W912EK23R0001 Amendment 0001.pdf

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

Except as provided herein, all terms and conditions of the document referenced in Item 9A or 10A, as heretofore changed, remains unchanged and in full force and effect.

15A. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print)

30-105-04EXCEPTION TO SF 30

APPROVED BY OIRM 11-84

STANDARD FORM 30 (Rev. 10-83) Prescribed by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

The purpose of this amendment is to make changes as a result of ProjNet QA. Changed sections are highlighted in yellow .

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

1 31

16A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 13-Feb-2023

16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA15C. DATE SIGNED15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR

(Signature of Contracting Officer)(Signature of person authorized to sign)

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (No., Street , County, State and Zip Code) X W912EK23R0001

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

20-Jan-2023

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NO.

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

X The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offer is extended, X is not extended.

Offer must acknowledge receipt of this amendment prior to the hour and date specified in the solicitation or as amended by one of the following methods:

(a) By completing Items 8 and 15, and returning 1 copies of the amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted;

or (c) By separate letter or telegram which includes a reference to the solicitation and amendment numbers. FAILURE OF YOUR ACKNOWLEDGMENT TO BE RECEIVED AT THE PLACE DESIGNATED FOR THE RECEIPT OF OFFERS PRIOR TO THE HOUR AND DATE SPECIFIED MAY RESULT IN

REJECTION OF YOUR OFFER. If by virtue of this amendment you desire to change an offer already submitted, such change may be made by telegram or letter, provided each telegram or letter makes reference to the solicitation and this amendment, and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified.

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (If required)

13. THIS ITEM APPLIES ONLY TO MODIFICATIONS OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS.

IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NO. AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

A. THIS CHANGE ORDER IS ISSUED PURSUANT TO: (Specify authority) THE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14 ARE MADE IN THE

CONTRACT ORDER NO. IN ITEM 10A.

B. THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES (such as changes in paying office, appropriation date, etc.) SET FORTH IN ITEM 14, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY OF FAR 43.103(B).

C. THIS SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT IS ENTERED INTO PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY OF:

D. OTHER (Specify type of modification and authority)

E. IMPORTANT: Contractor is not, is required to sign this document and return copies to the issuing office.

14. DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION (Organized by UCF section headings, including solicitation/contract subject matter where feasible.)

10A. MOD. OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NO. 5. PROJECT NO.(If applicable)

6. ISSUED BY

3. EFFECTIVE DATE

13-Feb-2023

CODE

CONTRACTING DIVISION

US ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS 1500 ROCK ISLAND D

ROCK ISLAND IL 61201

W912EK 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than item 6)

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.

CODE

See Item 6

FACILITY CODECODE

EMAIL:TEL:

W912EK23R0001

SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION 00100 - BIDDING SCHEDULE/INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS

The following have been modified:

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 three (3) 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

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.

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)

Past Performance Questionnaires Only

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

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 and at least 50% construction progress completed) or completed and turned over no longer than eight (8) 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. The contractor will 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. Any corporate experience provided which has a differing end-use than the listed project types above should be accompanied by a supplemental narrative (not just project lists) describing the rationale for how the project(s) is (are) similar in scope, occupancy and construction type, and relevant to the nature of the project types listed above. The following information will also 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 eight (8) 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 members 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.

5.1.2. Completed PPQs that were submitted in response to previous solicitations may be used in this source selection. However, Offerors shall not incorporate such PPQs by reference. The Offeror must resubmit PPQs for each submitted project within their proposal as evidence of quality of past performance. This does not, however, preclude the Government from utilizing previously submitted PPQ information in the Past Performance evaluation.

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 eight (8) 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. Additional consideration will be given to a team that includes as many subcontractors as possible (e.g., the key subs for electrical and mechanical, the fire protection subcontractor, fabricators, etc.) during design development, prior to release of the applicable design packages for construction, so that systems and trade coordination can reduce interferences, increase constructability and speed up construction operations.

6.2.5. Planning and Scheduling: The Government will evaluate the Offeror’s scheduling capabilities to manage an integrated fast track design-build schedule.

6.2.6. Self-Performed Work: The Government will evaluate the Contractor’s resources to determine if it has the capability to self-perform the required amount of the project, in accordance with public policy to assure adequate interest in and supervision of all work.

6.4.7. Quality Control: The Government will evaluate the Offeror’s capabilities and understanding of the contractually-required quality control processes for both design and construction. The Government places value upon continued participation by the designers of record during the construction quality control process. The Government will evaluate the adequacy of the staffing plan to cover all required tasks and responsibilities.

