W912QR22R0020_Specs_Vol1-0000.pdf

Solicitation For Various Airfield Paving & Lighting Projects - Grissom ARB, IN

(Repair: Taxiway C, Taxiway G, Runway & Shoulder, Overruns, Airfield Lighting Phase A & B)

P2: 484194, 484195, 472105, 484188, 484180, 484190

Design-Bid-Build

Specifications - Volume 1 of 2 Certified Final Design

16 December 2021

W912QR22R0020

ARIMS: 200A

Disposition: Maintain for 15yrs after construction

W912QR22R0020_Specs_Vol1-0000

Section SF 30 - Block 14 Continuation Page (SF 30)

BLOCK 10 CONTINUATION

Technical inquiries and questions relating to the proposal procedures or bonds are to be submitted via Bidder Inquiry in ProjNet at http://projnet.org/projnet. Please see Section 00 21 00, ProjNet Instructions for further guidance.

Please see FAR 52.236-27 ALT 1 for Site Visit information.

The term bid and proposal are used interchangeably in industry and may be used interchangeably throughout this solicitation.

Please note, page numbering in this document may not be accurate.

Section 00 10 00 - Solicitation

PRICE BREAKOUT SCHEDULE

00 10 00

PRICE BREAKOUT SCHEDULE

OFFEROR'S NAME: ___________________________________________

CONTRACT LINE ITEM SCHEDULE

Line Item No. Description Unit Quantity Amount

BASE PROPOSAL

0001. CTGB222011 Repair Runway - All work, materials, Job 1 $ and labor required to repair the Runway pavement as indicated in the

Design Documents. EEIC Code 524

0002. CTGB222011 Repair Runway Job 1 $ (Shoulders, Taxiway A and D Throats) All work, materials and labor required to repair runway shoulders and taxiway A and D throats as indicated in the Design Documents. EEIC Code 524

0003 CTGB222011 Repair Runway Lime Stabilization (23,250 SF) All work, materials and labor for lime stabilization as indicated in the Design Documents. EEIC Code 524 Job 1 $

0004. CTGB222011 Repair Runway Crack Sealing – Type 1 (199,900 LF) All work, materials and labor for type 1 crack sealing as indicated

0005. CTGB222011 Repair Runway Crack Sealing – Type 2 (12,600 LF) All work, materials and labor for type 2 crack sealing as indicated

0006. CTGB222009 Repair Taxiway C Throats (South) Job 1 $ All work, materials and labor required to repair Taxiway C South throat pavement as indicated in the Design Documents. EEIC Code 524

0007. CTGB222012 Repair Overruns Job 1 $ All work, materials and labor required to repair Overruns as indicated in the

Total Base Proposal $ ______________________

OPTIONS

0008. Option 1:

0008A CTGB222010 Repair Taxiway G Job 1 $ All work, materials and labor required for Option 1 to repair Taxiway G pavement and edge lights as indicated in the Design Documents. EEIC Code 524

The Contracting Officer may exercise this option by written notice within 365 calendar days of NTP.

0008B.

CTGB222009 Repair Taxiway C Throats (North) Job 1 $ All work, materials and labor required for Option 1 to repair Taxiway C North throat pavement as indicated in the Design Documents. EEIC Code 524

0009 Option 2: Job 1 $ CTGB152012A Repair (Replace) Airfield Lighting - Phase A, Facs Multi All work, materials and labor required for Option 2 to repair Airfield Lighting Runway edge lights as indicated in the Design Documents. EEIC Code 524

0010. Option 3: Job 1 $ CTGB152012B Repair (Replace) Airfield Lighting - Phase B, Facs Multi All work, materials and labor required for Option 3 to repair Airfield Lighting ALS Infrastructure and Threshold Bars, Runway 05 and Runway 23 as indicated in the Design Documents. EEIC Code 522

0011. Option 4: Job 1 $ CTGB152012B Repair (Replace) Airfield Lighting - Phase B, Facs Multi All work, materials and labor required for Option 4 to Taxiway G Edge Lights and Airfield Guidance Signs as indicated in the Design Documents. EEIC Code 522

0012 Option 5:

CTGB222011 Repair Runway and Shoulders Lime Stabilization (23,250 SF) Job 1 $ Design Documents. EEIC Code 524

0013. Option 6:

Lime Stabilization (23,250 SF) Job 1 $ Design Documents. EEIC Code 524

0014. Option 7:

Lime Stabilization (23,250 SF) Job 1 $

0015. Option 8:

CTGB222010 Repair Taxiway G Lime Stabilization (168,180 SF) Job 1 $ Design Documents. EEIC Code 524

0016. Option 9:

CTGB222010 Repair Taxiway G Lime Stabilization (112,120 SF) Job 1 $ Design Documents. EEIC Code 524

0017. Option 10:

CTGB222009 Repair Taxiway C Throats Lime Stabilization (74,900 SF) Job 1 $ Design Documents. EEIC Code 524

