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Details: Single-award framework agreement with subsequent contracts for urban, landscaping and road works management for the multi-site development project in Bauné - commune of Loire-authion (49) Feasibility studies diagnosis development scenarios support in the consultation phase With the Population and Time for Citizen Participationdevelopment scheme and overall estimate of the development costs of the workspreliminary project management missions (project studies (pro)assistance to the project owner for the award of works contracts (act )visa for execution studies and synthesis (visa)direction of execution of works (det)assistance with reception operations until the end of the guarantee of perfect completion (gpa)technical assistance and general OPC during the works phaseadditional missionsassistance To the client for the constitution of the file for the creation of Zacassistance to the client for the constitution of the file for declaration of public utility (dup)assistance to the client for the constitution of the file for the creation of Zacarchitectural requirements, Urban, Landscape and Environmental/Bioclimatic specific technical requirements and service limits (cptplp) assistance with operator projects: from studies to delivery (visa) skills required of the holder: Architect, town planner, landscaper, Bet Vrd. The requested skills can be included internally in the group subject to justification. Optional skills of the holder: Skill in consultation and participatory workshops, and in integrated rainwater management.

Details: U.s. Department Of State bureau Of International Narcotics And Law Enforcement Affairs (inl) you Have Received This "personal Services Contractor” (psc) Solicitation Through The Department Of State (dos) Internet Site. If You Have Any Questions Regarding This Psc, You May Contact The Dos Official Named In This Solicitation. The Department Is Not Responsible For Any Data And/or Text Not Received When Retrieving This Document Electronically. Amendments To Solicitation Documents Generally Contain Information Critical To The Submission Of An Application. position Title: Inl Management Coordinator For Program Implementation location: Bogota, Colombia salary Level: Fs-02 - $99,700 - $146,413 (equivalent Gs-14) period Of Performance: The Period Of Performance For This Contract Is Twelve (12) Months From The Date Of Award With Four (4) Optional One-year Extensions. issuance Date: April 16, 2024 closing Date: April 30, 2024 closing Time: 3:00 Pm Et solicitation Number: Psc-24-041-inl job Description: See Below dear Prospective Offerors: the Department Of State Is Seeking Offers From Qualified U.s. Citizens To Provide Personal Services For The Subject Position Under A Personal Services Contract, As Described In This Solicitation. Submittals Must Be In Accordance With The Attached Information At The Place And Time Specified. Applicants Interested In Applying For This Position Must Submit The Following Materials: 1. Form Sf 171 (completed And Signed) 2. Complete Resume. In Order To Fully Evaluate Your Offer Your Resume Must Include: a. Paid A Non-paid Experience, Job Title, Location(s), Dates Held (month/year), And Hours Worked Per Week For Each Position. Dates (month/year) And Locations For Any Overseas Experience Must Also Be Detailed. Any Experience That Does Not Include Dates (month/year), Locations, And Hours Per Week Will Not Be Counted Towards Meeting The Solicitation Requirements. b. Specific Duties Performed That Fully Detail The Level And Complexity Of The Work. c. Names And Contact Information (phone And Email) Of Your Current And/or Previous Supervisor(s). d. Education And Any Other Qualifications Including Job-related Training Courses, Job-related Skills, Or Job-related Honors, Awards Or Accomplishments. e. U.s. Citizenship note: Resume Must Contain Explicit Information To Make A Valid Determination That The Candidate Meets The Experience Requirements As Stated In This Solicitation. This Information Needs To Be Clearly Identified In The Resume. Failure To Provide Explicit Information To Determine Qualifications For The Position Will Result In Loss Of Full Consideration. 3. Evaluation Factor Document Specifically Addressing: Each Of The Evaluation Factors Shown In The Solicitation Below. Responses Must Be Limited To 500 Words Per Evaluation Factor. Any Additional Words Above The Limit Will Neither Be Read Nor Scored. note: The Evaluation Factors Are Worth 70 Out Of 100 Points. Offerors Are Required To Address Each Of The Evaluation Factors In A Separate Document Describing Specifically And Accurately What Experience, Training, Education And/or Awards They Have Receive That Are Relevant To Each Factor. 4. Professional References: Three (3) Names And Contact Information (phone And Email) Of Current And/or Previous Supervisors To Serve As Professional References. additional Documents Submitted Will Not Be Accepted. Incomplete Or Late Offers Will Not Be Considered. Complete Applications Must Be Emailed To: Dominique Chittum U.s. Department Of State Inl/ex/gapp Chittumda@state.gov sincerely, katelynn Barham contracting Officer u.s. Department Of State subject a Solicitation For A Personal Services Contractor (psc), Department Of State (dos), Bureau For International Narcotics And Law Enforcement Affairs (inl). the United States Government (usg), Represented By The Dos, Seeks Applications From Us Citizens Interested In Providing Psc Services As Described In This Solicitation. pre-award Ethical Responsibilities Of Psc (jun 2011) this Solicitation May Result In The Award Of One Or More Personal Services Contracts As Defined In Far 2.101. Prior To Contract Award, All Offerors Or Quotes Must Advise The Cognizant Contracting Officer If They Have A Personal Conflict Of Interest, Such As A Financial Conflict, That Would Prevent Them From Either Meeting The Requirements Of The Clause Entitled, “post-award Ethical Responsibilities Of Personal Services Contractors,” Or Otherwise Objectively Performing Their Contractual Duties Upon Contract Award. how To Apply offerors Proposal Shall Be In Accordance With The Requirements Stated In This Solicitation At The Place And Time Specified. A Proposal Will Be Determined Non-responsive And Ineligible For Consideration Unless All Required Documents And Information Are Included In The Submission. Offerors Shall Ensure Their Resume Demonstrates Their Possession Of The Minimum Qualifications Outlined In This Solicitation, As Well As Their Ability To Fulfill All Required Duties. The Government Is Not Responsible For Any Costs Incurred By The Offeror During The Solicitation Process. note Regarding Government Obligations For This Solicitation this Solicitation In No Way Obligates The Department Of State To Award A Psc Contract, Nor Does It Commit The Department Of State To Pay Any Cost Incurred In The Preparation And Submission Of The Application. proposals Must Include The Following And Not Exceed Twenty (20) Pages (additional Pages Will Not Be Accepted Or Reviewed): 1. Form Sf 171 (completed And Signed) 2. Resume 3. Evaluation Factor Responses 4. Three (3) Names And Contact Information (phone And Email) Of Current And/or Previous Supervisors To Serve As Professional References. note: Your Resume Should Contain Explicit Information To Make A Valid Determination That You Fully Meet The Experience Requirements As Stated In This Solicitation. This Information Should Be Clearly Identified In Your Resume. Failure To Provide Explicit Information To Determine Your Qualifications For The Position Will Result In Loss Of Full Consideration. Additional Documents Submitted Beyond The Requirements Will Not Be Accepted Or Reviewed. *** One Pdf Attachment Is Highly Recommended veteran’s Preference veteran’s Preference Is Not Applicable To This Position Therefore Do Not Submit Dd-214. all Qualified Applicants Will Be Considered Regardless Of Age, Race, Color, Sex, Creed, National Origin, Lawful Political Affiliation, Nondisqualifying Disability, Marital Status, Sexual Orientation, Affiliation With An Employee Organization, Or Other Non-merit Factor. equal Employment Opportunity Policy - The United States Government Does Not Discriminate In Employment On The Basis Of Race, Color, Religion, Sex (including Pregnancy And Gender Identity), National Origin, Political Affiliation, Sexual Orientation, Marital Status, Disability, Genetic Information, Age, Membership In An Employee Organization, Retaliation, Parental Status, Military Service Or Other Non-merit Factor. submit Proposal Via E-mail To The Attention Of: inl/dominique Chittum e-mail: Chittumda@state.gov direct Questions Regarding This Solicitation To: inl/dominique Chittum e-mail: Chittumda@state.gov inl Will Not Accept Proposals Beyond The Closing Time/date; Unless It Can Be Determined Dos Mishandled The Proposal. general Statement Of The Purpose Of This Contract mission Of The U.s. Department Of State: The U.s. Department Of State Is The Lead Institution For The Conduct Of American Diplomacy And The Secretary Of State Is The President’s Principal Foreign Policy Advisor. The Department Of State’s Mission Is To Advance U.s. National Security Interests, Fight Terrorism, Protect U.s. Interests Abroad, And Implement Foreign Policy Initiatives That Build A Freer, Prosperous, And Secure World. mission Of The Bureau Of International Narcotics And Law Enforcement Affairs (inl): The Bureau Of International Narcotics And Law Enforcement Affairs (inl) Is Part Of The Under Secretariat For Civilian Security, Democracy, And Human Rights (j) Within The Department Of State (dos). Inl’s Mission Is To Minimize The Impact Of International Crime And Illegal Drugs On The United States And Its Citizens By Providing Effective Foreign Assistance And Fostering Global Cooperation. inl Bogota’s Management Office Supports Inl Programs, With The Goal Of Stopping The Flow Of Illegal Drugs To The United States By Improving The Effectiveness And Efficiency Of Strategic Planning And Illicit Crop Eradication. Inl Manages And Funds Bilateral Narcotics Control And Law Enforcement Professionalization Programs In Colombia That Total Over $140 Million In Budget Annually. the Purpose Of This Personal Services Contract (psc) Is To Provide An Inl Management Coordinator In The Inl Office At The U.s. Embassy In Bogota, Colombia To Enhance Oversight Of Approximately 320 Contract Personnel And Management Controls For Inl’s $140 Million Annual Budget. The Position Provides Essential Management And Administrative Direction To Enhance Inl/bogota’s Program Implementation, Contributing To Mission, Bureau, And Department Strategic Objectives. Inl/bogota Programs Include Organized Crime And Counternarcotics, Justice, Police Aviation, Law Enforcement Professionalization Support, And Policy. The Management Coordinator Is Responsible For Managing Three Section Leaders And 52 Locally Employed (le) And Contracted Inl/bogota Staff. The Incumbent Manages Logistics/warehouse/customs, Training, Information Technology (it), Construction, Facilities Maintenance, And End-use Monitoring (eum) Activities. Inl Bogota Has One Of The Most Complex And High Risk Inl Eum Programs, Monitoring Over 45,000 Items Currently Valued At Over $500 Million, With Over 87% Of Those Items Categorized As Defense Articles. These Assets Are In Remote And Hostile Locations Throughout Colombia. The Warehouse Receives Each Year About $70 Million Of Inl Bogota Program Assets Procured Locally Or In The United States, Which Are Critical To The Interdiction, Eradication, Aviation, Or Security Programs. the Incumbent Will Also Streamline Management Processes And Develop And Implement Policies And New Administrative Changes Required. duties & Responsibilities under The Direct Supervision Of The Bogota-based Inl Management Officer Or His/her Designee, The Inl Management Coordinator Will Perform The Following Duties: construction • Supervises The Inl Construction Unit (a Team Of Le And Contractor Staff Including Two Civil And One Electrical Engineer, Two Architects, And One It Specialist) That Provides Subject Matter Expertise To The Inl Program Managers On Proposed Construction Efforts. • Supports All Inl-funded Program Requirements For Construction Projects (e.g., Modular Offices, Barracks, Warehouses, K-9 Kennels) That Are Donated To The Government Of Colombia (goc). • Oversees An Average Of 80 Construction Projects Annually, Valued At More Than $50 Million. • Works Closely With The Program Managers, The Front Office, The Office Of Acquisition Management, And The Local Gso Contracting Officer Concerning Construction Requirements And Changing Priorities. • Responsible For Assigning The Projects To The Team Members According To Their Specialties And Distributing The Workload To Ensure Effective Use Of The Resources To Avoid Backlogs, Bottlenecks And Other Delays That May Adversely Affect The Mission. • Provides Feedback On The Timelines For The Design, Architectural And Engineering Studies, Reviews Statements Of Work, And Oversees Subsequent Project Execution. • Develops Weekly Evaluations Of Base Line Progress And Discrepancies, Reports Issues, Revises/corrects Schedules, And Produces Lessons Learned Reports At The End Of Each Project To Create A Continuous Follow-up Of Improvement Actions Within The Unit. This Requires Continual Follow Up On The Status Of Individual Projects, Problem Resolution, And Coordination With Contractors, Cnp And Other Goc Architects/engineers, And Inl Program Managers. • Coordinates The Preparation Of Annual Inl Required Advance Acquisition Plan, Obtaining Cost Information And Project, Commodity, And Construction Requirements From All Program Managers, Ensuring Timely And Accurate Reporting For Inl Budget And Planning Officials. end Use Monitoring (eum) • Supervises Two Le Eum Coordinators And The Eum & Logistics Supervisor Responsible For Tracking The Use And Disposal Of These Thousands Of Sensitive Items Such As Weapons, Ammunition, Night Vision Goggles, Body Armor, Repair Parts, Tools, And Hazardous Materials Through Over 50 Remote Visits Annually For Inspections And Evaluations. • Responsible For Implementing A Robust Eum Program With A 100% Inspection Goal For The Equipment And Materials. Develop An Effective Partnership With The Program Managers, Goc Partners, And Inl/resource Management, Providing Written Feedback To Programs On The Use, Maintenance, Storage, General Condition, And Accountability Of Inl-funded Equipment. • Responsible For Ensuring That Goc Storage Facilities Are In Compliance With Inl Eum Standard Operating Policy/procedure (sopp) And Applicable Usg Regulations. He Or She Must Work With The Program Divisions To Overcome Deficiencies. • Required To Work With Inl’s Implementers, Including Usg Federal Agencies (opdat, Icitap, Us Marshals, And Dea), To Implement The Eum Requirements Of Assets Purchased With Inl Funds. • Develops Monitoring And Accountability Programs, Trackers, Site Visit Reports, And