06292021 AMD 0006 SECTION L AND M COMBINED.pdf

W912PL21R0013 Cultural Resources Services IDIQ South Pacific Division

Section L - Instructions, Conditions and Notices to Bidders

SECTION L

SECTION L

INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS AND NOTICES TO BIDDERS

1.0 SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS AND INSTRUCTIONS

1.1 GENERAL SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

1.1.1 In order to effectively and equitably evaluate all offers, the Contracting Officer must receive sufficiently detailed information that clearly responds to the technical evaluation factors in Section M.

1.1.2 Each Offeror must submit a Price Proposal, Volume I, and a Technical Proposal, Volume II. The Price Proposal and Technical Proposal must be received by the closing date and time set for receipt of proposals.

1.1.3 All information intended by the Offeror to be evaluated must be submitted as part of the Technical Proposal. No proposed price information should be included in the response to the technical evaluation factors.

1.2 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS

1.2.1 All written portions: Use only 8 ½ by 11 inch paper, unless another size is specifically authorized elsewhere in this section for a particular submission. Do not use 11” x 14” or 11” x 17” size sheets (e.g. fold-outs) unless specifically authorized in this section for a particular submission. Do not use a font size smaller than 10, an unusual font style such as script, or condensed print. Margins on all sides should be not less than one inch. Failure to comply with this formatting instruction may result in the nonconforming portion to be excluded from evaluation.

1.2.2 Three-ring binders are preferred. 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 others systems which do not facilitate the ready insertion of additional pages.

1.2.3 “Conf idential” projects cannot be submitted to demonstrate capability unless all of the information required for evaluation as specified herein can nonetheless be provided to the Government as part of the Offeror’s technical proposal. Offerors that include in their proposals information that they do not want disclosed to the public for any purpose, or used by the Government except for evaluation purposes, must be clearly marked in accordance with the instructions at FAR 52.215-1, “Instructions to Offeror—Competitive Acquisition”, paragraph (3), “Restriction on disclosure and use of data”.

The Corps of Engineers (COE) recognizes that submittals by the Offeror may contain confidential or proprietary information; however, the Government reserves the right to make inquiries into the information disclosed. The submission of false or misleading information may be grounds for disqualification of the proposal.

1.3. WHERE TO SUBMIT

Off eror(s) shall submit their proposal packages to the Los Angeles District Corps of Engineers (COE) as directed by the provision entitled “Directions for Submitting Offers”.

1.4. SUBMISSION DEADLINE

1.4.1 Offers shall be received by the Los Angeles District COE no later than the time and date specified as directed by the SF 33.

1.5 SPECIFIC INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE PRICE PROPOSAL (VOLUME I)

1.5.1 NUMBER OF SETS OF THE PRICE PROPOSAL

Submit One (1) original only.

1.5.2 FORMAT AND CONTENTS OF THE PRICE PROPOSAL/LIST OF TABS

The Price Proposal shall be appropriately labeled as such and shall be organized as indicated in the following chart:

TAB CONTENTS OF THE PRICE PROPOSAL

TAB #1 SF 33, “Proposal Cover Sheet” TAB #2 The Completed Pricing Schedule with the Offeror’s proposed contract line item prices inserted in the appropriate spaces. Prices must be proposed for the Base Period and Option Years. Unit prices are to be extended to the actual “dollar and cents” amounts (i.e., extended prices). Do not round off to the nearest dollar. Check your pricing submission very carefully for mathematical and clerical errors prior to submission

TAB #3 REPS AND CERTS SECTION K (Read FAR 4.11 (System for Award Management). No ORCA.

1.6 SPECIFIC INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE NON-PRICE PROPOSAL (VOLUME II)

This inf ormation will be evaluated as part of this competitive negotiation procurement process. Offeror(s) shall submit the following as part of their offers:

1.6.1. NON-PRICE PROPOSAL MUST BE SUBMITTED IN ACCORDANCE WITH

REQUIREMENTS IN SECTION L AND SECTION M.

1.6.2. NUMBER OF SETS AND PAGES OF THE NON-PRICE PROPOSAL: Submit original of the written Price and Non-Price Proposals. The Non-Price Proposals shall be submitted in accordance with the requirements of this Section (Section L) and Section M. The Proposals shall be separated with section tabs, and the tabs shall clearly identify the contents of each section. The Maximum number of pages for the Non-Price Proposal is one hundred (100) pages single sided or fifty (50) pages double sided. Performance Assessment Reports (PAR) are included within the page limitation. Resumes up to a total 10 pages single sided and the Past Performance Questionnaires (PPQ) will not be included in the above page count. Each page shall be sequentially numbered for that section.

1.6.3. FORMAT OF THE NON-PRICE PROPOSAL/LIST OF TABS: The original and all copies of the technical proposal will be appropriately labeled as such. Each set shall be organized using the tabs specified in the chart below. The tabs directly correlate to the evaluation factors identified.

