W912LM-10-R-0003 - Duluth MATOC Solicitation.doc

Section 00010 - Solicitation Contract Form

BASE PERIOD

FFP

MATOC IDIQ - General Construction FFP - Contractor shall provide all plant, labor, equipment, appliances, materials, expertise and supervision necessary for various maintenance, repair and construction Task Order Contracts for the Minnesota National Guard.

FOB: Destination

NSN: Z199-10-SVS-0001

MAX

NET AMT

BASE PERIOD

MATOC IDIQ - General Construction FFP - Contractor shall provide all plant, labor, equipment, appliances, materials, expertise and supervision necessary for various maintenance, repair and construction Task Order Contracts for the Minnesota National Guard.

MAX

BASE PERIOD

MATOC IDIQ - General Construction FFP - Contractor shall provide all plant, labor, equipment, appliances, materials, expertise and supervision necessary for various maintenance, repair and construction Task Order Contracts for the Minnesota National Guard.

MAX

BASE PERIOD

MATOC IDIQ - General Construction FFP - Contractor shall provide all plant, labor, equipment, appliances, materials, expertise and supervision necessary for various maintenance, repair and construction Task Order Contracts for the Minnesota National Guard.

MAX

BASE PERIOD

MATOC IDIQ - General Construction FFP - Contractor shall provide all plant, labor, equipment, appliances, materials, expertise and supervision necessary for various maintenance, repair and construction Task Order Contracts for the Minnesota National Guard.

MAX

FFP

MATOC IDIQ - General Construction FFP - Contractor shall provide all plant, labor, equipment, appliances, materials, expertise and supervision necessary for various maintenance, repair and construction Task Order Contracts for the Minnesota National Guard.

MAX

FFP

MATOC IDIQ - General Construction FFP - Contractor shall provide all plant, labor, equipment, appliances, materials, expertise and supervision necessary for various maintenance, repair and construction Task Order Contracts for the Minnesota National Guard.

MAX

FFP

MATOC IDIQ - General Construction FFP - Contractor shall provide all plant, labor, equipment, appliances, materials, expertise and supervision necessary for various maintenance, repair and construction Task Order Contracts for the Minnesota National Guard.

MAX

FFP

MATOC IDIQ - General Construction FFP - Contractor shall provide all plant, labor, equipment, appliances, materials, expertise and supervision necessary for various maintenance, repair and construction Task Order Contracts for the Minnesota National Guard.

MAX

FFP

MATOC IDIQ - General Construction FFP - Contractor shall provide all plant, labor, equipment, appliances, materials, expertise and supervision necessary for various maintenance, repair and construction Task Order Contracts for the Minnesota National Guard.

MAX

FFP

MATOC IDIQ - General Construction FFP - Contractor shall provide all plant, labor, equipment, appliances, materials, expertise and supervision necessary for various maintenance, repair and construction Task Order Contracts for the Minnesota National Guard.

MAX

FFP

MATOC IDIQ - General Construction FFP - Contractor shall provide all plant, labor, equipment, appliances, materials, expertise and supervision necessary for various maintenance, repair and construction Task Order Contracts for the Minnesota National Guard.

MAX

FFP

MATOC IDIQ - General Construction FFP - Contractor shall provide all plant, labor, equipment, appliances, materials, expertise and supervision necessary for various maintenance, repair and construction Task Order Contracts for the Minnesota National Guard.

MAX

FFP

MATOC IDIQ - General Construction FFP - Contractor shall provide all plant, labor, equipment, appliances, materials, expertise and supervision necessary for various maintenance, repair and construction Task Order Contracts for the Minnesota National Guard.

MAX

FFP

MATOC IDIQ - General Construction FFP - Contractor shall provide all plant, labor, equipment, appliances, materials, expertise and supervision necessary for various maintenance, repair and construction Task Order Contracts for the Minnesota National Guard.

MAX

FFP

MATOC IDIQ - General Construction FFP - Contractor shall provide all plant, labor, equipment, appliances, materials, expertise and supervision necessary for various maintenance, repair and construction Task Order Contracts for the Minnesota National Guard.

MAX

FFP

MATOC IDIQ - General Construction FFP - Contractor shall provide all plant, labor, equipment, appliances, materials, expertise and supervision necessary for various maintenance, repair and construction Task Order Contracts for the Minnesota National Guard.

