A22.W912EK17R0007_FINAL_SOLICITATION.pdf

Solicitation No.: W912EK18R0007

US Army Corps of Engineers Rock Island District

MISSISSIPPI RIVER BASIN

RIVER MILES 513.0 – 517.0

CLINTON COUNTY, IA

BEAVER ISLAND COMPLEX

STAGE I

Construction Solicitation and Specifications

MAY 2018

DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY

ROCK ISLAND DISTRICT, CORPS OF ENGINEERS

1500 ROCK ISLAND DRIVE

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS 61201

REPLY TO

ATTENTION OF http://www.mvr.usace.army.mil

PREBID MEETING NOTICE

A prebid meeting will be held at 1000 hours on 29 May 2018, at the

Camanche, Iowa, Camanche Boat Ramp. The meeting is to discuss the

Beaver Island Complex, Solicitation No. W912EK18R0007 and to provide an opportunity for offerors to visit the site. This will be the only on-site visit with the Corps of Engineers during the bidding phase.

Offerors may visit the site on their own and shall contact Central Area

Office, to set up the site visit.

Offerors must supply their own boats to the project site.

Offerors are highly encouraged to attend this prebid meeting.

Make arrangements at least 24 hours in advance of the prebid meeting with:

Mr. Mark Pratt, Area Engineer

Central Area Office

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

5235 Grand Avenue

Davenport, Iowa 52807

Telephone No.: 563/386-0572

(Collect calls not accepted.)

Questions from Offerors submitted and Government responses will be documented via ProjNet Bidder Inquiry. Please reference clause

MVR.02 - Questions and Answers via ProjNet for further instruction.

W912EK18R0007

PROJECT TABLE OF CONTENTS

DIVISION 00 - PROCUREMENT AND CONTRACTING REQUIREMENTS

00 73 05 SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

00 73 46 WAGE RATES

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 11 00 SUMMARY OF WORK

01 22 00 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

01 32 16 CONSTRUCTION PROGRESS SCHEDULES

01 33 00 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES

01 35 26 GOVERNMENTAL SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

01 42 00 SOURCES FOR REFERENCE PUBLICATIONS

01 45 00 RESIDENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM CONTRACTOR MODE (RMS CM)

01 45 04 CONTRACTOR QUALITY CONTROL

01 50 02 TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION FACILITIES

01 57 19 TEMPORARY ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROLS

01 78 00 CLOSEOUT SUBMITTALS

DIVISION 02 - EXISTING CONDITIONS

02 21 00 SURVEYS

DIVISION 31 - EARTHWORK

31 11 00 CLEARING

DIVISION 32 - EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS

32 92 19 SEEDING

DIVISION 35 - WATERWAY AND MARINE CONSTRUCTION

35 20 23 MECHANICAL DREDGING / EXCAVATION

35 31 19 STONE PROTECTION

35 73 13 EMBANKMENT CONSTRUCTION

-- End of Project Table of Contents --

PROJECT TABLE OF CONTENTS Page 1

SEE SCHEDULE

MISSISSIPPI RIVER BASIN, RIVER MILES 513.0 – 517.0, CLINTON COUNTY, IA, BEAVER ISLAND COMPLEX, STAGE I

SEE SECTION 01 11 00; SUMMARY OF WORK

NAICS: 237990

SIZE STANDARD: $36,500,000.00

ESTIMATED RANGE: MORE THAN $10,000,000.00

CONTRACT COMPLETITION: 365 CONSECUTIVE CALENDAR DAYS

SMALL BUSINESS SET ASIDE, BEST VALUE TRADE OFF

ANNE FLEISCHMAN 309-794-5519

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

10-May-2018

(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 _______15 calendar days and complete it w ithin ________730 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 ______________12 Jun 2018 (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 _______60 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

CONTRACTING DIVISION

US ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS

1500 ROCK ISLAND DRIVE

ROCK ISLAND IL 61201

W912EK

PAGE OF PAGES

1 OF

CODE

(Title, identifying no., date):

12B. CALENDAR DAYS

02:00 PM (hour)

Sealed envelopes containing offers

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

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

--- --- ---- REF BLOCK 18A)FAX:TEL: 309-794-5613 (INVOICES TEL: FAX:

W912EK18R0007 197

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 00100 - Bidding Schedule/Instructions to Bidders

