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AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

Except as provided herein, all terms and conditions of the document referenced in Item 9A or 10A, as heretofore changed, remains unchanged and in full force and effect.

15A. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print)

30-105-04EXCEPTION TO SF 30

APPROVED BY OIRM 11-84

STANDARD FORM 30 (Rev. 10-83) Prescribed by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

The purpose of this amendment is to:

Revise and reissue the Evaluation Factors (3.1.1 Factor 1 - Relevant Past Experience) w hich have been highlighted.

Offerors must acknow ledge receipt of this amendment by the date specif ied or as amended in the bid by one of the follow ing methods: In the space provided on the SF 1442, by separate letter, or by signing block 15 below . FAILURE TO ACKNOWLEDGE AMENDMENT BY DATE AND TIME SPECIFIED MAY RESULT IN REJECTION OF YOUR OFFER IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SUBMISSION, MODIFICATION, REVISION, OR

WITHDRAWAL OF PROPOSALS (FAR 15.208).

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

J 1 22

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

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 19-Dec-2018

16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA15C. DATE SIGNED15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR

(Signature of Contracting Officer)(Signature of person authorized to sign)

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (No., Street, County, State and Zip Code) X W912DS19R0001

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

02-Nov-2018

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NO.

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

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

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

(a) By completing Items 8 and 15, and returning 1 copies of the amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted;

or (c) By separate letter or telegram which includes a reference to the solicitation and amendment numbers. FAILURE OF YOUR ACKNOWLEDGMENT TO BE RECEIVED AT THE PLACE DESIGNATED FOR THE RECEIPT OF OFFERS PRIOR TO THE HOUR AND DATE SPECIFIED MAY RESULT IN REJECTION OF YOUR OFFER. If by virtue of this amendment you desire to change an offer already submitted, such change may be made by telegram or letter, provided each telegram or letter makes reference to the solicitation and this amendment, and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified.

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (If required)

13. THIS ITEM APPLIES ONLY TO MODIFICATIONS OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS.

IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NO. AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

A. THIS CHANGE ORDER IS ISSUED PURSUANT TO: (Specify authority) THE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14 ARE MADE IN THE

CONTRACT ORDER NO. IN ITEM 10A.

B. THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES (such as changes in paying office, appropriation date, etc.) SET FORTH IN ITEM 14, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY OF FAR 43.103(B).

C. THIS SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT IS ENTERED INTO PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY OF:

D. OTHER (Specify type of modification and authority)

E. IMPORTANT: Contractor is not, is required to sign this document and return copies to the issuing office.

14. DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION (Organized by UCF section headings, including solicitation/contract subject matter where feasible.)

10A. MOD. OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NO. 5. PROJECT NO.(If applicable)

6. ISSUED BY

3. EFFECTIVE DATE

17-Dec-2018

CODE

US ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS, NEW YORK

26 FEDERAL PLAZA, RM 1843

NEW YORK NY 10278-0090

W912DS 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than item 6)

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.

CODE

See Item 6

FACILITY CODECODE

EMAIL:TEL:

W912DS19R0001

SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION SF 30 - BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE (SF 30)

The following have been deleted:

AMENDMENT 0003

SECTION 00 22 16 - SUPPLEMENTARY INSTRUCTIONS TO PROPOSERS

The following have been modified:

EVALUATION FACTORS

3.0 EVALUATION FACTORS

3.1 VOLUME 1 – TECHNICAL PROPOSAL

Factor Location Description FACTOR 1 Vol. 1 TAB A Relevant Past Experience

FACTOR 2 Vol. 1 TAB B Past Performance

FACTOR 3 Vol. 1 TAB C Qualification of the Offeror’s Team

3.1.1. FACTOR 1 - RELEVANT PAST EXPERIENCE –

The Offeror will demonstrate past construction experience of projects similar in size, scope, magnitude, and complexity as this project. The definitions of similar project size, scope magnitude and complexity that the Government is seeking is as described below.

The Prime Contractor shall demonstrate not less than three (3) but no more than five (5) examples of projects similar in size, scope, magnitude, and complexity that are not less than 80% complete as of the date of this RFP, or physically completed within the last ten (10) years. If the Offeror is a joint venture (JV), either JV firm shall provide information demonstrating past experience relevant to their role on the projects submitted, and a signed/executed joint venture agreement must be provided in the submission package. Three (3) relevant projects is the minimum criteria requirement. Offerors are invited, but not required, to submit photographs of successful projects in conjunction with this requirement. NOTE: Accompanying photographs will not be included in the page count.

