W912QR21R0008_CT-0008.pdf

W912QR21R0008

MILITARY/RESERVE BRANCH

ATTN: MICHAEL HUTCHENS

600 DR M L KING JR PL, RM 821

LOUISVILLE KY 40202-2236

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

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

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

30-105-04EXCEPTION TO SF 30

APPROVED BY OIRM 11-84

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

FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

Solicitation number W912QR21R0008 for the Construction of the Veterans Affairs (VA) Medical Center (VAMC) in Louisville, KY is hereby amended as follow s:

SEE THE ATTACHED SUMMARY OF CHANGES

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

1 70

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

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 01-Mar-2021

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

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

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (No., Street , County, State and Zip Code) X W912QR21R0008

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

03-Dec-2020

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NO.

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

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

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

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

or (c) By separate letter or telegram which includes a reference to the solicitation and amendment numbers. FAILURE OF YOUR ACKNOWLEDGMENT TO BE RECEIVED AT THE PLACE DESIGNATED FOR THE RECEIPT OF OFFERS PRIOR TO THE HOUR AND DATE SPECIFIED MAY RESULT IN

REJECTION OF YOUR OFFER. If by virtue of this amendment you desire to change an offer already submitted, such change may be made by telegram or letter, provided each telegram or letter makes reference to the solicitation and this amendment, and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified.

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (If required)

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

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

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

CONTRACT ORDER NO. IN ITEM 10A.

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

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

D. OTHER (Specify type of modification and authority)

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

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

10A. MOD. OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.

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

6. ISSUED BY

3. EFFECTIVE DATE

01-Mar-2021

CODE

U. S. ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT, LOUISVILLE

600 DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. PLACE

ROOM 821

LOUISVILLE KY 40202-2239

W912QR 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than item 6)

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.

CODE 964859

FACILITY CODECODE

EMAIL:TEL:

W912QR21R0008_CT-0008

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

The following have been added by full text:

AMDT 0008 - SUMMARY OF CHANGES

AMENDMENT 0008 – SUMMARY OF CHANGES

1. The following specification section has been deleted in its entirety.

Volume No. Section No. Section Title

PHASE B

3 10 21 16 Shower and Dressing Compartments

2. The following specification sections are replaced in their entirety:

CT 00 22 12 Evaluation Criteria CT 00 10 00* Price Breakout Schedule *The Section revised and issued via Amendment 0007 inadvertently omitted CLIN 0030/OPTION K which was added via Amendment 0006. The Amendment 0007 Section is re-issued via this Amendment to re-add CLIN 0030/OPTION K.

PHASE A (Single Volume) A 03 30 01 Cast-In-Place Concrete For Garage

Structures A 03 45 00 Precast Architectural Concrete A 07 18 00 Traffic Coatings A 07 42 13.16 Metal Plate Wall Panels A 07 42 53 Glass Exterior Rain2and Wind Screen

Systems A 07 95 13.19 Parking Deck Expansion Joint Cover

Assemblies A 10 22 13.01 Exterior Wire Mesh Partitions A 21 12 00 Manual Dry Standpipe Systems

1-7** 00 01 10 Table of Contents **Only issued once via this amendment.

1 00 80 00.02 06 Communication Systems Matrix 1 00 80 00.08 06 Delegated Design List Phase B 1 01 33 00.00 06 Submittal Procedures 1 03 30 00 Cast-In-Place Concrete 1 03 30 01 Cast-In-Place Concrete for Garage Structures 1 03 45 00 Precast Architectural Concrete 1 03 45 00.02 Precast Architectural Concrete (Parking

Structure)

2 07 14 13 Hot Fluid-Applied Rubberized Asphalt

Waterproofing

2 Traffic Coatings (Parking Structure) 2 Pedestrian Traffic Coatings 2 Metal Wall Panels 2 Metal Plate Wall Panels (Parking

Structure) 2 Glass Exterior Rain and Wind Screen

Systems 2 Glass Exterior Rain and Wind Screen

Systems (Parking Structure) 2 Parking Deck Expansion Joint Cover

Assemblies (Parking Structure) 2 Revolving Door Entrances 2 Resilient Sheet Flooring

07 18 00.02 07 18 13 07 42 00 07 42 13.16.02

07 42 53

07 42 53.02

07 95 13.19.02

08 42 33 09 65 16

10 22 13.02 Exterior Wire Mesh Partitions (Parking Structure)

3 10 25 13 Patient Bed Service Walls (PBSW) 3 10 28 00 Toilet Bath and Laundry Accessories 3 11 06 00 Medical Equipment Schedule 3 11 06 01*** Project Room Contents Report 3 11 53 00 Laboratory Equipment 3 11 53 13 Laboratory Fume Hoods 3 11 71 00 Healthcare Equipment 3 11 71 01 Medical Washing and Sterilizing Equipment 3 11 71 02 Laboratory Washing and Sterilizing

Equipment 3 11 78 00 Mortuary Equipment 3 11 78 13 Mortuary Refrigerators 3 12 31 00 Manufactured Metal Casework 3 12 36 00 Laboratory Countertops and Accessories 3 13 21 29 Constant Temperature Rooms 3 21 12 00 Manual Dry Standpipe Systems 3 21 13 13 Wet-Pipe Sprinkler Systems 3 21 13 16 Dry-Pipe Sprinkler Systems 3 21 22 00 Clean Agent Fire Suppression Systems 3 21 30 13 Electric Driven Fire Pumps ***Issued as standalone file with this Amendment as was done with the Initial Issue.

