W912EK23R0001 Phase I.pdf

PROJECT TITLE: Design-Build for Lake Red Rock and Saylorville Lake Administrative, Visitor Center and Maintenance Buildings

CONTRACT TYPE: Tw o-Phase, Design-Build, Firm-Fixed Price

ESTIMATED MAGNITUDE OF CONSTRUCTION PROJECT: More than $10,000,000

This requirement is a 100% Small Business Set-Aside acquisition. This solicitation w ill use a 2-Phase Design-Build procurement methodology as described in FAR Part 36.3 and w ill result in a Firm Fixed Price aw ard. NAICS 236220 (Size Standard $45M).

JEFFREY R VOSS 309-794-5093

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

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

NEGOTIATED

20-Jan-2023

(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 ______________21 Feb 2023 (date). If this is a sealed bid solicitation, offers must be publicly opened at that time.

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

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

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

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

SOLICITATION, OFFER,

AND AWARD

(Construction, Alteration, or Repair)

1. SOLICITATION NO.

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

4. CONTRACT NO.

7. ISSUED BY CODE

CONTRACTING DIVISION

US ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS 1500 ROCK ISLAND D

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)

FAX:TEL: TEL: FAX:

W912EK23R0001 263

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

W912EK23R0001

Section SF 30 - BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

STATEMENT OF WORK

1. PROJECT OBJECTIVES

1.0.1 The objective of this solicitation is to design and construct new facilities and demolish (3) existing facilities for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE). The (3) new facilities will be constructed at two Government owned site locations: Lake Red Rock Reservoir near Knoxville, Iowa; and Saylorville Lake Reservoir near Johnston, Iowa. One (1) new facility at Lake Red Rock will be a new Administration Building with a Visitor Center. Two (2) new facilities at Saylorville Lake will consist of a new Administration Building, and a new Maintenance Building. The existing Administration Buildings at Lake Red Rock and Saylorville Lake, as well as the Maintenance Building at Saylorville Lake will be demolished. Additionally, new access roads, parking, landscaping, and utilities will be provided per the project requirements as described herewith. The desire is to provide “State-of-the-Art” facilities that rival similar use facilities in the private sector, using energy efficient and sustainable design. The overall goal is to provide functional, secure, visually appealing facilities that are a source of pride for USACE and the respective Project Offices.

1.0.2 It is USACE’s objective that these facilities will have a 50-year useful life. The design and construction should provide an appropriate level of quality to ensure the continued use of the facilities of that time period with the application of reasonable preventive maintenance and repairs.

The facility designs should consider that USACE may repurpose the use of the facilities over the 50-year life. USACE’s intent is to install products and materials of good quality that meet industry standard average life that corresponds with the period of performance expected before a major renovation or repurpose. The design should be flexible and adaptable to possible future uses different than the current to the extent practical while still meeting the operational and functional requirements defined within. Flexibility is achieved through design of more flexible structural load-bearing wall and column system arrangements. The site infrastructure will have at least a 50-year life expectancy with industry-accepted maintenance and repair cycles. Develop the project sites for efficiency and to convey a sense of unity or connectivity with the adjacent buildings and with the Installation as a whole.

1.0.3 Requirements stated in the RFP are minimums; design and construction must meet or exceed the requirements. The design and technical criteria contained and cited in the RFP establish minimum standards for design and construction quality. Further, the OFFEROR is encouraged to seek solutions that will expedite construction and shorten the schedule.

2. GENERAL SCOPE

Design and construct three (3) new facilities at two (2) site locations in accordance with UFC 1- 200-2 High Performance and Sustainable Building Requirements and applicable Federal, State, and local requirements:

Administration Building/Visitor Center at Lake Red Rock, IA

Administration Building at Saylorville Lake, IA

Maintenance Building at Saylorville Lake, IA.

2.1. PROJECT LOCATIONS

2.1.1. LAKE RED ROCK RESERVOIR, KNOXVILLE, IOWA

Lake Red Rock Project Office and Red Rock Visitor Center 1105 North Highway T15 Knoxville, IA 50138

41°21’57.14” N, 92°59’14.84” W

The site can be accessed off of IA-163 which connects to Hwy G 28/Washington St. which connects to Hwy T15. This leads to the Lake Red Rock Project Office and Red Rock Visitor Center. The property is owned by USACE.

