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EXHIBIT A PERFORMANCE RELEVANCY QUESTIONNAIRE

PART 1: Self-Prepared questionnaires of at least 3, not more than 5 projects.

Prepare not more than 5 of these documents. Contractors should select their projects carefully because the quality of the contractor’s relevant performance is more important than the quantity of projects submitted.

. Projects may be on going, if complete to 70 % and cannot have been completed any earlier than 5 years prior to the solicitation issue date. Provide frank, concise comments regarding your performance on the contracts you identify. Use as much space as required.

1A. Offeror (Your) Name (Company/Division):

1B. Project/Contract Title:

1C. Contract Specifics:

1. Description of Effort as ___________Prime or _________Subcontractor

2. Contract Number

3. Original Contract $ Value _____________ Current/Final Contract $ Value ____________

4. If amounts in 3 above are different, provide a brief description of the reason:

5. Completion Date:

1. Original Date: ______________

2. Current Schedule____________________

3. Estimate/Final Completion Date:________________________________

4. Primary cause for Contract Modifications__________________________________

1D. Provide detailed description of the work performed under the contract including, but not limited to, similarity of the construction methods; size; project scope; cost magnitude and complexity of work performed to those required for the proposed effort. Discuss the similarity of the location at which work was previously performed for Aircraft Hangar Construction, an active airfield, roofing tall buildings, and extensive Hazardous material removal. Identify other projects awarded from the National Guard and any awards of excellent safety records.

In addition, the following sub-factors shall be reviewed: Quality Control, Timely Performance, Management Effectiveness, Compliance with Safety Factors, Compliance with Federal/State Laws and Regulations, Compliance with utilization of small business concerns requirements.

1. Describe the specific elements of the work performed by your firm.

2. Indicate what elements of work were performed by your major subcontractors and if those same subcontractors will be used on this project. If you intend to use these subcontractors, please list name and principal areas of work they will perform. If you do not intend on utilizing any of these subcontractors please so indicated.

3. Address any technical areas about this project you consider uniquely relevant to this project. Include in your discussion if project had sustainability requirements. Emphasize use of Title 24, Part 6, of the California Code of Regulations - The Energy Efficiency Standards for Residential and Nonresidential Buildings.

4. In assessing performance confidence, the evaluator may: (1) evaluate present and past performance information through the use of questionnaires completed by the offeror's references; (2) use data independently obtained from other Government or commercial sources, to include but not limited to Government databases; (3) the information provided in the offeror’s Past Performance Relevancy Questionnaire, (4) emphasize prior National Guard or airfield experience (5) Use of Title 24, Part 6, of the California Code of Regulations - The Energy Efficiency Standards for Residential and Nonresidential Buildings (6) roofing tall buildings and extensive Hazardous material removal (7) any awards of excellent safety and quality control records. (8) other consideration ie: consider any information the offeror submits which explains any problems encountered on the identified contractor and the offeror's corrective actions. The Government reserves the rights to obtain and evaluate past performance information from any source it deems appropriate

5. If you intend to use any of the same key personnel on this solicitations’ project, indicate by name and position those personnel proposed to be utilized on the referenced contract. (Project Manager, Site Superintendent, Quality Control Manager). Indicate what position they will have on this solicitation’s contract. If you do not intend on utilizing any of these same personnel please so indicated.

6. Describe why you believe the work is very relevant, relevant or semi-relevant to this solicited project. (see section 00120 for information.) (Use as much space as necessary)

1E. List a point of Contact for Owner/Government agency Contracting Officer and or inspector; include a current phone number and facsimile number. Email address is also desired. (This information is required here even though you will be sending Exhibit B letters and questionnaires to theses references. (Do NOT include a copy of the Exhibit Bs you sent to your references.)

End of Part 1- Questionnaire Requirements – Prepare and send Exhibit B Package to the reference(s) for each of projects identified.

PART 2 : Provide the following information one time.

Additional offeror information required, but not project specific. This information need only be provided once in your submission package.

2 A. Applicable to all offerors - Describe your Compliance with the requirements of FAR clause 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (May 2004). (Even if you are a Small or Small Disadvantaged Business this clause in Federal Contracts applies. It is the policy of the United States that small business concerns, veteran-owned small business concerns, service-disabled veteran-owned small business concerns, HUBZone small business concerns, small disadvantaged business concerns, and women-owned small business concerns shall have the maximum practicable opportunity to participate in performing contracts let by any Federal agency, including contracts and subcontracts for subsystems, assemblies, components, and related services for major systems. It is also policy to establish procedures to ensure the timely payment of amounts due pursuant to the terms of their subcontracts.) Describe below the methods you have used to comply with this policy on prior federal contracts. Include any evidence, or a point of contact to verify this information, if available.

