specs.pdf

SOLICITATION No. W912EE-17-R-0003

DATE: 02 MARCH 2017

SPECIFICATIONS

FOR

OUACHITA RIVER BASIN

LITTLE MISSOURI RIVER NARROWS DAM,

ARKANSAS THE NARROWS DAM AND POWER

PLANT 8,888/11,111 KVA NARROWS GSU

INSTALLATION AND SWITCHYARD UPGRADE

THIS PROCUREMENT IS UNRESTRICTED.

♦Building Strong® ♦Serving the Army ♦Serving the Nation

VICKSBURG DISTRICT

4155 CLAY STREET

VICKSBURG, MS 39183-3435

INQUIRIES

REGARDING THIS SOLICITATION SHOULD

BE MADE TO THE FOLLOWING:

http://www.projnet.org/projnet

Plans and specifications will be available on the Federal Business Opportunities (FBO) Web Page at: http://www.fedbizopps.gov/ http://www.projnet.org/projnet http://www.fedbizopps.gov/

DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY

VICKSBURG DISTRICT, CORPS OF ENGINEERS

4155 CLAY STREET

VICKSBURG, MISSISSIPPI 39183-3435

REPLY TO ATTENTION OF:

SOLICITATION NO. W912EE-17-R-0003

FOR: OUACHITA RIVER BASIN LITTLE MISSOURI RIVER NARROWS DAM,

ARKANSAS THE NARROWS DAM AND POWER PLANT 8,888/11,111 KVA NARROWS

GSU INSTALLATION AND SWITCHYARD UPGRADE

1. THIS PROCUREMENT IS UNRESTRICTED PROCUREMENT.

2. OFFERORS SHALL FURNISH UNIT PRICES FOR ALL ITEMS LISTED ON THE SCHEDULE

OF BID ITEMS WHICH REQUIRE UNIT PRICES. IF THE BIDDER FAILS TO INSERT A UNIT

PRICE IN THE APPROPRIATE BLANK FOR REQUIRED ITEMS, BUT DOES FURNISH AN

EXTENDED TOTAL OR AN ESTIMATED AMOUNT FOR SUCH ITEMS, THE GOVERNMENT

WILL DEEM HIS UNIT PRICE TO BE THE QUOTIENT OBTAINED BY DIVIDING THE

EXTENDED ESTIMATED AMOUNT FOR THAT LINE ITEM BY THE QUANTITY. IF THE

OFFEROR OMITS BOTH THE UNIT PRICE AND THE EXTENDED ESTIMATED AMOUNT FOR

ANY ITEM, HIS BID WILL BE DECLARED NONRESPONSIVE.

3. PROSPECTIVE CONTRACTORS MUST REGISTER IN THE SYSTEM FOR AWARD

MANAGEMENT (SAM). SEE FAR CLAUSE 52.204-7 FOR REQUIRED INFORMATION. THE

WEBSITE FOR SAM IS HTTPS://WWW.SAM.GOV. YOU WILL BE REQUIRED TO PROVIDE

YOUR COMPANY’S DUN AND BRADSTREET (D&B) D-U-N-S NUMBER. IF YOU DO NOT

ALREADY HAVE A D&B D-U-N-S NUMBER, ONE CAN BE REQUESTED AT

HTTP://FEDGOV.DNB.COM/WEBFORM. LACK OF REGISTRATION IN THE SAM DATABASE

WILL MAKE AN OFFEROR INELIGIBLE FOR AWARD. SEE CONTRACT CLAUSE 52.204-7

ENTITLED, "SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT".

4. OFFERORS MUST PROVIDE FULL, ACCURATE AND COMPLETE INFORMATION AS

REQUIRED BY THIS SOLICITATION AND ITS ATTACHMENTS. THE PENALTY FOR

MAKING FALSE STATEMENTS IN OFFERS IS PRESCRIBED IN 18 U.S.C. 1001. (FAR 52.214-4

APR 1984)

5. ALL QUANTITIES SHOWN ON THE BIDDING SCHEDULE ARE ESTIMATED

QUANTITIES EXCEPT WHEN THE UNIT OF MEASURE IS SHOWN AS "JOB" OR "EACH".

6. IF AN OFFER OR MODIFICATION TO AN OFFER BASED ON UNIT PRICE IS SUBMITTED

WHICH PROVIDES FOR A LUMP SUM ADJUSTMENT TO THE TOTAL ESTIMATED COST,

THE APPLICATION OF THE LUMP SUM ADJUSTMENT TO THE UNIT PRICE IN THE

SCHEDULE MUST BE STATED. IF IT IS NOT STATED, THE OFFERER AGREES THAT THE

LUMP SUM ADJUSTMENT SHALL BE APPLIED ON A PRO RATA BASIS TO THE UNIT

PRICE IN THE BID SCHEDULE.

7. ALL EXTENSIONS OF THE UNIT PRICE SHOWN WILL BE SUBJECT TO VERIFICATION

BY THE GOVERNMENT. IN CASE OF VARIATION BETWEEN THE UNIT PRICE AND THE

EXTENSION, THE UNIT PRICE WILL BE CONSIDERED TO BE THE OFFER.

https://www.sam.gov/ http://fedgov.dnb.com/webform

8. THE NOTICE TO PROCEED (NTP): THE SUCCESSFUL BIDDER IS ADVISED THAT

PERFORMANCE AND PAYMENT BONDS SHALL BE SUBMITTED IN ACCORDANCE WITH

THE TIME FRAME IN BLOCK 12B OF SF 1442. THE NTP WILL BE ISSUED IMMEDIATELY

AFTER VERIFICATION OF ACCEPTABLE PERFORMANCE AND PAYMENT BONDS.

WITHIN SEVEN (7) DAYS AFTER ISSUANCE OF THE NTP, THE CONTRACTOR SHALL

INITIATE A MEETING TO DISCUSS THE SUBMITTAL PROCESS WITH THE AREA OR

RESIDENT ENGINEER OR HIS AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE. PHYSICAL WORK

CANNOT START UNTIL THE ACCIDENT PREVENTION PROGRAM, CONTRACTOR

QUALITY CONTROL PLAN, AND OTHER SUBMITTALS WHICH MAY BE REQUIRED, HAVE

BEEN SUBMITTED AND APPROVED AND ALL PRELIMINARY MEETINGS CALLED FOR

UNDER THE CONTRACT, HAVE BEEN CONDUCTED.

