Amendment_0003_-_HHD_Reach_1_Gap_Closure.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

HERBERT HOOVER DIKE REHABILITATION PROJECT: REACH 1 CUTOFF WALL GAP CLOSURE, MARTIN AND PALM BEACH COUNTIES, FLORIDA

This amendment is being issued to provide the follow ing:

1. Pre-Proposal Presentation

2. Site Visit Map/Directions

Proposal due date of 9 August 2016 remains unchanged.

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X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

08-Jul-2016

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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:

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

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18-Jul-2016

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USA ENGINEER DISTRICT, JACKSONVILLE

CONTRACTING DIVISION

701 SAN MARCO BLVD

JACKSONVILLE FL 32207-8175

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US Army Corps of Engineers

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Cutoff Wall Gap Closure Project

Pre-Proposal Conference

Stephen Meyer, P.E.

Project Manager

US Army Corps of Engineers

Jacksonville District

18 July 2016

HERBERT HOOVER DIKE

REHABILITATION PROJECT

Presenter Presentation Notes Introduction

HHD is the biggest and most funded dam safety project in the Corps history

- Over $550M has been invested in construction contracts since 2007 with more work planned

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Agenda

Purpose

Brief interested members of industry on the HHD Cutoff Wall Gap Closure contract and assist them in preparing their bid/proposal on the project, if they choose to do so.

Agenda

HHD video

Project overview / background and history

Engineering overview Cutoff Wall Gap Closure – implementation

Contracting requirements – solicitation information

Small business overview

Construction considerations

Site visit information

Lake Okeechobee is approximately 730 square miles

Basin is over 5,600 square miles

Average water depth is 9 feet

One foot of rainfall runoff from the basin can result in a three to four foot rise of the lake

During large flood events, water can flow into the lake much faster than it can be released

Lake Okeechobee

Herbert Hoover Dike Overview

Presenter Presentation Notes

- Containment is key since water can flow in faster than can be released during a large flood event

North Shore - 16 miles

South Shore - 68 miles

Over 3,000 lives were lost by the 1926 and 1928 hurricanes

Significant economic impacts

HHD first authorized in 1930

Multiple authorizations

Congress Authorizes Herbert Hoover Dike in 1930

143 miles of embankment around Lake Okeechobee 32 federal culverts 5 spillway inlets 5 spillway outlets

9 navigation locks

9 pump stations

No overflow capability

Built by hydraulic dredge and fill methods Not acceptable to today’s construction standards

Herbert Hoover Dike Today

Presenter

- Cannot pass a large flood events since no emergency spillway; must be able to contain

Culvert deterioration

Piping

Sinkhole

Internal erosion (seepage and piping)

Through embankment

Through foundation

Culvert structures

Soil erosion into conduit

Erosion/Piping around conduit

Overwash/Overtopping

Erosion of downstream slope

Dam Safety Action Classification (DSAC) Level 1- Assigned 2006

HHD Problems (Failure Modes)

Presenter Presentation Notes

- Failure modes or ways the embankment could fail with initiation

- DSAC I is the highest level rating that can be assigned and prioritizes funding for repairs

SAND CUT

N

Reach Boundary

Town/City

Port Mayaca

Okeechobee

Canal Point

Pahokee

Belle Glade Lake Harbor

Clewiston

Lake Okeechobee

Moore Haven

South Bay

Sand Cut

FISHEATING

CREEK

Major Rehabilitation Report (MRR) 2000 Reach 1 initial phase

Cutoff wall constructed

Federal Water Control Structure Culverts 2011 32 Federal Culverts within the entire HHD system

Replacement or Removal

Dam Safety Modification Study (DSMS) 2016 System-wide approach

Risk reduction measures below tolerable guidelines

Prioritize Implementation

Herbert Hoover Dike Solutions

Presenter Presentation Notes

- The 2000 MRR divided the HHD system into 8 reaches with the initial focus on Reach 1 where we have installed a partially penetrating cutoff wall.

- In 2011, the Corps began replacing, removing or abandoning 32 Federal water Control Structures to address high areas of risk at these locations around the dike.

- The ongoing DSMS, started in 2012 and expected to be completed in 2016, changes the reach-by-reach rehabilitation approach to a system-wide risk reduction approach with priority implementation for the areas with the highest risks.

HHD Reach 1 Cutoff Wall

Approval from 2000 HHD Major Rehabilitation Report

Completed – 21.4 miles of cutoff wall installed between 2007 and 2013

Planned – Cutoff wall tie-ins to 3 existing structures and 1 bridge with contract award in FY16

Complete the continuous seepage barrier through Reach 1 providing the risk reduction benefits to the adjacent communities

Reach 1 Cutoff Wall Status

Cutoff Wall Installation Complete

Cutoff Wall Gap Closures Planned

Presenter Presentation Notes Cutoff Wall Gap Closure Project – close remaining 200-ft to 500-ft gaps and tie-ins at S-308, S-352, S-351 and Torry Island Bridge (not included in the original MATOC).

Cutoff wall tie-ins are included in the water control structure replacement contracts: S-269 (C-11), S-270 (C-16), S-271 (C-10A), S-273 (C-10), S-274 (C-12A) and S-275 (C-12).

