W912HP-15-R-0004_Solicitation.pdf

This project is the construction of Phase I of Basic Combat Trainee IV (PN 51937). The w ork includes construction of an overall BCT complex and incidental related w ork for one battalion headquarters (BNHQ), tw o barracks/company operations facilities (B/COFs), one law n equipment building w ith company storage (LEB), one Dining Facility (DFAC), parking, a running track, and physical training pits. The w ork includes the site development for additional B/COFs to be built in subsequent phase(s).

The estimated magnitude is betw een $25-$100M. The NAICS Code is 236220 Commercial and Institutional Building, Size Standard $36.5M. The procurement w ill be issued on an Unrestricted basis.

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

WALTER L GORDON 843-329-8235

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

28-Jul-2015

(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 ________730 calendar days after receiving aw ard, X notice to proceed. This performance period is X mandatory, negotiable. (See _________________________FAR 52.211-10

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 ______________27 Aug 2015 (date). If this is a sealed bid solicitation, offers must be publicly opened at that time.

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

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

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

D. Offers providing less than _______90 calendar days for Government acceptance after the date offers are due w ill not be considered and w ill be rejected.

SOLICITATION, OFFER,

AND AWARD

(Construction, Alteration, or Repair)

1. SOLICITATION NO.

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

4. CONTRACT NO.

7. ISSUED BY CODE

US ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS, CHARLESTON

69-A HAGOOD AVENUE

CHARLESTON SC 29403

W912HP

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)

843-329-2331FAX:TEL: 843-329-8193 TEL: FAX:

W912HP-15-R-0004 74

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

W912HP-15-R-0004

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

ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

0001 1 Job Construct Two Barracks Buildings

FOB: Destination

NET AMT

0002 1 Job Construct Battalion Headquarters Building

0003 1 Job Construct Lawn Equipment Building

0004 1 Job Site Work and Development - including but not limited to demolition, site improvements, one running track, two PT pits, landscaping, and utilities/communication infrastructure (excludes privatized water and wastewater provided by PSUS) for entire BCT4 Complex

0005 1 Job OPTION Dining Facility Construction: Construct Dining Facility, bid option work in drawings and Volume 4 specifications.

The Contracting Officer may exercise the option by written notice to the Contractor within 120 days.

0006 1 Job OPTION DFAC Foodservice Equipment: Furnish and Install Foodservice equipment for

DFAC only.

The Contracting Officer may exercise the option by written notice to the Contractor within 120 days

BID SCHEDULE

Total Base Award Cost (Clins 0001-0004) ___________________

Total Base Award plus Options Cost (Clins 0001-0006) ____________________

Section 00 21 16 - Instructions to Proposers

INSTRUCTION TO OFFERORS

A. INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS, AND NOTICE TO OFFERORS

1.0 PROPOSAL REQUIREMENTS OVERVIEW

1.1. General. Since the proposal will describe the capability of the offeror to perform any resulting contract, it should be specific and complete in every detail. The proposal should be prepared simply and economically, providing a straight-forward, concise delineation of capabilities to satisfactorily perform the contract. The proposal should be practical, legible, clear, and coherent. It is the offeror's responsibility to submit an adequately written proposal in sufficient detail to permit a complete and accurate evaluation, and the agency will not adapt its evaluation to match an offeror's submission, nor will it go in search of information that an offeror has omitted or failed adequately to present or organize. Offerors are cautioned that “parroting” of the non-price requirements or the work statement with such things as a statement of intent to perform does not reflect an adequate understanding of a requirement or a capability to perform.

1.2. This Request for Proposal (RFP) solicits work to provide the constructing of a new Basic Training Complex at Fort Jackson, SC. This project includes constructing one Battalion Headquarters, 2 Barracks/Company Operations Facilities (B/COFs), 1 Lawn Equipment Building with company storage (LEB), 1 Dining Facility (DFAC), parking, a running track, 2 physical training pits and site-work to support the entire site. This project will be Certified Silver under LEED for New Construction.

1.3. Proposal Submissions and the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable Source Selection Process. This process requires offerors to submit technical and performance capability information for evaluation by the Government against the uniform baseline of minimum requirements identified in evaluation factors and subfactors. Each of the factors and subfactors will be evaluated on an “acceptable” or “unacceptable” basis in accordance with the evaluation criteria set out herein. Price information will not be rated “acceptable” or “unacceptable” but will be evaluated in accordance with FAR Part 15.

1.4. The Government intends to award a firm fixed price contract and make an award without holding discussions with offerors (except clarifications as described in FAR 15.306(a)). Therefore, offerors should include their best terms and conditions (both price and technical) in the initial offer. Offerors should not assume that they will have an opportunity to participate in discussions or be asked to submit a revised offer. The Government reserves the right to conduct discussions if the Source Selection Authority (SSA) later determines them to be necessary. By submitting an offer in response to this solicitation, offerors are agreeing to comply with all terms and conditions contained in the solicitation.