Section L - Instructions, Conditions and Notices to Bidders

SECTION L

SECTION L

INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS AND NOTICES TO BIDDERS

1.0 SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS AND INSTRUCTIONS

1.1 GENERAL SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

1.1.1 In order to effectively and equitably evaluate all offers, the Contracting Officer must receive sufficiently detailed information that clearly responds to the technical evaluation factors in Section M.

1.1.2 Each Offeror must submit a Price Proposal, Volume I, and a Technical Proposal, Volume II. The Price Proposal and Technical Proposal must be received by the closing date and time set for receipt of proposals.

1.1.3 All information intended by the Offeror to be evaluated must be submitted as part of the Technical Proposal. No proposed price information should be included in the response to the technical evaluation factors.

1.2 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS

1.2.1 All written portions: Use only 8 ½ by 11 inch paper, unless another size is specifically authorized elsewhere in this section for a particular submission. Do not use 11” x 14” or 11” x 17” size sheets (e.g. fold-outs) unless specifically authorized in this section for a particular submission. Do not use a f ont size smaller than 10, an unusual font style such as script, or condensed print. Margins on all sides should be not less than one inch. Failure to comply with this formatting instruction may result in the nonconforming portion to be excluded from evaluation.

1.2.2 Three-ring binders are preferred. 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 others systems which do not facilitate the ready insertion of additional pages.

1.2.3 “Conf idential” projects cannot be submitted to demonstrate capability unless all of the information required for evaluation as specified herein can nonetheless be provided to the Government as part of the Offeror’s technical proposal. Offerors that include in their proposals information that they do not want disclosed to the public for any purpose, or used by the Government except for evaluation purposes, must be clearly marked in accordance with the instructions at FAR 52.215-1, “Instructions to Offeror—Competitive Acquisition”, paragraph (3), “Restriction on disclosure and use of data”.

The Corps of Engineers (COE) recognizes that submittals by the Offeror may contain confidential or proprietary information; however, the Government reserves the right to make inquiries into the information disclosed. The submission of false or misleading information may be grounds for disqualification of the proposal.

1.3. WHERE TO SUBMIT

Off eror(s) shall submit their proposal packages to the Los Angeles District Corps of Engineers (COE) as directed by the provision entitled “Directions for Submitting Offers”.

1.4. SUBMISSION DEADLINE

1.4.1 Off ers shall be received by the Los Angeles District COE no later than the time and date specified as directed by the SF 33.

1.5 SPECIFIC INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE PRICE PROPOSAL (VOLUME I)

1.5.1 NUMBER OF SETS OF THE PRICE PROPOSAL

Submit One (1) original only.

1.5.2 FORMAT AND CONTENTS OF THE PRICE PROPOSAL/LIST OF TABS

The Price Proposal shall be appropriately labeled as such and shall be organized as indicated in the following chart:

TAB CONTENTS OF THE PRICE PROPOSAL

TAB #1 SF 33, “Proposal Cover Sheet” TAB #2 The Completed Pricing Schedule with the Offeror’s proposed contract line item prices inserted in the appropriate spaces. Prices must be proposed for the Base Period and Option Years. Unit prices are to be extended to the actual “dollar and cents” amounts (i.e., extended prices). Do not round off to the nearest dollar. Check your pricing submission very carefully for mathematical and clerical errors prior to submission

TAB #3 REPS AND CERTS SECTION K (Read FAR 4.11 (System for Award Management). No ORCA.

1.6 SPECIFIC INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE NON-PRICE PROPOSAL (VOLUME II)

This information will be evaluated as part of this competitive negotiation procurement process. Offeror(s) shall submit the following as part of their offers:

1.6.1. NON-PRICE PROPOSAL MUST BE SUBMITTED IN ACCORDANCE WITH

REQUIREMENTS IN SECTION L AND SECTION M.

1.6.2. NUMBER OF SETS AND PAGES OF THE NON-PRICE PROPOSAL: Submit original of the written Price and Non-Price Proposals. The Non-Price Proposals shall be submitted in accordance with the requirements of this Section (Section L) and Section M. The Proposals shall be separated with section tabs, and the tabs shall clearly identify the contents of each section. The Maximum number of pages for the Non-Price Proposal is one hundred (100) pages single sided or fifty (50) pages double sided. Performance Assessment Reports (PAR) are included within the page limitation. Resumes up to a total 10 pages single sided and the Past Performance Questionnaires (PPQ) will not be included in the above page count. Each page shall be sequentially numbered for that section.

1.6.3. FORMAT OF THE NON-PRICE PROPOSAL/LIST OF TABS: The original and all copies of the technical proposal will be appropriately labeled as such. Each set shall be organized using the tabs specified in the chart below. The tabs directly correlate to the evaluation factors identified.

If supplemental information relative to these evaluation factors is included in another part of the technical proposal, its location must also be identified.

CONTENTS OF THE NON-PRICE PROPOSAL

TAB # 1

FACTOR 1

TECHNICAL MERIT, APPROACH, METHODS AND PROCEDURES

TAB # 2

FACTOR 2

EXPERIENCE ON SIMILAR CONTRACTS

TAB # 3

FACTOR 3

PAST PERFORMANCE

TAB # 4

FACTOR 4

MANAGEMENT ABILITY AND SUBCONTRACT MANAGEMENT

1.6.4 CONTENT OF THE NON-PRICE PROPOSAL: This inf ormation will be evaluated as part of this competitive negotiation procurement process. Offeror(s) shall submit the following as part of their offers and must be in accordance with Section M.

