W912P8-12-R-0027.pdf

Ed 06-098

W912P8-12-R-0027

US Army Corps of Engineers New Orleans District

Southeast Louisiana Urban Flood Control Project

Widening of Florida Avenue Canal

(Phase II) (From Piety Street to Mazant Street) and

Widening of Florida Avenue Canal (Phase III)

(From St. Ferdinand Street to Piety Street)

Orleans Parish, Louisiana

Construction Solicitation and Specifications

April 2014

DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY

NEW ORLEANS DISTRICT, CORPS OF ENGINEERS

P.O. BOX 60267

NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA 70160-0267

REPLY TO

ATTENTION OF

22 May 2014

SOLICITATION: W912P8-12-R-0027

FOR: Southeast Louisiana Urban Flood Control Project, Widening of Florida Avenue Canal, (Phase II), (From Piety Street to Mazant Street), and Widening of Florida Avenue Canal (Phase III) (From St.

Ferdinand Street to Piety Street), Orleans Parish, Louisiana

TO OPEN: 24 June 2014

I. NOTE THE AFFIRMATIVE ACTION PROGRAM REQUIREMENT OF THE EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

CLAUSE WHICH MAY APPLY TO THE CONTRACT RESULTING FROM THIS SOLICITATION.

II. NOTE THE CERTIFICATION OF NONSEGREGATED FACILITIES IN THIS SOLICITATION.

Bidders, offerors and applicants are cautioned to note the "Certification of Non-segregated Facilities" in the solicitation. Failure of a bidder or offeror to agree to the certification will render his bid or offer non-responsive to the terms of solicitations involving awards of contracts exceeding $10,000 which are not exempt from the provisions of the Equal Opportunity clause.

III. Prospective contractors must register in the System for Award Management (SAM). See FAR Clause

52.204-7 for required information. The website for SAM is https://www.sam.gov. You will be required to provide your company’s Dun and Bradstreet (D&B) B-U-N-S number. If you do not already have a D&B B-U-N-S number, one can be requested at http://fedgov.dnb.com/webform.

BIDDERS MUST PROVIDE FULL, ACCURATE AND COMPLETE INFORMATION AS REQUIRED BY THIS

SOLICITATION AND ITS ATTACHMENTS. THE PENALTY FOR MAKING FALSE STATEMENTS IN BIDS

IS PRESCRIBED IN 18 U.S.C. 1001. (FAR 52.214-4 APR 1984)

DESCRIPTION AND MAGNITUDE OF WORK: The work consists of construction of reinforced concrete flume and box culvert, including timber, concrete and H-pile installation, foundation jet grouting, sheetpile installation and temporary retaining structure construction; clearing and grubbing, excavation and backfill, construction dewatering and unwatering, utility relocations, erosion control, maintenance and diversion of storm water, reinforced concrete placement, drainage lines and structures, sewer lines, water lines and structures, electrical feeders, roadway restoration, sidewalks, driveways, curbs and gutters, sodding and seeding and mulching, traffic signal system, street lighting, and other incidental work.

CAUTION TO BIDDERS: In delivery of hand-carried bids, bidders are cautioned to allow sufficient time for delays which may be encountered as a result of frequent trains which are subject to block all access roads to place of bid opening for various lengths of time. Such delays DO NOT permit acceptance or consideration of late bids.

NOTE: ALL WORK UNDER THESE SPECIFICATIONS SHALL BE PERFORMED IN ACCORDANCE WITH

THE PROVISIONS OF EM 385-1-1 "CORPS OF ENGINEERS SAFETY AND HEALTH REQUIREMENTS

MANUAL", DATED SEPTEMBER 2008.

https://www.sam.gov/ http://fedgov.dnb.com/webform

SOLICITATION NUMBER: W912P8-12-R-0027

ALL QUESTIONS MUST CONTAIN THE SOLICITATION NUMBER IN

THE SUBJECT LINE.

IN ACCORDANCE WITH FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATIONS; ALL

QUESTIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED IN WRITING. ANY QUESTIONS

RECEIVED IN ANY OTHER FORMAT WILL NOT WARRANT A

RESPONSE.

QUESTIONS MUST BE SENT VIA EMAIL AND RECEIVED BY 11:00 A.M.

CST, JUNE 12, 2014. THE GOVERNMENT IS UNDER NO OBLIGATION TO

PROVIDE A RESPONSE TO LATE QUESTIONS.

ALL INQUIRIES REGARDING THIS SOLICITATION

SHOULD BE MADE TO THE FOLLOWING:

RACHEL W. SPEARS, CONTRACT SPECIALIST

U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS, NEW ORLEANS DISTRICT

E-MAIL: RACHEL.W.SPEARS@USACE.ARMY.MIL

PHONE: (504) 862-1561

COLLECT CALLS NOT ACCEPTED

mailto:HEFER@USACE.ARMY.MIL

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PROJECT TABLE OF CONTENTS

Division 00 – PROCUREMENT AND CONTRACTING

00010 Solicitation, Offer and Award

SF-1442

Bidding Schedule 00130 Proposal Evaluation Criteria 00100 Instructions, To Bidders 00600 Representations and Certifications 00700 Contract Clauses

Division 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01100 General Provisions 01312 Quality Control System 01321 Construction Progress Documentation 01330 Submittal Procedures 01352 Environmental Protection 01356 Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan 01451 Contractor Quality Control (CQC) 01501 Roadway Work 01568 Maintenance And Diversion Of Stormwater

02 - SITEWORK

02081 Asbestos Removal 02221 Selective Demolition 02231 Clearing And Grubbing 02242 Dewatering 02252 Retaining Structures 02315 Steel H-Piling 02320 Structural Excavation And Backfill 02324 Foundation Jet Grouting 02360 Timber Piles 02365 Prestressed Concrete Piles 02390 Cast-In-Place Concrete Revetment 02510 Water Distribution System 02531 Gravity Sewer System 02538 Sewer Force Mains 02630 Drainage Structures 02710 Blocked Out Guardrail 02830 Chain Link Fence And Fence Fans 02845 Traffic Control 02846 Relocation Of Existing Traffic Signals 02922 Fertilizing, Seeding And Mulching

