W912GB-13-R-0004_Botswana_ERC.pdf

EUCOMRFPTEMPLATE

Botsw ana ERC Project

The project shall consist of design and construction of one 2205 square foot general purpose administration building, one 1500 square foot general purpose instructional building, and one 500 square foot latrine building inclusive of general site clearance, clearance for sew er tank access, electrical distribution, interior electrical, connection to base w ater system, septic tank, electric heating systems and other utilities.

CONSTRUCTION MAGNITUDE: The magnitude of this construction project is anticipated to be betw een $250,000 and $500,000 accordance w ith FARS 36.204.

See FAR Clause 52.236-27 Alt I for Site Visit details and instructions.

FRANK J JOHNSON 011-496-1197-442819

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

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

NEGOTIATED

01-Nov-2012

(RFP)

(IFB)

X

CALL:

B. TELEPHONE NO. (Include area code) (NO COLLECT CALLS)

See Item 7

2. TYPE OF SOLICITATION

SEALED BID

3. DATE ISSUED

9. FOR INFORMATION A. NAME

SOLICITATION

NSN 7540-01-155-3212 1442-101 STANDARD FORM 1442 (REV. 4-85)

Prescribed by GSA FAR (48 CFR) 53.236-1(e)

11. The Contractor shall begin performance w ithin _______10 calendar days and complete it w ithin ________365 calendar days after receiving aw ard, X notice to proceed. This performance period is X mandatory, negotiable. (See _________________________

12 A. THE CONTRACTOR MUST FURNISH ANY REQUIRED PERFORMANCE AND PAYMENT BONDS?

(If "YES," indicate within how many calendar days after award in Item 12B.)

YES X NO

13. ADDITIONAL SOLICITATION REQUIREMENTS:

A. Sealed offers in original and __________2 copies to perform the w ork required are due at the place specif ied in Item 8 by ___________ local time ______________03 Dec 2012 (date). If this is a sealed bid solicitation, offers must be publicly opened at that time.

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

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

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

D. Offers providing less than _______180 calendar days for Government acceptance after the date offers are due w ill not be considered and w ill be rejected.

SOLICITATION, OFFER,

AND AWARD

(Construction, Alteration, or Repair)

1. SOLICITATION NO.

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

4. CONTRACT NO.

7. ISSUED BY CODE

CONTRACTING DIVISION

US ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS

KONRAD ADENAUER RING 39

D-65187 WIESBADEN GERMANY

WIESBADEN 65187

W912GB

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(Title, identifying no., date):

12B. CALENDAR DAYS

12:00 AM (hour) Sealed envelopes containing offers

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

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

FAX:TEL: TEL: FAX:

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20B. SIGNATURE

(REV. 4-85)STANDARD FORM 1442 BACK

TO SIGN

NSN 7540-01-155-3212

SOLICITATION, OFFER, AND AWARD (Continued) (Construction, Alteration, or Repair)

CODE FACILITY CODE

17. The offeror agrees to perform the w ork required at the prices specif ied below in strict accordance w ith the terms of this solicitation, if this offer is accepted by the Government in w riting w ithin ________ calendar days after the date offers are due.

the minimum requirements stated in Item 13D. Failure to insert any number means the offeror accepts the minimum in Item 13D.)

AMOUNTS SEE SCHEDULE OF PRICES

18. The offeror agrees to furnish any required performance and payment bonds.

19. ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF AMENDMENTS

(The offeror acknowledges receipt of amendments to the solicitation -- give number and date of each)

AMENDMENT NO.

DATE

20A. NAME AND TITLE OF PERSON AUTHORIZED TO SIGN

OFFER (Type or print)

AWARD (To be completed by Government)

21. ITEMS ACCEPTED:

22. AMOUNT 23. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

24. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN ITEM

(4 copies unless otherwise specified)

CODE

(Insert any number equal to or greater than

20C. OFFER DATE

25. OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION PURSUANT TO

10 U.S.C. 2304(c) 41 U.S.C. 253(c)

CODE27. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY:26. ADMINISTERED BY

(Include ZIP Code)14. NAME AND ADDRESS OF OFFEROR 15. TELEPHONE NO. (Include area code)

See Item 14

(Include only if different than Item 14)16. REMITTANCE ADDRESS

30B. SIGNATURE

29. AWARD (Contractor is not required to sign this document.)

document and return _______ copies to issuing office.) Contractor agrees Your of f er on this solicitation, is hereby accepted as to the items listed. This award con-to f urnish and deliv er all items or perf orm all work, requisitions identif ied summates the contract, which consists of (a) the Gov ernment solicitation and on this f orm and any continuation sheets f or the consideration stated in this y our of f er, and (b) this contract award. No f urther contractual document is contract. The rights and obligations of the parties to this contract shall be necessary .

gov erned by (a) this contract award, (b) the solicitation, and (c) the clauses, representations, certif ications, and specif ications or incorporated by ref er-ence in or attached to this contract.

