SOL W912P522R0001 Amendment 2.pdf

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

This amendment adds SECTION 00 22 18 for Phase II of the D/B procurement process. Only responses from offerors invited to participate in phase II w ill be considered for aw ard of any resulting Stabilization MATOC contract(s).

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

1 18

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

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY

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 W912P522R0001

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

12-Aug-2022

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. 0002

5. PROJECT NO.(If applicable)

6. ISSUED BY

3. EFFECTIVE DATE

7- Nov-2022

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

EMAIL:TEL:

07- Nov-2022

W912P522R0001

SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SUMMARY OF AMENDMENT 2 CHANGES

Summary of Changes to Amendment 002:

1) Updates provisions and clauses:

a. Section 00 10 00 Solicitation

i. Sample Project

1. Updates narrative

2. Adds sample project bid schedule

3. References sample project attachments for referenced Aerial maps, plans, and survey data.

a. Attachment 1, “Scope of Work and Photos” (11 pages)

b. Attachment 2, “Sample Project Site Plan Sheet Plot 000” (1 page)

c. Attachment 3, “Sample Project Tspecs 01NOV2022” (6 pages)

b. Section 00 21 00 Instructions

i. Revises FAR 52.253-3 Alterations in Solicitation

c. Section 00 22 00 Supplementary Instructions

i. Adds Section 00 22 18 - PHASE II solicitation submission instructions and evaluation criteria;

d. Section 00 45 00 Representations and Certifications

i. Updates DFARS 252.203-7005 Representation Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials from to SEP 2022 from NOV 2011

ii. Updates FAR 52.204-8 Annual Representations to MAY 2022 from SEP 2021

e. Section 00 70 00 Conditions of the Contract

i. Updates DFARS 252.225-7052 Restriction on the Acquisition of Certain Magnets, Tantalum, and Tungsten to AUG 2022 from OCT 2020

2) Adds Section 00 43 83 PROPOSED CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE FORM for binding labor rates;

3) Revises solicitation response date to include date for Phase II submissions: 16 DEC 2022, 1700

CDT.

SECTION 00 10 00 - SOLICITATION

The required response date/time has changed from 23-Sep-2022 10:00 AM to 16-Dec-2022

05:00 PM.

The following have been modified:

SAMPLE PROJECT

Scope of Work [Refer to Sample Project TSpecs] Approximately 1,500 linear feet of streambank is to be armored along the right descending bank of the channel. The purpose of this armoring is to provide a cost-effective means to prevent the failure of the adjacent roadway, utilities and buildings due to ongoing erosion. The preferred solution is as follows: to riprap the bank.

STATION 1+50 TO 11+00

Armoring should typically be placed between Elevations 370’ – 380’ (top) and Elevation 350’ (bottom), keying in the riprap at the toe (key should stop at Elevation 350’). However, where the existing bank slope is over-steepened, the riprap should not be keyed in at the bottom but extended all the way down to Elevation 320’ – 330’ (or bedrock outcrops where present). Note that armoring will not be able to be extended up to Elevation 380’ due to old bridge abutment. Riprap layer thickness is to be at least 2’, and the top stone size is 16”. Well graded riprap should not be placed steeper than 2H:1V and should include geotextile drainage layer between the armoring and the loose alluvial soils on the existing surface.

Additional consideration is necessary to ensure near the top of the slope that geotextile is implemented such that runoff is not able to erode a path behind the geosynthetic causing a loss of contact between the filter and the armoring. The geotextile should be terminated at Elevation 350’ due to constraints with the river elevation. Work will also include clearing and grubbing of existing trees and debris. Bare areas above the riprap repair are to be seeded. The area to be armored extends from Station 1+50 to 16+50. End protection will be required at both the upstream and downstream limits. Note that any utilities such as the box culvert near Station 12+00 are not to be blocked by riprap or to have geotextile placed beneath.

STATION 11+00 to 16+50 This reach will deviate from the criteria above as follows: Between Elevation 370’ and 380’, bank should be repaired by means of bio-engineered fill instead of riprap armoring. Proposed design should convey fill geometry, planting layout, and if applicable, filters, additional stabilization components, and/or etc.