MAX

FFP

MATOC IDIQ - General Construction FFP - Contractor shall provide all plant, labor, equipment, appliances, materials, expertise and supervision necessary for various maintenance, repair and construction Task Order Contracts for the Minnesota National Guard.

MAX

FFP

MATOC IDIQ - General Construction FFP - Contractor shall provide all plant, labor, equipment, appliances, materials, expertise and supervision necessary for various maintenance, repair and construction Task Order Contracts for the Minnesota National Guard.

MAX

FFP

MATOC IDIQ - General Construction FFP - Contractor shall provide all plant, labor, equipment, appliances, materials, expertise and supervision necessary for various maintenance, repair and construction Task Order Contracts for the Minnesota National Guard.

MAX

NOTES

1. The minimum quantity and contract value for all orders issued against this contract shall not be less than the minimum quantity and contract value stated in the following table. The maximum quantity and contract value for all orders issued against this contract shall not exceed the maximum quantity and contract value stated in the following table.

MINIMUM

QUANTITY

MINIMUM

AMOUNT

MAXIMUM

QUANTITY

MAXIMUM

AMOUNT

$20,000,000.00

TASK ORDER MINIMUM/MAXIMUM QUANTITY AND ORDER VALUE

The minimum quantity and order value for each Task Order issued shall not be less than the minimum quantity and order value stated in the following table. The maximum quantity and order value for each Task Order shall not exceed the maximum quantity and order value stated in the following table.

MINIMUM

QUANTITY

MINIMUM

AMOUNT

MAXIMUM

QUANTITY

MAXIMUM

AMOUNT

$5,000,000.00*

* Currently, the maximum established in the National Guard Federal Acquisition Requlation Supplement (NGFARS). The Government, at its option, may include projects exceeding $5 Million.

(See Section 00800)

SECTION 00010

AREAS OF CONSIDERATION- OFFERORS MUST RETURN THE FOLLOWING WITH THEIR PROPOSAL

NOTE: OFFERORS MUST COMPLETE AREAS OF CONSIDERATION BELOW AND RETURN WITH PROPOSAL.

1. LOCATIONS OF WORK - The projects will be performed at the Minnesota Air National Guard Base located in Duluth, Minnesota. Contractors will be provided a fair opportunity to compete for task orders within the dollar range indicated below, if they are awarded a contract.

2. DOLLAR VALUE OF PROJECTS

The contractor must identify the dollar range of projects they are interested in receiving consideration for under the MATOC contract. Each offeror must check ONLY one of the ranges listed below. (This limitation may be due to business size or company bonding limitations)

Offerors who meet the Emerging Small Business criteria, FAR Clause 52.219-19, may select from A OR B but not both.

A- DOLLAR VALUE

$5 Million

B- Optional for Emerging Small Business (ESB) Only

The amount on this chart allow for increases in limits in option years.

( ) Basic $200 - $250,000

Option One

$2,000- $500,000

Option Two

$500,00- $1M

Option Three

2,000-$2M

( ) Basic $200 - $500,000

Option One

$2,000- $1M

Option Two

$2,000- $2M

Option Three

2,000-$5M

( ) Basic $200 - $1M

$2,000- $2M

Option Two $2,000-$5M ( ) Basic $200 - $2M

$2,000- $5M

Increases in option years will be granted based on Satisfactory performance at sole discretion of the Contracting Officer.

3. DESIGN BUILD CONSIDERATION

* I (do) ( ) (do not) ( ) want to be considered for the design build option to the MATOC.

*Offerors indicating they want to be considered for the design build option to the MATOC shall submit qualifying information on design-build experience and design-build team experience. See instructions in Section 00110.

