Amendment W912WJ21R0003-0001.pdf

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

The above referenced solicitation is hereby amended to provide a list of site visit attendees and responses to Requests for Information, as indicated on the attached pages. Additionally, evaluation and submission language is changed, as reflected in red text on the attached pages. All other terms and conditions remain unchanged.

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

1 17

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

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 29-Jan-2021

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

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

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (No., Street , County, State and Zip Code) X W912WJ21R0003

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

04-Jan-2021

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 is extended, X 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

29-Jan-2021

CODE

U S ARMY ENGR DISTRICT, NEW ENGLAND

696 VIRGINIA RD

CONCORD MA 01742-2751

W912WJ 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than item 6)

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.

CODE

See Item 6

FACILITY CODECODE

EMAIL:TEL:

W912WJ21R0003

SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION SF 30 - BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

The following have been added by full text:

REQUESTS FOR INFORMATION

1. Is there a pre-bid sign in sheet available?

Response: Yes, please see attached site visit sign in sheet.

2. When is the last day to submit questions is for this RFP?

Response: The Government requests all questions be submitted on or before February 8, 2021.

3. The drawing cover sheet for this project lists the following drawing as part of the contract package: H- 1998-0 FB114` & 1143 FDR’s Schematic Wiring Diagram. I can’t seem to find these drawings within any of the bid documents.

Response: Reference drawing is provided with this amendment.

4. Appendix D is referenced in FACTOR 1: TEAM EXPERIENCE & PAST PERFORMANCE section of the Solicitation page 7 of 70. Appendix D is Past Performance Questionnaire (Form PPS-0 (9/30/11).

Could you provide this form?

Response: Appendix D is provided with this amendment.

5. Please clarify the bid due time on February 18, 2021, it is listed as 3PM on the 1 page notice and 2PM on the Solicitation Offer form.

Response: Per the solicitation, proposals are due at 2PM on 18 February 2021. Beta.SAM will be corrected to reflect the solicitation.

6. We did not find a Small Business Participation Document (SBPD) as part of the bid documents. Can you please provide?

Response: The Small Business Participation Document is provided with this amendment.

7. Appendix H is referenced in the bid documents. We did not find Appendix H, can you please provide?

Response: Appendix H is provided with this amendment.

8. On page 10 of 70 of the Solicitation there is a reference for MS Excel pricing breakdown: Section 5:

Proposed Price – The Offeror shall complete (in entirety) the bid schedule provided in the solicitation and provide a completed price proposal in MS Excel using the template provided with this solicitation titled “Supplemental Price Breakdown to the Bidding Schedule” Please confirm the only pricing requirement is the lump sum as shown on page 3 of 70 Section 00100- Bidding Schedule/Instructions to bidders.

Response: Supplemental Price Breakdown to the Bidding Schedule is provided with this amendment.

9. Page 10 of W912WJ21R003 Factor 4 Submission Requirements Volume II Section 4 references " The completed Section K of the solicitation (i.e., Representations, Certifications, and Other Statements of Offerors). Certification of cost or pricing data is not required in response to the solicitation. All cost and pricing data supplied by Offerors will represent data other than certified cost or pricing data as defined by FAR 2.101.". We were unable to locate a document with Section K, please clarify.

Response: The text of Section L Factor 4 Submission Requirements, Volume II, Section 4 has been corrected. Section K has been removed and replaced with Section 00600.

10. SF 1442 for this project, Item 13A states a sealed offer in original and 0 copies is due by 2:00PM February 18, 2021 to the place specified in Item 8 which refers to Item 7 and gives the Concord, MA address. Page 3 of W912WJ2R0003 states the electronic submission via SAFE will be accepted. Please confirm that the original proposal should not be submitted to the Address listed in Item 7 on SF 1442.

Response: The original proposal should not be submitted to the address listed in Item 7 on SF 1442. All proposals are to be submitted electronically via SAFE.

11. We are requesting a list of names of contractors/vendors who attended the 1/15/2021 project site visit.

Response: Please see the above response to RFI number 1.

12. Can you please provide panel circuit schedule for Lighting Panel A shown on drawing ED101 and E101?

Response: A panel circuit schedule is not provided. See note 12 on drawing ED101 and E101. Work required in Lighting Panel A consists of removal of the existing cabling that feeds the space heaters within the disconnect switches and installation of new cabling.

13. Note 8 on drawings ED101 & E-101 list the 3000A busduct as 15KV. Please confirm busduct voltage is 4.16KV as shown on Electrical One Line and the Summary of Work in the specifications.

