W912P5-14-R-0003.pdf

W38XDD33094432

CENTER HILL DAM, AUXILIARY DAM REINFORCING BERM & LEFT RIM STABILIZATION, DEKALB COUNTY, TENNESSEE

ESTIMATED MAGNITUDE FOR THIS PROJECT IS BETWEEN $25,000,000.00 AND $100,000,000.00.

NORTH AMERICAN INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION STANDARD (NAICS) IS 237990, OTHER HEAVY AND CIVIL ENGINEERING CONSTRUCTION.

SIZE STANDARD IS $36.5 MILLION

THIS PROCUREMENT IS UNRESTRICTED TO OBTAIN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION.

PLANS, TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS, AND ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTS ARE DESCRIBED HEREIN.

HEATHER D TURNER 615-736-7939

NOTE: In sealed bid solicitations "offer" and "offeror" mean "bid" and "bidder".

10. THE GOVERNMENT REQUIRES PERFORMANCE OF THE WORK DESCRIBED IN THESE DOCUMENTS

NEGOTIATED

30-Sep-2015

(RFP)

(IFB)

X

CALL:

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

2. TYPE OF SOLICITATION

SEALED BID

3. DATE ISSUED

9. FOR INFORMATION A. NAME

SOLICITATION

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

Prescribed by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.236-1(e)

11. The Contractor shall begin performance w ithin _______10 calendar days and complete it w ithin ________940 calendar days after receiving aw ard, X notice to proceed. This performance period is X mandatory, negotiable. (See _________________________52.211-10

12 A. THE CONTRACTOR MUST FURNISH ANY REQUIRED PERFORMANCE AND PAYMENT BONDS?

(If "YES," indicate within how many calendar days after award in Item 12B.)

X YES NO

13. ADDITIONAL SOLICITATION REQUIREMENTS:

A. Sealed offers in original and __________6 copies to perform the w ork required are due at the place specified in Item 8 by ___________ local time ______________02 Dec 2015 (date). If this is a sealed bid solicitation, offers must be publicly opened at that time.

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

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

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

D. Offers providing less than _______120 calendar days for Government acceptance after the date offers are due w ill not be considered and w ill be rejected.

SOLICITATION, OFFER,

AND AWARD

(Construction, Alteration, or Repair)

1. SOLICITATION NO.

IMPORTANT - The "offer" section on the reverse must be fully completed by offeror.

4. CONTRACT NO.

7. ISSUED BY CODE

US ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS-CELRN-RC-N

DIRECTORATE OF CONTRACTING

110 9TH AVENUE SOUTH, ROOM A680

NASHVILLE TN 37202-1070

W912P5

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CODE W912P5

(Title, identifying no., date):

12B. CALENDAR DAYS

02:00 PM (hour)

Sealed envelopes containing offers

CONTRACTING DIVISION (HDT)

HEATHER.D.TURNER@USACE.ARMY.MIL

6TH FLOOR ANNEX, 110 9TH AVE S

NASHVILLE TN 37203

5. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQUEST NO. 6. PROJECT NO.

8. ADDRESS OFFER TO (If Other Than Item 7)

615-736-7124FAX:TEL: 615-736-7932 TEL: (615) 736-7939 FAX: (615) 736-7124

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20B. SIGNATURE

(REV. 4-85)STANDARD FORM 1442 BACK

TO SIGN

NSN 7540-01-155-3212

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

CODE FACILITY CODE

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

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

AMOUNTS SEE SCHEDULE OF PRICES

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

19. ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF AMENDMENTS

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

AMENDMENT NO.

DATE

20A. NAME AND TITLE OF PERSON AUTHORIZED TO SIGN

OFFER (Type or print)

AWARD (To be completed by Government)

21. ITEMS ACCEPTED:

22. AMOUNT 23. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

24. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN ITEM

(4 copies unless otherwise specified)

CODE

(Insert any number equal to or greater than

20C. OFFER DATE

25. OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION PURSUANT TO

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

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

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

See Item 14

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

30B. SIGNATURE

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

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

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

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

30C. DATE

(Type or print)

TEL: EMAIL:

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

BY

CONTRACTING OFFICER WILL COMPLETE ITEM 28 OR 29 AS APPLICABLE

(Contractor is required to sign this28. NEGOTIATED AGREEMENT

(M ust be fully completed by offeror)OFFER

Section 00010 - Solicitation Contract Form

ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

0001 1 Job

CENTER HILL DAM, AUXILIARY DAM

FFP

REINFORCING BERM AND LEFT RIM STABILIZATION IN ACCORDANCE

WITH THE ATTACHED SPECIFICATIONS AND PLANS. NOTE: THIS CLIN

SHOULD INCLUDE THE TOTAL FOR ALL PROPOSAL PRICE BREAKOUT

SCHEDULE LINE ITEMS.

FOB: Destination

MILSTRIP: W38XDD33094432

PURCHASE REQUEST NUMBER: W38XDD33094432

NET AMT

PRICE BREAKOUT SCHEDULE

AUXILIARY DAM REINFORCING BERM AND LEFT RIM STABILIZATION

Center Hill Reservoir

DeKalb County, Tennessee

PROPOSAL PRICE BREAKOUT SCHEDULE

ITEM

NO.

DESCRIPTION 01 22 00

Para. No.

EST.

QTY.