TABLE OF CONTENTS/NOTES

SOLICITATION, OFFER, AND AWARD SF 1442 and SF 1442 BACK

SECTION 00010 - PRICING SCHEDULE, NOTES AREAS OF CONSIDERATION,

SECTION 00100 - INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS AND NOTICES TO OFFERORS

SECTION 00600 – REPRESENTATIONS & CERTIFICATION

SECTION 00700 - CONTRACT CLAUSES

SECTION 00800 - SPECIAL MATOC CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

SECTION 01001 - 01700 - TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

ATTACHMENT 1 – MASTER SPECIFICATIONS “TO BE PROVIDED AT TIME OF AWARD”

EXHIBIT A- Performance Relevancy Questionnaire

EXHIBIT B- Subcontract Information and Consent Form

EXHIBIT C- Package Information & Forms; Cover Letter; Respondent Identification & Ratings

EXHIBIT D-Technical Proposal Format and Questions

EXHIBIT E- Prototypical Project Offering Form

EXHIBIT E-1– Self-Performed Work Form

EXHIBIT E – ATTACHMENT 1 – PROTOTYPICAL PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS

EXHIBIT F – Proposal Volume Contents Aid

EXHIBIT G – Proposal Inquiry Form

SECTION 00010 NOTES

1. The following apply to this contract:

a. In addition to task orders issued on a small business set-aside basis contractor is eligible to complete for task orders set-aside for: (to be completed by the contracting officer at time of award)

b. Applicable Maximum order dollar values (to be completed by the contracting officer at time of award)

c. The Design Build Option (is/is not)(to be completed by the contracting officer at time of award) applicable to this contract.

2. A task order in the amount of $200.00 will be issued upon award of this contract. Contractors may invoice for the initial task order following acceptance by the Contracting Officer of the Master Safety and Quality Control Plans. These plans shall be submitted not later than 30 days from the award of a MATOC contract and receipt of the initial task order. Plans submitted with the proposal in response to the solicitation are not acceptable. In the event the Contractor awarded a MATOC does not submit the required plans within 60 days of award the Contracting Officer may unilaterally cancel the MATOC contract at no cost to the Government.

3. Sections 00100, 00110, and 00120, 00600 will be physically removed and not placed in contract award, but will be deemed to be incorporated by reference in that award.

4. Contractor’s attention is invited to Section 00800, Special Contract Requirements. Important information on the Task Order process is contained therein. Offerors are encouraged to read this section in its entirety to reach a better understanding of the MATOC Task Order Process. The minimum guaranteed task order amount for the entire contract period, to include any exercised option periods, is $200.00 per IDIQ contract awarded. See note No. 2 above.

5. The term “Contracting Officer” is applicable to this Solicitation and resulting contract(s). The terms “Contracting Officer” and “Ordering Officer” may be used interchangeably when referring to individual Task Orders.

6. Reference Contract Clause 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” shall be construed as having the same meaning in this solicitation and resulting contract(s) and any future task orders.

7. Reference Contract Clause 52.215-5, FACSIMILE PROPOSALS. This clause may apply to individual Task Order Request for Proposals to be issued under the basic contract. It does not apply to this (Basic Contract) solicitation. Individual MATOC Task Order Requests for Proposals will indicate the applicability of this clause.

8. Reference Contract Clause 52.228-15, PERFORMANCE AND PAYMENT BONDS. Applicability will be defined in individual MATOC orders.

9. The Government intends to award Multiple Contracts pursuant to this solicitation. Federally warranted Contracting Officers at any National Guard activities in the State of Minnesota may place task orders against resulting contracts.

10. DO NOT insert prices in the Basic and Option Years CLINs provided immediately after the SF 1442. The Generic CLINS provided in this section during the solicitation will include areas of consideration selected and accepted by the Government at time of award. Instructions for the preparation of proposals are located in Sections 00100, 00110 and 00120.

End of Section 00010 Section 00100 - Bidding Schedule/Instructions to Bidders

SECTION 00100

INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS, AND NOTICES TO OFFERORS

1. INTRODUCTION

1.1. SCOPE: You are invited to submit a proposal in response to our Request for Proposal (RFP) entitled, “Duluth MATOC Solicitation” for construction and limited design-build services for National Guard locations in the Duluth metropolitan area. As a result of this solicitation, the Government intends that a minimum of six (6) indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity, (IDIQ) Task Order Contracts will be awarded, providing sufficient qualified contractors present offers. All awards will be to small business pursuant a 100% small business set-aside. Qualified Emerging Small Businesses (See FAR 19.1002 for definition) will be identified and resulting task orders within the ESB reserve (currently $30,000.00) will be set-aside for exclusive participation by ESB MATOC contract awardees. The contracting officer may set-aside task orders for 8(a), HUBZone and Service Disabled Veteran Owned Business, providing 2 or more qualified contractors in each category present conforming offers and are awarded a MATOC.

