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KNMD069215
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
Purpose of Amendment #1is to incorporate Addendum 0001 and 0002 and make administrative corrections to the solicitation documents, and to add clauses that w ere inadvertantly missed at time of issuance of solicitation. Please see the Summary of changes for details on the follow ing pages and the conformed copy of the solicitation being issued w ith this Amendment #1.
1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES
J 1 29
16A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)
16C. DATE SIGNED
BY 27-Feb-2012
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 W912J6-12-R-0001
X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)
31-Jan-2012
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 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 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
27-Feb-2012
CODE
USPFO FOR HAWAII
CPT MANUEL LLANES
91-1179 ENTERPRISE AVE
KAPOLEI HI 96707-2150
W912J6 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than item 6)
4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.
CODE
See Item 6
FACILITY CODECODE
EMAIL:TEL:
W912J6-12-R-0001
SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE
SUMMARY OF CHANGES
SECTION SF 30 - BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE
The following have been added by full text:
AMENDMENT #1
The following is a Summary of Changes for the administrative corrections made throughout the solicitation document. All changes have been highlighted in “Yellow” in the conformed copy of the solicitation issued with this Amendment #1. PLEASE NOTE THAT OFFERORS ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO USE THE
CONFORMED COPY OF THE SOLICITATION W912J6-12-R-0001-1 WHEN PREPARING THEIR
PROPOSALS IN LIEU OF THE PREVIOUSLY POSTED SOLICITATION W912J6-12-R-0001:
SECTION 00100
Wage Determination has been updated to HI120001 2/10/2012 HI1
SECTION 00110
Paragraph 3.2.1 Added “Present”
Paragraph 3.3.3 Paragraph replaced
Paragraph 3.3.4 Added “schedules and charts may be on 11x17 inch paper folded into the proposal”
Paragraph 3.4.2.1.1 Multiple grammatical changes
Paragraph 3.4.2.2.1 Modified “lead personnel” to “key personnel (Project Manager, Superintendent, Quality
Assurance Manager, etc.)”
Paragraph 3.4.2.3 Paragraph replaced
Paragraph 3.4.2.3.1.4 Added “your company’s”
Paragraph 3.4.2.3.2 Deleted “6th” position Added “Resumes are limited to two (2) pages and will not count against the 15 page limit)
Paragraph 3.4.2.4.2 Modified “a critical path” to “the Critical Path Method (CPM)”, paragraph revised
Paragraph 3.4.3.7 Added “It is the offerors' sole responsibility to explain how any particular past/present projects is relevant to the project that is the subject of this solicitation”
Paragraph 3.4.3.9 Paragraph added
Paragraph 3.4.3.10 Paragraph added
Paragraph 3.4.5 Added “Alternatively”, “Reference Package”, “for”, “of”, “It is not the Government’s responsibility in any way to ensure that the references timely provide these packages to the Government” Deleted “or”, “of the”, “submission of a Reference Package (Exhibit C)”
Paragraph 3.4.5.1 Added “present”, “as set out below”, paragraph revised to include provisions to allow the
Government to utilize the summary of experience/resumes provided in the technical proposal if not experience exists
Paragraph 3.4.5.1.1 Deleted “each key person without prior past performance histroy demonstrated on the submitted Exhibit A documents shall provide a summary of experience or resume”
SECTION 00120
Paragraph 1.2 Underlined “and”
Paragraph 1.4 Added “begin the evaluation process by conducting” Deleted “all two (2) Volumes”, “applicable to other than small business (Large
Business)”
Paragraph 2.1 Replaced paragraph
Paragraph 2.1.1 Added paragraph
Paragraph 2.1.2.1 Deleted grammatical errors Added “Adjectival”
Paragraph 2.1.3.2 Added “exclusive of resumes/experience sheets NTE 2 pages each”
Paragraph 2.1.3.2.1 Added “the”
Paragraph 2.1.3.3.1 Added “and labor”
Paragraph 2.1.3.3.3 Added paragraph to define adequacy requirements for timeline and commissioning subfactor
Paragraph 2.2.2 Added “The Past/Present Performance evaluation will consist of a “confidence” rating.
Although there are subfactors listed below the confidence rating will be at the factor level only. Stated differently, the subfactors will be considered but they will not receive individual confidence ratings.”
Paragraph 2.3.3 Replaced paragraph
Paragraph 4.5 Added “A price reasonableness analysis is primarily concerned with determining whether or not an offered price is too high.”
Paragraph 4.6 Added “A price realism analysis is primarily concerned with determining whether or not an offered price is too low.”
Additionally the Following are hereby incorporated:
ADDENDUM 0001
This Addendum forms a part of the Bid Set Documents, and modifies the original Documents dated January 29, 2012, as noted herein. Acknowledge receipt of this Addendum as required on the Proposal Form
SPECIFICATIONS
1. Section 31 63 33 00 Foundation Piling (Micropiles)
a. Replace entire section with attached new Section 31 63 33 00 Foundation Piling (Micropiles).
2. Section 33 30 00 Sanitary Sewers
a. Delete paragraph 2.3.3.2 Manhole Steps in its entirety.
3. Geotechnical Engineering Exploration
a. Replace portion of Section 3.2 Micropile Foundations beginning at the third paragraph on page 12, and ending with the third paragraph on page 17, with the attached addendum letter from Geolabs Inc. dated February 3, 2012. Signed and sealed by Clayton S. Mimura P.E.
b. This is a revision to the original recommendation for micropile foundations, including the compression load capacities, bonded zone length, and average micropile length.