9. ALL QUESTIONS SHALL BE SUBMITTED IN WRITING AND ANSWERS WILL BE

PROVIDED TO ALL POTENTIAL BIDDERS VIA AN AMENDMENT TO THE SOLICITATION.

ALL TECHNICAL INQUIRIES AND QUESTIONS RELATING TO THIS SOLICITATION

ARISING PRIOR TO OR AFTER THE SCHEDULED PREBID CONFERENCE ARE TO BE

SUBMITTED VIA BIDDER INQUIRY SYSTEM.

10. A PRE-BID SITE VISIT WILL BE CONDUCTED FOR 15 MARCH 2017 AT 1000 HRS.

ATTENDANCE IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. PARTICIPANTS WILL MEET AT NARROWS

POWER PLANT, 2859 HWY 19 NORTH, MURFREESBORO, ARKANSAS 71958, POINT OF

CONTACT IS DEWEY EVANS, 501-767-2401, EXT 73025.

NOTE: ALL WORK UNDER THESE SPECIFICATIONS SHALL BE PERFORMED IN

ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF EM 385-1-1 "CORPS OF ENGINEERS SAFETY

AND HEALTH REQUIREMENTS MANUAL", DATED NOVEMBER 2014.

ATTENTION:

CONTRACTORS MUST COMPLETE, AND SUBMIT WITH THEIR OFFER, THE PROVISIONS

LOCATED IN SECTION 00600. AN OFFEROR MAY ALSO SUBMIT, IN LIEU OF THE

COMPLETED SECTION 00600, A COMPLETE HARD COPY OF THEIR ONLINE

REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS APPLICATIONS (ORCA) REGISTRATION. SEE

FAR CLAUSES 52.204-7 AND 52.204-8 FOR REQUIREMENT INFORMATION. THE WEBSITE

FOR ORCA IS WWW.SAM.GOV.

http://www.sam.gov/

SOLICITATION NUMBER: W912EE-17-R-0003

TECHNICAL INQUIRIES AND QUESTIONS

ALL QUESTIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED VIA PROJNET.

TECHNICAL INQUIRIES AND QUESTIONS RELATING TO THIS

SOLICITATION ARE TO BE SUBMITTED VIA BIDDER INQUIRY IN PROJNET

AT (HTTPS://WWW.PROJNET.ORG) . BIDDERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO

SUBMIT QUESTIONS 5 DAYS PRIOR TO THE PROPOSAL DUE DATE IN

ORDER TO ENSURE ADEQUATE TIME IS ALLOTTED TO FORM AN

APPROPRIATE RESPONSE AND AMEND THE SOLICITATION, IF NECESSARY.

TO SUBMIT AND REVIEW INQUIRY ITEMS, PROSPECTIVE VENDORS WILL

NEED TO USE THE BIDDER INQUIRY KEY PRESENTED BELOW AND FOLLOW

THE INSTRUCTIONS LISTED BELOW THE KEY FOR ACCESS. A

PROSPECTIVE VENDOR WHO SUBMITS A COMMENT /QUESTION WILL

RECEIVE AN ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF THEIR COMMENT/QUESTION VIA

EMAIL, FOLLOWED BY AN ANSWER TO THE COMMENT/QUESTION AFTER IT

HAS BEEN PROCESSED BY OUR TECHNICAL TEAM.

ALL TIMELY QUESTIONS AND APPROVED ANSWERS WILL BE MADE

AVAILABLE THROUGH PROJNET. APPROVED ANSWERS TO ALL TIMELY

QUESTIONS WILL ALSO BE POSTED ON THE FEDBIZOPS IN THE FORM OF

A REPORT GENERATED FROM PROJNET AS SOON AS THE

COMMENT/QUESTION ENTERING PERIOD IS OVER AND ALL ANSWERS ARE

ALL FINALIZED.

THE SOLICITATION NUMBER IS: W912EE-17-R-0003

THE BIDDER INQUIRY KEY IS: BNM56F-XJJU7B

SPECIFIC INSTRUCTIONS FOR PROJNET BID INQUIRY ACCESS:

1. FROM THE PROJNET HOME PAGE LINKED ABOVE, CLICK ON QUICK

ADD ON THE UPPER RIGHT SIDE OF THE SCREEN.

2. IDENTIFY THE AGENCY. THIS SHOULD BE MARKED AS USACE.

3. KEY. ENTER THE BIDDER INQUIRY KEY LISTED ABOVE.

4. EMAIL. ENTER THE EMAIL ADDRESS YOU WOULD LIKE TO USE FOR

COMMUNICATION.

5. CLICK CONTINUE. A PAGE WILL THEN OPEN SAYING THAT A USER

ACCOUNT WAS NOT FOUND AND WILL ASK YOU TO CREATE ONE USING

THE PROVIDED FORM.

6. ENTER YOUR FIRST NAME, LAST NAME, COMPANY, CITY, STATE,

PHONE, EMAIL, SECRET QUESTION, SECRET ANSWER, AND TIME

ZONE. MAKE SURE TO REMEMBER YOUR SECRET QUESTION AND

ANSWER AS THEY WILL BE USED FROM THIS POINT ON TO ACCESS

THE PROJNET SYSTEM.

7. CLICK ADD USER. ONCE THIS IS COMPLETED YOU ARE NOW

REGISTERED WITHIN PROJNET AND ARE CURRENTLY LOGGED INTO

THE SYSTEM.

SPECIFIC INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE PROJNET BID INQUIRY ACCESS:

1. FOR FUTURE ACCESS TO PROJNET, YOU WILL NOT BE EMAILED ANY

TYPE OF PASSWORD. YOU WILL UTILIZE YOUR SECRET QUESTION

AND SECRET ANSWER TO LOG IN.

2. FROM THE PROJNET HOME PAGE LINKED ABOVE, CLICK ON QUICK

ADD ON THE UPPER RIGHT SIDE OF THE SCREEN.