(A) For Tabs 2 and 3, identify all contracts, including Federal, State, local government and private/commercial for efforts similar to the Government requirement in scope, size, and complexity which are either currently ongoing or which were completed within the past three years.

Offeror(s) are encouraged to provide information regarding predecessor companies, key personnel who have relevant experience or subcontractors that will perform major or critical aspects of the requirement when such information is relevant to this solicitation. Important Note: See paragraph 1.6.4.E. below regarding required consent for release of subcontractor past performance information.

(B) Furnish a Perormance Assessment Report (PAR) for each referenced contract as an attachment to the past performance information submitted for each referenced project in Tab #3. If an official written performance evaluation/assessment was not received, so indicate. A performance questionnaire (PPQ) must be sent to the reference if a written performance evaluation/rating is not included in the proposal as an attachment to the performance assessment report. The Offeror(s) is also encouraged to submit any letters of appreciation or similar correspondence that the Offeror received f rom the Owner/Customer at the time of contract performance/completion. However, the Offeror(s) is neither required not requested to have the Owner/Customer write such a letter for the purpose of this solicitation. Formats for the performance assessment report have been provided at the end of this Section titled: Format for Offeror’s Submission of Recent/Relevant Project Information. CPARS are acceptable forms in lieu of PPQ.

(C) Provide past performance questionnaire and cover letter to previous clients.

Formats for past performance questionnaire and cover letter have been provided at the end of this Section titled: Past Performance Reference Check and Sample Cover Letter. Please have clients return the forms directly to the Contracting Division at:

Department of the Army U.S. Army Engineer District, Los Angeles Contracting Division (Attn: Sandra Oquita) 915 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 930 Los Angeles, CA 90017 Email: Sandra.Oquita@usace.army.mil

(D) “Conf idential” projects cannot be submitted unless all the information required for evaluation purposes as specified herein can nonetheless be provided to the Government as part of the Offeror(s) non price proposal. Offeror(s) that include in their proposals information that they do not want disclosed to the public for any purpose, or used by the Government except for evaluation purposes, must mailto:Sandra.Oquita@usace.army.mil

PROPOSAL COVER SHEET

1. Solicitation Number: W912PL-21-R-0013

2. The name, address, and telephone and facsimile numbers of the Offeror and electronic address (if available):

3. A statement specifying the extent of agreement with all terms, conditions, and provisions included in the solicitation and agreement to furnish any or all items upon which prices are offered at the price set opposite each item.

4. Names, titles, and telephone and facsimile 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 that agent’s authority, unless that evidence has been previously furnished to the issuing office.

be clearly marked in accordance with the instructions at FAR 52.215-1, “Instructions to Offeror(s)— Competitive Acquisition”, paragraph (e), “Restriction on disclosure and use of data”.

(E) Release of Subcontractor Past Performance Information. Past performance information pertaining to a proposed subcontractor cannot be disclosed to the Offeror(s) by the Government without the proposed subcontractor’s consent. Therefore, if subcontractor past performance information is being utilized by the Offeror(s), the Offeror(s) must also submit as part of its technical proposal the subcontractor’s consent to release of its past performance information by the Government to the Offeror(s). If there is a problem with the proposed subcontractor’s past performance, the prospective prime contractor can be notified, but no details can be discussed without the proposed subcontractor’s permission.

(F) Instructions regarding responses to the evaluation factors are detailed in Section M, entitled “Evaluation Factors for Award”.

1.8. PROPOSAL COVER SHEET:

1.8.1. FORMAT FOR THE PROPOSAL COVER SHEET: The proposal cover sheet is required by FAR 52.215-1(c)(i)-(v). This provision, titled “Instructions to Offerors—Competitive Acquisition,” has been provide in f ull text in Section H.

The format is as follows:

SUMMARY OF PROPOSAL SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

SUBMITTAL CONTENTS NUMBER REQUIRED

Volume 1 Price Proposal/Pro-Forma Requirements

• “Proposal Cover Sheet”

• SF 33 Acknowledge

Amendments in Block 14

• Pricing Schedule

• Reps and Certs

• Factor 1 – TECHNICAL

MERIT, APPROACH,

METHODS AND

PROCEDURES

• Factor 2 –

EXPERIENCE ON

SIMILAR CONTRACTS

• Factor 3 – PAST

PERFORMANCE

• Factor 4–

MANAGEMENT

ABILITY AND

SUBCONTRACT

MANAGEMENT

1 Original Only

Volume 2 Non Price Proposal

1 Electronic Copy submitted to the DOD Safe Site in searchable

PDF

PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENT REPORT

(To be completed by Offeror)

1. Contractor (Firm being evaluated):

Name:

Address:

2. Contract Number/ Task Order (TO) (if Applicable):

3. Solicitation Type: Negotiated or Sealed Bid

4. Contract/TO Type: Fixed-Price Cost, Reimbursement, Hybrid (explain)

5. Routine Difficult (low to high) Complexity of Work 1 2 3 4 5

6. Contract/TO Dollar Value:

7. Contract/TO Status: Active, Complete, Completion Date (w/ extensions):

8. Description, location & relevancy of work:

9. Problems encountered and how resolved:

10. Name, Address, Telephone Number and E-mail of the Procuring Contracting Officer and/or the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) (and other references, e.g., Administrative Contracting Officer, if applicable):

11. Check one of the following blocks:

A written perf ormance evaluation was received for this project and is attached.