5 23 09 23 Direct Digital Control System for HVAC 5 25 10 10 Advanced Utility Metering System

6 26 23 13 Generator Paralleling Controls 6 26 32 13 Engine Generators 6 26 51 00 Interior Lighting 6 26 56 00 Exterior Lighting 6 27 15 00 Communications Structured Cabling 6 27 41 31 Cable Television Distribution System 6 27 51 16 Public Address (Overhead Paging) System 6 27 51 23 Clinical Intercom 6 27 51 25 Limited Area Networked Sound Masking

System 6 27 52 23 Nurse Call and Code Blue System 6 27 53 13 Clock Systems

6 27 53 19 Distributed Antenna System 6 28 23 00 Video Surveillance 6 28 26 00 Electronic Personal Protection System 6 28 31 00 Fire Detection and Alarm

7 34 71 13 Vehicle Barriers 7 34 75 13.13 Active Vehicle Barriers

3. The following specification sections are replaced as described:

PHASE B

1 01 50 00.01**** FAA_KAZC Determination and Permit –

Antenna Tower and Building ****Only the KAZC portion is to be replaced. The FAA portion remains unchanged.

3 11 00 00***** Equipment Cut Sheets (Medical, Food

Service, VCS) (For Reference Only) *****The Medical Equipment Cut Sheets are replaced in their entirety. The Medical Equipment Cut Sheets were originally issued via Amendment 0004 as Part 1 of the specification section file.

In addition, Item K2490 is added to the Food Service Equipment Cut Sheets.

The Food Service Equipment Cut Sheets were originally issued via Amendment 0004 as part of Part 2 of the specification section file.

4. The following specification file is replaced in its entirety.

3 11 06 01 Project Room Contents Report - Excel file

5. The following drawings have been replaced in their entirety:

******Drawings listed as being included in more than one Volume are only issued once via this Amendment.

Volume No. Drawing No. Drawing Title

PHASE A

10 CS101 Erosion Prevention and Sediment Control Plan –

Post Phase A 10 CU235 Outlet Control Structure Details

60 EE200F South Parking Ground Level Power Plan 60 EE201F South Parking Level 1 Power Plan 60 EE202F South Parking Level 2 Power Plan 60 EE203F South Parking Level 3 Power Plan 60 EE204F South Parking Level 4 Power Plan 60 EE205F South Parking Level 5 Power Plan 60 EE206F South Parking Level 6 Power Plan

00 GI101B VAMC Level 1 Composite Floor Plan Life Safety 00 GI102B VAMC Level 2 Composite Floor Plan Life Safety 00 GI103B VAMC Level 3 Composite Floor Plan Life Safety 00 GI104B VAMC Level 4 Composite Floor Plan Life Safety 00 EE002****** Electrical Symbols and Abbreviations, Part 2 00 EE643 Lighting Fixture Schedule 00 TC001****** Technology Symbols Legend 00 AI52001 Door and Framing Elevations 00 AI57001 Floor Transition Details 00 AE58002 Roof Details

10 CS101b Erosion Prevention and Sediment Control Plan –

Post Phase A 10 CS130 Overall Layout Plan 10 CS135 Layout and Materials Plan Area 5 10 CS136 Layout and Materials Plan Area 6 10 CG111b Grading and Drainage Plan Area 1 10 CG115b Grading and Drainage Plan Area 5 10 CG406 Ambulance Drop Off Grading Plan 10 CG407 Truck Dock Grading Plan 10 CS504 Concrete Retaining Walls and Steps 10 CS508 Concrete Retaining Wall No.2 Elevation 10 CU203b Storm Sewer Structure Table 10 EE002****** Electrical Symbols and Abbreviations, Part 2 10 ES2002 VAMC Site Electrical and Telecommunications

Plan Area 1 10 ES2006 VAMC Site Electrical and Telecommunications

Plan Area 6 10 ES5002 Ductbank Details 10 TC001****** Technology Symbols Legend

31 AI102B1 VAMC Level 2 Floor Plan Area 1 31 AI4128B VAMC Public Toilet Rooms 31 AI4136B VAMC Reference Library 31 AI6104B Level 1 Door Schedule Areas 3-4 31 AI6107B Level 2 Door Schedule Area 4 31 AI6121B Levels 6,7, & 8 Door Schedules 31 AI6122B Interior Window Schedule 31 AF101B1 VAMC Level 1 Finish Plan Area 1 31 AF102B6 VAMC Level 2 Finish Plan Area 6 31 AF104B1 VAMC Level 4 Finish Plan Area 1 31 AF104B5 VAMC Level 4 Finish Plan Area 5 31 AF104B6 VAMC Level 4 Finish Plan Area 6 31 AF105B4 VAMC Level 5 Finish Plan Area 4 31 AF601B1 VAMC Level 1 Room Finish Schedule Areas 1-2 31 AF602B4 VAMC Level 2 Room Finish Schedule Areas 5-6 31 AF604B4 VAMC Level 4 Room Finish Schedule Area 5-6 31 AF60000 VAMC Interior Finish Material Schedule

32 AE2003B VAMC Composite Exterior Elevations Concourse 32 AE2014B VAMC Partial Exterior Elevation Concourse Area

32 AE2015B VAMC Partial Exterior Elevation Concourse Area

32 AE2016B VAMC Partial Exterior Elevation Concourse Area

32 AE2047B West Bar Concourse South- East Enlarged Elevation/Sections

32 AE3006B VAMC Concourse East Enlarged Elevation (South) 32 AE4107B VAMC Enlarged Plans & Details Roof Access

Platforms 32 AE5102B VAMC Plan Details - East Bar 32 AE5104B VAMC Plan Details - East Bar 32 AE5202B VAMC Plan Details East Bar Expansion Joints 32 AE5306B Exterior Wall Assembly Details 32 AE5402B VAMC Section/Plan Details East Bar Typ. Curtain

Wall Details 32 AE5515B VAMC Section Details Concourse 32 AE5516B VAMC Section Details Concourse 32 AE5542B VAMC Section Details Concourse 32 AE5543B VAMC Section Details Concourse 32 AE7002B VAMC Section Details North Canopy 32 AE7004B VAMC Section Details South Canopy 32 AE7010B VAMC Main Entrance (East)Canopy 01 32 AE7012B VAMC Main Entrance (East)Canopy 03 32 AE7020B Canopy Details

