16R0017SPECS.pdf

US Army Corps of Engineers St. Louis District

WOOD RIVER DRAINAGE AND LEVEE

DISTRICT

UPPER CUTOFF WALL PHASE 2

UPPER MISSISSIPPI RIVER BASIN

MADISON COUNTY, ILLINOIS

CONSTRUCTION SOLICITATION

AND SPECIFICATIONS

CONTRACT NUMBER: W912P9-1 -x-0xxx

SOLICITATION NUMBER: W912P9-16-R-0017

APRIL 2016

PROJECT TABLE OF CONTENTS

DIVISION 00 - PROCUREMENT AND CONTRACTING REQUIREMENTS

00 0 10 BIDDING SCHEDULE

00 08 00 SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 11 30 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

01 13 12 QUALITY CONTROL SYSTEM (QCS)

01 13 20 PROJECT SCHEDULE

01 14 40 CONTRACTOR QUALITY CONTROL

01 15 00 TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION FACILITIES

01 22 00 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

01 33 00 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES

01 42 00 SOURCES FOR REFERENCE PUBLICATIONS

DIVISION 02 - EXISTING CONDITIONS

02 41 00 SITE DEMOLITION AND RESTORATION

DIVISION 13 - SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION

13 50 00 GEOTECHNICAL INSTRUMENTATION

DIVISION 31 - EARTHWORK

31 06 00 ENGINEERING FABRIC

31 21 10 STRIPPING

31 21 40 CARE OF WATER

31 22 00 EARTHWORK

31 73 01 SOIL-BENTONITE SLURRY TRENCH CUTOFF WALL

DIVISION 32 - EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS

32 29 35 ESTABLISHMENT OF TURF

-- End of Project Table of Contents --

Wood River Cutoff Wall Phase 2

The w ork consist of constructing a cutoff w all w ithin the Wood River Levee District and includes environmental protection, site demolition and restoration, geotechnical instrumentation, engineering fabric, stripping, care of w ater, earthw ork, soil-bentonite slurry trench cutoff w all construction, and establishment of turf.

THE MAGNITUDE OF THIS PROJECT IS BETWEEN $1,000,000.00 AND $5,000,000.00

This requirment w ill be issued as UNRESTRICTED.

BARRIETTA KILLIEBREW 314 331-8514

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

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

NEGOTIATED

31-Mar-2016

(RFP)

(IFB)

X

CALL:

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

See Item 7

2. TYPE OF SOLICITATION

SEALED BID

3. DATE ISSUED

9. FOR INFORMATION A. NAME

SOLICITATION

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

Prescribed by GSA FAR (48 CFR) 53.236-1(e)

11. The Contractor shall begin performance w ithin _______10 calendar days and complete it w ithin ________180 calendar days after receiving aw ard, X notice to proceed. This performance period is X mandatory, negotiable. (See _________________________52.211-10

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

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

X YES NO

13. ADDITIONAL SOLICITATION REQUIREMENTS:

A. Sealed offers in original and __________4 copies to perform the w ork required are due at the place specified in Item 8 by ___________ local time ______________02 May 2016 (date). If this is a sealed bid solicitation, offers must be publicly opened at that time.

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

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

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

D. Offers providing less than _______60 calendar days for Government acceptance after the date offers are due w ill not be considered and w ill be rejected.

SOLICITATION, OFFER,

AND AWARD

(Construction, Alteration, or Repair)

1. SOLICITATION NO.

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

4. CONTRACT NO.

7. ISSUED BY CODE

CONTRACTING DIVISION

USARMY ENGR DIST ST LOUIS

1222 SPRUCE ST RM 4.207

ST LOUIS MO 63103-2833

W912P9

PAGE OF PAGES

1 OF

CODE

(Title, identifying no., date):

12B. CALENDAR DAYS

01:00 PM (hour) Sealed envelopes containing offers

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

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

314-331-8746FAX:TEL: 314-331-8500 TEL: FAX:

W912P9-16-R-0017 80

20B. SIGNATURE

(REV. 4-85)STANDARD FORM 1442 BACK

TO SIGN

NSN 7540-01-155-3212

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

CODE FACILITY CODE

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

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

AMOUNTS SEE SCHEDULE OF PRICES

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

19. ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF AMENDMENTS

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

AMENDMENT NO.

DATE

20A. NAME AND TITLE OF PERSON AUTHORIZED TO SIGN

OFFER (Type or print)

AWARD (To be completed by Government)

21. ITEMS ACCEPTED:

22. AMOUNT 23. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

24. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN ITEM

(4 copies unless otherwise specified)

CODE

(Insert any number equal to or greater than

20C. OFFER DATE

25. OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION PURSUANT TO

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

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

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

See Item 14

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

30B. SIGNATURE

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

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

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

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

30C. DATE

(Type or print)

TEL: EMAIL:

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

BY

CONTRACTING OFFICER WILL COMPLETE ITEM 28 OR 29 AS APPLICABLE

(Contractor is required to sign this28. NEGOTIATED AGREEMENT

(M ust be fully completed by offeror)OFFER

W912P9-16-R-0017

Section 00010 - Solicitation Contract Form

ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

0001 Job

Wood River Cutoff Wall

FFP

FOB: Destination

NET AMT

SCHEDULE AND NOTES

Unit CLINS Description Est Quantity Unit Price Amount

Shallow Wall Levee Stations 12+30 to 21+05:

