W912DS-15-R-0010_SOLICITATION.pdf

W16ROE50772693

a. This project is to provide a design and to construct a standard one company, 845 SM, satellite f ire station at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, New Jersey.

b. This is a Tw o Phase Design Build Low est Priced Technically Acceptable (LPTA) Procurement IAW w ith FAR part 15 and FAR part 36.301 Use of Tw o Phase Design Build.

c. This Procurement is 100% Set Aside for Small Business (SB) Concerns. The Estimated Cost range for this project is $5,000,000 and $10,000,000. NAICS CODE: 236220; Size Standard $36,500,000.00.e.

NOTE: This is a Tw o Phase Solicitation. The Price Schedule and Section 00 22 20 is included for Information Only. If your company is selected from Phase One to participate in the next phase, you w ill be required to complete the Price Schedule and comply w ith Section 00 22 20 in its entirety. Do not Send Price Schedule w ith Phase One.

d. Submit Proposals no later than the date and time stated in Block 13, or as amended to: U.S. Army Corps Of Engineers, Contracting Division, Room 1843, 26 Federal Plaza, New York, NY 10278-0090.

e. 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.

LORETTA E PARRIS 917-790-8182

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

03-Jun-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 _______5 calendar days and complete it w ithin ________545 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.)

X YES 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 ______________02 Jul 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 is, X 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

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:

W912DS-15-R-0010 132

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

Section Supplies or Services and Price

ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

0001 1 Job Base Bid - All work for the FY15

FFP

Satellite Fire Station as described in the plans and specifications including all plant, labor and materials complete and excluding Base Bid Items Numbers 0002 and 0003 and Optional Number 1 & 2 Line Items 0005 and 0006 Price.

FOB: Destination

MILSTRIP: W16ROE50772693

PURCHASE REQUEST NUMBER: W16ROE50772693

NET AMT

Section 00 10 00 - SOLICITATION/CONTRACT FORM

0002 1 Job Base Bid -Site Work- all work outside

FFP

the building perimeter to include landscaping. Work under this item consists of all work associated with the removal of existing building pavements and associated sub grades. In addition, this bid item shall include all labor and material and related costs for new site work including seed and sod but excluding Optional Number 1 Line Item 0005 Price.

FOB: Destination

0003 1 Job Base Bid -All Design and Professional

FFP

Engineering Services including services during construction excluding design services for optional items.

0004 1 Job Base Bid - All work for the

FFP

Final Record Drawing Submission (See paragraph 9 of Section 00 73 00). THIS

LINE ITEM IS PRE-PRICED AND PRICE SHOWN MAY NOT BE CHANGED

$10,000.00

0005 1 Job OPTION Optional Bid Item Number 1

FFP

This item shall include all plant, labor and material and related costs for the inclusion of wearing course of asphalt pavements inclusive of engineering services.

0006 1 Job OPTION Optional Bid Item Number 2

FFP

Added price for all plant, labor and material and related costs for the Leed(R) credit for Enhanced Commissioning.

NOTES

Total Base Price Line Items: 0001 - 0004 $________________________

Total Optional Line Items: 0005 – 0006. $________________________

Total Base Plus Optional Line Items: 0001 0006 $_______________________

NOTES:

1. The low Offeror for purposes of award will be the conforming responsible Offeror proposing the lowest amount for the Base Price plus all Optional Price Items.

2. The minimum construction award will be the amount offered for the Base Price Items.

3. Offerors are required to propose on the Base Price and all Optional Price Items or their offers will be rejected.

4. Offerors are reminded that they must propose on the issued plans and specifications as amended under solicitation as revised by changes issued under this solication. Any deviations, conditions or attachments made by the Offeror himself thereto may render the offer to be non-responsive and be cause for its rejection.

5. Award of any or all Optional price items will not extend the contract duration indicated in Paragraph 1 of Section 00 73 00 or elsewhere in the contract documents.