33 AQ100B5B VAMC Ground Level Equipment Floor Plan Area 5B 33 AQ100B6B VAMC Ground Level Equipment Floor Plan Area 6B 33 AQ101B4B VAMC Level 1 Equipment Floor Plan Area 4B 33 AQ104B6D VAMC Level 4 Equipment Floor Plan Area 6D 33 AQ105B4C VAMC Level 5 Equipment Floor Plan Area 4C 33 AQ105B5A VAMC Level 5 Equipment Floor Plan Area 5A 33 AQ105B6A VAMC Level 5 Equipment Floor Plan Area 6A 33 AQ20207 VAMC Ambulatory Care-Ed Equipment Elevations 33 AQ20404 VAMC AMMS Warehouse Equipment Elevations 33 AQ23205 VAMC Mental Health and Behavioral Patient Care

Equipment Elevations 33 AQ23401 VAMC Nuc Med Equipment Elevations 33 AQ23402 VAMC Nuc Med Equipment Elevations

34 FX101B4 VAMC Level 1 Plan Area 4 Fire Suppression 34 FX101B5 VAMC Level 1 Plan Area 5 Fire Suppression 34 FX101B6 VAMC Level 1 Plan Area 6 Fire Suppression 34 FX102B4 VAMC Level 2 Plan Area 4 Fire Suppression 34 FX102B5 VAMC Level 2 Plan Area 5 Fire Suppression 34 FX102B6 VAMC Level 2 Plan Area 6 Fire Suppression 34 FX103B4 VAMC Level 3 Plan Area 4 Fire Suppression 34 FX103B5 VAMC Level 3 Plan Area 5 Fire Suppression 34 FX104B4 VAMC Level 4 Plan Area 4 Fire Suppression 34 FX104B5 VAMC Level 4 Plan Area 5 Fire Suppression 34 FX105B4 VAMC Level 5 Plan Area 4 Fire Suppression 34 FX105B5 VAMC Level 5 Plan Area 5 Fire Suppression 34 FX105B6 VAMC Level 5 Plan Area 6 Fire Suppression 34 PL100B6 VAMC Ground Level Plumbing Plan – Area B6

35 MH101B1 VAMC Level 1 HVAC Plan – Area 1

36 EE002****** Electrical Symbols and Abbreviations, Part 2 36 EE102B3 VAMC Level 2 Lighting Plan, Area 3 36 EE104B1 VAMC Level 4 Lighting Plan, Area 1 36 EE105B3 VAMC Level 5 Lighting Plan, Area 3 36 EE105B4 VAMC Level 5 Lighting Plan, Area 4 36 EE105B6 VAMC Level 5 Lighting Plan, Area 6 36 EE106B4 VAMC Level 6 Lighting Plan, Area 4 36 EE204B6 VAMC Level 4 Power Plan, Area 6 36 EE601B12 VAMC Level 1 Panel Schedules-LRP 36 EE601B13 VAMC Level 1 Panel Schedules-LRP

37 FA104B2 VAMC Level 4 Plan Area 2 Fire Alarm 37 FA104B3 VAMC Level 4 Plan Area 3 Fire Alarm 37 TC001****** Technology Symbols Legend 37 TC101B1 VAMC Level 1 IT Floor Plan Area B1 37 TC101B2 VAMC Level 1 IT Floor Plan Area B2 37 TC101B3 VAMC Level 1 IT Floor Plan Area B3 37 TC101B5 VAMC Level 1 IT Floor Plan Area B5 37 TC101B6 VAMC Level 1 IT Floor Plan Area B6 37 TC504 Distributed Antenna System 37 TC705 Typical Door Elevations 37 TC706 Typical Door Elevations

40 SF100C1 Dock Ground Level Foundation Plan - Area C1 40 SF521C Laundry Foundation Sections and Details 40 SF522C Laundry Foundation Section and Details 40 AE101C1 Dock Roof Plan Area C1 40 AE531 Laundry Central Utility Plant Wall Assembly

Details 40 AI401C2 Laundry Ground Level Interior Enlarged Floor

Plan & RCP Area C2 40 AQ100D1 Central Utility Plant Ground Level Equipment

Plan Area D1 40 AQ101C2 Laundry Ground Level Equipment Floor Plan Area

C2 40 PL400C2C Laundry Ground Level Enlarged Plumbing Plan –

Area C2C 40 PL400D1B Central Utility Plant Ground Level Enlarged

Plumbing Plan - Area D1B 40 MH812D Misc – Electrical Sequence of Operations 40 EE002****** Electrical Symbols and Abbreviations, Part 2 40 EE200C2 Laundry Ground Level Power Floor Plan, Area C2 40 EE603D Laundry Ground Level Panel and Relay Schedules 40 EE700 Medium Voltage One Line Diagram Service and

Site 40 EE790D Utility Switchgear Elevations 40 TC001****** Technology Symbols Legend 40 TC100C2 VAMC Laundry Ground Level Systems Area C2 40 TC100D1 VAMC CUP Ground Level Floor Plan Area D1 40 TC100D2 VAMC CUP Ground Level Floor Plan Area D2 40 TC101D1 VAMC CUP Level 1 Floor Plan Area D1 40 TC101D2 VAMC CUP Level 1 Floor Plan Area D2

50 AE510E North Parking Enlarged Plan and Elevations at Ground Floor Control Gates

50 AE601E Door Schedule and Room Finish Schedule 50 EE002****** Electrical Symbols and Abbreviations, Part 2 50 EE101E North Parking Level 1 Lighting Plan 50 EE102E North Parking Level 2 Lighting Plan 50 EE103E North Parking Level 3 Lighting Plan 50 EE104E North Parking Level 4 Lighting Plan 50 EE105E North Parking Level 5 Lighting Plan 50 EE106E North Parking Level 6 Lighting Plan 50 EE201E North Parking Level 1 Power Plan 50 EE202E North Parking Level 2 Power Plan 50 EE203E North Parking Level 3 Power Plan 50 EE204E North Parking Level 4 Power Plan 50 EE205E North Parking Level 5 Power Plan 50 EE206E North Parking Level 6 Power Plan 50 EE207E North Parking PV Canopy Power Plan 50 FA101E North Parking Level 1 Plan Fire Alarm 50 TC001****** Technology Symbols Legend 50 TC101E North Parking Level 1 Technology Plan 50 TC104E North Parking Level 4 Technology Plan

