Solicitation_W912GB-17-R-0036_Airfield,_Lask_AB_Poland.pdf

Project: Improve Airfield Support Infrastructure, Lask Air Base, Poland

1. Construction Magnitude is betw een $10,000,000.00 to $25,000,000.00

2. NAICS Code is 237310 - Airport Runw ay Construction

3. Proposals are due in accordance w ith the solicitation

Contractors shall submit all RFI questions by 16 May 2017 at 14:00 hrs CEST to Mr. Robert Corkrum at robert.e.corkrum@usace.army.mil

See Section 00 00 00 - Site Visit for specif ic details for the the Pre-proposal Site Visit/Briefing.

ROBERT E CORKRUM

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-May-2017

(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 _______7 calendar days and complete it w ithin ________540 calendar days after receiving aw ard, X notice to proceed. This performance period is mandatory, negotiable. (See _________________________52.

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 __________4 copies to perform the w ork required are due at the place specified in Item 8 by ___________ local time ______________07 Jun 2017 (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 _______120 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-17-R-0036 160

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

W912GB-17-R-0036

Section 00 00 00 - PROCUREMENT AND CONTRACTING REQUIRMENTS

SITE VISIT PRE-PROPOSAL BRIEF

Pre-Proposal Site Visit/Briefing

1. A Pre-proposal Site Visit and Briefing will be held on 11 May 2017 at 11:00 hrs. Contractors should meet Government representatives at 11:00 hrs at the entrance gate of the Lask Air Base (location shown on Attachment

5) for base access clearance procedures. Once everyone has been cleared, Contractors will be directed to drive their vehicles to the administration building for a Government presentation. Following the Government presentation to Contractors at the administration building, we will board a bus and base personnel will drive everyone to project site.

2. Offerors must pre-register for the event.

***If you have not previously submitted information, please complete the Site Visit Poland Base Access Information (Attachment 6) by 2 May 2017 at 1200hrs CEST and submit to Robert.e.corkrum@usace.army.mil The Subject of the Email: “Site Visit - Improve Airfield Support Infrastructure, Lask Air Base, Poland”

Note: The Prime Offeror is to submit the details above for their firm’s attendees as well as their subcontractors who will attend.

Section 00 01 10 - TABLE OF CONTENTS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

(All Information Presented in this Table of Contents is Incorporated into this Solicitation)

SECTION TITLE

Section 00 00 00 Procurement and Contract Requirements

Section 00 01 10 Table of Contents

Section 00 10 00 Solicitation, Contract Line Item Number (CLIN) Schedule

Section 00 21 00 Instructions to Offerors

Section 00 22 00 Evaluation Criteria

Section 00 40 00 Letter of Commitment Example

Section 00 45 00 Representations and Certifications

Section 00 70 00 Conditions of the Contract

Section 00 71 00 Contracting Definitions

Section 00 72 00 General Conditions

Section 00 73 00 Supplementary Conditions

USACE, Safety and Health Requirements Manual No. EM 385-1-1, As updated November 2014.

(Available online at: http://www.publications.usace.army.mil/Portals/76/Publications/EngineerManuals/EM_385-1- 1.pdf OR http://www.usace.army.mil/SafetyandOccupationalHealth.aspx)

SPECIFICATIONS

00 73 15.01 GOVERNMENT FIELD OFFICE

00 73 15.15 TIME EXTENSIONS FOR UNUSUALLY SEVERE WEATHER

00 73 15.50 GENERAL CONDITIONS FOR CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 11 00 SUMMARY OF WORK

01 14 00 WORK RESTRICTIONS

01 30 00 ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS

01 32 01.00 10 PROJECT SCHEDULE

01 33 00 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES

01 35 26 GOVERNMENTAL SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

01 35 26.10 ADDITIONAL SAFETY AND OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH REQUIREMENTS FOR

PROJECTS IN THE EUROPEAN UNION

01 42 00 SOURCES FOR REFERENCE PUBLICATIONS

01 45 01.10 USACE QUALITY CONTROL SYSTEM (QCS)

01 50 00 TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION FACILITIES AND CONTROLS

01 57 19 TEMPORARY ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROLS

01 58 00 PROJECT IDENTIFICATION

01 74 19 CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION WASTE MANAGEMENT

