W912DS-14-R-0009_-_Phase-1_RFP.pdf

a. Project: Renovate Dormitory, Building 97, Thule Air Base, Greenland.

b. This solicitation and aw ard is restricted in accordance w ith 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(4) International Agreement, to Danish and Greenlandic f irms ONLY. This is a tw o-phase design-build source selection in accordance w ith FAR 36.3.

c. NAICS Code 236220, Size Standard $33,500,000.00.

d. Contract Specialist: Matthew Lubiak. Email address: matthew .lubiak@usace.army.mil

e. Phase-1 proposals are due no later that 21 August 2014 at 2:00PM EST. (Note: Follow ing the issuance of Phase-2 RFP, those Offerors selected for Phase-2 w ill have approximately 20 calendar days to submit Phase-2 proposals. Phase-2 proposals w ill be due no later than 17 September 2014).

Submit proposals to:

U.S. Army Corps Of Engineers Contracting Division, Room 1843 26 Federal Plaza New York, N.Y. 10278-0090 U.S.A.

Due to heightened security at U.S. Government installations, all Offerors are instructed to allow ample time to get through security check, in order to have their Proposals delivered before 2:00 PM EST to the address above.

MATTHEW E LUBIAK 917-790-8089

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

22-Jul-2014

(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 ________540 calendar days after receiving aw ard, X notice to proceed. This performance period is X mandatory, negotiable. (See _________________________00 73 00

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.)

YES X NO

13. ADDITIONAL SOLICITATION REQUIREMENTS:

A. Sealed offers in original and __________5 copies to perform the w ork required are due at the place specified in Item 8 by ___________ local time ______________21 Aug 2014 (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 _______90 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

US ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS, NEW YORK

26 FEDERAL PLAZA, RM 1843

NEW YORK NY 10278-0090

W912DS

PAGE OF PAGES

1 OF

CODE

(Title, identifying no., date):

12B. CALENDAR DAYS

02:00 PM (hour)

Sealed envelopes containing offers

5. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQUEST NO. 6. PROJECT NO.

8. ADDRESS OFFER TO (If Other Than Item 7)

212 -264-3013FAX:TEL: (917)790-8173 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

W912DS-14-R-0009

Section 00 10 00 - SOLICITATION/CONTRACT FORM

ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

0001 1 Job Design and Construction

FFP

Renovate Dormitory, Building 97, Thule Air Base: All work (includes all plant, labor, and material) for the Design and Construction of the Renovation of Dormitory, Building 97 with forty-eight (48) single bedroom style units as described in the plans and specifications except for work included in items below.

FOB: Destination

NET AMT

0002 1 Job Final Record Drawing Submission

FFP

Renovate Dormitory, Building 97, Thule Air Base: All work for the Final Record Drawing Submission (See paragraph 11 of Section 00 73 00). THIS ITEM HAS A

SET PRICE OF 200,000 DKK.

0003 1 Job Transportation

FFP

Renovate Dormitory, Building 97, Thule Air Base: Transportation: All Transportation From Denmark to Thule AB and return to Denmark.

If using Government provided Transportation, provide Tonnage:

Volume from Denmark to Thule Air Base

___________________(MT)

Volume from Thule Air Base to Denmark

___________________(MT)

0004 Job OPTION Heat exchanger system

FFP

(See priced SubCLINs 0004AA and 0004AB)

0004AA

OPTION Heat exchanger system - Design and Const

FFP

Prefab heat exchanger container. Design and construction of a packaged heat exchanger system housed in an insulated shipping container. The heat exchanger system shall include connection for base steam, connection for base condensate return, connections for heating hot water supply and return piping, connections for glycol/water heating hot water supply and return, connections for prefab heat exchanger electrical power requirements, and connections for prefab heat exchanger control system to basewide control system. System shall convert base steam to heating hot water and glycol/hot water mixture in quantities needed for full operation of renovated Building 97, plus 10%. Prefab heat exchanger shall house all necessary components. Prefab heat exchanger shall utilize one pair of vertical flooded shell and tube heat exchangers for heating hot water and one pair for glycol/water mixture, and one pair of pumps for heating hot water and heating glycol. Each pair of heat exchangers and pumps shall provide 100% capacity as redundant backup. Prefab heat exchanger shall be housed in an insulated shipping container with inside heating and lighting. The prefab heat exchanger shall be witness tested at the point of assembly. Costs for Government witnesses shall be paid by Contractor. Provide necessary site preparation to mount unit on ground, Provide piping connections to Building 97 and base piping.

