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AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

Except as provided herein, all terms and conditions of the document referenced in Item 9A or 10A, as heretofore changed, remains unchanged and in full force and effect.

15A. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print)

30-105-04EXCEPTION TO SF 30

APPROVED BY OIRM 11-84

STANDARD FORM 30 (Rev. 10-83) Prescribed by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

PROJECT: Chickamauga Lock Upstream Approach Wall Construction Project PURPOSE: The purpose of this amendment is to:

1. Extend the proposal due date to June 9, 2021, 1:00 P.M. Central Time.

2. Include the f irst set of Questions and Answ ers.

3. Extend the questions period to May 26, 2021, 9:00 A.M. Central Time.

4. Provide the Virtual Pre-Proposal Attendance Sheet, Pow erPoint Slides and provide the In-Person Site Visit Attendance Sheet.

5. Provide Draw ings 61W510-02-UAW, 61W510-90-UAW, 61W510-91-UAW, 61W510-92-UAW, and 61W520-26-UAW.

6. The documents mentioned in line 5 of this section have been combined in a PDF Portfolio titled "Amendment 0001 Documents".

7. Provide the Raw Point Data in a f ile titled "New _Chick_Upper_App_Median_2ft".

8. Provide CHI-L GBR ARCADIS GBR and Drill Logs Updated Survey, GDR Volume 1 Parts 1-6, GDR Volume 2, and The Chickamauga Report (1942).

9. FAR 52.252-3, Alternations in Solicitation and DFARS 252.236-7001 Contract Draw ings and Specif ications are updated.

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

J 1 31

16A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 21-May-2021

16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA15C. DATE SIGNED15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR

(Signature of Contracting Officer)(Signature of person authorized to sign)

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (No., Street, County, State and Zip Code) X W912P521R0002

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

03-May-2021

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NO.

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

X The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offer X is extended, is not extended.

Offer must acknowledge receipt of this amendment prior to the hour and date specified in the solicitation or as amended by one of the following methods:

(a) By completing Items 8 and 15, and returning 1 copies of the amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted;

or (c) By separate letter or telegram which includes a reference to the solicitation and amendment numbers. FAILURE OF YOUR ACKNOWLEDGMENT TO BE RECEIVED AT THE PLACE DESIGNATED FOR THE RECEIPT OF OFFERS PRIOR TO THE HOUR AND DATE SPECIFIED MAY RESULT IN REJECTION OF YOUR OFFER. If by virtue of this amendment you desire to change an offer already submitted, such change may be made by telegram or letter, provided each telegram or letter makes reference to the solicitation and this amendment, and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified.

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (If required)

13. THIS ITEM APPLIES ONLY TO MODIFICATIONS OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS.

IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NO. AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

A. THIS CHANGE ORDER IS ISSUED PURSUANT TO: (Specify authority) THE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14 ARE MADE IN THE

CONTRACT ORDER NO. IN ITEM 10A.

B. THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES (such as changes in paying office, appropriation date, etc.) SET FORTH IN ITEM 14, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY OF FAR 43.103(B).

C. THIS SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT IS ENTERED INTO PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY OF:

D. OTHER (Specify type of modification and authority)

E. IMPORTANT: Contractor is not, is required to sign this document and return copies to the issuing office.

14. DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION (Organized by UCF section headings, including solicitation/contract subject matter where feasible.)

10A. MOD. OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NO. 5. PROJECT NO.(If applicable)

6. ISSUED BY

3. EFFECTIVE DATE

21-May-2021

CODE

CELRN-RC-N CONTRACTING BRANCH

110 9TH AVE SOUTH, A405

NASHVILLE TN 37203

W912P5 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than item 6)

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.

CODE

See Item 6

FACILITY CODECODE

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SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION SF 30 - BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE (SF 30)

The following have been added by full text:

AMENDMENT 0001 Q&A

W912P521R0002 Chickamauga Upstream Approach Wall Construction Project

Questions and Answers Amendment 0001

1. How deep is the water near Area 3 identified on Slide 19 of the Pre-Proposal Meeting Presentation?

Answer: The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District does not have this data.

2. Due to the complexity of the project we request the bid date of June 2, 2021 be extended. Preferably 4 to 6 weeks.

Answer: Proposal due date is extended to June 9, 2021, 1:00 p.m. Central Time.

3. What is the water elevation today at the Watts Bar facility?

Answer: Based on the TVA app, water elevation was 682.8 on May 11, 2021.

4. Consider extending the time period of past performance.

Answer: The timeframe for completed construction projects in Factor I is changed from 15 years to 20 years (from the solicitation issuance date). Reference Section 00 21 00, paragraph 4.0 Volume I – Factor I (Past Performance)-Performance Assessments, 4.1 Submission Requirements and 4.2 Evaluation Criteria.

5. Can the Pier Caps be precast? If yes, are there any restrictions on locations of the construction joints?

Answer: The pier caps shall not be precast. Per Specification Section 03 31 07, paragraph 3.8.7. "The pier cap made of tremie concrete shall be placed to Elevation 672.5."