The Annual End Use Monitoring Report, In Conjunction With The Nationalization Process That Formalizes The Transfer Of Equipment Procured To Support The Bilateral Relationship. • Directs The Administration Of Records Management, Documentation Of All Defense Article Disposals, And Retirement Of Items Past Their Useful Life. inl Warehouse, Customs And Shipping Operations • Responsible For Coordinating And Directing The Logistics Supervisor In The Day-to-day Operations Of The Warehouse Ensuring That Critical Program Equipment Is Not Diverted Or Delayed In Its Arrival In Country. • Supervises Le Staff, Including Two Shipping Clerks, Two Warehousemen, And An Administrative Assistant. The Warehouse Team Works With The Goc Partners (including The National Police, Navy, Army, And Prosecutors’ Office), To Ship, Import, Export, And Complete The Customs And Nationalization Process For Items Such As Aircraft, Aircraft Parts, Boats, Vehicles, Weapons, Ammunition, Night Vision Goggles, Armored Vests, And Other Training Equipment. • Responsible For Establishing Policies And Guidelines For Registering All Inl Assets In The Asset Management Database And Ensuring Appropriate Labeling For Eum Prior To Transfer To The Goc For Inclusion In The Ilms Database. • Provides Appropriate Oversight For Proper Accountability Of Program Assets. facilities Maintenance Team (fmts) • Oversees The 30-50-member Fmt Of Third-party Contractors, Managed By A Civil Engineer And Supervised By The Logistics And Warehouse Supervisor. This Team Of Craftspeople, Electricians, And Air Conditioning And Inventory Specialists Construct, Renovate, And Maintain Inl-program-funded Buildings. • Works With Program Managers To Determine Whether It Would Be More Efficient And Financially Beneficial To Utilize The Fmts To Complete A Construction Or Maintenance Project. • Provides Detailed Cost-benefit Analysis As Well As Detailed Planning To Show Scope And Timeframe For The Proposed Projects, To Assist In Deciding Which Mechanism Will Be Used To Complete The Project. motorpool Fleet • Oversees All The Employees (seven Le) In The Motor Pool Unit. Directs, And Monitors The Use And Maintenance Of Motor Vehicles And Ensures Safe And Efficient Transportation To Post Personnel And Official Visitors. inl Management Training Coordinator • Responsible For Providing Training And Development To Support The Needs Of The Inl Management Team And To Promote Employee Career Development, Professionalism, And Efficiency. • Within Resources And Time Constraints And Considering Fairness And Equitability In The Distribution Of Training Opportunities, Pursue An Active Program Of Training And Development Of All Management Employees. • Supervises A Management Assistant Who Provides Support To The Incumbent For Implementing Training Needs Both Locally And Overseas. • Coordinates Washington Staff Assistance Visits. • When Required, Performs The Role Of Duty Officer. • Performs Other Duties As Requested And Assigned That Are Directly Related To This Statement Of Work. training & Distance Learning Courses 1. Completes The Contracting Officer Representative (pa296), Grants Officer Representative, And Aor Distance-learning (dl) Courses Through The Foreign Service Institute (fsi) Within 120 Days Of Arriving At Post. 2. Completes The Introduction To Working In An Embassy (pn113) Distance-learning (dl) Course Through The Foreign Service Institute (fsi) Within The First Six (6) Months Of Arriving At Post. 3. Completes The Inl Orientation Course, Inl Management Overseas Training (if Available), And Relevant Acquisition And Administrative Courses As Necessary. 4. Financial Management Training Offered By Fsi – Modules Will Be Selected By The Inl Management Officer. 5. Appropriate Human Resources Training Determined By Supervisor And Offered By Fsi. 6. Completes The Mandatory Foreign Affairs Counter-threat (fact) Course (ct650) Prior To Deployment To Post. 7. Consultations With The Inl Program Office May Be Required. place Of Performance & Travel Requirements the Place Of Performance For This Position Is Us Embassy, Bogota, Colombia. Occasional Travel To Rural Areas, Small Towns, And Occasionally To Large Cities Throughout Colombia Is A Requirement Of This Position. Many Of These Areas In Colombia Are Conflict Zones Where Insurgent Groups Are Based, Criminal Organizations Operate, And Crime Is Generally High. In Addition, Many Of These Areas In Colombia Are Tropical, With High Temperatures, High Humidity, Tropical Insects And Diseases, And Minimal Infrastructure. relationships the Incumbent Works Under The Day-to-day Direction Of The Fs-02 Inl Management Officer And In Close Coordination With The Fs-03 Deputy Management Officer, Keeping The Inl Bogota Director/deputy Well Informed About His/her Teams And Projects. The Psc Will Serve As The Management Coordinator For Program Implementation, Supervising The Seven Key Management Areas Described In Section B And Coordinating Administrative Reporting. The Management Coordinator Will Backstop The Fs-02 Management Officer And Fs-03 Deputy. the Management Coordinator Will Serve As A Contracting Officer’s Representative (cor) Level Iii For The $49 Million Inl Bogota Contract That Provides Approximately 75 Contract Employees, Wherein S/he Is Delegated The Authority To Act For The Contracting Officer In Matters Concerning Technical Clarification, Inspection And, After Concurrence By The Contracting Officer, Acceptance Of Contractor Performance Under The Contract, Including Preparation Of Receiving Reports, And The Authorization Of Progress Payments When Appropriate. The Cor Will Coordinate All Work With The Contractor And Review Contractor's Performance At Significant Stages Of Its Development. In No Instance, However, Shall The Cor Be Authorized To Alter Or Modify The Specifications Or The Contract Terms And The Conditions Or Waive The Government's Requirement, Price, Delivery, Or Other Terms And Conditions. Such Changes Must Be Authorized, In Writing, By The Contracting Officer. the Contract Administrator Shall Be The Inl Contracting Officer In Washington. In No Instance Shall The Inl Management Officer Or Any Other Individual Be Authorized To Alter Or Modify The Terms And Conditions Of The Contract Or Waive The Government's Requirements, Price, Delivery, Or Other Terms And Conditions. The Contracting Officer Must Authorize Such Changes In Writing. the Inl Management Officer Will Provide Yearly Performance Reviews To The Inl/ex/gapp Contracting Officer In Washington, D.c. To Contribute To The Incumbent’s Official Yearly Review. complexity this Position Must Exercise Considerable Independence And Judgment In Responding To Rapidly Changing Program Support Requirements. Due To The High Visibility And Political Sensitivity Of The Issues In Which Inl Bogota Is Involved, There Is Extreme Difficulty In Identifying The Nature Of The Issues And Planning, Organizing, And Determining The Scope And Depth Of Studies/audits To Be Undertaken. The Psc Is Expected To Address Difficult Scenarios By Separating The Substantive Nature Of The Programs Or Issues Into Their Components And Determining The Nature And Magnitude Of Programs Or Issues, As Well As In Discerning The Intent Of Policy Statements And Determining How To Translate The Intent Into Program Support Actions. scope & Effectiveness the Psc Performs Broad And Extensive Assignments Related To A Complex Range Of Administrative Functions Mentioned Above To Support Inl Bogota Counternarcotics Programs, Which Are Of Paramount Importance To Mission Colombia, The Department Of State, The Public And Congress. period Of Performance the Period Of Performance For This Contract Is Twelve (12) Months From The Date Of Award With Four (4) Optional One-year Extensions. minimum Requirements 1. U.s. Citizenship With The Ability To Obtain And Maintain Department Of State Secret Level Security Clearance, Medical Clearance, And Ethics Clearance (if Applicable). (security Clearance Upgrade To Top Secret Level May Be Required.) 2. Bachelor’s Degree From An Accredited Us Institution. 3. A Minimum Of Five (5) Years Of Progressively Relevant Experience In Management, Including At Least Three (3) Years In Logistics Or Financial Management. Aforementioned Experience Must Be Working With Full Range Of Administrative Laws, Policies, Regulations, And Precedents Applicable To Program Administration. 4. A Minimum Of Five (5) Years Of Experience Directly Supervising Personnel. 5. Demonstrated Knowledge And Experience Implementing Management Controls, Practices, And Procedures. 6. Demonstrated Specific Knowledge Of Usg Acquisition Regulations And Management Practices. 7. English Fluency And The Ability To Read And Speak Spanish At The Professionally Proficient Level. 8. A Minimum Of Five (5) Years Of Experience Working Outside Of The United States Or Working With International Partners. 9. Demonstrated Experience Working Overseas With Inl Or Within An Embassy Management Section. 10. Demonstrated Understanding Of U.s. Foreign Policy And Interagency Process. evaluation Factors (used To Determine The Competitive Ranking Of Qualified Offerors In Comparison To Other Offerors.) Offerors Should Cite Specific, Illustrative Examples For Each Factor. Responses Must Be Limited To 500 Words Per Factor. Any Additional Words Above The Limit Will Neither Be Read Nor Scored. factor 1: Work Experience 25 Points demonstrated Work Experience In Managing Large Teams And Complex Projects That Include Determining And Validating Requirements, Implementing Progress On Projects, As Well As Reporting On Budget, Logistics, Warehouse, Customs, Human Resources (hr), Vehicle Fleet, Construction, And Eum Activities. factor 2: Program Experience 25 Points demonstrated Experience In Preparing Budgets, Advance Acquisition Plans, Statements Of Work (sow), Procurement Orders, Purchase Requests, Sole-source Justification Waiver Requests, And A Variety Of Reports With A Full Range Of Sensitive Management Issues. Demonstrated Experience Monitoring And Organizing The Drafting Of The Annual Reports, As Well As Any Ad Hoc Reports Required. Demonstrated Experience Providing Authoritative Management Advisory Service, Which Includes Researching, Analyzing, And Evaluating The Issues, Determining Applicable Precedents, Recommending Innovative Methods And Strategies To Resolve Complex Management Problems, And Identifying The Most Effective Approach. factor 3: Management & Communication Experience 20 Points demonstrated Ability To Communicate Effectively, Both Orally And In Writing, In A Timely And Concise Manner; Interact Effectively With Others At All Levels To Prepare, Analyze, Explain, And Defend Determinations And Requirements With Respect To Conformance To Applicable Laws, Policies And Other Regulatory Guidelines; And Advise Program Officials. demonstrated High Level Of Written Communication Sufficient To Draft A Variety Of Reports, Letters, Memoranda, Position Evaluation Statements, And Other Correspondence On A Full Range Of Sensitive Management Issues. Demonstrated Oral Communication Sufficient To Meet And Deal With Managers And Employees At All Levels In Situations Of A Highly Sensitive Nature. the Offeror Rating System Is As Follows: evaluation Factors Have Been Assigned The Following Points: factor #1 – 25 factor #2 – 25 factor #3 – 20 total Possible – 70 Points interview Performance – 30 Points satisfactory Professional Reference Checks – Pass/fail (no Points Assigned) past Performance Evaluation Of Applicant’s Ability To Perform Under The Contract. In Conducting The Evaluation, The U.s. Government Reserves The Right To Utilize All Evaluation Information Available At The Time Of Evaluation, Whether Provided By The Applicant Or Obtained From Other Sources. total Possible Points: 100 the Most Qualified Candidates May Be Interviewed, Required To Provide A Writing Sample, And Demonstrate An Ability To Operate Commonly Used Office Applications. Inl Will Not Pay For Any Expenses Associated With The Interviews. In Addition, Applications (written Materials And Interviews) Will Be Evaluated Based On Content As Well As On The Applicant's Writing, Presentation, And Communication Skills. In The Event That An Applicant Has Fully Demonstrated His/her Qualifications And There Are No Other Competitive Applicants, Inl Reserves The Right To Forego The Interview Process. Professional References Will Be Evaluated For Applicants Being Considered For Selection. compensation (base Pay) this Position Has Been Designated At The Fs-02 Equivalent Level ($99,700 - $146,413 Per Annum). Final Compensation Will Be Negotiated Within The Listed Market Value Based Upon Qualifications, Previous Relevant Experience And Work History, Salary And Educational Background. Salaries, Including Any Recruitment Supplemental Pay That Exceeds The Listed Pay Range, Will Not Be Entertained Or Negotiated. for Award, Inl Will Negotiate For This Contract Based On The Market Value As Outlined Above And Overall Experience Relevant To The Solicitation Requirements. benefits & Allowances as A Matter Of Policy, Inl Normally Authorizes The Following Benefits And Allowances benefits - If Applicable • Employee's Fica/medicare Contribution • Contribution Toward Health And Life Insurance • Pay Comparability Adjustment • Annual Increase • Eligibility For Worker's Compensation • Annual, Sick And Home Leave • 401k Plan • Medvac (provided By Dos Med) allowances In Accordance With Department Of State Standardized Regulations (dssr) - If Applicable • Temporary Quarters Subsistence Allowance (tqsa) Or Per Diem Upon Arrival At Post • Housing Allowance • Post Allowance • Supplemental Post Allowance • Maintenance Allowance (sma) • Education Allowance • Educational Travel (full-time United States Based Secondary) • Post Hardship Differential • Danger Pay • Shipment Of Hhe, Uab, Pov And Consumables

