W912HP-16-R-0012_VAMC_Dublin_Boiler_Amend_01.pdf

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

Except as provided herein, all terms and conditions of the document referenced in Item 9A or 10A, as heretofore changed, remains unchanged and in full force and effect.

15A. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print)

30-105-04EXCEPTION TO SF 30

APPROVED BY OIRM 11-84

STANDARD FORM 30 (Rev. 10-83) Prescribed by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

VAMC DUBLIN BOILER Amendment 01

The purpose of this amendment is to make the follow ing changes:

1. Edited box 11 of the SF1142 to change 10 Calendar Days to 30 and 365 Calendar Days to 540.

2. Edit Section 00 21 16, Instructions to Proposers, as show n in Section 00 20 00 Instructions for Procurements.

3. Edit section 00 22 16 Supplementary Instructions to Proposers Section, as show n in Section 00 20 00 Instructions for Procurements.

4. Edit section 00 73 00, Supplementary Conditions as show n in Section 00 20 00 Instructions for Procurements.

5. Revise Specifications and Plans, as show n in Section 00 20 00 Instructions for Procurements See Section SF30 Block 14 Continuation Page for full details.

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

J 1 37

16A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 02-Aug-2016

16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA15C. DATE SIGNED15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR

(Signature of Contracting Officer)(Signature of person authorized to sign)

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (No., Street, County, State and Zip Code) X W912HP-16-R-0012

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

08-Jul-2016

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NO.

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

X The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offer X is extended, is not extended.

Offer must acknowledge receipt of this amendment prior to the hour and date specified in the solicitation or as amended by one of the following methods:

(a) By completing Items 8 and 15, and returning 1 copies of the amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted;

or (c) By separate letter or telegram which includes a reference to the solicitation and amendment numbers. FAILURE OF YOUR ACKNOWLEDGMENT TO BE RECEIVED AT THE PLACE DESIGNATED FOR THE RECEIPT OF OFFERS PRIOR TO THE HOUR AND DATE SPECIFIED MAY RESULT IN

REJECTION OF YOUR OFFER. If by virtue of this amendment you desire to change an offer already submitted, such change may be made by telegram or letter, provided each telegram or letter makes reference to the solicitation and this amendment, and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified.

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (If required)

13. THIS ITEM APPLIES ONLY TO MODIFICATIONS OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS.

IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NO. AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

A. THIS CHANGE ORDER IS ISSUED PURSUANT TO: (Specify authority) THE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14 ARE MADE IN THE

CONTRACT ORDER NO. IN ITEM 10A.

B. THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES (such as changes in paying office, appropriation date, etc.) SET FORTH IN ITEM 14, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY OF FAR 43.103(B).

C. THIS SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT IS ENTERED INTO PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY OF:

D. OTHER (Specify type of modification and authority)

E. IMPORTANT: Contractor is not, is required to sign this document and return copies to the issuing office.

14. DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION (Organized by UCF section headings, including solicitation/contract subject matter where feasible.)

10A. MOD. OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NO. 5. PROJECT NO.(If applicable)

6. ISSUED BY

3. EFFECTIVE DATE

02-Aug-2016

CODE

U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS, CHARLESTON

DISTRICT, CONTRACTING DIVISION

69-A HAGOOD AVENUE

CHARLESTON SC 29403

W912HP 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than item 6)

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.

CODE

See Item 6

FACILITY CODECODE

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W912HP-16-R-0012

SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SECTION 00 00 00 - PROCUREMENT AND CONTRACTING REQUIREMENTS

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

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

The offer guarantee has changed from is required to is not required.

The required response date/time has changed from 08-Aug-2016 02:00 PM to 10-Aug-2016 02:00 PM.

The contractor period of performance begin date has increased by 20 days from 10 days to 30 days.

The contractor period of performance end date has increased by 175 days from 365 days to 540 days.