6. Please provide the information below from the drilled shaft specifications: Please provide the information below from the drilled shaft specifications:

Specification Section 31 63 27:

GDR Volume 1 & 2 (2005) Geotechnical Documentation Report, Volumes 1 and 2, Chickamauga Lock Cofferdam GBR (2010) Chickamauga Lock Replacement Geotechnical Baseline Report

Answer: This information has been uploaded with Amendment 0001 in beta.SAM.

7. Reference plan drawing 61W520-10-UAW - Please verify the precast skirt panels are not included in this contract.

Answer: Skirt panels are not included in this contract.

8. 65W813-UAW – Will there be any future conflicts with the installation of the precast skirt panels and the

Approach Wall Raceways?

Answer: There will be no future conflicts with the precast skirt panels and the approach wall raceways.

9. We request a 1 week extension for submission of questions regarding the solicitation to ensure enough time for any questions arising from last week’s Pre-Proposal Virtual Meeting and site visit can be included.

Answer: We are extending the questions period to May 26, 2021, 10:00 A.M. Central Time

10. Due to complexity of the work, RFP criteria, and small business participation requirements, we request a 2 week extension to the bid date.

Answer: Reference question #2.

11. We are to requesting to change the time frame for completed construction project references from 15 years to 20 years. Ref. Section 00 21 00, 4.0 Volume 1- Factor 1 (Past Performance)-Performance Assessments,

4.1 Submission Requirements, first sentence of first paragraph.

Answer: Reference Question #4.

12. Refer to: Ref. Section 00 21 00, 4.0 Volume 1- Factor 1 (Past Performance)-Performance Assessments,

4.1 Submission Requirements.

We request the similar-in-magnitude criteria for Item (b)- Marine construction…with bedrock removal , be changed to “value greater than $7 million”.

Answer: The similar-in-magnitude criteria will not be changed.

SECTION 00 10 00 - SOLICITATION

The required response date/time has changed from 02-Jun-2021 01:00 PM to 09-Jun-2021 01:00 PM.

SECTION 00 21 00 - INSTRUCTIONS

The following have been modified:

INSTRUCTIONS

SECTION 00 21 00 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS

1.0 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

1.1 Intent

The intent of this solicitation is to award one (1) contract for the Chickamauga Lock Upstream Approach Wall Construction Contract.

1.2 Project Description

The scope of this requirement includes construction of the upstream approach wall pier and upstream approach wall beam installation in the upstream approaches to the new lock chamber.

1.3 Disclosure of Magnitude of Construction Project

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

1.4 Basis of Selection of Award

The award will be made to the responsible Offeror whose proposal conforms to the solicitation, is fair and reasonable, and offers the best overall value to the Government with appropriate consideration given to the five (5) evaluation factors: Past Performance, Technical Approach, Safety Management, Small Business Participation, and Price. Factors are listed in descending order of importance. NOTE: when combined, the non-cost/price factors (Past Performance, Technical Approach, Safety Management, and Small Business Participation Plan) are APPROXIMATELY EQUAL to Price. Factors are illustrated:

Factor I – Past Performance 1st Factor II – Technical Approach 2nd Factor III – Safety Management 3rd Factor IV – Small Business Participation Plan 4th Factor V – Price Approximately Equal to Non-Cost/Price Factors

Offerors are reminded to include their best technical and price terms in their initial offer and not to assume they will have an opportunity to participate in discussions or be asked to submit a revised offer.

Proposals are intended to be evaluated and an award made without discussions with Offerors unless discussions are determined to be necessary. Additionally, any other than small business Offeror must have an acceptable Small Business Subcontracting Plan to receive an award in accordance with FAR 19.702(a).

Offerors are cautioned that the award may not necessarily be made to the lowest price offered.

1.5 Type of Contract

The Government intends to award one (1) firm fixed-price construction contract.

1.6 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.

1.7 North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code and Small Business Size Standard

The NAICS code for this project is 237990, Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction with a size standard of $39,500,000.

1.8 AVAILABILITY OF PLANS (DRAWINGS), TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

AND ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTS

Specifications and Drawings will be provided as separate files and will be available in beta.SAM.gov due to the size and pages associated with each. 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).

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1.9 Pre-Proposal Virtual Meeting/In-Person Site Visit

An organized Pre-Proposal Virtual Meeting and In-Person Site Visit has been scheduled to occur 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, and any amendments to the solicitation as may be issued.

Please refer to the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) 52.236-27 Alt 1, Site Visit (Construction), incorporated by full text in this solicitation, for information pertaining to the scheduled site visit.

This will be the only Pre-Proposal Virtual Meeting and In-Person Site Visit for this project. If you miss the scheduled Pre-Proposal Virtual Meeting or In-Person Site Visit, no other arrangements will be made due to personel and time restrictions.