DRAWINGS
1. Addition and correction of key indicators for leach field details. See CU-102, CU-106 and C-506.
2. Revision to AC pavement thickness. See CS-101.
3. Relocation of leach field and SPS north of original location, with associated revisions to related sewer lines, manholes, and their locations. See GP-101, EC-101, CU-102, CU-106, CU-401, CU-402, CU-404, CG-102, CG- 106, CG-107, and C-503.
4. Addition of irrigation line WL-A at leach field. See CU-102.
5. Additions and revisions to sewage pump detail, pump station data, conceptual layout plan, vent pipe, settlement gauge detail, leach field detail, leach field plan, notes, distribution box details, inspection riser cover detail, and septic tank details. See C-506, C-513, C-514, C-515, and C-516.
6. Correction of key indicator for Low Pressure Sewer Pump Station. See C-512.
7. Change of description to ‘Infiltration’ Basin A. See CG-101 and CG-102.
8. Revision to shape and extent of Infiltration Basin A. See CG-101 and CG-102.
9. Change of description to ‘Infiltration’ Basin B. See CG-102.
10. Change of description to ‘Infiltration’ Basin C. See CG-103.
11. Relocation of portion of security fence. See GP-101, CS-101, CS-102, CG-101, CG-102, AS-100, and AS-101.
12. Revision to pavement markings. See CS-101.
13. Addition of pavement markings adjacent to Building 9008. See CS-102.
14. Deletion of ‘Edge of Pavement, Typ.’ note. See CS-104.
15. Addition and revision of gate graphic. See GP-101, CS-105, CG-105, AS-100, and AS-101.
16. Addition of key indicator and revised detail at cleanout at Building 9015. See CU-101 and C-504.
17. Revision to slope of sanitary line at Building 9015. See CU-101.
18. Revision to concrete jacket detail. See C-505.
19. Revision to micropile design depth and bonded length. See S-001.
20. New sheet S-510 with detailing for CMU.
CLARIFICATIONS
1. Drawing references to Dampproofing and Damproofing Mastic refer to Fluid Applied Waterproofing (as specified in Section 07 14 00 Fluid Applied Waterproofing).
2. Refer sheet 9000-9003 S-551. Note that detail 1/Roof Panel Plan is a top view and does not indicate the formed turned down haunch at each end of the panel. The haunch profile and embeds for typical side panels is shown on sheet 9000-9003 S-550 in detail 3. The haunch profile and embeds for the side of the roof panel at the north end of each Igloo is shown on sheet 9000-9003 S-550 in detail 4.
ADDENDUM 0002
This Addendum forms a part of the Bid Set Documents, and modifies the original Documents dated January 29, 2012, as noted herein. Acknowledge receipt of this Addendum as required on the Proposal Form.
SPECIFICATIONS
1. Add new Section 08 91 00 Louvers.
2. Add new Section 12 93 00 Bicycle Racks
3. Add Table 1 LEED NC v2.2 Scorecard. This Table is referenced in Section 01 33 29, and contains the mandatory LEED requirements for the project.
DRAWINGS
1. Revision to quantity and layout of micropile foundations at Building 9007. See 9007 S-101.
2. Revision to note regarding micropile casing thickness. See S-002.
3. See 9007 S-102, 9008 S-104, and 9007 S-300. (Some proposers were unable to download these documents. These sheets are included herein, but have not been revised from original issue).