0004AB

OPTION Heat exchanger system - Transportation

FFP

If using Government provided Transportation, provide Tonnage:

Volume from Denmark to Thule Air Base

___________________(MT)

Volume from Thule Air Base to Denmark

___________________(MT)

TOTALS

TOTAL BASE ITEMS (CONTRACTLINE ITEMS 0001- 0003)

TOTAL OPTIONS (CONTRACT LINE ITEM 0004)

TOTAL BASE + OPTIONS (CONTRACT LINE ITEMS 0001 – 0004)

NOTES

* PRICE PROPOSALS SHALL BE SUBMITTED WITH PHASE-2 PROPOSALS ONLY. DO NOT SUBMIT

PRICES WITH PHASE-1 PROPOSAL.

1. All goods must be wrapped accordingly. It should be protected to withstand handling as well as storage and transportation by sea. Due to packing in containers, in warehouse and on ship every package must be able to withstand a pressure from above of at least it's own weight. If you have any questions please contact Royal Arctic Line Helle Christensen by phone: 99 30 32 26 or by e-mail: hch@ral.dk.

2. Transportation from Denmark" means that the U.S. Embassy will provide a ship from Denmark to Thule AB, GL. The Contractor shall use the FY14 and FY15 shipping rates provided in this amendment to estimate his volume and shipping costs which he will coordinate with the U.S.

Embassy POC to palletize and ship his materials and supplies through. The amount bid on CLIN 0003 and SubCLIN 0004AB will be used to evaluate the low Offeror, however, this transportation cost will not be a part of the contractor’s firm fixed-price bid. CLIN 0003 and SubCLIN 0004AB will not be awarded to the contractor; those costs will be provided to the US Embassy directly for the shipping costs. See revised paragraph 35 (g) TRANSPORTATION AND PROCESSING OF PERSONNEL MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT in this amendment for all transportation information.

3. Prices must be in Danish Kroners.

4. Construction Award will not include Government Furnished Transportation.

5. Contractors not utilizing Government Furnished Transportation shall include shipping costs in their Base Bid Items, as applicable. In such cases, the applicable transportation price schedule should be marked “NOT APPLICABLE” or “0.”.

6. The Contractor shall be billed for all quantities over the amount stated in the line items for Government Furnished Transportation or shall ship at his own expense through private carrier all items over the amounts stated in the line items.

7. Price evaluations will be based on ABSOLUTE VALUES of each CLIN: Base Items (sum of CLIN 0001 thru 0003) plus Options (CLIN 0004AA and 0004AB).

8. Offerors are required to propose on the Base Line Items and all Optional Line Items.

9. Offerors are reminded that they must propose on the issued plans and specifications as amended.

10. Option CLINs 0004AA and 0004AB: At any time prior to 365 calendar days after award of the contract, the Government at its discretion, may exercise the Options. Award of these options will not alter the project completion date of the contract (period of performance).

11. Line Item Number 0002 is pre-priced at 200,000DKK, it’s a firm fixed line item, and the price shown may not be changed, see paragraph 11(i) of Section 00 73 00.

12. Offer Acceptance Period: Offers are to be valid for 90 calendar days for acceptance from the proposal due date.

13. Defense Base Act (DBA) Insurance if required. Refer to Appendix R - DBA Waiver, Paragraph D, and Section 00 80 00.00 18 Paragraph 76 - DBA Insurance Rates, for applicability. The amount included in the bidders base bid price is the estimated DBA insurance premium (estimated payroll of the bidder and its subcontractors, multiplied by the applicable rate(s)). The actual amount paid by the Government will be based on the amount of the selected DBA insurance provider’s invoice submitted by the bidder after contract award.

