A.07.23 Sol R 16-R-0031.pdf

Solicitation W912GB-16-R-0031: FISCAL YEAR 2016 DESIGN-BUILD CONSTRUCTION OF NEW KINDERGARTEN, OBREZ, SERBIA

In accordance w ith Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 36.204, Disclosure of the Magnitude of Construction Projects, this procurement has an estimated magnitude betw een $250,000 and $500,000.

A Pre-Proposal and Site Visit has been scheduled. Please see section 00 21 00 INSTRUCTIONS for detailed information.

All requests for information (RFIs) shall be sent to Contract Specialist Mr. Anthony Melicharek via email at anthony.r.melicharek@usace.army.mil no later than 26 May 2016.

Offerors are reminded that all correspondence shall be submitted in English, in accordance w ith Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) 252.225-7041, Correspondence in English (June 1997)

ANTHONY R MELICHAREK 011-49-611-9744-2385

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

11-May-2016

(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 _______1 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.)

X YES NO

13. ADDITIONAL SOLICITATION REQUIREMENTS:

A. Sealed offers in original and __________1 copies to perform the w ork required are due at the place specified in Item 8 by ___________ local time ______________13 Jun 2016 (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 X is, is not required.

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

D. Offers providing less than _______90 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

PAGE OF PAGES

1 OF

CODE

(Title, identifying no., date):

12B. CALENDAR DAYS

02:00 PM (hour)

Sealed envelopes containing offers

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

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

FAX:TEL: TEL: FAX:

W912GB-16-R-0031 184

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 00 01 10 - TABLE OF CONTENTS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

The documents listed as follows are provided by and incorporated into this solicitation:

SOLICITATION SECTIONS

00 01 10 Table of Contents 00 10 00 Contract Line Item Number (CLIN) Schedule 00 21 00 Proposal Submission 00 21 16 Statement of Work 00 22 00 Basis of Award 00 22 00 Supplementary Clauses 00 43 00 Bank Letter of Assurance & Bank Letter Guarantee (Sample) 00 45 00 Representations and Certifications 00 70 00 Contract Clauses 00 72 00 General Conditions

SPECIFICATIONS

00 73 15 General Conditions, dated 05/15 00 73 15.15 Time Extensions for Unusually Severe Weather, dated 01/09 00 73 15.50 General Conditions, dated 05/15 01 00 15 Design After Award, dated 12/11 01 32 01.00 10 Project Schedule, dated 05/08 01 33 00 Submittal Procedures, dated 07/09 01 35 26 Safety and Occupational Health Requirements, dated 05/15 01 45 01 USACE QUALITY CONTROL, dated 03/12 01 45 01.01 Additional Quality Control Personnel, dated 05/10 01 45 01.10 USACE QUALITY CONTROL SYSTEM (QCS), dated 04/08 01 78 00 Completion Procedures, dated 02/10 01 78 23 Operation and Maintenance Data, dated 03/09 01525 Safety and Occupational Health Requirements for Projects in Emerging

Countries, dated 05/15 02 41 00 Demolition and Deconstruction, dated 05/10 02 82 14.00 10 Asbestos Hazard Control Activities, dated 02/10 EP 310‐1‐6a Construction Signs (English), dated 06/06

ATTACHMENTS

1. Scope of Work Attachment: Site Plan (pdf)

2. Scope of Work Attachment: Architectural Floor Plan (pdf)

3. A1 – Experience Overview Sheet

4. A2 – Experience Information Sheet

5. A3 – Past Performance Client Form

6. A4 – Key Personnel Resume

7. A5 – Letter of Commitment

Section 00 10 00 - SOLICITATION, CONTRACT LINE ITEM NUMBER (CLIN) SCHEDULE

ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

0001 Job Design-Build Kindergarten

FFP

All work (Excluding Value Added Tax) associated with the design and construction of a new kindergarten located in Obrez, Serbia, to include, site clearance and demolition of existing structures within the project area. New kindergarten will consist of two (2) classrooms, each with a separate bathroom, a restroom for access from outside, a mechanical room, boiler room, janitor closet, bathroom for staff, and office, as well any other work directly related to the kindergarten construction included in the statement of work and specifications, except for the work described in the options.