4. Deletion of note regarding Additive Option 7. See 9008 A-103.
5. Addition of Detail 4 for typical rake flashing. See 9013 A-304 and 9013 A-534.
6. Revision of Detail 3 to add counterflashing. See 9013 A-534.
7. Revision to power feed for pumps at SPS A-1. See ES-101.
8. Relocation of portion of security fence. See ES-102 and Addendum 1.
9. Addition of power feed for pump at LPSPS C-1. See ES-101.
10. Revision to panel schedule 2L4 to add power for pumps at SPS A-1. See E-703.
11. Revision of panel schedule 1L4 to add power for pumps at LPSPS C-1. See E-702.
12. Revision to panel schedule 1L-2 to delete power as originally scheduled for pump at SPS A-1. See E-703.
13. Deletion of note ‘GFGI’ for panel 400-1 in Room 104 at Building 9007. See 9007 E-302.
14. Modification of keynote 2 for 400 Hz convertor at Building 9007. See 9007 E-302.
15. Deletion of note ‘GFGI’ for panel 400-2 in Room 104 at Building 9008. See 9008 E-303.
16. Modification of keynote 3 for 400 Hz convertor at Building 9008. See 9008 E-303.
17. Change of text from ‘400 Hz Generator’ to ‘400 Hz Convertor’ at Building 9008. See 9008 E-303.
CLARIFICATIONS
1. Light poles type M3 remain in original location at security fence relocation.
2. The 400 Hz convertors and panels at Buildings 9007 and 9008 are provided by contractor.
SECTION 00600 REPRESENTATIONS & CERTIFICATIONS
The following have been added by full text, offerors should include complete certification with your proposal:
252.209-7999 (Dev) Representations by Corporations Regarding an Unpaid JAN 2012
Delinquent Tax Liability or a Felony Conviction Under any Federal Law
SECTION 00700 CONTRACT CLAUSES
The following have been added by reference
252.203-7004 Display of fraud hotline poster SEP 2011
PLEASE NOTE THAT OFFERORS ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO USE THE CONFORMED
COPY OF THE SOLICITATION W912J6-12-R-0001-1 WHEN PREPARING THEIR PROPOSALS IN
LIEU OF THE PREVIOUSLY POSTED SOLICITATION W912J6-12-R-0001:
SECTION 00010 - SOLICITATION CONTRACT FORM
The following have been modified:
TABLES OF CONTENTS
SECTION 00010 Solicitation Contract Form
TABLE OF CONTENTS
SOLICITATION, OFFER, AND AWARD SF 1442 and SF 1442 BACK
SECTION 00010 - PRICING SCHEDULE, NOTES
SECTION 00100 - INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS AND NOTICES TO OFFERORS
SECTION 00600 – REPRESENTATIONS & CERTIFICATIONS
SECTION 00700 - CONTRACT CLAUSES
SECTION 00800 - SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS
ATTACHMENT 1 – PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS Project # KNMD069215 Dated 29 Jan 2012 ATTACHMENT 2- WAGE DETERMINATION(S)- to be inserted at award. See section 00100 for solicitation.
ATTACHMENT 3- SOLICITATION QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS DOCUMENT DATED to be inserted at award ATTACHMENT 4-ADDENDUM 0001 Dated 17 Feb 2012 ATTACHMENT 5-ADDENDUM 0002 Dated 23 Feb 2012
EXHIBIT A- Performance Relevancy Questionnaire EXHIBIT B- Subcontractor/Teaming Partner/Key Personnel Information & Consent Form EXHIBIT C- Reference Questionnaire package EXHIBIT D-Option information form EXHIBIT E- Proposal Inquiry Format EXHIBIT F- Forward Pricing Agreement Rates for Modifications EXHIBIT G- Small Business Participation Plan (Format) EXHIBIT H- Evaluated Total Offer Calculation EXHIBIT I- Evaluated Total Offer SAMPLE EXHIBIT J- PreProposal Meeting Access Form
SECTION 00010 NOTES
NOTES
1. Instructions for the preparation of proposals are located in Sections 00100, 00110 and 00120.
2. Offeror’s attention is invited to the insurance requirement contained in this solicitation (FAR Clause 52.228-5 Insurance – Work on a Government Installation). Certification of the required coverage for the prime contractor shall be furnished prior to beginning work on this contract, and the Contracting Officer may request evidence of the required insurance at any time during the life the contract.
3. Reference DFARS Provision 252.236-7008, Contract Prices – Bidding Schedules. The term “Bidding Schedule” shall also be construed to mean “Offer Schedule” or “Schedule”. The terms “bid” and “offer”, and “bidder” and “offeror” shall be construed as having the same meaning in this solicitation and resulting contract.
4. CLINS 0002 through 0007 are Option Line Items. See FAR Provision 52.217-5 Evaluation of Options, Section 00100. The Government anticipates awarding options at time of award, however, reserves the right to award unexercised options after award within the time period provided in the awardee’s accepted proposal. (Reference Exhibit D).
5. Government reserves the right to include options exercised at time of award in the Base CLIN (#0001) to facilitate and simplify a single schedule and payment processing.
End of Section 00010
SECTION 00100 - BIDDING SCHEDULE/INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS
The following have been modified:
SECTION 100
Section 00100 INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS, AND NOTICES TO OFFERORS
1. SCOPE
1.1. You are invited to submit a proposal in response to our Request for Proposal (RFP) W912J6-12-R-0001 TFI-F-22 UPGRADE MUNITIONS COMPLEX, Project Number KNMD069215 at Joint Base Pearl Harbor Hickam. As a result of this solicitation, the Government intends to award a single Firm Fixed Price (FFP) contract to the responsible offeror whose proposal represents the best value after evaluation in accordance with the factors and subfactors in the solicitation.
1.2. Solicitation is Unrestricted. In accordance with FAR Clause 52.219-4 Notice of Price Evaluation Preference for HUBZone Small Business concerns the HUBZone preference of 10% is applicable.
2. NOTICE OF PRE-PROPOSAL CONFERENCE
2.1.1. A pre-proposal conference will be conducted on 15 February 2012 at 1000 hrs for the purposes of briefing on the proposal requirements and answering questions regarding this solicitation. This conference will be held at 154th Civil Engineering Squadron, 335 Gardner Drive, Building 3392, Joint Base Pearl Harbor Hickam, Hawaii 96853. Interested Contractors are highly encouraged to attend the pre-proposal conference. The site visit will be held following the conference.
2.1.2. Due to security conditions, all offerors must register to attend this conference and site visit. Email the completed Exhibit J-PreProposal Meeting Access Form with the following information for all attendees to Julianne Cooper at the following addresses: julianne.cooper.ctr@ang.af.mil and copy 127wg.angrckoomb@ang.af.mil
Attendees Without Current Access to JBPHH MUST Provide the following:
Firm Name and Telephone Number Attendee’s Full Name and Last Four Digits of Social Security No.
Attendee’s Valid Drivers License Number Citizenship
Attendees With Current Access to JBPHH MUST Provide the following:
Firm Name and Telephone Number Attendee’s Full Name
ALL ATTENDEES MUST PRE-REGISTER FOR THE MEETING.