Assume that 50% of any excavated fine soil will be unsuitable for the bio-engineered fill. Fill, with the exception of a shallow, surficial topsoil layer, must meet the requirements of the MATOC technical specifications: “Soil fill materials shall consist of materials classified by ASTM D2487 as SC, clayey sand with high clay content, CL, sandy clean clay, or CL-ML, sandy silty clay, free of debris, roots, wood, scrap material, vegetation, refuse, soft unsound particles, and frozen, deleterious, or objectionable materials.” Planting shall at minimum include permanent NSWG seeding in accordance with the MATOC technical specifications and shrub/tree planting consisting of the following species: Black willow (Salix nigra), Witch hazel (Hamamelis virginica), Silky dogwood (Cornus amomum), and/or Alnus serrulate (Smooth alder). Shrub/tree planting layout should be a grid with spacing equal to 8 linear feet/64 square feet.

*Note: A bid schedule for the sample project will be provided in the Phase II amendment after contractors have been selected for further participation from Phase I.

*Note: Aerial maps, plans, survey data will be provided for sample project within Phase II amendment.

Refer to Attachments:

Attachment 1, “Photos” (10 pages) Attachment 2, “Sample Project Site Plan Sheet Plot 000” (1 page) Attachment 3, “Sample Project Tspecs 02NOV2022” (26 pages)

Sample Project Price Schedule (Firm Fixed Price) Item Description Unit Unit Price Extended Price 0001 Armoring Repair Designs

STATION 1+50 TO 11+00

Job $ $

0002 Bioengineer Repair Designs

STATION 11+00 TO 16+50

Job $ $

0003 Performance and Payment Bonds

Job $ $

0004 Mobilization Job $ $ Armoring Repair Construction

STATION 1+50 TO 11+00

0005 Clearing and Grubbing (31 11 00)

Job $ $

0006 Excavation (31 23 00) CY $ $ 0007 Riprap (35 31 19 CY $ $ 0008 Geotextiles (31 05 19.13) SY $ $

Bioengineer Repair Construction

STATION 11+00 TO 16+50

0009 Soil Fill (31 23 00) CY $ $ 0010 Topsoil (31 23 39) CY $ $ 0011 Permanent NWSG Seeding

(31 32 39)

SY $ $

0012 Shrub/Tree Planting (31 32 39) EA $ $ 0013 Erosion Control Blankets (31

32 39)

SY $ $

0014 Coir Blankets (31 32 39) SY $ $ 0015 Live Stake Fascine (31 32 39) LF $ $ 0016 Gravel, Choke Stone (35 31

19)

TON $ $

0017 Geogrid (31 32 19.13) SY $ $

0018 (LEFT FOR ADDITIONAL

USER INPUT)

0019 (LEFT FOR ADDITIONAL

USER INPUT)

0020 Demobilization Job $ $

Total Evaluated Price (Sum of Sample Project Items 0001 through 00020) $

SECTION 00 21 00 - INSTRUCTIONS

The following have been modified:

52.252-3 ALTERATIONS IN SOLICITATION (APR 1984)

Portions of this solicitation are altered as follows:

Amendment 2: 1) updates provisions and clauses, 2) Section 00 43 83 for binding labor rates, and 3) revises solicitation submission response date for Phase II. Refer to Summary of Amendment Changes for specific details.

Amendment 1 added this provision and a Summary of Amendment Changes Section. The Summary of changes include revisions to: Response date in block 13 of SF 1442, Section SECTION 00 22 16 - PHASE I, and Technical Specification Attachment.

SECTION 00 22 00 - SUPPLEMENTARY INSTRUCTIONS

The following have been modified:

00 22 18 PHASE II [RESERVED]

SECTION 00 22 18

PROCEDURES FOR SUBMITTAL AND EVALUATION OF OFFERS FOR PHASE TWO

1. Overview

1.1 The intent of this solicitation is to select up to four (4) contractors for Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) Multiple Award Task Order Contracts (MATOC) for Construction Services for the Nashville District.

