W912DR-15-R-0005_Campus_Feeders_Project__Phase_1_Solicitation.pdf

Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ), Single Aw ard Task Order Contract (SATOC) for the Campus Buildings Feeder Project. The contract w ill include at a minimum three (3) Design-Bid-Build task orders and may include additional Design-Build and Design-Bid-Build task orders. The contract capacity is $103,000,000.00 and w ill have a guaranteed minimum of $5,000.00. The ordering period is f ive years from date of aw ard.

This is an unrestricted acquisition utilizing a tw o-phase best value method.

Phase 1: Qualif ications of Offerors (Surety Letter due w ith Phase 1) Phase 2: Request for Proposal (Bid Bond due w ith Phase 2)

NAICS: 236220

Small Business Size Standard: $33.5M

Questions regarding this solicitation shall be directed in w riting to MAJ Alex Padgett at john.a.padgett@usace.army.mil. The last day for Requests for Information (RFIs) is 25 April 2015. RFIs should be submitted via the spreadsheet posted w ith the solicitation.

MAJ ALEX PADGETT 443-654-7286

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

15-Apr-2015

(RFP)

(IFB)

X

CALL:

B. TELEPHONE NO. (Include area code) (NO COLLECT CALLS)

See Item 7

2. TYPE OF SOLICITATION

SEALED BID

3. DATE ISSUED

9. FOR INFORMATION A. NAME

SOLICITATION

NSN 7540-01-155-3212 1442-101 STANDARD FORM 1442 (REV. 4-85)

Prescribed by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.236-1(e)

11. The Contractor shall begin performance w ithin _______10 calendar days and complete it w ithin ________1826 calendar days after receiving aw ard, X notice to proceed. This performance period is X mandatory, negotiable. (See _________________________52.211-10

12 A. THE CONTRACTOR MUST FURNISH ANY REQUIRED PERFORMANCE AND PAYMENT BONDS?

(If "YES," indicate within how many calendar days after award in Item 12B.)

X YES NO

13. ADDITIONAL SOLICITATION REQUIREMENTS:

A. Sealed offers in original and __________6 copies to perform the w ork required are due at the place specified in Item 8 by ___________ local time ______________15 May 2015 (date). If this is a sealed bid solicitation, offers must be publicly opened at that time.

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

B. An offer guarantee X is, is not required.

C. All offers are subject to the (1) w ork requirements, and (2) other provisions and clauses incorporated in the solicitation in full text or by reference.

D. Offers providing less than _______120 calendar days for Government acceptance after the date offers are due w ill not be considered and w ill be rejected.

SOLICITATION, OFFER,

AND AWARD

(Construction, Alteration, or Repair)

1. SOLICITATION NO.

IMPORTANT - The "offer" section on the reverse must be fully completed by offeror.

4. CONTRACT NO.

7. ISSUED BY CODE

USACE, BALTIMORE

10 SOUTH HOWARD STREET, ROOM 7000

BALTIMORE MD 21201

W912DR

PAGE OF PAGES

1 OF

CODE

(Title, identifying no., date):

12B. CALENDAR DAYS

11:00 AM (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:

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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-15-R-0005

Section 00010 - Solicitation Contract Form

ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES MAX

QUANTITY

UNIT UNIT PRICE MAX AMOUNT

0001 1 Job Campus Feeders SATOC

FFP

Single Award Task Order Contract in support of the Campus Feeders Project.

FOB: Destination

MAX

NET AMT

UNIT UNIT PRICE MAX AMOUNT

000101 UNDEFINED Job Campus Feeders North

FFP

North Sector of the Campus. To be completed with FY15 MILCON funds.

UNIT UNIT PRICE MAX AMOUNT

000102 UNDEFINED Job Campus Feeders Center

FFP

Center Sector of the Campus. To be completed with FY16 MILCON funds.

UNIT UNIT PRICE MAX AMOUNT

000103 UNDEFINED Job Campus Feeders South

FFP

South Sector of the Campus. To be completed with FY17 MILCON funds.

CLIN MINIMUM/MAXIMUM QUANTITY AND CLIN VALUE

The minimum quantity(s) and CLIN value(s) for all orders issued against the CLIN(s) on this contract shall not be less than the minimum quantity(s) and CLIN value(s) stated in the following table. The maximum quantity(s) and CLIN value(s) for all orders issued against the CLIN(s) on this contract shall not exceed the maximum quantity(s) and CLIN value(s) stated in the following table.

