QBS/DOT/2620-1270098 PATH

Lakewood Trail

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REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS

QBS/DOT/2610-1270098/PATH Lakewood Trail

Solomon Caviness Commissioner

Atlanta Department of Transportation

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Chandra Houston Chief Procurement Officer

Department of Procurement

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Table of Contents

1 Requirements

1.0.1 Section 1. Solicitation Requirements

1 Requirements *Response is required

0.1 Section 1. Solicitation Requirements

1.

Method of Source Selection and Applicable Law: This Request for Proposals ("RFP") is issued by the City of Atlanta (the "City") pursuant to the procedures specified in 40 US Code 1101-1104 (Brooks Act) and 23 CFR Part 172. The City is soliciting Statements of Qualifications (SOQs) from qualified firm(s) or organization(s). By submitting an SOQ in response to this solicitation, an offeror (herein called a "Proponent") acknowledges familiarity with all laws applicable to this procurement.

About this Solicitation

This solicitation process involves:

• Statement of Qualifications (SOQ): focuses on qualifications and experience.

• Evaluation: focuses on technical approach, workload capacity, and past performance.

• Scoping Refinement Meeting: focuses on scope clarifications, deliverables, schedule, and staffing plan with the shortlisted offeror(s).

• Notice of Pricing Request: focuses on submission of labor rate, billing, and overhead profit from shortlisted offeror(s).

ØStandard Definitions

Please note that the following key terms are used in this solicitation:

• Award: An award is made when legislation authorizing the award of the contract has been adopted by the council and approved by the Mayor, provided, however, that the contract will not become binding upon the City and the City will incur no liability under it until it has been duly executed by the contractor, returned to the City with all required submittals, including insurance and bonding, if applicable, executed by the

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Mayor, attested to by the municipal clerk, approved by the City attorney as to form and delivered to the contractor.

• Bid Security: A Bid Security shall be a bond provided by a surety company authorized to do business in the state by the Georgia Insurance Commissioner or the equivalent in cash, cashier's check or certified check.

• Contract: A Contract means all types of city agreements, including purchase orders, regardless of what they may be called, for the procurement or disposal of supplies, services, construction, professional or consultant services and for the transfer of interests in real property.

• Contractor: Any person having a contract with the City.

• Discussions: An exchange of information or other means of negotiation during which the offeror and the city may alter or otherwise change the conditions, terms and price of the proposed contract. Discussions may be conducted in connection with competitive sealed proposals, sole source and emergency procurement. Discussions are not permissible in competitive sealed bidding, except to the extent permissible in the first phase of multi-step sealed bidding, when all competitive bids exceed available funds but the responsive bid does not exceed such funds by more than five percent; or as otherwise permitted by applicable law.

• Newly Established Business: Any for-profit or nonprofit entity that was legally formed or registered in any U.S. jurisdiction within the last 24 months prior to this solicitation's posting date.

• Offeror: Any firm that has submitted a bid or proposal in response to the particular solicitation in question.

ØPhase I – Evaluation(s)

Phase I of this solicitation evaluates Offerors' qualifications, experience, and responsiveness without considering pricing. Offerors must submit comprehensive documentation as outlined in the Contents of Proposal. Successful Offerors are shortlisted for the next phase based on their experience, qualifications, and workload capacity.

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ØPhase II – Evaluation(s)

In Phase II, of this solicitation evaluates Offerors' technical approach and past performance without considering pricing. Offerors must submit comprehensive documentation as outlined in the Contents of Proposal. Shortlisted offerors will receive a selection ranking memorandum outlining the final rankings.

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Project Information

Ø Project Background

In partnership with the PATH Foundation, the City of Atlanta is seeking a qualified consultant to perform any revisions to the approved concept report that may be necessary, prepare preliminary and final plans and the NEPA document for phase one, including all revisions that may be necessary to obtain final approval and permits. The scope of work includes all tasks necessary to produce final design plans in accordance with GDOT's Plan Development Process, including all necessary review, revision, and approval processes, including those tasks which may not be explicitly called out in this contract.

Ø Project Scope

This project will design a paved shared use path connecting the Southside Beltline Trail to the Southtowne Trail at South Bend Park. This paved shared use path will be delivered in two phases: phase one will extend from the Southside Trail to Pryor Road at Meldon Avenue, while phase two will extend from this point to the Southtowne Trail at South Bend Park. This project will be for Phase I

PLEASE SEE ATTACHED STATEMENT OF WORK AND CONCEPT REPORT

Attachments:

File Name or URL Type Description 2019.10.03.

TrailConceptReport_

File

Scope of Work 9 21 26.pdf File

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Select one of the following:

a. I have reviewed the attached Statement of Work and Concept Report. (Response attachments are required)

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ØProject Contract

i. Pro Forma of City's Contract. If the City makes an Award under this solicitation, it will prepare and forward a Contract for execution. The Contract will include terms and conditions substantially in the form attached as Contract Terms in Oracle Cloud Application.

ii. Exceptions to the City's Terms and Conditions.

Execution of the City's Contract within five (5) business days after notification of Eligibility for Award is required. The City does not intend to modify its standard terms, which are mandated by law and align with City practices. Any proposed revisions must be submitted in writing with the Offeror's response and clearly labeled "PROPOSED EXCEPTIONS TO CITY'S TERMS AND CONDITIONS." If no exceptions are submitted, the Offeror will be deemed to accept all terms. Significant exceptions may render the Offeror ineligible for Award.

iii. Additions to the City's Terms and Conditions. If the Project Scope involves technology services, the City may accept reasonable product-specific terms (e.g., EULA) that do not conflict with City terms.