A written perf ormance evaluation was not received for this project. A Past Performance Questionnaire (PPQ) has been sent to the reference(s) listed in Block 10, with a letter requesting that the completed questionnaire be returned directly to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers by the closing date for this solicitation.

SAMPLE COVER LETTER

Date

SUBJECT: NAVFAC/USACE Past Performance Questionnaire

Name and Address of Reference

Ladies and Gentlemen:

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Los Angeles District, is conducting a review of our past perf ormance history as part of an upcoming source selection acquisition.

Please complete the attached NAVFAC/USACE Past Performance Questionnaire to aid the Government in its evaluation of our past performance by email to Sandra Oquita@usace.army.mil.

The Government is requesting receipt of this information by 10:00 a.m. on 10 September 2020.

You are advised that it is Government policy that the identity of sources providing past performance inf ormation will not be released outside the Government.

We appreciate your efforts to help the Government fairly evaluate our record of past performance. Should you have any questions related to this matter, please contact Sandra Oquita telephone (213) 452-3249.

Sincerely, Contractor

Attachment mailto:Tracey.I.Daggy@usace.army.mil

NAVFAC/USACE PAST PERFORMANCE QUESTIONNAIRE (Form PPQ-0) CONTRACT INFORMATION (Contractor to complete Blocks 1-4)

1. Contractor Information Firm Name: CAGE Code:

Address: DUNs Number:

Phone Number:

Email Address:

Point of Contact: Contact Phone Number:

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

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

3. Contract Information Contract Number:

Delivery/Task Order Number (if applicable):

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

Contract Title:

Contract Location:

Award Date (mm/dd/yy): Contract Completion Date (mm/dd/yy): Actual Completion Date (mm/dd/yy):

Explain Differences:

Original Contract Price (Award Amount):

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

Explain Differences:

4. Project Description:

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

CLIENT INFORMATION (Client to complete Blocks 5-8)

5. Client Information Name:

Title:

Phone Number:

Email Address:

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

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

8. Client’s Signature:

NOTE: NAVFAC/USACE REQUESTS THAT THE CLIENT COMPLETES THIS QUESTIONNAIRE AND SUBMITS DIRECTLY BACK TO THE OFFEROR.

THE OFFEROR WILL SUBMIT THE COMPLETED QUESTIONNAIRE TO USACE WITH THEIR PROPOSAL, AND MAY DUPLICATE THIS QUESTIONNAIRE FOR FUTURE SUBMISSION ON USACE SOLICITATIONS. CLIENTS ARE HIGHLY ENCOURAGED TO SUBMIT QUESTIONNAIRES DIRECTLY TO THE OFFEROR. HOWEVER, QUESTIONNAIRES MAY BE SUBMITTED DIRECTLY TO USACE. PLEASE CONTACT THE OFFEROR FOR USACE POC INFORMATION. THE GOVERNMENT RESERVES THE RIGHT TO VERIFY ANY AND ALL INFORMATION ON THIS FORM.

RATING DEFINITION NOTE

(E) Exceptional Performance meets contractual requirements and exceeds many to the Government/Owner’s benefit. The contractual performance of the element or sub-element being assessed was accomplished with few minor problems for which corrective actions taken by the contractor was highly effective.

An Exceptional rating is appropriate when the Contractor successfully performed multiple significant events that were of benefit to the Government/Owner. A singular benefit, however, could be of such magnitude that it alone constitutes an Exceptional rating. Also, there should have been NO significant weaknesses identified.

(VG) Very Good Performance meets contractual requirements and exceeds some to the Government’s/Owner’s benefit. The contractual performance of the element or sub-element being assessed was accomplished with some minor problems for which corrective actions taken by the contractor were effective.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

(N) Not Applicable No information or did not apply to your contract

Rating will be neither positive nor negative.

ADJECTIVE RATINGS AND DEFINITIONS TO BE USED TO BEST REFLECT

YOUR EVALUATION OF THE CONTRACTOR’S PERFORMANCE

TO BE COMPLETED BY CLIENT

PLEASE CIRCLE THE ADJECTIVE RATING WHICH BEST REFLECTS

YOUR EVALUATION OF THE CONTRACTOR’S PERFORMANCE.