2.0 PROPOSAL SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS

2.1. Who May Submit: Any legally organized Offeror qualified and eligible to receive an award under applicable laws and regulations.

2.1.1 Contractor Team Arrangements.

2.1.1.1. Recognition of Contractor Teams. In accordance with FAR Subpart 9.6, it is Government policy to recognize the integrity and validity of contractor team arrangements. For a teaming arrangement to be recognized for purposes of source selection evaluation and the application of non-price factors and sub-factors, there must be full disclosure of the teaming arrangement and company relationships in the team's proposal. The proposal must include a narrative that explains the major or critical aspects of the work to be performed by each team member. For joint venture teams, the proposal must also include an agreement that has been or will be executed prior to award between/among all team members. In the case of prime-sub teams, the prime contractor remains fully responsible for contract performance, regardless of any team arrangement between the prime contractor and its subcontractors. However, regardless of whether a formal team arrangement is proposed or recognized, consistent with FAR 9.104, the Government may consider the responsibility of subcontractor team members when it may adversely affect the prospective prime contractor’s responsibility or when it is in the Government’s interest to do so. For reference and evaluation purposes the Offeror shall identify who will perform the major or critical aspects of the project.

2.1.1.2. Joint Venture Team Agreement. The team agreement submitted with the proposal will govern the performance of the work by the joint venture. The agreement must address the following items: identification of team members, a delineation of roles and responsibilities of team members, the duration of the agreement, and the percentages of the participants including the controlling party. Agreements should not be subject to substantive revision because the agreement will be part of the evaluation process. The timely submission of the executed teaming agreement prior to award shall be a precondition to a finding of responsibility.

2.1.1.3. Restriction on Substitution. Regardless of any provision to the contrary in a team or subcontract agreement, all members of a recognized team arrangement are bound to perform any resulting contract and options by means of the same team. There can be no substitution of team members except that, in the case of a prime-sub team arrangement, the Government may (in its sole discretion and without any obligation whatsoever), at the request of the prime, permit the substitution of a subcontractor with equivalent or greater capability for a subcontractor on the identified team. The failure of the Offeror to perform with one or more subcontractors on a recognized team may be grounds for termination for default.

2.2. General Proposal Submission Requirements.

2.2.1. Electronic Submission of Proposals.

2.2.1.1. Electronic submission sent via email or facsimile will not be accepted. Hand carried delivery or USPS/UPS/Fedex delivery of hard copies and CD/DVD is authorized.

2.2.1.2. The price proposal volume and the non-price volumes shall be submitted separately. They may be delivered together, but they MUST be submitted as separate single files. Offerors shall title the file(s) in the following format:

Price: “W912HP-15-R-0004_COMPANY NAME_VOLUME I PRICE”.

Non-Price: “W912HP-15-R-0004_COMPANY NAME_VOLUME II NON-PRICE”.

2.2.1.3. Electronic files shall be provided on CDs or DVDs in their native format (i.e.

doc, xls, ppt, etc.), or if in pdf format, shall be in searchable text. If the electronic files are of a size at which they must be compressed (zipped), they shall be compressed into one zipped folder using WinZip version 6.2 or later. Any Microsoft Office Excel files shall be viewable in Microsoft Excel 2007 **Please note – Self extracting exe files are not acceptable. ** Each disc shall be externally labeled with the volume number, date, and the offeror’s name. If the hard-copy proposal differs from the electronic version, the hard copy will govern.

2.2.1.4. Offerors shall prepare proposals in the English language. The proposal shall be typed and neatly organized. All pages shall be numbered. Type pitch shall be 10 pitch or larger.

2.2.1.5. Information presented should be organized so as to pertain to only the evaluation factor in the section that the information is presented. Information pertaining to more than one evaluation factor should be repeated in each section for each factor.

2.2.1.6. Proposals shall be in a narrative format, organized and titled so that each section of the proposal follows the order and format of the factors set forth below in the paragraph, “VOLUME I, PRICE PROPOSAL.”

2.2.1.7. Any information, presented in a proposal that the Offeror wants safeguarded from disclosure to other parties must be identified and labeled in accordance with the requirements of Provision “FAR 52.215-1, Instructions to OfferorsCompetitive Acquisition (Jan 2004),” subparagraph (e).

2.2.2. Hard Copy Proposals Submission Format:

2.2.2.1. Each volume shall be submitted in a separate three-ring binder. Any information that is changed (as a result of negotiations or proposal revisions) shall be indicated as follows: pages shall be of a different color, all text additions/deletions shall be clearly indicated, and sections changed shall be marked by a vertical line in the right margin of the page. The revised pages shall be dated. Each binder shall be clearly labeled with its Title and a copy number (e.g., copy 1 of 5).