Section 00 20 00 - BUILDING SCHEDULE/INSTRUCTION TO OFFERORS

CPARS

The Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) requires that Past Performance Information (PPI) be collected on DoD contracts. The Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS) is a web‐enabled application the supports the completion, distribution and retrieval of all contract performance evaluations. Contractor Representatives are responsible for reviewing and commenting on evaluations submitted on the Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS) website at https://www.cpars.gov/index.htm.

00 22 10: PHASE-1 INSTRUCTIONS

SOLICITATION SECTION 00 22 10

PHASE ONE OF TWO PHASE DESIGN-BUILD SELECTION PROCEDURES

1.0 OVERVIEW

2.0 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS

3.0 PHASE 1 PROPOSAL AND RELATED EVALUATION FACTORS

4.0 SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

TAB A - FACTOR 1 – SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE

TAB B - FACTOR 2 – PAST PERFORMANCE

TAB C - STANDARD FORM 1442 AND PROPOSAL DATA SHEET

5.0 PHASE 1 EVALUATION PROCEDURES

5.1 SOURCE SELECTION EVALUATION BOARD (SSEB)

5.2 EVALUATION

5.3 DEFINITIONS

5.4 EVALUATION AND RATING SYSTEM

5.5 PAST PERFORMANCE CONFIDENCE ASSESSMENT RATING SYSTEM

PHASE ONE – SECTION 00 22 10 ATTACHMENTS

FORM A1 – PROPOSAL DATA SHEETS

FORM A2 – PAST EXPERIENCE CONSTRUCTION OF PRIME CONTRACTOR

FORM A3 – PAST PERFORMANCE QUESTIONNAIRE

1.0 OVERVIEW

This is the first phase of a two phase solicitation, in accordance with FAR 36.3, for all work described in this solicitation. The Government will evaluate the proposals in accordance with the criteria described herein, and award a firm fixed price contract to the responsible Offeror, whose proposal conforms with all the terms and conditions of the solicitation and whose proposal is determined to represent the top rated proposal from phase one evaluations and the lowest price technically acceptable, to the Government from the phase two proposal evaluations.

In Phase one of the two phase design-build selection procedure, interested firms or joint venture entities (referred to as ”Offerors”) submit specified performance capability proposals, demonstrating their capability to successfully execute the design-build construction contract resulting from this solicitation.

The Government will evaluate the performance capability proposals in accordance with the criteria described herein and will short-list no more than five (5) of the Phase one Offerors to compete for the design-build contract in Phase two.

In Phase two, the short-listed Offerors will submit proposals in accordance with Section 00 22 20.

2.0 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS

2.1 Who May Submit

This solicitation and award is restricted in accordance with 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(4) International

Agreement, to Danish and Greenlandic firms ONLY. Any legally organized Offeror may submit a proposal.

2.2 Inquires about this solicitation

Prospective Offerors should submit inquiries related to this solicitation only by e-mail to:

E-MAIL ADDRESS: Matthew.Lubiak@usace.army.mil Include the solicitation number, and project title with any questions/clarifications. Written questions must be received by this office not later than 7 calendar days prior to the date set for receipt of offers. TELEPHONE INQUIRIES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

Oral explanations or instructions are not binding. Any information given to an Offeror which impacts the solicitation and/or offer will be given in the form of a written amendment to the solicitation.

As this is a competitive negotiation acquisition, there is no public proposal opening and no information will be given out as to the number of Offerors or the results of the competition until all awards are made.

2.3 Page Limit and Size of Printed Materials

In order to effectively and equitably evaluate all proposals, the Contracting Officer must receive information sufficiently detailed to clearly address submission requirements as outlined below.

The written portion of the phase one proposal shall not exceed 20 pages. A page printed on two sides will be counted as two pages. Any sheet with printed material (text or graphics) shall be considered a page, excluding dividers, cover sheets, letters of commitment, past performance information and/or Joint Venture agreements. All sheets shall be submitted on 8-1/2 x11 inch or international paper size A4 (210mm × 297mm). Each page shall be minimally single spaced with a minimum 12-point font and one inch or larger margins on each of the four edges of each page.

Each page of Volume I shall be numbered sequentially.