SECTION 00 20 00 - INSTRUCTIONS FOR PROCUREMENT

The following have been added by full text:

AMENDMENT 01 CHANGES

Description of Changes

Amendment 0001 for Dublin VAMC Boiler Plant Rebuild-Cogen

1. Edited Box 11 of the SF1442 Form to the following: “The Contractor shall begin performance within 30 calendar days and complete it within 540 calendar days after receiving”

2. Edited Section 2.0, Proposal Submission Instructions, of Solicitation Section 00 21 16, Instructions to Proposers, as follows:

a. edited para. 2.2.1.4 to correct the bidder inquiry key to “7KZFQB-JSA8U2”.

b. corrected paragraph numbering in section 2.2.2.

c. edited table in para. 2.2.2.4 to add “and Management Approach” in the 2nd row for Volume No. and Title, add “,4” to the Data for Evaluation Factors, and change the Maximum Pages from “37” to “55”.

d. Delete para. 2.2.1.11. in its entirety.

e. added para. 2.5.5, Factor 4 – Management Approach and all sub-paragraphs to address an additional technical evaluation factor requirements

f. delete requirement from para. 2.6, Volume II – Price Proposal, for SF 1449 and bid bond submittals

3. Edited Section A, Evaluation Factors and Process for Award, of Solicitation Section 00 22 16, Supplementary Instructions to Proposers, as follows:

a. added para. 3.5, Factor 4 – Management Approach, and all sub-paragraphs to address Government evaluation criteria for Factor 4 – Management Approach.

b. corrected paragraph numbering in section 4.3.

c. added para. 4.4, Factor 4 – Management Approach, to address minimum factor submittal requirements.

d. corrected paragraph numbering in section 6.0.

4. Edited Solicitation Section 00 73 00, Supplementary Conditions, as follows:

Under Part I, General, para. 1.1, 52.211-10 – Commencement, Prosecution and Completion of Work (Apr 1984), changed “365” to “540” for calendar day requirement to complete entire work and have ready for use.

5. Revised the following Plan Sheets to delete piping and valves shown along east side of proposed building that are shown below the new post indicator valve and new 6” fire protection line. Valves and piping are not part of final design:

Plan Sheet C3.1, Site Plan Plan Sheet C3.2, Site Plan Plan Sheet C4.1, Grading Plan Plan Sheet C5.1, Utility Plan Plan Sheet C5.2, Utility Plan Plan Sheet C6.3, Erosion and Sediment Control Plan – Grading Phase Plan Sheet C6.4, Erosion and Sediment Control Plan – Final Phase

6. Revised Plan Sheet S2.1, Foundation & Floor Plan, to delete all dimensional references to Deductive Alt. No. 13 (3 instances). Deductive Alt No. 13 has been removed from the project design.

7. Revised Plan Sheet S2.2, Roof Framing Plan, to delete all dimensional references to Deductive Alt. No. 13 (5 instances). Deductive Alt No. 13 has been removed from the project design.

8. Revised Plan Sheet S5.1, Sections, to delete all references to “delete pipe @ Deductive Alt.

No. 7 (3 instances). Deductive Alt No. 7 has been removed from the project design.

9. Section 1.1, General Intention, para. 1.1.E – all text of this paragraph shall be deleted. Para.

1.1.E is revised to read as follows: “Before placement and installation of work subject to test by a testing laboratory retained by the Contractor, the Contractor shall notify the COR in sufficient time to allow USACE and VA personnel to be present at the site for visual verification of testing. Such prior notice shall be not less than three work days unless designated by the COR.”

10. Edited Design Specification Section 01 00 00, General Requirements, as follows:

a. Section 1.4, Construction Security Requirements, para. 1.4.C, Guards, sub-paras. 1-3 – all text of these paragraphs is deleted. Para. 1.4.C, Guards, is revised to read as follows: “The project is NOT required to have unarmed guards at the project site after construction hours. The VA police patrol the VAMC campus 24/7. However, jobsite security is the responsibility of the Contractor. Any criminal activity or damage done to the job site is the Contractor's responsibility. The Contractor is advised to lock the construction fence after hours to ensure that VA patients and other non-authorized individuals stay out of the construction zone.”

SECTION 00 21 16 - INSTRUCTIONS TO PROPOSERS

The following have been modified:

INSTRUCTIONS 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. Offerors are responsible for including sufficient details to permit a complete and accurate evaluation of each proposal.

Proprietary information shall be clearly marked.