6.4.8. Key Personnel Capabilities and Experience: The Government will evaluate the required information to determine how well the Offeror identifies and demonstrates that its key personnel meet or exceed minimum necessary qualifications, which includes previous satisfactory experience in similar type work, to manage, control and perform the design, and to perform construction. Performance of key personnel proposed for this project may be taken into account when it comes to the attention of the Government. Evaluate how well the Offeror demonstrates that it has the necessary structure and experienced, qualified personnel within its organization to effectively manage, control, administer and execute the integrated design and construction operations, quality control program and subcontracts. This must be achievable with other projected on-going work. Give additional consideration to previous design-build experience. Evaluate whether designers of record are registered (a requirement), experienced and qualified, that permit preparers are qualified in the jurisdiction (a requirement) and that, if the project is located in a state with separate structural engineering registration, that the structural designer of record is properly registered in that state (a requirement).

a. The minimum experience requirements for the Project Manager are at least 5 years’ construction and construction management experience.

b. The minimum experience requirements for the Design Manager are at least 5 years’ of design experience or at least 5 years’ of construction and construction management experience.

c. The minimum experience requirements for the Superintendent are at least 5 years’ of experience as superintendent, managing multiple trades and subcontractors.

If alternates are proposed for key positions, the evaluation rating will consider the lesser qualified or experienced person, if there is a difference. The identified Key Personnel for the key positions will be verified as to their status of employment and involvement for the project in Phase II of the Solicitation.

7. VOLUME II - PRO FORMA INFORMATION

7.1. Tab A – Standard Form 1442

The Offeror shall complete and submit Standard Form 1442. The Standard Form 1442 will not be rated. The form will be reviewed to determine if required information is provided, amendments are acknowledged, and the offer signed.

7.2 Tab B – Joint Venture and Mentor-Protégé Agreements

Small business offerors (e.g., 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSBC, etc.) submitting a proposal as a Joint Venture or Mentor-Protégé Joint Venture shall submit evidence from the Offeror's SBA Servicing Agency that the Offeror has notified and discussed the proposed joint venture for this specific project with the appropriate SBA Representative or Business Opportunity Specialist.

Joint Venture agreements and approved 8(a) Mentor-Protégé agreements must be submitted with the proposal. Joint Venture Agreements and Mentor-Protégé agreements will not be rated but must comply with the relevant regulations in Title 13 of the Code of Federal Regulations.

7.3 Tab C – Evidence of Ability to Obtain Bonding

Submit information showing Offeror's ability to be bonded for this project. Include the name, address, and telephone number of the firm's bonding company. This information will be used for the purpose of completing the Pre-Award Survey and will not be rated.

7.4. Tab D – Pre-Award Information

The Offeror shall submit one completed copy of Section 00600, Representations and Certifications. This information will be used for the purpose of determining the Offeror responsible and will not be rated.

8. PHASE I OVERALL RATING

In addition to individual factor ratings, the Government will assign an overall rating for the Phase I proposal utilizing the rating system in 9.4.3 below.

9. PHASE I EVALUATION PROCEDURES

9.1. SOURCE SELECTION EVALUATION BOARD (SSEB)

9.1.1. The SSEB will be established to conduct the evaluation of proposals received in response to this Solicitation. The evaluation will be based on the content of the proposal, proposal corrections, and any information obtained from other sources, e.g., past performance information. The SSEB will not consider any proposal incorporated by reference, except as expressly allowed by this Solicitation.

9.2. EVALUATION

9.2.1. The SSEB will evaluate the proposals and assign a consensus rating for each evaluation factor and subfactor. Offerors are cautioned to put forth their best efforts for the Phase I submission, and to furnish all information clearly to allow the Government to determine their performance capability. Offerors should not assume that they will have an opportunity to clarify or correct anything in their proposal after submitting it in response to Phase I.

9.2.2. The Government reserves the right to allow proposal corrections, if deemed necessary to determine the most highly qualified Offerors to shortlist for Phase II.

9.2.3. The Contracting Officer, independently exercising prudent business judgment, will select up to three (3) of the most highly qualified Offerors to short-list for Phase II.

9.3. DEFINITIONS

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

Weakness A flaw in the proposal that increases the risk of unsuccessful contract performance.

Significant Weakness

A flaw in the proposal that appreciably increases the risk of unsuccessful contract performance.

Strength An aspect of an Offeror’s proposal with merit or will exceed specified performance or capability requirements to the advantage of the Government during contract performance.