Similar size is defined as the construction of a new facility or the extensive renovation of an existing facility, at least 50,000 square feet in size or larger, of any industrial or commercial warehouse, hangar, or open large bay facility.

Similar scope is defined as the construction of either: (a) a multipurpose aviation facility (includes administrative and/or commercial areas and high-bay hangar area(s) with airfield pavements (either a ramp, parking apron, runway or taxiway), OR; (b) a large industrial or commercial facility that includes six (6) or more of the following eight (8) features:

(1) Long Span (at least 100 foot span) of structural steel construction, steel joist framing and decking:

(2) Standing Seam Metal Roofing construction;

(3) Airfield and heavy duty concrete pavements with associated airfield lighting;

(4) Heavy industrial structural concrete foundations and airfield flexible concrete paving of floors 10” or greater in thickness;

(5) High expansion foam fire suppression or AFFF protection systems;

(6) Hangar or large warehouse-type facility with large electrically operated horizontal or vertical lift doors;

(7) Multi-zone HVAC systems, equipment and controls

(8) LEED accreditation for at least a SILVER rating.

Note: Meeting six (6) of the eight (8) features above, refers to past construction of Item (b) above. Meeting a Past Construction of Item (a) above, stands on its own.

Similar magnitude is defined as the construction of a facility with a contract value of at least $25,000,000 and higher.

Similar complexity is defined as the management and coordination of multi-disciplined construction teams to complete projects that include the majority of the fifteen (15) types of work listed below:

(1) Structural steel installation and steel joist framing

(2) Heavy duty structural concrete foundations

(3) Standing seam metal roofing;

(4) Plumbing;

(5) Water, storm, sewer and drainage systems

(6) Demolition of steel frame facilities

(7) Electrical power and lighting systems;

(8) Emergency power system

(9) Multi zone HVAC equipment and controls;

(10) Fire suppression and/or detection systems;

(11) High expansion foam fire suppression or AFFF protection systems

(12) Communication systems;

(13) Installation of equipment (e.g. such as a trolley beam rail fall protection system);

(14) Heavy duty concrete and/or asphalt paving;

(15) Site work, pavement markings, security fencing and gates

A minimum of three (3) and no more than five (5) total project information sheets shall be submitted. If more than five (5) project information sheets are submitted, only the first five (5) will be considered. Project information should be submitted on the form provided in

ATTACHMENT #1, PRIME CONTRACTOR EXPERIENCE.

Structural Steel Sub-contractor Experience: The Offeror shall provide the Name and Qualifications of the Structural steel installation sub-contractor.

Submittal Requirements: The structural steel installer shall submit one similar scope (50,000SF and erecting a long free span 100 foot or greater) previous project they installed/erected; provide the project name, location, month and year completed, a brief description along with the scope (measurement) of the facility.

Acceptable previous projects will demonstrate past experience of the sub-contractor. If not provided, Factor 1 may be determined to be unacceptable.

RATING GUIDELINES FOR FACTOR 1:

The government will not award to an Offeror that receives an unacceptable rating for this factor.

Acceptable: Proposal meets the minimum requirements of the solicitation.

Unacceptable: Proposal does not meet the minimum requirements of the solicitation.

3.1.2. FACTOR 2 - PAST PERFORMANCE

Offerors are required to provide a Past Performance questionnaire to their previous client(s) for their past client’s input regarding their firm’s and/or that of any past Team Association or sub-contractor’s past performance. The Past Performance Questionnaire (PPQ) is included in this solicitation as Attachment #2.

Offerors shall submit Past Performance Questionnaires for each project submitted under 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 the first page of the PPQ with the proposal, this 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 though 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) that were terminated (for any reason) or in which they have been issued a CURE NOTICE and provide accompanying information as to the details for such action(s) with an explanation of why they were terminated or issued a cure notice.

RATING GUIDELINES FOR FACTOR 2:

The Government will not award to an Offeror that receives unacceptable rating in this factor:

Acceptable: Based on the Offeror’s performance record, the Government has a reasonable expectation that the Offeror will successfully perform the required effort, or the Offeror’s performance record is unknown.