Response: Confirmed. Bus duct voltage is 4.160kV.

14. Under the Index to Reference Drawings on Sheet G-001, Drawing No. H-19998-0 is listed but is not in the plan set. Please provide this drawing.

Response: Please see the above response to RFI number 3.

15. Referring to the existing 15KV feeders to each of the 300KVA Station Transformers in existing conduits A3 & B3. Note 7 on DWG: E-101 states conductors to remain whereas Section - 48 19 23 2.1.1 of the Specifications states new conductors must be provided for these power feeds. Please provide clarification as to whether these feeders are to remain or be replaced.

Response: All existing feeders are to remain as described in Note 7 on E-101.

16. Referring to the DWGs: ED101 & E-101, Notes 8 & 9 and E-201, Note 3. Please confirm that the existing busduct to point of connection to existing transformer shall remain and only the busduct enclosure, around the copper bus, that connects the transition piece that enters the building back to the transformer is to be removed and replaced.

Response: The existing copper busduct shall remain in its entirety. The busduct enclosure around the copper bus shall be replaced from the transition piece to the transformer. True for both Side A and Side B.

17. Within Section M of the solicitation, B Factor 1: Team Experience and Past Performance, states it is required to have prior experience with manufacturing, assembling, or installing Class II three-phase power transformers. However, this project consists of Class I three-phase power transformers. Reference specification section 48 19 23. Class II refers to 115KV through 765KV, where Class I refers to 69KV and below. Will experience with manufacturing, assembling, or installing Class I three-phase transformers be acceptable?

Response: Yes, it is acceptable to have Class I experience. The text in Section M has been changed to reflect this.

SITE VISIT ATTENDEES

1. Dan Najarian - North American Crane

2. Dean Lackey – Midwest Electrical Construction

3. Gary Boudreau – Chas G Allen

4. Chuck Sargent – Chas G Allen

5. Stephen Boudreau – Chas G Allen

6. Chet Chluderski – Chas G Allen

7. Dave Cole – Cole Contracting

8. Kevin Mills – Mass Electric

9. Richard Meade – Mass Electric

10. Josh Wilbur – Bay Crane

11. Evan Laford – Bay Crane

12. Chris Waterson – Waterson Terminal Services

13. Jared Cravener – M.C. Dean

14. Zachary Vadenais – James J O’Rourke Electric

15. David Seabury – James J O’Rourke Electric

16. Oliver Majewski – H.V. Collins Company

17. Matt Jackson – Gardner Zemke

18. Stephen Landry – Robert F Audet

19. Jeff Audet – EW Audet & Sons

20. Wayne Tanraer – Eaton Corp.

21. Heather Skorik – USACE

22. John Macpherson – USACE

23. Rich Patterson – USACE

24. Angela Frisino - USACE

SECTION 00100 - BIDDING SCHEDULE/INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS

The following have been modified:

SECTION L

PROPOSAL SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS (Instructions, Conditions & Notices) Introduction

The Offeror’s proposal shall be submitted electronically, as decribed below. Files shall not contain classified data. The use of hyperlinks in proposals are prohibited.

NOTE: The only authorized transmission method for proposals in response to this solicitation is electronically via SAFE online submission. NO OTHER TRANSMISSION

METHODS (EMAIL, FASCIMILE, REGULAR MAIL, HAND CARRIED, ETC.) WILL BE

ACCEPTED.

The Offeror’s proposal must be received by the Government by the date/time specified in the solicitation.

Offerors shall email their proposals using the following link:

https://safe.apps.mil/

Please send proposals using the link above to Contract Specialist Heather Skorik at heather.m.skorik@usace.army.mil AND to Contracting Officer Erin Bradley at erin.e.bradley@usace.army.mil.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR SUBMITTING ELECTRONIC PROPOSALS:

In an effort to reduce paperwork and cost, all proposals shall be submitted electronically through the SAFE site. You are limited to five (5) maximum files per upload (total size cannot exceed 2GB). If you have a large number of files, recommend that you combine or ZIP your files before uploading to the SAFE site. Offerors may use compression utility software such as WinZip or PKZip to reduce file size and facilitate transmission.