BID SCHEDULE

ITEM NO. SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

BASE BID

0001 Mobilization and Demobilization 1 JOB XXXXXXXX $______________

0002 Temporary Field Office 1 JOB XXXXXXXX $______________

0003 Clear Albany Island 1 JOB XXXXXXXX $______________

0004 Clear Closure Structure 1 JOB XXXXXXXX $______________

0005 Clearing Lower Cut North 1 JOB XXXXXXXX $______________

0006 Clearing Lower Cut South 1 JOB XXXXXXXX $______________

0007 Clearing Stewart Lake 1 JOB XXXXXXXX $______________

0008 Clearing Blue Bell West 1 JOB XXXXXXXX $______________

0009 Clearing Blue Bell East 1 JOB XXXXXXXX $______________

0010 Albany Island Riprap $______________

0010AA First 5,100 Ton 5,100 TN

0010AB Over 5,100 Ton 1,700 TN

0011 Albany Island River Stone

0011AA First 360 Ton 360 TN

0011AB Over 360 Ton 120 TN

0012 Chevron Riprap

0012AA First 8,890 Ton 8,890 TN

0012AB Over 8,890 Ton 3,810 TN

0013 Closure Structure Riprap

0013AA First 8,500 Ton 8,500 TN

0013AB Over 8,500 Ton 2,900 TN

0014 Excavation Lower Dredge Cut

0014AA First 104,000 Cubic Yards 104,000 CY

0014AB Over 104,000 Cubic Yards 34,500 CY

0015 Excavation Stewart Lake

0015AA First 17,000 Cubic Yard 17,000 CY

0015AB Over 17,000 Cubic Yard 6,600 CY

0016 Excavation Blue Bell

0016AA First 45,000 Cubic Yard 45,000 CY

0016AB Over 45,000 Cubic Yard 18,190 CY

0017 Excavation Blue Bell to Sand Burr

0017AA First 4,700 Cubic Yard 4,700 CY

0017AB Over 4,700 Cubic Yard 1,900 CY

0018 Shaping Stewart Lake 1 JOB XXXXXXXX $______________

0019 Seeding Stewart Lake 1 JOB XXXXXXXX $______________

0020 Shaping Blue Bell West 1 JOB XXXXXXXX $______________

0021 Seeding Blue Bell West 1 JOB XXXXXXXX $______________

TOTAL OF ESTIMATED AMOUNTS OF BASE BID

(ITEM NOS. 0001 THROUGH 0021, INCL.)

OPTION A

0101 Mobilization and Demobilization 1 JOB XXXXXXXX $______________

0102 Clearing Sand Burr 1 JOB XXXXXXXX $______________

0103 Excavation Sand Burr

0103AA First 67,000 Cubic Yard 67,000 CY

0103AB Over 67,000 Cubic Yard 28,290 CY

0104 Excavation Sand Burr to Hulziger

01004AA First 4,700 Cubic Yard 4,700 CY

0104AB Over 4,700 Cubic Yard 1,900 CY

0105 Shaping Sand Burr 1 JOB XXXXXXXX $______________

0106 Seeding Sand Burr 1 JOB XXXXXXXX $______________

0107 Shaping Blue Bell East 1 JOB XXXXXXXX $______________

0108 Seeding Blue Bell East 1 JOB XXXXXXXX $______________

TOTAL OF ESTIMATED AMOUNTS OF OPTION A

(ITEM NOS. 0101 THROUGH 108, INCL.)

OPTION B

0201 Mobilization and Demobilization 1 JOB XXXXXXXX $______________

0202 Shaping Lower Cut North 1 JOB XXXXXXXX $______________

0203 Seeding Lower Cut North 1 JOB XXXXXXXX $______________

0204 Shaping Lower Cut South 1 JOB XXXXXXXX $______________

0205 Seeding Lower Cut South 1 JOB XXXXXXXX $______________

TOTAL OF ESTIMATED AMOUNTS OF OPTION B

(ITEM NOS. 0201 THROUGH 0205, INCL.)

TOTAL OF ESTIMATED AMOUNTS OF BASE BID AND OPTIONS A - B

(ITEM NOS. 0001 THROUGH 0205, INCL.)

CY = CUBIC YARD JOB = LUMP SUM TN = TON

PLEASE ENSURE THAT UNIT PRICE AND AMOUNT LINES FOR ALL

ITEMS

HAVE BEEN COMPLETED.

THE GOVERNMENT RESERVES THE RIGHT TO AWARD OPTION A AT

ANY TIME WITHIN 365 DAYS AFTER CONTRACTOR RECEIVES

NOTICE TO PROCEED OF THE BASE BID.

IF OPTION A IS EXERCISED, THE CONTRACT WILL BE

EXTENDED 365 CALENDAR DAYS.

THE GOVERNMENT RESERVES THE RIGHT TO AWARD OPTION B AT

ANY TIME WITHIN 365 DAYS AFTER CONTRACTOR RECEIVES

NOTICE TO PROCEED OF THE BASE BID.

IF OPTION B IS EXERCISED, THE CONTRACT WILL BE

EXTENDED 180 CALENDAR DAYS.