01 78 00 COMPLETION PROCEDURES

01 78 23 OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE DATA

DIVISION 02 - EXISTING CONDITIONS

02 41 00 DEMOLITION

DIVISION 03 - CONCRETE

03 30 53 MISCELLANEOUS CAST-IN-PLACE CONCRETE

03 42 13.00 10 PLANT-PRECAST CONCRETE PRODUCTS FOR BELOW GRADE CONSTRUCTION

DIVISION 13 - SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION

13 10 00 NAVAIDS

DIVISION 26 - ELECTRICAL

26 00 00.00 20 BASIC ELECTRICAL MATERIALS AND METHODS

26 05 13.00 40 MEDIUM-VOLTAGE CABLES

26 56 20.00 10 AIRFIELD AND HELIPORT LIGHTING AND VISUAL NAVIGATION AIDS

DIVISION 31 - EARTHWORK

31 00 00 EARTHWORK

31 11 00 CLEARING AND GRUBBING

DIVISION 32 - EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS

32 01 19 FIELD MOLDED SEALANTS FOR SEALING JOINTS IN RIGID PAVEMENTS

32 01 26.71 GROOVING FOR AIRFIELD PAVEMENTS

32 11 10 DRAINAGE LAYER

32 11 16 SUBBASES FOR RIGID AND FLEXIBLE PAVING

32 11 23 AGGREGATE BASE COURSE

32 12 10 BITUMINOUS TACK AND PRIME COATS

32 12 15.13 HOT-MIX ASPHALT AIRFIELD PAVING

32 13 11 CONCRETE PAVEMENT FOR AIRFIELDS

32 17 23 PAVEMENT MARKINGS

32 31 13 CHAIN LINK FENCES AND GATES

32 92 19 SEEDING

DIVISION 33 - UTILITIES

33 40 00 STORM DRAINAGE UTILITIES

33 46 16 SUBDRAINAGE SYSTEM

33 71 02 UNDERGROUND ELECTRICAL DISTRIBUTION

STATEMENT OF WORK (SOW) AND ATTACHMENTS

Attachment A: STATEMENT OF WORK (SOW)

Attachment B: DRAWINGS

Attachment B1: Section B

Attachment B2: Section C

Attachment B3: Section CU

Attachment B4: Section G

Attachment B5: Section V

INSTRUCTION TO OFFERORS ATTACHMENTS:

Attachment 1: Experience Overview Sheet

Attachment 2: Experience Information Sheet

Attachment 3: Past Performance Questionnaire

Attachment 4: Price Schedule

Attachment 5: Site Visit Information – Lask Directions

Attachment 6: Site Visit Poland Access Base Access Info

Attachment 7: VAT Procedures

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY FULL TEXT

52.223-18 ENCOURAGING CONTRACTOR POLICIES TO BAN TEXT MESSAGING WHILE DRIVING

(AUG 2011)

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

Driving—

(1) Means operating a motor vehicle on an active roadway with the motor running, including while temporarily stationary because of traffic, a traffic light, stop sign, or otherwise.

(2) Does not include operating a motor vehicle with or without the motor running when one has pulled over to the side of, or off, an active roadway and has halted in a location where one can safely remain stationary.

Text messaging means reading from or entering data into any handheld or other electronic device, including for the purpose of short message service texting, e-mailing, instant messaging, obtaining navigational information, or engaging in any other form of electronic data retrieval or electronic data communication. The term does not include glancing at or listening to a navigational device that is secured in a commercially designed holder affixed to the vehicle, provided that the destination and route are programmed into the device either before driving or while stopped in a location off the roadway where it is safe and legal to park.

Attachment B6: Section E

(b) This clause implements Executive Order 13513, Federal Leadership on Reducing Text Messaging while Driving, dated October 1, 2009.

(c) The Contractor is encouraged to--

(1) Adopt and enforce policies that ban text messaging while driving--

(i) Company-owned or -rented vehicles or Government-owned vehicles; or

(ii) Privately-owned vehicles when on official Government business or when performing any work for or on behalf of the Government.

(2) Conduct initiatives in a manner commensurate with the size of the business, such as--

(i) Establishment of new rules and programs or re-evaluation of existing programs to prohibit text messaging while driving; and

(ii) Education, awareness, and other outreach to employees about the safety risks associated with texting while driving.

(d) Subcontracts. The Contractor shall insert the substance of this clause, including this paragraph (d), in all subcontracts that exceed the micro-purchase threshold.