30A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTOR OR PERSON AUTHORIZED 31A. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

30C. DATE

(Type or print)

TEL: EMAIL:

31B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 31C. AWARD DATE

BY

CONTRACTING OFFICER WILL COMPLETE ITEM 28 OR 29 AS APPLICABLE

(Contractor is required to sign this28. NEGOTIATED AGREEMENT

(M ust be fully completed by offeror)OFFER

Section 00010 - Solicitation Contract Form

ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

ERC Thebephhatshwa Airbase, Molepole

FFP

Exercise Related Construction, Thebephatshwa Airbase, Molepole, Botswana FOB: Destination

PURCHASE REQUEST NUMBER: EUCOMRFPTEMPLATE

NET AMT

0001AA 1 Job Work Funding CLIN

FFP

All work associated with construction of the administration, instructional, and latrine facilities at Thebephatshwa Airbase, Molepole, Botswana, which includes general site clearance, clearance for sewer tank access, electrical distribution, connection to base water system, septic tank, and electric heating systems for the administration and instructional buildings, as well as any other work described in the statement of work, specifications and drawings.

0001AB 1 Job DBA Funding CLIN

FFP

Defense Base Act Insurance for Sub-CLIN 0001AA above (see 52.000-4106, 52.000-4132 and 52.228-5).

OPTION Option Item 1 – Gravel Parking Area

FFP

Option Item 1 – Gravel Parking Area

0002AA 1 Job OPTION Work Funding CLIN

FFP

All work associated providing additional 6500 sm of site clearance, rough grading and gravelling surface of the designated parking site, as defined in the request for proposal. Exact locations / limits to be determined in final design..

0002AB 1 Job OPTION DBA Funding CLIN

FFP

Defense Base Act Insurance for Sub-CLIN 0002AA above (see 52.000-4106, OPTION Option Item 2 - 420 m of perimeter fenc

FFP

Option Item 2 - 420 m of perimeter fencing

0003AA 1 Job OPTION Work Funding CLIN

FFP

All work associated providing 420 m of perimeter fencing as indicated on the designated site, as defined in the request for proposal. Work will include 1 vehicle gate, 4 concrete bollards, clearing & grubbing 6m on each side of the fenceline, and surface improvement (ditches / culverts) as necessary.

0003AB 1 Job OPTION DBA Funding CLIN

FFP

Defense Base Act Insurance for Sub-CLIN 0003AA above (see 52.000-4106, OPTION Option Item 3 – Brick Façade for Adminis

FFP

Option Item 3 – Brick Façade for Administration and Instructional Buildings

0004AA 1 Job OPTION Work Funding CLIN

FFP

All work associated with providing a brick façade, which matches existing facilities at TAB, for the Administration, Instructional, and Latrine facilities.

0004AB 1 Job OPTION DBA Funding CLIN

FFP

Defense Base Act Insurance for Sub-CLIN 0004AA above (see 52.000-4106, OPTION Option Item 4 – Interior Partition Wall

FFP

Option Item 4 – Interior Partition Walls & Interior Doors

0005AA 1 Job OPTION Work Sub CLIN

FFP

All work associated with providing interior walls and doors for the Administration and Instructional facilities.

0005AB 1 Job DBA Funding CLIN

FFP

Defense Base Act Insurance for Sub-CLIN 0005AA above (see 52.000-4106, OPTION Option Item 5 – 2000KvA Transformer

FFP

Option Item 5 – 2000KvA Transformer

0006AA 1 Job OPTION Work Funding CLIN

FFP

All work associated with providing a permanent 2000KvA transformer and associated switchgear, and concrete pad.

0006AB 1 Job OPTION DBA Funding CLIN

FFP

Defense Base Act Insurance for Sub-CLIN 0006AA above (see 52.000-4106, OPTION Option Item 6 – Perm Connection Base Sew

FFP

Option Item 6 – Permanent connection to base sewer system.

0007AA 1 Job OPTION Work Funding CLIN

FFP

All work associated with providing a permanent sanitary sewer connection from the project site to the base system. Work includes a pumping station, all related piping, excavation and backfill. The nearest sewage lift station is 700m from the project site.

0007AB 1 Job OPTION DBA Funding CLIN

FFP

Defense Base Act Insurance for Sub-CLIN 0007AA above (see 52.000-4106, OPTION Option Item 7 – Split System Air Con

FFP

Option Item 7 – Split System Air Conditioning for the Administration and Instructional Facilities

0008AA 1 Job OPTION Work CLIN

FFP

All work associated with providing split system air conditioning for the Administration and Instructional Facilities. This option will delete the electric heating systems in the base bid.

0008AB 1 Job OPTION DBA Funding CLIN

FFP

Defense Base Act Insurance for Sub-CLIN 0008AA above (see 52.000-4106, BID SCHEDULE

BID SCHEDULE

Request for Proposal (RFP)

ARAF-EN-ERC-12-01

FY12 ERC Botswana

The Offeror shall bid on all base bid and option items. Provide completion of all design and construction of award items from the Notice to Proceed as described in the contract FAR Clause 52.211-10 “ COMMENCEMENT, PROSECUTION AND COMPLETION OF WORK” according to the following schedule. The total period of performance is 240 calendar days, including base bid and options, if awarded, from the issuance of the NTP. The contractor shall have the project fully functional and available for normal, regular use no later than the end date of the period of performance.

See FAR Clause 52.211-12 for Liquidated Damages. Liquidated damages apply to any completion date specified in the contract or Bid Schedule including interim completion dates for individual facilities. The liquidated damages rate is $600.00 per day.

Base Bid Period of Performance: The base period of performance is 240 calendar days from issuance of the notice to proceed (NTP). The contractor shall have the project fully functional and available for normal, regular use no later than the end date of the period of performance.

Award of Options and Period of Performance: The Government reserves the right to award any or all options up to 60 calendar days following issuance of NTP for the base bid work. If an option is exercised, the they must be completed within the base period of performance of 240 calendar days.