Details: U.s. Department Of State bureau Of International Narcotics And Law Enforcement Affairs (inl) you Have Received This "personal Services Contractor” (psc) Solicitation Through The Department Of State (dos) Internet Site. If You Have Any Questions Regarding This Psc, You May Contact The Dos Official Named In This Solicitation. The Department Is Not Responsible For Any Data And/or Text Not Received When Retrieving This Document Electronically. Amendments To Solicitation Documents Generally Contain Information Critical To The Submission Of An Application. position Title: Inl Management Coordinator For Program Implementation location: Bogota, Colombia salary Level: Fs-02 - $99,700 - $146,413 (equivalent Gs-14) period Of Performance: The Period Of Performance For This Contract Is Twelve (12) Months From The Date Of Award With Four (4) Optional One-year Extensions. issuance Date: October 9, 2024 closing Date: October 24, 2024 closing Time: 3:00 Pm Et solicitation Number: Psc-25-002-inl job Description: See Below dear Prospective Offerors: the Department Of State Is Seeking Offers From Qualified U.s. Citizens To Provide Personal Services For The Subject Position Under A Personal Services Contract, As Described In This Solicitation. Submittals Must Be In Accordance With The Attached Information At The Place And Time Specified. Applicants Interested In Applying For This Position Must Submit The Following Materials: 1. Form Sf 171 (completed And Signed) 2. Complete Resume. In Order To Fully Evaluate Your Offer Your Resume Must Include: a. Paid A Non-paid Experience, Job Title, Location(s), Dates Held (month/year), And Hours Worked Per Week For Each Position. Dates (month/year) And Locations For Any Overseas Experience Must Also Be Detailed. Any Experience That Does Not Include Dates (month/year), Locations, And Hours Per Week Will Not Be Counted Towards Meeting The Solicitation Requirements. b. Specific Duties Performed That Fully Detail The Level And Complexity Of The Work. c. Names And Contact Information (phone And Email) Of Your Current And/or Previous Supervisor(s). d. Education And Any Other Qualifications Including Job-related Training Courses, Job-related Skills, Or Job-related Honors, Awards Or Accomplishments. e. U.s. Citizenship note: Resume Must Contain Explicit Information To Make A Valid Determination That The Candidate Meets The Experience Requirements As Stated In This Solicitation. This Information Needs To Be Clearly Identified In The Resume. Failure To Provide Explicit Information To Determine Qualifications For The Position Will Result In Loss Of Full Consideration. 3. Evaluation Factor Document Specifically Addressing: Each Of The Evaluation Factors Shown In The Solicitation Below. Responses Must Be Limited To 500 Words Per Evaluation Factor. Any Additional Words Above The Limit Will Neither Be Read Nor Scored. note: The Evaluation Factors Are Worth 70 Out Of 100 Points. Offerors Are Required To Address Each Of The Evaluation Factors In A Separate Document Describing Specifically And Accurately What Experience, Training, Education And/or Awards They Have Receive That Are Relevant To Each Factor. 4. Professional References: Three (3) Names And Contact Information (phone And Email) Of Current And/or Previous Supervisors To Serve As Professional References. additional Documents Submitted Will Not Be Accepted. Incomplete Or Late Offers Will Not Be Considered. Complete Applications Must Be Emailed To: dominique Chittum, U.s. Department Of State, Inl/ex/gapp, Chittumda@state.gov sincerely, margaret Renee Gaudreau contracting Officer, U.s. Department Of State subject a Solicitation For A Personal Services Contractor (psc), Department Of State (dos), Bureau For International Narcotics And Law Enforcement Affairs (inl). the United States Government (usg), Represented By The Dos, Seeks Applications From Us Citizens Interested In Providing Psc Services As Described In This Solicitation. pre-award Ethical Responsibilities Of Psc (jun 2011) this Solicitation May Result In The Award Of One Or More Personal Services Contracts As Defined In Far 2.101. Prior To Contract Award, All Offerors Or Quotes Must Advise The Cognizant Contracting Officer If They Have A Personal Conflict Of Interest, Such As A Financial Conflict, That Would Prevent Them From Either Meeting The Requirements Of The Clause Entitled, “post-award Ethical Responsibilities Of Personal Services Contractors,” Or Otherwise Objectively Performing Their Contractual Duties Upon Contract Award. how To Apply offerors Proposal Shall Be In Accordance With The Requirements Stated In This Solicitation At The Place And Time Specified. A Proposal Will Be Determined Non-responsive And Ineligible For Consideration Unless All Required Documents And Information Are Included In The Submission. Offerors Shall Ensure Their Resume Demonstrates Their Possession Of The Minimum Qualifications Outlined In This Solicitation, As Well As Their Ability To Fulfill All Required Duties. The Government Is Not Responsible For Any Costs Incurred By The Offeror During The Solicitation Process. note Regarding Government Obligations For This Solicitation this Solicitation In No Way Obligates The Department Of State To Award A Psc Contract, Nor Does It Commit The Department Of State To Pay Any Cost Incurred In The Preparation And Submission Of The Application. proposals Must Include The Following And Not Exceed Twenty (20) Pages (additional Pages Will Not Be Accepted Or Reviewed): 1. Form Sf 171 (completed And Signed) 2. Resume 3. Evaluation Factor Responses 4. Three (3) Names And Contact Information (phone And Email) Of Current And/or Previous Supervisors To Serve As Professional References. note: Your Resume Should Contain Explicit Information To Make A Valid Determination That You Fully Meet The Experience Requirements As Stated In This Solicitation. This Information Should Be Clearly Identified In Your Resume. Failure To Provide Explicit Information To Determine Your Qualifications For The Position Will Result In Loss Of Full Consideration. Additional Documents Submitted Beyond The Requirements Will Not Be Accepted Or Reviewed. *** One Pdf Attachment Is Highly Recommended veteran’s Preference veteran’s Preference Is Not Applicable To This Position Therefore Do Not Submit Dd-214. all Qualified Applicants Will Be Considered Regardless Of Age, Race, Color, Sex, Creed, National Origin, Lawful Political Affiliation, Nondisqualifying Disability, Marital Status, Sexual Orientation, Affiliation With An Employee Organization, Or Other Non-merit Factor. equal Employment Opportunity Policy - The United States Government Does Not Discriminate In Employment On The Basis Of Race, Color, Religion, Sex (including Pregnancy And Gender Identity), National Origin, Political Affiliation, Sexual Orientation, Marital Status, Disability, Genetic Information, Age, Membership In An Employee Organization, Retaliation, Parental Status, Military Service Or Other Non-merit Factor. submit Proposal Via E-mail To The Attention Of: inl/dominique Chittum e-mail: Chittumda@state.gov direct Questions Regarding This Solicitation To: inl/dominique Chittum e-mail: Chittumda@state.gov inl Will Not Accept Proposals Beyond The Closing Time/date; Unless It Can Be Determined Dos Mishandled The Proposal. general Statement Of The Purpose Of This Contract mission Of The U.s. Department Of State: The U.s. Department Of State Is The Lead Institution For The Conduct Of American Diplomacy And The Secretary Of State Is The President’s Principal Foreign Policy Advisor. The Department Of State’s Mission Is To Advance U.s. National Security Interests, Fight Terrorism, Protect U.s. Interests Abroad, And Implement Foreign Policy Initiatives That Build A Freer, Prosperous, And Secure World. mission Of The Bureau Of International Narcotics And Law Enforcement Affairs (inl): The Bureau Of International Narcotics And Law Enforcement Affairs (inl) Is Part Of The Under Secretariat For Civilian Security, Democracy, And Human Rights (j) Within The Department Of State (dos). Inl’s Mission Is To Minimize The Impact Of International Crime And Illegal Drugs On The United States And Its Citizens By Providing Effective Foreign Assistance And Fostering Global Cooperation. inl Bogota’s Management Office Supports Inl Programs, With The Goal Of Stopping The Flow Of Illegal Drugs To The United States By Improving The Effectiveness And Efficiency Of Strategic Planning And Illicit Crop Eradication. Inl Manages And Funds Bilateral Narcotics Control And Law Enforcement Professionalization Programs In Colombia That Total Over $130 Million In Budget Annually. the Purpose Of This Personal Services Contract (psc) Is To Provide An Inl Management Coordinator In The Inl Office At The U.s. Embassy In Bogota, Colombia To Enhance Oversight Of Approximately 102 Contract Personnel And Management Controls For Inl’s $135 Million Annual Budget. The Position Provides Essential Management And Administrative Direction To Enhance Inl/bogota’s Program Implementation, Contributing To Mission, Bureau, And Department Strategic Objectives. Inl/bogota Programs Include Organized Crime And Counternarcotics, Justice, Police Aviation, Law Enforcement Professionalization Support, And Policy. The Management Coordinator Is Responsible For Managing Two Section Leaders And 35 Locally Employed (le) And Contracted Inl/bogota Staff. The Incumbent Manages Logistics/warehouse/customs, Information Technology (it), Construction, And Facilities Maintenance. The Warehouse Receives Each Year About $70 Million Of Inl Bogota Program Assets Procured Locally Or In The United States, Which Are Critical To The Interdiction, Eradication, Aviation, Or Security Programs. the Incumbent Will Also Streamline Management Processes And Develop And Implement Policies And New Administrative Changes Required. duties & Responsibilities under The Direct Supervision Of The Bogota-based Inl Management Officer Or His/her Designee, The Inl Management Coordinator Will Perform The Following Duties: construction • Supervises The Inl Construction Unit (a Team Of Le And Contractor Staff Including One Project Manager, Two Civil Engineers, One Electrical Engineer, One Systems/electrical Engineer, Three Architects, And One It Specialist) That Provides Subject Matter Expertise To The Inl Program Managers For Proposed Construction Projects And Are Contracting Officer Representatives On Active Construction Projects. • Supports All Inl-funded Program Requirements For Construction Projects (e.g., Modular Offices, Barracks, Warehouses, K-9 Kennels) That Are Donated To The Government Of Colombia (goc). • Oversees An Average Of 80 Construction Projects Annually, Valued At More Than $50 Million. • Works Closely With The Program Managers, The Front Office, The Office Of Acquisition Management, And The Local Gso Contracting Officer Concerning Construction Requirements And Changing Priorities. • Responsible For Assigning The Projects To The Team Members According To Their Specialties And Distributing The Workload To Ensure Effective Use Of The Resources To Avoid Backlogs, Bottlenecks And Other Delays That May Adversely Affect The Mission. • Provides Feedback On The Timelines For The Design, Architectural And Engineering Studies, Reviews Statements Of Work, And Oversees Subsequent Project Execution. • Develops Weekly Evaluations Of Base Line Progress And Discrepancies, Reports Issues, Revises/corrects Schedules, And Produces Lessons Learned Reports At The End Of Each Project To Create A Continuous Follow-up Of Improvement Actions Within The Unit. This Requires Continual Follow Up On The Status Of Individual Projects, Problem Resolution, And Coordination With Contractors, Cnp And Other Goc Architects/engineers, And Inl Program Managers. • Coordinates The Preparation Of Annual Inl Required Advance Acquisition Plan, Obtaining Cost Information And Project, Commodity, And Construction Requirements From All Program Managers, Ensuring Timely And Accurate Reporting For Inl Budget And Planning Officials. inl Warehouse, Customs And Shipping Operations • Responsible For Coordinating And Directing The Inl Management Logistics Supervisor In The Day-to-day Operations Of The Warehouse Ensuring That Critical Program Equipment Is Not Diverted Or Delayed In Its Arrival In Country. • Provides Guidance To Le Staff, Including Two Shipping Clerks, Two Warehousemen, And An Administrative Assistant. The Warehouse Team Works With The Goc Partners (including The National Police, Navy, Army, And Prosecutors’ Office), To Ship, Import, Export, And Complete The Customs And Nationalization Process For Items Such As Aircraft, Aircraft Parts, Boats, Vehicles, Weapons, Ammunition, Night Vision Goggles, Armored Vests, And Other Training Equipment. • Responsible For Establishing Policies And Guidelines For Registering All Inl Assets In The Asset Management Database And Ensuring Appropriate Labeling For Eum Prior To Transfer To The Goc For Inclusion In The Ilms Database. • Provides Appropriate Oversight For Proper Accountability Of Program Assets. facilities Maintenance Team (fmts) • Oversees The 15-30-member Fmt Of Third-party Contractors, Managed By A Civil Engineer And Supervised By The Inl Management Logistics Supervisor. This Team Of Craftspeople, Electricians, And Air Conditioning And Inventory Specialists Construct, Renovate, And Maintain Inl-program-funded Buildings. • Works With Program Managers To Determine Whether It Would Be More Efficient And Financially Beneficial To Utilize The Fmts To Complete A Construction Or Maintenance Project. • Provides Detailed Cost-benefit Analysis As Well As Detailed Planning To Show Scope And Timeframe For The Proposed Projects, To Assist In Deciding Which Mechanism Will Be Used To Complete The Project. motorpool Fleet • Oversees All The Employees (seven Le) In The Motor Pool Unit, Comprised Of A Vehicle Operations & Maintenance Supervisor, Five Drivers And An Administrative Clerk/driver. Directs, And Monitors The Use And Maintenance Of Motor Vehicles And Ensures Safe And Efficient Transportation To Post Personnel And Official Visitors. inl Management Training Coordinator • Coordinates Washington Staff Assistance Visits. • When Required, Performs The Role Of Duty Officer. • Performs Other Duties As Requested And Assigned That Are Directly Related To This Statement Of Work. training & Distance Learning Courses 1. Completes The Contracting Officer Representative (pa296), Grants Officer Representative, And Aor Distance-learning (dl) Courses Through The Foreign Service Institute (fsi) Within 120 Days Of Arriving At Post. 2. Completes The Introduction To Working In An Embassy (pn113) Distance-learning (dl) Course Through The Foreign Service Institute (fsi) Within The First Six (6) Months Of Arriving At Post. 3. Completes The Inl Orientation Course, Inl Management Overseas Training (if Available), And Relevant Acquisition And Administrative Courses As Necessary. 4. Financial Management Training Offered By Fsi – Modules Will Be Selected By The Inl Management Officer. 