0018. Option 11:

Crack Sealing – Type 1 (143,700 LF) Job 1 $ Design Documents. EEIC Code 524

0019. Option 12:

Crack Sealing – Type 1 (95,800 LF) Job 1 $ Design Documents. EEIC Code 524

0020. Option 13:

Crack Sealing – Type 2 (25,200 LF) Job 1 $ Design Documents. EEIC Code 524

0021. Option 14:

Crack Sealing – Type 2 (12,600 LF) Job 1 $ Design Documents. EEIC Code 524

The Contracting Officer may exercise this option by written notice within

0022. Option 15:

CTGB222012 Repair Overruns Crack Sealing – Type 1 (41,500 LF) Job 1 $ Design Documents. EEIC Code 524

0023. Option 16:

CTGB222012 Repair Overruns Crack Sealing – Type 2 (10,500 LF) Job 1 $ Design Documents. EEIC Code 524

0024. Option 17: Job 1 $ CTGB152012B Repair (Replace) Airfield Lighting – Phase B, Facs Multi – Demolition in lieu of abandonment All work, materials and labor required for Option 17 to demolish/remove existing lighting infrastructure in lieu of abandonment in place as indicated in the Design Documents.

EEIC Code 524

0025. Option 18: Job 1 $ CTGB152012A Repair (Replace) Airfield Lighting – Phase A, Facs Multi – Demolition in lieu of abandonment All work, materials and labor required for Option 18 to demolish/remove existing lighting infrastructure in lieu of abandonment in place as indicated in the Design Documents.

EEIC Code 524

0026. Option 19: Job 1 $

Pavement Grooving All work, materials and labor required for Option 19 to groove pavement as indicated in the Design Documents. EEIC Code 524

Total Options $

TOTAL PROPOSAL $

NOTES FOR CONTRACT LINE ITEM (CLIN) SCHEDULE

NOTE NO. 1: To better facilitate the receipt and proposal process, all modifications to proposals are to be submitted on copies of the latest Contract Line Item (CLIN) schedules as published in the solicitation or the latest amendment thereto. In lieu of indicating additions/deductions to line items, all Offerors should state their revised prices for each item.

NOTE NO. 2: Offerors must insert a price on all numbered items including options of the Bid Schedule. Failure to do so may result in the offer being unacceptable.

NOTE NO. 3: In accordance with 52.217-5, Evaluation of Options, the Government will evaluate offers for award purposes by adding the total price for all options to the total price for the base requirement.

NOTE NO. 4: Each Option may be executed exclusively of other options. Each option listed may be executed only once unless noted otherwise.

NOTE NO. 5: Offeror’s shall rely upon the contract documents for project requirements associated with each CLIN.

Descriptions and titles given for overall project coordination and convenience.

--END OF CLIN SCHEDULE—

Section 00 21 00 - Instructions

ELECTRONIC PROPOSAL SUBMISSION

Proposals: ALL SUBMISSIONS TO THIS PROPOSAL ANNOUNCEMENT SHALL BE SUBMITTED ELECTRONICALLY THROUGH DOD SAFE. No paper copies, CD-ROMs or facsimile submissions will be accepted. Electronic Proposal Submission is required through the Army’s Electronic File Sharing Service, DOD SAFE (https://safe.apps.mil). The DOD SAFE Application is used to send large files to individuals that would normally be too large to send via email. There are no user accounts for SAFE. Authentication is handled via email.

Anyone has access to DOD SAFE, and the application is available for use by anyone. The SAFE “Getting Started Guide” has information on how to utilize the system (https://safe.apps.mil/about.php). Instructions for uploading are as follows:

1. Send an email to the Contracting Officer and Contract Specialist to receive the link to drop off your proposal. This will need to be completed five (5) business days prior to proposal due date.

a. Morgan Strong, Contract Specialist at morgan.k.strong@usace.army.mil

b. Emily Moore, Contracting Officer at Emily.A.Moore@usace.army.mil

2. You will receive an email with the link to submit your drop-off. The link will be provided no later than two

(2) business days prior to the proposal due date.

3. Short Note to the Recipients: Click the Add Files or Drag and Drop your files. For file description, enter

W912QR22R0020-FIRMNAME.

4. Click Upload button to send documents.

5. Guest users will need to check their email to verify their email address before the recipients will be notified. (Government-issued Common Access Cards (CACs) are not required).

File Size Limitations: Offerors are advised to follow the DOD SAFE instructions for uploading files. DOD SAFE supports delivery up to 8GB. If needed, Offerors are advised to break the files down into smaller sections in order to upload it to the system. In such cases, please divide the sections as logically as possible and be sure to clearly name the files as specified below.

File Naming Convention: To ensure your submission is received and processed appropriately, it is important that interested parties CAREFULLY ensure their electronic files adhere to the following naming convention:

W912QR22R0020-FIRMNAME-VOLUME I

W912QR22R0020-FIRMNAME-VOLUME II

Each file name shall begin with the solicitation number followed by the firm’s name and a brief file description.

Please see examples above.