This project is a Design-Build and the contractor shall be required to prepare a detailed design as well as provide for construction of the project.

Allowable Work Hours: The allowable working hours are from 0800-1630, Monday through Friday. Work on holidays and outside of these hours shall not be performed without prior approval from the Contracting Officer.

Office hours for coordination with Government representatives are from 0730-1600 hours, except U.S. holidays.

Prices: All prices are to be proposed in U.S. Dollars.

BASE ITEMS: The base items include all labor, transportation, equipment, materials, and any other services necessary for Fy12 Exercise Related Construction at Thebephatshwa Airbase, Molepole, Botswana as described in the Statement of Work, specifications and drawings except the work described in the options below.

CLIN

Exercise Related Construction, Thebephatshwa Airbase, Molepole, Botswana (NEW WORK)

0001AA

All work associated with construction of the administration, instructional, and latrine facilities at Thebephatshwa Airbase, Molepole, Botswana, which includes general site clearance, clearance for sewer tank access, electrical distribution, connection to base water system, septic tank, and electric heating systems for the administration and instructional buildings, as well as any other work described in the statement of work, specifications and drawings

0001AB

Defense Base Act Insurance for Sub-CLIN 0001AA above (see 52.000-4106, BASE ITEMS TOTAL: $____________

OPTIONAL ITEMS:

Option Item 1 – Gravel Parking Area (NEW WORK)

0002AA

All work associated providing additional 6500 sm of site clearance, rough grading and gravelling surface of the designated parking site, as defined in the request for proposal. Exact locations / limits to be determined in final design.

0002AB

Defense Base Act Insurance for Sub-CLIN 0002AA above (see 52.000-4106, 52.000-4132 and 52.228-5).

Option Item 2 - 420 m of perimeter fencing (NEW WORK)

0003AA

All work associated providing 420 m of perimeter fencing as indicated on the designated site, as defined in the request for proposal. Work will include 1 vehicle gate, 4 concrete bollards, clearing & grubbing 6m on each side of the fenceline, and surface improvement (ditches / culverts) as necessary.

0003AB

Defense Base Act Insurance for Sub-CLIN 0003AA above (see 52.000-4106, 52.000-4132 and 52.228-5).

Option Item 3 – Brick Façade for Administration and Instructional Buildings (NEW WORK)

0004AA

All work associated with providing a brick façade, which matches existing facilities at TAB, for the Administration, Instructional, and Latrine facilities.

0004AB

Defense Base Act Insurance for Sub-CLIN 0004AA above (see 52.000-4106, 52.000-4132 and 52.228-5).

Option Item 4 – Interior Partition Walls & Interior Doors (NEW WORK)

0005AA

All work associated with providing interior walls and doors for the Administration and Instructional facilities.

0005AB

Defense Base Act Insurance for Sub-CLIN 0005AA above (see 52.000-4106, 52.000-4132 and 52.228-5).

Option Item 5 – 2000KvA Transformer (NEW WORK)

0006AA

All work associated with providing a permanent 2000KvA transformer and associated switchgear, and concrete pad.

0006AB

Defense Base Act Insurance for Sub-CLIN 0006AA above (see 52.000-4106, Option Item 6 – Permanent connection to base sewer system (NEW WORK)

0007AA

All work associated with providing a permanent sanitary sewer connection from the project site to the base system. Work includes a pumping station, all related piping, excavation and backfill. The nearest sewage lift station is 700m from the project site.

0007AB

Defense Base Act Insurance for Sub-CLIN 0007AA above (see 52.000-4106, Option Item 7 – Split System Air Conditioning for the Administration and Instructional Facilities (NEW WORK)

0008AA

All work associated with providing split system air conditioning for the Administration and Instructional Facilities. This option will delete the electric heating systems in the base bid.

0008AB

Defense Base Act Insurance for Sub-CLIN 0008AA above (see 52.000-4106, OPTION ITEMS TOTAL: $____________

TOTAL PRICE – ALL BASE AND OPTION ITEMS: $____________

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY FULL TEXT

52.000-4106 DEFENSE BASE ACT INSURANCE RATES – LIMITATION – FIXED-PRICE (APRIL 2011)

(a) The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) has entered into a contract with CNA Insurance to provide all Defense Base Act (DBA) insurance to USACE, C-3 and the 408th CSB contractors and subcontractors at a contracted fixed rate. The fixed rates for this insurance are as follows:

Service $3.50 per $100 of employee remuneration Construction $4.25 per $100 of employee remuneration Security $10.00 per $100 of employee remuneration Aviation $17.00 per $100 of employee remuneration

(b) Bidders/Offerors should compute the total compensation or total payroll, (salary, plus overseas recruitment incentive and post differential, but excludes per diem, housing allowance, travel expenses, temporary quarters allowance, education allowance and other miscellaneous post allowances to include fee or profit) to be paid to employees who will be covered by DBA insurance. Compute the cost of DBA Insurance by utilizing the spaces provided below for the base period and whatever extension there may be thereafter, if applicable.

(1) Compensation of Covered Employees: __________________ (Total Payroll Not Total Contract Value) Ex: If total Payroll is $100,000.00

(2) Applicable DBA Rate: ___________________ (Use appropriate Rate) Ex: If a Service, the rate is $3.50/$100 or 3.5%

(3) Total DBA Cost: _________________ (Amount of DBA Premium) Ex: $100 K multiplied by 4% is $4,000.00

(c) Bidders/Offerors shall include a statement as to whether or not local nationals or third country nationals will be employed on the resultant contract.