2.2.2.2. Printing should be single spaced. Each paragraph shall be separated by at least one blank line. A standard, 12-point minimum font size applies. Arial or New Times Roman fonts are required. Tables and illustrations may use a reduced font size no less than 8-point and may be landscape.

2.2.2.3. Proposal Documents

2.2.2.3.1. Format. The submission shall be clearly indexed and logically assembled.

Each volume shall be clearly identified and shall begin at the top of a page. All pages of each volume shall be appropriately numbered and identified by the complete company name, date and RFP number in the header and/or footer. A Table of Contents should be created using the Table of Content feature in MS Word. MS Word (doc) files shall use the following page setup parameters:

Margins – Top, Bottom, Left, Right – 1” Gutter – 0” From Edge – Header, Footer 0.5” Page Size, Width – 8.5” Page Size, Height – 11”

NOTE: 11X17 folded pages are acceptable for tables/graphic representations;

however, each 11X17 page counts as two pages.

2.3. Submission Deadline: Proposals must be received by the Charleston District no later than the time and date specified in Block 13 of Standard Form 1442.

2.4. Proposal Volume Content.

2.4.1. Organize the proposal as instructed below.

2.4.2. Requirement for separate price and technical proposals.

2.4.2.1. Each Offeror must submit both a Price Proposal and a Technical Proposal (the Technical Proposal will include all non-price factors, including Past Performance). The Price Proposal and the Technical Proposal must be submitted as separate volumes and files. Ensure that each separate volume is clearly marked to indicate its contents and the identity of the offeror. Additionally, clearly identify the “original” cost/price proposal and the “original” technical proposal on the outside cover.

2.4.2.2. Both the Price Proposal and the Technical Proposal must be received by the closing date and time set for receipt of proposals.

2.4.2.3. No dollar amounts from the Price Proposal are to be included in the Technical Proposal.

2.4.2.4. All information intended to be evaluated as part of the Technical Proposal must be submitted as part of the Technical Proposal. Do not cross-reference similar material in the Price Proposal, or vice versa. Also, do not include links to websites in lieu of incorporating information into your proposal.

2.4.2.5. Include a detailed table of contents for the Price Proposal and for the Technical Proposal. Any materials submitted but not required by this solicitation, such as company brochures or other information, will not be considered part of the proposal or used to determine whether the proposal meets the minimum requirements of the solicitation.

2.4.3. Number of Copies. Submit original and 2 electronic copies and 4 hard copies of the proposal.

2.5. PRICE PROPOSAL, VOLUME I – Contract Requirements & Price Proposal.

2.5. 1. This volume shall be tabbed and labeled "Contract Requirements & Price Proposal."

2.5.2. Organize VOLUME I as follows:

TAB A – STANDARD FORM 1442, completed and signed by an official(s) with the authority to contractually bind the offeror in accordance with FAR 4.102. Acknowledge each amendment in Block 19.

TAB B – Section 00 10 00 - Completed Solicitation, Contract Line Item Number (CLIN) Schedule.

TAB C – REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS - Section 00 45 00 of Solicitation (FAR Clause 52.204-8, “ANNUAL REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS (DEC 2014”)): Each offeror shall complete (fill-in and signatures) the solicitation sections indicated in this section using the file (without modification to the file) provided with the solicitation. An authorized official(s) of the firm shall sign all certifications requiring original signature.

TAB D – PROPOSAL DATA SHEET – See the format provided in Paragraph 10.0, Tab D. Ensure to include Offeror’s telephone number, FAX number, Cage Code, Tax ID#, e-mail address and DUNS number. If a separate DUNS has been created for a joint venture (JV) it must be submitted. A DUNS number shall also be provided for each company identified in any other proposed teaming arrangement.

TAB E – BID BOND: See Clause 52.228-1 for the required amount.

TAB F – FINANCIAL INFORMATION: (Proposals including proprietary or trade secret information shall be marked consistent with FAR 52.215-1(e).

TAB G – SUBCONTRACTING PLAN: Other than U.S. Small Business offerors must submit a subcontracting plan meeting the requirements of FAR 52.219-9 and DFARS 252.219-7003. Other than U.S. small businesses must submit acceptable subcontracting plans to be eligible for award.

2.6. TECHNICAL PROPOSAL, VOLUME II – Technical Proposal. THE TECHNICAL PROPOSAL SHALL NOT INCLUDE ANY COST INFORMATION. This volume shall be tabbed and submitted in one or more three ring binders labeled “Technical Proposal.”