1.10 Requirements to Attend the Pre-Proposal Virtual Meeting and/or In-Person Site Visit

Only registered persons will be permitted to attend the Pre-Proposal Virtual Meeting and/or In- Person Site Visit. In addition to the below information, please also provide the name of your firm, firm’s CAGE and/or Unique Entity Identifier (known as DUNS), and name and position title of primary point-of-contact and their telephone number and email address. Only two persons from each business entity will be permitted to attend.

U.S. Citizens: To register, U.S. citizens interested in attending the Pre-Proposal Virtual Meeting and/or In-Person Site Visit must submit a Nashville District (LRN) Security Access Form no later than five (5) business days prior to the Pre-Proposal Virtual Meeting. If submitting the form less than five (5) days prior to the Pre-Proposal Virtual Meeting, the person may not receive approval for participation. Notification of approval or denial will be provided prior to the date of the Pre-Proposal Virtual Meeting. The form is available as a pdf attachment on beta.SAM.gov with this solicitation and is titled as U.S. Citizen Site Visit Request Form.

Foreign Nationals (FNs): FNs wishing to attend the Pre-Proposal Virtual Meeting and/or In- Person Site Visit shall submit a completed LRN FN Security 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 I571), or unexpired Employment Authorization Documentation issued by the INS which contains a photograph (INS Form I- 688B) to the LRN POC. These documents must be submitted thirty (30) days prior to the Pre-Proposal Virtual Meeting. Exceptions will be considered on a case by case basis but will be limited. The form is available at:

http://www.lrn.usace.army.mil/BusinessWithUs/ContractSecurityRequirements.aspx. The form is also available as a pdf attachment on beta.SAM.gov with this solicitation and is titled as FN Site Visit Request Form.

POINT-OF-CONTACT: For questions and/or concerns regarding the Pre-Proposal Virtual Meeting or In-Person Site Visit, please contact Reid Drewes at Reid.A.Drewes@usace.army.mil.

Please submit all site visit request forms to Contract Specialist Reid Drewes at http://www.lrn.usace.army.mil/BusinessWithUs/ContractSecurityRequirements.aspx mailto:Reid.A.Drewes@usace.army.mil

Reid.A.Drewes@usace.army.mil and Contracting Officer Stacy Wiggins Stacy.S.Wiggins@usace.army.mil. When you send your site visit request form, please put “W912P521R0002- (Foreign National or U.S. Citizen) Request Form-(Your Company Name)” in the subject line of the email.

Please edit the information in parenthesis to match the request form you submit and your company name.

1.11 Point of Contact for Communication/Questions

Any communications regarding this procurement must be made in writing to the Nashville Contracting Branch, Attn: Contract Specialist Reid Drewes at email Reid.A.Drewes@usace.army.mil. Inquiries must identify the solicitation number, the requestor’s company name, address, email address, and telephone number to include area code.

Phone calls or requests to arrange meetings at the Nashville District during the solicitation period to discuss project requirements or company’s capabilities are highly discouraged and will not be scheduled.

QUESTIONS: Questions regarding the solicitation must be submitted to Reid Drewes via email at Reid.A.Drewes@usace.army.mil no later than 9:00 AM Central Time, May 26, 2021. When you email your questions to Reid Drewes, please put “W912P521R0002 Questions-(Your Company Name)” in the subject line.

1.12 Amendments Prior to Date Submission for Request for Proposals (RFP)

The right is reserved as the interest of the Government may require, to revise or amend the specifications or drawings or both prior to the date set for submission of Request for Proposals (RFP). Such revisions and amendments, if any will be announced by an amendment or amendments to this RFP. If the revisions and amendments are of a nature which requires material changes in quantities or prices proposed or both, the date set for receipt of RFPs may be postponed by such number of days as in the opinion of the issuing Contracting Officer will enable Offerors to revise their offer. In such cases, the amendment will include an announcement of the new date for receipt of offer.

1.13 Notice to Offeror: Use of Class I Ozone-Depleting Substances

a. In accordance with Section 326 of P.L. 102-484, the Government is prohibited from awarding any contract which includes a specification or standard that requires the use of a Class I ozone-depleting substance (ODS) identified in Section 601(a) of the Clean Air Act, (42 U.S.C 767a(a)), or that can be met only through the use of such a substance unless such use has been approved, on an individual basis, by a senior acquisitions official who determines that there is no suitable substitute available.

b. To comply with this statute, the Government has conducted a best effort screening of the specifications and standards associated with this acquisition to determine whether they contain any ODS requirements. This requirement has no relationship to ODSs.

c. If the Offeror possesses any special knowledge about any other ODSs required directly or indirectly at any level of contract performance, the U.S. Army would appreciate if such information were surfaced to the Contracting Officer for appropriate action. To preclude delay to the procurement, the Offeror should provide any information as soon as possible after release of this Request for Proposal (RFP) and prior to the submission of proposals to the extent practicable. It should be understood that there is no obligation on the Offeror to comply with the request and that no compensation can be provided for doing so.