Offerors must submit these terms with their response, clearly labeled

"POTENTIAL ADDITIONAL TECHNOLOGY PRODUCT-SPECIFIC

TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR USE."

If, in the City's sole discretion, Discussions are necessary to determine responsiveness, the Department of Law will initiate them. Discussions will be limited to the product-specific terms and will not alter the City's standard Contract language. The Discussion period will not exceed five (5) business days from initial contact. Failure to reach agreement within this timeframe may render the Offeror ineligible for Award.

iv. Expansion and Extension of Rights. The City of Atlanta reserves the right, at its sole discretion and without the need for a

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formal amendment to this Scope of Work, to increase or modify the size, scale, volume, type, or quantity of goods or services required under this solicitation. This includes but is not limited to the extension of existing goods or services to additional City departments or using agencies. Any such increase or expansion shall be made with the expectation that the City will receive improved pricing or other favorable terms as a result of increased volume or consolidated procurement.

PLEASE SEE ATTACHED PROJECT CONTRACT

Attachments:

File Name or URL Type Description Design Professional Services A

File

Select one of the following:

a. I have reviewed the attached Project Contract

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Evaluation Method

The solicitation is a Qualification Based Selection (QBS) process as required by the Brooks Act and 23 CFR Part 172. This means that procurement of the Services will be based on open competitive negotiations and the Proponent's demonstrated competence and qualification for the type of professional services required at a fair and reasonable price. The RFP consists of two phases. In Phase I, the Evaluation Committee will evaluate Proponent's SOQ consisting of Experience and Qualifications and Resources/Workload Capacity in accordance with the Evaluation Criteria for Phase I detailed below. The Evaluation Committee will select three (3) to five (5) Proponents (the "Short-Listed Proponents") to continue to Phase II of the selection process. In Phase II, the City will request a Technical Approach from each Short-Listed Proponent. The City may also request a presentation/interview from all Short-Listed Proponents to clarify the Technical Approach, Experience and Qualifications, and Resources and Workload Capacity submittals provided in response to the RFP. The Evaluation Committee will then rank the Short-Listed Proponents by evaluating each Proponent's Technical Approach and Past Experience in accordance with the Evaluation Criteria for Phase II detailed below and combining with the evaluation scores from Phase I. Negotiations will then be initiated with the top-ranked Proponent to negotiate a fair and reasonable price. In the event a satisfactory arrangement cannot be reached with the highest-ranking Proponent, The City will formally terminate the negotiations and possibly enter into negotiations with the second highest-ranking Proponent, and so on in turn until a satisfactory arrangement is reached. Short-Listed Proponents will receive more detailed instructions on Phase II requirements once Phase II has begun.

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EVALUATION CRITERIA

RELATIVE WEIGHT PERCENTAGE

Phase I

Prime's Experience and Qualifications 30%

Workload Capacity 20%

Phase II

Technical Approach 40%

Past Performance 10%

Total 100%

*5. GSICAA Form Please review the attached GSICAA Form and upload the attached responses.

Attachments:

File Name or URL Type Description GSICAA Form_QBS (6).

pdf

File

Select one of the following:

a. I have reviewed and Completed the attached GSICAA Form (Response attachments are required)

*6. Certification Form Please review the attached Certification Form and upload the attached responses.

Attachments:

File Name or URL Type Description Certification Form.pdf File

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Select one of the following:

a. I have reviewed and Completed the Certification form (Response attachments are required)

*7. Federal Clauses Please review the attached Federal Clauses and upload the attached responses.

Attachments:

File Name or URL Type Description Federal Clauses FTA (REV.1).p

File

Select one of the following:

a. I have reviewed and Completed the Federal Clauses Form (Response attachments are required)

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Area Class Requirements:

Proponent Teams must be prequalified in the area class(es) specified below in order to be deemed responsive. Required proof of prequalification shall be submitted as indicated in the Contents of Proposal. All submittals will be pre-screened to verify that the prime consultant has the required area class(es) and that the overall team has the required area class(es). Any submittal in which the Prime Consultant (as defined below) or the overall team area class requirements are not met will be deemed non-responsive.

Required Area Classes:

Prime Consultants are defined as the firm submitting the Statement of Qualifications and the firm with whom ATLDOT will contract. The Proponent Team is defined as the Prime Consultant and their sub-consultants, who are considered team members. The Prime Consultant must be prequalified in the area classes identified below. The Prime Consultant or sub-consultant team members must be prequalified in the area classes identified below. Proponents should submit a summary form (see example attached) which details the required area classes for the Prime Consultant and all sub-consultants or joint-venture of consultants on the team listed in the Statement of Qualifications. The area classes listed on the summary form must meet all required area classes or the team will be disqualified. The Prequalification Expiration Date must be current by the deadline stated for this RFP.