SOURCE SELECTION PLAN

FOR THE

UPPER MISSISSIPPI RIVER RESTORATION

STAGE I

SOLICITATION NUMBER: W912EK18R0007

CEMVR-CT ROCK ISLAND, IL

SOLICITATION PROVISIONS

2. 1. Basis for Award

The Government will select for award the small business proposal that is most advantageous and represents the best overall value to the Government, considering the following three factors:

Technical Approach, Past Performance, and Price, along with their respective subfactors (as applicable). As a result, the Government may select for award the small business Offeror whose proposed prices are not the lowest, but whose technical approach, and past performance are sufficiently more advantageous to justify the payment of a higher price. Conversely, the Government may select for award the small business Offeror whose proposed prices are lower than other proposals that are not sufficiently more advantageous to justify the payment of a higher price.

All evaluation factors other than cost or price, when combined, are approximately equal to cost or price (10 U.S.C. 2305(a)(3)(A)(iii) and 41 U.S.C. 3306(c)(1)(C)). The Technical Approach factor is significantly more important than Past Performance.

Proposed prices will be evaluated but not scored or otherwise combined with the other aspects of the proposal evaluation. An Offeror must be considered “Acceptable” with no greater than a “Moderate” risk in all factors and subfactors under the Technical Approach factor and no less than a “Satisfactory” rating in the Past Performance factor.

2. 2. Factors and Subfactors to Be Evaluated

Award will be made to the Offeror whose proposal is most advantageous to the Government based upon an integrated assessment of the evaluation factors and subfactors identified in Table 1 and described below.

Table 1: Evaluation Factors

FACTOR SUBFACTOR ELEMENT

1: Technical Approach

1. Work Plan

1. Detailed Work Plan Narrative

2. Schedule

2. Corporate Management

1. Prime Contractor Experience

2. Subcontractor Experience

3. Key Personnel Experience

4. Organization Chart

3. Safety

a. Risk Management Process

b. Experience Modifier

2: Past Performance

3: Price

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

Factor 1: The Technical Approach factor is further divided into the following subfactors:

Subfactor 1: Work Plan Subfactor 2: Corporate Management Subfactor 3: Safety

Subfactor 1is significantly more important than Subfactor 2 and Subfactor 3. Subfactors 2 and 3 are approximately equal to each other.

Factor 2: Past Performance: The past performance evaluation considers each Offeror's demonstrated recent and relevant record of performance in supplying products and services that meet the contract’s requirements.

Factor 3: Price: The resulting award will be a Firm Fixed Price Contract for construction services. Price reasonableness will be utilized in the evaluation of this effort in accordance with FAR Part 15 procedures.

Evaluation of the Offeror’s proposal shall address each factor and subfactor as it applies to the plans and specifications. A detailed explanation of the criteria for the evaluation is set forth in the Section 2.3. During evaluations of each proposal, the Government will assign each subfactor an adjectival rating and write a narrative evaluation reflecting the identified findings. Subfactor ratings shall be rolled up into an overall rating for Factor 1; Technical Approach.

2. 3. Evaluation Approach

All proposals will be evaluated by the Source Selection Team (SST).

The overarching evaluation approach for all factors and subfactors is as follows:

Adequacy of Response. The proposal will be evaluated to determine whether the Offeror’s methods and approach have completely considered, defined, and satisfied the requirements specified in the Request for Proposal (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.

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 the Offeror is expected to be able to successfully complete the proposed tasks and technical requirements within the required schedule.

Factor 1: Technical Approach

The Technical Approach Factor is divided into the following subfactors:

2. 3. 1. 1. Subfactor 1: Work Plan

This subfactor evaluates the Offeror’s proposed work plan for the entire length of the contract.

The Government will evaluate the Offeror’s proposed work plan to determine understanding of and compliance with the Government’s requirements. The elements are listed in descending order of importance.

Element 1: Detailed Work Plan Narrative

The Offeror shall submit a Work Plan that describes the overall plan of operations to complete the contract work. The Offeror is encouraged to provide descriptions and illustrations which show the contractor’s, subcontractor’s, and supplier’s qualifications and methodology to accomplish the work, including, but not limited to, descriptions of equipment, special fabrications, and specialized labor. Items of particular concern to the government are:

Clearing Plan: Description of work as outlined in Specifications Section 31 11 00 Clearing and contract drawings, including: o Sequence of Work (include expected order of clearing by site name) o Equipment List.

o Site Access (during tree clearing months) o Equipment Offload Sites o Haul Roads o Construction Methods o Cleared material offsite disposal methods and location.

o Protection methods for adjacent trees

Mechanical Dredging/Excavation Plan and Embankment Construction Plan:

Description of work as outlined in Specifications Section 35 20 23 Mechanical Dredging/Excavation and Section 35 73 13 Embankment Construction, and contract drawings, including:

o Sequence of work including, but not limited to:

Order of Excavation (by cut name and stations) Order and Location of Placement (including both origin and final placement destination of excavated materials).

Shaping Material o Equipment list Expected access dredging based on equipment selected Equipment and material offload sites

Construction methods for excavation, material transportation, material placement, and final shaping. To include, but not limited to:

• Methods for placement of excavated material in areas where adjacent placement is proposed.

• Methods for movement and placement of excavated material where adjacent placement is not proposed.

