W912QR24R0052_CERTFinal_Specs_Vol1A-0002.pdf

Solicitation For Network Enterprise Center (NEC), Fort Hunter, Liggett, CA

P2: 509312

Design-Build

Specifications - Vol 1A of 2(Div 00-01)

10 July 2024

W912QR24R0052

Corrected Final Design

08 October 2024

W912QR24R0052-0002

Certified Final Design

ARIMS: 200A

Disposition: Maintain for 15yrs after construction

W912QR24R0052_CERTFinal_Specs_Vol1A-0002

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

(See Continuation Page)

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

1 104

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

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY

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 W912QR24R0052

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

10-Jul-2024

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

08-Oct-2024

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

See Item 6

FACILITY CODECODE

EMAIL:TEL:

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SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

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

The following have been added by full text:

AMENDMENT 0002 - PHASE II

Solicitation No. W912QR24R0052 for the Design/Build Construction of the Fort Hunter Liggett (FHL) Network Enterprise Center (NEC) located at Fort Hunter Liggett in Jolon, CA is hereby amended as follows:

A. STANDARD FORM (SF) 1442, Block 13.A. proposal due date has been extended from 09 August 2024 at

4:00 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) to 08 November 2024 at 6:00 p.m. ET for Offerors invited to participate in Phase II.

B. SECTION 00 10 00 – SOLICITATION, PRICE BREAKOUT SCHEDULE has been replaced in its entirety.

C. Section 00 21 00 – INSTRUCTIONS has been updated for the following:

(1) PROJNET INSTRUCTIONS, Bidder Inquiry Key and NOTES, item number 3 has been revised.

(3) FAR Provision 52.236-27 Site Visit (Construction) (Feb 1995) – Alternate I (Feb 1995) has been replaced in its entirety.

D. SECTION 00 22 18 PROCEDURES FOR SUBMITTAL AND EVALUATION OF OFFERS FOR

PHASE TWO has been replaced in its entirety.

E. SECTION 00 73 00 – SUPPLEMENTARY CONDITIONS has been revised as follows:

Wage Decision (WD) Number CA20240018 (Building, Heavy [Heavy and Dredging] and Highway), Modification Number 21 was published on 09/20/2024 and is hereby incorporated in its entirety and replaces WD Number CA20240018 (Building, Heavy [Heavy and Dredging] and Highway), Modification Number 13, dated 07/05/2024

F. All Specifications and Plans have been replaced in their entirety with the Certified Final.

G. Offerors must acknowledge all Amendments.

H. All other terms and conditions remain unchanged.

SECTION 00 10 00 - SOLICITATION

The required response date/time has changed from 09-Aug-2024 04:00 PM to 08-Nov-2024 06:00 PM.

The following have been modified:

PRICE BREAKOUT SCHEDULE

PRICE BREAKOUT SCHEDULE

PROJECT: Network Enterprise Center (NEC) LOCATION: Fort Hunter Liggett, California

PROPOSER’S NAME: _________________________________________________

BASE PROPOSAL

ITEM

NO. DESCRIPTION UNIT AMOUNT

0001 Primary Facility – NEC Information Systems job $ Building

0002 Secondary Facility – NEC Pre-Engineered job $ Building

0003 Primary Facility - Site Work job $

0004 Utility Connection Fees job $

0005 Project Design Fees job $

TOTAL BASE PROPOSAL $

OPTIONS PRICING

ITEM

NO. DESCRIPTION UNIT AMOUNT

0006 Option: Demolition of Existing NEC job $ Building 197 and adjacent NEC Warehouse Facility Including Foundations

0007 Option: Removal of Hazardous Materials job $ Associated with CLIN Item 0006

0008 Option: Demolition of Fencing around job $ Facilities associated with CLIN Item 0006

0009 Option: Hazmat line item for and additional job $ 2,000 SF of unstable LBP’s throughout the Facility

0010 Option: Hazmat line item for and additional job $ 500 SF of pipe insulation throughout the facility

0011 Option: CFCI Operations and Maintenance – job $

Army Reserve (OMAR) Funded Bona Fide Need Equipment

TOTAL ALL OPTIONS PROPOSAL $

TOTAL BASE W/ ALL OPTIONS PROPOSAL $

Description of Proposal Items

(a) Item No. 0001 “Primary Facility – NEC Information Systems Building” includes all construction work associated with the construction of the facility, antiterrorism/force protection, and all applicable regulatory permitting and survey work and fees required within a line five (5) feet outside of this building.

