W912DR20Q0036 Amendment 01.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 change the solicitation close date from 31 March 2020 at 1100 am (EST) to 15 April 2020 at 1100 am (EST). The request for information date changed from 24 March 2020 at 1100 am (EST) to 08 April 2020 at 1100 am (EST). All other terms remain unchanged.

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

1 12

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

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 01-Apr-2020

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 W912DR20Q0036

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

13-Mar-2020

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NO.

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

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

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

(a) By completing Items 8 and 15, and returning 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

31-Mar-2020

CODE

USACE BALTIMORE

2 HOPKINS PLAZA

BALTIMORE MD 21201

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

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.

CODE

See Item 6

FACILITY CODECODE

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SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION SF 1449 - CONTINUATION SHEET

SOLICITATION/CONTRACT FORM

The required response date/time has changed from 31-Mar-2020 11:00 AM to 15-Apr-2020 11:00 AM.

The following have been modified:

INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS

Quotations must be submitted via e-mail to Aisha Boykin at aisha.r.boykin@usace.army.mil no later than the due date shown in Block 8 on page 1 of the solicitation.

A site visit was held on 19 March 2020 at 1000 AM Eastern Standard Time (EST) at the Raystown Lake Visitor Center.

Questions concerning this solicitation must be submitted by e-mail no later than 1100 am (EST) on 08 April 2020 to Aisha Boykin at aisha.r.boykin@usace.army.mil.

Lack of an active registration in the system for award management (SAM) database will make an Offeror ineligible for award. Offerors and contractors may obtain information on registration and annual confirmation requirements by calling 1-888-227-2423 or https://sam.gov/SAM/.

In accordance with the request for quote (RFQ) the Government will award a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) purchase order to the responsible Offeror whose quotation conforms to the requirements as stated in this request for quotations (RFQ).

Basis of Award The Offerors initial quotation shall contain the Offerors best terms from a technical and price standpoint. The Government reserves the right to ask questions of Offerors if the Contracting Officer determines them to be necessary.

The award will be made using the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) approach in accordance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 13.1, based on the following three (3) evaluation factors: Technical, Past Performance, and Price.

To receive consideration for award, a rating of no less than “Acceptable” must be achieved. Offerors are cautioned that the award may not necessarily be made to the lowest priced if rated technically unacceptable.

A. Evaluation Factors:

Factor 1 – Technical

Offeror must submit an equipment plan, capability plan work plan and provide the required certifications/insurances. Evaluation of the Offeror’s quote will address each element listed in Factor 1 – Technical as it applies to the Performance Work Statement.

Factor 2 – Past Performance

a. The Offeror must submit three (3) references for the same or similar work performed as it’s contemplated by this solicitation. Include a brief narrative of the work performed, location, dollar value and contact information. Work shall be within the last three (3) years.

b. The Offeror is to provide the references in “A” above the enclosed PPQ-0, Past Performance Questionnaire to complete. The references are to return the completed PPQ-0 directly to Aisha Boykin, Purchasing Agent, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers via e-mail at aisha.r.boykin@usace.army.mil

Factor 3 – Price Pricing shall not include any text or assumptions associated with the technical aspects of completing the work. Pricing shall be provided on a firm fixed basis.

B. Evaluation Factors Rating

Factor 1 - Technical:

The offer will be evaluated to ensure all the items below are provided:

Technical Requirements: This information consists of the Offeror’s intended approach to executing the contract.

1. Equipment plan: The proposed equipment list should only include the equipment which will be used on this contract. Equipment listed should be identified to apply herbicidal materials to target aquatic vegetation. Include size, make, model, and ownership (owned or rented) of equipment. All boats must be a minimum length of 18 feet as per EM 385-1-1. The use of trailing hoses may be necessary to ensure chemical dispersal within the water column.

2. Capabilities plan: The proposed capabilities should include adequate documentation to illustrate the Offeror’s capabilities to successfully complete the work identified within the solicitation.

3. Work plan: Offeror shall submit a schedule of work determining ideal treatment dates and a staffing plan with whom will conduct the treatments.

4. Certifications/Insurances: The Offeror must have one employee with a current applicator certification/license on site during any and all applications. That employee must possess a current Pennsylvania Commercial Applicators Pesticide

License under the appropriate category for which treatment is taking place. The Offeror must provide proof of certification. The Offeror must also provide proof of insurance.

The Government will check Offeror’s equipment, capabilities and work plans for each project for completeness and reasonableness. Government will evaluate the clarity and strength of the overall organization and how well it is organized and structured to execute the entire performance work statement. The Government will evaluate the capability of the firm to execute the project. The Government will evaluate the Contractor’s resources to determine if it has the capability to self-perform the required amount of the project, in accordance with public policy to assure adequate interest in and supervision of all work.

Technical Rating Adjectival Ratings Definition Acceptable Offeror clearly meets the minimum requirements of the solicitation.

Unacceptable Offeror does not clearly meet the minimum requirements of the solicitation.