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Division 03 – CONCRETE

03101 Formwork for Concrete 03150 Expansion Joints 03210 Reinforcing Steel 03310 Cast-In-Place Structural Concrete

Division 05 – METALS

05501 Metalwork, Fabrication, Machine Work, and Miscellaneous Provisions

Division 09 – FINISHES

09940 Painting

Division 16 – ELECTRICAL

16001 Electrical Work 16090 Removal/Replacement Of Existing S&WB Power Poles 16600 Street Lighting 16640 Cathodic Protection

Southeast Louisiana Urban Flood Control Project, Widening of Florida Avenue Canal, (Phase II), (From Piety Street to Mazant Street), and Widening of Florida Avenue Canal (Phase III) (From St. Ferdinand Street to Piety Street), Orleans Parish, Louisiana; ED 06-098

This is an Unrestricted Best Value procurement.

The work consists of construction of reinforced concrete flume and box culvert, including timber, concrete and H-pile installation, foundation jet grouting, sheetpile installation and temporary retaining structure construction; clearing and grubbing, excavation and backfill, construction dewatering and unwatering, utility relocations, erosion control, maintenance and diversion of storm water, reinforced concrete placement, drainage lines and structures, sewer lines, water lines and structures, electrical feeders, roadway restoration, sidewalks, driveways, curbs and gutters, sodding and seeding and mulching, traffic signal system, street lighting, and other incidental work.

The estimated cost range for this work is between $100,000,000.00 to $250,000,000.00.

The deadline for submitting questions regarding the subject solicitation is June 12, 2014, 11:00 AM CST. Any questions received after this deadline will not be considered.

*See Section 00130 - Proposal Evaluation Criteria paragraph "RFP SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS".

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U.S. ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT, NEW ORLEANS

7400 LEAKE AVE.

NEW ORLEANS, LA 70118-3651

U.S. ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT, NEW ORLEANS

ATTN: CEMVN-CT-E Rachel Spears 7400 LEAKE AVE, Room 172

NEW ORLEANS, LA 70118-3651

W912P8

Rachel W. Spears (504) 862-1561

10 1500

June 24, 2014

10. THE GOVERNMENT REQUIRES PERFORMANCE OF THE WORK DESCRIBED IN THESE DOCUMENTS (Title, identifying no., date):

1. SOLICITATION NO. 3. DATE ISSUED PAGE OF PAGES

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

7. ISSUED BY 8. ADDRESS OFFER TO

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

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

13. ADDITIONAL SOLICITATION REQUIREMENTS:

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

A. Sealed offers in original and (hour) local time (date). If this is a sealed bid solicitation, offers will be publicly opened at that time. Sealed envelopes containing offers shall be marked to show the offeror's name and address, the solicitation number, and the date and time offers are due.

B. An offer guarantee

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

D. Offers providing less than will be rejected.

SOLICITATION, OFFER,

AND AWARD

(Construction, Alteration, or Repair)

2. TYPE OF SOLICITATION

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

CODE

9. FOR INFORMATION

CALL:

SOLICITATION

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

11. The Contractor shall begin performance within

SEALED BID (IFB)

NEGOTIATED (RFP)

award, notice to proceed. This performance period is mandatory, negotiable. (See

YES NO

is, is not required.

NSN 7540-01-155-3212

STANDARD FORM 1442 (REV. APR 1985)

Prescribed by GSA APD PE v1.00 FAR (48 CFR) 53.236-1 (d) calendar days and complete it within calendar days after receiving copies to perform the work required are due at the place specified in Item 8 by calendar days for Government acceptance after the date offers are due will not be considered and

B2CTRRAW

Typewritten Text

CAGE CODE NO. DUNS NO.

EAST BANK AREA OFFICE

U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS

900 N. CORPORATE DRIVE

NEW ORLEANS, LA 70123

USAED NEW ORLEANS

C/O USACE, FINANCE CENTER (UFC)

ATTN: CEFC-AO-P

5720 INTEGRITY DRIVE

MILLINGTON, TN 38054-5005

21. ITEMS ACCEPTED:

20A. NAME AND TITLE OF PERSON AUTHORIZED TO SIGN OFFER

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

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

FACILITY CODE CODE

20B. SIGNATURE 20C. OFFER DATE

23. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

ITEM

26. ADMINISTERED BY 27. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY

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

30B. SIGNATURE 30C. DATE

BY

29. AWARD (Contractor is not required to sign this document.) Your offer28. NEGOTIATED AGREEMENT Contractor is required to sign this

CONTRACTING OFFICER WILL COMPLETE ITEM 28 OR 29 AS APPLICABLE

document and return Contractor agrees to furnish and deliver all items or perform all work requirements identified on this form and any continuation sheets for the consideration stated in this contract. The rights and obligations of the parties to this contract shall be governed by (a) this contract award, (b) the solicitation, and (c) the clauses, representations, certifications, and specifications incorporated by reference in or attached to this contract.

OFFER (Must be fully completed by offeror) on this solicitation is hereby accepted as to the items listed. This award con-summates the contract, which consists of (a) the Government solicitation and your offer, and (b) this contract award. No further contractual document is necessary.

AWARD (To be completed by Government)

TO SIGN (Type or print)

DATE

(Type or print)

The offeror agrees to perform the work required at the prices specified below in strict accordance with the terms of this solicitation, if this offer is accepted by the Government in writing within (Insert any number equal to or greater than the minimum require-ment stated in Item 13D. Failure to insert any number means the offeror accepts the minimum in Item 13D.

17.

AMOUNTS

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

19. ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF AMENDMENTS

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

AMENDMENT NO.