(d) CNA Insurance is utilizing Rutherfoord International as their managing Broker. The primary POC is the USACE DBA Program Administrator is Nikki Houngmany, (703) 813-6571 usace@rutherfoord.com. The alternate POC is Sara Payne, Senior Vice President, (703) 813-6503 sara.payne@rutherfoord.com.

(e) Labor Category/Job Classification Definitions:

SERVICE: White-collar” workers providing IT, engineering/consulting services, and restaurant services. Security consultants are included in this category if they are only providing risk assessment services and no form of armed protection.

CONSTRUCTION: “Blue-collar” workers providing services such as carpentry, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, concrete/asphalt, de-mining, roofing, landscaping, janitorial, trash removal, Port-a-John/septic cleaning, pest exterminating, auto repair/dismantling, drivers/couriers, and heavy equipment operation and maintenance. Construction site supervisors/managers and life support service providers are included in this category as well as all Unskilled and Manual Labor Day Laborers. * Most work will fall into this category*

SECURITY: Personal Security Detail (PSD) and Static or Convoy Guarding of property or personnel.

AVIATION: Pilot and Crew of any aircraft excluding ground personnel who provide maintenance or services and stay on the ground.

End of clause mailto:usace@rutherfoord.com mailto:sara.payne@rutherfoord.com

52.204-6 DATA UNIVERSAL NUMBERING SYSTEM (DUNS) NUMBER (APR 2008)

(a) The offeror shall enter, in the block with its name and address on the cover page of its offer, the annotation “DUNS” or “DUNS+4” followed by the DUNS number or “DUNS+4” that identifies the offeror's name and address exactly as stated in the offer. The DUNS number is a nine-digit number assigned by Dun and Bradstreet, Inc. The DUNS+4 is the DUNS number plus a 4-character suffix that may be assigned at the discretion of the offeror to establish additional CCR records for identifying alternative Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) accounts (see Subpart 32.11) for the same concern.

(b) If the offeror does not have a DUNS number, it should contact Dun and Bradstreet directly to obtain one.

(1) An offeror may obtain a DUNS number--

(i) Via the Internet at http://fedgov.dnb.com/webform or if the offeror does not have internet access, it may call Dun and Bradstreet at 1-866-705-5711 if located within the United States; or

(ii) If located outside the United States, by contacting the local Dun and Bradstreet office. The offeror should indicate that it is an offeror for a U.S. Government contract when contacting the local Dun and Bradstreet office.

(2) The offeror should be prepared to provide the following information:

(i) Company legal business name.

(ii) Tradestyle, doing business, or other name by which your entity is commonly recognized.

(iii) Company physical street address, city, state and Zip Code.

(iv) Company mailing address, city, state and Zip Code (if separate from physical).

(v) Company telephone number.

(vi) Date the company was started.

(vii) Number of employees at your location.

(viii) Chief executive officer/key manager.

(ix) Line of business (industry).

(x) Company Headquarters name and address (reporting relationship within your entity).

(End of provision)

52.214-34 SUBMISSION OF OFFERS IN THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE (APR 1991)

Offers submitted in response to this solicitation shall be in the English language. Offers received in other than English shall be rejected.

52.215-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS--COMPETITIVE ACQUISITION (JAN 2004)

(a) Definitions. As used in this provision--

“Discussions” are negotiations that occur after establishment of the competitive range that may, at the Contracting Officer's discretion, result in the offeror being allowed to revise its proposal.

“In writing or written” means any worded or numbered expression which can be read, reproduced, and later communicated, and includes electronically transmitted and stored information.

“Proposal modification” is a change made to a proposal before the solicitation's closing date and time, or made in response to an amendment, or made to correct a mistake at any time before award.

“Proposal revision” is a change to a proposal made after the solicitation closing date, at the request of or as allowed by a Contracting Officer as the result of negotiations.

“Time”, if stated as a number of days, is calculated using calendar days, unless otherwise specified, and will include Saturdays, Sundays, and legal holidays. However, if the last day falls on a Saturday, Sunday, or legal holiday, then the period shall include the next working day.

(b) Amendments to solicitations. If this solicitation is amended, all terms and conditions that are not amended remain unchanged. Offerors shall acknowledge receipt of any amendment to this solicitation by the date and time specified in the amendment(s).

(c) Submission, modification, revision, and withdrawal of proposals. (1) Unless other methods (e.g., electronic commerce or facsimile) are permitted in the solicitation, proposals and modifications to proposals shall be submitted in paper media in sealed envelopes or packages (i) addressed to the office specified in the solicitation, and (ii) showing the time and date specified for receipt, the solicitation number, and the name and address of the offeror.

Offerors using commercial carriers should ensure that the proposal is marked on the outermost wrapper with the information in paragraphs (c)(1)(i) and (c)(1)(ii) of this provision.

(2) The first page of the proposal must show--

(i) The solicitation number;

(ii) The name, address, and telephone and facsimile numbers of the offeror (and electronic address if available);

(iii) A statement specifying the extent of agreement with all terms, conditions, and provisions included in the solicitation and agreement to furnish any or all items upon which prices are offered at the price set opposite each item;

(iv) Names, titles, and telephone and facsimile numbers (and electronic addresses if available) of persons authorized to negotiate on the offeror's behalf with the Government in connection with this solicitation; and

(v) Name, title, and signature of person authorized to sign the proposal. Proposals signed by an agent shall be accompanied by evidence of that agent's authority, unless that evidence has been previously furnished to the issuing office.