(b) Item No. 0002 “Secondary Facility – NEC Pre-Engineered Building.” includes all construction work associated with the construction of the facility, antiterrorism/force protection, and all applicable regulatory permitting and survey work and fees required within a line five (5) feet outside of this building.

(c) Item No. 0003 “Primary Facility Site Work” includes all demolition and construction work required to support the Primary Facility including all utility work beyond the five (5) foot line referenced in Item No. 0001.

(d) Item No. 0004 “Utility Connection Fee’s” is required for any Utility Connections to the new Facility.

(e) Item No. 0005 “Project Design Fees” includes the fees for the Offeror’s design professionals to complete the Base Proposal design and construction documents for the project.

(f) Item No. 0006 “Demolition of Existing NEC Building 197 and adjacent NEC Warehouse” includes all construction work associated with the Demolition of both existing facilities, utilities, and foundations as described in the contract drawings and specifications.

*This option may be exercised within 90 days from Notice to Proceed.

(g) Item No. 0007 “Removal of Hazardous Materials associated with CLIN Item 0006” includes all construction work associated with the removal of any and all hazardous materials as described in the contract drawings and specifications.

(h) Item No. 0008 “Demolition of Fencing around Two (2) existing facilities associated with CLIN Item

0006” (Option) includes all work required to remove the existing fence around the existing facilities being demolished.

(i) Item No. 0009 “Hazmat line item for additional 2,000 SF of unstable LBP’s throughout the Two (2) existing facilities associated with CLIN item 0006” (Option) includes all work required to remove an additional 2000 sf of unstable LBP’s if found throughout the facility that is above and beyond what is described in the RFP and the Hazmat report.

*This option may be exercised within 180 days from Notice to Proceed.

(j) Item No. 0010 “Hazmat line item for additional 500 SF of pipe insulation throughout the facilities associated with CLIN item 0006” (Option) includes all work required to remove an additional 500 sf of pipe insulation if found throughout the facility that is above and beyond what is described in the RFP and the Hazmat report.

*This option may be exercised within 180 days from Notice to Proceed.

(k) Item No. 0011 “CFCI Operations and Maintenance – Army Reserve (OMAR) Funded Bona Fide Need

Equipment” (Option)” includes all work required to furnish and install “Bona Fide Need Funded Equipment” for the facility. Bona Fide Need Equipment is to be contractor provided and installed, unless otherwise noted. Contractor to review drawings and specifications to locate all Bona Fide Need Equipment. Bona Fide Need Equipment for the facility includes but is not limited to the following.

• Surface mounted entry mat’s

• Fire extinguishers, window blinds, & trash cans

• Microwave ovens

• Refrigerators

• Televisions

*This option may be exercised within 365 days from Notice to Proceed.

SECTION 00 21 00 - INSTRUCTIONS

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: W912QR24R0052 The Bidder Inquiry Key is: 7H3RCW-4S4QEE

Specific Instructions for ProjNet Bid Inquiry Access:

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

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

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

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

e. 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.

f. 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.

g. 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:

a. 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.

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

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

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

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

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

g. 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.

http://www.projnet.org/ProjNet

Offers will NOT be publicly opened. Information concerning the status of the evaluation and/or award will NOT be available after receipt of 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 (SF) 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 on Thursday, 31 October 2024 at 1:00 p.m. Eastern Time (ET). No Government responses will be entered into the ProjNet system after Tuesday, 05 November 2024 at 5:00 p.m. ET .

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 is scheduled for –

22 October 2024 at 1000 PST

(c) Participants will meet at

Building 237 (Corps of Engineers Project Office) 237 California Avenue Fort Hunter Liggett, CA 93928

(d) Offerors must stop at Visitors center for access to the installation. The Visitor Center for Fort Hunter Liggett is located on Mission Road prior to the main access control point for the cantonment. Each participant shall provide government issued identification for access.