REQUEST FOR UPLOAD LINK: Offerors must email Contract Specialist Heather Skorik at heather.m.skorik@usace.army.mil and to Contracting Officer Erin Bradley at Erin.E.Bradley@usace.army.mil no later than five (5) working days prior to the proposal due date to receive a request link which will allow for file uploads via the SAFE site. The link will expire 14 days after the Contract Specialist or Contracting Officer obtains the code via the SAFE site. Offerors that fail to email for request a link five (5) working days before proposal submission date may not be able to receive a request code in time to upload their submission.

FILE DESCRIPTION: Include a “File Description” for each file(s) you upload. The “File Description” will be included in the email notice to each of the recipients you choose to have access your file(s). NOTE: Do NOT enter Privacy Act Data (Personal Identification Information (PII)) in the File Description.)

Submission shall be in Adobe PDF format.

INSTRUCTIONS TO FOLLOW ON THE SAFE WEBSITE:

1. Once at the SAFE website select the “Drop-off” icon. Offerors should access the SAFE site as a guest.

2. After selecting the “Click Here” link you will be prompted to add your personal information, file information, recipient (Government representative) information and email settings.

3. When completing your file information for transmittal via the SAFE website, you will be required to enter the email address for all recipients. For this solicitation, the recipients are the Contract Specialist and the Contracting Officer. The Contract Specialist for this solicitation is heather.m.skorik@usace.army.mil, and the Contracting Officer is Erin.E.Bradley@usace.army.mil.

The E-Mail address of the Government Employee who initiated the request link will be automatically entered. The Proposer must enter the E-Mail address for both the Contracting Officer and Specialist. The Proposer can enter an additional E-Mail address if desired. After entering the email address, click the ADD button to add the person(s) email to the “Recipients List” of your proposal. When your proposal is submitted, a notification will be sent to the recipients you added.

NOTE: Drop Off File button should only be used after all proposal submission files are uploaded. SAFE codes and links will expire once Drop off is completed. Do NOT send the SAFE site packages to group email accounts.

Even if you successfully upload your proposal to the SAFE site, notification will not be sent to the government recipients until you verify your email address. Entering an incorrect email may result in the rejection of your submission for lateness. A Proposer can confirm proper submission by the ‘Drop-Off Completed” screen which generates based on proper file submission.

NOTE: It has been reported that documents are more quickly uploaded into the SAFE website when using a Firefox web browser. The Government cannot verify that this is true and offers no guarantee that Offerors will have more success utilizing any particular browser.

RECEIPT OF SUBMISSIONS:

For the purposes of establishing whether a proposal submission is considered timely, the Government considers the date and time the submission is completely uploaded into the SAFE website. For proposals larger than the 2GB capacity of the SAFE website and require mulitiple submissions, the Government will consider the date and time the last submission is completely uploaded into the SAFE website. Do not assume that electronic communication is instantaneous. If can take several minutes or even hours in some cases.

The Government will not be responsible for submissions delivered to any location or to anyone other than those designated to receive proposals. Offerors are responsible for ensurign that proposals are submitted so as to reach the designated recipients. Offerors are responsible for allowing sufficient time for the proposal to be received in accordance with the instructions provided.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Please note that the ORIGINAL Bid Bond must be received by the Contract Specialist on or before the proposal due date and time for submission of proposals.

Please send Bid Bonds to the following address

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

Attn: Heather Skorik, Contracting 696 Virginia Road Concord, MA 01742

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS:

Offerors are cautioned that “parroting” of the requirements of the Performance Work Statement with a statement of intent to perform does not reflect an understanding of the requirement or capability to perform. Offerors are responsible for including sufficient details to permit a complete and accurate evaluation of their proposal. Proprietary information should be clearly marked.

If discussions are required, pages that are revised (due to discussions or proposal revisions) should be a different color and have revised information clearly marked by a vertical line in the right margin of the page. The revised pages should be dated.

Each paragraph should be separated by at least one blank line. A standard, 12-point minimum font size applies. Arial or Times New Roman fonts are required. Tables and illustrations may use a reduced font size no less than 8-point and may be landscape oriented. Files should use the following page setup parameters: Margins – Top, Bottom, Left, Right – 1” Gutter – 0” From Edge

– Header, Footer 0.5” Page Size, Width – 8.5” Page Size, Height – 11”

The submission should be clearly indexed and logically assembled. Each volume shall be clearly identified and should begin at the top of a page. All pages of each volume should be numbered consecutively and identified by the complete company name, date and RFP number in the header and/or footer. A Table of Contents should be included. The following page limits shall apply:

PAGE LIMITS:

VOLUME TITLE PAGE LIMIT

Volume I: Technical Information

Volume II: Small Business Participation Agreement, Price.