1.1.1. Awards will be made to offerors whose proposals, responsive and conforming to the RFP, are determined to be most advantageous to the Government in terms of Technical, Price and other factors considered. Socioeconomic status of the offeror will also be considered.

1.1.2. Work to be performed under the MATOC contracts will include construction and limited design services for projects designated for real property facilities normally on Air National Guard sites. Projects will principally be bid build type from already completed designs, and projects specified by a Statement of Work using the Master Specification. However, offerings may include some design/build projects. Award of the design-build option may be restricted to companies having demonstrated past performance and technical capability for performing design build projects.

1.1.3. The Government reserves the right to issue additional solicitations and award additional contracts within the activities covered by this contract. In this event, new MATOC contractors, in accordance with the terms of their contracts, may compete for Task Orders with the Contractors selected under this solicitation. This is not a solicitation for a Requirements Contract.

1.2. PROJECT CATEGORIES: Work performed under these Multi-Discipline Contracts will generally be of the following general project categories:

1.2.1. Construction, repair and alteration of various facilities.

1.2.2. Construction, repairs and alteration of Electrical Systems (ES)

1.2.3. Construction, repair and alteration of Mechanical Systems (e.g. HVAC systems, and controls.)

1.2.4. Concrete and/or Asphalt Paving.

1.2.5. Demolition of facilities when required. Note: Demolition projects that are stand-alone, not part of a rebuild, fall under the Service Contract Act, and the Davis Bacon Act is not applicable, nor is bonding. FAR 52.222-41, Services Contract Act of 1965, and FAR 52.246-13, Inspection—Dismantling, Demolition, or Removal of Improvements clauses and requirements apply. Note that the applicable clauses for Prompt Payment, Value Engineering, and Termination are likewise different from such clauses applicable to all other requirements under this contract.

1.3. CONTRACT DURATION, LIMITS, AND AMOUNTS: Each of the resulting contracts will include a two-year base period (2 years) and three one-year option periods. The maximum value of each contract will not exceed $20 million over the life of the contract. The Minimum and Maximum values for a single Task Order are $2000.00 and $5 million, respectively. The typical design build project will generally not exceed $1,000,000. The minimum guaranteed order for each contract is one (1) task order valued at $200 with a guaranteed fee of $200.00 for the life of the contract. At time of award of the basic contract, a task order for $200.00 will be issued and will be paid only if the awarded contractor submits acceptable Master Quality Control and Safety Plans to the Contracting Officer. Plans are due 30 days after issuance of the task order. Failure to submit the required plans within 60 days of issuance of the task order may result in the Government unilaterally cancelling the basic award. See Section 00800 for details.

1.4. TASK ORDERS

1.4.1. As requirements develop, Task Orders will be competed among the MATOC awardees, or negotiated on a sole source basis as described in Section 00800. Section 00800 describes the Task Order process in detail. Offerors are highly encouraged to read Section 00800 before submitting a proposal.

1.4.2. The basic contract will be administered, (e.g. issuing modifications, exercising options), by the Contracting Office, USPFO-MN, 15000 Hwy 115, Camp Ripley, Little Falls, MN 56345-4173.

1.4.3. Individual Task Orders will be awarded and administered by federally appointed contracting officers, and may be issued by any Army or Air National Guard location in the State of Minnesota. Organizations outside of the issuing office of the basic contract will be responsible for the complete administration of Task Orders issued.

1.4.4. Construction performance requirements will be specified for each project in the Task Order Request for Proposal. MATOC Awardees will compete for Task Orders among themselves. The majority of all Task Orders shall be awarded based on competitive proposals received in response to the agency request for quotation.

1.5. NOTICE OF PRE-PROPOSAL CONFERENCE:

1.5.1. A pre-proposal conference will be conducted on Thursday, May 6, 2010 at 10:00 AM for the purposes of briefing on the proposal requirements and answering questions regarding this solicitation. This conference will be held at the Base Civil Engineer’s Conference Room, Duluth Air National Guard Base, Duluth, MN. Interested Contractors are highly encouraged to attend the pre-proposal conference. The site visit will be held following the conference.

