A.07.23_17R0005_VA_Parking_Deck_Solicitation_7-24-2017.pdf

Project Title and Location: W.L.B. Dorn VA Medical Center, Construct Parking Garage Columbia, South Carolina.

Contract Specialist Walter Gordon, Phone 843-329-8157; e-mail Walter.L.Gordon@usace.army.mil

Project Description: Construction of a new Parking Garage totaling approximately 6,000 SF required by provided Scope of Work and Specifications.

The acquisition is a 100% Service Disabled Veteran Ow ned Business (SDVOB) set aside. The NAICS Code is 236220; small business size standard is $36,500,000.

The Project Magnitude of w ork is betw een $5,000,000-$10,000,000.

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

24-Jul-2017

(RFP)

(IFB)

X

CALL:

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

See Item 7

2. TYPE OF SOLICITATION

SEALED BID

3. DATE ISSUED

9. FOR INFORMATION A. NAME

SOLICITATION

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

Prescribed by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.236-1(e)

11. The Contractor shall begin performance w ithin _______10 calendar days and complete it w ithin ________540 calendar days after receiving aw ard, X notice to proceed. This performance period is X mandatory, negotiable. (See _________________________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 __________2 copies to perform the w ork required are due at the place specified in Item 8 by ___________ local time ______________23 Aug 2017 (date). If this is a sealed bid solicitation, offers must be publicly opened at that time.

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

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

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

D. Offers providing less than _______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-17-R-0005 80

20B. SIGNATURE

(REV. 4-85)STANDARD FORM 1442 BACK

TO SIGN

NSN 7540-01-155-3212

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

CODE FACILITY CODE

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

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

AMOUNTS SEE SCHEDULE OF PRICES

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

19. ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF AMENDMENTS

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

AMENDMENT NO.

DATE

20A. NAME AND TITLE OF PERSON AUTHORIZED TO SIGN

OFFER (Type or print)

AWARD (To be completed by Government)

21. ITEMS ACCEPTED:

22. AMOUNT 23. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

24. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN ITEM

(4 copies unless otherwise specified)

CODE

(Insert any number equal to or greater than

20C. OFFER DATE

25. OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION PURSUANT TO

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

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

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

See Item 14

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

30B. SIGNATURE

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

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

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

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

30C. DATE

(Type or print)

TEL: EMAIL:

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

BY

CONTRACTING OFFICER WILL COMPLETE ITEM 28 OR 29 AS APPLICABLE

(Contractor is required to sign this28. NEGOTIATED AGREEMENT

(M ust be fully completed by offeror)OFFER

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

ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

0001 1 Job

BASE BID GENERAL CONSTRUCTION

Reference Item No. 0001 of Section 00 21 13, Instructions to Bidders.

FOB: Destination

NET AMT

0002 1 Job OPTION Option A, Add Area A

Reference Item No. 0002 of Section 00 21 13, Instructions to Bidders.

0003 1 Job OPTION Option B, Add Area B

Reference Item No. 0003 of Section 00 21 13, Instructions to Bidders.

0004 1 Job OPTION Option C, Add Area C

Reference Item No. 0004 of Section 00 21 13, Instructions to Bidders.

0005 1 Job OPTION Option D, Add Area D

Reference Item No. 0005 of Section 00 21 13, Instructions to Bidders.

OPTION Option E, Add Remaining Asthetic Items

Reference Item No. 0006 of Section 00 21 13, Instructions to Bidders for SubCLINS 0006AA through 0006AF.

0006AA 1 Job OPTION Option E

Additional Landscaping

0006AB 1 Job OPTION Option E

Thin-Set Brick (in lieu of Pre-Cast Concrete)

0006AC 1 Job OPTION Option E

Northeast Stairwell Aluminum Canopy Cover

0006AD 1 Job OPTION Option E

Northeast Stairwell Level I/2 Components and Railings

0006AE 1 Job OPTION Option E

Stair Tower Glazing (in lieu of Fall Deterrent)

0006AF 1 Job OPTION Option E

Top Floor Lobby Interior Storefront

0007 1 Job OPTION Option F, Add Elevator Two

Reference Item No. 0007 of Section 00 21 13, Instructions to Bidders.

0008 1 Job OPTION Option G, Add CCTV Cameras

Reference Item No. 0008 of Section 00 21 13, Instructions to Bidders.