The Technical Proposal will be organized as follows:

TAB H – JOINT VENTURE / TEAMING AGREEMENT (as applicable)

TAB I – FACTOR ONE: SPECIALIZED CORPORATE EXPERIENCE

Project Information Sheets (See Section 10.0, Tab I)

TAB J – FACTOR TWO: PAST PERFORMANCE INFORMATION

NAVFAC/USACE Past Performance Questionnaire ( PPQ) (See Paragraph 10.0, Tab J)

TAB K – FACTOR THREE: KEY PERSONNEL

TAB L – FACTOR FOUR: MANAGEMENT

Section 00 22 16 - Supplementary Instructions to Proposers

EVALUATION FACTORS

B. EVALUATION FACTORS AND PROCESS FOR AWARD

3.0 NON-PRICE FACTORS

3.1. FACTOR ONE - SPECIALIZED CORPORATE EXPERIENCE

3.1.1. Offerors shall submit 3 projects on which it was either the prime or a major subcontractor, and all 3 projects shall meet the following value, recency, and relevancy criteria:

Two (2) projects in which your portion of the work is at least $30 Million;

One (1) project in which your portion of the work is at least $45 Million and includes at least one facility with a minimum size of 60,000 square feet;

All projects shall be completed, or significantly completed, during the past 5 years (significantly completed means at least 60% construction progress prior to receipt of proposals by the government for this BTC4 project);

All projects shall involve similar work consisting of renovation or new construction of commercial, government, or institutional type buildings such as cafeterias, dining facilities, offices, 2 story or greater hotels and/or dormitories, and associated site work.

3.1.1.1. An IDIQ contract may be submitted only if a single task order meets the minimum requirements. Task orders may not be combined to meet any of the minimum requirements. Do not submit a group of related jobs as one project unless all of the work was done under the same contract or subcontract.

3.1.2. Offerors shall provide all of the information requested and complete the form found at Tab I for each project submitted for Specialized Corporate Experience.

3.1.3. For recognized contractor team arrangements, each individual member of a team arrangement must submit at least 1 of the minimum number of projects. Projects submitted by the team may include those performed by individual team members, as well as those where all team members have prior experience together as a team.

3.1.4. Where performance of a base contract and one or more options is relied upon by an offeror to meet any criterion under this Factor, the same base contract and contract option(s) will be evaluated for purposes of the remaining criteria for Specialized Corporate Experience (and Past Performance).

3.2. FACTOR TWO – PAST PERFORMANCE

3.2.1. Offerors shall provide past performance information for each project submitted for Factor One – Specialized Corporate Experience. In addition to the information provided for Factor One – Offerors shall provide for each submitted project:

a copy of any interim and the final performance evaluations Past Performance Questionnaires (see paragraph 3.2.3)

3.2.2. Offerors shall provide a copy of any Cure Notices or Show Cause Letters received by the offeror for each submitted project and a description of any corrective action implemented by the offeror. The offerors shall indicate if any of the contracts listed were terminated and the type and reasons for the termination.

3.2.3. Past Performance Questionnaire (PPQ). The PPQ included in the solicitation (Paragraph 10.0, Tab J) is provided for the offeror and its team members to submit to the client for each project submitted under Factor 1. Submit completed PPQs with the proposal. If the offeror cannot obtain a completed PPQ from a client for a project(s) before proposal due date, then complete and submit the first page of the PPQ showing all contact and client info with the proposal. The Offeror shall provide detailed, current, accurate and complete past performance information in a timely manner. If the client requests, PPQs may be submitted directly to the Government's point of contact, via email at walter.l.gordon@usace.army.mil NO LATER THAN 2 days prior to the date and time proposals are due. Offerors shall not incorporate PPQs previously submitted for other RFPs by reference. Offerors may also include performance recognition documents received within the last 3 years such as awards, award fee determinations, customer letters of commendation, and any other forms of performance recognition.

3.2.4. Government Projects. On an attached sheet, list all contracts with the Government within the last five years. Indicate Government contract number, dollar value, performance period, and contracting agency, with contact names and telephone numbers.

3.2.5. 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, PPQs submitted on prior RFPs, 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 entities (partnership, joint venture, teaming arrangement, or parent company/subsidiary/affiliate) identified in the offeror's proposal, Federal Awardee Performance and Integrity Information System (FAPIIS), Electronic Subcontract Reporting System (eSRS), and any other known sources not provided by the offeror.

3.2.6. If the offeror is employing a recognized team arrangement, then Past Performance Information must be completed for each team member submitting one or more projects (performed individually or as part of the same team) for the purpose of meeting Factor One, Specialized Corporate Experience criteria. For reference and evaluation purposes the Offeror shall identify which team member will perform the major or critical aspects of the project.

3.2.7. The Government reserves the right to evaluate the past performance of any subcontractor identified in the offeror’s proposal as part of its assessment of the acceptability of that offeror’s proposal.

3.2.8. Regardless of the rating or evaluation terminology used in any past performance information, the Government will make an independent determination of the acceptability or non-acceptability of an offeror’s past performance based on the totality of information considered.

3.3. FACTOR THREE – KEY PERSONNEL

3.3.1. Offerors shall submit a resume demonstrating qualifications and experience of the person proposed for each of the four key personnel positions identified below. Submit the qualifications of only one person for each key position (e.g., do not submit alternates). For this factor, “substantially complete” means that only punch list items remain for project acceptance or that the majority of the elements of the project have been turned over to the customer for beneficial occupancy.