1.5.2. Due to security conditions, all offerors must register to attend this conference and site visit. Email the following information for all attendees to colleen.m.moore@us.army.mil and colleen.dalquist@us.army.mil .

Firm Name and Telephone Number

Visitor’s Name and Social Security No.

Drivers License

Citizenship

1.5.3. This information must be provided in advance, not later than 3 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 your entrance to the site.

1.5.4. Visitors entering the installation will be required to present, if requested, the following information upon arrival: (1) Vehicle Registration, (2) Valid Drivers License, (3) Proof of Insurance for Vehicle, (4) Safety Inspection and Car Rental agreement if applicable. 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.

1.5.5. 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.

1.5.6. A record of the conference shall be made and furnished to all prospective offerors via posting to our web site at https://www.fbo.gov/. The record will include minutes of the meeting, including questions (on a non-attribution basis) and answers.

1.6. FORMAL COMMUNICATION, OFFEROR EXPLANATIONS

1.6.1. Any explanation desired by an offeror regarding the meaning or interpretation of the solicitation, for 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.

1.6.2. The Contracting Officer reserves the right to address questions received after the fifth day (May 20, 2010), prior to solicitation closing with those offers deemed responsive 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.

1.6.3. 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: https://www.fbo.gov/

1.6.3.1. 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.

1.6.4. 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:

1.6.4.1. 1) Central Contractor Registration (CCR) Marketing Partner Identification Number (MPIN) 2) DUNS Number and CAGE Code3) 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.

1.6.5. Submit the Exhibit G, Proposal Inquiry Form, by email to the contracting office at the address show below.

Subject Line: Reference No. W912LM-10-R-0003

Email:

colleen.m.moore@us.army.mil colleen.dalquist@us.army.mil

1.7. AMENDMENTS PRIOR TO DATE SET FOR RECEIPT OF PROPOSALS: 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: https://www.fbo.gov/

1.7.1. Email notification will NOT be provided when a change is posted. Offerors are strongly cautioned to check this site frequently and to “refresh” their web page to ensure they have the latest information.

1.8. HAND CARRIED PROPOSALS/INVITATIONS:

1.8.1. A bid repository is provided for hand carried proposals and is located at the United States Property & Fiscal Office (USPFO) for Minnesota, 15000 Hwy 115, Building 15-2, Room 107, Camp Ripley, Little Falls, MN 56345-4173. Hand carried proposals must be deposited in the repository prior to the time established for receipt of proposals.

1.8.2. Offerors are cautioned that a visitor pass must be obtained to enter the base. 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.

1.9. WAGE DETERMINATION:

1.9.1. Davis Bacon Wage Rates are applicable to the prototypical project. Prevailing wage determination information, current at time of issuance of solicitation, is found in the prototypical offering form, Exhibit E. In the event the current prevailing Wage Determination is changed by the Department of Labor prior to closing date of this solicitation it is the offeror’s responsibility to ensure 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. Applicable wage rates can be found at: http://www.access.gpo.gov/davisbacon/mn.html

1.9.2. Should the Government elect to award the prototypical project and the wage rate changes after closing, but prior to award of the prototypical project, the updated Wage Determination will be incorporated by amendment and issued to all offerors, or offerors considered in the competitive range, if discussions are necessary. If applicable, these offerors/contractors will be given an opportunity to provide revised proposals solely to adjust prices 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.

1.10. 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.

1.11. REMOVAL OF SECTIONS AT TIME OF AWARD. Sections 00100, 00110, 00120, 00600 and 00010 Areas of Consideration will be physically removed as a result of an award, but will be deemed to be incorporated by reference in that award.

1.12. DISPOSITION OF UNSUCCESSFUL PROPOSALS AND EXTRA SUCCESSFUL PROPOSALS: In compliance with FAR Subpart 4.8, the Government will retain one copy of all proposals. The Government will destroy extra copies of proposals. No destruction certificate will be provided.

1.13. PROPOSAL ACCEPTABILITY: 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. The offeror is hereby advised that its proposal is presumed to represent its best and final offer in response to this solicitation.

1.14. CLARIFICATIONS: Offeror may, at the discretion of the Government, be asked to provide information for clarification purposes regarding their proposals. Requests for such clarification information do not constitute discussions

1.15. EXCEPTIONS: If the offeror takes exception to any of the requirements specified in this solicitation, the offeror shall clearly identify each 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 00120) 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.