FOB: Destination

NET AMT

0001AA Job Design Kindergarten

FFP

All work (Excluding Value Added Tax) associated with the design of a new kindergarten located in Obrez, Serbia, to include, site clearance and demolition of existing structures within the project area (lot #1. Refer to site plan). New kindergarten will consist of two (2) classrooms, each with a separate bathroom, a restroom for access from outside, a mechanical room, boiler room, janitor closet, bathroom for staff, and office, as well any other work directly related to the kindergarten construction included in the statement of work and specifications, except for the work described in the options below.

0001AB Job Construct Kindergarten

FFP

All work (Exclusive of Value Added Tax) associated with the construction of a new kindergarten located in Obrez, Serbia, to include, site clearance and demolition of existing structures within the project area (lot #1. Refer to site plan).

New kindergarten will consist of two (2) classrooms, each with a separate bathroom, a restroom for access from outside, a mechanical room, boiler room, janitor closet, bathroom for staff, and office, as well any other work directly related to the kindergarten construction included in the statement of work and specifications, except for the work described in the options below.

0002 Job OPTION Design-Build Classroom & Bathroom

FFP

All work (Exclusive of Value Added Tax) associated with the design and construction of an additional classroom and bathroom within the project area, as well any other work directly related to the additional classroom and bathroom construction included in the statement of work and specifications.

0002AA Job OPTION Design Classroom & Bathroom

FFP

All work (Exclusive of Value Added Tax) associated with the design of an additional classroom and bathroom within the project area (lot #1. Refer to site plan), as well any other work directly related to the additional classroom and bathroom construction included in the statement of work and specifications.

0002AB Job OPTION Construct Classroom and Bathroom

FFP

All work (Exclusive of Value Added Tax) associated with the construction of an additional classroom and bathroom within the project area (lot #1. Refer to site plan), as well any other work directly related to the additional classroom and bathroom construction included in the statement of work and specifications.

0003 Job OPTION Design-Build Kitchen

FFP

All work (Exclusive of Value Added Tax) associated with the design and construction of a kitchen and storage room within the project area, as well any other work directly related to the kitchen and storage room construction included in the statement of work and specifications.

0003AA Job OPTION Design Kitchen

FFP

All work (Exclusive of Value Added Tax) associated with the design of a kitchen and storage room within the project area (lot #1. Refer to site plan), as well any other work directly related to the kitchen and storage room construction included in the statement of work and specifications.

0003AB Job OPTION Construct Kitchen

FFP

All work (Exclusive of Value Added Tax) associated with the construction of a kitchen and storage room within the project area (lot #1. Refer to site plan), as well any other work directly related to the kitchen and storage room construction included in the statement of work and specifications.

0004 Job OPTION Design-Build Parking Lot

FFP

All work (Exclusive of Value Added Tax) associated with the design and construction of new passenger car parking providing minimum 4 parking spaces including required numbers of handicapped parking space in compliance with applicable host nation handicapped accessibility guidelines as well any other work directly related to the parking lot construction included in the statement of work and specifications.

0004AA Job OPTION Design Parking Lot

FFP

All work (Exclusive of Value Added Tax) associated with the design of new passenger car parking providing minimum 4 parking spaces including required numbers of handicapped parking space in compliance with applicable host nation handicapped accessibility guidelines as well any other work directly related to the parking lot construction included in the statement of work and specifications.

0004AB Job OPTION Construct Parking Lot

FFP

All work (Exclusive of Value Added Tax) associated with the construction of new passenger car parking providing minimum 4 parking spaces including required numbers of handicapped parking space in compliance with applicable host nation handicapped accessibility guidelines as well any other work directly related to the parking lot construction included in the statement of work and specifications.

0005 Job OPTION Site Clearance and Demolition

FFP

All work (Exclusive of Value Added Tax) associated with the site clearance and demolition of structures located in lot #2 of the project site as described in the statement of work and specifications.

0005AA Job OPTION Site Clearance and Demolition

FFP

All work (Exclusive of Value Added Tax) associated with the site clearance and demolition of structures located in lot #2 (Refer to site plan) of the project site as described in the statement of work and specifications.

Section 00 21 00 - INSTRUCTIONS

PROPOSAL SUBMISSION

1. DEFENSE BASE ACT INSURANCE REQUIREMENT: The requirement procedures for Defense Base Act (DBA) is located in the contract clause 52.000-4133 – WORKERS COMPENSATION

INSURANCE (DEFENSE BASE ACT) – COUNTRIES WITH WAIVERS (JUNE 2014).