Reach 1 Cutoff Wall Extension

Approval from 2015 HHD Major Rehabilitation Report Supplement

Planned – 6.6 miles of cutoff wall installed with contract award in FY17 and completion in 2020

Impact – Final embankment remediation project to complete repairs reducing risks to inundation Zone A

Complete the continuous seepage barrier through Inundation Zone A providing the risk reduction benefits to the adjacent communities and allow a recommendation for accreditation to FEMA for this area of HHD

Cutoff Wall Extension

Presenter Presentation Notes

- The Cutoff Wall Extension Project was approved in June 2015 and includes 6.6 miles of cutoff wall between Belle Glade and Lake Harbor.

- Contract award is scheduled for 2017 with completion in 2020 (the award in FY17 is due to the multi-year federal budgeting process).

- This is the final construction project to complete a continuous seepage barrier through common inundation zone A reducing the risks and allow for FEMA accreditation.

Cutoff Wall Construction

Trench Remix Deep (TRD)Cutter Soil Mixer (CSM)Hydromill

Three different contractor methods achieved the same performance criteria for completed cutoff wall in Reach 1

Presenter Presentation Notes

- Three contractors with different means and methods achieved the same performance criteria for the installed cutoff wall in Reach 1.

- We would expect similar competition for future cutoff wall installation.

HHD Culvert Replacements

Approval from 2011 HHD Culvert Letter Report

Water Control Structure (Culvert ) Status

Construction Contract Complete

Construction Contract Ongoing

Construction Contract Planned

Completed – 1 removal and 2 replacements

Ongoing – 10 contracts with 18 replacements completed by 2020

Planned – 6 contracts with 8 replacements; 3 contracts with 3 abandonments to be scheduled and completed by 2022

Complete repairs at the highest points of failure through the HHD system

Presenter

All water control structure replacement contracts for Inundation Zones A and B are scheduled to be completed by 2020: S-269 (C-11), S-270 (C-16), S-271 (C-10A), S-272 (C-13), S-273 (C-10), S-274 (C-12A) , S-275 (C-12), S-276 (C-4A), S-277 (C-3), S-278 (C-2), S-279 (C-1A), S-280 (C-1), S-281 (C-5A) and S-282 (C-5)

KEY

FY 2011

FY 2012

FY 2013

FY 2014

FY 2015

FY 2016

FY 2017

FY 2018C-2 C-12A

C-8

C-13

C-5

C-5A

C-12

C-10

Water Control Structure (Culvert) Replacements - Construction

Contract Awards

KI-2

KI-1

HP-6

HP-2

HP-3

C-10A

C-6

IP-3

IP-2

IP-1

C-1A

C-16

C-11

C-1

C-4A

C-3

HP-5

HP-1

Presenter Presentation Notes 2011 Culvert Letter Report identified 32 culverts with unacceptable risks:

1 culvert has been removed: C-14 removal was completed in 2012 (not shown).

3 culverts identified for removal/abandonment: Culverts C-7, C-9 and TCC are pending results of the Dam Safety Modification Study (not shown).

2 culverts were previously replaced under ARRA: HP-7 and FC-1 (not shown).

26 culverts identified for replacement.

18 of the 26 water control structures (culverts) replacements are ongoing:

FY2011 Culverts (4 total):

- Culverts C-11 (S-269), C-16 (S-270), C-1A (S-279) and C-1 (S-280) were awarded for replacement.

FY2012 Culverts (2 total):

- Culverts C-4A (S-276) and C-3 (S-277) were awarded for replacement.

FY2013 Culverts (6 total):

- Culverts C-8 (S-268), C-13 (S-272), C-10 (S-273), C-12 (S-275), C-5A (S-281) and C-5 (S-282) were awarded for replacement.

FY2014 Culverts (2 total):

- Culverts C-12A (S-274) and C-2 (S-278) were awarded for replacement.

FY2015 Culverts (4 total):

- Culverts HP-3 (S-286), HP-2 (S-287), C-10A (S-271) and C-6 (S-267) were awarded for replacement.

FY2016 Culverts (3 total):

- Culverts IP-1 (S-292), IP-2 (S-290) and IP-3 (S-291) are scheduled for replacement.

FY2017 Culverts (3 total):

- Culverts HP-6 (S-286), KI-2 (S-265) and KI-1 (S-266) are scheduled for replacement.

FY2018 Culverts (2 total):

- Culverts HP-5 (S-284) and HP-1 (S-288) are scheduled for replacement.

Culvert Replacement Phases

Culvert 5A (S-281) - FoundationCulvert 12 (S-275) - Excavation

Culvert 11 (S-269) - CompletionCulvert 13 (S-272) - Reconstruction

Presenter Presentation Notes Culvert 12 (S275) near Belle Glade: Temporary cofferdam in-place; embankment excavation and existing structure demolition (September 2015)

Culvert 5A (S-281) near Moore Haven: Foundation preparation; cutoff wall installed, scour walls installed, structural support slab being installed (September 2015)

Culvert 13 (S-272) near Canal Point: Structure reconstruction; final barrel monolith concrete placement (September 2015)

Culvert 11 (S-269) near Port Mayaca: Completion; punch list items are being addressed (September 2015)

OKEECHOBEE

BRIGHTON

SEMINOLE INDIAN

RESERVATION

CLEWISTON

LAKE HARBOR

SOUTH BAY

BELLE GLADE

LAKE

OKEECHOBEELAKEPORT

BUCKHEAD

RIDGE

PORT MAYACA

PAHOKEE

Fisheating Creek

MOORE HAVEN

Calooshatchee River

Risk Assessment – Analysis performed on 32 dam segments within the 7 common inundation zones to identify and prioritize remediation

Modification Report – DSMR is being reviewed with report approval in August 2016

Impact – Final measures to reduce the risks for the entire system around the lake

Recommendation for FEMA accreditation by inundation zone to begin in 2016

Construction project implementation in 2019

Opportunity to begin regulation schedule study

Dam Safety Modification Study

Presenter Presentation Notes Risk Assessment: The Herbert Hoover Dike was broken into 32 segments for risk evaluations based on geology, geometry and life safety. The segment boundaries vary within the common inundation zones but do not cross these zones. Each segment was evaluated separately for life safety and probability of failure.