2B: Offerors are strongly encouraged to include with their proposals information on problems encountered on relevant projects and the specific corrective actions taken to remedy the problem(s).

2C: List any projects within the last five (5) years that have been assessed Liquidated damages. If none have been assessed, make a positive statement to that effect.

2D: List any projects within the last five (5) years that have been terminated, for any reason. Provide an explanation . If none, make a positive statement to that effect.

2E: Other Past Performance Considerations (OPTIONAL) Information, if provided, shall be limited to the period starting 5 years prior to the solicitation release date.

Effectiveness of value engineering (VEC) proposals you submitted on prior contracts. (Provide a brief description; impact on cost, schedule, efficiency or quality; contract number; name and phone number of customer benefiting from the VEC).

Professional/Industry awards (Identify award type, date of award and copy of certificate if applicable), Letters of appreciation, recognition or commendations.

Discuss unique skills and accomplishments (Explain unique skills and/or accomplishments and provide supporting information for verification).

PART 3 : Provide the following document to sources used as references (best to use same projects as self-prepared questionnaires).

3A. Prepare Coversheet for references to mail directly to USPFO Contracting. Do not collect the questionnaires from references then re-submit to USPFO Contracting (see below):

<SAMPLE> TRANSMITTAL LETTERAND PAST PERFORMANCE EVALUATION QUESTIONNAIRE

Your Company Letterhead

Date: _________________

To: ______________________________________

We have listed your firm as a reference for the work we have performed for you as listed below. Our firm has submitted a proposal under a project advertised by USPFO for California Contracting Office. In accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), they will evaluate our firm's past performance. Your candid response to the attached questionnaire will assist the evaluation team in this process. We understand that you have a busy schedule and your participation in this evaluation is greatly appreciated. Please complete the enclosed questionnaire as thoroughly as possible. Space is provided for comments. Understand that while the responses to this questionnaire may be released to the offeror, FAR 15.306 (e)(4) prohibits the release of the names of the persons providing the responses. Complete confidentiality will be maintained. Only one response from each office is required.

Please send your completed questionnaire to the following address to arrive NOT LATER THAN 1:00 pm (PDT) March 12, 2010. Do not return them to our company.

E-mail (preferred) Primary: roshan.jessani@us.army.mil Alternate: richard.vokes@us.army.mil)

Mailing: USPFO for California

Attn: Roshan Jessani

2303 Napa Ave, Bld 633

San Luis Obispo, CA 93405

Fax: 805-594-6348 If you have questions regarding the attached questionnaire, or require assistance, please contact Lori Rowe, 805-594-6382 or email to: Primary: roshan.jessani@us.army.mil Alternate: richard.vokes@us.army.mil)

Signature and Title

3B. Questionaires for References – Fill in Part I, then send to reference with addressed envelope to USPFO or instructions to email (see below). The references will fill-in Part II.

THE QUESTIONNAIRE SHOULD BE SUBMITTED BY THE FOLLOWING MEANS:

Return via email Primary: roshan.jessani@us.army.mil Alternate: richard.vokes@us.army.mil)

/or/

Commercial Fax (805) 594-6348 / DSN Fax: 630-6382

Forms may be mailed to:

Mailing: USPFO for California

Attn: Roshan Jessani

2303 Napa Ave, Building 633

San Luis Obispo, CA 93405

RATING DESCRIPTIONS: Use the following descriptions as guidance in providing ratings.

RESPONDENT IDENTIFICATION AND RATINGS

(Part 1 Contractor submitting Proposal fill-in)

Reference is provided for: ____________________________________

Contract Number or Project Title______________________________________________________

Date of Award/Completion Date______________________________________________________

Location_________________________________________________________________________

Dollar Amount____________________________________________________________________

Brief Description of work and your role in the referenced contract: ___________________________

(Part 2 Person providing Reference) Reference is provided by: ___________________________

Company/Agency: _________________________________________________________________

Business Address; ________________________________________________________________

Telephone Number: _______________________________________________________________

E-Mail Address: __________________________________________________________________

If information above (Part 1) is not accurate, please indicate.

OFFEROR Name___________________________

SOURCE SELECTION SENSITIVE WHEN COMPLETED

Please circle the appropriate rating.

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(23) What were the contractor’s top documented strengths, if any, in performing the contract requirements?

REMARKS: ____________________________________________________________________________________

(24) What were the contractor’s top documented weaknesses, if any, in performing the contract requirements?

REMARKS: ____________________________________________________________________________________

(25) Please Provide Any Additional Information You Feel Is Important Not Covered Elsewhere:

REMARKS: ____________________________________________________________________________________

Thank you for your remarks. Please ensure that you return this questionnaire to the Contracting Agency. Do NOT return to the evaluated contractor.

NAME OF PERSON SUBMITTING REFERENCE

(DATE)

PHONE #:____________________________

EMAIL:____________________________