60 AE101Fb South Parking Level 1 Floor Plan Phase B 60 AE301Fb South Parking Building Sections Phase B 60 AE505Fb South Parking Enlarged Plan and Elevations at

Ground Floor Control Gate Phase B 60 EE002****** Electrical Symbols and Abbreviations, Part 2 60 EE100Fb South Parking Ground Level Lighting Plan 60 EE101Fb South Parking Level 1 Lighting Plan 60 EE200Fb South Parking Ground Level Power Plan 60 EE201Fb South Parking Level 1 Power Plan 60 EE202Fb South Parking Level 2 Power Plan 60 EE203Fb South Parking Level 3 Power Plan 60 EE204Fb South Parking Level 4 Power Plan 60 EE205Fb South Parking Level 5 Power Plan 60 EE206Fb South Parking Level 6 Power Plan 60 TC001****** Technology Symbols Legend 60 TC100F South Parking Ground Level Technology Plan

70 EE002****** Electrical Symbols and Abbreviations, Part 2 70 EE600MISC Electrical Panel Schedules 70 TC001****** Technology Symbols Legend 70 PL102G1 Fuel Island Plans & Details - Plumbing 70 EE700J Guard Houses – Single Line Diagram 70 EE100L1 Electrical Service Building East – Lighting and

Power Floor Plan 70 EE100L2 Electrical Service Building West – Lighting and

Power Floor Plan

6. The proposal due date has been extended. Proposals are now due no later than 1:00 PM (Eastern) on 9 March 2021.

7. Two of the applicable wage decisions have been replaced in their entirety:

a. Wage Determination KY20210093 (Building), Modification 1 is hereby replaced with KY20210093, Modification 2, dated 2/19/2021.

b. Wage Determination KY20210072 (Heavy), Modification 0 is hereby replaced with KY20210072, Modification 1, dated 2/19/2021.

- - - END OF SUMMARY OF CHANGES - - -

SECTION 00 10 00 - SOLICITATION

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

The following have been modified:

PRICE BREAKOUT SCHEDULE

SECTION 00 10 00

PRICE BREAKOUT SCHEDULE

Amendment 0007 RE-ISSUED

PROJECT: Replacement VA Medical Center

LOCATION: Louisville, KY

PROJECT NUMBER: P2 453413 / VA PN 603-320

OFFEROR:

Item No.

Description Quantity Unit Unit

Price Amount

BASE PROPOSAL

Amendment 0003************************************************************************************************ 0001 Sitework 1 Job NA $ All costs associated with work beyond a line five feet outside of the exterior walls of the project structures to include, but not limited to, grading, site utilities, site improvements, etc., as indicated in Phase A Volume 10 and Phase B Volume 10 of the plans, unless otherwise not necessary due to combining of the Phases into one project. This Item also is exclusive of all costs associated with the indicated portion of Option D (Salt and Mulch Storage), the indicated portion of Option E (Fencing and Gates), all of Option F (Landscaping), and the indicated portion of Option H (piping and paving). This Item also is exclusive of all costs associated with Items 0002 through 0006 related to drilled piers and rock removal. This Item also includes all costs to grade and permanently seed stabilize areas in lieu of the structures and features associated with all of Option A (Laundry), all of Option B (South Parking Structure), the indicated portion of Option E (Guard Houses), all of Option F (Landscaping), and all of Option H (Water Tower, Water Tank, and Pump House). This Item also includes all costs to grade and place vehicular concrete in lieu of the structures associated with Option D (Maintenance Building, Salt and Mulch Storage, and Fuel Island). This Item also includes all costs to extend and merge the concrete curb and gutter along the Boulevard and the concrete integral curb along the West Service Drive, in lieu of the entrances to Option B (South Parking Structure).

************************************************************************************************Amendment 0003

0002 Drilled Piers in Unclassified

Excavations 1 Job NA $

All costs associated with the installation of the drilled pier foundations in unclassified excavations for the project structures included in the Base Proposal, to include the South Covered Walkway as indicated in Phase B Volume 10. This Item includes, but is not limited to, associated mobilization, labor, equipment, casings, concrete, reinforcing, and disposal of any associated spoils. For purposes of this Item, unclassified excavations are as defined in SECTION 31 63 26 DRILLED PIER for Phase B. The drilled pier unit prices and subtotals shall be provided below for the estimated quantities listed for each specified diameter, which shall sum to the total amount for this Item.

a 24” Diameter 480 VLF $ $ b 30” Diameter 1,050 VLF $ $ c 36” Diameter 1,810 VLF $ $ d 42” Diameter 700 VLF $ $ e 48” Diameter 1,130 VLF $ $ f 54” Diameter 820 VLF $ $ g 60” Diameter 540 VLF $ $ h 72” Diameter 40 VLF $ $

Item No.

Description Quantity Unit Unit

0003 Drilled Piers in Rock 1 Job NA $ All costs associated with the installation of the drilled pier foundations in rock for the project structures included in the Base Proposal, to include the South Covered Walkway as indicated in Phase B Volume 10. This Item includes, but is not limited to, associated mobilization, labor, equipment, casings, concrete, reinforcing, rock sockets, and disposal of any associated spoils. This Item is exclusive of all costs associated with any required test probe holes, which are covered under Item 0004. For purposes of this Item, rock is as defined in SECTION 31 63 26 DRILLED PIER for Phase B. The unit prices and subtotals shall be provided below for the estimated quantities listed for each specified diameter, which shall sum to the total amount for this Item.

a 24” Diameter 100 VLF $ $ b 30” Diameter 270 VLF $ $ c 36” Diameter 1,130 VLF $ $ d 42” Diameter 350 VLF $ $ e 48” Diameter 470 VLF $ $ f 54” Diameter 610 VLF $ $ g 60” Diameter 120 VLF $ $ h 72” Diameter 10 VLF $ $

0004 Drilled Pier Test Probe Holes 786 EA $ $ All costs associated with the installation of the estimated quantity of test probe holes in drilled piers for the project structures included in the Base Proposal, to include the South Covered Walkway as indicated in Phase B Volume 10. This Item includes, but is not limited to, associated mobilization, labor, equipment, and disposal of any associated spoils, as required per SECTION 31 63 26 DRILLED PIER for Phase B.