All remediation necessary to reduce the risks in common inundation Zone A are completed, underway or planned; not dependent on the approval of the Dam Safety Modification Study results.

Dam Safety Modification Report (DSMR): Report is scheduled to be finalized and approved in the summer of 2016 to support implementation of additional risk reduction measures in 2019 (minimum 2-year budget cycle for funding appropriations).

Impact: Recommendation to FEMA for accreditation is expected to begin in 2016 by common inundation zone; however, some zones will not be recommended until fixes have been completed. Also, it is expected the implementation of the Recommended Plan would allow a study of the Lake Okeechobee regulation schedule to consider alternate schedules.

Dam Safety Modification Report

Draft DSMR Tentatively Selected Plan

Cutoff Wall Locations

Embankment Armoring Locations

Embankment Flood Wall Locations

Common Inundation Zone B

24.5 miles of cutoff wall

Common Inundation Zone C

4.1 miles of cutoff wall HP bridge abutment armoring

Common Inundation Zone D S-71 embankment flood wall S-72 embankment flood wall

Recommended Plan

Approval by USACE Dam Safety Officer Required

Cutoff Wall

Armoring

Flood Wall

Presenter

HHD Dam Safety Modification Report (DSMR) Recommended Plan

Water Control Structures (Culverts) Southern part of HHD completed by 2020

Northern part of HHD completed by 2022

Reach 1 Cutoff Wall Gap Closure Construction from 2016 to 2018

Reach 1 Cutoff Wall Extension Construction from 2017 to 2020

Dam Safety Modification Report (DSMR) Final EIS public review scheduled for July 2016

DSMR approval scheduled for August 2016

Construction start in 2019 with expected completion by 2025 (prioritization and funding dependent)

Implementation Timeline

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Cutoff Wall Gap Closure Project

Michael Christofidis, P.E.

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

Jacksonville District

July 2016

HERBERT HOOVER DIKE

REHABILITATION PROJECT

Presenter Presentation Notes Introduction

HHD is the biggest and most funded dam safety project in the Corps history

- Over $500M has been invested since 2007 with more work planned

Project Summary

Project Location

Canal Point

Port Mayaca

North New River Canal

Hillsboro Canal

Vicinity Map

Site Access

Project Access & Logistics

- Vehicular traffic is not allowed across any of the structures (with the exception of the Torry Island Bridge).

- Access to the island between S-2 and S-351 will require a barge or bridge.

- Prior to construction, the Contractor shall perform probing and soil exploration to determine the soil profile adjacent to the structures to supplement the information provided in the GDR and confirm the limits of the existing concrete structures.

- Order of Work: Demonstration Section at S-2, Production Cutoff Wall at S-351 and S-2, Other Project Sites.

Structure S-2

- 100 LF Jet Grout Demonstration Section.

- Demonstrate Jet Grouting means and methods.

- Government Verification and Testing

- ~400 LF of Conventional Cutoff Wall.

S-2 and S-351

Structure S-351

- Remove and replace guardrails as necessary to facilitate construction

- Verify depth and location of forcemain

- Riprap removal and stockpile.

Structure S-2 & S-351

- S-2: Vertical and Sloped Exterior Structure Wall.

- S-351: Stair Stepped Exterior Structure Wall.

Torry Island Bridge

- Field verify all above and below ground utilities

- Demolition

- MOT: One lane to remain open

- Work with Utility Providers

MOT Phasing

Structure S-352

- Grouted riprap removed and stockpiled

- Working platform surface shall be at least 3’ above the top of jet grout wall

Structure S-352

Structure S-308

-Vibration monitoring will be required

-sewer service will be maintained

-working platform surface shall be at least 3’ above the top of jet grout wall

-material above cutoff wall and between El.+31 and embankment shall be spoil cutoff wall or embankment fill.

Structure S-308

Structure S-308

Cutoff Wall Typical Details

-The contractor shall use the connection detail commensurate with the type of cutoff walls being constructed. If the contractor proposes a new type of cutoff wall which is not shown on the drawings, the contractor shall propose for the government a connection detail consistent with the concepts shown on the drawings for approval.

Cutoff Wall Typical Details

-To verify the starting location of the new jet grout cutoff wall the contractor shall core the end of the existing conventional cutoff wall from the top of wall to a minimum elevation equal to the tip of the new jet grout wall.