0009 1 Job OPTION Option H, Add Phase IV Work

Reference Item No. 0009 of Section 00 21 13, Instructions to Bidders.

SUPPLEMENTAL CLIN INSTRUCTIONS

SUPPLEMENTAL CLIN INSTRUCTIONS

BASE BID (CLIN 0001) Total $

OPTIONS (CLIN 0002-0009) Total $

BASE BID AND OPTIONS (CLIN 0001-0009) Total $

Section 00 21 13 - Instructions to Bidders

SPECIFICATIONS

Item NO. 0001. Base Bid.

BASE BID GENERAL CONSTRUCTION: Work Includes all work indicated on the drawings, excluding Options A, B, C, D, E, F, G AND H. The base bid shall include the following: a 3-story structure where the drive aisle and parking structure terminates along Column Line 11 between Column Lines A and B. Provide end spandrel at this location. Provide the hoistway shaft and infrastructure for two elevators. Provide only Elevator Number 1 and its associated equipment. Provide all rough openings for elevator doors, and frame out the openings for the second elevator doors at all levels, and provide tile work to cover those openings as shown on Detail 3/GI103. Provide all conduits and infrastructure to all camera locations but not the cameras and junction box at each camera location. Provide colored precast concrete, PC-1, at Stair Tower (PLAN SOUTHWEST) (REFER TO DETAIL 1/GI103 AND ELEVATIONS ON AS301 & AS302). Provide fall deterrent at Stair Tower (PLAN SOUTHWEST) (REFER TO DETAIL 1/GI103 AND DETAILS ON AS411). Provide glazing and storefront on the exterior side of the Main Tower but not on the interior side of the top floor lobby (REFER TO DETAIL 1/GI103 & STOREFRONT ELEVATIONS & DETAILS ON AS301, AS312). Provide all work Within Phases I, II and III Delineated on CC003, except for landscaping. See Sheet LP101, which identifies the bio-retention areas, which are part of the base bid; but all areas shall receive seeding instead of plants. The Base Bid includes all infrastructure above and below to support the reduced area from the drawings, as shown on drawing 4/GI103 (REFER TO

STRUCTURAL, ARCHITECTURAL, FUNCTIONAL PLUMBING, MECHANICAL,

ELECTRICAL AND FIRE PROTECTION SHEETS FOR COORDINATION).

Item No. 0002. Add Area A.

OPTION A: Work includes adding Level 3 Floor Area between Column Lines A and B from Column Lines 11 to 13 and between Column Lines B AND C from Column Lines 13 to 10 to increase this area one total floor in height. Relocate End Spandrel along Column Line 11 between Column Lines A and B to Column Line 10 between Column Lines B and C. Provide stairwell (PLAN NORTHEAST), one story in height, only from Level 2 to Level 3 (REFER TO STAIRWELL DETAIL ON GI105). Provide all striping, wayfinding, mechanical, electrical, plumbing and utility systems necessary to support 36 parking spaces, as indicated on drawings.

This Option includes relocating the top level lighting, security camera infrastructure, including conduit, rough-ins and junction boxes and other associated utilities as designed to the highest provided floor (REFER TO STRUCTURAL, ARCHITECTURAL, FUNCTIONAL

PLUMBING, MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL AND FIRE PROTECTION SHEETS FOR

COORDINATION).

Item No. 0003. Add Area B.

OPTION B: Work includes adding Level 4 Floor Area between Column Lines B and C from Column Lines 2 to 10 to increase this area one total floor in height. Continue egress stair (PLAN

SOUTHWEST) one additional story in height. Relocate End Spandrel along Column Line 10 between Column Lines B and C to Column Line B between Column Lines 2 and 3. Provide all striping, wayfinding, mechanical, electrical, plumbing and utility systems necessary to support 42 parking spaces, as indicated on drawings. This Option includes relocating the top level lighting, security camera infrastructure, including conduit, rough-ins and junction boxes and other associated utilities as designed to the highest provided floor (REFER TO STRUCTURAL, ARCHITECTURAL, FUNCTIONAL PLUMBING, MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL AND

FIRE PROTECTION SHEETS FOR COORDINATION).

Item No. 0004. Add Area C.