1.2 This is a two-phase procurement, and the basis of award is the Best Value Trade-Off Process. The Government has completed the evaluation of Phase I and selected up to a maximum of five (5) most highly qualified offerors to participate in Phase II. The selected offerors for Phase II will be invited to submit the information described in this Section 00 22 18, Procedures for Submittal and Evaluation of Offers for Phase II, for review and evaluation by the Government.

1.3 Following completion of the Phase II evaluation, the Contracting Officer will award a maximum of four (4) firm-fixed-price IDIQ contracts to the responsible offerors whose proposals the Source Selection Authority determines conform to the solicitation, are fair and reasonable, and offer the best overall value to the Government, all factors considered.

The Government reserves the right to accept other than the lowest priced offer or to reject all offers. For Phase II submittals, requirements stated in this RFP are minimums.

1.4 This sample project will be used for contractor evaluation only and will not be awarded as a subsequent task order.

NOTE: The rating information from Phase I will not be considered in Phase II or in the final selection.

2. Submittal of Offers

2.1 Offerors submitting proposals 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 evaluated, the proposals must include information sufficiently detailed to clearly describe the offeror's technical information, and management capabilities necessary for successful completion of the project.

2.2 For the Phase II submittals, requirements stated in this RFP are minimums. The government may consider sustainable or environmentally preferred means and methods to accomplish the work as innovative and creative, if offerors demonstrate cost effectiveness and positive impact to the environment. The innovative or creative cost-saving proposals that meet or exceed the requirements are encouraged and will be rated accordingly.

2.3 ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION METHOD: Please send proposals to:

• Contract Specialist Sara T. King at Sara.T.King@usace.army.mil AND

• Contracting Officer J.W. Purcell at James.W.Purcell@usace.army.mil.

2.3.1 Each email size is limited to 25MB. If you have a large number of files, combine or ZIP your files. Offerors may use compression utility software such as WinZip or PKZip to reduce file size and facilitate transmission. If necessary, you may send more than one email, but email subject line must indicate email number out of total number of emails, i.e., Email 1 of 3.

2.3.2 FILE DESCRIPTION: Include a “File Description” for each file(s) in the following format: FOUO_Solicitation Number_Phase No._Volume No._ Firm Name. For example, FOUO_W912P522R0001_Phase II_Volume I_ USACE. The “File Description” will be included in the email notice to each of the recipients you choose to have access your file(s). Do NOT enter Privacy Act Data (Personal Identification Information (PII)) in the File Description.)

2.2 SUBMISSION DATE AND TIME: The Offeror’s proposal must be received by the Government by the date/time specified in Block 13 of solicitation Standard Form 1442. The Nashville District is in the Central Time Zone.

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 received. Do not assume that electronic communication is instantaneous. It can take several minutes. 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 mailto:James.W.Purcell@usace.army.mil provided.

2.4 The Government is using a two-phase procurement approach for this design/build project. For Phase II, offerors shall update Phase I Volume I previously submitted which included the following:

• Volume I – Tab A: Standard Form 1442;

• Volume I – Tab B: Joint Venture Agreements;

• Volume I – Tab C: Evidence of Ability to Obtain Bonding and Proof of Financial

Ability; and

• Volume I – Tab D: Pre-Award Information.

2.5 PHASE II SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS: Phase II proposal includes two separate volumes and shall be submitted in two separate files. Each volume must include clear indexes and be logically assembled to parallel the section /tab submission requirements identified herein.

Failure to place the required submission information under the appropriate tab (factor or sub-factor) may result in a lower rating if the evaluators cannot readily find the appropriate information. Any specified page limits will be strictly adhered to and enforced. Information submitted which exceeds the specified limit will not be evaluated. Offerors are responsible for ensuring the accuracy of their electronic proposal. Each volume sequential ordering shall mirror the following:

2.1 Volume I for Phase II shall include the following information:

• Volume I – Tab A: Re-signed SF 1442 and acknowledge of phase II amendments.

• Volume I – Tab E: Price Schedule;

• Volume I – Tab F: Supporting Price and Costing Data; and

• Volume I – Tab G: Additional information requested in the Phase II invitation letter.

o Volume I – Tab A-D: Any updates from Phase I Volume I requirements.