0001. Mobilization and Demobilization 1 JB _ ___ ________

0002. Bonds and Insurance 1 JB _ ___ ________

0003. Stripping 1 JB _ ___ ________

0004. Establishment of Turf 1 JB _ ___ ________

0005. Site Demolition and 1 JB _ ___ ________ Restoration

0006. Excavation Levee Slope and Crown

a. First 17,000 cubic yd 17,000 CY _ ___ ________

b. All over 17,000 cubic yd 5,700 CY _ ___ ________

0007. Soil Bentonite Slurry Trench Cutoff Wall Excavation and Backfill

a. First 21,300 square feet 21,300 SF _ ___ ________

b. All over 21,300 square ft 7,100 SF _ ___ ________

0008. Geotechnical Instrumentation 1 JB _ ___ ________

0009. Sanitary Sewer Crossing 1 JB _ ___ ________

0010. Environmental Protection 1 JB _ ___ ________

0011. Impervious Clay Fill

a. First 2,500 cubic yd 2,500 CY _ ___ ________

b. All over 2,500 cubic yd 22,700 CY _ ___ ________

0012. Offsite Disposal 1 JB _ ___ ________

TOTAL $ ________

OPTIONAL BID ITEMS - Shallow Wall Levee Stations 36+95 to 39+95:

0013. Stripping 1 JB _ ___ ________

0014. Establishment of Turf 1 JB _ ___ ________

0015. Site Demolition and 1 JB _ ___ ________ Restoration

0016. Excavation Levee Slope and Crown

a. First 17,000 cubic yd 17,000 CY _ ___ ________

b. All over 17,000 cubic yd 5,700 CY _ ___ ________

0017. Soil Bentonite Slurry Trench Cutoff Wall Excavation and Backfill

a. First 21,300 square feet 21,300 SF _ ___ ________

b. All over 21,300 square ft 7,100 SF _ ___ ________

0018. Impervious Clay Fill

a. First 2,500 cubic yd 2,500 CY _ ___ ________

b. All over 2,500 cubic yd 22,700 CY _ ___ ________

0019. Offsite Disposal 1 JB _ ___ ________

TOTAL $ ________

ABBREVIATIONS

JB Job SF Square Foot CY Cubic Yards

(See SCHEDULE NOTES)

SCHEDULE NOTES

1. All quantities shown on the BIDDING SCHEDULE are estimated quantities except when the unit is shown as job "JB".

2. When bids are solicited on a unit price basis, bidders shall insert in the spaces provided therefor in the SCHEDULE both the "unit price" and the "estimated amount" resulting from applying the said unit price to the estimated quantity shown. In event the bidder quotes only a total price ("estimated amount") in its bid and fails to quote the unit price, the Government will determine such unit price by dividing the total price quoted by the quantity of the item set out in the SCHEDULE. The bidder agrees that the unit price so determined shall be used for the purpose of bid evaluation, award and all payments to the Contractor including final payment.

3. All extensions of the unit prices shown will be subject to verification by the Government. In case of variation between the unit price and the extension, the unit price will be considered to be the bid and the extension will be corrected accordingly.

4. If a modification to a bid based on unit prices is submitted, which provides for a lump sum adjustment to the total estimated cost, the application of the lump sum adjustment to each unit price in the bid schedule must be stated. If it is not stated, the bidder agrees that the lump sum adjustment shall be applied on a pro rata basis to every unit price in the bid schedule.

5. Bidders are required to bid on all items listed on the Bidding Schedule in addition to inserting a total quoted bid in the appropriate space provided. Failure to do so will be considered good cause to disqualify the bid.

6. Bidders are encouraged to pay particular attention to the requirements on lab “validation” in Section 01440 of the contract specifications.

7. EVALUATION OF SUBDIVIDED ITEMS (MAR 1995) UAI 52.211-5001

Item Nos. 0006, 0007 0011, 0016, 0017 and 0018 are 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.

8. VARIATIONS IN ESTIMATED QUANTITIES - SUBDIVIDED ITEMS. UAI 52.211-

5001. This variations in estimated quantities clause is applicable only to Item Nos. 0006, 0007 0011, 0016, 0017 and 0018.

(a) Variation from the estimated quantity in the actual work performed under any second or subsequent subitem or elimination of all work under such a second or subsequent subitem will not be the basis for an adjustment in contract unit price.

(b) Where the actual quantity of work performed for Item Nos. 0006, 0007 0011, 0016, 0017 and 0018 is less than 85 percent of the quantity of the first subitem listed under such item, the Contractor will be paid at the contract unit price for that subitem for the actual quantity of work performed, and, in addition, an equitable adjustment shall be made in accordance with the Contract Clause FAR 52.212-11, Variation in Estimated Quantities.

(c) If the actual quantity of work performed under Item Nos. 0006, 0007 0011, 0016, 0017 and 0018 exceeds 115 percent or is less than 85 percent of the total estimated quantity of the subitems under that item, and/or if the quantity of work performed under the second subitem or any subsequent subitem under Item Nos. 0006, 0007 0011, 0016, 0017 and 0018 exceeds 115 percent or is less than 85 percent of the estimated quantity of any such subitem, 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 Contract Clause FAR 52.211-18, Variation in Estimated Quantities.