2.1.2. SAYLORVILLE LAKE RESERVOIR, JOHNSTON, IOWA

Saylorville Lake Project Office 5600 NW 78th Avenue Johnston, IA 50131

41°42’11.73” N, 93°41’45.15” W

The site can be accessed off of Interstate I-80 which connects to Merle Hay Rd., NW Beaver DR., and subsequently NW 78th Ave. This leads to the Saylorville Lake Project Office. The property is owned by USACE.

2.2. DEMOLITION

2.2.1. Lake Red Rock

Demolish existing one-story Administration Building of approximately 8,000 square feet, with a partial basement, and perform site restoration as required for all disturbed areas. Demolition of existing utility, pavement, septic fields, and site features will also be required.

2.2.2. Saylorville Lake

Demolish existing one-story Administration Building of approximately 5,500 square feet, with a partial basement, and existing one-story Maintenance Building of approximately 9,500 square feet.

Perform site restoration as required for all disturbed areas. Demolition of existing utility, pavement, septic fields, and site features will also be required.

2.3. ENVIRONMENTAL

Minimize interference with, disturbance to, avoid spillage, and damage to fish, wildlife, and plants, including all of aspects of their habitats. The protection of rare, threatened, and endangered animal and plant species identified, including their habitats, is the Contractor’s responsibility. The contractor must comply with Federal, State, and local laws and regulations pertaining to the environment, including water, air, solid waste, hazardous waste and substances, and oily substances.

2.4. CULTURAL

If, during construction actives, any previously unidentified or unanticipated historical, archeological, and cultural resources are discovered or found, activities that may damage or alter such resources will be suspended. Resources covered include, but not limited to, any human skeletal remains or burials; artifacts; shell, midden, bone, charcoal, or other deposits; rock or coral alignments, paving, wall, or other constructed features; and any indication of agricultural or other human activities.

2.5. HAZARDOUS MATERIALS

Inspect the aforementioned facilities to be demolished for asbestos containing material (ACM), lead based paint (LBP), and Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs) prior to the facilities being demolished. Abate and dispose of any hazardous materials encountered in accordance with applicable regulations.

2.6. GEOTECHNICAL

Geotechnical work includes, but is not limited to: Perform subsurface exploration and testing, provide geotechnical design reports, and all geotechnical analyses necessary to design the project features in accordance with applicable USACE and other industry approved criteria. Base all designs on established engineering practices.

2.7. SITE/CIVIL

Exterior civil work includes, but is not limited to: storm water erosion control; minor clearing and grubbing; excavation, placement of fill, compaction, and grading; placement of pavement for access roads, drives, and parking lots; placement of concrete sidewalks and slabs; chain-link fencing and gates; utility work to include water, propane gas, electric, communications, exterior lighting, storm and sanitary sewer, and septic fields; site features work; signage; landscaping; site restoration; and seeding. The Contractor will be responsible for all repairs to existing sidewalks, pavements, curb and gutter, utilities and/or landscaping damaged as a result of construction activities.

2.8. ARCHITECTURAL

Architectural work includes, but is not limited to:

2.8.1. Lake Red Rock – Administration Building with Visitor Center Design and construct a single-story Administration Building with Visitor Center of approximately 20,000 square feet plus additional covered exterior spaces of approximately 2,600 square feet. The facility will include administrative offices, conference rooms, and interior and exterior ancillary space for USACE personnel. A visitor center and lobby/reception area will also be included within the facility yet separated from the area of the building which will house USACE administrative functions. The Contractor will be responsible for the design and installation of exhibits within the Visitor Center and furniture systems for all administrative spaces. Areas that are for USACE personnel will be secured from public access.

2.8.2. Saylorville Lake – Administration Building

Design and construct a single-story Administration Building of approximately 20,000 square feet plus additional covered exterior spaces of approximately 2,600 square feet. The facility will include administrative offices, conference rooms, and interior and exterior ancillary space for USACE personnel. Areas that are for USACE personnel will be secured from public access. A lobby/reception area for the public will also be included within the facility which will be separated from the area of the building to house USACE administrative functions. The Contractor will be responsible for the design and installation of furniture systems for all administrative spaces.

2.8.3. Saylorville Lake - Maintenance Building

Design and construct a Maintenance Building with a footprint of approximately 29,000 square feet, with an additional 8,700 square feet of elevated storage space (mezzanine) within. The facility will include an open bay, wash bay, trade shops, interior ancillary spaces, and an elevated storage mezzanine. The Contractor will be responsible for the design and installation of furniture systems for all administrative spaces.

