS), 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 known sources not provided by the Offeror.

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.

5.2 FACTOR 2: WORK PLAN

To facilitate evaluation, the Offeror should organize the submitted material sequentially under tabs. Submit this information in the form of narratives and an organization chart.

5.2.1 Contract Team Organization: This contract may involve a wide variety of construction projects. The Offeror shall identify the construction portion the Offeror intends to self perform and the items to be subcontracted, discuss its overall organizational structure to manage multiple task orders with concurrent periods of performance. This section shall discuss how the team will be organized to execute task orders throughout the life of this contract.

The narrative shall state why your team is uniquely qualified to undertake this contract, its approach to design and construction as well as construction only projects and working with the customer(s) during construction.

Describe the principle firms involved and their responsibilities. Identify the team members. All disciplines shall be led by an experienced professional registered in the discipline (if professional registration is available). The Offeror shall submit documentation as to the availability of Key Personnel that indicates each individual’s current assignment and the Offeror’s plan to ensure that the named personnel will be used on this contract; however, if the named person isn’t available upon award, a person with the same or better qualifications shall be proposed for approval by the Contracting Officer.

5.2.2 Design Team: This contract may involve a wide variety of construction projects, some of which will be executed in a Design-Build method. This section shall discuss how design will be managed and executed throughout the life of this contract. Multiple design firms may be necessary. The names of the design firms shall be included with teaming arrangements if applicable. The qualifications of the design teams shall be provided. The narrative shall state why your design team(s) is uniquely qualified to undertake this contract, its approach to sustainable design and process of working with the customer(s) during the design phase.

5.2.3 Key Personnel: Identify key personnel. All Key Personnel must have a current TOP SECRET security clearance at the time of proposal and award. Key Personnel shall include at minimum: Overall Contract Manager, two Construction Project Managers, two Construction Superintendents, two Estimators, Contract Safety Manager, Contract Quality Control Officer, Architect, Civil Engineer, Mechanical Engineer, Electrical Engineer, Fire Protection Engineer. Resumes shall be provided and should at a minimum include the following:

1. Title for this project

2. Number of years with this firm and with other firms

3. Number of years in this position or role

4. Specialization

5. Professional Registration (Type and State Registration)

6. Personnel’s specific experience and qualifications relevant to this project

5.2.4 Quality Management Control System: The Offeror shall describe how they intend to manage quality throughout the contract. Discuss quality management methods proposed throughout the design and construction process. Discuss how you will implement the USACE Three Phase Quality Control Program.

5.2.5 Safety. The Offeror shall discuss how they intend to manage and execute their Safety program for the contract and each task order. Discuss how your program implements and/or adheres to EM 385-1-1.

5.2.6 Organization Chart: The proposed organizational chart shall identify the members or entities of the organization and show the lines of authority and communication of all members of the design and construction entities.

5.2.7 Schedule: The Offeror shall describe how it will manage multiple task orders with concurrent periods of performance. In relation to scheduling, both overall and per task order.

The Offeror must discuss its scheduling capabilities and procedures to be used for this contract, which must include schedule updates, incorporating modifications into the schedule, and other steps to be taken to maintain the individual task order schedules.

5.3 FACTOR 3: SAMPLE PROJECT NARRATIVE

The Offeror shall provide a “proposal” to the sample project. The “Request for Proposal” for this sample project is included at Attachment D, entitled “Sample Project Request for Proposal”. The sample project price (to include the RS Means line items) for the project shall be submitted in Binder 1 (Price).

The sample task will be evaluated in the context of the Offeror’s ability to demonstrate experience with task order construction contracts and the RS Means method of proposing and executing work through task orders.

5.4 FACTOR 4: PRICE: All offerors will fill in the price (coefficient) schedule. The price (coefficient) schedule is made up of the coefficients for the following breakdown of task orders. The Scope of Work, included in the solicitation, contains information as to what is included in the coefficient. This is located in Section 00800, Special Contract Requirements.

Chart A (Price (Coefficient) Schedule Pre-Priced Line Items Non-Pre-Priced Line Items

Design-Bid- Build (DBB)

Design-Build

(DB)

Design-Bid- Build (DBB)

Design-Build

(DB)

Non-Classified: $0 to $1M

Non-Classified: >$1M

Classified: $0 to $1M

Classified: >$1M

The historical number of task orders issued annually is estimated at 33. The average dollar value is estimated at $430,000.00. The Government estimates the following percentages for each type of task order based on historical usuage:

Chart B (Estimated Percentages of Use by Type of Task Order)

Design-Build (DB)

Non-Classified: $0 to $1M 10% 15%

Non-Classified: >$1M 25% 30%

Classified: $0 to $1M 2% 5%

Classified: >$1M 3% 10%

Note: Non-pre-priced line items may not exceed 10% on any task order.

Sample Task: The sample task for this solicitation shall be priced utilizing RS Means and submitted in accordance with the proposal instructions as supplied in the sample task and as is required by the scope of work for this solicitation.

Architect-Engineer Pricing Schedule. Note: these rates will only be used if a modification to the design is required…