0005 Open Excavation Rock Removal 19,670 CY $ $ All costs associated with removal and off-site disposal of the estimated quantity of rock encountered during earthwork associated with open excavations. For purposes of this Item, open excavation rock removal is as defined in and quantity is as calculated per SECTION 31 20 00 EARTHWORK for Phases A and B, as appropriate. The definitions in the specification do not preclude rock removal via blasting so long as all contract requirements are met.

0006 Trench and Pit Rock Removal 3,190 CY $ $ All costs associated with the removal and off-site disposal of the estimated quantity of rock encountered during earthwork associated with trenches and pits. For purposes of this Item, trench and pit rock removal is as defined in and quantity is as calculated per SECTION 31 20 00 EARTHWORK for Phases A and B, as appropriate. The definitions in the specification do not preclude rock removal via blasting so long as all contract requirements are met.

0007 Hospital Building 1 Job NA $ All costs associated with work within a line five feet outside of the exterior wall of the structure as indicated in Phase B Volumes 30 through 37 and, as appropriate, Phase B Volume 00 of the plans. This Item is exclusive of all costs associated with Items 0002 through 0006 related to drilled piers and rock removal.

Amendment 0003************************************************************************************************ 0008 Dock / Central Utility Plant (CUP) 1 Job NA $ All costs associated with work within a line five feet outside of the exterior wall of the structures as indicated in Phase B Volume 40 and, as appropriate, Phase B Volume 00 of the plans. This Item is exclusive of all costs associated with Items 0002 through 0006 related to drilled piers and rock removal. This Item also is exclusive of all costs associated with Option A (Laundry), with the exception of the Connector area with the CUP. This Item is inclusive of the insulated wall construction with four-inch wythe of ground faced CMU above the roof of the laundry on the CUP indicated on Phase B Volume 40 Sheet AE312D Wall Section F6 extending down to the foundation of the north wall of the CUP. This item is exclusive of the eight-inch wythe of CMU on the Laundry

Description Quantity Unit Unit side of the north wall of the CUP indicated on Phase B Volume 40 Sheet AE312D Wall Section F6.

0009 North Parking Structure 1 Job NA $ All costs associated with work within a line five feet outside of the exterior wall of the structure as indicated in Phase B Volume 50 and, as appropriate, Phase B Volume 00 of the plans. This Item is inclusive of all structural steel shown on Phase B Volume 50 Sheet SF107E. This Item is exclusive of all costs associated with Items 0002 through 0006 related to drilled piers and rock removal. This Item also is exclusive of all costs associated with Option G (Photovoltaic (PV) Panel at North Parking Structure), to include the PV panels and support framing, with the exception of any associated utility conduits to connect to the overall structure utilities.

0010 Outbuildings and Miscellaneous

Structures 1 Job NA $

All costs associated with work within a line five feet outside of the exterior wall of the structures as indicated in Phase B Volume 70 of the plans. This Item is exclusive of all costs associated with the indicated portions of Option D (Maintenance Building and Fuel Island), the indicated portions of Option E (Guard Houses), and the indicated portions of Option H (Water Tower, Water Tank, and Pump House).

************************************************************************************************Amendment 0003

0011 Government Field Office 1 Job NA $ All costs associated with providing a Government Field Office, to include facility and all associated furniture and equipment, as specified in Section 01 50 00, Paragraph 3.6 (including associated subparagraphs).

Amendment 0003************************************************************************************************ 0012 Utility Provider Fees 1 Job NA $ 1,080,000 All fees associated with permanent utilities to be paid directly to the indicated utility providers. The fees are totaled under this Item and are itemized below by utility provider for reference. Only the Item total is to be included in the Total Base Proposal (i.e., do not include the itemized totals also).

a Louisville/Jefferson County

Metropolitan Sewer District (MSD) Connection fee, capacity charge, and inflow and infiltration (I/I) surcharge for connection to the sanitary sewer system.

1 Job NA $ 850,000 b Louisville Water Company (LWC)

System development charge, service installation fee, and tapping fee for four eight inch connections: two fire and two domestic.

1 Job NA $ 130,000 c Louisville Gas and Electric Company

(LG&E)

Connection fee for natural gas and electric.

1 Job NA $ 100,000

TOTAL BASE PROPOSAL $

OPTIONS

0013 Option A1 – Laundry 1 Job NA $ This Item includes all work required in lieu of or in addition to that work included in the

Base Proposal. All additional costs associated with work within a line five feet outside of

Description Quantity Unit Unit the exterior wall of the structure as indicated in Phase B Volume 40 and, as appropriate, Phase B Volume 00 of the plans. All costs associated with utilities beyond a line five feet outside of the exterior walls of the structure are to be included in the Base Proposal Item 0001 (Sitework), to include cutting and capping in place. This Item is inclusive of all additional costs to construct the north wall of the CUP in accordance with Phase B Volume 40 Sheet AE312D Wall Section F6 in lieu of or in addition to the wall construction included in the Base Proposal Item 0008 – Dock / Central Utility Plant (CUP). This Item is exclusive of all costs associated with “Option A2 – Laundry – Drilled Piers in Unclassified Excavations”, “Option A3 – Laundry – Drilled Piers in Rock”, and “Option A4 – Drilled Pier Test Probe Holes”.

***This Option must be exercised in conjunction with “Option A2 – Laundry – Drilled Piers in Unclassified Excavations”, “Option A3 – Laundry – Drilled Piers in Rock”, and “Option A4 – Laundry – Drilled Pier Test Probe Holes”.