File Organization: Although hard copies are not accepted, each file shall be clearly indexed, and logically assembled. Font size shall be 11 or larger. Pages shall be letter sized (larger page sizes (such as 11x17 fold-outs, etc.) will be counted as two pages. Proposals shall be in a narrative format, organized and titled so that each section of the proposal follows the order and format of the factors. Information presented should be organized so as to pertain to only the evaluation factor in the section that the information is presented. Information pertaining to more than one evaluation factor should be repeated in the each section for each factor.

Upload Completion & Deadline: Interested parties shall submit responses no later than the date specified on the solicitation document. The time & date of proposal receipt will be the upload completion / delivery time & date recorded within DOD SAFE site. Do not assume that electronic submission will occur instantaneously. Large files (e.g. 10MB or more) will take some time to upload. Offerors should time their upload effort with prudence by not waiting until the last few minutes—this will allow for unexpected delays in the transmittal process. Offerors are encouraged to keep a copy of the upload confirmation for their record. Submissions after the deadline will be considered late and will be processed in accordance with FAR 15.208.

Electronic Files: Files shall be in their native format (i.e. doc, xls, ppt, etc.), or if in pdf format, shall be in searchable text. Text and graphics portfolios of the electronic copies shall be in a format readable by Microsoft Office or Adobe applications. Data submitted in a spreadsheet format shall be readable by MS Excel (all cells and formulas should be unlocked).

Any information, presented in a proposal that the Offeror wants safeguarded from disclosure to other parties must be identified and labeled in accordance with the requirements of Provision “FAR 52.215-1, Instructions to Offerors – Competitive Acquisition (Jan 2017),” subparagraph (e), which is found in 00 21 00 Instructions of the RFP. The Government will endeavor to honor the restrictions against release requested by Offerors, to the extent permitted under United States law and regulations.

Searchable – for the purpose of this solicitation searchable is defined as a pdf document allowing for the “Find” function to be used. (The shortcut command is Ctrl+F)

PROJNET INSTRUCTIONS

OFFEROR'S QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS

Technical inquiries and questions relating to proposal procedures or bonds are to be submitted via Bidder Inquiry in ProjNet at http://www.ProjNet.org/ProjNet. As noted below, offerors shall not submit their proposals via ProjNet.

Offerors shall submit their proposals in accordance with the provisions stated in the solicitation.

To submit and review bid inquiry items, bidders will need to be a current registered user or self-register into system.

The Solicitation Number is: W912QR22R0020

The Bidder Inquiry Key is: B5VMGG-8RZPVN

Specific Instructions for ProjNet Bid Inquiry Access:

1. From the ProjNet home page linked above, click on Quick Add on the upper right side of the screen.

2. Identify the Agency. This should be marked as USACE.

3. Key. Enter the Bidder Inquiry Key listed above.

4. Email. Enter the email address you would like to use for communication.

5. Select Continue. A page will then open stating a user account was not found and will ask you to create one using the provided form.

6. Enter your First Name, Last Name, Company, City, State, Phone, Email, Secret Question, Secret Answer, and Time Zone. Make sure to remember your Secret Question and Answer as they will be used from this point on to access the ProjNet system.

7. Select Add User. Once this is completed you are now registered within ProjNet and are currently logged into the system.

Specific Instructions for Future ProjNet Bid Inquiry Access:

1. For future access to ProjNet, you will not be emailed any type of password. You will utilize your Secret Question and Secret Answer to log in.

2. From the ProjNet home page linked above, click on Quick Add on the upper right side of the screen.

3. Identify the Agency. This should be marked as USACE.

4. Key. Enter the Bidder Inquiry Key listed above.

5. Email. Enter the email address you used to register previously in ProjNet.

6. Select Continue. A page will then open asking you to enter the answer to your Secret Question.

7. Enter your Secret Answer and click Login. Once this is completed you are now logged into the system.

From this page you may view all bidder inquiries or add an inquiry.

Bidders will receive an acknowledgement of their question via email, followed by an answer to their question after it has been processed by our technical team.

Offerors are requested to review the specification in its entirety and to review the Bidder Inquiry System for answers to questions prior to submission of a new inquiry.

The call center operates weekdays from 8AM to 5PM U.S. Central Time Zone (Chicago). The telephone number for the Call Center is 800-428-HELP.

Information concerning the status of the evaluation and/or award will NOT be available after receipt of bids/proposals.

NOTES:

1. Offerors shall not submit their proposals via ProjNet, but in accordance with the provisions stated in the solicitation. Any questions regarding acceptable means of submitting offers shall be made directly to the Contract Specialist identified in the solicitation.

2. Government responses to technical inquiries and questions relating to proposal procedures or bonds that are submitted to ProjNet in accordance with the procedures above are not binding on the Government unless an amendment is issued on Standard Form 30. In the case of any conflicts, the solicitation governs. Any changes or revisions to the solicitation will be made by formal amendment. Government responses will be limited to: (a) Notice that an amendment will be issued; (b) Reference to an existing requirement contained in the solicitation; or (c) Notice that a response is not necessary.