3. IDENTIFY THE AGENCY. THIS SHOULD BE MARKED AS USACE.

4. KEY. ENTER THE BIDDER INQUIRY KEY LISTED ABOVE.

5. EMAIL. ENTER THE EMAIL ADDRESS YOU USED TO REGISTER

PREVIOUSLY IN PROJNET.

6. CLICK CONTINUE. A PAGE WILL THEN OPEN ASKING YOU TO ENTER

THE ANSWER TO YOUR SECRET QUESTION.

7. ENTER YOUR SECRET ANSWER AND CLICK LOGIN. ONCE THIS IS

COMPLETED YOU ARE NOW LOGGED INTO THE SYSTEM.

W807PM61734399

OUACHITA RIVER BASIN

LITTLE MISSOURI RIVER

NARROWS DAM, ARKANSAS

THE NARROWS DAM AND POWER PLANT 8,888/11,111 KVA

NARROWS GSU INSTALLATION AND SWITCHYARD UPGRADE

DESCRIPTION OF WORK: The work consists of furnishing all plant, labor, materials and equipment, and constructing the new Government-furnished generator step up (GSU) transformer bank, consisting of four single-phase transformers, three connected and one spare. Included in the installation is the complete connection of all power, control, annunciation, and appurtenances. The transformers will be placed on new foundations with new containment and storm water provisions. The existing transformers and other associated features, including insulating oil and piping, will be disposed of under this work.

Elements of this work also include completion of design by the Contractor and/or alteration of the design to match the requirements of the Government-furnished equipment.

The estimated value of the proposed work is between $1,000,000 and $5,000,000.

DUSTIN G. CANNADA (601)631-7546

NOTE: In Request for Proposals , "bid" and "bidder" mean "offer" and "offeror”.

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

NEGOTIATED

02 March 2017

(RFP)

(IFB)

CALL:

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

SEE SPECIAL NOTICES TO BIDDERS

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 within 10 calendar days and complete it within (475 calendar days after receiving award, X Notice to proceed. This performance period is X mandatory, negotiable. ( See Section 00 80 00.00 09

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 to perform the work required are due at the place specified in Item 8 by 1400 (hour) local time on 04 APRIL 2017. If this is a sealed bid solicitation, offers must be publicly opened at that time.

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

B. An offer guarantee is required.

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

D. Offers providing less than _______ 60 calendar days for Government acceptance after the date offers are due will not be considered and will 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

VICKSBURG CONTRACTING OFC

4155 CLAY ST

VICKSBURG MS 39183-3435

W912EE

PAGE

CODE

(Title, identifying no., date):

12B. CALENDAR DAYS

Sealed envelopes containing offers

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

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

(601)631-7261 FAX: TEL: TEL: FAX:

W912EE-17-R-0003 x

20B. SIGNATURE

(REV. 4-85) STANDARD FORM 1442 BACK

TO SIGN

NSN 7540-01-155-3212

SOLICITATION, OFFER, AND AWARD (Continued) Page 2 (Construction, Alteration, or Repair)

CODE FACILITY CODE

17. The offeror agrees to perform the work required at the prices specified below in strict accordance with the terms of this solicitation, if this offer is accepted by the Government in writing within ________ 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:

SEE SCHEDULE

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)

CODE 27. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY: 964145

US ARMY CORPS OF ENGRS FINANCE CENTER

5722 INTEGRITY DRIVE

MILLINGTON TN 38054-5005

26. ADMINISTERED BY

VICKSBURG CONTRACTING OFFICE

4155 CLAY STREET

VICKSBURG, MS 39183-3435

(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 offer on this solicitation, is hereby accepted as to the items listed. This award con-to furnish and deliver all items or perform all work, requisitions identified summates the contract, which consists of (a) the Government solicitation and on this form and any continuation sheets for the consideration stated in this your offer, and (b) this contract award. No further contractual document is contract. The rights and obligations of the parties to this contract shall be necessary.

governed by (a) this contract award, (b) the solicitation, and (c) the clauses, representations, certifications, and specifications or incorporated by refer-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

(Must be fully completed by offeror) OFFER

Section 00010 - Solicitation Contract Form

OUACHITA RIVER BASIN, LITTLE MISSOURI RIVER, NARROWS DAM,

ARKANSAS, THE NARROWS DAM AND POWER PLANT 8,888/11/111 KVA,

NARROWS GSU INSTALLATION AND SWITCHYARD UPGRADE

ITEM DESCRIPTION

EST

QTY U/M UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

REMOVE EXISTING

TRANSFORMERS,

COMPLETE WITH

CONDUITS AND FEEDERS 1 JOB FOR $

REMOVE EXISTING

LIGHTING SYSTEM,

COMPLETE WITH

CONDUITS AND FEEDERS 1 JOB FOR $

REMOVE EXISTING

NITROGEN SYSTEM 1 JOB FOR $

INSTALL NEW GSU

TRANSFORMERS,

FOUNDATIONS,

CONTAINMENTS,

STORMWATER

PROCESSING,

FIREWALLS,

STRUCTURAL STEEL

SUPPORTS AND

SWITCHYARD

RESURFACING 1 JOB FOR $

FURNISH & INSTALL

NEW SUBSTATION

LIGHTING SYSTEM,

COMPLETE WITH

WIRING, CONDUITS AND

FEEDERS FURNISH &

INSTALL NEW

SUBSTATION LIGHTING

SYSTEM 1 JOB FOR $

FURNISH & INSTALL

NEW NITROGEN

GENERATION SYSTEM 1 JOB FOR $

FURNISH & INSTALL

ALTERNATE STATION

SERVICE SUBSTATION 1 JOB FOR $

W912EE-17-R-0003

ITEM DESCRIPTION

EST

QTY U/M UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

FURNISH & INSTALL

NEW 480 VOLT

AC,208Y/120 VAC, AND

125 VDC

PANELS, COMPLETE

WITH WIRING,

CONDUITS, AND

FEEDERS 1 JOB FOR $

PARTICIPATE IN THE

TRANSFORMER

MANUFACTURER'S

COMMISSIONING

PROCESS 1 JOB FOR $

TOTAL $

Section 00100 - Bidding Schedule/Instructions to Bidders

SPECIAL NOTICES

1) THIS REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL IS BEING ADVERTISED AS A

UNRSTRICTED PROCUREMENT.