2.2 Volume II for Phase II shall include the following information:

• Volume II – Factor I: Design / Technical o Sub-factor 1 – Design Drawings o Sub-factor 2 – Design Narrative

• Volume II – Factor II: Management Approach o Sub-factor 1 – Schedule Narrative o Sub-factor 2 – Management Plan (to include Quality Control Plan)

3. Proposal Evaluation Process

3.1 A Source Selection Evaluation Board (SSEB) comprised of representatives from the 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/quality proposals will be reviewed and rated without knowledge of the price offered. The number and identities of offerors will not be 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 a Best Value Trade-Off, as stated in paragraph 1.3 above.

3.2 The evaluation process for Phase II essentially consists of four parts: proposal compliance review, technical evaluation, price evaluation, and cost/technical trade-off analysis.

3.2.1 Proposal Compliance Review: This is an initial review to ensure that all required forms and certifications are complete and that both a technical and price proposal were received.

3.2.2 Technical Evaluation: The SSEB will evaluate and rate the proposals against the Phase II

RFP requirements. The factors will be rated using an adjectival-based system.

3.2.3 Price Evaluation: The SSEB and SSA will evaluate price proposals independent of the technical evaluation. The SSEB will not have access to price information until completion of the technical evaluation.

3.2.4 Cost/Technical Trade-off Analysis: After all above evaluations and reviews are complete, the SSA will compare the relative advantages and disadvantages of technical proposals and compare prices. The SSA will then consider all factors to select the proposal offering the best value to the Government.

4. Phase II Proposal Information and Related Evaluation Factors

4.1 Phase II proposals will be evaluated in accordance with the factors and sub-factors below, listed in relative order of importance. All technical evaluation factors and sub-factors, other than cost or price, when combined, are approximately equal to cost or price.

Offerors are reminded to include their best technical approach 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.

4.2 Volume I – Price and Pro Forma Information

Tab A Standard Form 1442 Tab E Price Breakout Schedule Not Rated Tab F Supporting Pricing Data

4.3 Volume II– Factor I: Design / Technical 1st

Sub-factor 1 – Design Drawings equal to sub-factor 2 Sub-factor 2 – Design Narrative equal to sub-factor 1

4.4 Volume II – Factor II: Management Approach 2nd

Sub-factor 1 – Schedule Narrative 1st Sub-factor 2 – Management Plan 2nd

4.5 Ratings:

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

Technical Assessment Ratings Adjectival

Rating Description

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 unawardable.

4.6 Definitions:

1. Deficiency. 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.

2. Strength. An aspect of an offeror’s proposal that has merit or exceeds specified performance or capability requirements in a way that will be advantageous to the Government during contract performance.

3. Weakness. A flaw in the proposal that increases the risk of unsuccessful contract performance. See FAR 15.001.

4. Significant Weakness. A flaw in the proposal that appreciably increases the risk of unsuccessful contract performance. See FAR 15.001.

5. 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 or subfactor may involve risk of disruption of schedule, increased cost or degradation of performance, the need for increased Government oversight, and the likelihood of unsuccessful contract performance. (For firm-fixed-price contracts, the reference to increased cost may be removed from the risk definition.)

6. 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).

7. Clarification. Limited exchanges between the Government and offerors that may occur when award without discussions is contemplated. See FAR 15.306(a)(1).

8. Adverse Past Performance. Past performance information that supports a less than satisfactory rating on any evaluation. Adverse past performance that must be addressed with Offerors includes unfavorable comments received from sources such as those received from respondents from past performance questionnaires or interviews that have not been finalized within a formal rating system.

5. Volume I – Price and Proforma Information

5.1 Tab A, E and F – Signed SF 1442, amendment, Price and Supporting Data Documents

5.1.1 Submission Requirements:

Sign SF 1442 and acknowledge latest amendment(s) Along with proposing fully- burdened labor rates and one total evaluated price for the sample project, the offeror shall show the breakdown of that price and submit supporting price and cost data. The supporting data shall include assumption (i.e. estimated labor by discipline, equipment use by type days needed, and necessary materials associated with subtasks), judgment rationale (i.e., support determinations to use mix of labor, equipment, hours and days), mathematical formulas (i.e., binding labor rates multiplied by hours and days, cost of material by square or linear foot), and any base pricing sources (i.e. published prices, former contracts) used to develop and build the total evaluated price. The total evaluated price includes the sample project total price as well as considering the binding labor rates to be used as a basis for task orders.