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Herbert Hoover Dike Major Rehabilitation Project

Briefing to: Major General Semonite

Jacksonville District Office

December 02, 2009

Jason Harrah

Project Manager

Herbert Hoover Dike Branch

US Army Corps of Engineers

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Herbert Hoover Dike Rehabilitation, Reach 1, Cutoff Wall Gap Closure, Palm Beach County, Florida Business/Contracting Process and Opportunities

Tedra N. Thompson Contract Specialist

July 18, 2016

Source Selection

BASIS FOR AWARD: The award will be made based on the best overall (i.e., best value) proposal that is determined to be the most advantageous to the Government, with appropriate consideration given to the four evaluation factors:

1. Technical Merit

2. Past Performance

3. Small Business Utilization Plan

4. Price

The Contracting Officer will use a trade-off process to determine which offer represents the best value to the Government

Source Selection – Continued

HOW FACTORS ARE EVALUATED:

• FACTOR 1 – TECHNICAL MERIT: Technical Merit is slightly more important than Past Performance and significantly more important than Small Business Participation. Technical merit consists of two Sub- Factors, Sub-Factor 1 Implementation Plan and Construction Schedule as well as Sub-factor 2 Demonstrated Experience. Sub-factor 1 is considered slightly more important than Sub-factor 2.

• FACTOR 2 – PAST PERFORMANCE: The Past Performance factor is slightly less important than the Technical Merit factor and significantly more important than the Small Business Participation factor.

• FACTOR 3 – SMALL BUSINESS PARTICIPATION: The Small Business Participation factor is significantly less important than both the Technical Merit factor and the Past Performance factor. The Small Business Participation Plan consists of two Sub-Factors: Sub- Factor 1, Small Business Participation Plan and Sub-Factor 2, Past Utilization of Small Business Concerns. Both Sub-Factors are equally important and are not rated separately.

• FACTOR 4 – PRICE: The Price factor is not rated. It is evaluated for reasonableness. Additionally, a price realism evaluation maybe performed. Offerors are advised that their business decision to submit a low-priced proposal can be considered in assessing their understanding or the risk associated with their proposal. All evaluation factors other than price, when combined, are slightly more important than price.

Factor 1 – Technical Merit

• To receive consideration for award, a rating of no less than "Acceptable" must be achieved for the Technical Merit Evaluation Factor

• Two Sub-Factors:

– Implementation Plan/Construction Schedule

– Demonstrated Experience

• Implementation Plan/Construction Schedule (Sub-Factor One) is considered slightly more important than Demonstrated Experience (Sub-Factor Two)

Sub-Element A - Implementation Plan

Sub-Element B - Construction Schedule

Sub-Element A (Implementation Plan) is slightly more important than Sub-Element B (Construction Schedule)

Technical Merit – Sub-Factor 1 Sub-Elements

Implementation Plan

Describe (in a narrative format) how the work will be executed from start to finish

Plan shall description related activities and items of work, to include:

– Coordination with major subcontractors

– Type of equipment that would be utilized

– Identification of potential risks and plans for mitigating those risks

Implementation Plan, Continued

Plan Shall Discuss the Following (minimum):

Jet grout cutoff wall construction methodology (include type of jet grout element proposed, method of production, predrilling procedures (if necessary), verticality measurement, description of safety procedures for work with high pressure systems, waste management, and quality control)

Conventional cutoff wall construction method(s) (include method of production, predrilling procedures (if necessary), verticality measurement, maintenance of slurry and trench stability, waste management, and quality control)

Sequence of cutoff wall construction (include cutoff wall method(s) and proposed limits of each method)

Construction Schedule

Construction Schedule should be in the format of a Gantt, PERT or similar graphical timeline and reflect the following:

– Commencement and completion dates

– Concurrent work

– Interdependence of activities

– Other relative factors of work or items of work

The schedule will be reviewed in concert with the Implementation Plan

Construction Schedule, Continued

At a minimum, the Construction Schedule should include the following items:

Mobilization & Preparatory Work

Critical Submittals (to include demonstration section plan, long lead items, Contractor Quality Control Plan, Accident Prevention Plan, Environmental Protection Plan, Project Schedule and access/traffic control plan)

Temporary Access Construction (if necessary)

Temporary Work Platform Construction (if necessary)

Jet Grout Cutoff Wall Demonstration Section

Detailed Sequence of Cutoff Wall Construction

Demobilization

Site Restoration/Turf Establishment

Technical Merit – Sub-Factor 1 Evaluation Method:

Each Sub-Element will be rated separately; however, the Sub-Elements shall be evaluated as one Sub-Factor, therefore the Implementation Plan and Construction Schedule should complement each other, demonstrating the project can be completed as proposed.

Overall Evaluation:

• Ratings Given to the Implementation Plan

• Ratings Given to the Construction Schedule

• How the Sub-Elements Complement Each Other

NOTE: Any conflicts between the two may be noted as a significant weakness

Technical Merit – Sub-Factor 2 Demonstrated Experience

This Sub-Factor consists of two Sub-Elements

Sub-Element A – In the areas adjacent to existing structures where jet grouting is required: Successfully construct a low-permeability jet-grout cutoff wall or dewatering bottom seal slab that required oversight requirements of material permeability, compressive strength, or similar requirements, as well as verifying in-place construction.

Sub-Element B – In the areas away from the structures where conventional cutoff wall construction methods (other than jet grout) are required: Successfully construct a low-permeability soil-bentonite or soil-cement bentonite cutoff wall that required oversight requirements of material permeability, compressive strength, or similar requirements, as well as verifying in-place construction.