2.4 Joint Ventures

a. When an Offeror is submitting a proposal as a joint venture, all members of the joint venture must sign the SF 1442 and any financial surety instrument that is required, unless a written agreement by all members of the joint venture is furnished with the proposal designating one firm with the legal authority to bind the other member(s) of the joint venture. Signatures on the written agreement designating one member of the joint venture as having legal authority to bind all other members of the joint venture must be executed by the duly authorized representatives of the respective joint venture members. All joint venture members will remain jointly and severally liable for all actions, representations, and other activities by the joint venture and by other joint venture members in connection with this solicitation and subsequent contract. A copy of the joint venture agreement and agreement providing evidence of the authority to legally bind all other members of the joint venture must be submitted with the Offeror’s proposal. Failure to comply with the foregoing requirements may eliminate the proposal from further consideration.

b. If submitting a proposal as a joint venture, the experience, past performance, and other information about each of the joint venture partners can be submitted for the joint venture. The experience of each joint venture partner will be considered the experience of the joint venture entity. Joint ventures must also submit the following additional documentation:

1) A copy of the Joint Venture Agreement.

2) A detailed statement outlining the following in terms of percentages, where appropriate:

i. The relationship of the joint venture parties in terms of business ownership, capital contribution, and profit distribution or loss sharing.

ii. The structure of the joint venture and decision making responsibilities of the joint venture parties in terms of who will control the manner and method of performance of the work under the contract.

iii. Identification of key personnel having the authority to bind the joint venture to any and all agreements, including any subcontracts, executed by the joint venture.

iv. Identification of party or parties maintaining the joint venture bank accounts for the payment of all expenses and the deposit of all receipts, keeping the books and records of the joint venture, and paying applicable taxes for the joint venture.

v. Identification of party or parties having overall control of the joint venture.

c. Other sections of the proposal shall identify, where appropriate, whether key personnel are employees of the individual joint venture entities and identify the entity, or whether they are hired directly as employees of the joint venture.

d. A complete and legally binding document with all information required under this section titles

“Joint Ventures” shall be included in Volume I of the proposal.

2.5 PROPOSAL SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS AND INSTRUCTIONS

2.5.1 Proposal Requirements and Submission

Proposals should be submitted initially on the most favorable terms. Do not assume that Offerors will be contacted or afforded an opportunity to clarify, discuss or revise their proposals.

Do not submit any material not required by this solicitation (such as company or system brochures).

Offerors must meet all technical portions (construction criteria) of the RFP. The fact that the technical specifications and the drawings are not evaluated factors during solicitation does not relieve the Offerors from meeting all technical, or other, requirements of the RFP.

The Government will not make assumptions concerning the intent, capabilities, or experiences of the Offerors. Clear identification of proposal details shall rest as sole responsibility of the Offeror.

Therefore the proposal shall meet the following basic requirements:

a. Proposals shall be typed and easy to read. Margins (1-inch) shall be clean and clear.

b. Proposals shall be organized, concise, and submitted in the volumes and in the order indicated herein. Volumes shall be clearly identified and tabbed. Each factor shall be described in a separate tabbed section.

c. Proposals shall contain a Table of Contents and include at the bottom left side of each page the volume and page number.

d. Offerors shall verify that the information for the Point-of-Contacts located in Form A1, is current, correct and complete including email address and telephone number, and fax number if available.

f. Offerors shall submit a signed Offer (Standard Form 1442) for this solicitation including verification of all amendments received.

g. Offerors are reminded that elaborate corporate marketing information, formatting, special reproduction techniques, and the like are not necessary. However, proposals shall completely and adequately address the requirements of this solicitation.

h. Failing to submit attachments or failing to properly complete the proposal, may result in rejection of the Offer without further evaluation. Therefore, Offerors are urged to follow instructions and contact the Contract Specialist if instructions are not understood.

2.5.2 Where to Submit

Offerors shall submit their proposal packages to the Corps of Engineers (USACE) at the address shown in Block 7 of Standard Form 1442.

Offers may NOT be emailed or faxed. However, proposals may be withdrawn in writing by letter, fax or e-mail; Matthew.Lubiak. FAX: 212-264-3013; Email: Matthew.Lubiak@usace.army.mil.