9. OPTIONAL BID ITEMS.

Bid Item Nos. 0013 thru 0019 is an OPTIONAL ITEM. Upon the review of inspection at the site, the Contracting Officer, in accordance with the specifications and drawings, will direct the optional bid item work as needed.

The Contractor shall perform the appropriate work ONLY when directed by the Contracting Officer. The Government is not obligated to request any work under any optional item(s). The bid prices for each optional item shall represent your firm price to perform that service. Payment will be made ONLY for work actually requested and performed to the Government’s satisfaction.

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

52.215-1 Instructions to Offerors--Competitive Acquisition JAN 2004 52.236-27 Alt I Site Visit (Construction) (Feb 1995) - Alternate I FEB 1995

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)

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY FULL TEXT

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/

(End of provision)

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY FULL TEXT

52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

This contract incorporates one or more clauses 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. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es):

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

(End of clause)

Section 00100 - Bidding Schedule/Instructions to Bidders

VETERANS EMPLOYMENT

For contracts that require the inclusion of FAR Clause 52.222 35, “Equal Opportunity for Veterans,” the requiring activity shall incorporate the following text in the general requirements section of the specification/performance work statement(PWS)/statement of work (SOW)/ statement of objectives (SOO) (i.e. construction specifications, insert at “01 00 00).”

Veterans Employment Emphasis for U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Contracts In addition to complying with the requirements outlined in FAR Part 22.13, FAR Provision 52.222 38, FAR Clause 52.222 35, FAR Clause 52.222 37, DFARS 222.13 and Department of Labor regulations, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) contractors and subcontractors at all tiers are encouraged to promote the training and employment of U.S. veterans while performing under a USACE contract. While no set aside, evaluation preference, or incentive applies to the solicitation or performance under the resultant contract, USACE contractors are encouraged to seek out highly qualified veterans to perform services under this contract. The following resources are available to assist USACE contractors in their outreach efforts:

Federal Veteran employment information at http://www.fedshirevets.gov/index.aspx Department of Labor Veterans Employment Assistance http://www.dol.gov/vets/ Department of Veterans Affairs–VOW to Hire Heros Act http://benefits.va.gov/vow/ Army Wounded Warrior Program – http://wtc.army.mil/modules/employers/index.html U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation–Hiring Our Heros http://www.hiringourheroes.org/ Guide to Hiring Veterans – Reference Material http://www.whitehouse.gov/sites/default/files/docs/white_house_business_council_- _guide_to_hiring_veterans_0.pdf

(End of special contract requirement)

PROPOSAL PREPARATION

PART I - PROPOSAL SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS, NOTICE TO OFFERORS

SECTION 00100

INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS, AND NOTICES TO OFFERORS

1. GENERAL INFORMATION

This solicitation is for a full and open, best value tradeoff continuum, firm-fixed price contract for construction on the Wood River Cutoff Wall Phase 2 located in Madison County, Illinois. The magnitude of construction for this project is between $1M and $5M.

The five (5) factors used in the best value tradeoff and their relative order of importance are outlined below.

FACTORS AND RELATIVE ORDER OF IMPORTANCE

FACTOR

NUMBER

FACTOR RELATIVE ORDER OF IMPORTANCE

1 Technical / Management Subfactor (a) – Technical Capabilities Subfactor (b) – Key Personnel

Equal to Factor 2

2 Past Performance Equal to Factor 1 3 Economy and Efficiency Less important than Factors 1 or 2 4 Small Business Participation Plan Less important than Factors 1, 2 or 3 5 Price Factors 1, 2, 3 and 4 combined are more important than factor 5

Oral explanations or instructions are not binding. Any information given to an offeror which impacts the solicitation and/or offer will be given in the form of a written amendment to the solicitation. As this is a competitive negotiation acquisition, there is no public proposal opening and no information will be given out as to the number of offerors or the results of the competition until all awards are made.

2. REQUIRED REGISTRATIONS

Offerors must have and must maintain an active registration in the following databases:

System for Award Management (SAM): Offerors must have and must maintain an active registration in the SAM database at https://www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM/ to be eligible for a Government contract award. If the offeror is a Joint Venture (JV), the JV entity must have valid SAM registration in the SAM database representing the JV as one business/firm/entity. If at the time of award an offeror is not actively and successfully registered in the SAM data base, the Government reserves the right to award to the next prospective offeror.

On-Line Representations and Certifications: Prospective Contractors shall complete electronic representations and certifications at https://www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM/ in conjunction with required registration in the

SAM.

3. DEFINITIONS

When the word ‘offeror’ is encountered throughout this Section 00100, it is intended to mean a company, teaming arrangement, or Joint Venture seeking to do business with the Government that submits a proposal in response to this solicitation.

A ‘proposal’ is documentation prepared by the offeror and submitted to the Government for evaluation purposes in response to this solicitation.

When the word ‘Government’ is encountered throughout this Section 00100, it is intended to mean the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers St. Louis District (MVS).