6. Line Item Number 0003 is a pre-priced, firm fixed line item and price shown may not be changed, see paragraph 9 of Section 00 73 00.

7. At any time prior to 90 calendar days after award of the contract, the Government at its option, and in the event additional funds are made available for such work to be performed, may direct the Contractor, by written order, to perform the work and services to be provided under Option #1.

8. At any time prior to 320 calendar days after award of the contract, the Government at its option, and in the event additional funds are made available for such work to be performed, may direct the Contractor, by written order, to perform the work and services to be provided under Option #2.

9. The Offerors are also required to complete the accompanying work breakdown structure (WBS) and submit it with their offer.

WORK BREAKDOWN STRUCTURE

PROJECT: Fire Station

LOCATION: Joint Base McGuire‐Dix‐Lakehurst, New Jersey

CLIN 0001 ‐ Construction of Fire Station

Primary Definition Total Cost (1)

Substructure

Continuous footings, spread footings, grade beams, foundations walls, pile caps, basement slab on grade, elevator pits, equipment pads, trench & cover, foundation drainage, excavation for basement (excluding rock) & backfill, moisture protection, and columns piers. $

Superstructure Concrete floor construction, columns, beams, steel framing, concrete arches, roof decks/slabs, stair construction, grand stair $

Exterior Closure Exterior skin, interior backup walls, coping, sills, limestones, precast, arch, stocco, glass blocks, insulation & vapor barriers, louvers & screens, balcony walls & railings, exterior windows, curtain walls, and exterior doors $

Roofing Roof toppings, insulation, traffic toppings, flashing, fascia, and hatch $

Interior Construction

All metal stud partitions (excluding GWB), CMU partition, concrete wall partition, insulation, retractable partitions, interior windows, shutters, interior doors, toilet partitions & cubicles, toilet & bath accessories, signs, cabinets (fire extinguisher, etc), & caseworks $

Interior Finishes GWB, terrazzo finishes, painting, accoustical panels, flooring & finishes, ceiling & finishes $

Plumbing

All terminal devices on the domestic plumbing which have water supplied to the fixture . Hot waterheaters, hose bibbs, and special equipment are counted as a fixture, sanitary system, rainwater drainage system, drains, pumps, & meters $

HVAC

The energy input to the facility (other than electrical) in the form of fuels or hot and cold water distributed from a central base facility such as steam system, compressed air system, equipments, air distribution systems, hot & chilled water distribution systems, exhaust ventilation systems, system testing & balancing. $

Fire Protection Pipes, sprinklers, pumps, risers, extinguishers (excluding electronics) $

Electric Power & Lighting Equipments, wiring, panels, lighting $

Electrical Systems Communication, security & alarms, public address system, clocks, A/V systems, lightning protection, UPS $

Miscellaneous Other work not listed above (Please specify) $

TOTAL (CLIN 0001) ========================================>>>>>>>>> $

CLIN 0002 ‐ Site Work (All work outside the building perimeter)

Supporting Definition Total Cost (1)

Electrical Service Underground electric, ductbanks, manholes, trenching, backfill, exterior $ lighting

Portable Water, Sewer & Gas Potable water distribution,sanitary sewer/septic system, trenching $

Fire Protecton Water Storage & Distribution Fire Protecton Water Storage, distribution, trenching $

Paving, Walks, Curbs & Gutters

Concrete ramp, retaining wall, railings, paved surfaces, pavement markings, walks, curbs, pavers $

Site Improvement & Demo

Clearing, site demo, grading, erosion control, landscaping, irrigation systems, rock excavation (under bldg), parking lots $

Miscellaneous Other work not listed above (Please specify) $

TOTAL (CLIN 0002) ========================================>>>>>>>>>> $

CLIN 0003 ‐ Design & Professional Engineering Services Fee

Percentage: ( %) All design and professional engineering services including services during construction, excluding design services for optional items. $