***This Option may be exercised within 400 calendar days after Notice to Proceed.

0014 Option A2 – Laundry – Drilled Piers in Unclassified Excavations 1 Job NA $

All costs associated with the installation of the drilled pier foundations in unclassified excavations associated with “Option A1 – Laundry”, to include, but not limited to, associated mobilization, labor, equipment, casings, concrete, reinforcing, and disposal of any associated spoils. For purposes of this Item, unclassified excavations are as defined in SECTION 31 63 26 DRILLED PIER for Phase B. The drilled pier unit prices and subtotals shall be provided below for the estimated quantities listed for each specified a 24” Diameter 90 VLF $ $ b 30” Diameter 80 VLF $ $

***This Option must be exercised in conjunction with “Option A1 – Laundry”, “Option A3 –

Laundry – Drilled Piers in Rock”, “Option A4 – Laundry – Drilled Pier Test Probe Holes”.

0015 Option A3 – Laundry – Drilled Piers in Rock 1 Job NA $

All costs associated with the installation of the drilled pier foundations in rock associated with “Option A1 – Laundry”, to include, but not limited to, associated mobilization, labor, equipment, casings, concrete, reinforcing, rock sockets, and disposal of any associated spoils. This Item is exclusive of all costs associated with any required test probe holes, which are covered under Item 0016. For purposes of this Item, rock is as defined in SECTION 31 63 26 DRILLED PIER for Phase B. The drilled pier unit prices and subtotals shall be provided below for the estimated quantities listed for each specified diameter, which shall sum to the total amount for this Item.

a 24” Diameter 30 VLF $ $ b 30” Diameter 70 VLF $ $

***This Option must be exercised in conjunction with “Option A1 – Laundry”, “Option A2 –

Laundry – Unclassified Excavations”, and “Option A4 – Drilled Pier Test Probe Holes”.

0016 Option A4 – Laundry – Drilled Pier

Test Probe Holes

22 EA $ $

All costs associated with the installation of the estimated quantity of test probe holes in drilled piers associated with “Option A1 – Laundry”, to include, but not limited to, associated mobilization, labor, equipment, and disposal of any associated spoils, as required per SECTION 31 63 26 DRILLED PIER for Phase B.

Description Quantity Unit Unit

***This Option must be exercised in conjunction with “Option A1 – Laundry”, “Option A2 –

Laundry – Unclassified Excavations”, and “Option A3 – Laundry – Drilled Piers in Rock”.

Amendment 0001************************************************************************************************ 0017 Option B1 – South Parking

Structure 1 Job NA $

This Item includes all work required in lieu of or in addition to that work included in the Base Proposal. All additional costs associated with work within a line five feet outside of the exterior wall of the structure as indicated in Phase A Volume 60, Phase B Volume 60, and, as appropriate, Phase B Volume 00 of the plans, unless otherwise not necessary due to combining of the Phases into one project. All costs associated with utilities beyond a line five feet outside of the exterior walls of the structure are to be included in the Base Proposal Item 0001 (Sitework), to include cutting and capping in place. This Item is inclusive of all structural steel shown on Phase A Volume 60 Sheet SF107F. This Item is exclusive of all costs associated with “Option B2 – South Parking Structure – Drilled Piers in Unclassified Excavations”, “Option B3 – South Parking Structure – Drilled Piers in Rock”, “Option B4 – South Parking Structure – Drilled Pier Test Probe Holes”, and “Option B5 – South Parking Structure – Trench and Pit Rock Removal”. This Item also is exclusive of all costs associated with “Option J – Photovoltaic (PV) Panel at South Parking Structure”. All costs associated with any associated utility conduits to connect to the overall structure utilities to “Option J – Photovoltaic (PV) Panel at South Parking Structure” are to be included in the Base Proposal.

NOTE: This Option will not be exercised if “Option C – South Parking Lot” is exercised.

***This Option must be exercised in conjunction with “Option B2 – South Parking Structure

– Drilled Piers in Unclassified Excavations”, “Option B3 – South Parking Structure – Drilled Piers in Rock”, “Option B4 – South Parking Structure – Drilled Pier Test Probe Holes”, and “Option B5 – South Parking Structure – Trench and Pit Rock Removal”.

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0018 Option B2 – South Parking

Structure – Drilled Piers in Unclassified Excavations

1 Job NA $

All costs associated with the installation of the drilled pier foundations in unclassified excavations associated with “Option B1 – South Parking Structure”, to include, but not limited to, associated mobilization, labor, equipment, casings, concrete, reinforcing, and disposal of any associated spoils. For purposes of this Item, unclassified excavations are as defined in SECTION 31 63 26 DRILLED PIER for Phase A. The drilled pier unit prices and subtotals shall be provided below for the estimated quantities listed for each specified a 30” Diameter 60 VLF $ $ b 36” Diameter 70 VLF $ $ c 42” Diameter 20 VLF $ $ d 48” Diameter 350 VLF $ $ e 54” Diameter 60 VLF $ $

***This Option must be exercised in conjunction with “Option B1 – South Parking

Structure”, “Option B3 – South Parking Structure – Drilled Piers in Rock”, “Option B4 – South Parking Structure – Drilled Pier Test Probe Holes”, and “Option B5 – South Parking Structure – Trench and Pit Rock Removal”.

Description Quantity Unit Unit

0019 Option B3 – South Parking

Structure – Drilled Piers in Rock 1 Job NA $

All costs associated with the installation of the drilled pier foundations in rock associated with “Option B1 – South Parking Structure”, to include, but not limited to, associated mobilization, labor, equipment, casings, concrete, reinforcing, rock sockets, and disposal of any associated spoils. This Item is exclusive of all costs associated with any required test probe holes, which are covered under Item 0020. For purposes of this Item, rock is as defined in SECTION 31 63 26 DRILLED PIER for Phase A. The drilled pier unit prices and subtotals shall be provided below for the estimated quantities listed for each specified a 30” Diameter 30 VLF $ $ b 36” Diameter 80 VLF $ $ c 42” Diameter 10 VLF $ $ d 48” Diameter 440 VLF $ $ e 54” Diameter 60 VLF $ $

Structure”, “Option B2 – South Parking Structure – Drilled Piers in Unclassified Excavations”, “Option B4 – South Parking Structure – Drilled Pier Test Probe Holes”, and “Option B5 – South Parking Structure – Trench and Pit Rock Removal”.