4. SUBMISSION OF INQUIRIES

rospective offerors should submit inquiries related to this solicitation only by e-mail to:

E-MAIL ADDRESS: barrietta.killiebrew@usace.army.mil

Include the solicitation number, and project title with any questions/clarifications. Written questions must be received by this office not later than 10 calendar days prior to the date set for receipt of offers. TELEPHONE

INQUIRIES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

5. DIRECTIONS FOR SUBMITTING PROPOSALS

Offers must be placed in envelopes/packages, sealed and marked and addressed as follows:

MARK PACKAGES:

Solicitation Number: W912P9-16-R-0017 Offer Closing Date: 05/02/16 Offer Closing Time: 01:00 pm Local St. Louis time

ADDRESS PACKAGES TO:

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

(USACE)

St. Louis District, CEMVS-CT-X Barrietta Killiebrew 1222 Spruce St – Room 4.207 St. Louis, MO 63103-2833

Additional Instructions Pertaining to Hand Carried Offers: Hand-carried offers must be delivered to 1222 Spruce St., Room 4.207, St. Louis, MO 63103-2833. Proposals must be properly marked package(s) and given to a member of the Contracting Division no later than the time specified above.

PROPOSALS SUBMITTED AFTER THE DATE AND TIME ESTABLISHED FOR SUBMISSION OF

PROPOSALS WILL NOT BE EVALUATED.

6. LEFT BLANK

7. ELECTRONIC OFFERS

Electronic proposals, and their applicable modifications or cancellations, will not be accepted. However, proposals may be withdrawn in writing by letter or e-mail. Any written notice to withdraw an offer sent to this office must be received in the office designated in the RFP for receipt of offers not later than the exact date and time set for receipt of proposals.

8. PROPOSALS SHALL BE SUBMITTED IN THE FOLLOWING FORMAT

VOLUME 1 – Technical Proposal

Proposal Package Original Copies CD

1 4 1 FACTOR 1 – Technical / Management

Subfactor (a) - Technical Capabilities, Subfactor (b) - Key Personnel

FACTOR 2 – Past Performance

FACTOR 3 – Economy and Efficiency

FACTOR 4 – Small Business Participation Plan

VOLUME 2 – Price Proposal and Administrative Submission

Price Proposal shall also include the following: Original Copies CD

1 0 1

• Signed Standard Form 1442 and all Amendments, signed and dated

• Section 00010 Bid Schedule

• SAM Representations and Certification

• Offeror’s e-mail address and cell phone number

• Name, Address, DUNS, CAGE Code, and TAX Identification Numbers of the

Contractor submitting the proposal

The Government will not make assumptions concerning intent, capabilities, or experience. Clear identification of proposal details shall be the sole responsibility of the offeror. The Government may reject incomplete proposals after initial evaluation without further consideration. Complete proposals shall meet the basic requirements identified in the RFP.

9. PROPOSAL SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS AND INSTRUCTIONS

a. REQUIREMENT FOR SEPARATE TECHNICAL AND PRICE PROPOSALS.

DO NOT MIX CONTENTS OF VOLUME 1 (Technical) AND VOLUME 2 (Price) IN THE SAME

BINDER.

(1) Each offeror must submit a Technical Proposal and a Price Proposal. The Technical Proposal and the Price Proposal must be submitted as separate volumes. Both the Technical and Price Proposal shall be paginated (contain consecutive page numbers on each page).

(2) The outside cover of each separate volume (Vol 1 – Technical; Vol 2 – Price) must be clearly marked to indicate its contents and the identity of the Offeror. Additionally, identify the “original” Technical proposal and the “original” Cost/Price proposal on the outside cover.

(3) Both the Technical Proposal and the Price Proposal must be received by the closing date and time set for receipt of proposals.

(4) Pricing Schedule, Vol 2, shall be completed in full.

(5) Do not include any dollar amounts in the Technical Proposal that are taken from the Price Proposal.

(6) All information intended to be evaluated as part of the Technical Proposal must be submitted within the Technical Proposal. Do not cross-reference material in the Price Proposal, or vice versa. Also, do not include links to websites in your proposal. Technical Proposals will not be provided to the price team and Price Proposals will not be provided to the technical team. Therefore, information submitted in the wrong Volume could lead to the proposal being determined “unacceptable” if materially incomplete in any aspect.

(7) Do not attempt to modify the terms and conditions of the solicitation in either the technical or price proposal or add conditions or qualifications to your offer. Should the offeror include terms and conditions that conflict with the terms and conditions of the Solicitation, the offer may be determined "unacceptable" and thus ineligible for award. Any questions related to specific terms and conditions contained within the Solicitation should be resolved prior to submission of the offer. Notwithstanding the above, the offeror must clearly describe on the Proposal Cover Sheet submitted with the Price Proposal any modifications to the contractual and/or technical terms and conditions of the solicitation contained in the Offer.

(8) Failure to submit required documents or failure to properly complete documents may result in rejection of the offer without further evaluation. Therefore, offerors are urged to follow instructions carefully and to speak with the Contracting Officer if the offeror does not understand any part of the Solicitation.

b. DISCUSSIONS.

The Government intends to evaluate proposals and award a contract without discussions. However, the Government reserves the right to hold discussions if it determines that discussions are necessary. Therefore, proposals should be submitted on the most favorable terms that the offeror can submit to the Government.

c. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS.

(1) Submit only the documents specifically required in this section. Do not submit excess information; do not include audio-visual materials, electronic media, etc.