Send information for each visiting participant in one email to Robert.j.roy@usace.army.mil and sonia.l.suggs@usace.army.mil at least 72 hours before the site visit, no later than COB 18 October 2024.

(e) Offerors/Participants without a valid Common Access Card (CAC) should arrive a minimum of 60 minutes early to obtain a temporary installation pass from the Visitor Center.

(1) Please bring a Real ID Act compliant valid driver's license or a valid Passport as proof of identification for each person attending. For participants without a Real ID Act compliant driver’s license or Passport, those individuals must bring an original Birth Certificate or original Social Security Card and their current valid Driver’s License.

(2) Participants should have vehicle registration and proof of insurance in the vehicle they use to enter the installation. Visitors using rental cars should have the rental agreement for inspection.

(f) Points of Contact:

(1) The Primary POC is Sonia L. Suggs who can be reached at 502-315-6888.

(2) The Secondary POC is Bob Roy who can be reached at (831) 386-3691.

(g) Failure of a prospective Offeror to submit the required installation/base access forms and attend the Site Visit will be construed to mean that the Offeror fully understands all requirements of the Solicitation. The Site Visit will be held solely to provide the Offerors with an opportunity to familiarize themselves with the jobsite and conditions to be encountered and is not for the purpose of answering questions. All questions and inquiries shall be submitted via ProjNet only, in accordance with the Solicitation instructions provided in Section 00 21 00, PROJNET

INSTRUCTIONS, OFFEROR’S QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS.

(h) All Visitors must comply with all on-post rules/regulations regarding vehicle safety, insurance, rental vehicles and registration that are posted at the Visitor Center.

(End of provision)

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SECTION 00 22 16 - SUPPLEMENTARY INSTRUCTIONS TO PROPOSERS

EVALUATION CRITERIA – PHASE 2

SECTION 00 22 18

PROCEDURES FOR SUBMITTAL AND EVALUATION OF OFFERS FOR

PHASE TWO (II)

1. Overview.

1.1 The intent of this solicitation is to select one contractor for Design and Construction for a new Network

Enterprise Center at Fort Hunter Liggett, CA. This will be a Design/Build project to construct a Network Enterprise Center (NEC) on Fort Hunter Liggett, CA. The project will consist of an Information Systems Facility (ISF), organizational vehicle parking, open storage area and building information systems. The facility includes space for a command center for operations support with video teleconferencing capability, administration, reception, network administrators, operations floor, tech lab, operations center, Administrative offices, customer service center, technical assistance for information technology, controlled humidity warehouse, loading dock with receiving zone, shower/locker rooms, and break rooms.

Supporting facilities include utilities, fire protection and alarm systems, Utility Monitoring Control Systems (UMCS) connection, uninterrupted power supply, redundant mechanical and electrical systems, heating and cooling, and pavements, walks, and curbs. Site improvements will include site clearing, grading, and landscaping.

1.2 This is a two-phase procurement and the basis of award is the Best Value Trade-Off Process. Following completion of the evaluation of Phase I, up to a maximum of five (5) most highly qualified offerors will be selected to participate in Phase II. A site visit will be held for these selected offerors following the Phase II notification. The selected offerors for Phase II will be invited to submit the information described in this Section 00 22 18, Procedures for Submittal and Evaluation of Offers for Phase II, for review and evaluation by the Government. Following completion of the Phase II evaluation, the Contracting Officer will award a Firm-Fixed-Price contract to the responsible offeror whom the Source Selection Authority 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. For Phase II submittals, requirements stated in this RFP are minimums.

NOTE: The rating information from Phase I will not be considered in Phase II or in the final selection.

1.3 This project is subject to availability of funds; funds are not presently available. No award will be made under this solicitation until funds are available.

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. For Phase II, 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. 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 Proposal Submission

Instructions in Section 00 21 00 of the solicitation. Please follow the instructions precisely as proposals must complete the upload 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 The Government is using a two-phase procurement approach for this Design/Build project. For Phase II, 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 electronically in accordance with the Proposal Submission Instructions in Section 0 21 00 of the solicitation. The proposal sections should parallel the submission requirements identified herein.