1. QUALITY:

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

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

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

E

VG S

M

U

N

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

E VG S M U N

2. SCHEDULE/TIMELINESS OF PERFORMANCE:

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

E VG S M U N

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

VG S

3. CUSTOMER SATISFACTION:

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

b) Contractor was reasonable and cooperative in dealing with your staff (including the ability to successfully resolve disagreements/disputes;

responsiveness to administrative reports, businesslike and communication)

E VG S M U N

c) To what extent was the contractor cooperative, businesslike, and concerned with the interests of the customer? E VG S M U N

d) Overall customer satisfaction E VG S M U N

4. MANAGEMENT/ PERSONNEL/LABOR

a) Effectiveness of on-site management, including management of subcontractors, suppliers, materials, and/or labor force? E VG S M U N

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

c) Government Property Control E VG S M U N

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

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

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

g) Ability to assimilate and incorporate changes in requirements and/or priority, including planning, execution and response to Government changes E VG S M U N

h) Effectiveness of overall management (including ability to effectively lea d, manage and control the program) E VG S M U N

5. COST/FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT

a) Ability to meet the terms and conditions within the contractually agreed price(s)?

E VG S M U N

b) Contractor proposed innovative alternative methods/processes that reduced cost, improved maintainability or other factors that benefited the client E VG S M U N

c) If this is/was a Government cost type contract, please rate the Contractor’s timeliness and accuracy in submitting monthly invoices with appropriate

E VG S M U N

back-up documentation, monthly status reports/budget variance reports, compliance with establishedbudgets and avoidance of significant and/or unexplainedvariances (under runs or overruns)

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

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

Yes No

f) Have there been any indications that the contractor has had any financial problems? If yes, pleaseexplain below. Yes No

6. SAFETY/SECURITY

a) To what extent was the contractor able to maintain an environment of safety, adhere to its approved safety plan, and respond to safety issues?

(Includes: following the users rules, regulations, and requirements regarding housekeeping, safety, correction of noted deficiencies, etc.)

E VG S M U N

b) Contractor complied with all security requirements for the project and personnel security requirements. E VG S M U N

7. GENERAL

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

E VG S M U N

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

c) Would you hire or work with this firm again? (If no, pleaseexplain below) Yes No

d) In summary, provide an overall rating for the work performed by this contractor. E VG S M U N

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

EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS – KEY PERSONNEL

(RESUME)

1. Name and Job title: (If this job title differs from the one used in the solicitation to designate key personnel but the individual will be performing essentially the same functions, provide a cross-reference to the job title used in the solicitation.)

2. Total cumulative number of years individual has worked in the above position:

3. Individual’s current status: (Current employee of the Offeror, prospective employee of the Offeror, key subcontractor employee, prospective employee of a key subcontractor, etc.).

4. Name and address of individual’s current employer: (If other than the Offeror)

5. Individual’s projected availability to work on the prospective contract: (Estimated percentage of his or her time dedicated to working on the prospective contract.)

6. Individual’s proposed role/assignment on this project: (Briefly describe the authorities, duties, and responsibilities this individual will have on the prospective contract.)

7. Individual’s relevant education: (Degree(s)/Year/Specialization):

8. Individual’s active registration: (If applicable)

State Year Discipline

9. Relevant Specialized Training: (If applicable)

10. Individual’s specific qualifications and experience relevant to this project:

(Provide specific details, not general statements. Explain their relevance. Provide any other information pertaining to the qualifications of this person for this project not specifically addressed above that directly relates to this evaluation factor. A complete list of the individual’s prior experience is neither required nor desired. Tailor the information provided to this acquisition.)

NOTE: If the proposed person is not currently employed by either the Offeror or a proposed key subcontractor, provide a letter of commitment from the person stating his or her intent to work on this project if the Offeror is awarded the contract. The attachment is not included in the page limitation.

END OF SECTION-

SECTION M

ATTACHMENT 2

SECTION M - EVALUATION FACTOR FOR AWARD

PROPOSERS

Contents

1.0 OVERVIEW

2.0 EVALUATION PROCESS

3.0 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS

4.0 PRICE BREAKDOWNREQUIREMENTS

5.0 VOLUME II - TECHNICAL PROPOSAL (NON-COST/PRICE FACTORS)

7.0 NEED FOR DISCUSSIONS

8.0 BASIS FOR AWARD

9.0 DEBRIEFING OF OFFERORS

10.0 PROPOSAL EXPENSE AND PRE-AWARD COST

SECTION M (ATTACHMENT 1 - PROPOSAL COVER SHEET)

SECTION M (ATTACHMENT 2- PAST PERFORMANCE QUESTIONNAIRE

SECTION M

EVALUATION FACTORS

FOR AWARD

1.0 OVERVIEW

1.1 All offers received in response to this solicitation will be evaluated in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) Subpart 15.1, Source Selection Process and Techniques. One Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract will be awarded.

1.2 Source Selection Team. The Source Selection Team (SST) is established as a separate organization and management chain of command whose only purpose is to ensure an impartial, equitable and comprehensive evaluation of all proposals received in response to this solicitation. The organization consists of a Source Selection Authority (SSA) and a Source Selection Evaluation Board (SSEB). Offerors are advised that the technical evaluations and rating of proposals will be conducted in strict confidence in that the technical proposals are reviewed and rated without knowledge of the price offered. The number and identities of the offerors are not revealed to anyone who is not involved in the evaluation and award process or to other offerors.