2. REQUESTS FOR INFORMATION: Questions shall be submitted no later than 14:00 on Tuesday 31 May 2016 to allow the Government adequate response time. Questions submitted after this date will be answered at the discretion of the Contracting Officer. For any questions concerning the solicitation or preparation of your proposal, you may contact the Contract Specialist and the Contracting Officer via email at anthony.r.melicharek@usace.army.mil and jeffrey.j.harrington@usace.army.mil. All questions must be submitted in writing. No questions will be acknowledged or answered verbally.

3. FAR 36.204 -- DISCLOSURE OF THE MAGNITUDE OF CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS

The magnitude of construction is between $250,000 and $500,000

4. Pre-Proposal Conference & Site Visit Information

a. In accordance with FAR 52.236-7, the Site Visit and Pre-Proposal Conference is schedule for:

i. Thursday 19 May 2016 at 11:00am local time (Central European Summer Time

(CEST))

ii. Location: Varvarin Municipality Building Trg Mirka Tomica 5

37260 Varvarin, Serbia GPS Coordinates: 43.724306, 21.368846

iii. Basic Schedule:

a. 11:00 – Pre-Proposal Conference

b. 13:00 – Site Visit

iv. Site Visit Point of Contact:

a. Ms. Shawntesha Ingram, Project Manager

Phone: +49-611-9744-2107 Email: Shawntesha.L.Ingram@usace.army.mil

v. Pre-Registration

a. The Pre-Proposal Conference and Site Visit is open to all firms interested in the subject solicitation. All interested parties are encouraged to participate, but must Pre-Register.

b. Pre-Register by emailing a list of attendees to Ms. Shawntesha Ingram at Shawntesha.L.Ingram@usace.army.mil and Mr.

Anthony Melicharek at Anthony.R.Melicharek@usace.army.mil by Tuesday 17 May 2016 at 14:00 CEST. Each firm is limited to three (3) attendees.

c. For each attendee, provide name of firm, name of attendee, attendee phone number and email address, and vehicle license plate number (if known).

5. PRICE SCHEDULE INFORMATION:

The Offeror shall bid on all base and option items. Provide completion of all design and construction of award items from the Notice to Proceed (NTP) as described in the contract FAR Clause 52.211-10 “ COMMENCEMENT, PROSECUTION AND COMPLETION OF WORK” according to the following schedule. Each CLIN duration is as per the bid schedule and the calendar days are from 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.

Base Bid Period of Performance: The base period of performance is 365 calendar days from 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 to ensure the students can start school on time.

Award of Options and Period of Performance: The Government reserves the right to award any or all options up to 90 calendar days following issuance of NTP for the base bid work. Any optional work awarded shall be completed as noted within a particular CLIN, as described in contract FAR Clause 52.211-10 “COMMENCEMENT, PROSECUTION AND COMPLETION OF WORK”. If an option is exercised, they must be completed within the base period of performance of 365 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 0800-1900 Local Time, Monday through Saturday. Work on US and Serbian 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 CET, except U.S. holidays.

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

6. INTRODUCTION: The Offeror’s proposal shall be submitted in hard copy, with accompanying copies, as set forth below. The solicitation shall provide the Government address and receipt date for proposal submittal.

The Offeror’s proposal shall consist of two (2) volumes. The Volumes are I – Technical and II – Price. Files shall not contain classified data. The use of hyperlinks in proposals in prohibited.

Offerors are cautioned that “parroting” of the Technical requirements or the PWS with a statement of intent to perform does not reflect an understanding of the requirement or capability to perform.

Offerors are responsible for including sufficient details to permit a complete and accurate evaluation of each proposal. Proprietary information shall be clearly marked.

7. PROPOSAL SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

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 typed and submitted in English and easy to read.

b. The proposal shall be organized, concise, and submitted in two 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), for the three technical factors.

g. Volume II: The Pricing Schedule shall be completed in full, including all base and option CLINs.

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

i. 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.

j. Contractors are cautioned against submitting conditional proposals.

k. 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.

8. JOINT VENUTRE PROPOSAL

If submitting a proposal as a Joint Venture, the experience, past performance, and management plan of each of the Joint Venture Partners can be submitted for the Joint Venture Entity. The experience for each Joint Venture Partner should be clearly described.

The proposal may receive a higher rating if the proposal contains evidence of the Joint Venture Entity working successfully together previously on relevant projects.

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 and must be translated into English, if the original agreement is in a language other than English.