2.4 Volume I for Phase II shall include the following information:

• Volume I – Factor I: Design Narrative

• Volume I – Factor II: Schedule Narrative

• Volume I – Factor III: Small Business Participation Plan

• Oral Presentations – Factor IV: Management Plan

*NOTE: Failure to place the required submission information under the appropriate tab (factor or sub 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 for Phase II shall be submitted electronically in accordance with the Proposal Submission

Instructions in Section 00 21 00 of the solicitation and shall include the following information:

• Volume II – Tab A: Standard Form 1442 and Price Breakout Schedule

• Volume II – Tab B: Subcontracting Plan

• Volume II – Tab C: Project Labor Agreement (PLA)

2.6 Oral Presentations – Factor IV: Management Plan

The offeror shall make an Oral Presentation to the Government describing their Management Approach and organization to completing the Statement of Work.

NOTE: Failure to place the required submission information under the appropriate tab 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 (Volume I) proposals 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 for Phase II essentially consists of five (5) parts: proposal compliance review and responsibility review, technical evaluation, oral presentation, price evaluation, and price/technical trade-off analysis.

3.2.1 Proposal Compliance / Responsibility Review: This is an initial review to ensure that both a technical and price proposal and (for Large Business offerors) a Subcontracting Plan were received.

3.2.2 Technical Evaluation: The SSEB will evaluate and rate the Phase II Volume I proposals against the RFP requirements. Factors I, II, and IV (Design Narrative, Schedule Narrative, and Oral Presentation of Management Approach) will be rated using Table 4 found in Section 4.7. Factor III – Small Business Participation Plan will be rated using Table 5 in Section 4.7.

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 the 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 Phase II 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. 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. The Government also reserves the right to conduct Clarifications or Communications with offerors as described in FAR 15.306(a) and (b). 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: Design Narrative Equally important to Factor II and IV.

More important than Factor III.

4.3 Volume I – Factor II: Schedule Narrative Equally important to Factor I and IV.

More important than Factor III.

4.4 Volume I – Factor III: Small Business Less important than Factors I, II, and IV.

Participation Plan

4.5 Oral Presentations

– Factor IV: Management Plan Equally important to Factor I and II.

More important than Factor III.

4.6 Volume II - Price and Pro Forma Information

Tab A Standard Form 1442 and Price Breakout Schedule Not Rated

Tab B Subcontracting Plan Acceptable/Not Acceptable (Large Business Offerors Only)

Tab C Project Labor Agreement (PLA) Acceptable/Not Acceptable

4.7 Ratings

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

TABLE 4

Combined Technical/Risk Ratings Rating Description

Outstanding Proposal demonstrates an exceptional approach and understanding of the requirements and contains multiple strengths and/or at least one significant strength, and risk of unsuccessful performance is low.

Good Proposal indicates a thorough approach and understanding of the requirements and contains at least one strength or significant 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 requirements of the solicitation and, thus Proposal contains one or more deficiencies and is unawardable, and/or risk of performance is unacceptably high.

TABLE 5

Small Business Ratings Rating Description

Acceptable

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

Unacceptable Proposal does not meet 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 with merit or will exceed specified performance or capability requirements to the advantage of the Government during contract performance.

3. Significant Strength. An aspect of an Offeror’s proposal with appreciable merit or will exceed specified performance or capability requirements to the considerable advantage of 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. Risk. As it pertains to source selection, the potential for unsuccessful contract performance. The consideration of risk assesses the degree to which an offeror’s proposed approach to achieving the technical factor or subfactor may involve risk of disruption of schedule, degradation of performance, the need for increased Government oversight, and the likelihood of unsuccessful contract performance.

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

5. Volume I – Factor I: Design Narrative

5.1 Submission Requirements:

5.1.1 Provide a clear and concise narrative describing your proposed design process for this project, especially with regard to sequencing of work within a multi-story renovation. Proposed narratives shall also address the design process and logic/rationale for the following project features:

• Mechanical

• Electrical

• Telecommunications

• Architectural

The narrative shall also note any improvements exceeding the RFP requirements, including an explanation of proposed building systems, as outlined in Section 01 02 00.00 48, Statement of Work.

