RECOVERY-2009 STIMULUS PROJECT-San Juan FBI Consolidation Project for a General Contractor (New Federal Building Garage) Solicitation

Amendment # 5 is hereby issued to answer Rquest For Information and to a add the Data Sheet which a digital copy (on a cd) needs to be submitted with the technical proposal.

QUESTION 1: On page 1 of Section 01400 ("Quality Control", Item 1.1.D., it is stated: "Other quality control requirements for coordinated or systematic construction activities not related principally to a single individual section are specified in Division 1 Section ("System Quality Assurance").

a.　　 Division 1 Section ("System Quality Assurance") was not included with the bid documents.　 Please provide it.

ANSWER: Please delete Section 01400 1.1.D in its entirety. It is not applicable to this project.

 QUESTION 2: Based on the drawings we see a total of 4 cameras #30 and 9 cameras #20, please confirm this is the correct amount.

ANSWER: The number of cameras will be as show on the contract documents.

 QUESTION 3: Are There any specs for the cameras, like brand name, model, etc.?

ANSWER: Yes, The camera specification is Section 282300.

 QUESTION 4: The documentation makes reference to a Command Room and the question is: Are There any specs for those equipments like DVR (Storage size, number of channels, etc.), Fiber Transceiver, Monitor size, Etc. Do we need to provide them?

ANSWER: Please see Section 282300.

QUESTION 5: All facilities infrastructure like conduits, junction boxes, wire ways, etc. will be done by other contractor

Basically we need to provide a quote similar to this example:

1. Cameras

a. Type #30 (4 units)

b. Type #20 (9 units)

2. Other Equipments

a. DVR

b. Monitor

c. Fiber Transceiver

3. Installation, configuration and training

ANSWER: Conduits, junction boxes, wire ways are included in the contract and must be part of the price proposal. Please see Section 282300.

 QUESTION 6: We are very interested in knowing if you would prefer to keep on having the brand of cameras you already have in the federal building. If this is so, we need to know the brand name and if there is any special specifications that you may require.

ANSWER: The camera specification is Section 282300.

 QUESTION 7: If you need a Digital Video Recorder (VDR), we also need to know: 1) For how long do you want to store the videos?; 2) How much compression do you want?; 3) Do you need a backup unit or you already have one over there?

ANSWER: Please see Section 282300

 QUESTION 1: On page 1 of Section 01400 ("Quality Control", Item 1.1.D., it is stated: "Other quality control requirements for coordinated or systematic construction activities not related principally to a single individual section are specified in Division 1 Section ("System Quality Assurance").

a.       Division 1 Section ("System Quality Assurance") was not included with the bid documents.  Please provide it.

ANSWER: Please delete Section 01400 1.1.D in its entirety.  It is not applicable to this project.

Amendment # 8 is hereby issued to answer Rquest For Information and to a add the Data Sheet which a digital copy (on a cd) needs to be submitted with the technical proposal.

QUESTION 1: On page 1 of Section 01400 ("Quality Control", Item 1.1.D., it is stated: "Other quality control requirements for coordinated or systematic construction activities not related principally to a single individual section are specified in Division 1 Section ("System Quality Assurance").

a.　　　　　　 Division 1 Section ("System Quality Assurance") was not included with the bid documents.　 Please provide it.

ANSWER: Please delete Section 01400 1.1.D in its entirety. It is not applicable to this project.

 QUESTION 2: Based on the drawings we see a total of 4 cameras #30 and 9 cameras #20, please confirm this is the correct amount.

ANSWER: The number of cameras will be as show on the contract documents.

 QUESTION 3: Are There any specs for the cameras, like brand name, model, etc.?

ANSWER: Yes, The camera specification is Section 282300.

 QUESTION 4: The documentation makes reference to a Command Room and the question is: Are There any specs for those equipments like DVR (Storage size, number of channels, etc.), Fiber Transceiver, Monitor size, Etc. Do we need to provide them?

ANSWER: Please see Section 282300.

QUESTION 5: All facilities infrastructure like conduits, junction boxes, wire ways, etc. will be done by other contractor

Basically we need to provide a quote similar to this example:

1. Cameras

a. Type #30 (4 units)

b. Type #20 (9 units)

2. Other Equipments

a. DVR

b. Monitor

c. Fiber Transceiver

3. Installation, configuration and training

ANSWER: Conduits, junction boxes, wire ways are included in the contract and must be part of the price proposal. Please see Section 282300.

 QUESTION 6: We are very interested in knowing if you would prefer to keep on having the brand of cameras you already have in the federal building. If this is so, we need to know the brand name and if there is any special specifications that you may require.

ANSWER: The camera specification is Section 282300.

 QUESTION 7: If you need a Digital Video Recorder (VDR), we also need to know: 1) For how long do you want to store the videos?; 2) How much compression do you want?; 3) Do you need a backup unit or you already have one over there?

ANSWER: Please see Section 282300

QUESTION 8:On drawing AS-101A, if you observe on the fence that is located adjacent to Chardon Ave., on the west side of the entrance it indicates "Anti-Ram Fence" and if you look at the east side of the entrance it indicates "Non-Anti Ram Fence".

Looking at the detail of the entrance (1/AS-203), it indicates that on both sides of the entrance there is an "Anti-Ram Fence".

ANSWER: Which of these two details is the correct one?

Amendment No. 4 is hereby issued to to answer the following questions.  

1. In Supplementary to Form 1442 option no. 2 requires additional photovoltaic panels in the same area as the additional trellis in option no. 7. Are the panels going to be installed on top of the Trellis ? If not, the Total Evaluated Offer has to include one or the other. Please clarify.

