09R42.PDF

Fort Bragg North Carolina

Solicitation Number

W912HN-09-R-0042

Indefinite Delivery Contract (IDC) for Paving Sections 00010 through 00800 and Technical Provisions - Divisions 01 through 33 June 2009

U.S. ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT, SAVANNAH

CORPS OF ENGINEERS

100 WEST OGLETHORPE AVENUE

SAVANNAH, GEORGIA 31401-3640

US Army Corps of Engineers Savannah District

W912HN-09-R-0042-0004

INDEFINITE DELIVERY CONTRACT (IDC) FOR PAVING, NORTH CAROLINA

The proposal of the successful offeror shall be considered incorporated by reference upon aw ard of contract.

This procurement is being solicited and procured using a Performance Price Trade-Off Request for Proposal in accordance w ith FAR Part 15.101-1.

The total estimated amount of the resultant contract is $50M over the three year base period, plus tw o one-year option periods.

The Performance period of each task order w ill be determined on an individual task order basis.

See Section 00100-Proposal Submission Requirements and Instructions for the number of required copies of the proposal to submit.

Monteene C. Wampler, Contract Specialist Monteene.C.Wampler@usace.army.mil

(912) 652-5504

MONTEENE C WAMPLER 912/652-5504

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

23-Jun-2009

(RFP)

(IFB)

X

CALL:

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

See Item 7

2. TYPE OF SOLICITATION

SEALED BID

3. DATE ISSUED

9. FOR INFORMATION A. NAME

SOLICITATION

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

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

11. The Contractor shall begin performance w ithin _______10 calendar days and complete it w ithin ________ 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 __________4 copies to perform the w ork required are due at the place specified in Item 8 by ___________ local time ______________23 Jul 2009 (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 _______60 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

US ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS

100 WEST OGLETHORPE AVE.

SAVANNAH GA 31401-3640

W912HN

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:

20B. SIGNATURE

(REV. 4-85)STANDARD FORM 1442 BACK

TO SIGN

NSN 7540-01-155-3212

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

CODE FACILITY CODE

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

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

AMOUNTS SEE SCHEDULE OF PRICES

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

19. ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF AMENDMENTS

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

AMENDMENT NO.

DATE

20A. NAME AND TITLE OF PERSON AUTHORIZED TO SIGN

OFFER (Type or print)

AWARD (To be completed by Government)

21. ITEMS ACCEPTED:

22. AMOUNT 23. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

24. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN ITEM

(4 copies unless otherwise specified)

CODE

(Insert any number equal to or greater than

20C. OFFER DATE

25. OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION PURSUANT TO

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

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

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

See Item 14

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

30B. SIGNATURE

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

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

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

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

30C. DATE

(Type or print)

TEL: EMAIL:

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

BY

CONTRACTING OFFICER WILL COMPLETE ITEM 28 OR 29 AS APPLICABLE

(Contractor is required to sign this28. NEGOTIATED AGREEMENT

(M ust be fully completed by offeror)OFFER

Section 00010 - Solicitation Contract Form

SCHEDULE A

NOTES TO OFFERORS

1. COEFFICIENT

1.1. Unit Price Book: The Unit Price Book (UPB) is the R.S. Means Construction Cost Data book. The current year edition of the R.S. Means Construction Cost Data Book is hereby incorporated by reference and the edition current at the beginning of each calendar year will be incorporated into the contract for the duration of this contract including option periods. The Contractor shall use the electronic version of R. S. Means Building Construction Cost Data, including Heavy Construction and Site Work and Landscape data books. The Contractor shall use the quarterly pricing updates to the R.S. Means Construction Cost Data book. Contractor shall use Means Cost Works Estimator to prepare and submit task order proposals. These items may be obtained from the R.S. Means Company at 1-800-334-3509 or www.rsmeans.com. Hereinafter, the Unit Price Book as described in this paragraph will be referred to as the UPB.

1.2. Coefficient: The Offeror’s coefficients shall be represented as “net” (e.g. 100%), a percentage “decrease from” (e.g. 95%) or “increase to” (e.g., 120%) to the UPB. The “Total Bare Costs” column in the UPB will be used. The Contractor’s coefficient shall contain all allowable contractor costs (i.e. overhead expenses (on-site office, furniture, equipment, onsite staff salaries, vehicles and construction equipment, office administrative expenses, maintenance, etc.), profit, G&A expenses, bond premiums, gross receipts taxes, quality control, clean-up, labor burden, permits, licenses, taxes, depreciation, as-built drawings, submittals, site security, contingencies, pay roll taxes (FICA, Workman’s Compensation, Federal and State unemployment), superintendent’s salaries, builder’s risk insurance, subcontractor’s mark-ups, etc.). Coefficient must be inclusive of cost incurred for each task order.

