Amendment_0004_-_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 revise the follow ing:

1. Sections 00010A -- Line Item and Pricing Schedule

2. Contracting Sections 00100A -- Solicitation Provisions and 00700 -- Contracting Clauses

3. Technical Specifications Sections 01 11 00 -- Summary of Work, 01 22 00 -- Measurement and Payment, 01 57 20 -- Environmental Protection, 01 57 25 -- Turbidity and Disposal Monitoring, 02 32 00 - Verification Drilling and Permeability Testing of In-Place Cutoff Wall, 02 35 29 -- Conventional Cutoff Wall, 33 24 15 -- Open Standpipe Piezometers and 35 41 17 -- Jet Grout Cutoff Wall

4. Plan Draw ings C-03, C-04 and R-03B

The response date has been changed from August 9, 2016 to August 18, 2016 at 3:00pm, EDT.

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

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

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY

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 W912EP-16-R-0018

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

08-Jul-2016

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 X is extended, 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

29-Jul-2016

CODE

USA ENGINEER DISTRICT, JACKSONVILLE

PRUDENTIAL OFFICE BLDG

701 SAN MARCO BLVD

ATTN: CESAJ-CT

JACKSONVILLE FL 32207-8175

W912EP 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than item 6)

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.

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W912EP-16-R-0018 Amendment 0004

SF 30 CONTINUATION SHEET

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

1. CONTRACTING DOCUMENTS:

A. DELETE Section 00100A -- Solicitation Provisions in its entirety and REPLACE with the attached revised Section 00100A -- Solicitation Provisions: The minimum Small Business Participation goal and Electronic Proposal Submission Requirement has been revised.

B. ADD FAR Clauses 52.236-17 Layout of Work and 252.236-7004 Payment for Mobilization and Demobilization to Section 00700.

2. SPECIFICATIONS:

A. Either asterisks appear before and after the line or lines where revisions have been made to the text on the enclosed revised or added pages or the text changes have been updated with additions noted with underlined text and deletions noted with line/crossouts, and pertain only to changes made by this amendment.

B. The text changes may have necessitated reformatting of subsequent text or pages. If this is the case, those pages have also been issued as amended pages but are not marked with asterisks or underlined text and line/cross-outs.

CHANGES TO THE SPECIFICATIONS – Volume 2 of 2:

SECTION: 00010A - LINE ITEM AND PRICING SCHEDULE

DELETE Section 00010A in its entirety and REPLACE with the attached revised Section 00010A: CLIN 15 revised and CLIN 30 added.

SECTION: 01 11 00 – SUMMARY OF WORK

DELETE Section 01 11 00 in its entirety and REPLACE with the attached revised Section 01 11 00: Paragraphs 1.11.3 and 1.11.4 revised.

SECTION: 01 22 00 - MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

DELETE Section 01 22 00 in its entirety and REPLACE with the attached revised Section 01 22 00. Paragraph 1.5.10 “Contracting Officer Field Office (Line Item 0030)” added.

SECTION: 01 57 20 – ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

DELETE Section 01 57 20 in its entirety and REPLACE with the attached revised Section 01 57 20: Paragraphs 3.4.3 revised.

SECTION: 01 57 25 – TURBIDITY AND DISPOSAL MONITORING

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DELETE Section 01 57 25 in its entirety and REPLACE with the attached revised Section 01 57 25: Paragraphs 3.2.2.3 revised.

SECTION: 02 32 00 – VERIFICATION DRILLING AND PERMEABILITY TESTING OF IN-

PLACE CUTOFF WALL

DELETE Section 02 32 00 in its entirety and REPLACE with the attached revised Section 02 32 00: Paragraphs 1.1, 1.2, 1.3 revised, and 3.2.7 deleted.

SECTION: 02 35 29 – CONVENTIONAL CUTOFF WALL

DELETE Section 02 35 29 in its entirety and REPLACE with the attached revised Section 02 35 29: Paragraphs 1.4, 3.8.2, 3.8.3, and 3.11 revised.