5.1.2 Evaluation Criteria:

The price and supporting data will be reviewed by the SSEB and Contracting Officer/SSA for fairness and reasonableness through the use of price analysis techniques. Prices will be checked for unbalanced line items, including any binding labor rates not utilized in support of the sample project. The Government reserves the right to use supporting assumptions and rationale to determine whether an offeror has a realistic understanding of the work, if necessary. Offerors are cautioned to distribute costs appropriately.

5.2 Tab G –PHASE II RFP Invitation

5.2.1 Submission Requirements: The government may request updated documents requested in Volume I from Phase I, such as representation or certifications, or additional responsibility determination related documents, i.e., lines of credit. These requests may be made on a case-by-case determination based upon initial evaluation of Phase I submittals. In no case does this submission opportunity mean an offeror may ignore or relax Phase I submittal requirements.

5.2.2 Evaluation Criteria: Pro Forma Information is not rated. Information will be reviewed to determine if required information is provided. Incomplete, missing, or insufficient information may result in the government eliminating an offeror from the evaluation process and any award consideration.

6. Volume II – Factor I: Design / Technical

6.1 Submission Requirements:

6.1.1 Sub-factor 1 – Design Drawings

Submit ANSI D half size scalable to fit 11” x 17” sheets. Submission shall be in accordance with Specification Section 01 78 00 – Closeout Submittals and ERDC’S ITL TR-12-1 & ITL TR-12-6. The proposed design drawings shall provide information as follows:

• Proposed bank stabilization repair. Including, but not limited to the following;

revetment, geosynthetics, soil fill, bioengineering, or other alternative(s) as applicable

• Site Work

• Utilities

• BMPs

NOTE: There is a limit of 10 drawings for the Design Drawings sub-factor using 11” x 17” sheets. All information must be clearly legible. Any information that is not clearly legible may result in a lower rating if the evaluators cannot readily find the appropriate information.

6.1.2 Sub-factor 2 – Design Narrative

Provide a clear and concise narrative describing the project, while specifically addressing the following site features:

• Proposed bank stabilization repair. Including, but not limited to the following;

revetment, geosynthetics, soil fill, bioengineering, or other alternative(s) as applicable

• Site Work

• Utilities

• BMPs

NOTE: There is a limit of three (3) pages, where each single side of a page counts as one page, 8.5” x 11” pages, using a minimum font size of 11 and a minimum margin of one-half inch on all sides, for the Design Narrative sub-factor.

6.2 Evaluation Criteria:

6.2.1 Sub-factor 1 – Design Drawings

Design Drawings will be reviewed for thoroughness, functionality, quality of materials, and an understanding of the project requirements.

6.2.2 Sub-factor 2 – Design Narrative:

The Design Narrative will be evaluated for completeness and thoroughness, by including the design features of the RFP as outlined in Section 01 00 00, General Requirements and the sample project Scope of Work.

7. Volume II – Factor II: Management Approach

7.1 Submission Requirements:

7.1.1 Sub-factor 1 – Schedule Narrative

Based on the project budget and scope, provide a schedule narrative describing the construction sequence/ process for successful completion of each phase of the project (Design, Construction, Commissioning and Close-Out) within the duration shown in FAR 52.211-10. Offerors may propose a shorter duration for completion, but Government review times shall not be shortened. The Schedule Narrative shall address the major construction milestones and tasks indicated below:

• Design Phase / Packages

• Pre-Construction Submittals and Review

• Long Lead Items

• Technical/Critical submittals During Construction

• Quality Control and Testing

• As-Builts

NOTE: There is a page limit of five (5) pages, where each single side of a page counts as one page, 8.5” x 11” pages, using a minimum font size of 11 and a minimum margin of one-half inch on all sides for the Schedule Narrative sub-factor.