0020 Option B4 – South Parking

Structure – Drilled Pier Test Probe Holes

138 EA $ $

All costs associated with the installation of the estimated quantity of test probe holes in drilled piers associated with “Option B1 – South Parking Structure”, to include, but not limited to, associated mobilization, labor, equipment, and disposal of any associated spoils, as required per SECTION 31 63 26 DRILLED PIER for Phase A.

Structure”, “Option B2 – South Parking Structure – Drilled Piers in Unclassified Excavations”, “Option B3 – South Parking Structure – Drilled Piers in Rock”, and “Option B5 – South Parking Structure – Trench and Pit Rock Removal”.

0021 Option B5 – South Parking

Structure – Trench and Pit Rock Removal

140 CY $ $

All costs associated with the removal and off-site disposal of the estimated quantity of rock encountered during earthwork associated with trenches and pits. For purposes of this Item, trench and pit rock removal is as defined in and quantity is as calculated per SECTION 31 20 00 EARTHWORK for Phase A. The definitions in the specification do not preclude rock removal via blasting so long as all contract requirements are met.

Description Quantity Unit Unit

Structure”, “Option B2 – South Parking Structure – Drilled Piers in Unclassified Excavations”, and “Option B3 – South Parking Structure – Drilled Piers in Rock”, and “Option B4 – South Parking Structure – Drilled Pier Test Probe Holes”.

Amendment 0004************************************************************************************************ 0022 Option C – South Parking Lot 1 Job NA $ This Item includes all work required in lieu of or in addition to that work included in the

Base Proposal. All additional costs associated with any associated delegated design required and construction of a South Parking Lot in the location indicated for the South Parking Structure. Construction details are to be per Phase B Volume 10 of the plans for the North Parking Lot, to include storm drainage and site lighting. The layout of the South Parking Lot is to be similar to that on Sheet CS130 of Phase B Volume 10 of the plans, to include a total of approximately 200 spaces.

NOTE: This Option will not be exercised if “Option B – South Parking Structure” and its associated Items are exercised.

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Amendment 0005************************************************************************************************ 0023 Option D1 – Maintenance Building, Salt and Mulch Storage, and Fuel Island

1 Job NA $

This Item includes all work required in lieu of or in addition to that work included in the Base Proposal. All additional costs associated with work within a line five feet outside of the exterior wall of the identified structures as indicated in Phase B Volume 70 of the plans for the Maintenance Building and Phase B Volume 10 of the plans for Salt and Mulch Storage. In addition, all additional costs associated with the Fuel Island as indicated in Phase B Volume 70 of the plans, to include the associated underground fuel tanks, but exclusive of all costs associated with “Option D2 – Fuel Storage Tanks – Open Excavation Rock Removal”. Phase B Volume 00 of the plans is applicable, as appropriate. All costs associated with utilities beyond a line five feet outside of the exterior walls of the Maintenance Building are to be included in the Base Proposal Item 0001 (Sitework), to include cutting and capping in place. This Item includes all costs associated with electrical and telecommunications conduits shown in Phase B Volume 10 of the plans specific to the Fuel Island.

***This Option must be exercised in conjunction with “Option D2 – Fuel Storage Tanks –

Open Excavation Rock Removal”.

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0024 Option D2 – Fuel Storage Tanks –

Open Excavation Rock Removal

380 CY $ $

All costs associated with the removal and off-site disposal of the estimated quantity of rock encountered during earthwork associated with open excavations. For purposes of this Item, open excavation rock removal is as defined in and quantity is as calculated per SECTION 31 20 00 EARTHWORK for Phase B. The definitions in the specification do not preclude rock removal via blasting so long as all contract requirements are met.

***This Option must be exercised in conjunction with “Option D1 – Maintenance Building, Salt and Mulch Storage, and Fuel Island”.

Description Quantity Unit Unit

0025 Option E – Fencing, Gates, and

Guard Houses 1 Job NA $

This Item includes all work required in lieu of or in addition to that work included in the Base Proposal. All additional costs associated with fencing and gates as indicated in Phase B Volume 10 of the plans (exclusive of temporary construction and silt fences which are to be included in the Base Proposal Item 0001 – Sitework) and all additional costs within a line five feet outside of the exterior wall of the Guard Houses as indicated in Phase B Volume 70 of the plans. Phase B Volume 00 of the plans is applicable, as appropriate. All costs associated with utilities beyond a line five feet outside of the exterior walls of the structures are to be included in the Base Proposal Item 0001 (Sitework), to include cutting and capping in place.

Amendment 0007************************************************************************************************ 0026 Option F – Landscaping 1 Job NA $ This Item includes all work required in lieu of or in addition to that work included in the

Base Proposal. All additional costs associated with all site planting beds, plantings, and irrigation, as indicated in Phase B Volume 10 of the plans. This Item is exclusive of any costs associated with rooftop courtyards and green roofs included in Phase B Volume 10 of the plans.

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Amendment 0005************************************************************************************************ 0027 Option G – Photovoltaic (PV) Panel at North Parking Structure 1 Job NA $

This Item includes all work required in lieu of or in addition to that work included in the Base Proposal. All additional costs associated with the structure as indicated in Phase B Volume 50 of the plans, to include the additional support framing required by the delegated design indicated in Phase B Volume 50 Sheet SF107E Plan Note 1. This Item also includes all costs associated with electrical wiring and panels specific to the PV system per Phase B Volume 50 Sheets EE207E and EE702E. All costs associated with any associated utility conduits to connect to the overall structure utilities are to be included in the Base Proposal Item 0009 (North Parking Structure).