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

3.1.3 FACTOR 3 - QUALIFICATIONS OF THE OFFEROR’S TEAM

The Offeror shall provide the following to show qualifications of the team:

Provide an Organization Chart showing Key Personnel for the Offeror's Construction

Team. At a minimum, the Organizational Chart shall identify the Key Personnel, the contractor and significant sub-contractor entities, their responsibilities, structure and lines of authority. At a minimum, the following Key Personnel shall be identified by name within the chart: Contractor’s (Offeror’s) Project Manager; Construction Quality Control Manager; Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO) and Site Superintendent. The Contractor (Offeror) shall develop his own chart, unique to and specific to their organization, team, and this proposal. Individual resumes in the format found in Attachment # 3, Key Personnel Resume Form, shall be provided and that includes the following information:

a. Name.

b. Management title on this project.

c. Number of years with firm and other firms.

d. Number of years in this management title or role.

e. Specialization.

f. Education, apprenticeship, and relevant training.

g. Professional registration.

h. Specific experience and qualifications relevant to this project. Show dates so that the Government can determine if the minimum number of years required for the position is met. Indicate the scope, magnitude and complexity of the experiences.

Expected roles and responsibilities of Key Personnel:

NOTE: Please carefully read all of the minimum requirements for each of the key personnel listed in this section before submitting your proposal. Ensure that all of the minimum criteria are clearly demonstrated in each applicable resume. When a criteria refers to items such as size, magnitude, complexity, etc. - refer back to Factor 1 for a definition of what is similar for this project.

Contractor's Project Manager: (Overall Manager of the Project)

The project manager shall be understood to mean the individual with the responsibilities that include but are not specifically limited to the following:

(1) Performs all project management duties of the project.

(2) Serves as the Governments' sole point of contact in all matters relating to work including, but not limited to, contract compliance, progress of work, overall project scheduling, financial matters, and change orders.

(3) Attends all job meetings.

(4) On-site a minimum of 80% of the time.

Submittal Requirements: The “Overall” Project Manager shall have a minimum of six years of project management experience in construction of which two (2) of those on projects submitted shall have been on projects of comparable size, magnitude and complexity as described under Factor 1. Therefore, when listing the projects worked on, two of the listed projects shall be on projects of comparable size, magnitude and complexity as described under Factor 1. The project specifics/description of the past projects managed, and the Project Manager’s experience must be clearly demonstrated in the resume submitted.

Construction Quality Control Manager:

The Construction Quality Control Manager shall be understood to mean the individual with the responsibilities that include but are not specifically limited to the following:

(1) The Contractor shall identify the Construction Quality Control Manager as an individual within his organization that is completely responsible for all Construction Quality Issues and shall perform coordination between the contractor, subcontractors, and any Independent Testing Labs and have the authority to act in all construction quality control matters for the prime contractor. During construction this person shall be onsite at all times performing Construction Quality Control duties to include, but not limited to, implementation of the three-phase inspection system for all aspects of the construction work specified. This person shall have complete authority in all aspects of Construction Quality control.

(2) Attends a bi-monthly coordination meeting during the construction phase to discuss coordination and quality issues.

(3) On-site at all times during construction performing construction quality control duties.

(4) Has no other duties except construction Quality Control.

(5) Directly employed by the prime contractor, or will be at the time of award with a signed letter of intention included.

(6) Reports directly to the President/Owner of the Prime Contractor.

Submittal Requirements: The Construction Quality Control Manager shall meet one of the following requirements:

a) Have a Bachelors of Science from an accredited engineering, architecture, or a construction management college and a minimum of two years’ experience in construction. OR

b) Shall have a minimum of four years of construction experience at a minimum level of a project superintendent.

Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO):

The SSHO shall be understood to mean the individual with the responsibilities that include but are not specifically limited to the following:

The SSHO must meet the requirements of EM 385-1-1 section 1 and ensure that the requirements of 29 CFR 1926.16 are met for the project. The SSHO or an equally-qualified Designated Representative/alternate shall be at the work site at all times to implement and administer the Contractor's safety program and government-accepted Accident Prevention Plan.

Submittal Requirements: The Site Safety & Health Officer shall meet one of the following requirements:

i. A minimum of ten (10) years of construction industry safety-related work experience

OR

ii. Six (6) years if he/she possesses a Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or safety and health degree with at least five (5) years’ experience on similar type projects. Similar projects are defined in Factor 1.