1.3. Non-Priced Items. Items of work not covered in the UPB listed above, will be considered Non-Priced Items.

1.3.1. All proposed non-priced items shall be separately identified and priced. Proposed non-priced items must be documented by supporting information as specified below:

(a) A minimum of three competitive contractor quotes

(or) if requested and approved by the Contracting Officer,

(b) A complete breakout of material, labor, and other direct or indirect costs required to complete the specific item. Costs shall be segregated and proposed on a DA Form 5413-R, “Construction Cost Breakdown’, or other format approved by the contracting officer.

1.3.2. Non-priced items will be fully negotiated.

1.3.3. The City Cost Index and the coefficient shall not be applied to non-priced items.

1.3.4. Field Office Overhead, Home Office Overhead and Bond Premium will be applied to the negotiated Non-priced items.

1.3.4.1. The Field Office Overhead rate, Home Office Overhead rate and Bond Premium will be a percentage increase to the total of Non-Priced Items.

1.3.4.2. The proposed rates will apply to ALL task orders issued under this contract.

1.3.4.3. Offerors shall propose a Field Office Overhead rate, Home Office Overhead rate and Bond Premium for the three (3) year period. The rates awarded will be locked-in for the life of the contract and will not change.

1.4. The Coefficient will apply for the three year base period of the contract or up to the maximum capacity of $50,000,000.00.

1.4.1. Applying the Coefficient. For all task orders, the quantities for the individual items required shall be negotiated prior to Task Order award. The sum total prices of all items included in the task order will then be multiplied by the R.S. Mean Total Weighted Average City Cost Index (CCI) for the area of construction and then the Coefficient to determine the total price of the task order. As an example, if the R.S. Means Building Construction Cost Data 2009 price is $85,000.00 for materials, labor and equipment and the CCI for Fayetteville, NC is 80.5%, the result would be a sub-total task order price of $68,425.00. Then the coefficient is applied to the subtotal to determine the total price of the task order. If the contractor determines his coefficient is 110% and it is applied to the sub-total task order price of $68,425.00.00 the total price for the task order cost would be $75,267.50.

If the contractor determines his coefficient is 90% and it is applied to the sub-total task order price of $68,425.00 the total price for the task order cost would be $61,582.50.

1.4.2. Example: Install ¾” stone base course for roadway

Quantity = 500 Quantity Unit = SY The R.S. Means Line Item (Typically referred to as the CSI Number) = 32 11 2323 0050 Material Cost = $4.29 Labor Cost = $0.26 Equipment Cost = $0.64

Material Cost = $4.25 Total Material Cost = ($4.29 X 500) = $2,145.00

Labor Cost = $0.26 Total Labor Cost = ($0.26 X 500) = $130.00

Equipment Cost = $0.64 Total Equipment Cost = ($0.64 X 500) = $320.00

Total Bare Cost = Material Cost + Labor + Equipment

= $2,145.00 + $130.00 + $320.00 = $2,595.00

- If CCI is 80.5% then the sub-total for the task order = $2,595.00 X 0.805 = $2,088.98.

- If coefficient is 90% then the grand total for the task order = $2,088.98 X 0.90 = $1,880.08.

- If coefficient is 110% then the grand total = $2,088.98 X 1.1 = $2,297.87.

2. TASK ORDER PROPOSALS

2.1. The contractor shall prepare a detailed proposal by identifying tasks, refining quantities of both prepriced and non-priced items, pricing non-priced items, developing performance times and preparing a completed proposal document for submission to the contracting officer. The contractor shall field verify all available as-builts as well as existing field conditions.

2.2. Where assembly costs are provided in the UPB, those costs shall take precedence over costs for individual items unless otherwise approved by the contracting officer.

2.3. Quantities used on individual task order proposals shall be taken from field measurements or design plan, as appropriate, without allowance for waste unless R.S. Means authorizes under individual items. Waste of excessive material quantities is an incidental cost and is included in the coefficient.

2.4. Costs of expendable supplies, lubricants, wear and tear on tools, are included in the installation/construction cost in the UPB cost of construction and will not be paid separately.

2.5. Equipment Rental may be considered only if the required item is not included in the crew descriptions for the UPB line item that describe the work, unless approved by the contracting officer.

3. PRICE EVALUATION PROCEDURE

3.1. Coefficient Estimated Capacity Values are identified in the following table. The Estimated Capacity Value will be multiplied by the corresponding proposed coefficient to determine a total Evaluated Price. This Evaluated Total will then be obtained for the total evaluated price.

3.2. The Field Office Overhead Rate, Home Office Overhead Rate and Bond Premium proposed for Non-Priced Items, WILL NOT be included in the evaluated price, but will be evaluated to ensure REASONABLENESS

ONLY.

3.3. An EXAMPLE price evaluation chart for Schedule A follows:

EXAMPLE PRICE EVALUATION PROCEDURE

CLIN 0001 Capacity

Base Est Capacity Value Coefficient* Evaluated Total Ft Bragg $50,000,000.00 1.10 $55,000,000.00

$55,000,000.00

COEFFICIENT

TOTAL EVALUATED PRICE

* The Coefficient in this chart is an EXAMPLE ONLY.