FOR: OUACHITA RIVER BASIN, LITTLE MISSOURI RIVER, NARROWS

DAM, ARKANSAS, THE NARROWS DAM AND POWER PLANT 8,888/11/111

KVA, NARROWS GSU INSTALLATION AND SWITCHYARD UPGRADE

PROPOSAL DUE: 03 April 2017 @ 1200 HOURS

A PRE-BID SITE VISIT WILL BE CONDUCTED FOR 15 MARCH 2017 AT

1000 HRS. ATTENDANCE IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. PARTICIPANTS

WILL MEET AT NARROWS POWER PLANT, 2859 HWY 19 NORTH,

MURFREESBORO, ARKANSAS 71958, POINT OF CONTACT IS DEWEY

EVANS, 501-767-2401, EXT 73025.

2) NOTE THE AFFIRMATIVE ACTION REQUIREMENT OF THE “EQUAL

OPPORTUNITY CLAUSE” AND THE “AFFIRMATIVE ACTION COMPLIANCE

REQUIREMENTS FOR CONSTRUCTION” WHICH MAY APPLY TO THE CONTRACT

RESULTING FROM THIS SOLICITATION.

3) MAIL PROPOSALS TO THE VICKSBURG DISTRICT HEADQUARTERS

BUILDING, CONTRACTING OFFICE, 4155 CLAY STREET,

VICKSBURG, MISSISSIPPI 39183-3435. ATTN: DUSTIN CANNADA

OR EMAIL TO DUSTIN.G.CANNADA@USACE.ARMY.MIL.

4) HAND CARRIED PROPOSALS MUST BE DELIVERED TO THE

VICKSBURG DISTRICT HEADQUARTERS BUILDING, 4155 CLAY

STREET, VICKSBURG, MISSISSIPPI 39183-3435. ATTN: DUSTIN

CANNADA.

5) PROPOSALS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED NOR SHALL PROPOSALS BE

WITHDRAWN TELEGRAPHICALLY.

6) IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF SUBPART 36.201

(EVALUATION OF CONTRACTOR PERFORMANCE) OF THE FEDERAL

ACQUISITION REGULATION (FAR), CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTOR’S

PERFORMANCE SHALL BE EVALUATED THROUGHOUT THE PERFORMANCE

OF THE CONTRACT. THE UNITED STATES ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS

(USACE) FOLLOWS THE PROCEDURES OUTLINED IN ENGINEERING

REGULATION 415-1-17 TO FULFILL THIS FAR REQUIREMENT. FOR

CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS AWARDED AT OR ABOVE $100,000.00, THE

USACE WILL EVALUATE CONTRACTOR’S PERFORMANCE AND PREPARE A

PERFORMANCE REPORT USING THE CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTOR

APPRAISAL SUPPORT SYSTEM (CCASS), WHICH IS NOW A WEB-BASED

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SYSTEM. AFTER EVALUATION (INTERIM OR FINAL), THE CONTRACTOR

WILL HAVE THE ABILITY TO ACCESS, REVIEW AND COMMENT ON THE

EVALUATION FOR A PERIOD OF 30 DAYS. ACCESSING AND USING

CCASS REQUIRES SPECIFIC SOFTWARE, CALLED PKI CERTIFICATION,

WHICH IS INSTALLED ON THE USER’S COMPUTER. THE

CERTIFICATION IS A DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE REQUIREMENT AND

WAS IMPLEMENTED TO PROVIDE SECURITY IN ELECTRONIC

TRANSACTIONS. THE CERTIFICATION SOFTWARE COULD COST

APPROXIMATELY $110 - $125 PER CERTIFICATE PER YEAR AND IS

PURCHASED FROM AN EXTERNAL CERTIFICATE AUTHORITIES (ECA)

VENDOR. CURRENT INFORMATION ABOUT THE PKI CERTIFICATION

PROCESS AND FOR CONTACTING VENDORS CAN BE FOUND ON THE WEB

SITE: HTTP://WWW.CPARS.NAVY.MIL/. IF THE CONTRACTOR WISHES

TO PARTICIPATE IN THE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION PROCESS,

ACCESS TO CCASS AND PKI CERTIFICATION IS THE SOLE

RESPONSIBILITY OF THE CONTRACTOR.

7) ELECTRONIC FUNDS TRANSFER (EFT)

PURSUANT TO FAR 52.232-5 AND 52.232-33, ALL PAYMENTS UNDER

THIS CONTRACT WILL BE MADE BY ELECTRONIC FUNDS TRANSFER

(EFT). CONTRACTORS ARE REQUIRED TO COMPLETE FORM: UFC-DISB-

4.

THE FORM AND COMPLETION INSTRUCTIONS MAY BE DOWNLOADED FROM

THE U. S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS FINANCE CENTER AT:

HTTP://WWW.FC.USACE.ARMY.MIL (CLICK ON "DIRECTORATES" AT

THE TOP OF THE PAGE, THEN CLICK ON "DIRECTORATE OF

ACCOUNTING OPERATIONS" AND THEN “EFT DIRECT DEPOSIT FORM”)

THE “INSTALLATION EROC” FOR THE VICKSBURG CONSOLIDATED

CONTRACTING OFFICE IS “B4."

8) IN ACCORDANCE WITH AFARS 5101.602-2, THE FOLLOWING IS

HEREBY INCORPORATED INTO THIS SOLICITATION.

FUNDS ARE NOT PRESENTLY AVAILABLE FOR THIS ACQUISITION.

NO CONTRACT AWARD WILL BE MADE UNTIL APPROPRIATE FUNDS

ARE MADE AVAILABLE.

W912EE-17-R-0003

http://www.cpars.navy.mil/ http://www.fc.usace.army.mil/

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

52.204-7 System for Award Management OCT 2016 52.215-16 Facilities Capital Cost of Money JUN 2003

52.215-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS--COMPETITIVE ACQUISITION (JAN 2017)

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

“Discussions” are negotiations that occur after establishment of the competitive range that may, at the Contracting Officer's discretion, result in the offeror being allowed to revise its proposal.