SECTION: 33 24 15 – CONVENTIONAL CUTOFF WALL

DELETE Section 33 24 15 in its entirety and REPLACE with the attached revised Section 33 24 15: Paragraphs 1.1 and 2.7 revised.

SECTION: 35 41 17 – JET GROUT CUTOFF WALL

DELETE Section 35 41 17 in its entirety and REPLACE with the attached revised Section 35 41 17: Paragraphs 1.5.14, 2.2.3 and 3.7.1.1 revised.

3. CHANGES TO DRAWINGS: DELETE Drawings C-03, C-04, and R-03B and REPLACE with the attached revised Drawings C-03, C-04, and R-03B (included with this Revision #0004).

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SECTION 00100A

SOLICITATION PROVISIONS

A. 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 beneficial to the Government, with appropriate consideration given to the four evaluation factors: Technical Merit, Past Performance, Small Business Participation and Price. The Contracting Officer will use a trade-off process to determine which offer represents the best value to the Government. This process allows the Contracting Officer to consider making award to other than the lowest priced offeror or other than the highest technically rated offeror. To receive consideration for award, a rating of no less than "Acceptable" must be achieved for the Technical Merit Factor. Offerors are cautioned that the award may not necessarily be made to the lowest price offeror or the highest technically rated offeror.

All evaluation factors other than price, when combined, are considered slightly more important than price.

Note: A rating of unacceptable for any individual sub-factor/sub-element will result in an overall rating of unacceptable for the entire factor.

Limitations on Substitutions for Certain Positions and/or Subcontractors

Certain items of work are considered particularly critical to successful completion of the project and may be completed by subcontractors. The Government will consider the qualifications of these subcontractors during its evaluation of the offeror’s proposal*. In accordance with the Limitations On Substitutions For Certain Positions and/or Subcontractors paragraph of this solicitation (999.215-4001, Section 00800), if the offeror is awarded a contract the offeror will not be permitted to make substitutions without the approval of the Contracting Officer or Administrative Contracting Officer. If the offeror does not name a subcontractor for any identified item of work, the Government will assume the offeror intends to perform the work with its own forces and, if the offeror receives the contract, no substitutions will be allowed without prior approval of the Contracting Officer.

* See “Proposal Submission” for specific requirements regarding subcontractors.

B. FACTORS AND SUB-FACTORS TO BE EVAULATED

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

award will be made to the offeror whose proposal is most advantageous to the Government based upon an integrated assessment of the evaluation factors and sub-factors described below.

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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.

C. EVALUATION APPROACH

All proposals shall be subject to evaluation by a team of Government evaluators. Proposals will be evaluated on the basis of the factors stated in the solicitation to select the responsible offeror whose proposal is most advantageous to the Government. All responsible offerors whose proposals are among the most highly rated may be included in the competitive range in accordance with FAR 15.306(c)(1) & (2). However, the Government reserves the right to limit the number of proposals in the competitive range for purposes of efficiency.

By submitting an offer in response to this solicitation, offerors are agreeing to comply with all terms and conditions contained in the solicitation. Unless the solicitation specifically invites the offeror to submit exceptions, the Source Selection Authority/Contracting Officer may reject any offer that contains exceptions and or qualifying language. In this solicitation, the words “offer” and “proposal” are used interchangeably. (See definition of “offer” at FAR 2.101.) Except for any portions of the offeror’s proposal incorporated into the resulting contract by specific reference, the terms and conditions included in the solicitation, including any amendments, shall take precedence over the offeror’s proposal.

Proposal Evaluation

The Government intends to evaluate proposals and award a contract without discussions with

Section 00100A 3 Amendment 0002 offerors (except clarifications as described in FAR 15.306(a)). Therefore, the offeror's initial proposal should contain the offeror's best terms from a price and technical standpoint. The Government reserves the right to conduct discussions if the Contracting Officer later determines them to be necessary. Further, if the Contracting Officer determines that discussions are necessary and if the Contracting Officer determines that the number of proposals that would otherwise be in the competitive range exceeds the number at which an efficient competition can be conducted, the Contracting Officer may limit the number of proposals in the competitive range to the greatest number that will permit an efficient competition among the most highly rated proposals.