NOTICE TO OFFERORS

HAND-CARRIED OR MAILED PROPOSALS:

All proposals must be clearly identified with the contractor’s name and address. To ensure timely and proper handling, the lower left corner of the outermost wrapper should indicate the Request For Proposal No., Due Date of Proposal, Time by which Proposals are Due, and Title of Project.

The Government will not be responsible for proposals delivered to any location or to anyone other than those designated to receive proposals on its behalf as indicated below.

Proposals delivered by commercial carrier and those sent by U.S. Mail, including U.S. Express Mail, must be addressed as indicated below. Proposals shall not be addressed to any specific person.

U.S. Army Engineer District, Savannah

ATTN: CECT-SAS-C

100 West Oglethorpe Avenue Savannah, Georgia 31401-3640

Proposals sent by U.S. Mail or delivered by commercial carrier must be received by mailroom personnel on the first floor of 100 West Oglethorpe Avenue by the time specified in Block 13 of the SF1442 for receipt of proposals.

Offerors are cautioned that proposals sent via United States Postal Service Express Mail are first delivered to the Savannah District Post Office Box instead of 100 West Oglethorpe Avenue, “the office designated for receipt of proposals” therefore, allow sufficient mailing time.

Hand-carried proposals also must be delivered to mailroom personnel on the first floor of 100 West Oglethorpe Avenue by the time specified in Block 13 of SF1442 for receipt of proposals.

Offerors are cautioned that there is no parking in or around the building, therefore, when hand delivering proposals sufficient time should be allowed for transporting of proposal packages from your vehicle to mailroom personnel.

FACSIMILE MODIFICATIONS OF PROPOSALS ARE NOT AUTHORIZED.

QUALITY CONTROL SYSTEM (QCS): Any contract award resulting from this solicitation will require the mandatory use of the automated Quality Control System. Please see Section 01 45 04.00 10 for additional information.

SECURITY REQUIREMENTS: Increased security at military installations may require vehicle and personnel registration, as well as 100% ID checks and random vehicle searches.

TECHNICAL MATTERS: Technical inquiries are to be submitted via Bidder Inquiry in ProjNet at www.projnet.org\projnet

All questions regarding this Request for Proposal (RFP) must be submitted in writing via Bidder Inquiry in ProjNet within no less than 10 calendar days prior to the date established in the RFP for receipt of proposals. The Government reserves the right to decline addressing questions received less than 10 calendar days prior to receipt of proposals.

If an Offeror believes that the requirements in this Request for Proposal contain an error, omission, or are otherwise unsound; the offeror shall immediately notify the Contract Specialist in writing with supporting rationale. The

Offeror is reminded that the Government reserves the right to award this Request for Proposal based on the initial proposal, as received, without discussion.

To submit and review bid inquiry items, bidders will need to be a current registered user or self-register into system.

To self-register go to web page, click BID tab select Bidder Inquiry, select agency USACE, enter Key for this solicitation listed below, and your e-mail address, click login. Fill in all required information and click create user.

Verify that information on next screen is correct and click continue.

From this page you may view all bidder inquiries or add inquiry.

Bidders will receive an acknowledgement of their question via email, followed by an answer to their question after it has been processed by our technical team.

W912HN-09-R-0042

IDC for Paving, Fort Bragg, NC Bidder Inquiry Key 3JJPP3-2NP27E

ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

IDIQ for Paving, North CarolinaContract will be for a base period of three years, plus two one-year option periods from the date of award or $50,000,000.00

COEFFICIENT___________________________________

This coefficient is to be used on all task orders and modifications written during the life of the contract.

PERCENTAGE RATES for the following will be used throughout the life of the contract for non-priced items:

Field Office Overhead _____________________%

Home Office Overhead ____________________%

Bond Premium ___________________________%

PROFIT will be computed for non-priced items using the weighted guideline method.

FOB: Destination

NET AMT

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY FULL TEXT

52.219-28 POST-AWARD SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM REREPRESENTATION (APR 2009)

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

Long-term contract means a contract of more than five years in duration, including options. However, the term does not include contracts that exceed five years in duration because the period of performance has been extended for a cumulative period not to exceed six months under the clause at 52.217-8, Option to Extend Services, or other appropriate authority.

Small business concern means a concern, including its affiliates, that is independently owned and operated, not dominant in the field of operation in which it is bidding on Government contracts, and qualified as a small business under the criteria in 13 CFR part 121 and the size standard in paragraph (c) of this clause. Such a concern is ``not dominant in its field of operation'' when it does not exercise a controlling or major influence on a national basis in a kind of business activity in which a number of business concerns are primarily engaged. In determining whether dominance exists, consideration shall be given to all appropriate factors, including volume of business, number of employees, financial resources, competitive status or position, ownership or control of materials, processes, patents, license agreements, facilities, sales territory, and nature of business activity.