3. The ability to enter technical inquiries and questions relating to proposal procedures or bonds will be disabled five (5) days prior to the closing date stated in the solicitation. No Government responses will be entered into the ProjNet system within two (2) days prior to the closing date stated in the solicitation.

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

52.204-7 System for Award Management OCT 2018 52.204-16 Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting AUG 2020 52.204-22 Alternative Line Item Proposal JAN 2017 52.211-6 Brand Name or Equal AUG 1999 52.215-1 Instructions to Offerors--Competitive Acquisition JAN 2017 52.217-5 Evaluation Of Options JUL 1990 252.204-7019 Notice of NIST SP 800-171 DoD Assessment Requirements NOV 2020 252.215-7008 Only One Offer JUL 2019 252.215-7013 Supplies and Services Provided by Nontraditional Defense

Contractors.

JAN 2018

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY FULL TEXT

52.216-1 TYPE OF CONTRACT (APR 1984)

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

(End of provision)

52.222-5 CONSTRUCTION WAGE RATE REQUIREMENTS--SECONDARY SITE OF THE WORK (MAY

2014)

(a)(1) The offeror shall notify the Government if the offeror intends to perform work at any secondary site of the work, as defined in paragraph (a)(1)(ii) of the FAR clause at 52.222-6, Construction Wage Rate Requirements,of this solicitation.

(2) If the offeror is unsure if a planned work site satisfies the criteria for a secondary site of the work, the offeror shall request a determination from the Contracting Officer.

(b)(1) If the wage determination provided by the Government for work at the primary site of the work is not applicable to the secondary site of the work, the offeror shall request a wage determination from the Contracting Officer.

(2) The due date for receipt of offers will not be extended as a result of an offeror's request for a wage determination for a secondary site of the work.

52.233-2 SERVICE OF PROTEST (SEP 2006)

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

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers – LRL ATTN: Emily Moore, Rm 821 600 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Place Louisville, KY 40202

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

52.236-27 SITE VISIT (CONSTRUCTION) (FEB 1995) – ALTERNATE I (FEB 1995)

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

b) An organized site visit has been scheduled for Tuesday, 18 January 2022 at 1:00 PM local time

c) Participants will meet at- the Grissom Air Reserve Base Visitors Center at the intersection of Foreman Drive and North Hoosier Blvd. Approximate GPS: 40.66502°, -86.14774°. Allow about one hour prior to start time to gain base access. Visitors will be transported to the project site via bus.

d) Each person attending the site visit should submit a copy of the attached Applicant Release Form. All Applicant Release Forms should be submitted electronically to USACE 5 business days prior to the individual arriving for admittance at Grissom ARB. All forms should be filled out in their entirety, legibly and include a wet signature by the individual being vetted. Include a full social security number. The bottom portion of the form should state USACE as the sponsor, dates will be confirmed by USACE and the remaining information should be that of the Prime contractor with the POC being an onsite representative of the prime.

a. Those individuals failing to meet admission requirements will be sent to USACE via the base and that information will then be passed along to the respective prime who submitted them. We do not receive any reasoning as to why an individual did not pass the screening; if they wish to know why they can speak with the badging officials at the visitors center. If a badge is set to expire please do not attempt to renew the badge until it is within 2 weeks of the actual expiration date.

No notice will be sent for individuals meeting admission requirements.

b. Base issued badges are considered property of the US Government and should be treated as such. Badges should be kept on the person at all times while on base and in a secure location while not on base. If a badge is lost the individual should notify the sponsor listed on their AR Form and then visit the badging center for a replacement. Once the individual no longer needs the badge due to work being complete or whatever other reason they should turn in the badge to their sponsor, to the Visitors Center or in the drop box at the front gate as exiting the base.

e) Individuals on military installations will wear masks in accordance with the most current CDC guidelines.

Individuals must wear masks continuously while on military installations. Locations where masks must be worn include any common areas or shared workspaces and in outdoor spaces. All individuals on military installations will follow CDC guidance and practice physical distancing, specifically by staying at least 6 feet from other people who are not from an individual’s household in both indoor and outdoor spaces. Refer to the attached guidance for more information.

For questions, please contact Seth Finn at (317) 417-0844 in addition, please RSVP with Jared Perrott via email at Jared.D.Perrott@usace.army.mil

52.252-1 SOLICITATION PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

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

The full text of FAR clauses and provisions can be found at https://www.acquisition.gov/

The full text of DFARS clauses and provisions can be found at https://www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/dars/dfarspgi/current/index.html

52.252-5 AUTHORIZED DEVIATIONS IN PROVISIONS (NOV 2020)

(a) The use in this solicitation of any Federal Acquisition Regulation (48 CFR Chapter 1) provision with an authorized deviation is indicated by the addition of "(DEVIATION)" after the date of the provision.

(b) The use in this solicitation of any Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (48 CFR Chapter 2) provision with an authorized deviation is indicated by the addition of "(DEVIATION)" after the name of the regulation.

