EXHIBIT_E-_DB_CTR_Proposed_Alternates-Betterments-Deviations.docx

EXHIBIT E

CONTRACTOR PROPOSED ALTERNATIVES, DEVIATIONS AND BETTERMENTS

INSTRUCTIONS TO PHASE TWO OFFERORS

Include 3 copies with prices with your price proposal Include 3 copies without any prices of this form with your technical proposal

The solicitation has specified a design and construction budget for this project. In the event an offeror cannot propose the project as specified in the technical documents within the budget amount provided they shall price the proposal IAW the solicitation documents. Items offered by the proposal, exceeding or deviating from the RFP minimum requirements, shall be clearly identified as a “Betterment” or “Deviation” and noted on the drawings, if provided, and included in a proposal betterments/deviation schedule (Exhibit E) as appropriate

DEVIATIONS: The Offeror shall provide a list of all deviations, deemed necessary by the Offeror, to achieve cost limitations, meet statutory requirements, and/or are mandatory due to technical flaws in the solicitation (i.e. performance, structural integrity, safety, maintainability, applicable code requirements, etc) in order to deliver the intended basic requirements of the solicitation. Offerors who propose deviations for Government consideration should first propose the requirement as specified in the Government documents.

Costs and or credits, by item, shall be listed by the offeror in the Exhibit E format. Each deviation shall include an explanation of why the Offeror believes the deviation is necessary. Use a separate sheet for explanations if necessary.

PRE-AWARD VALUE ENGINEERING: Innovative, creative, or cost saving proposals that meet or exceed these requirements are encouraged and will receive consideration accordingly. Offerors who desire to propose alternatives for Government consideration, are encouraged to do so, but should first propose the requirement as specified in the Government documents

Costs and or credits, by item, shall be listed by the offeror in the Exhibit E format. . Each alternative shall include an explanation of what the benefits are and why the Offeror believes the alternative is in the best interest of the Government.

BETTERMENTS: Items offered by the proposal, exceeding the RFP minimum requirements, must be listed separately for each of the elements. Costs and or credits, if any, by item, shall be listed by the offeror in the Exhibit E format. Government desired betterments if included in the proposed price shall be listed but do not require pricing.

Acceptance of these proposed alternatives/deviations or betterments will be at the sole discretion of the Government. The Government reserves the right to accept or reject alternatives/deviations or betterments based on desirability and mission needs. The Government reserves the right to accept or reject any alternatives/deviations or betterments without discussion. Only accepted Credits or Costs associated with alternatives/deviations or betterments will be considered in the award determination. Accepted credits or costs will be added/deducted from the proposed price, if applicable, using the designated line item for Contractor proposed options.

On the form (-) credits means the Contracting officer should deduct that amount from your proposed price if accepted. (+) means Contracting Officer will add that amount to your proposed price if accepted.

SAMPLE

BETTERMENT- DEVIATION- ALTERNATIVE SCHEDULE

W91ZRS-16-R-0001

CST DB CONSTRUCTION

W91ZRS-16-R-0001-Phase 2

BETTERMENT- DEVIATION- ALTERNATIVE SCHEDULE

W91ZRS-16-R-0001

OFFEROR NAME: