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Solicitation No. 106580, 102" Anacostia Trunk Sewer Rehabilitation Phase 2 - Progressive Design-Build

WASHINGTON SUBURBAN SANITARY COMMISSION

SOLICITATION NO. 106580

102" ANACOSTIA TRUNK SEWER REHABILITATION PHASE 2 -

PROGRESSIVE DESIGN-BUILD

Due Date and Time: Tuesday, June 23, 2026, 2:00 pm

Solicitation No. 106580, 102" Anacostia Trunk Sewer Rehabilitation Phase 2 - Progressive Design-Build

Table Of Contents

1. INTRODUCTION

2. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

3. INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS/OFFERORS

4. ADDITIONAL INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS

5. INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS

6. BONDS REQUIREMENTS

7. SCOPE OF WORK

8. EVALUATION FACTORS

9. MINORITY BUSINESS ENTERPRISE (MBE) AND SMALL LOCAL BUSINESS

ENTERPRISE (SLBE) PROGRAMS

10. PRICING PROPOSAL

11. VENDOR QUESTIONNAIRE

12. ATTACHMENTS

Attachments:

A - General Conditions

B - Supplementary Conditions

C - Special Conditions Construction Prevailing Wage

D - Draft Agreement

E - Scope of Work

F - WSSC WW Engineering BOA - TO1 ATS Condition Assessment Briefing

G - 102 ATS - TM - Condition Assessment

H - WSSC Anacostia Trunk Sewer CA Report Appendices DRAFT

I - Exhibit C: Table C1

J - 102-Inch Anacostia Pre-Meeting - Attendance report 5-26-26

K - 106580 PreBid Slidedeck_5.26.26

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1. INTRODUCTION

1.1. Summary

The Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission, MD (the "WSSC"), is soliciting sealed responses for 102"

Anacostia Trunk Sewer Rehabilitation Phase 2 - Progressive Design-Build. Responses are to be submitted via

WSSC's eProcurement Portal via https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/wsscwater PRIOR TO 2:00 pm on

Tuesday, June 23, 2026. Late responses will not be accepted.

The Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission (WSSC Water, WSSC, or the Commission) requests proposals from qualified Respondents (Firm, Design-Builder, or Progressive Design-Build (PDB) Team) for the performance of PDB services pertaining to the design and construction for the Rehabilitation of the 102-Inch

Anacostia Trunk Sewer (ATS) (Phase II) located in Lower Anacostia, Prince George’s County, Maryland.

(Project)

1.2. Timeline

Release Project Date: May 13, 2026

Pre-Bid Meeting (Non-Mandatory): May 26, 2026, 10:00am

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2. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

The Contractor shall demonstrate the following Minimum Qualifications in addition to the submittal requirements to demonstrate having the minimum successful experience and provide evidence of experience and expertise for consideration in the evaluation of the Team’s proposal.

1. Firm/Team’s Minimum Experience:

1. Both the Contractor and the Design Firm shall have 5 years of experience in large diameter (60 inches or greater) Pipeline Design, Construction, and Rehabilitation.

a. Both the Contractor and the Design Firm must have completed at least three sewer rehabilitation projects involving 60 inches in diameter or larger within the past ten years. A minimum of two of these projects must have been located in Environmentally Sensitive Areas (ESA).

b. Both the Contractor and the Design Firm must possess a minimum of at least 10 years of using collaborative delivery methods and must have completed at least one Progressive Design-

Build project.

2. Identify the Progressive Design-Build Team’s Engineer of Record (both the firm and individual engineer) and provide documentation that the Engineer of Record holds an active Professional

Engineer license in the State of Maryland.

3. The Contractor and the Design Firm must each submit a minimum of five owner references, including at least two from public-sector clients, for previous Design-Build or Progressive Design

Build projects. The referenced projects should demonstrate successful project delivery, effective collaboration, and overall quality of work and outcomes.

1. Safety: The Prime Contractor shall provide evidence of a maximum Occupational Safety and Health

Administration (OSHA) Recordable Incident Rate (IR) of 2.8 for each of the last 3 years. Submit Total

Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) data and supporting evidence.

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3. INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS/OFFERORS

3.1. COMPLIANCE WITH COMMISSION PROCUREMENT REGULATIONS

The Commission's Procurement Regulations, WSSC Code of Regulations, Title 6, Chapter 6.15, are incorporated into this Solicitation and made a part of this Solicitation by reference. The Procurement

Regulations can be viewed online at https://wssc.district.codes/Code/6.15.

3.2. DEFINITIONS

Whenever the following words occur in these Instructions to Bidders/Offerors, they shall have the following meanings.

A. "Bidder" means any person submitting a bid in response to an invitation for bids ("IFB") or a request for quotations ("RFQ").

B. "Contract Documents" means all documents that are included, attached, or referenced in a Solicitation.

C. "Invitation for bids" ("IFB") means all documents, whether attached or incorporated by reference, utilized for soliciting bids.

D. "Invitation for prequalification" ("IFP") means all documents, whether attached or incorporated by reference, utilized for prequalifying potential bidders.