2.1.3. This information must be provided in advance, not later than five (5) business days prior to the meeting, in order to ensure access to the military base and conference site and ensure adequate seating for the conference attendees. Even if you have access to the base you must register to ensure adequate seating. The furnishing of the above information is voluntary; however, your failure to furnish all or part of the requested information may result in the Government’s denial of your access to the pre-proposal conference. This information will be provided to the Base Security Forces who will authorize a sponsor for your visit to the site.
2.1.4. Attendees without current access to JBPHH must meet at the Nimitz Gate at 0900 hrs in order to be sponsored on to the base. You will be required to present the following information upon arrival: (1) Valid Vehicle Registration, (2) Valid Drivers License, (3) Valid Proof of Insurance for Vehicle, (4) Safety Inspection and Car Rental agreement if applicable. If you rent a car only the person named on the rental agreement can sign on that vehicle. Any of the above information furnished by you is protected under the Privacy Act and shall not be released unless permitted by law and/or you have consented to such. Failure to arrive by 0900 hrs may result in denial of access to the base and the meeting.
2.1.5. Information provided at this conference or site visit shall not qualify the terms and conditions of the solicitation and specifications. Terms of the solicitation and specifications remain unchanged unless the solicitation is amended in writing. If an amendment is issued, normal procedures relating to the acknowledgment and receipt of solicitation amendments shall apply.
2.1.6. A record of the conference shall be made and furnished to all prospective offerors via posting to http://www.fbo.gov . The record will include minutes of the meeting, including questions (on a non-attribution basis) and answers.
3. FORMAL COMMUNICATION, OFFEROR EXPLANATIONS
3.1. Submit all questions on the Exhibit E, Proposal Inquiry Format by email to the contracting office at the address shown below.
Subject Line: Reference No. W912J6-12-R-0001 Email: julianne.cooper.ctr@ang.af.mil and copy 127wg.angrckoomb@ang.af.mil
3.2. Any explanation desired by an offeror regarding the meaning or interpretation of the solicitation, or proposals, drawings, specifications, etc. must be requested in writing and with sufficient time allowed for a reply to reach offerors before the submission of their offer.
3.3. The Contracting Officer reserves the right to address questions received after the fifth day prior to solicitation closing with those offers deemed compliant and/or in the competitive range after closing. All questions and requests for information (RFI) must be received NOT LATER THAN the fifth working day prior to closing and will be posted not later than two working days prior to closing. OFFERORS ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED
TO SUBMIT QUESTIONS EARLY IN THIS PROCESS.
3.4. Any interpretations made will be in the form of an amendment of the solicitation, drawings, specifications, etc., and will be furnished to all prospective offerors via posting to our web site at:
http://www.fbo.gov.
3.4.1. Receipt by the offeror must be acknowledged in the space provided on the SF 1442 or by returning a signed copy of the amendment by the time set for receipt of proposals. Explanations or instructions given in a form other than an amendment to the solicitation shall not be binding. Questions (on a non-attribution basis) and answers shall be furnished to all prospective offerors via the web site.
3.4.2. For security reasons, all technical and engineering data related to this solicitation will be distributed using the Federal Business Opportunities (FedBizOpps.gov or fbo.gov) system. FedBizOpps is a web-based dissemination tool designed to safeguard acquisition-related information for all Federal agencies. Interested bidders/offerors must register with FedBizOpps before accessing the system. FedBizOpps registration requires the following information:
3.4.2.1. 1) - Central Contractor Registration (CCR) Marketing Partner Identification Number (MPIN); 2) - DUNS Number and CAGE Code; 3) - Telephone Number; 4) - E-Mail Address. Registration instructions can be found on the FedBizOpps website at https://www.fbo.gov/downloads/FBO_Vendor_Guide.pdf.
Reference paragraph 4.4 of the Vendor Guide for instructions to retrieve the specification and drawing documents for this project. Bidders/offerors who have registered with FedBizOpps must access the data for this solicitation using the password. Bidders/Offerors cannot log into the FedBizOpps home page and search for data.
4. AMENDMENTS PRIOR TO DATE SET FOR RECEIPT OF PROPOSALS
4.1. The right is reserved, as the interest of the Government may require, to revise or amend, the specifications or drawings or both prior to and/or after the date set for receipt of proposals as necessary. Such amendments, if any, will be announced by an amendment or amendments to this Request for Proposal. All information relating to this RFP, including pertinent changes/amendments and information prior to the date set for receipt of proposals will be posted on the following website: http://www.fbo.gov
4.2. Offerors are strongly cautioned to check this site frequently and to “refresh” their web page to ensure they have the lasted information.
5. HAND CARRIED PROPOSALS/INVITATIONS
5.1. A bid repository is provided for hand carried proposals and is located at 91-1179 Enterprise Ave, Building 117, Kapolei, HI 96707. Hand carried proposals must be deposited in the repository prior to the time established for receipt of proposals.
5.2. Offerors are cautioned that approval to enter the base must be obtained prior to the closing date for receipt of proposals. Follow the procedures outlined in paragraph 1.2.2 for entry. Delays are probable at the entry point and should be accommodated for. Late receipt of proposals due to base entry delays may not be deemed excusable and the Contracting Officer may declare the proposal late and remove it from consideration.
6. WAGE DETERMINATION
6.1. Davis Bacon Wage Rates are applicable to this project. Current prevailing wage determination(s) at time of issuance of solicitation are HI120001 2/10/2012 HI1 HI120001 01/27/2012 HI1.