NOTE: Each Sub-Element is Equally Important

Construction of a Low-Permeability Jet- Grout Cutoff Wall

Sub-Element A

Clearly state/describe the following:

The type of equipment used to construct each cutoff wall

The depth to which each cutoff wall was installed

The geology in which each cutoff wall was installed

Minimum: One of the demonstrated experiences must have involved construction of a jet grout cutoff wall to depths of at least 60 feet below ground surface or bottom seal slab at least 20 feet below ground surface

Minimum: One of the demonstrated experiences must have involved the construction of a low-permeability jet grout cutoff wall or bottom seal slab with a maximum permeability of 1 x 10-6 centimeters per sec (cm/sec).

The evaluation will carry more weight for demonstrated experience with: 1) jet grouting to tie in to structures existing at the time of cutoff wall construction, 2) jet grouting installed in similar geology to the project site, as characterized in the Geotechnical Data Report (GDR) of 3) jet grouting that required in-situ testing (post construction verification testing) of the wall or bottom seal slab

Construction of a Low-Permeability Soil- Bentonite /Cement Bentonite Cutoff Wall Sub-Element B

Clearly state/describe the following:

The type of equipment used to construct each cutoff wall

The depth to which each cutoff wall was installed

The geology in which each cutoff wall was installed

Minimum: One of the demonstrated experiences must have involved cutoff wall construction (using a method other than jet grout) to depths of at least 60 feet below ground surface.

Minimum: One of the demonstrated experiences must have involved the construction of a low-permeability cutoff wall (using a method other than jet grout) with a maximum permeability of 1 x 10-6 centimeters per sec (cm/sec).

The evaluation will carry more weight for demonstrated experience with: 1) cutoff wall construction installed in similar geology to the project site, as characterized in the Geotechnical Data Report (GDR) or 2) cutoff wall construction requiring in-situ testing (post construction verification testing) of the wall characteristics

Evaluation of Demonstrated Experience

Demonstrate the Capability to Successfully Complete the Project

• Detailed narrative explaining how each demonstrated experience is similar to the work described in the solicitation

• Narrative should include location, conditions, duration, dollar value, any unusual coordination requirements as well as problems encountered and subsequent corrective action taken

• Each project should reference Contract Number and Point of Contact (POC)

• If any portion of the work is provided as demonstrated experience from a parent company, clearly identify that work as it relates to this project

• If any portion of the work provided as demonstrated experience is subcontracted, clearly identify that work as such and provide the required experience of that subcontractor as it relates to the work the subcontractor will perform on this project

Evaluation of Demonstrated Experience, Continued

Provide a minimum of three (3) but no more than five (5) Completed or Close to Completed Projects

• Demonstrated offeror’s and team members experience in the performance of work similar to that described in each Sub-Element

• Projects within Last Seven (7) Years

• Close to Completion = More than 75% Physically Complete and/or has been accepted by Customer

• No additional projects will be evaluated and no additional consideration will be given for the submission of more than five (5) projects in response to each sub-element

It is NOT necessary for all elements on this Sub-Factor to be performed on same project but such experience would carry more weight when evaluated

Evaluation of Demonstrated Experience, Continued

All Demonstrated Experience Should Have a Corresponding Submission in the Past Performance Factor Section

NOTE: If Past Performance information is not provided for a demonstrated experience, that demonstrated experience will NOT be evaluated.

Portions of Work Provided as Experience is by Subcontractor/Parent Company/Subsidiary/Individual

• Cleary identify the work

• Provide required experience of Subcontractor/Parent

Company/Subsidiary/Individual

• Indicate how experience relates to the work to be performed

Letter of Commitment MUST be Provided

Any Proposed Major Work Performed by Subcontractor/Parent Company/Subsidiary

IAW Non-Substitution Clause in Section 00800 (999.215-4001), Limitations on Substitutions for Certain Positions and/or Subcontractors

From Subcontractor/Parent Company/Subsidiary/Individual on Official Letterhead

Addressed to Prime Contractor

Identifies Work to be Perform by Subcontractor

States Willingness to be Bound to Work if Prime Receives Contract

See Attachment 2

Factor 2 – Past Performance Submission for Demonstrated Experience

• Submit 1 NAVFAC/USACE Past Performance Questionnaire - Attachment 3

• Completed and Signed by an Owner/POC of Project

• All Pages Initialed and Dated on Bottom Right Hand Corner by POC

• Offeror to Submit Paperwork for Major Subcontractors

Failure to Provide a Completed and Signed NAVFAC/USACE Past Performance Questionnaire for Each Project May Be Noted as a Deficiency

Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS) Records May Be Submitted in Lieu of the Questionnaire

Government Reserves the Right to Obtain All CPARS Records in the US Army Corps of Engineers CPARSDatabase for Offeror or Major Subcontractors

Tips for Doing Business w/ SAJ

***READ THE REQUIREMENTS AND FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS!!!***

Have an individual other than the person who wrote the proposal proofread to ensure all information required per the solicitation is included in the proposal

DO NOT rely on pictures to communicate required information. Narratives must be provided that clearly address all solicitation requirements.

Make sure that if you are using your sub-contractors’ or Parent Companys’ and/or subsidiaries’ past performance in the proposal, their submission meets the requirements set-forth in the solicitation

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SMALL BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

FAR 19.201 – Government policy

(a) It is the policy of the Government to provide maximum practicable opportunities in its acquisitions to small business, veteran-owned small business, service-disabled veteran-owned small business, HUBZone small business, small disadvantaged business, and women-owned small business concerns. Such concerns must also have the maximum practicable opportunity to participate as subcontractors in the contracts awarded by any executive agency, consistent with efficient contract performance.