(End of clause)

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY FULL TEXT

52.244-5 COMPETITION IN SUBCONTRACTING (DEC 1996)

(a) The Contractor shall select subcontractors (including suppliers) on a competitive basis to the maximum practical extent consistent with the objectives and requirements of the contract.

(b) If the Contractor is an approved mentor under the Department of Defense Pilot Mentor-Protege Program (Pub.

L. 101–510, section 831 as amended), the Contractor may award subcontracts under this contract on a noncompetitive basis to its proteges.

(End of clause)

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

ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

0001 1 Job Construction Runway Ext & Hammerhead

FFP

Base Item 1: Runway Extension and Hammerhead Turnaround Pad

Line Items: The following Line items include all work associated with the construction of Runway Extension and Hammerhead Turnaround Pad including all mobilization and demobilization, administrative costs, surveys, QC, demolitions, subgrade improvements and preparation, RWY and TRNPD concrete pavement, RWY asphalt shoulders, overrun asphalt pavement and shoulders, joints, driveway, access & service roads, earthworks, topsoil placing, pavement marking, fencing, stormwater system, sub-drain system, RWY sub-drain, culverts, airfield lighting, utilities, power supply for listed systems, navaids, as described in the statement of work, specifications, and drawings except those items described in the options..

Period of Performance: A single Notice to Proceed will be issued for all awarded work. All work shall be completed within 540 calendar days from the date of the Notice to Proceed.

Liquidated Damages: Liquidated damages shall be assessed in the amount of 3,674 Euros per calendar day of delay beyond the required completion date of the contract.

FOB: Destination

NET AMT

0002 1 Job Temporary Fencing

FFP

Base Item 2: Temporary Fencing and Gates

All work associated with installation, maintenance, uninstallation of temporary construction site fence along with gates as described in the statement of work, specifications, and drawings except those items described in the options.

Period of Performance: A single Notice to Proceed will be issued for all awarded work. All work shall be completed within 540 calendar days from the date of the Notice to Proceed.

Liquidated Damages: Liquidated damages shall be assessed in the amount of 3,674 Euros per calendar day of delay beyond the required completion date of the

0003 1 Job OPTION Field Office

FFP

Option Item 1: USACE Field Office on Site

All work associated with providing Government Field office for duration of the project including utilities, maintenance and cleaning of the office space in accordance with requirements as described in the statement of work, specifications, and drawings except those items described in the options.

Period of Performance: A single Notice to Proceed will be issued for all awarded work. All work on this CLIN shall be completed within 15 calendar days from the date of the exercise of this optional line item.

Liquidated Damages: Liquidated damages shall be assessed in the amount of 3,674 Euros per calendar day of delay beyond the required completion date of the

0004 1 Job OPTION Arm/Disarm Pad and Berm with Lighting

FFP

Option Item 2: Arm/Disarm Pad and Berm with Lighting

All work associated with construction of the Arm/disarm pad and Berm including ground embankment, drainage layer, separation layer, topsoil, sub-drains and drainage system, lighting mast and poles, low intensity obstacle light, pavement marking, demolitions of blast protections, lighting masts, tree clearance, pavement marking removal as described in the statement of work, specifications, and drawings.

Option item must be exercised within 120 calendar days from Notice to Proceed

(NTP).

Period of Performance: A single Notice to Proceed will be issued for all awarded work. All work shall be completed within 540 calendar days from the date of the Notice to Proceed.

Liquidated Damages: Liquidated damages shall be assessed in the amount of 3,674 Euros per calendar day of delay beyond the required completion date of the

0005 1 Job OPTION Arresting Gear

FFP

Option Item 3: Arresting Gear

All work associated with construction of BAK 12/14 installation including shelter lab and footings, tube foundations, fairy lead beam foundations, trench trough concrete, saw cut, pavement removal, trough installation, fairlead tube, tape sweep pavement, type E joint seal, dowels, arresting gear installation, manufacturer installation drawings and support during construction and testing as described in the statement of work, specifications, and drawings.

Option item must be exercised within 120 calendar days from Notice to Proceed

(NTP).

Period of Performance: A single Notice to Proceed will be issued for all awarded work. All work shall be completed within 540 calendar days from the date of the Notice to Proceed.