1.16. CLAUSES

1.16.1. 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.

1.16.2. Clauses and provisions in this document may not appear in consecutive order.

SECTION 00110

SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS AND INSTRUCTIONS

1. GENERAL 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. In order for proposals to receive full consideration for award, offerors should ensure that the information furnished in support of the proposal is factual, accurate, and complete.

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 elimination from consideration for award. All solicitation amendments must be acknowledged in accordance with FAR Clause 52.215-1, and Instructions to Offerors.

1.3. RESERVED

1.4. PROPOSAL CONTENT: Prospective offerors shall submit the proposal in two separate binders.

1.4.1. Binder # 1 includes Volume 1: Pro forma documents in original and (1) one copy, except as noted, and Exhibit E- Price proposal, Exhibit E-1 self performance, in accordance with instruction contained herein.

1.4.2. Binder # 2 contains Volume 2: Past Performance and Volume 3: Technical information proposals in four copies (original and 2 copies).

1.4.3. Offerors shall also submit Volumes 2 and 3 in their entirety in electronic format.

1.5. PROPOSAL DUE DATE SCHEDULE:

1.5.1. Proposal Volumes and the electronic copy are due by the date and time set for the receipt of proposals shown in Block 13 of the SF 1442. The due date for receipt of Past Performance Questionnaires from your references is the same as the date and time set for the receipt of proposals shown in Block 13 of the SF 1442.

1.5.2. After compiling all required information, submit the information in accordance with the “Proposal Due Date Schedule” paragraph and Block 13 of the SF 1442. Return the 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 W912LM-10-R-0003, DO NOT OPEN--- Competitive Proposal--

1.6. PROPOSAL FORMAT

1.6.1. 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. 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 enable the Government to easily understand and perform a thorough and fair evaluation.

1.6.2. Offerors are cautioned to submit enough information to enable the evaluation committee 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.

1.6.3. 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.

1.6.4. 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, Part 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.

1.6.5. Indexing: Each volume 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.

1.6.6. Electronic Copy: Provide one (1) electronic copy of all of the proposal information for Volumes 2 & 3. Electronic copies are to be submitted on CD-ROM saved in Microsoft Word or Adobe Acrobat format. (“Read Only” files are acceptable). All disks shall be virus checked prior to submission.

1.6.7. 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.

2. 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.

2.1. BINDER 1- VOLUME 1, OFFER DOCUMENTS AND PRICE/COST INFORMATION:

2.1.1. 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.

2.1.2. DO NOT PUT ANY AMOUNTS IN THE BASIC CONTRACT SCHEDULE IN SECTION 00010- ALL FUNDING WILL BE ON THE TASK ORDERS WHEN AWARDED.

2.1.3. Section 00010 –Areas of Consideration. Mark your selections for the Areas (Location, Price, and Design Build option) for which you want consideration.

2.1.4. Representations, Certifications, and Other Statements of Offerors- Section 00600: Include in your proposal only the Representations and Certifications contained in Section 00600 of this solicitation. All other required representations and certifications are to be completed on line in “ORCA”.

2.1.4.1. 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. 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.

2.1.5. Prototypical Project Requirements: All offerors, regardless of the areas of consideration on location and price shall price the prototypical project for evaluation purposes. Failure to provide a priced Exhibit E and the Exhibit E-1self-performance form may be grounds for elimination from consideration/evaluation.

2.1.5.1. 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 to request 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 an evaluation in accordance with Section 00120. If an offeror proposes an unusually low price, the offeror shall also provide rationale to justify the price.

2.1.5.2. Exhibit E – Insert the price/cost associated with the prototypical project on the Prototypical Proposal Offer Schedule provided in Exhibit E.

2.1.5.3. Exhibit E-1– Self-Performed Work Form in accordance with the instructions found at the top of the form. Provide information for the associated prototypical project only.

2.2. BINDER 2- VOLUME 2, PAST PERFORMANCE INFORMATION. Past Performance includes current on-going (present) performance. Do not include price or pricing information in this section.

2.2.1. Offerors shall discuss, using the Performance Relevancy Questionnaire format, Exhibit A, Part 1 their performance for six (6) general construction and two (2) design build if requesting consideration for this option.