22. AMOUNT

24. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN

(4 Copies unless otherwise specified)

25. OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION PURSUANT TO

CODE

31B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 31C. AWARD

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

STANDARD FORM 1442 BACK (REV. APR 1985)

APD PE v1.00

DATE

calendar days after the date offers are due.

copies to issuing office.)

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SECTION 00010 – BIDDING SCHEDULE

Southeast Louisiana Urban Flood Control Project, Widening of Florida Avenue Canal, (Phase II), (From Piety Street to Mazant Street), and Widening of Florida Avenue Canal (Phase III) (From St. Ferdinand Street to Piety Street), Orleans Parish, Louisiana Item DESCRIPTION Estimated

Quantity Unit Unit Price Estimated Amount

BASE

0001 Mobilization and Demobilization 1 JOB

0002 Railroad Insurance 1 JOB

0003 Flagging Service 1 JOB

0004 Entergy Transmission Power Outages

0004AA First 40 Outages 40 EA $2,625.00 $105,000.00

0004AB All Over 40 Outages 40 EA $2,625.00 $105,000.00

0005 Erosion Control 1 JOB

0006 Portland Cement Concrete Pavement (9" Thick) 21,952 SY

0007 Portland Cement Concrete Pavement (8" Thick) 2,200 SY

0008 Concrete Driveway (6" Thick) 1,604 SY

0009 Concrete Driveway (8" Thick) 322 SY

0010 Concrete Sidewalk (4" Thick) 2,600 SY

0011 Sidewalk at Intersection 689 SY

0012 Incidental Concrete Pavement (4" Thick) 50.0 SY

0013 Base Course (8” Thick) 5,697 CY

0014 Integral Concrete Curb (Barrier Type) 7,100 LF

0015 Integral Concrete Curb (Mountable Type) 7,300 LF

0016 Combination Concrete Curb and Gutter Bottom (Barrier Type)

200 LF

0017 Combination Concrete Curb and Gutter Bottom (Mountable Type)

510 LF

0018 Asphaltic Concrete – Wearing Course 116 TON

0019 Asphaltic Concrete – Binder Course 290 TON

0020 Geotextile Fabric 24,000 SY

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0021 Geogrid 24,000 SY

0022 Plastic Pavement Striping and Raised Pavement Markers 1 JOB

0023 Removal of Existing Pavement (Concrete with Asphalt Overlay) 24,152 SY

0024 Removal of Existing Sidewalks and Drives 5,000 SY

0025 Removal of Existing Curbing 14,846 LF

0026 Temporary Roadway Patching (Full Depth Asphalt) 2,800 SY

0027 Temporary Traffic Maintenance Aggregate 1,000 CY

0028 Maintenance and Diversion of Storm Water 1 JOB

0029 Temporary Dam Emergency Removal and Reconstruction

0029AA First 30 Occurrences 30 EA

0029AB All Over 30 Occurrences 10 EA

Removal and Disposal of 48” Diameter Steel Bituminous Asbestos Coated Waterline

1,978 LF

Removal and Disposal of 20” or 30” Diameter Steel Bituminous Asbestos Coated Sewer or Waterline

237 LF

Removal and Disposal of Transite/Asbestos (ACM) Sewer or Waterline

5,336 LF

0033 Demolition 1 JOB

0034 Clearing and Grubbing 1 JOB

0035 Construction Dewatering (Florida Ave. Canal)" 1 JOB

0036 Construction Dewatering (48” Dia. Waterline) 1 JOB

0037 Temporary Retaining Structure (Florida Ave. Canal) 1 JOB

0038 Temporary Retaining Structure (48” Water Line) 1 JOB

0039 Retaining Structure (Side Street Drainage Culverts) 1 JOB

0040 Construction Unwatering (Side Streets) 1 JOB

0041 Furnish and Drive Steel H-Piling (HP 14 x 73) 24,440 LF

0042 Structural Excavation and Backfill 1 JOB

0043 Foundation Jet Grouting 1 JOB

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0044 Furnish and Drive Timber Piles 411,327 LF