1.3 Proposals should parallel the submission requirements identified in Paragraph 3 below. Volume II, Technical Proposals shall be submitted via DoD Safe. Volume I, Price Proposal and other Administrative Requirements shall be submitted via DoD Safe.

2.0 EVALUATION PROCESS

2.1 All proposals received in response to this Request for Proposals will be evaluated. The Government will evaluate the Offferors’ qualifications based on the criteria described herein and will award the contract to the Offeror providing the “Overall Best Value” to the Government in accordance with the Traditional Subjective (technical-price) Tradeoff Process. FAR Subpart 15.101-1. The Government intends to award without discussions

2.2 The source selection procedures will begin with the initial review of proposals and continue with technical and price evaluations conducted by the SSEB. The SSEB shall evaluate proposals based solely on the evaluation criteria identified in the following paragraphs. The results of the SSEB evaluations will be presented to the SSA for review. The SSA will make the final source selection decision. The Contracting Officer will determine whether it is appropriate to engage in clarifications or communications with the offerors prior to establishment of a competitive range, or to establish a competitive range and conduct discussions with those offerors that are included in the competitive range. All communications leading to the establishment of the competitive range will be conducted in accordance with FAR subpart 15.306 (b). However, if a competitive range is established, discussions will be conducted with offerors who are included in the competitive range. After conclusion of discussions and receipt of final proposal revisions (if applicable), the SSEB will complete the evaluation and establish the final ratings and present them to the SSA. The SSA will then review the proposals and make the final source selection decision.

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2.3 The Government is not responsible for information overlooked during the evaluation which is not located in the appropriate proposal section. Failure to place the required submission information under the appropriate tab (factor) may result in a lower rating if the evaluators cannot readily find the appropriate information.

2.4 To ensure that evaluation credit is appropriately received for proposal material submitted, do not incorporate by reference documents not contained in the proposal.

2.5 Price Evaluation. Price is not rated but will be evaluated for fairness and reasonableness through use of price analysis. The price analysts will also check for the appearance related to the unbalancing of bid line items. The price evaluations will document the fairness and reasonableness of the total evaluated price (Base Bid and Option Items). If, in the SSA’s opinion, adequate price competition exists, no additional cost/price information will be requested. However, if at any time during the competition, the SSA determines that further analysis is needed, detailed cost/price breakdowns may be requested. See Paragraph 4.0 entitled, “Price Breakdown Requirements.”

2.6 Price Evaluation Preference for HUBZone Small Business Concerns. The Notice of Price Evaluation Preference for HUBZone Small Business Concerns will be applied to this procurement in accordance with FAR subpart 19.1309(b) and FAR 52.219-4 (Deviation 2020-O0008).

3.0 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS

3.1 Who Can Submit

3.1.1 Any responsible, legally-organized entity not identified on the Government’s Excluded Parties List as a debarred or suspended entity or an “inverted domestic corporation” as described in Federal Acquisition Regulation Part 9.108 may submit a proposal. Construction contractors that have associated specifically for this project, consortia firms or any other interested parties may submit proposals.

3.1.2 Any firm that contributed to and/or participated in preparation of this solicitation, whether as a Government contractor or as a subcontractor to a Government contractor, is not eligible to participate in this solicitation as a prime contractor due to a conflict of interest. The Government considers such firms to have an unfair competitive advantage, and therefore will not consider such firms if proposed.

3.2 Where to Submit Proposals

3.2.1 Submit proposal packages to U. S. Army Corps of Engineers via DoD Safe in accordance with the instructions in Section L. The Government must receive your proposal no later than the time and date specified in Block 9 of Standard Form 33 in this solicitation. Any and all amendments shall be acknowledged by completion of Block 14 of the Standard Form 33.

3.3 Proposal Submission Information Volume I and Volume II

3.3.1 It is the responsibility of the offeror to submit proposal information organized sequentially under tabs and number all pages, to facilitate evaluation. Materials and requested information not organized under the appropriate tabs, and in sequence of

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subparagraphs set out below, may easily be overlooked during evaluations, thus possibly affecting the ratings of each factor and affecting the basis for award.

“Confidential” projects cannot be submitted to demonstrate capability unless all of the information required for evaluation as specified herein can nonetheless be provided to the Government as part of the Proposer’s Technical Proposal. Proposers that include in their proposals information that they do not want disclosed to the public for any purpose, or used by the Government except for evaluation purposes, must be clearly marked in accordance with the instructions at FAR 52.215-1, “Instructions to Proposer— Competitive Acquisition”, paragraph (3), “Restriction on disclosure and use of data”. The Corps of Engineers recognizes that submittals by the Proposer may contain confidential or proprietary information; however, the Government reserves the right to make inquiries into the information disclosed. The submission of false or misleading information may be grounds for disqualification of the proposal.