If submitting a proposal as a joint venture, the experience and past performance of each of the joint venture partners can be submitted for the joint venture entity. The experience for each joint venture partner will be considered the experience of the joint venture entity. Joint ventures shall submit the following additional documentation regarding their business entities:

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

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

1) The relationship of the joint venture parties in terms of business ownership, capital contribution, and profit distribution or loss sharing. The joint venture agreement must show that joint venture members are jointly and severally liable for any obligations under the contract.

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

3) 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.

4) The bonding responsibilities of the joint venture parties.

5) 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.

6) Identification of party maintaining the joint venture bank accounts for the payment of all expenses and the deposits of all receipts, keep the books and records, and pay applicable taxes for the joint venture.

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

8) Identification of party having overall control of the joint venture. Other sections of the proposal shall identify, where appropriate, whether key personnel are employees of the individual joint venture parties and identify the party, or hired as employees of the joint venture. Include this information as a part of Phase I.

9) A complete and legally binding document with all the information required under this section titled “Joint Ventures” shall be included.

9. KEY SUBCONTRACTORS

If an Offeror wishes to be credited with the experience of a Key Subcontractor or supplier (i.e., a firm that is not the prime contractor 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 the prime contractor

(for example, the Key Subcontractor is a subsidiary of the prime contractor, or a subsidiary of a firm to which the the prime contractor is also a subsidiary). If a letter of commitment is not submitted, the experience will not be considered. Include this information as part of Volume I.

10. PROPOSAL FORMAT

Proposals shall be submitted in the following format:

Volume I – Technical Proposal: Factor One (1) – Experience, Factor Two (2) – Past Performance; Factor Three (3) – Management Approach; Factor Four (4) Qualification of Key Personnel; This shall include the following (If applicable): Letter(s) of Commitment, Joint Venture Agreement

Volume II – Price / Administrative Proposal: Factor Five (5) – Price; Submit BLA with Price Schedule Electronic Pricing Schedule; This volume shall include the information as detailed in “PROPOSAL FORMAT FOR VOLUME II,” below.

Proposals shall be submitted utilizing the AMRDEC SAFE Application, https://safe.amrdec.army.mil/safe. The AMRDEC SAFE Application is used to send large files to individuals that would normally be too large to send via email. There are no user accounts for SAFE- authentication is handled via email. Everyone has access to SAFE, and the application is available for use by anyone.

a. The AMRDEC SAFE application can be accessed via https://safe.amrdec.army.mil/safe.

b. There are two options to proceed from the SAFE homepage:

o Proceed as CAC User - Select this option if you have a valid US DoD-issued Common Access Card

(CAC).

o Proceed as Guest - Select this option if you do not have a CAC.

c. After selecting one of the options above, the page will be redirected to the package upload form. Fill in all the required input fields:

o Your Name - Your name;

o Your Email address - Your email address;

o Confirm Your Email Address - Re-enter your email address;

o Description of File(s) - Enter W912GB16R0031-COMPANY NAME:

o File(s) - Click the "Browse" button to select your file(s). You may add up to 25 files per package, so long as the total file size does not exceed 2GB;

File names shall be titled:

1. Volume I: W912GB16R0031-CompanyName-VolumeI

2. Volume II: W912GB16R0031-CompanyName-VolumeII o Deletion Date - Select the Maximum date for the package to be deleted from SAFE. The maximum (which is also the default) is two weeks (14 days) from today;

o Provide an email address to give access to – Enter---- anthony.r.melicharek@usace.army.mil and jeffrey.j.harrington@usace.army.mil o Grant access to these people - This is the list of people you have granted access to the package. To remove a recipient, highlight their name and click the "Remove" button;

o Caveats - Default is "None";

o Encrypt email message when possible - Attempt to encrypt the package's notification email to each recipient;

o Notify me when files are downloaded - You (the sender) will receive a notification via email when a recipient downloads the package;

o Require CAC for pickup - Require the recipient to be logged in with a valid US DoD-issued CAC to download the file(s). Recipients without a CAC will not be able to download the package.

d. Clicking the "Submit" button will upload the files and submit the package. Guest users will need to check their email to verify their email address before the recipients will be notified. No additional action is required by CAC users.

e. After the package has been uploaded (and verified, if proceeding as a guest), each recipient will receive a link to the package download page as well as a password. These passwords are unique for each recipient (not the package), and will be disabled once SAFE detects that the user successfully downloaded each file within the package.

Forwarding recipient and sender notification emails to anyone except the AMRDEC WEB Team is strictly forbidden.