UNIT UNIT

PRICE

ESTIMATE

D

AMOUNT

Mobilization/Demobilization 1.1.1 0001 Mobilization and Demobilization 1.1.1.1 1 JOB $ $

0002 Miscellaneous Site Work 1.1.1.2 1 JOB $ $

Left Rim Stabilization/Excavation 1.1.2 0003 Presplitting for the Main Dam's Left Rim 1.1.2.1 3,500 SY $ $ 0004 Excavation for the Main Dam's Left Rim 1.1.2.2 250,000 CY $ $ 0005 Shotcrete Placement for Main Dam's Left

Rim

1.1.2.3 400 SY $ $

0006 Reinforcement Bolts for Main Dam's Left Rim

1.1.2.4 1,800 LF $ $

Excavation - Reinforcing Berm 1.1.3 0007 NQ Core Drilling, Vertical Holes 1.1.3.1.1 1,100 LF $ $

0008 NQ Core Drilling, Angled Holes 1.1.3.1.2 200 LF $ $

0009 Overburden Excavation for the Reinforcing Berm

1.1.3.2 56,000 CY $ $

0010 Presplitting at Reinforcing Berm 1.1.3.3 4,000 SY $ $ 0011 Rock Excavation for Reinforcing Berm 1.1.3.4 45,000 CY $ $ 0012 Shotcrete Placement for Reinforcing Berm 1.1.3.5 1,200 SY $ $ 0013 Reinforcement Bolts for Reinforcing Berm 1.1.3.6 500 LF $ $

Foundation Preparation 1.1.4 0014 Hole Drilling in Concrete and Rock 1.1.4.1.1 19,000 LF $ $ 0015 Hole Re-Drilling 1.1.4.1.2 200 LF $ $ 0016 Placing Grout 1.1.4.1.3 76,000 GAL $ $ 0017 Government Directed Stand-by Time for

Grouting

1.1.4.1.4 12 HR $ $

0018 Automated Grouting Monitoring and Data Collection System

1.1.4.1.5 1 JOB $ $

0019 Cement in Grout 1.1.4.1.6 5,000 CF $ $ 0020 Sand in Grout 1.1.4.1.7 87,000 LB $ $ 0021 Bentonite in Grout 1.1.4.1.8 37,000 LB $ $ 0022 Preliminary Cleanup 1.1.4.2.1 31,000 SY $ $ 0023 Foundation Preparation 1.1.4.2.2 16,000 SY $ $ 0024 Dental Excavation 1.1.4.2.3 500 CY $ $ 0025 Dental Concrete 1.1.4.2.4 500 CY $ $ 0026 Protective Concrete (Mud Slab on Monolith

Foundations)

1.1.4.2.5 7,000 CY $ $

Concrete Materials (Conventional and RCC) 1.1.5 0027 Cement 1.1.5.1 18,000 TON $ $

0028 Pozzolan 1.1.5.2 17,000 TON $ $

0029 Water-Reducing and Retarding Admixture 1.1.5.3 20,000 GAL $ $

0030 Air Entraining Admixture 1.1.5.4 50 GAL $ $

0031 Fine Aggregate 1.1.5.5 59,000 TON $ $

0032 Coarse Aggregate 1.1.5.6 125,000 TON $ $ 0033 DBase Aggregate 1.1.5.7 135,000 TON $ $ 0034 Reinforcing Steel 1.1.5.8 1 JOB $ $

0035 Water Supply System 1.1.5.9 1 JOB $ $

RCC Test Section 1.1.6 0036 Test Section Roller Compacted Concrete 1.1.6.1 1 JOB $ $

Reinforcing Berm and Apron 1.1.7 0037 Roller Compacted Concrete 1.1.7.1 1 JOB $ $

0038 Additional RCC Outside Neat Line Quantity 1.1.7.2 1,000 CY $ $

0039 Reinforced Concrete 1.1.7.3 1 JOB $ $

0040 Internal Waterstop System 1.1.7.4 4,100 LF $ $

0041 Foundation Drainage Gallery 1.1.7.5 1 JOB $ $

0042 Miscellaneous Metals 1.1.7.6 1 JOB $ $

Placement of Excavated Material 1.1.8 0043 Engineered Rock Fill - Placement 1.1.8.1 160,000 CY $ $

Gallery - Electrical/Mechanical Items 1.1.9 0044 Interior Plumbing 1.1.9.1 1 JOB $ $

0045 HVAC System 1.1.9.2 1 JOB $ $ 0046 Interior Electrical System 1.1.9.3 1 JOB $ $

0047 Exterior Electrical System 1.1.9.4 1 JOB $ $

0048 Exterior Lighting 1.1.9.5 1 JOB $ $ 0049 Interior Lighting 1.1.9.6 1 JOB $ $

0050 Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) Systems

1.1.9.7 1 JOB $ $

0051 Intrusion Detection System 1.1.9.8 1 JOB $ $ 0052 Closed Circuit Television System 1.1.9.9 1 JOB $ $

0053 Communications Cabling Systems 1.1.9.10 1 JOB $ $

Instrumentation 1.1.10 0054 Thermal Data Loggers 1.1.10.2 225 EA $ $

Grading/Earthwork 1.1.11 0055 Permanent Seeding with Tree Planting 1.1.11.1 33 ACR $ $

0056 Permanent Seeding without Tree Planting 1.1.11.2 3 ACR $ $

Bonds 0057 Performance & Payment Bonds 1.1.12 1 JOB $ $

TOTAL ESTIMATED AMOUNT $

INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE TERMS

Supplies/services will be inspected/accepted at:

CLIN INSPECT AT INSPECT BY ACCEPT AT ACCEPT BY

0001 N/A Government N/A Government

DELIVERY INFORMATION

CLIN DELIVERY DATE QUANTITY SHIP TO ADDRESS UIC

0001 940 dys. ADC 1 CENTER HILL RESIDENT OFFICE

BILL DEBRUYN

310 LANCASTER ROAD

LANCASTER TN 38569

615-548-4160 FOB: Destination

W912P5

Section 00100 - Bidding Schedule/Instructions to Bidders

INSTRUCTION TO OFFERORS

SECTION 00100

INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS

PART 1 OVERVIEW

1.0 Intent

This solicitation is to select one contractor for the Auxiliary Dam Reinforcing Berm & Left Rim Stabilization construction project near Lancaster, Tennessee.