“In writing or written” means any worded or numbered expression which can be read, reproduced, and later communicated, and includes electronically transmitted and stored information.

“Proposal modification” is a change made to a proposal before the solicitation's closing date and time, or made in response to an amendment, or made to correct a mistake at any time before award.

“Proposal revision” is a change to a proposal made after the solicitation closing date, at the request of or as allowed by a Contracting Officer as the result of negotiations.

“Time”, if stated as a number of days, is calculated using calendar days, unless otherwise specified, and will include Saturdays, Sundays, and legal holidays. However, if the last day falls on a Saturday, Sunday, or legal holiday, then the period shall include the next working day.

(b) Amendments to solicitations. If this solicitation is amended, all terms and conditions that are not amended remain unchanged. Offerors shall acknowledge receipt of any amendment to this solicitation by the date and time specified in the amendment(s).

(c) Submission, modification, revision, and withdrawal of proposals. (1) Unless other methods (e.g., electronic commerce or facsimile) are permitted in the solicitation, proposals and modifications to proposals shall be submitted in paper media in sealed envelopes or packages (i) addressed to the office specified in the solicitation, and (ii) showing the time and date specified for receipt, the solicitation number, and the name and address of the offeror.

Offerors using commercial carriers should ensure that the proposal is marked on the outermost wrapper with the information in paragraphs (c)(1)(i) and (c)(1)(ii) of this provision.

(2) The first page of the proposal must show--

(i) The solicitation number;

(ii) The name, address, and telephone and facsimile numbers of the offeror (and electronic address if available);

(iii) A statement specifying the extent of agreement with all terms, conditions, and provisions included in the solicitation and agreement to furnish any or all items upon which prices are offered at the price set opposite each item;

(iv) Names, titles, and telephone and facsimile numbers (and electronic addresses if available) of persons authorized to negotiate on the offeror's behalf with the Government in connection with this solicitation; and

(v) Name, title, and signature of person authorized to sign the proposal. Proposals signed by an agent shall be accompanied by evidence of that agent's authority, unless that evidence has been previously furnished to the issuing office.

(3) Submission, modification, or revision, of proposals.

(i) Offerors are responsible for submitting proposals, and any modifications, or revisions, so as to reach the Government office designated in the solicitation by the time specified in the solicitation. If no time is specified in the solicitation, the time for receipt is 4:30 p.m., local time, for the designated Government office on the date that proposal or revision is due.

(ii)(A) Any proposal, modification, or revision received at the Government office designated in the solicitation after the exact time specified for receipt of offers is “late” and will not be considered unless it is received before award is made, the Contracting Officer determines that accepting the late offer would not unduly delay the acquisition; and--

(1) If it was transmitted through an electronic commerce method authorized by the solicitation, it was received at the initial point of entry to the Government infrastructure not later than 5:00 p.m. one working day prior to the date specified for receipt of proposals; or

(2) There is acceptable evidence to establish that it was received at the Government installation designated for receipt of offers and was under the Government's control prior to the time set for receipt of offers; or

(3) It is the only proposal received.

(B) However, a late modification of an otherwise successful proposal that makes its terms more favorable to the Government, will be considered at any time it is received and may be accepted.

(iii) Acceptable evidence to establish the time of receipt at the Government installation includes the time/date stamp of that installation on the proposal wrapper, other documentary evidence of receipt maintained by the installation, or oral testimony or statements of Government personnel.

(iv) If an emergency or unanticipated event interrupts normal Government processes so that proposals cannot be received at the office designated for receipt of proposals by the exact time specified in the solicitation, and urgent Government requirements preclude amendment of the solicitation, the time specified for receipt of proposals will be deemed to be extended to the same time of day specified in the solicitation on the first work day on which normal Government processes resume.

(v) Proposals may be withdrawn by written notice received at any time before award. Oral proposals in response to oral solicitations may be withdrawn orally. If the solicitation authorizes facsimile proposals, proposals may be withdrawn via facsimile received at any time before award, subject to the conditions specified in the provision at 52.215-5, Facsimile Proposals. Proposals may be withdrawn in person by an offeror or an authorized representative, if the identity of the person requesting withdrawal is established and the person signs a receipt for the proposal before award.

(4) Unless otherwise specified in the solicitation, the offeror may propose to provide any item or combination of items.

(5) Offerors shall submit proposals in response to this solicitation in English, unless otherwise permitted by the solicitation, and in U.S. dollars, unless the provision at FAR 52.225-17, Evaluation of Foreign Currency Offers, is included in the solicitation.

(6) Offerors may submit modifications to their proposals at any time before the solicitation closing date and time, and may submit modifications in response to an amendment, or to correct a mistake at any time before award.

(7) Offerors may submit revised proposals only if requested or allowed by the Contracting Officer.

(8) Proposals may be withdrawn at any time before award. Withdrawals are effective upon receipt of notice by the Contracting Officer.

(d) Offer expiration date. Proposals in response to this solicitation will be valid for the number of days specified on the solicitation cover sheet (unless a different period is proposed by the offeror).

(e) Restriction on disclosure and use of data. Offerors that include in their proposals data that they do not want disclosed to the public for any purpose, or used by the Government except for evaluation purposes, shall--

(1) Mark the title page with the following legend: This proposal includes data that shall not be disclosed outside the Government and shall not be duplicated, used, or disclosed--in whole or in part--for any purpose other than to evaluate this proposal. If, however, a contract is awarded to this offeror as a result of--or in connection with-- the submission of this data, the Government shall have the right to duplicate, use, or disclose the data to the extent provided in the resulting contract. This restriction does not limit the Government's right to use information contained in this data if it is obtained from another source without restriction. The data subject to this restriction are contained in sheets [insert numbers or other identification of sheets]; and

(2) Mark each sheet of data it wishes to restrict with the following legend: Use or disclosure of data contained on this sheet is subject to the restriction on the title page of this proposal.

(f) Contract award.