2.0 BONDS AND INSURANCE

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2.1 BID GUARANTEE. All Offerors shall furnish a bid guarantee. In accordance with FAR 52.228-1, Bid Guarantee, the bidder (or Offeror for this solicitation) shall furnish a bid guarantee in the form of a firm commitment, e.g., bid bond (use Standard Form 24) supported by good and sufficient surety or sureties acceptable to the Government, postal money order, certified check, cashier’s check, irrevocable letter of credit, or, under Treasury Department regulations, certain bonds or notes of the United States. The bid guarantee amount shall be at least 20 percent of the bid price but shall not exceed $3,000,000.00. If using a Bid Bond, it must be submitted on SF 24.

The SF 24 can be found at the GSA Forms Library at https://www.gsa.gov/forms.

2.2 INSURANCE. Contractor shall carry Liability and Insurance. See FAR 52.228-5, Insurance

– Liability to Third Persons.

2.3 The successful Offeror will, within the time established in the proposal, furnish performance and payment bonds in the amounts indicated in the RFP or the specifications.

a. PERFORMANCE BONDS (Standard Form (SF) 25). Pursuant to FAR 52.228-15, Performance and Payment Bonds—Construction (DEVIATION 2020-O0016), the penal amount of the performance bond shall equal one hundred percent (100%) of the contract price.

Bonds shall be received on a SF 25A within ten (10) calendar days after receipt of contract award. The SF 25A can be found at the GSA Forms Library at https://www.gsa.gov/forms.

b. PAYMENT BONDS (SF 25A). Pursuant to FAR 52.228-15, Performance and Payment Bonds—Construction (DEVIATION 2020-O0016), the penal amount of the payment bond shall equal one hundred percent (100%) of the contract price. Bonds shall be received on a SF 25A within ten (10) calendar days after receipt of contract award. The SF 25A can be found at the GSA Forms Library at https://www.gsa.gov/forms.

3.0 SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT (SAM)

In accordance with FAR 52.204-7, System for Award Management, registration is required in the System for Award Management (SAM) database located at www.sam.gov. More specifically, "An Offeror is required to be registered in SAM when submitting an offer or quotation, and shall continue to be registered until time of award, during performance, and through final payment of any contract, basic agreement, basic ordering agreement, or blanket purchasing agreement resulting from this solicitation." (See FAR 52.204-7(b)(1)).

For SAM Customer Service, contact:

Federal Service Desk URL: www.fsd.gov Hours: 8am - 8pm (Eastern Time) U.S. Calls: 866-606-8220 International Calls: 334-206-7828

DSN: 866-606-8220

IMPORTANT NOTICE: Effective June 29, 2018 vendors creating or updating their registration can have their registration activated prior to the approval of the required notarized letter.

However, the signed copy of the notarized letter must be sent to the GSA Federal Service Desk (FSD) within 30 calendar days of activation or the vendor risks no longer being active in SAM.

Vendors can check whether an account is active by performing a query by their CAGE or Unique Entity Identifier (known as DUNS).

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The registration process may now take several weeks, so vendors are highly encouraged to begin registering as soon as possible to avoid any possible delays in future contract awards. Remember, there is no cost to use SAM.

To find out additional information about the changes of the SAM registration process, contractors should visit the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) link located at the top of the SAM homepage (www.sam.gov).

4.0 SMALL BUSINESS PARTICIPATION PLAN (SBPP)

All Offerors (both large and small businesses) are required to complete a Small Business Participation Plan (SBPP) in accordance with Defense Federal Acquisition Supplement (DFARS)

215.304. Reference section 00 21 00 of this solicitation for additional submission requirements.

5.0 SUBCONTRACTING PLAN

The successful Offeror (if a large business) shall provide a Small Business Subcontracting Plan that contains all of the elements required by FAR 52.219-9 and DFARS 252.219-7003. The Subcontracting Plan is not a requirement for evaluation in source selection but shall be provided upon request before contract award (if the successful Offeror is a large business). The approved Small Business Subcontracting Plan will be incorporated into any resultant contract(s).

6.0 WHERE TO SUBMIT & SUBMITTAL DEADLINE

Offerors shall submit their proposals no later than the time and date specified in Block 13 of SF 1442 of this solicitation as follows:

The Offeror’s proposal shall be submitted electronically, as described below. The RFP will provide proposal submission instructions and receipt date for proposal submittal. The Offeror’s proposal shall not contain classified data. The use of hyperlinks in proposals is prohibited.

NOTE: The only authorized transmission method for proposals in response to this solicitation is electronically via SAFE online submission. NO OTHER TRANSMISSION METHODS

(EMAIL, FACSIMILE, REGULAR MAIL, HAND CARRIED, ETC.) WILL BE

ACCEPTED.

The Offeror’s proposal must be received by the Government by the date/time specified in the solicitation. Offerors shall submit their proposals using the following link:

https://safe.apps.mil/

Please send proposals using the link above to Contract Specialist Reid Drewes at Reid.A.Drewes@usace.army.mil AND to Contracting Officer Stacy Wiggins at Stacy.S.Wiggins@usace.army.mil.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR SUBMITTING ELECTRONIC PROPOSALS:

In an effort to reduce paperwork and cost, all proposals shall be submitted electronically through the SAFE site. Submission shall be in Adobe PDF format. You are limited to twenty-five (25) maximum files per upload (total size cannot exceed 8GB). If you have a large number of files, recommend that you combine or ZIP your files before uploading to the SAFE site. Offerors may use compression utility software such as WinZip or PKZip to reduce file size and facilitate transmission.