5. Appropriate Human Resources Training Determined By Supervisor And Offered By Fsi. 6. Completes The Mandatory Foreign Affairs Counter-threat (fact) Course (ct650) Prior To Deployment To Post. 7. Consultations With The Inl Program Office May Be Required. place Of Performance & Travel Requirements the Place Of Performance For This Position Is Us Embassy, Bogota, Colombia. Occasional Travel To Rural Areas, Small Towns, And Occasionally To Large Cities Throughout Colombia Is A Requirement Of This Position. Many Of These Areas In Colombia Are Conflict Zones Where Insurgent Groups Are Based, Criminal Organizations Operate, And Crime Is Generally High. In Addition, Many Of These Areas In Colombia Are Tropical, With High Temperatures, High Humidity, Tropical Insects And Diseases, And Minimal Infrastructure. relationships the Incumbent Works Under The Day-to-day Direction Of The Fs-02 Inl Management Officer And In Close Coordination With The Fs-03 Deputy Management Officer, Keeping The Inl Bogota Director/deputy Well Informed About His/her Teams And Projects. The Psc Will Serve As The Management Coordinator For Program Implementation, Supervising The Key Management Areas Described In Section B And Coordinating Administrative Reporting. The Management Coordinator Will Backstop The Fs-02 Management Officer And Fs-03 Deputy. the Management Coordinator Will Serve As A Contracting Officer’s Representative (cor) Level Iii For The $60 Million Inl Bogota Contract That Provides Approximately 100 Contract Employees, Wherein S/he Is Delegated The Authority To Act For The Contracting Officer In Matters Concerning Technical Clarification, Inspection And, After Concurrence By The Contracting Officer, Acceptance Of Contractor Performance Under The Contract, Including Preparation Of Receiving Reports, And The Authorization Of Progress Payments When Appropriate. The Cor Will Coordinate All Work With The Contractor And Review Contractor's Performance At Significant Stages Of Its Development. In No Instance, However, Shall The Cor Be Authorized To Alter Or Modify The Specifications Or The Contract Terms And The Conditions Or Waive The Government's Requirement, Price, Delivery, Or Other Terms And Conditions. Such Changes Must Be Authorized, In Writing, By The Contracting Officer. the Contract Administrator Shall Be The Inl Contracting Officer In Washington. In No Instance Shall The Inl Management Officer Or Any Other Individual Be Authorized To Alter Or Modify The Terms And Conditions Of The Contract Or Waive The Government's Requirements, Price, Delivery, Or Other Terms And Conditions. The Contracting Officer Must Authorize Such Changes In Writing. the Inl Management Officer Will Provide Yearly Performance Reviews To The Inl/ex/gapp Contracting Officer In Washington, D.c. To Contribute To The Incumbent’s Official Yearly Review. complexity this Position Must Exercise Considerable Independence And Judgment In Responding To Rapidly Changing Program Support Requirements. Due To The High Visibility And Political Sensitivity Of The Issues In Which Inl Bogota Is Involved, There Is Extreme Difficulty In Identifying The Nature Of The Issues And Planning, Organizing, And Determining The Scope And Depth Of Studies/audits To Be Undertaken. The Psc Is Expected To Address Difficult Scenarios By Separating The Substantive Nature Of The Programs Or Issues Into Their Components And Determining The Nature And Magnitude Of Programs Or Issues, As Well As In Discerning The Intent Of Policy Statements And Determining How To Translate The Intent Into Program Support Actions. scope & Effectiveness the Psc Performs Broad And Extensive Assignments Related To A Complex Range Of Administrative Functions Mentioned Above To Support Inl Bogota Counternarcotics Programs, Which Are Of Paramount Importance To Mission Colombia, The Department Of State, The Public And Congress. period Of Performance the Period Of Performance For This Contract Is Twelve (12) Months From The Date Of Award With Four (4) Optional One-year Extensions. minimum Requirements 1. U.s. Citizenship With The Ability To Obtain And Maintain Department Of State Secret Level Security Clearance, Medical Clearance, And Ethics Clearance (if Applicable). (security Clearance Upgrade To Top Secret Level May Be Required.) 2. Bachelor’s Degree From An Accredited Us Institution. 3. A Minimum Of Five (5) Years Of Progressively Relevant Experience In Management, Including At Least Three (3) Years In Logistics Or Financial Management. Aforementioned Experience Must Be Working With Full Range Of Administrative Laws, Policies, Regulations, And Precedents Applicable To Program Administration. 4. A Minimum Of Five (5) Years Of Experience Directly Supervising Personnel. 5. Demonstrated Knowledge And Experience Implementing Management Controls, Practices, And Procedures. 6. Demonstrated Specific Knowledge Of Usg Acquisition Regulations And Management Practices. 7. English Fluency And The Ability To Read And Speak Spanish At The Professionally Proficient Level. 8. A Minimum Of Five (5) Years Of Experience Working Outside Of The United States Or Working With International Partners. 9. Demonstrated Experience Working Overseas With Inl Or Within An Embassy Management Section. 10. Demonstrated Understanding Of U.s. Foreign Policy And Interagency Process. evaluation Factors (used To Determine The Competitive Ranking Of Qualified Offerors In Comparison To Other Offerors.) Offerors Should Cite Specific, Illustrative Examples For Each Factor. Responses Must Be Limited To 500 Words Per Factor. Any Additional Words Above The Limit Will Neither Be Read Nor Scored. factor 1: Work Experience 25 Points demonstrated Work Experience In Managing Large Teams And Complex Projects That Include Determining And Validating Requirements, Implementing Progress On Projects, As Well As Reporting On Budget, Logistics, Warehouse, Customs, Human Resources (hr), Vehicle Fleet, And Construction. factor 2: Program Experience 25 Points demonstrated Experience In Preparing Budgets, Advance Acquisition Plans, Statements Of Work (sow), Procurement Orders, Purchase Requests, Sole-source Justification Waiver Requests, And A Variety Of Reports With A Full Range Of Sensitive Management Issues. Demonstrated Experience Monitoring And Organizing The Drafting Of The Annual Reports, As Well As Any Ad Hoc Reports Required. Demonstrated Experience Providing Authoritative Management Advisory Service, Which Includes Researching, Analyzing, And Evaluating The Issues, Determining Applicable Precedents, Recommending Innovative Methods And Strategies To Resolve Complex Management Problems, And Identifying The Most Effective Approach. factor 3: Management & Communication Experience 20 Points demonstrated Ability To Communicate Effectively, Both Orally And In Writing, In A Timely And Concise Manner; Interact Effectively With Others At All Levels To Prepare, Analyze, Explain, And Defend Determinations And Requirements With Respect To Conformance To Applicable Laws, Policies And Other Regulatory Guidelines; And Advise Program Officials. demonstrated High Level Of Written Communication Sufficient To Draft A Variety Of Reports, Letters, Memoranda, Position Evaluation Statements, And Other Correspondence On A Full Range Of Sensitive Management Issues. Demonstrated Oral Communication Sufficient To Meet And Deal With Managers And Employees At All Levels In Situations Of A Highly Sensitive Nature. the Offeror Rating System Is As Follows: evaluation Factors Have Been Assigned The Following Points: factor #1 – 25 factor #2 – 25 factor #3 – 20 total Possible – 70 Points interview Performance – 30 Points satisfactory Professional Reference Checks – Pass/fail (no Points Assigned) past Performance Evaluation Of Applicant’s Ability To Perform Under The Contract. In Conducting The Evaluation, The U.s. Government Reserves The Right To Utilize All Evaluation Information Available At The Time Of Evaluation, Whether Provided By The Applicant Or Obtained From Other Sources. total Possible Points: 100 the Most Qualified Candidates May Be Interviewed, Required To Provide A Writing Sample, And Demonstrate An Ability To Operate Commonly Used Office Applications. Inl Will Not Pay For Any Expenses Associated With The Interviews. In Addition, Applications (written Materials And Interviews) Will Be Evaluated Based On Content As Well As On The Applicant's Writing, Presentation, And Communication Skills. In The Event That An Applicant Has Fully Demonstrated His/her Qualifications And There Are No Other Competitive Applicants, Inl Reserves The Right To Forego The Interview Process. Professional References Will Be Evaluated For Applicants Being Considered For Selection. compensation (base Pay) this Position Has Been Designated At The Fs-02 Equivalent Level ($99,700 - $146,413 Per Annum). Final Compensation Will Be Negotiated Within The Listed Market Value Based Upon Qualifications, Previous Relevant Experience And Work History, Salary And Educational Background. Salaries, Including Any Recruitment Supplemental Pay That Exceeds The Listed Pay Range, Will Not Be Entertained Or Negotiated. for Award, Inl Will Negotiate For This Contract Based On The Market Value As Outlined Above And Overall Experience Relevant To The Solicitation Requirements. benefits & Allowances as A Matter Of Policy, Inl Normally Authorizes The Following Benefits And Allowances benefits - If Applicable • Employee's Fica/medicare Contribution • Contribution Toward Health And Life Insurance • Pay Comparability Adjustment • Annual Increase • Eligibility For Worker's Compensation • Annual, Sick And Home Leave • 401k Plan • Medvac (provided By Dos Med) allowances In Accordance With Department Of State Standardized Regulations (dssr) - If Applicable • Temporary Quarters Subsistence Allowance (tqsa) Or Per Diem Upon Arrival At Post • Housing Allowance • Post Allowance • Supplemental Post Allowance • Maintenance Allowance (sma) • Education Allowance • Educational Travel (full-time United States Based Secondary) • Post Hardship Differential • Danger Pay • Shipment Of Hhe, Uab, Pov And Consumables

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Details: Architectural Services For Master Planning And Associated Studies Idiq solicitation Number: 1333nd24qnb190033 agency: Department Of Commerce, National Institute Of Standards And Technology notice Type: Solicitation posted Date: 01/10/2024 response Date: 03/13/2024 archiving Policy: Manual Archive archive Date: N/a classification Code: C -- Architect And Engineering Services naics Code: 541310 – Architectural Services synopsis: N/a solicitation Notice: the Office Of Facilities And Property Management (ofpm) Of The National Institute Of Standards And Technology (nist), An Agency Of The U. S, Department Of Commerce, Intends To Award Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (idiq) Task Order Contract(s) For Architectural Services For Master Planning And Associated Studies. Refer To Section C “description/specifications/statement Of Work” For Intended Scope Of Work. Nist Contemplates Multiple Awards Of Up To Three (3) Contracts But Reserves The Right To Award To More Or Less Based On The Best Interest Of The Government. the Period Of Performance Shall Be Five Years, With A Base Award Of One (1) Year With Up To Four (4) Additional One-year Periods. All Work And Services Will Be Ordered By Issuance Of Individual Firm-fixed Priced Task Orders. The Idiq Contract Is Estimated To Have A Base Year Value Of $3,000,000, For A Total Contract Ceiling Over The Entire Five-year Period Of Performance Not To Exceed $15,000,000. Note The Base Year Value And Option Year Values Are Estimates Only And Not Guaranteed. Individual Year Task Order Values May Or May Not Exceed The Estimated Values. The Guaranteed Minimum For The Life Of The Contract, Is $10,000. this Is A 100% Set-aside For Small Business Firms. Refer To Far 52.219-14 For Limitations On Subcontracting. to Assure Timely And Equitable Evaluation Of Proposals, Offerors Must Follow The Instructions Contained Herein. Proposals Must Be Complete, Self-sufficient, And Respond Directly To The Requirements Set Forth In Solicitation. Offerors Who Fail To Submit All Required Information Per The Instructions May Be Deemed Non-responsive And May Not Be Considered For Award. The Following Instructions Will Establish The Acceptable Requirements For The Format And Contents Of Proposals. submission Of Proposals A.the Government Will Be Accepting Electronic Submission Via Email Only. Offerors Are Required To Submit Their Proposals Electronically Via Email To The Following Addresses: I. Michael.wigfall@nist.gov Ii. Guzel.gufranova@nist.gov Iii. Cheryl.allen@nist.gov b.offerors Shall Use The Following Email Subject Line “architectural Services For Master Planning Idiq And Associated Services c. Electronic Submissions Shall Adhere To The Following Guidelines: i. Electronic Copies Shall Be Submitted In Adobe Pdf Format Only. ii.no Password-protected, Zipped, Or Self-extracting Files Shall Be Used iii.files Shall Not Be Larger That Twenty-five (25) Megabytes (mb).25mb (including Email Content And All Attachments) Is The Largest Submission That Can Be Received By The Government Through Email. d. Offerors Are Encouraged To Confirm With The Government That Their Submissions Have Been Successfully Received. It Is The Sole Responsibility Of The Offeror To Ensure That Electronically Submitted Proposals, Revisions And Or Modifications, Reach The Government Office Designated And By The Time Specified In The Solicitation. 3. All Proposals Shall Adhere To The Following Format Guidelines: a. Cover Page i. Each Proposal Shall Include A Cover Page Containing The Following Information: solicitation Number And Project Title. company Name, Address, Unique Entity Id Number, And Cage Number. name, Title, Phone Number, Email Address, And Signature Of The Company Officer With Signature Authority. b. Page Formatting i. Proposals Shall Be Typed With A Minimum One Line Spacing Using 12-point Size Font On Standard-sized Paper (8.5”x11”), With 1” Margins On All Sides. See Paragraph 3 (d) For Requirements When Using 11” X 17” Paper. ii. Pages In Each Proposal Shall Be Numbered Sequentially And Consecutively. iii. Fonts Must Be Easily Readable. Offerors Are Encouraged To Use Either Times New Roman (preferred), Calibri, Or Arial Font. iv. Proposals Shall Use Portrait Oriented Pages. Landscape Oriented Pages Are Only Permitted For Tables, Figures, Charts, And Graphs. v. Company Name And Proprietary Information Notices Must Be Placed In The Top And/or Bottom Margins. c. Charts, Tables, Figures, Graphs i. Charts, Tables, Figures, And Graphs Shall Be Labeled Sequentially And Titled. ii. Fonts Must Be Easily Readable And No Smaller Than 8-point Size With Proportional Spacing. iii. Text May Be Wrapped Around. iv. Landscape Oriented Pages Are Only Permitted For Tables, Figures, Charts, And Graphs. d. Firms Requesting Consideration Are Required To Submit A Current Standard Form 330 (rev. 7/2021). i. Page Limitations Are Noted Below. sf 330 Has No Page Limitation Except For Sections “f” And “h” sf 330 Section “f” Example Projects Which Best Illustrate Proposed Team's Qualifications For This Contract Is Limited To Three Pages Per Project. Provide No More Than Five (5) Examples/projects. sf 330 Section H “additional Information” Must Not Exceed Three (3) Pages. Any Pages Past Three (3) Pages Will Not Be Reviewed. all Pages Shall Be Single Sided. all Pages Including Dividers And Cover Pages Are Included In Page Limitations. images/maps May Be Up To 11” X 17”. Over 80% Of The 11” X 17” Page Must Be Image/map. all Other Pages Shall Be 8 ½” X 11” maximum Number Of Pages (excluding Sf 330) Is 20 Pages. 