1.2. Background and Objectives. The Charleston District, U.S. Army Corps of

Engineers (USACE) received a request from the Veterans Administration (VA) Veterans Integrated Support Network (VISN 7) Capital Asset Management (CAM) Office to provide full-service support to develop, advertise, award and manage a construction contract to accomplish renovation of Building 27, Boiler Plant, and construct a combined utility plant addition at the Carl Vinson VA Medical Center (VAMC) in Dublin, GA. The work will include an addition to the current boiler plant, Building 27, and installation of new chillers, condensing water boilers, heat pump chiller and other utility generating mechanical and electrical equipment, as well as renovation of the administrative portions of the current boiler plant. New cooling towers will be installed adjacent to the existing boiler plant to support the new chiller plant. The work also includes installation of a new district heating water system that serves all buildings with heating water systems, with provisions to connect to existing buildings with steam heating systems in the future, including installation of various mechanical equipment and piping throughout the facility to begin the transition of the facility from steam heating to hot water heating. Various aspects of demolition and decommissioning at the existing chiller plant in Building 2 will be completed, as defined in the bid documents.

This project is designed through a VA-contracted A-E, and all work will be done in accordance with the final VA-approved design package provided to Charleston District.

Additionally, all work will be done in accordance with applicable local, state and federal codes, guidelines and regulations governing such work.

1.3. Acquisition Strategy. In accordance with an Interagency Agreement (IA) between the Veterans Administration and the Department of the Army, IA No. V101-0000-11- X- 0014, executed on March 18, 2011, a Support Agreement (SA) for Project No. 557-11- 107, Replace Boiler Plant/Cogeneration, was fully executed between the Carl Vinson VAMC the USACE Charleston District. The provisions of the IA require that all VA work supported by USACE, to the maximum extent feasible, shall comply with the VA’s socioeconomic goals, preferences and mandated priorities for contracting with veteran-owned and service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses. The sole source and set-aide acquisition authorities for such small businesses are set forth at 38 U.S.C. §8127. The IA further requires that any contract actions executed by the USACE on behalf of the VA will allocate the socio-economic credit to the VA at the lowest FIPS 95-2 Agency/Bureau component, as identified by the VA. If the code is not provided, the USACE will allocate the credit to the highest VA FIPS 95-2 code.

1.4. 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 in this section. Price information will not be rated “acceptable” or “unacceptable” but will be evaluated in accordance with FAR Part 15.

1.5. 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 may submit a proposal against this solicitation, subject to the socioeconomic goals, preferences and mandated priorities established for this solicitation.

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.

2.1.1.2. Joint Ventures (JV). For Joint Ventures or other partnerships seeking award as a prime contractor, a team agreement must be submitted with the proposal.

The agreement must address the following items: identification of team members, a full delineation of roles and responsibilities of team members, the duration of the agreement and the percentage of the participants, in particular, the percent of the controlling party. A JV must provide evidence of a binding teaming agreement or other contractual agreement which creates legal responsibility on the part of all contractors in the JV and submit evidence or confirm that the JV has been approved by the Small Business Administration Office for this specific requirement. Contractor teams seeking award as a prime contractor should not submit an agreement in their proposal that is subject to substantial revision because the agreement will be part of the evaluation process. The timely submission of the executed teaming agreement is required prior to award. If the JV proposes to utilize a “key subcontractor,” as described in FAR 9.601(2), and the past performance of that “key subcontractor,” the JV must submit evidence of a binding teaming arrangement between the Offeror and the “key subcontractor.” At a minimum, evidence of a binding teaming arrangement with a “key subcontractor” shall consist of a letter of commitment that is signed by both the Offeror and the “key subcontractor,” specifically describing the role the “key subcontractor” will provide and stating that the “key subcontractor” will perform as described within the letter of commitment.

2.1.1.3. Other Teaming Arrangements. In the case of prime contract -subcontractor teams (e.g., if an Offeror proposes to utilize a “key subcontractor”), the agreement must reflect that the prime contractor is vested with control and responsibility for the daily management of the work and that it remains responsible for contract performance, including those items allocated to a subcontractor on the team. Offerors are reminded that the prime contractor remains fully responsible for contract performance, regardless of any team arrangement between the prime contractor and its subcontractors. However, consistent with FAR 9.104-4, 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. Finally, any resulting subcontract(s) may not deviate from the substantive provisions of the teaming agreement.

2.1.1.4. 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.

2.1.1.5. Proposal Data Sheet. The Offeror shall submit a

completed copy of Appendix C, Proposal Data Sheet, to be included as part of Volume I of the Offeror’s proposal.

2.2. General Proposal Submission Requirements.

2.2.1. Introduction. To ensure timely and equitable evaluation of proposals, Offerors must follow the instructions contained herein. Offerors are required to meet all solicitation requirements, including terms and conditions, representations and certifications and technical requirements, in addition to those identified as evaluation factors.