E. "Offeror" means any person submitting a proposal to a request for proposals ("RFP") or invitation for prequalification ("IFP").

F. "Request for proposals" ("RFP") means all documents, whether attached or incorporated by reference, utilized for soliciting proposals.

G. "Responsible" means a person who has the capability in all respects to perform fully the requirements stated in the invitation for bids and request for proposals, respectively, and the integrity and reliability that will assure good faith performance.

H. "Responsive" means a person who has submitted a bid or a proposal that fully conforms to the invitation for bids or request for proposals.

I. "Solicitation" means an invitation for bids, a request for proposals, a request for quotations, an invitation for pre-qualification, or any other document issued by WSSC for the purpose of soliciting bids or proposals to perform a WSSC contract.

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3.3. WSSC’S SUPPLIER PORTAL SYSTEM

Bidders/Offerors are required to register in WSSC's Supplier Portal System in accordance with WSSC Code of

Regulations, Title 6, Chapter 6.25, at the time of bid opening or proposal submission due dates. Failure to have an active supplier profile prior to this time may render the bid or proposal non-responsive. Information regarding the Supplier Portal System can be found online at https://wssc.district.codes/Code/6.25 and www.wsscwater.com.

3.4. EXPLANATION OF CONTRACT DOCUMENTS TO PROSPECTIVE BIDDERS/OFFERORS

Any prospective Bidder/Offeror must carefully examine the Solicitation. If a prospective Bidder/Offeror is unclear as to the meaning or intent of any of the Contract Documents included in the Solicitation, the prospective Bidder/Offeror shall request a clarification from the Procurement Office before its bid/proposal is submitted.

All questions pertaining to the Solicitation or Contract Documents shall only be submitted by a Bidder/Offeror to the Procurement Officer identified in the Solicitation via the Online Discussion feature in the Supplier Portal.

Questions submitted via email shall not be answered. Replies, where warranted, will be by addenda issued electronically to all parties who have downloaded the Solicitation. Questions received less than ten (10) days prior to the date for opening of bids or due date for receipt of proposals may not be answered. Only questions answered by formal written addenda will be binding. Questions received after this deadline may be addressed at the discretion of the Commission. Oral and other interpretations or clarifications will be without legal effect.

Any information given to a prospective Bidder/Offeror by the Commission will be furnished to all prospective

Bidders/Offerors via Online Discussion in the Supplier Portal.

Any information given to a prospective Bidder/Offeror by the Commission will be furnished to all prospective

Bidders/Offerors.

3.5. SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR ACCESS TO PLANS AND DRAWINGS

In order to receive plans and drawings related to the Solicitation, a prospective Bidder's/Offeror's representative must first be approved through a security background investigation. The Bidder's/Offeror's representative can obtain an application for a security clearance by contacting WSSC''s Procurement Office by phone, (301) 206-8288. Requests for plans and drawings can only be fulfilled for representatives having successfully completed the security investigation. Multiple representatives may gain security clearance to request plans and drawings.

Additionally, plans and drawings may be accessed through E-Builder® ASP software. A user name and password is issued by the Procurement Officer upon request. To obtain a user name and password for access, a

Bidder's/Offeror's representative must first obtain a security clearance.

3.6. SUBMISSION OF PROPOSALS (COMPETITIVE SEALED PROPOSALS)

A. Form And Content Of A Proposal The Solicitation will identify the required form and contents of a proposal. Failure to submit a proposal that meets the requirements of the Solicitation may lead to the proposal being deemed non-responsive or non-responsible.

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B. Proposal Delivery The Solicitation will identify the time and manner in which a proposal shall be delivered to the Commission. Any proposal received after the exact time for receipt will be deemed non-responsive. The proposal will not be considered for award and will be returned to the Offeror unopened.

However, an exception may be made when a late proposal would have been timely but for the action or inaction of the Commission. An Offeror assumes all risks for timely delivery of a bid.

3.7. ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF AMENDMENTS TO THE SOLICITATION

Each Bidder/Offeror shall acknowledge receipt of any amendment to the Solicitation in accordance with the instructions stated in the amendment or otherwise stated in the Solicitation. If a Bidder/Offeror fails to acknowledge the amendment prior to the deadline for submitting a bid or proposal, the bid or proposal may be deemed nonresponsive.

3.8. WITHDRAWAL OF A PROPOSAL (COMPETITIVE SEALED PROPOSALS)

An Offeror may withdraw a proposal by "Unsubmitting" their response in the eProcurement Portal. The established due date for the written notice is either the time and date stated in the Solicitation for receipt of proposals or receipt of modifications to proposals, if any; or if discussions have begun, it is the time and date by which best and final offers must be submitted.

3.9. MISTAKES IN PROPOSALS (COMPETITIVE SEALED PROPOSALS)

A. Mistakes in Proposals Discovered Before Proposal Opening A Offeror may correct mistakes discovered before the time and date set for proposal opening by withdrawing or correcting the proposal.

