SOL Final 24R0008 3-20-24.pdf

Solicitation W912DW24R0008 DLA-Letterkenny Disposition Warehouse Project, Letterkenny, PA

Technical inquiries and questions relating to the proposal procedures or bonds are to be submitted via Bidder Inquiry in ProjNet at http://projnet.org/projnet. See Section 00 21 00, Bidder Inquiry for instructions.

This solicitiation is a restricted 8(a) set aside competitive acquisition for the aw ard of a firm f ixed-price type construction contract.

NAICS Code for this acquisition is 236220, Commercial and Institutional Building Construction, w ith a small business size standard of $45 million.

In accordance w ith FAR 36.204(f), the magnitude of construction is estimated to be betw een $1,000,000-$5,000,000.00.

CURT STEPP 206-764-6805

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

10. THE GOVERNMENT REQUIRES PERFORMANCE OF THE WORK DESCRIBED IN THESE DOCUMENTS

NEGOTIATED

20-Mar-2024

(RFP)

(IFB)

X

CALL:

B. TELEPHONE NO. (Include area code) (NO COLLECT CALLS)

See Item 7

2. TYPE OF SOLICITATION

SEALED BID

3. DATE ISSUED

9. FOR INFORMATION A. NAME

SOLICITATION

NSN 7540-01-155-3212 1442-101 STANDARD FORM 1442 (REV. 4-85)

Prescribed by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.236-1(e)

11. The Contractor shall begin performance w ithin _______14 calendar days and complete it w ithin ________308 calendar days after receiving aw ard, X notice to proceed. This performance period is X mandatory, negotiable. (See _________________________52.211-10

12 A. THE CONTRACTOR MUST FURNISH ANY REQUIRED PERFORMANCE AND PAYMENT BONDS?

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

X YES NO

13. ADDITIONAL SOLICITATION REQUIREMENTS:

A. Sealed offers in original and __________1 copies to perform the w ork required are due at the place specif ied in Item 8 by ___________ local time ______________24 Apr 2024 (date). If this is a sealed bid solicitation, offers must be publicly opened at that time.

shall be marked to show the offeror's name and address, the solicitation number, and the date and time of fers are due.

B. An offer guarantee X is, is not required.

C. All offers are subject to the (1) w ork requirements, and (2) other provisions and clauses incorporated in the solicitation in full text or by reference.

D. Offers providing less than _______120 calendar days for Government acceptance after the date offers are due w ill not be considered and w ill be rejected.

SOLICITATION, OFFER,

AND AWARD

(Construction, Alteration, or Repair)

1. SOLICITATION NO.

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

4. CONTRACT NO.

7. ISSUED BY CODE

USA ENGINEER DISTRICT, SEATTLE

ATTN: CENWS-CT

4735 EAST MARGINAL WAY SOUTH, BLDG. 1202

SEATTLE WA 98134-2388

W912DW

PAGE OF PAGES

1 OF

CODE

(Title, identifying no., date):

12B. CALENDAR DAYS

10:00 AM (hour)

Sealed envelopes containing offers

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

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

206-764-6817FAX:TEL: TEL: FAX:

W912DW24R0008 80

20B. SIGNATURE

(REV. 4-85)STANDARD FORM 1442 BACK

TO SIGN

NSN 7540-01-155-3212

SOLICITATION, OFFER, AND AWARD (Continued) (Construction, Alteration, or Repair)

CODE FACILITY CODE

17. The offeror agrees to perform the w ork required at the prices specif ied below in strict accordance w ith the terms of this solicitation, if this offer is accepted by the Government in w riting w ithin ________ calendar days after the date offers are due.

the minimum requirements stated in Item 13D. Failure to insert any number means the offeror accepts the minimum in Item 13D.)

AMOUNTS SEE SCHEDULE OF PRICES

18. The offeror agrees to furnish any required performance and payment bonds.

19. ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF AMENDMENTS

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

AMENDMENT NO.

DATE

20A. NAME AND TITLE OF PERSON AUTHORIZED TO SIGN

OFFER (Type or print)

AWARD (To be completed by Government)

21. ITEMS ACCEPTED:

22. AMOUNT 23. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

24. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN ITEM

(4 copies unless otherwise specified)

CODE

(Insert any number equal to or greater than

20C. OFFER DATE

25. OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION PURSUANT TO

10 U.S.C. 2304(c) 41 U.S.C. 253(c)

CODE27. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY:26. ADMINISTERED BY

(Include ZIP Code)14. NAME AND ADDRESS OF OFFEROR 15. TELEPHONE NO. (Include area code)

See Item 14

(Include only if different than Item 14)16. REMITTANCE ADDRESS

30B. SIGNATURE

29. AWARD (Contractor is not required to sign this document.)

document and return _______ copies to issuing office.) Contractor agrees Your of f er on this solicitation, is hereby accepted as to the items listed. This award con-to f urnish and deliv er all items or perf orm all work, requisitions identif ied summates the contract, which consists of (a) the Gov ernment solicitation and on this f orm and any continuation sheets f or the consideration stated in this y our of f er, and (b) this contract award. No f urther contractual document is contract. The rights and obligations of the parties to this contract shall be necessary .

gov erned by (a) this contract award, (b) the solicitation, and (c) the clauses, representations, certif ications, and specif ications or incorporated by ref er-ence in or attached to this contract.