A. The Prime Consultant MUST be prequalified by GDOT in the area classes listed below:

Number Area Class

3.02 Roadway Design

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3.13 Bicycle and Pedestrian Facility Design

4.01A Minor Bridge Design

8.01 Construction Engineering and Supervision

9.01 Erosion, Sedimentation, and Pollution Control

B. The Team (either the Prime Consultant and/or one or more of their sub-consultant team members)

MUST be prequalified by GDOT in the area classes listed below:

Number Area Class

1.06(a) NEPA Documentation

1.06(b) History

1.06(c) Air Quality

1.06(d) Noise Studies

1.06(e) Ecology, Class

1.06(f) Archaeology

1.10 Traffic Analysis

3.02 Two-Lane or Multi-Lane Urban Roadway Design

3.06 Traffic Operations Studies

3.07 Traffic Operations Design

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3.08 Landscape Architecture

3.09 Traffic Control Systems Analysis, Design &

Implementation

3.10 Utility Coordination (Railroad Coordination)

3.13 Facilities for Bicycles and Pedestrians

5.01 Land Surveying

5.02 Engineering Surveying

5.04 Aerial Photography

5.08 Overhead/Subsurface Utility engineering (SUE)

6.02 Bridge Foundation

9.01 Erosion, Sedimentation, and Pollution Control Plan

9.03 Field Inspection for Erosion Control

Attachments:

File Name or URL Type Description Area Class Summary Form.

pdf

File

Select one of the following:

a. I have provided the required form in response to the area class requirement. (Response attachments are required)

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Standards for Evaluation in Phase I

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i. Statement of Qualifications.Offerors must submit a comprehensive Statement of Qualifications that clearly demonstrates their technical expertise, organizational capacity, relevant experience, and ability to meet all requirements outlined in this solicitation.

Submissions must include all requested documentation, narrative responses, certifications, and supporting materials necessary for the City to assess the Offerors qualifications as outlined below:

1. Prime's Experience, and Qualifications (30%): The Evaluation Committee will evaluate all Proponents on their Experience and Qualifications, which shall account for a total of thirty percent (30%) of the total evaluation score.

The following criteria for scoring the Resources and Workload Capacity will be utilized to determine which firms are shortlisted:

1. Project Manager education, registration, relevant engineering experience, relevant project management experience, experience in utilizing GDOT specific processes, manuals, or guidance.

The Project Manager must demonstrate the following minimum qualifications:

• Education: Accredited degree in engineering or a closely related discipline.

• Registration: Professional Engineering (PE) registration in the State of Georgia or eligibility for reciprocity.

• Relevant Engineering Experience: Demonstrated experience performing engineering work related to transportation, roadway, or structural projects.

• Relevant Project Management Experience: Demonstrated experience managing multidisciplinary engineering projects of comparable scope, complexity, and schedule requirements.

• GDOT‑Specific Experience: Documented experience utilizing GDOT processes, including adherence to GDOT manuals, design policies, plan development standards, and project delivery guidance.

2. Key Team Leaders education, registration, relevant technical experience, and relevant experience utilizing GDOT specific processes, manuals, or guidance.

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Each Key Team Leader (e.g., roadway lead, bridge lead, traffic operations lead, environmental lead) must demonstrate:

• Education: Accredited degrees in their respective technical fields.

• Registration: Professional registrations appropriate to their discipline (e.g., PE, RLA, PTOE).

• Relevant Technical Experience: Documented experience delivering work within their discipline on transportation projects similar in scale and complexity.

• GDOT‑Specific Experience: Demonstrated ability to apply GDOT policies, technical manuals, and procedural guidance relevant to their discipline. Examples include:

• Plan Development Process (PDP)

• GDOT Design Policy Manual

• GDOT Traffic Engineering Manual

• GDOT Bridge & Structures Manual

• — as required based on discipline.

3. Prime Consultant's experience in delivering projects of similar complexity, size, scope, and function.

The Prime Consultant must demonstrate capability and past performance consistent with GDOT expectations:

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• Experience Delivering Similar Projects: Documented experience delivering transportation engineering projects of comparable complexity, size, scope, and function.

• Team Structure & Resources: Ability to assemble and manage a multidisciplinary team with all required GDOT Area Classes (prequalification must be verified per GDOT Area Class requirements).

• GDOT Project Delivery Experience: Demonstrated experience successfully delivering GDOT projects or federally funded transportation projects requiring adherence to GDOT procedures, manuals, federal regulations, and reporting requirements.

• Quality Assurance / Quality Control (QA/QC):

Documented QA/QC processes consistent with GDOT expectations for engineering deliverables.

• Past Performance: Evidence of strong performance on similar GDOT or municipal transportation projects, including schedule adherence, technical quality, and effective project communication.

Thisinformationislimitedtoone(1)pagemaximumforeachKeyTeam Leader.

Proponents submitting more than one (1) page for each Key Team Leader will be deemed non-responsive. Proponents who provide more Key Team Leaders than what is outlined in the requirement will bedeemednon-responsiveasthiswouldprovidean advantageoverfirms whocompliedwith therequirementandhadtherequirednumberofKey Team Leaders.

Proponents who do not provide the required Key Team Leaders will be deemed non-responsive as this does not meet the requirements of the project and therefore would deem the respondent and its team unqualified for the award.

2. Prime's Resources, and Workload Capacity (20%): The Evaluation Committee will evaluate all Proponents on their Resources availability and Workload Capacity which shall account for a total of twenty percent (20%) of the total evaluation score.