B. Mistakes Discovered After Receipt of Proposals But Before Award

i. During Discussions - Prior to Best and Final Offers. Once discussions are commenced with any offeror or after best and final offers are requested, any offeror may freely correct any mistake by modifying or withdrawing the proposal until the time and date set for receipt of best and final offers.

ii. After Best and Final Offers. If discussions are not held or if the best and final offers upon which award will be made have been received, mistakes may be corrected, and the intended correct offer considered only if:

1. The mistake and the intended correct offer are clearly evident on the face of the proposal, in which event the proposal may not be withdrawn; or

2. The mistake is not clearly evident on the face of the proposal, but the offeror submits objective evidence which clearly and convincingly demonstrates both the existence of a mistake and the intended correct offer, and such correction would not be contrary to the fair and equal treatment of other offerors.

iii. Withdrawal of Proposals. If discussions are not held, or if the best and final offers upon which award will be made have been received, the offeror may be permitted to withdraw the proposal if:

1. The mistake is clearly evident on the face of the proposal and the intended correct offer is not;

2. The offeror submits objective evidence which clearly and convincingly demonstrates that a mistake was made but does not demonstrate the intended correct offer; or

3. The offeror submits objective evidence which clearly and convincingly demonstrates the intended correct offer, but to allow correction would be contrary to the fair and equal treatment of the other offerors.

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3.10. BIDDER/OFFEROR QUALIFICATIONS

A. Performance Capability A Bidder/Offeror shall be responsible and have the capability to properly perform the work described in the Contract Documents, and shall have the necessary expertise, manpower, equipment, capacity and sufficient financial resources to execute the work described in the Contract

Documents properly within the time specified.

The Commission, at its discretion, may make such investigations it deems necessary to determine the ability of a

Bidder/Offeror to perform the work described in the Contract Documents, and the Bidder/Offeror shall furnish to the

Commission such information and data for this purpose as the Commission may request. The Commission may visit any prospective Contractor's place of business, contracts in progress, or contact persons knowledgeable of the

Bidder/Offeror's background to determine its ability, capacity, reliability, financial stability, or other factors necessary to perform the work described in the Contract Documents in a manner satisfactory to the Commission.

The Commission may determine a Bidder/Offeror non-responsible if the Commission determines the Bidder/Offeror does not have the capability, integrity, or reliability to perform the work described in the Contract Documents.

3.11. BONDS AND INSURANCE

The Bidder/Offer to whom a contract is recommended for award shall submit any required bonds and insurance documents to the Procurement Office in accordance with the Procurement Office's instructions. Failure to submit the required documentation within the time period specified may be cause for deeming the bid or proposal non-responsible.

3.12. PROTESTS

Any protest concerning the Solicitation shall be decided by the Chief Procurement Officer in accordance with Procurement

Regulations, WSSC Code of Regulations, Title 6, Chapter 6.15.550.

A. Right To Protest Any actual or prospective Bidder or Offeror who is aggrieved in connection with a Solicitation or an award of a Contract may protest to the Chief Procurement Officer. The protest shall be in writing and filed with the Office of the Chief Procurement Officer within seven (7) days after such aggrieved person knows or should have known of the facts giving rise to the protest. A protest shall be considered untimely if it is not received by the Office of the Chief

Procurement Officer within the time period stated above. A Bidder or Offeror is aggrieved only if the Bidder or Offeror can demonstrate that, should the protest be sustained, the Bidder or Offeror may be eligible for the award.

B. Form Of Protest The written protest shall include, at a minimum, the following: (a) name and address of the protestor,

(2) Solicitation or Contract number, (3) statement of reasons for the protest, and (4) supporting exhibits, evidence, or documents to substantiate any claims.

C. Filing Fee The filing fee for a protest is ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS ($1,000.00). The filing fee shall be paid in the form of a check payable to the Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission. If the protest is sustained by the Chief

Procurement Officer, the protester will be entitled to a refund of the filing fee. A PROTEST SHALL BE

CONSIDERED UNTIMELY IF THE FILING FEE IS NOT RECEIVED BY THE PROCUREMENT OFFICE

WITHIN THE TIME LIMITATIONS TO FILE A PROTEST.

D. Authority To Resolve Protests The Chief Procurement Officer, after consultation with the General Counsel's Office, shall have the authority, before the commencement of an action in court concerning the controversy, to settle

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E. Award Of A Contract During A Protest In the event of a timely protest, the Commission shall not proceed further with a Solicitation or with the award of a contract until after a written decision on the protest has been issued by the

Chief Procurement Officer, unless the Chief Procurement Officer, after consultation with the General Counsel's Office and the appropriate using department, determines in writing that awarding a contract without delay is necessary to protect the interests of the Commission.

F. Final Decision If the protest is not resolved by mutual agreement, the Chief Procurement Officer must adjudicate the protest on the record and issue a final written decision within twenty-one (21) days of receiving the protest. The decision must: (a) state the reasons for the action taken and (2) inform the Bidder or Offeror of its right to appeal the written decision.

G. Appeal To Court The aggrieved Bidder or Offeror may appeal the written decision of the Chief Procurement Officer to the Circuit Court for Montgomery County or the Circuit Court for Prince George's County under the Maryland Rules governing administrative mandamus actions.