NOTE: There is a limit of ten (10) 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 Design Narrative factor. Any information that exceeds this page limit will not be evaluated.

5.2 Evaluation Criteria:

5.2.1 The Design Narrative will be evaluated based on the offeror’s understanding of the requirements of the

USACE design/build process. The design narrative shall provide a clear rationale of the DOR's internal design processes, the design submittal process and submittal requirements, Dr. Checks and comment resolution, and design completion. The design narrative will be evaluated for completeness by including the building features of the RFP as outlined in Section 01 02 00.00 48 Statement of Work.

6. Volume I – Factor II: Schedule Narrative

6.1 Submission Requirements:

Based on the project budget and scope, provide a written schedule narrative describing the construction sequence / process for successful completion of each phase of the project (Design, Construction, Commissioning and Close-Out) within the duration shown in FAR 52.211-10. Offerors may propose a shorter duration for completion, but Government review times shall not be shortened. The Schedule Narrative shall address at a minimum the major construction milestones and tasks indicated below:

• Design Phase / Packages

• Construction Phasing

• Fast Tracking (if utilized)

• Pre-Construction Submittals and Review

• Long Lead Items

• Commissioning with critical submittals

• As-Builts

• Closeout

NOTE: There is a page limit of five (5) 8.5” x 11” pages, using a minimum font size of 11 and a minimum margin of one-half inch on all sides for narrative portion of this factor. Any information that exceeds this page limit will not be evaluated.

6. 2 Evaluation Criteria:

The narrative will be evaluated based on the understanding of events identified in paragraph 7.1 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 major milestones and tasks and provide a thorough approach for successfully completing the contract within the contract duration may be rated more favorably by the SSEB. Schedules offering duration less than that shown in 52.211-10 may receive a higher rating if the proposed schedule is shown to be realistic and achievable while still addressing the major milestones and tasks required without reducing Government Review time.

NOTE: The SSEB will evaluate the offeror’s schedule narrative 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. Volume I – Factor III: Small Business Participation Plan

7.1 Submission Requirements

ALL OFFERORS ARE REQUIRED TO SUBMIT A SMALL BUSINESS PARTICIPATION PLAN.

The Small Business Participation Plan shall be based on the offeror’s best effort and is required to address each of the following areas individually:

• The extent to which the Small Business Programs listed in FAR 19 (Small Business, Small

Disadvantaged Business, Woman-Owned Small Business, HUBZone, Service-Disabled Veteran- Owned Small Business, etc.) are specifically identified in the Small Business Participation Plan;

• The extent of participation of such firms in terms of the value of the total acquisition in %’s for the Base proposal and for each individual Option; the extent of commitment to use such firms (for example, enforceable commitments, i.e., teaming agreements signed, are to be considered more heavily than non-enforceable ones);

• The complexity and variety of the work small firms are to perform on this acquisition;

• The practicality of the Small Business Participation Plan, i.e., aggressive goals.

The Small Business Participation Plan shall be organized as follows:

(1) Prime Contractor type of business (check all that apply):

( ) Large ( ) Small (also check type of small business) ( ) Small Non-Disadvantaged Business ( ) Small Disadvantaged Business ( ) Woman-Owned Small Business ( ) HUBZone Small Business ( ) Veteran-Owned Small Business ( ) Service-Disabled, Veteran-Owned Small Business

(2) Percentage of your participation as a prime contractor: __________________ %

NOTE: Small Business primes’ self-performance counts as Small Business Participation, and Small Business primes may achieve Small Business Participation goals through their own performance/participation as a prime and/or through subcontracting to other Small Businesses.

(3) Percentage of total contract value of subcontracts planned for:

% of Total Contract Value

Large % Total Small % Small Non-Disadvantaged % Small Disadvantaged % Small Woman Owned % Small HUB Zone % Small Veteran-Owned % Small Service-Disabled-Veteran Owned %

Each percentage above shall be accompanied by detailed supporting documentation regarding individual commitments.