Source Selection Decision

The Source Selection Authority/Contracting Officer, independently exercising prudent business judgment, will make the source selection decision based on the proposal that represents the best value to the Government. The Source Selection Authority/Contracting Officer will not receive a recommendation from any individual or body as to which offeror should receive the award and additionally will not receive a rank order or order of merit list pertaining to the offers being evaluated.

D. PROPOSAL REQUIREMENTS AND SUBMISSION FORMAT

The offeror’s proposal shall be submitted in hard copy, with accompanying digital copy (CD Only), see Paragraph 999.215-4003, Section 00100. The RFP shall provide the Government address and receipt date for proposal submittal.

The proposal shall be divided into volumes as indicated below. Each set of volumes shall be submitted sealed separately. Each volume shall be marked with the offeror’s name, the solicitation number, the volume number and stamped with “Original” or “Copy.” Each respective original or copy shall be separately bound or placed in a three-ring binder.

All proposals shall contain the evaluation requirements stated herein and every binder shall also contain: Table of Contents, List of Tables (if required), List of Figures (if required), List of Appendices, and Name/Address/Telephone Number/e-mail address of the Offeror. Proposal clarity, organization, and cross-referencing are mandatory. No material (information not part of proposal) shall be incorporated by reference. The offeror shall submit in the proposal the requested information specified herein.

*In accordance with Paragraph 999.215-4003 - Electronic Proposals, Section 00100, submit one electronic copy (CD Only) containing the Technical Merit, Past Performance and Small Business Participation. The offeror’s pricing and price-related information shall only be submitted in paper copy and not included in the electronic proposal.

SUBMISSION FORMAT

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FACTOR 1 (VOLUME ONE) – Technical Merit Package (1 Original, 4 Copies)

DO NOT INCLUDE PRICING INFORMATION IN THE TECHNICAL MERIT

PROPOSAL. Responses to Each Sub-Factor/Sub-element shall be organized in Volume 1 as follows:

Part 1:

Sub-Factor 1 – Implementation Plan/Construction Schedule. Sub-Element A is slightly more important than Sub-Element B.

Tab A: Sub-Element (A) – Implementation Plan

Tab B: Sub-Element (B) – Construction Schedule

Part 2:

Sub-Factor 2 – Demonstrated Experience. Sub-Element A and Sub-Element B are considered equally important.

Tab A: Sub-Element (A) – Successful construction of a low-permeability jet-grout cutoff wall or dewatering bottom seal slab

Tab B: Sub-Element (B) – Successful construction of a low-permeability soil-bentonite or soil-cement bentonite cutoff wall

FACTOR 2 (VOLUME TWO) – Past Performance Package (1 Original, 1 Copy)

FACTOR 3 (VOLUME THREE) – Small Business Participation (1 Original, 2 Copies)

Tab A: Sub-Factor 1 – Proposed Small Business Participation Plan

Tab B: Sub-Factor 2 – Past Utilization of Small Business Concerns

FACTOR 4 (VOLUME FOUR) – Price and Price Related Information (1 Original, 1 Copy)

PROPOSAL REQUIREMENTS

FACTOR 1 – TECHNICAL MERIT

In responding to this factor, the objective should be to instill confidence that the offeror thoroughly understands the requirements and complexities of this project, has the knowledge, expertise, equipment, and experience required to meet or exceed the terms and conditions of these specifications, and the ability to successfully accomplish and complete the project within the required time frame.

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In accordance with the non-substitution clause in Section 00800 (999.215-4001), Limitations on Substitutions for Certain Positions and/or Subcontractors, a letter of commitment must be provided for any proposed major subcontractor. Failure to provide a letter of commitment from a proposed major subcontractor will be noted as a weakness. Use the form letter in Attachment 2 to provide letters of commitment.