The resume must clearly substantiate with data that can be verified that the proposed person currently meets any minimum qualification criteria for the key position. Mere statements of compliance will not suffice. For example, if there is a minimum experience requirement, provide specific, detailed employment data. If there is an education requirement, provide the name and address of the institution granting the academic degree, the date, the field, etc. For a training requirement, provide the name and location of the organization providing the training, the date the training was completed, etc. Your attention is specifically directed to the minimum qualification criteria for the following key positions:

Project Manager: The Project Manager is responsible for all aspects of the project. The proposed person shall have recent and relevant experience in vertical construction for the last ten years and served as a lead Project Manager for the last five years, on projects similar in size, scope and complexity to the requirements of this solicitation.

Projects considered relevant shall meet same criteria identified for Factor One.

Project Superintendent: Project Superintendent shall have recent and relevant experience in vertical construction and served as a lead Superintendent for the last ten years on projects similar in size, scope, and complexity to the requirements of this solicitation. Projects considered relevant shall meet same criteria identified for Factor One.

3.3.2. Each Key Personnel position shall be identified by position, name, responsibilities, and authority (authority information may be submitted as part of the Project Organization Chart in Sec. 3.4.1, below).

3.4. FACTOR FOUR -- MANAGEMENT

3.4.1. Project Organization Chart. The offeror shall submit a Project Organization Chart identifying by name all team members and key subcontractors identified in the proposal, and depicting each Key Personnel position. Consistent with the data submitted for Factor Three – Key Personnel, the organizational chart must identify and integrate the personnel of different team members and subcontractors, and show lines of authority.

The Project Organization Chart must be specific to this procurement, and not a generic document. The Organization Chart is limited to one page NTE 11” x 17” in size.

3.4.2. Organization Narrative. The offeror shall submit a narrative consistent with the Project Organization Chart that describes what firms will be utilized, their roles and responsibilities and any contractual arrangements that have been established.

Recognized contractor team arrangements must meet the requirements of Paragraph 2.1.1, above. List the major work elements to be self-performed by the offeror’s in-house work force(s), the major work elements to be performed by each key subcontractor, and any significant work items for which a subcontractor has not been identified. The Team Organization narrative is limited to three 8-1/2” x 11” pages.

3.4.3. Management Plan. The offeror shall provide a Management Plan developed specifically for this project. The information should make it clear that the offeror has the ability to deliver a quality product and effectively manage all team members and subcontractors, as well as the ability to coordinate all work throughout construction. As a minimum, the plan shall address the following:

Quality Control Procedures: Describe the offeror’s quality control approach and capabilities to maintain quality control throughout construction. The discussion should address the offeror’s understanding of, familiarity with, and intended use of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers specific procedures and automated information management/tracking systems related to quality control. Describe all elements of the quality control organization, including the specialized personnel positions required by Section 01 45 00.10.

Subcontractor Management: Describe how the offeror will coordinate and control all subcontractors to be utilized on the project. Discuss methods to be employed to avoid conflict between subcontractors.

Scheduling and Phasing: Describe the time control capabilities and systems to be used to plan the work and how the Project Schedule required by Section 01 32 01.00 10 will be used to manage construction. The narrative shall demonstrate a clear understanding of the project phasing and sequencing of construction required by the RFP.

Preparation and Submission of As-Built Documents: Describe how the offeror will maintain an accurate set of as-builts throughout the project, including the method that will be used to capture mark-ups on the construction drawings and how will this information be disseminated to the Government at close out.

Contract close out: Describe the offeror’s intended procedure to be used for close out of the project, to include commissioning and red zone meeting procedures.

The Management Plan may include narrative and/or graphics and is limited to seven 8- 1/2” x 11” pages. Although a standard format is not specified, each of the items of information should be presented in essentially the same order as discussed above.

4. EVALUATION OF INDIVIDUAL NON-PRICE FACTORS

4.1. FACTOR ONE: SPECIALIZED CORPORATE EXPERIENCE. The Government will review each of the example projects provided by the Offeror under Factor One – Specialized Corporate Experience to assess whether they meet the specified minimum criteria for this factor. Offerors providing at least the minimum number of projects each of which meets all of the minimum criteria will be rated ACCEPTABLE for this factor.

Offerors failing to provide at least the minimum number of projects or which fail to meet all of the minimum criteria will be rated UNACCEPTABLE for this factor. The burden is on the offeror to establish in its proposal that the submitted projects clearly meet the minimum requirements. Offerors should not assume that there will be any additional opportunity to substantiate that their projects meet the criteria for Specialized Corporate Experience.

4.2. FACTOR TWO: OFFEROR PAST PERFORMANCE. The Government will evaluate and review the completed Project Information Sheets and PPQ, as well as other available past performance data for each of the submitted projects. The purpose is to determine how well the contractor performed on past contracts. Past Performance evaluation will not take into account the past performance information regarding predecessor companies.