H. Entitlement To Bid Preparation Costs If a protest is sustained by the Chief Procurement Officer and the protesting

Bidder or Offeror should have been, but was not, awarded the contract under the Solicitation, the aggrieved Bidder or

Offeror shall be entitled to the reasonable costs incurred in connection with the Solicitation, including bid preparation costs. The aggrieved Bidder or Offeror shall not be entitled to recover any attorneys' fees incurred in connection with the Solicitation or protest.

3.13. SOLICITATION CANCELLATION

A Solicitation may be canceled, or any or all bids or proposals may be rejected in whole or in part when the Chief Procurement

Officer deems it to be in the best interests of WSSC. Notice of such a decision must be made in writing and provided to all bidders or offerors.

3.14. CONTRACT AWARD

A. Construction Contracts or Design/Build Contracts (Competitive Sealed Bidding) Contracts for construction or design/build using a competitive sealed bidding procurement will be awarded in accordance with MD. Code Ann., Pub. Util. § 20-105(b).

B. Construction Contracts or Design/Build Contracts (Competitive Sealed Proposals) Contracts for construction or design/build using a competitive sealed proposals procurement will be awarded in accordance with MD. Code Ann., Pub. Util. § 20-105(c).

C. Other Contracts (Competitive Sealed Bidding) Contracts that are not for construction or design/build using a competitive sealed bidding procurement will be awarded in accordance with Procurement

Regulations, WSSC Code of Regulations, Title 6, Chapter 6.15.310.

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D. Other Contracts (Competitive Sealed Proposals) Contracts that are not for construction or design/build using a competitive sealed proposals procurement will be awarded in accordance with

Procurement Regulations, WSSC Code of Regulations, Title 6, Chapter 6.15.320.

3.15. EXECUTION AND ACCEPTANCE OF A CONTRACT

A contract shall not be considered accepted by the Commission and binding upon the Commission until (1) a contract has been executed by the Chief Procurement Officer or an authorized designee acting within the scope of his/her authority and (2) a Notice to Proceed has been issued.

The Commission reserves the right to cancel a recommended award of a contract without liability to the Commission at any time prior to (1) a Contract being executed by the Chief Procurement Officer or an authorized designee acting within the scope of his/her authority or (2) a Notice to Proceed being issued. Upon cancelling a recommended award, a recommended award may then be made to the next ranked responsive and responsible Bidder/Offeror or the Solicitation may be cancelled and re-advertised.

Failure by a Bidder/Offeror to execute a contract, submit such other documents as required by the

Contract Documents, or file acceptable insurance and bonds within the time directed shall be just cause for canceling the recommended award. Upon cancelling a recommended award, a recommended award may then be made to the next ranked responsive and responsible Bidder/Offeror or the Solicitation may be cancelled and re-advertised.

Subcontract plans must be entered and approved in the web-based compliance system in accordance with the Commission's directives. Failure by a Bidder/Offeror to comply with such directives shall be just cause for canceling a recommended award. Upon cancelling a recommended award, a recommended award may then be made to the next ranked responsive and responsible Bidder/Offeror or the Solicitation may be cancelled and readvertised.

A Notice to Proceed will be issued after (1) a contract has been executed by the Chief Procurement Officer or an authorized designee acting within the scope of his/her authority, (2) upon receipt and acceptance by the

Commission of a Bidder's/Offeror's insurance, bonds, any other designated documents, (3) upon verification of entry and acceptance of subcontracting plans in the web-based compliance system, and (4) upon approval of background investigations of employees to work on Commission property. The Notice to Proceed represents the final document required before a contract shall be considered accepted by the Commission and binding upon the

Commission.

3.16. MARYLAND PUBLIC INFORMATION ACT NOTICE

The Commission is subject to the Maryland Public Information Act. Bidders and Offerors are strongly encouraged to specifically identify those portions of their bids or proposals, if any, which they deem to contain protected trade secrets, confidential commercial information, confidential financial information, or confidential geological or geophysical information pursuant to Md. Code Ann., General Provisions, §§ 4-335 and 4-336.

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4. ADDITIONAL INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS

This Solicitation shall be conducted in accordance with the Commission’s or WSSC Water Procurement

Regulations: WSSC Water Code of Regulations, Title 6 Ch. 6.15. The following instructions are in addition to those contained in the Instructions to Bidders/Offerors included in the Solicitation.

4.1. PROPOSAL SUBMISSION

A. Submission

1. Only one Proposal may be submitted by an Offeror.

2. The Technical and Price Proposal shall be submitted via the eProcurement Portal at https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/wsscwater.

3. Proposals submitted in any form other than as specified herein may be deemed non-responsive and will not be considered for award. Oral and telegraphic proposals, including e-mail submissions, are considered invalid and will not be accepted or considered for award.

4. Proposals shall be concise, yet sufficiently comprehensive to set forth the Offeror’s understanding of the required services. Proposals must be organized to the structure described in these instructions to

Offerors.

4.2. PROPOSAL EVALUATION SCORING RUBRIC

Scoring Scale (0–5):

• 5 – Excellent: Exceeds requirements; comprehensive, detailed, and well-documented; very low risk.