Liquidated Damages: Liquidated damages shall be assessed in the amount of 3,674 Euros per calendar day of delay beyond the required completion date of the

Section 00 21 00 - INSTRUCTIONS

INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS

A. PROPOSAL SUBMISSION (00 21 00)

1. INTRODUCTION: The Offeror’s proposal shall be submitted via AMRDEC. The solicitation shall provide AMRDEC instructions and receipt date for proposal submittal. Offerors are cautioned that “parroting” of the Technical requirements or the SOW 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.

2. 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 shall be clearly identified and tabbed. Each factor shall be described in a separate tabbed section.

c. The proposal shall be identified by the solicitation number, volume number, and name, address, and telephone number of the prime Offeror on the cover If the Offeror is registered in the System for Award Mangement (SAM), the Offeror should identify the SAM Registration’s CAGE Code and/or DUNS Number.

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

e. 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.

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

g. 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.

h. Contractors are cautioned against submitting conditional proposals.

i. 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.

j. 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).

k. Volume II: The Pricing Schedule shall be completed in full, including all option periods.

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

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 VENTURE 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 with 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. The JV agreement submitted to the Government shall be the only valid JV agreement for purposes of performance under this contract or any responsibilities of the JV under the contract. Any changes to the JV agreement must be submitted to the Contracting Officer and is subject to approval by the Government prior to execution of the change.

4. KEY SUBCONTRACTORS

If an Offeror wishes to be credited with the experience of a Key Subcontractor, 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 (See Appendix I, Sample Letter of Commitment).

5. PROPOSAL FORMAT

Proposals shall be submitted in the following format:

Volume I:

1. Factor One (1) – Experience, Factor Two (2) – Past Performance; Factor Three

(3) – Management Approach; This shall include the following (If applicable):

Letter(s) of Commitment, Joint Venture Agreement

Volume II:

1. Price/Administrative Proposal, Factor Four (4) – Price Submit BLA with Price

Schedule.

Proposals shall be submitted utilizing the U.S. Army Aviation and Missile Research Development and Engineering Center Safe Access File Exchange (AMRDEC SAFE) Application at 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. Anyone 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 Guest

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 W912GB17R0036-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. W912GB17R0036 – Company Name- Volume I

2. W912GB17R0036 – Company Name – Volume II 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---- robert.e.corkrum@usace.army.mil and jeffrey.holt@usace.army.mil 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.

Proposal submission 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 proposals, with the exception of Attachment Three (3), Past Performance Questionnaires, are permitted:

Proposal Receipt Confirmation Points of Contact:

E-mail: robert.e.corkrum@usace.army.mil Telephone: +49(0)611-9744-2235

E-mail: jeffrey.holt@usace.army.mil Telephone: +49(0)611-9744-2236

PROPOSAL FORMAT FOR VOLUME I

FACTOR 1: EXPERIENCE

Submission Requirements:

For Factor 1 – Experience, Offerors shall submit two (2) 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 One (1), with a total listing of five

(5) projects, performed within the last 10 years or currently being performed (at least 50% complete), that best represent the Offeror’s work experience required on this solicitation. If more than five (5) projects are submitted, only the first five (5) projects will be evaluated. If the Offeror submits IDIQ task orders for experience, each task order will count as one project. If the project is older than 10 years, it may be considered less relevant.

b. Offerors shall provide an Experience Information Sheet, Attachment Two (2), for each project listed on Experience Overview Sheet, Attachment One (1). All Experience Overview and Information Sheets must be filled out completely. The information provided on the Experience Information Sheets will be used to evaluate the relevancy and depth of each Offeror’s experience. Offerors are responsible for providing project descriptions in sufficient detail to permit evaluation of project relevancy.

c. An English speaking point of contact must be provided for each project submitted. Please include the name, email and phone 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 provided for experience should demonstrate experience constructing and managing a project that involves work similar in size, scope and complexity to the work required under this solicitation in Poland or the European Union; be between €5,000,000 to €50,000,000; and including the elements listed below.