4.2.1. The Government will evaluate past performance in terms of the elements listed below:

Quality of Construction. Based on information provided in the questionnaire and other information, the Government will assess the quality of the actual construction undertaken and the standards of workmanship exhibited by the Offeror’s team.

Schedule/Timeliness of Performance. The Government will evaluate all information available with respect to the Offeror completing past projects within the scheduled completion times.

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

Management/Personnel/Labor. The Government will evaluate all information available with respect to the Offeror’s management of subcontractors on past projects.

Cost/Financial Management. The Government will evaluate all information available with respect to the Offeror ability to meet the terms and conditions within the contractually agreed price(s).

Safety. The Government will evaluate all information available with respect the

Offeror ability to maintain an environment of safety and was the Offeror adhere to its approved safety plan.

4.2.2. If there are any negative ratings (overall marginal or unacceptable/unsatisfactory) for projects submitted under Factor One – Specialized Corporate Experience or in another Government database, the proposal shall be rated Unacceptable.

4.2.3. Other bases for an unacceptable rating for past performance. If there are any terminations for default, the proposal shall receive an overall rating of Unacceptable for this factor.

4.2.4 Contractor Team Arrangements Evaluation. Past Performance evaluation will be applied to all team members submitting one or more projects for the purpose of meeting the Specialized Corporate Experience criteria. However, there will be a single past performance rating for each offeror. Less than satisfactory performance by a member of a contractor team shall result in an Unacceptable rating for this factor.

4.2.5 In the case of an offeror without a record of relevant past performance or for whom information on past performance is not available or so sparse that no meaningful past performance rating can be reasonably assigned, the offeror may not be evaluated favorably or unfavorably on past performance (see FAR 15.305 (a)(2)(iv)). Therefore, the offeror shall be determined to have unknown past performance. In the context of acceptability/unacceptability, “unknown” shall be considered “ACCEPTABLE.”

4.2.6. The Government may contact sources other than those provided by the offeror for information with respect to past performance. These other sources may include other Government rating systems or databases, as well as telephone interviews or communications with Government personnel with personal knowledge of the Offeror’s performance capability.

4.3 FACTOR THREE: KEY PERSONNEL. The Government will review the resumes submitted by offerors to ensure that the resume for each Key Personnel position clearly substantiates with verifiable data that the proposed individual currently meets the minimum requirements for that position. The Government will also review the resumes to ensure that each Key Personnel position is identified by position, name, responsibilities, and authority (authority information may be evaluated as part of the Project Organization Chart in Sec. 4.4, below, if the offeror includes it in that chart). The failure to submit a resume or clearly substantiate on a resume that an individual meets the minimum requirements shall result in a rating of Unacceptable for this factor.

4.4 FACTOR FOUR: MANAGEMENT APPROACH. The Government will evaluate proposals to ensure that they include a Project Organization Chart, Organization Narrative, and Management Plan. A proposal lacking any one of these three items will be rated Unacceptable. The Project Organization Chart must integrate all team members, key subcontractors, and Key Personnel and show lines of authority.

Omission of entities or individuals, the failure to depict lines of authority, or the submission of a generic organization chart may result in a rating of Unacceptable. The Organization Narrative must be consistent with the Project Organization Chart, and include a discussion of roles, responsibilities, contractual arrangements, and major work items. Omission of one or more of these items may result in a rating of Unacceptable.

The Management Plan will be evaluated to ensure that it includes distinct sections describing Quality Control Procedures, Subcontractor Management, Scheduling and Phasing, Preparation and Submission of As-Built Documents, and Contract close out.

Omission of adequate descriptions specific to this project for any area of the Management Plan may result in a rating of Unacceptable.

5. NON-PRICE EVALUATION PROCESS

5.1 To ensure an efficient competition for this LPTA acquisition process, the SSA will select all, or a minimum of the three (3) lowest-reasonable price, proposals for technical review by the Source Selection Evaluation Board (SSEB). Proposal pricing will not be revealed to the SSEB. If none of the selected proposals are technically acceptable, then the SSA will select the next lowest-price proposal or proposals for technical review, and so on.

Proposals not selected for technical review because of proposal pricing will not be further reviewed. Any debriefing of offerors whose proposals were not selected for technical review will reflect this approach and will not receive a technical review merely for the purpose of debriefing. While the intent is to award without discussions, if at any stage in this process it is determined to be necessary to conduct discussions, the SSA will determine the proposals to be included in the competitive range consistent with FAR 15.306(c).

5.2 Technical proposals will be evaluated consistent with the uniform evaluation procedure set forth in this section of the solicitation. The SSEB will conduct an in-depth review of each proposal against the factors and any subfactors established in the solicitation as follows:

5.2.1. All proposals received will be subjected to an initial screening by the Contracting Officer to determine whether proposals are complete and in accordance with the solicitation. Proposals that fail this initial screening process may be rejected and the offeror will be notified they are no longer eligible for further consideration.