30A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTOR OR PERSON AUTHORIZED 31A. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

30C. DATE

(Type or print)

TEL: EMAIL:

31B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 31C. AWARD DATE

BY

CONTRACTING OFFICER WILL COMPLETE ITEM 28 OR 29 AS APPLICABLE

(Contractor is required to sign this28. NEGOTIATED AGREEMENT

(M ust be fully completed by offeror)OFFER

Section 00 01 10 - Table of Contents

TABLE OF CONTENTS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION TITLE

SF1442

00 01 10 Table of Contents

00 10 00 Caution to Offeror, Corporate Certificate and Price Schedule.

00 21 00 Instructions, Conditions, and Notices to Offerors

00 45 00 Representations and Certifications, and Pre-Award Information

00 72 00 General Conditions - Contract Clauses

00 73 00 Supplementary Conditions:

Davis-Bacon General Wage Decision No: PA20240090

Attachment 00 73 00-A – Index of Drawings

Attachment 00 73 00-A- Compilation of Drawings

01 00 00 General Requirements

Appendices

Design Analysis – Final Design Submittal

Specifications

Exhibit/Attachment Table of Contents

DOCUMENT TYPE DESCRIPTION PAGES DATE

Attachment 1 Plans 23-JAN-2024 Attachment 2 Specifications 28-FEB-2024 Attachment 3 WD PA202400090 23-FEB-2024

Section 00 10 00 - Solicitation

CORPORATE CERTIFICATE

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

BID SCHEDULE

SECTION 00 10 00

BID SCHEDULE

DLA Upgrade Disposition Equipment and Supporting Systems

CLIN DESCRIPTION QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

Base Bid Items

Demolition/Repair/Construct Warehouse Facility Items 1 JOB $__________ $__________

0002 Purchase and Install Equipment 1 JOB $__________ $__________

0003 Demolish and Construct Two Loading Docks and Walkway

1 JOB $__________ $__________

Concrete Floors Diamond Polish/Refurbishment 1 JOB $__________ $__________

Construct Three-Sided Structure 1 JOB $__________ $__________

0006 O&M Manuals 1 JOB $__________ $ 80,000

0007 As-Builts 1 JOB $__________ $ 45,000

0008 DD1354 1 JOB $__________ $ 25,000

TOTAL AMOUNT FOR BASE ITEMS $______________________

Notes:

1. In the event there is a difference between a unit price and the extended total, the unit price will be held to be the intended offer. If the offeror shows only the total price, but fails to enter a unit price, the total divided by the estimated quantity will be held to be the intended unit price.

2. Any price for items indicated above which are unbalanced as to price may be rejected as non-responsive. An unbalanced bid is one which is based on price significantly less than cost for some work and price which is significantly overstated for other work.

3. 100% Design Projects requirements cannot be altered, changed, or re-designed in any way. No alternate design requirement will be accepted.

5. The dollar amount established in Contract Line Items Nos. 0006, 007 and 0008 shall not be revised by the Offerors.

4. See Section 01 20 00 (Measurement and Payment) for definition of unit pricing.

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ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

0001 1 Job Demolition/Repair/Construct Warehouse

FFP

Demolition/Repair/Construct Warehouse Facility Items:

Demolition, repair, and construction of SRM items including but not limited to: All primary and secondary electrical and Information Technology work, all HVAC and plumbing scope, construct unisex bathroom, relocate/install light fixtures, remove and construct new security fencing, and construct high-bay doors in existing warehouses, and extend fire hydrant loop.

FOB: Destination

PSC CD: Y1GZ

NET AMT

0002 1 Job Purchase and Install Equipment

FFP

Purchase and Install Equipment Remove, store, and reinstall storage racks and associated safety/protection devices, battery charging station and associated items, purchase and install dock levers and associated controls, and relocate and installation pallet scale/wrapping machines.

0003 1 Job Demolish and Construct Two Loading Docks

FFP

Demolish and Construct Two Loading Docks and Walkway Demolishing existing dock ramps, construct new loading dock ramps, dock levelers, slabs/pavement, go/no go lights, and signs.

0004 1 Job Concrete Floors Diamond Polish/Refurbish

FFP

Concrete Floors Diamond Polish/Refurbishment Concrete floor refurbishment

0005 1 Job Construct Three-Sided Structure

FFP

Construct Three-Sided Structure Construction of the three-sided structure.

0006 1 Job O&M Manuals

FFP

O&M Manuals

0007 1 Job As-Builts

FFP

As-Builts Services, supplies, and performing all operations necessary to furnish as-builts drawings as specified in Section 01 78 00 CLOSEOUT SUBMITTALS from preparation to final approval.

0008 1 Job

DD1354

FFP

DD1354

Services, supplies, and performing all operations necessary to furnish DD Form 1354 as specified in Section 01 78 00 CLOSEOUT SUBMITTALS from preparation to final approval.

