3.0  DELIVERY ORDER PROCEDURES:

3.1  As requirements are identified, the government will issue Request for Proposals (RFP) that will describe the services required, along with the required proposal response time. A site visit will be scheduled with the contractor(s) to verify measurements and elements of work.  Delivery Orders are the award of the services required under the RFP.  The performance period shall be determined during discussions, and incorporated into the Delivery Order.  All Delivery Orders issued hereunder are subject to the terms and conditions of this contract.  Note: It is the Government's intent to issue Delivery Orders with an established firm fixed price.

3.2  After award of initial contracts, it is the government's intention to have contractors compete for Delivery Orders based on either best value, low price technically acceptable or low price. Typically the evaluation methods will correspond with the level of design or complexity of the proposal to be submitted.  In most cases best value will correspond to a design build project, low price technically acceptable to minimal design, and low price to a pre-designed type solicitation. Each request for proposal will state the method of selection.  The government may elect not to solicit to all awardees.  This restricted competition may be to meet minimum order amounts, work requiring special skills or trades, or urgent and compelling schedules.  Similarly, contractors may elect not to propose on all requirements.  Delivery Orders with an estimated amount of less than $250,000 will potentially be reserved for competition among selected 8(a) contractors.

3.3  Proposal Procedures: The following describes the procedures for each type of requirement the RFP could present: Note: Proposal preparation fees will not be provided to any competing MACC contractors.

3.3.1 Design and Build (100%): The RFP will contain a Statement of Objective (SOO) that describes the required end product.  Based on the SOO, the contractor shall perform all investigation and design services necessary to provide the Government a 35% design package (Statement of Work (SOW) and Drawings) which describes how the contractor intends on meeting the requirements of the SOO.  The Government will review the 35% design package for acceptability.  The Government will either request price proposals based upon the acceptable design packages,  or, issue a revised SOO and repeat the process.  The Government will indicate which 35% design packages(s) have been determined to be acceptable.  Contractors with acceptable packages shall be asked to provide a price proposal to include a proposed performance period.

3.3.2 Minimal Design Build: The RFP will contain a limited SOW that describes the work included.  Based upon the SOW the contractor shall provide a 35% design, a priced proposal, and proposed performance period.

3.3.3 Construction: The RFP will contain specifications and drawings for the contractor to propose pricing and performance period.