Section 00 22 00 - Supplementary Instructions

SECTION 00 22 12

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 Design Bid Build - Repair (Replace)

Airfield Lighting Circuits/ Repair Taxiway G / Repair Overruns/ Repair Runway and Shoulders/ Repair Taxiway C. The basis of award is the Best Value Trade-Off process. The Government will evaluate the proposals in accordance with the criteria described herein. 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, and offers the best overall value to the Government, all factors considered. The Government reserves the right to accept other than the lowest priced offer or to reject all offers.

1.2 This project is for the repair of Airfield Lighting Circuits/ Repair Taxiway G / Repair Overruns/ Repair

Runway and Shoulders/ Repair Taxiway C. The project will involve approximately 3,290,000 square feet of mill and overlay work, and the approximate total full depth replacement is 471,000 square feet of Portland Cement Concrete (PCC). The proposed project includes:

Repairing throats at Taxiway C to full depth to include conducting a repair of the north and south Taxiway C throats by removing all layers of pavement at full depth to subgrade and replace with

PCC.

Repairing Taxiway G sections to include removing the Asphalt over Portland cement Concrete (APC) at full depth to subgrade and replacing with PCC.

Repairing the full length of Runway 12,501ft using mill and overlay and full depth PCC methods as designed by variable milling of surface and overlay with asphalt concrete (AC) and repairing 1,200LF to full depth with PCC.

Repairing shoulders for the entire length of the runway (12,501ft) by variable milling of surface and overlaying with asphalt concrete.

Repairing the asphalt concrete paved overruns at the 23 and 05 ends of the runway by milling the surface and overlaying with asphalt concrete.

Repairing by replacement of airfield lighting circuits o (1) the complete approach system for runway 05 o (2) the threshold light bar at the end of runway 23 o (3) feeder cables from home runs at both 23 and 05 ends o (4) Taxiway G edge lighting o (5) airfield guidance sign system.

1.3 The target ceiling for contract award is described below based on the funds made available for this project.

The Government cannot guarantee that additional funds will be available for award. Offerors are under no obligation to approach these ceilings.

Description CLINs Combined Target Ceiling

CTGB222011 Repair Runway

$25,500,000

CTGB222009 Repair Taxiway C 0008B

$4,620,000

CTGB222010 Repair Taxiway G 0008A

$12,500,000

CTGB222012 Repair Overruns

$1,200,000

CTGB152012A Repair (Replace) Airfield Lighting ‐ Phase A

$2,710,000

CTGB152012B Repair (Replace) Airfield Lighting ‐ Phase B

$10,614,000

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. However, in order to be effectively and equitably evaluated, the proposals must include information sufficiently detailed to clearly describe the offeror's capability for successfully completing the solicited project. Requirements stated in this Request for Proposal (RFP) are minimums. Proposals should follow in the order of sequence set forth in the RFP. Information provided out of sequence may not be evaluated and may result in the offeror’s disqualification from award.

2.2 Offerors shall submit their proposals electronically in accordance with the Electronic Submittal Instruction via DoD Safe 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.

Mark your proposal submission to the attention of Morgan K. Strong, Morgan.K.Strong@usace.army.mil.

NOTE: The Louisville District is in the Eastern Time Zone. Hard copy proposals will not be accepted.

Offerors are encouraged to save a copy of their confirmation of upload in the event there is a technical issue to show proof of upload.

2.3 Offerors are required to submit a proposal consisting of the information identified in paragraphs 2.4 and 2.5 below. All proposal materials shall be submitted with a table of contents and tabbed section dividers. The sections should parallel the submission requirements identified herein.

2.4 Volume I shall be submitted and include the following information:

Volume I – Factor I: Past Performance Volume I – Factor II: Schedule Narrative Volume I – Factor III: Management Plan Volume I – Factor IV: Small Business Participation Plan

*NOTE: The complete Volume I shall be submitted in Electronically via DoD Safe. 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. Any specified page limits will be strictly adhered to and enforced. Information submitted that exceeds the specified limit(s) will not be evaluated.

2.5 Volume II shall be submitted as a separate file from Volume I and shall include the following information:

Volume II – Tab A: Standard Form 1442 and Price Breakout Schedule Volume II – Tab B: Joint Venture Agreements Volume II – Tab C: Evidence of Ability to Obtain Bonding and Proof of Financial Ability Volume II – Tab D: Pre-Award Information Volume II – Tab E: Subcontracting Plan (Large Businesses)

NOTE: Volume II shall be submitted in Electronically via DoD Safe. 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.

3. Proposal Evaluation Process.

3.1. A Source Selection Evaluation Board (SSEB) comprised of representatives of the Corps of Engineers, 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. Technical proposals (Volume I) will be reviewed and rated without knowledge of the price offered. The number and identities of offerors are not revealed to anyone not involved in the evaluation and award process or to other offerors.

Proposals will be evaluated based on the factors described herein, and the basis of award is a Best Value Trade-Off, as stated above.