DELIVERY INFORMATION

CLIN DELIVERY DATE QUANTITY SHIP TO ADDRESS DODAAC /

CAGE

0001 308 dys. ANP 1 US ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS

MAIL ROOM

SEATTLE DISTRICT

4735 E. MARIGINAL WAY S.

SEATTLE WA 98124-2388

206-764-3799

960506

0002 308 dys. ANP 1 (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

0003 308 dys. ANP 1 (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

0004 308 dys. ANP 1 (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

0005 308 dys. ANP 1 (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

0006 308 dys. ANP 1 (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

0007 308 dys. ANP 1 (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

0008 308 dys. ANP 1 (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

Section 00 21 00 - Instructions

INSTRUCTIONS

SECTION 00 21 00

INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS AND NOTICES TO OFFERORS

1.0 GENERAL INFORMATION

1.1 GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF WORK

1.2 MAGNITUDE OF CONSTRUCTION

1.3 GOVERNMENT SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

1.4 COPIES OF REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) 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 SITE VISIT

1.9 ACCURACY IN PROPOSALS

1.10 PROPOSAL SUBMITTALS

1.11 PROPOSAL FORMAT

1.12 BID GUARANTEE

1.13 8(a) COMPETITIVE SET ASIDE

1.0 GENERAL INFORMATION

1.1 GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF WORK:

The Seattle District is soliciting for the renovation of an existing warehouse used for material disposition for the Department of Defense. The project is the upgrade and renovation of, and installation of equipment at Warehouses 2274, 2275, and 2276 at the Letterkenny Army Depot in Pennsylvania. The work generally includes renovating warehouses 2274, 2275, and 2276 and constructing a three-sided structure with two dock doors and concrete loading ramps. The warehouses were constructed in multiple phases from the mid-1990s to early 2000s. The specific scope includes, but is not limited to: 1) Remove, store, and reinstall racks, guardrails, and column protectors in all warehouses, 2) Reposition existing light fixtures in all warehouses, 3) Diamond polish concrete slabs and provide required floor markings in all warehouses, 4) Install power pole mounted transformer, primary/secondary electrical service, and extend Information Technology cables within warehouse 2275, 5) Construct unisex bathroom in warehouse 2275, 6) Construct/install high-bay warehouses doors in 2275 (2 ea.) and 2276 (1 ea.), 7) Construct three-sided structure between warehouses 2275 and 2276 to include two dock doors and loading/unloading ramps, and 8) Demolish and Construct security fence and non-load bearing wall in warehouse 2276.

1.2 MAGNITUDE OF CONSTRUCTION:

In accordance with FAR Part 36.204(f), the magnitude of construction is estimated to be between $1,000,000.00 and $5,000,000.00.

1.3 GOVERNMENT SECURITY REQUIREMENTS:

The only authorized transmission method for submission in response to this solicitation is electronically submitted electronically through the Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE) Solicitation Module at https://piee.eb.mil/. NO OTHER TRANSMISSION METHODS (FACSIMILE, REGULAR MAIL, HAND CARRIED, ETC.) WILL BE ACCEPTED at the Government’s physical location. The Offeror’s proposal shall not contain classified data.

1.4 COPIES OF RFP DOCUMENTS AND AMENDMENTS:

Copies of the RFP and amendments will be distributed by INTERNET ONLY.

The Offeror shall submit the proposal with all requested information specified in this RFP. There will be no public opening of the proposals received as a result of this RFP.

NOTE: SAM.gov is the official U.S. Government website for Contract Opportunities.

The Offeror shall submit in the proposal all requested information specified in this RFP.

1.5 OFFEROR'S QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS:

All inquiries regarding this solicitation are to be submitted via ProjNet (See below). Telephone and email inquiries will not be accepted. ProjNet is a web-based program that allows offerors to post questions regarding the solicitation and to view all questions by other offerors and answers by the government.

BIDDER INQUIRY (ProjNet):

1. Technical inquiries and questions relating to bid procedures or bonds are to be submitted via Bidder Inquiry in

ProjNet at http://www.projnet.org/projnet.

a. 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 RFP 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 then click continue.

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

c. 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.

d. The RFP Number is: W912DW24R0008.

e. The Bidder Inquiry Key is: XJTTQH-72J8WQ

2. The Bidder Inquiry System will be unavailable for new inquires three (3) days prior to bid submission in order to ensure adequate time is allotted to form an appropriate response and amend the RFP, if necessary.

3. 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.

4. The call center operates weekdays from 8AM to 5PM U.S. Central Time Zone (Chicago). ProjNet Call Center numbers: 833-389-1097 and 217-367-3273 or email: staff@projnet.info (preferred)

5. 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 Provision 52.204-8 for the small business size standard/NAICS Code.

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 SITE VISIT:

An organized site visit has been scheduled. See Section 00 21 00, FAR provision 52.236-27 Alt 1, Site Visit (Construction). Offerors are urged and expected to inspect the site where construction is to be performed and to satisfy themselves as to all general and local conditions which may affect the cost of performance of the contract, to the extent, such information is reasonably obtainable. In no event, will a failure to inspect the site constitute grounds for a claim after award of the contract.