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

Proposal Receipt Confirmation Points of Contact:

E-mail: anthony.r.melicharek@usace.army.mil Telephone: +49(0)611-9744-2385

E-mail: jeffrey.j.harrington@usace.army.mil Telephone: +49(0)611-9744-2660

FACTOR 1: EXPERIENCE

Submission Requirements:

Offerors shall submit two attachments, Attachment 1, Experience Overview Sheet and Attachment 2, Experience Information Sheet detailing previous work experience projects meeting the requirements of this solicitation.

1. Information for completing Attachment 1 and Attachment 2:

a. Offerors shall complete an Experience Overview Sheet, Attachment 1, with a total listing not-to-exceed three (3) projects that best represent the Offeror’s work experience required on this solicitation. Projects must be performed within the last six (6) years from the date of this solicitation or currently being performed if at least 50% complete, as of the date of this solicitation, If more than three (3) projects are submitted, only the first three (3) projects will be evaluated.

b. Offerors shall provide an Experience Information Sheet, Attachment 2, for each project listed on Attachment 1, Experience Overview Sheet.

2. Projects should demonstrate experience performing work in Serbia and/or the Balkans will be considered more relevant; be between $250,000 and $1,000,000; completed within the past six (6) years from the date of this Solicitation, or at least 50% complete and experience in the following trades:

i. Renovation of buildings with detailed descriptions of all major building systems repaired or replaced;

ii. New Work – Construction of new buildings with detailed descriptions of the work;

iii. Design – Build construction projects;

iv. Architectural construction practices such as tile flooring installation; acoustical ceiling installation; installation of doors and windows; patching and painting; installing insulation and plaster; roof repairs; and interior plumbing systems, including fixtures, drains, and piping.

v. Installation and repair/replacement of mechanical systems and HVAC; mechanical rooms, including piping, radiators, hot water storage systems, electrical systems, and panel boards; communications systems, such as security intrusion systems, telephone system and LAN equipment or emergency system; and fuel systems.

vi. Earthwork to include geotechnical investigation, site grading, installation of pavements, parking surfaces, perimeter protection and landscaping.

vii. Demolition and disposal.

3. If a Key Subcontractor’s experience is submitted for evaluation purposes, clearly address the experience with those Key Subcontractors. If a Joint Venture, clearly address the experience of each of the Joint Venture Partners and the relationship of the JV partners on any ongoing or previous projects. The proposal may receive a higher rating if the proposal contains evidence of the Joint Venture Entity working successfully together on relevant previous projects.

FACTOR 2: PAST PERFORMANCE

The Past Performance Questionnaire (PPQ), Attachment 3, included in the solicitation is provided for the Offeror or its team members to submit to the client for each project the Offeror includes in its proposal for Factor 1, Experience. Ensure correct phone numbers and email addresses are provided for the client point of contact.

Completed PPQs should be submitted with your proposal. If the Offeror is unable to obtain a completed PPQ from a client for a project(s) before the proposal closing date, the Offeror should complete and submit with the proposal the first page of the PPQ (Attachment 3), which will provide contract and client information for the respective project(s). Offerors should follow-up with clients/references to ensure timely submittal of questionnaires. If the client requests, questionnaires may be submitted directly to the Government’s point of contact, Anthony Melicharek via email at anthony.r.melicharek@usace.army.mil prior to proposal closing date. Offerors shall not incorporate by reference into their proposal PPQs previously submitted for other RFPs. However, this does not preclude the Government from utilizing previously submitted PPQ information in the past performance evaluation.

Offerors may provide a completed Department of Defense, DD2626 form or a Contractor Performance Assessment Report (CPAR), in lieu of Attachment 3. CPARS evaluations or DD2626s shall be signed by all designated authorities for consideration of evaluation.

Offerors may also include performance recognition documents received within the last six (6) years, such as awards, award fee determinations, customer letters of commendation, and any other forms of performance recognition.

In addition to the above, the Government may review any other sources of information for evaluating past performance. Other sources may include, but are not limited to, past performance information retrieved through the Past Performance Information Retrieval System (PPIRS), including Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS), using all CAGE/DUNS numbers of team members (partnership, JV, teaming arrangement, or parent company/subsidiary/affiliate) identified in the Offeror's proposal, inquiries of owner representative(s), Federal Awardee Performance and Integrity Information System (FAPIIS), Electronic Subcontract Reporting System (eSRS), and any other known sources not provided by the Offeror.

