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RFP No. W912DW-13-R-0001

Seattle District

FY13 Waste Water Treatment Plant, PN 75165, Joint Base Lewis McChord, WA

Design-Build Phase-1 Solicitation and Specifications

January 2013

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W912DW-13-R-0001

! ! ! C A U T I O N TO O F F E R O R S ! ! !

1. TELEPHONES: There are no public telephones at the Seattle District Corps of Engineers.

2. BUSINESS HOURS: Seattle District Corps of Engineers 7:30 A.M. to 4:00 P.M., Monday- Friday.

3. AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS: Funds are not presently available for this acquisition. No contract award will be made until appropriated funds are made available from which payment for contract purposes can be made.

BEFORE SIGNING AND MAILING THIS OFFER, PLEASE TAKE NOTE OF THE FOLLOWING, AS

FAILURE TO PERFORM ANY ONE OF THESE ACTIONS MAY CAUSE YOUR OFFER TO BE REJECTED

4. AMENDMENTS: Have you acknowledged receipt of ALL amendments? If in doubt as to the number of amendments issued, please contact the representative listed on the Information Page.

5. AMENDED SECTIONS: If any of the amendments furnished amended sections, the amended sections must be used in submitting your offer.

6. MISTAKE IN OFFER: Have you reviewed your offer price for possible errors in calculation or work left out?

7. OFFER ACCEPTANCE PERIOD: The minimum offer acceptance period is specified in block 13D of SF1442, page 00 11 00 -1, Solicitation, Offer and Award. Please ensure that you allow at least the stated number of calendar days for the Government to accept your offer.

8. NEW SAM.GOV UPDATE: Effective July 31, 2012, Central Contractor Registration (CCR), Online, Representations and Certifications Applications (ORCA) & Excluded Parties List System (EPLS) have automatically migrated to a new system , System for Award Management (SAM):

https://www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM/

9. ATTENTION: Due to heightened security, hand-delivering bids to Federal Center South may be more time-consuming than in years past. A Contracting representative will be in the Federal Center South lobby at the security guard desk to accept bids fifteen (15) minutes prior to the specified time on the bid due date. If you arrive before a Contracting representative is present, the desk guard will direct you to contact the Contract Specialist, or a procurement technician or the Contracting Office Main Desk, at ext 3773. The clock located in the lobby above the guard desk will establish official time. Note that official receipt of a bid shall be in accordance with FAR 52.214-7.

10. FAR 52.204-4 PRINTED OR COPIED DOUBLE-SIDED ON POSTCONSUMER FIBER CONTENT PAPER (MAY 2011) (B)

THE CONTRACTOR IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT PAPER DOCUMENTS, SUCH AS OFFERS, LETTERS, OR REPORTS THAT ARE

PRINTED OR COPIED DOUBLE-SIDED ON PAPER CONTAINING AT LEAST 30 PERCENT POSTCONSUMER FIBER, WHENEVER PRACTICABLE, WHEN NOT USING ELECTRONIC COMMERCE METHODS TO SUBMIT INFORMATION OR

DATA TO THE GOVERNMENT.

SOLICITATION, OFFER,

AND AWARD

(Construction, Alteration, or Repair)

(IFB)

(RFP)

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

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(Include area code) (NO COLLECT CALLS)

SOLICITATION

NOTE: In sealed bid solicitations "offer" and "offeror" mean "bid" and "bidder".

(Title, identifying number, date):

(See .)

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

(hour)

(date).

STANDARD FORM 1442

in accordance with the attached Contract Clauses, Special Clauses, Technical Specifications and Drawings.

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206-764-6698

5 02:00:00 PM

15 Jan 2013

Erik Lundstrom

FY13 Waste Water Treatment Plant, PN 75165, Joint Base Lewis McChord, WA

15 Feb 2013

OFFER (Must be fully completed by offeror)

STANDARD FORM 1442 BACK

(Include ZIP Code) (Include area code)

(Include only if different than Item 14)

(Insert any number equal or greater than the minimum requirement stated in 13D. Failure to insert any number means the offeror accepts the minimum in Item 13D.)

(The offeror acknowledges receipt of amendments to the solicitation - give number and date of each)

(Type or print)

AWARD (To be completed by Government)

(4 copies unless otherwise specified)

CONTRACTING OFFICER WILL COMPLETE ITEM 28 OR 29 AS APPLICABLE

(Contractor is required to sign this document and return copies to the issuing office.)

(Contractor is not required to sign this document.)

(Type or print) (Type or print)

Cage Code:

SEE SCHEDULE

SEE ALTERATIONS IN CONTRACT, Page 00 11 00 -3

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United States Army Corps of Engineers Seattle District Northwest Area Office USAED-Seattle PO Box 610 DuPont, WA 98327-0610

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IF THE CONTRACTOR IS A CORPORATION OR PARTNERSHIP, THE APPLICABLE PORTION

OF THE FORM LISTED BELOW MUST BE COMPLETED. IN THE ALTERNATIVE, OTHER

EVIDENCE MUST BE SUBMITTED TO SUBSTANTIATE THE AUTHORITY OF THE PERSON

SIGNING THE CONTRACT. IF A CORPORATION, THE SAME OFFICER SHALL NOT

EXECUTE BOTH THE CONTRACT AND THE CERTIFICATE.