2.2.1.1. Offerors are to provide information to demonstrate a history of performance that demonstrates construction experience in performing multidiscipline work that is similar in scope, size, and complexity to that category of projects selected in Section 00010 – Areas of Consideration, Paragraph 2 entitled “Dollar Value of Projects”. Offerors should consider the currency and relevancy of the Past performance information. Current performance may have greater impact than older performance. In determining relevancy to the solicitation requirement, offerors should provide references for projects which employed similar construction methods; had similar project complexity and scope; and were performed in a similar location to those anticipated for the proposed effort.

2.2.1.2. This information shall address relevant contracts held within the last five years.

2.2.1.3. Offerors are strongly cautioned to complete Exhibit A, Parts 1 and 2, in its entirety, in the format provided. Failure to do so may eliminate your proposal from consideration for award.

2.2.1.4. Offerors shall answer each question on the Exhibit A, Performance Relevancy Questionnaire in detail. Use as much space as necessary.

2.2.1.5. Offerors should include with their proposal information on problems encountered on the identified contracts and the offeror's correction actions. Include construction awards, customer letters of commendation, etc., with points of contact and telephone numbers.

2.2.1.6. If proposing as a joint venture, a minimum of three (3) of the six (6) contracts referenced shall be for each member of the joint venture. A copy of the executed joint venture agreement must also be included with the proposal.

2.2.2. Provide a list of major subcontractors and or Teaming Partners to be utilized on this project. (Include those identified in Exhibit A narratives, as applicable.) If a formal teaming arrangement is proposed, a copy of the executed Teaming Agreement shall also be included with the proposal.

2.2.2.1. As a minimum, provide the name(s) of subcontractors to be utilized in the following areas: Electrical, Mechanical, Roofing, Horizontal disciplines, Civil Site Work and potential A&E for use in Design Build (if you have selected consideration for the Design Build Option).

2.2.2.2. Each major subcontractor and or Teaming Partner must also complete an Exhibit B, “Subcontractor Information and Consent Form” to be considered. Offerors shall have major subcontractors identify on the Exhibit B three references, owners (if they were the Prime) or other Prime contractors they have worked for. References for subcontractors from the proposing offeror are not acceptable. See Exhibit “B” format for information to be provided. Written references for subcontractors may be included and are encouraged. However, subcontractors do not need to send out Exhibit C questionnaires. AE(s) for Design Build shall a provide SF 330.

2.2.2.3. Multiple subcontractors may be named for the same discipline, but are limited to a maximum of three (3) subcontractors per discipline. When multiple subcontractors are provided for the same discipline the evaluation will be in accordance with Section 00120.

2.2.2.4. The Government reserves the right to request additional reference contact information for subcontractors, as necessary, through the clarification process to complete the evaluations. Such information, if obtained, shall be considered clarifications and not discussions.

2.2.3. Past Performance References – REQUIRED – Offerors shall prepare and submit to prior client(s) of the all the projects listed on your Exhibit A submission a Reference Package (Exhibit C) (Detailed instructions are included in Exhibit C Package). This includes correspondence explaining the requirement to obtain an independent evaluation of prior contract performance, and the Past Performance Questionnaire for use in evaluating Past Performance.

2.2.3.1. Completed Performance Questionnaire shall be mailed to: USPFO-MN, ATTN: Contracting, Colleen Moore, 15000 Hwy 115, Camp Ripley, Little Falls, MN 56345-4173, so as to arrive not later than the closing date for receipt of proposal shown on the SF 1442. Reference packages may also be faxed to (320)632-7799 or emailed to colleen.m.moore@us.army.mil AND colleen.dalquist@us.army.mil. NOTE: Offeror or subcontractor must not review the Past Performance Questionnaire prior to submission. They must be submitted by the client/evaluator directly to the Contracting Officer.

2.2.3.2. Offerors should follow-up and encourage references to get the questionnaires to the Contracting Officer in a timely manner. Do not include copies of the letters or questionnaires in the proposal.

2.2.4. Offerors lacking relevant Past Performance experience may submit information regarding predecessor companies, key personnel who have relevant experience or subcontractors that will perform major or critical aspects of the requirement if such information is relevant to this acquisition. Offerors without design/build experience, but who wish to be considered for an award including the design-build option, should use this section to provide information on A&E firms with whom they have a relationship for possible future subcontracts. In this case, offerors shall provide relevant information to allow Government evaluators to conduct a Past Performance evaluation on the predecessor companies, key personnel and/or subcontractors.