(b) If the Contractor represented that it was a small business concern prior to award of this contract, the Contractor shall rerepresent its size status according to paragraph (e) of this clause or, if applicable, paragraph (g) of this clause, upon the occurrence of any of the following:

(1) Within 30 days after execution of a novation agreement or within 30 days after modification of the contract to include this clause, if the novation agreement was executed prior to inclusion of this clause in the contract.

(2) Within 30 days after a merger or acquisition that does not require a novation or within 30 days after modification of the contract to include this clause, if the merger or acquisition occurred prior to inclusion of this clause in the contract.

(3) For long-term contracts--

(i) Within 60 to 120 days prior to the end of the fifth year of the contract; and

(ii) Within 60 to 120 days prior to the date specified in the contract for exercising any option thereafter.

(c) The Contractor shall rerepresent its size status in accordance with the size standard in effect at the time of this rerepresentation that corresponds to the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code assigned to this contract. The small business size standard corresponding to this NAICS code can be found at http://www.sba.gov/services/contractingopportunities/sizestandardstopics/.

(d) The small business size standard for a Contractor providing a product which it does not manufacture itself, for a contract other than a construction or service contract, is 500 employees.

(e) Except as provided in paragraph (g) of this clause, the Contractor shall make the rerepresentation required by paragraph (b) of this clause by validating or updating all its representations in the Online Representations and Certifications Application and its data in the Central Contractor Registration, as necessary, to ensure that they reflect the Contractor's current status. The Contractor shall notify the contracting office in writing within the timeframes specified in paragraph (b) of this clause that the data have been validated or updated, and provide the date of the validation or update.

(f) If the Contractor represented that it was other than a small business concern prior to award of this contract, the Contractor may, but is not required to, take the actions required by paragraphs (e) or (g) of this clause.

(g) If the Contractor does not have representations and certifications in ORCA, or does not have a representation in ORCA for the NAICS code applicable to this contract, the Contractor is required to complete the following rerepresentation and submit it to the contracting office, along with the contract number and the date on which the rerepresentation was completed:

The Contractor represents that it ( ) is, ( ) is not a small business concern under NAICS Code 237310- assigned to contract number W912HN-09-R-0042.

(Contractor to sign and date and insert authorized signer's name and title).

(End of clause)

Section 00100 - Bidding Schedule/Instructions to Bidders

SECTION 00100

SECTION V

RFP SECTION 00100

PROPOSAL REQUIREMENTS AND INSTRUCTIONS

1. OVERVIEW.

1.1 This Request for Proposal (RFP) solicits for a Single Award Task Order Contract (SATOC) for Paving, North Carolina. Work will be performed primarily at Fort Bragg; however, work may also be performed at other Federal Facilities located within the geographic boundaries of the US Army Corps of Engineers South Atlantic Division (North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, Alabama, and Mississippi). Work may also be performed at other Federal Facilities outside the above-stated geographical boundary on an excepted basis as determined by the Contracting Officer. Task Orders issued under any resultant contract(s) will be Firm-Fixed Price. (See solicitation section 00010 for the complete scope of the anticipated contract to be awarded under this RFP.)

1.2 The purpose of the Source Selection Plan is to establish a uniform evaluation procedure for the technical evaluation of proposals by the Source Selection Evaluation Board (SSEB) and the development of the Best Value Decision by the Source Selection Authority (SSA) using the Trade-Off Process (See Federal Acquisition Regulation 15.101-1). In as much as the proposal shall describe the capability of the Offeror to perform any resulting contract, and task orders issued there under, the proposal should be specific and complete in every detail as well as be prepared simply and economically, providing a straightforward and concise description of capabilities to satisfactorily perform the contract and task orders issued thereafter.

1.3 For the purposes of this solicitation, the Government will utilize a Price Performance Trade-off (PPT) process.

In the PPT process, interested Offerors submit certain specified performance and capability proposals in conjunction with price proposals for review and consideration by the Government. The Government will evaluate these performance capability proposals in accordance with the criteria described herein.

2. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS.

2.1 Firms formally organized as construction contractors, consortia of firms, or any other interested parties may submit proposals. A firm or construction contractor may offer more than one proposal by entering into more than one association. Associations may be joint ventures or include key team subcontractors. Any legally organized Offeror may submit a proposal.

2.2 Contractor Team Arrangements. Contractor Team Arrangements are considered an arrangement in which (1) two or more companies form a partnership or joint venture to act as a potential prime contractor; or (2) a potential prime contractor agrees with one or more other companies to have them act as its subcontractors under a specified Government contract or acquisition program. In accordance with FAR Subpart 9.6, the Government will recognize the integrity and validity of contractor team arrangements; provided, the arrangements are identified and company relationships are fully disclosed in the offer. The Offeror shall identify the major or critical aspects of the requirement to be performed by those identified in the Contractor Team Arrangement. The submission must contain a narrative that clearly explains the relevance to a particular factor of information concerning a company that is part of a Contractor Team Arrangement. The Government will consider the adequacy of this explanation in deciding the relevance of the information to this procurement.