1.1 Type of Contract

A Firm Fixed Price Construction Contract shall be awarded.

1.2 Project Description

The contractor will supply all labor, materials, and supplies to construct a roller compacted concrete (RCC) reinforcing berm at the Center Hill auxiliary dam and to excavate and stabilize a rock cut at the left rim of the Center Hill main dam. The RCC berm scope of work consists of controlled blasting and excavation of foundation rock, dental concrete, blanket grouting, and construction of the RCC berm immediately downstream of the project’s existing water-retaining earthen auxiliary dam. Foundation excavation and blasting will include line drilling and tightly spaced pre-split holes. Carefully controlled vibrations will be required to protect the existing auxiliary dam located immediately beside and above the new foundation excavation. The RCC berm foundation rock excavation is estimated at an average depth of 22 feet. Approved disposal sites are provided within the work limits. Dental concrete and a concrete leveling pad will be required. Dewatering controls will be necessary to complete excavation in the dry. The RCC berm is approximately 130 feet high and 850 feet long and contains approximately 160,000 CY of total concrete, of which about 130,000 CY is roller-compacted concrete. Conventional concrete and grout enriched concrete facing is to be placed on the exterior surfaces. A grouting and inspection gallery is planned along the interior.

The Left Rim Stabilization scope of work contains drilling, blasting, scaling and stabilization of rock and overburden material in the Left Rim just west of the main dam embankment.

Slopes within a previously excavated rock cut require stabilization. Tree cutting is necessary to accommodate the increased setback slopes. The work also includes stabilization of rock with rock bolts. Blasting methods will include presplit, production blasting, blast scaling and carefully controlled vibration criteria. Total excavated material is approximately 250,000 CY.

Excavated rock is to be disposed on site and minimally processed for transport over the dam and placed between the newly constructed RCC berm and the existing downstream auxiliary dam slope.

1.3 Disclosure of Magnitude of Project

The estimated magnitude of this requirement is between $25,000,000 and $100,000,000.

1.4 Basis of Award

This is a “Best Value – Tradeoff” solicitation, as it may be in the best interest of the Government to consider award to other than the lowest priced Offeror or other than the highest technically rated Offeror.

1.5 Who May Submit

This procurement is unrestricted to obtain full and open competition. Proposals from firms organized as joint ventures (JV) that have associated specifically for this project must include a copy of the legal joint venture agreement in the proposal submission.

1.6 North American Industry Classification System

North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code and Small Business Size Standard: The NAICS code for this project is 237990, entitled “Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction”, which has a Small Business Administration (SBA) size standard of $36.5 Million.

1.7 System for Award Management (SAM) Registration

As mandated by law, this agency cannot award a contract to a contractor who is not registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database (www.sam.gov). If submitting as a joint venture, ensure that the joint venture business name is registered in like manner in the System for Award Management (SAM) database (www.sam.gov).

1.8 Pre-Proposal Site Visit and Opportunity to View Geologic Cores

An organized site visit and an opportunity to view geologic cores from the site area are scheduled during the solicitation period. Offerors should inspect the job site prior to submitting a proposal. Offerors should take such other steps as may be reasonably necessary to ascertain the nature and location of the work and the general and local conditions that can affect the work or the cost thereof. Failure to do so will not relieve Offerors from the responsibility for properly estimating the difficulty or cost of successfully performing the work. The Government assumes no responsibility for any understanding or representations concerning conditions made by any of its officers, agents or employees, unless included in the solicitation, the specifications or related documents.

Please refer to the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) clause 52.236-27 Alt I, incorporated by full text in this solicitation, for information pertaining to the scheduled site visit.

1.9 Requirement to Register to Attend Site Visit

Only registered persons will be permitted to attend the site visit. In addition to the information below, please also provide your firm’s name, firm’s CAGE and/or DUNS number, and name and position title of primary point-of-contact and their telephone number and email address. Please provide this information via email to Heather.D.Turner@usace.army.mil. Four persons from each business entity will be permitted to attend.

U.S. CITIZENS: The Offeror shall submit a Nashville District Corps of Engineers U.S.

Citizen Pre-Bid and/or Site Visit Request Form to the LRN Point of Contact, Contract Specialist Heather Turner, no later than five (5) days prior to the site visit. If submitting the document in less than five days, the Offeror may not receive approval for participation. The LRN POC will notify the individual(s) if the request is approved or denied. The form is available as a pdf attachment on www.fbo.gov with this solicitation and is titled Pre-Bid Meeting and/or Site Visit Request Form.

FOREIGN NATIONALS (FNs): All non-U.S. Citizens, including permanent residents wishing to attend the site visit must be approved in advance. FNs wishing to attend a site visit shall submit a completed Nashville District Corps of Engineers Foreign National Pre-Bid Meeting Request Form and legible color copies of two of the following documents: Passport (unexpired or expired), Certificate of U.S. Citizenship (INS Form N-560 04 N-561), Certificate of Naturalization (INS Form N-550 or N-570), unexpired foreign Passport with I- 551 stamp or attached INS Form I-94 indicating unexpired employment authorization, an Alien Registration Receipt Card with photo (INS Form I-151 or I-551), unexpired Temporary Resident Card (INS Form I-688), unexpired Employment Authorization Card (INS Form I- 688A), unexpired Reentry Permit (INS Form I-327), unexpired Refugee Travel Document (INS Form I-571), or unexpired Employment Authorization Documentation issued by the INS which contains a photograph (INS Form I-688B) to the LRN Point of Contact, Contract Specialist Heather Turner, who will forward the documents to the LRN-SM mailbox (dll-celrn-sm@usace.army.mil) for approval. These documents must be submitted two (2) weeks prior to the site visit. FN requests require approval at the Headquarters U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (HQUSACE) level. Exceptions will be considered on a case by case basis but will be limited. The form is available as a pdf attachment on www.fbo.gov with this solicitation and is titled Foreign National Pre-Bid Meeting Request Form.