TOTAL (CLIN 0003) ==========================================>>>>>>>>> $

CLIN 0004 ‐ Final Record Drawing Submission

All work for the final record drawing submission (See paragraph 9 of Section 00 73 00). $10,000

TOTAL (CLIN 0004) ==========================================>>>>>>>>> $10,000

TOTAL LINE ITEMS NOS. 0001 THRU 0004 ===========================>>>>>>>>>>>>> $

CLIN 0005 ‐ Asphalt Pavements Wearing Course

All plant, labor and material and related costs for the inclusion of an elevator fZor service to all floors. $

TOTAL (CLIN 0005) ==========================================>>>>>>>>> $

CLIN 0006 ‐ Enhanced Commissioning (Leed)

All plant, labor and material and related costs for the Leed credit for enhanced commissioning. $

TOTAL (CLIN 0006) ==========================================>>>>>>>>> $

TOTAL LINE ITEMS NOS. 0005 THRU 0006 ===========================>>>>>>>>>>>>> $

TOTAL LINE ITEMS NOS. 0001 THRU 0006 ===========================>>>>>>>>>>>>> $

Miscellaneous Definition Total (2)

General Conditions Prime contractors field expense (excluding home office & profit) $

Profit Prime contractors profit as percentage of total work %

Home Office expense Prime contractors home office as percentage of total work %

Bond Performance bond $

Escalation Escalation %

Works items or trades by the Prime Contractor are:___________________________________________________________

NOTES:

(1) The total costs should be fully marked up, which includes all prime and all subcontractor markups.

(2) The information here is for comparison purpose only. The indirect should already be included in the work above.

Veterans Employment Emphasis for U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Contracts

In addition to complying with the requirements outlined in FAR Part 22 .13, FAR Provision 52.222-38, FAR Clause 52.222-35, FAR Clause 52.222-37, DFARS 222.13 and Department of Labor regulations, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) contractors and subcontractors at all tiers are encouraged to promote the training and employment of U.S. veterans while performing under a USACE contract. While no set-aside, evaluation preference, or incentive applies to the solicitation or performance under the resultant contract, USACE contractors are encouraged to seek out highly qualified veterans to perform services under this contract. The following resources are available to assist USACE contractors in the outreach efforts:

Federal Veteran employment information at http://www.fedshirevets.gov/index.aspx Department of Labor Veterans Employment Assistance http://www.dol.gov/vets/ Department of Veterans Affairs-VOW to Hire Heros Act http://benefits.va.gov/vow/ Army Wounded Warrior Program http://wtc.army.mil/modules/employers/index.html U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation-Hiring Our Heros http://www.hiringourheroes.org/ Guide to Hiring Veterans-Reference Material http://www.whitehouse.gov/sites/default/files/docs/white_house_business_council_guide_to_hiring_veterans_0.pdf

CPARS

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.

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS

Electronic Submission: In addition to the hard copies required in block 13 of the Standard Form 1442, all offerors shall submit their proposals 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 format, thus making it available electronically. The CDROM 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.

Section 00 21 16 - INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS AND NOTICE TO OFFEROR

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

52.215-1 Instructions to Offerors--Competitive Acquisition JAN 2004 52.215-20 Requirements for Certified Cost or Pricing Data or

Information Other Than Certified Cost or Pricing Data

OCT 2010

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY FULL TEXT

52.204-7 SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT (JULY 2013)

(a) Definitions. As used in this provision--

Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) number means the 9-digit number assigned by Dun and Bradstreet, Inc.

(D&B) to identify unique business entities.

Data Universal Numbering System +4 (DUNS+4) number means the DUNS number assigned by D&B plus a 4-character suffix that may be assigned by a business concern. (D&B has no affiliation with this 4-character suffix.)

This 4-character suffix may be assigned at the discretion of the business concern to establish additional System for Award Management records for identifying alternative Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) accounts (see the FAR at Subpart 32.11) for the same parent concern.