2.9. STRUCTURAL

Structural work includes, but is not limited to: the investigation/evaluation of existing site conditions; the structural whole-building design including, inter alia, the substructure design (i.e.

foundation/footing), the superstructure design (i.e. interior/exterior structural components, floor/roof framing and diaphragms), miscellaneous structures (i.e. electrical/mechanical equipment foundations/supports, and retaining walls), and structural load calculations (i.e.

foundation, gravity, and lateral analyses), ensuring that all of these items meet/exceed applicable standards and codes.

2.10. FIRE PROTECTION

Fire sprinkler work includes, but is not limited to: code analysis to determine the requirements for sprinkler systems for the project, hydrant flow testing for the fire flows to be used for final design and construction, and the design of the sprinkler systems for the buildings requiring sprinkler systems based on the code analysis.

2.11. MECHANICAL / PLUMBING

Mechanical and Plumbing work includes, but is not limited to: Demolition of existing Heating Ventilating and Air Conditioning (HVAC) and plumbing systems; the installation of restrooms, showers, breakrooms or kitchenette areas, and mother’s rooms sized for the appropriate number of occupancy; the installation of HVAC systems that are adequate size and type for each building to incorporate building automation systems with front ends utilizing native BAC Net direct digital control; the installation plumbing distribution and sewer systems that are adequate size and type for each building.

2.12. ELECTRICAL

Electrical work includes, but is not limited to: the design and construction of complete facility electrical systems including telecommunications, power and lighting, standby power, automatic transfer switching, fire alarm/mass notification, lightning protection, public address and audiovisual systems, and safety & security to include access control, intrusion protection, duress and CCTV.

2.13. ENERGY CONSERVATION

Design and construct the buildings, including the building envelope, HVAC systems, service water heating, power, and lighting systems to achieve high-performance buildings which meet or exceed applicable USACE and other industry approved criteria.

2.14. ANTI-TERRORISM / FORCE PROTECTION

Antiterrorism/Force Protection measures must be included in the facility design in accordance with applicable criteria. The minimum protective measures as specified by the current Department of Defense Minimum Antiterrorism Standards for Buildings, UFC 4-010-01, are required for this project.

2.15. DESIGN QUALITY

Design quality is achieved through the optimization of interior planning, integration of the buildings with the sites, sustainability, selection of building materials and systems for low-cost maintenance and operation, and an overall balance of aesthetics and functionality. USACE encourages a project design of award-winning caliber.

2.16. DESIGN FREEDOM

The Contractor will accommodate minor site and building plan changes by the Government in the early stages of the design process, as a normal part of the design development process. The Contractor may adjust spaces, within the overall and specific functional area guidelines, as required to accommodate the structural layout, and as necessary to provide adequate space for mechanical, electrical, and telecommunication spaces. The mechanical and electrical spaces must provide adequate space to safely and efficiently accommodate equipment operation and maintenance. The spatial relationships and adjacencies in the RFP drawings, however, must be maintained, unless the Contractor recommends changes to the Government, and the Government accepts such changes.

2.17. CONTRACTOR RESPONSIBILITY

2.17.1. The Contractor will provide all labor, materials, equipment, supplies, permits, fees, and consultant services to design and construct these complexes. The complexes must be complete and usable facilities, meeting the requirements of the RFP. The Contractor will develop complete site, building, and interior design packages.

2.17.2. GOVERNMENT FURNISHED / GOVERNMENT INSTALLED ITEMS:

If not identified as Government-Furnished in the RFP, all work required by the RFP will be the responsibility of the Contractor. The Contractor will provide design coordination for items to be purchased and installed by the Government (GFGI).

2.17.3. VERIFICATION OF CONDITIONS

The Contractor must field verify existing conditions prior to beginning work. The Contractor and Designers of Record will be responsible for investigating all differing site conditions, discrepancies, and field related issues that are encountered during the design and construction process. The Designers of Record will be responsible for providing guidance to the Contractor for the resolution of all such issues. The Contractor must provide notice to the Government of any such issues prior to proceeding and with sufficient time to avoid cost or schedule impacts.

2.17.4. VERIFICATION OF UTILITIES

The Government will provide available as-built and location documentation for site utilities, but this information is to be considered approximate. The Contractor and the Designers of Record will be responsible for verifying the condition, location, and capacity for all utilities necessary for the project. The Contractor and Designers of Record will further verify that all utilities will meet the requirements of this project.