CORPORATE CERTIFICATE

I, ____________________________________, certify that I am the _________________________ Secretary of the Corporation named as Contractor herein; that _________________________________, who signed this contract on behalf of the Contractor was then ___________________________of said corporation; that said contract was duly signed for and on behalf of said corporation by authority of its governing body and is within the scope of its corporate powers.

_____________________________ (CORPORATE

(Secretary) SEAL)

AUTHORITY TO BIND PARTNERSHIP

This is to certify that the names and signatures of all partners are listed below and that the person signing the contract has authority actually to bind the partnership pursuant to its partnership agreements.

Each of the partners individually has full authority to enter into and execute contractual instruments on behalf of said partnership with the United States of America, except as follows: (state "none" or describe limitations, if any) ________________________________________

This authority shall remain in full force and effect until such time as the revocation of authority by any cause whatsoever has been furnished in writing to, and acknowledged by, the Contracting Officer.

(Names and Signatures of all Partners)

NAME SIGNATURE

TABLE OF CONTENTS – PHASE I

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL

FY13 Waste Water Treatment Plant, PN 75165, Joint Base Lewis McChord, WA

DIVISION 00 - PROPOSAL REQUIREMENTS, CONTRACT FORMS AND CONDITIONS

Sections

00 11 00 SF1442

00 21 00 Instructions, Conditions and Notices to Offerors

00 22 10 Phase 1 of 2 Phase Design-Build Selection Procedures

00 22 20 Phase 2 Design-Build Selection Procedures and Basis of Award - For planning purposes; to be added by amendment

00 45 00 Representations and Certifications

00 72 00 Contract Clauses - For planning purposes; subject to amendment

00 73 00 Special Contract Requirements - For planning purposes; subject to amendment

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - (For planning purposes; subject to amendment)

Appendices - (To be added in Phase 2)

RETURN THE FOLLOWING WITH YOUR PHASE ONE PROPOSAL:

SF1442

Section 00 45 00 – Representations and Certifications

Phase 1 Technical Proposal – including Proposal Data Sheet and all other submission requirements identified in section 00 22 10 Phase 1 of 2 Phase Design-Build Selection Procedures

Corporate Certificate

End of Table of Contents

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SECTION 00 21 00

INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS AND NOTICES TO OFFERORS

1.0 GENERAL INFORMATION

1.1 GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF WORK

1.2 CONTRACT COST CEILING LIMITATION FOR DESIGN AND CONTRUCTION COSTS

1.3 GOVERNMENT SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

1.4 COPIES OF SOLICITATION DOCUMENTS AND AMENDMENTS

1.5 OFFEROR'S QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS

1.6 SMALL BUSINESS SIZE STANDARD/NAICS CODE

1.7 PROPOSAL EXPENSES AND PRE-CONTRACT COSTS

1.8 PRE-PROPOSAL CONFERENCE

1.9 ACCURACY IN PROPOSALS

1.10 PROPOSAL SUBMITTALS

1.11 PROPOSAL FORMAT

1.12 JOINT VENTURE PROPOSAL REQUIREMENTS

1.13 SUBCONTRACTING PLAN/ SUBCONTRACTING GOALS REGARDING THE UTILIZATION OF

SMALL BUSINESS CONCERNS

1.14 SOLICITATION PROVISIONS

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1.0 GENERAL INFORMATION

1.1. GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF WORK

The proposed project will design and construct a new WWTP to serve JBLM, WA. Construct a ‘Class A’ Waste Water Treatment Plant (WWTP) with nutrient removal, to include redundant process equipment while applying a conventional activated sludge plant with tertiary membrane filtration configuration, supporting a projected total population of 100,000 people. Effluent shall be suitable for discharge to the Puget Sound. Preliminary treatment plant processes include influent screening, influent pumping, flow measurement and sampling, and grit removal.

Primary treatment will include sedimentation, sludge pumping, flow equalization and fine screening. Biological treatment will include the four-stage Bardenpho process with membrane separation. Supplemental nitrogen removal and disinfection of the membrane permeate will be through ultraviolet light in either closer or open channel configurations. Solids handling will include sledge thickening, anaerobic digestion, sludge storage and dewatering.

Primary facilities include vehicle parking, building information systems, fire protection and alarm systems, video surveillance system installation, and Energy Monitoring and Control Systems (EMCS) connection.

Sustainability/Energy measures will be provided. Supporting facilities include information systems, site development, utilities and connections, lighting, paving, parking, walks, information systems, landscaping and signage. Project includes an extended post-construction training period for the government on new technologies and allows appropriate personnel measures to work with advance treatment tools. Heating will be provided by self-contained system. Process heating requirements shall be met with biogas to the extent that production meets the demand, with propane supplementing the total needs. Facility comfort heating shall use electric source heat pump, and propane supplemental heating shall be considered in lieu of electric resistance backup. Anti-terrorism and Force Protection Measures in accordance with the Department of Defense (DoD) Minimum Antiterrorism for Buildings standards will be provided. Comprehensive building and furnishings related interior design services are required.

