(2) The cost or price analysis accomplished, including a cost element analysis by the offeror as to the allo cability, allowability, and reasonableness of the costs proposed. (3) Names and addresses of the subcontractors tentatively selected and basis of selection, i.e., low bidder, delivery schedule, technical competence, etc. (4) Type of contract contemplated. (5) Affiliations with the proposer (prime contractor), if (2) Details of what cost elements are included in the rate, and what costs will be charged in addition to the rate. (3) Five (5) invoices submitted to private industry that support the proposed rate, and confirmation of payment; or Employment history for the previous three (3) years, including salary and rate history, covering only those times when the consultant worked 20 days or more. (4) A proposed consulting agreement between the offeror and the consultant. (5) A signed statement from the consultant that the pro posed rate is a "Most Favored Customer Rate," or the reason it was not offered. (6) A rate comparison from the offeror which indicates that the rate proposed is comparable to the rates of other consultants doing similar types of work. The offeror may be asked to provide the names of the other consultants used in the comparison, (c) SECTION 3: SUMMARY OF EXCEPTIONS, DEVIATIONS AND ASSUMPTIONS The proposer shall identify and explain any exceptions, deviations, or conditional assumptions taken with respect to the requirements of this Cost Proposal. Any exceptions, etc., taken must contain sufficient explanation and justi fication to permit evaluation. All benefits to the Government shall be explained for each exception taken. Such exceptions will not, of themselves, automatically cause a proposal to be termed unacceptable, however, a large number of exceptions, or one or more significant exceptions not providing benefit to the Government may result in rejection of the proposal as unacceptable. SECTION V - QUALIFICATION AND EVALUATION CRITERIA, AND PROGRAM POLICY FACTORS The prime consideration in the evaluation of proposals for financial (a) Preliminary Evaluation. (b) Comprehensive Evaluation. (c) consideration of Program Policy Factors. The source selection official will select proposal(s) for award taking into account the evaluation criteria and relevant program policy factors in order to determine the mix of projects which will best further the objectives and goals of this PON. In order to be considered in the Comprehensive Evaluation phase, a proposal must successfully pass Preliminary Evaluation. Failure to result in rejection of the proposal and, therefore, will preclude proceeding to Comprehensive Evaluation. In the event that a proposal is rejected, a notice will be sent to the proposer stating the reason(s) that the proposal will not be considered for financial assistance under this solicitation. The requirements to pass preliminary evaluation are as follows: (a) The proposal must meet the following Qualification Criteria: i. The offeror must show that the proposed project or facility will be located in the United States of America. ii. The offeror must show that the proposed project or facility will be designed for and operated with coal(s) from United States mines. iii. The proposer must certify that the request for Government cost-sharing does not exceed 50 percent of the total estimated cost, and that the proposer will cost-share to the extent of at least 50 percent in each of the three phases, Design and Permitting, Construction and Startup |