In the event the current prevailing Wage Determination is changed by the Department of Labor prior to the closing date of this solicitation, it is the offeror’s responsibility to insure the most recent determination is used in preparing the proposal. An Amendment will not be issued prior to closing to change Wage Determination dates and/or numbers. Should the wage rate change after closing, but prior to award, the updated Wage Determination will be incorporated by amendment and issued to all offerors that have not been eliminated from the competition. If applicable, these offerors/contractors will be given a reasonable opportunity to provide revised proposals solely to amend proposals due to Wage Determination changes. If the wage determination modification does not change any affected wage rates, then the provisions of FAR 22.404-5(c)(4) will apply.
6.2 Applicable wage rates can be found at http://www.access.gpo.gov/davisbacon/hi.html
7. PROPOSAL EXPENSES AND PRE-CONTRACT COSTS
This RFP does not commit the Government to pay costs incurred in preparation and submission of initial and subsequent proposals or for other costs incurred prior to award of a formal contract.
8. REMOVAL OF SECTIONS AT TIME OF AWARD
Sections 00100, 00110, 00120, 00600 and all exhibits will be physically removed as a result of an award, but will be deemed to be incorporated by reference in that award.
9. DISPOSITION OF UNSUCCESSFUL PROPOSALS
In compliance with FAR Subpart 4.8, the Government will retain one copy of all unsuccessful proposals. The Government will destroy extra copies of unsuccessful proposals. No destruction certificate will be provided.
10. INFORMATION REGARDING AVAILABILITY OF UTILITY SERVICES
10.1. It has been determined that all temporary utilities shall be the responsibility of the contractor. The contractor will pay all charges (hook up fees, metering, monthly usage, etc.) resulting from temporary utilities. The offerors will take this into consideration when computing its offer. (FAR Clause 52.236-14, Availability and Use of Utility Services.
11. EXCEPTIONS
11.1. If the offeror takes exception to any of the requirements specified in this solicitation, the offeror shall clearly identify each such exception and include a complete explanation of why the exception was taken and what benefit accrues to the Government. All exceptions to the solicitation requirements (Sections 00010 through 00800) and supporting rationale shall be included in an addendum to the proposal and clearly labeled "Exceptions". An addendum is only required if the offeror takes exception to any requirement in the solicitation. (The Addendum does not have a page limitation, but shall only include information relevant to exceptions taken to the solicitation requirements.) The Government will assume an offeror takes no exceptions to any solicitation requirement if the offeror does not submit an Addendum identifying exceptions. Offerors are advised that solicitation requirements are not necessarily negotiable and such exceptions may render an offeror's proposal unacceptable and ineligible for award.
12. CLAUSES
12.1. Clauses and provisions from the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and supplements thereto are incorporated in this document by reference and in full text. Those incorporated by reference have the same force and effect as if they were given in full text.
12.2. Clauses and provisions in this document may not appear in consecutive order.
13. RESERVED
SECTION 110
SECTION 00110 SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS AND INSTRUCTIONS
1. PROPOSAL PREPARATION INSTRUCTIONS
1.1. These instructions prescribe the format of proposals, and describe the approach for the development and presentation of the proposal data. They are designed to ensure the submission of necessary information to provide for the understanding and comprehensive evaluation of proposals. Carefully review this section prior to commencing proposal preparation. All solicitation amendments must be acknowledged in accordance with Section 00100, FAR Provision 52.215-1, Instruction to Offerors – Competitive Acquisition.
1.2. Offerors are cautioned to strictly comply with all instructions within this solicitation to ensure submission of a complete proposal. Failure to furnish a complete proposal, at the time of proposal submission, may result in the proposal being unacceptable to the Government and eliminated from consideration for award.
2. SOURCES OF PERSONNEL ON SELECTION BOARD
2.1. Offerors are advised that employees of the firms identified below may serve as advisors to Source Selection Evaluation Board members in the source selection process. These individuals will be authorized access to only those portions of the proposal data and discussions that are necessary to enable them to perform their respective duties. Such firms are expressly prohibited from competing on the subject acquisition and from rating proposals or recommending a selection.
Contact Name: Julianne Cooper Firm: Odyssey-TCI, JV Phone: 586-239-6582 Fax: 586-239-6605 Email: julianne.cooper.ctr@ang.af.mil
2.2. In accomplishing their duties related to the source selection process, the aforementioned firms may require access to proprietary information contained in the offeror’s proposals. Therefore, pursuant to FAR 9.505-4, these firms must execute an agreement with each offeror that states that they will (1) protect the offerors’ information from unauthorized use or disclosure for as long as it remains proprietary and (2) refrain from using the information for any purpose other than that for which it was furnished. To expedite the evaluation process, each offeror must contact the above companies to effect execution of such an agreement prior to submission of proposals.
Each offeror shall submit copies of the agreement with their proposal. Offerors who fail to execute agreements do solely at their own risk.
3. PROPOSAL CONTENT
3.1. Prospective offerors shall submit the following volumes in two separate packages:
3.1.1. Submit Volume 1, Price proposal, pro forma documents, in original and (3) three hard copies, in accordance with instructions contained herein.
3.1.2. Submit the Small Business Subcontracting Plan, if applicable, in one hard copy original and in its entirety on a CD/DVD.