SF 1442, Amendments, and Reps and Certs no page limit

NOTE: All pages including but not limited to title pages, cover letters, Table of Contents pages, tables, illustrations, blank pages, dividers, and appendices will be counted in the page calculation. Pages that exceed the above noted page limitations will be removed, not read, and not evaluated. Past Performance Evaluations are excluded from the page count.

Agreements or letters of commitment submitted for Factor 1 will not be counted toward the page limit.

A. FACTOR 1: TEAM EXPERIENCE & PAST PERFORMANCE

Factor 1 Submission Requirements

The term Team Member, as used throughout this solicitation, refers to the prime Offeror and all joint venture members, subcontractors, and other partners who will be performing any of the following key work functions: transformer manufacturing, site assembly and erection, and transformer installation.

The term Offeror’s Team consists of the prime Offeror and all other proposed Team Members.

Offerors shall submit a minimum of three (3) and a maximum of six (6) projects that best demonstrate the Offeror’s Team experience on recent, relevant projects that are similar in scope, complexity, size, and price to the work required under this solicitation. For all submitted projects, a narrative of the project should clearly describe the scope of work performed by the Team Member and the relevancy to the project requirements of this RFP (i.e., unique features, area, construction methods, etc.).

At least one project shall be provided for the prime Offeror (the entity signing the SF33) and for each proposed Team Member. The Offeror may utilize experience of another Team Member that will perform major or critical aspects of the requirement to demonstrate experience under this evaluation factor. If an Offeror is utilizing experience of Team Members, then Team Member projects submitted must include recent and relevant work similar to the work to be performed by the Team Member for this requirement.

The maximum number of projects that may be submitted is six (6), regardless of the number of Team Members. If more than six (6) projects are submitted, only the first six

(6) projects will be evaluated.

If the Offeror is a Joint Venture (JV), recent and relevant project experience should be submitted for projects completed by the Joint Venture entity. If the Joint Venture does not have experience, such projects should be submitted for each Joint Venture partner.

As applicable, Offerors should submit a signed copy of their current joint venture agreement (See Appendix G), partnership agreement, teaming agreement, approved mentor-protégé agreement, or letter of commitment for each above member of the Offeror's team in order to receive credit for their experience and past performance. Offerors providing firm commitments in the form of the documents listed at the beginning of this paragraph may be more highly rated, due to reduced risk to the Government.

Projects provided must be completed within the past six (6) years, as of the issue date of this RFP, to be considered recent. A project is defined as work performed under a single task order or contract. For multiple award and indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity type contracts, the contract as a whole should not be submitted as a project; rather, Offerors should submit the work performed under a task order as a project.

The Offeror shall also submit an organizational chart of the Offeror’s Team. If the experience of an entity is being claimed in Team Experience, that entity must be named in the organizational chart and will be considered a Team Member.

For each project submitted for this factor, Offerors should submit past performance information as follows:

A narrative of the project that clearly describes the scope of work performed, and the relevancy to, the project requirements of this RFP (i.e., unique features, area, construction methods, etc.).

For Federal Government projects with a Past Performance Information Retrieval System/ Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS) Evaluation: provide the contract number, contract place of performance, and DUNS number. In the case of Indefinite Delivery type contracts, GSA contracts, and Blanket Purchase Agreements, include Task or

Delivery Order Numbers.

For non-Federal Government projects, commercial projects, and Federal Government projects without a CPARS Evaluation: provide a Past Performance Questionnaire (PPQ), (Appendix D). The Offeror should complete Blocks 1-4 of the PPQ and send it to the non- Federal project client or commercial project client. The client should complete Blocks 5-8 along with the two page questionnaire. The Offeror should include the PPQ in Volume II of the proposal.

If the Offeror is unable to obtain a completed PPQ from a client for a project before the proposal closing date, the Offeror should complete and submit, with the proposal, the first page of the PPQ, which will provide contract and client information. The Government may make reasonable attempts to contact the client noted for that project to obtain the PPQ information. However, Offerors should follow-up with clients/references to help ensure timely submittal of questionnaires.

Alternatively, Offerors may submit a copy of the PPQ, signed by the client, for a completed contract or task order. The Offeror may retain PPQs in its files for submission on future procurements. In cases where the validity of the completed PPQ is questioned, contracting personnel may contact the reference for verification or additional information. The standard PPQ for USACE is Form PPQ-0 (9/30/11) (Appendix D) provided in the solicitation. USACE does not intend to create or maintain a database of PPQs submitted by Offerors. Therefore, it will be the Offeror’s responsibility to ensure the submission of PPQs in its proposal that are relevant to the solicitation. Alternatively, the Offeror may obtain an updated or new PPQ from its client(s) for submission as provided above.