NOTE: The sum of the percentages of Small Non-Disadvantaged and Small Disadvantaged should equal the entries for the Total Small; however, the sum of all of the percentages need not equal 100% since the prime is not included and individual subcontractors may be counted towards more than one category.

(4) List principal supplies/services (be specific) to be subcontracted to:

Name of

Company Type of

Service/Supply Large Small Non-Disadvantaged Small Disadvantaged Small Woman Owned Small HUB Zone Small Veteran Owned

Small Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned

(5) Prior Performance Information: Provide any information substantiating the offeror’s track record of utilizing small business on past contracts.

(6) For Large and Small Businesses provide descriptive information for all small business categories.

Any information concerning long-term relationships with Small Business subcontractors, such as mentor-protégé relationships, should be provided.

(7) Extent of Commitment: Provide documentation regarding enforceable commitments to utilize any small business category as defined in FAR Part 19 as subcontractors.

(8) Small Business Subcontracting Plan: Each Large Business Offeror shall provide a Small Business Subcontracting Plan that contains all of the elements required by FAR Clause 52.219-9 Alt. II. This Plan shall be submitted separately from the Small Business Participation information required above which applies to both Large and Small Businesses. The Subcontracting Plan is not a requirement for evaluation in source selection but rather a requirement for award to a Large Business. The approved Small Business Subcontracting Plan will be incorporated into any resultant contract(s).

7.2 Evaluation Criteria:

The Small Business Participation Plan will be evaluated based on the offeror’s best efforts, the level of small business commitment that is being demonstrated for the proposed acquisition, and the prior level of commitment to utilizing small businesses in performance of prior contracts. The Small Business Participation Plan must meet the minimum Total Small Business Participation goal of fifteen (15%) percent of the total contract value (through collective small business participation from any type of small business or sub-category small business).

The Small Business Participation Plan will be rated using the adjectival ratings listed in Table 5 – Small Business Ratings provided in Section -4.7.

Pursuant to DFARS PGI 215.304(c)(i)(A), the following elements will be considered in evaluating an offeror’s Participation Plan:

• The extent to which such firms, as defined in FAR Part 19, are specifically identified in plans;

• The extent of commitment to use such firms (enforceable commitments will be weighted more heavily than non-enforceable ones);

• The complexity and variety of the work such firms are to perform;

• The realism of the plans;

• Past performance of offerors in complying with the requirements of the Subcontracting Plan Goals for such firms and monetary targets for participation;

• The extent of participation of such firms in terms of the proposed subcontracted value;

and

• The extent to which the offeror provides detailed explanations/documentation supporting the proposed participation percentages, or lack thereof. The Department of Defense (DOD) has established small business goals to help ensure small business receives a fair proportion of DOD awards.

8. Oral Presentation – Factor IV: Management Plan

8.1 Presentation Requirements:

The Offeror shall make an Oral Presentation of their proposed Management Plan to the Government evaluation team during Phase II. The purpose of the Oral Presentations is for the offeror to present the offeror’s proposed management approach to designing and constructing this project. The presentation shall describe how your labor, resources, designers, subcontractors, and material suppliers will be managed, supervised, coordinated, and used to ensure successful completion of the project. The Oral Presentation shall include a discussion of the offeror’s commissioning plan, outlining systems to be commissioned and planned timeline. The Oral Presentation shall also include a discussion of the three (3) most significant risks and your mitigation strategy to address those risks.

In addition, the Government reserves the right to ask questions for purposes of clarification at the end of the presentation or two (2) hours, whichever comes first. Government questions will be related to requested clarifications of the Oral Presentation (Factor IV) and the submitted materials and/or the Written Proposal (Factors I, II, and III), if there are still uncertainties regarding the proposal. The Oral Presentation will not constitute discussions, as offerors will not be given an opportunity to revise their written proposals during the Oral Presentation.

The following paragraphs outline the oral presentation procedures.

8.1.1 Submission Requirements:

The content of the Oral Presentation will become part of the offer and will supplement the written proposal information provided. If the Government determines that the information from the Oral Presentation will be included in the contract, the Offeror will be required to submit the information in writing per FAR 15.102(f). The Offeror shall not discuss information about the Oral Presentation to potential competitors.