Registered in the System for Award Management SAM database means that--

(1) The offeror has entered all mandatory information, including the DUNS number or the DUNS+4 number, the Contractor and Government Entity (CAGE) code, as well as data required by the Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act of 2006 (see Subpart 4.14) into the SAM database;

(2) The offeror has completed the Core, Assertions, and Representations and Certifications, and Points of Contact sections of the registration in the SAM database;

(3) The Government has validated all mandatory data fields, to include validation of the Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). The offeror will be required to provide consent for TIN validation to the Government as a part of the SAM registration process; and

(4) The Government has marked the record ``Active''.

(b)(1) By submission of an offer, the offeror acknowledges the requirement that a prospective awardee shall be registered in the SAM database prior to award, during performance, and through final payment of any contract, basic agreement, basic ordering agreement, or blanket purchasing agreement resulting from this solicitation.

(2) The offeror shall enter, in the block with its name and address on the cover page of its offer, the annotation “DUNS” or “DUNS +4” followed by the DUNS or DUNS +4 number that identifies the offeror's name and address exactly as stated in the offer. The DUNS number will be used by the Contracting Officer to verify that the offeror is registered in the SAM database.

(c) If the offeror does not have a DUNS number, it should contact Dun and Bradstreet directly to obtain one.

(1) An offeror may obtain a DUNS number--

(i) Via the Internet at http://fedgov.dnb.com/webform or if the offeror does not have internet access, it may call Dun and Bradstreet at 1-866-705-5711 if located within the United States; or

(ii) If located outside the United States, by contacting the local Dun and Bradstreet office. The offeror should indicate that it is an offeror for a U.S. Government contract when contacting the local Dun and Bradstreet office.

(2) The offeror should be prepared to provide the following information:

(i) Company legal business.

(ii) Tradestyle, doing business, or other name by which your entity is commonly recognized.

(iii) Company Physical Street Address, City, State, and Zip Code.

(iv) Company Mailing Address, City, State and Zip Code (if separate from physical).

(v) Company Telephone Number.

(vi) Date the company was started.

(vii) Number of employees at your location.

(viii) Chief executive officer/key manager.

(ix) Line of business (industry).

(x) Company Headquarters name and address (reporting relationship within your entity).

(d) If the Offeror does not become registered in the SAM database in the time prescribed by the Contracting Officer, the Contracting Officer will proceed to award to the next otherwise successful registered Offeror.

(e) Processing time, which normally takes 48 hours, should be taken into consideration when registering. Offerors who are not registered should consider applying for registration immediately upon receipt of this solicitation.

(f) Offerors may obtain information on registration at https://www.acquisition.gov.

(End of clause)

52.216-1 TYPE OF CONTRACT (APR 1984)

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

(End of provision)

52.233-2 SERVICE OF PROTEST (SEP 2006)

(a) Protests, as defined in section 33.101 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation, that are filed directly with an agency, and copies of any protests that are filed with the Government Accountability Office (GAO), shall be served on the Contracting Officer (addressed as follows) by obtaining written and dated acknowledgment of receipt from

US Army Corps of Engineers 26 Federal Plaza, Room 1843 New York, NY 10278

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

52.236-27 SITE VISIT (CONSTRUCTION) (FEB 1995)

(a) The clauses at 52.236-2, Differing Site Conditions, and 52.236-3, Site Investigations and Conditions Affecting the Work, will be included in any contract awarded as a result of this solicitation. Accordingly, offerors or quoters are urged and expected to inspect the site where the work will be performed.

(b) Site visits may be arranged during normal duty hours by contacting:

A site visit will be scheduled during step 2 of the procurement and announce by amendment.

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

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

https://www.acquisition.gov/far http://farsite.hill.af.mil/vfdfara.htm

52.252-5 AUTHORIZED DEVIATIONS IN PROVISIONS (APR 1984)

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

(b) The use in this solicitation of any (48 CFR Chapter ) provision with an authorized deviation is indicated by the addition of "(DEVIATION)" after the name of the regulation.