• Methods and schedule for shaping and mixing embankment materials, consistent with anticipated material workability and composition

• Protection of adjacent trees.

The Government will evaluate the work plan narrative based on the following:

Completeness of plan with respect to items of concern listed above;

Demonstration of thorough understanding of and ability to comply with the project requirements;

Reasonableness of contractor sequencing in terms of site constraints and challenges associated with the work; and Ability to mitigate construction and scheduling risk associated with project features.

Element 2: Schedule In regards to the schedule, the Government will look for details to include the following items.

Activities labeled, start, interdependence including finish-start and start-start, critical path, durations, exclusion periods, and milestones. The logic demonstrates major activities placed in logical sequence with minimum number of critical path activities. The durations are set so all activities have assigned durations, major activities have reasonable durations and conform to resources, and detail activities have reasonable durations.

The contractor shall assume a contract notice to proceed (NTP) of 1 October 2018 for proposal evaluation purposes only. This date is an estimated date for evaluation purposes and may not necessarily represent the actual NTP date for the awarded contract.

The Government will evaluate the schedule based on the following:

Completeness and reasonableness of the schedule;

Demonstration of thorough understanding of the project requirements;

Reasonableness of work sequencing in terms of site constraints and challenges associated with the work;

Minimization of critical path activities;

Resource loading for major activities supported with manpower and equipment; and Ability to mitigate construction and scheduling risks associated with project features.

2. 3. 1. 2. Subfactor 2: Corporate Management

The Government will evaluate the Offeror’s proposed Corporate Management to determine compliance with and capability to meet Government’s requirements. The following are the Corporate Management areas on which the Offeror’s proposal will be evaluated (all elements are of equal importance):

Element 1: Prime Contractor Experience

The Government will evaluate Prime Contractor experience. Documentation of successful completion of projects similar in nature and scope to this project will be favorably considered in the evaluation. Conversely, proposals that do not include substantial evidence that the Offeror has experience, qualifications, and production capability to successfully prosecute the project will be unfavorably considered.

Element 2: Subcontractor Experience

The Government will evaluate the extent of recent subcontractor experience. Documentation of successful completion of projects similar in nature and scope to this project will be favorably considered in the evaluation. Conversely, proposals that do not include substantial evidence that the subcontractor has experience, qualifications and production capability to successfully prosecute the project will be unfavorably considered. The subcontractors described in the proposal must be utilized on the project. Substitution of any proposed subcontractor will require prior approval of the Contracting Officer.

Element 3: Key Personnel Experience

The Government will evaluate the adequacy and strength of key personnel assignments (prime and subcontractors) to cover the necessary design disciplines and construction staffing requirements. Provide a description of previous experience on projects of similar complexity for the key home office and satellite office employees assigned to this contract. Provide project descriptions (include names and resumes), responsibilities, and authority for key field employees (including, but not limited to, all managers, superintendents, safety officers, and quality control managers that may be utilized on this project). Provide the minimum qualifications for each type of subcontractor shown on the organization chart. The personnel assigned in the proposal must be utilized on the project. Substitution of any proposed personnel will require prior approval of the Contracting Officer after contract award.

Element 4: Organization Chart

The Government will evaluate the organization chart. The organization chart shall list the Contractor’s key personnel and identify on-site and management personnel including lines of authority. The organization chart shall also list subcontractor’s key personnel and how the subcontractor interfaces with the Contractor. The organization chart shall be clear and concise to allow thorough understanding of the contractor’s team for the project. Clearly labeled on the organization chart shall be employee duties and responsibilities. Based on the organization chart, the Government will verify that that the safety officer and quality control officer are different individuals.

2. 3. 1. 3. Subfactor 3: Safety

The Government will evaluate the Offeror’s proposal to determine capability to meet Government requirements in regards to Safety. The Offeror’s proposal will be evaluated (both elements are of equal importance) on the following Safety areas:

Element 1: Risk Management Process:

The risk reduction safety plan documentation should clearly demonstrate the Offeror’s process for managing risk on high hazard activities, including, but not limited to: diving operations, fall protection, crane operations, and floating plant safety. Key safety positions, including safety competent persons and duties, shall be outlined noting compliance with the duty requirements of the contract. The Offeror shall submit the names of key safety personnel including experience, education, and training. Contractor to provide OSHA 300A form from 2012 to 2017.

Information shall include both the prime contractor and any major subcontractors. Major subcontractors are defined as members of an Offeror’s overall team who are expected to perform ten (10) percent or more of the proposed effort.

Element 2: Experience Modifier

The Government will evaluate the Experience Modifier. The Contractor must provide documentation that demonstrates their safety and health program experience using an "Experience Modification Rate (EMR)” from 2012-1017. Table 2 lists the rating criteria to be used:

Table 2: Experience Modifier Ratings

Rating Experience Modifier

Superior 0.7 or below

Acceptable 0.71 to 1.0

Sub-Standard 1.1 or greater

The Technical Factor ratings focus on the strengths, deficiencies, weaknesses, risks, and uncertainties of the Offeror's proposal (see Table 3). The adjectival rating depicts how well the Offeror’s proposal meets the Technical subfactor requirements.