 ANSWER: The option deletes the trellis and adds the photovoltaic panels. As such, the option price needs to account for a credit for the trellis.

 2. Could you please confirm if the item in section 03 3000 Paragraph 3.9.F.1 "Hot-Weather Placement" will be in effect in the project?

 ANSWER: The requirements of paragraph 3.9.F.1 of Specification Section 03 3000 are applicable for this project.

3. On page 4 of the CCC, item 12, "FAR 52.236-76 Permits and Responsibilities (11/91)", it is stated: "The Contractor shall"..."be responsible for obtaining any necessary licenses and permits, and for complying with any Federal, State, and municipal laws, codes, and regulations applicable to the performance of the work."

 a.　Is a Construction Permit [CP, issued by the Puerto Rico Permits and Regulations Administration ("A.R.P.E."), required for this Solicitation

 Answer: The Contractor is to determine the permit requirements.

         i.What is the status of the CP?What is the status of the CP?

Answer: The Government did not apply to any local permits.

 4. Has ARPE issued a Notice of Approval ("Notificación de Aprobación") for this Solicitation?

 Answer: The Government did not apply to any local permits.

 5. Can the offerors assume that all local government (State and Municipal) permits and endorsements required for the construction of the project under this Solicitation (besides those typically obtained after contract award, i.e., solid wastes, air quality, erosion control, and emission source permits), have already been issued, and that all the requirements and conditions included in such permits and endorsements are contained in the contract documents?

 Answer: Government did not apply for local permits or endorsements - Contractor to determine permit requirements.

 6. On page 17 of the CCC, item 41, "FAR 52.236-14-Availability and Use of Utility Services (4/84)", it is stated: "Unless otherwise provided in the contract, the amount of each utility service consumed shall be charged to or paid for by the Contractor at prevailing rates charged to the Government..."

 a.　What are the prevailing rates charged to the Government for utility services (water, sanitary sewer, and power)?

 Answer: Contractor to provide temporary utility services as required and should consult with utility services for rates.

 7. On page 26 of the CCC, item 56 "GSAM 552.246-71-Source Inspection by Government (6/09)", paragraph (a), it is stated: "Supplies to be furnished under this contract will be inspected at source by the Government before shipment from the manufacturing plant or other facility designated by the Contractor, unless the Contractor is otherwise notified in writing by the Contracting Officer or a designated representative."　 On the other hand, on the same page of the CCC, item 55 "FAR 52.246-12-Inspection of Construction (8/96)", paragraph (e), it is stated: "The Contractor shall promptly furnish, at no increase in contract price, all facilities, labor, and material reasonably needed for performing such safe and convenient inspections and tests", i.e., Government inspections and tests at all places and at all reasonable times before acceptance to ensure strict compliance with the terms of the contract, "as may be required by the Contracting Officer."

a. Most of the materials and equipment required under this Solicitation are manufactured outside of Puerto Rico.　 Moreover, some of such materials are manufactured in foreign countries, such as England and Italy.　 Please confirm if the Contractor will be required to provide facilities, labor, and material reasonably needed to perform source inspections before shipment at places outside of Puerto Rico and/or at foreign countries.

 Answer: see material and product specifications for minimum inspection requirements.

 8. On page 10 of the ARRAC, "FAR 52.225-23-Required Use of American Iron, Steel, and Other Manufactured Goods-Buy American Act-Construction Materials Under Trade Agreements (Aug 2009)", paragraph (b), it is stated: "The restrictions of section 1605 of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009"..."and the Buy American Act"..."do not apply to Recovery Act designated country construction material.　　 Consistent with U.S. obligations under international agreements, this clause implements: (i) Section 1605 of the Recovery Act by requiring, unless an exception applies, that all iron, steel, and other manufactured goods used as construction material in the project are produced in the United states; and (ii) the Buy American Act by providing a preference for unmanufactured domestic construction material."

 a. Please clarify if the materials/equipment specified in the contract documents which are manufactured outside of the United States, comply with the requirements of Section ARRA as mentioned above.

 Answer: None of the products specified are made exclusively outside the U.S.

 9. On page 2 of Section 01050 "Partnering", paragraph 1.01 B.3.(b), it is stated:　 "The location for the retreat will be off site, in the Hato Rey area of San Juan Puerto Rico."　 Further under this Section (1.01 C.), it is stated: "The costs of the Partnering process, including the costs for hiring the facilitator and rental of the facility, are to be shared by the Government and the General Contractor.　 The Contractor shall pay for the cost of the conference facility for the partnering session, (including lunches and refreshments)"... "Approximately 25 to 30 participants can be expected to attend these sessions."

a. Will the Contracting Officer consider other locations within the San Juan area for the retreat?

 Answer: Yes, CO will consider other areas within the San Juan area.

 10. On page 6 of the SC, Part 9. Working Hours, paragraph A., it is stated: "Normal Working Hours are between 06:00 AM to 07:00 PM, Monday through Friday.　 All work shall be performed during Normal Working Hours..."

 a.　Concrete pours in the Hato Rey area where the Project is located normally start very early in the morning (around 4:00 AM).　 The reason for starting concrete pours at this time is to avoid the high temperatures of the late morning hours, and to avoid delays in the delivery of the concrete material to the project due to the heavy traffic that occurs in Hato Rey after 6:30 AM.

 i.　Will concrete pours and other related works be allowed outside Normal Working Hours?

 Answer: Yes, concrete pours and other related work will be allowed outside normal working hours.