The Offeror shall submit in the proposal all requested information specified in this section of the Request for Proposal (RFP) solicitation at or before the exact time specified. There will be no public opening of the proposals received as a result of this RFP. Failure to meet a requirement shall result in an offer being ineligible for award. Copies of the RFP are available by INTERNET ACCESS ONLY. All RFP documents and any amendments will be made available on the FedBizOpps website (http://www.fbo.gov). It shall be the Offeror’s responsibility to check the website for any amendments.

2.2.1.1. The KO has determined there is a reasonable

probability of adequate price competition in this acquisition. Upon examination of the initial offers, the KO will review this determination and if, in the KO's opinion, adequate price competition exists, no additional cost information will be requested and certification under

FAR 15.406-2 will not be required. However, if at any time during this competition, the KO determines that adequate price competition no longer exists, Offerors may be required to submit information to the extent necessary for the KO to determine the reasonableness and affordability of the price. The Government will evaluate all proposals pursuant to FAR 15.305(a). Offerors are advised that, pursuant to FAR 15.306, the Government reserves the right to eliminate any or all offers from consideration for award at any time prior to award of the contract. Therefore, each initial offer should contain the Offeror’s best terms from a technical and price standpoint. The Government reserves the right to discuss aspects of proposals with Offerors in the competitive range, if one is determined to be necessary, upon completion of the evaluation and to award a contract to other than the Offeror submitting the lowest-priced offer. Offerors are advised that the Government may make award without discussions, clarifications or any contact concerning the proposals received.

Offerors shall not assume that they will be contacted or afforded an opportunity to clarify, discuss or revise their proposals.

2.2.1.2. If an Offeror believes that the requirements in these instructions contain an error, omission or are otherwise unsound, the Offeror shall immediately notify the Contracting Division in writing (e-mail is the preferred method) with supporting rationale. The Offeror is reminded that the Government reserves the right to award this effort based on the initial proposal, as received, without discussions.

2.2.1.3. This Request for Proposal (RFP) does not commit the

Government to reimburse any costs incurred in the preparation and submission of a proposal or for any other costs incurred by any firm submitting a proposal in response to this solicitation.

Issuance of this RFP does not constitute an award commitment on the part of the Government. Proposals must set forth full, accurate and complete information as required by this RFP, including attachments, if applicable. The penalty for making false statements is prescribed in 18 U.S.C. § 1001.

2.2.1.4. Inquiries. Interested parties with technical inquiries shall submit their inquiries in writing via “Bidder Inquiry” in ProjNet at www.projnet.org\projnet. The bidder inquiry key is E7KZFQB-JSA8U2. The government reserves the right to decline addressing certain questions. Further, no questions, unless in the government’s interest, will be answered any later than ten business days prior to the stated deadline for responses to this announcement. Simple questions and answers will be made via ProjNet. Official amendments to the RFP will be made on FBO (www.fbo.gov). All Offerors are encouraged to register on ProjNet for alerts so as to stay abreast of Q&A’s that are posted in reference to this solicitation. Only self- registered users on ProjNet can submit & review inquiries. To self-register, go to the webpage, click BID tab, select Bidder Inquiry, select agency USACE and enter the key for this solicitation listed above and your email address.

After initial login, enter all the required information to create your user ID. Verify the information on the next screen and from there you may submit and view inquiries. Those submitting inquiries will receive a system generated email notification when their inquiry has been processed and answered. It is the Offeror’s responsibility to monitor for inquiries and responses.

2.2.1. 2.2.2 Electronic Submission of Proposals.

2.2.1.1. 2.2.1.1. In an effort to reduce paperwork and costs, ALL RESPONSES TO THIS ANNOUNCEMENT SHALL BE SUBMITTED

ELECTRONICALLY. Hand carried delivery or USPS/UPS/Fedex delivery of hard copies and/or CD-ROMs is not authorized. Facsimile submission is not authorized. Email submission is not authorized. ELECTRONIC PROPOSAL SUBMISSION IS REQUIRED

THROUGH THE FEDBIZOPPS (FBO.GOV) “ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION”

FEATURE. The FBO vendor user guide has information and instructions on how to utilize this feature:

(https://www.fbo.gov/downloads/FBO_Vendor_Guide.pdf).