• 4 – Good: Meets requirements; minor weaknesses; low risk.

• 3 – Satisfactory: Generally, meets requirements; moderate risk.

• 2 – Marginal: Partially meets requirements; significant weaknesses; high risk.

• 1 – Poor: Does not adequately meet requirements; major weaknesses; very high risk.

• 0 – Unacceptable: Fails to meet requirements; insufficient information; not eligible for award.

4.3. EVALUATION FACTORS

All Proposals will be evaluated in accordance with WSSC Procurement Regulation 6.15.320, Competitive Sealed

Proposals. Accordingly, Offerors must note that a number of factors will be considered by WSSC in making an award. Price will not be the sole determining criterion.

Evaluation Factors

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Key Project Team Members Experience 20%

Project Management 15%

Project Approach 35%

Price 5%

4.4. PROPOSAL EVALUATION

A. Technical Proposals received will be evaluated by the Evaluation Committee based on the Offeror’s qualifications as described in the proposal.

B. Proposals that do not meet the minimum requirements as stated in the Solicitation, or which are deemed non-responsive or non-responsible, will not be evaluated.

C. Shortlisting / Competitive Range – WSSC reserves the right, after the initial technical evaluation, to establish a competitive range and shortlist the highest-rated offerors for further consideration. Only shortlisted offerors’ price proposals will be opened and evaluated.

1. WSSC may conduct discussions and request Best and Final Offers (BAFOs) from shortlisted offerors and may make an award without discussions. Inclusion on a shortlist does not guarantee an award. WSSC may adjust the competitive range, reject any or all proposals, or cancel the solicitation at its sole discretion.

D. Price Proposals selected to proceed to the next phase will be opened and evaluated. Price proposals that are not selected to advance to the next phase will be unopened.

E. Once the Evaluation Committee has completed its review, the results of the Technical Proposals and the

Price Proposals will be combined for a final evaluation.

F. Offerors may be required to give an Oral Presentation to further address their Technical Proposal.

G. The proposal(s) deemed most advantageous to WSSC, taking into consideration the evaluation outlined in the Request for Proposal, will be recommended for award.

H. If two (2) or more proposals are equally ranked, WSSC reserves the right to select the proposal deemed most advantageous to WSSC by the Evaluation team.

I. The WSSC reserves the right to award this Contract based on Proposals received with or without further discussion or negotiation.

J. Offerors may be asked to submit Best and Final Offers (BAFO) after the price proposals have been opened.

K. All Offerors will be notified by the WSSC of the final awardee(s).

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4.5. TECHNICAL PROPOSAL

The Technical Proposal must demonstrate the Minimum Qualifications of the Solicitation in addition to the requirements identified in the Evaluation Tabs below:

A. The Technical Proposal shall be no more than 100 single-sided pages in length excluding resumes, exhibits, appendices, attachments, required documentation and forms required to be submitted with the

Proposal.

B. Electronic copies should be bookmarked to enable easy navigation of PDF documents. To facilitate the review of the Technical Proposals.

C. 11×17 pages are permitted in proposal submittals; however, they may only be used for items such as schedules, organizational charts, graphics, and other materials that require a larger format for clarity.

Please note that each 11×17 page will count as two pages toward any applicable page limits

D. Offerors are required to adhere to the format/structure identified

The evaluation will be based on the following criteria:

TAB 1: Design Build Team Experience

The Proposer must demonstrate the experience of the Contractor and Design Firms particularly focusing on collaborative-delivery experience of the Progressive Design Build Team (PDB Team). Both the Contractor and the Design Firm must meet the following minimum experience requirements:

A. Minimum of 10 years of experience in collaborative delivery projects, with a minimum of 5 years specific to the design, construction, and rehabilitation of large diameter pipelines (60 inches or greater).

B. Completion of at least 3 sewer rehabilitation projects involving pipes 60 inches or greater within the last

10 years. At least two of these projects must have been performed in environmentally sensitive areas. Provide full project descriptions and contact information (telephone and email) for each reference as noted below. Projects must have achieved substantial completion within the last five (5) years.

1. Delivery method

2. Technical scope

3. Roles of proposed Key Personnel in design and/or construction

4. Project size and budget (initial and final), including shared savings if applicable

5. Percentage of self-performance (if applicable)

6. Project schedule (initial and final)

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7. Project location

C. Both firms must have completed at least one Progressive Design-Build project.

D. PDB Team must designate the Engineer of Record (firm and individual) who must be registered as a

Professional Engineer in the State of Maryland.

E. Both the Contractor and the Design Firm must provide at least 5 references from owners for past

Design-Build or Progressive Design-Build projects.

1. At least 2 references must be from public agencies.

2. References should demonstrate quality, collaboration, and successful project outcomes.

TAB 2: Key Project Team Members Experience

The PDB Team shall provide an Organizational Chart documenting the structure of the team along with the identification of the key personnel and their supporting personnel and firms. The Organizational Chart shall demonstrate the PDB Team understands the scope and needs of the project and has the appropriate resources to administer all aspects of the project. Resumes shall be provided for each key personnel which at a minimum shall include the Design-Build Principle-in Charge, Progressive Design-Build Project Manager, Construction

Manager, Design Manager, Project Superintendent, Lead Estimator, Safety Officer, Quality Control/Quality

Assurance Manager, and Permit Coordinator.