2.17.5. REGULATORY COMPLIANCE

The Contractor will assure that the facilities and site developments comply with all applicable local, State and Federal Regulations. Timely acquisition of the necessary design and construction related permits will be the responsibility of the Contractor. The Contractor, upon Notice to Proceed, will immediately begin working on the permits so as not to delay completion of the project. The Contractor will prepare permits, associated drawings, public notices, and other related documentation as necessary to successfully meet permit approval status. The Contractor must pay for associated permit fees.

2.18. CONTRACTOR’S USE OF THE SITES

Except for utility service provider access, the required coordination with local agencies, and observation and oversight by the Government, the Contractor will be allowed use of the site within the final limits of construction. The Contractor will maintain Government and public access to the existing facilities, parking, and staging areas.

Section 00010 - Solicitation Contract Form

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY FULL TEXT

MVR.02

QUESTION AND ANSWER VIA PROJNET

ALL SUBMITTED QUESTIONS FOR THIS PROJECT AND THE ANSWERS

PROVIDED SHALL BE VIEWED IN BIDDER INQUIRY IN PROJNET AT

(https://www.projnet.org).

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) 31 January 2023, 2:00 pm Central Time.

To submit or 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: M92UIK-4DPRQE

Specific Instructions for First Time 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. 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.

Section 00100 - Bidding Schedule/Instructions to Bidders

SECTION 00 21 00

INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS, AND NOTICES TO OFFERORS

1. GENERAL INFORMATION

1.1. GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF WORK

Refer to Section 01 10 00 STATEMENT OF WORK for the project objectives and the general scope of work to be performed by the Design-Build Contractor.

1.2. CONTRACT COST CEILING LIMITATION FOR DESIGN AND

CONSTRUCTION COSTS

The design and construction costs will be subject to the funds available for this project. The total contract award must not exceed $28,000,000.00 for this contract. The Government may not be able make an award if the dollar amount set for this project is exceeded.

1.3. ACCURACY IN PROPOSALS

Proposals must set forth full, accurate, and complete information as required by this RFP, (including attachments). The penalty for making false statements is prescribed in 18 U.S.C.

1001.

1.4. PROPOSAL SUBMITTALS

1.4.1. Offerors submitting proposals for this project should limit submissions to data essential for evaluation of proposals so that a minimum of time and monies will have been expended in preparing information required herein. However, in order to be effectively and equitably evaluated, the proposals must include information sufficiently detailed to clearly describe the offeror's past performance and technical approach necessary for successful completion of the solicited project. Requirements stated in this Request for Proposal (RFP) are minimums.

Proposals should follow in the order of sequence set forth in the RFP. Information provided out of sequence may not be evaluated and may result in the offeror’s disqualification from award.

1.4.2. Offerors must submit their proposals electronically in accordance with the Proposal Submission Instructions of the solicitation, in PDF format via email to jeffrey.r.voss@usace.army.mil and scott.d.harris@usace.army.mil of the US Army Corps of Engineers, Contracting Division, no later than the time and date specified in Block 13 of Standard Form 1442. NOTE: The Rock Island District is in the Central Time Zone. No hard copies will be accepted.

1.4.3. The Government is using a two-phase procurement approach for this design/build project.

Potential offerors are invited to submit the information described in this Section for review and evaluation by the Government. Following completion of the evaluation of Phase I, up to a maximum of five (5) most highly qualified offers will be selected to participate in Phase II. A site visit will be held for these selected offerors following the Phase II notification. For Phase I, offerors are required to submit a proposal consisting of the information identified in paragraphs

1.4.3.1 and 1.4.3.2 below. Phase I proposal sections should parallel the submission requirements identified herein.

1.4.3.1. Volume I for Phase I must be submitted electronically in text-searchable PDF format and include the following information:

Tab A: Specialized Experience o Prime Contractor o A/E Designer of Record

Tab B: Past Performance o Prime Contractor o A/E Designer of Record

Tab C: Organization and Technical Approach

1.4.3.2. Volume II for Phase I must be submitted in in electronic PDF format and include the following information:

Tab A: Standard Form 1442

Tab B: Joint Venture Agreements

Tab C: Evidence of Ability to Obtain Bonding and Proof of Financial Ability

Tab D: Pre-Award Information

NOTE: All submissions to this Proposal Announcement must be submitted electronically in PDF format as instructed above. No paper copies, CD-ROMs or facsimile submissions will be accepted. Failure to place the required submission information under the appropriate tab (factor or sub-factor) may result in the information not being evaluated. Any specified page limits will be strictly adhered to and enforced. Information submitted which exceeds the specified limit will not be evaluated.