2.2.1.2. 2.2.2.2. File Size Limitations. Offerors are advised to follow the FBO instructions for uploading files larger than 10MB (java upload). FBO has not posted official file size limitations for its electronic response module, however it has been observed that uploads to FBO tend to be problematic when the files are sized 100MB or greater. If needed, Offerors are advised to break the files down into smaller sections in order to upload it to the system. In such cases, please divide the sections as logically as possible and be sure to clearly name the files as specified below.

2.2.1.3. 2.2.2.3. File Names. To ensure your submission is received and processed appropriately, it is important that interested parties CAREFULLY ensure their electronic files adhere to the following naming convention: Each filename shall begin with the solicitation number, followed by the word “RESPONSE”, followed by your firm’s name, and finally a brief file description. EXAMPLES:

(1) “W912HP-15-R-0016 RESPONSE Firmname Volume I.pdf”

(2) “W912HP-15-R-0016 RESPONSE Firmname Volume I Part 1.pdf”

(3) “W912HP-15-R-0016 RESPONSE Firmname Volume I Part 2.pdf”

(4) “W912HP-15-R-0016 RESPONSE Firmname Volume II.pdf”

(5) “W912HP-15-R-0016 RESPONSE Firmname Volume II diagrams, figures.pdf”

(6) “W912HP-15-R-0016 RESPONSE Firmname Volume III.pdf”

(7) “W912HP-15-R-0016 RESPONSE Firmname Volume III price data.docx”

2.2.1.4. 2.2.2.4. File Organization, Formatting, and other instructions. Each file shall be clearly indexed, and logically assembled. Pages shall be letter sized - larger page sizes (such as 11x17 foldouts, etc.) will be counted as two pages.

Volume No. and Title Data for Evaluation

Factors # Maximum

Pages

I. Executive Summary n/a 2 I. Corporate Relevant Specialized Experience, Key Personnel, Past Performance Information and Management Approach

1,2,3,4 37 57

II. Price Proposal & Teaming Arrangements 4 N/A

The price proposal volume and the non-price volume 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, tailoring the highlighted font as appropriate.

2.2.1.5. 2.2.2.5. Upload Completion & Deadline. Interested parties shall submit responses no later than the date on this announcement page. The time & date of proposal receipt will be the upload completion / delivery time & date recorded within FBO. Do not assume that electronic submission will occur instantaneously. Large files (e.g., 10MB or more) will take some time to upload. Offerors should time their upload effort with prudence by not waiting until the last few minutes - this will allow for unexpected delays in the transmittal process. Offerors’ uploads MUST BE COMPLETED before the deadline or the submission will not be successful and the proposal will not be considered timely. The FBO system will automatically shut off the “Electronic Submission” feature at the specified deadline--once that occurs, any uploads still underway will be terminated and the feature will disappear from the announcement. Offerors are encouraged to keep a copy of the upload confirmation for their record. Submissions after the deadline may be e-mailed to Angela Kelly, Contract Specialist (Angela.Kelly@usace.army.mil), but be advised they will be considered late and as such will be processed in accordance with FAR 15.208.

2.2.1.6. 2.2.2.6. Electronic files shall be 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. Self-extracting exe files will not be accepted.

2.2.1.7. 2.2.2.7. 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), which is found in Section L of the RFP. The

Government will endeavor to honor the restrictions against release requested by Offerors, to the extent permitted under United States law and regulations.

2.2.1.8. 2.2.2.8. 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.

2.2.1.9. 2.2.2.9. 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 the each section for each factor.

2.2.1.10. 2.2.2.10. 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.

2.2.1.11. 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), which is found in Section L of the RFP. The Government will endeavor to honor the restrictions against release requested by Offerors, to the extent permitted under United States law and regulations.

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 or files. Ensure that each separate volume is clearly marked to indicate its contents and the identity of the offeror.

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.

2.5. VOLUME I – EXECUTIVE SUMMARY, CORPORATE

RELEVANT SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE, KEY PERSONNEL and PAST PERFORMANCE. Volume I shall include the Offeror’s technical proposal. THE TECHNICAL PROPOSAL SHALL NOT INCLUDE ANY COST INFORMATION. The Technical Proposal will be organized and tabbed as follows:

2.5.1. Executive Summary. Volume I of the proposal shall

include an Executive Summary, which should include an introduction of the proposal team.

The Executive Summary shall not exceed two (2) pages in length. In the summary, Offerors shall provide the name, title and telephone number of the company/division POC regarding decisions made with respect to the Offeror’s proposal and who can obligate the Offeror’s company contractually. Also, identify those individuals authorized to negotiate with the government.