The SSHO training and experience must be clearly demonstrated in the resume submitted. The appropriate training certificates shall accompany the SSHO’s resume along with all project experience.

Site Superintendent:

(1) Performs all superintendent duties required of the Contractor.

(2) Serves as the Governments’ on-site point of contact in all matters relating to the work including, but not limited to, scheduling of work, utility interruptions, and testing.

(3) Attends all job meetings.

(4) On-site at all time during all construction activities.

(5) Serves under, and reports directly to, the Contractor's Project Manager.

(6) Shall have no other duties except site superintendent

Submittal Requirements: The Site Superintendent shall have a minimum of six years CONSTRUCTION experience construction experience on projects similar in size, scope, magnitude, and complexity as this project. Definitions of these words are as explained in Factor 1.

The project specifics/description and duties as site superintendent must be clearly demonstrated in the resume submitted.

RATING GUIDELINES FOR FACTOR 3:

The government will not award to an Offeror that receives an unacceptable rating for this factor.

Acceptable: Proposal meets the minimum requirements of the solicitation.

Unacceptable: Proposal does not meet the minimum requirements of the solicitation.

3.2. VOLUME 2 - PRICE PROPOSAL AND PRO FORMA INFORMATION*

Factor/Sub Factor

Location Description

N/A Vol. 2 TAB A Price (Standard Form 1442 and Proposal Bid Schedules)

N/A Vol. 2 TAB B Bid Bond N/A Vol. 2 TAB C Required Pre-Award Information

N/A Vol. 2 TAB D Sub-Contracting Plan N/A Vol. 2 TAB E Representations and Certifications

*NOTE - The Government will evaluate price independently from the technical evaluation. Price will not be rated, but will be evaluated for fairness and reasonableness through the use of a price analysis.

3.2.1. GENERAL

The price proposal shall be submitted in a separate binder labeled "Volume II – Price Proposal".

The sections shall parallel the submission requirements identified in the bid schedule. Provide one (1) original and six (6) copies of bound written material (folded and bound in Volume II).

Submit TAB B, C, D and E of the Pro Forma information in a separate envelope labeled:

“Volume II - Pro Forma Requirements (TAB B, C, D and E).” Provide CD ROM only for TABs B, C,D and E.

3.2.2 TAB A - PRICE (STANDARD FORM 1442, PROPOSAL DATA SHEET AND

CONTRACT LINE ITEM SCHEDULE)

3.2.2.1. Submission Requirements:

3.2.2.2. Submit the properly filled out and executed SF 1442, along with the CLIN Schedule, containing proposed line item and total pricing, as well as the proposed contract duration.

3.2.2.3. Supplemental Price Breakdown. If deemed necessary to evaluate the price proposals, the Government’s will request a cost breakdown of the Contract Line items in a sealed envelope marked “Cost Breakdown Information”, in Excel format. The Government will provide details on where and how to send the breakdown. This information will not be needed sooner than three working days after the proposal submission due date. This information may be required for the initial proposal and, if requested, for any revised proposals. This information is not an opportunity for an Offeror to revise its non-price or price proposal.

3.2.2.4. Price will not be rated or scored, but will be evaluated for fairness and reasonableness through the use of a price analysis. The price evaluators will also check for appearance of unbalanced line item prices. Offerors are cautioned to distribute direct costs, such as material, labor, equipment, subcontracts, etc. and to evenly distribute indirect costs, such as job overhead, home office overhead, bond, etc., to the appropriate contract line items. Both parties shall presume that field overhead costs through the proposed contract duration are inclusive in the offered price for the contract.

3.2.2.5. If deemed necessary, the supplemental price breakdown information will be used to assist the Government in performing the price evaluations described above.

3.2.3 TAB B - BID BOND

3.2.2.1. Submission Requirements:

3.2.3.2. Submit the Bid Bond in accordance with the Request for Proposal.

3.2.3.3.Evaluation requirements: This item is not rated. The Government will review the Bid

Bond for legal sufficiency.

3.2.4 TAB C - REQUIRED PRE-AWARD INFORMATION

3.2.4.1 Submission Requirements: Submit this information for the Contracting Officer’s determination of Offeror responsibility, which includes, but is not limited to the following:

(1) A list of present commitments, including the dollar value thereof, and name of the organization under which the work is being performed. Include names and telephone numbers of personnel within each organization who are familiar with the prospective contractor’s performance.