Factor 2 - Past Performance:

Past performance refers to the quality of recent project experience from the customer’s perspective. The Offeror shall arrange for the reference customer point of contact for three projects to fill out the Past Performance Questionnaire and return directly to Aisha Boykin, Contract Specialist, e-mail at aisha.r.boykin@usace.army.mil. The questionnaires must be forwarded directly by the references. Ensure that the reference is clearly marked for the applicable Offeror when submitted. The Government will not release the questionnaire forms to the Offeror at any time, in order for the Government to solicit candid, unbiased responses and comments. In addition, the Offeror shall provide three (3) references for previously completed jobs. References shall include a point of contact and contact information. These references must be relevant to the work which will be performed in this contract and recent (within the past three (3) years).

Past Performance Rating

Adjectival Rating Definition Acceptable Based on the Offeror’s performance record, the Government has a reasonable expectation that the Offeror will successfully perform the required effort.

Unacceptable Based on the Offeror’s performance record, the Government does not have a reasonable expectation that the Offeror will be able to successfully perform the required effort.

Neutral No past performance submitted.

USACE PAST PERFORMANCE QUESTIONNAIRE (Form PPQ-0)

CONTRACT INFORMATION (Contractor to complete Blocks 1- 4)

1. Contractor Information

Firm Name: CAGE Code:

Address: DUNs Number:

Phone Number:

Email Address:

Point of Contact: Contact Phone Number:

2. Work Performed as: Prime Contractor Sub Contractor Joint Venture Other (Explain) Percent of project work performed:

If subcontractor, who was the prime (Name/Phone #):

3. Contract Information

Contract Number:

Delivery/Task Order Number (if applicable):

Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price Cost Reimbursement Other (Please specify):

Contract Title:

Contract Location:

Award Date (mm/dd/yy):

Contract Completion Date (mm/dd/yy):

Actual Completion Date (mm/dd/yy):

Explain Differences:

Original Contract Price (Award Amount):

Final Contract Price (to include all modifications, if applicable):

Explain Differences:

4. Project Description:

Complexity of Work High Med Routine

How is this project relevant to project of submission? (Please provide details such as similar equipment, requirements, conditions, etc.)

CLIENT INFORMATION (Client to complete Blocks 5-8)

5. Client Information

Name:

Title:

Phone Number:

Email Address:

6. Describe the client’s role in the project:

7. Date Questionnaire was completed (mm/dd/yy):

8. Client’s Signature:

NOTE: Past performance refers to the quality of recent project experience from the customer’s perspective. The offeror shall arrange for the reference customer point of contact for three projects to fill out the Questionnaire and return directly to Aisha Boykin, Purchasing Agent, e-mail at aisha.r.boykin@usace.army.mil. The questionnaires must be forwarded directly by the references. Ensure the reference is clearly marked for the applicable offeror when submitted. The Government will not release the questionnaire forms to the offeror at any time, in order for the Government to solicit candid, unbiased responses and comments.

Three References from previously completed jobs must be submitted and include a point of contact and phone numbers. These references must be relevant to the work which will be performed in this contract. Relevant work is defined as aquatic herbicide services. References must be recent within the past 3 years.

RATING DEFINITION NOTE

(E) Exceptional Performance meets contractual requirements and exceeds many to the Government/Owner’s benefit.

The contractual performance of the element or sub-element being assessed was accomplished with few minor problems for which corrective actions taken by the contractor was highly effective.

An Exceptional rating is appropriate when the Contractor successfully performed multiple significant events that were of benefit to the Government/Owner. A singular benefit, however, could be of such magnitude that it alone constitutes an Exceptional rating. Also, there should have been NO significant weaknesses identified.

(VG) Very Good Performance meets contractual requirements and exceeds some to the Government’s/Owner’s benefit. The contractual performance of the element or sub-element being assessed was accomplished with some minor problems for which corrective actions taken by the contractor were effective.

A Very Good rating is appropriate when the Contractor successfully performed a significant event that was a benefit to the Government/Owner. There should have been no significant weaknesses identified.

(S) Satisfactory Performance meets minimum contractual requirements. The contractual performance of the element or sub-element contains some minor problems for which corrective actions taken by the contractor appear or were satisfactory.

A Satisfactory rating is appropriate when there were only minor problems, or major problems that the contractor recovered from without impact to the contract.

There should have been NO significant weaknesses identified. Per DOD policy, a fundamental principle of assigning ratings is that contractors will not be assessed a rating lower than Satisfactory solely for not performing beyond the requirements of the contract.

(M) Marginal Performance does not meet some contractual requirements. The contractual performance of the element or sub-element being assessed reflects a serious problem for which the contractor has not yet identified corrective actions. The contractor's proposed actions appear only marginally effective or were not fully implemented.

A Marginal is appropriate when a significant event occurred that the contractor had trouble overcoming which impacted the Government/Owner.

(U) Unsatisfactory

Performance does not meet most contractual requirements and recovery is not likely in a timely manner. The contractual performance of the element or sub-element contains serious problem(s) for which the contractor's corrective actions appear or were ineffective.

An Unsatisfactory rating is appropriate when multiple significant events occurred that the contractor had trouble overcoming and which impacted the Government/Owner. A singular problem, however, could be of such serious magnitude that it alone constitutes an unsatisfactory rating.