(1) The Government intends to award a contract or contracts resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror(s) whose proposal(s) represents the best value after evaluation in accordance with the factors and subfactors in the solicitation.

(2) The Government may reject any or all proposals if such action is in the Government's interest.

(3) The Government may waive informalities and minor irregularities in proposals received.

(4) The Government intends to evaluate proposals and award a contract without discussions with offerors (except clarifications as described in FAR 15.306(a)). Therefore, the offeror's initial proposal should contain the offeror's best terms from a cost or price and technical standpoint. The Government reserves the right to conduct discussions if the Contracting Officer later determines them to be necessary. If the Contracting Officer determines that the number of proposals that would otherwise be in the competitive range exceeds the number at which an efficient competition can be conducted, the Contracting Officer may limit the number of proposals in the competitive range to the greatest number that will permit an efficient competition among the most highly rated proposals.

(5) The Government reserves the right to make an award on any item for a quantity less than the quantity offered, at the unit cost or prices offered, unless the offeror specifies otherwise in the proposal.

(6) The Government reserves the right to make multiple awards if, after considering the additional administrative costs, it is in the Government's best interest to do so.

(7) Exchanges with offerors after receipt of a proposal do not constitute a rejection or counteroffer by the Government.

(8) The Government may determine that a proposal is unacceptable if the prices proposed are materially unbalanced between line items or subline items. Unbalanced pricing exists when, despite an acceptable total evaluated price, the price of one or more line items is significantly overstated or understated as indicated by the application of cost or price analysis techniques. A proposal may be rejected if the Contracting Officer determines that the lack of balance poses an unacceptable risk to the Government.

(9) If a cost realism analysis is performed, cost realism may be considered by the source selection authority in evaluating performance or schedule risk.

(10) A written award or acceptance of proposal mailed or otherwise furnished to the successful offeror within the time specified in the proposal shall result in a binding contract without further action by either party.

(11) If a post-award debriefing is given to requesting offerors, the Government shall disclose the following information, if applicable:

(i) The agency's evaluation of the significant weak or deficient factors in the debriefed offeror's offer.

(ii) The overall evaluated cost or price and technical rating of the successful and the debriefed offeror and past performance information on the debriefed offeror.

(iii) The overall ranking of all offerors, when any ranking was developed by the agency during source selection.

(iv) A summary of the rationale for award.

(v) For acquisitions of commercial items, the make and model of the item to be delivered by the successful offeror.

(vi) Reasonable responses to relevant questions posed by the debriefed offeror as to whether source-selection procedures set forth in the solicitation, applicable regulations, and other applicable authorities were followed by the agency.

(End of provision)

52.216-1 TYPE OF CONTRACT (APR 1984)

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

52.222-23 NOTICE OF REQUIREMENT FOR AFFIRMATIVE ACTION TO ENSURE EQUAL

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY FOR CONSTRUCTION (FEB 1999)

(a) The offeror's attention is called to the Equal Opportunity clause and the Affirmative Action Compliance Requirements for Construction clause of this solicitation.

(b) The goals for minority and female participation, expressed in percentage terms for the Contractor's aggregate workforce in each trade on all construction work in the covered area, are as follows:

Economic Area

Goals for Minority Participation for Each Trade

Goals for Female Participation for Each Trade

Texarkana, Texas, Non-SMSA(Non-Standard Metropolitan Statistical Area) Counties

20.2%

6.9%

These goals are applicable to all the Contractor's construction work performed in the covered area. If the Contractor performs construction work in a geographical area located outside of the covered area, the Contractor shall apply the goals established for the geographical area where the work is actually performed. Goals are published periodically in the Federal Register in notice form, and these notices may be obtained from any Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs office.

(c) The Contractor's compliance with Executive Order 11246, as amended, and the regulations in 41 CFR 60-4 shall be based on (1) its implementation of the Equal Opportunity clause, (2) specific affirmative action obligations required by the clause entitled "Affirmative Action Compliance Requirements for Construction,'' and (3) its efforts to meet the goals. The hours of minority and female employment and training must be substantially uniform throughout the length of the contract, and in each trade. The Contractor shall make a good faith effort to employ minorities and women evenly on each of its projects. The transfer of minority or female employees or trainees from Contractor to Contractor, or from project to project, for the sole purpose of meeting the Contractor's goals shall be a violation of the contract, Executive Order 11246, as amended, and the regulations in 41 CFR 60-4. Compliance with the goals will be measured against the total work hours performed.

(d) The Contractor shall provide written notification to the Deputy Assistant Secretary for Federal Contract Compliance, U.S. Department of Labor, within 10 working days following award of any construction subcontract in excess of $10,000 at any tier for construction work under the contract resulting from this solicitation. The notification shall list the --

(1) Name, address, and telephone number of the subcontractor;

(2) Employer's identification number of the subcontractor;

(3) Estimated dollar amount of the subcontract;

(4) Estimated starting and completion dates of the subcontract; and

(5) Geographical area in which the subcontract is to be performed.

(e) As used in this Notice, and in any contract resulting from this solicitation, the "covered area" is : Texarkana, Texas Non-SMSA Counties, which includes Pike County, Arkansas.

52.228-1 BID GUARANTEE (SEP 1996)

(a) Failure to furnish a bid guarantee in the proper form and amount, by the time set for opening of bids, may be cause for rejection of the bid.

(b) The bidder shall furnish a bid guarantee in the form of a firm commitment, e.g., bid bond supported by good and sufficient surety or sureties acceptable to the Government, postal money order, certified check, cashier's check, irrevocable letter of credit, or, under Treasury Department regulations, certain bonds or notes of the United States.

The Contracting Officer will return bid guarantees, other than bid bonds, (1) to unsuccessful bidders as soon as practicable after the opening of bids, and (2) to the successful bidder upon execution of contractual documents and bonds (including any necessary coinsurance or reinsurance agreements), as required by the bid as accepted.-

(c) The amount of the bid guarantee shall be 20% percent of the bid price or $3,000,000.00 , whichever is less.-

(d) If the successful bidder, upon acceptance of its bid by the Government within the period specified for acceptance, fails to execute all contractual documents or furnish executed bond(s) within 10 days after receipt of the forms by the bidder, the Contracting Officer may terminate the contract for default.-

(e) In the event the contract is terminated for default, the bidder is liable for any cost of acquiring the work that exceeds the amount of its bid, and the bid guarantee is available to offset the difference.