 11.　　 In regards to the Technical Specifications, Sections 23 0800 (Commissioning of HVAC) and 26 0800 (Commissioning of Photovoltaic System) make reference to a "Schedule of Allowances".　 Both Sections state (on item 1.4) that: "Labor, instrumentation, tools, and equipment costs for technicians for the performance of commissioning testing are covered by the "Schedule of Allowances" Article in Division 01 Section "Allowances".

 a. There is no "Allowances" Section on Division 01.　 Please issue the "Schedule of Allowances".

 Answer: Cost of all commissioning shall be included in the lump sum contract price, specs to be revised by amendment.

 12.　　 Please clarify if any exposed concrete members' finishes include cement plaster and/or paint."Exterior Stucco" and "Cementitious Finish" on concrete is primarily limited to areas at or near grade. Also refer to Specification Section 03 3300 paragraph 3.1.C.8 for finish requirements of Architectural Concrete. See Architectural drawings for extent and locations.

  Answer: "Exterior Stucco" and "Cementitious Finish" on concrete is primarily limited to areas at or near grade. Also refer to Specification Section 03 3300 paragraph 3.1.C.8 for finish requirements of Architectural Concrete. See Architectural drawings for extent and locations.

 13.　Division 26 of the Technical Specifications describes the Lightning System for the facility, but there is no design shown on the Electrical Drawings.　 Please clarify.

 Answer: The lightning protection system must be designed by the lightning protection Master Label contractor.

This is the industry standard. The system is being bid based on building plans and a specifications.

 14. On page 6 of the Geotechnical Engineering Study (GES) prepared by Langan Engineering and Environmental Services for this solicitation, dated November 6, 2009, it is stated: "We request the Architect and Structural Engineer provide plans for our review and comment". Please confirm if the bid drawings and technical specifications were delivered to the Geotechnical Engineer (GE). In the event that such drawings were delivered to the GE, please confirm if the GES remains unchanged.

 ANSWER: The architectural and structural plans were provided to Langan (the GE), and Langan participated in the preparation of the earthwork specifications. The statement that the question refers to was included in the section of the report discussing drainage behind retaining walls. We have reviewed the applicable portions of the plans and have confirmed that the drainage recommendations provided in our report were implemented in the project plans.

 We also would like to call attention to the fact that the retaining wall to be constructed as part of the security improvements was also addressed as part of an additional subsurface investigation, the results of which were presented in a 22 January 2010 letter-report by Langan.

 15. Is it acceptable to substitute the engineered backfill required under footings, with a 4" lean concrete layer?

 Answer: We would like to take this opportunity to clarify the footing subgrade preparation requirements. There are two footing subgrade preparation procedures. One for the parking garage footings, and one for the anti-ram wall footing.

 The parking garage footings are to be supported by the stiffer portions of the underlying Stratum 2 clayey materials, and it is expected that this material will be present (without the need for over-excavation) on most of the site at the minimum bottom of footing elevation recommended in our report and incorporated into the structural plans. However, in the case that the stiffer portions of the Stratum 2 materials are not reached underneath a particular footing, an over-excavation until reaching the proper bearing material will be necessary.

 As recommended on the geotechnical engineering report, the over-excavated depth could be backfilled with properly placed and compacted engineered fill. Please note that the over-excavation is not expected to be thicker than 1 to 2 ft based on the conditions observed at the boring locations, and we request to be notified if deeper over-excavations are necessary. If the backfilling will be done using engineered fill, the excavation sides should be enlarged by 1 ft on all sides, relative to the footing dimensions. Alternatively, the backfilling could be done with lean concrete, but the thickness would depend on the actual depth of over-excavation vs. the proposed bottom of footing elevation. Another option would be to pour those footings with an increased thickness and bearing directly on the proper bearing material.

The over-excavation below the anti-ram footing cannot be shallower than 1 ft, followed by the recommended proofrolling at the subgrade of the over-excavation. Lean concrete could also be used to replace the engineered fill that would be necessary to backfill the over-excavation underneath the anti-ram wall footing, but would need to be 1 ft thick.

Answer:

Amendment No. 3 is here by issued to address Request For Information. 

 1.       On page 78 of the CCC, item 115 "FAR 52.215-1-Instruction to Offerors-Competitive Acquisition (1/04)", Alternate I (Oct 1997), paragraph (f)(4), it is stated: "The Government intends to evaluate proposals and award a contract after conducting discussions with offerors whose proposals have been determined to be within the competitive range" [underscore added].  On the other hand, on page 2 of the SPN, item 1 "FAR 52.215-1-Instruction to Offerors-Competitive Acquisition (1/04)", paragraph (f)(4), it is stated:  "The Government intends to evaluate proposals and award a contract without discussions with offerors (except clarifications as described in FAR 15.306 (a))" [underscore added].  Further down in this paragraph it is stated: "The Government reserves the right to conduct discussions if the Contracting Officer later determines them to be necessary."

a.       Please confirm if the contract award will be made after conducting discussions.

 Answer: Contract award can be made without discussions or after conducting discussion.

 2.       On page 63 of the CCC, item 98 "GSAM 552.219-72-Preparation, Submission, and Negotiation of Subcontracting Plans (6/05), paragraph (a), it is stated:  "An offeror, other than a small business concern, submitting an offer that exceeds $500,000 ($1,000,000 for construction) shall submit a subcontracting plan with its initial offer" [underscore supplied].

 a.       Since this Solicitation is set aside for small business concerns, please confirm that oferrors are not required to submit a subcontracting plan with their proposals.

 Answer: Offerors are not required to submit a small business plan .  Amendment # 1, question # 8 deletes the "Small Business Subcontracting Plan" section of Volume 1 of the Specifications. 

 3.       With regards to Section 00200 "Applicable Hourly Minimum Wage Rates Notice:

a.       Please clarify if the "Fringes" under this section represent minimum fringe benefits to be paid by the Contractor for each work classification.