Bidders wishing to visit the site shall contact Mr. Dan Sacks at dan.sacks@usace.army.mil no later than 1000 hours (10:00 AM) ET on 28 March 2024 to register by providing their full names, contact phone number email address, and company name. An individual background check will be completed prior to the site visit tour. Bidders who have registered by the deadline above shall assemble and meet the project’s POC, Dan Sacks at the Letterkenny Pennsylvania project site. The meeting location to be provided to those registered for the site visit. Bidders who fail to register by the deadline may not be permitted to attend the site visit. Individuals will need to have current, valid identification (e.g., passport or State ID). Background checks will be conducted and anyone with an open warrant, foreign nationals without adequate documentation, and anyone in possession of Federally controlled substances (esp.

marijuana) are likely to be detained. Firearms are not allowed on the federal property. The tour at the construction site will start promptly at 10:00 am on 03 April 2024. Late arrivals may not be permitted to join the tour once it starts.

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:

In an effort to reduce paperwork and cost, your proposal shall be submitted electronically through the Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE) Solicitation Module at https://piee.eb.mil/. When posting an offer, ensure electronic files are clearly identified with the solicitation number, company name, volume, section, and or/item. The minimum required naming format for files is as follows:

Solicitation Number_Company Name_Item

Offers will not be accepted if submitted by mail or hand carried and will not be evaluated. Offers sent through proprietary or third party File Transfer Protocol (FTP) sites or DoD SAFE will not be accepted. The Offeror is responsible to confirm the offer has been received. All offers received after the exact time specified for receipt shall be treated as late submissions and will not be considered except under facts and circumstances allowed by the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and the solicitation.

For PIEE registration, training, and instructions for posting an offer, refer to the following links:

PIEE Registration_ https://piee.eb.mil/

Note: There are two vendor roles (Proposal Manager, Proposal View Only) for PIEE Solicitation Module.

The Proposal Manager role is required to submit an offer to a solicitation. Please be advised that when using the PIEE Solicitation Module, the user’s email address in PIEE must match the email address on file in SAM.gov.

PIEE Solicitation Module_

Training and instructions are accessible through PIEE – Web Based Training (WBT) at https://pieetraining.eb.mil/wbt/ (For instructions specific to posting an offer, select ‘Solicitation Module’ -- ‘Proposals (Offers)’ – ‘Posting Offer’)

For Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) and additional training, go to the DoD Procurement Toolbox – eBusiness -- Solicitation Module at https://dodprocurementtoolbox.com/site-pages/solicitation-module

In the unlikely event the PIEE system and/or Solicitation Module is not operational, and the offeror is unable to access or use the system, the Offeror shall immediately notify the Contracting Officer and Contracting Specialist.

Notification must occur prior to the submission deadline and shall be in writing through authorized email identified in the solicitation. If an alternate method for offer submission is authorized via email due to system outages, the Offeror must obtain prior approval from the Contracting Officer to use the alternate submission method.

Ensure all documentation submitted meets supported file extensions identified in PIEE FAQs. Narrative portions of the offer shall be in Adobe Acrobat Portable Document Format (PDF) searchable text format. Embedded sound or video (e.g., MPEG) files are not authorized and shall not be included.

1.11 PROPOSAL FORMAT:

a) Technical Proposal (Volume I): Submit (1) “Electronic Copy” in PDF via proposal instructions.

Offeror’s Technical Proposal must include the following, in the general format specified below:

Table of Contents for Volume I - (Listing of all sections of the technical proposal) Tab A which contains submittal for Factor 1 – Past Performance Tab B which contains submittal for Factor 2 – Technical Approach

b) Price Proposal and Pro Forma information (Volume II): Submit one (1) “Electronic Copy” in PDF via proposal instructions.

Offeror’s Price Proposal must include the following, in the general format specified below:

Standard Form (SF) 1442 and Price Schedule. (Filled out in its entirety).

Bid Guarantee.

Section 00 45 00, Representations and Certifications.

Pre-Award Information at Section 00 45 00 (filled out in its entirety).

Banking and Financial Statements (see Section 00 22 00) Joint Venture Agreement (see Section 00 21 00)

1.12 BID GUARANTEE:

Please see provision 52.228-1, Bid Guarantee (SEP 1996), in Section 00 21 00. Bid Bonds (SF24) must be accompanied by a Power of Attorney containing an original OR electronic signature from the surety, which must be affixed to the Power of Attorney after the Power of Attorney has been generated. Computer generated and signed Powers of Attorney will be accepted if accompanied by a certification from a current officer of the surety attesting to its authenticity and continuing validity.

Digital scans, or photographed or otherwise reproduced images, of ink signatures are not considered acceptable "electronic signatures." If a required submitted document does not contain electronic signatures, you must submit original hard-copy documents. Current SF24 forms are available at the following website:

http://www.gsa.gov/portal/forms/type/TOP.