A letter of commitment is defined as a letter from the subcontractor on official Company letterhead (1) addressed to the prime contractor, (2) identifying the work they intend to perform, and (3) stating that they are willing to be bound to perform the identified work if the prime receives this contract.

A major subcontractor is defined as any subcontractor that is critical for successfully completing the project and that is identified in paragraph 999.215-4001 Limitations on Substitutions for Certain Positions and/or Subcontractors.

Failure to provide a letter of commitment from a proposed major subcontractor may be noted as a significant weakness.

SUB-FACTOR 1 – IMPLEMENTATION PLAN AND CONSTRUCTION

SCHEDULE

Submission Requirements

This Sub-Factor consists of two Sub-Elements: Implementation Plan and Construction Schedule. The Implementation Plan (Sub-Element A) is slightly more important than the Construction Schedule (Sub-Element B); however, the Sub-Elements shall be evaluated as one sub-factor therefore, the plan and the schedule should support each other, demonstrating that the project can be accomplished as proposed.

NOTE: The awardee’s Implementation Plan will be incorporated into the contract.

SUB-ELEMENT A – Implementation Plan In a narrative format, the offeror shall describe the proposed Implementation Plan regarding how the work will be executed from start to completion. The Plan shall include a description of related activities and items of work, to include coordination with major subcontractors and the type of equipment that would be utilized, if appropriate. Also, identify potential risks and plans for mitigating those risks. At a minimum, the plan shall include a detailed description of the following:

• 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)

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• 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)

SUB-ELEMENT B – Construction Schedule

Provide a schedule of construction in the format of a Gantt, PERT, or similar graphical timeline, showing the start and completion dates, concurrent work, interdependence of activities and other relative scheduling factors and items of work. This schedule will be reviewed in concert with the Implementation Plan submission of this package. At a minimum the schedule should show all of the following items of work:

• 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

Evaluation Method The Implementation Plan and Construction Schedule will be evaluated as separate sub-elements and then will be assigned an overall sub-factor rating. The overall evaluation of this sub-factor will take into consideration the individual ratings given to the Implementation Plan and the Construction Schedule, as well as how the two complement each other. Any conflicts between the two may be noted as a weakness. See “Technical Merit Rating Definitions” below.

SUB-FACTOR 2 – DEMONSTRATED EXPERIENCE

This sub-factor contains two Sub-Elements; Sub-Element A and Sub-Element B.

This project involves constructing a low-permeability cutoff wall to the depths required by the contract. Jet grouting will be required in the area adjacent to the existing water control structures as shown on the drawings; however, different methods of cutoff wall construction other than jet grout are required away from the structures. Both methods shall meet the performance criteria as required in the specifications. The offeror must provide

Section 00100A 7 Amendment 0002 demonstrated experience for their proposed method of cutoff wall construction in the jet grouting areas under Sub-Element A and also demonstrated experience for conventional cutoff wall construction methods (other than jet grout) in the areas away from the structure under Sub-Element B.

Provide a narrative of past experiences showing how you successfully completed projects involving the items listed below. Describe the specification requirements and conditions of that project as they relate to this project. Discuss any problems encountered and corrective actions taken to ensure project completion.

Provide a minimum of three (3) but not more than five (5) examples of completed cutoff wall construction projects or close to complete projects which demonstrate the offeror’s and its team members’ (i.e., key personnel and/or major subcontractors) experience in performance of work similar to that described in the solicitation for each sub-element.

Using Attachment 1, provide a detailed narrative that explains how each provided demonstrated experience is similar to the work described in the solicitation. Failure to provide sufficient detail explaining how each provided demonstrated experience is similar to the work described in the solicitation may be noted as a deficiency. This narrative should demonstrate that the offeror clearly has the capability to successfully complete the project.

Please note, in all likelihood, technical evaluators are unfamiliar with the provided demonstrated experience; as such, a lack of detailed explanations regarding the work and how said work is similar to that described in the solicitation, may be considered a deficiency.