0045 Pre-Cast Concrete Piles (14” X

14”) 526 LF

0046 Cast-in-Place Revetment Concrete 4,950 SY

0047 8" Diameter Ductile Iron Waterline Crossing 133 LF

0048 30" Diameter Steel Waterline 130 LF

0049 48" Diameter Steel Waterline 2,049 LF

0050 Welded Access Manhole For Steel Pipe 2 EA

0051 Manhole Over Access Portal in Steel Pipe 2 EA

0052 30” Gate Valve and Manhole 1 EA

0053 20" Diameter Ductile Iron Sewer Force Main Crossing 115 LF

0054 20” Gate Valve and Manhole 1 EA

0055 12” Diameter RCP 205 LF

0056 15” Diameter RCP 1,108 LF

0057 18” Diameter RCP 294 LF

0058 24” Diameter RCP 53 LF

0059 30” Diameter RCP 12 LF

0060 36” Diameter RCP 42 LF

0061 42” Diameter RCP 100 LF

0062 48” Diameter RCP 68 LF

0063 54” Diameter RCP 10 LF

0064 60” Diameter RCP 32 LF

0065 18” x 28” RCPA 48 LF

0066 22” x 36” RCPA 151 LF

0067 26” x 43” RCPA 6 LF

0068 31” x 51” RCPA 145 LF

0069 40” x 65” RCPA 51 LF

0070 Single Mountable Catch Basin 12 EA

0071 Double Mountable Catch Basin 2 EA

0072 No. 1 Standard Single Catch Basin 5 EA

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0073 15” x 12” RC Wye 20 EA

0074 18” x 12” RC Wye 2 EA

0075 Drain Manhole (No. 1 Standard) 15 EA

0076 Drain Manhole (No. 2 Standard) 2 EA

0077 Drain Manhole (No. 3 Standard) 5 EA

0078 Standard Manholes For Large Concrete Arch Pipe 5 EA

Standard Manhole For Large Circular Pipe Greater Than 36 Inch

9 EA

0080 24”x30” Clear Opening Drop Inlet Catch Basin 8 EA

0081 Adjusting Existing Manhole (Water, Sewer, or Drain)

0081AA First 12 Adjustments 12 EA

0081AB All Over 12 Adjustments 12 EA

0082 Catch Basin/Drop Inlet (Type “A” Adjustment) 6 EA

0083 Catch Basin (Type “C” Adjustment) 24 EA

0084 Blocked Out Guard Rail 3,395 LF

0085 Guard Rail End Treatment (Flared) 4 EA

0086 Chain Link Fence 3,850 LF

0087 Swing Gates 2 EA

0088 Fence Fans 6 EA

0089 Traffic Control 1 JOB

0090 Relocation of Existing Traffic Signals 1 JOB

0091 Fertilizing, Seeding and Mulching 18 AC

0092 Florida Avenue Drainage Canal 3,579 LF

0093 Box Culvert and Tie-In (Florida Avenue Canal) 810 LF

0094 Box Culvert and Tie-In (Desire Street) 945 LF

0095 Box Culvert Tie-In (Alvar Street) 65 LF

0096 Box Culvert and Tie-In (Montegut Street) 582 LF

0097 Box Culvert Tie-In (Louisa Street) 23 LF

0098 Box Culvert Tie-In (Block 4) 1 JOB

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0099 Temporary Bypass of S&WB Electrical Feeders #410 & #510 1 JOB

0100 Relocation of S&WB Aerial Electrical Feeder #20 1 JOB

0101 S&WB Standard Electrical Manhole 11 EA

0102 S&WB Electrical Feeder Duct Bank 1,945 LF

0103 Removal and Replacement of S&WB Power Poles 1 JOB

0104 Street Lighting 1 JOB

TOTAL BASE: $

OPTIONAL WORK

0105 8" Diameter PVC Waterline 5,000 LF

0106 8” Diameter Ductile Iron Waterline 200 LF

0107 12" Diameter Ductile Iron Waterline 100 LF

0108 12" Diameter PVC Waterline 150 LF

0109 Fire Hydrant 18 EA

0110 8” Gate Valve and Manhole 14 EA

Replace 1” and Smaller Water House Connection with 1” Service

141 EA

0112 Replace 1-½” Water House Connection 6 EA

0113 Replace 2” Water House Connection 1 EA

0114 8” Diameter PVC Gravity Sewer Line 2,471 LF

0115 Sewer Manholes 17 EA

0116 Remove and Replace Sewer House Connection 128 EA

TOTAL OPTIONAL WORK: $

TOTAL BASE + OPTIONAL WORK: $

Award will be made as a whole to one bidder.

NOTE 1: Bidders shall furnish unit prices for each item listed in the Schedule requiring a unit price. If the bidder fails to insert a unit price in the appropriate blank for required item(s), but does furnish an extended total, or an estimated amount for such item(s), the Government shall deem the unit price to be the quotient obtained by dividing the extended amount for that line item by the quantity. IF A BIDDER OMITS BOTH THE UNIT PRICE AND THE EXTENDED

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TOTAL OR ESTIMATED AMOUNT FOR ANY ITEM, ITS BID SHALL BE

DECLARED NON-RESPONSIVE AND THEREFORE INELIGIBLE FOR

AWARD.

NOTE 2: Any bid may be rejected if the Contracting Officer determines in writing that it is unreasonable as to price. Unreasonableness of price includes not only total price of bid, but the price for individual line items as well. Any bid may be rejected if the prices for any line items or sub line items are materially unbalanced (See FAR 14.404-2).

NOTE 3: THE NOTICE TO PROCEED (NTP): The successful bidder is advised that performance and payment bonds shall be submitted in accordance with the time frame in block 12B of SF 1442. The NTP will be issued immediately after verification of acceptable performance and payment bonds. Within seven (7) days after issuance of the NTP, the Contractor shall initiate a meeting to discuss the submittal process with the Area or Resident Engineer or his authorized representative. Physical work cannot start until the Accident Prevention Program, Contractor Quality Control Plan, and other submittals which may be required, have been submitted and approved and all preliminary meetings called for under the contract, have been conducted.

NOTE 4: OPTIONAL WORK ITEMS. The Government may require the delivery of the numbered line item(s), identified in the schedule as Optional Work items, in the quantities and prices stated in the schedule. The Contracting Officer may exercise the Optional Work by written notice to the Contractor. The Government will exercise the Optional Work no sooner than 300 calendar days and or no later than 550 calendar days after award of this contract. Bidders shall bid on all items including Optional Work items (see “Evaluation of Options” FAR 52.217-5).

Failure to bid on all items will result in a non-responsive bid.

NOTE 5: EVALUATION OF OPTIONS (FAR 52.217-5 JUL 1990). The Government will evaluate offers for award purposes by adding the total price for all options to the total price for this basic requirement. Evaluation of options will not obligate the Government to exercise the option(s).

NOTE 6: TIME ADJUSTMENT IN THE EVENT OF THE EXERCISE OF

OPTIONAL WORK. In the event that OPTIONAL WORK items are exercised under the terms of the contract, the time required for completion of the contract will not be adjusted but shall be performed concurrent with original contract duration of 1,900 calendar days established for the BASE WORK items specified in the Contract Clause entitled “COMMENCEMENT, PROSECUTION, AND

COMPLETION OF WORK (FAR 52.211-10 - APR 1984)”.

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EVALUATION OF SUBDIVIDED ITEMS..

Item Nos. 0004, 0029, and 0081 is subdivided into two or more estimated quantities and are to be separately priced. The Government will evaluate each of these items on the basis of total price of its sub-items.

(End of Clause)

VARIATIONS IN ESTIMATED QUANTITIES - SUBDIVIDED ITEMS..