The Government may use data provided by the Offeror in its proposal, and data obtained from other sources, including data in Government files. The Government reserves the right to obtain past performance information from any source available and has the right to contact customers other than those listed by the Offeror to evaluate past performance. The Government reserves the right to verify statements the Offeror makes regarding its past performance to determine whether they are substantiated.

B. FACTOR 2: TECHNICAL APPROACH NARRATIVE

Factor 2 Submission Requirements

The Offeror shall submit a narrative that describes its technical approach for the work required to be performed in the specifications. The narrative should demonstrate the Offeror’s ability to successfully complete all required work. The narrative should identify all required work elements, identify significant risks to completion of the tasks, document the approach for completing the work, document the sequencing of the work, and identify measures that will be implemented to mitigate risks. All technical assumptions should be clearly documented. Resources required to perform each task (such as personnel, Team Members, equipment) should be identified.

Information about the specific transformers proposed shall be included. This information should include a sketch or drawing of the transformers which the Offeror proposes to furnish, showing outline dimensions, location of bushings, control cabinet, radiators and general appearance. The transformer sketch or drawings should be designed around the contract drawings to assure conformance with existing site conditions.

To establish the general level of detail desired, the Offeror should allocate approximately 5 pages to this factor.

C. FACTOR 3: SMALL BUSINESS PARTICPATION DOCUMENT

Factor 3 Submission Requirements

Factor 3 should be submitted with Volume II: Price.

Small Business Participation Document (SBPD): All Offerors (both large and small businesses) regardless of size status should address their planned small business usage for this requirement and will be evaluated on the level of proposed participation of U.S. Small Businesses in the performance of this acquisition (as small business prime Offerors or small business subcontractors) relative to the objectives, requirements and goals established herein.

The Offeror should articulate within their SBPD how they intend to meet the small business objectives and participation goals. (See Appendix H of the solicitation). Nothing precludes an Offeror from further demonstrating their extent of commitment to use small businesses beyond what has been required by the subject solicitation (Small Business Participation Plan Objectives). Offerors are encouraged to submit proof of awards, accolades, etc., received for their current and/or past support of small businesses.

Examples include clear pictures of award(s) received, successful Small Business Administration Surveillance Review findings, Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS) ratings that address small business utilization, testimonials, etc. Discuss and submit proof of any specific outreach efforts performed in support of this requirement (e.g.

holding internal or external meetings with potential small business subcontractors, ads, any conference attendance or host) that demonstrates the Offeror’s effort to identify small business subcontractors specifically in support of this requirement (e.g. roster, attendance sheet, etc.), proof of any other pertinent information that demonstrates the Offeror’s current and/or past efforts to support small businesses.

A Small Business Participation Goal of ten percent, 10%, of the total contract value should be supported with a breakdown of the socio-economic categories that the Offeror will use to reach the Small Business Participation Goal. The Offeror should provide goals for other Socio- Economic Small Business Categories as follows: Small Disadvantaged Business, Woman- Owned Small Business, HUBZone Small Business, Service Disabled Veteran- Owned Small Business, and Veteran-Owned Small Business.

The Government does not recognize a proposed zero percent as a goal. However, if zero percent goals are submitted they should be supported with a detailed explanation and a mitigation plan to address how the Offeror will achieve participation where zero goals are cited.

There are no specific Socio-Economic Small Business Goals.

All percentages should use the value of the total acquisition as a baseline. The

Government must be able to verify that each percentage for each socioeconomic category is based on the value of the total acquisition. Offerors are required to provide both the percentage and total dollars to be performed by small businesses. The dollar value should correlate directly to the percentage of subcontracted dollars in the Small Business Subcontracting Plan that will be submitted by a large business, if selected. For example, a participation plan that reflects 5% of the contract value for WOSB would also count towards the overall Small Business Goal; and percentages for SDVOSB also count towards VOSB.

Large business contractors may achieve the small business participation and subcontracting goals from first tier small business subcontractors. Small business contractors may achieve small business participation goals through their own performance as a prime and also through a joint venture, teaming arrangement, and subcontracting to other small businesses in order to achieve the small business participation goals. Prime Contractors can only get credit for first tier subcontracting. It is important to note this for submission of the price proposal and how obtaining small business credit is achieved. This information will also flow into the Electronic Subcontracting Reporting System (www.esrs.gov). This is a requirement of the contract that the prime contractor must access this system twice a year to fill out the small business subcontract data on the project.