Demonstrated experiences provided should include the location/conditions, duration, dollar value, any unusual coordination requirements as well as any problems encountered and corrective action taken to successfully complete the project. Each project identified must reference a contract number and point of contact (POC), inclusive of their name, telephone number and email address.

If any portion of work provided as demonstrated experience is from a parent company, clearly identify that work as it relates to this project. Using Attachment 2, provide a letter of commitment from the parent company clearly stating that they will provide their expertise and support, as necessary, as it relates to the portion of work used as demonstrated experience for this project. Failure to include a letter of commitment will be noted as a deficiency.

If any portion of 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 be performing on this project. Using Attachment 2, provide a letter of commitment from the proposed subcontractor. Failure to include a letter of commitment will be noted as a deficiency.

Note 1: The evaluation board will not evaluate more than five (5) projects for each sub-element; therefore, no additional projects will be evaluated and no additional consideration

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Note 2: A Joint Venture entity shall submit the designated number (at least three (3) projects but a total of no more than five (5) projects for the sub-element for the combined Joint Venture). As stated in Note 1 above, no additional projects will be evaluated. These projects will be evaluated separately; however, the overall evaluation for demonstrated experience will be combined to form one overall evaluation rating for the Joint Venture.

Note 3: Any demonstrated experience (to include subcontractors) provided for consideration in this Sub-Factor shall have a corresponding submission in the Past Performance Factor. If Past Performance information is not provided for a demonstrated experience, that demonstrated experience will not be evaluated.

Note 4: It is not necessary that all the elements required on this sub-factor be performed on the same project; however, experiences that include all the elements being accomplished on the same project would carry more weight when evaluated.

Note 5: If the submission of demonstrated experience is based on one individual, the individual’s affiliation with the offeror must be explained in detail (i.e., consultant, employee, partner, etc.). Additionally, a letter of commitment is required from the individual as described in the requirements above.

All provided projects must be completed or close to complete within the last seven (7) years from the date of this solicitation. A completed project is defined as work performed under a “project” that is physically complete and has been accepted by the customer, while a project deemed close to complete is defined as work performed under a “project” that is over 75% physically complete, based on billing progress, and/or has been accepted by the customer. If a project is presented and has not been completed, the offeror shall explain which elements of the work are not completed and the percentage.

Applicable demonstrated experiences should include the following:

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.

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

At a minimum, one of the demonstrated experiences must have involved construction of a

Section 00100A 9 Amendment 0002 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.

At a 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) or 3) jet grouting that required in-situ testing (post construction verification testing) of the wall or bottom seal slab.

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.

Clearly state/describe the following:

• The type of equipment used to construct each cutoff wall.

• The depth each cutoff wall was installed to.

• The geology in which each cutoff wall was installed.

At a 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.

At a 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

In responding to this sub-factor, the objective is to demonstrate to the technical evaluators that the offeror clearly has the capability to successfully complete the project by explaining in detail how the provided demonstrated experiences are similar to the work described in the solicitation. See “Technical Merit Rating Definitions”.

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TECHNICAL MERIT RATING DEFINITIONS

Note: Demonstrated Experience Ratings will be based on the level of detail and the number of projects provided that are similar in relation to scope, complexity and dollar value to the Herbert Hoover Dike Rehabilitation Project, Reach 1 Cutoff Wall Gap Closure, Martin and Palm Beach Counties, Florida.

Outstanding – Proposal meets requirements and indicates an exceptional approach and understanding of the requirements. Strengths far outweigh any weaknesses. Risk of unsuccessful performance is very low. Risk Level: Very Low

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

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

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

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

Proposal is unawardable.

TECHNIAL FACTOR ADJECTIVAL DEFINITIONS

In addition to the Technical Merit Rating definitions identified above, the following will be used in identifying strengths, weaknesses, deficiencies and uncertainties applicable to each proposal. In addition to the Source Selection Authority (SSA)/Contracting Officer using this information to make a source selection decision, the SSA/Contracting Officer will use them to establish a competitive range if discussions are deemed necessary and, as appropriate, will provide the information to the respective offeror during clarifications, communications, and/or discussions.