Project Manager, Key Team Leader(s) and

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Prime's Resources, and Workload Capacity - 20%

The following criteria for scoring the Resources and Workload Capacity will be utilized to determine which firms are shortlisted:

1. Project Manager Workload

2. Workload Capacity

3. Resources dedicated to delivering project

4. Ability to meet PDP timelines per PDP Manual

Please be sure to submit your proposal in the format outlined in the attachment.

Attachments:

File Name or URL Type Description Contents of Proposal Submittal

File

Hint: Please provide details in the narrative space and upload evidence that demonstrates technical expertise, organizational capacity, relevant experience, and ability to meet this minimum qualification requirement Response attachments are required.

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ii. Financial Capability.To indicate financial capability, Offerors must submit the following:

• Attestation of Financial Capability - Offeror is required to review and sign the Attestation of Financial Capability to do business with the City, and failure to do so will result in the Offeror being deemed non-responsive. If the offeror is a joint venture entity, only the majority joint venture partner is required to sign the acknowledgment of attestation.

ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF ATTESTATION

The Offeror hereby acknowledges and certifies that its financial records have been examined by the undersigned, that the undersigned is familiar with the Offeror's

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financial condition, and that the Offeror is in sound financial condition. The Offeror further certifies that it has no outstanding judgments, liens, or litigation risks that would compromise its ability to fulfill its obligations to the City of Atlanta; that it is current with all federal and state tax payments and required employment withholding obligations; and that it is fully willing and financially capable of meeting all obligations required under the solicitation in accordance with the specifications and timeframes established by the City of Atlanta.

The Offeror further acknowledges and certifies that all information provided, and all statements made in connection with this attestation are true, accurate, and correct as of the date of execution of this acknowledgment. This acknowledgment constitutes a continuing attestation, and the Offeror agrees to notify the City of Atlanta within fifteen (15) days of any material change to any of the representations made herein.

The Offeror acknowledges that any false or fictitious statement or representation made in connection with this Acknowledgment of Attestation may be subject to fines and penalties as provided under O.C.G.A. § 16-10-20.

Hint: Please enter your name and job title to acknowledge.

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iii. Indication of Insurability.

A signed and dated letter from the Offeror's insurance broker, on the broker's official letterhead, confirming that the Offeror is qualified for and has the financial capacity to obtain the required insurance coverages. The letter must reference the solicitation number and title. If the offeror is a joint venture entity, the General Liability and Excess/Umbrella insurance policies must be in the name of the joint venture entity. The indication of insurability letter must reference the joint venture entity. If the offer chooses to provide a certificate of insurance in lieu of the broker letter of insurability, the certificate of insurance must evidence all the required insurance coverages as stated in the Appendix B, or the offeror will be deemed non-responsive.

APPENDIX B

INSURANCE & BONDING REQUIREMENTS

QBS/DOT/2610-1270098 PATH Lakewood Trail

A. Preamble

The following requirements apply to all work under the agreement.

Compliance is required by all Contractors/Consultants. To the extent permitted by applicable law, the City of Atlanta ("City") reserves the right to adjust or waive any insurance or bonding requirements contained in this Appendix B and applicable to the agreement.

1. Evidence of Insurance Required Before Work Begins

No work under the agreement may be commenced until all insurance and bonding requirements contained in this Appendix B, or required by applicable law, have been complied with and evidence of such compliance satisfactory to City as to form and content has been filed with City. Contractor/Consultant must provide City with a Certificate of Insurance that clearly and unconditionally indicates that Contractor/Consultant has complied with all insurance and bonding requirements set forth in this Appendix B and applicable to the agreement.

If the Contractor/Consultant is a joint venture, the insurance certificate should name the joint venture, rather than the joint venture partners individually, as the primary insured. In accordance with the solicitation documents applicable to the agreement at the time Contractor/Consultant submits to City its executed agreement, Contractor/Consultant must satisfy all insurance and bonding requirements required by this Appendix B and applicable by law, and provide the required written documentation to City evidencing such compliance. In the event that Contractor/Consultant does not comply with such submittal requirements within the time period established by the solicitation documents applicable to the agreement, City may, in addition to any other rights City may have under the solicitation documents applicable to the agreement or under applicable law, make a claim against any bid security provided by Contractor/Consultant.

2. Higher Limits to Apply

If the contractor maintains broader coverage and/or higher limits than the minimums requested in this document, the City of Atlanta requires and shall be

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entitled to the broader coverage and/or higher limits maintained by the contractor.

Any available insurance proceeds in excess of the specified minimum limits of insurance and coverage shall be available to the City of Atlanta.

3. Minimum Financial Security Requirements

All companies providing insurance required by this Appendix B must meet certain minimum financial security requirements. These requirements must conform to the ratings published by A.M. Best & Co. in the current Best's Key Rating Guide - Property-Casualty. The ratings for each company must be indicated on the documentation provided by Contractor/Consultant to City certifying that all insurance and bonding requirements set forth in this Appendix B and applicable to the agreement have been unconditionally satisfied.

For all agreements, regardless of size, companies providing insurance or bonds under the agreement must meet the following requirements:

i) Best's rating not less than A-,

ii) Best's Financial Size Category not less than Class VII, and

iii) Companies must be authorized to conduct and transact insurance contracts by the Insurance Commissioner, State of Georgia.

iv) All bid, performance and payment bonds must be underwritten by a U.S. Treasury Circular 570 listed company.