Such release could disqualify the Offeror, subcontractor(s), competitor(s), and the recipient(s) of the information.

8.1.2 Scheduling for Presentations:

Oral Presentation dates will be determined with the following evaluation of the Phase II written proposal.

The Phase II Offerors will be provided an exact date and time for their respective Oral Presentation. The Government anticipates conducting the Oral Presentations at the Romano L. Mazzoli Federal Building in Louisville, Kentucky. The Government will identify the specific time and location by email. The Contracting Officer reserves the right to designate another location at the time of the offer for Oral Presentations. Offerors shall be prepared to present their Oral Presentations within the time period specified by the Contracting Officer. The order in which offerors will make their presentations will be determined by a drawing of lots by the Contracting Officer. Once notified of their scheduled presentation date, time, and location, the Offeror shall make their presentation at the scheduled date, time, and location.

8.1.3 Form of Presentation:

Offerors shall make their oral presentation in person. Use of pre-recorded videos or other forms of media are not acceptable, as they do not represent a real-time exchange of information. The presentation shall begin with the presenter’s introduction of himself/herself by name, position, and company affiliation. The Government will provide a projection screen, and table space for up to six (6) offeror representatives. If the offeror prefers to present using PowerPoint slides, the offeror shall provide its own laptop computer, digital media projector for PowerPoint presentations, and appropriate connections.

8.1.4 Oral Presentation Submission of Documentation:

8.1.4.1 Each offeror shall provide an original and eight (8) duplicate copies and an electronic copy of the oral presentation materials at beginning of the presentation. The Offeror must number the pages and bind each set of slides in a three-ring looseleaf binder, labeled “Oral Presentation”. When evaluating the offeror’s oral presentation, the Government will consider only those PowerPoint slides that were actually projected and addressed by the offeror during its presentation.

8.1.4.2 There is no limitation on the number of slides that an Offeror may use. Presenter(s) will be limited to two hours (2) of presentation time. The Government will not accept for evaluation any additional documentation such as procedural manuals, handbooks, or guides, etc., which may or may not have been referenced during the presentation. Only that information requested in this Phase II (Volume I – Factor I:

Design Narrative; Volume I – Factor II: Schedule Narrative; Volume I – Factor III – Small Business Participation Plan; Oral Presentation – Factor IV: Management Plan) shall be submitted.

8.1.4.3 Offerors are prohibited from taping or recording their own presentation.

8.1.5 Offeror’s Presentation Team:

The Oral Presentation shall be led by the proposed Project Manager (PM). The team shall include no more than five (5) additional individuals who are able to answer any questions that may arise concerning the proposal. Only key personnel comprising the Offeror’s management team listed in its proposal, other person or entity directly and significantly supporting the Offeror in execution of the work effort for this contract may participate on the presentation team.

Ideas Construction PM Designers of Record Quality Control Manager

8.1.6 Time Allowed for Presentations:

The Offeror’s presentation including introductions (excluding questions and answers) shall be limited to two (2) hours (uninterrupted). Communication between the Offeror and the Government shall not be construed as discussions within the meaning of FAR regulations, unless the Contracting Officer makes that determination. The Government will not inform the offeror of their strengths, weaknesses, or deficiencies, nor engage in bargaining during any part of the Oral Presentation. The time clock will start upon the Government’s direction to begin.

8.1.7 Reducing Oral Presentations to Writing:

Offerors should put forth a concentrated effort to ensure that the information provided during any Oral Presentation is consistent with the written terms and conditions of its written proposal. If the Oral Presentation contradicts the written proposal submitted prior to Oral Presentation, the written proposal shall take precedence.

8.2 Evaluation Criteria:

The Factor IV – Management Plan Oral Presentation will be evaluated based on the level of understanding of the work and the involvement the contractor will have in the management, oversight, control, and coordination of the work performed during construction of the project. The Management Plan will be evaluated for how well it demonstrates how the offeror plans to manage this project in particular, what critical tasks in this solicitation they believe needs more attention to help mitigate risk, experience managing other USACE projects, and experience using the Resident Management System (RMS). Plans that demonstrate a clear understanding of the Army Reserve project Design requirements and USACE construction execution processes, and provide a thorough approach for successfully managing the solicited project may be rated more favorably by the SSEB.