Strength – An aspect of an offeror’s proposal that has merit or exceeds specified performance or capability requirements in a way that will be advantageous to the Government during contract performance.

Significant Strength – An aspect of an offeror’s proposal that has appreciable merit or appreciably exceeds specified performance or capability requirements in a way that will be appreciably advantageous to the Government during contract performance.

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

Significant Weakness – A flaw that appreciably increases the risk of unsuccessful contract performance. See FAR 15.001.

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. See FAR 15.001.

FACTOR 2 – PAST PERFORMANCE

Offerors shall submit one NAVFAC/USACE Past Performance Questionnaire (see Attachment 3), completed and signed by an Owner of the Project (Client) point of contact or “POC” for each of the projects submitted under Sub-Factor 1 – Demonstrated Experience. If a project submitted under Sub-Factor 1 was completed by the offeror’s major subcontractor, the offeror is responsible for coordinating with their major subcontractor and submitting a completed NAVFAC/USACE Past Performance Questionnaire on their major subcontractor’s behalf. All pages of each NAVFAC/USACE Past Performance Questionnaire must be initialed and dated on the bottom right-hand corner by the POC. Failure to provide a completed and signed NAVFAC/USACE Past Performance Questionnaire for each project as described above may be noted as a deficiency. If a Construction Contractor Appraisal Support System (CCASS) or a Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS) record is available for any of the projects submitted under Sub-factor 1- Demonstrated Experience, the CCASS or CPARS record may be submitted in lieu of the completed Past Performance Questionnaire or an official Performance Evaluation from the owner.

The Owner of the Project (Client) or “POC” is defined as the entity that took ownership of the project after construction was complete.

If the offeror is unable to obtain a completed Past Performance Questionnaire from the Owner of the Project (Client), before the proposal receipt date, the offeror shall complete and submit with the proposal the first page of the Questionnaire (Blocks 1-8) that contains contract and client information for the submitted project. Note: it is the offeror’s responsibility to ensure that the client’s point of contact information is current and correct. The client point of contact reflected in (Blocks 1-8) should also be familiar with the past performance they are being asked to verify and informed that they will be contacted by the Government to verify past

*The Government reserves the right to obtain copies of all CCASS or CPARS records contained in the CCASS or CPARS database for the offeror or offeror’s major subcontractors.

For each past performance submitted, explain why it is relevant to this project, this discussion should include a summary of the project description provided in the respective demonstrated

Section 00100A 12 Amendment 0002 experience submitted for Factor 1. (Relevancy is defined in the DOD Source Selection Procedures Guide for collection and use of past performance as “information that has a logical connection with the matter under consideration and applicable time span.). Offerors should provide a narrative and be as specific as possible when explaining how a past performance is relevant to this project. The following are examples of topics that should be discussed at a minimum: timeliness, environmental issues, responsiveness to customer needs, quality control, cost control, change order work and compliance with safety requirements.

Emphasis should be made on quality, customer satisfaction and the resolution of problems encountered during performance.

The past performance evaluation is an assessment of the offeror’s probability of meeting the solicitation requirements. The assessment considers each offeror's demonstrated recent and relevant past performances in supplying services that meet the solicitation requirements.

There are two aspects to the past performance evaluation.

The first evaluates whether the offeror’s past performance is relevant or not relevant to the effort to be acquired. The technical evaluation Board will evaluate the demonstrated experiences provided by the offeror under Sub-Factor 1 above. Relevancy will be determined based on the timeframe for project completion given under Sub-Factor 1 and the level of similarity between the offeror provided demonstrated experiences and the solicitation requirements. For example, a demonstrated experience provided under Sub-Factor 1 that was completed within the last ten years (measured from the date of the solicitation) that involves essentially the same scope and magnitude of effort and complexities as this solicitation requires will most likely be given a relevancy rating of Very Relevant (see Relevance Rating Definitions below).