7.1.2 Sub-factor 2 – Management Plan (including Quality Control Plan)

Provide a management plan narrative for the project that describes how your labor, resources, designers, subcontractors, and material suppliers will be managed, supervised, coordinated, and used to ensure successful completion of the project. Additionally, the Management Plan shall address the following information:

• Identify significant areas of risk and provide your plan for mitigating risk during contract performance.

• Describe your process for managing, coordinating, and tracking changes that arise during the design and construction phases. Provide an organizational chart for this project showing home office support, on-site management, and the responsible chain of command. Joint venture offerors must show the respective areas of responsibility for each partner. Clearly delineate on-site from off-site personnel on the organizational chart.

• Describe your process for maintaining an effective Quality Control program throughout all design and construction operations, both onsite and offsite. For design, the process must include, but not be limited to, procedures for tracking quality during design, identified review process and review milestones, durations, government’s role during reviews, backchecks and approvals, and procedures for tracking design deficiencies/changes. "For construction, process must include, but not be limited to, procedures for scheduling, reviewing, certifying, and managing submittals, including those of subcontractors, offsite fabricators, suppliers, and purchasing agents from identification through acceptable corrective action.

NOTE: There is a page limit of eight (8) pages, where each single side of a page counts as one page 8.5” x 11” pages, using a minimum font size of 11 and a minimum margin of one-half inch on all sides for the Management Plan sub-factor.

7.2 Evaluation Criteria:

7.2.1 Sub-factor 1 – Schedule Narrative

The narrative will be evaluated based on the understanding of events identified in paragraph 7.1.1 above and the offeror’s capability to complete the schedule within the contract duration. Narratives that demonstrate a clear understanding of the schedule impacts of the major milestones and tasks and provide a thorough approach for successfully completing the contract within the contract duration may be rated more favorably by the SSEB.

NOTE: The SSEB will evaluate the offeror’s schedule narrative using calendar days, not dates.

7.2.2 Sub-factor 2 – Management Plan

Plans will be evaluated based on the level of understanding of the work and the involvement the contractor will have in the management, oversight, control, and coordination of the work performed during construction of the project. Plans will also be evaluated based on understanding of the project’s commissioning requirements, the level of understanding of project risks, and the approach for minimizing these risks. The offeror’s organizational chart will be evaluated based on the clarity, adequacy, capabilities, and strengths for managing a successful project. Plans that demonstrate a clear understanding of the project requirements and provide a thorough approach for successfully managing the project may be rated more favorably by the SSEB.

SECTION 00 43 83 - PROPOSED CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE FORM

The following have been added by full text:

PRICE BREAKOUT SCHEDULE – BINDING RATES

OFFEROR'S NAME: ___________________________________________

Provide the fully burdened binding contract rates for each Discipline then multiply by the estimated hours. These rates must be utilized for all task orders awarded under the MATOC and in the Sample Project.

Item Discipline Binding Rate Unit 0001 Project manager 0002 Superintendent 0003 CQC Manager 0004 Site Safety Health Officer 0005 Design Project Manager 0006 Architect 0007 Civil Engineer 0008 Geotechnical Engineer 0009 Structural Engineer 0010 Mechanical Engineer 0011 Electrical Engineer

NOTES:

Note No. 1: The hourly rate proposed on this Price Breakout Schedule will become binding upon award for the life of the MATOC Contract. These rates are for informational purposes only and will be used to support build-up of firm-fixed task orders. Adherence to these rates will be reviewed through submittal of supporting documentation with each task order proposal, including the Sample Project. All rates will be reviewed to ensure fair and reasonable pricing.

Note No. 2: The hourly rates shall be fully-burdened, inclusive of all direct cost, fringe benefits, overhead, and profit.

SECTION 00 45 00 - REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

The following have been modified:

52.204-8 ANNUAL REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS (MAY 2022)

(a)(1) The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is 237990.

(2) The small business size standard is $39,500,000.