1.4.4. Upload Completion & Deadline: Interested offerors must submit proposals no later than the date specified on the solicitation document. The time & date of proposal receipt will be the delivery time & date recorded upon e-mail receipt. Do not assume that electronic submission will occur instantaneously. Large files will take some time to upload. Offerors should time their upload effort with prudence by not waiting until the last few minutes – this will allow for unexpected delays in the transmittal process and e-mail receipt. Offerors are encouraged to keep a copy of the upload and send information for their record. Submissions after the deadline will be considered late and will be processed in accordance with FAR 15.208.

1.4.5. Electronic Files: Files must be in searchable text PDF format. Text and graphics portfolios of the electronic copies must be in a format readable by Adobe applications.

Any information presented in a proposal that the Offeror wants safeguarded from disclosure to other parties must be identified and labeled in accordance with the requirements of Provision “FAR 52.215-1, Instructions to Offerors – Competitive Acquisition (Jan 2017),” subparagraph (e), which is found here: https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.215-1. The Government will endeavor to honor the restrictions against release requested by Offerors, to the extent permitted under United States law and regulations.

NOTE: Phase I does NOT involve pricing submission.

1.5. PROPOSAL FORMAT

1.5.1. File Organization: Although hard copies are not accepted, each file must be clearly indexed and logically assembled. Font size must be 10 or larger. Pages must be letter sized.

Proposals must be in a narrative format, organized and titled so that each section of the proposal follows the order and format of the factors. Information presented should be organized so as to pertain to only the evaluation factor in the section that the information is presented. Information pertaining to more than one evaluation factor should be repeated in each section for each factor.

1.5.2. File Size Limitations: Offerors are advised to limit file submission email attachments to a limit of 10MB. If needed, Offerors are advised to break the files down into smaller sections in order to ensure file delivery. In such cases, please divide the sections as logically as possible and be sure to clearly name the files as specified below.

1.5.3. File Naming Convention: To ensure your submission is received and processed appropriately, it is important that interested parties CAREFULLY ensure their electronic files adhere to the following naming convention:

W912EK23R0001-FIRM_NAME-VOLUME_I-TAB A

W912EK23R0001-FIRM_NAME-VOLUME_I-TAB B

W912EK23R0001-FIRM_NAME-VOLUME_I-TAB C

W912EK23R0001-FIRM_NAME-VOLUME_II (inclusive of all tabs)

Each file name must begin with the solicitation number followed by the firm’s name and a brief file description. Please see examples above.

1.6. JOINT VENTURE PROPOSAL REQUIREMENTS

When proposing as a joint venture, all members of the joint venture must sign the SF 1442 and the bid bond unless a written agreement by the joint venture is furnished with the proposal designating one firm with the authority to bind the other member(s) of the joint venture. In addition, a copy of the joint venture agreement must be submitted with the proposal. Failure to comply with the foregoing requirements may eliminate the proposal from further consideration.

If this is an 8(a) or HubZone joint venture, the offeror must ensure that it complies with the applicable requirements of 13 CFR Part 124 and 13 CFR Part 126, respectively.

END OF SECTION 00 21 00

SECTION 00 22 10

PHASE 1 OF 2-PHASE DESIGN-BUILD SELECTION PROCEDURES

1. OVERVIEW

1.1.1. In Phase I of the two-phase design-build selection procedure, interested firms or joint venture entities (referred to as ”Offerors”) submit certain specified past experience and performance capability proposals, demonstrating their capability to successfully execute the design-build construction contract resulting from this solicitation. The Government will evaluate the performance capability proposals in accordance with the criteria described herein and will short-list no more than three (3) of the Phase I Offerors to compete for the design-build contract in Phase II.

1.1.2. In Phase II, the short-listed Offerors will submit proposals in accordance with Section 00 22 20.

1.1.3. The short-listed Offerors will be announced by special notice or synopsis to sam.gov.

Offerors may be contacted separately to request their approval.

2. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS

2.1.1. Firms formally organized as design-build entities, design firms and construction contractors that have associated specifically for this project, consortia of firms or any other interested parties may submit proposals. Associations may be as joint ventures or as key team subcontractors. Any legally organized Offeror may submit a proposal. To qualify for Phase II, the Offeror or Offeror’s subcontractor has to have or will have to have professional architects and engineers, registered in the appropriate technical disciplines and the requirements specified in FAR clause 52.236-25 ”Requirements for Registration of Designers” must be met. All designs must be under the direct supervision of appropriately licensed professionals for each discipline involved.

2.1.2. Submit the Phase I proposal in electronic format as described in SECTION 00 21 00 of the solicitation, in text-searchable PDF format with a table of contents and PDF bookmarks.

Note that the Government will not evaluate any material that exceeds the page limits, indicated in 7.1.1. below. PHASE I DOES NOT INVOLVE PRICING SUBMISSION.

3. PHASE I PROPOSAL INFORMATION AND RELATED EVALUATION

FACTORS

3.1. Phase I proposals will be evaluated in accordance with the factors below, listed in relative order of importance. Offerors are reminded to include their best technical approach in their initial offer and not to automatically assume that they will have an opportunity to participate in discussions or be asked to submit a revised offer. The Government may make award of a conforming proposal without discussions, if deemed to be in the best interest of the Government.

4. VOLUME I – TAB A – FACTOR 1 – SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE

4.1. SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Utilizing the Construction – Specialized Experience (Appendix 1) and Designer – Specialized Experience (Appendix 2) forms as examples, provide descriptions of projects substantially complete or completed by each of the prime contractors and the design firms. Each project must demonstrate recent, relevant experience on new construction projects similar in size, scope, and complexity as defined in the Statement of Work. Offerors may identify state and local government and private contracts that are similar to the Government’s requirements. If the Offeror is a joint venture, each firm must provide information, demonstrating experience relevant to their proposed role on this project. Submit projects that are currently well underway (designed

Location Factor Number

Description Relative Importance Page Limits

Volume I

Tab A Factor 1 Specialized Experience

1st (Most Important Factor)

5 pages (Specialized Experience Forms not included)

Tab B Factor 2 Past Performance 2nd (Equally as important as Factor 1)

5 pages (Past Performance Questionnaires not included)

Tab C Factor 3 Organization and Technical Approach

3rd (Slightly less important than Factors 1 & 2)

15 pages (resumes not included)

Volume II

Tab A SF 1442 and Proposal Data Sheet

N/A N/A

Tab B Joint Venture Agreements

N/A N/A

Tab C

Evidence of Ability to Obtain Bonding and Proof of Financial Ability

N/A N/A

Tab D Pre-Award Information

N/A N/A and at least 50% construction progress completed) or completed and turned over no longer than five (5) years preceding the date of this Solicitation. If any firm has multiple functions or divisions, limit the project examples to those performed by the division or unit submitting the offer or by the team member. Design firms may list prime contractors they have worked for or government, private, or commercial customers. The Offeror will select the design firm(s). If projects were design-build, so identify them as such. Both the prime contractor and the design firm(s) will each submit no more than three (3) projects for each of the facility types or their equivalent, or similar commercial or institutional type:

Administrative Office Building Visitor Center Maintenance Building

4.1.1. The Offeror should provide a supplemental narrative (not just project lists) explaining how any corporate experience that is not directly related to the specific projects above is applicable to this project and how the Government will benefit. The following information will be considered:

4.1.1.1. The Offeror should describe any previous teaming experience between current team members, if not described in the project list. Describe team members’ experience on high performance and sustainable building projects, if not included on the project list. Offeror may describe design-build experience on other type projects. The above information is limited to projects that are well underway or that have been completed and turned over no longer than the past five years preceding the date of this solicitation.

4.2. EVALUATION CRITERIA

4.2.1. The Government will evaluate the extent of recent, related experience of the prime contractor and design firm in design, construction, or design-build, as relevant to their role on this project. If the design will be accomplished in-house, rather than by subcontract, then the design element of specialized experience will still be evaluated, taking into account the fact that the work is being done in-house. Experience on similar projects identified in the project lists will receive more consideration than experience provided in the supplemental narrative, because the supplemental narrative is intended as way for Offerors to supplement and explain information in the project list rather than provide new information. The Government may place greater importance on projects performed as a prime contractor than as a subcontractor, depending upon overall role and relevancy considerations. Extra consideration may be given for prior Federal Government project design and construction experience.