The second aspect of the past performance evaluation is to determine how well the contractor performed a demonstrated experience submitted in Sub-Factor 1. This will be determined by utilizing the completed NAVFAC/USACE Past Performance Questionnaires or submitted CCASS or CPARS records. The POC provided on the NAVFAC/USACE Past Performance Questionnaire will be contacted to verify the past performance ratings provided. If the POC cannot be contacted, the past performance rating will be noted as “Unknown.” It is the offeror’s responsibility to ensure that the POC’s contact information is current (i.e. names, addresses, telephone numbers and email addresses). The point of contact should be familiar with the performance they are intended to verify and be aware that they will be contacted by the Government.

Once Relevancy Ratings are assigned and Past Performance Ratings are verified, the Government will conclude the past performance evaluation with a performance confidence assessment. The performance confidence assessment will be based on the relevance of the projects provided and the ratings received based on the submitted and completed NAVFAC/USACE Past Performance Questionnaires as well as CCASS or CPARS records if available. The performance confidence is the level of risk associated with the offeror as it relates to the probability that the offeror will successfully complete this project (see Performance Confidence Assessments Definitions below).

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PAST PERFORMANCE RATING DEFINITIONS

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

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

Somewhat Relevant - Present/past performance effort involved some of the scope and

Not Relevant – Present/past performance effort involved little or none of the scope and

PERFORMANCE CONFIDENCE ASSESSMENT DEFINITIONS

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.

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.

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.

No Confidence – Based on the offeror’s recent/relevant performance record, the Government has no expectation that the offeror will successfully perform the required effort.

Unknown 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.

FACTOR 3 – SMALL BUSINESS PARTICIPATION

This Factor consists of two Sub-Factors: Sub-Factor 1 -- Proposed Small Business Participation Plan and Sub-Factor 2 -- Past Utilization of Small Business Concerns.

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SUB-FACTOR 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 participation goal (SB) 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).

A minimum Small Business Participation goal of twenty percent (20%) of Total Contract Value has been assigned to this project.

• 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.

SUB-FACTOR 2 – Past Utilization of Small Business Concerns

This sub-factor applies to offerors that are small business concerns (including all categories) and to offerors that are other than small business concerns. For each of the three most recently completed Federal contracts submit one of the following: (i) if the contract required a subcontracting plan submit the FINAL Individual Subcontracting Report (ISR). ISR reports for projects that are not marked FINAL but well underway will be accepted IF the offeror explains which elements of the work are not completed and provide the percentage of completion. A well underway project is defined as at least 80% construction progress completed (ii) if the contract did not require a subcontracting plan, complete and submit the Past Performance of Small Business Participation Plan Collection Sheet. Offerors that are SB, SDB, VOSB, SDVOSB, HUBZone SB, or WOSB may count work performed with in-house resources toward compliance with FAR 52.219-8 in the category (or categories) to which they belong. (For example, a HUBZone could count work in 2 categories: SB and HUBZone) IF YOU HAVE NOT HAD A CONTRACT THAT

INCLUDED THE CLAUSE FAR 52.219-8, YOU MUST INDICATE IN WRITING IN

YOUR PROPOSAL. FAILURE TO DO SO WILL BE CONSIDERED A WEAKNESS

AND/OR A DEFICIENCY FOR THIS SUB-FACTOR.

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Note for joint ventures: If the Joint Venture has no subcontracting past performance, then each member of the Joint Venture must provide the most recent subcontracting past

The small business participation goal of this acquisition is for small, small disadvantage, veteran-owned, service-disabled veteran-owned, HUBZone and woman-owned small businesses concerns as identified in FAR Part 19 to have maximum practicable opportunity to participate in contract performance consistent with its efficient performance. In this factor, all offerors (both other than small and small businesses) will be evaluated on the level of small business commitment they are demonstrating for the proposed acquisition, and their prior level of commitment to utilizing small businesses in performance of prior contracts.