The Variations in Estimated Quantities Subdivided Items clause is applicable only in Item Nos. 0004, 0029, and 0081.

a. Variations from the estimated quantity in the actual work performed under any second or subsequent sub-item or elimination of all work under such a second or subsequent sub-item will not be the basis for an adjustment in contract unit price.

b. Where the actual quantity of work performed for Item Nos. 0004, 0029, and 0081 is less than 85% of the quantity of the first sub-item listed under such items, the Contractor will be paid at the contract unit price for that sub-item for the actual quantity of work performed and, in addition, an equitable adjustment in contract price shall be made in accordance with the clause FAR 52.211-18, Variation in Estimated Quantity .

c. If the quantity of work performed under Item Nos. 0004, 0029, and 0081 exceeds 115% or is less than 85% of the total estimated quantity of the sub-items under that item, and/or if the quantity of work performed under the second sub-item or any subsequent sub-item under Item No. NONE exceeds 115% or is less than 85% of the estimated quantity of any such sub-item, and if such variation causes an increase or a decrease in the time required for performance of this contract, the contract completion time will be adjusted in accordance with the clause FAR 52.211-18, Variation in Estimated Quantity.

(End of Clause)

BID BOND

( See instructions on reverse)

DATE BOND EXECUTED (Must not be later than bid opening date) OMB Number: 9000-0045

Expiration Date: 6/30/2016 Public reporting burden for this collection of information is estimated to average 25 minutes per response, including the time for reviewing instructions, searching existing data sources, gathering and maintaining the data needed, and completing and reviewing the collection of information. Send comments regarding this burden estimate or any other aspects of this collection of information, including suggestions for reducing this burden, to the FAR Secretariat (MVR), Federal Acquisition Policy Division, GSA, Washington, DC 20405.

PRINCIPAL (Legal name and business address) TYPE OF ORGANIZATION ("X" one)

INDIVIDUAL

JOINT VENTURE

PARTNERSHIP

CORPORATION

STATE OF INCORPORATION

SURETY(IES) (Name and business address)

PERCENT

OF BID

PRICE

PENAL SUM OF BOND

AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED

MILLION (S) THOUSAND(S) HUNDRED(S) CENTS

BID IDENTIFICATION

BID DATE

FOR (Construction, supplies, or Services)

INVITATION NO.

OBLIGATION

We, the Principal and Surety (ies) are firmly bound to the United States of America (hereinafter call the Government) in the above penal sum. For payment of the penal sum, we bind ourselves, our heirs, executors, administrators, and successors, jointly and severally. However, where the sureties are corporations acting as co-sureties, we, the Sureties, bind ourselves in such sum "jointly and severally" as well as "severally" only for the purpose of allowing a joint action or actions against any or all of us. For all other purposes, each Surety binds itself, jointly and severally with the Principal, for the payment of the sum shown opposite the name of the Surety. If no limit of liability is indicated, the limit or liability is the full amount of the penal sum.

CONDITIONS:

The principal has submitted the bid identified above.

THEREFORE:

The above obligation is void if the Principal - (a) upon acceptance by the Government of the bid identified above, within the period specified therein for acceptance (sixty (60) days if no period is specified), executes the further contractual documents and gives the bond(s) required by the terms of the bid as accepted within the time specified (ten (10 days if no period is specified) after receipt of the forms by the principal; or (b) in the event of failure to executes such further contractual documents and give such bonds, pays the Government for any cost of procuring the work which exceeds the amount of the bid.

Each surety executing this instrument agrees that its obligations is not impaired by any extension(s) of the time for acceptance of the bid that the principal may grand to the Government. Notice to the surety (ies) of extensions (s) are waived. However, waiver of the notice applies only to extensions aggregating not more than sixty (60) calendar days in addition to the periods originally allowed for acceptance of the bid.

WITNESS

The principal and Surety (ies) executed this bid bond and affixed their seals on the above date.

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AUTHORIZED FOR LOCAL REPRODUCTION

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STANDARD FORM 24 (REV. 10/1998)

Prescribed by GSA - FAR (48 CFR) 53.228(a)

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INSTRUCTIONS

1. This form is authorized for use when a bid guaranty is required. any deviation from this form will require the written approval of the Administrator of General Services.

2, Insert the full legal name and business address of the Principal in the space designated "Principal" on the face of the form. An authorized person shall sign the bond. Any person signing in a representative capacity (e.g., ab attorney-in-fact) must furnish evidence of authority if that representative is not a member of the firm, partnership, or joint venture, or an officer of the corporation involved.

3. The bond may express penal sum as a percentage of the bid price. In these cases, the bond may state a maximum dollar limitation (e.g., 20% of the bid price but the amount not to exceed dollars).

4. (a) Corporation executing the bond as sureties must appear on the Department of the Treasury's list of approved sureties and must act within the limitation listed therein. where more than one corporate surety is involved, their names and address shall appear in the spaces (Surety A, Surety B, etc.) headed "CORPORATE SURETY (IES)." In the space designed "SURETY (IES)" on the face of the form, insert only the letter identification of the sureties.

(b) Where individual sureties are involved, a completed Affidavit of Individual surety (Standard Form 28), or each individual surety, shall accompany the bond. The Government may require the surety to furnish additional substantiating information concerning its financial capability.

5. Corporations executing the bond shall affix their corporate seals. Individuals shall execute the bond opposite the word " Corporate Seal";

and shall affix an adhesive seal if executed in Maine, New Hampshire, or any other jurisdiction requiring adhesive seals.