(3) The small business size standard for a concern that submits an offer, other than on a construction or service acquisition, but proposes to furnish an end item that it did not itself manufacture, process, or produce is 500 employees if the acquisition--

(i) Is set aside for small business and has a value above the simplified acquisition threshold;

(ii) Uses the HUBZone price evaluation preference regardless of dollar value, unless the offeror waives the price evaluation preference; or

(iii) Is an 8(a), HUBZone, service-disabled veteran-owned, economically disadvantaged women-owned, or women-owned small business set-aside or sole-source award regardless of dollar value.

(b)(1) If the provision at 52.204-7, System for Award Management, is included in this solicitation, paragraph (d) of this provision applies.

(2) If the provision at 52.204-7, System for Award Management, is not included in this solicitation, and the Offeror has an active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM), the Offeror may choose to use paragraph (d) of this provision instead of completing the corresponding individual representations and certifications in the solicitation. The Offeror shall indicate which option applies by checking one of the following boxes:

( ) Paragraph (d) applies.

( ) Paragraph (d) does not apply and the offeror has completed the individual representations and certifications in the solicitation.

(c) (1) The following representations or certifications in SAM are applicable to this solicitation as indicated:

(i) 52.203-2, Certificate of Independent Price Determination. This provision applies to solicitations when a firm-fixed-price contract or fixed-price contract with economic price adjustment is contemplated, unless—

(A) The acquisition is to be made under the simplified acquisition procedures in Part 13;

(B) The solicitation is a request for technical proposals under two-step sealed bidding procedures; or

(C) The solicitation is for utility services for which rates are set by law or regulation.

(ii) 52.203-11, Certification and Disclosure Regarding Payments to Influence Certain Federal Transactions. This provision applies to solicitations expected to exceed $150,000.

(iii) 52.203-18, Prohibition on Contracting with Entities that Require Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements--Representation. This provision applies to all solicitations.

(iv) 52.204-3, Taxpayer Identification. This provision applies to solicitations that do not include the provision at 52.204-7, System for Award Management.

(v) 52.204-5, Women-Owned Business (Other Than Small Business). This provision applies to solicitations that—

(A) Are not set aside for small business concerns;

(B) Exceed the simplified acquisition threshold; and

(C) Are for contracts that will be performed in the United States or its outlying areas.

(vi) 52.204-26, Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services--Representation. This provision applies to all solicitations.

(vii) 52.209-2, Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations-- Representation.

(viii) 52.209-5, Certification Regarding Responsibility Matters. This provision applies to solicitations where the contract value is expected to exceed the simplified acquisition threshold.

(ix) 52.209-11, Representation by Corporations Regarding Delinquent Tax Liability or a Felony Conviction under any Federal Law. This provision applies to all solicitations.

(x) 52.214-14, Place of Performance--Sealed Bidding. This provision applies to invitations for bids except those in which the place of performance is specified by the Government.

(xi) 52.215-6, Place of Performance. This provision applies to solicitations unless the place of performance is specified by the Government.

(xii) 52.219-1, Small Business Program Representations (Basic, Alternates I, and II). This provision applies to solicitations when the contract is for supplies to be delivered or services to be performed in the United States or its outlying areas, or when the contracting officer has applied part 19 in accordance with 19.000(b)(1)(ii).

(A) The basic provision applies when the solicitations are issued by other than DoD, NASA, and the Coast Guard.

(B) The provision with its Alternate I applies to solicitations issued by DoD, NASA, or the Coast Guard.

(C) The provision with its Alternate II applies to solicitations that will result in a multiple-award contract with more than one NAICS code assigned.

(xiii) 52.219-2, Equal Low Bids. This provision applies to solicitations when contracting by sealed bidding and the contract is for supplies to be delivered or services to be performed in the United States or its outlying areas, or when the contracting officer has applied part 19 in accordance with 19.000(b)(1)(ii).

(xiv) 52.222-22, Previous Contracts and Compliance Reports. This provision applies to solicitations that include the clause at 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity.

(xv) 52.222-25, Affirmative Action Compliance. This provision applies to solicitations, other than those for construction, when the solicitation includes the clause at 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity.