CLIN

MINIMUM

QUANTITY

MINIMUM

AMOUNT

MAXIMUM

QUANTITY

MAXIMUM

AMOUNT

0001 1.00 $5,000.00 999.00 $103,000,000.00

CLIN DELIVERY/TASK ORDER MINIMUM/MAXIMUM QUANTITY AND CLIN ORDER VALUE

The minimum quantity and order value for the given Delivery/Task Order issued for this CLIN shall not be less than the minimum quantity and order value stated in the following table. The maximum quantity and order value for the given Delivery/Task Order issued for this CLIN shall not exceed the maximum quantity and order value stated in the following table.

CLIN

MINIMUM

QUANTITY

MINIMUM

AMOUNT

MAXIMUM

QUANTITY

MAXIMUM

AMOUNT

0001 1.00

$5,000.00

999.00

$103,000,000.00

000101

000102

000103

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 000101 N/A N/A N/A Government 000102 N/A N/A N/A Government 000103 N/A N/A N/A Government

DELIVERY INFORMATION

CLIN DELIVERY DATE QUANTITY SHIP TO ADDRESS UIC

0001 5 yrs. ADC 1 REAL PROPERTY SERVICES F.O.

JEAN NICOLAS

300 SENTINEL DRIVE

STE 400

ANNAPOLIS JUNCTION MD 20701

410-854-0719

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000101 N/A N/A N/A N/A

000102 N/A N/A N/A N/A

000103 N/A N/A N/A N/A

Section 00100 - Bidding Schedule/Instructions to Bidders

PROPOSAL INSTRUCTIONS

SECTION 00100

PROPOSAL SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS AND INSTRUCTIONS – PHASE 1

1. OVERVIEW.

1.1 This Request for Proposal (RFP) solicits for a Single Award Task Order Contract (SATOC) for the Campus Building Feeder Project, Fort Meade, MD. This will be an Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) Firm- Fixed Price Task Order Contract. The resultant contract will have a five year ordering period with a maximum dollar value of $103,000,000.00. If granted approval, the overall maximum dollar value will be increased to $150,000,000.00.

1.2 The award will be an IDIQ contract that will be funded per task order. The project is separated into three phased projects and funded in three separate fiscal years (FY); FY15, FY16, and FY17. The three individual Campus Feeders phases task orders will be Design-Bid-Build. Other task orders issued on the remaining capacity may be either Design-Build or Design-Bid-Build. The three Campus Feeders phased project consists of new concrete encased duct banks, power feeders, manholes, installation of electrical components such as transformers, automatic breaker pair/switches, and Dead Break Boxes. The duct bank installation will occur, but is not limited to, in active roadways, parking lot, and grassy areas. If there is remaining capacity, additional task orders would be utilized to for projects to connect the new feeder to the buildings it will supply power to. Projects will be unclassified. Funding may be either Military Construction (MILCON) funding or Operations and Maintenance (O&M) funding. Occasionally, there may be other types of funding that could be utilized if authorized for construction projects. All task orders will be firm fixed priced task orders. 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 the three phase Campus Feeders project. If there is remaining capacity, a variety of civil, communications or electrical projects shall be issued for projects related to connecting the new feeder to existing infrastructure. The additional projects may include major and minor repair, modifications, renovations, rehabilitation, alterations, Design-Build, Design-Bid-Build and new construction projects. The work will consist of very technical electrical work to include but not limited to constructing or renovating server rooms, Uninterrupted Power Supply (UPS), generators, redundant power, high volume office spaces, power whips and terminations, receptacles, panel breakers, grounding, under raised access floor, and technical mechanical work to include a variety of mechanical systems, server rooms, Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC), Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA), and Building Management System (BMS) tie-in. The prime contractor will be responsible for integrating, managing, and executing all aspects of the design, and construction ordered under this contract.

The geographic area for this contract is anticipated to be for services primarily located within the Washington/ Baltimore corridor. Work performed will be in 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.

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 the Two Phase Process. In Phase 1 of the 2 Phase selection procedure, interested Offerors submit Past Performance and a General Workplan for review and consideration by the Government.