4. Submission Due Dates: virtual Site Visit: January 18, 2024, At 10:00am Est rfi Due Date: February 13,2024, At 5:00pm Est rfq Due Date: March 13,2024, At 1:00pm Est an Organized Virtual Site Visit Is Scheduled For: 10:00am. Est, January 18, 2024. Only One Site Visit Will Be Conducted. Offerors Shall Email A List Of Site Visit Attendees To Guzel.gufranova@nist.gov And Copy To Cheryl.allen@nist.gov By 1:00pm. Est, January 16, 2024 With The Following Information: a. Name As It Appears On Your Government Issued Id. b. Company Name. c. Email Of A Site Visit Attendee the Government Will Then Send The Webinar Details To The Emails Provided. Attendees Must Ensure They Have Good Internet Connection Since Joining By Phone Will Not Be Allowed. When Logging In To The Site Visit, Attendees Must Include Their Full Name. Attendees Not Including Their Names Will Not Be Allowed Access To The Site Visit. the Government Will Not Share Site Visit Presentation Material. The Government Plans To Share The List Of Site Visit Attendees With Both Interested Vendors (as Found On Www.sam.gov) And Site Visit Attendees If Email Is Provided Per 4 (c) Above. all Rfi’s Shall Be Submitted Electronically To Guzel.gufranova@nist.gov And Copy To Cheryl.allen@nist.gov. a. Submission Requirements part I proposal Shall Clearly Identify The Following Sections: a. Factor 1 – Specialized Experience And Technical Competence b. Factor 2 – Experience And Team Professional Qualifications c. Factor 3 – Offeror & Team Experience With Treatment Of Historic Properties, Federal Sustainable Design, & National Capital Planning Commission (ncpc) d. Factor 4 – Past Performance e. Factor 5 – Capacity Of The Offeror And Proposed Subcontractors f. Factor 6 – Location Of The Firm 2. A Joint Venture Of Two Or More Business Concerns May Submit An Offer As A Small Business So Long As Each Concern: a. Is Small Under The Size Standard Corresponding To 541310 Naics Code, b. Complies With 13 Cfr § 125.8 3. The Partners To The Joint Venture In The Aggregate Must Meet The Evaluation Criteria Requirements Listed Hereto And Must Meet Individual Requirements For Each Partner Of The Joint Venture Listed Hereto. 4. If Submitting As Joint Venture, Offerors Must Submit An Official Joint Venture Agreement. The Contents Of The Joint Venture Agreement Must Comply With 13 Cfr § 125.8. 5. Offerors Shall Include The Following Information For Each Factor And Identify Clearly Which Factor The Offeror Is Addressing: factor #1. Specialized Experience And Technical Competence provide On Sf 330 Section F. specialized Experience And Technical Competence Of The Offeror And Its Proposed Subcontractors Performing Facilities Planning Services Completed Since The Start Of Calendar Year 2017. For The Purposes Of This Evaluation “completed” Projects Shall Mean Projects Where Final Work Was Submitted To The Project Owner, Approved, And Accepted By The Project Owner. In The Event The Offeror Does Not Have Experience Since The Start Of Calendar Year 2017, Factor #1 Will Not Be Reviewed, Nor Any Other Factors, And The Offeror Will Be Deemed Non-responsive. a. The Offeror Shall Describe Its Experience (including That Of Its Proposed Subcontractors) In Performing A Minimum Of Two Of The Following Types Of Projects Comparable In Size And Complexity To The Statement Of Work, Section 1.3: 1.master Planning Of A Campus And/or Military Base Equal To Or Greater Than Fifty (50) Acres. 50 Acres Must Be For One Single Location Versus Adding Acreage From Multiple Sites To Achieve 50 Acres. 2. Concept Studies 3. Feasibility Studies For An Existing Building, 4. Programming, Planning, And/or Design For Research Facilities. b. When Providing A Response To This Factor, Ensure To Provide: 1. Completed Date Of Service 2. Name Of Project Owner; Email Address And Telephone Number 3. Acreage Of The Campus And/or Military Base (factor 1.a.1) description Of The Project Including The Type Of Project (concept Studies; Master Plan; Feasibility Studies For An Existing Building; Programming, Planning, And/or Design Of Research Facility). Include Offeror’s Role In The Project. if Submitting As A Small Business Joint Venture, Each Partner Of The Joint Venture Must Each Comply With Factor 1 Requirements. factor #2. Experience And Team Professional Qualifications provide On Sf 330 Sections C, D, E, G As Described Below. a. Professional Qualifications Of The Offeror And Its Proposed Subcontractors And Key Personnel. Any Experience Earlier Than The Start Of Calendar Year 2017 Will Not Be Considered. Provide On Sf 330 Sections C And D Respectively: proposed Team organizational Chart Of Proposed Team b. The Offeror Shall Describe Its Professional Qualifications And Those Of Its Proposed Team (proposed Subcontractors And Key Personnel). Offeror To Identify The Roles Of Its Key Personnel By Providing On Sf 330 Section E Resumes For Its Proposed Key Personnel That Include Credentials, Education, Licenses, Registrations, Relevant Experience, And The Role To Perform Nist's Requirements. Provide Resumes In Sf 330: resumes Of Key Personnel Proposed For This Contract. The Offeror Shall Include Key Personnel As Required Under 2.1 Contractor Key Personnel Of Section C Statement Of Work.if Submitting As A Small Business Joint Venture, Each Partner Of The Joint Venture Individually Must Submit At Least Three Key Personnel Listed Under 2.1 Contractor Key Personnel Of Section C Statement Of Work. c. The Offeror Shall Provide Key Personnel Participation In Example Projects On Sf 330 Section G. factor #3. Offeror & Team Experience With Treatment Of Historic Properties, Federal Sustainable Design, & National Capital Planning Commission (ncpc) submit On Sf 330, Section F; Section H And/or On The 20-page Limitation. if The Offeror Has Used All Five (5) Examples On Factor 1, The Offeror Shall Provide No More Than One Page For Each Item Indicated Below Under Items A.(1); A (2), A (3). These Pages Shall Be Part Of Section H And/or The 20-page Limitation. if The Offeror Has Not Used All Examples In Factor 1, Submit Remaining Examples For This Factor #3 On Sf 330 Section F. A Combination Of Sf 330 Section F, Section H And The 20-page Limitation Proposal Is Permissible. If Any Example Projects Submitted For Factor #1 Coincide With Any Example Projects For Factor #3, Submit Those Projects Separately To Address Factor #3. a. The Offeror Shall Also Describe Its Experience Working With Its Proposed Subcontractors And Key Personnel. Any Experience Earlier Than The Start Of Calendar Year 2017 Will Not Be Considered. A Minimum Of One Of The Following Types Of Projects Comparable In Size And Complexity To The Statement Of Work, Section 1.3: ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​1. The Offeror And Its Subcontractors Shall Describe Its Experience In The Areas Of Applying The Secretary Of The Interior’s (soi) Standards For The Treatment Of Historic Properties, 2. Offeror And Its Subcontractors Shall Describe Its Experience With Federal Sustainability Requirements And Clean Energy, Sustainability, And Greenhouse Gas Reduction Studies And Analyses. 3. Offeror And Its Subcontractors Shall Describe Its Experience With Matters Directly Evaluated By National Capital Planning Commission (ncpc). 4. In Addition To The Descriptions Noted Above. Provide The Following For Each Example: i. Completed Date Of Service ii. Name Of Project Owner And Email Address. if Submitting As A Small Business Joint Venture, The Partners To The Joint Venture In The Aggregate Must Meet The Evaluation Criteria Requirements Listed For Factor 3. factor #4. Recent Past Performance 1. Submit Past Performance Questionnaire (ppq) Forms Attached To This Rfq For Factors 1 And 3 And/or Submit Cpars. Offerors Shall Have Ppq Forms Submitted Directly To Cheryl.allen@nist.gov And Guzel.gufranova@nist.gov By Past Client/project Owner. Cparsmay Be Submitted By The Offeror Directly To Cheryl.allen@nist.gov And Guzel.gufranova@nist.gov. each Partner Of The Joint Venture Individually Must Submit Ppq Forms And/or Cpars For Factor 1. For Factor 3, Offerors Must Submit Ppqs And/or Cpars For All Project Examples Submitted In Factor 3. nist Will Evaluate Past Performance For Non-federal Ppqs, Federal Ppqs And Cpars Equally. a. Past Performance Will Be Evaluated For Examples In Factor #1 And #3, And Other Data As Described Below. b. Evaluation Will Focus On: quality Of Work, compliance With Performance Schedules, contract Cost Control. c. Nist Shall Additionally Use Performance Evaluations Data From The Contractor Performance Assessment Rating System (cpars), In Accordance With Far 42.1501 And May Consider Credible Documentation Included In The Sf 330. If Other Data Is Obtained Through Other Than Cpars And/or The Submitted Sf330, Either Favorable Or Unfavorable, During The Entire Selection Process And Prior To Award It May Be Considered. factor #5. Capacity Of The Offeror And Proposed Subcontractors submit On Sf 330 Sections A, B, I; Sf 330 Part Ii – General Qualifications And On The 20-page Limitation Proposal. a. Offeror Shall Describe Their, As Well As Their Subcontractors’, Current And Planned Workload. The Offeror Shall Describe Its And Its Subcontractors’ Current And Planned One (1) Year Workload From Www.sam.gov Rfp Date Versus Available Team Resources. b. Offeror Shall Demonstrate Its Ability To Comply With Far 52.219-14, Which Requires At Least 50 Percent Of The Cost Of Contract Performance Incurred For Personnel Be Expended By Offeror’s Employees And/or Their Proposed Subcontractors Who Are Small Business. c. If Offeror Is A Joint Venture, A Joint Venture Agrees In Accordance With Far 52.219-14 (g), That, In The Performance Of The Contract, The Applicable Percentage Specified In Paragraph (e) Of Far 52.219-14 Will Be Performed By The Aggregate Of The Joint Venture Participants. In A Joint Venture Comprised Of A Small Business Protégé And Its Mentor Approved By The Small Business Administration, The Small Business Protégé Shall Perform At Least 40 Percent Of The Work Performed By The Joint Venture. Work Performed By The Small Business Protégé In The Joint Venture Must Be More Than Administrative Functions. factor #6. Location Of The Firm submit On The 20-page Limitation Documentation. a. Offeror Shall Be Located Within The Continental United States. b. The Gaithersburg Campus Address Is: 100 Bureau Drive, Gaithersburg, Md 20899. The Boulder Campus Address Is: 325 Broadway, Boulder, Co 80305. c. Submit Details From An Internet Mapping Program Illustrating The Driving Distance (in Miles) From An Offeror’s Business To Either One Of Nist Campuses. The Offeror’s Business Address Must Be The Offeror’s Business Address Not A Subcontractor’s Business Address. part Ii: Oral Presentation And Discussions only Offerors Who Are Deemed “highly Qualified” Will Be Evaluated For Part Ii. In Accordance With Far 36.602-3, The Evaluation Board Will Hold Discussions With At Least Three Of The Most Highly Qualified Firms (short Listed Firms). all Short-listed Firms Shall Address The Factors In “part I”. Nist May Have Oral Presentations With Each Offeror Either At Their Place Of Business Or In A Virtual Environment. 3. If Oral Presentations Are Held, Offerors Will Be Given A Minimum 7 Days’ Notice Of The Presentations. During The Oral Presentations, Offeror Will Be Afforded 60 Minutes Of Uninterrupted Presentation Time To Review Part I Factors. Over A Period Of Up To 30 Minutes After The Presentation, Nist Will Ask Questions Related To Part I Where The Offeror Provided Insufficient Detail. 4. Short Listed Firms Will Be Evaluated And Ranked By Order Of Preference Based Upon The Presentations/discussions. fee Schedule only Those Firms Selected For Award Will Be Invited To Provide A Fee Schedule. The Request For Fee Schedule Will Require At A Minimum The Labor Rates, Overhead Rates Profit, And Supporting Payroll Data For All Position Classifications Anticipated To Be Used Under The Contract By The Prime Firm And Any Subcontractors. In Addition, Include The Basis For Any Escalation In Labor Rates. contractor Shall Provide The Government An Acord Certificate Of Insurance (coi) Or Other Acceptable To The Government Forms And Copies Of All Required Endorsements As Evidence That The Minimum Insurance Requirements Of Section H Have Been Satisfied. Certificates Of Insurance Shall Be Sent To The Assigned Contracting Officer Within 10 Calendar Days After Award. The Signed Contract With Required Insurance Shall Be Returned To The Government Within Ten (10) Calendar Days After The Notice Of Award Issuance Date. No Task Orders Shall Be Ordered Until The Insurance Requirements Are Met And The Approval Of The Contracting Officer Is Received For The Insurance. cost Will Not Be A Factor In Evaluating The Offerors But Will Be Evaluated And Negotiated For Award For Reasonableness. The Government Will Provide The Billing Rate Schedule File To Complete By The Offerors Selected For Award. The Billing Rate Table Will Be Evaluated For Reasonableness By Performing A Cost Analysis To Ascertain If A Fair And Reasonable Price Exists. Reasonableness Will Also Be Evaluated By Assessing The Acceptability Of The Offeror’s Methodology Used In Developing Their Billing Rate Schedule. billing Rate Schedule Will Include A Proposed Profit Rate, Which The Government Will Evaluate For Inclusion In The Billing Rate Schedule To Be Fixed For The Contract Period Of Performance Including Base And Option Years. No Fee Or Profit Will Be Paid On Any Reimbursements For Travel And/or Per Diems. No Separate Fee And/or Profit Will Be Paid To Contractor For Managing The Subcontractors Or Lower Tier Subcontractors. The Government Reserves The Right To Only Include Direct Labor Rates And Overhead Rates At The Time Of Signing The Contract And Negotiate Profit On An Individual Task Order Level. 5. The Offeror Shall Submit Direct Labor Rates/base Rates For All Years Under Ordering Periods For Categories Of Key Personnel Expected To Be Required In Order To Perform Task Orders, To Include The Prime And All The Subcontractors. Supporting Payroll Data For All Position Classifications Must Be Provided. Direct Labor Rates/base Rates Shall Be Provided By Contract Years, Starting From Base Year, And Continuing Through Ordering Year 4. If Rates Are Escalated, The Degree (percent) And Methodology Must Be Shown. The Negotiated And Awarded Direct Labor Rates/base Rates Shall Be Fixed For Each Year Of The Contract. 6. The Offeror’s And Its Subcontractors’ Proposed Overhead Rates Shall Be Supported By Federal Government Agency’s Audit If The Offeror Or Any Subcontractors Have Been Audited Within The Last Two (2) Years And If Such Rates Are Not Currently Under Dispute; Should Federal Government Agency’s Audits Be Unavailable, The Government May Accept The Audited Overhead Rate Reports From An Independent Cpa Firm, Being Sure That The Cpa Has Removed Unallowable Costs As Defined In Far Part 31 And Otherwise Complied With Cost Principles Contained In Far Part 31. Audits Conducted In Accordance With Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (gaap) Will Not Be Accepted. If An Audited Overhead Report Cannot Be Provided, The Following Shall Be Submitted By The Offerors: a. Audited Financial Statements For The Most Recent Three (3) Years And Certificate Of Cost And Pricing Data In Accordance With Far 15.406-2 For Contractor. If Financial Statements Are Not Audited, Submit Explanation Of Why They Are Not Audited. b. Audited Financial Statements For The Most Recent Three (3) Years And Certificate Of Cost And Pricing Data In Accordance With Far 15.406-2 For Each Of The Subcontractors Proposed. If Financial Statements Are Not Audited, Submit Explanation Of Why They Are Not Audited. 7. A Narrative Statement Outlining The Offeror’s Policies And Practices For Accumulating Overhead Costs And The Method Used To Compute The Proposed Rate Or Rates Is Required. In The Case Of Multi-branch Firms, Joint Ventures Or Affiliates, It Is Expected That Overhead Costs Applicable To The Specific Location(s) Where Work Is To Be Performed Will Be Proposed. Company-wide, Joint Venture, Or Affiliate Rate Averages May Not Be Appropriate. The Rates Should Be Tailored To The Work Location(s). see Attachments Below For Further Details section C – Statement Of Work section G – Contract Administration Data section M – Evaluation Factors For Award nist Ppq Form