4.2.2. The Offeror must submit the requested information to demonstrate a record of recent, related experience in both design and construction, for the facility types (which may include similar state or local government or private counterparts) included in this solicitation. Joint Venture partners should each demonstrate experience commensurate with their proposed role on this project, or explain in the supplemental narrative how their experience qualifies them for their role on this project.

4.2.3. To receive credit for extent (amount) of experience, the Offeror and its proposed design firm(s) must demonstrate a history of recent, relevant experience. A firm will not receive credit under this Factor (Factor 1) for the relevant experience of key personnel proposed for this project because this is addressed in Factor 3.

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

(1) Number of projects, size of projects, type of work, complexity, and location

(2) Dates

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

5. VOLUME I – TAB B – FACTOR 2 – PAST PERFORMANCE

5.1. SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

5.1.1. Past performance refers to the quality of recent project experience from the owner's perspective. The same projects that were submitted by Offerors for the Specialized Experience Factor above will be utilized in the evaluation of the Offeror’s Past Performance. For each project, the Offeror may submit a Past Performance Questionnaire (PPQ, Appendix 3). The PPQ is provided for the Offeror or its team memebers to submit to the client for each project. Ensure correct phone numbers and email addresses are provided for the client point of contact.

Completed PPQs should be submitted with your proposal. If the Offeror is unable to obtain a completed PPQ from a client for a project(s) before proposal closing date, the Offeror should complete and submit with the proposal the first page of the PPQ, which will provide contract and client information for the respective project(s). Offerors should follow-up with clients/references to ensure timely submittal of questionnaires.

5.2. EVALUATION CRITERIA

5.2.1. The Government will assess the Offeror’s likelihood of successfully meeting the contract requirements, considering the degree of success of the D-B team's recent (well underway or turned over no longer than five (5) years preceding the date of this solicitation), relevant experience. See explanation of “well underway” and relevancy under the Factor 1, “Specialized Experience” (paragraph 4.1 above). The Government will assess the past performance on projects submitted under the Specialized Experience Factor and reserves the right to conduct telephone interviews with points of contact identified in the proposal, and/or to review other recent projects rated in the Past Performance Information Retrieval System (PPIRS) or other agency performance databases, review and/or contact Offeror furnished references, or to review personal knowledge. While the Government may elect to consider data from other sources, the burden of providing detailed, current, accurate and complete past performance information rests with the Offeror. The rating system used for the performance confidence assessment is described in 9.5 below.

5.2.2. An entity may not establish past performance based on the past performance of its proposed key personnel, apart from that of the entity. If the Government does not obtain past performance information for the projects identified by the Offeror and cannot establish a past performance record for the Offeror through other sources, past performance will be rated neither favorably nor unfavorably. The performance confidence assessment will be considered “Neutral Confidence”.

6. VOLUME I – TAB C – FACTOR 3 - ORGANIZATION AND TECHNICAL

APPROACH

6.1. SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS:

6.1.1. Provide information that describes the Offeror’s organization and intended technical approach to executing the design-build contract per the detailed requirements in the solicitation.

Clearly and concisely describe the organizational and technical approach to project management and execution.

6.1.2. Organization: Describe the firm(s), their resources and how their resources will be utilized, their roles and responsibilities, and any contractual arrangements that have been established. Clearly describe any teaming or joint venture arrangements, including a clear description of each firm’s roles and responsibilities on the project. The Offeror must document unequivocal teaming arrangements with its design firms (see Appendix 6). A copy of the teaming or joint venture agreement(s) may be appended to the plan (not included in the page limitation). Include a simple organizational chart, illustrating the organization, including the proposed quality control group(s). Present a matrix of responsibilities for each firm in executing the key work breakdown structure activities of the project, including design and construction activities for each major feature (i.e., site work, utilities, and each building). Identify the design firm(s) chosen for the project: if not to be self-performed, Phase II Offerors will be required to identify the specific firms chosen for mechanical and electrical installation. Describe the proposed management structure for the team, describing how the design and construction process will be managed and the authorities and the delegations of authority within the team. Include a key personnel organization chart that clearly depicts the key positions and the names of the personnel, their firm affiliations and their job locations, and their job/position title within the organization. The key personnel organization chart must be consistent with the corporate organization chart, with the matrix of responsibilities assigned to the D-B team firms, and with the list of key personnel to be provided under the Tab “Key Personnel.”