While the Government may elect to consider data from other sources, the burden of providing detailed, current, accurate and complete past performance information rests with the Offeror.

FACTOR 3: MANAGEMENT APPROACH

1. Describe team members, resources and how their resources will be utilized, their roles and responsibilities and any contractual arrangements that have been established. Clearly describe any teaming or joint venture arrangements, including a clear description of each firm’s roles and responsibilities on the project.

2. Provide a general description of the work the Offeror will self-perform to be compliant with the requirements of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clause 52.236-1, Performance of Work by Contractor.

3. Describe any previous teaming experience between current team members. The Offeror shall document unequivocal teaming arrangements with its design firms(s) and construction firms(s) (Attachment 5), if the Offeror is not the designer of record.

4. Describe interactions within the team and with the Corps of Engineers during the design. Discuss the role and interaction of the design team with the construction team during design and construction. Provide information on how your design-build team will manage co-location of design and construction team members manage Government comments, the design team’s involvement throughout construction, and how sub-contractors will be integrated into design and construction. Describe the role of the construction team members during design. Describe the role and interaction of the design team with the construction team during construction, addressing, as a minimum, control and approval of revisions to the accepted design; requests for information; shop drawing and submittal reviews and approvals; progress meetings;

site visits, if any; contract completion, closeout, as-built and completion.

Documentation: A maximum of 15 pages may be submitted. Any pages exceeding the 15 page limitation will not be considered as part of the proposal. Double sided pages are considered two pages. The proposal shall be submitted on standard sized paper, 8 ½ x 11” or A4, with a minimum of an 11-point font type.

FACTOR 4: QUALIFICATION OF TWO (2) KEY PERSONNEL

1. Provide resume for the Project Manager (PM) and Designer(s) of Record. Include key personnel, whether employed by the prime or by a design subcontractor. For each person provide a brief resume, using the Key Personnel Resume forms (Attachment 4) at the end of this section. The PM should be responsible for the design and construction of the project indicated in the solicitation and must have at least one (1) year construction and construction management experience. The Designer of Record must have at least one (1) year of design experience. The Designer(s) of Record must be able to certify designs under Serbian Construction Law, or describe how designs will be certified.

2. Provide unequivocal letters of commitment from all proposed key personnel not currently employed by the Offeror, or subcontractors that make up team for this project if a team is used. Use form letter (Attachment

5) provided as a part of the solicitation.

PROPOSAL FORMAT FOR VOLUME II

FACTOR 5: PRICE

a. Offerors shall submit a completed Pricing Schedule, for all base and option CLINs.

b. Completed Blocks 14 through 20 of the Offer, Standard Form (SF 1442), an original signature by an official authorized to bind the company.

c. Acknowledgement of all amendments to the solicitation is accordance with the instructions on the

Standard Form 30 (amendment form).

d. Section 00 45 00 “Representations and Certifications” fully completed.

e. Security (e.g., bid bond or letter of assurance)

f. The name, address, telephone and fax numbers, e-mail addresses of the Point(s) of Contact with the authority to legally bind the Contractor.

g. Name, Address, DUNS, CAGE, and TAX Identification Number of the Contractor submitting the proposal.

Note: Offerors must be registered in System for Award Management (SAM) formerly known as the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) system prior to receiving an award. If submitting as a joint venture, the joint venture entity must be registered in SAM prior to receiving an award (See Section 00 70 00 of the Solicitation, CCR Instructions).

Section 00 21 16 - INSTRUCTIONS TO PROPOSERS

STATEMENT OF WORK

Statement of Work Project Number:

24347

Construct Kindergarten Obrez, Serbia HR-HA-2015-00024347 - Year-2016

Prepared by:

Design Section Engineering Branch 23 March 2016

SECTION 01010

STATEMENT OF WORK

SECTION TABLE OF CONTENTS;

1 GENERAL

2 CIVIL AND GEOTECHNICAL

3 ARCHITECTURAL

4 STRUCTURAL

5 ELECTRICAL & COMMUNICATIONS

6 MECHANICAL

7 FIRE PROTECTION (Included in other sections)

ATTACHMENTS

Att. # 1 Site Plan Att. # 2 Architectural floor plan 1st Floor

1.1 GENERAL

1.2 PROJECT DESCRIPTION

This Request for Proposal (RFP) provides parameters for a design-build project for new construction of a Kindergarten in Obrez, Serbia. The building shall have 1 floor and no basement. A separate small building shall be provided to house the fuel for the Kindergarten heating system.