Table 3: Technical Ratings

Rating Description

Outstanding Proposal meets requirements and indicates an exceptional approach and understanding of the requirements. Strengths far outweigh any weaknesses.

Risk of unsuccessful performance is very low.

Good Proposal meets requirements and indicates a thorough approach and understanding of the requirements. Proposal contains strengths which outweigh any weaknesses. Risk of unsuccessful performance is low.

Acceptable Proposal meets requirements and indicates an adequate approach and understanding of the requirements. Strengths and weaknesses are offsetting or will have little or no impact on contract performance. Risk of unsuccessful performance is no worse than moderate.

Marginal Proposal does not clearly meet requirements and has not demonstrated an adequate approach and understanding of the requirements. The proposal has one or more weaknesses which are not offset by strengths. Risk of unsuccessful performance is high.

Unacceptable Proposal does not meet requirements and contains one or more significant deficiencies.

Proposal is un-awardable.

Factor 2: Past Performance

The Government will evaluate the Offeror’s record of past and current performance to ascertain the probability of successfully performing the required efforts of the Plans and Specifications.

Evaluation of past performance shall be in accordance with this plan utilizing the forms and questionnaires set forth in Appendix D.

The Government will focus its inquiries on the Offeror’s (and major subcontractor’s) record of performance as it relates to all solicitation requirements, including cost, schedule, performance and management of subcontractors. Major subcontractors are defined as members of an Offeror’s overall team who are expected to perform ten (10) percent or more of the proposed effort. A significant achievement, problem, or lack of relevant data in any element of the work can become an important consideration in the evaluation process. Therefore, Offeror will be reminded to include the most recent and relevant efforts (within the past ten (10) years) in their proposal. Absent any recent and relevant past performance history or when the performance record is so sparse that no meaningful confidence assessment rating can be reasonably assigned, the Offeror will be assigned an “unknown confidence rating” and its proposal will not be evaluated either favorably or unfavorably on past performance.

The Government may use data provided by the Offeror in its proposal and data obtained from other sources, including data in Government files or data obtained through interviews with personnel familiar with the contractor and their current and past performance under Federal, State or Local government or commercial contracts for same or similar services. Data used in conducting performance risk assessments shall not extend past ten (10) years prior to the issue date of the RFP, but may include performance data generated during the past ten (10) years without regard to the contract award date.

The past performance factor considers each Offeror’s demonstrated recent and relevant record of performance in supplying products and services that meet the contract requirements. One performance confidence assessment rating is assigned for each Offeror after evaluating the Offeror's recent past performance, focusing on performance that is relevant to the contract requirements.

The first aspect of the past performance evaluation is to assess the Offeror’s past performance to determine how relevant a recent effort accomplished by the Offeror is to the effort to be acquired through the source selection. The criteria set forth in Table 4 will be used to establish what is relevant which shall include similarity of service/support, complexity; dollar value, contract type, and degree of subcontract/teaming.

Table 4: Past Performance Ratings

PAST PERFORMANCE RELEVANCY

Relevancy Description

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

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

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

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

The second aspect of the past performance evaluation is to perform a confidence assessment of the expectation the Offeror will successfully perform the required effort. The performance confidence assessment will utilize the most appropriate rating from the Table 5. This rating considers the assessed confidence of the relevant/recent efforts gathered.

Table 5: Performance Confidence Assessments

Assessment Description

Substantial Confidence

Based on the Offeror’s recent performance record, the Government has a high expectation that the Offeror will successfully perform the required effort.

Satisfactory Confidence

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

Limited Confidence

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

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

Unknown Confidence (Neutral)

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

Factor 3: Price

Price will be evaluated for reasonableness in accordance with FAR Part 15. Contract Line Item prices will be evaluated to determine whether the proposed prices are reasonable for the work to be performed; reflect a clear understanding of the requirements; and are consistent with the Offeror's technical proposal.

Prices offered will be evaluated for reasonableness in comparison to the Government estimate.

In accordance with 33 U.S.C. 622 and 624, no civil works construction contract shall be awarded if the contract price exceeds the Government estimate by more than twenty five (25) percent.

The Government may reject any proposal that is evaluated and determined to be unrealistic in terms of project commitments, including contract terms and conditions, or unreasonably high or low in cost when compared to Government estimates, such that the proposal is deemed to reflect an inherent lack of competence or failure to comprehend the complexity and risks of the project.

2. 4. Proposal Submission

Introduction

The Offeror’s proposal shall be submitted in electronic version to the Contract Specialist, Anne M. Fleischman at anne.m.fleischman@usace.army.mil, as set forth below. The RFP shall provide the Government address and receipt date for proposal submittal.