1.5 The Government will evaluate the performance capability proposals in accordance with the criteria described herein and will select the Most Highly Rated Offerors to participate in Phase 2.

1.6 In Phase 2 of this process, the Government will evaluate technical approach to the seed project, a small business participation plan and price factors.

1.7 Only those Offerors who receive a written notification from the Procuring Contracting Officer that their firm has been selected to participate in Phase 2 of this solicitation are invited to submit a Phase 2 proposal. Those Offerors selected for Phase 2 will be provided the Phase 2 amendment to the solicitation.

1.8 Offers that are not selected to participate in Phase 2 will be notified and may request a pre-award or post-award debrief.

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 A of Binder 1. Failure to submit a valid teaming agreement shall render an offer technically unacceptable.

2.3 If applicable, the Offeror shall submit evidence from the Offeror’s Small Business Administration (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.

2.7 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 (this means that while you should put page numbers on the proposal submission, the Government will NOT be counting the pages). However, it is anticipated this should be approximately 40 - 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: Technical Proposal - an original and six copies Binder 2: Solicitation Information - an original and one copy

3.6 Proposals shall be marked:

Date of Closing: 15 May 2015

Time of Closing: 11 a.m.

Solicitation RFP: W912DR-15-R-0005

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.

3.8 The proposal shall be organized and tabbed as follows:

Binder 1 - Technical Proposal:

TAB A: Teaming Agreement(s), if applicable. See paragraph 2.2. Note to 8(a) companies - The SBA must approve a joint venture agreement prior to the award of an 8(a) contract on behalf of the joint venture. See paragraph 2.3.

TAB B: Factor 1 Past Performance of Relevant Projects

TAB C: Factor 2 Work Plan

Binder 2 - Solicitation Information:

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

TAB D: 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 E: Bond Surety Letter: Offeror must provide a letter or other documentation from a surety appearing on the Department of Treasury Circular 570 (list of approved sureties) stating that the offeror is able to provide a bid bond for Phase 2 (Source Selection) and obtain performance and payment bonds should they win the contract.

TAB F: 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 G: Compliance Statement. The Offeror is required to sign and certify that all items submitted in the proposal comply with the RFP requirements and any differences, deviations or exceptions must be stated and explained in this section. 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.”

4. EVALUATION RATINGS

4.1 Proposal Ratings: Factors 1 and 2 will be adjectivally rated. Offerors submitting proposals for this project should limit submissions to data essential for the evaluation of proposals.

FACTORS 1 and 2 will be evaluated by a Technical Evaluation Board (TEB) approved by the Source Selection Authority (SSA). Factor 1 will be adjectivally rated.

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 Factor 2.

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 (Neutral) record is 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:

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.

RATING DESCRIPTION

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

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

Somewhat 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. PHASE I 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/contracts submitted for Factor 1 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 1 of the Offeror's proposal.

In Phase 1, Factors 1 and 2 are of equal importance to one another.

5.1 FACTOR 1: PAST PERFORMANCE OF RELEVANT PROJECTS:

The Offeror shall provide information that demonstrates the Offeror’s past performance with relevant projects.

Projects submitted must demonstrate past performance by the 100% construction completion of similar projects within six years from the date of issuance of this solicitation. The Offeror should provide information on a minimum of three and a maximum of five relevant projects. 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. For any escalated present value the Offeror must provide the actual cost plus an explanation of the escalation method used. The information regarding the projects that is required to be supplied is identified on the form entitled “CONTRACTOR PAST EXPERIENCE” (Attachment B).

Similar projects shall demonstrate all of the following project types (either individually or in combination thereof):

- Construction projects valued at $35,000,000 (present day value) or more;

- Projects that included constructing sizeable duct banks to include: greater than one mile in length; 4-12

Way duct banks; and installation of 500-750 Kcmil cables;

- Projects consisting of extensive outage coordination with redundant power systems;

- Projects consisting of working in a congested area while not disrupting traffic flow or parking

- Projects with extensive night/weekend work;

- Experience with removal of underground fuel storage tanks and contaminated soil

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, Alex Padgett via email at john.a.padgett@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: 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 construction projects with concurrent periods of performance. The Offeror shall discuss how it will address communication between the Standard Shift and the Non-Standard Shift personnel. Standard shift is identified as Monday-Friday (0700-1600). Non-Standard shift is defined as Monday-Friday (1800-0500) and weekends (1800 Friday-0500 Monday). The Offeror shall provide an 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