(2) Use only 8 ½ by 11 inch paper or A4 paper for hard copy submissions, unless another paper size is specifically authorized elsewhere in this section for a particular submission. Do not use fold-outs (e.g., 11” x 14” or 11” x 17” sheets). Do not use a font size smaller than Times New Roman, 10, or an unusual font style such as script, or condensed print for any submission. All page margins must be at least one inch wide, but may include headers and footers. All pages must be numbered.

(3) The preferred method for assembling your proposal is to use three-ring binders; however, the use of pressboard or other report covers with compression or other type fasteners is acceptable. Do not use spring clamps or exceed the recommended capacity of the fastener or binder. Do not use plastic multi-hole/spiral binding systems, heat binding systems, or other systems which do not facilitate the ready insertion of additional pages. Do not include loose papers.

(4) References to “Confidential” projects cannot be submitted to demonstrate capability unless all of the information required for evaluation as specified herein can be provided to the Government as part of the offeror’s technical proposal. Offerors that include in their proposals information they do not want disclosed to the public for any purpose, or used by the Government except for evaluation purposes, must clearly mark their proposals in accordance with the instructions at FAR 52.215-1, “Instructions to Offerors— Competitive Acquisition,” paragraph (e), “Restriction on disclosure and use of data .”

(5) In the case of an offeror that is part of a large, multi-segmented business concern, provide information directly pertaining to the specific segment of the business concern (i.e., the division, group, unit, etc.) that will perform work under the prospective contract.

(6) For submissions with page limitations, the pages will be counted as follows: One side of the paper is one page; information on both the back and front of one sheet of paper will be counted as two pages. Pages furnished for organizational purposes only, such as a “Table of Contents” or divider tabs, are not included in the page limitation.

10. INSTRUCTIONS FOR SUBMISSION OF JOINT VENTURE AGREEMENTS

a. A Joint Venture offeror must submit with its technical proposal a copy of the joint venture agreement upon which the Joint Venture organization has been formed. The joint venture agreement must indicate that the Joint Venture is in existence as of the date and time that proposals are due to be submitted; or, alternatively, that the Joint Venture will automatically take legal effect immediately upon notification to the joint venture of contract award.

b. The joint venture agreement must be signed by a representative of each Joint Venture partner who has the requisite authority to bind the partner to the agreement, with the chief executive of each entity identified.

c. To be acceptable to the Government, the joint venture agreement must clearly state within its terms that each member of the Joint Venture is jointly and severally liable for all of the obligations of the Joint Venture itself with respect to completion of all work and services under the contract expected to result from the Solicitation.

d. The terms of the Joint Venture must detail, in terms of percentages, where appropriate, the relationship of the Joint Venture parties in terms of business ownership, capital contribution, and profit distribution or loss sharing.

e. Additionally, the joint venture agreement must specify who among the joint venture partners is authorized to sign the Solicitation's Standard Form 1442, acknowledge the amendments to the Solicitation, if any, and bind the entire Joint Venture to its obligations under any contract which may result from the Solicitation.

11. SUB-CONTRACTOR CONTRACTORS

a. If an offeror wishes to receive credit for the experience or past performance of a Sub-Contractor, including a firm that is a proposed Sub-Contractor to the prime Contractor or a Joint Venture partner, the offeror must submit a letter of commitment to subcontract under the proposed project, signed both by the Sub-Contractor and the offeror.

b. For purposes of this Solicitation, such a Sub-Contractor shall be considered to be a “qualified Sub- Contractor.”

c. The commitment letter must be submitted even if the Sub-Contractor is in some way affiliated with a Joint Venture partner (for example, the Sub-Contractor is a subsidiary of a Joint Venture partner, or a subsidiary of a firm to which the Joint Venture partner is also a subsidiary).

d. Include letters of commitment in Volume 1, Factor 2, Past Performance.

12. TEAMING ARRANGEMENT

If a contractor wishes to receive credit for the experience or past-performance from a teaming arrangement with another small business, provide the complete information on the arrangement, to include any relevant and recent past/present performance information on previous teaming arrangements with same partner.

13. SPECIFIC INSTRUCTIONS FOR VOLUME 1 – TECHNICAL PROPOSAL

(1) Number of Copies of the Technical Proposal. Submit an ORIGINAL and four (4) additional copies of the Technical Proposal, with each set in a separate binder along with a CD containing the entire Technical and Price Proposal.

(2) Format and Contents of the Technical Proposal and List of Tabs. The original and all copies of the technical proposal will be appropriately labeled as such. Each technical proposal shall be organized using the tabs specified in the following chart. Note: The main tabs directly correlate to the evaluation factors identified in Section 00100 of the RFP.

TAB CONTENTS OF THE TECHNICAL

PROPOSAL

PAGE

LIMITS

TAB 1

Factor 1 Technical / Management 15

TAB 2

Factor 2 Past Performance 25

TAB 3

Factor 3 Economy and Efficiency 10

TAB 4

Factor 4 Small Business Participation Plan 10

Pages submitted which exceed limitations listed above will not be evaluated. Tables of content, proposal cover letters, and tabs between proposal information do not count toward any page limitations in the proposal.

14. SPECIFIC INSTRUCTIONS FOR VOLUME 2 – PRICE PROPOSAL

(1) Number of Copies of the Price Proposal. Submit the ORIGINAL Price Proposal in a binder. Also furnish Price Proposal on CD.