The Offeror’s proposal shall consist of the following four (4) volumes:

I – Technical Approach II – Past Performance III – Price IV – Solicitation, Offer and Award Documents and

Certifications/Representations/Bonds/JV or LLC info

Files shall not contain classified data. The use of hyperlinks in proposals is prohibited.

Offerors are cautioned that “parroting” of the Technical requirements or the Project Scope of Work with a statement of intent to perform does not reflect an understanding of the requirement or capability to perform. Offerors are responsible for including sufficient details to permit a complete and accurate evaluation of each proposal. Proprietary information shall be clearly marked.

Proposal Submission Requirements

The proposal submission requirements are as follows:

a. Each volume shall be submitted as a separate PDF file. Each volume shall be clearly labeled with its title. Offeror shall sign the first two pages of SF 1442.

b. Typing should be single spaced. Each paragraph shall be separated by at least one (1) blank line. A standard, 12-point minimum font size applies. Arial or New Times Roman fonts are required. Tables and illustrations may use a reduced font size no less than 8-point and may be landscape.

c. Table 6 illustrates the volumes of material that shall be submitted:

Table 6: Proposal Submission Requirements

VOLUME TITLE

DIGITAL

COPIES MAXIMUM PAGES

I – Technical Approach 1 75*

II – Past Performance 1 25**

III – Price 1 Schedule of Prices

IV– Solicitation, Offer and Award Documents and Certifications/ Representations/Bid Bond

1 N/A

Notes:

* Not including safety plan.

** Not including the past performance for each major subcontractor (5 page max per subcontractor) or the Past Performance Questionnaire Forms.

Pages that exceed the required page limitations will not be evaluated.

*A copy of the bid bond shall be submitted with the proposal with the original bid bond received by the contract specialist within three (3) days of solicitation closing to be considered for award.

Proposal Files

The proposal files shall adhere to the following formatting guidelines.

2. 4. 3. 1. Format

The submission shall be clearly indexed and logically assembled. Each volume shall be clearly identified and shall begin at the top of a page. 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. A Table of Contents should be created using the Table of Content feature in MS Word. MS Word (doc) files should use the following page setup parameters:

Margins – Top, Bottom, Left, Right – 1” Gutter – 0” From Edge – Header, Footer 0.5” Page Size, Width – 8.5” Page Size, Height – 11”

NOTE: 11x17 pages are acceptable for tables/graphic representations; however, each 11x17 page counts as two (2) pages.

2. 4. 3. 2. File Packaging

Files shall be in read-only format, using PDF files.

2. 4. 3. 3. Content Organization

All information shall be confined to the appropriate volume. Each volume of the proposal shall consist of a Table of Contents, along with the detailed information provided below:

VOLUME I – Technical Approach:

The volume shall consist of all information required to support the technical approach and shall not exceed seventy five (75) pages. No technical approach information shall be contained in any other volume of this proposal. The volume should be organized into the following sections:

Subfactor 1: Work Plan. The work plan portion of the proposal shall address the following as a minimum:

Element 1: Detailed Work Plan Narrative Element 2: Schedule

Subfactor 2: Corporate Management. The corporate management portion of the proposal shall address the following as a minimum:

Element 1: Prime Contractor Experience Element 2: Subcontractor Experience Element 3: Key Personnel Experience Element 4: Organization Chart

Subfactor 3: Safety. The safety portion should address the following at a minimum:

Element 1: Risk Management Process Element 2: Experience Modifier

VOLUME II – Past Performance

This volume shall contain past performance information regarding similar contracts. This volume shall not exceed twenty five (25) pages plus five (5) pages for each major subcontractor, excluding Past Performance Questionnaire Forms.

Offerors shall submit all Government and/or commercial contracts for the prime Offeror and each major subcontractor in performance or awarded during the past ten (10) years, from the issue date of this RFP, which are relevant to the efforts required by this solicitation. Data concerning the Offeror shall be provided first, followed by each proposed major subcontractor, in alphabetical order. The Offeror shall also submit the written consent of its major subcontractors to allow the disclosure of its subcontractor’s past performance information to the Offeror. No past performance information shall be contained in any other volume of this proposal.

Submit a separate sheet for each reference. It is the Offeror’s responsibility to ensure points of contact can be contacted by the Government’s evaluators and that they will cooperate.

Section 1: Past Performance Questionnaire

The Offeror shall submit up to five (5) Past Performance Questionnaire (PPQ) Forms which shall identify if the contract is active or complete; if the contract was for the Government (Federal, state, local, etc.) or commercial; and if the Offeror was the prime contractor, a teaming partner, and/or joint venture. As applicable, Offerors are to include a discussion of efforts to resolve problems encountered as well as efforts to identify and manage project risk. Contracts shall be at least six (6) months old to be considered.

Contracts with expiration dates prior to ten (10) years ago shall not be considered.