OPTION C: Work includes adding Level 4 Floor Area between Column Lines A and B from Column Lines 9 to 2 to increase this area one total floor in height. Increase Main Stair Tower by one story in height. Items on Base Bid top floor, including roof, move up a level. Increase elevator stops by one story in height. Relocate elevator machine room from Level 3 to Level 4.

Relocate End Spandrel along Column Line B between Column Lines 2 and 3 to Column Line 9 between Column Lines A and B. Provide all striping, wayfinding, mechanical, electrical, plumbing and utility systems necessary to support 28 parking spaces, as indicated on drawings.

This Option includes relocating the top level lighting, security camera infrastructure, including conduit, rough-ins and junction boxes and other associated utilities as designed to the highest provided floor (REFER TO STRUCTURAL, ARCHITECTURAL, FUNCTIONAL

PLUMBING, MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL AND FIRE PROTECTION SHEETS FOR

COORDINATION).

Item No. 0005. Add Area D.

OPTION D: Work includes adding Level 4 Floor Area between Column Lines A and B from Column Lines 13 to 9 to increase this area one total floor in height. Relocate End Spandrel along Column Line 9 between Column Lines A and B to Column Line 13 between Column Lines A and B. Provide stairwell (PLAN NORTHEAST), one story in height, from Level 3 to Level 4 (REFER TO STAIRWELL DETAIL ON GI105 AND SECTION ON AS422). Provide all striping, wayfinding, mechanical, electrical, plumbing and utility systems necessary to support 32 parking spaces, as indicated on drawings. This Option includes relocating the top level lighting, security camera infrastructure, including conduit, rough-ins and junction boxes and other associated utilities as designed to the highest provided floor (REFER TO STRUCTURAL, ARCHITECTURAL, FUNCTIONAL, PLUMBING, MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL AND

FIRE PROTECTION SHEETS FOR COORDINATION).

Item No. 0006. Add Remaining Aesthetic Items.

OPTION E: Work includes providing all landscaping except Phase IV, as indicated on sheets beyond what is in the Base Bid for landscaping the bio-retention areas (REFER TO CIVIL DRAWINGS FOR COORDINATION). Provide thin-set brick in lieu of colored precast concrete, PC-1 (REFER TO DETAIL ON GI105 AND ELEVATIONS ON AS301 & AS302).

Provide PLAN NORTHEAST Stairwell Prefabricated aluminum canopy cover. Provide stairwell (PLAN NORTHEAST) components and railings from Level 1 to Level 2 (REFER TO

STAIRWELL DETAIL ON GI105 AND SECTION ON AS422). Provide Stair Tower (PLAN SOUTHWEST) glazing in lieu of fall deterrent (REFER TO STOREFRONT ELEVATIONS & DETAILS ON AS312). Provide storefront on the interior side of top floor lobby (REFER TO

STOREFRONT DETAIL & ELEVATIONS ON GI105, AS311, AS312).

Item No. 0007. Add Elevator Two.

OPTION F: Work includes a second elevator cab and all of its associated equipment, elevator doors and the punch-out of the openings at each level so that the second elevator can operate at all levels without any structure changes (REFER TO DETAILS ON AS601).

Item No. 0008. Add CCTV Cameras.

Option G: Work includes adding CCTV Camera Equipment so that cameras can be plugged in at all locations without any other electrical or utility infrastructure alterations (REFER TO

SHEETS EE103, EE104, EE105 & EE106 FOR PTZ AND F CAMERA LOCATIONS AND

COORDINATION WITH VA SECURITY DEPARTMENT).

Item No. 0009. Add all work indicated on plans for Phase IV.

Option H: Work includes all work indicated on the drawings for Phase IV. The Option includes providing all work described on plans as Phase IV, which includes the removal of existing striping and pavement. Provide curb placement fro islands, back fill islands and seed out islands (REFER TO CIVIL DRAWINGS FOR COORDINATION). Refer to Base Bid, which includes all work in Phase III.

Note- Because of the size of the files, the Specifications will be incorporated as a separate attachment.

PRE PROPOSAL SITE VISIT

A Pre Proposal Site Visit will be held on 3 August 2017 at 0900 EST, at the following facility:

Columbia VAMC: William Jennings Bryan Dorn VA Medical Center, 6439 Garners Ferry Road, Columbia, SC 29209.

All contractors will meet at the Engineering Services Bldg., Bldg 20.