3.1.3. Volume 2, (Part 1) Technical Capability Proposal and (Part 2) Past/Present Performance information in original and three (3) hard copies and one (1) CD/DVD.
3.1.4. Offerors are cautioned to carefully review the proposal requirements for these Volumes and ensure a complete proposal is submitted.
3.2. PROPOSAL DUE DATE SCHEDULE
3.2.1. The entire proposal (Volumes 1 and 2 and the CD/DVD copy) are due by the date and time set for the receipt of proposals shown in Block 13 of the SF 1442. Past/Present performance references should provide questionnaire responses to the Contracting Officer not later than the closing date.
3.2.2. After compiling all required information, submit original and specified number of copies to the issuing office listed in Block 7 of the SF 1442. Mark the front of the envelope/box with the following:
“PROPOSAL No. W912J6-12-R-0001, DO NOT OPEN--- Competitive Acquisition”.
3.3. PROPOSAL FORMAT
3.3.1. Purpose: These instructions prescribe the format of proposals, and describe the approach for the development and presentation of the proposed data. The proposal shall include all of the information requested in the specific instructions. Failure to include all information requested may adversely affect the evaluation.
3.3.2. A proposal that merely reiterates or promises to accomplish the requirements of the RFP will be considered unacceptable. A proposal that is orderly and sufficiently documented will be easy for the Government to understand and will enable the Government to perform a thorough and fair evaluation.
3.3.3. Offerors are cautioned to submit enough information to enable the Source Selection Evaluation Board to fully ascertain each offeror’s capability to perform all of the requirements contemplated by this solicitation.
All commitments made in the proposal may become a part of the resultant contract. The data submitted with each proposal should be complete and concise, but not overly elaborate. Excessive reliance on promotional brochures is discouraged. Certain parts of this proposal have page restrictions. Any pages/documents in excess of the page number specified will be removed from the proposal presented to the evaluation board and information therein will not be considered in the evaluation.
3.3.4. Written proposals shall be prepared on standard 8.5 x 11 inch paper (charts may be landscaped but must be on 8.5 x 11 inch paper) and shall be in a legible font size (10). All pages of each proposal shall be appropriately numbered, and identified with the RFP number. For ease of reference, consecutive page numbering with tabs is required. Type size for graphics, charts, diagrams and tables shall be of an appropriate font and size for the application, and must be clearly readable without magnification assistance to the normal eye. Schedule charts may be on 11X17 inch paper folded into proposal. Text lines will be no less than single-space. To the maximum extent practicable, proposal submission shall be double sided.
3.3.5. Binding: Elaborate format and binding are neither necessary nor desirable. All binders will be capable of lying flat when opened. Three ring binders are preferred. The cover and spine of each binder will clearly identify the offeror’s name, Project number, RFP number, RFP title and copy number, (e.g. copy 2 of 3). The original for each volume will be clearly identified on the cover and the spine. All binders will allow for easy removal and replacement of pages.
3.3.6. Indexing: Each binder will contain a “Table of Contents” for that volume. The “Table of Contents” will identify major areas, paragraphs and subparagraphs by number and title, as well as by page number and volume locations. Tab indexing will be used to identify Sections as appropriate.
3.3.7. Electronic Copy: Provide one (1) electronic copy of all of the Volume 2 proposal information.
Electronic copies shall be submitted on CD/DVD saved in Microsoft Word format or Adobe Acrobat. (“Read Only” files are acceptable). All disks shall be virus checked prior to submission.
3.3.8. If revised proposals are requested, all proposal revisions shall be submitted on colored paper as page changes with each page identified by date and page number. Revised pages shall be printed on one side and punched with a 3-hole punch along the left margin. The number of revised copies to be submitted is the same as the initial proposal.
3.3.9. Offeror may, at the discretion of the Government, be asked to provide clarifications regarding their proposals in accordance with FAR 15.306 (a). Requests for such information do not constitute discussions.
3.3.10. The offeror shall be held responsible for the validity of all information supplied in his/her proposal, including that provided by potential subcontractors. Should subsequent investigation disclose that the facts and conditions were not as stated, the proposal may be rejected.
3.4. PROPOSAL VOLUME CONTENTS: Each offeror’s proposal shall be submitted as set forth below and all information shall be confined to the appropriate part to facilitate independent evaluation. Proposals, which do not include the requested minimum information, may be eliminated from further consideration for award.
3.4.1. VOLUME 1, PRICE/COST INFORMATION AND PRO FORMA DOCUMENTS
3.4.1.1. Offerors shall provide all price/cost information necessary to provide a meaningful basis for Government's analysis and evaluation of price/cost for the project set forth in Section 00120 of this solicitation.
The Government is not, and does not intend on, requesting certified cost or pricing data. Offerors may be required during the evaluation process to provided sufficient price/cost information that will enable the Government to perform a meaningful evaluation. If an offeror proposes an unusually low price, the offeror should also provide rationale to justify the price. Detailed requirements follow:
3.4.1.2. Provide an introductory page to include Cage Code, DUNS Number, Tax Identification Number (TIN), points of contact, authorized negotiators, contact phone, facsimile numbers, and email addresses.
Also, include your business socioeconomic status, e.g. small business, woman-owned small business, HUBZone small business, etc.
3.4.1.3. Offer and Section 00010 – Complete in its entirety the “Offeror” portion of the Standard Form (SF) 1442. An official having the authority to contractually bind your company must sign the SF 1442 in accordance with FAR 4.102. One copy of the SF 1442 is required to have an original signature.