The purpose of this project is to provide a complete and usable Kindergarten for a minimum of 25 children per group room, as described in detail below and shown on attached drawings.

1.3 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

The Contractor shall deliver fully functional, turnkey type facilities (without furniture) as described in this document. The work includes but is not limited to design, demolition, fabrication, delivery, installation, construction, and site work. The facility and the installed equipment shall be permanent construction.

The Contractor shall provide to the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) all design drawings, shop drawings and certificates as well as calculations prior to the beginning of construction. The contractor shall obtain all Permits necessary for the project in accordance with FAR 52.236-7, Permits and Responsibilities. A copy of all permits, with English translation, shall be furnished to the COR prior to the start of construction work. The facility in this project shall be complete and usable to meet codes and technical and functional requirements per this SOW. All design, calculations, approvals, certificates, fees, labor, material, equipment, direct overhead, indirect overhead, G&A and general conditions to complete this project as described in the SOW shall be included in the proposal price.

The facility shall be designed and constructed in accordance with current standards and building codes as described in these documents. The municipality of Obrez, Serbia shall provide site permit that shall include the exact location of the building.

These design and product requirements are minimum requisites. The Contractor is encouraged to propose alternate design or materials that will be equally or more cost effective or allow for timely completion, durability, ease of maintenance and environment compatibility. The contractor will be required to submit information as requested by the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) to make a comparison of the proposed alternative. All variations must be accepted by the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR).

Compliance with the provisions of this section by subcontractors shall be the responsibility of the Contractor.

1.4 FUNCTIONAL AREAS AND SPACE ADJACENCIES

See attached floor plans.

1.5 MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT

Materials and products used, shall be durable, heavy duty industry standard. The equipment shall be the manufacturer’s standard quality and shall be compatible with all other equipment and materials within the system or assembly. Equipment and materials shall include all connections and accessories necessary to ensure operability and correct installation according to manufacturer’s requirements.

Any material installed that does not meet the requirements of this RFP shall be removed and replaced with materials that meet RFP requirements at the Contractor’s expense.

Each major piece of equipment shall have the manufacturer’s name, address, contact information, type or style, model or serial number, and catalog number on a plate secured to the piece of equipment. The definition of a “major piece of equipment” shall be at the discretion of the COR. At minimum, two (each) of all Operation and Maintenance manuals shall be provided for each piece of equipment. These shall be clearly labeled, bound and delivered at one time within 30 days of contract completion. Provide two (2) each of any unique tools required to operate or maintain each piece of equipment.

All equipment delivered and placed in storage shall be stored with protection from the weather and temperature variation, dirt and dust, and other contaminants. The contractor shall be responsible for the materials safety and condition while in storage. The government shall not be responsible for damaged or missing equipment.

1.6 DESIGN DIMENSIONS

The design shall be developed using the metric system.

1.7 GENERAL DESIGN INSTRUCTIONS

The Contractor's design and construction shall comply with technical requirements contained herein. The Contractor shall provide design and construction using the best blend of cost, construction efficiency, system durability, ease of maintenance and environmental compatibility. See Specification 01 00 15 Design After Award for additional information.

1.8 DESIGN CRITERIA

Project design, site facilities, utility systems and material standards shall be in accordance with the latest editions of the Host Nation building codes. In the absence of Host Nation building codes the Contractor shall use the International Building Code (IBC) and/or the U.S. / European codes and technical standards and regulations as required in this RFP.

While this RFP references various source standards and specifications, all design documents are to meet Host Nation codes and requirements. It is the designer's responsibility to demonstrate that the Host Nation standard is equal to the cited standard or specifications being supplanted. The more restrictive standards shall apply when the conflicts arise between the requirements of this RFP and any referenced or other applicable codes, standards or regulations. If equivalency cannot be met, the more stringent requirement shall be used and both codes shall be quoted verbatim in the Contractor’s correspondence to the COR. Where specific standards are not indicated, the designer shall determine the required material and execution standards.

Provide an electronic copy of the local host nation standards and building codes in its original language as related to facility construction.

1.8.1 DESIGN SUBMITTALS

The contractor will be required to make formal design submittals at 65%, 95% design as well as a corrected final (100%).

This includes a design analysis, a complete set of drawings, calculations and specifications at each submittal.