The Offeror’s responses to clarification questions to the Factor I, II, and III written proposal will not be evaluated separately, as the purpose is to clarify the technical proposal factors (Factors I thru III). The Government will use the information provided during the Oral presentation in conjunction with the written proposal.

9. Volume II – Price and Proforma Information

9.1 Tab A – Standard Form 1442 and Proposal Price Breakout Schedule.

9.1.1 Submission Requirements:

The offeror shall complete and submit Standard Form 1442 and Section 00 10 00, Proposal Price Breakout Schedule.

9.1.2 Evaluation Criteria:

The price will be evaluated on base proposal plus all options. The price will be evaluated for fairness and reasonableness through the use of a price analysis. Price will also be checked for unbalancing of line items.

Offerors are cautioned to distribute costs appropriately. For HUBZone offerors the HUBZone price evaluation preference of 10% in accordance with FAR 52.219-4 will be e applied for evaluation purposes only.

9.2 Tab B – Subcontracting Plan

9.2.1 Submission Requirements:

Large Business offerors shall submit a Subcontracting Plan in accordance with FAR Clauses 52.219-8 and 52.219-9 Alt. II. To be acceptable, plans must adequately address the required statutory elements and provide sufficient information to enable the Contracting Officer to answer affirmatively questions 1 through 13 of Appendix DD, Part 3, AFARS 5119.705-4. The offeror may use the attached sample Sub- Contracting Plan as a starting point. Percentage goals apply to the total amount being subcontracted.

9.2.2 Evaluation Criteria:

Submitted information will be evaluated for acceptability in accordance with AFARS 5119.705. To be acceptable, subcontracting plans must:

(a) Adequately address the required statutory elements.

(b) Provide sufficient information to enable the Contracting Officer to answer affirmatively questions 1 through 13 of Appendix DD, Part 3, AFARS 5119.705-4, a copy of which is attached.

(c) To be acceptable, subcontracting plans must meet all of the requirements outlined in Appendix DD, Part 3, AFARS 5119.705. If discussions with offerors are necessary, those areas where the plan is deficient will be reviewed with each offeror with the goal of correcting deficiencies.

9.3 Tab C – Project Labor Agreement (PLA)

9.3.1 Submission Requirements

ALL OFFERORS ARE REQUIRED TO SUBMIT A PROJECT LABOR AGREEMENT. All offerors shall submit a Project Labor Agreement in accordance with FAR Solicitation Provision 52.222-33 and FAR Clause 52.222-34. To be acceptable, the agreements must adequately address the required statutory elements and provide sufficient information to enable the Contracting Officer to answer affirmatively the requirements laid out in FAR 22.504 (b).

9.3.2 Evaluation Criteria:

Submitted information will be evaluated for acceptability in accordance with FAR 22.504. To be acceptable, Project Labor Agreements must:

(a) Bind all contractors and subcontractors engaged in construction on the construction project to comply with the Project Labor Agreement;

(b) Allow all contractors and subcontractors to compete for contracts and subcontracts without regard to whether they are otherwise parties to collective bargaining agreements;

(c) Contain guarantees against strikes, lockouts, and similar job disruptions;

(d) Set forth effective, prompt, and mutually binding procedures for resolving labor disputes arising during the term of the project labor agreement; and

(e) Provide other mechanisms for labor-management cooperation on matters of mutual interest and concern, including productivity, quality of work, safety, and health.

SECTION 00 73 00 - SUPPLEMENTARY CONDITIONS

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"General Decision Number: CA20240018 09/20/2024

Superseded General Decision Number: CA20230018

State: California

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Counties: Alameda, Calaveras, Contra Costa, Fresno, Kings, Madera, Mariposa, Merced, Monterey, San Benito, San Francisco, San Joaquin, San Mateo, Santa Clara, Santa Cruz, Stanislaus and Tuolumne Counties in California.

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