(3) Submission, modification, or revision, of proposals.

(i) Offerors are responsible for submitting proposals, and any modifications, or revisions, so as to reach the Government office designated in the solicitation by the time specified in the solicitation. If no time is specified in the solicitation, the time for receipt is 4:30 p.m., local time, for the designated Government office on the date that proposal or revision is due.

(ii)(A) Any proposal, modification, or revision received at the Government office designated in the solicitation after the exact time specified for receipt of offers is “late” and will not be considered unless it is received before award is made, the Contracting Officer determines that accepting the late offer would not unduly delay the acquisition; and--

(1) If it was transmitted through an electronic commerce method authorized by the solicitation, it was received at the initial point of entry to the Government infrastructure not later than 5:00 p.m. one working day prior to the date specified for receipt of proposals; or

(2) There is acceptable evidence to establish that it was received at the Government installation designated for receipt of offers and was under the Government's control prior to the time set for receipt of offers; or

(3) It is the only proposal received.

(B) However, a late modification of an otherwise successful proposal that makes its terms more favorable to the Government, will be considered at any time it is received and may be accepted.

(iii) Acceptable evidence to establish the time of receipt at the Government installation includes the time/date stamp of that installation on the proposal wrapper, other documentary evidence of receipt maintained by the installation, or oral testimony or statements of Government personnel.

(iv) If an emergency or unanticipated event interrupts normal Government processes so that proposals cannot be received at the office designated for receipt of proposals by the exact time specified in the solicitation, and urgent Government requirements preclude amendment of the solicitation, the time specified for receipt of proposals will be deemed to be extended to the same time of day specified in the solicitation on the first work day on which normal Government processes resume.

(v) Proposals may be withdrawn by written notice received at any time before award. Oral proposals in response to oral solicitations may be withdrawn orally. If the solicitation authorizes facsimile proposals, proposals may be withdrawn via facsimile received at any time before award, subject to the conditions specified in the provision at 52.215-5, Facsimile Proposals. Proposals may be withdrawn in person by an offeror or an authorized representative, if the identity of the person requesting withdrawal is established and the person signs a receipt for the proposal before award.

(4) Unless otherwise specified in the solicitation, the offeror may propose to provide any item or combination of items.

(5) Offerors shall submit proposals in response to this solicitation in English, unless otherwise permitted by the solicitation, and in U.S. dollars, unless the provision at FAR 52.225-17, Evaluation of Foreign Currency Offers, is included in the solicitation.

(6) Offerors may submit modifications to their proposals at any time before the solicitation closing date and time, and may submit modifications in response to an amendment, or to correct a mistake at any time before award.

(7) Offerors may submit revised proposals only if requested or allowed by the Contracting Officer.

(8) Proposals may be withdrawn at any time before award. Withdrawals are effective upon receipt of notice by the Contracting Officer.

(d) Offer expiration date. Proposals in response to this solicitation will be valid for the number of days specified on the solicitation cover sheet (unless a different period is proposed by the offeror).

(e) Restriction on disclosure and use of data. Offerors that include in their proposals data that they do not want disclosed to the public for any purpose, or used by the Government except for evaluation purposes, shall--

(1) Mark the title page with the following legend: This proposal includes data that shall not be disclosed outside the Government and shall not be duplicated, used, or disclosed--in whole or in part--for any purpose other than to evaluate this proposal. If, however, a contract is awarded to this offeror as a result of--or in connection with-- the submission of this data, the Government shall have the right to duplicate, use, or disclose the data to the extent provided in the resulting contract. This restriction does not limit the Government's right to use information contained in this data if it is obtained from another source without restriction. The data subject to this restriction are contained in sheets [insert numbers or other identification of sheets]; and

(2) Mark each sheet of data it wishes to restrict with the following legend: Use or disclosure of data contained on this sheet is subject to the restriction on the title page of this proposal.

(f) Contract award. (1) The Government intends to award a contract or contracts resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror(s) whose proposal(s) represents the best value after evaluation in accordance with the factors and subfactors in the solicitation.

(2) The Government may reject any or all proposals if such action is in the Government's interest.

(3) The Government may waive informalities and minor irregularities in proposals received.

(4) The Government intends to evaluate proposals and award a contract without discussions with 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 cost or price and technical standpoint. The Government reserves the right to conduct discussions if the Contracting Officer later determines them to be necessary. 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.

(5) The Government reserves the right to make an award on any item for a quantity less than the quantity offered, at the unit cost or prices offered, unless the offeror specifies otherwise in the proposal.

(6) The Government reserves the right to make multiple awards if, after considering the additional administrative costs, it is in the Government's best interest to do so.

(7) Exchanges with offerors after receipt of a proposal do not constitute a rejection or counteroffer by the Government.

(8) The Government may determine that a proposal is unacceptable if the prices proposed are materially unbalanced between line items or subline items. Unbalanced pricing exists when, despite an acceptable total evaluated price, the price of one or more contract line items is significantly overstated or understated as indicated by the application of cost or price analysis techniques. A proposal may be rejected if the Contracting Officer determines that the lack of balance poses an unacceptable risk to the Government.

(9) If a cost realism analysis is performed, cost realism may be considered by the source selection authority in evaluating performance or schedule risk.