Department of the Army U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Seattle District Attn: Curt Stepp 4735 East Marginal Way South, BLDG 1202 Seattle, WA 98134-2388

1.13 8(a) COMPETITIVE SET ASIDE

This acquisition is being offered for competition limited to eligible 8(a) participants. Eligibility to participate may be restricted to 8(a) participants in either the developmental stage or the developmental and transitional stages. The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has provided acceptance of this requirement for the section 8(a) program. In accordance with FAR 19.805-2, The SBA will determine the eligibility of the apparent successful offeror. Eligibility is based on section 8(a) program criteria. Any party with information questioning the eligibility of an 8(a) participant to continue participation in the 8(a) program or for the purposes of a specific 8(a) award may submit such information to the SBA in accordance with 13 CFR 124.112(c). SBA does not certify joint ventures, as entities, into the 8(a) program.

Section 00 22 00 - Supplementary Instructions

PROPOSAL EVALUATION CRITERIA

SECTION 00 22 00

PROPOSAL EVALUATION CRITERIA

A. BASIS FOR AWARD

The award will be made based on the best overall (i.e., best value) proposal following a tradeoff analysis that is determined to be the most beneficial to the Government, with appropriate consideration given to the two (2) evaluation factors: Past performance and Technical Approach, both of which are of equal importance.

These non-price factors when combined will be significantly more important than price. To receive consideration for award, the proposal must obtain an evaluation rating of “Neutral Confidence” or higher for Factor 1 Past Performance, must obtain an evaluation rating of “Acceptable” or higher for Factor 2 Technical Approach, and must have a price that is considered fair and reasonable. Award may not necessarily be made to the lowest price offered under a best value tradeoff evaluation.

The Offeror’s proposal shall contain a response to all factors and meet the minimum submittal requirements stated. Penalty for making false statements in proposals is prescribed in 18 U.S. Code § 1001. All proposals received will stand alone and be considered complete and final.

The evaluation board will not consider any information or data incorporated by reference or otherwise referred to. The successful Offeror will be selected solely on the basis of the evaluation factors set forth below.

Accordingly, proposals submitted in response to the Solicitation should provide clear, complete, concise, and straightforward responses to the evaluation factors. Elaborate proposals, color brochures, and other excesses are discouraged.

In accordance with FAR 15.306(a)(3), the Government intends to make an award without discussions, but reserves the right to conduct discussions should discussions prove to be necessary or advantageous to the Government. Because the Government does not intend to hold discussions, the Offeror is encouraged to put forth their best proposal.

B. DEFINITIONS

a) Clarification is a limited exchange with an Offeror for the sole purpose of eliminating minor irregularities, informalities, or apparent clerical mistakes in the proposal or to address adverse past performance not previously addressed with the Offeror. Clarifications do not give an Offeror the opportunity to revise or modify its proposal and are used, as necessary, when not opening discussions.

b) Communications are a limited exchange with an Offeror used to assist in determinations of the competitive range. Communications are limited to enhancing Government understanding of proposals and addressing adverse past performance information not previously addressed if said information is the determining factor preventing an Offeror from being included in the competitive range. Such communications shall not be used to cure proposal deficiencies or material omissions, or otherwise revise the proposal.

c) Complexity means the many varied elements of work or sequencing of the work required for a similar project.

d) Deficiency: Material failure of a proposal to meet a Government requirement or a combination of significant weaknesses in a proposal that increases the risk of unsuccessful contract performance to an unacceptable level.

e) Discussions offer the opportunity to resolve deficiencies or weaknesses in the proposals, based on the requirement and the evaluations factors set forth in the solicitation. If the Contracting Officer determines it is necessary to open discussions, they must discuss with all Offerors in the competitive range.

Offerors have the opportunity to revise their proposals at the conclusion of discussions.

f) Good Faith Effort: Entails evidence that an “Other than Small” concern has provided maximum practicable opportunity for Small Business Concern members by complying with its subcontracting plan, subcontracting responsibilities with supporting documentation prescribed by 13 CFR §125.3 – Subcontracting assistance.

g) Key Subcontractor: A subcontractor who at a minimum directly performed at least 51% of all of the major or critical aspects of a “relevant” construction project.

h) Magnitude means the dollar value of the project examples.

i) Other than Small Business Concern: All other entities including large business concerns, state and local governments, non-profit organizations, public utilities, educational institutions and foreign-owned firms that are awarded federal contracts for performance within the United States.

j) Past Performance: Assessment of the Offeror’s probability and meeting the minimum past performance requirements.

k) Similar: Not identical but showing a resemblance in qualities or characteristics of the project

l) Small Business Concern: See FAR Clause 52.219-8

m) Strength: An aspect of an offeror's proposal that has merit or exceeds specified performance or capability requirements in a way that will be advantageous to the Government during contract performance. A “significant strength” is an aspect of an Offeror's proposal that has appreciable merit or appreciably exceeds specified performance or capability requirements in a way that will be appreciably advantageous to the Government during contract performance.

n) Subcontract: Any agreement (other than one involving an employer-employee relationship) entered into by a Federal Government prime Contractor or subcontractor calling for supplies or services required for performance of the contract or subcontract.

o) Weakness: A flaw in the proposal that increases the risk of unsuccessful contract performance. A "significant weakness" in the proposal is a flaw that appreciably increases the risk of unsuccessful contract performance.

p) Year: A “year” is 365 consecutive days.