The contractor shall submit all documents in electronic format (.pdf for text and calculations, .pdf and .dwg (AutoCAD, latest version) for drawings). See Specification 01 33 00 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES for additional information.

1.8.2 DESIGN CONFERENCES AND MEETINGS

The contractor and his entire design team shall be required to participate in a design review conference at the 65% and 95% design submittal. No design review conference will be required for the 100% corrected final.

All design review conferences shall be held via teleconference or be reviewed and comments resolved via email.

1.8.3 LIFE-SPAN

Construction must have an expected life span of 25 years.

1.8.4 MAINTAINABILITY

Low maintenance materials and systems must be employed and shall be appropriate for the project climate and location.

1.8.5 OPERABILITY

Systems including but not limited to mechanical, electrical, communications, shall be simple to operate and easy to maintain.

1.8.6 STANDARDIZATION

The Contractor shall use standardized materials, products, equipment, and systems to minimize the requirements for replacement parts, storage facilities, and service requirements.

1.8 SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION PHOTOGRAPH DOCUMENTATION

1.8.1 PRECONSTRUCTION PHOTOS

A minimum of 50 pre-construction photos shall be furnished to the COR prior to mobilization. Photos shall be a minimum of 1,504 x 1000 pixel size. Photos shall represent the undisturbed project site prior to any construction activity. Photos shall be accompanied by a site plan identifying locations and dates of the photos taken.

1.8.2 CONSTRUCTION PROGRESS PHOTOS

A minimum of 25 construction photos shall be furnished to the COR on a weekly basis. Photos shall be a minimum of 1,504 x 1000 pixel size. Photos shall be accompanied with a floor plan and site plan and shall be submitted as .jpeg format.

Coordinate location of photos with the COR. Photo shall be submitted by 12:01 PM on each Friday for the duration of the contract.

END OF SECTION

2.1 CIVIL AND GEOTECHNICAL

2.2 CIVIL

This section includes all services required for civil engineering and site development within the scope of the design and construction of the new Kindergarten in Obrez, Serbia. The services covered by this section include all civil engineering labor, material supplies, and incidental work required for the demolition, design, fabrication, delivery, installation, and construction that serve the project. Extensive coordination will be required between the civil/geotechnical work and the architectural, structural, fire protection, mechanical, and electrical requirements of this project.

2.2.1 SCOPE

Civil works for this project comprise but are not limited to the following principal items (refer to bid schedule for which of these are base bid or optional):

- Performance of a site survey of all areas impacted by the project of both permanent and temporary kind, including topographical and drainage survey of the existing conditions

- Mobilization of all construction-related equipment

- Site clearance of the entire site including demolition of buildings and other site facilities and structures that are to be replaced or removed if not particularly specified to remain as per this SOW, cutting of trees, grubbing of vegetation and removal of debris and trash. Demolition and removal may include but is not limited to existing buildings, walls, foundations, slabs, pavements, drainage facilities, utilities, fence, gates and landscaping.

- Protection of any utilities and outdoor facilities to be retained

- Earthwork and grading as necessary for the construction of any new structure or pavement, including any required cut and fill, sub-grade preparation, backfill and soil exchange or soil stabilization as well as any necessary grading to achieve hazard-free drainage of site and structures. Earthwork may include design and provision of temporary or final support system as far as necessary to provide proper site layout and construction safety.

- Trenching including pavement demolition and replacement as well as refill as far as necessary for any required installation or relocation of underground utility lines.

- New construction, relocation and adaption of utilities as required by the contractor’s layout of the new facility in consideration of all operational, safety and environmental requirements. New construction and adaption of utilities includes but is not limited to provision of power connection, water supply connection, sewage connection, or any other utility system as required per this SOW.

- Design and construction of a septic tank including required manholes, cleanout and a feature for appropriate final disposal of the effluent from the septic tank.

- Design and construction of site drainage facilities as well as adaption of existing site drainage as necessary to provide appropriate storm water drainage precluding any adverse impact on the new facility or on any other neighbored structure or adjacent real estate.

- Design and construction of an asphalt parking lot for four (4) passenger cars/ vans incl. 1 handicapped accessible parking space.

- Design and construction of pavement in order to provide suitable vehicle access to the facility allowing for proper loading and unloading of solid fuel (wood/ coal), food and other supplies as well as for clean out of the septic tank and for any required emergency and fire vehicle access.

- Design and construction / adaption of pavement for pedestrian access to the new building and the site facilities…