 Answer:  The Davis-Bacon Wage Determinations are the prevailing wage rates to be paid on federally funded or assisted construction projects.

Amendment # 2 is hereby issued to change to due date for the Price Proposals.  The Price Proposals are due on MARCH 8, 2010 at 2 P.M. 

 Amendment # 1

 The following items are hereby incorporated into the contract documents:

 1. The GC shall submit, for approval, a site plan 14 days after NTP indicating the location and type of site construction fence. The GC shall identify all site entry and exit points for the construction of the project.

 2. The GC shall include in their price proposal the removal of the east and south fences of the secure parking low as shown on GSA-SK 1. The fence shall be saw-cut flush with the parking surface. Any uneven surface shall be backfilled with asphalt and compacted to a suitable surface for parking use and vehicle traffic. 

3. This amendment shall delete the following reference from section 31 2000 - page 2:

"The Contractor shall provide, at time of bid, unit prices for the imported materials.

 4. This amendment shall incorporate following sections:

01 9113 - General Commissioning Requirements

26 0924 - Lighting System Commissioning Requirements

 5. This amendment shall incorporate following documents:

Commissioning Services Narrative Description

Commissioning Issues Log

Commissioning Plan

Commissioning Execution and Quality Control Plan

Commissioning Turn-Over Record Index

Owner's Project Requirements

 6. This amendment shall incorporate the following requirements for the protection of the totem pole:

The totem pole shall be protected in place during all times of construction. The contractor shall provide an 8'-0" high wood fence surrounding the totem. The fence shall be of 2"X6" framing with 4'X8' 3/4" plywood panels. The fence shall be secured by 4"X4" wood posts and shall be of sound construction.

 7. This amendment shall delete paragraph 1.5 - Unit prices in the following sections:

23 0800 - Commissioning of HVAC

26 0800 - Commissioning of Photovoltaic Systems

8. This amendment will delete the " Small Business Sub-contracting plan" section of Volume 1 of the Specifications. 


Question:In Section 00120 - Supplementary Instructions to Bidders, it mentions that there are Geotechnical Reports available. Nevertheless, after reviewing the documents available online it seems they have not been made available. Where can we obtain these reports?

Answer: The soil investigation reports are included electronically for information only via this amendment.

Question: Standard Form 1442, requires for us to provide a "Contract No." & a "Requisition/Purchase Request No." We have not been able to find these numbers in the documents that are available. Could you please provide us those numbers to fill out the form?

Answer: The contract number is the same as the solicitation #: GS-02P-10DT-C-0005

The "Requisition/Purchase Request No." does not need to be included.

 Question: All the contract drawings and specifications are detailed using the Metric System. How will this apply to pipe diameters for plumbing, electrical piping, site utility piping etc.?  Example, will a pipe diameter of 15cm   (conversion= 5.91 inches)be  considered  as a six in pipe , or do we have to purchase special piping in the metric system. Please clarify what is the intent of the Government and how will this issue be solved.  What should we consider in our proposal?

Answer: Special piping will not be required. A 6" pipe will be acceptable. All of the piping and conduit was designed using standard imperial sizes that were then converted to metric units.  So the imperial equivalent is acceptable.

 Question: In relation to the above referenced project, Section 00120 (Supplementary Instruction to Bidders section 2 states that the geotechnical reports on section 2.01 would be provided on a CD with the specifications and drawings. We have not found these reports on the downloaded files. How can we access these reports?

Answer: The reports are provided for information only via this amendment.

 Question:  Section 31-2000-2 states:  During the course of the site preparation and earthwork activities, fill will be required to raise site grades, backfill around pile caps, behind walls, excavations, utility trenches, and landscaping areas. The Contractor shall use the different types of materials specified herein as directed by the Contracting Officer and Geotechnical Engineer. The Contractor shall provide, at time of bid, unit prices for the imported materials. Supplementary Form 1442 does not provide a Space for this unit price.  Can we write it in without invalidating our bid?

Answer: Unit prices are not required. The Contractor shall include all costs in their bid. The contractor shall ignore all references to unit prices in the specifications.

 Question: Drawing AS 1(Architectural Site Plan) shows a new Anti ramp fence from north to south adjacent to the existing Federico Degetau Bldg. The same fence is shown "existing to remain" on Drawing CS 101A (Civil Site Plan). Please clarify extent of anti ramp wall in this area.

Answer: For the base contract, the existing fence is to remain as shown on CS101A. For the option a new anti-ram fence as shown on CS101B is required.

Question:In section 00120 - Supplementary Instructions to Bidders Section 4.02 reference is made for ORCA registration which we have done. Do we have to submit GSA forms 3503? In notice to bidder Item 5, we could not find the referenced form GSA 3503 (Certifications and Representation) in the GSA website. What is to be submitted with the proposal?

Answer:Form 3503 is no longer required. The only requirement is ORCA registration.

PROJECT: Recovery Act 2009 project for GC Services for a New Federal Parking Garage in San Juan, P.R.

BUILDING TYPE: Parking Garage Structure (New Construction).

CLIENT AGENCY: General Services Administration (GSA)

SIZE: approximately 16,000 square meters (172,223 sf)

PARKING SPACES: 500



The General Services Administration (GSA), Northeast and Caribbean Region is seeking qualified Small Business General Contractors (GC) interested in providing construction services for a Federal Parking Garage.



The project must conform to the P-100 (Facility Standards for Public Buildings) and Architectural Barriers Act Accessibility Standard (ABAAS) and allow for the achievement of Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) credits, so that the project in its entirety can be considered for future LEED ratings.