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

United States Army Corps of Engineers R. Ellis Screws

CEMVK-CT-C

4155 Clay Street Vicksburg, MS 39183

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

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

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

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

Narrow s Power Plant, 2859 Hwy 19 North, Murfreesboro, Arkansas 71958, POC is Dewey Evans, 501-767-2401, ext 73025

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/

52.252-6 AUTHORIZED DEVIATIONS IN CLAUSES (APR 1984)

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

(b) The use in this solicitation or contract of any Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement Chaper 2 clause with an authorized deviation is indicated by the addition of "(DEVIATION)" after the name of the regulation.

(End of clause)

EXHIBIT #4

RFP No. W912EE-17-R-0003

OUACHITA RIVER BASIN

LITTLE MISSOURI RIVER

NARROWS DAM, ARKANSAS

THE NARROWS DAM AND POWER PLANT 8,888/11,111 KVA

NARROWS GSU INSTALLATION AND SWITCHYARD UPGRADE

SECTION 00130 – PROPOSAL EVALUATION CRITERIA

SUBMITTALS

1. INTRODUCTION

Your firm is invited to submit a proposal in response to Request for Proposal (RFP) Number W912EE-17-R-0003 for the project entitled “Ouachita River Basin, Little Missouri River, Narrows Dam, Arkansas, The Narrows Dam and Power Plant 8,888/11/111 KVA, Narrows GSU Installation and Switchyard Upgrade”.

This is a competitive acquisition using the Subjective Trade-Off Process for the award of a firm fixed-price construction contract. This process will allow for a tradeoff between non-cost factors and price, allowing the Government to accept other than the lowest priced proposal or other than the highest technically rated proposal to achieve a best-value contract award. This acquisition will use FAR Part 15 and is intended to minimize the complexity of the solicitation, the evaluation, and the source selection decision while maintaining a process designed to foster an impartial and comprehensive evaluation of the offerors’ proposals, leading to selection of the proposal representing the best value to the Government.

The primary NAICS code for work under this procurement is 237130 Power and Communication Line and Related Structures Construction with a small business size standard of $36,500,000 in average annual receipts.

The offeror’s proposal shall be submitted in hard copy, with accompanying digital copies, as set forth below. The RFP shall provide the Government address and receipt date for proposal submittal.

The offeror’s proposal shall consist of two (2) volumes. The Volumes are 1 – Technical Proposal, and 2 – Price Proposal.

The use of hyperlinks in electronic proposals is prohibited.

Offerors are responsible for including sufficient details to permit a complete and accurate evaluation of each proposal. Proprietary information shall be clearly marked.

2. GENERAL PROPOSAL REQUIREMENTS

2.1 Binding

Each volume shall be submitted in a separate three-ring binder, of standard letter (8 ½ x 11-inch) size and hardback construction.

Any pages that are changed (as a result of negotiations or proposal revisions) should be of a different color and have changed information clearly marked by a vertical line in the right margin of the page. The revised pages shall be dated. Each binder shall be clearly labeled with its Title and a copy number (e.g., copy 1 of 5) on both the cover and the spine.

2.2 Organization – Volumes

The following volumes of material shall be submitted:

a. Volume 1: Technical Proposal

b. Volume 2: Price Proposal

2.3 Quantity

The following quantities of copies shall be submitted:

a. Volume 1: Technical Proposal

1 original – clearly marked 4 copies 1 electronic (defined in paragraph 3 of this Section)

b. Volume 2: Price Proposal

1 original – clearly marked 2 copies

1 electronic (defined in paragraph 3 of this Section)

2.4 Content – General

The submission shall be clearly indexed and logically assembled. Proposals must set forth full, accurate, and complete information as required by this RFP. Absence of information will be deemed as if no support for that criterion was provided. Offerors submitting proposals should limit submission to data essential for evaluation of proposals so that a minimum of time and money is expended in preparing information required by the Request for Proposal (RFP). Penalty for making false statements in proposals is prescribed in 18 U.S.C. 1001.

2.5 Table of Contents

A Table of Contents should be incorporated within Volume 1 and Volume 2.

2.6 Paper size

Proposals are to be on 8 ½ x 11-inch paper, to the maximum extent practicable. Drawings shall be 11x17-inch paper, folded to the same dimensions as the 8 ½ x 11-inch paper. Elaborate artwork, expensive paper and bindings, and expensive/ extensive visual and other presentation aids are not necessary. Each proposal should address the requests for information in the order identified in Section 00130.

2.7 Tabs

Contents of binders shall be tabbed and labeled to afford easy identification from the proposal Table of Contents. Tabs shall extend beyond the edge of the 8 ½ x 11-inch paper. Tabs are further defined in paragraph 4 of this Section.

2.8 Page Numbering

All pages of each volume shall be appropriately numbered and identified by the complete company name, date and RFP number in the header and/or footer.

2.9 Page Limit

The number of pages for submission is limited to 100 pages, not including the past performance information.

3. ELECTRONIC PROPOSAL SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS

3.1 File format

The electronic proposal shall be Portable Document Format, filename extension: “.pdf” and suitable for viewing in Adobe Reader.

3.2 Number of files

The proposal contents shall be presented as a separate PDF file for technical and a separate PDF file for price.

3.3 Method of submission

The electronic version of the proposals may be submitted via either method:

a. Compact Disc (CD): Suitably protected and submitted with the physical binders. CDs may be placed in the front pocket of the ORIGINAL copy only. Each disc shall be externally labeled with the volume number, date, and the offeror’s name. Zip disks and USB thumb drives are not permitted.

b. Electronic Mail: Proposals that, when combined into a single PDF file are less than 10 MB, may be submitted via email to the contacts listed on FBO.gov. The USACE e-mail system does not accept files greater than 10MB. It is the offeror’s responsibility to confirm receipt of e-mail submitted electronic proposal copies.