Access for individuals with disabilities will be provided. The work shall be in accordance with Request for Proposal documents.

1.2. CONTRACT COST CEILING LIMITATION FOR DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION COSTS

The design and construction costs will be subject to the funds available for this project. The total contract award shall not exceed $78,602,000 for this contract. Offerors are notified that they are under no obligation to approach this ceiling. However, the Government may not be able make an award, if the dollar amount set for this project is exceeded.

1.3. GOVERNMENT SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

The Offeror(s) must ensure that ALL mail sent to the Seattle District (NWS) District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, either pre-contract or post-contract award, has a return mailing address on the outside of the envelope, package, box, etc. ANY MAIL addressed to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, including but not limited to bids, modifications to bids, proposals, revised proposals, bonds, correspondence, etc., will be REJECTED by the US Army Corps of Engineers mail room facility located at US Army Corps of Engineers, P.O. Box 3755, Seattle WA 98124-3755 if it does not contain a return mailing address. There will be no exceptions.

1.4. COPIES OF SOLICITATION DOCUMENTS AND AMENDMENTS

Copies of the solicitation and amendments are available by INTERNET ACCESS ONLY. All solicitation documents will be posted to the Federal Business Opportunities website at: www.fbo.gov W912DW-13-R-0001.

It shall be the contractor’s responsibility to check the websites for any amendments. The offeror shall submit in the proposal all requested information specified in this solicitation. There will be no public opening of the proposals received as a result of this solicitation.

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A list of interested vendors (potential offerors and subcontractors) is available on the federal business opportunities web site (registration required) is available at: http://www.fbo.gov/ via Quick Search (Solicitation No. W912DW- 13-R-0001).

Additional information regarding this solicitation and potential offerors and/or subcontractors is available at http://www.nws.usace.army.mil/ct/default.asp.

1.5. OFFEROR'S QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS

Administrative questions and/or comments relative to these documents should be submitted via e-mail or mailed to:

Contract Specialist – Primary POC U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Seattle District (NWS) District ATTN: Erik Lundstrom Contracting - Military Branch, PO Box 3755, Seattle, WA 98124-3755 Phone: 206-764-6698/Fax: 206-764-6817 Email: erik.a.lundstrom@usace.army.mil

Note: All questions and/or comments should reach the above referenced Contracting Specialist no later than three

(3) calendar days before proposal due date , in order that they may be given consideration or actions taken prior to receipt of offers.

1.5.1. Bidder Inquiry

1.5.1.1. Technical inquiries and questions relating to proposal procedures or bonds are to be submitted via Bidder Inquiry in ProjNet at http://www.projnet.org/projnet.

1.5.1.1.1. To submit and review bid inquiry items, bidders will need to be a current registered user or self-register into system. To self-register go to web page, click BID tab select Bidder Inquiry, select agency USACE, enter Key for this solicitation listed below, and your e-mail address, click login. Fill in all required information and click create user. Verify that information on next screen is correct and click continue.

1.5.1.1.2. From this page you may view all bidder inquiries or add inquiry.

1.5.1.1.3. Bidders will receive an acknowledgement of their question via email, followed by an answer to their question after it has been processed by our technical team.

1.5.1.1.4. The Solicitation Number is : W912DW-13-R-0001

The Bidder Inquiry Key is: 7K545C‐9TMRP8

1.5.1.1.5. The Bidder Inquiry System will be unavailable for new inquiries 5 days prior to proposal submission in order to ensure adequate time is allotted to form an appropriate response and amend the solicitation, if necessary.

1.5.1.2. Offerors are requested to review the specification in its entirety, review the Bidder Inquiry System for answers to questions prior to submission of a new inquiry.

1.5.1.3. The call center operates weekdays from 8AM to 5PM U.S. Central Time Zone (Chicago). The telephone number for the Call Center is 800-428-HELP.

1.5.1.4. Offers will NOT be publicly opened. Information concerning the status of the evaluation and/or award will NOT be available after receipt of proposals

1.6. SMALL BUSINESS SIZE STANDARD/NAICS CODE

See Section 00 45 00, FAR 52.219-1 for the small business size standard/NAICS Code.

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1.7. PROPOSAL EXPENSES AND PRE-CONTRACT COSTS

This Request for Proposal (RFP) does not commit the Government to pay, as a direct charge, any costs incurred in the preparation and submission of a proposal.

1.8. PRE-PROPOSAL CONFERENCE

The Government intends to hold a pre-proposal conference during Phase 2 (two) at JBLM.

1.9. ACCURACY IN PROPOSALS

Proposals must set forth full, accurate, and complete information as required by this RFP, (including attachments).

The penalty for making false statements is prescribed in 18 U.S.C. 1001.

1.10. PROPOSAL SUBMITTALS

Due to heightened security at Government installations, those offerors who have their proposals hand-delivered shall contact Erik Lundstrom, Contract Specialist, at 206-764-6698 or the Contracting Office Main Desk, at 206-764- 3773, prior to delivering to the address shown below. On the date specified, and thirty minutes prior to the time specified on Standard Form SF 1442, Page 1, Item 13, a Contracting representative will be in the Federal Center South lobby to accept proposals. At the time specified on Standard Form SF 1442, Page 1, Item 13, it will be announced that receipt of proposals is closed. Official time will be established by the clock located in the area where the proposals are received. Recent terrorist threats have resulted in more time-consuming sign-in and escort procedures and may impact the timely delivery of offers. See FAR 52.215-1 for rules concerning late proposals.