6. Type the name and title of each person signing this bond in the space provided.

7. In its application to negotiated contracts, the terms "bid" and "bidder" shall include "proposal" and "Offeror."

STANDARD FORM 24 (REV. 10/1998) BACK

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Section Table of Contents

Section 00100 - Bidding Schedule/Instructions to Bidders

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY FULL TEXT

52.216-1 TYPE OF CONTRACT (APR 1984)

52.217-7 OPTION FOR INCREASED QUANTITY--SEPARATELY PRICED LINE

ITEM (MAR 1989)

52.222-23 NOTICE OF REQUIREMENT FOR AFFIRMATIVE ACTION TO

ENSURE EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY FOR CONSTRUCTION (FEB

1999)

52.233-2 SERVICE OF PROTEST (SEP 2006)

52.236-27 SITE VISIT (CONSTRUCTION) (FEB 1995)

52.252-1 SOLICITATION PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB

1998)

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52.215-1 Instructions to Offerors--Competitive Acquisition

JAN 2004

52.215-16 Facilities Capital Cost of Money JUN 2003 52.225-12 Notice of Buy American Act Requirement - FEB 2009

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

Construction Materials Under Trade Agreements

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY FULL TEXT

52.216-1 TYPE OF CONTRACT (APR 1984)

The Government contemplates award of a Firm Fixed Price contract resulting from this solicitation.

(End of provision)

52.217-7 OPTION FOR INCREASED QUANTITY--SEPARATELY PRICED LINE

ITEM (MAR 1989)

The Government may require the delivery of the numbered line item, identified in the Schedule as an option item, in the quantity and at the price stated in the Schedule. The Contracting Officer may exercise the option by written notice to the Contractor within:

a) The Government will exercise Optional Work I no sooner than 100 calendar days and no later than 200 calendar days after Notice to Proceed of this contract.

b) The Government will exercise Optional Work II no sooner than 300 calendar days and no later than 500 calendar days after notice to proceed of this contract.

Delivery of added items shall continue at the same rate that like items are called for under the contract, unless the parties otherwise agree.

(End of clause)

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52.222-23 NOTICE OF REQUIREMENT FOR AFFIRMATIVE ACTION TO ENSURE

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY FOR CONSTRUCTION (FEB 1999)

(a) The offeror's attention is called to the Equal Opportunity clause and the Affirmative Action Compliance Requirements for Construction clause of this solicitation.

(b) The goals for minority and female participation, expressed in percentage terms for the Contractor's aggregate workforce in each trade on all construction work in the covered area, are as follows:

Goals for minority participation for each trade

Goals for female participation for each trade

See Attached See Attached

These goals are applicable to all the Contractor's construction work performed in the covered area. If the Contractor performs construction work in a geographical area located outside of the covered area, the Contractor shall apply the goals established for the geographical area where the work is actually performed. Goals are published periodically in the Federal Register in notice form, and these notices may be obtained from any Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs office.

(c) The Contractor's compliance with Executive Order 11246, as amended, and the regulations in 41 CFR 60-4 shall be based on (1) its implementation of the Equal Opportunity clause, (2) specific affirmative action obligations required by the clause entitled "Affirmative Action Compliance Requirements for Construction,'' and (3) its efforts to meet the goals. The hours of minority and female employment and training must be substantially uniform throughout the length of the contract, and in each trade.

The Contractor shall make a good faith effort to employ minorities and women evenly on each of its projects. The transfer of minority or female employees or trainees from Contractor to Contractor, or from project to project, for the sole purpose of meeting the Contractor's goals shall be a violation of the contract, Executive Order 11246, as amended, and the regulations in 41 CFR 60-4. Compliance with the goals will be measured against the total work hours performed.

(d) The Contractor shall provide written notification to the Deputy Assistant Secretary for Federal Contract Compliance, U.S. Department of Labor, within 10 working days following award of any construction subcontract in excess of $10,000 at any tier for construction work under the contract resulting from this solicitation. The notification shall list the --

(1) Name, address, and telephone number of the subcontractor;

(2) Employer's identification number of the subcontractor;

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(3) Estimated dollar amount of the subcontract;

(4) Estimated starting and completion dates of the subcontract; and

(5) Geographical area in which the subcontract is to be performed.

(e) As used in this Notice, and in any contract resulting from this solicitation, the "covered area" is Louisiana, Orleans Parish, New Orleans Standard Metropolitan Statistical Area

52.233-2 SERVICE OF PROTEST (SEP 2006)

(a) Protests, as defined in section 33.101 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation, that are filed directly with an agency, and copies of any protests that are filed with the Government Accountability Office (GAO), shall be served on the Contracting Officer (addressed as follows) by obtaining written and dated acknowledgment of receipt from

Ms. Michelle R. Dalmado, Contracting Officer, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

ATTN: CEMVN-CT-E

7400 Leake Avenue New Orleans, LA 70118-3651 Facsimile (504) 862-2892.

(b) The copy of any protest shall be received in the office designated above within one day of filing a protest with the GAO.

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52.236-27 SITE VISIT (CONSTRUCTION) (FEB 1995)

(a) The clauses at 52.236-2, Differing Site Conditions, and 52.236-3, Site Investigations and Conditions Affecting the Work, will be included in any contract awarded as a result of this solicitation. Accordingly, offerors or quoters are urged and expected to inspect the site where the work will be performed.

(b) Site visits may be arranged during normal duty hours by contacting:

Name: John Fogarty

Address: East Bank Area Office U.S. Army Corps of Engineers 990 N. Corporate Suite 102 Harahan, LA 70123

Telephone: 504-862-1227

52.252-1 SOLICITATION PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB

1998)

This solicitation incorporates one or more solicitation provisions by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. The offeror is cautioned that the listed provisions may include blocks that must be completed by the offeror and submitted with its quotation or offer. In lieu of submitting the full text of those provisions, the offeror may identify the provision by paragraph identifier and provide the appropriate information with its quotation or offer. Also, the full text of a solicitation provision may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es):

http://farsite.hill.af.mil/ http://farsite.hill.af.mil/

NOTICE TO CONTRACTOR

This solicitation contains two sets of goals for minority participation in construction crafts on this contract. They are the New Orleans Hometown Plan and the New Orleans Standard Metropolitan Statistical Area (SMSA).

Contractor will determine the goals applicable to him by the following:

Hometown Plan applies only to those contractors who are signatory to the Hometown Plan and utilizing crafts signatory to the plan.

