SOLICITATION NOTICE
Y -- Interstate 395 Signing Improvements Project (DC PLH-14(3)), Washington D.C.
- Notice Date
- 4/7/2005
- Notice Type
- Solicitation Notice
- NAICS
- 237310
— Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction
- Contracting Office
- Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), Eastern Federal Lands Highway Division, 21400 Ridgetop Circle, Sterling, VA, 20166
- ZIP Code
- 20166
- Solicitation Number
- DTFH71-05-R-00012
- Response Due
- 5/26/2005
- Description
- Proposals will be accepted from all business concerns for the DC PLH-14(3) Interstate 395 Signing Improvements Project. Project documents will be available on or about April 22, 2005. Proposals will be due on or about May 26, 2005 at the EFLHD in Sterling, Virginia. Use internet address http://www2.efl.fhwa.dot.gov/Documents.aspx to check for availability of project documents. All documents can be directly downloaded from this website. Documents will no longer be mailed. Register to receive e-mail notification to automatically be notified when a document is added or updated for a specific project. This project consists of correcting signage deficiencies on Interstate 395 (I-395), between the DC Jurisdictional Line on the 14th Street Bridge and New York Avenue, Washington, DC. The primary project limits on I-395 in the 14th Street Bridge Corridor extend from the DC Jurisdictional line to Maine Avenue; and consists of installation, modification, removal and replacement of traffic signs (roadside and overhead), cantilever sign structures, and overhead sign bridges to meet the current standards and principles of the MUTCD for enhancing the safety of the traveling public. Electrical connections, including conduit and wiring, will be needed at all new sign structure locations. The secondary project limits on I-395 extend from Maine Avenue to New York Avenue and addresses over-height vehicle signing, for vehicles approaching and traveling in the National Mall tunnel. Again these signs are proposed to meet the current standards and principles of the MUTCD. Traffic control will be very important during construction of this project, and will most likely include night work. The project is expected to fall within the price range of $1,000,000 to $5,000,000. Award will be made to an offeror whose technical submittal and price proposal contain the combination of the technical qualifications and price that offers the best value to the Government. Offerors are reminded that while the Government may elect to consider data obtained from other sources, the burden of proof of acceptability rests with the offeror. Questions can be emailed to eflhd.contracts@fhwa.dot.gov. Requests must include the solicitation number, project name and number, requesting firm and address, a point of contact and telephone number. PLEASE NOTE Background and Evaluation Criteria: The Government will award to the lowest priced/technically acceptable responsible offeror. The Contracting Officer will evaluate all proposals for technical acceptability. Note: Competing technical proposals will be evaluated against the solicitation requirements; they are not compared with each other. The technical factor described below will be rated on a pass/fail basis, and it must receive a passing score for an offeror's proposal to receive further consideration. Evaluating each responsive proposal and comparing the results of that evaluation against the technical requirements specified in this solicitation will determine technical acceptability. Request for Proposal (RFP) Submittals: Interested firms/teams will submit a proposal that is based on the evaluation criteria established in this notice. Please submit pricing information in a separate envelope. JOINT VENTURE (J/V) DOCUMENTATION HAS TO BE COMPLETED AND SUBMITTED PRIOR TO CONTRACT AWARD. Evaluation Factors/Criteria: Special Note: Price and all technical factors are equal. (50% Price and 50% technical) (1) Price (2) Past performance, experience and technical competence: List and describe 3 recent projects indicating past performance, experience and technical competence in similar signing projects. In addition, provide a customer/owner point of contact, phone number, and e-mail address if available. Within the last ten years, has your firm ever been, or proposed to be, suspended, debarred, or determined non-responsible, based upon an allegation of unsatisfactory performance or fraud? Within the last ten years, has your firm ever had a contract terminated for any reason either as a prime or subcontractor? This also applies to a partner in a joint venture. Within the last ten years, has your firm ever filed a claim relative to the construction of a roadway facility for (1) a default termination, (2) the imposition of liquidated damages, (3) a termination for convenience that adversely affected your firm, or (4) any damages caused by the owners determination that you did not perform in a timely, safe, or contractual manner. The Government will review and evaluate each firm?s (offeror) documented past performance and will rate them as acceptable or unacceptable. By acceptable past performance, the Government means that the offeror has a good reputation for satisfying its customers and delivering quality work in a timely manner at a reasonable cost. Acceptable past performance also means the firm has a reputation of integrity, reasonable and cooperative conduct, and commitment to customer satisfaction. In reviewing and evaluating an offeror?s past performance, the Government will consider information obtained from the firm, and may consider information obtained from other sources. This includes past and present customers and their current and former employees, past and present subcontractors and their current and former employees, current and former employees of the firm, federal, state and local government agencies (including court records), and private consumer protection organizations. Offerors are strongly encouraged to provide information on problems encountered on identified contracts and annotate the firm?s corrective action taken. The Government will evaluate past performance information and will rate the firms as pass or fail. In the event that a firm does not have a record of relevant past performance, or information on past performance is not available, the firm will not be evaluated favorable or unfavorably on this technical evaluation factor. Rather the offeror will be given a neutral rating. In accordance with FAR clause 252.215-1, Instructions to Offerors-Competitive Acquisition (MAR 2001), the Government will award after evaluations are completed, unless the Contracting Officer determines that discussions are necessary. Due to changes in the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) that adds the Annual Representations and Certifications FAR 52.204-8 (Jan 2005), the Representations and Certifications must be filled-in online at http://orca.bpn.gov/. The required Annual Form Vets-100 must also be filled-in online at http://vets100.cudenver.edu per FAR 52.222-37. Contractors are not eligible for award unless these requirements are satisfied. ATTENTION: Minority, Women-owned, and Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBEs) The Department of Transportation (DOT), offers working capital financing and bonding assistance for transportation related contracts. DOT's Bonding Assistance Program (BAP) offers bid, performance and payment bonds on contracts up to $1,000,000. DOT's Short-Term Lending Program (STLP) offers lines of credit to finance accounts receivable. Maximum line of credit is $500,000 with interest at the prime rate. For further information, call (800) 532-1169. IMPORTANT: SUBCONTRACTING PLANS REQUIREMENT A subcontracting plan is required from all other than Small Business when the project is expected to exceed $500,000 ($1,000,000 for construction) [FAR 19.702]. The Contracting Officer, Contracting Officer Technical Representative and Small Business Specialist are responsible for approving a reasonable and realistic plan [FAR 19.705-4] [TAM 1219.201(e)(6)]. Legislated subcontracting goals are as follows: 5% Small Disadvantaged Business; 5% Small women-owned Business Concern, 3% Small Disadvantaged Veteran-owned Small Business. A copy of each subcontracting plan (or contractor statement) must be provided to the Office of Small Disadvantaged Business Utilization prior to award of contract. [TAM 1219.705-5, 6]. PLEASE NOTE For security reasons, individuals requiring access to the EFLHD must present a valid photo ID and be escorted to their destination by a Government employee. Due to new security provisions, all visitors attending bid openings are urged to arrive at least 1 hour prior to scheduled bid opening. All visitors must register with the receptionist in Room 180. An employee will collect the bids and escort visitors to a waiting room. Prior to bid opening, a Government employee will escort all bidders to the bid opening. Unescorted visitors will be denied entry and no exceptions will be made.
- Place of Performance
- Address: Washington, D.C.
- Country: U.S.
- Country: U.S.
- Record
- SN00784241-W 20050409/050407212017 (fbodaily.com)
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