(N) Not Applicable

No information or did not apply to your contract Rating will be neither positive nor negative.

ADJECTIVE RATINGS AND DEFINITIONS TO BE USED TO BEST REFLECT

YOUR EVALUATION OF THE CONTRACTOR’S PERFORMANCE

TO BE COMPLETED BY CLIENT

1. QUALITY:

a) Quality of technical data/report preparation efforts E VG S M U N

b) Ability to meet quality standards specified for technical performance E VG S M U N

c) Timeliness/effectiveness of contract problem resolution without extensive customer guidance

E VG S M U N

d) Adequacy/effectiveness of quality control program and adherence to contract quality assurance requirements (without adverse effect on performance)

E

VG

S

M

U

N

2. SCHEDULE/TIMELINESS OF PERFORMANCE:

a) Compliance with contract delivery/completion schedules including any significant intermediate milestones. (If liquidated damages were assessed or the schedule was not met please address below)

b) Rate the contractor’s use of available resources to accomplish tasks identified in the contract

E VG S M U N

3. CUSTOMER SATISFACTION:

a) To what extent were the end users satisfied with the project? E VG S M U N

b) Contractor was reasonable and cooperative in dealing with your staff (including the ability to successfully resolve disagreements/disputes;

responsiveness to administrative reports, businesslike and communication)

c) To what extent was the contractor cooperative, businesslike, and concerned with the interests of the customer?

E VG S M U N

d) Overall customer satisfaction E VG S M U N

4. MANAGEMENT/ PERSONNEL/LABOR

a) Effectiveness of on-site management, including management of subcontractors, suppliers, materials, and/or labor force?

E VG S M U N

b) Ability to hire, apply, and retain a qualified workforce to this effort E VG S M U N

c) Government Property Control E VG S M U N

d) Knowledge/expertise demonstrated by contractor personnel E VG S M U N

e) Utilization of Small Business concerns E VG S M U N

f) Ability to simultaneously manage multiple projects with multiple disciplines E VG S M U N

g) Ability to assimilate and incorporate changes in requirements and/or priority, including planning, execution and response to Government changes

E VG S M U N

h) Effectiveness of overall management (including ability to effectively lead, manage and control the program)

E VG S M U N

5. COST/FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT

a) Ability to meet the terms and conditions within the contractually agreed price(s)?

E VG S M U N

b) Contractor proposed innovative alternative methods/processes that reduced E VG S M U N

PLEASE CIRCLE THE ADJECTIVE RATING WHICH BEST REFLECTS

YOUR EVALUATION OF THE CONTRACTOR’S PERFORMANCE.

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cost, improved maintainability or other factors that benefited the client

c) If this is/was a Government cost type contract, please rate the Contractor’s timeliness and accuracy in submitting monthly invoices with appropriate back- up documentation, monthly status reports/budget variance reports, compliance with established budgets and avoidance of significant and/or unexplained variances (under runs or overruns)

d) Is the Contractor’s accounting system adequate for management and tracking of costs? If no, please explain in Remarks section.

Yes

No

e) If this is/was a Government contract, has/was this contract been partially or completely terminated for default or convenience or are there any pending terminations? Indicate if show cause or cure notices were issued, or any default action in comment section below.

f) Have there been any indications that the contractor has had any financial problems? If yes, please explain below.

6. SAFETY/SECURITY

a) To what extent was the contractor able to maintain an environment of safety, adhere to its approved safety plan, and respond to safety issues?

(Includes: following the users rules, regulations, and requirements regarding housekeeping, safety, correction of noted deficiencies, etc.)

b) Contractor complied with all security requirements for the project and personnel security requirements.

E VG S M U N

7. GENERAL

a) Ability to successfully respond to emergency and/or surge situations (including notifying COR, PM or Contracting Officer in a timely manner regarding urgent contractual issues).

b) Compliance with contractual terms/provisions (explain if specific issues) E VG S M U N

c) Would you hire or work with this firm again? (If no, please explain below) Yes No

d) In summary, provide an overall rating for the work performed by this contractor.

E VG S M U N

Please provide responses to the questions above (if applicable) and/or additional remarks. Furthermore, please provide a brief narrative addressing specific strengths, weaknesses, deficiencies, or other comments which may assist our office in evaluating performance risk (please attach additional pages if necessary):

Factor 3 - Price The Offeror’s price will be evaluated to determine price reasonableness.

The bid schedule must be filled out completely. Government template will be provided.

All line items must be priced. Quotes providing partial pricing shall be considered non-responsive.

Pricing will be evaluated in accordance with FAR 15.402. The Government will evaluate quotes for award purposes by adding the total of all contract line item prices to ensure that pricing is not unbalanced.

Prices which are excessively high or low may be considered unrealistic and unreasonable may receive no further consideration. The Government reserves the right to request additional pricing information after receiving the quote if it cannot determine price reasonable with the information provided.

Offeror must complete all line items to be considered for award. This submission item is not rated. Award will be made for the lowest-price, technically acceptable offer.

(End of Summary of Changes)