USCG REGIONAL MULTIPLE AWARD CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT (RMACC III)

Amendment / Modification

This amendment (0001) to Solicitation 70Z08725RRMACCIII corrects clerical errors within the Request for Proposal (RFP).

• Set-Aside Correction: The socioeconomic program set-aside for Region 17 (USCG Arctic District) has been corrected from HUBZone; 8(a) to Total Small Business.

• Page Numbering: The Table of Contents has been updated with corrected page numbers.

• Margins: Margins have been adjusted throughout the document.

• Section L Numbering: The numbering of Section L has been corrected, though the content remains the same.

• RFP Response Table Section L

• Table of Contents

• General document margins

• Section L numbering

• Proposal Due Dates: Remain unchanged.

• RFI Responses: Clarifies that CPARS are the preferred past performance documentation. If CPARS or the government POC is unavailable due to a government shutdown, vendors should notify cheryl.a.berry@uscg.mil by October 15, 2025, to determine if an extension is warranted.

• Proposal Submission: Vendors are required to return a signed copy of this amendment with their proposal.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is the NAVFAC/USACE/USCG Past Performance Questionnaire (PPQ) intended for clients to evaluate a contractor's performance on a previous project. Bidders are expected to have the client complete this questionnaire and submit it with their proposal.

• Contractor Information: Fields for firm name, CAGE code, DUNS, address, contact details.
• Work Performed: Details on whether the contractor acted as prime, subcontractor, or joint venture, and the percentage of work performed.
• Contract Information: Fields for contract number, type, award and completion dates, and prices.
• Project Description: Client's description of the project and its relevance to the current opportunity.
• Client Information: Client's name, title, contact details, and role in the project.
• Performance Ratings: Adjectival ratings (Exceptional, Very Good, Satisfactory, Marginal, Unsatisfactory, Not Applicable) for Quality, Schedule/Timeliness, Customer Satisfaction, Management/Personnel/Labor, Cost/Financial Management, Safety/Security, and General performance areas.
• Remarks: A section for detailed comments, strengths, weaknesses, or deficiencies.

This questionnaire is crucial for bidders as it is a required component for proposal submission on USCG solicitations. It provides a structured way for clients to assess past performance, which is a significant factor in contract awards. Bidders must ensure this form is accurately completed by the client and submitted with their proposal. The government reserves the right to verify all information provided.

Questions & Answers / Clarifications

This document provides responses to vendor questions regarding the RMACC III solicitation, clarifying requirements, submission instructions, and contract details.

• 8(a) Eligibility: Firms must have an active 8(a) designation in SAM.gov at the time of proposal submission and throughout the contract period. Self-certifications are not accepted.
• Past Performance: CPARS evaluations are preferred, but past performance questionnaires are accepted. A lack of past performance may not eliminate a firm but could result in a lower rating.
• Proposal Submission: Separate proposals are required for each region, even if a region has multiple socioeconomic set-asides. Each proposal must be clearly labeled.
• Formatting Requirements: Final RFP incorporates formatting requirements in Section L.6.1. Page limitations for attachments (e.g., Attachment B) are specified, with additional pages not being evaluated.
• Bona Fide Office Rule: The final RFP has been updated to remove references to the Bona Fide place of business requirement. Bidders are advised to consult their local SBA Business Development Specialist for guidance.
• Bonding Capacity: The final RFP includes a table of required bonding per region. Bonding capacity will be evaluated for Joint Ventures as a whole, not as an aggregate of member companies.
• Offer Guarantee: An offer guarantee will be required for Phase II submissions.
• Email Submission: Offerors are allowed to submit proposals via two emails, with a total limit of 20MB. The first email contains most elements, and the second is for photo pages only.
• Project Experience: The contract value for submitted projects must range from $500,000 to $20,000,000 (updated from $15,000,000).
• Design-Build Experience: At least one submitted project must demonstrate Design-Build method experience. The RFP has been updated to clarify this requirement.

Several sections of the solicitation have been updated based on vendor feedback, including formatting requirements, the Bona Fide office rule, bonding capacity details, project value limits, and email submission procedures. Bidders should refer to the final RFP for all updated information.