If the issuing company does not meet these minimum requirements, or for any other reason is or becomes unsatisfactory to City, City will notify Contractor/Consultant in writing. Contractor/Consultant must promptly obtain a new policy or bond issued by an insurer acceptable to City and submits to City evidence of its compliance with these conditions.

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Contractor/Consultant's failure to comply with all insurance and bonding requirements set forth in this Appendix B and applicable to the agreement will not relieve Contractor/Consultant from any liability under the agreement. Contractor/Consultant's obligations to comply with all insurance and bonding requirements set forth in Appendix B and applicable to the agreement will not be construed to conflict with or limit Contractor/Consultant's/Consultant's indemnification obligations under the agreement.

4. Insurance Required for Duration of Contract

All insurance and bonds required by this Appendix B must be maintained during the entire term of the agreement, including any renewal or extension terms, and until all work has been completed to the satisfaction of City.

5. Notices of Cancellation & Renewal

Contractor/Consultant must, notify the City of Atlanta by email or in writing at the address listed below by mail within 2 days of any notices received from any insurance carriers providing insurance coverage under this Agreement and Appendix B that concern the proposed cancellation, or termination of coverage.

Email: RiskCOI@AtlantaGa.Gov

Enterprise Risk Management

68 Mitchell St. Suite 9100

Atlanta, GA 30303

Confirmation of any mailed notices must be evidenced by return receipts of registered or certified mail.

mailto:RiskCOI@AtlantaGa.Gov

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Contractor/Consultant shall provide the City with evidence of required insurance prior to the commencement of this agreement, and, thereafter, with a certificate evidencing renewals or changes to required policies of insurance at least fifteen (15) days prior to the expiration of previously provided certificates.

6. Electronic Submission of Proof of Insurance Required Upon Renewal

Proof of current insurance coverage is required upon each insurance renewal term. Sixty days prior to your Certificate of Insurance expiration, you will receive an automated email (to the contact email you provided to the City of Atlanta Department of Procurement) from notifications@origamirisk.com which contains a personalized link that will be used to upload your proof of insurance documents. Per your contract, it is required that you upload your proof of insurance prior to the expiration date of your insurance coverage. Please contact your contract specialist with the Department of Procurement should you have any questions or need any further assistance regarding this requirement.

7. Agent Acting as Authorized Representative

Each and every agent acting as Authorized Representative on behalf of a company affording coverage under this contract shall warrant when signing the Acord Certificate of Insurance that specific authorization has been granted by the Companies for the Agent to bind coverage as required and to execute the Acord Certificates of Insurance as evidence of such coverage. City of Atlanta coverage requirements may be broader than the original policies; these requirements have been conveyed to the Companies for these terms and conditions.

In addition, each and every agent shall warrant when signing the Acord Certificate of Insurance that the Agent is licensed to do business in the State of Georgia and that the Company or Companies are currently in good standing in the State of Georgia.

8. Certificate Holder mailto:notifications@origamirisk.com

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The City of AtlantaOffice ofEnterpriseRisk Management at 68 Mitchell Street, Suite 9100, Atlanta, Georgia 30303 must be named as certificate holder. All notices must be emailed to: RiskCOI@AtlantaGa.Gov.

9. Project Number & Name

The project number and name must be referenced in the description section of the insurance certificate.

10. Additional Insured Endorsements Form CG 20 26 07 04 or equivalent

The City must be covered as Additional Insured under all insurance (except worker's compensation and professional liability) required by this Appendix B and such insurance must be primary with respect to the Additional Insured. Contractor/Consultant must submit to City an Additional Insured Endorsement evidencing City's rights as an Additional Insured for each policy of insurance under which it is required to be an additional insured pursuant to this Appendix B.

Endorsement must not exclude the Additional Insured from Products - Completed Operations coverage. The City shall not have liability for any premiums charged for such coverage.

11. Mandatory Sub-Contractor/Consultant Compliance

Contractor/Consultant must require and ensure that all subContractor/Consultants/subconsultants at all tiers to be sufficiently insured/bonded based on the scope of work performed under this agreement.

12. Self Insured Retentions, Deductibles or Similar Obligations

Any self-insured retention, deductible or similar obligation will be the sole responsibility of the contractor.

mailto:RiskCOI@AtlantaGa.Gov

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B. Workers' Compensation and Employer's Liability Insurance

Contractor/Consultant must procure and maintain Workers' Compensation and Employer's Liability Insurance in the following limits to cover each employee who is or may be engaged in work under the agreement.

Workers' Compensation. . . . . . . . Statutory

Employer's Liability:

Bodily Injury by Accident/Disease $1,000,000 each accident

Bodily Injury by Accident/Disease $1,000,000 each employee

Bodily Injury by Accident/Disease $1,000,000 policy limit

C. Commercial General Liability Insurance

Contractor/Consultant must procure and maintain Commercial General Liability Insurance on form (CG 00 00 01 or equivalent) in an amount not less than $1,000,000 per occurrence subject to a $2,000,000aggregate. The following indicated extensions of coverage must be provided:

Contractual Liability

Broad Form Property Damage

Premises Operations

Personal Injury

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Advertising Injury

Fire Legal Liability

Medical Expense

Independent Contractor/Consultants/Subcontractor/Consultants

Products – Completed Operations

Explosion, Collapse and Underground (XCU) Liability

Additional Insured Endorsement* (primary& non-contributing in favor of the City of Atlanta)

Waiver of Subrogation in favor of the City of Atlanta

D. Commercial Automobile Liability Insurance

Contractor/Consultant must procure and maintain Automobile Liability Insurance in an amount not less than $1,000,000 Bodily Injury and Property Damage combined single limit. The following indicated extensions of coverage must be provided:

Owned, Non-owned & Hired Vehicles

Waiver of Subrogation in favor of the City of Atlanta

If Contractor/Consultant does not own any automobiles in the corporate name, non-owned vehicle coverage will apply and must be endorsed on either Contractor/Consultant's personal automobile policy or the Commercial General Liability coverage required under this Appendix B.