(2) Size Restrictions and Page Limits. Use only 8 ½” x 11” or A4 pages. There are no page limits set for the Price Proposal. However, please provide only the information required by this solicitation. Excess information will not be considered in the Government’s evaluation.

(3) Format and Contents of the Price Proposal and List of Tabs. The Price Proposal shall be appropriately labeled and shall be organized and tabbed as indicated in the following chart.

CONTENTS OF THE PRICE PROPOSAL

TAB 1

The Proposal Cover Sheet, to include the offeror’s e-mail address, cell phone number, Name, Address, DUNS, CAGE Code and Tax Identification Numbers

TAB 2 Signed Standard Form 1442 and all Amendments (signed and dated)

TAB 3 Section 00010, Bidding Schedule

TAB 4 SAM Representations, Certifications, and Other Statements of the Offeror

If the Offeror is a Joint Venture, each Joint Venture partner or entity must complete and attach the Online Representations and Certifications for its own organization, in addition to the “Reps and Certs” completed and submitted on behalf of the joint venture offeror.

15. PROPOSAL FORMAT - VOLUME 1

TAB 1: FACTOR 1 – TECHNICAL / MANAGEMENT

There are two subfactors associated with this evaluation factor.

Subfactor (a) - Technical Capabilities:

(1) The offeror shall submit a work plan describing the project work that the prime contractor offeror intends to self-perform. This description shall be clearly stated, complete, and accurate. If the prime contractor offeror is a Joint Venture or partnership, then this description shall include a clearly stated, complete and accurate description of the project work to be performed by each member of that Joint Venture or partnership.

(2) The offeror shall submit its work plan for providing in a timely manner, appropriate resources (labor, equipment and materials) in order to perform the project work in an expeditious, quality, compliant, and safe manner.

(3) This plan shall be specific to this solicitation project and address the manner in which they will accomplish construction of approximately 1600 ft of a seepage reduction barrier (i.e. cut-off wall) 50 – 90 ft deep. Procedures on how to maintain slurry quality and workability should be presented in the plan. Description of performance shall include methods, all excavation and slurry equipment and quality control testing methods and results. The contractor shall demonstrate technical knowledge and experience in geotechnical drilling and sampling in the geologic terrains typical of the local area. These would include deep alluvial deposits of major river valleys such as the Mississippi River, glacial tills, and glacial outwash deposits.

Subfactor (b) – Key Personnel:

The offeror shall submit appropriate information for the following categories of personnel:

(1) Barrier-Wall Specialist (BWS)

* Experience related to construction equipment, construction methods/procedures and materials utilized in the construction of slurry bentonite walls is required. Experience with Quality Assurance (QA) / Quality Control

(QC) issues and solutions related to performance of material requirements for the construction are also required for the BWS. Relevant experience includes but is not limited to: (1) controlling composition, mixing, placing, testing and maintaining slurry, (2) supervision of alignment and verticality, (3) intimate knowledge of construction equipment for the specialized work, and (4) knowledge of excavation performance and quality for similar/relevant geologies. This includes deep alluvial valley deposits of major rivers such as that of the Mississippi River, glacial till, glacial outwash deposits and moderately hard to very hard bedrock. Material may consist of clays, silts, sands, gravels and cobble and boulder sized material.

(2) Project Field Superintendant (PFS)

* Must have experience in supervision of cut-off wall construction. Experience includes but is not limited to: production and procedure issues and remediation, experience with quality control methods procedures and requirements and experience and understanding of equipment of the specialized construction.

(3) Quality Control Manager (QCM)

* Must have experience in the testing methods, procedures and requirements of the slurry and backfill materials and requirements of specialized slurry wall construction. Experience with bentonite slurry, cement-bentonite slurry and soil-cement-bentonite slurry mix design and performance of said mixes and experience with mitigation of unfavorable or “out-of-spec” testing results and procedures for remediation is also required.

TAB 2: FACTOR 2 - PAST PERFORMANCE

***PAST PERFORMANCE describes how well the offeror performed previous projects.

The Proposal must include a minimum of three (3) but no more than five (5) projects using the attached Past

Performance Questionnaire (PPQ) forms (which consist of five (5) pages) (do not include Adjectival Ratings and Definitions) at the end of Section 00100, representing the offeror’s relevant Past Performance.

(1) Relevant Past Performance is defined as past performance on projects that the contractors have capabilities of constructing moderately deep (50 – 90 ft) and deep (90+ ft) excavations under bentonite slurry, treatment of slurry for maintaining wall stability, meeting of strength and permeability requirements of said slurry and/or backfill and successful completion of all quality control requirements.

(2) Description of performance shall include methods, all excavation and slurry equipment and quality control testing methods and results. Firms will be rated upon their demonstrated technical knowledge and experience in excavations of the geologic terrain and materials that are typical of the local area. This includes deep alluvial valley deposits of major rivers such as that of the Mississippi River, glacial till, glacial outwash deposits and moderately hard to very hard bedrock as described in the solicitation.

Demonstrate the past performance of the offeror and, if you wish, other members of the proposed team, if any, including Sub-Contractors, Teaming Partners and/or Joint Venture partners.