Design-Build Principal-in-Charge

• Minimum 10 years of experience managing large municipal utility contracts (construction value $50 million or greater).

• Must provide evidence of managing at least two Design Build or Progressive Design Build contracts, with at least one having a construction value of $50 million or greater.

Progressive Design Build Project Manager

• Minimum 5 years of experience in large diameter (60inch or larger) sewer rehabilitation.

• Must have managed at least one Design-Build or Progressive Design-Build project with a construction value of at least $20 million.

Construction Manager

• Minimum 5 years of experience with sewer rehabilitation projects involving pipelines 60 inches in diameter or larger.

Design Manager

• Minimum 5 years of experience in the design of large diameter (60inch or larger) sewer rehabilitation projects.

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• Must have served as Design Project Manager on at least two such projects.

Project Superintendent

• Minimum 5 years of experience in large diameter (60inch or larger) sewer rehabilitation projects.

• Must have served as Project Superintendent on at least two such projects.

Lead Estimator

• Minimum 5 years of experience preparing cost estimates for large sewer rehabilitation and construction projects, specifically for sewers 60 inches in diameter or larger.

Safety Officer

• Minimum 5 years of experience with safety monitoring, training, compliance, and enforcement for large utility construction projects with a construction value of at least $25 million.

Quality Control / Quality Assurance Manager

• Minimum 5 years of experience performing quality management for large utility design projects with a construction value of at least $25 million.

Permit Coordinator

• Minimum 5 years of experience in permit application and acquisition for projects within Maryland.

• Must demonstrate experience with:

▪ Environmental permitting

▪ Projects impacting National Park Service lands

▪ Projects impacting Maryland National Capital Park and Planning Commission (MNCPPC) lands

Resume Requirements:

• Maximum 2 pages per Key Personnel.

• Must demonstrate experience relevant to the individual’s proposed role on this Project.

• Must include certifications and licenses held.

• Must list at least 5 projects completed within the last 10 years, including:

▪ Project references with names and telephone numbers

▪ Experience in large diameter pipeline design or construction

• Must identify the firm the individual worked for at the time of each listed project.

• Must include employment history for the past 10 years.

Additional Personnel

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• PDB Team may include up to 15 additional resumes, limited to one page each.

• Additional resumes should support the Team’s qualifications for project elements noted above or other aspects beneficial to successful project performance.

TAB 3: Project Management

The PDB Team shall provide a detailed description of their management approach for executing this progressive design project. The description shall outline how the management structure will facilitate the decision-making processes from project initiation through closeout. The description will detail how the PDB

Team intends to manage the integration and utilization of the various team members identified on the

Organizational Chart as it pertains to their level of engagement with the design, construction, and any specialty disciplines during each Stage of the project.

Coordination and Communication

• Internal communication protocols among team members

• Communication protocols with the WSSC Water project team

• Tools and processes used to maintain transparency and alignment

TAB 4: Project Approach

The PDB Team shall provide a description of their proposed approach to providing a progressive and collaborative delivery model for this project. The approach shall identify methodologies and practices to ensure the project’s health is maintained throughout the entire life cycle of the project along with a schedule for such and include an explanation of any additional information and assumptions used to prepare the approach. The approach shall include a narrative of the PDB Team’s commitment and proposed strategy for maintaining open communication between the Progressive Design Build Team, WSSC Water, and other stakeholders. The PDB

Team shall provide a narrative of their expertise with similar projects and identify unique or innovative approaches that distinguish their Team.

Understanding of Preliminary Stage Work:

• Understanding of Preliminary Stage deliverables along with an explanation of the relevance and relationship between the Study and Preliminary Documents Phases as they pertain to progressing to the

Completion Stage.

• Identification of the critical components of work to be conducted for each phase and understanding of the objectives along with an awareness of existing conditions and the complexities they pose to conduct the proposed cleaning, inspection, and utilization of the parallel sewer and eventual inspection of the

102-inch trunk sewer.

Solicitation No. 106580, 102" Anacostia Trunk Sewer Rehabilitation Phase 2 - Progressive Design-Build

• Identification of critical team members required for the successful delivery of such and their contributions to the work.

• Protocols to be implemented for schedule control, QA/QC, and risk management.

• Identification of additional critical milestones beyond those in the scope of work and provide an explanation of their importance as it pertains to the success of the project.

• Approach to Community Engagement and Outreach during both design and construction to maintain communication with local landowners and stakeholders.

• Methodologies and strategies for executing construction related efforts identified as required in order to complete the preliminary stage work.

• Specific requirements pertaining to the following shall also be include:

o Demonstration of managing wastewater flow during construction and bypassing capabilities, methodologies, and techniques.

o Field investigations, surveys, wetland determinations.

o Sewer cleaning and inspection services (CCTV and other applications).

o CCTV inspections o Any additional assessments needed to prepare rehabilitation recommendations for the 102-inch

Anacostia Trunk Sewer (ATS).

o Discussion on rehabilitation alternatives, with advantages and disadvantages and the PDB Team’s experience with these various methods and materials.

o Construction access and environmental impacts, specifically as it pertains to Maryland-National

Capital Park and Planning Commission (MNCPPC) and the National Park Service (NPS) lands.

o Phasing and scheduling of work.

o Traffic control and impacts.