The narrative shall state why your team is uniquely qualified to undertake this contract, its approach to design and construction

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 for this SATOC. 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, Structural Engineer, Environmental Engineer, Civil Engineer, Mechanical Engineer, Electrical Engineer, Project Scheduler, and Fire Protection Engineer. Resumes shall be provided and should at a minimum include the following:

1. Job 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. Current position and current title in this role

5. Professional Registration (Type and State Registration), if applicable

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. Include how the contractor management will transfer QA concerns and solutions from the Standard Shift to the Non-Standard Shift.

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. Include a discussion of the safety risks for shift work. Discuss how your program implements and/or adheres to EM 385-1-1. Provide EMR rates and DART rates if available.

5.2.6 Schedule: The Offeror shall describe how it will manage construction of multiple projects with concurrent periods of performance.

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 construction project schedule.

6. EVALUATION CRITERIA

6.1 FACTOR 1: PAST PERFORMANCE OF TASK ORDER CONTRACTS: Past performance will be rated in terms of how likely there is a performance risk to the Government. For instance, a high confidence performance rating will be taken as an indication of a low risk to the Government that the Offeror will successfully perform the work. The more relevant a proposed project is, the more weight it will be given in the overall confidence assessment rating. If an Offeror has no record of relevant past performance, or if information on the Offeror’s past performance is not available, the Offeror must state that fact. That Offeror may be rated as Unknown Confidence/ Neutral. As stated in FAR 15.305(a)(2)(iv), an Offeror without a record of relevant past performance or for whom information on past performance is not available will not be evaluated favorably or unfavorably on past performance.

6.2 FACTOR 2: WORK PLAN: The Offeror will be rated on an adjectival basis. To achieve an “acceptable” the Offeror will submit the information listed in paragraph 5.2 that demonstrates a sound approach capable of meeting all requirements and objectives.

7. PHASE 1 EVALUATION PROCEDURE

7.1 Source Selection Evaluation Board: The Source Selection Evaluation Board (SSEB) will review all prepared reports. The SSEB will conduct a review of the Technical Evaluation Boards (TEB) evaluations of proposals against the solicitation requirements and the approved evaluation criteria to ensure an equitable, impartial, and comprehensive evaluation against the solicitation requirements. The SSEB does not compare proposals against each other. The fundamental responsibility of the SSEB is to provide the Source Selection Authority with information to make an informed and reasoned selection. The SSEB will therefore prepare a summary report containing adjectival assessments for each factor and their supporting rationale; brief the SSA; and prepare any necessary items for discussion. A Source Selection Advisory Committee will be briefed prior to the SSA being briefed and may provide a comparative analysis to the SSA as well as any necessary items for discussion.

7.2 Ratings on individual factors, to include all supporting documentation, will be provided to the Source Selection Authority. The Source Selection Authority, independently exercising prudent business judgment, will determine which Offerors will participate in Phase 2 of the solicitation.

7.3 Discussions: Offerors are advised that it is the intent of the Government that a Phase 1 Most Highly Rated Offerors determination will be made without discussions. However, the Government reserves the right to hold discussions if it determines that discussions are necessary. Therefore, proposals should be submitted on the most favorable terms that the Offeror can submit to the Government.

7.4 Miscellaneous: The Government reserves the right to reject any or all proposals at any time prior to award, to negotiate with Offerors in a competitive range, if one is established, and to award a contract to the Offeror with the most advantageous proposal to the Government.

7.5 The Government’s intention is to determine a select pool of the most competent and qualified Offerors to move on to Phase 2 based on the relevancy, confidence, and adjectival ratings of Factors 1 and 2. In order to be considered for Phase 2, Offerors must receive an adjectival rating of at least “Relevant” and “Satisfactory Confidence” for past performance; and Offerors must receive at least an adjectival rating of “Acceptable” for their work plan. The Government anticipates for this select pool to number between three and five Offerors, but more Offerors may be advanced if clear lines of distinction between the most qualified Offerors cannot be established.