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

3.2.1 Proposal Compliance/Responsibility Review: This is an initial review to ensure that all required forms and certifications are complete, that both a technical and price proposal were received, and that the offeror is financially capable of sustaining performance under the contract and is able to obtain the required level of performance and payment bonds from an acceptable surety.

3.2.2 Technical Evaluation: The SSEB will evaluate and rate the Volume I proposals against the RFP requirements. Factor I – Past Performance will be rated using Tables 1 and 2 below. The rating will be based on overall confidence in performance, with the final confidence assessment rating based on the extent of recent, relevant past experience and the quality of the offeror’s performance. Factors II and III – Schedule Narrative and Management Plan will be rated using Table 3 below. Factor IV – Small Business Participation Plan will be rated using Table 4 below.

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

3.2.4 Price/Technical Trade-off Analysis: After all above evaluations are complete, the Contracting Officer/SSA will compare the relative advantages and disadvantages of technical proposals and compare prices. The Source Selection Authority (SSA) will then consider all factors to select the proposal offering the best value to the Government.

4. Proposal Information and Related Evaluation Factors.

4.1 Proposals will be evaluated in accordance with the factors below, listed in relative order of importance. All evaluation factors, other than price, when combined are considered approximately equal to price. The Government intends to evaluate proposals and award a contract without discussions with offerors (except clarifications as described in FAR 15.306(a)). Therefore, the offeror’s initial proposal should contain the offeror’s best terms from a price and technical standpoint. The Government reserves the right to conduct discussions if the Contracting Officer later determines them to be necessary. If the Contracting Officer determines that the number of proposals that would otherwise be in the competitive range exceeds the number at which an efficient competition can be conducted, the Contracting Officer may limit the number of proposals in the competitive range to the greatest number that will permit an efficient competition among the most highly rated proposals.

4.2 Volume I – Factor I – Past Performance 1st

4.3 Volume I – Factor II – Schedule Narrative 2nd

4.4 Volume I – Factor III – Management Plan 3rd

4.6 Volume I – Factor IV – Small Business Participation Plan 4th

4.6 Volume II - Price and Pro Forma Information

Tab A Standard Form 1442 and Price Breakout Schedule Not Rated

Tab B Joint Venture Agreement Not Rated

Tab C Evidence of Ability to Obtain Bonding and Not Rated Proof of Financial Ability

Tab D Pre-Award Information Not Rated

Tab E Subcontracting Plan Acceptable / Unacceptable

4.7 Ratings

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

TABLE 1

Past Performance Relevancy Ratings Rating Description Very Relevant Present/past performance effort involved essentially the same scope and magnitude of effort and complexities this solicitation requires.

Relevant Present/past performance effort involved similar scope and magnitude of effort and complexities this solicitation requires.

Somewhat Relevant Present/past performance effort involved some of the scope and magnitude of effort and complexities this solicitation requires.

Not Relevant Present/past performance effort involved little or none of the scope and magnitude of effort and complexities this solicitation requires.

TABLE 2

Performance Confidence Assessments

Substantial Confidence Based on the offeror’s recent/relevant performance record, the Government has a high expectation that the offeror will successfully perform the required effort.

Satisfactory Confidence Based on the offeror’s recent/relevant performance record, the Government has a reasonable expectation that the offeror will successfully perform the required effort.

Neutral Confidence No recent/relevant performance record is available or the offeror’s performance record is so sparse that no meaningful confidence assessment rating can be reasonably assigned. The offeror may not be evaluated favorably or unfavorably on the factor of past performance.

Limited Confidence Based on the offeror’s recent/relevant performance record, the Government has a low expectation that the offeror will successfully perform the required effort.

No Confidence Based on the offeror’s recent/relevant performance record, the Government has no expectation that the offeror will successfully perform the required effort.

TABLE 3

Technical / Risk Assessment Ratings

Adjectival Rating Description Outstanding Proposal indicates an exceptional approach and understanding of the requirements and contains multiple strengths, and risk of unsuccessful performance is low.

Good Proposal indicates a thorough approach and understanding of the requirements and contains at least one strength, and risk of unsuccessful performance is low to moderate.

Acceptable

Proposal meets requirements and indicates an adequate approach and understanding of the requirements, and risk of unsuccessful performance is no worse than moderate.

Marginal Proposal has not demonstrated an adequate approach and understanding of the requirements, and/or risk of unsuccessful performance is high.

Unacceptable Proposal does not meet the requirements of the solicitation, and thus, contains one or more deficiencies, and/or risk of unsuccessful performance is unacceptable. Proposal is unawardable.

TABLE 4

Small Business Ratings

Acceptable Proposal meets requirements and indicates an adequate approach and understanding of the small business objectives.

Unacceptable Proposal does not meet the small business objectives.

4.8 Definitions

1. Deficiency. A material failure of a proposal to meet a Government requirement or a combination of significant weaknesses in a proposal that increases the risk of unsuccessful contract performance to an unacceptable level. See FAR 15.001.

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

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

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

FAR 15.001.