Section 00 24 00 - EVALUATION FACTORS FOR AWARD

SECTION 00 22 10

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 be one of the best qualified 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 procurement is set aside for Small Business concerns only. Any legally organized small business may submit a proposal. All Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) (https://www.sam.gov)

2.2 Inquires about this solicitation

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

E-MAIL ADDRESS: loretta.e.parris@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 30 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, Table of Contents, letters of commitment, past performance information and/or Joint Venture agreements. All sheets shall be submitted on 8-1/2 x11 inch or A4 paper. 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. ANY PAGES BEYOND PAGE 30 WILL

NOT BE EVALUATED.

2.4 Joint Ventures and Teaming Agreements

2.4.1 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. All Joint Ventures must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) (https://www.sam.gov)

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.

2.4.2 Teaming Agreements

If any Offeror is submitting a proposal with a Teaming Agreement, the Teaming Agreement must be in compliance with the requirements of FAR 9.6.

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 FAX: 212-264-3013; Email Loretta.e.parris@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). If the Offeror is a Joint Venture, Limited Liability Corporation, members of a Teaming Agreement, or integrated design-build firm, provide experience information for design and construction, demonstrating the experience of each proposed design and construction entity as is relevant to their proposed role on this project. Submit projects that are currently well underway (designed and at least 75% construction progress completed) or completed and turned over no longer than seven (7) 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 a minimum of two (2) projects, one of which must have been performed by the Prime Contractor, but no more than five (5) projects for Factor 1. At least one project must demonstrate adapt/build or design/build experience. If the Offeror proposes to use an architect-engineer firm as part of the Offeror’s team, the architect-engineer firm must submit a minimum of two (2) projects for Factor 1.

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 5.4; entitled:

Evaluation and Rating System. 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.

Scope - Projects shall be considered similar in scope if they are equivalent to the renovation or new construction of a fire station or emergency services type of facility Magnitude – Projects shall be considered similar in magnitude if they are equal to or greater than $3.5 million in building costs Complexity – Projects demonstrating use of multi-disciplined engineering and architectural skills to design and / or the management and coordination of multi-trade contractors or construction teams.

The Government will consider the combination of experience demonstrated by the projects submitted 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 combination of experience includes the following, the proposal may be given strengths (the following list does not encompass all possible strengths):

- Projects demonstrating the management of multi-trade construction sub-contractors

- Projects similar in scope of a fire station or other emergency type of building

- The Offeror acted as the prime contractor in at least two projects of the example experiences

- The majority of the example experiences are projects performed for the Department of Defense, U.S. Army

Corps of Engineers, NAVFAC and the Air Force;

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

- The example experiences demonstrate previous joint venture or teaming experience between the Offeror and the other team members.

- The Offeror has Design-Build contract experience.

- Projects with magnitudes over $3.5 million.

- 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 combination of 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 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 (CPARS), 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 Offeror will provide past performance information on the projects submitted under Factor 1 using the past performance questionnaires included in the solicitation. Ensure correct phone numbers and email addresses are provided for the client point of contact. Completed Past Performance Questionnaires (PPQ) 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. 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 Awardees 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 criteria outlined in paragraph 5.5.

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 paragraph 5.4.

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 AND PRO FORMA DATA

SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

The proposal 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.”

It must also 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.

5.3 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 in the proposal that appreciably increases the risk of unsuccessful contract performance.

5.3.4 Strength: Any aspect of a proposal that, when judged against a stated evaluation criterion enhances the merit of the proposal or increases the probability of successful performance of the contract.

5.3.5 Significant Strength: A significant strength appreciably enhances the merit of a proposal or appreciably enhances the probability of successful contract performance.

5.4 EVALUATION AND RATING SYSTEM

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)

5.5.1 Past Performance Risk Ratings…