3.4.1.4. Section 00010 – Insert the price/cost associated with the project in the line items. All line items (CLINs) must be priced to be considered.
3.4.1.5. Section 00010- Insert pricing in Forward Pricing Schedule (Exhibit F) All offerors shall provide pricing for the Forward Pricing Schedule. Failure to provide prices for all line items and or the Forward Pricing Schedule shall make the proposal non-compliant with the solicitation requirements and eliminated from the competition, without further evaluation.
3.4.1.6. Representations and Certifications- Section 00600- insert the required certifications and representations and return only those shown in section 00600. Return the entire Section 00600 with your proposal.
All other required representations and certifications are to be completed on line in “ORCA”.
3.4.1.7. All potential offerors are required to register in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR), http://www.ccr.gov, in order to complete the annual Representations and Certifications found at the ORCA website. The ORCA site contains an ORCA Application Handbook and an ORCA Quick Reference Guide. To access them, simply click on the "Help" link at the top of the ORCA homepage. Ensure your Central Contractor Registration (CCR) information is up-to-date. Complete annual Representations and Certifications on line at http://orca.bpn.gov if you have not already done so. You are not required to provide a copy of the Representations and Certifications completed in ORCA with your written proposal. All acquisition websites may now also be reached through Acquisition Central at https://www.acquisition.gov/ DO include any Representations and Certifications and other statements of offerors contained in Section 00600 of this solicitation, which are in addition to the annual certifications on ORCA. Information provided on your introductory page will assist us in locating and verifying your data in (CCR) and ORCA.
3.4.1.8. Provide on Exhibit D the number of days after the Notice to Proceed (NTP) is issued that
Options #1 through #6 can be exercised and not affect contract price or performance period given a notice to proceed (NTP) on or about 15 Apr 2012. The information provided will be incorporated in any unexercised options at time of contract award and will be used as a basis for exercising of options after award. (Exhibit D information is provided for informational purposes only and not for evaluation).
3.4.1.9. Subcontracting Plan – – (NOTE: (Note: Only required of Large Business Offerors). If required, offerors shall prepare and submit their subcontracting plan in accordance with FAR Clause 52.219-9 Alt II and DFARS Clause 52.219-7003. The National Guard Bureau Subcontracting Goals for use in development of your plan are as follows: Small Business, 55.0%; Small Disadvantaged Business 10.0 %; Woman-owned Small Business 10.0%; Service Disabled Veteran Owned Business 3.0% and Hub Zone firms 3.0%. While achievement in the plan of these goals is not mandatory the goals set must be challenging yet achievable.
3.4.1.9.1. Submit the Small Business Subcontracting Plan in original and one copy.
Submit plan in a format to accommodate evaluation in accordance with AFARS 5119.704. In accordance with FAR 19.7, “The Small Business Subcontracting Program”, and FAR clause 52.219-9, “Small Business Subcontracting Plan”, subcontracting plans shall be evaluated for acceptability by the contracting team using the criteria set forth in AFARS Appendix DD-Subcontracting Plan Evaluation Guide https://webportal.saalt.army.mil/saal-zp/procurement/afars.doc. To be acceptable, plans must adequately address the required statutory elements. In addition, the plan must provide sufficient information to enable the Contracting Officer to answer affirmatively questions A through H of the AFAR Appendix DD.
3.4.1.10. Joint Venture Requirements - Parties wishing to propose as a joint venture must submit, with the Pro Forma documents, an executed copy of the joint venture agreement. The joint venture agreement shall be executed in accordance with FAR 4.102(d). Each joint venture partner shall submit evidence satisfactory to the Contracting Officer that its Board of Directors has approved its participation in the joint venture or by an instrument of similarly binding character in the case of an unincorporated entity. Offerors are reminded that to obtain an award the awardee, to include a joint venture, must be registered in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) database.
Applicable to set-aside solicitations: Joint Ventures must meet applicable size standards (See FAR Subpart 19.1).
Submit with the proposal any size determination for the Joint Venture entity received from the Small Business Administration. A Joint Venture where-in one party is not a small business may be referred to the Small Business Administration to determine eligibility. Note that there were significant changes in 2011 to the SBA requirements for a Joint venture agreement. Ensure that you have the most up to date regulations from the Small Business Administration. All questions regarding this must be directed the Small Business Administration and not the Contracting Officer.
3.4.2. VOLUME 2, PART 1, OFFEROR TECHNICAL CAPABILITY PROPOSAL
3.4.2.1. Volume 2 Part 1 is comprised of four (4) subfactors. Subfactor 1: LEED® Experience and Capability; Subfactor 2: Contractor Experience and Capability; and Subfactor 3: Construction Schedule and Commissioning Plan; and Subfactor 4: Small Business Participation Plan.
3.4.2.1.1. The Government acknowledges that the technical proposal will involve discussion of some of the same projects/contracts discussed in the Past/Present Performance volume. While Past/Present Performance examines how an offeror performed in the past, so as to determine the probability of success on future projects, the Technical Capability Proposal examines the offeror’s experience with complex multidiscipline project management and execution and how the offeror demonstrates an understanding of the contract’s requirements taking this experience into consideration. The Government intends to use Exhibit A Part 1 information in the evaluation of experience for Subfactor 2. A reiteration of the information provided in Exhibit A is neither required nor desired. Offeror should reference this information by providing a short summation of their relevant experience to meet the submission requirements of this subfactor.