Section 00 21 16 - Instructions to Proposers

INSTRUCTION TO PROPOSERS

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 neither adapt its evaluation to match an Offeror's submission nor 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. This Request for Proposal (RFP) solicits work to furnish all labor, equipment, materials and construction services necessary to completely prepare the project site for building operations, including demolition and removal of existing structures, and perform work for construction of a new multi-level parking garage, as required by drawings and specifications, and in accordance with the awarded bid items defined in the statement of bid items in the solicitation.

1.3. Proposal Submissions and the Low-Price, Technically-Acceptable (LPTA)

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.

1.4. The Government intends to award a firm fixed-price (FFP) 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 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-subcontractor teams, the prime contractor must include a statement in the proposal to document that 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 JV or other teamed partnerships seeking award as a prime contractor, a teaming agreement must be submitted with the proposal and must be available as part of the technical review of the proposal. Offerors must demonstrate in the proposal that the teaming agreement has been executed or will be executed prior to contract award.

The teaming agreement submitted with the proposal will govern the performance of the work by the JV. 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 participation by each of the participants, in particular, the percentage 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 in the proposal to 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 prior to award shall be a pre-condition to a finding of responsibility. 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

contractor-subcontractor teams (e.g., if an Offeror proposes to utilize a “key subcontractor”), the teaming agreement must reflect that the prime contractor is vested with control and responsibility for the daily management of the work and that the prime contractor remains responsible for contract performance, including those work items allocated to a subcontractor on the team. Offerors are reminded that the prime contractor remains fully responsible for contract performance, regardless of any teaming 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 teaming 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-subcontractor team arrangement, the Government may (in its sole discretion and without any obligation whatsoever), at the request of the prime contractor, 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 Tab D, 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 PCO has determined there is a reasonable probability of adequate price competition in this acquisition. Upon examination of the initial offers, the PCO will review this determination and if, in the PCO'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 acquisition, the PCO 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 PCO 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 a “Bidder Inquiry” in ProjNet at www.projnet.org\projnet. The bidder inquiry key for this solicitation is 4H68X5-GBFRA6. 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 (10) 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, to stay abreast of bidder inquiries and government responses that are posted in reference to this solicitation. Only self-registered users on ProjNet can submit and 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 e-mail 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 e-mail notification when their inquiry has been processed and responded to. It is the Offeror’s responsibility to monitor for inquiries and responses.

2.2.2. Electronic Submission of Proposals.

2.2.2.1. In an effort to reduce paperwork and costs, ALL

PROPOSALS TO THIS SOLICITATION SHALL BE SUBMITTED ELECTRONICALLY.

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).

Electronic submission sent by e-mail or facsimile is not authorized and will not be accepted. Hand carried delivery or USPS/UPS/Fedex delivery of hard copies and/or CD-ROMs is not authorized.

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.

2.2.2.3. File Names. To ensure the Offeror’s 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”

2.2.2.4. 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 (2) pages.

Volume No. and Title Data for Evaluation

Factors # Maximum

Pages

I. Price Proposal 5 N/A

II. Executive Summary N/A 2

II. Teaming Arrangements N/A N/A II. Corporate Relevant Specialized Experience, Key Personnel, Past Performance and Management Approach

1, 2, 3, 4

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.

2.2.2.5. Upload Completion & Deadline. Interested parties shall submit responses no later than the date and time identified on the solicitation page. The time and date of proposal receipt will be the upload completion/delivery time and 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 Walter Gordon, Contract Specialist (Walter.L.Gordon@usace.army.mil), but be advised they will be considered late and as such will be processed in accordance with FAR 15.208.

2.2.2.6. Electronic files shall be in their native format (i.e., .doc, .xls, .p pt, 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.

2.2.2.7. 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.

2.2.2.8. 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.

2.2.2.9. 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 in the paragraph, “VOLUME I, NON-PRICE PROPOSAL”.

2.2.2.10. 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 00 72 00, General Conditions.

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.

in the Technical Proposal.

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

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 - PRICE PROPOSAL. Volume I shall include the Offeror’s contract requirements and price proposal.

2.5.1. Volume I shall be organized and tabbed as follows:

Tab A - Standard Form (SF) 1442, completed and signed by an official(s) with the authority to contractually bind the Offeror in accordance with FAR 4.102.

Tab B - Price Proposal Schedule Section 00 10 00 of this RFP, completed in accordance with the bid schedule requirements included in this solicitation.