6.1.3. Technical Approach for Design and Construction: Describe the technical approach to design and construction of these facilities. Include any considerations of fast-tracking design and construction, panelized construction, pre-engineered components or buildings, factory-built modules or assemblies, tilt-up, pre-cast parts, standard designs, stick-built framing, etc. The Government is looking for ways to streamline construction, manage labor and other resource constraints in an effort to reduce costs and achieve an aggressive schedule.

6.1.4. Collaborative Approach for Design-Build: Describe interactions within the team and with the Corps of Engineers during the design. Discuss how the configuration management system will track and control design evolution and changes during design for quality control and to facilitate quicker Government reviews. Describe the role of the construction team members during design. Describe the type of Advanced Modeling System(s) to be used on the project and how the team intends to develop and use the model. Describe the role and interaction of the design team with the construction team during construction, addressing at a minimum:

maintaining configuration management of the design during construction, including control and approval of revisions to the accepted design; requests for information; shop drawing and submittal reviews and approvals; progress meetings; site visits, if any; and contract completion, closeout, as-built, and completion documentation.

6.1.5. Planning and Scheduling: Describe the time control capabilities and systems to be used to plan design and construction and how the schedule will be used to manage design and construction. Discuss internal procedures for handling delays to minimize time growth or ”schedule creep.” In Phase I, the Government is interested in the Offeror’s planning and scheduling capabilities. In Phase II, the Offeror will develop a summary schedule.

6.1.6. Self-Performed Work: Generally describe the items the Offeror will self-perform.

6.1.7. Quality Control: Describe the team’s quality control approach, corporate systems, and capabilities to maintain quality control of the design and construction. Describe the proposed quality control organization, including the proposed staffing plan. Provide specific information on management of design quality control, track design evolution and changes during design to meet the schedule and to facilitate quicker Government reviews. Provide information on handling of internal and external requests for information, shop drawings, submittal reviews, progress meetings, site visits, contract completion, closeout, as-built, and completion documentation. In addition to the required designer-of-record roles specified within the RFP for maintaining integrity of the design, describe any other DOR involvement in the quality control process, if any. There is no need to submit a quality control plan as the successful Offeror will provide that after award. In Phase I, the Government is interested in demonstrable capabilities to assure and control quality and how the Offeror can achieve or exceed the contract’s minimum quality control system requirements.

6.1.8. Key Project Personnel Capabilities and Experience: Provide a brief resume, using the Key Personnel Resume form as an example (Appendix 4), for the prime contractor's Project Manager responsible for design and construction, the Design Manager, and the Project Superintendent for construction. Where projects are located in states that require a separate registration for design of structures, the structural designer of record must be registered in that state. All other designers of record must be registered in accordance with contract clause:

52.236-25, Requirements for Registration of Designers. Provide unequivocal letters of commitment from all proposed key personnel not currently employed by the team members. Use the form letter (Appendix 5) at the end of this section as an example.

6.2. EVALUATION CRITERIA

6.2.1. The Government will evaluate the strengths, weaknesses and any deficiencies in the organization and technical approach. The Government will evaluate the firm’s understanding of D-B as it relates to the requirements of this solicitation and its capability to execute the project.

Additional specific evaluation considerations are listed below.

6.2.2. The Government will evaluate clarity and strength of the overall organization, and the structure and staffing to execute the entire scope of work. The Offeror is required to select and commit to design firms to achieve an “acceptable” rating. A joint venture participant’s contribution to the organization should be commensurate with their skills and background.

6.2.3. Technical Approach for Design and Construction: The Government places a higher value on an offer that provides proposed methods to streamline construction, manage labor and other resource constraints in an effort to reduce costs, and support an aggressive schedule, including such things as fast-tracking, using factory-built modules or assemblies, panelization, pre-cast, tilt-up, standard designs, etc. The Government will also consider whether the approach reduces on-site craft labor and susceptibility to inclement weather delays.

6.2.4. Collaborative Approach for Design-Build: The use of 3-dimensional (3D) Advanced Modeling technology in the design process is a requirement. The Government will evaluate the integration of the design and construction firms and the staff during design and construction. The constructor must be actively involved in the design process, not just leaving it up to the designer.

The Offeror must have an effective configuration management system to control and track revisions to the design. The Government will evaluate the Offeror’s understanding of the design process and the roles of the designers of record and the Government reviewers. The Government will evaluate the role of the designer in maintaining design integrity throughout the process, including its key roles during construction. The Government places greater value in collaborative development of the Building Information Model as early as possible during the design and construction process.