The SSA will attempt to draw the line first by comparison of the ratings among the Offerors and then, as necessary, by examining the underlying strengths and weaknesses for distinctions which separate the group of the most highly rated Offerors. Strengths are defined as: an aspect of an Offeror’s proposal that has merit or exceeds specified performance or capability requirements in a way that will be advantageous to the Government during contract performance. Weaknesses are defined as: a flaw in the proposal that increases the risk of unsuccessful contract performance to an unacceptable level.

7.6 Failure to submit all the data in the format indicated in this section may be cause for determining a proposal incomplete and, therefore, not considered for evaluation, and for subsequent award. Exceptions to the contractual terms and conditions of the solicitation (e.g., standard terms and conditions) may result in a determination to reject a proposal.

7.7 The Basis of Selection of the Most Highly Rated Offerors are: Factors 1 and 2 are of equal importance to one another.

7.8 The SSA will select the Most Highly Rated Offerors to advance to Phase 2. Phase 2 will be issued via Amendment to the Offeror’s selected to advance to Phase 2.

8. BASIS OF PHASE 2 AWARD

PHASE 2

Non-Price Factors

Factor 3 Seed Project Narrative

Factor 4 Small Business Participation Plan

Factor 1 Past Performance of Relevant Projects (Advanced from Phase 1)

Factor 2 Work Plan (Advanced from Phase 1)

Price Factors

Factor 5 Price: Seed Project Price Schedule and Coefficient Schedule

When combined all non-price factors are approximately equal to price.

The order of importance for the non-price factors are as follows: Factor 3, Factors 1 and 2 (of equal importance in Phase 1), and Factor 4. This means that Factor 3 is the most important factor and Factor 4 is the least important factor.

Trade-Off Analysis: After all of the evaluations have been completed, the SSA will consider all factors to determine which Offeror submitted the proposal that represents the "best value" to the Government for this project

When combined all non-price factors are approximately equal to price. The order of importance for the non-price factors are as follows: Factor 3, Factors 1 & 2 (of equal importance in Phase 1), and Factor 4. This means that Factor 3 is the most important factor and Factor 4 is the least important factor.

Trade-off Analysis: After all of the evaluations have been completed, the SSA will consider all factors to determine which Offeror submitted the proposal that represents the “best value” to the Government for this project.

9. FORMS

Forms for Offeror’s use in responding to this RFP are provided on the following pages. They include:

Attachment A: Questionnaire Pertaining to Foreign Interest Attachment B: Contractor’s Past Experience Attachment C: Past Performance Questionnaire

Attachment A

Questionnaire Pertaining to Foreign Interest

STATEMENT OF AFFILIATION

Name of Offeror: ________________________________________________________________________

Cage Code: _____________________________________________________________________________

Name and phone number of submitter: _______________________________________________________

1. At any time within the calendar year preceding the due date for this proposal, has the contractor submitted to the U. S. Army Intelligence and Security Command (INSCOM) a completed Statement of Affiliation set forth below?

Yes ____No ____

If the Offeror answered “No”, the contractor must complete the Statement of Affiliation form and submit it to INSCOM through the USACE.

If the Offeror answered “Yes”, does the contractor state that all the information on the previously submitted form is correct?

Yes ____ No ____

If the Offeror answered “Yes”, submit a copy of the previous Statement of Affiliation. If the Offeror answered “No”, the Offeror must update the Statement of Affiliation and provide a copy to INSCOM through the USACE.

STATEMENT OF AFFILIATION

For the purpose of this form, a foreign interest is defined as any of the following:

1. A foreign government or foreign government agency;

2. Any form of business enterprise or legal entity organized, chartered or incorporated under the laws of any country other than the United States or its possessions;

3. Any individual who is not a U.S. citizen; or

4. Any form of business enterprise organized or incorporated under the laws of the U.S., or a State or other jurisdiction within the U.S. that is owned, controlled or influenced by one of the entities described in 1, 2 or 3, above.

1. (Answer 1a. or 1b.)

a) (For entities which issue stock) Does a foreign interest own, or have beneficial ownership in 5% or more of your organization’s equity securities?

If yes:

i. Identify the percentage of any class of stock or other securities issued, which are owned by foreign interests, broken down by country. Include indirect ownership through one or more intermediate level(s) of subsidiaries. Indicate voting of each class of stock.

ii. Are there shareholder agreements? If yes, attach a copy (or copies), and if none, so state.

iii. Indicate whether a copy of SEC Schedule 13D/13G report has been received from any investor.