POINT-OF-CONTACT: For questions and /or concerns regarding the site visit, please contact Contract Specialist Heather Turner via email at the address referenced in the first paragraph of this section.

This will be the only site visit for this project. If you miss the scheduled site visit, no other arrangements will be made due to personnel and time restrictions.

1.10 Questions and Clarifications

Questions and clarifications regarding the solicitation must be submitted to Heather Turner via email at Heather.D.Turner@usace.army.mil no later than 9:00 AM CT on 23 October 2015.

1.11 Specifications and Drawings

Specifications and Drawings will be provided as separate files and will be available in FBO due to the size and pages associated with each. See the complete drawings and specifications package located at the following website: www.fbo.gov.

The Specifications and Drawings are part of the contract and shall be considered in that respect (see DFARS 252.236-7001, Contract Drawings and Specifications).

1.12 Where to Submit and Submittal Deadline

Offerors shall submit their proposals no later than the time and date specified in Block 13 of Standard Form 1442 (SF 1442). Offerors shall submit their proposals to:

If mailing via USPS or courier:

USACE, Nashville Contracting Division Attn: Heather Turner (W912P5-14-R-0003) Room #A405 (Mailroom) 110 9th Avenue South Nashville, TN 37203

Faxed or emailed proposals will not be accepted.

PART 2 SUBMISSION FORMAT AND NUMBER OF SUBMITTALS

2.1 Offerors are required to submit a proposal consisting of four (4) Volumes with a Past Performance Proposal, Technical Proposal, Small Business Participation Proposal and Price Proposal as shown in the table below. Proposals shall be organized as follows.

Volume Evaluation Factors Quantity to be Submitted

Volume 1

Past Performance Proposal

Factor I – Performance Confidence Assessment

Original and six (6) copies and one electronic copy on labeled CD*

Volume 2

Technical Proposal

Factor II – Implementation Plan and Construction Schedule

Factor III – Corporate Approach Subfactor A – Safety Management Subfactor B – Quality Management

Original and six (6) copies and one electronic copy on labeled CD*

Volume 3

Small Business Participation Proposal

Factor IV – Small Business Participation Plan Original and six (6) copies and one electronic copy on labeled CD*

Volume 4

Price Proposal

Factor V – Price A. Proposal Data Sheet B. SF 1442 and acknowledged amendments

(if any) C. Section 00010 D. Section 00600 (unless available at SAM) E. Bid Guarantee F. Joint Venture Agreement, if applicable G. Proof of Financial Capability

Original Only and one electronic copy on labeled CD*

2.2 *NOTE: The paper copy of the proposal shall be used for evaluation and will control any conflicts or discrepancies between the two media. Offeror is responsible for ensuring the paper copy is consistent with the electronic copy of the proposal.

2.3 All paper copy proposal materials shall be submitted in three-ring binders with a table of contents and with tabbed, labeled section dividers. The sections should parallel the submission requirements identified above. Each Volume and each copy shall be placed in a separate binder. Provide the original, marked “ORIGINAL”, and six (6) numbered copies, marked “Copy X of Y” (i.e. Copy 1 of 6) of Volumes 1, 2 and 3. The name, address, date of proposal, and telephone number of the Prime and major subcontractors, or other entity shall be identified on the cover of the binder. Volume 4 shall be placed in a sealed envelope with information in Tabs V-A through V-G as listed above. The sealed envelope shall be labeled with the solicitation number, company name, address and telephone number of the Prime and major subcontractors.

For the electronic copies, the entire contents of each volume shall be submitted as a separate single .pdf document on a single CD. Materials not organized under the appropriate tabs, and in the sequence of subparagraphs under each tab, may be overlooked during evaluations thus possibly affecting the rating of the Offeror.

2.4 Volume 1, Past Performance Proposal, shall have a limit of 50 pages (excluding dividers), 8-1/2” by 11”, printed on the front side only. Charts, tables, drawings and illustrations should be limited to 11” by 17” folded and bound into the three-ring binder and shall be counted toward the 50 page limit. The past performance questionnaires will not count toward the page limit. Pages should have a one-inch margin on all sides. Text should be 12-point, Times New Roman. (Captions for drawings and tables may be 10-point.) Pages exceeding the page limit will be removed and not evaluated.

2.5 Volume 2, Technical Proposal shall be limited to no more than 50 pages, 8-1/2” by 11”, printed on the front side only. Charts, tables, and illustrations should be limited to 11” by 17” folded and bound into the three-ring binder and shall be counted toward the 50 page limit.

The schedule may be printed on a larger sheet (maximum size 36"x48") and included in a pocket in the binder. A Primavera P6 electronic version of the ‘.xer’ schedule files shall be submitted. Pages should have a one-inch margin on all sides. Text should be 12-point, Times New Roman. (Captions for tables may be 10-point.) Pages exceeding the page limit will be removed and not evaluated.

2.6 Volume 3, Small Business Participation Plan Proposal shall be limited to no more than 50 pages, 8-1/2” by 11”, printed on the front side only. Charts, tables, and illustrations should be limited to 11” by 17” folded and bound into the three-ring binder and shall be counted toward the 50 page limit. Pages should have a one-inch margin on all sides. Text should be 12-point, Times New Roman. (Captions for tables may be 10-point.) Pages exceeding the page limit will be removed and not evaluated.

2.7 Volume 4, Price Proposal shall be limited to no more than 300 pages, 8-1/2” by 11”, printed on the front side only. Pages should have a one-inch margin on all sides. Text should be 12-point, Times New Roman. Pages exceeding the page limits will be removed and not evaluated.