PROJECT DESCRIPTION

The GC services will be for a new Federal Parking Garage to be located in San Juan, Puerto Rico. The building will be located at 150 Carlos E. Chardon Street which is on an existing 27 acre federal campus located in the Hato Rey area of San Juan. This procurement is for the selection of a qualified GC. The selected GC will provide construction and landscaping services for this new federal Parking Garage that will be approximately 16,000 square meters (172,223 sf) and that will house 500 parking spaces and will be 3.5 stories high. The Garage will be constructed with concrete columns and slabs supported by concrete spread footing foundations. Construction elements include but are not limited to steel stairs, fire protection, photo-voltaic system, lighting, electrical and a hydraulic elevator.



The site in which the Federal Garage will be situated is on approximately 6 acres of land and will involve new site roadways, walkways, site lighting and landscaping. A new entrance to the site will be created to line up with Hostos Avenue at Chardon Avenue. Upon aligning of the roads, traffic control systems, pavement striping, bollards, concrete barriers and signage will be required.



SCOPE OF WORK

The offeror selected shall be required to supply all labor, materials, equipment and supervision to perform the complete services as required by the Scope of Work under the resultant contract. A complete set of construction documents will be available to interested firms. Firms must submit a request though the FedBizOps website in order to be granted access to the documents. The Estimated Construction Cost Range for this project is between $15,000,000 and $25,000,000. Funding for the design of this project was requested as part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) of 2009 (recovery.gov).



SELECTION PROCESS

This procurement will be negotiated utilizing FAR Part 15 Source Selection Procedures using the Best Value/ Trade-off process. Upon receipt of the narrative responses, the Technical Evaluation Board (TEB) will evaluate each submission. The TEB will reach a consensus rating for each firm. The firms will be ranked in order of preference based on their final ratings. After the firms have been ranked, an evaluation will be made of the price proposals from the offerors who meet the minimum technical criteria. For this procurement the evaluation factors, when combined, will be equal to price. The Government anticipates the award of a Firm Fixed-Price Contract (see FAR Part 16.202); based on a final negotiated or accepted price, to the contractor that offers the best value to the Government. Discussions with offerors may be necessary. The Government reserves the right to award without conducting negotiations.



EVALUATION FACTORS AND STANDARDS FOR AWARD

The following 3 factors will be evaluated in the order listed below. Factor I and II will be evaluated on a acceptable or unacceptable basis. For Factor III adjectival ratings will be assigned to each factor as listed below. Failure to satisfy the minimum criteria of any factor (after any necessary clarifications/discussions are conducted) will automatically eliminate the offerors proposal from further consideration with respect to subsequent factors, as well as further consideration under this solicitation:



FACTOR 1: EXPERIENCE ON SIMILAR PROJECTS

FACTOR 2: PAST PERFORMANCE ON SIMILAR PROJECTS

FACTOR 3: QUALIFICATIONS OF KEY PERSONNEL





FACTOR 1: EXPERIENCE ON SIMILAR PROJECTS

Description: The purpose of this factor is to provide the offeror with the opportunity to focus on three similar projects that best present their experience in the capacity of a prime contractor. If the offeror provides more than three projects, the SSEB will only review the first three projects submitted. These representative projects must demonstrate the offerors ability to successfully deliver a project of similar scope and complexity.



The offeror must demonstrate that their firm has successfully completed construction services for a minimum of three projects in the past (12) years. Experience with three similar projects must include the following:



Project No. 1 & 2- A multiple level parking garage project with a minimum 300 car capacity and a minimum total project cost of $10,000,000; or a multiple level office building project involving multiple trades and with a minimum total project cost of $10,000,000; or a multiple level residential tower/hotel project with a minimum total project cost of $10,000,000; or a project requiring an above ground multiple level cast in place concrete structure with a minimum total project cost of $10,000,000.

Project No. 3 - At least 1 project with a minimum site work value of $1,000,000 and a project site of not less than three (3) acres.



At a minimum, the offeror must provide the material requested in the Project Fact Sheet (Attachment #2) and shall be submitted with each offerors proposal. The offerors shall be required to provide verification of their role as Prime Contractor on each project submitted. Project photographs: (2) 8 x 10 color to be provided for each project



FACTOR 2: PAST PERFORMANCE ON SIMILAR PROJECTS

Description: The purpose of this factor is to review the offerors past performance on the three projects submitted in factor 1. These representative projects must demonstrate the offerors ability to successfully deliver a project of similar scope and complexity. This factor will be evaluated on an acceptable or unacceptable basis.



The offeror must provide one (1) reliable independent reference for each project submitted under factor 1. The term reliable relates to the ability of the GSA to contact these references. GSA will expend only a reasonable amount of time and effort contacting those submitted as references. GSA reference material must include current name, address(es), position, and fax and phone numbers, email addresses. Please be advised that references will be contacted. Other project references may be considered. The GSA may not limit its reference contacts to those provided by the offeror, but may choose to contact references independent of those provided.



The Project Fact Sheet (Attachment 2) is to be provided for each project submitted for factor 1. In order to substantiate past performance the offerors shall be required to provide verification of their role as Prime Contractor on each project submitted, in the form of the Past Performance for Prime Contractor Reference Check (Attachment 1).



1) Acceptable references include any of the following:

(a) Owner,

(b) Owners representative,

(c) Construction Manager,

(d) Architect/Engineer of record



2) The offeror shall identify who the prime contractor was for each submitted project. Past Performance for Prime Contractor Reference check (see attachment below) prepared and submitted by the offeror and completed by an independent reference for each project submitted.



If two companies are teaming up, a description must be provided that will identify the relationship and the companies arrangements.