As stated on Standard Form SF 1442: Proposals will be received until 2:00 PM PST (Seattle Time) on 15 February 2013 at:

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Seattle District (NWS) District ATTN: Erik Lundstrom 4735 E. Marginal Way S Seattle, WA 98134-2388 erik.a.lundstrom@usace.army.mil

The Packaging that contains the Proposals shall be marked:

”Proposals for Solicitation Number: W912DW-13-R-0001, DO NOT OPEN”

1.11. PROPOSAL FORMAT

(a) Written materials: 8 ½” x 11” format, using 10 point or larger font size, in bound volumes, using 3-ring binders (except that Pro Forma material and price proposal shall be submitted in a closed manila envelope. Each bound volume will contain a Title Sheet on the cover for ready identification of the proposal and a full table of contents, separated by Tabs, as prescribed herein

(i) The prime, consortium, or joint venture’s name, address, a signature of the official that can bind the firm and a telephone number shall appear in the lower left corner of the title page of any document/volume to be evaluated.

(ii) Volume number, section and date submitted shall appear in the bottom right corner of each page (along with the revision number for the amended page, if necessary).

(b) Drawing sheets: Use 22” x 34” for full size drawings. Half-size sheets are also acceptable (FOR PHASE 2, ONLY).

(c) Electronic Format: Provide two CDs in read-only format, preferably using .pdf files. All price breakdown information to aide in the price evaluation shall be submitted in Excel format (FOR PHASE 2).

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(d) Number of copies: Submit one original and five (5) copies of drawings and printed matter (Bound Volumes), as well as two (2) CDs. For Phase Two Pro Forma information submit the original and one copy and one separate

CD.

1.12. JOINT VENTURE PROPOSAL REQUIREMENTS

When proposing as a joint venture, all members of the joint venture shall sign the SF 1442 and the bid bond unless a written agreement by the joint venture is furnished with the proposal designating one firm with the authority to bind the other member(s) of the joint venture. In addition, a copy of the joint venture agreement shall be submitted with the proposal. Failure to comply with the foregoing requirements may eliminate the proposal from further consideration. If this is an 8(a) or HubZone joint venture, the offeror shall ensure that it complies with the applicable requirements of 13 CFR Part 124 and 13 CFR Part 126, respectively.

1.13. SUBCONTRACTING PLAN/ SUBCONTRACTING GOALS REGARDING THE UTILIZATION OF

SMALL BUSINESS CONCERNS

(a) Application. This clause applies to all offerors submitting proposals.

(b) Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR). Attention is directed to the following FAR and DFARS provisions contained in this solicitation:

52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (Alternate I)

52.219-9, Small Business Sub Contracting Plan (Alternate I) (applies only to Large Business)

52.219-16, Liquidated Damages – Small Business Subcontracting Plan (applies only to Large Business)

252.226-7001, Utilization of Indian Organizations, Indian-Owned Economic Enterprises, and Native Hawaiian Small Business Concerns

(c) Goals. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers considers the following goals reasonable and achievable for the performance of the resultant contract: (Goals to be used for Phase 2 will be added by amendment)

1.14. SOLICITIATION PROVISIONS

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

52.204-6 Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) Number APR 2008 52.211-6 Brand Name or Equal AUG 1999 52.214-34 Submission Of Offers In The English Language APR 1991 52.214-35 Submission Of Offers In U.S. Currency APR 1991 52.215-1 Instructions to Offerors--Competitive Acquisition JAN 2004 52.217-5 Evaluation Of Options JUL 1990 52.225-12 Notice of Buy American Act Requirement - Construction

Materials Under Trade Agreements

FEB 2009

52.232-13 Notice Of Progress Payments APR 1984 52.232-28 Invitation to Propose Performance-Based Payments MAR 2000 252.205-7000 Provision Of Information To Cooperative Agreement Holders DEC 1991

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY FULL TEXT

52.216-1 TYPE OF CONTRACT (APR 1984)

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The Government contemplates award of a Firm Fixed Price contract resulting from this solicitation.

(End of provision)

52.222-5 DAVIS-BACON ACT--SECONDARY SITE OF THE WORK (JUL 2005)

(a)(1) The offeror shall notify the Government if the offeror intends to perform work at any secondary site of the work, as defined in paragraph (a)(1)(ii) of the FAR clause at 52.222-6, Davis-Bacon Act, of this solicitation.

(2) If the offeror is unsure if a planned work site satisfies the criteria for a secondary site of the work, the offeror shall request a determination from the Contracting Officer.

(b)(1) If the wage determination provided by the Government for work at the primary site of the work is not applicable to the secondary site of the work, the offeror shall request a wage determination from the Contracting Officer.

(2) The due date for receipt of offers will not be extended as a result of an offeror's request for a wage determination for a secondary site of the work.