If yes, attach a copy (or copies).

NOTE: Ownership of less than 5% should be included if the holder is entitled to control the appointment and tenure of any management position.

b) (For entities which do not issue stock) Has a foreign interest subscribed 5% or more of your organization’s total capital commitment?

i. Identify the percentage of total capital commitment that is subscribed by foreign interest.

ii. Is there an agreement(s) with the subscriber(s)? If yes, attach a copy (or copies), and if none, so state.

2. Does your organization directly or indirectly through your subsidiaries or affiliated, own 10% or more of any foreign interest?

If yes:

i. Identify the foreign interest by name, country, percentage owned and individuals who occupy management positions with the organizations.

ii. If there are individuals from your organization who occupy management positions with the foreign interest, identify the names(s), title and extent of involvement in the operations of the organizations (to include access to classified information).

3. Do any foreign interest serve as members of your organization’s board of directors (or similar governing body), or as officers, executive personnel, general partners, regents, trustees or senior management officials of your organization?

i. Identify the foreign interest by name, title, citizenship, immigration status and clearance or exclusion status.

ii. Attach copies of applicable by‐laws or articles of incorporation, which describe the affected position(s). However, if you have already provided such copies to INSCOM, so state.

4. Does any foreign interest have the power, direct or indirect, to control the election, appointment, or tenure of members of your organization’s board of directors (or similar governing body) or other management positions of your organization, or have the power to control or influence other decisions or activities of your organization?

i. Identify the foreign interest by name, title, citizenship and all details concerning the control or influences.

NOTE: If any foreign interest has such power, this question shall be answered in the affirmative even if such power has not been exercised. Also, state whether or not it can be exercised through ownership of your organization’s securities or if such power may be invoked by contractual arrangements or by other means.

5. a. Does your organization have any contracts, agreements, understandings or arrangements with a foreign interest(s) that cumulatively represent 10% or more of your organization’s annual gross income?

i. For each instance, provide the name of the foreign interest, country, percentage of gross income derived and nature of involvement including:

(a) Whether defense/nuclear related or not

(b) Involvement with classified or export controlled technology

(c) Compliance with export control requirement

Where the organization has a number of involvements and where these involvements are not defense/nuclear related and represent a small percentage of gross income less than 5%, the explanations can be generalized statement addressing the totals by country.

NOTE: We do not expect and will not require the contractor to ask every customer if he/she falls within the definition or a foreign interest. We will ask the customer to provide ongoing security education to those individuals who negotiate and/or administer such agreements regarding their responsibilities to report agreement with a foreign interest to the best of their knowledge. The contractor shall state the response to this question to “the best of his/her knowledge” or “through his/her best efforts”.

b) For this procurement, provide name and corporate addresses of all vendors from which you will acquire components or parts to be integrated into the end item. For each vendor listed that is a foreign interest or controlled by a foreign interest, state the nature of the foreign interest.

6. Does your organization, whether as borrower, surety, and guarantor or otherwise, have any indebtedness, liabilities or obligations to a foreign interest?

i. Provide your overall debt‐to‐equity ratio in percentage.

ii. With respect to indebtedness or liability to a foreign interest indicate to whom indebted or liable, what collateral has been furnished or pledged, and any conditions or covenants of the loan agreement. If stock or assets have been furnished or pledged as collateral, provide a copy of the loan agreement or pertinent extracts thereof (to include procedures to be followed in the event of default).

iii. If any debentures are convertible, provide specifics.

iv. If loan payments are in default, provide details.

v. This question should be answered in the affirmative if the debt is with a U.S. entity that is owned or controlled either directly or indirectly by a foreign interest. If unknown, so state.

NOTE: As stated above, we do not expect and will not require that the contractor to ask every lender if he/she qualifies as a foreign interest. We will ask the contractor to provide ongoing security education to those employees who handle lending arrangements regarding their responsibilities to report any such arrangements with a foreign interest lender, to the best of their knowledge. The contractor shall state the response to this question as being to “the best of his/her knowledge” or “through his/her best efforts”.

7. During your last fiscal year, did your organization derive:

a. 5% or more of its total revenues or net income from any single foreign interest?

b. In the aggregate 30% or more of its total revenues or net income from foreign interest?

If yes to either part of the question:

i. Provide overall percentage of…