5.2.2. Each member of the SSEB will independently evaluate all information provided in a proposal against the prescribed non-price factors and any subfactors. Once these individual evaluations are completed, the SSEB will assign a consensus rating for each evaluation factor. The SSEB will not consider any documents incorporated by reference, except as expressly allowed by this solicitation.

5.2.3. Past performance, as instructed above, shall be included in the Technical Proposal and evaluated by the SSEB.

5.2.4. The overall ACCEPTABLE/UNACCEPTABLE rating along with ratings on individual factors, to include all supporting documentation, will be provided to the Source Selection Authority.

5.3. Offerors are reminded that unsupported promises to comply with contractual requirements will not be sufficient. Proposals must not merely parrot back the contractual requirements, but rather provide substantive, understandable and realistic evidence to support promised performance.

6. NON-PRICE RATING

6.1 Proposals selected for technical review will be evaluated against the minimum requirements for each non-price evaluation factor based on the ratings and descriptions in the following tables:

Table A-1. Technical Acceptable/Unacceptable Ratings

Rating Description

ACCEPTABLE Proposal clearly meets the minimum requirements of the solicitation.

UNACCEPTABLE Proposal does not clearly meet the minimum requirements of the solicitation.

Table A-2. Past Performance Evaluation Ratings

Rating Description

ACCEPTABLE The Offeror’s overall past performance for relevant contracts is at least satisfactory. There is good probability of success and little to moderate risk that this Offeror would fail to meet the contract requirements.

UNACCEPTABLE The Offeror’s overall past performance for relevant contracts is less than satisfactory. There is a low probability of success and high risk that this Offeror would fail to meet the contract requirements

6.1 In the case of an offeror without a record of relevant past performance or for whom information on past performance is not available or so sparse that no meaningful past performance rating can be reasonably assigned, the offeror may not be evaluated favorably or unfavorably on past performance (see FAR 15.305 (a)(2)(iv)). Therefore, the offeror shall be determined to have unknown past performance. In the context of acceptability/unacceptability, “unknown” shall be considered “ACCEPTABLE.”

6.2. In order to receive an overall ACCEPTABLE rating, a proposal must receive an ACCEPTABLE rating on all non-price factors and any subfactors. A proposal receiving an UNACCEPTABLE on one or more non-price factors or subfactors will receive an overall UNACCEPTABLE rating and be ineligible for award.

6.3. The final overall rating, along with ratings on individual factors, will be provided to the SSA and used in making the determination of which Offeror(s) is/are eligible for award.

7. PRICE EVALUATION.

7.1 Price will not be rated but will be evaluated as to its fair and reasonableness.

Pricing for the contract shall be completed and submitted on the Pricing Schedule shown at Section 00 10 00 of the solicitation.

7.2 The Government will perform a price analysis on all , or a minimum of the three (3) lowest-price proposals technical acceptable proposals received for the contract. Price analysis will be performed in accordance with FAR 15.404-1, to determine fairness and reasonableness as well as to assure an understanding of the work and ability to execute the contract at price proposed. The evaluation will determine the extent to which the price proposal is consistent with the requirements of the RFP. Historical price information, competitive price information, the Independent Government Estimate (IGE), or any other pricing tool as necessary will be utilized in making this determination.

Offerors are advised that any offer wherein pricing is deemed unfair or unreasonable will be rendered ineligible for award.

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

8. BASIS FOR AWARD

8.1. Proposals must meet the criteria stated in the RFP in order to be eligible for award, to include responsiveness, responsibility, technical acceptability, and fair and reasonable pricing.

8.2. The Source Selection Authority, independently exercising prudent business judgment, will determine which Offeror, if any, will receive the contract award. Any such award will be made to that Offeror whose proposal is technically acceptable and has the lowest price that is determined fair and reasonable.

8.3. The Government reserves the right to reject any and all offers.

8.4. Offerors are reminded to include their best technical and price terms in their initial offer and not to assume that they will have an opportunity to participate in discussions or be asked to submit a revised offer.

9. DISCUSSIONS

9.1. In accordance with FAR 15.306(d), discussion sessions with each offeror may be held. Should discussions take place, all offerors in the competitive range will be allowed a minimum of 2 calendar days to submit Final Proposal Revisions.

10. PROPOSAL TABS AND FORMS

10.0 The Proposal Tabs and required forms for each Volume of the Proposal are listed below. As indicated below, forms are included in the Tabs which immediately follow this paragraph:

Form(s) Included?