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 Patricia A. Blackwood, Chief of Contracting US Army Corps of Engineers, Seattle District PO Box 3755 Seattle, WA 98124-3755

(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) – ALTERNATE I (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) An organized site visit has been scheduled for-- To Be Determined in Phase Two of the Solicitation Process

(c) Participants will meet at-- To Be Determined in Phase Two of the Solicitation Process

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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):

http://farsite.hill.af.mil/ http://www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/dars/

(End of provision

252.225-7031 SECONDARY ARAB BOYCOTT OF ISRAEL (JUN 2005)

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

(1) Foreign person means any person (including any individual, partnership, corporation, or other form of association) other than a United States person.

(2) United States means the 50 States, the District of Columbia, outlying areas, and the outer Continental Shelf as defined in 43 U.S.C. 1331.

(3) United States person is defined in 50 U.S.C. App. 2415(2) and means--

(i) Any United States resident or national (other than an individual resident outside the United States who is employed by other than a United States person);

(ii) Any domestic concern (including any permanent domestic establishment of any foreign concern); and

(iii) Any foreign subsidiary or affiliate (including any permanent foreign establishment) of any domestic concern that is controlled in fact by such domestic concern.

(b) Certification. If the offeror is a foreign person, the offeror certifies, by submission of an offer, that it--

(1) Does not comply with the Secondary Arab Boycott of Israel; and

(2) Is not taking or knowingly agreeing to take any action, with respect to the Secondary Boycott of Israel by Arab countries, which 50 U.S.C. App. 2407(a) prohibits a United States person from taking.

SECTION 00 22 10

PHASE 1 OF 2 PHASE DESIGN-BUILD SELECTION PROCEDURES

1.0 OVERVIEW

2.0 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS

3.0 PHASE 1 PROPOSAL AND RELATED EVALUATION FACTORS

4.0 TAB A – STANDARD FORM 1442 AND PROPOSAL DATA SHEET

5.0 TAB B – FACTOR 1 – SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE

5.1 SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

5.2 EVALUATION CRITERIA

6.0 TAB C – FACTOR 2 – PAST PERFORMANCE

6.1 SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

6.2 EVALUATION CRITERIA

7.0 TAB D – FACTOR 3 – ORGANIZATION AND TECHNICAL APPROACH

7.1 SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

7.2 EVALUATION CRITERIA

8.0 PHASE 1 OVERALL RATING

9.0 PHASE 1 EVALUATION PROCEDURES

9.1 SOURCE SELECTION EVALUATION BOARD (SSEB)

9.2 EVALUATION

9.3 DEFINITIONS

9.4 EVALUATION AND RATING SYSTEM

9.5 PAST PERFORMANCE CONFIDENCE ASSESSMENT RATING SYSTEM

PHASE ONE – SECTION 00 22 10 ATTACHMENTS

1 – PROPOSAL DATA SHEETS

2 – COMPANY SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE CONSTRUCTION OR PRIME

CONTRACTOR

3 – COMPANY SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE DESIGN FIRM OR IN-HOUSE DESIGN

CAPABILITY

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4 – PAST PERFORMANCE EVALUATION TELEPHONE INTERVIEW

QUESTIONNAIRE

5 – KEY PERSONNEL RESUME

6 – LETTER OF COMMITMENT FOR KEY PERSONNEL

7 – LETTER OF COMMITMENT FOR DESIGN FIRM

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1.0 OVERVIEW

1.1. The Government is looking for ways to streamline construction, manage labor and other resource constraints in an effort to reduce costs and achieve an aggressive schedule in executing contracts to meet the Army’s Transformation program goals of faster project execution at lower cost, while taking advantage of industry standards, means and methods. In Phase 1 of the 2 phase design-build selection procedure, interested firms or joint venture entities (referred to as ”offerors”) submit certain 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 1 offerors to compete for the design-build contract in Phase 2.

1.2. In Phase 2, the short-listed offerors will submit proposals in accordance with Section 00 22 20.

2.0 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS

2.1. Firms formally organized as design-build entities, design firms and construction contractors that have associated specifically for this project, consortia of firms or any other interested parties may submit proposals. Associations may be as joint ventures or as key team subcontractors. Any legally organized Offeror may submit a proposal. To qualify for phase 2, the Offeror or Offeror’s subcontractor has to have or will have to have professional architects and engineers, registered in the appropriate technical disciplines and the requirements specified in Contract Clause, ”Requirements for Registration of Designers”, must be met. All designs must be under the direct supervision of appropriately licensed professionals for each discipline involved.

2.2. Submit the Phase 1 proposal in a tabbed, three-ring binder. Note that the Government will not evaluate any material that exceeds the page limits, indicated in 7.1.1. below. PHASE 1 DOES NOT

INVOLVE PRICING SUBMISSION.

3.0 PHASE 1 PROPOSAL AND RELATED EVALUATION FACTORS

Location Factor Number Description Relative Importance

Tab A SF 1442 and Proposal Data Sheet

N/A

Tab B Factor 1 Specialized Experience 1st (Most Important Factor)

Tab C Factor 2 Past Performance 2nd (Slightly less important than Factor 1)

Tab D Factor 3 Organization and Technical Approach

3rd (Slightly less important than Factor 2)

4.0 TAB A - STANDARD FORM 1442 AND PROPOSAL DATA SHEET

4.1. Submit the SF 1442, completed and signed by a person authorized by the Offeror. Include the completed proposal data sheet (See attachment 1, provided at the end of this Section), and a completed Section 00 45 00, Representations and Certifications.