Any written notice to withdraw an offer sent to this office must be received in the office designated in the Request for Proposal (RFP) for receipt of offers not later than the exact date and time set for receipt of proposals.

2.5.3 Submission Deadline

The USACE must receive proposals not later than the time and date specified in Block 13 of Standard Form 1442.

Due to increased security on packages, your proposals may take longer than anticipated in arriving to New York District's Contracting Office in Room 1843. It is the sole responsibility of the Offeror to ensure that its proposal arrives by the designated date and time.

2.5.4 Incurring Costs

The Government is not liable for any costs incurred by the Offerors submitting an offer in response to this solicitation.

2.5.5 Format Requirements

Submit one (1) original plus five (5) copies and (1) CD containing a digital copy of the proposal. In the event that there is a discrepancy between the original or copies, the original will control. All proposals shall contain the volume number and the name, address and telephone number of the Prime and Major Subcontractors, Joint Venture, or other entity identified on the cover. Note that a letter of commitment from the Subcontractor is required in order for the Subcontractor to be considered in the evaluation. The original proposal must be clearly marked as “ORIGINAL” and the original signatures must be in blue ink. Copies of the proposals must also be clearly marked as “COPY x of y (i.e. COPY 1 of 5)”. Proposal clarity and material organization in each volume are mandatory. No material shall be incorporated by reference. Each volume will be submitted separately bound. The proposal shall address and contain the information listed below.

The information will be used by the Source Selection Board to evaluate each proposal. Offerors are advised that conciseness and relevance of the proposal is important and unrelated information will not be evaluated. Proposals that provide only superficial coverage of the information required below may not receive additional consideration and may be excluded from the competitive range.

Additionally, should the proposal include any terms and conditions that conflict with the terms and conditions of the solicitation, the proposal may be determined to be "unacceptable" and thus ineligible for award.

3.0 PHASE 1: PROPOSAL AND RELATED EVALUATION FACTORS

Location Factor Number Description Relative Importance TAB A Factor 1 Specialized Experience Equally as Important as Factor 2 TAB B Factor 2 Past Performance Equally as Important as Factor 1

TAB C Pro Forma

Information N/A

4.0 SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS:

TAB A – FACTOR 1: SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE

To demonstrate recent, relevant experience, the Offeror must use the Specialized Experience forms – (Attachment 2 for construction experience). Submit projects that are currently well underway (designed and at least 75% construction progress completed) or completed and turned over no longer than ten (10) years preceding the date of this Solicitation. If any firm has multiple divisions, limit the project examples to those performed by the division submitting the offer. The Offeror shall submit no more than five (5) projects. Letters of commitment (signed by both the subcontractor and Offeror) are required in order for the Government to consider subcontractor experience in the proposal evaluation.

EVALUATION CRITERIA, FACTOR 1:

The Offeror will be evaluated on the relevancy of the experience demonstrated in the submitted EXPERIENCE INFORMATION FACT SHEET, Form A2. Factor 1 shall be rated in accordance with Paragraph 8.4. The projects submitted should include the following criteria. Projects do not have to include all of the criteria; however, projects that meet many or all of the criteria would be given a higher degree of relevancy.

Projects shall be considered similar in scope if they are construction of a new commercial, institutional or industrial facility located in an arctic region or permafrost zone. If the project is not located in the arctic region or permafrost zone, it is still considered similar if it demonstrates reinforced concrete wall construction and pile foundations.

Projects shall be considered similar in complexity if they contain the management and coordination of a multi-disciplined construction team to complete projects that included the majority of the following, foundation, steel superstructure, plumbing, HV and/or HVAC system, building electrical, and communications site/civil construction similar to this project.

Projects shall be considered similar in magnitude if they are over $5,000,000. The magnitude shall be that of the project, not the subcontract amount if it is an experience as a subcontractor.

However the subcontractors’ role must be clearly defined in the project experience submission.

The Government will consider the experience demonstrated by the five (5) projects in its evaluation.