Details: The goal of the procurement is to procure for the customer the most economical service provider, which has the best conditions to carry out the geotechnical planning (geo planning) of the site in cooperation with the customer, the user, other designers and the contractor to be chosen later. ) Builds a New School and Daycare Building in the Hankonsilla area of Hyvinkää. The target scope of the project is 8,002 Hum2 in Option 1 and 10,064 Hum2 in Option 2 (option 2 includes, among other things, the implementation of a larger sports hall). ","","other Scope Information See Design Program.","","The preliminary goal of the client is to implement the facades of the building as a solid wood structure, and as part of the frame structures, both solid wood and concrete pillar-beam systems are being studied. The goal is to implement structures that are safe and low-risk in terms of indoor air.","","the new school and daycare building will be sized for approximately 630 elementary school students and 168 daycare children, as well as the personnel required by them. The project will implement the new facilities for the activities that are currently being organized in the old premises of Asema School and Hankonsilla Daycare Center.","","the goal is that the main and architect designer of the site has been selected in April 2023, after which the client will also procure other designers for the site between April and June 2023 Going by.","","","","","

Details: Synopsis: Request For Architectural And Engineer (a/e) 330 Submission solicitation: 36c25524r0038, Create Electric Charging Area In Building 53. project No. 657-21-112jb contract Information this A-e Services Requirement Is Being Procured In Accordance With The Brooks Act (public Law (pl0582) And Implemented In Accordance With The Federal Acquisition Regulation (far) Subpart 36. Firms Will Be Selected For Negotiation Based On Demonstrated Competence And Qualifications For The Required Work. this Procurement Is Restricted To Service-disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (sdvosb) Firms. This Requirement Is Being Procured In Accordance With The Vaar 836.606-71 As Implemented In Far Subpart 36.6. this Is Not A Request For Proposal, And An Award Will Not Be Made With This Announcement. This Announcement Is A Request For Sf 330 S From Qualified Architectural And Engineer (a&e) Contractors That Meet The Professional Requirements. the Selection Criteria For This Acquisition Will Be In Accordance With Far 36.602-1, Evaluation Factors Are Listed Below. The Completed Sf 330s Will Be Evaluated By The Jefferson Barracks Vamc Evaluation Board In Accordance With Far 36.602-5(a) And The Selection Report Shall Serve As The Final Selection List, Which Will Be Provided Directly To The Contracting Officer. Negotiations Will Be Conducted Beginning With The Most Highly Qualified Firm. The Government Will Not Pay Nor Reimburse Any Costs Associated With Responding To This Request. The Government Is Under No Obligation To Award A Contract As A Result Of This Announcement. the Contract Is Anticipated To Be Awarded No Later Than March 15, 2024. award Of Any Resultant Contract Is Contingent Upon The Availability Of Funds. no Solicitation Document Is Available And No Other Information Pertaining To Project Scope, Etc. Is Available At This Time. Any Request For Assistance With Submission Or Other Procedural Matters Shall Be Submitted To James Petrik Via Email To: James.petrik@va.gov And Jenna Sotomayor Via E-mail To: Jennifer.sotomayor@va.gov. personal Visits To Discuss This Announcement Will Not Be Allowed. the Naics Code For This Procurement Is 541330 Engineering Services And The Small Business Size Standard Of $22.5 Million. Award Of A Firm Fixed Price Contract Is Anticipated. Anticipated Time For Completion Of Design Is Estimated At 180 Calendar Days Including Time For Va Reviews. The A/e Firm Shall Also Be Required To Perform Construction Services If Award Of A Construction Project Contract Is Made. database Registration Information: verification Of Status Of Apparently Successful Offeror This Acquisition Is 100% Set-aside For Qualified Service-disabled Veteran Owned Small Business A/e Firms Incompliance With Vaar 852.219-10. Only Businesses Verified And Listed In The Vetcert Information Pages Database, Https://www.sba.gov Shall Be Considered. system For Award Management (sam): federal Acquisition Registrations Require That Federal Contractors Register In The System For Award Management (sam) Database At Https://sam.gov/ And Enter All Mandatory Information Into The System. Award Cannot Be Made Until The Contractor Has Registered. Offerors Are Encouraged To Ensure That They Are Registered In Sam Prior To Submitting Their Qualifications Package. the Excluded Parties List System (epls): to Ensure That The Individuals Providing Services Under The Contract Have Not Engaged In Fraud Or Abuse Regarding Sections 1128 And1128a Of The Social Security Act Regarding Federal Health Care Programs, The Contractor Is Required To Check The Excluded Parties List System (epls) Located At Https://sam.gov/ For Each Person Providing Services Under This Contract. Further The Contractor Is Required To Certify That All Persons Listed In The Qualifications Package Have Been Compared Against The Epls List And Are Not Listed. During The Performance Of This Contract The Contractor Is Prohibited From Using Any Individual Or Business Listed On The List Of Excluded Individuals/entities. e-verify System: companies Awarded A Contract With The Federal Government Shall Be Required To Enroll In E-verify Within 30 Days Of The Contract Award Date. They Shall Also Need To Begin Using The E-verify System To Confirm That All Of Their New Hires And Their Employees Directly Working On Federal Contracts Are Authorized To Legally Work In The United States. E-verify Is An Internet-based System That Allows An Employer, Using Information Reported On An Employee's Form I-9, To Determine The Eligibility Of That Employee To Work In The United States. There Is No Charge To Employers To Use E-verify. (far 52.222-54) qualified A-e Firms Are Required To Respond If Interested By Submitting One (1) Original Completed Standard Form 330 Qualification Package Parts I And Ii To Include All Consultants (form Available On-line At: Http://www.gsa.gov/portal/forms/download/116486). Must Include In Part I Section H An Organizational Chart Of The Firm (excludes Consultants) And A Design Quality Management Plan. Submission Information Incorporated By Reference Is Not Allowed. All Submissions Must Be In Pdf And Emailed. completed Package Shall Be Delivered On Or Before January 26, By 2:00pm Ct To The Following Email Address: James.petrik@va.gov And Jennifer.sotomayor@va.gov. email Subject Line Shall Clearly Identify Solicitation Number: 36c25524r0038, And Project Name Create Electric Charging Area In Building 53 Project No. 657-21-112jb the 330 Submissions Must Be A Pdf Document And Must Be Below 10 Mg. project Information this Project Will Create An Electric Cart Charging Area Within The Existing Locker Room Space In The Basement Of Building 53. It Will Reconfigure The Space, Abate Any Hazardous Materials, And Replace Various Aged Mep Components, Plumbing, And Electrical Fixtures. Reconfigure Space At Jefferson Barracks Building 53 Basement Area Rooms Gs14, Gs15, Gs16, Gs16a, Gs17, And Gs18 To Accommodate A Locker Area For Approximately 50 Lockers Separate Men S And Women S Toilet, Sink, Changing Area, And Shower Area Per Bathroom, And A Charging/storage Area For Approximately 6 Electrical Carts Of Varying Design With A Fire Rated Roll Up Door Project Shall Meet All Required Code Standards. Cart Charging/storage Area Shall Meet Occupational Safety And Health Administration (osha) Standard, 29 Cfr 1910.178(g), Battery Charging Areas Should Be Adequately Ventilated To Disperse Fumes. Such Areas Should Also Be Equipped To Flush And Neutralize Spilled Electrolytes, With Fire Protection Equipment, And To Protect The Charging Apparatus From Damage (29 Cfr 1910.178(g)(2)). Design Should Take In Precautions To Prohibit Open Flames, Sparks, Or Electric Arcs In The Battery Charging Areas, And Provide Good Ventilation So That The Gases Do Not Concentrate. Area Should Have Enough Space For Electrical Cart Turnaround Within The Space. An Appropriate Eyewash/shower Station With A 15-minute Continuous Flow Must Be Provided Near Battery Charging Units. Such Stations Should Be Close To The Battery Charging Area, Within A Walking Distance Of 10 Seconds Or Less. The Eyewash/shower Station Should Be In A Well-lit Area, Unobstructed, And Marked With Conspicuous Signage. Project Will Also Add Video Camera To Cart Charging Area. evaluation Factors: selection Criteria Are In Accordance With Federal Acquisition Regulation (far) Part 36.602-1 And Va Acquisition Regulation (vaar) Part 836.602-1. Prospective Firms Are Required To Address All Selection Criteria Within Submitted Sf 330 Packages Using Additional Pages As Necessary. Sf 330 Submissions Including Any Additional Pages Are Not To Exceed Fifty (50) Pages Exclusive Of Table Of Contents, Title Page, And Divider Pages. Each Side Of A Piece Of Paper Is Considered To Be One Page (i.e., Two Pages To A Single Sheet Of Paper). Blank Pages Are Not Included In The Count. sf330 Submission Packages Which Exceed 50 Pages Will Be Considered Non-responsive And Shall Be Excluded From Further Consideration. The Only Exclusions To The 50-page Limit As Listed In The Request For Sf330 Are: Table Of Contents, Title Page, And Divider Pages. Title Page Shall Not Exceed More Than One (1) Page. Table Of Contents Shall Only Contain The Information Necessary To Define The Contents Of The Document. Divider Pages May Contain A Maximum Of One (1) Line Of Description. Responses Must Reference 36c25524r0038 And Project 657-21-112jb Fca Create Electric Charging Area In Building 53. prospective Firms Are Required To Address All Selection Criteria Within Submitted Sf 330 Packages And The Information Contained Herein. qualifications (sf330) Submitted By Each Firm For 657-21-112jb Fca Create Electric charging Area In Building 53 Will Be Reviewed And Evaluated Based On The Following Evaluation Criteria Listed Below: 1. Professional Qualifications: The Qualifications Of The Individuals Which Will Be Used For These Services Will Be Examined For Experience And Education And Their Record Of Working Together As A Team. Ae Firms Shall Have Professional Architects, Engineers, And Consultants Who Are Licensed In The United States Of America. License Information Must Be Provided. The Specific Disciplines Which Will Be Evaluated Are: supervisor, Architectural, Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing (including Fire Protection), Structural, Physical Security Specialist And A Vpih. 2. Specialized Experience And Technical Competence In The Type Of Work Required, Including, Where Appropriate, Experience In Energy Conservation, Pollution Prevention, Waste Reduction, And The Use Of Recovered Materials; In Accordance With Vha Directive 1231(2) And Vha Handbook 1160.1 And All Related Requirements. Additionally, Experience With Renovations And New Construction At Existing Medical Facilities, To Including Experience And Qualifications Of Personnel Proposed For Assignment To The Project And Their Record Of Working Together As A Team. 3. Capacity To Accomplish The Work: The General Workload And Staffing Capacity Of The Design Office Which Will Be Responsible For The Majority Of The Design And The Ability To Accomplish The Work In The Required Time Will Be Evaluated. In Accordance With Vaar 852.219-10(c)(1), Prime Contractors Shall Clearly Demonstrate How They Will Meet The Requirement That At Least 50 Percent Of The Design Work Be Accomplished By Employees Of The Concern Or Employees Of Eligible Service-disabled Veteran Owned Small Business Subcontractor/consultant. 4. Past Performance: The Past Performance Of Projects That Are Complete (design And Construction) That The Firm Has Designed Relevant In Scope To The Advertised Project That Were Accomplished With The Department Of Veterans Affairs, Other Government Agencies, And Private Industry In Terms Of Cost Control, Quality Of Work, And Compliance With Performance Schedules Will Be Examined. Point Of Contact Information Must Be Provided So Past Performance Can Be Verified.â  Project Past Performances That Are Older Than 3 Years Will Receive A Lesser Score Than Those References For Projects Accomplished Within The Past 3 Years. 5. Location Of Design Firm:â  Per Far 36.602-1 Selection Criteria: Market Research Indicates That At Least 3 Qualified Firms Exist Within A 500-mile Radius Of The St. Louis Jefferson Barracks Va Medical Center Located At 1 Jefferson Barracks Rd, Saint Louis, Mo 63125.â  Architectural Prime Contractors Whose Physical Business Address Is Within A 500-mile Radius From The St. Louis Jefferson Barracks Va Medical Center Located At1 Jefferson Barracks Rd, Saint Louis, Mo 63125 And Resides Within The Borders Of The United States Of America Willâ receive A Higher Score On Evaluations.â  note: Architectural Prime Contractors Whose Physical Business Address Is Outside A 500-mile Radius From The St. Louis Jefferson Barracks Va Medical Center Located At 1 Jefferson Barracks Rd, Saint Louis, Mo 63125 And Resides Within The Borders Of The United States Of America Will Receive A Lesser Score On Evaluations.â  architectural Prime Contractors Are Required To Verify The Physical Business Address (described Above) As Part Of The Sf330 Response.â  If The Information Cannot Be Verified As Required, The Sf330 Will Be Found To Be Nonresponsive And Will Not Receive Further Consideration.â â  sf 330 Submissions From Companies Located Outside The Borders Of The United States Of America Shall Not Be Considered.â â  6. Claims And Terminations: Record Of Significant Claims Against The Firm Or Terminated Contracts Because Of Improper Or Incomplete Architectural And Engineering Services Will Be Examined.

Details: The Tenderer Intends To Sell The Plots Of Land (lots 1, 2, 3 And 4) In The "brunnenäcker Iii" Residential Area, Göllsdorf District, At A Fixed Purchase Price. Lot 1 Of The Property Is Intended Exclusively For Allocation To Builders' Associations. Lots 2, 3 And 4 Are Intended Exclusively For Allocation To Investors, Property Developers Or Housing Companies (hereinafter Referred To As "investors"). in The "brunnenäcker Iii" Development Area, South-east Of Rottweil, A Future-oriented, Flexible New Residential Area With A Socially Mixed Resident Structure With Age-appropriate Living, A Focus On Family Living And Other Forms Of Living Is To Be Created. The Construction Of Apartment Buildings Is Planned On The Available Plots Of Land. in Addition, The New Residential Buildings Should Fit Into The Quarter And Be Characterized By A High Design Quality In Terms Of Architecture, Living And Also The Handling Of The Integration Of Green And Landscape Space With The Urban Development Of The Settlement Edge. the Available Land Areas Are Divided As Follows: - A: 1 Plot For Apartment Building - 604m² (lot 1) - B: 3 Plots For Apartment Building - 594m² (lot 2), 620m² (lot 3) And 691m² (lot 3) applications Are Accepted That Relate To One Lot Or Several Lots (lots 2-4). The Tenders In The Negotiated Procedure Will Be Evaluated Separately For Each Lot. it Is Also Possible To Submit A Joint Concept For Several Lots (lots 2-4). Cross-lot Concepts Can Achieve A Higher Rating. for This Purpose, The Participating Investors Or Builders' Associations Draw Up A Planning Concept With An Architect (employee Or As A Team).

Details: The subject of the Public Contract is the Processing of the Following Project Documentation in the Scope Below: Project Documentation Must be Processed for the Issuance of a Joint Permit (dusp). A) coordination of the Complete Revitalization Solution (Hip work in cooperation with the Designated Architect, who is Ing. Arch. Ondřej Duchan, Author of the Urban Study - Appendix No. 1) and the Processing of the Estimate of Construction Costs by Individual Parts (without Item List of Works); The client points out that the subject of the solution is the complete revitalization and reconstruction of the entire area of the village in the village of Třebohostic U Škvorce with a change in the route of communication Ii/10172 in the vicinity of the chapel and with a change in the structures and surfaces of other local roads, bus stops, sidewalks and entrances to neighboring plots. At the same time, drainage with the use of existing drainage elements, possibly with their addition, public lighting, the repositioning of the company's overhead line through the cable line and landscaping will be addressed. Shifts of other IS are not expected, in case of solution of forced shifts/protection of engineering networks, the client assumes that an addendum to the work contract would be concluded for the design, which the client reserves in this call for tenders. B) performance of Engineering Activity (ič) associated with securing the statement of Doss, Di Pčr, Ksús and administrators of the affected engineering networks to the processed project documentation, and then the actual engineering activity associated with submitting an application for Dusp to the relevant local building authority, communication with the authority for the purpose of issuing Relevant Decision by the Building Authority. B) regular Consultations with the Client (investor) - At least once every 2 weeks, unless otherwise agreed between the parties.

Details: Baton Rouge Airport Hvac Upgrades Listing Information / Re-advertisement To Be Published Three Times Legal – May 29, June 7 & 14, 2024 The Advocate Baton Rouge, Louisiana Notice To Contractors The City Of Baton Rouge And Parish Of East Baton Rouge For The Greater Baton Rouge Airport District, Will Receive Electronic Or Paper Bids For The Construction Of The Following Project: Hvac Upgrades Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport, East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana. Project Description: Upgrades To The Hvac System At The Baton Rouge Airport. This Will Include Hydronic Piping, Chiller Demolition And Replacement, Boiler Demolition And Replacement, Structural Steel Pipe Supports. There Will Be A No Pre-bid Conference, However Contractors Can Contact The Engineer To Schedule A Site Visit. Electronic Or Sealed Bids Will Be Received Until 2:00 P.m. Local Time, Thursday, June 25, 2024 By The Purchasing Division, Room 826, City Hall, 222 Saint Louis Street, Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70802. No Bids Will Be Received After 2:00 P.m. On The Same Day And Date. Bid Openings Can Be In Person Or Via Teleconference. Teleconference Call-in Information. Join By Phone +1-408-418-9388 United States Toll Access Code: 263 373 080 (followed By The # Button) Alternate Numbers To Call If Number Above Is Not Available, Which May Occur Due To Network Traffic (use The Same Access Code, Followed By The # Button): United States Toll (boston) +1-617-315-0704 United States Toll (chicago) +1-312-535-8110 United States Toll (dallas) +1-469-210-7159 United States Toll (denver) +1-720-650-7664 United States Toll (jacksonville) +1-904-900-2303 United States Toll (los Angeles) +1-213-306-3065 Electronic Bids And Electronic Bid Bonds For The Solicitation Will Be Downloaded By The City Of Baton Rouge And Parish Of East Baton Rouge, Purchasing Division. 00 11 13 Beginning As Soon As Feasible After The Bid Closing Time All Electronic Bids Will Be Downloaded And Publicly Read Aloud Along With All Paper Bids Received, If Any, In 806 Of City Hall Immediately After The 2:00 P.m. Bid Closing. Bids, Amendments To Bids, Or Request For Withdrawal Of Quotations, Received After Time Specified For Bid Opening Shall Not Be Considered For Any Cause Whatsoever. Bids Shall Be Firm For A Period Of Sixty (60) Days From The Date Of The Opening Of Bids And No Bid Shall Be Withdrawn For Any Reason During This Period Of Time Except As Allowed Per R.s. 38:2214.c. Official Bid Documents Are Available At Central Bidding Www.centralbidding.com . Electronic Bids May Be Submitted At Central Bidding (www.centralbidding.com). For Questions Related To The Electronic Bidding Form Revised Apr 2, 2009 Nc 2 Of 2 Process, Please Call Central Bidding At 225-810-4814. Copies Of The Contract Documents May Be Obtained And Examined Without Charge In The Office Of The Project Engineer, Or As Requested For Electronic Copies Via Pdf From The Project Manager By Emailing Brian Miller At Bmiller@mca-llc.com . For Additional Information, Contact Marrero, Couvillon And Associates Llc. At The Above Email Or Phone Number 225 408 8249. A Certified Check Or Cashier's Check, Payable To The Parish Of East Baton Rouge Or A Satisfactory Bid Bond Executed By The Bidder And An Acceptable Surety, In An Amount Equal To Five Percent (5%) Of The Total Bid, Shall Be Submitted With Each Bid. Bids Shall Be Received Electronically Via Www.centralbidding.com Or On Solicitation Bid Forms Furnished By The City Of Baton Rouge And Parish East Baton Rouge, And Only Those Bids Shall Be Received By The City-parish Which Is Submitted By Those Contractors In Whose Names The Solicitation Bid Forms And/or Specifications Were Issued. In No Event Shall Paper Solicitation Forms Be Issued Later Than Twenty-four (24) Hours Prior To The Hour And Date Set For Receiving Proposals. The Bidder Is Advised That The City Of Baton Rouge And Parish Of East Baton Rouge Is An Equal Opportunity Employer. Therefore, The Bidder Is Encouraged To Utilize Minority Participation In This Contract To The Extent Possible Through The Use Of Small, Disadvantaged And Women-owned Businesses As Suppliers Or Subcontractors. All Contractors Bidding On This Work Shall Comply With All Provisions Of The State Licensing Law For Contractors, R.s. 37:2150-2163, As Amended, For All Public Contracts. It Shall Also Be The Responsibility Of The General Contractor To Assure That All Subcontractors Comply With This Law. If Required For Bidding, Contractors Must Hold An Active License Issued By The Louisiana State Licensing Board For Contractors In The Classification Of Municipal And Public Works Construction, And Must Show Their License Number On The Face Of The Bid Envelope And The Uniform Public Works Bid Form. Bidders Should Be Aware That Award Of This Contract Is Contingent Upon Receipt Of A Grant Or Grants From The Federal Aviation Administration (faa) And The State Of Louisiana Department Of 00 11 13 Transportation And Development - Office Of Aviation (dotd), Along With The Securing Of Other Required Approvals. Project Numbers Will Be Assigned Upon Approval By The Faa. 1. Policy: It Is The Policy Of The Department Of Transportation (dot) That Disadvantaged Business Enterprises As Defined In 49 Cfr Part 26 Shall Have The Maximum Opportunity To Participate In The Performance Of Contracts Financed In Whole Or In Part With Federal Funds. 2. Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport Has Established A Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (dbe) Program In Accordance With Regulations Of The U.s. Department Of Transportation, 49 Cfr Part 26. It Is The Policy Of The Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport To Ensure That Dbes, As Defined In 49 Cfr Part 26, Have An Equal Opportunity To Receive And Participate In Dot-assisted Contracts. All Respondents Or Proposers Shall Make Good Faith Efforts, As Defined In Appendix A Of 49 Cfr Part 26, To Achieve A Minimum Dbe Goal Of 11 % Of The Total Value Of The Contract. Good Faith Efforts Include Meeting This Dbe Goal Or Providing Documentation Demonstrating That The Respondent Or Proposer Made Sufficient Good Faith Efforts In Attempting To Meet This Goal. Only Dbe Firms Certified By The Louisiana Unified Certification Program At The Time Of Qualification Statement Or Proposal Submittal Will Count Toward This Dbe Goal. To Be Considered Responsive, The Bidders Must Submit Dbe Schedules A, B, C, And Letters Of Dbe Certification, As Appropriate Within Three Business Days Of Bid Or Proposal Date And Time. 3. The Proposed Contract Is Under And Subject To Executive Order 11246 Of September 24, 1965, And To The Equal Opportunity Clause. The Bidder’s (proposer’s) Attention Is Called To The “equal Opportunity Clause” And The “standard Federal Equal Employment Opportunity Construction Contract Specifications” Set Forth In The Project Manual. 4. The Bidder (proposer) Must Supply All The Information Required By The Bid Or Proposal Forms. The Bidders Will Be Required To Submit A Certification Of Nonsegregated Facilities, And To Notify Prospective Subcontractors Of The Requirements Of Such Certification As Notice To Subcontractors Appears In The Project Manual. 5. Women Will Be Afforded Equal Opportunity In All Areas Of Employment. However, The Employment Of Women Shall Not Diminish The Standards Or Requirements For The Employment Of Minorities. 6. For Contracts For $50,000 Or More, A Contractor Having 50 Or More Employees, And His Subcontractors Having 50 Or More Employees And Who May Be Awarded A Subcontract Of $50,000 Or More, Will Be Required To Maintain An Affirmative Action Program Within 120 Days Of The Commencement Of The Contract. 7. Compliance Reports. Within 30 Days After Award Of This Contract, The Contractor Shall File A Compliance Report (standard Form 100) If: A. The Contractor Has Not Submitted A Complete Compliance Report Within 12 Months Preceding The Date Of Award; And B. The Contractor Is Within The Definition Of “employer” In Paragraphs 2e (3) Of The Instructions Included In Standard Form 100. The Contractor Shall Require The Subcontractor On All-tier Subcontracts, Irrespective Of Dollar Amount, To File Standard Form 100 Within 30 Days After Award Of The Subcontract If The Above Two Conditions Apply. Standard Form 100 Will Be Furnished Upon Request. 8. Buy American Provision. The Proposed Contract Is Subject To The Buy American Provision Under Section 9129 Of The Aviation Safety And Capacity Expansion Act Of 1990. Details Of Such Requirements Are Contained In The Project Manual. 00 11 13 In Accordance With La. R.s. 38:2214 (b) The City Of Baton Rouge And Parish Of East Baton Rouge Reserves The Right To Reject Any And All Bids For Just Cause. In Accordance With La. R.s. 38:2212 (a)(1)(b), The Provisions And Requirements Of This Section, Those Stated In The Advertisement For Bids, And Those Required On The Bid Form, Shall Not Be Considered As Informalities And Shall Not Be Waived By Any Public Entity. For Additional Information Please Contact Brian Miller, P.e., At The Number And Email Noted Above. 00 21 13 Instructions To Bidders The Bidder Shall Agree To Fully Complete The Contract Within 385 Consecutive Calendar Days, Subject To Such Extensions As May Be Granted In The General And Special Provisions And Acknowledges That This Construction Time Will Start On Or Before The Date Specified In Written "notice To Proceed" From The Owner's Representative. The Bidder Shall Agree To Pay As Stipulated (liquidated) Damages The Amount $500.00 For Each Consecutive Calendar Day For Which The Work Is Not Complete, Beginning With The First Day Beyond The Contract Completion Date Stated In The "notice To Proceed" Or As Amended By Change Order. Electronic Bids And Electronic Bid Bonds For The Solicitation Must Be Submitted Through Www.bidexpress.com To The City Of Baton Rouge And Parish Of East Baton Rouge, Purchasing Division And Paper Bids With Bid Bonds Will Be Received By The Same Purchasing Division In Room 826, At 222 Saint Louis Street, City Hall, Baton Rouge, Louisiana Prior To 2:00 P.m. On The Bid Date. Immediately After The 2:00 P.m. Deadline For Submission, All Electronic Bids Will Be Downloaded And Then Electronic And Paper Bids Will Be Opened And Read Aloud In The 8th Floor Conference Room Of City Hall. Bidders Or Their Authorized Representatives Are Invited To Be Present Each Paper Bid Shall Be Submitted In A Sealed Envelope Plainly Marked On The Outside With The Project Title, The Name Of The Bidder, Bidder’s Address And Bidder’s License Number. Bids, Amendments To Bids, Or Request For Withdrawal Of Bids, Received After The Time Specified For Bid Opening Shall Not Be Considered For Any Cause Whatsoever. Bids Shall Be Firm For A Period Of Forty-five (45) Days From The Date Of The Opening Of Bids And No Bid Shall Be Withdrawn For Any Reason During This Period Of Time Except As Allowed Per La. R.s. 38:2214(c). Electronic Copies Of The Contract Documents May Be Obtained Online At Www.bidexpress.com. Paper Copies Of The Contract Documents Are On File And May Be Obtained From The Project Designer: Name: Marrero, Couvillon And Associates, Llc Address: 2644 S. Sherwood Forest Blvd, Suite 200 Baton Rouge, La 70816 Upon A Deposit Of $50.00 Dollars. Make Checks Payable To Marrero, Couvillon And Associates Llc. (“project Designer”) In Accordance With La. R.s. 38:2212(a)(1)(e). Each Bid Shall Be Accompanied By Bid Security In An Amount Equal To Five Percent (5%) Of Bid And Shall Be Made Payable To The City Of Baton Rouge And Parish Of East Baton Rouge In Accordance With La. R.s. 38:2218. Bidders Shall Include The Following Documents As Part Of Their Bid Submitted On The Bid Date, To Be Submitted Only Through Www.bidexpress.com Or Via Hand Delivery: 1. Fully Executed Bid Form 2. Bid Security/bid Bond (bidder Responsible For Compliance With La. R.s. 38:2212) 3. A Corporate Resolution Or Other Signature Authorization, If Required. 