5.0 TAB B – FACTOR 1 - SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE

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5.1. SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

The prime contractor and the design firm(s) (or prime contractor if design is to be self-performed) shall each demonstrate recent, relevant experience on similar projects, using Construction – Specialized Experience form – (Attachment 2), and Designer – Specialized Experience Form – (Attachment 3) at the end of the section. Offerors may identify state and local government and private contracts that are similar to the Government’s requirements. If the offeror is a joint venture, each firm shall provide information, demonstrating experience relevant to their role on this project. Submit projects that are 100% constructed (and for WWTP projects, also operating under permit) and turned over no longer than five (5) years preceding the date that proposals are due. If any firm has multiple functions or divisions, limit the project examples to those performed by the division or unit submitting the offer or by the team member.

Design firms may list prime contractors they have worked for or government, private or commercial customers. The offeror shall select the design firm(s) and indicate their selected Designer of Record firm in the proposal. If projects were design-build, so identify them. Both the prime contractor and the design firm(s) shall each submit no more than six (6) projects for the facility type or their equivalent or similar commercial or institutional type:

Waste Water Treatment Facility Equivalent: Municipal WWTP

5.1.1. Reference Project Tables: Reference project tables should be submitted for up to six (6) project examples demonstrating relevant construction and design experience. “Relevant” is defined as projects similar to the project in this solicitation in scope, magnitude and complexity and that have a logical connection with the requirements of this RFP. Four (4) types of experience areas that are considered especially relevant include: 1) Construction of similarly-sized Waste Water Treatment Facilities (WWTPs),

2) Construction of WWTPs which incorporate membrane filtration technology, 3) Military Construction (MILCON), and 4) Similar Climate Construction. Examples of relevant design and construction experience of the firm include Municipal WWTPs; and similar climate experience such as construction work in the Northwest Coastal climate. Only relevant projects (see above) within the past five (5) years from the date proposals are due shall be submitted.

5.1.1.1. For Construction Experience: In addition to the requirements in 5.1.1., above, only those projects for which the Offeror was the Prime Contractor should be submitted. Offerors should explain how the information provided is relevant to the proposed acquisition and the projects selected should clearly demonstrate the construction capabilities of the Offeror. In addition, the Offeror must clearly identify for which, if any, of the four (4) especially relevant experience area(s) each project example pertains (e.g., Project A may qualify and be listed for military construction and similar climate while Project B may qualify and be listed only for construction of similarly sized waste water treatment facilities, etc.).

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Using a format similar to that shown below, provide all of the specific information requested, in the order presented, for the submitted relevant construction experience projects:

1. Project Title & Location (City or Installation, State [and Country if outside US])

2. Project Type (e.g., Municipal WWTP, Military Installation WWTP)

3. Dollar Value/Size of Construction Contract

4. Construction Start & Completion Dates (Month/Year) ; and Date Permitted (for WWTPs)

5. Role of Construction Firm (e.g., prime or subcontractor) (address type of work performed and percentage of work performed, as applicable)

6. Brief Description of Project (address how the project directly relates to solicited project)

7. Customer Point of Contact (i.e., name, relationship to project, agency/firm affiliation, city, state, current phone number, and email address if available

8. Awards or Recognition Received (if applicable)

5.1.1.2. For Design Experience: In addition to the requirements in 5.1.1., above, only those projects for which the Designer was the Designer of Record should be submitted. Offerors should explain how the information provided is relevant to the proposed acquisition and the projects selected should clearly demonstrate the design capabilities of the Offeror. In addition, the Offeror must clearly identify for which, if any, of the four (4) especially relevant experience area(s) each project example pertains (e.g., Project A may qualify and be listed for military construction and similar climate while Project B may qualify and be listed only for construction of similarly sized waste water treatment facilities, etc.).

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Using a format similar to that shown below, provide all of the specific information requested, in the order presented, for the submitted relevant design experience projects:

1. Project Title & Location (City or Installation, State [and Country if outside US])

2. Project Type (e.g., Municipal WWTP, Military Installation WWTP)

3. Dollar Value/Size of Construction Contract for the Designed Project

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4. Construction Start & Completion Dates (Month/Year); and Date Permitted (for WWTPs) for the Submitted Design Project

5. Role of Design Firm (e.g., Design-Bid-Build or Design-Build; Study, RFP, or 100% design) (address type of work performed and percentage of design work performed, as applicable)

6. Brief Description of Project Designed (address how the project directly relates to solicited project)

7. Customer Point of Contact (i.e., name, relationship to project, agency/firm affiliation, city, state, current phone number, and email address if available

8. Awards or Recognition Received (if applicable)

5.1.2. Supplemental Narrative: The offeror may provide a supplemental narrative (not project lists), not to exceed two pages, explaining how any corporate experience that is not directly related to the specific projects above is applicable to this project and how the Government will benefit. The following information may be considered.