FACTOR 3: QUALIFICATIONS OF KEY PERSONNEL

This factor considers the construction experience, education, knowledge and expertise of key members of the offeror's project team who will be assigned directly to the project. The offeror must submit an organizational chart showing proposed key project personnel indicating title and role in the project. In addition, the offeror must submit individual resumes, position descriptions and proposed duties for all key personnel. As a minimum, resumes and position descriptions shall be submitted for the following team members:

Project Manager

Construction Superintendent



The offeror must demonstrate the following:

a. Project Manager: The offeror shall designate (1) on-site project manager who shall coordinate the work with a minimum of (10) years of construction experience as a construction project manager on at least 2 building projects greater than $10,000,000 each.

b. Construction Superintendent: The offeror shall designate (1) on-site construction superintendent with a minimum of (7) years experience in this position on at least 2 building projects greater than $10,000,000 each.



SMALL BUSINESS PROCUREMENT

This is a total small business set-aside. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this is 236220 Commercial & Institional Building Construction. A small business concern is defined by the Small Business Administration (SBA) as a concern (including all of its subsidiaries) have less than or equal to $33.5 million in annual receipts averaged over a concern's latest three (3) completed fiscal years. For additional information on Small Business, please visit http://www.sba.gov/.



All questions and clarifications regarding the project documents shall be put in writing and submitted to the Contracting Officer. Production costs and proposal preparation costs are at the expense of the offeror.



PRE-PROPOSAL CONFERENCE

A Site Visit / Pre-Proposal Conference will be held on February 9, 2010 at 10:00 am. The conference will be held at the Degetau Federal Building located at 150 Carlos E. Chardon Street Room 733, in San Juan, PR. The purpose of the conference will be to discuss the projects and address any questions or concerns and to provide offerors the opportunity to visit the site.



Please email Claudia Rivera at Claudia.rivera@gsa.gov by February 5, 2010 by 3 P.M. with the name of the firm and the attendees for the A Site Visit / Pre-Proposal Conference will be held on February 9, 2010.



IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR SUBMITTALS

ALL SUBMISSIONS ARE DUE by 2:00PM local time on March 4, 2010.

PLEASE MAIL PROPOSALS TO:



Small Business Utilization Center

26 Federal Plaza, Room 20-100

New York, N.Y. 10278

Attn: Janice Bracey



Each proposal shall consist of two separate envelopes. One envelop will contain your Technical Proposal and one envelope should contain your Price Proposal. These two envelopes should be submitted in one package. (PLEASE READ proposal Instructions in the Solicitation package).

A total of six (4) copies and (1) compact disc containing an electronic copy of the document must be submitted. The following information must be on the outside of the sealed envelope 1) Solicitation Number/Title, 2) Due Date, 3) Closing Time. Late responses are subject to FAR 52.214-7.



DOCUMENT SECURITY

All contract documents will be handled in accordance with PBS Order 3490.1A which is titled: Document Security for Sensitive but Unclassified (SBU) Paper and Electronic Building Information. The general principles of this policy are to give SBU project information only to those who have a need to know, to keep records of who received SBU project information, to safeguard SBU project information during use and to destroy it properly after use. The offeror awarded this procurement will be required to adhere to all security clearance requirements as outlined in HSPD-12.



ACCESS TO DRAWINGS WILL BE GRANTED ONLY TO CONTRACTORS THAT ARE REGISTERED IN THE CENTRAL CONTRACTOR REGISTRATION (CCR). THE MPIN GENERATED FROM CCR WILL BE REQUIRED TO OPEN THE ATTACHMENT WITH THE DRAWINGS.



ALL CONTRACT DOCUMENTS ARE POSTED ON THE FEDBIZOPPS AT www.fbo.gov. HARD COPIES OR CDS OF CONTRACT DOCUMENTS WILL NOT BE DISTRIBUTED.



If you have any questions regarding the process of accessing contract documents, or if you have any other questions and comments regarding this acquisition contract Ms. Claudia Rivera, Contracting Office, at claudia.rivera@gsa.gov.

RECOVERY 2009 SIMULUS PROJECT



Pre-Solicitation Notice:



The General Services Administration (GSA), Northeast and Caribbean Region is seeking qualified General Contractors (GC) interested in providing construction services for a Federal Parking Garage.



The project must conform to the P-100 (Facility Standards for Public Buildings) and Architectural Barriers Act Accessibility Standard (ABAAS) and allow for the achievement of Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) credits, so that the project in its entirety can be considered for future LEED ratings.



The GC services of a new Federal Parking Garage to be located in San Juan, Puerto Rico. The building will be located at 150 Carlos E. Chardon Street which is on an existing 27 acre federal campus located in the Hato Rey area of San Juan. This procurement is for the selection of a qualified GC. The selected GC will provide construction and landscaping services for this new federal Parking Garage that will be approximately 16,000 square meters (172,223 sf) and that will house 500 parking spaces and will be 3.5 stories high. The Garage will be constructed with concrete columns and slabs supported by concrete spread footing foundations. Construction elements include but are not limited to steel stairs, fire protection, photo-voltaic system, lighting, electrical and two hydraulic elevators.



The site in which the Federal Garage will be situated is on approximately 6 acres of land and will involve new site roadways, walkways, site lighting and landscaping. A new entrance to the site will be created to line up with Hostos Avenue at Chardon Avenue. Upon aligning of the roads, traffic control systems, pavement striping, bollards, concrete barriers and signage will be required.



The offeror selected shall be required to supply all labor, materials, equipment and supervision to perform the complete services as required by the Scope of Work under the resultant contract.



The Estimated Construction Cost Range for this project is between $15,000,000 and $25,000,000. Funding for the design of this project was requested as part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) of 2009 (recovery.gov). A portion of this funding was used by the General Services Administration to procure the services of an A/E firm to create a master plan for the site and design of this parking garage.