Significant Strength

An aspect of an Offeror’s proposal with appreciable merit or will exceed specified performance or capability requirements to the considerable advantage of the Government during contract performance.

9.4. EVALUATION AND RATING SYSTEM

9.4.1. General: The Government will review the proposals and rate the quality of each evaluation factor and subfactor (if any). The SSEB will rate each proposal against the specified evaluation criteria in the Solicitation requirements. They will not compare proposals at this time.

After all proposals are rated, the Government will compare the ratings and relative advantages and disadvantages of proposals against each other in order to determine which Offerors are the most highly qualified under Phase I to short-list for participation in Phase II.

9.4.2. Review Write-up: The Government will support each rating with a narrative, separately listing all strengths or advantages, weaknesses or disadvantages, deficiencies, and required clarifications.

9.4.3. Rating System: After listing proposal strengths, weaknesses and deficiencies, the SSEB will assign an adjective rating of “Outstanding”, “Good”, “Acceptable”, “Marginal”, or “Unsatisfactory” to each factor and subfactor (except for the Past Performance Factor), which reflect the Government's confidence in each Offeror's technical ability, as demonstrated in its proposal, to perform the requirements stated in the RFP. The adjectival ratings will be assigned, using the following criteria, which incorporate a proposal risk assessment:

RATING DEFINITION

Outstanding Proposal indicates an exceptional approach and understanding of the requirements and contains multiple strengths and risk of unsuccessful performance is low.

Good Proposal indicates a thorough approach and understanding of the requirements and contains at least one strength, and risk of unsuccessful performance is low to moderate.

Acceptable Proposal meets requirements and indicates an adequate approach and understanding of the requirements, and risk of unsuccessful performance is no worse than moderate.

Marginal Proposal has not demonstrated an adequate approach and understanding of the requirements, and/or risk of unsuccessful performance is high.

Unacceptable

Proposal does not meet requirements of the solicitation, and thus, contains one or more deficiencies, and/or risk of unsuccessful performance is unacceptable. Proposal is unawardable.

9.5. PAST PERFORMANCE CONFIDENCE ASSESSMENT RATING SYSTEM

9.5.1. Past Performance Risk Ratings assess the risks associated with an Offeror's likelihood of success in performing the requirements stated in the RFP based on the Offeror's demonstrated performance on recent, relevant contracts.

9.5.2. Performance Confidence Assessment (Overall) Rating System:

9.5.2.1. Substantial Confidence: Based on the Offeror’s recent/relevant performance record, the Government has a high expectation that the Offeror will successfully perform the required effort.

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

9.5.2.3. Neutral Confidence: 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. The Offeror may not be evaluated favorably or unfavorably on the factor of past performance.

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

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

APPENDICES

APPENDIX 1 – COMPANY SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE – CONSTRUCTION OR

PRIME CONTRACTOR

Provide the following information to show examples of projects your company constructed within the last eight years indicating experience with projects of similar type and scope. Use one form per project.

(a) Type of Facility Represented

(b) Your Firm’s Name ________________________________________________________

(c) Name of Project _________________________________________________________

(d) Location of Project _______________________________________________________

(e) Owner ________________________________________________________________

(f) General Scope of Construction Project ________________________________________

(g) Your Role (Prime, Joint Venture, or Subcontractor, etc.) and Work Your Company Self- Performed: _____________________________________________________________

(h) Construction Cost ________________________________________________________

(i) Extent and Type of Work You Subcontracted Out

(j) Dates Construction: Began ____________________ Complete____________________ (k)

(l) Your Performance Evaluation by Owner, if known

(m) Were You Terminated or Assessed Liquidated Damages? ________________________ (If either is “Yes”, attach an Explanation)

(n) Owner’s Point of Contact for Reference (Name and Company) _____________________

(o) Current Telephone Number of Reference POC _________________________________

APPENDIX 2 – COMPANY SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE – DESIGN FIRM OR IN-

HOUSE DESIGN CAPABILITY

Provide the following information to show examples of projects your company designed within the last eight years indicating experience with projects of similar type and scope. Use one form per project.