(2) A certified statement listing; (1) each contract awarded within the preceding three month period exceeding $1,000,000.00 in value with a brief description of the contract; and (2) each contract awarded within the preceding three year period not already physically completed and exceeding $5,000,000.00 in value with a brief description of the contract.

(3) If the prospective contractor is a joint venture, each joint venture member will be required to submit the above defined certification.

(4) If the Offeror is a joint venture, submit a signed/executed joint venture agreement.

3.2.4.2 One copy of the following information shall be provided:

(1) Proof of Financial Ability (Most recent financial statement covering assets and liabilities)

(2) Number of years the firm has been in business

(3) Name, address and telephone number of firm’s bonding company

(4) Information showing Offeror’s bond-ability for this project. Include the bond rate.

(5) Name, address and telephone numbers of two credit/trade references.

3.2.4.3 Evaluation Criteria: In addition to the other proposal information, the Contracting Officer shall use this information in making an affirmative responsibility determination for award to the Successful Offeror, in accordance with FAR Part 9.

3.2.5 TAB D – SUB-CONTRACTING PLAN

3.2.5.1. Submission Requirements: (NOTE: This Requirement only applies to the successful Offeror if it is a Large Business)

3.2.5.2. If the Offeror proposing on this solicitation is a large business concern, in accordance with the definition as identified in FAR Clause 52.219-1, “SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM REPRESENTATION”, (upon notification that it is the apparent successful Offeror,) the firm must submit a small business sub-contracting plan in accordance with FAR Clause 52.219-9 SMALL BUSINESS SUB-CONTRACTING PLAN (Jan 2002). The goals established for small business, HUBZone business, service-disabled veteran-owned small business participation are described in Section 00 21 16. Instructions to Offerors.

3.2.5.3. The Small Business Sub-Contracting Plan shall be thorough, complete and in accordance with AFARS Appendix DD and FAR Clause 52.219-9, as it will be incorporated into the contract upon award of the contract to the Offeror, if acceptable and upon final approval of the Contracting Officer.

3.2.5.4. The Plan shall include a description of the types of services the firm proposes to sub-contract with small businesses, small disadvantaged businesses, woman-owned small businesses, HUBZone businesses and service-disabled veteran owned small businesses, along with the proposed percentages of their participation, to demonstrate a plan to meet the sub-contracting goals that will apply to these contracts. If practical, the Offeror shall provide specific information on proposed sub-contracted effort for this project.

3.2.5.5. Submit the firm’s contracting compliance on previous projects completed or underway within the past three years of the date of this solicitation submission. This requirement may be supported by using copies of the U.S. Government Standard Form 295.

3.2.6 Evaluation Criteria

3.2.6.1 The Government will evaluate the Plan in accordance with the rating scheme in Army FAR Supplement Appendix DD and with the requirements of FAR Clause 52.219-9. This factor is rated as Go / No Go. To be acceptable (“Go” rating), sub-contracting plans must:

Adequately address the required statutory elements.

(1) Provide sufficient information to enable the Contracting Officer to answer affirmatively questions A through H of Appendix DD, Part 2, number 8, (army FAR Supplement 19.705).

(2) A sub-contracting plan that is rated 70% or less under the AFARS evaluation system will not be considered acceptable. The Government will review those areas where the plan is deficient with the Offeror with the goal of correcting deficiencies.

(3) As part of the evaluation, the Government will compare the small business sub-contracting opportunities in the plan with the goals established in the solicitation with additional consideration given for a proposed subcontracting plan that exceeds the goals established in Section 00 21 16 of this solicitation. The Government will give additional credit for a plan which is more specific in nature as to the proposed sub-contracting opportunities for the Small Business Community (inclusive of all entities).

(4) As part of the sub-contracting evaluation, the Government will also evaluate the Offeror’s past performance in establishing realistic yet challenging goals, and in achieving them.

3.2.6.2 Due to requirements for review of the successful Offeror’s sub-contracting plan by other agencies, the Government reserves the right to negotiate the details of the final plan with the successful Offeror before award can be made. Minor weaknesses or minor deficiencies will not make the otherwise successful Offeror ineligible, however, award cannot occur until the Plan is deemed at least acceptable. This process is not considered to be discussions per FAR 15.306.