Proposals will be highly rated when the Offeror demonstrates extensive experience in all or nearly all of the aspects defining relevance and listed below. Where this experience includes the following, the proposal may be given strengths (the following list does not encompass all possible strengths):

- Projects demonstrating multi-disciplined construction teams consisting of the majority of the disciplines listed under the complexity definition.

- The Offeror acted as a prime contractor in the majority of the example experiences;

- The majority of the example experiences are projects performed for the U.S. Army Corps of

Engineers;

- The majority of the example experiences are projects performed within the last three years;

- The example experiences demonstrate previous teaming experience between current proposal team members.

- The Offeror has Design-Build RFP experience.

- Projects with magnitudes over $15M.

- Projects demonstrating experience where the construction site had an active customer on it where a high level of coordination was necessary for both the construction to be successful and the customer to remain operational.

Where this experience includes the following, the proposal may be given weaknesses (the following list does not encompass all possible weaknesses):

- Few or no projects are provided where the Offeror acted as Prime contractor.

- Example experience where the project amount was below $5M.

- Example experiences where the Offeror or their proposed subcontractor were subcontractors and their role was minor in comparison to the whole project.

- Example experiences are from proposed subcontractors in lieu of the Offeror.

- The example experiences do not demonstrate previous teaming experience between current proposal team members.

- Experience examples are not verifiable.

The Government reserves the right to verify the experience by reviewing the Construction Contractor (or Architect-Engineer) Appraisal Support System (CCASS/ACASS), other DOD or Government appraisal systems or to interview commercial owners or references. The Government may check any or all cited references to verify supplied information. The relevant experience of key personnel proposed for this project will not be evaluated or considered under this factor.

TAB B – FACTOR 2 - PAST PERFORMANCE

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. 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 the proposal closing date, the Offeror should complete and submit with the proposal the first page of the PPQ (FORM A2), 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, Contract Specialist via email at Matthew.Lubiak@usace.army.mil prior to proposal closing date. Offerors shall not incorporate by reference into their proposal PPQs previously submitted for other RFPs. However, this does not preclude the Government from utilizing previously submitted PPQ information in the past performance evaluation.

Also include performance recognition documents received within the last five (5) years such as 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.

In addition, the Offeror is required to provide information on past projects (within the past five (5) years) in which they have been issued a CURE NOTICE, have been terminated for default or have been issued a negative past performance rating (either interim or final) and provide accompanying information as to the details for such action(s) with an explanation of why they were issued a cure notice or negative rating and what actions their organization have taken or would take to ensure that their performance on this project will not warrant a similar cure notice or negative rating.

EVALUATION CRITERIA, FACTOR 2:

The Government will evaluate the relevancy of the Offeror’s record of past performance information in accordance with the table in paragraph 5.5.2

Based on the Offeror’s recent relevant performance record, the Government will make a determination as to the expectation that the Offeror will successfully perform the required effort. A performance confidence assessment rating will be assigned in accordance with the table in paragraph 5.5.1.

Where no recent/relevant performance record is available or the Offeror’s performance record is so sparse that no meaningful confidence assessment rating can be reasonably assigned, the Offeror will receive an Unknown Confidence (neutral) rating. This rating is neither favorable nor unfavorable.

TAB C – STANDARD FORM 1442

SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Must contain a Proposal Cover Sheet, to include the Offeror’s e-mail address, cell phone number, Name, Address, DUNS, and CAGE code. The proposal cover sheet is required by Provision “FAR 52.215-1, Instructions to Offerors—Competitive Acquisition.”

Must contain the signed, dated Standard Form 1442, Solicitation, Offer, and Award. Any and all amendments must be acknowledged by the Offeror in accordance with the instructions on the Standard Form 30, Amendment of Solicitation.

5.0 PHASE 1 EVALUATION PROCEDURES

5.1 SOURCE SELECTION EVALUATION BOARD (SSEB)

The SSEB will be established to conduct the evaluation of proposals received in response to this solicitation. The evaluation will be based on the content of the proposal, proposal corrections and any information obtained from other sources, e.g. past performance information. The SSEB will not consider any proposal incorporated by reference, except as expressly allowed by this solicitation.