Small business prime Offeror’s participation as primes count toward the percentages set in this evaluation factor, and small businesses are not required to subcontract to other small businesses in order to achieve the small business participation goals.

All Offerors should submit information substantiating their past performance in complying with FAR Clause 52.219-8, “Utilization of Small Business,” maximizing opportunities for U.S. small business subcontractors. See Appendix H, section (f) to address such. Offerors with no prior contracts containing FAR Clause 52.219-8 should so state.

Note: Compliance with FAR 52.219-9 will only be evaluated for large businesses. Offerors with no prior contracts containing FAR Clause 52.219-9 should so state. Offerors who never held a federal contract as a large business should so state.

Substantiating documentation may consist of:

Reporting of small business performance in CPARS Small business participation/utilization reporting Documentation from local, state or federal customers that demonstrates use of small businesses Documentation demonstrating total small business contract completion by the small business prime Offeror and/or subcontracting to other small businesses Individual Subcontracting Reports (ISR) – the Government will evaluate how well the

Offeror has performed on achieving its small business subcontracting goals Offerors may submit a minimum of 2, but not more than 4 ISRs. Each ISR submitted must (1) contain the contract number for referencing purposes (2) be accompanied with a brief description of the requirement that discusses the services/supplies provided, (3) include an explanation for not meeting subcontracting goals and what actions will be taken to increase participation in any of the subcontracting goals the offeror was unable to meet. The Small Business Evaluation Team must be able to determine which ISR, customer letter of commendation, etc., goes with each project description.

Correspondence from small business subcontractors that acknowledge support

SBA Compliance Reviews or Defense Contract Management Agency Small Business Subcontracting Program Reviews

For the Small Business Participation Document, please see Appendix H, Small Business Participation Document Evaluation Form.

D. FACTOR 4: PRICE

Factor 4 Submission Requirements

Volume II should be submitted in a separate file from Volume I. The price proposal should be broken down into sections as defined below.

Section 1: The name(s) and title(s) of the person(s) authorized to negotiate and sign a contract. Also, provide a Certificate of Corporate Authority or other applicable documentation of authorized signature(s) for each authorized individual.

Section 2: The Offer (the SF1442) duly executed with an original signature by an official authorized to bind the company.

Section 3: Acknowledgement of all amendments to the solicitation in accordance with the instructions on the Standard Form 30 (amendment form).

Section 4: The completed Section K Section 00600 of the solicitation (i.e., Representations, Certifications, and Other Statements of Offerors). Certification of cost or pricing data is not required in response to the solicitation. All cost and pricing data supplied by Offerors will represent data other than certified cost or pricing data as defined by FAR 2.101.

Section 5: Proposed Price – The Offeror shall complete (in entirety) the bid schedule provided in the solicitation and provide a completed price proposal in MS Excel using the template provided with this solicitation titled “Supplemental Price Breakdown to the Bidding Schedule”

SECTION M

EVALUATION FACTORS FOR AWARD

A. BASIS FOR AWARD

The award will be made using a best value trade-off process in accordance with FAR Part 15, based on the best overall (i.e., best value) proposal that is determined to be the most beneficial to the Government.

Proposal evaluations will be based on Price and three (3) non-price factors: Team Experience & Past Performance, Technical Approach Narrative, and Small Business Participation Document.

Team Experience & Past Performance (Factor 1) and Technical Approach Narrative (Factor

2) are of equal value, and are more important than Small Business Participation Document (Factor 3). Price (Factor 4) is more important than Factors 1, 2 or 3 individually. ALL

EVALUATION FACTORS OTHER THAN PRICE, WHEN COMBINED, ARE

APPROXIMATELY EQUAL TO PRICE.

Award will be based on the best overall proposal that is determined to be the best value to the Government, with appropriate consideration given to the non-price and price factors. To receive consideration for award, a rating of no less than “Neutral Confidence” must be achieved for Factor 1 and a rating of no less than “Acceptable” must be achieved for Factor 2 and 3. Offerors should note that the award may not necessarily be made to the lowest price offer.