REQUEST FOR UPLOAD CODE: Offerors must email Contract Specialist Reid Drewes at https://safe.apps.mil/ mailto:Stacy.S.Wiggins@usace.army.mil

Reid.A.Drewes@usace.army.mil AND to Contracting Officer Stacy Wiggins at Stacy.S.Wiggins@usace.army.mil no later than five (5) business days prior to the proposal due date to receive a request code which will allow for file uploads via the SAFE site. Offerors that fail to email for request a code five (5) business days before proposal submission date may not be able to receive a request code in time to upload their submission. THIS MUST BE DONE

FOR THIS PROCUREMENT.

FILE DESCRIPTION: Include a “File Description” for each file(s) you upload. The “File Description” will be included in the email notice to each of the recipients you choose to have access your file(s). NOTE: Do NOT enter Privacy Act Data (Personal Identification Information (PII)) in the File Description. Submission shall be in Adobe PDF format.

INSTRUCTIONS TO FOLLOW ON THE SAFE WEBSITE:

1. Once at the SAFE website select the “Drop-off” icon. This allows users without a Common Access Card (CAC) or users whose computer is not configured to read a CAC the option to access the SAFE site as a guest.

2. After selecting the “Click Here” link you will be prompted to add your personal information, file information, recipient (Government representative) information and email settings.

3. When completing your file information for transmittal via the SAFE website, you will be required to enter the email address for all recipients. For this solicitation, the recipients are the Contract Specialist Reid Drewes at Reid.A.Drewes@usace.army.mil AND to Contracting Officer Stacy Wiggins at Stacy.S.Wiggins@usace.army.mil. The email address of the Government Employee who initiated the request code will be automatically entered. The Offeror must enter the email address for both the Contracting Officer and Contract Specialist. The Offeror can enter an additional email address if desired. After entering the email address, click the ADD button to add the person(s) email to the “Recipients List” of your response. When your proposal is submitted, a notification will be sent to the recipients you added.

NOTE: Do NOT send the SAFE site packages to group email accounts.

Even if you successfully upload your proposal to the SAFE site, notification will not be sent to the Government recipients until you verify your email address. Entering an incorrect email may result in the rejection of your submission for lateness. An Offeror can confirm proper submission by the ‘Drop-Off Completed” screen which generates based on proper file submission.

NOTE: It has been reported that documents are more quickly uploaded into the SAFE website when using a Firefox web browser. The Government cannot verify that this is true and offers no guarantee that Offerors will have more success utilizing any particular browser.

RECEIPT OF SUBMISSIONS:

For the purposes of establishing whether a proposal submission is considered timely, the Government considers the date and time the submission is completely uploaded into the SAFE website. For proposals larger than the 8GB capacity of the SAFE website and require multiple submissions, the Government will consider the date and time the last submission is completely uploaded into the SAFE website. Do not assume that electronic communication is instantaneous.

It can take several minutes or even hours in some cases.

The Government will not be responsible for submissions delivered to any location or to anyone other than those designated to receive proposals. Offerors are responsible for ensuring that proposals are submitted so as to reach the designated recipient. Offerors are responsible for allowing sufficient time for the proposal to be received in accordance with the instructions provided.

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SECTION 00 21 00

PROCEDURES FOR SUBMITTAL OF OFFERS

AND

PROPOSAL EVALUATION APPROACH

1.0 Submittal of Offers

1.1 Offerors submitting proposals for this project should limit submissions to data essential for evaluation of proposals so that a minimum of time and monies will have been expended in preparing information required herein.

However, in order to be effectively and equitably be evaluated, the proposals must include information sufficiently detailed to clearly describe the Offeror's past performance, technical approach, safety management, and small business participation plan necessary for successful completion of the project. The requirements stated in this RFP are minimums.

1.2 Offerors shall submit their proposals to the Government no later than the time and date specified in Block 13 of Standard Form 1442 of this solicitation. Detailed submission instructions are listed above in section Instructions to Offerors, paragraph 6.0, Where to Submit & Submittal Deadline.

1.3 Offerors are required to submit a proposal made up of Past Performance, Technical Approach, Safety Management, Small Business Participation Plan, Price, and Pro Forma. All proposal materials shall be submitted via the SAFE website with a bookmarked table of contents and/or a standard electronic Tab Index. The sections should parallel the submission requirements identified below. Volume I shall be submitted in Portable Document Format (PDF) and shall be either tabbed or bookmarked to reflect the division of Factors in accordance with paragraph 3. Volume II shall be submitted as a separate PDF file and shall also be tabbed or bookmarked in accordance with paragraph 3, Proposal Information and Related Evaluation Factors.