This procurement will be negotiated utilizing FAR Part 15 Source Selection Procedures using the Best Value/ Trade-off process. For this procurement the evaluation factors, when combined, will be equal to price. The Government anticipates the award of a Firm Fixed-Price Contract (see FAR Part 16.202); based on a final negotiated or accepted price, to the contractor that offers the best value to the Government.





The Request for Proposals (RFP) is scheduled to be issued on or about January 4, 2010, via FedBizOpps (https://www.fbo.gov/). The technical factors for the RFP are tentatively as follows: (#1) Experience and Past Performance on Similar Projects; and (#2) Qualifications of Key Personnel.



Upon receipt of the narrative responses, the Technical Evaluation Board (TEB) will evaluate each submission. The TEB will reach a consensus rating for each firm. The firms will be ranked in order of preference based on their final ratings. After the firms have been ranked, an evaluation will be made of the price proposals from the offerors who meet the minimum technical criteria.



Discussions with offerors may be necessary. The Government reserves the right to award without conducting negotiations.



This procurement is open to small and large business concerns. Before award of the contract, the business concern (if not a small business concern), shall be required to present an acceptable, proactive subcontracting plan, pursuant to FAR Part 19.7. GSAs Socio-Economic Program goals are below, but contractors should develop their own goals with these in mind: Small Business (37%), Small Disadvantaged Business (6%), Small Woman-Owned Business (5%), HUBZone Business (3%), Veteran-Owned (5%), and Service-Disabled Veteran-owned business (3%). Failure to submit and/or comply with the minimum requirements of the subcontracting plan will render the offeror unacceptable. All questions and clarifications regarding the project documents shall be put in writing and submitted to the Contracting Officer. Production costs and proposal preparation costs are at the expense of the offeror.



A Site Visit / Pre-Proposal Conference will be held for this procurement. The date and time will be posted on the FedBizOpps (estimated date is on January 20, 2010). The purpose of the conference will be to discuss the projects and address any questions or concerns and to provide offerors the opportunity to visit the site.



All correspondence in response to this announcement must be clearly indicate the Solicitation No. GS-02P-10-DT-C-0005. This project is being funded by the American Recovery & Reinvestment Act 2009. Reporting Requirements from the contractor are mandated per the Act.



THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PRICE OR TECHNICAL PROPOSALS.





If you have questions and comments regarding this acquisition contact Dorothy Daloia, Contracting Specialist at dorothy.daloia@gsa.gov or at 212-264-4234.

RECOVERY 2009 SIMULUS PROJECT



Pre-Solicitation Notice:



The General Services Administration (GSA), Northeast and Caribbean Region is seeking qualified General Contractors (GC) interested in providing construction services for a Federal Parking Garage. Award for this procurement will be based on the lowest price technically acceptable.



The project must conform to the P-100 (Facility Standards for Public Buildings) and Architectural Barriers Act Accessibility Standard (ABAAS) and allow for the achievement of Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) credits, so that the project in its entirety can be considered for future LEED ratings.



The GC services of a new Federal Parking Garage to be located in San Juan, Puerto Rico. The building will be located at 150 Carlos E. Chardon Street which is on an existing 27 acre federal campus located in the Hato Rey area of San Juan. This procurement is for the selection of a qualified GC. The selected GC will provide construction and landscaping services for this new federal Parking Garage that will be approximately 16,000 square meters (172,223 sf) and that will house 500 parking spaces and will be 3.5 stories high. The Garage will be constructed with concrete columns and slabs supported by concrete spread footing foundations. Construction elements include but are not limited to steel stairs, fire protection, photo-voltaic system, lighting, electrical and two hydraulic elevators.



The site in which the Federal Garage will be situated is on approximately 6 acres of land and will involve new site roadways, walkways, site lighting and landscaping. A new entrance to the site will be created to line up with Hostos Avenue at Chardon Avenue. Upon aligning of the roads, traffic control systems, pavement striping, bollards, concrete barriers and signage will be required.



The offeror selected shall be required to supply all labor, materials, equipment and supervision to perform the complete services as required by the Scope of Work under the resultant contract.



The Estimated Construction Cost Range for this project is between $15,000,000 and $25,000,000. Funding for the design of this project was requested as part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) of 2009 (recovery.gov). A portion of this funding was used by the General Services Administration to procure the services of an A/E firm to create a master plan for the site and design of this parking garage.



This procurement will be negotiated utilizing FAR Part 15 Source Selection Procedures using the Best Value/ Trade-off process. For this procurement the evaluation factors, when combined, will be equal to price. The Government anticipates the award of a Firm Fixed-Price Contract (see FAR Part 16.202); based on a final negotiated or accepted price, to the contractor that offers the best value to the Government.





The Request for Proposals (RFP) is scheduled to be issued on or about January 4, 2010, via FedBizOpps (https://www.fbo.gov/). The technical factors for the RFP are tentatively as follows: (#1) Experience and Past Performance on Similar Projects; and (#2) Qualifications of Key Personnel.



Upon receipt of the narrative responses, the Technical Evaluation Board (TEB) will evaluate each submission. The TEB will reach a consensus rating for each firm. The firms will be ranked in order of preference based on their final ratings. After the firms have been ranked, an evaluation will be made of the price proposals from the offerors who meet the minimum technical criteria.



Discussions with offerors may be necessary. The Government reserves the right to award without conducting negotiations.