PART 3 PROPOSAL INFORMATION

3.1 Proposal clarity and material organization in each volume are mandatory. No material shall be incorporated by reference. Offerors are advised that conciseness and relevance of the proposal is important and unrelated information will not be evaluated. Proposals that provide only superficial coverage of the information required may not receive additional consideration and may be excluded from the competitive range. Additionally, should the proposal include any standard company terms and conditions that conflict with the terms and conditions of the solicitation, the proposal may be determined to be “unacceptable” and thus ineligible for award. Offerors shall limit submissions to the data essential for evaluation so that a minimum of time and funds are spent in preparing the information. However, in order to be effectively and equitably evaluated, Offerors must include information that is sufficiently detailed to describe the Offeror’s qualifications, technical approach, and past performance to successfully complete the proposed work within the performance period specified.

3.2 The Government shall not be liable for any cost incurred by the Offeror in submitting a proposal in response to this solicitation.

3.3 The criteria specified in this Request for Proposal (RFP) and the technical specifications are binding contract criteria, and in cases of any conflict subsequent to award between RFP criteria and technical specifications and contractor’s proposal, the RFP criteria and technical specifications shall govern.

3.4 Any clarification of provisions of this RFP or any explanation desired by an Offeror regarding the meaning or interpretation of the RFP and/or any contact between the Offeror and USACE concerning this solicitation shall be submitted in writing to the Contract Specialist via email at heather.d.turner@usace.army.mil or via courier at the following address:

USACE, Nashville Contracting Division Attn: Heather Turner (W912P5-14-R-0003) Room #A405 (Mailroom) 110 9th Avenue South Nashville, TN 37203

3.5 Requests for questions and clarifications received during the solicitation period will be addressed if the correspondence is received within the timeframe as specified in Section 00100 paragraph 1.10 Questions and Clarifications.

PART 4 GOVERNING DOCUMENTS POST-AWARD

The criteria specified in this Request for Proposal (RFP) and the technical specifications are binding contract criteria, and in cases of any conflict subsequent to award between RFP and criteria and technical specifications and contractor’s proposal, the RFP criteria and technical specifications shall govern.

SECTION 00115 PROPOSAL CONTENT

SECTION 00115

PROPOSAL CONTENT

PART 1 ORGANIZATION

Proposal information shall be organized as shown below.

VOLUME 1: Past Performance Proposal

Factor I – Performance Confidence Assessment

VOLUME 2: Technical Proposal

Factor II – Implementation Plan and Construction Schedule

Factor III – Corporate Approach Subfactor A – Safety Management Subfactor B – Quality Management

VOLUME 3: Small Business Participation Proposal

Factor IV – Small Business Participation Plan

VOLUME 4: Price Proposal

Factor V – Price

Tab V-A – Proposal Data Sheet (Form enclosed at the end of this section) Tab V-B – SF 1442 and acknowledged amendments (if any) Tab V-C – Section 00010 Tab V-D – Section 00600 (unless available at SAM.GOV) Tab V-E – Bid Guarantee Tab V-F – Joint Venture Agreement, if applicable Tab V-G – Proof of Financial Capability

PART 2 CONTENT OF VOLUME 1, Factor I, Performance Confidence Assessment

2.1 Provide a minimum of one (1) but not more than five (5) of the Offeror’s past or current construction projects completed or significantly completed (50% or more) within the last ten (10) years (from issuance of the solicitation) for projects which are similar to this project in scope and magnitude. The Offeror may identify contracts that include Federal, State, local government, and private clients. Projects shall be summarized in tabular form using the table format given in paragraph 2.4. Detailed project information shall be provided using the Project Detail Sheet format described in paragraph 2.5.

2.2 Similar in scope is defined as contracts involving part or all of the following Scope Features:

(a) Dam Foundation Preparation and Treatment

(b) Production and Control of RCC

(c) Placement of RCC and Lift Joint Treatment

(d) Drilling and Blasting near sensitive structures

(e) Rock Excavation and Rock Slope Stabilization

2.3 Similar in magnitude is defined as construction contracts in excess of $10 million.

2.4 The Offeror shall use the tabular format below titled Performance Table to summarize project experience requested in paragraph 2.1. In this table the Offeror shall define his role in each project as PC for Prime Contractor, SC for Subcontractor, or JV for a Joint Venture.

Note: The references to JV, PC and SC identified in the table below are for example purposes only.

Example: Past Performance Table

Proposed Prime Contractor Name

Scope Features D am F ou n d at io n

P re p ar at io

T at m en t

P ro d u ct io

C on tr ol o f R la ce m en t of

R

C

L if t Jo in t

T re at m en t

D ri ll in g

B st in g

N ea r S en si ti ve

S tr u ct u re s

R oc k E xc av at

R oc k

S lo p e

S ta b il iz at

Project Title PC PC PC PC Project Title PC PC PC PC Project Title SC SC Project Title JV JV JV JV JV Project Title SC SC

2.5 Following the summary Past Performance Table, include a description of each past project as outlined in the Project Detail Sheet form at the end of this section. Offerors may use any format necessary to meet the criteria but consider these pages count toward the page limit for this factor. If you elect not to use the form, all information identified on the form is still required for evaluation of this item and recommended they be in the same order.

2.6 Provide two (2) references (Owner’s representative and a Project Manager, Resident Engineer, Project Engineer or equivalent) for all past performance submitted on a Project Detail Sheet or its equivalent.

2.7 Past Performance Questionnaires on Form PPQ-0 (“PPQ”) are included at the end of this section. USACE requests the Offeror’s client completes this questionnaire and submits directly back to the Offeror. Ensure correct phone numbers and email addresses are provided for the client point of contact. Completed PPQs should be submitted with your proposal. If the Offeror is unable to obtain a completed PPQ from a client for a project(s) before proposal closing date, the Offeror should complete and submit with the proposal the first page of the PPQ, which will provide contract and client information for the respective project(s).