SUB-FACTOR 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.

SUB-FACTOR 2 – Past Utilization of Small Business Concerns

All Offerors regardless of size will be evaluated by assessing its records or information in complying with requirements of the clauses at FAR 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns, and, for all other than small business offerors, FAR 52.219-9, Small Business Subcontracting Plan. If the offeror has never had a contract that included FAR 52.219-8, Evaluation of Small Business Participation will be based solely on the offeror’s proposed small business participation plan for this contract. Past Utilization of Small Business will be evaluated on the basis of:

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• The extent of commitment to the policy stated in FAR 52.219-8 and FAR 52.219-9 reflected in the offeror’s past performance.

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

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

SMALL BUSINESS PARTICIPATION ADJECTIVAL RATINGS

Small Business Participation will be rated using the adjectival ratings listed below:

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

Good – Proposal meets small business requirements and indicates a thorough approach and understanding of the small business requirements. The proposal contains strengths which outweigh any weaknesses.

Acceptable – Proposal meets small business requirements and indicates an adequate approach and understanding of the small business requirements. Strengths and weaknesses are offsetting or will have little or no impact on contract performance.

Marginal – Proposal does not clearly meet small business requirements and has not demonstrated an adequate approach and understanding of the small business requirements.

The proposal has one or more weaknesses which are not offset by strengths.

Unacceptable – Proposal does not meet small business requirements and contains one or more deficiencies.

FACTOR 4 – PRICE AND PRICE RELATED INFORMATION

The Price Factor is not rated. It is evaluated for reasonableness. Additionally, a price realism evaluation may be 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 significantly more important than price.

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The offeror shall submit the following price and price related information:

a. Proposal Data Sheet (Attachment 6)

b. Standard Form 1442 (Solicitation, Offer and Award) and Section 00010A (Line Items and Pricing Schedule)

• Include the completed Standard Form 1442 for the Request for Proposal (RFP), along with the completed Pricing Schedule. The total cost for the construction will be considered for evaluation, including all options and alternates (if applicable).

c. Section 00101, Representations, Certifications and Other Statements of Offerors

d. In accordance with FAR Clause 52.228-1, Bid Guarantee, an original bid guarantee shall be submitted with each offer

e. Responsibility Determination (Attachment 7)

f. Small Business Subcontracting Plan (For other than Small Offerors)

Each Large Business offeror shall provide a Small Business Subcontracting Plan that contains all the elements required by FAR 52.219-9, Alt II, in Section 00700. This plan shall be submitted separately from the Small Business Participation information required in factor 3, which applies to both large and small businesses. The Small Business Subcontracting Plan is not a requirement for evaluation in source selection, but rather a requirement for award to a large business and will be incorporated into any resultant contract.

The Small Business Subcontracting Plan shall be thorough and complete. The Subcontracting Plan will be incorporated into the contract upon award of the contract to the Offeror, if acceptable and upon final approval of the Contracting Officer.

g. Joint Venture Agreement

h. Other General Review - System for Award Management

Offerors will be checked against the System for Award Management (SAM) system. Any offeror who is listed with any active exclusion will be eliminated without further consideration.

Debarred List Offerors will be checked against the List of Parties Excluded from Federal Procurement and Non-procurement Programs. Any offeror who is listed will be eliminated without further consideration.

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Bid Bonds Bid bonds will be reviewed for acceptability. Any offeror whose bid bond is unacceptable, will be eliminated without further consideration unless the Contracting Officer later determines that discussions are necessary and decides that the offerors proposal should be included in the competitive range.

Joint Venture Contractors submitting an offer as a joint venture must provide a written copy of the joint venture agreement with the initial proposal. The joint venture agreement must be signed by both parties and will be subject to review by District Office of Counsel. Also, if the joint venture involves an 8(a) small business, approval by the Small Business Administration will also be required. The joint venture must be registered in System for Award Management (SAM) as a joint venture in order for an award to be made.