2.3 If applicable, the Offeror shall submit evidence from the Offeror’s SBA Servicing Agency that the Offeror has notified and discussed the proposed joint venture for this project with the appropriate SBA personnel. For 8(a) set-aside procurements, all prospective Joint Ventures must comply with Title 13 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 124.513. For HUBZone set- aside procurements and awards to HUBZone SBCs through full and open competition after a price evaluation preference in favor of qualified HUBZone SBCs, a Joint Venture must comply with 13 CFR 126.616.

2.4 Information submitted about any company other than the Offeror, whether a predecessor company, affiliated company, subsidiary (including wholly owned subsidiaries), subcontractors that will perform major or critical aspects of this requirement, or other associated business, WILL NOT be evaluated for any factor unless the proposal contains a detailed narrative explaining why this submitted information is relevant to this acquisition. The Government will consider the adequacy of this explanation in deciding the relevance and weight of the information to this procurement. Information about subcontractors may not be given much weight unless the proposal contains some evidence that the subcontractor is committed to perform the work. Where information about a subcontractor is properly submitted and given significant weight during the evaluation, the failure of the Offeror to actually perform with that subcontractor may be grounds for termination for default.

2.5 Offerors shall submit their proposal to the address shown in Block 7 of Standard Form 1442.

2.6 Proposals are due no later than the time and date specified in Block 13 of Standard Form 1442.

3. GENERAL PROPOSAL FORMAT:

3.1 Title Page. Include the title of the solicitation, solicitation number, Offeror name, and date of the submittal.

3.2 Table of Contents. Each volume of the proposal shall contain a detailed table of contents. If more than one binder is used, the complete table of contents shall be included in each. Any materials submitted but not required by this solicitation (such as company brochures) shall be relegated to appendices.

3.3 Printed Matter Submissions. Written material shall be on 8 ½ x 11 inch paper, printed in no less than a 10 pitch or 10 font. Page limitations, where specified in the RFP, shall be considered a maximum. Pages in excess of any specified limitation shall not be evaluated. A single 8 ½ x 11 inch sheet with written material on one side only shall constitute one page. However, if both sides of the sheet bear written material then this single sheet shall be counted as two pages.

3.4 Binders. Proposals shall be submitted in tabbed, three ring binders as two separate volumes. Volume I shall be comprised of Tabs A through H only. Volume II shall be comprised of Tabs I through K.

3.5 Number of Copies. Offerors shall submit an original and one (1) copy of Volume I and an original and four (4) copies of Volume II.

3.6 Tabs. Proposals shall be organized and tabbed as follows:

VOLUME I

TAB A – Standard Form 1442, completed and signed by authorized individual(s) of the Offeror. Offers submitted in the name of a Joint Venture must be signed in accordance with the terms and conditions specified in the joint venture agreement as evidenced in the proposal.

TAB B – Proposal Pricing Schedule, Section 00010

Schedule A, Coefficient Pricing Schedule.

TAB C – Section 00600 – Representations and Certifications.

TAB D – Proposal Data Sheet – See Attachment 1 at the end of this section. Offerors should ensure telephone number, fax number, e-mail address and DUNS number are all included. DUNS number will be used to access CCASS data. Offerors should also provide any other assigned number that identifies them in the PPIRS database.

If a separate DUNS has been created for a joint venture it must be submitted. A DUNS number shall also be provided for each company identified in any other proposed association of firms or Contractor Team Arrangement.

The Offeror should also submit their Tax ID number on the proposal data sheet.

TAB E – Teaming Agreement, if applicable. See paragraph 2.2. Note to 8(a)—SBA must approve a joint venture agreement prior to the award of an 8(a) contract on behalf of the joint venture. See paragraph 2.3

TAB F – Bid Bond—submit in accordance with FAR clause 52.228-1, Bid Guarantee. This item is not rated.

However, the Government will review the bid bond for legal sufficiency. Any bid bond found to be legally insufficient may render an offer ineligible for award.

TAB G – Financial Information & Bonding Capability (e.g. past three years financial statements, annual reports, Dun & Bradstreet Ratings and/or number, etc.) Provide a list of all current contracts held, total dollar value, award date, anticipated completion, performance and payment bond amount.

TAB H – Subcontracting Plan – FOR LARGE BUSINESS OFFERORS ONLY. Subcontracting Plan shall be prepared in accordance with FAR 52.219-9. Offerors must submit six (6) of the Subcontracting Report for Individual Contracts (Standard Form 294) and six (6) of the Summary Subcontract Report (Standard Form 295) in conjunction with the submission of the plan. Savannah District’s assigned subcontracting goals are as reflected in Local Clause 52.219-4001, Subcontracting Plan for Small Business.