• To be considered for evaluation a submitted PPQ form must describe a project that is relevant to the project described in the solicitation, and has been completed within the last ten (10) years of the RFP issue date.

• The offeror shall provide its System for Award Management (SAM) Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) Code and Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) in Block 1of the PPQ.

• The offeror is highly encouraged to also submit letters of recommendation, commendations, and/or awards on projects, which demonstrate construction of cutoff wall experience, if available.

• To receive credit for past performance by a Sub-Contractor, or work which the prime Contractor previously performed as a Sub-Contractor to another prime, the past performance form must state in detail the nature of the work performed as a Sub-Contractor, the total percentage of the overall contract performed as a Sub-

Contractor and the total amount of work performed as a Sub- Contractor.

• To receive credit for past performance as a Joint Venture, the PPQ form must state in detail the nature of the work performed by both of the Joint Venture partners, the total percentage of the work performed by both of the Joint Venture partners, and the total amount of work performed by both of the Joint Venture partners.

• To receive credit for past performance as a Teaming Arrangement, the PPQ form must state in detail the nature of the work performed by both of the Teaming Partners, the total percentage of the work performed by each partner, and the total amount of the work performed by each partner.

The PPQ included in this solicitation is provided for the offeror or its team members to submit to the client for each project the offeror includes in its proposal for Factor 2. Ensure correct phone numbers and email addresses are provided for the client point-of-contact. Completed PPQs must be submitted with your proposal. If the offeror is unable to obtain a completed PPQ from a client for a project(s) before the proposal closing date, the offeror should complete and submit with the proposal the first two (2) pages of the PPQ which will provide contract and client information for the respective project(s). Offerors should follow-up with clients/references to ensure timely submittal of questionnaires. OFFERORS SHALL NOT INCORPORATE BY REFERENCE INTO THEIR PROPOSAL PPQs PREVIOUSLY SUBMITTED FOR OTHER REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS. However, this does not preclude the Government from utilizing previously submitted PPQ information in the past performance evaluation. While the Government may elect to consider data from other sources, the burden of providing detailed, current, accurate and complete past performance information rests with the offeror.

TAB 3: FACTOR 3 – ECONOMY AND EFFICIENCY

Proposals, with or without a Project Labor Agreement, shall demonstrate the approach that will be used to ensure efficient and timely completion of the project. Offerors must address how their proposals will impact the local economy while meeting the requirement of “efficient and timely” completion within a competitive environment. Proposals shall demonstrate the extent to which they: (i) advance the Federal Government’s interest in achieving economy and efficiency, producing labor-management stability, and ensuring compliance with laws and regulations governing safety and health, equal employment opportunity, labor and employment standards, and

(ii) manage performance, schedule, quality risk and cost. Proposals must be consistent with law.

Proposals should address the following in detail:

(1) Whether or not the Offeror will employ multiple construction contractors and/or subcontractors in multiple crafts or trades. Explain how this will be managed appropriately.

(2) Whether or not the Offeror has experienced, or is experiencing, a shortage of skilled labor in the region in which the construction project will be sited. If so, what has the Offeror done to mitigate risk associated with the shortage of skilled labor?

(3) How the Offeror will reduce schedule risk.

(4) Whether or not the Offeror has used agreements on comparable projects in the geographic area of the project. If so, how did the agreement(s) succeed in terms of performance, schedule, quality risk and/or cost?

(5) Whether or not the Offeror has facilitated the training of a skilled workforce to meet the current and future needs.

Offerors submitting a proposal with a PLA should refer to FAR Clause 52.222-33 and 52.222-34 in this solicitation. The commitment shall be expressed in writing and shall obligate the offeror to implement an agreement or agreements acceptable to the Government and that will, at a minimum, conform to the requirements of FAR Section 22.504. The Government anticipates that the PLA, if proposed, will be negotiated and entered into only by the successful offeror. Therefore, submission of a final PLA is not required. However, offerors who propose a PLA shall provide a draft with an outline of how and why the proposed PLA is expected to produce favorable outcomes.

TAB 4: FACTOR 4 – SMALL BUSINESS PARTICIPATION PLAN

All offerors, both small and large businesses, are required to submit Small Business Participation Plan information in accordance with DFARS 215.304. In this factor the Offeror is required to demonstrate its planned level of commitment to small business usage if awarded a contract under this solicitation and demonstrate its previous commitment to Small Businesses (SBs) through its record of past utilization of small businesses in the performance of past contracts. Work performed directly as a SB Prime Offeror shall be considered as Small Business Participation and Small Business Utilization. The plan shall address the following.

(1) Small Business Participation. The Offeror (both large and small business) are to demonstrate their level of commitment to utilizing SBs by identifying the extent to which small businesses would be utilized in the performance of this contract. For small businesses, as defined by the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code applicable to this solicitation, the offeror’s own participation as a SB is to be identified, and will be considered in evaluating the factor. The work to be performed directly by a small business prime offeror will be considered as small business participation.

(2) Past Utilization of Small Businesses. All Offerors (both large and small business) are to identity the extent of their record of past performance utilizing small businesses in the performance of past contracts. The offeror shall submit a record of the past three consecutive years demonstrating the utilization of small business in the performance of its contracts. The work performed directly by a small business prime Offeror will be considered as past small business utilization. Past Performance information is limited to the three years preceding the RFP issue date. The offeror may demonstrate its past record by including description and available documentation of methods employed to promote SB utilization and the internal methods used to monitor such utilization.