• Project Flow control and bypassing requirements o Expertise with similar projects o Unique or innovative approaches that distinguish the Team

Schedule:

• Permitting activities

• Firm and subcontractor management

• Material procurement

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• Construction phasing

• Critical path elements and management strategies

Quality Control and Quality Assurance:

• Approach to quality control (QC) and quality assurance (QA)

• The role and responsibilities of the Quality Control / Quality Assurance Manager

• Management of subconsultants and subcontractors to ensure quality deliverables and construction work

Risk Management Requirements

• A narrative identifying project risks anticipated by the Progressive Design Build Team

• Strategies for risk minimization and mitigation to avoid scope expansion and cost overruns

• A preliminary Risk Register outlining risks, likelihood, impacts, and mitigation measures

Cost Control & Estimating:

• Cost models, allowances, and contingency factors.

• Methods for evaluating alternatives.

• Approach to developing estimated costs for recommended scope.

• Confirmation that detailed cost estimates will be provided with each Preliminary Stage deliverable.

TAB 5: Appendix C forms (please refer to the vendor questionnaire).

The following forms are located in Vendor Questionnaire Section (via OpenGov) for this project:

1. Contract Certification Affidavit

2. Consultant Conflict of Interest Affidavit

3. Certified Insurance Statement

4. Consent to use of Electronic Signature

5. Iran Investment Activity Certification

6. Statement of Offeror’s Qualification Form

TAB 6: OSDI Participation (please refer to the vendor questionnaire).

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Provide all forms required in Appendix A in the Vendor Questionnaire Solicitation:

A. Subcontracting and Supplier Certification Form - Submit one for each subcontractor with the specific description of services and North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code. (This is a 2-paged form required for Minority Business Enterprise (MBE)/Small Local Business Enterprise

(SLBE) and Majority firms.)

B. Good Faith Efforts Affidavit - List the total percentage of work to be subcontracted to MBE/SLBE firms.

C. MBE/SLBE Unavailability Form - Only required if submitting a waiver request

D. Non-Discrimination Declaration

E. All Subcontractors and Supplier Summary Contact - Optional submission

4.6. PRICE PROPOSAL

Proponent shall submit their firm’s Price Proposal in a separate Portable Document Format (PDF) file.

The Price Proposal must reflect the terms and conditions of the draft Design-Build Contract and provide full compensation for all Phase 1 Services, as outlined in Part Six and the Draft Design-Build Agreement. Proponent shall provide not only the proposed pricing but also a clear explanation of the cost structure, including supporting documentation to justify the proposed compensation.

Section 1: Professional Services – Engineer and Subconsultants

A. Salary Schedule (Exhibit C1): Proponents shall submit a current certified salary schedule identifying the direct labor rates (unburdened/raw wages) for all labor classifications proposed to perform Phase 1

Services. These rates shall include minimum and maximum hourly rates for each classification and remain valid for the life of the project.

B. Overhead Rates: For the Prime Consultant (Engineer) and all subconsultants providing professional services, submit a certified overhead rate, including supporting documentation (e.g., audit reports, Certified Public Account (CPA) certification, or acceptance letters from relevant public agencies). This documentation should demonstrate how the overhead rate was developed and confirm it aligns with generally accepted accounting principles and professional service cost standards.

C. Profit: Provide the proposed profit rate, expressed as a percentage of total labor and overhead. Include a brief narrative justification for the proposed profit, taking into account project complexity, risk, and scope of services.

Solicitation No. 106580, 102" Anacostia Trunk Sewer Rehabilitation Phase 2 - Progressive Design-Build

D. Other Direct Costs (ODCs): List all anticipated non-salary direct expenses, such as travel, equipment, printing, and other reimbursables. These items will be reimbursed at actual cost and shall not be marked up.

E. Subconsultants: For each subconsultant providing professional services, submit the following:

1. Direct labor rates for proposed personnel.

2. Overhead rate and supporting documentation.

3. Proposed profit rate and rationale.

4. Anticipated scope of work and percentage of overall Phase 1 services.

B.

Section 2: Design Builder (Preliminary Stage Services)

The Proponent shall provide the proposed Design-Builder’s Fee as required under Article 3 of the Draft Design-

Build Agreement. This fee will apply to both the Preliminary and Completion Stages.

Proponents must include:

A. A payroll rate schedule for proposed Design-Builder personnel expected to perform Phase 1 Services, in accordance with Article 12.01.B of the General Conditions.

B. A detailed breakdown of labor markups, showing costs incurred or customarily paid by the Design-

Builder for:

1. Fringe benefits

2. Payroll taxes

3. Workers’ compensation

4. Insurance

5. Statutory contributions and assessments

6. Any other components required by law or collective bargaining agreements

C.