5.1.2.1. Teaming, LEED, & Design-Build Experience: The offeror should describe any previous teaming experience between current team members, if not described in the project list. Describe team members’ experience on LEED projects, if not included on the project list. Offeror may describe design-build experience on other type projects. The above information is limited to projects that are well underway or that have been completed and turned over no longer than the past five years preceding the date proposals are due.

5.2. EVALUATION CRITERIA:

5.2.1. The Government will evaluate the extent of recent, related experience of the prime contractor and design firms in design, construction or design-build, as relevant to their role on this project. If the design will be accomplished in-house, rather than by subcontract, then the design element of specialized experience will still be evaluated, realizing that the work is being done in-house. Experience on the similar projects identified in the project lists will receive more consideration than experience provided in the supplemental narrative. The Government may place greater importance on projects performed as a prime contractor than as a subcontractor, depending upon overall role and relevancy considerations.

Federal Government project experience will not be rated inherently more important than non- Federal Government project experience.

5.2.2. The Offeror must submit the requested information to demonstrate a record of recent, related experience in both design and construction, for the facility types (which may include similar state or local government or private counterparts) included in this contract, as described in Section 00 22 10. Recent experience includes projects that are 100% constructed (and for WWTP projects, also operating under permit) and turned over within five (5) years of the proposal due date for this RFP for design or construction experience. Joint Venture partners should each demonstrate experience commensurate with their role on this project or explain in the supplemental narrative how their experience qualifies them for their role on this project.

5.2.3. The Government reserves the right to verify the experience record of cited projects or other recent projects by reviewing the Corps of Engineers Construction Contractor (or Architect-Engineer) Appraisal Support System (CCASS/ACASS), other DOD or Government appraisal systems or to interview owners or references. The Government may check any or all cited references to verify supplied information.

5.2.4. To receive credit for extent (amount) of experience, the Offeror and its proposed design firm(s) shall demonstrate a history of recent, relevant experience. A firm will not receive credit under this factor for the relevant experience of key personnel proposed for this project.

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5.2.5. The Government will consider extent of recent experience, degree of relationship of such experience to this project, demonstrated familiarity with applicable codes and local conditions. Some examples of relevancy to this project may include, but not be limited to:

(1) Number, size, type work, complexity, location

(2) Dates: (100% constructed [and for WWTP projects, also operating under permit] and no more than 5 years preceding date of Solicitation)

(3) Firm's role and extent of work self-performed (brokering out all work and simply “pouring the sidewalks” on a cited project are examples of less relevant experience)

(4) Relevant recent experience constructing: Similarly-sized Waste Water Treatment Facilities (WWTPs); WWTPs which incorporate membrane filtration technology, Military Construction (MILCON) projects; and in a similar climate will receive additional consideration.

5.2.6. Previous design-build or MILCON experience is not necessary for an acceptable rating. The Government may consider previous D-B experience a strength, even if the experience is on different type projects than this project. Similarly, the Government may consider previous recent teaming experience among the team members as value added, even if on different type design and/or construction projects than this project. The more relevant the experience, the more credit will be given.

5.2.7. The firm(s) preparing the design must demonstrate qualifications and experience in sustainable design and development and design, based on project experience on projects that have achieved US Green Building Council’s LEED certification or were certifiable at LEED silver or better or project experience on completed Corps of Engineers design-build projects that were validated as having achieving LEED silver rating for an acceptable rating. Additional consideration will be given if both the constructor and the design firm(s) demonstrate qualifications and experience on LEED.

6.0 TAB C – FACTOR 2 - PAST PERFORMANCE

6.1. SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS:

6.1.1. In accordance with FAR 42.1503(e), past performance will be evaluated using the Past Performance Information Retrieval System (PPIRS). If no relevant past performance history is available for your DUNS number, you may choose to utilize the attached Customer Satisfaction Survey/ Past Performance Questionnaire (PPQ) (Attachment 4) which will be used for evaluation. The Government will only evaluate up to ten (10) Customer Satisfaction Surveys/ Past Performance Questionnaires (PPQs) combined for prime contractor, the design firm(s), water reservoir subcontractor (if applicable), and well drilling subcontractor (if applicable). Government databases will be checked and previous customers and/or evaluators may be contacted as references or verification of performance. All performance ratings shall be considered for contracts ongoing or completed within the past five (5) years from the date proposals are due.

6.1.2. All projects submitted on a Customer Satisfaction Survey/Past Performance Questionnaire (PPQ) must be at least 50% construction progress complete or completed within five (5) years preceding date proposals are due. The PPQ included in the solicitation is provided for the offeror, or its team members, to submit to the client for each project the offeror includes in its proposal for Factor 1. Ensure correct phone numbers and email addresses are provided for the client point of contact. Completed Customer Satisfaction Surveys/Past Performance Questionnaires (PPQs) should be submitted with your proposal.

Offerors should follow-up with clients/references to ensure timely submittal of questionnaires. If the client requests, questionnaires may be submitted directly to the Government’s point of contact, Erik.A.Lundstrom@usace.army.mil, via email prior to proposal closing date. Offerors shall not incorporate by reference into their proposal PPQs previously submitted for other RFPs. This does not preclude the Government from utilizing previously submitted PPQ information in the past performance evaluation.