Small Business Participation Subcontracting Plan (Large Business concerns only)

FAR 19.701 “Subcontract” Any agreement (other than one involving an employer-employee relationship) entered into by a Government prime contractor or subcontractor calling for supplies and/or services required for performance of the contract/or subcontract.

Presenter Presentation Notes Because this acquisition is not set-aside for SB, we have to ensure that SB firms will still have maximum opportunity to participate. Not only is it a law but it is also the right thing to do. Therefore we make every to ensure that SB firms have opportunity thru subcontracting opportunities.

In fact the government regulations addressing subcontracting in the FAR go into more detail about subcontracting uses the phrase “small business concerns will have the maximum practicable opportunity to participate in contract performance consistent with its efficient performance”.

As a result, this solicitation requires the evaluation of small business participation.

Definition - FAR 19.701 specifically defines a subcontract as: people sometimes don’t consider supplies as subcontracting but can be.

SMALL BUSINESS PARTICIPATION

Factor 3: Small Business Participation

• All offerors both other than small and small businesses will be evaluated on the extent of the planned participation of U.S. Small businesses in the performance of this acquisition and past performance of the offeror in complying with the requirements of the clauses FAR 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns and 52.219-9, Small Business Subcontracting Plan.

• Small participation goals shall be incorporated into the proposal for other than small and small business concerns.

There are two subfactors under this factor and they are not rated separately:

1. Proposed Small Business Participation Plan

2. Past Utilization of Small Business Concerns

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Presenter Presentation Notes The information on this slide is taken right out of solicitation.

Your main takeways – SB participation applies to large and small business concern The government evaluates two subfactors in SB participation as shown above and they are not rated separately.

SMALL BUSINESS/SUB-CONTRACTING

SUBCONTRACTING PLAN SMALL BUSINESS

PARTICIPATION

Plan is pass/fail based on the criteria IAW the solicitation

Evaluates overall SB(all categories) participation and is a rated evaluation factor

Requires 11 items in accordance with FAR

19.704 and 52.219-9

Requires evaluation of extent to which offerors identify & commit to SB and is separate from the subcontracting plan

Based on total subcontracted dollars

Based on total value of the acquisition

Does not apply to Small Business concerns

Applies to Small Business concerns

Presenter Presentation Notes The slide is included because you really need to understand the difference between a SB subcontracting plan and a SB participation plan.

You will certainly want to pay attention to this slide and go back if necessary to be sure you understand the difference between a subcontracting plan and a SB participation plan.

If you don’t know now is the time to ask the questions.

Feel free to highlight.

SMALL BUSINESS PARTICIPATION

SUBFACTOR 1 - Proposed Small Business Participation Plan

All offerors (both other than small and small) shall complete a Proposed Small Business Participation Plan (SBPP) using the template found at Attachment (4). No minimum small business(SB) participation goal has been assigned to this project.

Contractors shall propose their Best Effort for SB participation and provide documentation to demonstrate and support their proposed SB participation goals (Best Effort).

- Large businesses primes may achieve the small business participation goals through subcontracting to small businesses.

- Small business primes may achieve small business participation goals through their own performance/participation as a prime and also through subcontracting to other small businesses.

NOTE: The awardee’s Small Business Participation goals shall be incorporated into the contract.

Presenter Presentation Notes All of this information is part of your proposed SB participation.

Note there are no SB participation minimums for this acquisition. You are to propose your best effort. AND you must support your best effort!

SMALL BUSINESS PARTICIPATION

SUBFACTOR 1 - Proposed Small Business Participation Plan Small Business Participation Plans (from other than small and small businesses) will be evaluated on the basis of:

The extent to which such firms, as defined in FAR Part 19, are specifically identified in the proposal;

Identification of the complexity and variety of the work small business firms are to perform;

The extent (ie. length of and formality considerations) of demonstrated commitment to use such firms (enforceable commitments (JV, MP or written teaming agreements) will be considered more favorably than non-enforceable ones; refer to Attachment 4;

The extent of participation of Prime offerors(both large and small) and small business subcontractors in terms of the total value of the acquisition vs the large business participation percentage;

The extent to which the offeror provides detailed explanations/documentation supporting their Best Effort.

Presenter Presentation Notes The information in this slide is exactly the same information that is in the solicitation and addresses the proposed small business participation.

You need to be sure your read and address every one of these elements because your proposed plan will be evaluated on these accordingly.

Note there is no SB participation minimum. You are required to propose your best effort for SB concerns to have maximum opportunity to participate.

Because this is best effort you must provide note the last bullet. You must support your best effort i.e. why these goals are your best effort in providing maximum opportunity for SB concerns to participate.

SMALL BUSINESS PARTICIPATION

(1) Check the applicable size and categories for the PRIME offeror -- Check all applicable boxes:

{ } Large Prime

OR

{ } Small Business Prime; also categorized as a { } Small Disadvantaged Business { } Woman-Owned Small Business { } HUB Zone Small Business { } Veteran Owned Small Business { } Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business

(2) Percentage of Total Contract Dollars/Price

(a) Total Contract Value: (Include options, etc) $___________

(b) Dollar Value of your participation as a Prime Contractor: $__________

(c) Submit the total combined percentage (must equal 100%) and dollars(must equal total contract value( 2(a)) of work to be performed by both large and small businesses (include the percentage of work to be performed both by Prime and Subcontractors): Example: If Prime proposes a price of $1,000,000 (including all options), and small business(es) will provide $250,000 in services/supplies as a prime or subcontractor, the % planned for small businesses is 25%; and 75% for large business equaling 100%.