Offerors should follow-up with clients/references to ensure timely submittal of questionnaires.

If the client requests, questionnaires may be submitted directly to the Government’s point of contact, Mrs. Heather Turner, via email at Heather.D.Turner@usace.army.mil prior to the proposal closing date.

2.8 Offerors shall not reference a PPQ from a previous RFP. Resubmit the PPQ.

However, this does not preclude the Government from using previously submitted PPQ information in the past performance evaluation.

2.9 In addition to the above, the Government may review any other sources of information for evaluating past performance. Other sources may include, but are not limited to, past performance information retrieved through the Past Performance Information Retrieval System (PPIRS), including Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS), using all CAGE/DUNS numbers of team members (partnership, joint venture, teaming arrangement, or parent company/subsidiary/affiliate) identified in the Offeror’s proposal, inquiries of owner representative(s), Federal Awardee Performance and Integrity Information System (FAPIIS), Electronic Subcontract Reporting System (eSRS), and any other known sources not provided by the Offeror. While the Government may elect to consider data from other sources, the burden of providing detailed, current, accurate and complete past performance information rests with the Offeror. The Government may not contact all of the identified client references/ points of contact. This assessment is based on the Offeror’s record of relevant and recent past performance information that pertains to the construction services outlined in the solicitation requirements. If the firm is divided into severable segments (e.g., division, group, or unit) the Government will evaluate only the past performance of those segments of the firm(s) that will actually perform the work.

2.10 Note: For purposes of evaluating past performance, the Prime Contractor is defined as the contractor identified in block 14 of the SF 1442. If more than one contractor is listed in block 14, then a signed joint venture (JV) agreement must be submitted (with Factor V information) with the proposal and the JV shall be registered as such in the System for Award Management (SAM). However, each party of the JV must submit their own DUNS number with the JV proposal. The legal document for the JV agreement shall address the breakout of duties and responsibilities each company in the JV will perform in this requirement. If the JV partners have never worked together on similar jobs, so indicate. However, if the firms have worked together on other type jobs, include these and address the working relationships on those jobs. Projects performed by contractors other than the Offeror, such as teaming partners or subcontractors, will not be evaluated for past performance, unless those other contractors are part of a JV offeror as demonstrated by a signed JV agreement. If the Offeror represents the combining of two or more companies teaming or as a JV for the purpose of this RFP, each company in the JV may submit project examples, but the total submitted by the JV will not exceed five (5).

PROJECT DETAIL SHEET FOR PAST PERFORMANCE

Your firm’s name _______________________________________________________________

Name of Project/Location____________________________________________

General Scope of Project

Proposed Prime Contractor Name

D am

F ou n d at p ar at io

T at m en t

P ro d u ct io on tr ol o f R ce m en t of R

C

L if t Jo in t

T re at m en t

D ri ll in g

B la st in g N ea r

S en si ti ve tr u ct u re s

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Project Title SC PC PC PC PC Note experience as: PC = Prime Contractor or SC = Subcontractor

Your role (prime, joint venture, subcontractor) and work your company self-performed________________________________________________________

Percentage of Work completed by Offeror’s Personnel: ___________________________%

Construction Cost:

At Award: $_______________

Final Cost $_____________

Reason for the cost growth: ___________________________________

Award Date: ____________

Scheduled Completion: _____________ (% complete as of proposal due date)

Actual Comp________________________

Reason for the time growth:___________________________________

Extent and type of work you subcontracted out

Owner’s Point of Contact (POC) for reference (name and company and telephone number) Owner’s Point of Contact (POC) for reference (name and company and telephone number)

PAST PERFORMANCE QUESTIONNAIRE

NAVFAC/USACE PAST PERFORMANCE QUESTIONNAIRE (Form PPQ-0)

CONTRACT INFORMATION (Contractor to complete Blocks 1-4)

1. Contractor Information Firm Name: CAGE Code:

Address: DUNs Number:

Phone Number:

Email Address:

Point of Contact: Contact Phone Number:

2. Work Performed as: Prime Contractor Sub Contractor Joint Venture Other (Explain) Percent of project work performed:

If subcontractor, who was the prime (Name/Phone #):

3. Contract Information Contract Number:

Delivery/Task Order Number (if applicable):

Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price Cost Reimbursement Other (Please specify):

Contract Title:

Contract Location:

Award Date (mm/dd/yy):

Contract Completion Date (mm/dd/yy):

Actual Completion Date (mm/dd/yy):

Explain Differences:

Original Contract Price (Award Amount):

Final Contract Price (to include all modifications, if applicable):

Explain Differences:

4. Project Description:

Complexity of Work High Med Routine How is this project relevant to project of submission? (Please provide details such as similar equipment, requirements, conditions, etc.)

CLIENT INFORMATION (Client to complete Blocks 5-8)

5. Client Information Name:

Title:

Phone Number:

Email Address:

6. Describe the client’s role in the project:

7. Date Questionnaire was completed (mm/dd/yy):

8. Client’s Signature:

NOTE: NAVFAC/USACE REQUESTS THAT THE CLIENT COMPLETES THIS QUESTIONNAIRE AND SUBMITS DIRECTLY BACK TO THE OFFEROR. THE OFFEROR WILL SUBMIT THE COMPLETED QUESTIONNAIRE TO USACE WITH THEIR PROPOSAL, AND MAY DUPLICATE THIS QUESTIONNAIRE FOR FUTURE SUBMISSION ON USACE SOLICITATIONS.