3.2.7 TAB E - REPRESENTATIONS & CERTIFICATIONS

3.2.7.1 SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS: Confirm that the Offeror’s representations and certifications have been completed and also include hard copies under this Tab or proof that the Offeror is registered in the System for Award Management (SAM).

3.2.7.2 EVALUATION CRITERIA: The representations and certifications submitted under this tab and online will be reviewed to ensure the Offeror’s representations are consistent, accurate, and in accordance with regulation. It will not be rated.

4.0 EVALUATION PROCEDURES

4.1. SOURCE SELECTION EVALUATION BOARD (SSEB)

4.1.1. 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 and any subsequent discussions required, as well as information obtained from other sources, e.g. past performance information. The SSEB will not consider any information incorporated by reference.

4.2. EVALUATION

4.2.1. The SSEB will first individually evaluate each proposal and then the board will convene to evaluate the proposals and assign a consensus rating for each evaluation factor.

4.2.2 Clarification may be requested without discussions, relevant to past performance or minor clerical errors.

4.2.3 Communications may be held with those Offerors whose exclusion from the competitive range is uncertain, to address ambiguities and past performance for enhancing the government understanding to allow a reasonable interpretation of the proposal for placement in the competitive range.

4.2.4. A “Competitive Range” is a subjective determination of the most highly rated proposals in the event that discussions with Offerors are required or considered to be in the Government’s best interests. In such an event, the Contracting Officer will establish a competitive range of all the most highly rated proposals.

4.2.5. If discussions are held, the Government may engage in meaningful discussions with each technically acceptable Offeror in accordance with FAR 15.306 (d). The contracting officer will tailor the discussions to each Offeror’s proposal relative to the solicitation requirements and evaluation factors. To be meaningful, at a minimum, discussions must include identification of all evaluated deficiencies, significant weaknesses, weaknesses, and any adverse past performance information to which the Offeror has not yet had an opportunity to respond. The contracting officer also is encouraged to discuss other aspects of the Offeror’s proposal that could, in the opinion of the contracting officer, be altered or explained to enhance materially the proposal’s potential for award. However, the contracting officer will not discuss with individual Offerors how their proposal compares to other Offerors proposals (technical leveling and/or technical transfusion is not allowed). 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.

4.2.6. Upon conclusion of discussions, Offerors will be afforded an opportunity to submit their proposal revisions for final evaluation and selection.

4.2.7 Offerors are advised that employees of the firms identified below may serve as non-government advisors in the source selection process. These individuals will be authorized access only to those portions of the proposal data and discussions that are necessary to enable them to perform their respective duties. Such firms are expressly prohibited from competing on the subject acquisition.

FIRM NAME ADDRESS TELEPHONE NUMBER

NONE

4.3. DEFINITIONS

4.3.1. Deficiency

A material failure of a proposal to meet a Government requirement, where correction of this error is not possible without major revisions to the proposal, or a combination of significant weaknesses in a proposal that increases the risk of unsuccessful contract performance to an unacceptable level or when a failure to meet the RFP requirements is a life/safety issue.

4.3.2. Weakness

A flaw in the proposal that increases the risk of unsuccessful contract performance but is easily correctable. Successful contract performance is defined by customer satisfaction.

4.3.3. Significant Weakness

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

Successful contract performance is defined by customer satisfaction.

4.3.4 Uncertainty

Any aspect of the proposal for which the intent of the Offeror is unclear because there may be more than one way to interpret the offer or because inconsistencies in the offer indicate that there may be an error, omission, or mistake.

4.3.6. Deviation

Proposal implies or specifically offers a deviation below the specified criteria. The Offeror may or may not have called the deviation to the Government’s attention. A deviation is a deficiency.

The proposal must conform to the solicitation requirements for award.

4.4. EVALUATION RATING SYSTEM -

4.4.1. General: The Government will review the proposals and rate the quality of each evaluation factor. The SSEB will rate each proposal against the specified evaluation criteria in the Solicitation requirements. They will not compare proposals.

4.4.2. 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.

5.0 BASIS OF AWARD

5.1. The Government will award a firm fixed price contract to the responsible Offeror whose technically acceptable proposal represents the lowest price.

5.2. The basis of award will be the Government’s assessment as to which proposal is determined to be technically acceptable and is the lowest price determined fair and reasonable through the use of a price analysis. Offerors that do not receive an acceptable rating (technically acceptable), will not be selected, regardless of their price.