VOLUME II

TAB I – FACTOR 1: Corporate Relevant Specialized Experience

TAB J – FACTOR 2: Past Performance

TAB K – FACTOR 3: Design Experience

4. TAB I—FACTOR 1 – CORPORATE RELEVANT SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE

4.1 SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS:

4.1.1 The Offeror shall demonstrate recent, relevant experience on similar projects, using Attachment 2 at the end of this section. Offerors may identify state and local government and private contracts that are similar to the Government’s requirements. If the Offeror is a joint venture, each firm shall provide information, demonstrating experience relevant to their role on this project. If any firm has multiple functions or divisions, limit the project examples to those performed by the division, unit or team member submitting the offer.

4.1.2 Projects will be considered similar to this procurement if they are similar in complexity in type, scope or magnitude. Projects which do not meet the minimum criteria specified below SHALL NOT be considered.

Projects which meet the specified minimum criteria and which also meet some or all of the additional criteria specified below may be more highly rated. The Government will not consider multiple projects such as individual task orders combined to meet the criteria referenced in 4.1.2.1 below.

4.1.2.1 Minimum Criteria: Projects submitted by the Offeror shall include new construction, rehabilitation or repair of highways, streets, airport runways, or concrete aprons; no less than $25,000.00 contract or task order value.

4.1.2.2 Additional Criteria: Paving of sidewalks, storm drainage, sodding, detection loops, traffic signalization, bridges, parking lots, traffic lines, and traffic markings. Paving parking lots two to five acres large; Storm water management, erosion control management and NPDS Permits; and Innovative pavement such as pervious asphalt and concrete.

4.1.3 Offerors shall submit a minimum of five (5), but no more than ten (10) Project Information Sheets. Where a project was awarded as a task order or delivery order under an IDIQ type contract, offerors are cautioned to submit information specific to the instant task or delivery order considered relevant to the requirements of this RFP rather than the umbrella contract itself. All projects shall be successfully completed, or substantially completed (fully designed and at least 50% construction progress completed) within five (5) years preceding the date of this Solicitation. As a minimum, the Project Information Sheets shall provide; the Project Point of Contact with telephone number, general description, scope, location, cost, and date of completion or anticipated completion date and percent constructed as of the date of the solicitation. For purpose of this Request for Proposal, if the Offeror represents the combining of two or more companies in a Contractor Team Arrangement or a Joint Venture, as defined above, each company shall provide a minimum of five (5), but no more than ten (10) project examples. An integrated design build company will be considered as a single source for the construction aspect as well as the design aspect of the projects and shall provide no more than ten (10) project examples. The experience of individuals will not be credited under this factor.

4.1.4 The Offeror shall provide a supplemental narrative (not additional project lists), not to exceed two (2) pages.

The narrative should clearly but concisely describe the extent of recent, related experience of the prime contractor and design firms in design, construction or design-build. At a minimum the narrative should address; (1) previous design-build experience (2) previous recent teaming experience among the team members (3) How any corporate experience that is not directly related to the specific projects above is applicable to this project.

4.2 EVALUATION CRITERIA:

4.2.1 The Government will evaluate the extent of recent, relevant experience of the Offeror. Projects procured under indefinite or definite delivery or requirements type contracts will be evaluated on an individual basis. The Government may place greater importance on projects performed as a prime contractor than as a subcontractor, depending upon overall role and relevancy of the project. Federal Government project experience will not be rated inherently more important than non-Federal Government project experience.

4.2.2 The Government reserves the right to verify the experience record of cited projects or other recent projects by reviewing the Past Performance Information Retrieval System, other DOD or Government appraisal systems or by contacting owners or references. The Government may check any or all cited references to verify supplied information.

4.2.3 The relevant experience of key personnel proposed for this project will not be evaluated or considered under this factor.

4.2.4 Offerors are cautioned that the Supplemental Narrative shall not exceed two (2) pages and that Government evaluators will review and evaluate only the information contained on the first two pages. The Government may consider previous experience a strength. Similarly, the Government may consider previous teaming experience among the team members as value added. The more relevant the project through which this experience has been gained, the more consideration it may be given. The consideration and weight given to the supplemental narrative will be based on the extent and adequacy of the information provided in accordance with paragraph 4.1.4.

4.2.5 If the Offeror cannot provide information concerning recent, relevant experience on similar projects or the Offeror has no relevant experience, a determination will be made as to the risk this lack of experience presents to the Government and the Offeror will be given an appropriate rating for this factor.