*NOTE: Provide the complete Volume I proposal submittal including text, renderings, drawings, photographs, etc.

on SAFE site. Provide the complete Volume II proposal submittal on SAFE site with the final price breakout schedule electronically.

2.0 Proposal Evaluation Process

2.1 A Source Selection Evaluation Board (SSEB) comprised of representatives of United States Army Corps of Engineers will evaluate the proposals. Offerors are advised that the technical evaluation and rating of proposals will be conducted in strict confidence. Technical proposals will be reviewed and rated without knowledge of the price offered. The number and identities of Offerors are not revealed to anyone who is not involved in the evaluation and award process or to other Offerors. Proposals will be evaluated based on the factors described herein, and the basis of award is the Best Value Tradeoff Process.

2.2 The evaluation process essentially consists of three (3) parts: ( 1 ) proposal compliance review and responsibility determination; (2) past performance, technical, and price evaluations; and best value decision.

2.2.1 Proposal Compliance Review: This is an initial review to ensure that all required forms and certifications (if applicable) are complete and that a past performance, technical, and price proposal were received.

2.2.2 Past Performance and Technical Evaluations: The SSEB will evaluate and rate the proposals against the RFP requirements. Some factors will be rated using an adjectival-based system. Others will be rated on an “acceptable/unacceptable” basis. Past Performance will be rated based on recency/relevancy and confidence.

2.2.3 Price Evaluation: The SSEB, Cost Engineering, and the Source Selection Authority (SSA) will evaluate price proposals independent of the technical evaluation. The SSEB will not have access to price information until completion of the technical2 evaluation.

2.2.4 Best Value Decision: After all, above evaluations are complete the SSA performs this assessment by comparing the strengths, weaknesses, and the cost/price of the competing proposals to determine which proposal represents the best value to the Government.

3.0 Proposal Information and Related Evaluation Factors.

3.1 Proposals will be evaluated in accordance with the factors listed in relative order of importance.

Note: To be eligible for award, Factor I, Past Performance, must be rated at least “Neutral Confidence,” and Factors II - IV, must be rated at least “Acceptable.”

All non-cost/price factors, when combined, are approximately equal to cost or price. Offerors are reminded to include their best past performance, technical and price terms in their initial offer and not to automatically assume that they will have an opportunity to participate in discussions or be asked to submit a revised offer. The Government may make award of a conforming proposal without discussions, if deemed to be within the best interest of the Government.

3.2 Volume I – Technical Proposal

3.2.1 Volume I – Factor I – Past Performance 1st

3.2.2 Volume I – Factor II – Technical Approach 2nd

3.2.3 Volume I – Factor III – Safety Management 3rd

3.3 Volume I – Small Business Participation Proposal

3.3.1 Volume I – Factor IV – Small Business Participation 4th

3.4 Volume II - Price and Pro Forma Information

Tab A Proposal Data Sheet Not Rated

Tab B SF1142 and Acknowledged Amendments (if any) Not Rated

Tab C Joint Venture Agreement, if applicable Not Rated

Tab D Section 00100 Price Proposal Not Rated

Tab E Section 00 45 00 (unless available at SAM.gov) Not Rated

Tab F Proof of Financial Capability Not Rated

3.5 NOTE: Offeror is responsible for ensuring the SAFE site documents submitted are consistent throughout the proposal.

3.6 Ratings

Evaluators will apply the adjectival rating for the definition that most closely matches the evaluation.

Past Performance Relevancy Ratings Rating Definition Very Relevant Present/past performance effort involved essentially the same scope and magnitude of effort and complexities this solicitation requires.

Relevant Present/past performance effort involved similar scope and magnitude of effort and complexities this solicitation requires.

Somewhat Relevant Present/past performance effort involved some of the scope and magnitude of effort and complexities this solicitation requires.

Not Relevant Present/past performance effort involved little or none of the scope and magnitude of effort and complexities this solicitation requires.

Performance Confidence Assessments

Substantial Confidence Based on the Offeror’s recent/relevant performance record, the Government has a high expectation that the Offeror will successfully perform the required effort.

Satisfactory Confidence Based on the Offeror’s recent/relevant performance record, the Government has a reasonable expectation that the Offeror will successfully perform the required effort.

Neutral Confidence No recent/relevant performance record is available or the Offeror’s performance record is so sparse that no meaningful confidence assessment rating can be reasonably assigned. The Offeror may not be evaluated favorably or unfavorably on the factor of past performance.

Limited Confidence Based on the Offeror’s recent/relevant performance record, the Government has a low expectation that the Offeror will successfully perform the required effort.

No Confidence Based on the Offeror’s recent/relevant performance record, the Government has no expectation that the Offeror will successfully perform the required effort.

Technical Approach and Safety Management Combined Technical/Risk Ratings

Adjectival Rating Definition Outstanding Proposal indicates an exceptional approach and understanding of the requirements and contains multiple strengths, and risk of unsuccessful performance is low.

Good Proposal indicates a thorough approach and understanding of the requirements and contains at least one strength, and risk of unsuccessful performance is low to moderate.