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

6. Uncertainty. Any aspect of a non-cost/price factor proposal for which the intent of the offeror is unclear (e.g., more than one way to interpret the offer or inconsistencies in the proposal indicating that there may have been an error, omission, or mistake).

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

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

5.0 Volume I – Factor I: Past Performance

5.1 Submission Requirements:

5.1.1 Provide descriptions of up to three (3) projects substantially complete or completed by the Prime

Contractor within the last five (5) years (from the solicitation issue date) that are similar to this project in size and scope. Projects completed more than five (5) years before the solicitation issue date may be considered for evaluation purposes but may lessen the overall relevancy rating for that project. Projects are considered substantially complete if enough work has been performed such that it demonstrates the ability to successfully complete all phases of the project. An Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract may be submitted only if a single task order could be considered similar to this project. Task orders may not be combined in order for the project to be considered similar.

Due to the type of work associated with this project, the Government anticipates the use of key-subcontractors. As a result, if the Prime Contractor (offeror identified in Block 14 of the SF1442) intends to subcontract airfield lighting work and/or airfield paving work, those subcontractors must be identified in the proposal for Past Performance. The submission requirements (paragraphs 5.1.1 – 5.1.6) and evaluation criteria (paragraphs 5.2.1 – 5.2.3) utilized for the prime contractor will also be utilized by the SSEB for evaluation of these subcontractors (see Note 1 below).

NOTE 1: The projects submitted for the airfield paving subcontractor (if work will be subcontracted) will be evaluated for size and scope similarity in accordance with paragraphs 5.1.2.1 and 5.1.3 below. The projects submitted for the airfield lighting subcontractor (if work will be subcontracted) will be evaluated for size and scope similarity in accordance with paragraphs 5.1.2.2 and 5.1.3 below.

5.1.2 Projects considered similar in size will conform to the following for paving and lighting criteria:

5.1.2.1 In order to be considered similar in size, paving construction must include mill and overlay of a minimum of 1,645,000 square feet and approximate total full depth replacement of a minimum of 235,000 square feet of PCC.

5.1.2.2 In order to be considered similar in size, airfield lighting construction must repair or replace at least

150 light fixtures and 75,000 LF of cabling.

5.1.3 Projects considered similar in scope to this project include repair, renovation, or construction projects of airfields, interstate highways, or other road projects. Only airfield lighting projects will be considered for the airfield lighting component.

5.1.3.1 In order to be considered similar in scope, paving construction must include paving work involving milling of asphalt, full depth demolition, soil preparation, placement of asphalt pavement, and placement of concrete pavement at least 16-inches thick.

5.1.3.2 In order to be considered similar in scope, the airfield lighting construction must include repair or replacement of light fixtures and cable.

5.1.4 Additional consideration may be given for projects that contain the following features:

a) Paving or airfield lighting work completed for the US Army Corps of Engineers or Department of Defense

b) Airfield paving work

c) Past performance where the contractor has self-performed at least 15 percent of the direct contract labor (including testing and layout personnel), exclusive of other general conditions or field overhead personnel, material, equipment, or subcontractors to be considered similar.

d) PCC paving work performed with slip-form methods meeting the thickness criteria in 5.1.3.1

e) Demonstration of an established, working relationship between the prime contractor and identified key subcontractors on prior new construction and/or replacement of paving and lighting work.

5.1.5 The following information shall be provided for each project:

a) Project Title, Location, and Contract Number/Unique Identifier

b) Current percentage of construction complete and the date it was or will be complete

a. For projects that are not yet complete, provide description of work remaining to be completed.

c) Scope of the project, to include purpose/use of facility

d) Size of the project, differentiate square footage of new construction versus renovation if the project includes both

e) Type and percentage of work that was self-performed

5.1.6 For this factor, also include any ratings, letters, awards, etc. that support past performance on these projects. Any of this information that is submitted shall clearly identify to which of the submitted projects it pertains. A sample Past Performance Questionnaire is attached for your convenience. If used, the Past Performance Questionnaire must be submitted by the offeror with the proposal submission and not sent directly to the agency from the reference. For each project, the offeror may provide information on problems encountered on the identified contracts and the offeror’s respective corrective action.

NOTE: For purposes of evaluating past performance, the Prime Contractor is defined as the contractor identified in Block 14 of the Standard Form 1442. Projects performed by contractors other than the offeror, including, but not limited to, teaming partners, subcontractors, sister or parent companies, and affiliates will not be evaluated for past performance (except as indicated within Section 5 of this document), unless those other contractors are part of a joint venture offeror as demonstrated by a signed joint venture agreement. If more than one contractor is listed in Block 14, then a signed joint venture must be submitted with the proposal and the joint venture shall be registered as such in the System for Award Management (SAM).

However, each party of the Joint Venture (JV) must submit their own Unique Entity Identifier Number (formerly known as DUNS) with the JV proposal. Projects performed by other contractors than the offeror, such as teaming partners or subcontractors, will not be evaluated for past performance, unless those other contractors are part of a JV offeror as demonstrated by a signed JV agreement. If the offeror represents the combining of two or more companies as a JV for the purpose of this RFP, each company in the JV may submit project examples, but the total submitted by the JV will not exceed three (3).