C. FACTORS TO BE EVALUATED

The following evaluation factors will be used to evaluate each proposal:

FACTOR 1: Past Performance - Each offeror’s past performance will be reviewed to determine recency, relevancy and quality.

FACTOR 2: Technical Approach - Evaluation of the offeror’s proposal shall address the technical approach as it applies to Section 01 11 00 Summary of Work of the solicitation.

A detailed explanation of the criteria for the evaluation is set forth in the “Evaluation Approach”, Paragraph D of this section. During evaluations of each proposal, the Government will assign each factor an adjectival rating and write a narrative evaluation reflecting the identified findings.

FACTOR 3: Price - The resulting contract will be a firm fixed-price contract. Price reasonableness will be utilized in the evaluation of the proposal. Offers will also be analyzed to determine if the prices are unbalanced (FAR 15.404-1(g)).

D. EVALUATION APPROACH

All proposals shall be subject to evaluation by the Source Selection Team (SST).

1. The overarching evaluation approach for all factors is as follows:

a. Adequacy of Response. The proposal will be evaluated to determine whether the offeror’s methods and approach have adequately and completely considered, defined, and satisfied the requirements specified in the RFP. The proposal will be evaluated to determine the extent to which each requirement has been addressed in the proposal in accordance with the proposal submission section of the RFP.

b. Feasibility of Approach. The proposal will be evaluated to determine the extent to which the proposed approach is workable and the end results achievable. The proposal will be evaluated to determine the extent to which successful performance is contingent upon proven devices and techniques. The proposal will be evaluated to determine the extent to which the offeror is expected to be able to successfully complete the proposed tasks and technical requirements within the required schedule.

2. The Non-Price Evaluation Factors are as follows:

2.1 Factor 1- Past Performance: The Government will evaluate the offeror’s record of past to ascertain the probability of successfully performing the required work during performance of the awarded contract. The past performance evaluation considers an offeror's demonstrated recent and relevant record of performance in supplying products and services required to meet the contract’s requirements. The recency and relevance of the information, source of the information, context of the data, and general trends in contractor's performance shall be considered. There are three aspects to the past performance evaluation: recency, relevancy (including context of data), and quality of performance (including general trends in contractor performance and source information). These will be combined to establish one past performance rating for each Offeror.

2.1.1 Relevancy of Past Performance, Tab 1a

The Offeror shall submit information on at least two (2) projects, but no more than four (4) projects to demonstrate the offeror’s recent and relevant experience. If more than four (4) projects are submitted, only the first four projects will be evaluated. Relevant means that submitted projects are similar in terms of scope, and complexity as work described in Section 01 11 00 Summary of Work of the solicitation.

The relevancy of each Offeror’s submitted Past Performance projects will be rated based on the completeness and technical details of each project’s narrative describing the work performed (i.e. how well the project’s scope is described) and how pertinent the work is to the Section 01 11 00. Summary of Work, as well as the depth and breadth of each project’s scope (i.e. how many of the Section 01 11 00 Summary of Work technical requirements are covered by the project’s scope). Offerors shall ensure each project meets the definition of a ‘project’ below.

2.1.2 Past Performance Relevancy Submission Criteria

Criteria for the Offeror’s Factor 1:

a. Submit information of at least two (1), but no more than four (2) projects to demonstrate the offeror’s relevant past work and subsequent performance.

b. Ensure submitted projects are relevant to the work requirements noted in Section 01 11 00 of the RFP individually or in combination thereof.

c. Ensure each submitted project meets the definition of a ‘project’, as defined below; AND Submitted projects shall be at least 100% physically completed, not based on amount t invoiced, within the last six (6) years prior from date of proposal submission. At least 100% physically completed means at least 100% of the contractual requirements have been accomplished.

d. Submit Past Performance Project Relevancy Information Summary Form (Attachment 1) for each submitted project. Detailed project relevance narrative that, at a minimum, provides a description of how the project is relevant.

Include information regarding the following, at a minimum:

If the Offeror is submitting any projects as a partner of a Joint Venture

(JV), the DUNS and CAGE Code for each firm representing the JV must be included in the proposal. Submit a copy of the fully executed Joint Venture Agreement (See Section 00 21 00 for details).

For project(s) submitted where work was performed as a Key Subcontractor or parent company/subsidiary/affiliate as opposed to a Prime Contractor, the Offeror must submit a separate statement (in addition to the Offeror Past performance Form) that includes the total contract amount, the dollar amount of the work performed as the Key Subcontractor or parent company/subsidiary/affiliate, a description of the elements of work specifically completed by the Offeror (or the Offeror’s Key Subcontractor) while working as a Key Subcontractor or parent company/subsidiary/affiliate, and the percentage of work performed as the Key Subcontractor or parent company/subsidiary/affiliate . The statement must also justify how the Offeror (or the Offeror’s Key Subcontractor or parent company/subsidiary/affiliate) meets the definition of “Key Subcontractor or parent company/subsidiary/affiliate” in the context of the example project(s) submitted. The statement must not exceed one (1) 8.5” x 11” double-sided page or two (2) 8.5” x 11” single-sided pages, regardless of the total number of projects submitted where work was performed as a Key Subcontractor or parent company/subsidiary/affiliate.

e. All submitted information for each project provided in Tab 1a should be limited to four (4) pages per project with a minimum10-point font, single spaced.