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E. Excess or Umbrella Liability Insurance

Contractor/Consultant shall procure and maintain a policy providing Excess or Umbrella Liability Insurance which is at least as broad as the underlying policy.

This insurance, which shall be maintained throughout the life of the contract, shall be in an amount of not less than $3,000,000per occurrence.

Coverage must follow form with primary policy

May be used to achieve minimum liability limits

Coverage must be as broad as primary policy

F. Professional Liability Insurance

Contractor/Consultant shall procure and maintain during the life of this contract Professional Liability Insurance in an amount of $2,000,000 per occurrence and annual aggregate. The policy will fully address the Contractor/Consultant's professional services associated with the scope of work contained in this document. The policy will include at least a three-year Extended Reporting Provision.

G. Primary and Non-Contributory

Contractor/Consultant coverage shall be Primary and Non-Contributory where permissible.

H. Higher Limits to Apply

If the contractor maintains broader coverage and/or higher limits than the minimums requested in this document, the City of Atlanta requires and shall be entitled to the broader coverage and/or higher limits maintained by the contractor.

Any available insurance proceeds in excess of the specified minimum limits of insurance and coverage shall be available to the City of Atlanta.

END OF DOCUMENT

Select one of the following:

a. Please upload a signed and dated letter from your insurance broker confirming your ability to obtain the required insurance coverages, and/or a certificate of insurance showing all required insurance coverages as stated in the Appendix B. You may provide either document or a combination of both to demonstrate that your company meets the insurance requirements. (Response attachments are required)

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Requirements for Phase I

ØDemonstration of Ability to Meet OCC Requirements

Offerors must complete and submit all required Office of Contract Compliance (OCC) documentation applicable to this solicitation in Phase I. The OCC required documentation is attached in Appendix A and must be completed in its entirety and uploaded in accordance with the specific instructions.

Office of Contract Compliance Requirements

The City of Atlanta has established a Small Business Opportunity ("SBO") participation goal for this solicitation. This goal is not a fixed quota, set-aside, or preference, but rather a participation target that may be met through prime contracting, subcontracting, joint ventures, or other approved partnerships in accordance with the City's OCC requirements.

To assist prime offerors, OCC has set forth in this introduction section the applicable Diversity Program, Goals, and NAICS Code(s) for this solicitation:

•€€€€€€€Diversity Program – SBO •€€€€€€€Diversity Program Goal – 20% SBE •€€€€€€€Dominant NAICS Code: 541330 - Engineering Services; 541320 -

Landscape Architectural Services

The City of Atlanta will monitor and evaluate each Offeror's submission for participation and/or documented Good Faith Efforts to promote equitable contracting opportunities consistent with the City's Participation Programs and applicable provisions of the City Code.

No Offeror shall be awarded a contract on an eligible project solicitation unless OCC has completed its collective review of submitted documentation and has determined that the Offeror has satisfied the non-discrimination requirements of the applicable City Diversity Program Code of Ordinances.

Attachments:

File Name or URL Type Description OCC Requirements QBS-

DOT-261

File

*13. OCC Requirement - Form 1 Covenant of Non-Discrimination Attachments:

File Name or URL Type Description FORM 1 Covenant of Non- Discrim

File

Select one of the following:

a. I have attached the completed Covenant of Non-Discrimination (Response attachments are required)

*14. OCC Requirement - FORM 2 - Subcontractor Contact Form

Select one of the following:

a. I have attached the completed FORM 2 - Subcontractor Contact Form (Response attachments are required)

*15. OCC Requirement - FORM 3 - Subcontractor Utilization Plan Attachments:

File Name or URL Type Description FORM 3 Subcontractor Utilizati

File

Select one of the following:

a. I have attached the completed FORM 3-Contractor Utilization Plan (Response attachments are required)

*16. OCC Requirement - Letter(s) of Intent Attachments:

File Name or URL Type Description Letter of Intent.pdf File

Select one of the following:

a. I have attached the completed Letters of Intent.

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17.

Requirements for Phase II

1. Technical Approach (40%): The Evaluation Committee will evaluate the Short-Listed Proponents on their Technical Approach, which shall account for a total of forty percent (40%) of the total evaluation score.

2. Past Performance (10%): The Evaluation Committee shall consider information provided via references provided for relevant projects, knowledge any member of the Evaluation Committee has of performance on relevant projects, and performance evaluations or knowledge presented on ATLDOT and GDOT projects. The Evaluation Committee will consider all factors in their totality and will arrive at an evaluation score for the Past Performance

Please be sure to submit your proposal in the format outlined in the attachment.

Attachments:

File Name or URL Type Description Contents of Proposal Submittal

File

18.