(10) A written award or acceptance of proposal mailed or otherwise furnished to the successful offeror within the time specified in the proposal shall result in a binding contract without further action by either party.

(11) If a post-award debriefing is given to requesting offerors, the Government shall disclose the following information, if applicable:

(i) The agency's evaluation of the significant weak or deficient factors in the debriefed offeror's offer.

(ii) The overall evaluated cost or price and technical rating of the successful and the debriefed offeror and past performance information on the debriefed offeror.

(iii) The overall ranking of all offerors, when any ranking was developed by the agency during source selection.

(iv) A summary of the rationale for award.

(v) For acquisitions of commercial items, the make and model of the item to be delivered by the successful offeror.

(vi) Reasonable responses to relevant questions posed by the debriefed offeror as to whether source-selection procedures set forth in the solicitation, applicable regulations, and other applicable authorities were followed by the agency.

52.216-1 TYPE OF CONTRACT (APR 1984)

The Government contemplates award of a Firm Fixed Price contract resulting from this solicitation.

52.217-5 EVALUATION OF OPTIONS (JUL 1990)

Except when it is determined in accordance with FAR 17.206(b) not to be in the Government's best interests, the Government will evaluate offers for award purposes by adding the total price for all options to the total price for the basic requirement. Evaluation of options will not obligate the Government to exercise the option(s).

52.233-2 SERVICE OF PROTEST (SEP 2006)

(a) Protests, as defined in section 33.101 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation, that are filed directly with an agency, and copies of any protests that are filed with the Government Accountability Office (GAO), shall be served on the Contracting Officer (addressed as follows) by obtaining written and dated acknowledgment of receipt from

Contracting Officer: Abraham Curry Contracting Office US Army Corps of Engineers Konrad Adenauer Ring 39 D-65187 Wiesbaden, Germany

(b) The copy of any protest shall be received in the office designated above within one day of filing a protest with the

GAO.

52.236-27 SITE VISIT (CONSTRUCTION) (FEB 1995) – ALTERNATE I (FEB 1995)

(a) The clauses at 52.236-2, Differing Site Conditions, and 52.236-3, Site Investigations and Conditions Affecting the Work, will be included in any contract awarded as a result of this solicitation. Accordingly, offerors or quoters are urged and expected to inspect the site where the work will be performed.

(b) An organized site visit has been scheduled for--

0900 Hours on 7 November 2012

(c) Participants will meet at--

Main Entrance at theThebephatshwa Airbase

52.236-28 PREPARATION OF PROPOSALS--CONSTRUCTION (OCT 1997)

(a) Proposals must be (1) submitted on the forms furnished by the Government or on copies of those forms, and (2) manually signed. The person signing a proposal must initial each erasure or change appearing on any proposal form.

(b) The proposal form may require offerors to submit proposed prices for one or more items on various bases, including--

(1) Lump sum price;

(2) Alternate prices;

(3) Units of construction; or

(4) Any combination of paragraphs (b)(1) through (b)(3) of this provision.

(c) If the solicitation requires submission of a proposal on all items, failure to do so may result in the proposal being rejected without further consideration. If a proposal on all items is not required, offerors should insert the words “no proposal” in the space provided for any item on which no price is submitted.

(d) Alternate proposals will not be considered unless this solicitation authorizes their submission.

Section 00100 - Bidding Schedule/Instructions to Bidders

OFFEROR'S INFORMATION

The offeror shall propose on all base and optional items. Provide completion of all construction of base bid and selected option(s) as described in the contract clause 52.211-10 COMMENCEMENT, PROSECUTION AND COMPLETION OF WORK. Project duration is 240 calendar days from issuance of Notice to Proceed (NTP) to include any exercised options The Government reserves the right after award of base bid to award any of the contract options, not later than 60 calendar days after issuance of NTP. Liquidated damages apply to any completion date specified the contract or Bid Schedule. See 52.211-12 for liquidated damages.

The bid items include all labor, materials, equipment, transportation and services necessary to complete the construction of the work identified in the attached Scopes of Work, drawings and specifications. It also includes preparation of all documents, submittals, schedule, inspections and technical requirements and compliance with all technical, quality control, administrative and safety requirements as required in the Plans, Specifications, Statement of Work (SOW).

Any proposals accepted by the Government shall become a part of the contract to the extent it does not conflict with the solicitation/contract or provides a betterment. Phase I submittals are due no later than 30 November 2012 at 4:00 PM Central European Summer Time (CEST) unless the date and time are extended by an amendment. Contractors that are asked to submit proposals for Phase II will be provided a due date and time for those proposals.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Statement of Work

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS:

1 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

2 CIVIL DESIGN

3 ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN

4 STRUCTURAL DESIGN

5 MECHANICAL DESIGN

6 ELECTRICAL DESIGN

7 COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS

DRAWING LIST:

A-1 General Purpose Admin Facility A-2 General Purpose Instruction Facility A-3 Latrine and Shower Building C-1 Overall Conceptual Plan C-2 Base Bid Conceptual Plan C-3 Base Bid + Options Conceptual Plan O-0 Fence Detail WO Top O-1 Gate Detail

ATTACHMENTS:

Attachment 1 – Experience Overview Sheet (1 page) Attachment 2 – Experience Information Sheet (2 pages) Attachment 3 – USACE Past Performance Questionnaire (3 pages) Attachment A – Resume Form (2 pages) Attachment B – Letter of Commitment for Key Personnel (1 page) Attachment C – Letter of Commitment for Design Firm (1 page)

Attachment D- Price Reasonableness (Unlimited)

PROPOSAL SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS

In Phase I of the Phase 2 design-build selection procedure, interested firms or joint venture entities (referred to as “offerors”) submit certain specified performance capability proposals, demonstrating their capability to successfully execute the design-build construction contract resulting from this solicitation. The Government will evaluate the performance capability proposals in accordance with the criteria described herein and will short-list no more than five (5) of the Phase I offerors to compete for the design-build contract in Phase II.