2.2.4.1. Such information shall, as a minimum, include: Name(s) of Predecessor Company/Subcontractor and/or Key Personnel and include: Complete Address and Point of Contact; Telephone, Fax Number and email address; and a brief synopsis of the experience (a resume may be submitted for "Key Personnel") and relevancy to this project.

2.2.5. Other Optional Past Performance Considerations: Offerors are encouraged to include in Volume 2 other relevant information that the Government may take into consideration in the evaluation process. The type of information that should be provided is detailed on Exhibit A Part 2. The information, if provided, shall be limited to the period starting five (5) years prior to the solicitation release date.

2.2.6. Offerors are advised that the Government may use all data provided by the offeror in this volume and data obtained from other sources, including, but not limited to, Government–wide databases, in the development of performance confidence assessments. Past Performance information on contracts not listed by the offeror, or that of planned subcontractors, may also be evaluated. The Government may contact references provided by the offeror, as well as any other source it identifies, and information received may be used in the evaluation of the offeror’s Past Performance. While the Government may elect to consider data obtained from other sources, the burden of providing current, accurate and complete Past Performance information rests with the offeror.

2.3. BINDER 2-VOLUME 3, TECHNICAL INFORMATION. Additional requirements for the technical proposal are found in Exhibit D. The Technical proposal shall be prepared in accordance with the instructions and format given in this section and on Exhibit D. Failure to provide a Technical proposal in accordance with Exhibit D and the solicitation may render an offeror’s proposal incomplete and ineligible for award. Offerors are strongly cautioned to follow the format of Exhibit D in preparing their proposals. Include the question before each narrative. This will allow for ease of evaluation. Technical Proposals shall not include price or pricing information.

2.3.1. General Instructions: The Technical proposal shall be submitted in accordance with the instruction contained herein and on Exhibit D. In no case shall statements such as “we comply with the requirements of the contract” or its equivalent be acceptable to meet the requirements of this request for proposal. 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 enable the Government to easily understand and perform a thorough and fair evaluation. This should preclude the rejection of a proposal due to items not being addressed.

2.3.1.1. The Government acknowledges that this will involve discussion of some of the same projects/contracts discussed in the Past Performance volume. While Past Performance examines how an offeror performed in the past, so as to determine the probability of success on future projects, this subfactor examines the offeror’s experience with 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.

2.3.2. In order for the Government to evaluate the offeror’s understanding of the contract requirements, offerors are required to discuss their technical and administrative capabilities in a manner that demonstrates these are adequate to meet contract requirements. The information in Exhibit D will address your capability and experience to perform multi-discipline/multi-project projects; your organization; key personnel; subcontractors; your ability to schedule; quality control; safety; and (Optional) Design Build.

2.3.3. The Exhibit D question narratives and required attachments should include necessary information regarding the offeror’s ability to perform complete project management of multi-disciplined construction projects. Project management includes the full spectrum of activities such as: estimating, proposal preparation, subcontract purchasing and management, work scoping and planning, construction superintendent duties, quality controls, limited architect and engineering design, and safety. Additional clarification of these requirements is to be inferred from information contained in the each question of the Technical proposal, as well as the evaluation factors for award identified in Section 00120.

2.3.4. OFFERORS ARE CAUTIONED TO READ SECTIONS 00120 AND 00800 THROUGH 01700 OF THE CONTRACT DOCUMENTS BEFORE COMPLETING EXHIBIT D, AS YOUR ANSWERS MUST MEET THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOUND IN THESE SECTIONS.

2.3.5. Offerors are cautioned to read Section 0800, SC-20, Performance of Work by the Contractor. Resulting task orders will require a minimum of 15% of the work to be self-performed. Firms must be capable of self-performing at least the minimum. The contracts resulting from this solicitation are not intended for management firms.

End of Section 00110

SECTION 00120

PROPOSAL EVALUATION AND BASIS FOR AWARD

1. GENERAL INFORMATION:

1.1. GENERAL:

1.1.1. This solicitation is for multiple award indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity (IDIQ Task Order Contracts (MATOC).