5. TAB J—FACTOR 2 - PAST PERFORMANCE

5.1 SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS:

5.1.1 Past performance refers to the quality of recent project experience from the owner’s perspective. The prime construction contractor and the design firm (or prime contractor if design is to be self-performed) shall each complete and provide a Past Performance Assessment Sheet on a minimum of three (3) projects, but no more than five (5) projects, which meet the criteria described in paragraph 4.1.2 above using Attachment 3. The submission of each Past Performance Assessment Sheet shall not exceed five pages. The Offeror shall provide clear and adequate information in response to the past performance elements identified on Attachment 3. Though not required, ideally project past performance information submitted under this factor would be on the same projects submitted for consideration under Factor 1. If any firm has multiple functions or divisions, limit the project examples to those performed by the division, unit or team member submitting the offer. Additional Past Performance Assessment Sheets may be submitted for consideration on any other member of a Teaming Arrangement as defined in paragraph

2.2 that will perform a major or critical aspect of the project. Past performance, information submitted on a team member who does not perform a major or critical role on the project or whose role has not been clearly or adequately described as required will not be considered. Projects cited on the Past Performance Assessment Sheets shall be successfully completed, or substantially completed (completely designed and at least 50% construction progress completed) within three (3) years preceding the date of this solicitation. The Government will call to confirm information provided by the Offeror on the Past Performance Assessment Sheet with the points of contact.

The Government reserves the right to interview other individuals if the point of contact is not available.

5.1.2 Other Sources. The Government may contact sources other than those provided by the Offeror for information with respect to past performance. These other sources may include but are not limited to: Past Performance Information Retrieval System (PPIRS), other Government sources, and telephone interviews with organizations or individuals familiar with the Offeror’s performance. CCASS ratings on all relevant projects submitted by the Offeror under Tab F as well as up to 10 CCASS ratings on relevant projects in accordance with

5.2.3 and 4.1.2 will be considered. ACASS on projects that are relevant in accordance with 5.2.3 and 4.1.2, submitted in Tab F, where the AE firm has designed projects (fully designed and at least 50% construction complete) will be considered.

5.1.3 The past performance of individuals will not be credited under this factor.

5.2 EVALUATION CRITERIA:

5.2.1 The Government will evaluate the Offeror's past performance using the sources available to it including but not limited to: the example projects identified by the Offeror and submitted on the Past Performance Assessment Sheets and any additional information received from references, ACASS, and CCASS. Offerors may be provided an opportunity to address any negative past performance information about which the Offeror has not previously had an opportunity to respond if such information is determined to present an impact on the rating to be assessed.

5.2.2 The Government will consider past performance of the prime construction contractor and the design firm (or the prime contractor if design is self-performed). If a firm has multiple functions or divisions, the Government will only evaluate the past performance of the unit or division submitting the offer. The Government may also consider the past performance information submitted on any other team member. However, in accordance with paragraphs

2.2 and 2.4, above, the consideration and weight given to past performance information concerning other than the Offeror will be based on the extent of involvement of the team member in the project and the adequacy of the proposal in identifying and addressing such arrangements and roles. Past performance information submitted on a team member who does not perform a major or critical role on the project or whose role has not been clearly or adequately described as required will not be considered

5.2.3 The Government will consider relevant projects that are successfully completed or substantially completed (at least 50% construction progress completed) within three (3) years preceding the date of the solicitation. To be deemed relevant, projects must comply with criteria specified herein and that of the minimum requirements specified under paragraph 4.1.2 above. Projects do not have to include the additional criteria also specified under paragraph 4.1.2; however, projects, which meet some or all of the additional criteria, may be considered more relevant thus more highly rated. The Government will consider the currency and relevance of the information, source of the information, context of the data, and general trends in contractor performance. The Government places higher value on projects for which successful performance can be validated by means other than the Offeror’s self-assessment such as through independent telephone interviews with points of contact identified in the proposal, CCASS/ACASS or other agency performance databases, Offeror furnished references or personal knowledge. The Government places a higher value on projects which provided particularly difficult or unique challenges and the innovative methods the Offeror used to resolve problems successfully.

5.2.4 Offerors are cautioned that the submission of each Past Performance Assessment Sheet shall not exceed five

(5) pages and that Government evaluators will review and evaluate only the information contained on the first five pages.

5.3 The Government will evaluate past performance based on the elements listed below:

5.3.1 Quality of Construction. The Government will evaluate all information available with respect to the quality of the actual construction undertaken and the standards of workmanship exhibited by the Offeror.

5.3.2 Timeliness of Performance. The Government will evaluate all information available with respect to the completion of projects within the scheduled completion times.

5.3.3 Customer Satisfaction. The Government will evaluate all information available with respect to customer satisfaction, cooperation with customers, and interaction on past projects.

5.3.4 Subcontractor Management. The Government will evaluate all information available with respect to effective management of subcontractors on past projects.

5.3.5 Safety. The Government will evaluate all information available with respect to the contractor’s safety program or efforts.

5.4 If the Government does not obtain past performance information for the projects identified by the Offeror and cannot establish a past performance record for the Offeror through other sources, past performance will be rated neither favorably nor unfavorably.