Volume I

Tab A – SF 1442 yes

Tab B – SECTION 00 10 00 – CONTRACT LINE ITEM NUMBER (CLIN) yes

SCHEDULE

Tab C – REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS no

Tab D – PROPOSAL DATA SHEET yes

Tab E – BID BOND no

Tab F – FINANCIAL INFORMATION no

Tab G – SUBCONTRACTING PLAN: no

Volume II

Tab H – JOINT VENTURE / TEAMING AGREEMENT (as applicable) no

Tab I - FACTOR ONE: SPECIALIZED CORPORATE EXPERIENCE Project Information Sheet yes

Tab J - FACTOR TWO: PAST PERFORMANCE INFORMATION

USACE Past Performance Questionnaire ( PPQ) yes

Tab K - FACTOR THREE: KEY PERSONNEL no

Tab L - FACTOR FOUR: MANAGEMENT APPROACH no

TAB D PROPOSAL DATA SHEET

Tab D – PROPOSAL DATA SHEET

PROPOSAL DATA SHEET

NOTE TO OFFERORS

This OFFEROR PERFORMANCE CAPABILITY PROPOSAL DATA SHEET must be completed and attached as the first page of the body of your proposal. The information required by this data sheet may be completed directly on this form or attached to the form as supplemental data sheets.

1. NAME OF OFFEROR.

Name of Offeror(s):

If a joint venture or contractor-subcontractor association of firms, list the individual firms and briefly describe the nature of the association.

Firm 1:

Firm 2:

Nature of Association:

2. DUNS NUMBER FOR OFFEROR

(If more than one DUNS number is to be considered, explain affiliation to Offeror)

3. CCASS INDENTIFICATION FOR OFFEROR

4. AUTHORIZED NEGOTIATORS. FAR 52.215-11

5. CAGE CODE:

6. Tax ID#

The Offeror represents that the following persons are authorized to negotiate on its behalf with the Government in connection with this Request for Proposals (RFP). List names, titles, and telephone number of the authorized negotiator.

Name of Person Authorized to Negotiate:

Negotiator's Address:

Negotiator's Telephone:

TAB J PPQ

Tab J - Past Performance Questionnaire (PPQ) USACE PAST PERFORMANCE QUESTIONNAIRE (Form PPQ-0)

CONTRACT INFORMATION (Contractor to complete Blocks 1-4)

1. Contractor Information Firm Name: CAGE Code:

Address: DUNs Number:

Phone Number:

Email Address:

Point of Contact: Contact Phone Number:

2. Work Performed as: Prime Contractor Sub Contractor Joint Venture Other (Explain) Percent of project work performed:

If subcontractor, who was the prime (Name/Phone #):

3. Contract Information Contract Number:

Delivery/Task Order Number (if applicable):

Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price Cost Reimbursement Other (Please specify):

Contract Title:

Contract Location:

Award Date (mm/dd/yy):

Contract Completion Date (mm/dd/yy):

Actual Completion Date (mm/dd/yy):

Explain Differences:

Original Contract Price (Award Amount):

Final Contract Price (to include all modifications, if applicable):

Explain Differences:

4. Project Description:

Complexity of Work High Med Routine How is this project relevant to the solicitation? (Please provide details such as similar equipment, requirements, conditions, etc.)

CLIENT INFORMATION (Client to complete Blocks 5-8)

5. Client Information Name:

Title:

Phone Number:

Email Address:

6. Describe the client’s role in the project:

7. Date Questionnaire was completed (mm/dd/yy):

8. Client’s Signature:

NOTE: USACE REQUESTS THAT THE CLIENT COMPLETES THIS QUESTIONNAIRE AND SUBMITS DIRECTLY BACK TO THE OFFEROR. THE OFFEROR WILL SUBMIT THE COMPLETED QUESTIONNAIRE TO USACE WITH THEIR PROPOSAL, AND MAY DUPLICATE THIS QUESTIONNAIRE FOR FUTURE SUBMISSION ON USACE SOLICITATIONS. CLIENTS ARE HIGHLY ENCOURAGED TO SUBMIT QUESTIONNAIRES DIRECTLY TO THE OFFEROR. HOWEVER, QUESTIONNAIRES MAY BE SUBMITTED DIRECTLY TO USACE. PLEASE CONTACT THE OFFEROR FOR USACE POC INFORMATION. THE

GOVERNMENT RESERVES THE RIGHT TO VERIFY ANY AND ALL INFORMATION ON THIS FORM.

ADJECTIVE RATINGS AND DEFINITIONS TO BE USED TO BEST REFLECT

YOUR EVALUATION OF THE CONTRACTOR’S PERFORMANCE

RATING DEFINITION NOTE

(E) Exceptional Performance meets contractual requirements and exceeds many to the Government/Owner’s benefit. The contractual performance of the element or sub-element being assessed was accomplished with few minor problems for which corrective actions taken by the contractor was highly effective.

An Exceptional rating is appropriate when the Contractor successfully performed multiple significant events that were of benefit to the Government/Owner. A singular benefit, however, could be of such magnitude that it alone constitutes an Exceptional rating.

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