(a) Type of Facility Represented _______________________________________________

(b) Your Firm’s Name ________________________________________________________

(c) Name of Project _________________________________________________________

(d) Location of Project _______________________________________________________

(e) Owner ________________________________________________________________

(f) General Scope of Construction Project ________________________________________

(g) Summary of Your Role in Design of this Project

(h) Identify Estimated (“E”) or Actual (“A”) Construction Cost

(i) Extent and Type of Work You Subcontracted ___________________________________

(j) Dates Design: Began ____________________ Completed ____________________

(k) Dates Construction: Began ___________________ Completed ___________________

(l) Your Performance Evaluation, if known _______________________________________

(m) Were You Terminated or Assessed Liquidated Damages? _________________________ (If either is “Yes”, attach an Explanation)

(n) Owner’s Point of Contact for Reference (Name and Company) _____________________

(o) Current Telephone Number of Reference POC _________________________________

APPENDIX 3 – PAST PERFORMANCE QUESTIONNAIRE

(1) Contractor/Name & Address (City and State): _________________________________

(2) Type of Contract: Fixed Price __________ Cost Reimbursement __________

Other (Specify) __________________________________

(3) Title of Project/Contract Number: __________________________________________

(4) Description of Work: ____________________________________________________

(5) Complexity of Work: High __________ Mid __________ Routine __________

(6) Location of Work: _______________________________________________________

(7) Date of Award: _________________________________________________________

(8) Status: Active __________ (Please provide percent complete)

Complete __________ (Please provide completion date)

(9) Name, telephone number, and email of Owner’s Technical Representative:

QUALITY OF PRODUCT/SERVICE:

(10) Please evaluate the contractor’s performance in complying with contract requirements, quality achieved, and overall technical expertise demonstrated.

Excellent

Good

Satisfactory

Marginal

Unsatisfactory

Remarks: ____________________________________________________________________

(11) To what extent were the contractor’s reports and documentation accurate, complete, and submitted in a timely manner?

Satisfactory

(12) To what extent was the contractor able to solve contract performance problems without extensive guidance from Owner counterparts?

(13)

Excellent

Good

Satisfactory

(14) How well did the contractor manage and coordinate subcontractors, suppliers, and the labor force?

Satisfactory

CUSTOMER SATISFACTION:

(15) To what extent were the end users satisfied with (16)

Quality? Cost? Schedule?

Exceptionally Satisfied

Highly Satisfied

Satisfied

Somewhat Dissatisfied

Highly Dissatisfied

TIMELINES OF PERFORMANCE:

(17) To what extent did the contractor meet the required schedules?

Completed Substantially Ahead of Schedule

Completed on Schedule with no Time Delays

Completed on Schedule with Minor Delays under Extenuating Circumstances

Experience Significant Delays without Justification

(18) If given the opportunity, would you work with this contractor again?

Yes __________ No __________ Not Sure __________

OTHER REMARKS:

(19) Please us the space below to provide other information related to the contractor’s performance. This may include the contractor’s selection and management of subcontractors, flexibility in dealing with contract challenges, their overall concern for the Owner’s interest, project awards received, etc.

APPENDIX 4 – KEY PERSONNEL RESUME

Provide information, listed below, on separate sheets showing qualifications of: prime contractor’s project manager responsible for design and construction, the design manager, For construction, include the on-site manager and general superintendent (in charge of self-performed work). Use a continuation sheet, if needed. NOTE: Match the positions on this page to the list of key personnel in the narrative submission requirements and evaluation criteria.

(a) Your Name and Title ______________________________________________________

(b) Your Assignment on this Project _____________________________________________

(c) Name of Your Firm _______________________________________________________

(d) No. of Years: With this Firm __________ With other Firms __________

(e) Education: Degree(s)/Year/Specialization _____________________________________

(f) Active Registration, if any: No. __________, State(s) __________, First Year/Current Year__________/__________

(g) Describe Your Specific Experience and Qualifications Relevant to this Project:

APPENDIX 5 – LETTER OF COMMITMENT FOR KEY PERSONNEL

(USE COMPANY LETTERHEAD)

TO: Contracting Officer

SUBJECT: Letter of Commitment for Proposed Contract for ____________________________

Dear Sir or Madam:

I hereby make the unequivocal commitment that, in the event of an award of a contract to (Fill in name of Proposer), that I will fulfill the duty of (Job Title).

Sincerely, (prospective employee signs)

Date: __________

APPENDIX 6 – LETTER OF COMMITMENT FOR DESIGN FIRM

(USE COMPANY LETTERHEAD)

TO: Contracting Officer

SUBJECT: Letter of Commitment for Proposed Contract for ____________________________

Dear Sir or Madam:

I hereby make the unequivocal commitment that, in the event of an award of a contract to (Fill in name of Proposer), that (insert name of design firm) will fulfill the duties of (state role on a project)

Sincerely, (Authorized Official)

Date: __________

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