In Phase II, the short-listed offerors will submit proposals in accordance with the solicitation.

BASIC PROPOSAL SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS Phase I

1. The Government will not make assumptions concerning intent, capabilities, or experiences. Clear identification of proposal details shall be the sole responsibility of the Offeror. The Phase I proposal shall meet the following basic requirements:

a. The proposal shall be submitted in English, typed, and easy to read.

a. The proposal shall be organized and concise. Each factor shall be described in a separate tabbed section.

b. The proposal shall be identified by the solicitation number, name, address, and telephone number of the prime Offeror on the cover.

c. The proposal shall contain a table of contents and include at the bottom left side of each page the page number.

d. Offerors shall verify that the information for all forms submitted is current, correct, and complete including name(s) of the point(s) of contact (POCs), email address(es), and telephone number(s).

e. Offerors shall submit a CD copy of the proposal.

f. Proposals shall completely and adequately address the requirements of this solicitation. Offerors are reminded that elaborate corporate marketing information, formatting, special reproduction techniques, etc., are not necessary.

g. Contractors are cautioned against submitting conditional proposals.

h. Failing to submit attachments or failing to complete the proposal properly may result in rejection of the offer without further evaluation. Therefore, Offerors are urged to follow instructions and speak with the Contracting Officer if instructions are not understood.

BASIC PROPOSAL SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS Phase II

2. The Government will not make assumptions concerning intent, capabilities, or experiences. Clear identification of proposal details shall be the sole responsibility of the Offeror. The proposal shall meet the following basic requirements:

a. The proposal shall be submitted in English, typed, and easy to read.

b. The proposal shall be organized, concise, and submitted in two (2) volumes. Volumes shall be clearly identified and tabbed. Each factor shall be described in a separate tabbed section.

c. Each volume shall be contained within a separate binder.

d. Each volume shall be identified by the solicitation number, volume number, and name, address, and telephone number of the prime Offeror on the cover.

e. Each volume shall contain a table of contents and include at the bottom left side of each page the volume and page number.

f. Volume I: Offerors shall verify that the information for all forms submitted is current, correct, and complete including name(s) of the point(s) of contact (POCs), email address(es), and telephone number(s).

g. Volume II: The pricing schedule shall be completed in full, including all options, if any.

h. Volume II: Offerors shall submit a signed Offer, Standard Form (SF) 1442 for this solicitation, including verification of all amendments received.

i. Offerors shall submit a CD copy of each volume, to include an electronic copy of the price schedule.

j. Proposals shall completely and adequately address the requirements of this solicitation. Offerors are reminded that elaborate corporate marketing information, formatting, special reproduction techniques, etc., are not necessary.

k. Contractors are cautioned against submitting conditional proposals.

l. Failing to submit attachments or failing to complete the proposal properly may result in rejection of the offer without further evaluation. Therefore, Offerors are urged to follow instructions and speak with the Contracting Officer if instructions are not understood.

Proposal Expenses and Pre-Contract Costs: The request for proposal (RFP) solicitation does not commit the Government to pay any costs incurred in the preparation and submission of a proposal or for any other costs incurred by any firm submitting a proposal in response to this solicitation.

3. Joint Ventures

An Offeror that is part of a joint venture must submit a legally binding joint venture agreement. The Government will not evaluate the capability of any Offerors that are not included in the joint venture agreement. Joint ventures must include a copy of the legal joint venture agreement signed by an authorized officer from each of the firms comprising the joint venture with the chief executive of each entity identified. Additionally, the joint venture agreement must be translated into English, if the original agreement is in a language other than English.

Joint ventures shall submit the following documentation:

a. A copy of their joint venture agreement in English.

b. A detailed statement outlining the following in terms of percentages, where appropriate:

i. The relationship of the joint venture parties in terms of business ownership, capital contribution, and profit distribution or loss sharing.

ii. The management approach of the joint venture in terms of who will conduct, direct, supervise, and control the project, have custody and control of the assets of the joint venture, and perform the duties necessary to complete the work.

iii. The structure of the joint venture and decision-ranking responsibilities of the joint venture parties in terms of who will control the manner and method of performance of the work.

iv. The bonding responsibilities of the joint venture parties.

v. Identification of the key personnel having authority to legally bind the joint venture to subcontracts and state who will provide or contract for the labor and materials for the joint venture.

vi. Identification of party maintaining the joint venture bank accounts for the payment of all expenses and the deposits of all receipts, keeping the books and records, and paying applicable taxes for the joint venture.

vii. Identification of party furnishing the facilities, such as office supplies and telephone service.

viii. Identification of party having overall control of the joint venture.

If one (1) of the joint venture parties possesses relevant experience and / or past performance, the experience and / or past performance of that firm will be considered as the experience and / or past performance of the joint venture.