Offerors may submit higher valued projects if there is a distinct scope of work with a measurable monetary value within a such larger project that is considered relevant to this procurement. An example could be a single contract that includes separate facilities, or buildings, or phased construction. Offerors shall clearly describe the scope and how it related to the overall contract. Small projects bundled into a larger project in order to meet this cost element are not considered relevant. Projects should demonstrate experience in:

a. New concrete airfield paving, including subbase, (greater than 2000 m2) and drainage (grading, large area storm drainage, etc.);

b. New asphalt airfield paving, including subbase, (greater than 2000 m2) and drainage (grading, large area storm drainage, etc.);

c. Heavy construction of civil work systems to include but not limited to (hardstand paving, large area storm drainage, site work, electrical, utilities, mechanical, site investigations, demolition, deforestation, etc.);

d. Other airfield runway work: resurfacing existing airfield pavement, grooving, pavement markings, navigation aids, approach lighting, arresting gear installation, etc.;

3. Offerors are encouraged to submit a combination of projects demonstrating experience with as many relevant characteristics as possible.

4. The prime contractor must have performed at least 3 of the 5 projects submitted for experience. This is a Pass/Fail element as described in the Evaluation Criteria. In case of a Joint Venture, the work must have been performed by at least one of the JV partners. Offerors who do not meet this minimum requirement are not eligible for award.

5. 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 Partners or the Prime and Key subcontractor working successfully together on relevant previous projects.

Signed Letters of Commitment from any key subcontractors (to include directed subcontractor) for all work to be performed under this contract.

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, Robert Corkrum via email at robert.e.corkrum@usace.army.mil and Jeffrey Holt at Jeffrey.holt@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 and DD2626s shall be signed or finalized by all designated authorities for consideration of evaluation.

Offerors may also include performance recognition documents received within the last ten years, such as awards, award fee determinations, customer letters of commendation, commercial and foreign government evaluations 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 and the government is under no obligation to check other sources.

FACTOR 3: MANAGEMENT APPROACH

The Offeror shall submit a Management Plan for successful execution of this project. The narrative shall clearly demonstrate the Offeror understands the technical scope of this project. The narrative shall describe, in detail, how the project team will accomplish the project and how the prime contractor will manage the various subcontractors, material acquisition and requirements for compliance with the RFP.

The areas of emphasis relating to this factor are; Organization Structure and Staffing; Project Execution and Management; Quality Control and Processes; and Project Security Processes (these are NOT individually rated subfactors). There is a limit of fifty (50) single spaced typed pages ((A4 or letter size), using at a minimum a 12 pitch font, front and back equal two pages) for the submission of the Management Approach. If more than 50 pages are submitted, only the first 50 pages will be reviewed and evaluated.

The organization chart, letters of commitment, tabs, and table of contents are not considered part of the 50 pages. The Organizational Chart may be on a larger size paper (not to exceed A3 or executive size). The Management Approach shall at a minimum include the following:

1. Organization Structure and Staffing: The Offeror must clearly describe its organization structure and provide an Organization Chart. The description must identify all offices involved in this project from the Offeror’s Headquarters through to the Offeror’s site office, and how they are related. The Offeror must show the lines of authority and communication for the execution of the contract including the communication and authority lines for the Offeror’s Program Manager, Project Manager, Site Superintendent, Contractor Quality Control Manager, and Site Safety and Health Officer. All Joint Venture partners and major Subcontractors shall be addressed in this description. The description shall identify whether functions/positions will be filled by prime or by subcontractors. The proposal shall clearly explain the proposed staffing and how the parties will communicate between each other and with the US

Government. Any personnel authorized to communicate directly with the U.S. Government shall be clearly identified and must be able to communicate in English.

2. Project Execution: The Offeror shall describe its plan for execution of the project. This includes the following elements at a minimum:

a. Project start up and mobilization – identify the activities that will take place immediately after contract award.

b. Initial construction submittals – the Offeror should convincingly demonstrate that it will be able to submit the required Safety and Quality Control Plans in compliance with all the requirements of Specification Sections 01 35 26.00 00, “Safety and Occupational Health Requirements” and Sec 01 45 01.00 00, “USACE Quality Control” including all subparts, respectively.

c. Plan to obtain, retain, coordinate, and manage subcontractors – the Offeror must identify the significant aspects of the work which are to be self-performed and those that will be subcontracted. The Offeror must identify all key subcontractors by name. The Offeror must identify the nature and overall percent of work that will be performed by the Prime Contractor and all key sub-contractors).

d. Plan to staff the field office with both prime and subcontractor personnel.

e. Plan to supply labor and acquire materials/equipment.

f. Plan for initially obtaining access to the site (registration of workers) and controlling access to the site during construction and compliance with security requirements in the specifications.

g. Plan and commitment to successfully meet contract obligations in the event issues between the Prime contractor and directed subcontractor arise to include disputes over change orders, Request for Equitable Adjustments, Claims during performance. Plan should also include the Prime contractor’s ability to communication, supervise and interact with the directed subcontractor to successfully complete the project.