2.1.3 Evaluation Definitions

a) Scope is defined as:

The work generally includes renovating Building #’s 2274, 2275 and 2276 to include removal/reinstall column protector, reposition light fixtures, equipment demolition, installation power pole mounted transformer, diamond polished floor slab, construct unisex bathrooms, construct/install high bay warehouse doors, construct three-sided structure between warehouses to include loading dock, and demolish/construct security fencing. See Section 01 11 00 Summary of Work, para. 1.2.1 Project Description for additional information.

b) An Offeror is defined as:

For the purpose of past performance evaluation, an ‘Offeror’ shall be defined as the Prime submitting the proposal. The past experience and past performance record of each firm meeting the definition in the business arrangement may be evaluated by the Government.

c) Prime is defined as:

For the purpose of past performance evaluation, a ‘Prime’ shall be defined as the Firm or any of the Firms making up a Joint Venture (JV) submitting a proposal in response to this solicitation.

d) A Project is defined as:

In order to be deemed a ‘project’, it must meet one, and only one, of the following:

a. 1 single Task Order against an IDC (a “D” contract) covering work performed at one single site;

b. 1 single Task Order against an IDC (a “D” contract) covering work at multiple sites within one single installation or facility;

c. 1 single “C” type contract (not a “D” contract) covering work performed at one single site (the following also will qualify as a non- ‘D’-type: a Cooperative Agreement or Grant; single BPA/BOA Call;

single order against a GSA Schedule; or Purchase Order);

d. 1 single “C” type contract (not a “D” contract) covering work performed at multiple sites within one single installation or facility (the following also will qualify as a non-‘D’-type: a Cooperative Agreement or Grant; single BPA/BOA Call; single order against a GSA Schedule; or Purchase Order);

e. 1 single Task Order against an IDC (a “D” contract) covering work performed at multiple but separate installations, meaning the installations are in different cities, states, etc.; OR

f. 1 single “C” type contract (not a “D” contract) covering work performed at multiple but separate installations, meaning the installations are in different cities, states, etc. (the following also will qualify as a non- ‘D’-type: a Cooperative Agreement or Grant; single BPA/BOA Call; single order against a GSA Schedule; or Purchase Order)

e) Recent is defined as:

Project that has been completed within six (6) years prior from date of proposal submission, or one where the construction is at least 100% complete (measured by performance period days) as of the solicitation issue date. (Offerors are responsible for providing start and completion dates for each completed project.

f) Relevant is defined as:

Projects that are similar in scope (type, size, complexity and dollar value) to the project described in this solicitation. For a project to be assessed any degree of “relevancy”, it must reflect performance of construction type work similar to the project required by this solicitation.

In order for a project to be deemed relevant, the offeror shall demonstrate specific minimum relevancy by meeting the following four (4) elements. All minimum relevancy factors listed in paragraphs 1 through 4 below may be combined in one or more project examples.

1. Project Management of a project constructed for the Department of Defense (DoD) that has a minimum magnitude equal to or greater than $5M.

2. Demonstrate experience in full and usable vertical construction of a minimum 5,000 square foot canopy, shed, or like facility.

3. Interior slab concrete diamond polishing, slab leveling, and joint repair. NOTE:

Contractor shall have a minimum of 5-years’ experience totaling at least one-million square feet of installed polished concrete AND shall have certification in the craft of diamond polishing concrete floors AND certificates of training for the products used.

4. Installation of a minimum of 10,000 linear feet of warehouse pallet storage racks.

g) Quality of Performance is defined as:

The offeror’s quality or work, as well as the offeror’s management of a quality control program, while performing as a contractor on past contracts. Quality will be reviewed for all past performance information collected to determine the quality of the offeror’s performance. The evaluation of quality will be used to determine if the offeror has demonstrated consistent quality of performance that conformed to contractual requirements. Specific to construction contracts/orders, the evaluation of an offeror’s quality of performance may include and consider the following aspects based on information obtained from past projects:

- Has a quality product been provided?

- Did the contractor maintain a quality control system during contract performance?

If yes, how well were the following areas performed:

Contractor’s ability to maintain quality control Performance of accessory testing Implementation of 3-phase inspection process CQC (Contractor Quality Control) documentation Identification and correction of deficient work Reviews of materials and shop drawings Whether there was incorporation of unspecified materials

For establishing the overall quality of the offeror’s past performance, the evaluation conducted does not establish, create, or change the existing record and history of the offeror’s past performance on past contracts; rather, the past performance evaluation process gathers information from customers and through review of assessment reports (i.e. CPARs) to determine how well the offeror performed on past contracts. A separate quality assessment rating will not be given, rather, Factor 1 Past Performance confidence assessment rating is based on the offeror’s overall evaluation of recency, relevance, and quality of performance.