Factors to Be Evaluated

During the evaluation of each proposal, the Government will assign a rating for Factors 1 through 3. The following factors will be used to evaluate each proposal:

Volume I, Factor 1: Team Experience & Past Performance Volume I, Factor 2: Technical Approach Narrative Volume II, Factor 3: Small Business Participation Document Volume II, Factor 4: Price

The resulting award will be a firm-fixed-price (FFP) construction contract.

Selection will be based on the best overall proposal that is determined to be the best value to the Government.

Evaluation Approach

The proposal will be evaluated to determine whether the Offeror’s methods and approach have adequately and completely considered, defined, and satisfied the requirements specified in the Request for Proposal (RFP). All proposals shall be subject to evaluation by the Source Selection Evaluation Board (SSEB) based on the evaluation factors.

NOTE: For submission requirements designated as “shall” or “must,” failure to provide the requested information will be considered a deficiency and the specified factor will be rated red/unacceptable, and the Offer will be considered un-awardable unless revised. For submission requirements designated as “should,” failure to provide the requested information will result in a lower rating for the specified factor and may result in a deficiency and unacceptable rating. Offerors are cautioned that award may be made without discussions, and Offerors may not have the opportunity to submit revised proposals.

B. FACTOR 1: TEAM EXPERIENCE & PAST PERFORMANCE

Factor 1 Evaluation Approach This factor evaluates the Offeror’s team experience and past performance in completing recent and relevant projects. There are three aspects to the past performance evaluation: recency, relevancy, and quality of performance which are combined to establish one performance assessment for each Offeror.

Recency will be determined by projects that demonstrate completion within six (6) years of the issuance date of this solicitation. Projects completed more than six years from that date will not be evaluated.

Relevancy will be determined by projects that demonstrate completion of projects similar in scope, complexity, size, and cost and price to the solicitation project.

To receive a “Relevant” rating or higher, a project must include:

Manufacture of Class II Class I power transformers; or Site assembly and erection of Class II Class I power transformers; or Installation of Class II Class I three-phase power transformers.

Proposals may be more highly rated for relevancy if they include projects that demonstrate any of the following. Proposals demonstrating all of the following will be the most highly rated for relevancy:

Experience with manufacture, site assembly and erection, and installation of power transformers of 11000 kV/4160 kV or higher.

Experience in manufacturing transformers with costs greater than $500,000.

Experience in demolishing and disposing of transformers and switches.

Experience in packaging and transporting transformers.

Experience in packaging and transporting transformers via floating barges and cranes.

Experience in installing transformers and switches.

Experience in testing and commissioning of transformers.

Relevancy will be evaluated using the ratings in Table 1.

Table 1 – Past Performance Relevancy Ratings Adjectival 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.

In addition, this factor will examine the quality of projects reviewed for this factor. A separate quality assessment rating is not required; rather, the past performance confidence assessment rating is based on the Offeror’s overall record of recency, relevancy, and quality of performance.

The Government will evaluate the record of past performance for the Offeror and each proposed Team Member to ascertain the probability of successfully performing the requirements under this solicitation. The Government Team 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 these into the performance confidence assessment. The overall performance confidence assessment will be evaluated using Table 2.

Table 2 – Performance Confidence Assessments Rating Method Adjectival Rating Description

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 be able to successfully perform the required effort.

C. FACTOR 2: TECHNICAL APPROACH NARRATIVE

Factor 2 Evaluation Approach

The Offeror’s technical approach narrative will be evaluated for completeness, logic, reasonableness, and level of risk to the Government as compared to the solicitation requirements. This factor may be more highly rated for:

Proposals that provide a comprehensive, technically sound, low risk approach for completing the work identified.

Proposed transformers that are more efficient than the minimum requirements in the specifications as measured by load-losses and no-load losses in kW.

This factor will be rated using Table 3.

TABLE 3– COMBINED TECHNICAL/RISK RATINGS

Color Rating Description

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

Purple 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.

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

Yellow

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

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

D. FACTOR 3: SMALL BUSINESS PARTICPATION DOCUMENT

Factor 3 Evaluation Approach

Ratings using an adjectival, combined technical rating, in accordance with Table 4, will be determined by the Government. The government will evaluate:

a. The extent to which small business firms, as defined in FAR Part 19, are specifically identified in proposals to include the company identifying information along with CAGE Code and DUNS Number.

b. The extent of commitment to use small businesses (enforceable commitments will be considered more favorably than non-enforceable ones). Describe what types of commitments if any are in place for this specific acquisition – small business prime, written contract, verbal, enforceable, non-enforceable, joint ventures, mentor-protégé, teaming agreements, partnership letters of commitment(s), etc. Provide documentation regarding enforceable commitments to utilize any Small Business category, as defined in FAR Part 19, as subcontractors or partners. Documentation validating business relationships described should be submitted. In order to get credit, the enforceable commitments should be with a small business, specific to the subject requirement and include acknowledgment via signatures with signature blocks from both parties (duly authorized). The enforceable commitment(s) should include the socioeconomic category of the small business and identify the services/supplies the firm will provide. The firm’s name, socioeconomic category and the supplies/services being provided should be included within item d below.