Offerors should follow-up with clients/references to ensure timely submittal of questionnaires. If the client requests, questionnaires may be submitted directly to the Government’s point of contact, Anne M. Fleischman at anne.m.fleischman@usace.army.mil, prior to proposal to the closing date.

In addition to the above, the Government may review any other sources of information for evaluating past performance. Other sources may include, but are not limited to, past performance information retrieved through the Past Performance Information Retrieval System (PPIRS), including Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS), using all CAGE/DUNS numbers of team members (partnership, joint venture, teaming arrangement, or parent company/subsidiary/affiliate) identified in the Offeror’s proposal; inquiries of owner representative(s); Federal Awardee Performance and Integrity Information System (FAPIIS); Electronic Subcontract Reporting System (eSRS); and any other known sources not provided by the Offeror. While the Government may elect to consider data from other sources, the burden of providing detailed, current, accurate and complete past performance information rests with the Offeror.

Section 2: Organization Structure Change History

If applicable, include information on organization structure change history or a joint venture resulting in a different company name. Many companies have acquired, been acquired by, or otherwise merged with other companies, and/or reorganized their divisions, business groups, subsidiary companies, etc. In many cases, these changes have taken place during the time of performance of relevant past efforts or between conclusion of recent past efforts and this source selection. As a result, it is sometimes difficult to determine what past performance is relevant to this acquisition.

VOLUME III – Price:

Certified cost and pricing data are not currently required; however, the Government reserves the right to request such data prior to award. No pricing information shall be contained in any other volume of this proposal.

The Schedule of Prices must be completed and returned. Failure to provide will result in your proposal not being considered for award.

VOLUME IV – Solicitations, Offer And Award Documents And Certifications / Representations / Bid Bond

Standard Form 1442 Solicitation, Offer and Award and all amendments Representations, Certification and Other Statements of Offerors, Bid Bond

2. 5. Discussions

General Information

In accordance with FAR 15.306(d), discussion sessions with each Offeror may be held. Should discussions take place, all Offerors in the competitive range will be allowed a minimum of seven

(7) calendar days to submit Final Proposal Revisions.

Discussion Scheduling

If discussions are conducted, the Contracting Officer will schedule the discussion sessions, and each Offeror will be notified of the time and place at least three (3) business days prior to their discussion session. Appropriate security clearances should be provided by the Offerors in sufficient time to process the requests. The Contracting Officer will provide additional instructions with the notification. The discussion sessions will take place by the method of the Government’s choosing and provided to the contractor in writing.

FOR THE

UPPER MISSISSIPPI RIVER RESTORATION STAGE I

SOLICITATION NUMBER: W912EK18R0007

CEMVR-CT

ROCK ISLAND, IL

APPENDICES

APPENDIX D PAST PERFORMANCE

APPENDIX - Enclosure 1

NAVFAC / USACE Past Performance Questionnaire (PPQ)

CONTRACT INFORMATION (Contractor to complete Blocks 1-4)

1. Contractor Information

Firm Name: CAGE Code:

Address: DUNs Number:

Phone Number:

Email Address:

Point of Contact: Contact Phone Number:

2. Work Performed as: Prime Contractor Sub Contractor Joint Venture Other (Explain)

Percent of project work performed:

If subcontractor, who was the prime (Name/Phone #):

3. Contract Information

Contract Number:

Delivery/Task Order Number (if applicable):

Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price Cost Reimbursement Other (Please specify):

Contract Title:

Contract Location:

Award Date (mm/dd/yy):

Contract Completion Date (mm/dd/yy):

Actual Completion Date (mm/dd/yy):

Explain Differences:

Original Contract Price (Award Amount):

Final Contract Price (to include all modifications, if applicable):

Explain Differences:

4. Project Description:

Complexity of Work: High Med Routine

How is this project relevant to project of submission? (Please provide details such as similar equipment, requirements, conditions, etc.)

CLIENT INFORMATION (Client to complete Blocks 5-8)

5. Client Information

Name:

Title:

Phone Number:

Email Address:

6. Describe the client’s role in the project:

7. Date Questionnaire was completed (mm/dd/yy):

8. Client’s Signature:

NOTE: NAVFAC/USACE requests that the client completes this questionnaire and submits directly back to the Offeror. The Offeror will submit the completed questionnaire to USACE with their proposal, and may duplicate this questionnaire for future submission on USACE solicitations. Clients are highly encouraged to submit questionnaires directly to the Offeror. However, questionnaires may be submitted directly to USACE. Please contact the Offeror for USACE POC information. The Government reserves the right to verify any and all information on this form.

NAVFAC / USACE Past Performance Questionnaire (PPQ)

TO BE COMPLETED BY CLIENT

ADJECTIVE RATINGS AND DEFINITIONS TO BE USED TO BEST REFLECT YOUR EVALUATION OF THE

CONTRACTOR’S PERFORMANCE

Form PPQ -0 (9/30/11)

RATING DEFINITION NOTE

(E) Exceptional Performance meets contractual requirements and exceeds many to the Government / Owner’s benefit. The contractual performance of the element or sub-element being assessed was accomplished with few minor problems for which corrective actions taken by the contractor was highly effective.