This procurement is open to small and large business concerns. Before award of the contract, the business concern (if not a small business concern), shall be required to present an acceptable, proactive subcontracting plan, pursuant to FAR Part 19.7. GSAs Socio-Economic Program goals are below, but contractors should develop their own goals with these in mind: Small Business (37%), Small Disadvantaged Business (6%), Small Woman-Owned Business (5%), HUBZone Business (3%), Veteran-Owned (5%), and Service-Disabled Veteran-owned business (3%). Failure to submit and/or comply with the minimum requirements of the subcontracting plan will render the offeror unacceptable. All questions and clarifications regarding the project documents shall be put in writing and submitted to the Contracting Officer. Production costs and proposal preparation costs are at the expense of the offeror.



A Site Visit / Pre-Proposal Conference will be held for this procurement. The date and time will be posted on the FedBizOpps (estimated date is on January 20, 2010). The purpose of the conference will be to discuss the projects and address any questions or concerns and to provide offerors the opportunity to visit the site.



All correspondence in response to this announcement must be clearly indicate the Solicitation No. GS-02P-10-DT-C-0005. This project is being funded by the American Recovery & Reinvestment Act 2009. Reporting Requirements from the contractor are mandated per the Act.



THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PRICE OR TECHNICAL PROPOSALS.





If you have questions and comments regarding this acquisition contact Dorothy Daloia, Contracting Specialist at dorothy.daloia@gsa.gov or at 212-264-4234.

RECOVERY 2009 SIMULUS PROJECT



SOURCES SOUGHT ANNOUNCEMENT:



THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT SYNOPSIS ONLY. This is not a request for offers or proposals. This notice does not represent a commitment by the Government to issue a solicitation or award a contract.



The General Services Administration (GSA), Northeast and Caribbean Region is seeking qualified General Contractors (GC) interested in providing construction services for a new Federal Parking Garage. Award for this procurement will be based on the lowest price technically acceptable.



The project must conform to the P-100 (Facility Standards for Public Buildings) and Architectural Barriers Act Accessibility Standard (ABAAS) and allow for the achievement of Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) credits, so that the project in its entirety can be considered for future LEED ratings.



This sources sought is for GC services of a new Federal Parking Garage to be located in San Juan, Puerto Rico. The building will be located at 150 Carlos E. Chardon Street which is on an existing 27 acre federal campus located in the Hato Rey area of San Juan.

This procurement is for the selection of a qualified GC. The selected GC will provide construction and landscaping services for this new federal Parking Garage that will be approximately 16,000 square meters (172,223 sf) and that will house 500 parking spaces and will be 3.5 stories high. The Garage will be constructed with concrete columns and slabs supported by concrete spread footing foundations. Construction elements include but are not limited to steel stairs, fire protection, photo-voltaic system, lighting, electrical and two hydraulic elevators.



The site in which the Federal Garage will be situated is on approximately 6 acres of land and will involve new site roadways, walkways, site lighting and landscaping. A new entrance to the site will be created to line up with Hostos Avenue at Chardon Avenue. Upon aligning of the roads, traffic control systems, pavement striping, bollards, concrete barriers and signage will be required.

The Estimated Construction Cost Range for this project is between $18,000,000 and $20,000,000.



The offeror selected shall be required to supply all labor, materials, equipment and supervision to perform the complete services as required by the Scope of Work under the resultant contract.



Funding for the design and construction of this project was requested as part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) of 2009. A portion of this funding was used by the General Services Administration to procure the services of an A/E firm to create a master plan for the site and design of this parking garage.

The Government anticipates the release of a Request for Proposals (RFPs) for the technical portion of this procurement on or about November 23, 2009. The RFP will be issued on the Internet at: http://www.fedbizopps.gov/. Interested offerors are STRONGLY encouraged to register on this site to receive notifications of actions associated with this solicitation number. Solicitation provisions, required proposal forms, clauses and instructions to offerors will be included with the project documents.



A Site Visit / Pre-Proposal Conference will be held for this procurement. The date and time will be posted on the FedBizOpps (estimated date is on January 19th). The purpose of the conference will be to discuss the projects and address any questions or concerns and to provide offerors the opportunity to visit the site.



Please provide the name of your firm, a brief description of the firms capabilities and the contact information for the primary point of contact.



Interested Offerors are requested to answer the following questions:



1.a. Has your firm provided GC services for at least three building construction projects of a minimum value of $20,000,000? Provide a brief narrative that demonstrates your firms capabilities providing construction services.

b. Has your firm constructed building structures that are poured in place post tension concrete structures?



2. Does your firm have the Bonding Capacity for a project over $20,000,000?

What is your maximum capacity?



3. Has your firm worked on a project that involved site work over $1,500,000?



4. Is your firm a small business concern with $31,000,000 in annual receipts average over the last 3 fiscal years?



5. Is your firm 8a or Hub Zone?



Please respond with a Letter of Interest by October 30, 2009. This is not a Request for Proposals. Please email the Letter of Interest to Dorothy Daloia, Contracting Specialist at dorothy.daloia@gsa.gov.



DOCUMENT SECURITY

When the Request for Proposals is issued, because of the document security notice requirements; documents will not be available at any common viewing venue. Offerors who wish to receive the solicitation documents when the RFP is issued must first complete and submit to the Contracting Officer a Sensitive But Unclassified (SBU) Document Security form. This form will be available with the Request for Proposals and upon request from the Contracting Officer. Documents will not be released until the completed SBU form has been submitted to the Contracting Officer (this includes all subcontractors and suppliers). INTERESTED OFFERORS ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO COMPLETE THE SBU FOR THEMSELVES AND ALL POTENTIAL SUBCONTRACTORS AND SUPPLIERS IN ADVANCE OF THE RFP ISSUANCE. This will facilitate prompt distribution of the documents when the RFP is issued.