3. Quality Control and Processes: The Offeror shall describe its Quality Control plan and processes for the project. The following minimum areas should be addressed in the plan:

a. Construction Quality Control

b. Safety Plan

c. Shop drawing and Request for Information (RFI) process

d. Risk identification and management program

e. Clear assignments of responsibility by key staff members

f. Identify the start-up activities after Notice to Proceed is issued

Offerors are encouraged to become familiar with personnel requirements located in specification Sections 01 45 01 USACE Quality Control; 01 35 26 Health and Occupational Safety Requirements; and 00 73 15 General Requirements

4. If a Key Subcontractor’s experience is submitted for evaluation purposes, explain in the Management Approach submittal section the percentage of work the subcontractor will perform under this solicitation, how work will be managed between the prime and Key Subcontractor, and address any prior experience with the Key Subcontractors.

PROPOSAL FORMAT FOR VOLUME II

FACTOR 4: PRICE

Submission Requirements

This volume shall consist of all information required to support proposed prices. Certified cost and pricing data are not currently required; however, the Government reserves the right to request such data prior to award. The information submitted in this volume shall comply with FAR 15 and the requirements set forth below. There are no page limitations for this volume.

1. Offerors shall submit completed Attachment 4: Price Schedule containing prices and must propose on all CLINs, to include option CLINs, if applicable.

2. Completed Blocks 14 through 20 of the Offer, Standard Form (SF) 1442, duly executed with an original signature by an authorized official to bind the company. If submitting as a joint venture, an authorized official from each of the firms comprising the joint venture shall sign the SF 1442.

3. Representations and Certifications fully completed.

4. The name, addresses, telephone number(s), and e-mail address (es) of the point(s) of contact with the authority to legally bind the Offeror.

5. The name, address, DUNS, CAGE, and Tax Identification Number (TIN) of the Offeror submitting the proposal.

Note: Offerors must be registered in System for Award Management (SAM) 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.

Failure to submit Section 00 10 00 and/or failure to complete all Line Items on Section 00 10 00, may result in the Offeror’s proposal package being rejected by the Government after initial evaluation without further consideration.

This contract is firm-fixed-price, payable entirely in Euro. No additional sums will be payable due to any escalation in the cost of materials, equipment or labor. The Contractor’s failure to properly estimate or accurately predict the cost and/or difficulty in achieving the results required by this contract is not reimbursable. The contract price will not be adjusted on account of fluctuations in the currency exchange rates. Changes in the contract price and/or time to complete will be made only due to changes made by the Government in the work to be performed/due to delays caused by the Government as determined and approved in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clauses. Advance payments are not authorized and the contractor will be paid only for work as the work is accomplished in defined intervals as the work proceeds, in accordance with FAR clause 52.232-5 Payments under Fixed-Price Construction Contracts.

Responsibility: In accordance with FAR Subpart 9.1, the Contracting Officer will perform an affirmative responsibility determination to ensure that the Offeror has (a) adequate financial resources to perform; (b) the ability to comply with the required performance schedule; (c) a satisfactory performance record; (d) a satisfactory record of integrity and business ethics; (e) the necessary equipment and facilities to perform or the ability to obtain them; (f) be otherwise qualified and eligible to receive award.

LIMITED RESPONSIBILITY DETERMINATION INFORMATION SUBMISSION:

(a) Solicitation Submittal Requirements

(1) Firms will submit a Bank Letter of Assurance demonstrating that their bank will provide a Bank Letter of Guarantee (BLG) for 30% of the project value, or, letter from a Surety demonstrating that the firm has bonding capacity of 100% of the price proposal, or a Bid Bond that satisfies the solicitation requirements.

(2) Firms are requested to notify their surety that representatives from USACE-NAU will be contacting them for reference information.

Additionally, the Government may use other sources of information to determine a firm’s responsibility including but not limited to Dun & Bradstreet reports and State databases.

52.215-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS--COMPETITIVE ACQUISITION (JAN 2017)

(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…