New Orleans Standard Metropolitan Statistical Area (SMSA) applies to all contractors in the New Orleans SMSA area not signatory to the Hometown Plan, or utilizing crafts not signatory to the plan.

Federal Register/Vol. 45, No. 194/Friday, October 3, 1980

SOLICITATION PROVISION

NOTICE OF REQUIREMENT FOR AFFIRMATIVE ACTION

TO ENSURE EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

The Bidder’s attention is called to “EQUAL OPPORTUNITY” and “LOCAL AFFIRMATIVE ACTION PLAN” clauses of the contract.

The acceptable ranges of minority manpower utilization, expressed in percentage terms, are as follows:

Goals for Minority Goals for Female Timetables Participation for Participation in

Each Trade______ Each Trade_____

Indefinitely 20% - 23 % 6.9%

The Bidder shall, within 5 days after a request therefor by the Contracting Officer of his duly authorized representative, submit the following information.

(a) A list of the construction trades he intends to use, either directly or through subcontractors at any tier, in the performance of work covered by this solicitation;

(b) A list of the labor organizations with which he has collective bargaining agreements and which are signatories to the Hometown Plan with respect to trades for which specific commitments to goals of minority manpower utilization are set forth in the Hometown Plan;

(c) A list of the labor organizations with which he has collective bargaining agreements and which are not signatories to the Hometown Plan or which are signatories thereto but with respect to trades for which no specific commitments to goals of minority manpower utilization are set forth in the Hometown Plan, and

(d) A list of all current construction work or contracts to which he is a party in any capacity in the covered area.

As used in this NOTICE and the contract to result from this solicitation:

(a) “Hometown Plan” or “Plan” means the NEW ORLEANS Plan, consisting of “An Agreement for Implementation of Employment of Minorities in the New Orleans Building Construction Industry.”

(b) “The covered area” means Orleans, Jefferson, St. Bernard, St.

Tammany, St. Charles, St. John, Lafourche, Plaquemines, Washington, Terrebonne, Tangipahoa*, Livingston** and St.

James*** Parishes, Louisiana.

(c) “Director, OFCC” means the Director, Office of Federal Contract Compliance, United States Department of Labor, or any person to whom he delegates authority; and

(d) “Minority” means Negro, Spanish-surnamed American, Oriental, and American Indian, and includes both men and women.

* Area covered is east of the Illinois Central Railroad.

** Area covered is southeast of the line from a point of the Livingston &

Tangipahoa Parish line adjacent from New Orleans and Baton Rouge.

*** Area covered is southeast of a line drawn from the town of Gramercy to the point of intersection of St. James, Lafourche and Assumption Parishes.

NOTICE OF REQUIREMENT FOR AFFIRMATIVE ACTION TO ENSURE

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY (APRIL 1984)

(a) The offeror’s attention is called to the Equal Opportunity clause and the Affirmative Action Compliance Requirements for Construction clause of this solicitation.

(b) The goals for minority and female participation, expressed in percentage terms for the Contractor’s aggregate workforce in each trade on all construction work in the covered area, are as follows:

Goals for Minority Participation Goals for Female Participation for Each Trade for Each Trade

SMSA Counties MS 19.2% 6.9% SMSA Counties LA 31.0% 6.9% Non-SMSA Counties 27.7% 6.9%

These goals are applicable to all the Contractor’s construction work performed in the covered area. If the Contractor performs construction work in the geographical area located outside of the covered area, the Contractor shall apply the goals established for the geographical area where the work is actually performed.

Goals are published periodically in the Federal Register in notice form, and these notices may be obtained from any Office of Federal Contract Compliance Program office.

(c) The Contractor’s compliance with Executive Order 11246, as amended, and the regulations in 41 CFR 60-4 shall be based on (1) its implementation of the Equal Opportunity clause, (2) specific affirmative action obligations required by the clause entitled “Affirmative Action Compliance Requirements for Construction,” and (3) its efforts to meet the goals. The hours of minority and female employment and training must be substantially uniform throughout the length of the contract, and in each trade. The Contractor shall make a good faith effort to employ minorities and women evenly on each of its projects.

The transfer of minority or female employees or trainees from Contractor to Contractor, or from project to project, for the sole purpose of meeting the Contractor’s goals shall be a violation of the contract. Executive Order 11246, as amended, and the regulations in 41 CFR 60-4. Compliance with the goals will be measured against the total work hours performed.

(d) The Contractor shall provide written notification to the Director, Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs, within 10 working days following award of a construction subcontract in excess of $10,000 at any tier for construction work under the contract resulting from this solicitation. The notifications shall list the –

(1) Name, address, and telephone number of the subcontractor;

(i) Employer identification number of the subcontractor;

(2) Estimated dollar amount of the subcontract;

(3) Estimated starting and completion dates of the subcontract;

and

(4) Geographical area in which the subcontract is to be performed.

(e) As used in this Notice, and in any contract resulting from this solicitation, the “covered area” is (FAR 52.222-23) Economic Area 113, New Orleans, LA as follows:

Standard Metropolitan Statistical Area

(SMSA) Counties:

0920 Biloxi – Gulfport, MS - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 19.2% MS Hancock; MS Harrison; MS Stone

5560 New Orleans, LA - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 31.0% LA Jefferson; LA Orleans; LA St. Bernard; LA St. Tammany

Non-Standard Metropolitan Statistical Area

(Non-SMSA) Counties - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 27.7% LA Assumption; LA Lafourche; LA Plaquemines; LA St. Charles;

LA St. James; LA St. John the Baptist; LA Tangipahoa;

LA Terrebonne; LA Washington; MS Forrest; MS Lamar; MS Marion;