CLIENTS ARE HIGHLY ENCOURAGED TO SUBMIT QUESTIONNAIRES DIRECTLY TO THE OFFEROR. HOWEVER, QUESTIONNAIRES MAY BE SUBMITTED DIRECTLY TO USACE. PLEASE CONTACT THE OFFEROR FOR USACE POC INFORMATION. THE GOVERNMENT RESERVES THE RIGHT TO VERIFY ANY AND ALL INFORMATION ON THIS FORM.

ADJECTIVE RATINGS AND DEFINITIONS TO BE USED TO BEST REFLECT YOUR EVALUATION OF THE CONTRACTOR’S

PERFORMANCE

RATING DEFINITION NOTE

(E) Exceptional

Performance meets contractual requirements and exceeds many to the Government/Owner’s benefit.

The contractual performance of the element or sub-element being assessed was accomplished with few minor problems for which corrective actions taken by the contractor was highly effective.

An Exceptional rating is appropriate when the Contractor successfully performed multiple significant events that were of benefit to the Government/Owner.

A singular benefit, however, could be of such magnitude that it alone constitutes an Exceptional rating. Also, there should have been NO significant weaknesses identified.

(VG) Very Good

Performance meets contractual requirements and exceeds some to the Government’s/Owner’s benefit.

The contractual performance of the element or sub-element being assessed was accomplished with some minor problems for which corrective actions taken by the contractor were effective.

A Very Good rating is appropriate when the Contractor successfully performed a significant event that was a benefit to the Government/Owner. There should have been no significant weaknesses identified.

(S) Satisfactory

Performance meets minimum contractual requirements. The contractual performance of the element or sub-element contains some minor problems for which corrective actions taken by the contractor appear or were satisfactory.

A Satisfactory rating is appropriate when there were only minor problems, or major problems that the contractor recovered from without impact to the contract. There should have been NO significant weaknesses identified. Per DOD policy, a fundamental principle of assigning ratings is that contractors will not be assessed a rating lower than Satisfactory solely for not performing beyond the requirements of the contract.

(M) Marginal

Performance does not meet some contractual requirements. The contractual performance of the element or sub-element being assessed reflects a serious problem for which the contractor has not yet identified corrective actions. The contractor's proposed actions appear only marginally effective or were not fully implemented.

A Marginal is appropriate when a significant event occurred that the contractor had trouble overcoming which impacted the Government/Owner.

(U) Unsatisfactory

Performance does not meet most contractual requirements and recovery is not likely in a timely manner. The contractual performance of the element or sub-element contains serious problem(s) for which the contractor's corrective actions appear or were ineffective.

An Unsatisfactory rating is appropriate when multiple significant events occurred that the contractor had trouble overcoming and which impacted the Government/Owner. A singular problem, however, could be of such serious magnitude that it alone constitutes an unsatisfactory rating.

(N) Not Applicable

No information or did not apply to your contract

Rating will be neither positive nor negative.

PAST PERFORMANCE QUESTIONAIRE TO BE COMPLETED BY CLIENT

PLEASE CIRCLE THE ADJECTIVE RATING WHICH BEST REFLECTS

YOUR EVALUATION OF THE CONTRACTOR’S PERFORMANCE.

1. QUALITY:

a) Quality of technical data/report preparation efforts E VG S M U N

b) Ability to meet quality standards specified for technical performance E VG S M U N

c) Timeliness/effectiveness of contract problem resolution without extensive customer guidance

E VG S M U N

d) Adequacy/effectiveness of quality control program and adherence to contract quality assurance requirements (without adverse effect on performance)

E VG S M U N

2. SCHEDULE/TIMELINESS OF PERFORMANCE:

a) Compliance with contract delivery/completion schedules including any significant intermediate milestones. (If liquidated damages were assessed or the schedule was not met, please address below)

E VG S M U N

b) Rate the contractor’s use of available resources to accomplish tasks identified in the contract

E VG S M U N

3. CUSTOMER SATISFACTION:

a) To what extent were the end users satisfied with the project? E VG S M U N

b) Contractor was reasonable and cooperative in dealing with your staff (including the ability to successfully resolve disagreements/disputes; responsiveness to administrative reports, businesslike and communication)

E VG S M U N

c) To what extent was the contractor cooperative, businesslike, and concerned with the interests of the customer?

E VG S M U N

d) Overall customer satisfaction E VG S M U N

4. MANAGEMENT/ PERSONNEL/LABOR

a) Effectiveness of on-site management, including management of subcontractors, suppliers, materials, and/or labor force?

E VG S M U N

b) Ability to hire, apply, and retain a qualified workforce to this effort E VG S M U N

c) Government Property Control E VG S M U N

d) Knowledge/expertise demonstrated by contractor personnel E VG S M U N

e) Utilization of Small Business concerns E VG S M U N

f) Ability to simultaneously manage multiple projects with multiple disciplines E VG S M U N

g) Ability to assimilate and incorporate changes in requirements and/or priority, including planning, execution and response to Government changes

E VG S M U N

h) Effectiveness of overall management (including ability to effectively lead, manage and control the program)

E VG S M U N

Continued on the next page

5. COST/FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT

a) Ability to meet the terms and conditions within the contractually agreed price(s)? E VG S M U N

b) Contractor proposed innovative alternative methods/processes that reduced cost, improved maintainability or other factors that benefited the client

E VG S M U N

c) If this is/was a Government cost type contract, please rate the Contractor’s timeliness and accuracy in submitting monthly invoices with appropriate back-up documentation, monthly status reports/budget variance reports, compliance with established budgets and avoidance of significant and/or unexplained variances (under runs or overruns)

E VG S M U N

d) Is the Contractor’s accounting system adequate for management and tracking of costs? If no, please explain in Remarks section.

Yes

No

e) If this is/was a Government contract, has/was this contract been partially or completely terminated for default or convenience or are there any pending terminations? Indicate if show cause or cure notices were issued, or any default action in comment section below.

f) Have there been any indications that the contractor has had any financial problems? If yes, please explain below.