5.2 EVALUATION

The SSEB will evaluate the proposals and assign a consensus rating for each evaluation factor. Offerors are cautioned to put forth their best efforts for the Phase 1 submission, and to furnish all information clearly to allow the Government to determine their performance capability. Offerors should not assume that they will have an opportunity to clarify or correct anything in their proposal after submitting it in response to Phase 1. The Government will determine the (up to) top five (5) best qualified firms and ask that they submit a phase two proposal. Phase one successful Offerors and unsuccessful Offerors will be notified upon completion of phase one evaluations.

5.2.1. The Government intends to select the firms for Phase-2 without discussions, but may conduct discussions if needed. If discussions are held, the Government may engage in a broad give and take with each Offeror in the competitive range, in accordance with FAR 15.306 (d). The Government will provide the Offeror an advance agenda for the discussions. During discussions, the Government may ask the Offeror to further explain its proposal and to answer questions about it. The Government may conduct written discussions. Upon conclusion of discussions, those Offerors still considered the most highly rated, will be afforded an opportunity to submit their proposal revisions for final evaluation and selection.

5.3 DEFINITIONS

5.3.1 Deficiency: A material failure of a proposal to meet a Government requirement or a combination of significant weaknesses in a proposal that increases the risk of unsuccessful contract performance to an unacceptable level. A proposal containing a deficiency is unawardable.

5.3.2 Weakness: A flaw in the proposal that increases the risk of unsuccessful contract performance.

5.3.3 Significant Weakness: A flaw that appreciably increases the risk of unsuccessful contract performance.

5.3.4 Strength: 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.

5.3.5 Significant Strength: An aspect of an offeror's proposal that has appreciable merit or appreciably exceeds specified performance or capability requirements in a way that will be appreciably advantageous to the Government during contract performance.

5.3.6 Uncertainty: Any aspect of a non-cost/price factor proposal for which the intent of the offer is unclear (e.g. more than one way to interpret the offer or inconsistencies in the proposal indicating that there may have been an error, omission, or mistake).

5.4 EVALUATION AND RATING SYSTEM; Factor 1

5.4.1 General: The Government will review the proposals and rate the quality of each evaluation factor and subfactor(s). The SSEB will rate each proposal against the specified evaluation criteria in the Solicitation requirements. They will not compare proposals at this time. After all proposals are rated, the Government will compare the ratings and relative advantages and disadvantages of proposals against each other in order to determine which Offerors are the most highly qualified under Phase 1 to short-list for participation in Phase 2.

5.4.2 Review Write-up: The Government will support each rating with a narrative, separately listing all strengths or advantages, weaknesses or disadvantages, deficiencies, and required clarifications.

5.4.3 Rating System: After listing proposal strengths, weaknesses and deficiencies, the SSEB will assign an adjective rating of “Outstanding”, “Good”, “Acceptable”, “Marginal”, or “Unacceptable” to each factor (except for the Past Performance Factor), which reflect the Government's confidence in each Offeror's technical ability, as demonstrated in its proposal, to perform the requirements stated in the RFP.

The adjectival ratings shall be assigned, using the following criteria, which incorporate a proposal risk assessment:

5.4.4 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.

5.4.5 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.

5.4.6 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.

5.4.7 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.

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

Proposal is unawardable.

5.5 PAST PERFORMANCE (CONFIDENCE ASSESSMENT RATING SYSTEM); Factor 2

5.5.1 Past Performance Risk Ratings assess the risks associated with an Offeror's likelihood of success in performing the requirements stated in the RFP based on the Offeror's demonstrated performance on recent, relevant contracts. Performance Confidence Assessment (Overall) Rating System:

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 successfully perform the required effort.

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

5.5.2 Past performance relevancy ratings.

Past Performance Relevancy Ratings Rating Definition 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 Relevant Present/past performance effort involved some of the scope and magnitude of effort and 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.

FORM A1

PROPOSAL DATA SHEET

1. Name of Solicitation:

2. Name of Firm:

Address:

Phone:

Fax:

E-mail:

DUNS # (used for accessing the Construction Contractor Appraisal Support System (CCASS) or A-E

Contractor Administration Support System (ACASS) Database)

Also provide any other assigned number that identifies the member firm(s) in the ACASS or CCASS databases. If a separate DUNS has been created for a joint venture (J-V) it must also be submitted.