6. TAB K—FACTOR 3- DESIGN EXPERIENCE

6.1 SUBMISSION REQUIRMENTS:

6.1.1 The Offeror shall demonstrate its capability to perform design work as required under this contract using the Standard Form 330 for the prime Architect-Engineer Firm and each consulting Architect-Engineer Firm. The Government will evaluate the Offeror’s capability using the Standard Form 330. The Government will evaluate the following three (3) areas:

6.1.1.1 Specialized Experience and Technical Competence. Provide information pertaining to specialized experience and technical competence in:

a. Projects as described in paragraph 4.1.2 of this section

b. Design/Build projects

c. Topographic surveying

d. Shop drawing review, construction phase services

e. Preparation of design files in (*.dgn) formats.

6.1.1.1.1 Offerors shall submit no less than five (5) but no more than ten (10) projects that are substantially completed (at least 50% design progress completed) or successfully completed within five (5) years preceding the date of this solicitation.

6.1.1.2 Staffing and Professional Qualifications. Provide professional qualifications (appropriate training, education, experience and professional registration) for the following disciplines as defined in Section 01 08 00:

a. Senior Civil Engineer

b. Sub-Professional Civil Engineers

c. Topographic Surveyor and Crew

6.1.1.2.1 Lack of staffing and qualifications may result in lack of efficiency and delays during accomplishment of task orders when engineering disciplines are being added to accomplish design. Offerors do not have to include all of the criteria in 6.1.1.2; however, offerors that meet all of the criteria may be more highly rated.

6.1.1.3 Design Standards and Practices in South Atlantic Division (SAD). The Design Firm must submit a narrative, not to exceed two (2) pages detailing their capability to perform the following:

a. Demonstrate qualifications and experience in sustainable development and design based on the US Green

Building Council’s LEED Green Build Reference Guide, and;

b. Comply with the state building codes and the military base installation design guides;

c. Seal designs completed for the states of Georgia, South Carolina and North Carolina;

d. Attend meetings; perform site visits and surveys at the installations within 24 hours of Government notification.

6.2 EVALUATION CRITERIA:

6.2.1 The Government will review the Offeror’s Standard Form 330 for prime Architect-Engineer firm and each consulting Architect-Engineer firm. The Government may contact and interview the points of contact and reserves the right to interview other individuals if the points of contacts are not available. The Government will evaluate all information available to determine depth of experience and competence in paragraph 6.1.

6.2.2 The Government will evaluate all information available to identify staffing and professional qualifications in the required engineering discipline elements of paragraph 6.1.1.2.

6.2.3 Design Standards and Practices in South Atlantic Division (SAD). Offerors will be evaluated on their ability to comply with the state build codes and installation design guides, seal designs completed for SAD and report to the construction site within 24 hours of Government notification.

7. EVALUATION STANDARDS. Evaluation factors will be rated using the following adjectival descriptions.

Evaluators will apply the appropriate adjective to each factor rated. The evaluator’s narrative explanation must clearly establish that the Offeror’s submittal meets the definitions established below. As each factor is evaluated an assessment of Performance Risk will be made. Performance Risk relates to the assessment of an Offeror's present and past work and accomplishments to determine the Offeror's ability to successfully perform as required.

7.1 OUTSTANDING - No doubt exists that the Offeror will successfully perform the required effort based on their performance record. The proposal has exceptional merit and reflects an excellent approach which will clearly result in the superior attainment of all requirements and objectives. The proposal contains no significant weaknesses, deficiencies or disadvantages and presents very low risk that it will not be successful. This clearly achievable approach includes numerous advantageous characteristics of substance, and essentially no disadvantages, which can be expected to result in outstanding performance. The risk of unsuccessful performance is very low as the proposal provides solutions which are unquestionably feasible and practical. These solutions are further considered very low risk in that they are exceptionally clear and precise, fully supported, and demonstrate a clear understanding of the requirements.

7.2 ABOVE AVERAGE - Little doubt exists that the Offeror will successfully perform the required effort based on their performance record. The proposal demonstrates a sound approach which is expected to meet all requirements and objectives and exceed some. Any weaknesses noted in the proposal are minor and should not seriously affect the Offeror’s performance and presents low risk that it will not be successful. This sound approach includes advantageous characteristics of substance, and few relatively minor disadvantages, which collectively can be expected to result in above average performance. The risk of unsuccessful performance is low as the proposal contains solutions which are considered feasible and practical. These solutions are further considered to reflect low risk in that they are clear and precise, reasonably supported, and demonstrate an understanding of the requirements.

7.3 SATISFACTORY - Some doubt exists that the Offeror will successfully perform the required effort based on their performance record. If the Offeror has no record of relevant past performance upon which to base a meaningful performance risk prediction, this rating will be assigned for Past Performance. The proposal demonstrates an approach which is capable of meeting all requirements and objectives.