2.5.2. Factor 1: Corporate Relevant Specialized

Experience. Volume I of the proposal shall include a section to address the Offeror’s proposed technical capabilities in regard to previous experience. In this section, Offerors shall identify no less than three (3) but no more than five (5) relevant contracts, using Appendix D to describe each submitted contract. If less than three (3) relevant contracts are submitted, the Offeror will be considered ineligible for award. If more than five (5) relevant contracts are submitted, only the first five (5) relevant contracts identified in the proposal will be evaluated. . If the Offeror is proposing as a “teaming arrangement” or joint venture (see FAR Subpart 9.6 and the “NOTE ABOUT TEAMING ARRANGEMENTS”), the Offeror shall include a minimum of one (1) contract from each member of the team. The Offeror must indicate whether it was the prime contractor or a subcontractor on each project.

Offeror shall also describe its primary role/duties in execution of the work (i.e., the major components of the project which were completed by the prime’s staff and major components which were subcontracted). Additionally, Offerors should provide information as to the size, complexity, distinctive/unique features of each project and any specific information to demonstrate that the project is relevant to this acquisition. At a minimum, for each project submitted, Offerors shall complete and submit the “Corporate Relevant Specialized Experience Form” included as an attachment to this RFP. This section shall not exceed ten

(10) pages total.

2.5.3. Factor 2: Key Personnel (KP). Volume I of the

proposal shall include a section to address the Offeror’s proposed KP. In this section, Offerors shall provide the resumes of the KP which the Offeror expects will provide overall management and coordination of the work required by this solicitation. Resumes shall be arranged in the order in which they appear. Offerors shall provide a maximum of one (1) resume for each KP position. At a minimum, the resumes submitted shall clearly display proposed job title, current employer, education, special qualifications and experience record showing title, specific duties, responsibilities and assignments within at least the last five years that qualify the individual to be the KP for the specific position. The purpose of this submittal is to identify the Offeror’s level of expertise available to support the work required by this solicitation. The resumes should include appropriate cross reference to the relevant contracts submitted for Factor 1, Corporate Relevant Specialized Experience. Each resume shall be limited to a maximum of two (2) pages.

This section shall not exceed eight (8) pages total.

KP are expected to be employed by the prime Offeror; however, KP employed by a subcontractor to the prime Offeror will be considered acceptable, but, in such cases, it is expected that the prime Offeror present evidence why this is necessary. If KP that are employed by a subcontractor are contained in an Offeror’s proposal, that Offeror shall provide, as an attachment to the resumes of the respective KP, a rationale explaining why the KP is not and/or cannot be provided by the prime Offeror. That rationale, at a minimum, should include a discussion as to how the prime Offeror intends to mitigate the performance risk to the Government if that subcontracted KP were unavailable to perform on a potential task order requirement.

2.5.4. Factor 3: Past Performance. Data provided in support

of this factor shall clearly demonstrate the Offeror’s ability to meet the requirements of the contract based on a documented past performance history for the relevant contracts submitted to support Factor 1 evaluation.

Offerors shall submit past performance information for each example project submitted under Factor 1, Corporate Relevant Specialized Experience. The Offeror shall complete Blocks 1-4 of the provided Past Performance Questionnaire (PPQ, Appendix K) and have the Contracting Activity and/or the Technical Representative responsible for the past/current contract complete the remainder of the form. The Offeror shall ensure that correct phone numbers and e-mail addresses are provided for the client POCs. Completed Past Performance Questionnaires shall be submitted with the proposal. Offerors should follow-up with clients/references to ensure timely submittal of questionnaires.

If available, the Offerors shall submit completed ratings from the Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS). For projects performed for other commercial or government entities for which there may be no available CPARS ratings, submit the Past Performance Questionnaire provided as Attachment “K”. PPQ’s should be completed by the client and submitted with Offerors’ proposals. However, if the client requests, questionnaires may be submitted prior to the proposal due date directly to the Government’s POC listed in this section.

If the Offeror is unable to obtain a completed PPQ from a client for a project(s) before proposal closing date, the Offeror shall complete and submit with the proposal the first page of the PPQ, which will provide contract and client information for the respective project(s).