Total percentage planned for Large Business(es) _______% = $ _________ Total Percentage planned for Small Business(es) _______ % = $__________ Total of both large and small business 100% = $ __________

Presenter

The next 3 slides are taken right of the solicitation – attachment 4. Does anyone have any questions about this slide?

SMALL BUSINESS PARTICIPATION

(3) Indicate the total percentage of participation to be performed by each type of small business. The percentage of work performed by Small Businesses that qualify in multiple small business categories may be counted in each category:

NOTE! SDVOSBs are automatically VOSBs; however VOSBs are not automatically SDVOSBs.

Dollar Value and Percentage of Total Contract Value of Subcontracts Planned For:

Dollar Percentage of Total Value Contract Value

Small Disadvantaged $________ %_________ Woman-Owned Small $________ %_________ HUB Zone Small $________ %_________ Veteran Owned Small $________ %_________ Service Disabled Veteran $________ %_________ Owned Small

Presenter Presentation Notes Here you can emphasize that firms can get counted in several categories. See the above example.

HUBzone firms must be verified thru Dynamic Small Business Search. Cannot be self-certified.

SMALL BUSINESS PARTICIPATION

(4) List principle supplies/services to be performed by Small Businesses:

Example: If a Small Business qualifies also as a WOSB and a SDVOSB, and you can add them to each category below in which they qualify.

Name of Company Identify Type of Service/Supply Large:

Small:

Small Disadvantage:

Women-Owned Small:

HUB Zone Small:

Veteran Owned Small:

Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small:

(5) Describe the extent of commitment to use each of the identified small business. Offerors do not need to submit copies of commitment instruments in their proposals. Rather, identify what types of commitments are in place with each company — i.e. a written contract, letter of commitment, verbal agreement, joint venture, mentor-protégé agreement, including how long agreement in place.

ADDITIONAL IMPORTANT NOTE FOR LARGE BUSINESSES ONLY

Small Business Sub-Contracting Plans (FAR 52.219-9)

Separate from the Small Business Participation Plan, large business offerors must also submit a Subcontracting Plan (Individual Contract Plan) meeting the requirements of FAR 52.219-9 and DFARS 252.219-7003. Large businesses will not be eligible for award if they fail to submit an acceptable Subcontracting Plan. Subcontracting Plans shall reflect and be consistent with the commitments offered in the Small Business Participation Plan. In accordance with DFARS 215.304(c), when an evaluation assesses the extent that small businesses are specifically identified in proposals, the small businesses considered in the evaluation shall be listed in any subcontracting plan submitted.

Subcontracting plans must be submitted in Volume 4 Pricing with Price Related Information.

Presenter Presentation Notes

Be sure to clearly identify the work to be performed AND the complexity of the work. That is one of the items that is evaluated.

Also pay attention to the last paragraph.

SMALL BUSINESS PARTICIPATION

SUBFACTOR 2 - Past Utilization of Small Business Concerns

• Applies to all offerors regardless of size

• Evaluated by assessing its records/information complying with FAR 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (see attachment 6)

• All large business offerors, previous compliance with FAR 52.219-9, Small Business Subcontracting Plan. (ISRs, PIPRS, etc)

• The extent the offeror documented obstacles in meeting goals or shows evidence of good faith effort.

• No contract w/FAR 52.219-8, Evaluation of Small Business Participation based solely on the offeror’s proposed small business participation plan for this contract.

The Government may use information supplied by the offeror and information obtained from other sources to evaluate past utilization of small business concerns.

Presenter Presentation Notes

This is what you need to know with regards to subfactor 2 “Past Utilization of Small Business Concerns”

Each of these bullets are good take aways!

SMALL BUSINESS PARTICIPATION

Top 6 Mistakes

•Past utilization information(ISR) is not marked final or 80% complete details provided.

•Submits HUBzone firms that are not SBA certified HUBzone.

•Verification of firm size.

•Lack of documentation regarding obstacles in meeting goals or evidence of good faith effort on ISR Reports.

•Does not support proposed goals.

• No statement if never held Federal Contract w/FAR 52.219-8

Presenter

Section 1653(a)(5) of the NDAA requires that if an SBC is identified as a potential subcontractor in an proposal, offer, bid or subcontracting plan in connection with a covered Federal contract, the prime contractor shall notify the SBC prior to such identification. Section 1653(a)(5) also requires that the Administrator establish a reporting mechanism that allows potential subcontractors to report fraudulent activity or bad faith behavior by a prime contractor with respect to a subcontracting plan.

SMALL BUSINESS/SUB-CONTRACTING

Potential Opportunities exist for:

► General earthwork ► Site work ► Material hauling and handling ► Surveying ► Grassing ► Environmental Monitoring ► Material Testing ► Supplies (concrete, etc) ► Road work

Presenter

These are some of the possible subcontracting opportunities identified for this project. They are not necessarily all inclusive and prime contractors are not required to subcontract if they choose.