3.4.2.2. Subfactor 1 LEED® experience and capability is obtained for the purposes of evaluating an offerors technical capability to perform a project to United States Green Building Council (USGBC) LEED® standards
3.4.2.2.1. The USGBC LEED® technical capability proposal is limited to 8 pages.
Discuss company experience with building to United States Green Building Council (USGBC) LEED® standards.
Indicate any previous projects that achieved USGBC LEED® certification, any level of recognition. Additionally, indicate who the key construction personnel (Project Manager, Superintendent, Quality Manager, etc.) are and demonstrate they have experience and required qualifications in assigned roles with building to USGBC LEED® standards. If no experience so state and indicate in detail how you plan to overcome this lack of experience.
3.4.2.3. Subfactor 2 Experience and Capability Proposal is obtained for the purposes of evaluating an offerors technical capability to perform a project of this size and complexity as well as familiarity with construction an island environment. In terms of “an island environment”, the Government recognizes that there are issues in an island environment (including involvement of the local island workforce, ready availability of supplies and machines, etc.) that is not typically found in regular CONUS construction projects. As part of the evaluation of this Subfactor the Government is particularly interested in examining an offeror’s experience with construction projects in an island environment.
3.4.2.3.1. The Government intends to use Exhibit A Part 1 information in the evaluation of experience for Subfactor 2. A reiteration of the information provided in Exhibit A is neither required nor desired because the Government will be referring to it during the evaluation of this Subfactor. Rather, in terms of Subfactor 2, the offeror should refer to Exhibit A and explain it without merely repeating that information. That is the offerors should reference this information by providing a narrative explaining their relevant experience to meet the submission requirements of this subfactor.
3.4.2.3.2. The Experience and Capability Proposal is limited to 15 pages, exclusive of resumes or experience cut sheets not to exceed (NTE) two (2) pages each.
3.4.2.3.2.1. Discuss offerors technical experience and capability to perform a project of this magnitude and complexity.
3.4.2.3.2.2. Provide a proposal narrative that discusses your management plan and approach for the execution of this contract. The narrative shall include necessary information regarding the offeror’s ability to perform complete project management of the scope requirements.
3.4.2.3.2.3. Project management includes the full spectrum of activities which should be included in the overall narrative. Additionally, the following elements should be discussed in detail in the proposal:
organization and management of personnel and activities; quality control; proposal preparation, estimating, and subcontract purchasing, logistics and access, and safety. Discuss your proposed approach for each of these activities.
3.4.2.3.2.4. Provide a description of Quality Control Staff. Provide a brief general summation of the quality control processes you will use with details as it relates to the material submittal process, subcontractor compliance with contract documents. Include discussion of your company’s policy for establishing schedules for the performance of quality control tasks and your policy for reporting quality control findings to the Government. (Offerors should not provide proposed Quality Control Plan or provide a plan as part of this narrative.
(If provided it will not be evaluated)
3.4.2.3.3. Demonstrate, as a minimum, that the following key construction personnel have experience in managing projects/contracts of the same/similar dollar magnitude, size, complexity and scope, in the capacity in which they are proposed for this project: (1) Contract Manager; (2) Project Manager(s), (3) Site Superintendent(s), (4) Estimator(s), (5) Safety Manager. Demonstrate personnel meet any specific experience qualifications included elsewhere in the contract requirements. As a minimum, provide experience information or a resume for the personnel listed above. Indicate which members of the proposed contract/project team personnel have experience working on similar type projects together.
3.4.2.3.4. Discuss experience, and capability in managing a project in an island environment.
Discuss the involvement of the local island workforce in this project.
3.4.2.4. Subfactor 3: Construction Schedule and commissioning approach /timeline is obtained for the purposes of evaluating an offerors understanding of the requirements of the schedule and commissioning.
The Schedule itself is not subject to page limits; however any provided narrative to Subfactor 3 submission is limited to 5 pages.
3.4.2.4.1. Discuss your plans for commissioning, to include commissioning approach/timeline.
3.4.2.4.2. Provide a Construction Schedule using the Critical Path Method (CPM) scheduling approach based on a Notice to Proceed date of 15 Apr 2012 for the schedule. Construction Schedule is an integrated and networked multi-layered schedule of program/project tasks. It identifies project events, accomplishment, and criteria and the expected dates of each. These dates are based on the calendar dates provided as the starting point and the logical flow of dates provided by calculating the addition of duration of all tasks using typical schedule networking tools. Each major task will be directly traceable to the requirements of the project. The NTP date for the schedule is for the purpose of evaluation only.
3.4.2.5. Subfactor 4: Small Business Participation Plan is obtained for the purposes of evaluating an offerors (both large and small businesses) level of proposed participation of small businesses in the performance of the acquisition (as small business prime offerors or small business subcontractors) relative to the objectives and goals established herein.
3.4.2.5.1. Small Business Participation Plan shall be completed in accordance with the instruction provided in Exhibit G, “Small Business Participation Plan format”. Offerors shall use the format in Exhibit G when preparing their participation plan. Minimum participation plan goals for this procurement are -- Small Business: {15%} of the total contract value; 8(a)/Small Disadvantaged Business: {5%} of the total contract value; Woman-Owned Small Business: {1%} of the total contract value; Historically Underutilized Business Zone…
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