The Government may contact and interview the POCs and reserves the right to interview other individuals acting for the listed reference, if the listed reference is not available. The Government may use personal knowledge or information from other sources in its evaluation of an Offeror’s past performance, as detailed above in this section.

Other information supporting past performance may be submitted by the Offeror. Offerors shall make every effort to comply with the requirements of this section, Past Performance, relative to submittal of at least the first page of the PPQ. Other information that is submitted in lieu of a completed PPQ or CPARS must be for the projects submitted for evaluation in Factor 1, Corporate Relevant Specialized Experience. Offerors are reminded that supplemental information must not exceed the page limits for Volume I.

For any contracts that did not/do not meet original schedule or technical performance requirements, Offerors shall provide a brief explanation of the reason(s) for the short-comings and any corrective action(s) taken to avoid recurrence. The Offerors shall list each time the delivery schedule was revised and provide an explanation of why the revision was necessary.

All Requests for Deviation and Requests for Waiver shall be addressed with respect to causes and corrective actions. The Offerors shall also provide copy of any Cure Notices or Show Cause Letters received on each contract listed and a description of any corrective action implemented by the Offeror or proposed subcontractor. The Offerors shall indicate if any of the contracts listed were terminated and the type and reasons for the termination. This section shall not exceed (10) pages total. The completed Past Performance Questionnaires and CPARS printouts will not count towards the page limitation for this section.

2.3.1. Factor 4: Management Approach

2.5.5.1. Organizational Chart and Narrative. The Offeror

shall submit an Organization Chart and Narrative that includes all team members and key subcontractors identified in the proposal and depicting each Key Personnel position.

Consistent with the data submitted for Factor 2, Key Personnel, the organizational chart must identify and integrate all team members, key subcontractors and Key Personnel and shall clearly define lines of authority and communication. The Organizational Chart must be specific to this procurement and not a generic document. The Organizational Chart is limited to one page NTE 11” x 17” in size. The Organizational

Narrative shall be consistent with the Organizational Chart and shall describe 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 Section

2.1.1. The narrative shall 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 Organizational Narrative is limited to three 8-1/2” x 11” pages.

2.5.5.2. Milestone Schedule. The Offeror shall submit a

Milestone Schedule developed in GANTT Chart format and identify the major work tasks to be accomplished between construction start and completion, including close-out activities, with estimated durations defined for each major task. The milestone schedule shall be presented in a logical manner depict the major construction tasks and that supports timely and efficient project construction. The Offeror shall insure that the overall proposed schedule can be accomplished within the performance period established for this solicitation. The Milestone Schedule is limited to one page NTE 11” x 17” in size.

2.5.5.3. Sequence of Work Narrative. The Offeror shall

submit a Sequence of Work Narrative that shall be consistent with the Milestone Schedule and shall describe the major definable features of work required for this solicitation. The narrative shall present a clearly defined perspective on why the Offeror has developed the specific sequence. The Sequence of Work Narrative is limited to two 8-1/2” x 11” pages.

2.5.5.4. Management Plan. The Offeror shall submit a

Management Plan developed specifically for the work required by this solicitation. 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. The Management Plan may include narrative text, figures, tables, etc. but shall not exceed ten (10) pages. At a minimum, the plan shall address the following:

Quality Control Procedures. The Offeror shall describe the 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. The Offeror shall describe the proposed quality control organization, including the staffing plan required by Section 01 45 00.10 of the project specifications included in this solicitation.

Risk Management. The Offeror shall describe the process and procedures by which risk will be assessed, managed and mitigated throughout construction. The Offeror shall identify anticipated risks that may be encountered in each major definable feature of work and the measures the Offeror will take to mitigate the identified risks.

Subcontractor Management. The Offeror shall describe coordination and control of all subcontractors to be utilized on the project. The Offeror shall discuss methods to be employed to avoid conflict between subcontractors.

Scheduling and Sequencing. Describe the time control capabilities and systems to be used to plan the work and how the schedule will be used to manage construction. The narrative shall demonstrate a clear understanding of the sequencing of construction for the work required by this solicitation.

Work in an Operational Medical Facility. The Offeror shall address the challenges and risks associated with work being accomplished in operational facilities or spaces, including pipe basements, equipment spaces and rooms, etc., including the plan to minimize disruption of operating equipment, systems and machinery and to ensure the safety of facility occupants.