(3) The Small Business percentages are as follows:

SB: 10%

SDB: 3%

SDVOSB: 3%

VOSB: 3%

HUBZONE: 5%

WOMEN OWNED 5%

The above percentages are viewed as a percent of total contract value. If it is decided to propose a dollar value it must be equivalent to the percentage values indicated above.

NOTE: All large business contractors shall submit a Small Business Subcontracting Plan with their proposals.

16. PROPOSAL FORMAT - VOLUME 2

TAB 1: PRICE

The offeror shall submit the Solicitation Price Proposal Schedule with their proposal. The offeror’s price shall contain all costs to complete the work to include profit, all overhead (to include office and field overhead), labor burden, insurance, adjustments to listed prices, general and administrative expenses, Sub-Contractor mark-up, mobilization and demobilization, and all other costs including, but not limited to, compliance with environmental laws, permits, preparation of reports, correspondence and documentation required by law or these specifications, tax laws, protection and/or moving of Government property and engineering services. (Engineering services include those services that are incidental to construction, and completing submittals for construction work).

The prices shall also include costs necessary to interface with Government representatives, and coordination with occupants and other Contractors, as necessary. For more information see the Summary of Work.

Information to be provided in Volume 2:

• Proposal Cover Sheet (see instructions below)

• Standard Form 1442 “Solicitation, Offer and Award” and all amendments to the solicitation signed and dated

• Section 00010 Bid Schedule

• Copy of SAM’s Representations and Certifications for offeror

Proposal Cover Sheet

1. Solicitation Number.

2. The offeror’s name, address, office and cell phone numbers and e-mail address.

3. A statement certifying that the enclosed proposal conforms to all terms, conditions, and provisions of the solicitation and a promise to furnish all items and services at the fixed price which the offeror has set opposite each item or service, or a statement specifying any exceptions contained in the offeror’s proposal to the technical standards and cost/price standards set forth in the solicitation, including any exceptions to the requirements of this solicitation inherent in the offeror’s standard terms and conditions.

4. Names, titles, land line and cell phone numbers (and electronic addresses if available) of persons authorized to negotiate on the offeror’s behalf with the Government in connection with this solicitation.

5. Name, title, and signature of person authorized to sign the proposal. Proposals signed by an agent shall be accompanied by evidence of the agent’s authority to bind the offeror, unless that evidence has been previously furnished to the issuing office.

6. Offeror’s DUNS, CAGE Code and TAX Identification Numbers.

ATTACHMENT A

DATA SHEET FOR PERFORMANCE SURVEY

PURPOSE: Performance information relevant to RFP# W912P9-16-0017 for the acquisition of Wood River Cutoff Wall Phase 2. Government RFP Point of Contact (POC): Barrietta Killiebrew Commercial Phone: (314) 331- 8514 Fax Number: (314) 331-8746

INSTRUCTIONS TO PRIME OFFEROR: Offerors shall complete one of these attachments for yourself and one for each division(s), major subcontractor(s), teaming partner(s), joint venture partner(s), or key person(s) the offeror wants the government to consider in the performance evaluation. YOUR NAME AND ADDRESS, AS THE PRIME OFFEROR, MUST APPEAR IN BLOCK 1 BELOW. Enter the name and address of the firm or individual you want surveyed in Block 2. If no name appears, only the firm or individual in Block 1 will be surveyed.

NOTE 1: Offerors shall complete a separate data sheet for each contract for itself (minimum of 3 up to a maximum of 5) and each additional entity the offeror wants the government to consider (up to a maximum of 5 for each entity). *For Key Personnel to be evaluated project information in the same format below shall be provided--resumes will not be Evaluated.

NOTE 2: Offerors shall submit this information with Volume II of their proposal. Offerors are encouraged, but not required, to provide copies to the Contracting Officer before the RFP closing date.

NOTE 3: Subcontractor consent release shall be completed for every major subcontractor(s), teaming partner(s), joint venture partner(s) or key person(s) whose performance the offeror wants the government to consider during the evaluation. Failure to complete the subcontractor consent form may result in information not being evaluated.

1. Name and address of Prime Contractor

REQUIRED

OFFEROR INSERT RESPONSES HERE

2. Name and address of subcontractor, team partner, joint venture or key person to be surveyed. INSERT “NONE” IF ONLY PRIME

CONTRACTOR WILL BE SURVEYED.

3. Name and address of agency holding the contract

4. Name and title of person to contact at the agency

5. Telephone number of POC in Block 4

6. Fax number of POC in Block 4

7. E-mail address of POC in Block 4, if known

8. Exact Contract/Project Title, Contract Number, and Contract Type

(Firm Fixed Price, IDIQ, Cost Type, Cost plus Fixed Fee, MACC, MATOC, etc.)

9. Brief project description including discussion as to its relevancy to this acquisition (may be expressed as a percentage of the work to be performed (i.e. 30% paving, 40% design, etc.)

10. Dollar amount of project in Block 8 (include base price plus all options)

11. Period of performance and final contract completion date of project

SUBCONTRACTOR CONSENT:

We are currently participating as a (circle one): subcontractor, teaming partner, joint venture or key person with the prime contractor identified above in response to the referenced RFP.