Provide a DUNS number for each company identified in any proposed Contractor-subcontractor association of firms. If the firm is a joint venture or contractor-subcontractor association of firms, list the individual firms and briefly describe the nature of the association. Provide DUNS for each. If the

Offeror has never done work with the Government, provide the Tax ID number (TIN).

Firm 1:

Firm 2:

Firm 3:

Nature of Association:

3. AUTHORIZED NEGOTIATORS. FAR 52.215-11

The Offeror represents that the following persons are authorized to negotiate on its behalf with the

Government in connection with this Request for Proposals (RFP).

[List names, titles, and telephone number of the authorized negotiator.]

Name of Person Authorized to Negotiate:

Negotiator's Address:

Negotiator's Telephone:

Negotiator’s E-mail:

FORM A2

1. Project name and location (city, country)

2a. Name of Firm that performed this work (this should be the Offeror or one of the Offeror’s subcontractors)

2b. Offeror’s involvement in this project (write in “Prime”, “Subcontractor”, or “Joint-Venture Partner”) (if submitting subcontractor’s experience tell us what the subcontractor’s involvement was on the project)

3a. Project Owner’s name (Government Agency, commercial firm or other organization)

3b. Project Owner's complete address

4. Contract number of project

5. Date contract was signed

6. Date work was begun 7. Date work was completed or is scheduled for completion

8. Initial contract price (if this is experience where the Offeror is acting as a subcontractor, put amount of money the Offeror was responsible for and total contract amount).

USD $

9. Current Contract amount (if this is experience where the Offeror is acting as a subcontractor, put amount of money the Offeror was responsible for and total contract amount).

USD $

10a. Technical point of contact of the Project Owner (name, title, e-mail address, phone number and fax number)

10b. Contracting point of contact of the Project Owner (name, title, e-mail address, phone and fax numbers)

11. Description of Design and Construction work (describe scope of project and DETAILED nature and scope of work actually performed by the Offeror (or proposed Subcontractor). For additional explanation, please attach a continuation sheet.

12. Current status of the project (fill in % complete)

The work is ________ % complete.

(If not 100%, indicate current status, on-schedule, behind, terminated for convenience, etc.)

13. English Speaking point of contact for Past Performance information (if different from Project Owner) (name, title, e-mail address, phone and fax numbers)

14. Explain any Problem(s) Encountered and Solution(s) to Resolve them. If the initial completion date or initial contract amount changed during performance of the work, or there were any safety issues, the Offeror must provide an explanation here. If no problems were encountered and the contract was completed within the original schedule and budget, state so here.

For additional explanation, please attach a continuation sheet.

FORM A3

NAVFAC/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: NAVFAC/USACE REQUESTS THAT THE CLIENT COMPLETES THIS QUESTIONNAIRE AND SUBMITS DIRECTLY BACK TO THE OFFEROR. THE OFFEROR WILL SUBMIT THE COMPLETED QUESTIONNAIRE TO USACE WITH THEIR PROPOSAL, AND MAY DUPLICATE THIS QUESTIONNAIRE FOR FUTURE SUBMISSION ON USACE SOLICITATIONS.

CLIENTS ARE HIGHLY ENCOURAGED TO SUBMIT QUESTIONNAIRES DIRECTLY TO THE OFFEROR. HOWEVER, QUESTIONNAIRES MAY BE SUBMITTED DIRECTLY TO USACE. PLEASE CONTACT THE OFFEROR FOR USACE POC INFORMATION. THE GOVERNMENT RESERVES THE RIGHT TO VERIFY ANY AND ALL INFORMATION ON THIS FORM.

ADJECTIVE RATINGS AND DEFINITIONS TO BE USED TO BEST REFLECT

YOUR EVALUATION OF THE CONTRACTOR’S PERFORMANCE

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.

TO BE COMPLETED BY CLIENT

PLEASE CIRCLE THE ADJECTIVE RATING WHICH BEST REFLECTS

YOUR EVALUATION OF THE CONTRACTOR’S PERFORMANCE.

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

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