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0028 Option H – Water Tower, Water

Tank, and Pump House 1 Job NA $

This Item includes all work required in lieu of or in addition to that work included in the Base Proposal. All additional costs associated with the Water Tower, Water Tank, and Pump House as indicated in Phase B Volume 70 of the plans for the redundant water supply for the mission critical facility. Phase B Volume 00 of the plans is applicable, as appropriate. This Item is inclusive of all equipment within the Pump House. This Item also is inclusive of the piping between the water tower and the water main, from the water tower to the water tank and pump house, from the water tank to the pump house , and from the pump house to the water main and fire main as indicated on Phase B Volume 10 Sheet CU104b of the plans. This Item also is inclusive of any associated paving and stone in the area, exclusive of the frost slab at the doorway of the West Electrical Building as indicated on Phase B Volume 10 Sheet CS134.

Amendment 0005************************************************************************************************ Amendment 0001************************************************************************************************

Description Quantity Unit Unit

0029 Option J – Photovoltaic (PV) Panel at South Parking Structure 1 Job NA $

This Item includes all work required in lieu of or in addition to that work included in “Option B1 – South Parking Structure”. All additional costs associated with the structure as indicated in Volume 60 of the plans for both Phase A and Phase B, to include the additional support framing required by the delegated design indicated in Phase A Volume 60 Sheet SF107F Plan Note 1. This Item also includes all costs associated with electrical wiring and panels specific to the PV system per Phase B Volume 60 Sheets EE206Fb and EE702Fb. All costs associated with any associated utility conduits to connect to the overall structure utilities are to be included in “Option B1 – South Parking Structure”.

Structure”.

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Amendment 0006************************************************************************************************ 0030 Option K – Alternate Digital Public

Address System 1 Job NA $

This Item includes all additional work required in lieu of or in addition to that work included in the Base Proposal. The Alternate Digital Public Address System is identified in Phase B Specifications Volume 6 Section 27 51 16 Public Address System and Phase B Plans Volume 37 Sheet TC513 Alternate Public Address System.

***This Option may be exercised within 60 calendar days after Notice to Proceed.

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TOTAL ALL OPTIONS $

TOTAL BASE PROPOSAL

AND ALL OPTIONS

– END OF PRICE BREAKOUT SCHEDULE –

SECTION 00 22 00 - SUPPLEMENTARY INSTRUCTIONS

The following have been modified:

EVALUATION CRITERIA

SECTION 00 22 12 - PROCEDURES FOR SUBMITTAL OF OFFERS AND PROPOSAL EVALUATION

CRITERIA

1. Overview.

1.1 The intent of this solicitation is to select one contractor for the New Veterans Affairs Medical Center, in Louisville, Kentucky. The Government will evaluate the proposals in accordance with the criteria described herein, and award a firm fixed price contract to the responsible offeror, whose proposal conforms with all the terms and conditions of the solicitation and whose proposal is determined to represent the overall best value to the Government.

1.2 The basis of award is the Tradeoff Process. The Contracting Officer will award a firm fixed price contract to the responsible offeror whom the Source Selection Authority (SSA) determines conforms to the solicitation, is fair and reasonable in price, and offers the best overall value to the Government. The Government reserves the right to award to other than the lowest priced offeror or to other than the highest technically rated offeror, or to reject all offers.

2. Submittal of offers.

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

The proposals must include information sufficiently detailed to clearly describe the offeror's past performance, technical approach, and management capabilities necessary for successful completion of the project. Requirements stated in this Request for Proposal (RFP) are minimums. Innovative, creative or cost-saving proposals that meet or exceed the requirements are encouraged and will be rated accordingly.

2.2 Offerors shall submit their proposals to the US Army Corps of Engineers, 600 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Place, Room 821, Louisville, KY 40202-2267 no later than the time and date specified in Block 13 of Standard Form 1442. NOTE: The Louisville District is in the Eastern Time Zone.

2.3 Offerors are required to submit a proposal made up of Past Performance, Management, Key Subcontractor Experience, Schedule, Small Business Participation Plan, and Price and Pro Forma. All proposal materials shall be submitted in binders with a table of contents and tabbed section dividers. The sections should parallel the submission requirements identified below. Volume I shall be submitted in original and 7 (seven) paper copies and one electronic copy on CD/DVD*. Volume II shall be submitted in original and 1 CD/DVD* only and shall be placed in a separate envelope. Failure to place the required submission information under the appropriate tab (factor or subfactor) may result in a lower rating if the evaluators cannot readily find the appropriate information.

*NOTE: Provide the complete Volume I proposal submittal including text, renderings, drawings, photographs, etc on CD/DVD (one copy). Provide the complete Volume II proposal submittal on a separate CD/DVD (one copy), including the final price breakout schedule if the final price breakout schedule(s) are available electronically. The paper copy of the proposal shall be used for evaluation and will control any conflicts or discrepancies between the two media. Offeror is responsible for ensuring the paper copy is consistent with the electronic copy of the proposal.

There is a total limit of 200 pages for Volume I (excluding dividers; double sided pages count as two pages) using a minimum font size of 11 and a minimum margin size of one-half inch on all sides. Page size must be 8.5” x 11” for all pages unless otherwise stated/allowed. Please see the submission requirements below for additional page limitations for individual evaluation factors. Format restrictions will be strictly adhered to and enforced.

Information submitted which exceeds the specified total limit or individual limits will not be evaluated.

2.4 The target ceiling for contract award is $705,000,000, exclusive of the Government Field Office, based on funds currently made available for this project. The Government cannot guarantee that additional funds will become available for award. Offerors are under no obligation to approach this ceiling.

3. Proposal Evaluation Process.

3.1 A Source Selection Evaluation Board (SSEB) comprised of representatives of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), User/Customer, and other required personnel will evaluate the proposals. Offerors are advised that the technical evaluation and rating of proposals will be conducted in strict confidence.