00 21 13 The Following Documents Shall Be Furnished By The Two (2) Apparent Lowest Bidders No Later Than Three (3) Days After The Bid Opening. The Three (3) Day Period Shall Not Be Altered Or Waived. All Other Bidders Shall Be Prepared To Submit The Following Documents, If Necessary, In Accordance With La.rs.38:2212 (a)(3)(a). All Bidders Shall Fully Complete And Submit All Bid Forms Required By Statue Or By Louisiana Administrative Code To The Purchasing Department. Failure Of A Bidder To Fully Complete And Submit These Forms In Accordance With Instructions Noted Above, Shall Result In The Bid Being Declared "non-responsive". These Documents Shall Be Received By The City Of Baton Rouge And Parish Of East Baton Rouge Purchasing Division On The 8th Floor In Room 826 Of The City Hall Building. These Forms To Be Submitted Are As Follows: 1. Bidders Organization Form 2. Non-collusion Affidavit 3. Attestation Regarding Past Criminal Convictions 4. E-verify Affidavit 5. Subcontrctor E-verify Affidavit 6. Certification Regarding Debarment, Suspension Andother Responsibility Matters A Subcontractor E-verify Affidavit Must Be Submitted For All Subcontractors Being Used On The Project. After Submittal, No Changes Can Be Made To The Subcontractors Being Used On The Project Without Prior Approval Of The Program Manager. All Persons Or Entities Bidding Or Receiving Bids Or Sub-bids In Connection With This Project Shall Comply With All Provisions Of The State Licensing Law For Contractors, La. R.s. 37:2150-2163, As Amended. Bidders Shall Hold An Active License Issued By The Louisiana State Licensing Board For Contractors In The Classification Of: Municipal & Public Works Construction Any Bidder In Doubt As To The Accuracy, Completeness, Meaning Or Interpretation Of Any Part Of The Contract Documents Shall Submit To The Project Designer A Written Request For An Interpretation Thereof At Least 3 Days Before The Opening Of The Bid. Interpretation Of The Contract Documents Will Be Made Only By Written Addenda Issued Before Bidding In Accordance With Louisiana State Law. Bidders Shall Not Rely Upon Any Interpretation Of The Contract Documents Pre-bid Not Issued By Written Addenda. Bidders Shall Not Take Advantage Of Any Discrepancy, Error Or Omission In The Contract Documents Of Which Bidder Was Aware Or Should Have Reasonably Been Aware Prior To Bidding. Failure To Submit A Written Request For An Interpretation When The Bidder Aware Or Should Have Been Aware Of Any Such Discrepancy, Error Or Omission In The Contract Documents Shall Serve As Grounds For Rejecting Any Later Request For Change To The Contract Sum Or Contract Time. Sales And/or Use Taxes: Bidders Shall Include In Their Bids All Sales And/or Use Taxes On Materials, Supplies And Equipment To Be Furnished For Use On The Project. Further, By Submitting A Bid, Bidder Agrees That All Such Sales And/or Use Taxes Will Be Remitted To The Proper Taxing Authorities, Subject To Audit. All Bidders Shall Be Bound By And Comply With The East Baton Rouge Parish Sales And Use Tax Rules And Regulations, As Amended(http://brgov.com/dept/finance/pdf/rules®s.pdf). A Performance And Payment Bond, In The Amount Of 100 Percent Of The Contract Sum, With A Corporate Surety Approved By The Owner, Will Be Required From The Successful Bidder For The Faithful Performance Of The Contract. 00 21 13 Based Upon The Contract Lump-sum, Line-item Value For “mobilization”, Partial Payments Will Be Allowed As Follows: A. With First Pay Request, 25%. B. When 25% Or More Of The Original Contract Is Earned, An Additional 25%. C. When 50% Or More Of The Original Contract Is Earned, An Additional 40%. D. After Final Inspection, Staging-area Clean-up And Delivery Of All Project Closeout Materials As Required, The Final 10%. Partial Payments For Mobilization Will Be Made In Accordance With The Schedule Above Up To A Maximum Of Three Percent (3%) Of The Original Total Contract Amount, Including This Item. Payment Of Any Remaining Amount Will Be Made Upon Completion Of All Work Under The Contract. No Payment Adjustments Will Be Made For This Item Due To Changes In The Work. Louisiana Law Shall Govern And Control In The Interpretation And Enforcement Of The Contract Document And Bonds. By Submitting Any Bid, The Bidder And Its Surety Agree, To The Fullest Extent Permitted By Law, To Exclusive Jurisdiction And Venue For Any Litigation In The Nineteenth Juridical District Court Of The Parish Of East Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Note That Administrative Remedies For Disqualification And Protests Are Provided Below. All Bonds Shall Be Issued By An Insurance Company With A Rating Of A-, Class Vi, Or Better As Rated By Best’s Key Rating Guide, And Shall Comply With All Statutory Requirements Of The State Of Louisiana. If Bid Bond Is Used, It Shall Be Written By A Surety Or Insurance Company Currently On The U.s. Department Of The Treasury Financial Management Service List Of Approved Bonding Companies Which Is Published Annually In The Federal Register, Or By A Louisiana Domiciled Insurance Company With At Least An A- Rating In The Latest Printing Of The A.m. Best's Key Rating Guide To Write Individual Bonds Up To Ten Percent Of Policyholders' Surplus As Shown In The A.m. Best's Key Rating Guide Or By An Insurance Company In Good Standing Licensed To Write Bid Bonds Which Is Either Domiciled In Louisiana Or Owned By Louisiana Residents. The Bidder To Whom The Contract Is Being Awarded Will Be Required To Execute The Agreement And Obtain The Performance And Payment Bond, And Insurance Certificates Within Fifteen (15) Calendar Days From The Date When Notice Of Award Is Issued By The Owner Or Program Manager. The Necessary Documents Will Accompany The Notice Of Award. The Owner Or Program Manager Will Issue The Notice To Proceed Within 30 Days Of The Execution Of The Contract. Should There Be Reasons Why The Notice To Proceed Cannot Be Issued Within Such Period, The Time May Be Extended By Mutual Agreement Between The Owner And Contractor. A Conditional Or Qualified Bid Will Not Be Accepted. All Applicable Laws, Ordinances, And The Rules And Regulations Of All Authorities Having Jurisdiction Over Construction Of The Project Shall Apply To The Contract Throughout. All Requirements Set Forth In The Contract Documents Shall Be Considered As Primarily Contractual In Nature Whether Or Not Required By Any Law, Statute Or Regulation. If Required In The Contract Documents, Minimum Wage Rates For The Construction Of The Proposed Work Have Been Established By The Secretary Of Labor, And A Schedule Of Labor Classifications And Wage Rates To Be Paid Are Included In The Contract Document And Will Be A Part Of The Contract. 00 21 13 By Submitting A Bid, Bidder Agrees And Stipulates That The Owner May, At Its Sole Option, Cancel The Entire Solicitation Or The Award Of The Contract For This Project At Any Time Before Execution Of The Contract For This Project, And Bidder Shall Have No Claim For Any Damages Of Any Kind Against Owner, Program Manager Or Architect/engineer Arising From Or Connected With Such Cancellation. Owner Shall Have The Right To Inspect, Audit And Copy Any Portion Of The Contractor’s Project File Including, But Not Limited To, All Pre-bid Estimates And Working Papers, All Financial Records Relating To The Project, Full Certified Copies Of All Insurance Policies, Complete Copies Of All Subcontracts, Complete Copies Of All Purchase Orders Or Other Agreements Regarding The Project, Within Five (5) Days After Issuance Of A Written Request From The Owner Or Program Manager. Contractor Shall Maintain Intact The Entirety Of The Project File For A Minimum Of Five (5) Years Form Commencement Of The Work. Disqualification Procedure If, After Bid Opening And Prior To The Award, The Owner Should Elect To Disqualify Any Bidder, A Recommendation To That Effect Will Be Made To The Metropolitan Council. The Bidder Will Be Provided Written Notice Of The Proposed Disqualification, Which Shall Include All Reasons For The Proposed Disqualification, The Date, Time And Location For The Metropolitan Council Meeting, At Which Meeting, The Bidder Shall Have Opportunity To Rebut The Reasons For The Proposed Disqualification. Bidder Stipulates And Agrees That The Foregoing Shall Satisfy Any And All Due Process Requirements Under Louisiana Public Bid Law. By Submitting A Bid, Bidder Stipulates And Agrees That Any Bidder May Be Disqualified For Any Of The Following Non-exclusive Reasons, Or Any Other Reasonable Doubt As To The Ability Of A Bidder To Perform The Work In Strict Accordance With The Contract Documents, Or To Complete The Project Within The Contract Time And For The Contract Sum: A. Bidder Or Their Proposed Surety Is In Default Or Either Has Been Terminated From A Previous Cityparish Contract, Or Has Failed To Execute A Previous City-parish Contract After Award. B. Bidder Has Been Disqualified Or Debarred By Any Governmental Entity In Connection With Any Contract. C. An Owner, Member Or Officer Of The Bidding Entity Is An Owner, Member Or Officer Of An Entity Which Has Been Declared By The City-parish, Or Any Other Governmental Entity, To Be Ineligible To Bid In Connection With Any Contract. D. There Is Evidence That Bidder Has Been Involved In Collusion, Price Setting Or Bid Shopping Among Bidders Or Sub-bidders. E. Failure Of The Bidder To Pay, Or Satisfactorily Settle, All Outstanding Bills Or Liens Due For Labor And Materials On Previous Construction Contracts. F. Bidder Has A Demonstrated History Of Litigious Conduct Involving Construction Contracts. G. Bidder Has A Demonstrated History Of Failing To Complete Construction Work On Time Or Within 10% Of The Original Contract Amount. The Owner Shall Have The Right To Take Any Action Deemed Necessary To Determine The Responsibility Of Bidders Or Ability Of The Bidder To Perform The Work, And The Owner Shall Have The Right To Reject And Bid Or Disqualify Any Bidder Deemed To Be Non-responsible Or Unqualified. Upon Request Of The Program Manager, A Bidder Whose Bid Is Under Consideration For Award Of A Contract Shall Submit Evidence, Satisfactory To The Owner, Of The Bidder's Financial Resources, Construction Experience And Organization Available For Performance Of The Work, In Addition To The Information Contained In Aia Document A305, Contractor’s Qualification Statement. Audited 00 21 13 Financial Statements For The Three (3) Years Prior To Bidding This Project May Be Required And Shall Be Submitted By The Bidder To The Program Manager Within Five (5) Days After Written Request By The Program Manager. By Submitting A Bid, Bidder Agrees To Abide By The Above Disqualification Procedure Which Shall Be A Condition Precedent To Any Other Proceedings Or Actions In Connection With Disqualification. Bidder Stipulates And Agrees That The Disqualification Procedure Set Forth Herein Shall Be Deemed And Considered As The Administrative Remedy Available To The Disqualified Bidder Who Is Dissatisfied, And Any Appeal Shall Be Filed Within Five (5) Days Of The Informal Hearing Identifies Hereinabove, And Bidders Stipulate And Agree, To The Fullest Extent Permitted By Law, That The Nineteenth Judicial District Court For The Parish Of East Baton Rouge Shall Have Exclusive Venue Over Any Litigation Brought In Connection With Any Disqualification Or Proposed Disqualification. All Bidders Further Stipulate And Voluntarily Concede That The Appropriate Standard Of Review By Any Court Of A Decision To Disqualify A Bidder Shall Be Abuse Of Discretion. Protest Procedure Any And All Disputes Or Claims Of Any Nature Or Kind Arising From Or In Any Way Connected With The Bidding Process, Bidding Documents, Award Or Proposed Award Of The Contract (except For Disqualification Which Shall Be Governed By The Disqualification Procedure Set Forth Above), Shall Be Resolved Utilizing The Procedure Set Forth Below: • Any Bidder Or Other Interested Party With Direct Financial Interest Adversely Affected By An Action, Decision Or Determination By The City-parish May File A Protest. • A Protest Shall (1) Be In Writing; (2) Specifically State Each And Every Fact, With Supporting Documentation, And All Legal Grounds In Support Of The Protest And The Relief Requested; And (3) Be Received By The Purchasing Director Prior To Bidding If The Protest Relates To A Pre-bid Matter, Or Within 3 Calendar Days From The Date The Basis Of The Protest Was, Or Should Have Been Known By The Bidder Or Was Available To Be Known Through Review Of Public Records. • The City-parish Will Take Action On Protests Within 45 Days Of The Receipt Thereof. The Cityparish May, At Its Sole Option, Suspend Or Cancel The Procurement, In Whole Or In Part, Upon Receipt Of A Procedurally Adequate And Timely Protest At The City-parish’s Discretion. Failure To Timely Submit A Protest To The City Parish As Set Forth Above Shall Serve As A Voluntary And Knowing Forfeiture Of Any And All Right To Contest The Matter Which Shall Then Become Final And Binding, And Not Subject To Further Review. By Submitting A Bid, Bidder Agrees To Abide By The Protest Procedure Which Shall Be A Condition Precedent To Any Other Proceedings And Shall Be Deemed And Considered As The Administrative Remedy Available, And Any Appeal Shall Be Filed In The Nineteenth Judicial District Court For The Parish Of East Baton Rouge Which Court Shall Have Exclusive Venue Over Any Such Action