3.3.2 Proposals will be evaluated in accordance with the factors listed below. All evaluation factors other than cost or price, when combined, are approximately equal to cost or price. Offerors are reminded to include their best technical and price terms in their initial offer and not to automatically assume that they will have an opportunity to participate in discussions or be asked to submit a revised proposal. The Government may decide to award to the offeror whose proposal is determined to be the best value on the basis of initial proposals without conducting discussions.

3.3.3 Volume II Technical Proposal. Submit via DoD Safe in accordance with the instructions in Section L. Each Volume shall contain a Table of Contents and all pages of each factor shall be sequentially numbered. All text must be legible and easily read. The page size of the offeror’s proposal shall not exceed 8.5” by 11”. Diagrams, charts and tables shall conform to the paper size. All text shall be typed single-spaced with a minimum size 10 font. Margins (1-inch) shall be clean and clear. If fold- out charts are unavoidable, and are to be utilized, all sheets shall be reproduced on 11” by 17” and folded to 8.5” by 11” size. Offerors shall be limited to a maximum of 50 pages. A page is defined as text or information on one side of paper. If it is printed double-sided, each face will be counted as a page. The following items will not count against the page count: Table of Contents, Section Tabs, letters of appreciation and similar correspondence, up to 1 page per resume for each proposed team member (required from Factor 4) (single sided) of Resumes, CCASS/ACASS, PARs, CPARS, Small Business Participation Proposal, and the Past Performance Questionnaires (PPQs).

3.3.4 Volume II, Contents of Technical Proposal:

Tab 1 Factor 1 Technical Merit, Approach, Methods and Procedures

Tab 2 Factor 2 Experience on Similar Contracts Past Performance

Tab 3 Factor 3 Past Performance

Tab 4 Factor 4 Management Ability and Sub-Contract Management

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3.3.5 Volume I, Price Proposal: Information submitted for Volume I, includes the offeror’s price and other required information, including standard forms, etc. as described below. Submit the information in 8.5”x11” paper. For Volume I, submit the electronically in accordance with the instruction in Section L. All text must be legible and easily read. The Volumes shall contain a Table of Contents and all pages of each factor shall be sequentially numbered.

3.3.6 Volume I, Contents of Price Proposal.

Prior to making an award the Contracting Officer must determine that any Offeror eligible for an award is responsible both financially and technically and has the capability to properly manage the contract during performance and complete the work on time.

The offeror is to submit the following information, tabbed as follows:

Tab 1 SF 33 Acknowledgement Sheet (Including acknowledgment of all amendments) Completed

Corporate Principles

Tab 2 System for Award Management (SAM) Representations & Certifications

Tab 3 Joint Venture/Teaming Agreement (If Applicable)

Tab 4 Pre-Award Survey Data Information

Proposal Cover Sheet. The proposal cover sheet is required by FAR 52.215-1(c) (See Attachment 1)

Tab 1 shall contain a completed SF 33, “Solicitation, Offer and Award” including the Certifications, Section A. The SF 33 and the Certifications shall be completed by the offeror and duly executed a signature by an official authorized to bind the company in accordance with instructions at FAR 4.102.

Acknowledgement of any and all amendments to the solicitation in accordance with the instructions of Standard Form 30 Amendment.

Tab 2, Section B, Supplies or Services and Prices. The total cost will be considered for evaluation. Proposed price will be utilized in the establishment of the competitive range.

Tab 3, Provide a copy of your FAR/DFARS Report from System for Award Management (SAM).

Tab 5, For Joint Ventures, submit the following information:

Joint Ventures shall submit the following additional documentation regarding their business entities:

1) A certified copy of their Joint Venture Agreement.

2) A detailed statement outlining the following in terms of percentages, where appropriate.

a. The relationship of the joint venture parties in terms of business ownership, capital contribution, and profit distribution or loss sharing.

b. The management approach of the joint venture in terms of who will conduct, direct, supervise and control the project and have custody and control of the assets of the Joint Venture and perform the duties necessary to complete the work.

c. The structure of the joint venture and decision-making responsibilities of the

Joint Venture parties in terms of who will control the manner and method of performance of the work.

d. Identification of the key personnel having authority to legally bind the

Joint Venture to subcontracts and state who will provide or contract for the labor and materials for the Joint Venture.

e. Identification of party maintaining the Joint Venture bank accounts for the payment of all expenses and the deposits of all receipts for the Joint Venture.

f. Identification of party furnishing the facilities, such as office supplies and telephone service.

g. Identification of party having overall control of the Joint Venture.

Other sections of the proposal shall identify, where appropriate, whether key personnel are employees of the individual Joint Venture parties and identify the party or hired as employees of the Joint Venture.

If one of the Joint Venture parties possesses experience and/or past performance as a Federal Government contractor or as a Corps of Engineers’ contractor, that experience and/or past experience will be included as the experience and/or past experience of the Joint Venture.