6. SAFETY/SECURITY

a) To what extent was the contractor able to maintain an environment of safety, adhere to its approved safety plan, and respond to safety issues? (Includes: following the users rules, regulations, and requirements regarding housekeeping, safety, correction of noted deficiencies, etc.)

E VG S M U N

b) Contractor complied with all security requirements for the project and personnel security requirements.

E VG S M U N

7. GENERAL

a) Ability to successfully respond to emergency and/or surge situations (including notifying COR, PM or Contracting Officer in a timely manner regarding urgent contractual issues).

E VG S M U N

b) Compliance with contractual terms/provisions (explain if specific issues) E VG S M U N

Please provide responses to the questions above (if applicable) and/or additional remarks. Furthermore, please provide a brief narrative addressing specific strengths, weaknesses, deficiencies, or other comments which may assist our office in evaluating performance risk (please attach additional pages if necessary):

W912P5-14-R-0003

PART 3 CONTENT OF VOLUME 2, Factor II, Implementation Plan and Construction Schedule

3.1 The Offeror shall describe the proposed implementation plan regarding how the work will be executed from start to finish. Include a work breakdown structure listing and narrative description of activities and items of work (as shown in the corresponding construction schedule). The Plan shall include a list of designers, major subcontractors, the work to be accomplished by subcontractors, the type of equipment that would be used, if appropriate.

Provide material suppliers to ensure successful completion of the project. Also, identify potential risks and plans for mitigating those risks. At a minimum, the plan shall discuss the following activities.

Auxiliary Dam Reinforcing Berm:

(a) Foundation excavation

(b) Foundation treatment

(c) Consolidation grouting

(d) RCC mixing plant, transportation and placement

(e) Lifts placed per shift and number of shifts worked

(f) Gallery construction

(g) Conventional and Grout enriched concrete

(h) Care and diversion of water

(i) General Site Layout; including utilities, haul roads and contractor facilities

(j) Test Placement

Left Rim Stabilization:

(a) Rock excavation and stabilization

(b) Care and diversion of water

(c) General Site Layout; including utilities, haul roads and contractor facilities

(d) Processing, transportation and disposition of excavated materials

3.2 Provide a Network Analysis Schedule using days in lieu of dates, showing how the work will be performed and completed within the performance period shown in 52.211-10.

The network diagram shall depict start and completion dates and display the order and interdependence of major activities listed above, at a minimum. Provide and explain planned work shifts and work shift changes. Show as-built submissions. Show concurrent work and sequencing of major work activities. Show the critical path activities in red. The duration of the initial preconstruction submittals preparation, review, and approval period should not be less than 90 calendar days. No physical work may begin until the submittals for that particular work effort are approved. Closeout document task shall not be less than 30 calendar days.

PART 4 CONTENT OF VOLUME 2, Factor III, Corporate Approach

4.1 Factor III, Subfactor A - Safety Management

4.1.1 Provide a description and evidence of your organization’s corporate approach to Safety Management. Include corporate Safety Management positions and working level aspects of the Safety program, organizational chart identifying lines of communication and authority from Safety Management team to corporate senior leadership, leadership and top management commitment to Safety, training and education, teamwork, people management and empowerment, strategic efforts, rewards and recognition and plans for ensuring effective communication. Provide your company’s most recent Experience Modification Rate (EMR).

4.2 Factor III, Subfactor B - Quality Management

4.2.1 Provide a description and evidence of your organization’s corporate approach to Quality Management. Include your organization’s commitment to cultural essentials that contribute to quality, such as successful implementation of Total Quality Management (TQM), leadership and top management commitment, customer management, training and education, teamwork, people management and empowerment, supplier partnership, quality planning and strategic efforts, process management, rewards and recognition and effective communication. Describe applicable certifications such as, but not limited to, International Organization for Standardization ISO 9000 Quality Management Systems standards and American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) Nuclear Quality Assurance-1 (NQA-

1) certification, and the period which the certification(s) applies.

PART 5 CONTENT OF VOLUME 3, Factor IV, Small Business Participation Plan

5.1 All Offerors shall submit a Small Business Participation Plan (SBPP) in accordance with Defense Federal Acquisition Supplement (DFARS) 215.304. The SBPP will be incorporated into any resultant prime contract as the basis for a formal Small Business Subcontracting Plan the successful Offeror (if a large business) will be required to submit upon contract award. The Small Business Participation Plan shall be based on the Offeror’s best effort; however, it must meet the minimum total Small Business Participation goal of 23% of the total contract value.

Offerors unable to meet the minimum overall small business goal of 23% shall provide an explanation of why this target cannot be met with their proposal. Address each of the following areas individually:

The extent in which the small business programs listed in FAR 19 (small business, small disadvantaged business, woman-owned small business, HubZone, service disabled veteran owned small business, etc.) are specifically identified in the Small Business Participation Plan;

The extent of participation of such firms in terms of the value of the total acquisition in percentages; the extent of commitment to use such firms (for example, enforceable commitments, i.e. teaming agreements signed, are to be considered more heavily than non-enforceable ones);

The complexity and variety of the work small firms are to perform on this acquisition;

The realism of the Small Business Participation Plan, i.e. aggressive goals.

5.2 The intent of the Offerors Small Business Participation Plan is for the Offeror to articulate how small businesses will participate in this award performance through small business subcontracting. The SBPP shall be organized as follows:

(1) Prime Contractor type of business (check all that apply):

( ) Large ( ) Small (also check type of small business) ( ) Small Non-Disadvantaged Business ( ) Small Disadvantaged Business ( ) Woman-Owned Small Business ( ) HUBZone Small Business ( ) Veteran Owned Small Business ( ) Service Disabled, Veteran Owned Small Business

(2)…