Acceptable Proposal meets requirements and indicates an adequate approach and understanding of the requirements, and risk of unsuccessful performance is no worse than moderate.

Marginal Proposal has not demonstrated an adequate approach and understanding of the requirements and/or risk of unsuccessful performance is high.

Unacceptable Proposal does not meet requirements of the solicitation, and thus, contains one or more deficiencies, and/or risk of unsuccessful performance is unacceptable. Proposal is un-awardable.

The following Definition of Risk chart defines the level of risk listed in the above chart, Combined Technical/Risk Ratings:

Definition of Risk Applied to Combined Technical/Risk

Ratings Risk Level Definition Low Proposal may contain weakness(es) which have little potential to cause disruption of schedule, increased cost or degradation of performance.

Normal contractor effort and normal Government monitoring will likely be able to overcome any difficulties.

Moderate Proposal contains a significant weakness or combination of weaknesses which may potentially cause disruption of schedule, increased cost or degradation of performance. Special contractor emphasis and close Government monitoring will likely be able to overcome difficulties.

High Proposal contains a significant weakness or combination of weaknesses which is likely to cause significant disruption of schedule, increased cost or degradation of performance. Is unlikely to overcome any difficulties, even with special contractor emphasis and close Government monitoring.

Unacceptable Proposal contains a material failure or a combination of significant weaknesses that increases the risk of unsuccessful performance to an unacceptable level.

Small Business Participation Plan Ratings

Acceptable Proposal indicates an adequate approach and understanding of small business objectives.

Unacceptable

Proposal does not meet small business objectives.

3.7 Definitions

1. Adverse Past Performance is past performance information that supports a less than satisfactory rating from sources where the information is from other than formal rating systems such as Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS) or Federal Awardee Performance and Integrity Information System (FAPIIS).

2. Best Value means the expected outcome of an acquisition that, in the Government’s estimation, provides the greatest overall benefit in response to the requirement. See FAR2.101.

3. Clarifications are limited exchanges between the Government and Offerors that may occur when award without discussions is contemplated. See FAR 15.306(a)(1).

4. Communications are exchanges, between the Government and Offerors, after receipt of proposals, leading to establishment of the competitive range. See FAR 15.306(b).

5. Competitive Range - See FAR 15.306(c).

6. Deficiency is a material failure of a proposal to meet a Government requirement or a combination of significant weaknesses in a proposal that increases the risk of unsuccessful contract performance to an unacceptable level. See

FAR 15.001.

7. Discussions are exchanges (i.e., negotiations) in a competitive environment that are undertaken with the intent of allowing the Offeror to revise its proposal. Discussions take place after establishment of the competitive range.

See FAR 15.306(d).

8. Evaluation Notice (EN) is the Procuring Contracting Officer’s (PCO) written notification to the Offeror for purposes of clarifications, communications, or discussions.

9. Performance Confidence Assessment is an evaluation of the likelihood (or Government’s confidence) that the Offeror will successfully perform the solicitation’s requirements; the evaluation is based upon past performance information.

10. Recency, as it pertains to Past Performance information, is a measure of the time that has elapsed since the past performance reference occurred. Recency is generally expressed as a time period during which past performance references are considered relevant.

11. Relevancy, as it pertains to Past Performance information, is a measure of the extent of similarity between the service/support effort, complexity, dollar value, contract type, and subcontract/teaming or other comparable attributes of past performance examples and the source solicitation requirements; and a measure of the likelihood that the past performance is an indicator of future performance.

12. Risk, as it pertains to source selection, is the potential for unsuccessful contract performance. The consideration of risk assesses the degree to which an Offeror’s proposed approach to achieving the technical factor may involve risk of disruption of schedule, degradation of performance, the need for increased Government oversight, and the likelihood of unsuccessful contract performance.

13. Significant Weakness in the proposal is a flaw that appreciably increases the risk of unsuccessful contract performance. See FAR 15.001.

14. Source Selection Authority (SSA) is the official designated to make the source selection decision.

15. Source Selection Decision Document (SSDD) is the document that reflects the SSA’s independent, integrated, comparative assessment and decision.

16. Source Selection Evaluation Board (SSEB) is a group of individuals representing the various functional disciplines relevant to the acquisition that is responsible for evaluating proposals against the solicitation criteria.

17. Strength is an aspect of an Offerors’ proposal that has merit or exceeds specified performance or capability requirements in a way that will be advantageous to the Government during contract performance.

18. Uncertainty any aspect of a non-cost/price factor proposal for which the intent of the Offeror is unclear (e.g., more than one way to interpret the offer or inconsistencies in the proposal indicating that there may have been an error, omission or mistake).

19. Weakness means a flaw in the proposal that increases the risk of unsuccessful contract performance. See

FAR 15.001.

4.0 Volume I – Factor I (Past Performance) – Performance Assessments

The Past Performance Confidence Assessments will consider an Offeror’s previous relevant experience with similar projects. If the Offeror does not self-perform all work on this contract, then the Offeror must clearly demonstrate that its subcontractors have the relevant technical experience, of a similar scope and complexity as required in the Specifications, for the portion of work they will perform.