2.1.4 Past Performance Project Relevancy Information Summary:

The Past Performance Project Relevance Information Summary Form (Attachment A) must be used, completed in its entirety, and submitted as part of Factor 1 for each project. The information obtained from this form is required to evaluate relevancy. Offerors may expand the form as necessary to accommodate the required project information; however, the use of an alternate form will not be accepted.

2.1.5 Past Performance Questionnaires, Tab 1b

For each submitted project, the Offeror shall request a Past Performance Questionnaire (PPQ) (Attachment C), from those Government agencies or private sector companies’ Point of Contact identified for each project. These agency or company contacts must have detailed information concerning the performance of the project in order to accurately complete the PPQ for the Offeror. The POCs may be contacted by the SSEB to assess the scope of work performed and to evaluate performance of the projects listed under the previous experience tab of this volume, if necessary; therefore, it is imperative to ensure correct telephone and email addresses are identified for the client POCs on each PPQ.

The Offeror may also provide a narrative for each project with a PPQ submitted under Tab 1b Past Performance Questionnaire that could include past performance information such as if it was completed on-time/budget, whether or not the Offeror encountered any performance issues or challenges, and key and/or best management practices the Offeror employed to sustain successful performance for each past performance project submitted. If performance issues, customer dissatisfaction or challenges did arise, provide information on what corrective action was implemented or how they were addressed and outcomes. All submitted information for each project provided in Tab 1b should be limited to 2 pages per project with a minimum 10-point font, single spaced. The narrative information will count toward the page limit; however, the PPQs are excluded from the page count.

Completed PPQs shall be submitted with your proposal by the proposal due date. Offerors shall follow-up with clients/references to ensure timely submittal of questionnaires. However, If the Offeror’s client requests, he/she may submit the questionnaire directly to the Contract Specialist, Cassandra Gonzalez, via email at cassandra.p.gonzalez@usace.army.mil prior to proposal closing date.

PPQs previously completed for projects in Tab 1a by the project’s POC may be submitted in lieu of requesting the POC to re-complete the form;

however, 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.

CPARS evaluations shall not be submitted by the Offeror in place of a PPQ

If one or more of the client’s POCs do not reply to the Offeror’s request to complete the PPQ, the Government may elect to contact them utilizing the reference information provided for each submitted project. Therefore, the Offeror must ensure the information provided for each project is accurate (i.e. POC name, telephone number, email address, etc.).

In addition to the PPQs, the Government may review and consider any other sources of information for evaluating past performance. Other sources may include, but are not limited to, past performance information retrieved through the Past Performance Information Retrieval System (PPIRS), including Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS), using all CAGE Codes/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 (including information from Government personnel and databases).

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.

The Government intends to assess the relative risks associated with the Offeror’s performance based on the past performance information provided in the proposal and, if applicable, information obtained from available sources identified previously. A significant achievement, unexplained or unresolved problem, or lack of relevant data may significantly impact the risk rating by the Government.

Therefore, it is incumbent upon the Offeror to include all relevant information, including demonstrated corrective actions, in its proposal.

In addition to the project information requested in this section, the Offeror shall also provide notification and information concerning any projects where it’s right to proceed was terminated for the convenience of the Government or for default/cause during the last six (6) years, or so state that there were none. If any contracts were terminated, whether for convenience or default/cause, the Offeror shall list each, providing the contract number, title, brief type of work effort, and the reason for the termination.

2.1.6 Past Performance Ratings

Past Performance considers ‘how well’ an Offeror performed and executed requirements on previous contracts. The past performance evaluation results in an assessment of the Offeror’s probability of successfully performing the solicitation requirements. The past performance evaluation considers each Offeror’s demonstrated recent and relevant record of performance in supplying products and services that meet or exceed the contract’s requirements, resulting in a Relevancy Rating. A Performance Confidence Rating is also assigned for each Offeror’s Past Performance after assessing and evaluating their past performance, focusing on performance that is recent and relevant to the contract requirements.

As a result, an Offeror’s Past Performance rating will consist of two components:

1) a relevancy rating; and 2) a confidence assessment rating. An assigned Past Performance Factor rating will be comprised of one rating from Table 1 (relevancy) and one rating from Table 2 (confidence assessment) resulting in a Relevancy/Confidence Assessment rating (i.e. Relevant/Substantial Confidence.

Somewhat Relevant/Limited Confidence, etc.).

The Government will consider past performance information as submitted in accordance with Section 00 21 00 Instruction to proposers of this solicitation and may also consider recent and relevant past performance information outside of the information provided by the Offeror and its customers. Therefore, the Government reserves the right to use both the information provided by the Offeror as their Past Performance for evaluation, as well as information that may be obtained from other sources available to the Government, to include, but not limited to, the PPIRS, FAPIIS, eSRS, CPARS, or other databases; interviews with Program Managers, Contracting Officers, and commercial sources.

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