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.

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6.2. EVALUATION CRITERIA:

6.2.1. Past performance assesses the degree of relevance and confidence the Government has in an offeror’s ability to supply the products and services that meet a user’s needs. This is based on a demonstrated record of performance. There are two aspects to the past performance evaluation:

6.2.2. The Government will first assess and rate the relevancy of recent projects accomplished by the offeror to the scope of this contract. The projects will include those submitted under the Specialized Experience Factor (1) as well as from other sources described above. There are four levels of relevancy as shown in Table 2 below:

Table 2. Past Performance Relevancy Ratings Rating Definition

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

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

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

Not Relevant Present/past performance effort involved little or none of the scope and magnitude of effort and complexities this solicitation requires.

6.2.3. The second aspect of the past performance evaluation is to determine the degree of success of the D-B team's recent (turned over within 5 years preceding the date proposals are due), relevant experience. See explanation of “100% constructed” and relevancy under the Factor “Specialized Experience”. In conducting a performance confidence assessment, each offeror shall receive one of the ratings in Table 3, below:

Table 3. Performance Confidence Assessments Rating Description Substantial Confidence Based on the offeror’s recent/relevant performance record, the

Government has a high expectation that the Offeror will successfully perform the required effort.

Satisfactory Confidence Based on the offeror’s recent/relevant performance record, the Government has a reasonable expectation that the Offeror will successfully perform the required effort.

Limited Confidence Based on the offeror’s recent/relevant performance record, the Government has a low expectation that the Offeror will successfully perform the required effort.

No Confidence Based on the offeror’s recent/relevant performance record, the Government has no expectation that the Offeror will be able to successfully perform the required effort.

Unknown Confidence (Neutral)

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

6.2.4. If any firm has multiple functions or divisions, the Government will only evaluate past performance of the division or unit submitting the offer or by the team member. Owners/references may be asked to comment on items such as quality of design or construction, timeliness, management of the work subcontractor management, including timely payment to subs or suppliers, safety, relations between owner and designer or contractor, level of support for such things as as-built documentation, O&M

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manuals, training, correcting design or construction errors, warranty work, etc. (see Attachment 4). The Government will target areas covered in the requirements of this proposal including records of conforming to quality, schedule, cost control, customer satisfaction, level of support for such things as as-built documentation, O&M manuals, training, problem resolution for design or construction errors, warranty work, and safety. The Government also places a higher value on projects, which document successful outcomes and are supported by outside source confirmation. The Government also places a higher value on projects, which provided particularly difficult or unique challenges and the innovative methods the contractor used to resolve problems successfully.

Each entity (firm) will be rated on its own performance or that of its predecessor, if relevant. An entity may not establish past performance based on the past performance of its proposed key personnel, apart from that of the entity.

NOTE: In the case of an offeror without a record of relevant past performance, or for whom information on past performance is not available, or so sparse that no meaningful past performance rating can be reasonably assigned, the offeror will not be evaluated favorably or unfavorably on past performance (see FAR 15.305 (a)(2)(iv)). Therefore, the offeror shall be determined to have unknown or neutral past performance.

7.0 TAB D – FACTOR 3 - ORGANIZATION AND TECHNICAL APPROACH

7.1. SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS:

7.1.1. Provide information that describes the offeror’s organization and intended technical approach to executing the design-build contract per the detailed requirements herein. Limit the information to twenty pages or less. Clearly but concisely describe the organizational and technical approach to project management and execution. The fifteen page limit does not include resumes submitted for key personnel, below.

7.1.2. Organization: Describe what firms, their resources and how their resources will be utilized, their roles and responsibilities and any contractual arrangements that have been established. Clearly describe any teaming or joint venture arrangements, including a clear description of each firm’s roles and responsibilities on the project. The Offeror shall document unequivocal teaming arrangements with its design firms(s) (see attachment 7). A copy of the teaming or joint venture agreement(s) may be appended to the plan (not included in the page limitation). The offer shall:

7.1.2.1. Include a simple organizational chart, illustrating the organization, including the proposed quality control group(s). Clearly distinguish contractor (Prime/Sub, etc) relationship/affiliations.

7.1.2.2. Present a matrix of responsibilities for each firm in executing the key work breakdown structure activities of the project, including design and construction activities for each major feature (i.e., site work, utilities and each building).

7.1.2.3. Identify the design firm(s) chosen for the project, if not to be self-performed Phase 2 offerors will be required to identify the specific firms chosen for mechanical and electrical installation.

7.1.2.4. Describe the proposed management structure for the team, describing the how the design and construction process will be managed and the authorities and the delegations of authority within the team

7.1.2.5. Include a key personnel organization chart that clearly depicts the key positions and the names of the personnel, their firm affiliations and their job locations, their job/position title within the organization.

The key personnel organization chart shall be consistent with the corporate organization chart, with the matrix of responsibilities assigned to the D-B team firms, and with the list of key personnel to be provided under the Tab, “Key Personnel”. Clearly identify contractor (Prime/Sub, etc) relationship/affiliations.

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7.1.3. Technical Approach for Design and Construction and Start-up/Commissioning/Training Period: Describe the technical approach to design and construction of these facilities.