Tab 6, Pre-Award Survey Data Information. In accordance with FAR 9.103(a)… contracts shall be awarded to responsible prospective contractors only. To be determined responsible, a prospective contractor must meet the standards at FAR 9.104 that requires a prospective contractor to have adequate financial resources to perform a contract or the ability to obtain them. As an aid in assessing responsibility, the offeror shall provide the following:

(1) A list of present commitments, including the dollar value thereof, and name of the organization under which the work is being performed. Include names and telephone numbers of personnel within each organization who are familiar with

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the prospective contactor’s performance. For a newly formed Joint Venture (JV), each JV member must submit a list of present commitments.

(2) Financial Statement. Submit a copy of your most recent financial statements. The statements must include a Balance Sheet and Income Statement. Include the names of banks or other financial institutions with which business is conducted (mailing addresses, Point of Contact and phone number). If the financial statements are more than 60 days old, attach a certificate stating that the financial condition is substantially the same, or if not the same, describe the changes which have taken place since the financial statements were prepared. Provide evidence of adequate financing arrangements, such as commitments from lending institutions, etc., to perform this contract. This information will be treated confidentially but may be verified. For a newly formed JV, each JV member must submit financial statements and information. The financial statements will not be rated by the SSEB. The Government will analyze the financial statements and make a risk assessment of the Offeror’s financial capability to successfully accomplish this project.

Pre-award survey information will not be rated by the SSEB. The Government will analyze the pre-award data information and make a risk assessment of the offeror’s financial capability to successfully accomplish this project.

4.0 PRICE BREAKDOWN REQUIREMENTS

Upon the Government’s request, submit a price breakdown, in sufficient detail, of the CLIN items directly to the Contracting Officer. Details on where and how to send the breakdown will be provided by the person making the request on behalf of the Government.

5.0 VOLUME II - TECHNICAL PROPOSAL (NON-COST/PRICE

FACTORS)

5.1 There are four (4) evaluation factors as indicated below. The factors are listed in order of relative importance. Offerors are reminded to include their best technical and capability information in their initial offer and not assume that they will have an opportunity to participate in discussions or be asked to submit a revised offer.

Table 1 – Evaluation Factors

Location Factor Number Description

TAB 1

Volume II Factor 1

Technical Merit, Approach, Methods and Procedures

TAB 2

Volume II Factor 2

Experience on Similar Contracts/Previous experience in cultural resource management.

TAB 3

Volume II

Factor 3 Past Performance

TAB 4

Volume II

Factor 4 Management Ability and Sub-Contract Management

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5.2 FACTOR 1: TECHNICAL MERIT, APPROACH, METHODS AND PROCEDURES

For Factor 1, the Government will evaluate the technical merit, approach, methods and procedures of the Offeror’s response to the Narrative below.

Proposals will be evaluated as to the offeror’s technical understanding of the procedural requirements necessary to support the Corps’ successful compliance with the National Historic Preservation Act and other cultural resources and legislation. Responses to this factor must discuss the Offeror’s technical understanding and their commitment to accomplish all the work in accordance with the solicitation requirements.

Evaluation Factor: Proposals will be evaluated as to the offeror’s familiarity with prehistoric, historic, and ethnographic resources, and environment within the South Pacific Division’s civil works boundaries. This knowledge includes familiarity with prehistoric and historic culture groups that inhabited the civil works boundaries and the associated material culture from which data can be obtained. The offeror will demonstrate the ability to place cultural resources within the proper prehistoric, historic, and environmental contexts.

(1). Technical Evaluation addresses the Offeror’s ability, as proposed, to perform the work contemplated in this Solicitation. It also addresses the Offeror’s written understanding of the Solicitation’s requirements as shown in the RFP. The offeror shall demonstrate understanding of all the work required in this Solicitation. Offerors shall include a narrative describing their understanding of the contract requirements.

(2). NARRATIVE. The offerors shall demonstrate understanding of requirements under the National Historic Preservation Act, as codified in 36 CFR 60, by presenting a concise discussion of the appropriate research strategies/design to assess the National Register of Historic Places eligibility of the entirety of the following hypothetical site:

A team of Corps of Engineers archeologists conducted a survey of a mile-long reach of Wolf Creek southeast of Lake Combie in Placer County, California for an Ecosystem Restoration project. The survey result was two new archeology sites: the remains of an historic logging camp with a Chinese component, and a prehistoric site. The logging site was on the south side of the Creek while the prehistoric site was on the north side approximately 150 meters west. The Logging site, CA-PLA- 8992 was a large diffuse scatter with a building foundation that covered an area of 83 meters north-south by 32 meters east –west that was approximately 30 meters south of the creek. At the northern end were the remains of a two-room stone structure with one to two course high dry laid room foundations. There were pieces of glass and pieces of lumber, a few square headed nails, and broken ceramics in the room fill. About 15 meters south of the room block were some cast iron stove parts. In an open area the crew found part of a “Misery Whip”, more scattered pieces of lumber that were primarily rough cut 2 by 4’s and 1 by 6’s. Towards the southern end of the site was what appeared to a black smith shop? There was a ball peen hammer head, a broken saw blade and charcoal. On the south end of the site was a large trash scatter with the cans, broken bottles and cups and plates, and copious amounts of bailing wire. There was no evidence of an outhouse.

The prehistoric…