Note: Enforceable commitments are: (1) with a small business, (2) include the socioeconomic type of the small business and the services/supplies to be provided e.g.

ABC Company, a WOSB, will provide commissioning, (3) specific to the subject requirement by indicating the solicitation number, and (4) include legible signature blocks and signatures from BOTH parties acknowledging the business relationship. SB firms identified within an enforceable commitment must also be listed within section (d) of Appendix H.

c. Identification of the complexity and variety of the work small firms are to perform; (In support of this provide a brief description of what supplies/services small businesses will provide that are considered complex) within Item d below. List the principle services and supplies to be provided by small businesses. If the prime Offeror is a small business, the firm should state what supplies or services they will self-perform.

d. The extent to which the Offeror meets or exceeds the Small Business Goal of 10%.

This goal is a percentage of the total contract value. The extent to which the Offeror provides aggressive goals for Socio-Economic Small Business Categories. Offerors that exceed the small business goal and provide more aggressive goals for the Socio- Economic Small Business Categories may be more highly rated.

Note: If an Offeror is unable to meet the participation goals or proposes a zero percent goal for ANY of the socioeconomic categories (SDB, HUBZone, WOSB, VOSB and/or SDVOSB) within the solicitation, the Offeror must provide a detailed explanation as to why the participation goal(s) cannot be met. The Offeror may also provide the actions that were taken prior to the submission of proposals to increase the participation goals for any of the socioeconomic categories the Offeror is unable to meet.

e. The extent to which past performance in utilizing small businesses indicates a high likelihood of successfully meeting the small business goals proposed. This factor will consider the past performance of the Offerors in complying with requirements of the clauses at FAR 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business and (for large businesses) FAR 52.219-9, Small Business Subcontracting Plan.

Note: Compliance of FAR 52.219-8 applies to ALL Offerors to include small businesses.

Compliance of FAR 52.219-9 applies to Only Large Businesses.

E. FACTOR 4: PRICE

The basis of the price competition is through pricing the project represented in the plans and specifications. Price reasonableness will be determined in accordance with FAR 15.305(a)(1). Normally, competition establishes price reasonableness. Comparison of the proposed prices is expected to satisfy the requirement to perform a price analysis, however, the Government may, if necessary, analyze the Offeror’s price breakdown to establish reasonableness of an otherwise successful Offeror’s price.

G. FINAL SELECTION

The Government intends to award without discussions. Therefore, the Offeror’s initial proposal should contain the Offeror’s best terms from a technical and price standpoint.

TABLE 4 – SMALL BUSINESS RATING METHOD

Color Rating Description

Blue Outstanding Proposal indicates an exceptional approach and understanding of the small business objectives.

Purple Good Proposal indicates a thorough approach and understanding of the small business objectives.

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

Yellow Marginal Proposal has not demonstrated an adequate approach and understanding of the small business objectives.

Red Unacceptable Proposal does not meet small business objectives.

Proposals will be analyzed to determine which is most advantageous to the Government based upon information provided in response to evaluation factors.

The Government reserves the right to conduct discussions if the Source Selection Authority (SSA) later determines them to be necessary. If the SSA 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 SSA 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. If the Government does conduct discussions, these will be in writing.

The Contracting Officer will award a contract to the responsible Offeror whose proposal is fair and reasonable and, as determined by the Source Selection Authority (SSA), conforms to the solicitation and offers the best overall value to the Government, all factors considered.

The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the firm selected in accordance with the above procedures. The Government may reject any or all offers if such action is determined to be in the best interest of the Government.

In the course of evaluating Offerors' proposals, the Source Selection Team (SST) may contact references submitted by the Offerors. The SST may also check past performance information obtained from sources other than those identified by the Offerors. All gathered information will be used to evaluate the Offerors’ overall past performance.

At no time during this process, or during the debriefing, or after award, will the names of individuals providing reference information about an Offeror's past performance be revealed to the Offerors or to any other party.

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