Tab C - Representations and Certifications (Section 00 45 00 of this RFP (FAR 52.204-8)).

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.

Tab D – Proposal Data Sheet (Reference Section 10.0, Tab D). Each Offeror shall ensure that a proposal data sheet is submitted in Volume I, to include the Offeror’s telephone number, FAX number, e-mail address, CAGE Code, DUNS Number and Tax ID Number.

If the Offeror is submitting as a JV with separate contact information, CAGE Code, DUNS Number and Tax ID Number, that information must be submitted as well. For any other proposed teaming arrangement, separate contact information, CAGE Codes, DUNS Numbers and Tax ID Numbers shall be submitted for each company identified in the teaming arrangement.

Tab E – Bid Bond. See Clause 52.228-1. Each Offeror shall submit their bid bond in Volume I. The amount of the bid guarantee shall be twenty (20) percent of the bid price or $3,000,000.00, whichever is less.

Tab F – Financial Information (Proposals including proprietary or trade secret information shall be marked consistent with FAR 52.215-1(e)): Offerors shall submit the most recent versions of the following documents: Balance Sheet, Statement of Income and Retained Earnings, and Statement of Cash Flows. The Government will use this information to complete a Determination of Contractor Responsibility. Offerors must affirmatively demonstrate their responsibility, including, when necessary, the responsibility of proposed team members and key subcontractors, to have adequate financial resources to perform the work required by this solicitation or the ability to obtain the capability to perform the work.

Tab G - Acknowledged solicitation amendments (if applicable).

Additionally, Offerors shall ensure that the following information is either included or acknowledged in Volume I of their proposal:

a. Confirmation of an active record in the System for Award Management (SAM), which is required for award eligibility. The representations and certifications required in Tab C of Volume I must also be completed satisfactorily in SAM. 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 December 2017.

2.6. VOLUME II – TECHNICAL PROPOSAL. Volume II shall include the

Offeror’s technical proposal, to address all non-price evaluation factors identified in this solicitation. THE TECHNICAL PROPOSAL SHALL NOT INCLUDE ANY COST INFORMATION. The Technical Proposal shall be tabbed and organized as follows:

Tab H – Teaming Agreement(s). Each Offeror shall submit as part of their proposal a copy of all teaming agreements established to support execution of the work required by this solicitation.

Teaming agreements shall meet the requirements of Section 2.1.1, Contractor Team Arrangements, relative to the type of teaming arrangement established by the Offeror. Offerors must demonstrate in the proposal that the teaming agreement has been executed or will be executed prior to contract award. If the Offeror intends to establish a binding teaming arrangement with a “key subcontractor”, then the proposal must include evidence of a binding teaming arrangement in the form of a letter of commitment that is signed by both the Offeror and the “key subcontractor”.

Tab I - Executive Summary. Each Offeror shall include an Executive Summary in their proposal, which should include summary-level information about the Offeror, the Offeror’s team, if in a teaming arrangement, and other basic overview and introductory information about the Offeror.

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, Offerors shall identify those individuals authorized to negotiate with the Government. The Executive Summary shall not exceed two (2) pages in length.

Tab J - Factor 1: Specialized Corporate Experience.

Project Information Sheets (Reference Section 10.0, Tab J)

Tab K – Factor 2: Past Performance NAVFAC/USACE Past Performance Questionnaire (PPQ) (Reference Section 10.0, Tab K)

Insurance Modifier. Offerors shall submit their current insurance modifier under this Tab.

Tab L – Factor 3: Key Personnel Tab M – Factor 4: Management Approach

B. EVALUATION FACTORS AND PROCESS FOR AWARD

3.0 NON-PRICE FACTORS

3.1. FACTOR 1: SPECIALIZED CORPORATE EXPERIENCE

3.1.1. Offerors shall identify a minimum of three (3) and no more than five

(5) projects that have been performed by the Offeror and for which the Offeror was the prime contractor performing the work. If less than three (3) projects are submitted, the Offeror will be considered ineligible for award. If more than five (5) projects are submitted, only the first five (5) projects identified in the proposal will be evaluated. Submitted projects shall meet the following recency, relevancy and value criteria:

The project shall have been awarded to the Offeror as the prime contractor. In the case of an Offeror which is a JV, the project shall 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 project shall have been awarded to the prime contractor.