(xvi) 52.222-38, Compliance with Veterans' Employment Reporting Requirements. This provision applies to solicitations when it is anticipated the contract award will exceed the simplified acquisition threshold and the contract is not for acquisition of commercial products or commercial services.

(xvii) 52.223-1, Biobased Product Certification. This provision applies to solicitations that require the delivery or specify the use of USDA-designated items; or include the clause at 52.223-2, Affirmative Procurement of Biobased Products Under Service and Construction Contracts.

(xviii) 52.223-4, Recovered Material Certification. This provision applies to solicitations that are for, or specify the use of, EPA- designated items.

(xix) 52.223-22, Public Disclosure of Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Reduction Goals-- Representation. This provision applies to solicitations that include the clause at 52.204-7.)

(xx) 52.225-2, Buy American Certificate. This provision applies to solicitations containing the clause at 52.225-1.

(xxi) 52.225-4, Buy American--Free Trade Agreements--Israeli Trade Act Certificate. (Basic, Alternates I, II, and III.) This provision applies to solicitations containing the clause at 52.225- 3.

(A) If the acquisition value is less than $25,000, the basic provision applies.

(B) If the acquisition value is $25,000 or more but is less than $50,000, the provision with its Alternate I applies.

(C) If the acquisition value is $50,000 or more but is less than $92,319, the provision with its Alternate II applies.

(D) If the acquisition value is $92,319 or more but is less than $100,000, the provision with its Alternate III applies.

(xxii) 52.225-6, Trade Agreements Certificate. This provision applies to solicitations containing the clause at 52.225-5.

(xxiii) 52.225-20, Prohibition on Conducting Restricted Business Operations in Sudan-- Certification. This provision applies to all solicitations.

(xxiv) 52.225-25, Prohibition on Contracting with Entities Engaging in Certain Activities or Transactions Relating to Iran—Representation and Certification. This provision applies to all solicitations.

(xxv) 52.226-2, Historically Black College or University and Minority Institution Representation. This provision applies to solicitations for research, studies, supplies, or services of the type normally acquired from higher educational institutions.

(2) The following representations or certifications are applicable as indicated by the Contracting Officer:

[Contracting Officer check as appropriate.]

X (i) 52.204-17, Ownership or Control of Offeror.

X (ii) 52.204-20, Predecessor of Offeror.

(iii) 52.222-18, Certification Regarding Knowledge of Child Labor for Listed End Products.

(iv) 52.222-48, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Maintenance, Calibration, or Repair of Certain Equipment--Certification.

(v) 52.222-52 Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Certain Services--Certification.

(vi) 52.223-9, with its Alternate I, Estimate of Percentage of Recovered Material Content for EPA- Designated Products (Alternate I only).

(vii) 52.227-6, Royalty Information.

(A) Basic.

(B) Alternate I.

(viii) 52.227-15, Representation of Limited Rights Data and Restricted Computer Software.

(d) The Offeror has completed the annual representations and certifications electronically in SAM accessed through https://www.sam.gov. After reviewing the SAM information, the Offeror verifies by submission of the offer that the representations and certifications currently posted electronically that apply to this solicitation as indicated in paragraph (c) of this provision have been entered or updated within the last 12 months, are current, accurate, complete, and applicable to this solicitation (including the business size standard applicable to the NAICS code referenced for this solicitation), as of the date of this offer and are incorporated in this offer by reference (see FAR 4.1201); except for the changes identified below [ offeror to insert changes, identifying change by clause number, title, date]. These amended representation(s) and/or certification(s) are also incorporated in this offer and are current, accurate, and complete as of the date of this offer.

FAR Clause Title Date Change

Any changes provided by the offeror are applicable to this solicitation only, and do not result in an update to the representations and certifications posted on SAM.

(End of provision)

The following included by reference have been revised:

252.203-7005 Representation Relating to Compensation of Former

DoD Officials

SEP 2022

SECTION 00 70 00 - CONDITIONS OF THE CONTRACT

The following included by reference have been revised:

252.225-7052 Restriction on the Acquisition of Certain Magnets, Tantalum, and Tungsten.

AUG 2022

(End of Summary of Changes) https://www.sam.gov/