LOOKING FOR OPPORTUNITIES

IN ALL THE RIGHT PLACES

System for Award Management www.sam.gov

Dynamic Small Business Search http://dsbs.sba.gov/dsbs/search/dsp_dsbs.cfm SB firms keep profile current w/bonding, past performance, and capabilities

LB/prime contractors can use many filters to locate SDB, HUBZone, WOSB, SDVOSB specific firms and their location

FEDBIZOpps www.fbo.gov SB firms register as an interested party for the solicitation

Presenter Presentation Notes Dynamic Small Business Search is the number one tool used by agencies and prime contractors to locate SB firms. Be sure your profile is up to date and the information whether such as the narrative includes key words that describe your capabilities especially your core competencies.

I cannot emphasize enough to SB firms how critical it is to keep this current.

There is a help Icon on the Dynamic search that goes into more detail regarding filters.

Additionally LB primes take notice of the firms who have registered as an interested party and verify their status.

Large business primes should always encourage firms that are not registered in SAM to do so.

Dynamic Small Business Systems(DSBS)

ALERT!

DSBS Link from SAM is down for 6 weeks Will take 6 weeks for fix to be implemented In the meantime…………………….

SB firms update your SBA Supplemental Pages(profile) via

SBA's general log in system(GLS) Go to https://eweb.sba.gov/gls/dsp_login.cfm

Register and set up an account in GLS system if not registered. In GLS, request access to PRO-NET/DSBS and click SBA Supplemental Pages. Once you are granted access to PRO-NET/DSBS you can then click this link to update your SBA Supplemental Pages in DSBS.

Presenter Presentation Notes Diana:

Please explain that we do not know if the DSBS link has been fixed. It should have been now because it has been longer than 6 weeks. BUT if the contractor has found it does not then this is the workaround

CONTACT INFORMATION

Small Business Office

(904) 232-1150

(904) 232-1745

Florida Procurement Technical Assistance Center http://www.fptac.org/contactus.htm

Jacksonville District WebPages www.saj.usace.army.mil

How do I contact Small Business?

FY2016/2017 Forecast Frequently Asked Questions

Presenter Presentation Notes Contact information for Jacksonville District Small Business Office For the Small Business firms listening in, if you have never done work with the Federal government, please go to your local PTAC and get counseling. They will show you how to register in SAM, how to find opportunities on FBO and make sure you have a good profile in DSBS.

Be sure to take the time to visit the Jax District website. It has our acquisition forecast for FY2016/2017 and answers to some of our most frequently asked questions.

JACKSONVILLE MOBILE SAVANNAHCHARLESTON WILMINGTON

Trusted Partners Delivering Value, Today and Tomorrow

Juan Sanchez-Bulted, P.E.

Chief, Quality Assurance

Gap Closure Pre-Proposal Conference

July 18, 2016

HERBERT HOOVER DIKE

REHABILITATION PROJECT

Content

Typical General Requirements Typical Safety Requirements Typical Quality Control Requirements Typical Schedule Requirements Typical Regulatory Requirements Typical challenges

The objective of this presentation is to provide an overview of typical contract requirements not to establish them. Contractors are always encouraged to read contract documents.

Typical General Requirements

Read and understand your Contract Documents (Plans, Specs, Safety Manual, Codes, and Standards)

Contractors should normally anticipate submission of preconstruction submittals after Notice to proceed (NTP)

Regularly, the contract defines required meetings

Typical Safety Requirements

Contractors are typically required to submit for Government approval an Accident Prevention Plan “APP” prior to commencement of work

APP is a living document and usually needs to be updated periodically

Contractors are typically required to follow the EM-385-1-1 Safety Manual or OSHA Standards, whichever is more stringent

Normally, the EM-385-1-1 Safety manual is a contract document.

Typical Safety Requirements

Contractors are normally required to develop and submit for Government approval Activity Hazard Analyses (AHA) for each Definable Feature of Work (DFOW) as minimum

The contract usually defines key personnel that need to be incorporated into the Safety team

Safety personnel typically need to be submitted for Government approval

Cranes normally require specific documentation before they can be utilized.

Typical Quality Control Requirements

Contractors are typically required to submit for Government approval a Contractor Quality Control Plan “CQC Plan” prior to commencement of work

Contractors are usually required by contract to implement the 3 Phase Quality Control System to all Definable Features of Work (DFOWs) as a minimum

Typical Quality Control Requirements

Typically, the work cannot begin for a DFOW until the preparatory phase has been completed and all required documents to include submittals and AHA for that DFOW are approved

Usually, QC personnel need to be submitted for Government approval

Typical Schedule Requirements

The schedule is normally required to comply with specific requirements as identified in the contract specifications

The schedule is typically required to be uploaded into the Resident Management System (RMS)

Contractors are usually required to submit an Initial Project Schedule (IPS) in Primavera Software (P6)

The Schedule of Values (SOV) submittal is typically required to be submitted along with the

IPS

Typical Regulatory Requirements

Contractors are normally required to submit for Government approval an Environmental Protection Plan “EPP” prior to commencement of work

Generally, the contract defines key personnel that need to be incorporated into EPP

Usually, EP personnel need to be submitted for Government approval

Typically, the contract defines monitoring frequencies for different species

Usually, the contract requires summary reports and weekly reports for turbidity monitoring

Typical Challenges

Mobilization/Demobilization

Quality Control testing requirements

Coordination with other parties

Setup of batching plants

Quality Control of specialized DFOWs that require substantial Subcontractor involvement

Managing Construction Schedule including 3-phase system and submittals

Directions for HHD Cutoff Wall Gap Closure Site Visit

Overview of Initial Meeting…