A complete and legally binding document with all the information required under this section, entitled “Joint Ventures,” shall be included in the Offeror’s Volume I, Technical Proposal, submission (Phase II only)

** All members of the joint venture shall sign the SF 1442 **

4. Key Subcontractors

If an Offeror wishes to be credited with the experience of a key subcontractor or supplier (e.g. a firm that is not the prime contractor part of the joint venture), a letter of commitment signed by the key subcontractor and the prime contractor shall be submitted. The commitment letter shall be submitted even if the firm is in some way related to a joint venture partner (e.g. the key subcontractor is subsidiary of a joint venture partner, or a subsidiary of a firm to which the joint venture partner is also a subsidiary). If a letter of commitment is not submitted, the experience will not be considered. Letter(s) of commitment shall be included in the Offeror’s Volume I, Technical Proposal, submission.

5. Proposal Format and Delivery Location

Proposals shall be submitted in the following format:

Proposal Package Original Copies CD

Phase I 1 2 1 Factor One (1) – Experience Factor Two (2) – Past Performance

Phase II Volume I – Technical Proposal 1 2 1 Factor One (1) – Qualifications of two (2) Key Personnel

Factor Two (2) – Organizational Management Approach

This volume shall also include the following:

Letter(s) of Commitment for Key Subcontractors Joint Venture Agreement (if applicable)

Volume II – Price / Administrative Proposal 1 1 Factor Three (3) – Price

This volume shall include the information as detailed in “PROPOSAL FORMAT FOR VOLUME II,” below.

Volume I, Technical Proposal, and Volume II, Price / Administrative Proposal, submissions shall be received at the following address by the date and time indicated on the SF 1442, or as amended. No facsimiles or e-mail submissions of Volume I or Volume II, with the exception of Attachment Three (3), Past Performance Questionnaires, are permitted:

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Europe District Contracting Division (CENAU-CT) Attn: Frank Johnson, Contract Specialist & Abraham Curry, Contracting Officer 7th Floor, Room A717 Konrad-Adenauer Ring 39 65187 Wiesbaden Germany

Proposal Receipt Confirmation Points of Contact:

E-mail: Frank.J.Johnson@usace.army.mil Telephone: +49(0)611-9744-2626 Fax: +49(0)611-9744-2618

E-mail: abraham.curry@usace.army.mil Telephone: +49(0)611-9744-2660 Fax: +49(0)611-9744-2618

PROPOSAL FORMAT FOR VOLUME I

When the word “Offeror” is encountered throughout Section 00100, it is intended to mean a company seeking to do business with the Government that submits a proposal in response to this solicitation. When the word “Government” is encountered throughout Section 00100, it is intended to mean the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.

PHASE I:

FACTOR ONE (1) – EXPERIENCE

Submission Requirements:

For Factor One (1) – Experience, Offerors shall submit two (2) attachments, Attachment One (1) and Attachment Two (2), detailing previous work experience (projects) meeting the requirements of this solicitation.

1. Information for completing Attachment One (1) and Attachment Two (2):

a. Offerors shall complete an Experience Overview Sheet, Attachment One (1), with a total listing not to exceed (NTE) three (3) projects, that best represent the Offeror’s experience performing work as required in this solicitation. If more than three (3) projects are submitted, only the first three (3) projects will be evaluated.

b. Offerors must submit an Experience Information Sheets, Attachment Two (2), for each project listed on the Experience Overview Sheet, Attachment One (1). Projects provided should be construction projects performed by the Offeror within the last five (5) years (either completed or more than 50% complete). All Experience Information Sheets must be filled out completely. The information provided on the Experience Information Sheets will be used to evaluate the relevancy of each Offeror’s experience. Offerors are responsible for providing project descriptions in sufficient detail to permit evaluation of project relevancy. The project description must include the type of construction used (i.e.

CMU block, pre-engineered steel, concrete panel, etc.). You are encouraged to provide additional descriptive, narrative information on projects (not only project lists or titles) in addition to the Experience Information Sheet, but any additional information must pertain specifically to the Offeror’s three (3) projects.narrative information on projects (not only project lists or titles) in addition to the Experience Information Sheet, but any additional information must pertain specifically to the Offeror’s three (3) projects.

mailto:Frank.J.Johnson@usace.army.mil mailto:abraham.curry@usace.army.mil

c. An English speaking point of contact must be provided for each project submitted. Please include the name, email, phone number(s) and fax number(s) for each point of contact. The Government may contact point(s) of contact to verify project information on the Experience Information Sheets.

2. Projects should demonstrate experience performing work in Botswana; be between $100,000 and

$1,000,000; completed within the past 5 years, or at least 50% complete and in the following trades:

a. Design-build experience and capabilities

b. Demonstrate experience in the following disciplines; general civil sitework, electric, water, and sanitary sewer utilities distribution; masonry construction, interior/exterior finishes, gravel parking and roadways.

c. Demonstrate experience in the installation of split system air conditioning and electric heating systems.

d. Demonstrate experience in new construction of small residential/administrative facilities.

FACTOR TWO (2) - PAST PERFORMANCE

Submission Requirements:

The Offeror must submit a Past Performance Questionnaire (PPQ), Attachment Three (3), for each of the three (3) projects that are submitted for evaluation under Factor One (1), Experience. The completed Attachment Three (3) shall be included in the Offeror’s proposal under Factor Two (2), Past Performance. Offerors should follow-up with project owner points of contact / clients to ensure timely submittal of questionnaires.