Schedule of Events

Date Time

PHASE I

Pre-Proposal Conference 8/20/2026 10:00 AM EST

Supplier Questions submitted in ATLCloud 10/15/2026 12:00 Noon EST 5 DAYS

Deadline for Submission of Statement of Qualifications 10/30/2026 2:00 PM EST

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PHASE II

Supplier Questions submitted in ATLCloud 11/4/2026 12:00 Noon EST 3 DAYS

Proposal Close Date 11/13/2026 2:00 PM EST

19.

ØEligibility of Award

After evaluations of Phase II, Offerors eligible for Award must provide the following documentation within five (5) business days following notice:

• Supplier Signed Contract

• Notarized IIREA affidavit or exemption

• Proof of active registration on SAM.gov or exemption

• Bid bond if applicable

• Certificate of Insurance

ØAward

Award shall be made to the most responsible and responsive Offeror who met the eligibility of Award requirements.

20.

Additional Information

ØSubmission Due Dates

Submissions are due at the time and date specified via ATLCloud. Late submissions will not be accepted. All questions must be submitted through ATLCloud within five (5) calendar days

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from the date of advertisement. Unauthorized communication may result in disqualification.

ØBlackout Period and Anti-Lobbying

The Blackout Period begins with the advertisement of the solicitation and shall remain in effect until execution of the contract, or the solicitation is cancelled and will not be resolicited, whichever comes first. During the Blackout Period, all questions, comments or discussions pertaining to this solicitation must be directed to the Department of Procurement's assigned Procurement Professional or the appropriate Supervisor. Offeror or any representative, agent or other person acting on behalf of Offeror is prohibited from contacting any other City agency, employee, representative, or elected or appointed official regarding questions, comments or discussions about this solicitation. Violations of this section will result in Offeror's disqualification.

The City's Anti-Lobbying policies also prohibit any direct or indirect attempts to influence the selection process, including through the involvement of City employees or elected or appointed officials. Violations may result in Offeror's disqualification, suspension, or debarment in accordance with the City Code.

ØDisqualification

The City reserves the right to disqualify any Offeror failing to provide required documents.

ØRequest for Debrief

Non-Awarded Offerors may request a debrief within thirty business days of the Award posting.

Requests must be submitted in writing.

ØGeorgia Open Records Act

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Information provided is subject to disclosure under the Georgia Open Records Act.

Confidential portions should be marked, but disclosure cannot be guaranteed.

ØNon-Discrimination and Socio-Economic Program Compliance

Offerors must comply with the City's EBO and EEO programs, prohibiting discrimination based on various factors. Non-compliance may result in penalties.

ØCancellation of Solicitation

The City may cancel the solicitation or reject submissions in whole or part in accordance with the City Code.

21. FAQ

Project Number & Title: QBS/DOT/PATH Lakewood Trail

Date: 10/9/2026

Questions and Responses

The following questions and /or clarifications were requested by various proponents

1. Question

Page 7, Required Area Classes shows that the Prime Consultant must have design pre-qualifications and 5.01 Land Surveying. This area class is not generally required for Prime Consultants on these types of projects. This would limit the pool of consultants greatly. Can you please confirm that survey is required as an area class for the Prime Consultant?

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Respons e Area Class 5.01 Land Surveying must be included as a sub-consultant, but not required by Prime Consultant.

2. Question

Could you please clarify the required number and disciplines of the Key Team Leaders? The RFP identifies roadway, bridge, traffic operations, and environmental leads as examples, but it does not specify whether these four positions are required or whether additional or different disciplines should be included.

Respons e

The Key Team Leaders shall be Project Manager, Land Surveyor, Design Team Lead, Utility Coordinator, and Environmental Consultant.

3. Question

The RFP included both a 31.25% DBE goal and a 20% SBE goal. Can you please confirm that the 31.25% DBE goal is for GDOT DBE certified firms and is separate from the 20% SBE goal?

Respons e

As outlined in the Appendix A of your bid documents, the Office of Contract Compliance (OCC) has designated this procurement as a Small Business Opportunity Procurement with a required 20% Small Business Enterprise (SBE) participation goal. The SBE participation goal is the requirement that will be monitored by OCC for participation compliance.

4. Question

Please confirm the area class requirements detailed in Exhibit I are the correct list and any other lists should be disregarded

Respons e

The Area Classes listed in Section 1 are requirements by the Prime and the Area Classes listed in Section 2 are requirements by the Prime or sub-consultant

5. Question

The Exhibit III Georgia Security and Immigration Compliance Act Affidavit provided has sections highlighted in yellow. Are firms allowed to update the yellow sections in their proposal to include the RFP information?

Yes, firms are allowed to update the yellow sections in their proposal to include the RFP

6. Question

Please confirm Exhibit III is only required for the Prime.

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Exhibit III is required by both Prime and sub-consultant

7. Question

Where should firms include Exhibit B within their proposal?

Exhibit B, which consists of the signed Federal Clauses pages, should be uploaded in the designated "Federal Clauses" section of the ATLCloud portal, using the upload placeholder provided by the system.

8. Question

Where should the OCC forms be submitted within the proposal?

OCC forms are not required as part of the Phase I proposal submission.

OCC forms will be requested by the City following completion of Phase II

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and should then be submitted in the designated OCC section associated with the Cost Proposal.

9. Question

The OCC forms ask that proponents note the dollar amount/value of work.

Since a total budget was not provided, can proponents enter "N/A" for this area?