5.2 Evaluation Criteria:

5.2.1 The SSEB will first evaluate the relevancy of recent past performance identified in the proposal in response to paragraph 5.1 above. By using the criteria identified above, the SSEB will determine how relevant a past project is when compared to the scope, size, and magnitude of effort and complexities of the solicited project. A relevancy rating will be assigned to each submitted project using the Past Performance Relevancy Ratings table above.

5.2.2 The SSEB will next review how well the offeror performed on those projects. The Government reserves the right to check any or all cited references to verify supplied information and to assess owner satisfaction.

The Government also reserves the right to not contact the provided references. In addition to the information submitted by the offeror, the Government reserves the right to review any other sources of relevant information for evaluating past performance, including projects other than those submitted by the offeror. The Government will review past performance information retrieved through the Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS), using all CAGE/Unique Entity Identifier numbers.

The Government reserves the right to consider all other sources of past performance information. Other sources may include, but are not limited to, past performance information retrieved from inquiries of owner representative(s), Federal Awardee Performance and Integrity Information System (FAPIIS), Electronic Subcontract Reporting System (eSRS), and any other known sources not provided by the offeror.

5.2.3 The SSEB will review all past performance information collected and determine the quality of the offeror’s performance, general trends, and usefulness of the information and incorporate this information into the performance confidence assessment. The SSEB will assign a final, overall Performance Confidence rating, using the ratings in the Performance Confidence Assessment table above, based on the SSEB’s assessment of (1) the degree of the offeror’s recent, relevant experience, and (2) how well the offeror performed that experience.

6.0 Volume I – Factor II: Schedule Narrative

6.1 Submission Requirements:

6.1.1 Based on the project budget and scope, provide a schedule narrative describing the construction sequence/process for successful completion of the project (Construction, pavement testing, and Close-Out) within the duration shown in FAR 52.211-10. At a minimum, the Schedule Narrative shall address the timing and process(es) necessary to complete the key activities indicated below:

Pre-Construction Submittals and Government Review Airfield Pavement Mix Design Long Lead Items SWPPP Activities Key Permits Construction Activities During Airfield Shutdown Commissioning Activities and Critical Submittals of electrical systems Project Closeout Planning and Coordination (including Red Zone Meeting) As-Builts

6.1.2 Offerors are to provide a schedule that indicates significant effort on all contract line items including options prior to September 30, 2023. Significant work includes physical work performed as well as transmission of any submittals or purchase of materials specific to the contract line item.

6.1.3 Additionally, offerors are to provide a simple bar chart that shows the key activities indicated above.

NOTE: There is a page limit of four (4) single sided, 8.5” x 11” pages, using a minimum font size of 11 and a minimum margin of one-half inch on all sides, for the narrative portion of this factor. There is a page limit of three (3) single sided, 11” x 17” pages, using a minimum font size of 11 and a minimum margin of one-half inch on all sides, for the bar chart portion of this factor.

6.2. Evaluation Criteria:

6.2.1 The narrative will be evaluated based on the understanding of events identified in paragraph 6.1.1 above and the offeror’s capability to complete the schedule within the contract duration. Narratives that demonstrate a clear understanding of the schedule impacts of the key activities and provide a thorough approach for successfully completing the solicited project within the contract duration may be rated more favorably by the SSEB. Schedules that provide shorter airfield shutdown duration may be rated more favorably by the SSEB. Any proposed shorter durations must be supported with the appropriate rationale/logic to show the proposed shorter duration is realistically achievable, without relying on shortening Government required review periods.

6.2.2 The bar chart will be evaluated based on the offeror’s understanding of the appropriate sequencing and durations of the identified key activities.

NOTE: The SSEB will evaluate the offeror’s schedule using calendar days, not dates. The Government reserves the right to accept or decline a proposed shorter duration as part of the contract award. Should the Government accept the proposed shorter duration, the contract completion stated in 52.211-10 will be replaced with the offeror’s proposed completion duration.

7.0 Volume I – Factor III: Management Plan

7.1 Submission Requirements:

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

Identify significant areas of risk and provide your plan for mitigating risk during contract performance. Offerors are encouraged to discuss the following general risk categories: material shortages, extended lead times, labor availability, production delays, unforeseen conditions, construction quality control.

Describe your process for managing, coordinating, and tracking changes that arise during construction.

Provide an organizational chart for this project showing home office support, on-site management, and the responsible chain of command. JV offerors must show the respective areas of responsibility for each partner. Clearly delineate on-site from off-site personnel on the organizational chart.

NOTE: There is a page limit of ten (10) single sided, 8.5” x 11” pages, using a minimum font size of 11 and a minimum margin of one-half inch on all sides for the Management Plan factor.

7.1.2 Evaluation Criteria:

Management Plan narratives will be evaluated…