3.4 Content

Content shall match that of the original binder copy. Page numbers shall match the original binder copy. If the hard-copy proposal differs from the electronic version, the hard copy will govern.

3.5 Bookmarks

Electronic Proposals shall be bookmarked. At a minimum, bookmarks shall be provided to match the tabs used in the physical copy. Bookmark titles shall match the tab numbering and labels and the volume table of contents. Additional bookmarks may be provided, but shall be nested under the appropriate tab bookmark.

3.6 Hyperlinks

Hyperlinks in the electronic copy are not permitted. This includes hyperlinks within document, such as Figure or Table references to the page containing that content, and hyperlinks to websites.

3.7 Attachments

Attachments to the electronic copy are not permitted.

4. TABS

Tabs shall match the following numbering and title, and shall be reflected in the table of contents. Additional tabs are allowed, but not necessary. Additional tabs shall be alpha characters.

REQUIRED TABS FOR VOLUME 1: TECHNICAL PROPOSAL

Table of Contents

Factor 1 (Tab 1): Experience Subfactor 1 (Tab 1a): Electrical Installation, Engineering and Commissioning Experience Subfactor 2 (Tab 1b): Switchyard Civil Construction and Design Experience Subfactor 3 (Tab 1c): Subcontractor and Supplier Experience Subfactor 4 (Tab 1d): Project Management Experience Factor 2 (Tab 2): Drawings, Descriptive Data, Quality Control, and Schedule

Factor 3 (Tab 3): Past Performance Factor 4 (Tab 4): Small Business Participation Plan

REQUIRED TABS FOR VOLUME 2: PRICE PROPOSAL

Table of Contents Factor 5: Price Proposal Tab 1: SF1442, Solicitation, Offer and Award Tab 2: Cost/Price Schedule Tab 3: Representations and Certifications Tab 4A: Small Business Subcontracting Plan (Large Business Only) Tab 4B: Most Recent Annual Subcontracting Report (Large Business Only) Tab 5: Bid Guarantee

5. DETAILED CONTENT REQUIREMENTS FOR VOLUME 1: TECHNICAL PROPOSAL

Technical Proposal, Volume 1: (one original and four copies and one pdf. file on a CD-ROM) consists of four factors with sub-factors listed in tabular form. Repeating or restating the specifications without sufficient elaboration will be determined to show a lack of understanding of the requirement.

Factor 1: Experience (TAB 1)

The offeror shall provide project information for recent and relevant projects for each subfactor using Attachment #1. The Offeror must submit a letter of commitment for any subcontractor where subcontractor experience is used to demonstrate experience under any subfactor. Upon award, subcontractors proposed to be used to complete the assembly, erection, engineering or commissioning portion of the contract shall not be substituted without the Contracting Officer’s written prior approval.

Recent and relevant projects are defined as follows: recent projects are those that are at least 50% complete at the time of proposal submission or were completed within the past ten (10) years. Relevant projects are those that are comparable in size, scope, and complexity with this project, as described in the Specifications.

Factor 1: Sub-factor 1 (TAB 1a) - Electrical Installation, Engineering and Commissioning Experience

Proposals will be evaluated to determine Electrical Installation, Engineering and Commissioning Experience for relevant projects of the scope and complexity required in the solicitation. Offerors shall provide enough information to demonstrate the breadth and depth of an Offeror’s relevant Engineering and Commissioning Experience. Offerors must demonstrate relevant Electrical Installation, Engineering and Commissioning experience of at least five (5) years’ experience for each. Proposals that do not demonstrate 5 years’ experience with installation, engineering and commissioning of projects with relevant scope and complexity will be considered unacceptable.

Use Attachment #1 to describe the projects in which the Offeror has relevant Electrical Installation, Engineering and Commissioning Experience. Provide a description of relevant projects to include the title and location of the project, contract amount, the start and completion dates (or anticipated completion date) of the Electrical Installation, engineering and commissioning phase of the project, a brief description of the work, the offeror’s specific role on the project, and a point of contact for the project customer/client that includes the person’s name, title, and current phone number. Project descriptions shall include adequate detail to demonstrate the relevancy of the scope of work for comparison to that required in this solicitation.

The Offeror shall demonstrate experience with the management and execution of commissioning programs and engineering designs or plans similar in scope and complexity as required by this solicitation. Similar scope and complexity is defined as commissioning experience that includes experience with the utilization of a qualified Commissioning Agent/Engineer/Firm, development and execution of complex commissioning plans and schedules, coordination with an operational power plant or similar industrial facility, and multi-system transfers of electrical loads and control operations from existing to new equipment. Engineering experience must include design experience of substation switchyards, 15kV switchgear, 480V switchgear and installation of Class I (10MVA or greater) GSU transformers. The proposal must include a narrative that demonstrates experience with Class I (10MVA or greater) Electrical Installation, 69kV and above substations, substation switchyards, 15kV and 480V switchgear and circuit switchers.

The proposal will be considered more favorably if it clearly demonstrates the Offeror’s experience with the management and execution of Commissioning programs or plans that included the construction phase, the pre-operational phase, and the operational phase of the project.

If the prime contractor proposes self-performing the installation, engineering or commissioning, the Offeror shall ensure the proposal clearly states that the Offeror will be performing this function(s). If the prime contractor proposes to use a subcontractor for installation, engineering or commissioning, the offeror, in its proposal, must submit a Letter of Commitment from that subcontractor.

If a subcontractor is proposed, the proposal will be considered more favorably if the proposal contains evidence of the prime and subcontractor working successfully together previously on relevant projects, than an offer with a prime and subcontractor with no prior experience working together on relevant projects.

If a joint venture is proposed, the proposal will be considered more favorably if the proposal contains evidence of the joint venture entity working successfully together previously on relevant projects, than an offer with a joint venture with no prior experience working together on relevant projects.

Proposals will be considered more favorably that demonstrate the following:

i. 5 or more years of Site Assembly and Electrical Installation experience of: Class I, 10MVA or greater transformers.

ii. 5 or more years of Engineering and Installation experience of 69kV or greater switchyard modifications to include grounding grids and substation modification and installations, 15kV switchgear, circuit…