At the time when the OCC documents are required to be submitted, N/A will not be acceptable on the Form 3 (Dollar ($) Value of Work and Scope of Work) portion. In an RFP solicitation, the Offeror must include a proposed budget as part of their overall proposal. The Offeror's budget proposal should be used to complete the Form 3 (Dollar ($)Value of Work and scope of work) as well as the (percentage (%) of the total bid amount).

0.

Question

Please confirm that firms can recreate the area class table rather than use the example form provided.

Yes, firms can recreate the Area Class table using the specified items in the example table.

Please confirm there is no page limit for the Project Manager and Key Team Leader commitment tables.

Only one page per Key Team Leader.

1 Question The forms listed below are not included in the proposal materials. If required

2. for submittal, can the City please provide?

• Information Provided by a Proponent on Forms Provided by the City attached to Part 4 of this RFP:

3.1.2.1. Forms attached to this RFP at Part 4:

3.1.2.2. Form 1; Georgia Illegal Immigration Reform and Enforcement Act (IIREA) Form;

3.1.2.3. Form 2; Contractor Disclosure and Declaration Form;

3.1.2.4. Form 3; Proponent Financial Disclosure;

3.1.2.5. Form 4; Offeror Contact Directory;

3.1.2.6. Form 5; Reference List;

3.1.2.7. Form 6; Proposal Guarantee (N/A);

3.1.2.8. Form 7; Prohibited Sources' Ethics Pledge;

3.1.2.9. Appendix A; Office of Contract Compliance Submittals;

3.1.2.10. GDOT Area Class Certification;

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3.1.2.11. Statement of Proponent Qualifications;

3.1.2.12. Certification Form; and

3.1.2.13. Authority to Transact Business in the State of Georgia.

The forms identified in the question are not included in the City's Phase I proposal materials and are not required as part of the Phase I proposal submission.

Proponents should not submit these forms unless and until the City specifically requests them. If any of the referenced forms become applicable during Phase II or the subsequent award process, the City will provide the applicable forms and submission instructions at that time.

Accordingly, no action is required by proponents regarding the listed forms at this stage.

3.

Can the City confirm firms should include these forms as an appendix to their proposal?

• Information Provided by a Proponent on Forms Provided by the City attached to Part 4 of this RFP:

3.1.2.1. Forms attached to this RFP at Part 4:

3.1.2.2. Form 1; Georgia Illegal Immigration Reform and Enforcement Act (IIREA) Form;

3.1.2.3. Form 2; Contractor Disclosure and Declaration Form;

3.1.2.4. Form 3; Proponent Financial Disclosure;

3.1.2.5. Form 4; Offeror Contact Directory;

3.1.2.6. Form 5; Reference List;

3.1.2.7. Form 6; Proposal Guarantee (N/A);

3.1.2.8. Form 7; Prohibited Sources' Ethics Pledge;

3.1.2.9. Appendix A; Office of Contract Compliance Submittals;

3.1.2.10. GDOT Area Class Certification;

3.1.2.11. Statement of Proponent Qualifications;

3.1.2.12. Certification Form; and

3.1.2.13. Authority to Transact Business in the State of Georgia.

No. Firms should not include the listed Part 4 forms as an appendix to their Phase I proposal.

The referenced forms are not required and should not be submitted as part of the Phase I proposal. The applicable forms will be requested by the City following completion of Phase II and, as applicable, from the successful Proponent during the award process.

Accordingly, firms should not include these forms, or placeholders for these forms, in their Phase I proposal submission.

4.

Exhibit I, Scope of Services lists the Project Manager as a KTL. Please confirm that firms should only include the Project Manager's resume in the sections for a Project Manager.

Yes, Project Manager resume to be included in the Project Manager section only.

5.

Please confirm there is no page limit for the Project Manager's resume.

Respons Only one page resume per key team members.

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6.

The Federal Provisions Document, Disadvantaged Business Enterprise states a 31.5% DBE goal. The OCC forms state a 20% SBE goal. Please confirm that the 20% SBE goal is the only goal that applies for the RFP.

Respons e

As outlined in the Appendix A of your bid documents, the Office of Contract Compliance (OCC) has designated this procurement as a Small Business Opportunity Procurement with a required 20% Small Business Enterprise (SBE) participation goal. The SBE participation goal is the requirement that will be monitored by OCC for participation compliance.

7.

Please confirm that forms are excluded- from page limits.

Yes — forms are excluded from page limits.

8.

Are firms allowed to use an 11x17 sized page for their area class table?

Yes, firms are allowed to use an 11 x 17 sized page for their Area Class table.

9.

Can the City confirm that the proposal layout should follow the numbers and lettering shown on page 1 of the Contents of Proposal document, Section 3.

Phase I: Contents of Statement of Qualification?

Yes. The proposal layout must follow the exact numbers and lettering shown on page 1 of Section 3 (Phase I: Contents of Statement of Qualifications).

Failing to do so may result in a determination of non-responsiveness.

Can the City confirm there are no page limits for the Prime Experience section of the proposal?

Prime experience section limited to one page.

Can the City please confirm that Exhibit D of the Sample Contract should be the City of Atlanta's IT Security Guidelines and not the contractor's manual?

No. Exhibit D of the Sample Contract is not the City of Atlanta's IT Security Guidelines.

Exhibit D is the City of Atlanta, Office of Facilities Management, Environmental Health, Safety and Security Contractor's Manual.