Offerors relying on the technical experience of a subcontractor will be required to provide evidence of a firm commitment (i.e., signed agreement or letter of commitment) from the subcontractor to perform if the Offeror is awarded the contract.

4.1 Submission Requirements:

Each Offeror shall provide descriptions of at least three (3) but not more than five (5) past or current construction projects completed, or substantially complete (75% or more), within the last twenty (20) years (from the solicitation issuance date) that are similar to this project in scope and magnitude. The Offeror must submit at least one (1) project they have performed as the prime contractor. If any firm has multiple functions or divisions, limit the project examples to those performed by the division, unit or team member submitting the offer.

Detailed project information shall be provided using the Project Detail Sheet format described at the end of this section. Ensure the proposal clearly describes which work the Offeror and the subcontractors performed.

In order to demonstrate relevant past performance, Offerors must submit detailed information for projects that are similar in scope and magnitude as further defined below.

Similar in scope: An individual project must meet a minimum of two (2) criteria. The collective portfolio of submitted projects must meet all four (4) criteria listed below:

a. Working alongside other contractors or operations, that are not part of your contracting/subcontracting team, requiring extensive coordination between entities;

b. Marine construction based experience with bedrock removal in areas that require a degree of precision to a prescribed tolerance;

c. Structural and mass concrete placements in marine environments and placement of concrete underwater;

d. Heavy lift/transportation of large/oversized items.

Similar in magnitude: The project(s) submitted to satisfy criteria (a), (b), and (c) above shall be valued greater than $35 million to be considered similar in magnitude. The project(s) submitted to satisfy criteria (d) above shall be valued greater than $2 million to be considered similar in magnitude.

The format for Project Details is included at the end of this section. Use as many forms as necessary to meet the criteria. If you elect not to use the formats, all information identified on the formats is still required for evaluation of this item.

The Past Performance Questionnaire (PPQ) included in the solicitation is provided for the Offeror or its team members to submit to the client for each project the Offeror includes in its proposal for Factor I Performance

Confidence. 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 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 Offeror’s client requests, questionnaires may be submitted directly to the Government’s point of contact, Reid Drewes, via email at Reid.A.Drewes@usace.army.mil prior to the proposal closing date. Offerors shall not incorporate by reference into their proposal PPQs previously submitted for other RFPs. If the PPQ is for an ongoing (incomplete) project, the PPQ must be completed after the solicitation issue date. Submission of a PPQ does not preclude the Government from using previously submitted PPQ information in the past performance evaluation. Offerors shall submit CPARS in lieu of a PPQ if applicable.

In addition to the above, the Government is required to use CPARS as a source for past performance, when available. If not available and when necessary, the Government reserves the right to check any or all cited references to verify supplied information and to assess owner and engineer satisfaction in regards to qualifications and past performance. Other sources may include, but are not limited to, 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. Information gathered from these sources, if any, must evidence at least “Satisfactory” performance in the past twenty (20) years. The Government may not choose to contact all of the identified references/points of contact. This assessment is based on the Offeror’s record of relevant and recent past performance information that pertains to the requirements outlined in the solicitation.

NOTE: For purposes of evaluating past performance, the Prime Contractor is defined as the contractor identified in Block 14 of the Standard Form 1442. If more than one contractor is listed in Block 14, then a signed joint venture must be submitted with the proposal and the joint venture shall be registered as such in the System for Award Management (SAM). However, each party of the Joint Venture must submit their own Unique Entity Identifier (known as DUNS#) with the JV proposal. Projects performed by other contractors than the Offeror, such as teaming partners, will not be evaluated for past performance, unless those other contractors are part of a joint venture Offeror as demonstrated by a signed joint venture agreement. If the Offeror represents the combining of two (2) or more companies as a joint venture for the purpose of this RFP, each company in the joint venture may submit project examples, but the total submitted by the joint venture will not exceed five (5).

NOTE: The Offeror’s Past Performance Proposal, shall be limited to no more than the electronic PDF equivalent of 35 printed pages, 8-1/2” by 11”, printed double sided. Charts, tables, drawings and illustrations should be limited to the electronic PDF equivalent of 11” by 17”. 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). Any Past Performance Questionnaires or Evaluations will not be counted toward the overall page limit. Pages exceeding the page limits will be removed and not evaluated.

4.2 Evaluation Criteria:

The SSEB will evaluate the recency, relevancy and quality of the Offeror’s experience as described in the proposal and assign a single confidence rating based on the degree of successful performance of all recent and relevant projects identified. Well-documented performance and completion or significant completion (75% or more complete) of project within the past 20 years (from issuance of the solicitation) that are similar in scope and magnitude to this project will be rated more relevant. Projects performed by contractors other than the Offeror, such as teaming partners, will not be evaluated as prime contractor current/past experience, unless those other contractors are part of a Joint Venture (JV) Offeror as demonstrated by a signed JV agreement.