An Exceptional rating is appropriate when the Contractor successfully performed multiple significant events that were of benefit to the Government / Owner. A singular benefit, however, could be of such magnitude that it alone constitutes an Exceptional rating. Also, there should have been NO significant weaknesses identified.

(VG) Very Good Performance meets contractual requirements and exceeds some to the Government’s / Owner’s benefit. The contractual performance of the element or sub-element being assessed was accomplished with some minor problems for which corrective actions taken by the contractor were effective.

A Very Good rating is appropriate when the Contractor successfully performed a significant event that was a benefit to the Government / Owner. There should have been no significant weaknesses identified.

(S) Satisfactory Performance meets minimum contractual requirements. The contractual performance of the element or sub-element contains some minor problems for which corrective actions taken by the contractor appear or were satisfactory.

A Satisfactory rating is appropriate when there were only minor problems, or major problems that the contractor recovered from without impact to the contract. There should have been NO significant weaknesses identified. Per DOD policy, a fundamental principle of assigning ratings is that contractors will not be assessed a rating lower than Satisfactory solely for not performing beyond the requirements of the contract.

(M) Marginal Performance does not meet some contractual requirements. The contractual performance of the element or sub-element being assessed reflects a serious problem for which the contractor has not yet identified corrective actions. The contractor's proposed actions appear only marginally effective or were not fully implemented.

A Marginal is appropriate when a significant event occurred that the contractor had trouble overcoming which impacted the Government / Owner.

(U) Unsatisfactory Performance does not meet most contractual requirements and recovery is not likely in a timely manner. The contractual performance of the element or sub-element contains serious problem(s) for which the contractor's corrective actions appear or were ineffective.

An Unsatisfactory rating is appropriate when multiple significant events occurred that the contractor had trouble overcoming and which impacted the Government / Owner. A singular problem, however, could be of such serious magnitude that it alone constitutes an unsatisfactory rating.

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY FULL TEXT

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SPECIAL NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS

PLEASE BE ADVISED, THE CLOCK TOWER BUILDING IS LOCATED ON ROCK ISLAND ARSENAL

WHICH IS A SECURE U.S. ARMY INSTALLATION. ACCESS TO THE INSTALLATION CANNOT

BE GUARANTEED.

Effective 1 Dec 2015, should you elect to hand-deliver your bid, quote, or proposal, you must enter Rock Island Arsenal via the Moline, IL entrance gate and proceed to the Visitor Control Center (Building 23) to obtain access credentials. The Visitor Control Center will conduct a background check on all visitors prior to issuing credentials allowing access to Rock Island Arsenal.

(1) Visitors will be asked to provide a State Issued Driver's License, Identification Card, or Passport.

(2) Visitors will be asked what is the purpose and duration of their visit.

(3) A National Crime Information Center - Interstate Identification Index (NCIC-III) check will be conducted. The time necessary to conduct this check varies, and will be impacted by the volume of traffic at the Visitor Control Center. It is your responsibility to allow adequate time to complete this process.

(4) If the NCIC-III check is favorably completed, installation access will be granted and a credential will be issued for the required duration of the visit.

(5) If the NCIC-III check is not favorably completed, installation access will be denied. If installation access is denied, it remains the offeror's responsibility to deliver its bid, quote, or proposal by the date and time established in the solicitation.

_Offerors are cautioned that due to the heightened security measures being taken on Rock Island Arsenal, access for proposal/bid/quote delivery will take significantly more time. Despite this, offerors are responsible for ensuring that their proposals/bids/quotes arrive prior to the scheduled closing time.

_ Rock Island District POC for those delivering proposals/bids/quotes is: USACE Contracting Division – telephone 309/794-5819 (security) or 309/794-5312 (contracting).

_Vehicles are subject to search. Foreign nationals must be approved at least two weeks in advance by Rock Island Arsenal Security. Clarification or additional information regarding access to Rock Island Arsenal should be addressed to Rock Island Arsenal Security – telephone 309/782-6116.

_Hand carried bids, proposals or quotes should be delivered through the main door (south side) of the Clock Tower Building and checked with the Security Office who will contact the Contracting Division for pick up.

_Bids, proposals or quotes should be addressed to:

Rock Island District Corps of Engineers Attn: Contracting Division solicitation #W912EK18R0007 1500 Rock Island Dr.

Rock Island, IL 61201

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QUESTION AND ANSWER

VIA PROJNET

Technical inquiries and questions relating to this solicitation are to be submitted via Bidder Inquiry in ProjNet at (https://www.projnet.org) No Later Than (NLT) 05 June 2018 at 11:00 am. 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. Another email to the same address will notify the prospective vendor once the reply is available for viewing.

The Bidder Inquiry Key is: 1J95YR-4X678J

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 provided 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.