Safety Management. The Offeror shall address the safety management approach and capabilities to maintain safety and minimize and resolve safety issues 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 safety requirements, as developed in EM 385-1-1. The Offeror shall describe the proposed safety management organization and how it will support the requirements established in Section 01 35 26 of the project specifications included in this solicitation.

Preparation and Submission of As-Built Documents. The Offeror shall describe the method by which an accurate set of as-built documents will be maintained throughout the construction period, 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. The Offeror shall describe the intended procedure to be used for close out of the work required by this solicitation.

This section shall not exceed seventeen (17) pages total.

2.6. VOLUME II - PRICE PROPOSAL. Volume II shall

include the Offeror’s price proposal, organized and tabbed as follows:

Completed Standard Form (SF) 1442, signed by an official(s) with the authority to contractually bind the offeror in accordance with FAR 4.102.

Completed Standard Form (SF) 1449, using a printed copy of the SF 1449 included in this RFP (NOT including the Proposal Schedule) Copy of the Offeror’s executed joint venture agreement (if the Offeror is a joint venture) and/or other pertinent documentation, such as any applicable formal teaming arrangement (if the Offeror has formed a team)

Completed Price Proposal Schedule (Section 00010 of this RFP) Completed Representations and Certifications (Section 00 45 00 of this RFP (FAR

Clause 52,212-3)). Each offeror shall complete (fill-in and signatures) the solicitation sections indicated below 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.

Acknowledged amendments (if applicable) Bid Bond See Clause 52.228-1 (The amount of the bid guarantee shall be 20 percent of the bid price or $3,000,000, whichever is less.)

Required Financial Information (if applicable) (Proposals including proprietary or trade secret information shall be marked consistent with FAR 52.215-1(e).

Additionally, Offerors are reminded of the following:

a. An active record in the System for Award Management (SAM) is required for award eligibility, and the representations and certifications must also be completed satisfactorily there. The web location for SAM is www.sam.gov.

b. Certified cost and pricing data are not required; however, the Government reserves the right to request other than cost and pricing data prior to award.

c. Any uncompensated or partially-compensated overtime included in the proposal must be identified – per FAR 52.237-10.

d. For proposal preparation purposes, the expected or approximate date for initiation of contract performance is 1 November 2016.

SECTION 00 22 16 - SUPPLEMENTARY INSTRUCTIONS TO PROPOSERS

EVALUATION FACTORS

A. EVALUATION FACTORS AND PROCESS FOR AWARD

3.1. NON-PRICE FACTORS

3.2. FACTOR 1 – CORPORATE RELEVANT SPECIALIZED

EXPERIENCE

3.2.1. Offerors shall submit a minimum of three (3) and no more than five (5) projects meeting the following minimum criteria for relevant contracts:

The contract shall have been awarded to the Offeror as the prime contractor. In the case of an Offeror which is a JV, the contract must have been awarded to one of the members of the JV as the prime contractor. In the case of an Offeror that is a prime contractor -subcontractor team, the contract must have been awarded to the prime contractor.

The contract shall have been completed no earlier than five (5) calendar years before the closing date of the RFP or shall have been on-going for at least one (1) year (fully designed and at least sixty per cent (60%) construction progress completed) before the closing date of this RFP.

The contract shall be similar in size, scope and complexity to the work required by this solicitation. 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 task or delivery order considered similar to the requirements of this solicitation rather than the umbrella contract.

The contract or task order shall have an award value of no less than $5,000,000. Contracts with an award value less than $5,000,000 will not be considered. The Government will not permit multiple projects, such as individual task orders, to be combined to meet the minimum value of $5,000,000.

Offerors shall complete and provide a Corporate Relevant Specialized Experience Data Sheet for each relevant contract. The Corporate Relevant Specialized Experience Data Sheet shall not exceed 2 pages per contract.

The Offeror must indicate whether it was the prime contractor or a subcontractor on each project.

The Offeror shall also describe its primary role/duties in execution of the work (i.e., the major components of the project which were completed by the prime’s staff and major components which were subcontracted).

Offerors shall demonstrate how their submitted projects are similar in size, scope and complexity, including distinctive/unique features of each project and any project-specific information, to demonstrate that the project is relevant to this acquisition.

Each project description shall include information regarding the methods of performance, timelines for performance, the complexity of the work and the dollar value of the contract.

Offerors shall identify problems or unique issues encountered on these contracts and discuss both the corrective actions taken and the results achieved by the Offeror.

Offerors shall demonstrate work experience with the Federal Government, preferably with USACE…