5.3. Offerors have been reminded to include their best technical and price terms in their initial offer and not to automatically assume that they will have an opportunity to participate in discussions or be asked to submit a revised offer. The Government may make award of an acceptable proposal without discussions, if deemed to be in the best interests of the Government.

ATTACHMENT #1

PRIME CONTRACTOR/SUBCONTRACTOR EXPERIENCE

Offeror’s Name: _______________________________________________________________________

Project Name: ________________________________________________________________________

Project Location: ______________________________________________________________________

Project Size (i.e.; square foot area): ________________________________________________________

Project Description (scope and complexity): _________________________________________________

Facility Type (i.e.; office, educational, etc.): _________________________________________________

Role (i.e. prime, joint venture, sub-contractor) and work Company/Firm self-performed on this project:

Project Award Amount: _________________ Project Completion Amount: ______________________

Project Original Contract Duration and Completion Date: ______________________________________

Project Final Contract Duration and Completion Date: _________________________________________

Client/Agency (if Government, give contract number and name of Contracting Officer):

Client/Agency Point of Contact, Phone Number and Address (if Government, give contract number and name of Contracting Officer):

Construction Contractor and Subcontractor(s): ______________________________________________

ATTACHMENT #2

PAST PERFORMANCE CUSTOMER QUESTIONNAIRE

The Offeror/Contractor listed is being considered in a Source Selection by the US Army Corps of Engineers, New York District. This is a request for past performance information on a project the Offeror has identified as being relevant to this solicitation. This information will be used in the evaluation of the Offeror's performance of that project. The following information, once submitted, will be treated as confidential and will not be released. This information will only be used to evaluate this Offeror for this solicitation.

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 DISCOURAGED FROM SUBMITTING QUESTIONNAIRES DIRECTLY TO THE GOVERNMENT.

THE OFFEROR SHALL INSTRUCT HIS CLIENT THAT THE COMPLETED QUESTIONAIRE MUST BE RETURNED TO THE OFFEROR FOR INCLUSION IN THE OFFEROR’S PROPOSAL PACKAGE TO USACE. THE GOVERNMENT RESERVES THE

RIGHT TO VERIFY ANY AND ALL INFORMATION ON THIS FORM.

ADJECTIVE RATINGS AND DEFINITIONS TO BE USED TO BEST REFLECTYOUR EVALUATION OF THE

CONTRACTOR’S PERFORMANCE

RATING DEFINITION NOTE

(A) Acceptable 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 acceptable.

An Acceptable 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 Acceptable solely for not performing beyond the requirements of the contract.

(U) Unacceptable 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 Unacceptable 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 unacceptable rating.

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

2. SCHEDULE/TIMELINESS OF PERFORMANCE:

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

E VG S M U N

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

E VG S M U N

3. CUSTOMER SATISFACTION:

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

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

responsiveness to administrative reports, businesslike and communication)

E VG S M U N

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

E VG S M U N

d) Overall customer satisfaction E VG S M U N

4. MANAGEMENT/ PERSONNEL/LABOR

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

E VG S M U N

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

c) Government Property Control E VG S M U N

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

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

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

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

E VG S M U N

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

E VG S M U N

5. COST/FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT

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

E VG S M U N

b) Contractor proposed innovative alternative methods/processes that reduced cost, improved maintainability or other factors that benefited the client

E VG S M U N

c) If this is/was a Government cost type contract, please rate the Contractor’s timeliness and accuracy in submitting monthly invoices with appropriate back-up documentation, monthly status reports/budget variance reports, compliance

E VG S M U N

with established budgets and avoidance of significant and/or unexplained variances (under runs or overruns)

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

Yes No

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

Yes No

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

Yes No

6. SAFETY/SECURITY

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

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

E VG S M U N

b) Contractor complied with all security requirements for the project and personnel security requirements. E VG S M U N

7. GENERAL

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

E VG S M U N

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

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

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

E VG S M U N

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

ATTACHMENT #3

KEY PERSONNEL RESUME FORM

Name:________________________________________________________________________

Title:_________________________________________________________________________

Number of Years: With this firm _______________________ With other firms______________

Number of Years in this position or role: ___________________________________________

Specialization: _________________________________________________________________

Professional Registration (Type and State of Registration): _____________________________

Experience and Qualifications Relevant to this Project (provide dates and how it is comparable to the solicitation):

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RESPONSES TO RFIS

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