Recency: The project shall have been completed no earlier than five (5) calendar years before the closing date of this solicitation or, if an active project, shall be in progress for at least one (1) year (fully designed and at least sixty per cent (60%) construction progress completed) before the closing date of this solicitation.

Relevancy: The project 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 project awarded by task order or delivery order rather than the umbrella contract. Offerors shall provide sufficient comparison between the submitted projects and the work required by this solicitation to clearly demonstrate relevancy.

Value: The project shall have an award value of no less than $5,000,000.00. Projects with an award value less than $5,000,000.00 will not be considered. The Government will not permit multiple projects, such as individual task orders or delivery orders, to be combined to meet the minimum value of $5,000,000.00.

3.1.2. Offerors shall demonstrate work experience with the Federal

Government, preferably with USACE and/or the VA, on at least one (1) relevant project.

3.1.3. Offerors shall provide all of the information requested in this section for Factor 1 and complete Tab J, Project Information Sheet, to describe each project submitted for Specialized Corporate Experience.

3.1.4. For recognized contractor team arrangements, Offerors shall submit a minimum of one (1) relevant project from each member of the team, but Offerors remain responsible to collectively submit at least three (3) relevant projects. Offerors shall indicate whether the team members were the prime contractor on each project. Offerors shall also describe their primary roles/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 shall 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 the work required by this solicitation. 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.

3.1.5. Offerors shall clearly demonstrate how their submitted projects are similar in size, scope and complexity, including any distinctive/unique features of each project and any project-specific information that support project relevance to the work required by this solicitation.

3.1.6. Where performance of a project consisting of a base award and one or more option awards is submitted by an Offeror to meet the recency, relevancy or value criteria for Factor 1, the same base contract and contract option(s) will be evaluated for purposes of the remaining criteria for Factor 1 (and Factor 2, Past Performance).

3.1.7. This section shall not exceed fifteen (15) pages total (3 pages max for each submitted project).

3.2 FACTOR 2: PAST PERFORMANCE

3.2.1. Offerors shall submit past performance information for each project submitted for Factor 1, Specialized Corporate Experience.

In addition to the information provided for Factor 1, Specialized Corporate Experience, Offerors shall provide for each submitted project a copy of any interim and final performance evaluations for the project and any letters of appreciation or awards.

For any projects that did not/do not meet original schedule or technical performance requirements, Offerors shall provide a brief explanation of the reason(s) for the shortcomings and any corrective action(s) taken to avoid recurrence. Offerors shall list each time the delivery schedule was revised and provide an explanation of why the revision was necessary. Offerors shall address all Requests for Deviation and Requests for Waiver with respect to causes and corrective actions.

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. Offerors shall indicate if any of the submitted projects were terminated, to include the type and reasons for the termination.

3.2.3. Past Performance Questionnaire (PPQ). The PPQ included in the solicitation (Section 10.0, Tab K) is provided for the Offeror and its team members to submit to the client for each project submitted under Factor 1, Specialized Corporate Experience. For the purposes of this solicitation, the Government defines the client as the project owner on a submitted project. Offerors shall complete Blocks 1-4 of the provided PPQ and have the Contracting Activity and/or the Technical Representative responsible for the contract supporting the submitted project complete the remainder of the form. The Offeror shall ensure that correct phone numbers and e-mail addresses are provided for the client POC(s). Offerors should follow-up with clients to ensure timely submittal of questionnaires. Offerors shall submit completed PPQs with their 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 e-mail at [Walter.L.Gordon@usace.army.mil] NO LATER THAN five (5) days prior to the closing date of this solicitation. Offerors shall not incorporate PPQs previously submitted for other solicitations by reference. Offerors may also include performance recognition documents received within the last three (3) years, such as awards, award fee determinations, customer letters of commendation, and any other forms of performance recognition.

3.2.4. If available, Offerors shall submit completed interim or final ratings from the Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS) for active and completed submitted projects.

3.2.5. If the Offeror cannot obtain a completed PPQ from a client for a project(s) before proposal due date, then the Offeror shall complete and submit with the proposal the first page of the PPQ showing all contact and client information. 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.

3.2.6. 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.

3.2.7. If Offerors are 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 Factor 1, Specialized Corporate Experience.

3.2.8. 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.

3.2.9. 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.

3.2.10. Other…