These components must be clearly itemized and supported by historical data or internal cost standards. Lump-sum or combined markups will not be accepted without detailed backup.

A. Price Proposals will be evaluated based on:

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1. Cost reasonableness and completeness,

2. Consistency and clarity in cost components,

3. Supporting documentation, and

4. Alignment with WSSC expectations and procurement standards.

The Commission reserves the right to request clarifications, adjustments, or negotiations based on the submitted cost structure.

Price proposal will be evaluated for best value:

A. Pricing/labor rate(s) shall be firm for the duration of the contract.

4.7. EXCEPTIONS TO CONTRACT DOCUMENTS

The Contract Documents attached to this Solicitation are not subject to negotiation after award. Offerors shall carefully review all Contract Documents, including all terms, conditions, exhibits, and attachments.

Any objection to, exception to, or requested deviation from the Contract Documents must be clearly identified in the Offeror’s proposal at the time of submission. Such objections or requested deviations shall be set forth in a separate section of the proposal titled “Exceptions to Contract Documents” and shall specifically reference the applicable section number, page, and provision to which the exception is taken, along with the Offeror’s proposed alternative language.

Failure to expressly identify an objection, exception, or requested deviation in the proposal shall be deemed a waiver of such objection, exception, or deviation. By submitting a proposal without identified exceptions, the

Offeror represents that it accepts the Contract Documents in their entirety and agrees to execute the Contract in the form attached to the Solicitation.

The Owner reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to reject any proposal containing exceptions to the Contract

Documents, to deem such exceptions material, or to evaluate the impact of any identified exceptions in its proposal evaluation and award determination.

No exceptions, clarifications, or modifications to the Contract Documents will be considered after the proposal due date, and the successful Offeror will not be permitted to condition execution of the Contract on the negotiation of additional or different terms.

Solicitation No. 106580, 102" Anacostia Trunk Sewer Rehabilitation Phase 2 - Progressive Design-Build

5. INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS

5.1. INSURANCE

The Contractor shall be required to maintain insurance for the term of this Contract as specified in the "Insurance

Requirements" Section herein. The Certificate of Insurance and Endorsements shall be submitted to the Contract

Administrator within 10 days after receipt of the Notice of Award. All insurance required by this Appendix B must be maintained during the entire term of the contract, including any renewal or extension terms, until all work has been completed. Also, certain coverages must be continued following completion of the work as shown in the section B.

The Contractor shall instruct an insurance broker or agent to provide the Washington Suburban Sanitary

Commissiona certificate of insurance and endorsements, i.e. additional insured, waiver of subrogation, attesting to the issuance of insurance policies affording coverage as required and listed in B below. Please note that such certificate of insurance and endorsements along with any required bonds must be issued and then approved by the Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission prior to the issuance ofa Notice to Proceed by the Contract

Administrator. The following requirements apply to all work under the contract. To the extent permitted by applicable law, the Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission reserves the right to adjust or waive any insurance or bonding requirements contained in this Appendix B and applicable to the contract.

The Contractor shall not allow any subcontractor to start work on any subcontract until all insurance required of the subcontractor has been obtained and approved by the Contractor. The Contractor shall require all subcontractors to maintain workers compensation and employers liability, business auto liability, commercial general liability and any other applicable coverage in the same manner as specified for the Contractor.

5.2. TYPES OF COVERAGE

The Contractor shall provide and keep in full force the insurance noted in the coverage section as minimum liability limits and mandatory coverage during the term of this Contract.

5.3. ADDITIONAL INSURED

The Commission, its agents and employees shall be included as additional insured(s) in the Commercial General

Liability insurance policy. Coverage for the Commission its agents and employees shall apply for defense of claims and damages for injury to persons, including bodily injury, death or any form of personal or advertising injury, or property damage arising out of or resulting from the performance of the work or product, whether caused or alleged to be caused in whole or in part by any negligent act or omission of the Contractor, or any subcontractor, anyone directly or indirectly employed by any of them, or anyone for whose acts any of them or the Commission or its agents or employees may be liable. See below for acceptable forms. The multiple forms combination shown below, or their equivalent, shall be provided by Contractors performing work for the

Commission that would be considered your work as defined in ISO form CG 0001. Other contractors or vendors shall provide additional insured status per form CG 2010 or its equivalent. The additional insured endorsement(s) must be attached to the certificate of insurance in order to effectuate additional insured status in accordance with the Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission contractual requirements. This endorsement requirement does not apply so long as the contractor and broker/agent warrant that there isa blanket additional insured provision included in the insurance policy.

Special Note: The following combinations of ISO forms, or their equivalent, shall be acceptable:

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• CG 2010 entitled "Additional Insured - Owners, Lessees or Contractors — Scheduled Person or

Organization" and CG 2037 entitled "Additional Insured - Owners, Lessees or Contractors — Completed

Operations"; OR

• CG 2033 entitled "Additional Insured - Owners, Lessees or Contractors - Automatic Status When

Required in Construction Agreement With You" and CG 2037 entitled "Additional Insured - Owners, Lessees or Contractors — Completed Operations".

5.4. SUBROGATION

The Workers Compensation…