MS Pearl River; MS Perry; MS Pike; MS Walthall

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Section Table of Contents

SECTION 00130 – PROPOSAL EVALUATION CRITERIA

GENERAL

1.1 SCOPE

1.2 SOURCE SELECTION USING THE TRADE-OFF PROCESS

1.3 EVALUATION FACTORS ……………………….……………………………………….1

1.4 RELATIVE IMPORTANCE OF PRICE TO THE TECHNICAL EVALUATION FACTORS ... 2

1.5 DEFINITIONS

1.6 SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS

1.7 NON-COST EVALUATION FACTORS & SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENT

1.8 COST FACTOR

1.9 RFP SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS

1.10 DISCUSSIONS

2.0 ATTACHMENTS

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SECTION 00130 – PROPOSAL EVALUATION CRITERIA

GENERAL

1.1 SCOPE

In accordance with FAR 15.304, the following factors will be considered in evaluating the non-cost aspects of the proposals. Narrative color descriptors have been selected to highlight the strengths and weaknesses of each Offerors proposal for each evaluation factor, paragraph 1.3 (items (1.) through (4.) below). In evaluating a contractor's proposal, evaluators must document the proposal's strengths and weaknesses. Using succinct, clearly stated narratives, evaluators will indicate the impact to the Government of the strengths and/or weaknesses, providing supporting facts and rationale. If the proposal exceeds the Government's expectations in relation to the evaluation criteria/standards, it forms the basis for "strength." If the proposal is below the Government's expectations in relation to the evaluation criteria/standards, it forms the basis for "weakness." A final narrative summary shall be employed when evaluating proposals in accordance with Section 00130 of the Request for Proposals.

This is a Request for Proposal (RFP). Proposals will be evaluated by a Source Selection Evaluation Board (SSEB) comprised of representatives of the Corps of Engineers. Award will be made to that Offeror, determined by the Government, who can accomplish the requirements set forth in the RFP in a manner most advantageous to the Government considering both cost and non-cost factors. The Government reserves the right to award this Contract to other than the lowest price Offeror after consideration of all factors.

The Government intends to evaluate proposals and award a contract without discussions.

Therefore, Offerors shall submit their best terms from a cost or price and technical standpoint as Offerors may not be afforded an opportunity to revise their proposals.

1.2 SOURCE SELECTION USING THE TRADE-OFF PROCESS

The Government will select the offer that represents the best value to the Government by using the trade-off process described in FAR Part 15. This process permits tradeoffs between price and technical merit/quality and allows the Government to accept other than the lowest priced offer or other than the highest technically rated offer. The award decision will be based on a comparative assessment of proposals against all source selection criteria in the solicitation.

1.3 EVALUATION FACTORS

1. Evaluation Factors:

TECHNICAL NON-COST FACTORS:

1. Past Performance

2. Technical Approach

3. Key Personnel and Project Management Plan

4. Small Business Participation Plan

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COST FACTOR:

5. Price

1.4 RELATIVE IMPORTANCE OF PRICE TO THE TECHNICAL EVALUATION FACTORS

The Government is concerned with striking the most advantageous balance between Technical Merit (i.e., quality and timeliness) and cost to the Government (i.e., price). Where competing technical proposals are determined to be substantially equal, price could become the controlling factor.

EVALUATION CRITERIA

The Government will evaluate each of the four (4) non-cost factors and rate the proposals.

Non- cost factors are not all equal in importance. The following terminology is used to describe the relative importance of each non-cost factor:

(1) SIGNIFICANTLY MORE IMPORTANT. This factor is of greater value than other factors. It is approximately twice as much as the next valued factor.

(2) SIGNIFICANTLY LESS IMPORTANT. This factor is approximately one-half (1/2) the value of the factor rated ahead of it.

(3) APPROXIMATELY EQUAL. The value is nearly the same as another factor; any difference is slight and unimportant.

Factors 1 and 2 are approximately equal in importance and are significantly more important when compared to Factor 3. Factor 4 is significantly less important than Factors 1, 2, and 3. Factors 1, 2, 3, and 4, when combined, are significantly more important than Factor 5, cost or price.

Factor 5, which is Price, may become more significant in contributing to the source selection decision if competing proposals offer approximately equal Past Performance and Technical Approaches and due consideration is given to Key Personnel and Project Management Plan and Small Business Participation Plan (SBPP).

EVALUATION APPROACH

All proposals shall be subject to evaluation by the Source Selection Evaluation Board (SSEB).

The overarching evaluation approach for all factors is as follows:

a. Adequacy of Response. The proposal will be evaluated to determine whether the Offeror’s methods and approach have adequately and completely considered, defined, and satisfied the requirements specified in the RFP. The proposal will be evaluated to determine the extent to which each requirement has been addressed in the proposal in accordance with the proposal submission section of the RFP.

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b. Feasibility of Approach. The proposal will be evaluated to determine the extent to which the proposed approach is workable and the end results achievable. The proposal will be evaluated to determine the extent to which successful performance is contingent upon proven devices and techniques. The proposal will be evaluated to determine the extent to which the Offeror is expected to be able to successfully complete the proposed tasks and technical requirements within the required schedule.

1.5 DEFINITIONS:

1. Adverse past performance is defined as past performance information that supports a less than satisfactory rating from sources where the information is from other than formal rating systems such as "PPIRS or FAPPIS." (A best practice can be to discuss adverse past performance which caused a rating to be lowered to Satisfactory, or possibly Good.)

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

3. Clarifications are limited exchanges between the Government and Offerors that may occur when award without discussions is contemplated.

4. Communications are exchanges, between the Government and Offerors, after receipt of proposals, leading to establishment of the competitive range.

5. 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.

6. Discussions are negotiations conducted in a competitive acquisition.

Discussions take place after establishment of the competitive range.

7. Due Diligence (Industry) - The process followed by prospective contractors to fully understand the government requirement in order to submit a complete, responsive proposal to the Government which will result in a successful acquisition. Methods may include such activities as conducting site visits, attending industry days, one-on-one sessions with the acquisition teams, pre-proposal conferences and responding to draft requests for proposals.

8. Due Diligence (Government) - The process followed by the Government acquisition team to ensure all prospective contractors are as informed of the Government requirement and method of acquisition as possible in order to receive a reasonable number of competitive proposals from industry.